UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

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

 

For the quarter ended March 31, 20162017

 

Commission file number: 001-13337

 

STONERIDGE, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 Ohio 34-1598949 
 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer 
 incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 
     
 9400 East Market Street, Warren, Ohio

39675 MacKenzie Drive, Suite 400, Novi, Michigan

 44484

48377

 
 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) 

 

 (330) 856-2443(248) 489-9300 
 Registrant's telephone number, including area code 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

¨YesxYes¨No

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).

xYes¨No

 

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

 

Large accelerated filer ¨Accelerated filer xNon-accelerated filer ¨
Smaller reporting company ¨
Emerging growth company ¨(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).¨YesxNo

 

The number of Common Shares, without par value, outstanding as of April 29, 201628, 2017 was 27,837,392.28,143,870.

 

 

 

 

STONERIDGE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

INDEX  Page
PART I–FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
    
Item 1.Financial Statements 3
 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 20162017 (Unaudited) and December 31, 20152016 3
 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) for the Three Months Ended March 31, 20162017 and 20152016 4
 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) for the Three Months Ended March 31, 20162017 and 20152016 5
 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) for the Three Months Ended March 31, 20162017 and 20152016 6
 Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) 7
Item 2.Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 2325
Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 3032
Item 4.Controls and Procedures 3032
    
PART II–OTHER INFORMATION  
    
Item 1.Legal Proceedings 3032
Item 1A.Risk Factors 3032
Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 3033
Item 3.Defaults Upon Senior Securities 3133
Item 4.Mine Safety Disclosures 3133
Item 5.Other Information 3133
Item 6.Exhibits 3133
    
Signatures 3234
Index to Exhibits 3335

 

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Forward-Looking Statements

 

Portions of this quarterly report contain “forward-looking statements” under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements appear in a number of places in this report and include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company, our directors or officers with respect to, among other things, our (i) future product and facility expansion, (ii) acquisition or divestiture strategy, (iii) investments and new product development, and (iv) growth opportunities related to awarded business. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the words “will,” “may,” “should,” “designed to,” “believes,” “plans,” “projects,” “intends,” “expects,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “continue,” and similar words and expressions. The forward-looking statements in this report are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, among other factors:

 

·the reduced purchases, loss or bankruptcy of a major customer;

·the costs and timing of facility closures, business realignment activities, or similar actions;

·a significant change in automotive, commercial, motorcycle, off-highway or agricultural vehicle production;

·competitive market conditions and resulting effects on sales and pricing;

·the impact on changes in foreign currency exchange rates on sales, costs and results, particularly the Brazilian real, euro, Argentinian peso, Swedish krona, Mexican peso and Chinese Renminbi;

·our ability to achieve cost reductions that offset or exceed certain customer-mandated selling price reductions;

·a significant change in general economic conditions in any of the various countries in which we operate;

·labor disruptions at our facilities or at any of our significant customers or suppliers;

·the ability of our suppliers to supply us with quality parts and components at competitive prices on a timely basis;

·the amount of our indebtedness and the restrictive covenants contained in the agreements governing our indebtedness, including our credit facility;

·customer acceptance of new products;

·capital availability or costs, including changes in interest rates or market perceptions;

·the failure to achieve the successful integration of any acquired company or business; and

·those items described in Part I, Item IA (“Risk Factors”) of the Company's 2015 Form 10-K.
the reduced purchases, loss or bankruptcy of a major customer;
the costs and timing of facility closures, business realignment activities, or similar actions;
a significant change in automotive, commercial, motorcycle, off-highway or agricultural vehicle production;
competitive market conditions and resulting effects on sales and pricing;
the impact on changes in foreign currency exchange rates on sales, costs and results, particularly the Brazilian real, euro, Argentinian peso, Swedish krona, Mexican peso and Chinese Renminbi;
our ability to achieve cost reductions that offset or exceed certain customer-mandated selling price reductions;
a significant change in general economic conditions in any of the various countries in which we operate;
labor disruptions at our facilities or at any of our significant customers or suppliers;
the ability of our suppliers to supply us with quality parts and components at competitive prices on a timely basis;
the amount of our indebtedness and the restrictive covenants contained in the agreements governing our indebtedness, including our credit facility;
customer acceptance of new products;
capital availability or costs, including changes in interest rates or market perceptions;
the failure to achieve the successful integration of any acquired company or business; and
those items described in Part I, Item IA (“Risk Factors”) of the Company's 2016 Form 10-K.

 

In addition, the forward-looking statements contained herein represent our estimates only as of the date of this filing and should not be relied upon as representing our estimates as of any subsequent date. While we may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, we specifically disclaim any obligation to do so, whether to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions, changes in other factors affecting such forward-looking statements or otherwise.

 

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

 

 March 31, December 31,  March 31, December 31, 
(in thousands) 2016  2015  2017  2016 
 (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)    
ASSETS                
                
Current assets:                
Cash and cash equivalents $48,373  $54,361  $44,909  $50,389 
Accounts receivable, less reserves of $1,159 and $1,066, respectively  112,649   94,937 
Accounts receivable, less reserves of $1,742 and $1,630, respectively  140,994   113,225 
Inventories, net  69,367   61,009   72,728   60,117 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets  24,918   21,602   24,482   17,162 
Total current assets  255,307   231,909   283,113   240,893 
                
Long-term assets:                
Property, plant and equipment, net  88,563   85,264   101,454   91,500 
Intangible assets, net and goodwill  39,404   36,699 
Intangible assets, net  77,668   39,260 
Goodwill  35,181   931 
Investments and other long-term assets, net  10,452   10,380   22,130   21,945 
Total long-term assets  138,419   132,343   236,433   153,636 
Total assets $393,726  $364,252  $519,546  $394,529 
                
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY                
                
Current liabilities:                
Current portion of debt $16,827  $13,905  $6,885  $8,626 
Accounts payable  69,261   55,225   82,390   62,594 
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities  38,799   38,920   43,943   41,489 
Total current liabilities  124,887   108,050   133,218   112,709 
                
Long-term liabilities:                
Revolving credit facility  100,000   100,000   141,000   67,000 
Long-term debt, net  4,206   4,458   7,341   8,060 
Deferred income taxes  43,092   41,332   19,710   9,760 
Other long-term liabilities  3,783   3,983   10,638   4,923 
Total long-term liabilities  151,081   149,773   178,689   89,743 
                
Shareholders' equity:                
Preferred Shares, without par value, 5,000 shares authorized, none issued  -   -   -   - 
Common Shares, without par value, 60,000 shares authorized, 28,958 and 28,907 shares issued and 27,838 and 27,912 shares outstanding at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, with no stated value  -   - 
Common Shares, without par value, 60,000 shares authorized,
28,966 and 28,966 shares issued and 28,144 and 27,850 shares outstanding at
March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, with no stated value
  -   - 
Additional paid-in capital  200,350   199,254   208,331   206,504 
Common Shares held in treasury, 1,120 and 995 shares at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, at cost  (5,552)  (4,208)
Accumulated deficit  (24,866)  (32,105)
Common Shares held in treasury, 822 and 1,116 shares at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016,
respectively, at cost
  (6,936)  (5,632)
Retained earnings  56,288   45,356 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (65,544)  (69,822)  (64,533)  (67,913)
Total Stoneridge, Inc. shareholders' equity  104,388   93,119   193,150   178,315 
Noncontrolling interest  13,370   13,310   14,489   13,762 
Total shareholders' equity  117,758   106,429   207,639   192,077 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $393,726  $364,252  $519,546  $394,529 

 

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

 

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

 

Three months ended March 31, (in thousands, except per share data) 2016  2015 
Three months ended March 31 (in thousands, except per share data) 2017  2016 
          
Net sales $162,616  $162,825  $204,311  $162,616 
                
Costs and expenses:                
Cost of goods sold  117,455   119,177   143,160   117,455 
Selling, general and administrative  25,772   30,742   34,266   25,772 
Design and development  10,883   9,780   11,721   10,883 
                
Operating income  8,506   3,126   15,164   8,506 
                
Interest expense, net  1,514   1,278   1,410   1,514 
Equity in earnings of investee  (143)  (189)  (180)  (143)
Other (income) expense, net  181   (213)
Other expense, net  190   181 
                
Income before income taxes from continuing operations  6,954   2,250 
Income before income taxes  13,744   6,954 
                
Income tax expense from continuing operations  845   147 
        
Income from continuing operations  6,109   2,103 
        
Loss from discontinued operations  -   (168)
Provision for income taxes  4,571   845 
                
Net income  6,109   1,935   9,173   6,109 
                
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest  (1,130)  (409)  (30)  (1,130)
                
Net income attributable to Stoneridge, Inc. $7,239  $2,344  $9,203  $7,239 
        
Earnings per share from continuing operations attributable to Stoneridge, Inc.:        
Basic $0.26  $0.10 
Diluted $0.26  $0.09 
        
Loss per share attributable to discontinued operations:        
Basic $-  $(0.01)
Diluted $-  $(0.01)
                
Earnings per share attributable to Stoneridge, Inc.:                
Basic $0.26  $0.09  $0.33  $0.26 
Diluted $0.26  $0.08  $0.32  $0.26 
                
Weighted-average shares outstanding:                
Basic  27,676   27,146   27,917   27,676 
Diluted  28,156   27,893   28,580   28,156 

 

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

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(Unaudited)

 

Three months ended March (in thousands) 2016  2015 
       
Net income $6,109  $1,935 
Less: Loss attributable to noncontrolling interest  (1,130)  (409)
Net income attributable to Stoneridge, Inc.  7,239   2,344 
         
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax attributable to Stoneridge, Inc.:        
Foreign currency translation  4,728   (14,962)
Benefit plan liability  -   (45)
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives  (450)  935 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax attributable to Stoneridge, Inc.  4,278   (14,072)
         
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Stoneridge, Inc. $11,517  $(11,728)
Three months ended March 31, (in thousands) 2017  2016 
       
Net income $9,173  $6,109 
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest  (30)  (1,130)
Net income attributable to Stoneridge, Inc.  9,203   7,239 
        
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax attributable to Stoneridge, Inc.:        
Foreign currency translation  3,063   4,728 
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives(1)  317   (450)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax attributable to Stoneridge, Inc.  3,380   4,278 
         
Comprehensive income attributable to Stoneridge, Inc. $12,583  $11,517 

 

The Company has combined comprehensive income (loss) from continuing operations and comprehensive loss from discontinued operations herein.

(1)Net of tax expense of $170 and $0 for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

 

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

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

Three months ended March 31 (in thousands) 2016  2015 
       
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:        
Net income $6,109  $1,935 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:        
Depreciation  4,542   5,128 
Amortization, including accretion of debt discount  822   1,085 
Deferred income taxes  320   301 
Earnings of equity method investee  (143)  (189)
Loss on sale of fixed assets  (67)  (14)
Share-based compensation expense  960   3,325 
Loss on disposal of Wiring business  -   168 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:        
Accounts receivable, net  (15,456)  (15,821)
Inventories, net  (5,658)  (8,347)
Prepaid expenses and other assets  (2,977)  (2,501)
Accounts payable  13,932   11,938 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities  (1,252)  (1,287)
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities  1,132   (4,279)
         
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:        
Capital expenditures  (6,817)  (8,490)
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets  81   17 
Net cash used for investing activities  (6,736)  (8,473)
         
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:        
Proceeds from issuance of debt  2,922   2,073 
Repayments of debt  (2,816)  (5,245)
Other financing costs  -   (35)
Repurchase of Common Shares to satisfy employee tax withholding  (1,344)  (1,181)
Net cash used for financing activities  (1,238)  (4,388)
         
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents  854   (2,012)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents  (5,988)  (19,152)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  54,361   43,021 
         
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $48,373  $23,869 
         
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:        
Cash paid for interest $1,391  $1,241 
Cash paid for income taxes, net $549  $760 
         
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash operating and financing activities:        
Bank payment of vendor payables under short-term debt obligations $704  $582 

 

The Company has combined cash flows from continuing operations and cash flows from discontinued operations within the operating, investing and financing categories.

Three months ended March 31, (in thousands) 2017  2016 
       
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:        
Net income $9,173  $6,109 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:        
Depreciation  5,063   4,542 
Amortization, including accretion of deferred financing costs  1,472   822 
Deferred income taxes  2,082   320 
Earnings of equity method investee  (180)  (143)
Loss on sale of fixed assets  -   (67)
Share-based compensation expense  2,339   960 
Tax benefit related to share-based compensation expense  (681)  - 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effect of business combination:        
Accounts receivable, net  (18,648)  (15,456)
Inventories, net  (2,445)  (5,658)
Prepaid expenses and other assets  (4,760)  (2,977)
Accounts payable  15,734   13,932 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities  661   (1,252)
 Net cash provided by operating activities  9,810   1,132 
         
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:        
Capital expenditures  (7,265)  (6,817)
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets  -   81 
Business acquisition, net of cash acquired  (77,538)  - 
Net cash used for investing activities  (84,803)  (6,736)
         
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:        
Revolving credit facility borrowings  81,000   - 
Revolving credit facility payments  (7,000)  - 
Proceeds from issuance of debt  886   2,922 
Repayments of debt  (4,135)  (2,816)
Other financing costs  (47)  - 
Repurchase of Common Shares to satisfy employee tax withholding  (1,820)  (1,344)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities  68,884   (1,238)
         
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents  629   854 
Net change in cash and cash equivalents  (5,480)  (5,988)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period  50,389   54,361 
         
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $44,909  $48,373 
         
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:        
Cash paid for interest $1,450  $1,391 
Cash paid for income taxes, net $1,252  $549 
         
Supplemental disclosure of non-cash operating and financing activities:        
Bank payment of vendor payables under short-term debt obligations $-  $704 

 

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

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands, except per share data, unless otherwise indicated)

(Unaudited)

 

(1) Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by Stoneridge, Inc. (the “Company”) without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The information furnished in the condensed consolidated financial statements includes normal recurring adjustments and reflects all adjustments, which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of such financial statements. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the SEC's rules and regulations. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 20162017 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

 

While the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading, it is suggested that these condensed consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company's 20152016 Form 10-K.

On January 31, 2017, the Company acquired Exploitatiemaatschappij Berghaaf B.V. (“Orlaco”), an electronics business which designs, manufactures and sells a variety of camera-based vision systems, monitors and related products. As such, the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements herein include the results of Orlaco from the acquisition date to March 31, 2017. See Note 3 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional details regarding the Orlaco acquisition.

Also, see the impact of the adoption of various accounting standards below on the condensed consolidated financial statements herein.

 

(2)  Recently Issued Accounting Standards

 

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted

In March 2016,January 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2017-04, “Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment.” It eliminates Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. As a result, an entity should recognize an impairment charge for the amount by which the carrying amount of goodwill exceeds the reporting unit's fair value, not to exceed the carrying amount of goodwill.  The Company adopted this standard on January 1, 2017 which did not have an impact on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, “Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718)” which is intended to simplify several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment award transactions including how excess tax benefits should be classified in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements. The new standard also permits companies to recognize forfeitures as they occur as an alternative to utilizing estimated forfeitures rates which has beensimplifies the required practice.  The new accounting standard will be effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that year.  The Company is currently evaluatingtreatment of share based payment transactions by recognizing the impact of adopting thisexcess tax benefits or deficiencies related to exercised or vested awards in income tax expense in the period of exercise or vesting. The new standard also modifies the diluted earnings per share calculation using the treasury stock method by eliminating the excess tax benefits or deficiencies from the calculation. These changes have been recognized prospectively.  The presentation of excess tax benefits in itsthe condensed statement of consolidated financial statements.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016 – 02, “Leases (Topic 842)” which will require that a lessee recognize assets and liabilities on the balance sheet for all leasescash flows is also modified to be included with a lease term of more than twelve months, with the result being the recognition of a right of use asset and a lease liability.  The amendment is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within that year.other income tax cash flows as an operating activity.  The Company expects to adoptadopted this standard as of January 1, 2019.  The Company is currently evaluating2017 utilizing the impact of adopting this standard on its condensed consolidated financial statements, which will require right of use assets and lease liabilities be recordedprospective transition method for excess tax benefits in the condensed consolidated balance sheet for operating leases.  

In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015 – 17, “Income Taxes (Topic 740)” which simplifies the presentationstatement of deferred income taxes.  Currently entities are required to separate deferred income tax liabilities and assets into current and noncurrent amounts in the balance sheet.  ASU 2015-17 requires that all deferred income taxes be classified as noncurrent in the balance sheet. The amendment is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016 including interim periods within those fiscal years and may be applied either prospectively or retrospectively with early adoption permitted.cash flows. The Company is currently evaluatinghad unrecognized tax benefits related to share-based payment awards of $1,729 as of December 31, 2016 which upon adoption was recorded in other long-term assets with a corresponding increase to retained earnings associated with the impactcumulative effect of adopting this standard on its condensed consolidated financial statements.the accounting change.

 

In July 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11 “Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory” which requires that inventory be measured at the lower of cost or net realizable value.  Prior to the issuance of the new guidance, inventory was measured at the lower of cost or market. Replacing the concept of market with the single measurement of net realizable value is intended to reduce cost and complexity. The new accounting standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016.  The Company expects to adoptadopted this standard as of January 1, 2017, which isdid not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements or disclosures.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands, except per share data, unless otherwise indicated)

(Unaudited)

Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01, “Clarifying the Definition of a Business”.  It revises the definition of a business and provides a framework to evaluate when an input and a substantive process are present in an acquisition to be considered a business. This guidance is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017.  The Company expects to adopt this standard as of January 1, 2018, which is not expected to have any impact on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, “Statement of Cash Flows - Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments (Topic 230)” which provides guidance on the presentation and classification of certain cash receipts and cash payments in the statement of cash flows in order to reduce diversity in practice.  This ASU is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017 with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this standard on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842)”, which will require that a lessee recognize assets and liabilities on the balance sheet for all leases with a lease term of more than twelve months, with the result being the recognition of a right of use asset and a lease liability.  The amendment is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2018.  The Company expects to adopt this standard as of January 1, 2019.  The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this standard on its condensed consolidated financial statements, which will require right of use assets and lease liabilities be recorded in the condensed consolidated balance sheet for operating leases.

 

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09 “Revenue from Contracts with Customers”Customers,” which is the new comprehensive revenue recognition standard that will supersede existing revenue recognition guidance under U.S. GAAP. The standard's core principle is that a company will recognize revenue when it transfers promised goods or services to a customer in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. To achieve this principle, an entity identifies the contract with a customer, identifies the separate performance obligations in the contract, determines the transaction price, allocates the transaction price to the separate performance obligations and recognizes revenue when each separate performance obligation is satisfied. This ASU allows for both retrospective and prospective methods of adoption.  In July 2015, the FASB approved a one-year deferral of the effective date of the standard. As such, theThe new standard will become effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017 with early adoption on the original effective date permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this standard on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

Accounting Standards Adopted

In September 2015,statements, and anticipate testing our new controls and processes designed to comply with the FASB issued ASU 2015 – 16, “Business Combinations” which simplifiesstandard in 2017 to permit the accounting for measurement-period adjustments related to business combinations. ASU 2015-16 requires that an acquirer recognize adjustments to provisional amounts that are identified during the measurement period in the reporting period in which the adjustment amounts are determined. The amendments in the ASU require that the acquirer record, in the same period’s financial statements, the effectCompany’s adoption on earnings of changes in depreciation, amortization, or other income effects, if any, as a result of the change to the provisional amounts, calculated as if the accounting had been completed at the acquisition date. The amendment is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2015, including interim periods within those fiscal years and is to be applied prospectively to adjustments to provisional amounts that occur after the effective date of this ASU with earlier application permitted for financial statements that have not been issued.January 1, 2018. The Company adopted this standardis evaluating changes to revenue recognition of pre-production activities such as customer funded tooling and engineering design and development cost recoveries, including the potential recording of January 1, 2016, which did not have an impact on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements or disclosures.

In April 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, “Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs” which amends the current presentation of certain debt issuance costs in the balance sheet. ASU 2015-03 requires that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheetthese as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts, instead of as an asset.  The recognition and measurement of debt issuance costs are not affected by the amendments in this ASU. The guidance in ASU 2015-03 did not address the presentation or subsequent measurement of debt issuance costs related to line of credit arrangements. Given the absence of authoritative guidance, in June 2015 the FASB issued ASU 2015-15, “Presentation and Subsequent Measurement of Debt Issuance Costs Associated with Line-of-Credit Arrangements,” which states that the SEC will not object to an entity deferring and presenting debt issuance costs related to revolving credit arrangements as an asset and subsequently amortizing them. These amendments are to be applied retrospectively and are effective for public companies for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015, with early adoption permitted. As permitted by the ASU, the Company adopted these standards in the third quarter of 2015, which had no impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. The Company elected to continue to present deferred financing costs related to its revolving credit facility within long-term assets in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets as permitted under the standard.revenue.

 

(3) Discontinued Operations

Wiring BusinessAcquisition of Orlaco

 

On May 26, 2014, the CompanyJanuary 31, 2017, Stoneridge B.V., an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Stoneridge, Inc., entered into and closed an asset purchase agreement to sell substantially allacquire Orlaco. Orlaco designs, manufactures and sells a variety of camera-based vision systems, monitors and related electronic products primarily to the assetsheavy off-road machinery, commercial vehicle, lifting crane and liabilitieswarehousing and logistics industries.  Since July 2015, Stoneridge and Orlaco have jointly developed the MirrorEye mirror replacement system, which is a system solution to improve the safety and fuel economy of commercial vehicles.  The MirrorEye system integrates Orlaco’s camera technology and Stoneridge’s driver information capabilities as well as the former Wiringcombined software capabilities of both companies. The acquisition of Orlaco enhances the Stoneridge’s Electronics segment to Motherson Sumi Systems Ltd., an India-based manufacturer of diversified products for the global automotive industrytechnical capabilities in vision systems and a limited company incorporated under the laws of the Republic of India, and MSSL (GB) LIMITED, a limited company incorporated under the laws of the United Kingdom (collectively, “Motherson”), for$65,700 in cash and the assumption of certain related liabilities of the Wiring business. On August 1, 2014, the Company completed the sale of substantially all of the assets and liabilities of its Wiring business to Motherson for $71,386 in cash that consisted of the stated purchase price and estimated working capital on the closing date. The final purchase price was subject to post-closing working capital and other adjustments. Upon the final resolution of the working capital and other adjustments in the second quarter of 2015, the Company returned $1,230 in cash to Motherson.facilitates entry into new markets.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands, except per share data, unless otherwise indicated)

(Unaudited)

 

The aggregate consideration for the Orlaco acquisition was €74,939 ($79,675), which included customary estimated adjustments to the purchase price. The Company also entered into short-term transition services agreements with Motherson substantially allpaid €67,439 ($71,701) in cash, and €7,500 ($7,974) is held in an escrow account to secure the payment obligations of which concludedthe seller under the terms of the purchase agreement. The purchase price is subject to certain customary adjustments set forth in the second quarterpurchase agreement. The escrow amount will be transferred promptly following the completion of 2015the escrow period. The Company may also be required pay up to an additional €7,500 as earnout consideration if certain targets are achieved during the first two years.

The acquisition date fair value of the total consideration transferred consisted of the following:

Cash $79,675 
Fair value of earn-out liability and other adjustments  5,471 
Total purchase price $85,146 

The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date. The purchase price and associated allocation is preliminary pending completion of the valuation of acquired inventory, property, plant and equipment, intangible assets and deferred income taxes.

At January 31, 2017   
Cash $2,165 
Accounts receivable  8,130 
Inventory  9,144 
Prepaids and other current assets  298 
Property, plant and equipment  6,668 
Identifiable intangible assets  38,626 
Other long-term assets  690 
Total identifiable assets acquired  65,721 
     
Accounts payable  3,020 
Other current liabilities  805 
Deferred tax liabilities  9,994 
Other long-term liabilities  1,462 
Total liabilities assumed  15,281 
Net identifiable assets acquired  50,440 
Goodwill  34,706 
Net assets acquired $85,146 

Assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recorded at estimated fair values based on management's estimates, available information, and reasonable and supportable assumptions. Also, the Company utilized a third-party to assist with information systems, accounting, administrative, occupancycertain estimates of fair values, including:

·Fair value estimate for inventory was based on a comparative sales method

·Fair value estimate for property, plant and equipment was based on appraised values utilizing cost and market approaches

·Fair values for intangible assets were based on a combination of market and income approaches, including the relief from royalty method

·Fair value for the earn-out liability was based on a Monte Carlo simulation utilizing forecasted EBITDA for the 2017 and 2018 measurement period

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands, except per share data, unless otherwise indicated)

(Unaudited)

These non-recurring fair value measurements are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. The preliminary purchase price allocations may be subsequently adjusted to reflect final valuation results and support servicespurchase price adjustments.

Goodwill is calculated as well as contract manufacturingthe excess of the fair value of consideration transferred over the fair market value of the identifiable assets and production supportliabilities and represents the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired that could not be separately recognized. The goodwill is included in Estonia.the Company’s Electronics segment and is not deductible for income tax purposes.

Of the $38,626 of acquired identifiable intangible assets, $27,405 was provisionally assigned to customer lists with a 15-year useful life; $5,142 was provisionally assigned to trademarks with a 20 year useful life; and $6,079 was provisionally assigned to technology with a 7 year weighted-average useful life.

 

The Company had post-disposition sales torecognized $1,218 of acquisition related costs in the Wiring business acquired by Motherson forcondensed consolidated statement of operations as a component of selling, general and administrative expense during the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 of $5,686 and $7,228 respectively. The Company had post-disposition purchases from the Wiring business acquired by Motherson of $108 and $168 for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.2017.

 

There was no activity related to discontinued operations for the Wiring businessIncluded in the condensed consolidated statementsCompany's statement of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2016.2017 are post-acquisition sales of $11,100 and net income of $600 related to Orlaco which are included in the Electronics segment. The Company’s statement of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2017 also included $979 of expense in cost of goods sold associated with the step up of the Orlaco inventory to fair value.

 

The following table displays summarized activityunaudited pro forma information reflects the Company’s condensed consolidated results of operations as if the acquisition had taken place on January 1, 2016. The unaudited pro forma information is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that the Company would have reported had the transaction actually occurred at the beginning of these periods, nor is it necessarily indicative of future results.

Three months ended March 31, 2017  2016 
Net sales $209,341  $177,491 
Net income attributable to Stoneridge, Inc. and subsidiaries $9,307  $8,896 

The unaudited pro forma financial information presented in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for discontinued operationstable above has been adjusted to give effect to adjustments that are directly related to the Wiring business:business combination and are factually supportable. These adjustments include, but are not limited to, depreciation and amortization related to fair value adjustments to property, plant, and equipment and finite-lived intangible assets. Also, an adjustment has been made for management fees expensed by Orlaco.

 

Three months ended March 31 2015 
    
Loss on disposal(A) $(178)
Income tax expense on loss on disposal  10 
Loss on disposal, net of tax  (168)
     
Loss from discontinued operations $(168)
10

 

(A)Included in loss on disposal for the three months ended March 31, 2015 were transaction costs of $46 and a working capital adjustment of $132.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands, except per share data, unless otherwise indicated)

(Unaudited)

 

(4) Inventories

 

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost (using either the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) or average cost methods) or market.net realizable value. The Company evaluates and adjusts as necessary its excess and obsolescence reserve on a quarterly basis. Excess inventories are quantities of items that exceed anticipated sales or usage for a reasonable period. The Company has guidelines for calculating provisions for excess inventories based on the number of months of inventories on handon-hand compared to anticipated sales or usage. Management uses its judgment to forecast sales or usage and to determine what constitutes a reasonable period. Inventory cost includes material, labor and overhead. Inventories consisted of the following:

 

 March 31, December 31,  March 31, December 31, 
 2016  2015  2017  2016 
Raw materials $40,498  $36,021  $42,439  $35,665 
Work-in-progress  8,581   7,162   8,138   7,483 
Finished goods  20,288   17,826   22,151   16,969 
Total inventories, net $69,367  $61,009  $72,728  $60,117 

 

Inventory valued using the FIFO method was $43,639$49,582 and $35,378$37,765 at March 31, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, respectively. Inventory valued using the average cost method was $25,728$23,146 and $25,631$22,352 at March 31, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, respectively.

(5) Goodwill and Intangibles

Goodwill

Goodwill was $35,181 and $931 at March 31 2017 and December 31, 2016 all of which relates to the Electronics segment. The increase in goodwill is related to the Orlaco acquisition as further discussed in Note 3. Goodwill is not amortized, but instead is tested for impairment at least annually, or earlier when events and circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not that such assets have been impaired.

Intangibles

  Acquisition  Accumulated    
As of March 31, 2017 cost  amortization  Net 
Customer lists $55,698  $(10,315) $45,383 
Tradenames  23,976   (5,037)  18,939 
Technology  17,333   (3,987)  13,346 
Other  41   (41)  - 
Total $97,048  $(19,380) $77,668 

  Acquisition  Accumulated    
As of December 31, 2016 cost  amortization  Net 
Customer lists $27,476  $(9,138) $18,338 
Tradenames  18,116   (4,558)  13,558 
Technology  10,862   (3,498)  7,364 
Other  41   (41)  - 
Total $56,495  $(17,235) $39,260 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands, except per share data, unless otherwise indicated)

(Unaudited)

 

(5)The Company recorded amortization expense of $1,394 and $726 related to finite-lived intangible assets for the three month ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.  The Company currently estimates annual amortization expense to be $6,100 for 2017 and $6,300 for 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021.

(6) Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements

 

Financial Instruments

 

A financial instrument is cash or a contract that imposes an obligation to deliver, or conveys a right to receive cash or another financial instrument. The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable are considered to be representative of fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments.

 

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

 

On March 31, 2016,2017, the Company had open foreign currency forward contracts which are used solely for hedging and not for speculative purposes. Management believes that its use of these instruments to reduce risk is in the Company's best interest.  The counterparties to these financial instruments are financial institutions with investment grade credit ratings.

 

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk

 

The Company conducts business internationally and therefore is exposed to foreign currency exchange rate risk. The Company uses derivative financial instruments as cash flow and fair value hedges to manage its exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates by reducing the effect of such fluctuations on foreign currency denominated intercompany transactions, inventory purchases and other foreign currency exposures. The currencies hedged by the Company during 20162017 and 20152016 included the euro and Mexican peso. In addition, the Company hedged the U.S. dollar against the Swedish krona and euro on behalf of its European subsidiaries in 2016 and 2015.2016.

 

These forward contracts were executed to hedge forecasted transactions and have been accounted for as cash flow hedges. As such, the effective portion of the unrealized gain or loss was deferred and reported in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss. The cash flow hedges were highly effective. The effectiveness of the transactions has been and will be measured on an ongoing basis using regression analysis and forecasted future purchases of the currency.

 

In certain instances, the foreign currency forward contracts do not qualify for hedge accounting or are not designated as hedges, and therefore are marked-to-market with gains and losses recognized in the Company's condensed consolidated statement of operations as a component of other (income) expense, net.

 

The Company's foreign currency forward contracts offset a portion of the gains and losses on the underlying foreign currency denominated transactions as follows:

 

Euro-denominated Foreign Currency Forward Contract

 

At March 31, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, the Company held a foreign currency forward contract with underlying notional amounts of $1,730$1,630 and $1,647,$1,601, respectively, to reduce the exposure related to the Company's euro-denominated intercompany loans. ThisThe current contract expires in June 2016.2017. The euro-denominated foreign currency forward contract was not designated as a hedging instrument. The Company recognized a loss of $82$19 and a gain of $388$82 for the three months ended March 31, 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively, in the condensed consolidated statements of operations as a component of other (income) expense, net related to the euro-denominated contract.

U.S. dollar-denominated Foreign Currency Forward Contracts – Cash Flow Hedges

The Company entered into on behalf of one of its European Electronics subsidiaries whose functional currency is the Swedish krona, U.S. dollar-denominated currency contracts with a notional amount at March 31, 2016 of $7,621 which expire ratably on a monthly basis from April 2016 through December 2016, compared to a notional amount of $10,007 at December 31, 2015.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands, except per share data, unless otherwise indicated)

(Unaudited)

The Company entered into on behalf of one of its European Electronics subsidiaries whose functional currency is the euro, U.S. dollar-denominated currency contracts with a notional amount at March 31, 2016 of $1,802 which expire ratably on a monthly basis from April 2016 through December 2016, compared to a notional amount of $2,421 at December 31, 2015.

The Company evaluated the effectiveness of the U.S. dollar-denominated foreign currency forward contracts held as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 and concluded that the hedges were effective.

 

Mexican peso-denominated Foreign Currency Forward Contracts – Cash Flow Hedge

 

The Company holds Mexican peso-denominated foreign currency forward contracts with notional amounts at March 31, 20162017 of $7,237$4,248 which expire ratably on a monthly basis from April 20162017 through December 2016,2017, compared to a notional amount of $9,780$5,699 at December 31, 2015. 2016.

 

The Company evaluated the effectiveness of the Mexican peso-denominated foreign currency forward contracts held as of March 31, 20162017 and December 31, 20152016 and concluded that the hedges were highly effective.

 

The notional amounts and fair values of derivative instruments in the condensed consolidated balance sheets were as follows:

 

     Prepaid expenses    
  Notional  and other current assets /  Accrued expenses and 
  amounts(A)  other long-term assets  other current liabilities 
  March 31,  December 31,  March 31,  December 31,  March 31,  December 31, 
  2016  2015  2016  2015  2016  2015 
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments                        
Cash Flow Hedges:                        
Forward currency contracts $16,660  $22,208  $3  $474  $63  $84 
                         
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments                        
Forward currency contracts $1,730  $1,647   -��  -  $5  $9 
       Prepaid expenses  Accrued expenses and 
  Notionalamounts(A)  and other current assets  other current liabilities 
  March 31,  December 31,  March 31,  December 31,  March 31,  December 31, 
  2017  2016  2017  2016  2017  2016 
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:                        
Cash flow hedges:                        
Forward currency contracts $4,248  $5,699  $459  $-  $-  $28 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:                        
Forward currency contracts $1,630  $1,601  $-  $-  $-  $3 

 

(A)Notional amounts represent the gross contract in U.S. dollars of the derivatives outstanding.

 

AmountsGross amounts recorded for the cash flow hedges in other comprehensive lossincome and in net income for the three months ended March 31 are as follows:

 

 Gain (loss) recorded Loss reclassified from     Gain (loss) reclassified from 
 in other comprehensive other comprehensive income  Gain (loss) recorded in other other comprehensive income 
 income (loss)  (loss) into net income  comprehensive income  into net income 
 2016  2015  2016  2015  2017  2016  2017  2016 
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:                                
Forward currency contracts $(494) $797  $(44) $(138) $516  $(494) $29  $(44)
Total derivatives designated as cash flow hedges $(494) $797  $(44) $(138)

 

Gains and losses reclassified from other comprehensive income (loss) into net income were recognized in cost of goods sold in the Company's condensed consolidated statements of operations.

 

The net deferred lossgain of $60$459 on the cash flow hedge derivatives will be reclassified from other comprehensive income (loss) to the condensed consolidated statements of operations through December 2016.  2017.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands, except per share data, unless otherwise indicated)

(Unaudited)

Fair Value Measurements

 

The following table presents the Company’s assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and are categorized using the three levels of the fair value hierarchy based on the reliability of the inputs used. Fair values estimated using Level 1 inputs consist of quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date. Fair values estimated using Level 2 inputs, other than quoted prices, are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly and include among other things, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active or inactive as well as inputs other than quoted prices that are observable. For forward currency contracts, inputs include foreign currency exchange rates. Fair values estimated using Level 3 inputs consist of significant unobservable inputs.

 

  March 31,  December 31, 
  2016  2015 
  Fair values estimated using    
     Level 1  Level 2  Level 3    
  Fair value  inputs (A)  inputs (B)  inputs (C)  Fair value 
                
Financial assets carried at fair value:                    
Forward currency contracts $3  $-  $3  $-  $474 
                     
Total financial assets carried at fair value $3  $-  $3  $-  $474 
                     
Financial liabilities carried at fair value:                    
Forward currency contracts $68  $-  $68  $-  $93 
                     
Total financial liabilities carried at fair value $68  $-  $68  $-  $93 

(A)Fair values estimated using Level 1 inputs, which consist of quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date. The Company did not have any recurring fair value estimates using Level 1 inputs at March 31, 2016 or December 31, 2015.
 
(B)Fair values estimated using Level 2 inputs, other than quoted prices, that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly and include among other things, quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in markets that are active or inactive as well as inputs other than quoted prices that are observable. For forward currency contracts, inputs include foreign currency exchange rates.
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(C)

Fair values estimated using Level 3 inputs consist of significant unobservable inputs. The Company did not have any recurring fair value estimates using Level 3 inputs at March 31, 2016 or December 31, 2015.

 

(6)NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands, except per share data, unless otherwise indicated)

(Unaudited)

Except for the earn-out liability discussed in Note 3, the Company did not have any financial assets or liabilities fair valued using Level 1 or Level 3 inputs at March 31, 2017 or December 31, 2016. The fair value of financial assets using Level 2 inputs related to forward currency contracts were $459 and $0 at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. The fair value of financial liabilities using Level 2 inputs related to forward currency contracts were $0 and $31 at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively. The fair value of the earn-out liability related to Orlaco using Level 3 inputs was approximately $4,200 at March 31, 2017.

Except for the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed related to the Orlaco acquisition discussed in Note 3, there were no non-recurring fair value measurements for the periods presented.

(7) Share-Based Compensation

 

Compensation expense for share-based compensation arrangements, which is recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of operations as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses, was $2,339 and $960 for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, compared to $3,325 for the three months ended March 31, 2015 which included $2,225 from the accelerated vesting in connection with the retirement of the Company’s former President and Chief Executive Officer.

12

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands, except per share data, unless otherwise indicated)

(Unaudited)respectively.

 

(7)(8) Debt

 

Debt consisted of the following at March 31, 20162017 and December 31, 2015:2016:

 

    Interest rates at    
 March 31, December 31, March 31,     March 31, December 31, Interest rates at    
 2016  2015  2016  Maturity  2017  2016  March 31, 2017  Maturity 
Revolving Credit Facility                                
Credit facility $100,000  $100,000   1.69%  September 2019  $141,000  $67,000   2.04-2.23%   September 2021 
                                
Debt                                
PST short-term obligations  14,205   11,556   4.85% - 19.66%  2016 - 2017   2,996   5,097   4.27% - 8.00%   2017 - 2018 
PST long-term notes  6,504   6,428   6.2% - 8.0%  2017 - 2021   11,127   11,452   7.5% - 17.38%   2018 - 2021 
Other  324   379           103   137         
Total debt  21,033   18,363           14,226   16,686         
Less: current portion  (16,827)  (13,905)          (6,885)  (8,626)        
Total long-term debt, net $4,206  $4,458          $7,341  $8,060         

 

Revolving Credit Facility

 

On November 2, 2007, the Company entered into an asset-based credit facility, which permits borrowing up to a maximum level of $100,000. The Company entered into an Amended and Restated Credit and Security Agreement and a Second Amended and Restated Credit and Security Agreement on September 20, 2010 and December 1, 2011, respectively.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands, except per share data, unless otherwise indicated)

(Unaudited)

 

On September 12, 2014, the Company entered into a Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Amended Agreement” or “Credit Facility”). The Amended Agreement provides for a $300,000 revolving credit facility, which replaced the Company’s existing $100,000 asset-based credit facility and includes a letter of credit subfacility, swing line subfacility and multicurrency subfacility. The Amended Agreement also has an accordion feature which allows the Company to increase the availability by up to $80,000 upon the satisfaction of certain conditions.The Amended Agreement extended the termination date to September 12, 2019 from December 1, 2016. On March 26, 2015, the Company entered into Amendment No. 1 (the “Amendment”) to the Amended Agreement which modified the definition of Consolidated EBITDA to allow for the add back of cash premiums and other non-cash charges related to the amendment and restatement of the Amended Agreement and the early extinguishment of the Company’s 9.5% Senior Secured Notes. Consolidated EBITDA is used in computing the Company’s leverage ratio and interest coverage ratio which are covenants within the Amended Agreement. On February 23, 2016, the Company entered into Amendment No. 2 to the Amended Agreement which amended and waived any default or potential defaults with respect to the pledging as collateral additional shares issued by a wholly owned subsidiary and newly issued shares associated with the formation of a new subsidiary. On August 12, 2016, the Company entered into Amendment No. 3 (the “Amendment”) to the Amended Agreement which extended of the expiration date of the Agreement by two years to September 12, 2021, increased the borrowing sub-limit for the Company’s foreign subsidiaries by $30,000 to $80,000, increased the basket of permitted loans and investments in foreign subsidiaries by $5,000 to $30,000, and provided additional flexibility to the Company for certain permitted corporate transactions involving its foreign subsidiaries as defined in the Agreement. As a result of Amendment No. 3, the Company capitalized deferred financing costs of $339, which will be amortized over the remaining term of the Credit Facility. On January 30, 2017, the Company entered into Consent and Amendment No. 4 to the Amended Agreement which amended certain definitions, schedules and exhibits of the Credit Facility, consented to a Dutch Reorganization, and consented to the Orlaco acquisition. As a result of Amendment No. 4, the Company capitalized deferred financing costs of $47, which will be amortized over the remaining term of the Credit Facility.

 

Borrowings under the Amended Agreement will bear interest at either the Base Rate, as defined, or the LIBOR Rate, at the Company’s option, plus the applicable margin as set forth in the Amended Agreement. The Company is also subject to a commitment fee ranging from 0.20% to 0.35% based on the Company’s leverage ratio. The agreement governing the Credit FacilityAmended Agreement requires the Company to maintain a maximum leverage ratio of 3.00 to 1.00, and a minimum interest coverage ratio of 3.50 to 1.00 and places a maximum annual limit on capital expenditures. The Amended Agreement also contains other affirmative and negative covenants and events of default that are customary for credit arrangements of this type including covenants which place restrictions and/or limitations on the Company’s ability to borrow money, make capital expenditures and pay dividends.

Borrowings outstanding on the Credit Facility increased from $67,000 at bothDecember 31, 2016 to $141,000 at March 31, 20162017 because the Company borrowed under the Credit Facility in order to fund the Orlaco acquisition described in Note 3.

The Company also has outstanding letters of credit of $3,367 and $3,399 at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2015 were $100,000.2016, respectively.

 

The Company was in compliance with all credit facilityCredit Facility covenants at March 31, 20162017 and December 31, 2015.

13

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands, except per share data, unless otherwise indicated)

(Unaudited)2016.

 

Debt

 

PST maintains several short-term obligations and long-term notes used for working capital purposes which have fixed annual interest rates. The weighted-average interest rates of short-term and long-term debt of PST at March 31, 20162017 were 16.0%5.1% and 7.3%13.2%, respectively.  Depending on the specific note, interest is payable either monthly or annually. Principal paymentsrepayments on PST debt at March 31, 20162017 are as follows: $16,503 from April 2016 through March 2017, $1,400$6,806 from April 2017 through March 2018, $3,378 from April 2018 through December 2017, $1,082 in 2018, $1,058$2,718 in 2019, $363$637 in 2020, and $303$584 in 2021. 

The CompanyPST was in compliance with all debt covenants at March 31, 20162017 and December 31, 2015.2016.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands, except per share data, unless otherwise indicated)

(Unaudited)

 

The Company's wholly-owned subsidiary located in Stockholm, Sweden, has an overdraft credit line which allows overdrafts on the subsidiary's bank account up to a maximum level of 20,000 Swedish krona, or $2,464$2,230 and $2,369,$2,196, at March 31, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, respectively. At March 31, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, there was no balance outstanding on this bank account.

 

(8)(9) Earnings (Loss) Per Share

 

Basic earnings (loss) per share was computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted-average number of Common Shares outstanding for each respective period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share was calculated by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted-average of all potentially dilutive Common Shares that were outstanding during the periods presented. As the Company adopted ASU 2016-09 on January 1, 2017 utilizing the prospective transition method, the weighted-average dilutive Common Shares calculation excludes the excess tax benefit from the treasury stock method for the three months ended March 31, 2017, while the calculation includes the excess tax benefits in the treasury stock method for the three months ended March 31, 2016.

 

Weighted-average Common Shares outstanding used in calculating basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share were as follows:

 

Three months ended March 31 2016  2015 
Three months ended March 31, 2017  2016 
Basic weighted-average Common Shares outstanding  27,675,938   27,145,873   27,916,652   27,675,938 
Effect of dilutive shares  479,835   746,806   663,545   479,835 
Diluted weighted-average Common Shares outstanding  28,155,773   27,892,679   28,580,197   28,155,773 

 

Performance-basedThere were no performance-based restricted Common Shares outstanding at March 31, 2016 and March 31, 2015 were 0 and 234,450, respectively.2017 or 2016. There were also750,720 and 803,100 and 710,235 performance-based right to receive Common Shares outstanding at March 31, 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively. These performance-based restricted and right to receive Common Shares are included in the computation of diluted earnings per share based on the number of Common Shares that would be issuable if the end of the quarter were the end of the contingency period.

 

 1416 

 

 

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands, except per share data, unless otherwise indicated)

(Unaudited)

 

(9)(10) Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss by Component

 

Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss for the three months ended March 31, 20162017 and 20152016 were as follows:

 

 Foreign Unrealized Benefit     Foreign Unrealized Benefit    
 currency gain (loss) plan     currency gain (loss) plan    
 translation  on derivatives  liability  Total 
Balance at January 1, 2017 $(67,895) $(18) $-  $(67,913)
                
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications  3,063   336   -   3,399 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss  -   (19)  -   (19)
Net other comprehensive income, net of tax  3,063   317   -   3,380 
                
Balance at March 31, 2017 $(64,832) $299  $-  $(64,533)
 translation  on derivatives  liability  Total                 
Balance at January 1, 2016 $(70,296) $390  $84  $(69,822) $(70,296) $390  $84  $(69,822)
                                
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications  4,728   (494)  -   4,234   4,728   (494)  -   4,234 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss  -   44   -   44   -   44   -   44 
Net other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax  4,728   (450)  -   4,278   4,728   (450)  -   4,278 
                                
Balance at March 31, 2016 $(65,568) $(60) $84  $(65,544) $(65,568) $(60) $84  $(65,544)
                
Balance at January 1, 2015 $(45,603) $1  $129  $(45,473)
                
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications  (14,962)  797   (45)  (14,210)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss  -   138   -   138 
Net other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax  (14,962)  935   (45)  (14,072)
                
Balance at March 31, 2015 $(60,565) $936  $84  $(59,545)

 

(10)(11)  Commitments and Contingencies

 

In the ordinary course of business, the Company is subject to a broad range of claims and legal proceedings that relate to contractual allegations, product liability, tax audits, patent infringement, employment-related matters and environmental matters. The Company establishes accruals for matters which it believes that losses are probable and can be reasonably estimable. Although it is not possible to predict with certainty the outcome of these matters, the Company is of the opinion that the ultimate resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on its consolidated results of operations or financial position.

 

As a result of environmental studies performed at the Company’s former facility located in Sarasota, Florida, the Company became aware of soil and groundwater contamination at the site. The Company engaged an environmental engineering consultant to assess the level of contamination and to develop a remediation and monitoring plan for the site. Soil remediation at the site was completed during the year ended December 31, 2010. As the remedial action plan has been approved by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, groundwater remediation began in the fourth quarter of 2015. During the three months ended March 1,31, 2017 and 2016, and 2015, environmental remediation costs incurred were immaterial. At March 31, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, the Company accrued a remaining undiscounted liability of $505$298 and $532,$446, respectively, related to future remediation costs. At March 31, 20162017 and December 31, 2015, $4412016, $232 and $469,$370, respectively, waswere recorded as a component of accrued expenses and other current liabilities onin the condensed consolidated balance sheets while the remaining amount was recorded as a component of other long-term liabilities. A majority of the costs associated with the recorded liability will be incurred at the start of the groundwater remediation, with the balance relating to monitoring costs to be incurred over multiple years. The recorded liability is based on assumptions in the remedial action plan. Although the Company sold the Sarasota facility and related property in December 2011, the liability to remediate the site contamination remains the responsibility of the Company. Due to the ongoing site remediation, the closing terms of the sale agreement included a requirement for the Company to maintain a $2,000 letter of credit for the benefit of the buyer.

 

 1517 

 

 

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands, except per share data, unless otherwise indicated)

(Unaudited)

 

The Company has a legal proceeding,Verde v. Stoneridge, Inc. et al., currently pending in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Cause No. 6:14-cv-00225- KNM.  The plaintiff filed this putative class action against the Company and others on March 26, 2014.  The plaintiff alleges that the Company was involved in the vertical chain of manufacture, distribution, and sale of a control device (“CD”) that was incorporated into a Dodge Ram truck purchased by Plaintiff in 2006.  Plaintiff alleges that the Company breached express warranties and indemnification provisions by supplying a defective CD that was not capable of performing its intended function.  The putative class consists of all Texas residents who own manual transmission Chrysler vehicles model years 1994–1997–2007 equipped with the subject CD.  Plaintiff seeks recovery of economic loss damages incurred by him and the putative class members associated with inspecting and replacing the allegedly defective CD, as well as attorneys’ fees and costs.  Plaintiff filed hisa motion for class certification seeking to certify a class of Texas residents who own or lease certain automobiles sold by Chrysler from 1998–1997–2007.  Plaintiff alleges this putative class would include approximately 120,000 people.  In the motion for class certification, the Plaintiff states that damages are no more than $1 per person.  A hearing on the Plaintiff’s motion for class certification was held on November 16, 2015, and the United States District Court has not yet ruled on class certification.  On April 8, 2016, the Magistrate Judge granted the Company’s motion for partial summary judgment dismissing the Plaintiff’s indemnification claim; that ruling was later adopted by the United States District Court has not yet ruled on whether to adopt(the “Court”). On November 7, 2016, the Magistrate Judge’s ruling. Similarly,Judge issued a Report and Recommendation Concerning Class certification, in which she recommended denying Plaintiff’s motion for class certification. Plaintiff filed an objection to the Report and Recommendation concerning a motion for reconsideration concerning class certification. The Magistrate’s Report and Recommendation concerning class certification, and plaintiff’s objection and motion for reconsideration are currently before the Court pending a ruling from the District Judge. The Company believes the likelihood of loss is not probable or reasonably estimable, and therefore no liability has been recorded for these claims at March 31, 2017.

Royal v. Stoneridge, Inc. et al. is anothera legal proceeding currently pending in the United States District Court for the Western District of Oklahoma, CauseCase No. 5:14-cv-01410-F.  Plaintiffs filed this putative class action against the Company, Stoneridge Control Devices, Inc., and others on December 19, 2014.  Plaintiffs allege that the Company was involved in the vertical chain of manufacture, distribution, and sale of a CD that was incorporated into Dodge Ram trucks purchased by Plaintiffs between 1999 and 2006.  Plaintiffs allege that the Company and Stoneridge Control Devices, Inc. breached various express and implied warranties, including the implied warranty of merchantability.  Plaintiffs also seek indemnity from the Company and Stoneridge Control Devices, Inc.  The putative class consists of all owners of vehicles equipped with the subject CD, which includes various Dodge Ram trucks and other manual transmission vehicles manufactured from 1997–2007, which Plaintiffs allege is more than one million vehicles.  Plaintiffs seek recovery of economic loss damages associated with inspecting and replacing the allegedly defective CD, diminished value of the subject CDs and the trucks in which they were installed, and attorneys’ fees and costs.  The amount of compensatory or other damages sought by Plaintiffs and the putative class members is unknown. On January 12, 2016, the United States District Court granted in part the Company’s and Stoneridge Control Devices, Inc.’s motions for summary judgment,to dismiss, and dismissed four of the Plaintiffs’ five claims against the Company and Stoneridge Control Devices, Inc. Plaintiffs have filed a motion for reconsideration of the United States District Court’s ruling, which remains pending.was denied. The Company filed a motion for judgment on the pleadings on March 3, 2017, which is currently before the Court. The Company is vigorously defending itself against the Plaintiffs’ allegations, and has and will continue to challenge the claims as well as class action certification. The Company believes the likelihood of loss is not probable or reasonably estimable, and therefore no liability has been recorded for these claims at March 31, 2016.

In September 2013, two legal proceedings were initiated by Actia Automotive (“Actia”) in a French court (the tribunal de grande instance de Paris) alleging infringement of its patents by the Company’s Electronics segment. The euro (“€”) and U.S. dollar equivalent (“$”) that Actia is seeking has been €7,000 ($8,000) for each claim for injunctive relief and monetary damages resulting from such alleged infringement. The Company believes that its products did not infringe on any of the patents claimed by Actia, and the claims are without merit. The Company is vigorously defending itself against these allegations, and it has challenged certain Actia patents in the European Patent Office. In September 2015, the French court ruled in favor of the Company on one claim, which is subject to appeal by Actia. There have been no significant changes to the facts and circumstances related to the remaining claim for the three months ended March 31, 2016. The Company believes the likelihood of loss is not probable between its defenses and challenges to Actia’s patents. As such, no liability has been recorded for these claims at March 31, 2016.2017.

 

On May 24, 2013, the State Revenue Services of São Paulo issued a tax deficiency notice against PST claiming that the vehicle tracking and monitoring services it provides should be classified as communication services, and therefore subject to the State Value Added Tax – ICMS. The State Revenue Services assessment imposed the 25.0% ICMS tax on all revenues of PST related to the vehicle tracking and monitoring services rendered during the period from January 2009 through December 2010. The Brazilian real (“R$”) and U.S. dollar equivalent (“$”) of the aggregate tax assessment is approximately R$92,500 ($26,000)29,600) which is comprised of Value Added Tax – ICMS of R$13,200 ($3,700),4,200) interest of R$11,400 ($3,200)3,700) and penalties of R$67,900 ($19,100)21,700).

 

 1618 

 

 

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands, except per share data, unless otherwise indicated)

(Unaudited)

 

The Company believes that the vehicle tracking and monitoring services are non-communication services, as defined under Brazilian tax law, subject to the municipal ISS tax, not communication services subject to state ICMS tax as claimed by the State Revenue Services of São Paulo. PST has, and will continue to collect the municipal ISS tax on the vehicle tracking and monitoring services in compliance with Brazilian tax law and will defend its tax position. PST has received a legal opinion that the merits of the case are favorable to PST, determining among other things that the imposition on the subsidiary of the State ICMS by the State Revenue Services of São Paulo is not in accordance with the Brazilian tax code. Management believes, based on the legal opinion of the Company’s Brazilian legal counsel and the results of the Brazil Administrative Court's ruling in favor of another vehicle tracking and monitoring company related to the tax deficiency notice it received, the likelihood of loss is not probable although it may take years to resolve.  As a result of the above, as of March 31, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, no accrual has been recorded with respect to the tax assessment.  An unfavorable judgment on this issue for the years assessed and for subsequent years could result in significant costs to PST and adversely affect its results of operations. There have been no significant changes to the facts and circumstances related to this notice for the three months ended March 31, 2016.2017.

 

In addition, PST has civil, labor and other tax contingencies for which the likelihood of loss is deemed to be reasonably possible, but not probable, by the Company’s legal advisors in Brazil. As a result, no provision has been recorded with respect to these contingencies, which amounted to R$26,70023,900 ($7,500)7,700) and R$25,40031,800 ($6,500)9,800) at March 31, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, respectively. An unfavorable outcome on these contingencies could result in significant cost to PST and adversely affect its results of operations.

Product Warranty and Recall

 

Amounts accrued for product warranty and recall claims are established based on the Company's best estimate of the amounts necessary to settle existing and future claims on products sold as of the balance sheet dates. These accruals are based on several factors including past experience, production changes, industry developments and various other considerations including insurance coverage. The Company can provide no assurances that it will not experience material claims or that it will not incur significant costs to defend or settle such claims beyond the amounts accrued or beyond what the Company may recover from its suppliers. The current portion of product warranty and recall is included as a component of accrued expenses and other current liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Product warranty and recall included $2,076$3,991 and $1,973$2,617 of a long-term liability at March 31, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, respectively, which is included as a component of other long-term liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

 

The following provides a reconciliation of changes in product warranty and recall liability:

 

Three months ended March 31 2016  2015  2017  2016 
Product warranty and recall at beginning of period $6,419  $7,601  $9,344  $6,419 
Accruals for products shipped during period  1,358   1,381   1,524   1,358 
Assumed warranty liability related to Orlaco  1,462   - 
Aggregate changes in pre-existing liabilities due to claim developments  (302)  (57)  1,614   (302)
Settlements made during the period  (348)  (1,745)  (2,281)  (348)
Product warranty and recall at end of period $7,127  $7,180  $11,663  $7,127 

 

(11)(12) Business Realignment

 

The Company regularly evaluates the performance of its businesses and cost structures, including personnel, and makes necessary changes thereto in order to optimize its results.  The Company also evaluates the required skill sets of its personnel and periodically makes strategic changes.  As a consequence of these actions, the Company incurs severance related costs which are referred to as business realignment charges.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands, except per share data, unless otherwise indicated)

(Unaudited)

 

Business realignment charges by reportable segment were as follows:

 

Three months ended March 31 2016 
Electronics(A)  1,180 
PST(B)  722 
Total business realignment charges $1,902 

Three months ended March 31, 2017  2016 
Electronics(A) $-  $1,180 
PST(B)  171   722 
Total business realignment charges $171  $1,902 

 

(A)There were no severance costs for the three months ended March 31, 2017. Severance costs for the three months ended March 31, 2016 related to selling, generalSelling, General and administrativeAdministration (“SG&A”) and designDesign and developmentDevelopment (“D&D”) were $196 and $984, respectively.

(B)Severance costs for the three months ended March 31, 2017 related to cost of goods sold selling, general(“COGS”) and administrativeSG&A were $90 and design$81, respectively. Severance costs for the three months ended March 31, 2016 related to COGS, SG&A and developmentD&D were $179, $468 and $75, respectively.

 

Business realignment charges classified by statement of operations line item were as follows:

 

Three months ended March 31 2016 
Three months ended March 31, 2017  2016 
Cost of goods sold $179  $90  $179 
Selling, general and administrative  664   81   664 
Design and development  1,059   -   1,059 
Total business realignment charges $1,902  $171  $1,902 

 

There were no business realignment charges recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2015.

(12)(13) Income Taxes

 

The Company computes its consolidated income tax provision each quarter based on a projected annual effective tax rate, as required. The Company is required to reduce deferred tax assets by a valuation allowance if, based on all available evidence, it is considered more likely than not that some portion or all of the benefit of the deferred tax assets will not be realized in future periods. The Company also records the income tax impact of certain discrete, unusual or infrequently occurring items including changes in judgment about valuation allowances and effects of changes in tax laws or rates, in the interim period in which they occur.

 

When a company maintains a valuation allowance in a particular jurisdiction, no net income tax expense or (benefit) will typically be provided on income (loss) for that jurisdiction on an annual basis. Jurisdictions with projected income that maintain a valuation allowance typically will form part of the projected annual effective tax rate calculation discussed above. However, jurisdictions with a projected loss for the year that maintain a valuation allowance are excluded from the projected annual effective income tax rate calculation. Instead, the income tax for these jurisdictions is computed separately.

 

The actual year to date income tax expense (benefit) is the product of the most current projected annual effective income tax rate and the actual year to date pre-tax income (loss) adjusted for any discrete tax items. The income tax expense (benefit) for a particular quarter, except for the first quarter, is the difference between the year to date calculation of income tax expense (benefit) and the year to date calculation for the prior quarter.

 

Therefore, the actual effective income tax rate during a particular quarter can vary significantly based upon the jurisdictional mix and timing of actual earnings compared to projected annual earnings, permanent items, earnings for those jurisdictions that maintain a valuation allowance, tax associated with jurisdictions excluded from the projected annual effective income tax rate calculation and discrete items.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands, except per share data, unless otherwise indicated)

(Unaudited)

 

The Company recognized an income tax expense of $845$4,571 and $147 from continuing operations$845 for federal, state and foreign income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively.  The increase in income tax expense for the three months ended March 31, 20162017 compared to the same period for 20152016 was primarily duerelated to the increase in consolidated earnings. In addition, tax expense increased due torelease of the PST operating loss which generated a benefit for the first quarter of 2015, however, due to theU.S. federal, certain state and foreign valuation allowance position takenallowances in the fourth quarter of 2015, no longer provides a2016 that were previously recorded against certain deferred tax benefit in 2016.assets. The effective tax rate increased to 33.3% in the first quarter of 2017 from 12.2% in the first quarter of 2016 from 6.5% in the first quarter of 2015 primarily due to the PST loss which, due to a full valuation allowance, negatively impacts the effective tax rate. The impactcontinued strong performance of PST on the effective tax rate was partially offset by income from the U.S. operations, which due to a full valuation allowance positively impactsimpacted the effective tax rate.rate in 2016.

 

(13)(14) Segment Reporting

 

Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise that are evaluated regularly by the Company's chief operating decision maker in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. The Company's chief operating decision maker is the chief executive officer.

 

The Company has three reportable segments, Control Devices, Electronics, and PST, which also represent its operating segments. The Control Devices reportable segment produces sensors, switches, valves and actuators. The Electronics reportable segment produces electronic instrument clusters, electronic control units and driver information systems.systems and includes the newly acquired Orlaco business which designs and manufactures a variety of camera-based vision systems, monitors and related products. The PST reportable segment designs and manufactures electronic vehicle security alarms, convenience accessories, vehicle tracking devices and monitoring services and in-vehicle audio and video devices.

 

The accounting policies of the Company's reportable segments are the same as those described in Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” of the Company's 20152016 Form 10-K. The Company's management evaluates the performance of its reportable segments based primarily on revenues from external customers and operating income (loss).income. Inter-segment sales are accounted for on terms similar to those to third parties and are eliminated upon consolidation.

 

The financial information presented below is for our three reportable operating segments and includes adjustments for unallocated corporate costs and intercompany eliminations, where applicable.  Such costs and eliminations do not meet the requirements for being classified as an operating segment. Corporate costs include various support functions, such as information technology, corporate finance, legal, executive administration and human resources.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands, except per share data, unless otherwise indicated)

(Unaudited)

 

A summary of financial information by reportable segment is as follows:

 

Three months ended March 31 2016  2015 
Three months ended March 31, 2017  2016 
Net Sales:                
Control Devices $92,368  $79,870  $118,873  $92,368 
Inter-segment sales  533   688   783   533 
Control Devices net sales  92,901   80,558   119,656   92,901 
                
Electronics  52,636   56,432   63,805   52,636 
Inter-segment sales  7,027   4,966   11,356   7,027 
Electronics net sales  59,663   61,398   75,161   59,663 
                
PST  17,612   26,523   21,633   17,612 
Inter-segment sales  -   -   -   - 
PST net sales  17,612   26,523   21,633   17,612 
                
Eliminations  (7,560)  (5,654)  (12,139)  (7,560)
Total net sales $162,616  $162,825  $204,311  $162,616 
Operating Income (Loss):                
Control Devices $13,517  $9,605  $19,084  $13,517 
Electronics  3,820   3,424   5,557   3,820 
PST  (3,117)  (2,650)  579   (3,117)
Unallocated Corporate(A)  (5,714)  (7,253)  (10,056)  (5,714)
Total operating income $8,506  $3,126  $15,164  $8,506 
Depreciation and Amortization:                
Control Devices $2,309  $2,459  $2,699  $2,309 
Electronics  1,040   956   1,572   1,040 
PST  1,850   2,687   2,088   1,850 
Corporate  70   14 
Unallocated Corporate  99   70 
Total depreciation and amortization (B) $5,269  $6,116  $6,458  $5,269 
Interest Expense, net:                
Control Devices $61  $85  $54  $61 
Electronics  39   45   38   39 
PST  750   420   572   750 
Corporate  664   728 
Unallocated Corporate  746   664 
Total interest expense, net $1,514  $1,278  $1,410  $1,514 
Capital Expenditures:                
Control Devices $2,727  $4,035  $3,447  $2,727 
Electronics  3,131   1,938   2,351   3,131 
PST  854   1,373   884   854 
Corporate  105   1,144 
Unallocated Corporate(C)  583   105 
Total capital expenditures $6,817  $8,490  $7,265  $6,817 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands, except per share data, unless otherwise indicated)

(Unaudited)

 

 March 31, December 31,  March 31, December 31, 
 2016  2015  2017  2016 
Total Assets:                
Control Devices $145,383  $127,649  $162,218  $150,623 
Electronics  110,540   97,443   214,390   99,964 
PST  105,181   100,143   109,895   107,405 
Corporate(C)  280,641   288,806   364,760   287,031 
Eliminations  (248,019)  (249,789)  (331,717)  (250,494)
Total assets $393,726  $364,252  $519,546  $394,529 

 

(A)Unallocated Corporate expenses include, among other items, finance, legal, human resources and information technology costs as well as share-based compensation.
(B)These amounts represent depreciation and amortization on property, plant and equipment and certain intangible assets.
(C)Assets located at Corporate consist primarily of cash, intercompany loan receivables, capital expenditures for the new headquarter building, equity investments and investments in subsidiaries.

 

The following table presentstables present net sales and long-term assets for each of the geographic areas in which the Company operates: 

 

Three months ended March 31 2016  2015 
Net Sales:        
North America $99,119  $89,753 
South America  17,612   26,523 
Europe and Other  45,885   46,549 
Total net sales $162,616  $162,825 

Three months ended March 31, 2017  2016 
Net Sales:        
North America $123,386  $99,119 
South America  21,633   17,612 
Europe and Other  59,292   45,885 
Total net sales $204,311  $162,616 

 

 March 31, December 31,  March 31, December 31, 
 2016  2015  2017  2016 
Long-term Assets:                
North America $60,547  $60,099  $76,354  $73,835 
South America  60,799   56,943   65,256   63,497 
Europe and Other  17,073   15,301   94,823   16,304 
Total long-term assets $138,419  $132,343  $236,433  $153,636 

 

(14)(15) Investments

 

Minda Stoneridge Instruments Ltd.

 

The Company has a 49% interest in Minda Stoneridge Instruments Ltd. (“Minda”), a company based in India that manufactures electronics, instrumentation equipment and sensors primarily for the motorcycle and commercial vehicle market. The investment is accounted for under the equity method of accounting. The Company's investment in Minda, recorded as a component of investments and other long-term assets, net on the condensed consolidated balance sheets, was $7,067$8,514 and $6,929$7,952 at March 31, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, respectively. Equity in earnings of Minda included in the condensed consolidated statements of operations was $143$180 and $189,$143, for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, and 2015, respectively.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(in thousands, except per share data, unless otherwise indicated)

(Unaudited)

PST Eletrônica Ltda.

 

The Company has a 74% controlling interest in PST. Noncontrolling interest in PST increased to $14,489 at March 31, 2017 due to comprehensive income of $727 resulting from a favorable change in foreign currency translation of $757 partially offset by a proportionate share of its net loss of $30 for the three months ended March 31, 2017. Noncontrolling interest in PST increased to $13,370 at March 31, 2016 due to comprehensive income of $60 resulting from a favorable change in foreign currency translation of $1,190 partially offset by a proportionate share of its net loss of $1,130 for the three months ended March 31, 2016. Noncontrolling interest in PST decreased to $18,321 at March 31, 2015 due to comprehensive loss of $4,229 resulting from a proportionate share of its net loss of $409 and an unfavorable change in foreign currency translation of $3,820.

 

PST has dividends payable declared in previous years to noncontrolling interest of $10,842 Brazilian real ($3,046)3,472) at March 31, 2016.2017.

 

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

 

Background

 

We are a global designer and manufacturer of highly engineered electrical and electronic components, modules and systems for the automotive, commercial, motorcycle, off-highway and agricultural vehicle markets.

On January 31, 2017, the Company acquired Exploitatiemaatschappij Berghaaf B.V. (“Orlaco”). As such, the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements herein include the results of Orlaco from the acquisition date to March 31, 2017. See Note 3 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional details regarding the Orlaco acquisition.

 

Segments

 

We are primarily organized by products produced and markets served. Under this structure, our continuing operations have been reported utilizing the following segments:

 

Control Devices.This segment includes results of operations that manufacture sensors, switches, valves and actuators.

 

Electronics.This segment includes results of operations from the production ofproduces electronic instrument clusters, electronic control units and driver information systems.systems and includes the newly acquired Orlaco business which designs and manufactures a variety of camera-based vision systems, monitors and related products.

 

PST.This segment includes results of operations that design and manufacture electronic vehicle alarms, convenience accessories, vehicle tracking devices and monitoring services and in-vehicle audio and video devices.

 

First Quarter Overview

 

Income from continuing operationsNet income attributable to Stoneridge. Inc. of $9.2 million, or $0.32 per diluted share for the three months ended March 31, 2017 increased by $2.0 million, or $0.06 per diluted share from $7.2 million, or $0.26 per diluted share for the three months ended March 31, 2016, increased by $4.7 million, or $0.17 per diluted share from $2.5 million, or $0.09 per diluted share for the three months ended March 31, 2015. The increase in income from continuing operations is due to an increase in gross profit primarily related toof $16.0 million resulting from higher sales, in our Control Devices segment and lower material costs and operating improvements which were partially offset by higher warranty expense and expense associated with the Orlaco inventory step-up.  The improvement in our Electronics segment resulting from a changegross profit was partially offset by an $8.5 million increase in foreign currency exchange rates. Also, selling, general and administrative expenses decreased due to the accelerated vesting of share-based awardscosts primarily in connection with the retirement of our former Presidentunallocated corporate and Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”)Electronics segments and a $3.7 million increase in the first quarter of 2015 of $2.2 million. These were partially offset by 2016 business realignment charges related to our Electronics and PST segments of $1.2 million and $0.7 million, respectively, and higher income tax expense of $0.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016.expense.

 

Net sales decreasedincreased by $0.2$41.7 million, or 0.1%25.6%, compared to the first quarter of 2015 as2016 due to higher sales in each of our Control Devices segment were offset by lower sales in our PST and Electronics segments.  The increase in sales in our Control Devices segment was primarily due to new product sales and growth in the North American automotive market while the increase in sales whilein our PST and Electronics segment relates to the Orlaco business acquired on January 31, 2017.  Also, PST sales decreasedprimarily increased due to an unfavorablefavorable foreign currency translation and lower sales volume.exchange rates. 

 

At March 31, 20162017 and December 31, 2015,2016, we had cash and cash equivalents balances of $48.4$44.9 million and $54.4$50.4 million, respectively. The decrease during the first quarterthree months of 20162017 was primarily due to maintaining higher working capital levels.and capital expenditures, which was partially offset by net income. At March 31, 20162017 and December 31, 20152016 we had $100.0$141.0 million and $67.0 million, respectively, in borrowings outstanding on our $300.0 million Credit Facility. The increase in the Credit Facility balance during the first three months of 2017 was the result of borrowing to fund the Orlaco acquisition.

 

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Outlook

 

We expect improved financial performance to continue throughout 2016 compared to 2015 because of new product launches and savings from previously incurred business realignment activities.

We expect to have significant sales growth in our North American automotive vehicle market in 20162017 related to newrecent product launches including our shift by wire product by our Control Devices segment. Also,segment despite that the North American automotive vehicle market production is expected to increasedecrease by 0.3 million units to 18.217.5 million units in 2016 (an increase from the 17.5 million units produced in 2015), which we expect to have a favorable effect on our Control Devices segment.2017.

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The North American commercial vehicle market is expecteddeclined in 2016 and we expect it to decline for the remainder of 2016 whileslightly again in 2017. We expect the European commercial vehicle market is forecastedin 2017 to remain at approximately the same level with 2015.2016.

 

Our PST segment revenues and operating performance continue to be adversely impacted by weakness of the Brazilian economy and automotive market and was negatively impacted by unfavorable foreign currency translation.market. In April 2016,2017, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) lowered its forecasts forforecasted the Brazil gross domestic product (“GDP”) to decline 3.8%grow 0.2% in 20162017 and then remain level1.7% in 2017.2018. Based on the weakness in PST’s sales and operating performance during 2016 and modest forecasted negative GDP growth of the Brazilian economy, in 2016, PST’s sales and earnings growth expectations in 2017 continue to be moderated. Asmoderated for 2017. Because there is significant uncertainty regarding the timing and magnitude of a recovery in the Brazilian economy and automotive market, PSTthe Company continues to evaluate the need to further realign itsPST’s cost structure to mitigate theany effect on earnings and cash flows of possible continued weakened product demand and unfavorable foreign currency exchange rates.

   

We regularly evaluateAs the performanceCompany no longer has a valuation allowance against its U.S. federal, certain state and foreign deferred tax assets, its effective tax rate will be higher in 2017 as compared to 2016. Actual cash taxes paid as a percentage of our businesses and their cost structures, including personnel, and make necessary changes theretoincome in order2017 is expected to optimize our results.  We also evaluate the required skill sets of our personnel and periodically make strategic changes.  As a consequence of these actions, we incur severance related costs which we refer to as business realignment charges.be consistent with 2016.

 

A significant portion of our sales are outside of the United States. These sales are generated by our non-U.S. based operations, and therefore, movements in foreign currency exchange rates can have a significant effect on our results of operations, which are presented in U.S. dollars. A significant portion of our raw materials purchased by our Electronics and PST segments are denominated in U.S. dollars, and therefore movements in foreign currency exchange rates can also have a significant effect on our results of operations. While theThe U.S. dollar strengthenedweakened significantly against the Swedish krona, euro and Brazilian real in 2015 increasing2016 favorably impacting our material costs and reducing our reported results, theresults. The U.S. dollar weakenedcontinued to weaken against these currencies in the first quarter of 2016.2017 favorably impacting our material costs and reported results.

We regularly evaluate the performance of our businesses and their cost structures, including personnel, and make necessary changes thereto in order to optimize our results.  We also evaluate the required skill sets of our personnel and periodically make strategic changes.  As a consequence of these actions, we incur severance related costs which we refer to as business realignment charges.

 

Because of the competitive nature of the markets we serve, we face pricing pressures from our customers in the ordinary course of business. In response to these pricing pressures we have been able to effectively manage our production costs by the combination of lowering certain costs and limiting the increase of others, the net impact of which to date has not been material. However, if we are unable to effectively manage production costs in the future to mitigate future pricing pressures, our results of operations would be adversely affected.

 

In March 2016, we announced the relocation of our corporate headquarters from Warren, Ohio to Novi, Michigan, which will occur primarily during the third and fourth quarters of 2016.  As a result, the Company will incur relocation costs of approximately $2.0 million to $2.5 million including employee retention, severance, recruiting, relocation and professional fees.  The new headquarters will expand our presence in the Detroit metropolitan area and improve access to key customers, decision makers and influencers in the automotive and commercial vehicle markets that we serve.  In connection with the relocation, the Company is eligible for a Michigan Business Development Program grant of up to $1.4 million based upon the number of new jobs created in Michigan, along with talent services and training support from Oakland County Michigan Works!. Also, the city of Novi has offered support in the form of property tax abatements.

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Three Months Ended March 31, 20162017 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 20152016

 

Condensed consolidated statements of operations as a percentage of net sales are presented in the following table (in thousands):

 

              Dollar 
              increase / 
Three months ended March 31 2016  2015  (decrease) 
Net sales $162,616   100.0% $162,825   100.0% $(209)
Costs and expenses:                    
Cost of goods sold  117,455   72.2   119,177   73.2   (1,722)
Selling, general and administrative  25,772   15.9   30,742   18.9   (4,970)
Design and development  10,883   6.7   9,780   6.0   1,103 
Operating income  8,506   5.2   3,126   1.9   5,380 
Interest expense, net  1,514   0.9   1,278   0.8   236 
Equity in earnings of investee  (143)  (0.1)  (189)  (0.1)  46 
Other (income) expense, net  181   0.1   (213)  (0.2)  394 
Income before income taxes from continuing operations  6,954   4.3   2,250   1.4   4,704 
Income tax expense from  continuing operations  845   0.5   147   0.1   698 
Income from continuing operations  6,109   3.8   2,103   1.3   4,006 
Loss from discontinued operations  -   -   (168)  (0.1)  168 
Net income  6,109   3.8   1,935   1.2   4,174 
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest  (1,130)  (0.7)  (409)  (0.2)  (721)
Net income attributable to Stoneridge, Inc. $7,239   4.5% $2,344   1.4% $4,895 

              Dollar 
              increase / 
Three months ended March 31,    2017     2016  (decrease) 
Net sales $204,311   100.0% $162,616   100.0% $41,695 
Costs and expenses:                    
Cost of goods sold  143,160   70.1   117,455   72.2   25,705 
Selling, general and administrative  34,266   16.8   25,772   15.9   8,494 
Design and development  11,721   5.7   10,883   6.7   838 
                     
Operating income  15,164   7.4   8,506   5.2   6,658 
Interest expense, net  1,410   0.7   1,514   0.9   (104)
Equity in earnings of investee  (180)  (0.1)  (143)  (0.1)  (37)
Other expense, net  190   0.1   181   0.1   9 
Income before income taxes  13,744   6.7   6,954   4.3   6,790 
                     
Provision for income taxes  4,571   2.2   845   0.5   3,726 
                     
Net income  9,173   4.5   6,109   3.8   3,064 
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest  (30)  -   (1,130)  (0.7)  1,100 
Net income attributable to Stoneridge, Inc. $9,203   4.5% $7,239   4.5% $1,964 

 

Net Sales.Net sales for our reportable segments, excluding inter-segment sales, are summarized in the following table (in thousands):

 

    Dollar Percent     Dollar Percent 
          increase / increase /           increase / increase / 
Three months ended March 31 2016  2015  (decrease)  (decrease) 
Three months ended March 31,    2017     2016  (decrease)  (decrease) 
Control Devices $92,368   56.8% $79,870   49.0% $12,498   15.6% $118,873   58.2% $92,368   56.8% $26,505   28.7%
Electronics  52,636   32.4   56,432   34.7   (3,796)  (6.7)  63,805   31.2   52,636   32.4   11,169   21.2 
PST  17,612   10.8   26,523   16.3   (8,911)  (33.6)  21,633   10.6   17,612   10.8   4,021   22.8 
Total net sales $162,616   100.0% $162,825   100.0% $(209)  (0.1)% $204,311   100.0% $162,616   100.0% $41,695   25.6%

 

Our Control Devices segment net sales increased primarily due toas a result of new product sales and growth in the North American automotive market of $11.9$22.9 million, and new productincreased sales and higher volume in our commercial vehiclethe China automotive market and other markets of $1.0$2.3 and $1.7 million, during the first quarter of 2016 which were offset by a decrease in agricultural sales volume of $0.2 million.respectively.

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Our Electronics segment net sales decreasedincreased $11.1 million primarily due to an increase in European off-highway vehicle products of $11.1 million related to the acquired Orlaco business as well as an increase in sales volume in our European commercial vehicle products of $3.4 million. These were partially offset by a decrease in sales volume inof our North American commercial vehicle products of $2.9$1.0 million and an unfavorable foreign currency translation of $0.8$2.8 million.

 

Our PST segment net sales decreasedincreased primarily due an unfavorableto a favorable foreign currency translation which reducedthat increased sales by $7.1$3.5 million, or 26.6% as well as19.9% and price increases which were partially offset by lower product volume as a result of continued weakness in the Brazilian economy and automotive market.volume.

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Net sales by geographic location are summarized in the following table (in thousands):

 

    Dollar Percent     Dollar Percent 
    increase / increase /     increase / increase / 
Three months ended March 31 2016  2015  (decrease)  (decrease) 
Three months ended March 31,    2017     2016  (decrease)  (decrease) 
North America $99,119   61.0% $89,753   55.1% $9,366   10.4% $123,386   60.4% $99,119   61.0% $24,267   24.5%
South America  17,612   10.8   26,523   16.3   (8,911)  (33.6)  21,633   10.6   17,612   10.8   4,021   22.8 
Europe and Other  45,885   28.2   46,549   28.6   (664)  (1.4)  59,292   29.0   45,885   28.2   13,407   29.2 
Total net sales $162,616   100.0% $162,825   100.0% $(209)  (0.1)% $204,311   100.0% $162,616   100.0% $41,695   25.6%

 

The increase in North American net sales was primarily attributable to new product sales and growth in our Control Devices North American automotive market of $11.9$22.9 million and an increase in sales volumes in Control Devices North America other markets of $1.7 million, which waswere partially offset by decreased sales volume in our Electronics North American commercial vehicle market of $2.9$1.0 million. The decreaseincrease in net sales in South America was primarily due to an unfavorablea favorable foreign currency translation and lower PST product volume as a result of weakness in the Brazilian economy and automotive market.that increased sales by $3.5 million, or 19.9%. The decreaseincrease in net sales in Europe and Other was primarily due to the increase in European off-highway vehicle products of $11.1 million related to Orlaco as well as an increase in sales volume in our European commercial vehicle products and China automotive market of $3.4 million and $2.3 million, respectively. These increases were partially offset by an unfavorable foreign currency translation of $0.8$2.8 million.

 

Cost of Goods Sold and Gross Margin. Cost of goods sold decreasedincreased by 1.4%21.9% primarily related to a favorable changean increase in foreign currency exchange rates in our Electronics segment which decreased its direct material costs.net sales. Our gross margin improved by 2.1% to 29.9% for the first quarter of 2017 compared to 27.8% for the first quarter of 2016. Our material cost as a percentage of net sales decreased by 0.7% to 51.1%50.7% for the first quarter of 20162017 compared to 51.6%51.4 % for the first quarter of 2015. As a result, our gross margin increased by 1.0% to 27.8% for the first quarter of 2016 compared to 26.8% for the first quarter of 2015.2016. The lower direct material costs in our Electronics segmentand PST segments resulted from favorable foreign currency movements associated with U.S. dollar denominated purchases which were partially offset by higher direct material costs in our PSTControl Devices segment duerelated to unfavorable movementa change in foreign currency exchange rates.product mix. Our labor costs and overhead as a percentage of net sales decreased by 1.6% to 19.3%.

 

Our Control Devices segment gross margin increased primarily due todecreased slightly despite the benefit of increaseda significant increase in sales levels.due to higher warranty costs associated with the settlement of claims.

 

Our Electronics segment gross margin increasedimproved primarily due to lower material costs resulting from afavorable movement in foreign currency exchange rates.rates and a favorable mix related to Orlaco product sales partially offset by costs associated with the Orlaco inventory step-up.

 

Our PST segment gross margin decreased as sales price increases were more than offset by higherimproved due to lower direct material costs related to a favorable movement in foreign currency exchange rates and a favorable sales mix as well as lower sales volume andoverhead costs associated with 2016 business realignment charges of $0.2 million.actions.

 

Selling, General and Administrative (“SG&A”). SG&A expenses decreasedincreased by $5.0$8.5 million compared to the first quarter of 2015 due to lower SG&A costs in our PST segment2016 primarily due to foreign currency translation resulting from movement in foreign currency exchange rates. Also, SG&A expenseshigher costs primarily in our unallocated corporate segment decreasedoperations and Electronics segments which were partially offset by a $0.6 million reduction in business realignment charges. Our Electronics and Control Devices segments SG&A costs increased as well. Unallocated corporate SG&A costs increased due to lowerhigher wages and benefits of $0.9 million, incentive and share-based compensation of $2.2$1.7 million incurreddue to higher attainment of performance based awards and accelerated expense associated with retirement eligible employees in connection with accelerated vestingthe current period as well as transaction costs associated with the retirementOrlaco acquisition of our former President and CEO of $2.2 million in the first quarter of 2015. SG&A expenses in our$1.2 million. Electronics segment decreased slightlySG&A costs increased primarily from the acquisition of Orlaco. Control Devices SG&A costs increased due to a favorablehigher wages and benefits. PST SG&A costs increased due to an unfavorable change in foreign currency exchange rates. Partially offsetting this decrease wasrates, higher professional feeswages, employee benefits and other expenses related to unallocated corporate and an increase in total SG&Abad debt, which were partially offset by lower business realignment charges of $0.7 million related to our Electronics and PST segments for the first quarter of 2016.$0.4 million.

 

Design and Development (“D&D”).D&D costs increased by $1.1$0.8 million primarily due to higher D&D costs related to the acquired Orlaco business realignment charges inwithin our Electronics segment, and development costs related to new product launches in our Control Devices segment. Business realignment charges related to our Electronics and PST segments were $1.0 million for the first quarter of 2016. The increase in product development costswhich was partially offset by lower costsa $1.0 million decrease in our PST segment due to a favorable movement in foreign currency exchange rates.business realignment charges.

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Operating Income.Operating income (loss) is summarized in the following table by continuing reportable segment (in thousands):

 

      Dollar Percent       Dollar Percent 
      increase / increase /       increase / increase / 
Three months ended March 31 2016  2015  (decrease)  (decrease) 
Three months ended March 31, 2017  2016  (decrease)  (decrease) 
Control Devices $13,517  $9,605  $3,912   40.7% $19,084  $13,517  $5,567   41.2%
Electronics  3,820   3,424   396   11.6  5,557   3,820   1,737   45.5 
PST  (3,117)  (2,650)  (467)  (17.6)  579   (3,117)  3,696   118.6 
Unallocated corporate  (5,714)  (7,253)  1,539   21.2  (10,056)  (5,714)  (4,342)  (76.0)
Operating income $8,506  $3,126  $5,380   172.1% $15,164  $8,506  $6,658   78.3%

 

Our Control Devices segment operating income increased primarily due to an increase in sales, which was partially offset by higher D&D costs related to new product launches.warranty and SG&A costs.

 

Our Electronics segment operating income increased primarily due to higher sales resulting from the Orlaco acquisition, lower material costs and a decrease in business realignment costs of $1.2 million which were partially offset by an increase in business realignment charges of $1.2 million for the first quarter of 2016.inventory step-up, SG&A and D&D costs related to Orlaco.

 

Our PST segment operating performance decreasedimproved primarily due to a higher sales, higher gross profit from lower material and overhead costs and favorable sales mix as well as a $0.6 million decrease in business realignment charges of $0.7 millioncosts. PST’s improved operating performance is expected to continue for the first quarterremainder of 2016. Sales price increases were substantially offset by higher material costs resulting from an unfavorable movement in foreign currency exchange rates and lower sales volume as a result of continued weakness in the Brazilian economy and automotive market.2017.

 

Our unallocated corporate operating loss decreasedincreased primarily due to lowerhigher wages and benefits, incentive and share-based compensation expense as the prior period included expense for the acceleration of the vestingwell as transaction costs associated with the retirement of our President and CEO of $2.2 million. This decrease was partially offset by higher professional fees and other expenses.Orlaco acquisition.

 

Operating income (loss) by geographic location is summarized in the following table (in thousands):

 

      Dollar Percent       Dollar Percent 
      increase / increase /       increase / increase / 
Three months ended March 31 2016  2015  (decrease)  (decrease) 
Three months ended March 31, 2017  2016  (decrease)  (decrease) 
North America $8,339  $3,865  $4,474   115.8% $9,450  $8,339  $1,111   13.3%
South America  (3,117)  (2,650)  (467)  (17.6)  579   (3,117)  3,696   118.6 
Europe and Other  3,284   1,911   1,373   71.8  5,135   3,284   1,851   56.4 
Operating income $8,506  $3,126  $5,380   172.1% $15,164  $8,506  $6,658   78.3%

 

Our North American operating results increasedimproved primarily due to increased sales in the North American automotive market, which were partially offset by higher D&Dwages and benefits, incentive and share-based compensation, warranty and Orlaco transaction costs. The decrease inimproved performance in South America was primarily due to an unfavorable change in foreign currency exchange rates,a higher gross profit resulting from lower material and overhead costs, a favorable sales volumemix and $0.7 milliona decrease in business realignment charges.costs. Our operating results in Europe and Other increasedimproved due primarily to higher sales and gross profit associated with the Orlaco acquisition, lower material costs resulting from a favorable movement in foreign currency exchange rates and higher sales of European commercial vehicle and China automotive products which were partially offset by lower sales volume and an increase in D&D costs resulting from business realignment charges.Orlaco inventory step-up costs.

 

Interest Expense, net. Interest expense, net increaseddecreased by $0.2$0.1 million compared to the prior year first quarter primarily due to alower PST interest expense which was partially offset by higher weighted-average interest rate related to our PST debt.Credit Facility resulting from the additional borrowings to fund the Orlaco acquisition.

 

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Equity in Earnings of Investee. Equity earnings for Minda were $0.1$0.2 million and $0.2$0.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively. The slight increase in sales overMinda’s income from operations compared to the prior period was more thanpartially offset by higher operating costs and an unfavorable change in foreign currency exchange rates.

 

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Other (Income) Expense, net. We record certain foreign currency transaction and forward currency hedge contract (gains) losses as a component of other (income) expense, net on the condensed consolidated statement of operations. Other expense, net increased by $0.4 millionremained consistent in first quarter of 2017 compared to $0.1 million for the first quarter of 2016 compared to $(0.2) million for the first quarter of 2015 due to an2016. The unfavorable change in foreign currency exchange rates in our Electronics segment were substantially offset by a favorable change in certain foreign currency exchange rates primarily related to the Argentinian peso.in our PST segment and unallocated corporate.

 

Expense (Benefit)Provision for Income Taxes from Continuing Operations.Taxes. We recognized income tax expense of $0.8$4.6 million and $0.1$0.8 million from continuing operations for federal, state and foreign income taxes for the first quarter of 20162017 and 2015,2016, respectively. The increase in income tax expense for the three months ended March 31, 20162017 compared to the same period for 20152016 was primarily due to the increase in consolidated earnings. In addition, tax expense increased due torelease of the PST operating loss which generated a benefit for the first quarter of 2015, however, due to theU.S. federal, certain state and foreign valuation allowance position takenallowances in the fourth quarter of 2015, no longer provides a2016 that were previously recorded against certain deferred tax benefit in 2016.assets. The effective tax rate increased to 33.3% in the first quarter of 2017 from 12.2% in the first quarter of 2016 from 6.5% in the first quarter of 2015 primarily due to the PST loss which, due to a full valuation allowance, negatively impactscontinued strong performance of the effective tax rate. The impact of PST on the effective tax rate was partially offset by income from our U.S. operations, which due to a full valuation allowance, positively impactsfavorably impacted the effective tax rate.rate in 2016.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Summary of Cash Flows (in thousands):Flows: 

        Dollar 
     increase / 
Three months ended March 31 (in thousands) 2016  2015  (decrease) 
Net cash provided by (used for):            
Operating activities $1,132  $(4,279) $5,411 
Investing activities  (6,736)  (8,473)  1,737 
Financing activities  (1,238)  (4,388)  3,150 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents  854   (2,012)  2,866 
Net change in cash and cash equivalents $(5,988) $(19,152) $13,164 

Three months ended March 31, (in thousands) 2017  2016 
Net cash provided by (used for):        
Operating activities $9,810  $1,132 
Investing activities  (84,803)  (6,736)
Financing activities  68,884   (1,238)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents  629   854 
Net change in cash and cash equivalents $(5,480) $(5,988)

 

Cash provided by operating activities which includes cash flows from the Wiring discontinued operations in 2015, increased primarily due to lowera change in working capital and an increase in net income. Our receivable terms and collections rates have remained consistent between periods presented.

 

Net cash used for investing activities decreasedincreased primarily due to lower capital expenditures inpayments made for the current period.acquisition of the Orlaco business.

 

Net cash used for financing activities decreasedincreased primarily due to increased borrowings on the Credit Facility to fund the acquisition of the Orlaco business which was partially offset by an unscheduled partial repayment of our Credit Facility and lower repayments of debtPST net borrowings in the current period.

 

As outlined in Note 78 to our condensed consolidated financial statements, our Credit Facility permits borrowing up to a maximum level of $300.0 million which includes an accordion feature which allows the Company to increase the availability by up to $80.0 million upon the satisfaction of certain conditions. This variable rate facility provides the flexibility to refinance other outstanding debt or finance acquisitions through September 2019.2021. The Credit Facility contains certain financial covenants that require the Company to maintain less than a maximum leverage ratio and more than a minimum interest coverage ratio. The Credit Facility also contains affirmative and negative covenants and events of default that are customary for credit arrangements of this type including covenants which place restrictions and/or limitations on the Company’s ability to borrow money, make capital expenditures and pay dividends. The Credit Facility had an outstanding balance of $100.0$141.0 million at March 31, 2016.2017. The Company was in compliance with all covenants at March 31, 2016.2017. The covenants included in our Credit Facility to date have not and are not expected to limit our financing flexibility.

 

PST maintains several short-term obligations and long-term loans used for working capital purposes. At March 31, 2016,2017, there was $20.7$14.1 million of PST debt outstanding.  Principal paymentsScheduled principal repayments on PST debt at March 31, 2016 are2017 were as follows: $16.5 million from April 2015 to March 2017, $1.4$6.8 million from April 2017 to March 2018, $3.4 million from April 2018 to December 2017, $1.1 million in 2018, $1.0$2.7 million in 2019, $0.4$0.6 million in 2020 and $0.3 million in 2021.

 

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The Company's wholly owned subsidiary located in Stockholm, Sweden, has an overdraft credit line which allows overdrafts on the subsidiary's bank account up to a maximum level of 20.0 million Swedish krona, or $2.5$2.2 million, at March 31, 2016.2017. At March 31, 2016,2017, there werewas no overdraftsbalance outstanding on thethis bank account.

 

Due to the deterioration of the Brazilian economy and automotive market in 2015 and first quarter of 2016, PST had lower earnings and cash flows.  Also, PST has experienced slower customer payments of receivables, which combined with lower earnings has made its liquidity more challenging.  As such,While PST’s performance has improved in 2017, PST has and continues to evaluate and utilize, as necessary, several funding sources including factoring receivables and short-term loans from banks to provide necessary funding.  

 

Although the Company's notes and credit facilities contain various covenants, the violation of which would limit or preclude their use or accelerate the maturity, the Company has not experienced and does not expect these covenants to restrict our financing flexibility. The Company has been and expects to continue to remain in compliance with these covenants during the term of the notes and credit facilities.

 

Our future results could also be adversely affected by unfavorable changes in foreign currency exchange rates. We have significant foreign denominated transaction exposure in certain locations, especially in Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Sweden, Estonia, the Netherlands, and China. We have entered into foreign currency forward contracts to reduce our exposure related to certain foreign currency fluctuations. See Note 6 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for additional details. Our future results could also be unfavorably affected by increased commodity prices as commodity fluctuations impact the cost of our raw material purchases.

 

At March 31, 2016,2017, we had a cash and cash equivalents balance of approximately $48.4$44.9 million, of which $22.0$9.8 million was held in the United States and $26.4$35.1 million was held in foreign locations. The decrease from $54.4$50.4 million at December 31, 20152016 was due to repayment of debt, higher working capital and capital expenditures to supportwhich were offset by net income during the launchfirst three months of new products, repayment of debt and the repurchase of common shares to satisfy employee tax withholding obligations.2017.

 

Commitments and Contingencies

 

See Note 1011 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for disclosures of the Company’s commitments and contingencies.

 

Seasonality

 

Our Control Devices and Electronics segments are not typically affected by seasonality, however the demand for our PST segment consumer products is typically higher in the second half of the year, the fourth quarter in particular.

 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

 

The Company's critical accounting policies, which include management's best estimates and judgments, are included in Part II, Item 7, to the consolidated financial statements of the Company's 20152016 Form 10-K. These accounting policies are considered critical as disclosed in the Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates section of Management's Discussion and Analysis of the Company's 20152016 Form 10-K because of the potential for a significant impact on the financial statements due to the inherent uncertainty in such estimates.

 

Information regarding other significant accounting policies is included in Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements in Item 8 of Part II of the Company’s 20152016 Form 10-K.

 

Inflation and International Presence

 

Given the current economic conditions of countries and recent fluctuations in certain foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices, we believe that a negative change in such items could significantly affect our profitability.

 

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

There have been no material changes in market risk presented within Part II, Item 7A of the Company's 20152016 Form 10-K.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

As of March 31, 2016,2017, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's management, including the principal executive officer (“PEO”) and principal financial officer (“PFO”), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, the Company's management, including the PEO and PFO, concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2016.2017.

 

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

There were no changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting during the three months ended March 31, 20162017 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting except that on January 31, 2017, the Company acquired Orlaco. As a result, the Company is currently integrating Orlaco's operations into its overall internal control over financial reporting. Under the guidelines established by the Securities and Exchange Commission, companies are permitted to exclude acquisitions from their assessment of internal control over financial reporting during the first year of an acquisition. Accordingly, we expect to exclude Orlaco from the assessment of internal control over financial reporting for 2017.

 

PART II–OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

We are involved in certain legal actions and claims primarily arising in the ordinary course of business. Although it is not possible to predict with certainty the outcome of these matters, we do not believe that any of the litigation in which we are currently engaged, either individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on our business, consolidated financial position or results of operations. We are subject to a tax assessment in Brazil related to value added taxes on vehicle tracking and monitoring services for which the likelihood of loss is not probable although it may take years to resolve. In addition, we are subject to litigation regarding patent infringement. We are also subject to the risk of exposure to product liability claims in the event that the failure of any of our products causes personal injury or death to users of our products as well as product warranty and recall claims. There can be no assurance that we will not experience any material losses related to product liability, warranty or recall claims. In addition, if any of our products prove to be defective, we may be required to participate in a government-imposed or customer OEM-instituted recall involving such products. See additional details of these matters in Note 1011 to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

 

There have been no material changes with respect to risk factors previously disclosed in the Company's 20152016 Form 10-K.

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

 

The following table presents information with respect to repurchases of Common Shares made by us during the three months ended March 31, 2016.2017. These shares were delivered to us by employees as payment for the withholding taxes due upon vesting of restricted share awards:awards.

 

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Period Total number
of shares
purchased
  Average price
paid per share
  Total number of
shares purchased
as part of publicly
announced plans
or programs
 Maximum
number of
shares that may
yet be purchased
under the plans
or programs
1/1/16-1/31/16  -   -  N/A N/A
2/1/16-2/29/16  121,503  $11.06  N/A N/A
3/1/16-3/31/16  -   -  N/A N/A
Total  121,503         
Period Total number
of shares
purchased
  Average price
paid per share
  Total number of
 shares purchased
 as part of publicly
 announced plans
 or programs
 Maximum
 number of
 shares that may
 yet be purchased
 under the plans
 or programs
1/1/17-1/31/17  9,967  $17.70  N/A N/A
2/1/17-2/28/17  1,514   16.85  N/A N/A
3/1/17-3/31/17  88,516   18.27  N/A N/A
Total  99,997         

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

None.

 

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

 

None.

 

Item 5. Other Information

 

None.

 

Item 6. Exhibits

 

Reference is made to the separate, “Index to Exhibits,” filed herewith.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

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

 

 STONERIDGE, INC.
  
Date:  May 5, 20163, 2017/s/ Jonathan B. DeGaynor
 

Jonathan B. DeGaynor


President and Chief Executive Officer

 (Principal Executive Officer)
  
Date:  May 5, 20163, 2017/s/ George E. StricklerRobert R. Krakowiak
 George E. StricklerRobert R. Krakowiak
 Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
 (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit
Number
 

Exhibit

2.1Share Sale and Purchase Agreement, dated as of January 31, 2017, by and among Stoneridge B.V., Stoneridge, Inc., Wide-Angle Management B.V., Exploitatiemaatschappij Berghaaf B.V., and Henrie G. van Beusekom (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 1, 2017).
   
10.1 Consent and Amendment No. 2 and Waiver4 to Third Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated February 23, 2016January 30, 2017 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 24, 2016)1, 2017).

10.2 

Stoneridge, Inc. Amended and Restated Long-Term Incentive Plan - 2016 Performance Shares Agreement, filed herewith.

10.3 

Stoneridge, Inc. Amended and Restated Long-Term Incentive Plan - 2016 Share Units Agreement, filed herewith.
   
31.1 Chief Executive Officer certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, filed herewith.
   
31.2 Chief Financial Officer certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, filed herewith.
   
32.1 Chief Executive Officer certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, filed herewith.
   
32.2 Chief Financial Officer certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, filed herewith.

 101XBRL Exhibits:
 101.INSXBRL Instance Document
 101.SCHXBRL Schema Document
 101.CALXBRL Calculation Linkbase Document
 101.DEFXBRL Definition Linkbase Document
 101.LABXBRL Labels Linkbase Document
 101.PREXBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

 

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