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 quarterly period ended March 31,September 30, 2021.

 

OR

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from                                   to                                  

 

Commission File Number 001-33582

 

THE SHYFT GROUP, INC.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

Michigan
(State or Other Jurisdiction of 
Incorporation or Organization)

 

38-2078923
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

41280 Bridge Street
Novi, Michigan
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 


48375
(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (517) 543-6400

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock

SHYF

NASDAQ Global Select Market

 

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

 

Yes

 

No

 

 

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

 

Yes

 

No

 

 

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

 

Large accelerated filer

 

Accelerated filer

Non-accelerated filer

 

Smaller Reporting Company

Emerging Growth Company

   

 

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

 

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

 

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

 

Class

Outstanding at April 30,October 29, 2021

Common Stock

35,319,65135,345,005 shares

 

 

THE SHYFT GROUP, INC.

 

INDEX
 


 

 

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

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PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

  
 

 

 

  
 

Item 1.

Financial Statements:

  
     
  

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets – March 31,September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 (Unaudited)

4

 
  

 

  
  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations – Three and Nine Months Ended March 31,September 30, 2021 and 2020 (Unaudited)

5

 
  

 

  
  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – ThreeNine Months Ended March 31,September 30, 2021 and 2020 (Unaudited)

6

 
     
  

Condensed Consolidated Statement of Shareholders’ Equity – Three and Nine Months Ended March 31,September 30, 2021 and 2020 (Unaudited)

7

 
  

 

  
  

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

8

 
  

 

  
 

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

20

23
 
 

 

 

  
 

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

28

34
 
 

 

 

  
 

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

29

34
 
 

 

 

  

PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

  
     
 Item 1.Legal Proceedings36

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

30

36
 
     
 

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

30

36
 
     

 

Item 6.

Exhibits

31

37
 

 

 

 

  

SIGNATURES

32

38
 

 

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This Form 10-Q contains somereport may contain forward-looking statements that are not historical facts. These statements are called “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements involve important known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors and can be identified by phrases using “estimate”, “anticipate”, “believe”, “project”, “expect”,the use of forward-looking words such as “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “project,” “expect,” “intend,”, “predict”, “potential”, “future”, “may”, “will”, “should”“predict,” “potential,” “future,” “may,” “will,” “should,” or other comparable words, or by discussions of strategy that may involve risks and similar expressions or words.uncertainties. The Shyft Group, Inc.’s (the “Company”, “we”, “us”, or “our”) future results, performance or achievements may differ materially from the results, performance or achievements discussed in the forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions (“Risk Factors”) that are difficult to predict with regard to timing, extent, likelihood and degree of occurrence. Therefore, actual results and outcomes may materially differ from what may be expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements.

 

Risk Factors include the risk factors listed and more fully described in Part I, Item 1A – Risk Factors of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 25, 2021, subject to any changes and updates disclosed in Part II, Item 1A – Risk Factors below. Those risk factors include the primary risks our management believes could materially affect the potential results described by forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q. However, these risks may not be the only risks we face. Our business, operations, and financial performance could also be affected by additional factors that are not presently known to us or that we currently consider to be immaterial to our operations. In addition, new Risk Factors may emerge from time to time that may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Given these risks and uncertainties, although we believe that the forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q are reasonable, we cannot provide you with any guarantee that the results described in those forward-looking statements will be achieved. All forward-looking statements in this Form 10-Q are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained in this section, and investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect developments or information obtained after the date this Form 10-Q is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Commission
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Item 1.

Financial Statements

 

THE SHYFT GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)

(In thousands) 

 

 

March 31,

2021

  

December 31,

2020

  

September 30,

2021

  

December 31,

2020

 

ASSETS

        

Current assets:

        

Cash and cash equivalents

 $10,049  $20,995  $14,549  $20,995 

Accounts receivable, less allowance of $115 and $116

 83,610  64,695 

Accounts receivable, less allowance of $145 and $116

 67,607  64,695 

Contract assets

 20,648  9,414  42,459  9,414 

Inventories, net

 58,543  46,428  81,901  46,428 

Other receivables – chassis pool agreements

 24,998  6,503  3,995  6,503 

Other current assets

  8,274   8,172   8,569   8,172 

Total current assets

 206,122  156,207  219,080  156,207 

Property, plant and equipment, net

 51,560  45,734  57,374  45,734 

Right of use assets operating leases

 41,470  43,430  44,303  43,430 

Goodwill

 49,177  49,481  48,881  49,481 

Intangible assets, net

 55,553  56,386  53,832  56,386 

Other assets

 2,026  2,052  1,180  2,052 

Net deferred tax asset

  5,625   5,759   5,625   5,759 

TOTAL ASSETS

 $411,533  $359,049  $430,275  $359,049 
  

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

          

Current liabilities:

          

Accounts payable

 $76,470  $47,487  $89,601  $47,487 

Accrued warranty

 6,320  5,633  7,548  5,633 

Accrued compensation and related taxes

 14,758  17,134  18,045  17,134 

Deposits from customers

 463  756  2,148  756 

Operating lease liability

 7,228  7,508  7,632  7,508 

Other current liabilities and accrued expenses

 10,547  8,121  10,631  8,121 

Short-term debt – chassis pool agreements

 24,998  6,503  3,995  6,503 

Current portion of long-term debt

  221   221   238   221 

Total current liabilities

 141,005  93,363  139,838  93,363 

Other non-current liabilities

 5,406  5,447  5,095  5,447 

Long-term operating lease liability

 34,992  36,662  37,532  36,662 

Long-term debt, less current portion

  23,304   23,418   694   23,418 

Total liabilities

 204,707  158,890  183,159  158,890 

Commitments and contingent liabilities

                    

Shareholders’ equity:

          

Preferred stock; 2,000 shares authorized (none issued)

 0  0  0  0 

Common stock; 80,000 shares authorized; 35,308 and 35,344 outstanding

 90,171  91,044 

Common stock; 80,000 shares authorized; 35,342 and 35,344 outstanding

 94,312  91,044 

Retained earnings

  116,791   109,286   151,873   109,286 

Total The Shyft Group, Inc. shareholders equity

 206,962  200,330  246,185  200,330 

Non-controlling interest

  (136)  (171

)

  931   (171

)

Total shareholders equity

  206,826   200,159   247,116   200,159 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 $411,533  $359,049  $430,275  $359,049 

 

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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THE SHYFT GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

  

Three Months 

Ended September 30,

  

Nine Months 

Ended September 30,

 
 

2021

  

2020

  

2021

  

2020

  2021  

2020

 
          

Sales

 $197,888  $176,948  $272,622  $203,473  $714,492  $504,391 

Cost of products sold

  157,902   140,647   216,564   152,723   566,542   393,335 

Gross profit

  39,986   36,301   56,058   50,750   147,950   111,056 
          

Operating expenses:

          

Research and development

 782  1,541  2,582  824  4,304 3,496 

Selling, general and administrative

  24,537   21,400   25,368   23,525   78,645   69,534 

Total operating expenses

  25,319   22,941   27,950   24,349   82,949   73,030 
          

Operating income

  14,667   13,360   28,108   26,401   65,001   38,026 
          

Other income (expense):

          

Interest income (expense)

 170  (731

)

Interest and other income (expense)

  183   (510

)

Interest expense

 (253) (11) (310) (1,202)

Interest and other income

  54   238   743   243 

Total other income (expense)

 353  (1,241

)

 (199) 227  433 (959)
          

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

 15,020  12,119  27,909  26,628  65,434 37,067 

Income tax expense

  3,490   377   6,910   7,253   15,952   7,084 

Income from continuing operations

 11,530  11,742  20,999  19,375  49,482 29,983 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

  81   (3,864

)

  0   (926)  81   (4,947)

Net income

 11,611  7,878  20,999  18,449  49,563 25,036 

Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interest

  35   67   77   41   1,102   178 
          

Net income attributable to The Shyft Group Inc.

 $11,576  $7,811  $20,922  $18,408  $48,461  $24,858 
          

Basic earnings (loss) per share

             

Continuing operations

 $0.33  $0.33  $0.59  $0.55  $1.37  $0.84 

Discontinued operations

  0   (0.11

)

  0   (0.03)  0   (0.14)

Basic earnings per share

 $0.33  $0.22  $0.59  $0.52  $1.37  $0.70 
          

Diluted earnings (loss) per share

             

Continuing operations

 $0.32  $0.33  $0.58  $0.54  $1.34  $0.83 

Discontinued operations

  0   (0.11

)

  0   (0.03)  0   (0.14)

Diluted earnings per share

 $0.32  $0.22  $0.58  $0.51  $1.34  $0.69 
          

Basic weighted average common shares outstanding

  35,312   35,401   35,346   35,559   35,330   35,491 

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

  36,191   35,664   36,074   35,989   36,024   35,794 

 

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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THE SHYFT GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

  

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 
 

2021

  

2020

  

2021

  

2020

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

            

Net income

 $11,611  $7,878  $49,563  $25,036 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:

      

Depreciation and amortization

 2,571  2,801  8,312  11,122 
Non-cash stock based compensation expense 1,642  2,132  6,571  6,322 

Deferred income taxes

 134  11,396  134  17,859 

Loss on sale of business

 0  2,138  0  2,901 
(Gain) on disposal of assets (142) 0  (104) 0 
Loss from write-off of construction in process 0  2,430 

Changes in accounts receivable and contract assets

 (30,149) (16,380

)

 (35,842) (33,355)

Changes in inventories

 (12,115) (3,686

)

 (35,473) 12,527 

Changes in accounts payable

 27,472  472  43,230  (7,263)

Changes in accrued compensation and related taxes

 (4,736) (6,140

)

 910  (423)
Changes in accrued warranty 686  (538) 1,626  (130)

Change in other assets and liabilities

  1,723   (17,141

)

  3,396   (16,033)

Net cash used in operating activities

  (1,303)  (17,068

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

  42,323   20,993 
      

Cash flows from investing activities:

           

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

 (5,914) (2,433

)

 (18,238) (8,325)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment 16  0 
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired 404  0  904  152 

Proceeds from sale of business

  0   55,000   0   55,000 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

  (5,510)  52,567   (17,318)  46,827 
      

Cash flows from financing activities:

           

Proceeds from long-term debt

 0  16,000  25,000  16,000 

Payments on long-term debt

 0  (30,000

)

 (47,400) (56,000)
Payment of dividends (889) 0  (2,660) (2,662)

Purchase and retirement of common stock

 (3,348) 0  (3,348) 0 

Exercise and vesting of stock incentive awards

  104   55   (3,043)  (1,106)

Net cash used in financing activities

  (4,133)  (13,945

)

  (31,451)  (43,768)
      

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 (10,946) 21,554  (6,446) 24,052 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

  20,995   19,349   20,995   19,349 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 $10,049  $40,903  $14,549  $43,401 

 

Note: Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows include continuing operations and discontinued operations for all periods presented.

 

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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THE SHYFT GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

 

Number of

Shares

  

Common

Stock

  

Additional

Paid In

Capital

  

Retained

Earnings

  

Non-

Controlling

Interest

  

Total

Shareholders

Equity

  

Number of

Shares

  

Common

Stock

  

Additional

Paid In

Capital

  

Retained

Earnings

  

Non-

Controlling

Interest

  

Total

Shareholders

Equity

 

Balance at December 31, 2020

 35,344  $91,044  $-  $109,286  $(171) $200,159 

Balance at January 1, 2021

 35,344  $91,044  $-  $109,286  $(171) $200,159 

Issuance of common stock and tax impact of stock incentive plan

 3 (2,255) - 0 0 (2,255) 3  (2,255) -  -  -  (2,255)
Dividends declared ($0.025 per share) - 0 - (983) 0 (983)
Dividends declared ($0.025 per share) -  -  -  (983) -  (983)
Purchase and retirement of common stock (100) (260) - (3,088) 0 (3,348) (100) (260) -  (3,088) -  (3,348)

Issuance of restricted stock, net of cancellation

 61 0 - 0 0 0  61  -  -  -  -  - 

Non-cash stock based compensation expense

 - 1,642 - 0 0 1,642  -  1,642  -  -  -  1,642 

Net income

  -  0  -  11,576  35  11,611   -   -   -   11,576   35   11,611 

Balance at March 31, 2021

  35,308 $90,171 $- $116,791 $(136) $206,826   35,308  $90,171  $-  $116,791  $(136) $206,826 
Issuance of common stock and tax impact of stock incentive plan 2  (712) -  -  -  (712)
Dividends declared ($0.025 per share) -  -  -  (901) -  (901)
Issuance of restricted stock, net of cancellation 36  -  -  -  -  - 
Non-cash stock based compensation expense -  2,850  -  -  -  2,850 
Net income  -   -   -   15,963   990   16,953 
Balance at June 30, 2021  35,346  $92,309  $-  $131,853  $854  $225,016 
Issuance of common stock and tax impact of stock incentive plan 3 (76) - - - (76)
Dividends declared ($0.025 per share) - - - (902) - (902)
Issuance of restricted stock, net of cancellation (7) - - - - - 
Non-cash stock based compensation expense - 2,079 - - - 2,079 
Net income  -   -   -   20,922   77   20,999 
Balance at September 30, 2021  35,342  $94,312  $-  $151,873  $931  $247,116 

 

 

Number of

Shares

  

Common

Stock

  

Additional

Paid In

Capital

  

Retained

Earnings

  

Non-

Controlling

Interest

  

Total

Shareholders'

Equity

  

Number of

Shares

  

Common

Stock

  

Additional

Paid In

Capital

  

Retained

Earnings

  

Non-

Controlling

Interest

  

Total

Shareholders'

Equity

 

Balance at December 31, 2019

 35,344  $353  $85,148  $86,764  $(518

)

 $171,747 

Balance at January 1, 2020

 35,344  $353  $85,148  $86,764  $(518

)

 $171,747 

Issuance of common stock and tax impact of stock incentive plan

 4  0  55  0  0  55  4  -  55  -  -  55 

Issuance of restricted stock, net of cancellation

 127  1  0  0  0  1  127  1  -  -  -  1 

Non-cash stock based compensation expense

 -  0  2,132  0  0  2,132  -  -  2,132  -  -  2,132 

Net income

  -   0   0   7,811   67   7,878   -   -   -   7,811   67   7,878 

Balance at March 31, 2020

  35,475  $354  $87,335  $94,575  $(451

)

 $181,813   35,475  $354  $87,335  $94,575  $(451

)

 $181,813 
Issuance of common stock and tax impact of stock incentive plan 4  -  (1,209) -  -  (1,209)
Dividends declared ($0.05 per share) -  -  -  (1,775) -  (1,775)
Issuance of restricted stock, net of cancellation 80  1  (2) -  -  (1)
Non-cash stock based compensation expense -  -  2,126  -  -  2,126 
Net income (loss)  -   -   -   (1,361)  70   (1,291)
Balance at June 30, 2020  35,559  $355  $88,250  $91,439  $(381) $179,663 
Issuance of common stock and tax impact of stock incentive plan 3 - 48 - - 48 
Dividends declared ($0.025 per share) - - - (887) - (887)
Issuance of restricted stock, net of cancellation (12) - - - - - 
Non-cash stock based compensation expense - - 2,064 - - 2,064 
Net income  -   -  -  18,408  41  18,449 
Balance at September 30, 2020  35,550  $355 $90,362 $108,960 $(340) $199,337 

 

See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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THE SHYFT GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)

 

NOTE 1 NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

 

For a description of key accounting policies followed, refer to the notes to The Shyft Group, Inc. consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2020, included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 25, 2021.

 

Nature of Operations

 

We are a niche market leader in specialty vehicle manufacturing and assembly for the commercial vehicle (including last-mile delivery, specialty service and vocation-specific upfit segments) and recreational vehicle industries. Our products include walk-in vans and truck bodies used in e-commerce/parcel delivery, upfit equipment used in the mobile retail and utility trades, luxury Class A diesel motor home chassis and contract manufacturing and assembly services. We also supply replacement parts and offer repair, maintenance, field service and refurbishment services for the vehicles that we manufacture. Our operating activities are conducted through our wholly-owned operating subsidiary, The Shyft Group USA, Inc., with locations in Novi, Charlotte and Charlotte,Plymouth, Michigan; Bristol, Indiana; Waterville, Maine; Ephrata, Pennsylvania; North Charleston, South Carolina; Pompano Beach and West Palm Beach, Florida; Kansas City, Missouri; Montebello, Carson and McClellan Park, California; Mesa, Arizona; Dallas and Weatherford, Texas; and Saltillo, Mexico.

 

The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all normal and recurring adjustments that are necessary for the fair presentation of our financial position as of March 31,September 30, 2021, and our results of operations and cash flows for the three and ninemonths ended March 31,September 30, 2021. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and footnotes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020. The results of operations for the three and ninemonths ended March 31,September 30, 2021, are not necessarily indicative of the results expected for the full year.

 

Recent Developments

 

OnIn January 30,March 2020, the President of the United States declared the coronavirus (“COVID-19”) outbreak a national emergency, as the World Health Organization (“WHO”) announceddetermined it was a global health emergency because of a new strain of coronavirus (“COVID-19”). On March 11, 2020, the WHO classified the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic, based on the rapid increase in exposure globally.pandemic. The pandemic has had a significant impact on macroeconomic conditions. To limit the spread of COVID-19, governments have taken various actions including the issuance of stay-at-home orders and social distancing guidelines. While the Company’s plants continued to operate as essential businesses, starting March 23, 2020, certain of our manufacturing facilities were temporarily suspended or cut back on operating levels and shifts as a result of government orders. Since the third quarter of 2020, all of our facilities were at full or modified production levels. However, additional suspensions and cutbacks may occur as the impacts from COVID-19 and related responses continue to evolve within our global supply chain and customer base. The Company is taking a variety of measures to maintain operations with as minimal impact as possible to promote the safety and security of our associates, including increased frequency of cleaning and disinfecting of facilities, social distancing, remote working when possible, travel restrictions and limitations on visitor access to facilities.

 

The full impact of the COVID-19 outbreak continues to evolve as of the date of this filing. As such, it is uncertain as to the full magnitude that the pandemic will have on the Company’s financial condition, liquidity, and future results of operations. Management is actively monitoring the impact of the global situation on its financial condition, liquidity, operations, suppliers, industry, and workforce. Given the daily evolution of the COVID-19 outbreak and the global responses to curb its spread, the Company is not able to estimate the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak on its results of operations, financial condition, or liquidity for future periods.

 

On October 1, 2020, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets and certain liabilities of F3 MFG Inc. through the Company’s subsidiary, The Shyft Group DuraMag LLC (“DuraMag”). DuraMag is a leading aluminum truck body and accessory manufacturer, and DuraMag operations include aluminum manufacturing, finishing, assembly, and installation of DuraMag contractor, service, and van bodies, as well as Magnum branded truck accessories including headache racks (also known as cab protection racks or rear racks). DuraMag operates out of Waterville, Maine and that location is expected to continue to serve as the business’ primary manufacturing and assembly facility for both product lines. The addition of DuraMag aluminum bodies to the Company's product offerings follows the Company’s 2019 acquisition of Royal Truck Body ("Royal"), a West Coast and Southwestern U.S. steel truck body maker. Combined, these acquisitions elevate the Company to a leading position as a national service body manufacturer. DuraMag is part of our Specialty Vehicle segment and continues to go to market under the DuraMag and Magnum brands.

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)

 

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

 

Effective January 1, 2021, we adopted ASU 2019-12 and all related amendments, which simplifies the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions to the general principles of Topic 740 and improving consistent application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") for other areas of Topic 740 by clarifying and amending existing guidance. The adoption of the provisions of ASU 2019-12 did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow Information

 

Non-cash investing in the firstnine quarter of months ended September 30, 2021, included $2,899$394 of capital expenditures. The Company has Chassis Pool Agreements,chassis pool agreements, where it participates in a chassis converter poolpools that is aare non-cash arrangementarrangements and isthey are offsetting between current assets and current liabilities on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. See "Note 5 – Debt" for further information about the Chassis Pool Agreements.chassis pool agreements.

Immaterial Revision of Previously Issued Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

During the fourth quarter of 2020, errors in the accounting for transactions associated with the divestiture of the Company’s ERV business were identified. These errors related to the quarterly condensed consolidated financial statements for the period ended September 30, 2020 resulting in the adjustment of certain balance sheet and statement of operations financial statement accounts, as disclosed in Note 1Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020. The Company assessed the materiality of these errors considering both qualitative and quantitative factors and determined that for the period ended September 30, 2020, the errors were not material.

The tables below present the impact of the revisions on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements:

  

Three Months Ended September 30, 2020

  

As Previously Reported

 

Adjustment

 

As Revised

Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

 

$

(598

)

 

$

(328

)

 

$

(926

)

Net income

  

18,777

   

(328

)

  

18,449

 

Net income attributable to The Shyft Group, Inc.

  

18,736

   

(328

)

  

18,408

 
             
Basic earnings (loss) per share            
Continuing operations $0.55  $0  $0.55 
Discontinued operations  (0.02)  (0.01)  (0.03)
Basic earnings per share $0.53  $(0.01) $0.52 
             
Diluted earnings (loss) per share            
Continuing operations $0.54  $0  $0.54 
Discontinued operations  (0.02)  (0.01)  (0.03)
Basic earnings per share $0.52  $(0.01) $0.51 

  

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020

  

As Previously Reported

 

Adjustment

 

As Revised

Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

 

$

(4,619

)

 

$

(328

)

 

$

(4,947

)

Net income

  

25,364

   

(328

)

  

25,036

 

Net income attributable to The Shyft Group, Inc.

  

25,186

   

(328

)

  

24,858

 
             
Basic earnings (loss) per share            
Continuing operations $0.84  $0  $0.84 
Discontinued operations  (0.13)  (0.01)  (0.14)
Basic earnings per share $0.71  $(0.01) $0.70 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)

 

  

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020

  

As Previously Reported

 

Adjustment

 

As Revised

Diluted earnings (loss) per share            
Continuing operations $0.83  $0  $0.83 
Discontinued operations  (0.13)  (0.01)  (0.14)
Basic earnings per share $0.70  $(0.01) $0.69 

 

NOTE 2 – DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

 

On February 1, 2020, we completed the sale of our emergency response vehicle ("ERV") business for $55,000 cash subject to certain post-closing adjustments. In September 2020, the Company finalized the post-close net working capital adjustment and subsequently paid $7,500 on October 1, 2020. The Company recognized a loss on sale of $2,138$763 and $2,901 in the three and ninemonths ended March 31,September 30, 2020, respectively, which is a portionare portions of the Income (loss)Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.Operations. The ERV business included the emergency response chassis operations in Charlotte, Michigan, and operations in Brandon, South Dakota; Snyder and Neligh, Nebraska; and Ephrata, Pennsylvania. The results of the ERV business have been reclassified to Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three and ninemonths ended March 31,September 30, 2020. We continue to have an open Transition Services Agreement with the buyer for the provision of certain transition support services, which may will continue for certain services into 2022.

 

The LossIncome (loss) from discontinued operations presented in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 consisted of:are summarized below:

 

 

Three Months Ended

March 31,

  

Three Months Ended

September 30,

  

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 
 

2021

  

2020

  

2021

  

2020

  

2021

  

2020

 
  

Sales

 $0  $19,167  $0  $0   0  $19,167 

Cost of products sold

  0   18,678   0   0   0   18,678 

Gross profit

 0  489  0  0  0 489 

Operating expenses

  0   4,123   0   0   0   4,404 

Operating loss

 0  (3,634

)

 0  0  0 (3,915)

Other income (expense)

  109   (2,138

)

  0   (1,200)  109   (3,338)

Loss from discontinued operations before taxes

 109  (5,772

)

 0  (1,200) 109 (7,253)

Income tax (expense) benefit

  (28)  1,908   0   274   (28)  2,306 

Net income (loss) from discontinued operations

 $81  $(3,864

)

 $0  $(926) 81  (4,947)

 

Total depreciation and amortization and capital expenditures for the discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 were as follows:are summarized below:

 

 

Three Months Ended

March 31,

  

Three Months Ended

September 30,

  

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 
 

2021

  

2020

  

2021

  

2020

  2021  2020 
  

Depreciation and amortization

 $0  $284  $0  $0  $0  $284 

Capital expenditures

 $0  $84  $0  $0  $0  $84

 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)

 

NOTE 3 – ACQUISITION ACTIVITIES

 

On October 1, 2020, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets and certain liabilities of F3 MFG Inc. through the Company’s subsidiary, The Shyft Group DuraMag LLC (“DuraMag”). DuraMag is a leading, aluminum truck body and accessory manufacturer, and DuraMag operations include aluminum manufacturing, finishing, assembly, and installation of DuraMag contractor, service, and van bodies, as well as Magnum branded headache racks (also known as cab protection racks or rear racks). The Company paid $18,203 in cash, subject to a net working capital adjustment. The net working capital adjustment was finalized in January 2021, resulting in a decrease to the purchase price of $404. In addition, certain indemnity claims made by the Company pursuant to the purchase agreement were settled in June 2021, resulting in a decrease to the purchase price of $500. The acquisition was partially financed by borrowing from our existing line of credit, as described in "Note 5 – Debt". DuraMag is part of our Specialty Vehicle segment.

 

Purchase Price Allocation

 

The DuraMag acquisition was accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting with the purchase price allocated to the assets purchased and liabilities assumed based upon their estimated fair values at the date of acquisition. Identifiable intangible assets include customer relationships, DuraMag and Magnum trade names and trademarks, unpatented technology and non-competition agreements. The preliminary excess of the purchase price over the estimated fair values of the net tangible and intangible assets acquired of $5,697$5,401 was recorded as goodwill, which is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

 

The fair values of the net assets acquired were based on a preliminary valuation and the estimates and assumptions arewere subject to change within the measurement period. TheIn the third quarter of 2021, the Company will finalizefinalized the purchase price allocation for adjustments related to accrued warranty of $289. As of September 30, 2021, the valuation and certain other liabilities that we believe to be insignificantthe estimates and assumptions were finalized, as soon as practicable within the measurement period but in no event later than one year following the acquisition date.has concluded.

 

As of March 31,September 30, 2021, the preliminaryfinal allocation of purchase price to assets acquired and liabilities assumed is as follows:

 

Accounts receivable

 $2,230  $2,315 

Inventories

 3,659  3,659 
Other current assets 15  15 

Property, plant and equipment

 2,949  2,949 

Right of use assets-operating leases

 8,469  8,469 

Intangible assets

 5,590  5,590 

Goodwill

  5,697   5,401 

Total assets acquired

 28,609  28,398 
  

Accounts payable

 (1,662) (1,662)
Accrued warranty (289)

Accrued compensation and related taxes

 (434) (434)

Current operating lease liabilities

 (644) (644)

Other current liabilities and accrued expenses

 (241) (241)

Long-term operating lease liability

 (7,825) (7,825)

Long-term debt

  (4)  (4)

Total liabilities assumed

 (10,810) (11,099)
      

Total purchase price

 $17,799  $17,299 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)

 

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Assigned

 

Intangible assets totaling $5,590 have provisionally been assigned to customer relationships, trade names and trademarks, unpatented technology and non-competition agreements as a result of the acquisition and consist of the following (in thousands):following:

 

  

Amount

 

Useful Life

Customer relationships

 $2,200 

15 Years

Trade names and trademarks

  2,420 

Indefinite

Unpatented technology

  540 

9 Years

Non-competition agreements

  430 

6 Years

  $5,590  

 

The Company amortizes the customer relationships utilizing an accelerated approach and unpatented technology and non-competition agreements assets utilizing a straight-line approach. Amortization expense, including the intangible assets, recorded from the DuraMag acquisition is $70 and $209 for the quarterthree and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2021.

 

Goodwill consists of operational synergies that are expected to be realized in both the short and long-term and the opportunity to enter into new markets which will enable us to increase value to our customers and shareholders. Key areas of expected cost savings include an expanded dealer network, complementary product portfolios and manufacturing and supply chain work process improvements.

 

Due to its insignificant size relative to the Company, supplemental pro forma financial information of the combined entity for the prior reporting period is not provided.

 

 

NOTE 4 – INVENTORIES

 

Inventories are summarized as follows:

 

 

March 31,

2021

  

December 31,
2020

  

September 30,

2021

  

December 31,
2020

 

Finished goods

 $5,797  $4,200  $5,119  $4,200 

Work in process

 2,989  1,908  7,078  1,908 

Raw materials and purchased components

 55,427  46,576  72,176  46,576 

Reserve

  (5,670)  (6,256

)

  (2,472)  (6,256

)

Total inventories, net

 $58,543  $46,428  $81,901  $46,428 

 

 

NOTE 5 DEBT

 

Short-term debt consists of the following:

 

 

March 31,
2021

  

December 31,
2020

  

September 30,
2021

  

December 31,
2020

 

Chassis pool agreements

 $24,998  $6,503  $3,995  $6,503 

Total short-term debt

 $24,998  $6,503  $3,995  $6,503 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)

 

Chassis Pool Agreements

 

The Company obtains certain vehicle chassis for its walk-in vans, truck bodies and specialty vehicles directly from the chassis manufacturers under converter pool agreements. Chassis are obtained from the manufacturers based on orders from customers, and in some cases, for unallocated orders. The agreements generally state that the manufacturer will provide a supply of chassis to be maintained at the Company’s facilities with the condition that we will store such chassis and will not move, sell, or otherwise dispose of such chassis except under the terms of the agreement. In addition, the manufacturer typically retains the sole authority to authorize commencement of work on the chassis and to make certain other decisions with respect to the chassis including the terms and pricing of sales of the chassis to the manufacturer’s dealers. The manufacturer also does not transfer the certificate of origin to the Company nor permit the Company to sell or transfer the chassis to anyone other than the manufacturer (for ultimate resale to a dealer).


Although the Company is party to related finance agreements with manufacturers, the Company has not historically settled any related obligations in cash, nor does it expect to do so in the future. Instead, the obligation is settled by the manufacturer upon reassignment of the chassis to an accepted dealer, and the dealer is invoiced for the chassis by the manufacturer. Accordingly, as of March 31,September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company’s outstanding chassis converter pool with manufacturers totaled $24,998$3,995 and $6,503, respectively and the Company has included this financing agreement on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets within Other receivables – chassis pool agreements and Short-term debt – chassis pool agreements. Typically, chassis are converted and delivered to customers within 90 days of the receipt of the chassis by the Company. The chassis converter pool is a non-cash arrangement and is offsetting between Current assets and Current liabilities on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

 

Long-term debt consists of the following:

 

 

March 31,
2021

  

December 31,
2020

  

September 30,
2021

  

December 31,
2020

 

Line of credit revolver

 $22,400  $22,400  $0  $22,400 

Finance lease obligation

 421  473  355  473 

Other

  704   766   577   766 

Total debt

 23,525  23,639  932  23,639 

Less current portion of long-term debt

  (221)  (221

)

  (238)  (221

)

Total long-term debt

 $23,304  $23,418  $694  $23,418 

 

Line of Credit Revolver

 

On August 8, 2018, we entered into a Credit Agreement (the "Credit Agreement") by and among us and certain of our subsidiaries as borrowers, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association ("Wells Fargo"), as administrative agent, and the lenders party thereto consisting of Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and PNC Bank National Association (the "Lenders"). Subsequently, the Credit Agreement was amended on May 14, 2019, September 9, 2019 and September 25, 2019 and certain of our other subsidiaries executed guaranties guarantying the borrowers’ obligations under the Credit Agreement. Concurrent with the close of the sale of the ERV business and effective January 31, 2020, the Credit Agreement was further amended by a fourth amendment, which released certain of our subsidiaries that were sold as part of the ERV business. The Credit Agreement was subsequently amended further on April 20, 2021 and July 16, 2021 pursuant to a fifth amendment and sixth amendment, respectively, to make certain changes to the subfacility limits pursuant to the Credit Agreement. The substantive business terms of the Credit Agreement remain in place and were not changed by any of the fourth amendment.amendments noted above.

 

THE SHYFT GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)

As a result, at March 31,September 30, 2021, under the Credit Agreement, as amended, we may borrow up to $175,000 from the Lenders under a secured revolving credit facility which matures August 8, 2023. We may also request an increase in the facility of up to $50,000 in the aggregate, subject to customary conditions. The credit facility is also available for the issuance of letters of credit of up to $20,000 and swing line loans of up to $30,000,$10,000, subject to certain limitations and restrictions. restrictions as of September 30, 2021. This revolving credit facility carries an interest rate of either (i) the highest of prime rate, the federal funds effective rate from time to time plus 0.5%, or the one month adjusted LIBOR plus 1.0%; or (ii) adjusted LIBOR, in each case plus a margin based upon our ratio of debt to earnings from time to time. The applicable borrowing rate including margin was 1.38%1.34% (or one-month LIBOR plus 1.25%) at March 31,September 30, 2021. The credit facility is secured by security interests in, and liens on, all assets of the borrowers and guarantors, other than real property and certain other excluded assets. At March 31, September 30, 2021and December 31, 2020, we had outstanding letters of credit totaling $760 and $525, respectively, related to our workers’ compensation insurance.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)

Effective April 20, 2021, the Credit Agreement was further amended by a fifth amendment, which increased the swing line loans availability to $40,000, subject to certain limitations and restrictions. The substantive business terms of the Credit Agreement remain in place and were not changed by the fifth amendment.

 

Under the terms of our Credit Agreement, available borrowings (exclusive of outstanding borrowings) totaled $125,951$169,240 and $125,836 at March 31,September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. The Credit Agreement requires us to maintain certain financial ratios and other financial covenants; prohibits us from incurring additional indebtedness; limits certain acquisitions, investments, advances or loans; limits our ability to pay dividends in certain circumstances; and restricts substantial asset sales, all subject to certain exceptions and baskets. At March 31,September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, we were in compliance with all covenants in our Credit Agreement.

 

 

NOTE 6 – REVENUE

 

The tables below disclose changesChanges in our contract assets and liabilities for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2021 and 2020.2020 are summarized below:

 

 

March 31,

2021

  

March 31,

2020

  

September 30,

2021

  

September 30,

2020

 

Contract Assets

  

Contract assets, beginning of period

 $9,414  $10,898  $9,414  $10,898 

Reclassification of the beginning contract assets to receivables, as the result of rights to consideration becoming unconditional

  (8,977) (10,623

)

 (9,414) (10,777)

Contract assets recognized, net of reclassification to receivables

  20,211   14,370   42,459   9,546 

Contract assets, end of period

 $20,648  $14,645  $42,459  $9,667 
  

Contract Liabilities

  

Contract liabilities, beginning of period

 $756  $2,640  $756  $2,640 

Reclassification of the beginning contract liabilities to revenue, as the result of performance obligations satisfied

 (567) (2,384

)

 (743) (2,370)

Cash received in advance and not recognized as revenue

  274   835   2,135   380 

Contract liabilities, end of period

 $463  $1,091  $2,148  $650 

 

The aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations in existing contracts that are yet to be completed in the Fleet Vehicles and Services (“FVS”) and Specialty Vehicles (“SV”) segments are $589,604$758,518 and $76,896$94,042 respectively, with substantially all revenue expected to be recognized within one year as of March 31,September 30, 2021.

 

THE SHYFT GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)

In the following tables, revenue is disaggregated by primary geographical market and timing of revenue recognition for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020.recognition. The tables also include a reconciliation of the disaggregated revenue with the reportable segments.

 

  

Three Months Ended

September 30, 2021

 
  

FVS

  

SV

  

Total

Reportable

Segments

  

Other

  

Total

 

Primary geographical markets

                    

United States

 $194,067  $74,077  $268,144  $0  $268,144 

Other

  4,473   5   4,478   0   4,478 

Total sales

 $198,540  $74,082  $272,622  $0  $272,622 
                     

Timing of revenue recognition

                    

Products transferred at a point in time

 $11,773  $47,462  $59,235  $0  $59,235 

Products and services transferred over time

  186,767   26,620   213,387   0   213,387 

Total sales

 $198,540  $74,082  $272,622  $0  $272,622 

 

  

Three Months Ended

September 30, 2020

 
  

FVS

  

SV

  

Total

Reportable

Segments

  

Other

  

Total

 

Primary geographical markets

                    

United States

 $144,420  $58,263  $202,683  $0  $202,683 

Other

  770   20   790   0   790 

Total sales

 $145,190  $58,283  $203,473  $0  $203,473 
                     

Timing of revenue recognition

                    

Products transferred at a point in time

 $11,075  $40,962  $52,037  $0  $52,037 

Products and services transferred over time

  134,115   17,321   151,436   0   151,436 

Total sales

 $145,190  $58,283  $203,473  $0  $203,473 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)

 

 

Three Months Ended

March 31, 2021

  

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 2021

 
 

FVS

  

SV

  

Total

Reportable

Segments

  

Other

  

Total

  

FVS

  

SV

  

Total

Reportable

Segments

  

Other

  

Total

 

Primary geographical markets

  

United States

 $129,079  $66,196  $195,275  $0  $195,275  $490,382  $215,951  $706,333  $0  $706,333 

Other

  2,594  19  2,613  0  2,613   8,104  55  8,159  0  8,159 

Total sales

 $131,673  $66,215  $197,888  $0  $197,888  $498,486  $216,006  $714,492  $0  $714,492 
  

Timing of revenue recognition

  

Products transferred at a point in time

 $9,757  $39,337  $49,094  $0  $49,094  $32,842  $133,092  $165,934  $0  $165,934 

Products and services transferred over time

  121,916  26,878  148,794  0  148,794   465,644  82,914  548,558  0  548,558 

Total sales

 $131,673  $66,215  $197,888  $0  $197,888  $498,486  $216,006  $714,492  $0  $714,492 

 

 

Three Months Ended

March 31, 2020

  

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 2020

 
 

FVS

  

SV

  

Total

Reportable

Segments

  

Other

  

Total

  

FVS

  

SV

  

Total

Reportable

Segments

  

Other

  

Total

 

Primary geographical markets

  

United States

 $132,897  $41,075  $173,972  $0  $173,972  $373,501  $126,032  $499,533  $0  $499,533 

Other

  2,791   185   2,976   0   2,976   4,615   243   4,858   0   4,858 

Total sales

 $135,688  $41,260  $176,948  $0  $176,948  $378,116  $126,275  $504,391  $0  $504,391 
  

Timing of revenue recognition

  

Products transferred at a point in time

 $22,257  $24,734  $46,991  $0  $46,991  $44,611  $81,729  $126,340  $0  $126,340 

Products and services transferred over time

  113,431   16,526   129,957   0   129,957   333,505   44,546   378,051   0   378,051 

Total sales

 $135,688  $41,260  $176,948  $0  $176,948  $378,116  $126,275  $504,391  $0  $504,391

 

 

 

NOTE 7PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

 

Property, plant and equipment are summarized by major classifications as follows:

 

  

March 31,

2021

  

December 31,

2020

 

Land and improvements

 $8,721  $8,721 

Buildings and improvements

  41,045   40,077 

Plant machinery and equipment

  41,954   41,054 

Furniture and fixtures

  16,512   16,259 

Vehicles

  2,571   2,404 

Construction in process

  14,076   8,724 

Subtotal

  124,879   117,239 

Less accumulated depreciation

  (73,319)  (71,505

)

Total property, plant and equipment, net

 $51,560  $45,734 

We recorded depreciation expense of $1,741 and $1,814 during the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

  

September 30,

2021

  

December 31,

2020

 

Land and improvements

 $8,721  $8,721 

Buildings and improvements

  44,810   40,077 

Plant machinery and equipment

  49,076   41,054 

Furniture and fixtures

  18,588   16,259 

Vehicles

  2,590   2,404 

Construction in process

  10,986   8,724 

Subtotal

  134,771   117,239 

Less accumulated depreciation

  (77,397)  (71,505

)

Total property, plant and equipment, net

 $57,374  $45,734 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)

We recorded depreciation expense of $2,138 and $2,179 during the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, and $5,778 and $8,440 during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. In the second quarter of 2020, we committed to a plan to phase out the use of an ERP system at certain locations and determined that the estimated useful lives for the related assets had shortened. As a result, we recorded depreciation expense of $2,330 attributable to accelerated depreciation and loss of $2,430 from write-off of related construction in process. The total impact on Income (loss) from continuing operations was an expense of $274 and $3,873 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively.

 

NOTE 8 – LEASES

 

We have operating and finance leases for land, buildings and certain equipment. Our leases have remaining lease terms of one year to 19 years, some of which include options to extend the leases for up to 15 years. Our leases do not contain residual value guarantees. Assets recorded under finance leases were immaterial (See "Note 5Debt").

 

Operating lease expenses are classified as Cost of products sold and Operating expenses on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. The components of lease expense were as follows:

 

 

Three Months Ended

March 31,

  

Three Months Ended

September 30,

  

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 
 

2021

  

2020

  

2021

  

2020

  2021  2020 

Operating leases

 $1,954  $1,596  $2,048  $1,551  $5,984  $4,657 

Short-term leases(1)

  38   16   135   75   301   159 

Total lease expense

 $1,992  $1,612  $2,183  $1,626  $6,285  $4,816 

 

(1Includes expenses for month-to-month equipment leases, which are classified as short-term as the Company is not reasonably certain to renew the lease term beyond one month.

 

The weighted average remaining lease term and weighted average discount rate were as follows:

 

 

Three Months Ended

March 31,

  

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 
 

2021

  

2020

  

2021

  

2020

 

Weighted average remaining lease term of operating leases (in years)

 9.3  8.3  9.2  7.7 

Weighted average discount rate of operating leases

 3.1% 3.8

%

 3.0% 3.4

%

 

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows:

 

 

Three Months Ended

March 31,

  

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 
 

2021

  

2020

  

2021

  

2020

 

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:

  

Operating cash flow for operating leases

 $1,914  $1,641  $5,870  $4,531 
  

Right of use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:

  

Operating leases

 $60  $0  $6,305  $7,283 
Finance leases $0  $136  $106  $136 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)

 

Maturities of operating lease liabilities as of March 31,September 30, 2021 are as follows:

 

Years ending December 31:

  

2021(1)

 $5,630  $2,022 

2022

 6,700  7,607 

2023

 6,511  7,342 

2024

 6,356  7,014 

2025

 5,676  6,247 

Thereafter

  17,817   21,636 

Total lease payments

 48,690  51,868 

Less: imputed interest

  (6,470)  (6,704)

Total lease liabilities

 $42,220  $45,164 

 

(1Excluding the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2021.

 

 

NOTE 9 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

 

Under the terms of the Credit Agreement we have the ability to issue letters of credit totaling $20,000. We had outstanding letters of credit totaling $525 at March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 related to our workers’ compensation insurance.

At March 31,September 30, 2021, we and our subsidiaries were parties, both as plaintiff and defendant, to a number of lawsuits and claims arising out of the normal course of our businesses. In the opinion of management, our financial position, future operating results or cash flows will not be materially affected by the final outcome of these legal proceedings.

 

Warranty Related

 

We provide limited warranties against assembly/construction defects. These warranties generally provide for the replacement or repair of defective parts or workmanship for a specified period following the date of sale. The end users also may receive limited warranties from suppliers of components that are incorporated into our chassis and vehicles.

 

Certain warranty and other related claims involve matters of dispute that ultimately are resolved by negotiation, arbitration or litigation. Infrequently, a material warranty issue can arise which is beyond the scope of our historical experience. We provide for any such warranty issues as they become known and are estimable. It is reasonably possible that additional warranty and other related claims could arise from disputes or other matters beyond the scope of our historical experience. An estimate of possible penalty or loss, if any, cannot be made at this time.

 

Changes in our warranty liability during the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 were as follows:are summarized below:

 

 

Three Months Ended

March 31,

  

Nine Months Ended

September 30,

 
 

2021

  

2020

  

2021

  

2020

 

Balance of accrued warranty at January 1

 $5,633  $5,694  $5,633  $5,694 

Provisions for current period sales

 824  565  2,720  2,687 

Cash settlements

 (814) (548

)

 (3,052) (2,411)

Changes in liability for pre-existing warranties

  677   (556

)

 1,958  (406)

Balance of accrued warranty at March 31

 $6,320  $5,155 
Acquired  289   0 

Balance of accrued warranty at September 30

 $7,548  $5,564 

 

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)

 

Spartan-Gimaex Joint Venture

 

In February 2015, the Company and Gimaex Holding, Inc. mutually agreedinitiated discussions to begin discussions regarding the dissolution ofdissolve the Spartan-Gimaex joint venture. In June 2015, Further to legal proceedings initiated by the Company and Gimaex Holding, Inc. entered into court proceedings to determine the terms of the dissolution. In February 2017, by agreement of the parties, the court proceeding was dismissed with prejudice and the judge entered an order to this effect as the parties agreed to seek a dissolution plan on their own. In late 2019, the Company initiated additional court proceedings to dissolve and liquidate the joint venture. In April of 2020, as a result of a default judgment,venture, the court appointed the Company was appointed as liquidating trustee of the Gimaex joint venture, butventure. As of noSeptember 2021, dissolution terms have been determined as of the date of this Form 10-Q. Costs associated withliquidation is substantially complete, and the wind-down will be impacted by the final dissolution terms. In accordance with accounting guidance, the costs we have accrued so far represent the low end of the range of the estimated total charges that we believe we may incur related to the wind-down. While we are unable to determine the final cost of the wind-down with certainty at this time, we may incur additional charges, depending on the final terms of the dissolution. Such charges areCompany does not expected to beexpect any material impact to our future operating results.

 

EPA Information Request

 

In May 2020, the Company received a letter from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) requesting certain information as part of an EPA investigation regarding a potential failure to affix emissions labels on vehicles to determine the Company’s compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This information request pertains to chassis, vocational vehicles, and vehicles that the Company manufactured or imported into the U.S. between January 1, 2017 to the date the Company received the request in May 2020. The Company responded to the EPA’s request and furnished the requested materials in the third quarter of 2020. An estimate of possible penalties or loss, if any, cannot be made at this time.

 

 

NOTE 10 – TAXES ON INCOME

 

Our effective income tax rate was 23.2%24.8% and 3.1%27.2% for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively, compared to 24.4% and 19.1% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

 


The effective tax rate of 23.2%24.8% and 24.4% for the three and ninemonths ended March 31,September 30, 2021, respectively, is higher than the U.S. statutory tax rate of 21% primarily because of state income taxes at their statutory rates partially offset by a discreterates.

 
The effective
tax benefitrate of $468 related to27.2% for the difference in stockthree months ended September 30, 2020 is higher than the US statutory tax rate of 21% primarily because of state income taxes and the unfavorable impact of certain non-deductible compensation expense recognized for book purposes andon our effective tax purposes upon vesting.rate.

 

The effective tax rate for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2020 reflects the favorable impact of certain provisions of the CARESCoronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (“CARES”) Act upon the income tax expense as computed based on current statutory income tax rates. Enacted on March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security ("CARES")CARES Act amended certain provisions of the tax code to allow the five-year carryback of tax basis net operating losses (“NOL”) incurred in the years 2018 through 2020. The closing of the sale of the ERV business during the first quarter of 2020 put the Company into a tax basis NOL position for the year as a result of the reversal of deferred tax assets that were recorded in 2019. Under the CARES Act, the Company will carryhas carried the NOL back to offset taxable income incurred in years prior to 2018 when the federal corporate income tax rate was 35%, as compared to the 21% tax rate at which the deferred tax assets were originally recorded. Based upon the accounting guidance, which requires that the impact of tax law changes be recorded in continuing operations, theThe Company recorded a $2,610 current period tax benefit resulting from the rate difference as a component of Income tax expensebenefit in the first quarter of 2020.