UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

 

ý

 

QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

 

 

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.

 

 

 

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2002

 

 

 

 

 

OR

 

 

 

o

 

TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

 

 

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934.

 

 

 

For the transition period from                                 to

 

Commission File Number 0-21803

 

AFTERMARKET TECHNOLOGY CORP.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

 

 

Delaware

 

95-4486486

(State or Other Jurisdiction of

 

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

Incorporation or Organization)

 

 

 

 

 

One Oak Hill Center - Suite 400, Westmont, IL

 

60559

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (630) 455-6000

 

 

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 ý No o

 

As of July 19, 2002, there were 24,003,318 shares of common stock of the Registrant outstanding.

 



AFTERMARKET TECHNOLOGY CORP.

 

FORM 10-Q

 

Table of Contents

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PART I.

 

Financial Information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 1.

 

Financial Statements:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2002 (unaudited)
and December 31, 2001

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited) for the Three and Six
Months Ended June 30, 2002 and 2001

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) for the
Six Months Ended June 30, 2002 and 2001

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 2.

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 3.

 

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PART II.

 

Other Information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 4.

 

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 6.

 

Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note:

 

Items 1, 2, 3 and 5 of Part II are omitted because they are not applicable.

 

 

 

 

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AFTERMARKET TECHNOLOGY CORP.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

 

 

 

June 30,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2002

 

2001

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

Current Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

42,248

 

$

555

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

51,420

 

55,816

 

Inventories

 

62,051

 

68,970

 

Prepaid and other assets

 

3,650

 

5,305

 

Refundable income taxes

 

362

 

 

Deferred income taxes

 

28,850

 

26,508

 

Total current assets

 

188,581

 

157,154

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property, plant and equipment, net

 

54,529

 

52,577

 

Debt issuance costs, net

 

5,640

 

3,008

 

Goodwill

 

168,454

 

168,049

 

Intangible assets, net

 

972

 

1,145

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

5,590

 

Other assets

 

9,249

 

9,335

 

Total assets

 

$

427,425

 

$

396,858

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

 

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

33,998

 

$

42,507

 

Accrued expenses

 

28,599

 

39,096

 

Income taxes payable

 

 

2,622

 

Credit facility

 

12,200

 

14,700

 

Capital lease obligation

 

843

 

1,121

 

Amounts due to sellers of acquired companies

 

1,353

 

2,450

 

Deferred compensation

 

1,631

 

1,958

 

Liabilities of discontinued operations

 

1,119

 

1,375

 

Total current liabilities

 

79,743

 

105,829

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12% Series B and D Senior Subordinated Notes

 

 

110,852

 

Amount drawn on credit facility, less current portion

 

154,750

 

60,500

 

Amounts due to sellers of acquired companies, less current portion

 

8,582

 

7,269

 

Deferred compensation, less current portion

 

1,843

 

1,400

 

Capital lease obligation, less current portion

 

615

 

897

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

575

 

776

 

Deferred income taxes

 

5,855

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ Equity:

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock, $.01 par value; shares authorized — 2,000,000; none issued

 

 

 

Common stock, $.01 par value; shares authorized — 30,000,000; Issued — 24,613,154 and 21,446,396 (including shares held in treasury)

 

246

  

214

  

Additional paid-in capital

 

188,542

 

141,298

 

Accumulated deficit

 

(7,844

)

(25,832

)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(1,145

)

(2,008

)

Common stock held in treasury, at cost (611,337 shares)

 

(4,337

)

(4,337

)

Total stockholders’ equity

 

175,462

 

109,335

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

427,425

 

$

396,858

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

 

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AFTERMARKET TECHNOLOGY CORP.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

 

 

For the three months
ended June 30,

 

For the six months ended
June 30,

 

 

 

2002

 

2001

 

2002

 

2001

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

100,706

 

$

92,220

 

$

201,972

 

$

191,449

 

Cost of sales

 

64,259

 

60,962

 

131,381

 

127,729

 

Gross profit

 

36,447

 

31,258

 

70,591

 

63,720

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling, general and administrative expense

 

16,176

 

13,846

 

30,851

 

28,228

 

Amortization of intangible assets

 

83

 

1,255

 

166

 

2,511

 

Special charges

 

 

 

 

862

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from operations

 

20,188

 

16,157

 

39,574

 

32,119

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

634

 

369

 

1,061

 

725

 

Other income, net

 

42

 

19

 

75

 

25

 

Minority interest in losses

 

(56

)

 

(119

)

 

Interest expense

 

(2,824

)

(5,654

)

(7,478

)

(11,663

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes and extraordinary items

 

17,984

  

10,891

  

33,113

  

21,206

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax expense

 

6,654

 

4,193

 

12,297

 

8,163

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations before extraordinary items

 

11,330

 

6,698

 

20,816

 

13,043

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

 

 

(820

)

 

(1,145

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income before extraordinary items

 

11,330

 

5,878

 

20,816

 

11,898

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Extraordinary items, net of income taxes

 

(1,900

)

 

(2,828

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

9,430

 

$

5,878

 

$

17,988

 

$

11,898

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Per common share — basic:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations before extraordinary items

 

$

0.48

 

$

0.33

 

$

0.92

 

$

0.64

 

Loss from discontinued operations

 

 

(0.04

)

 

(0.06

)

Extraordinary items

 

(0.08

)

 

(0.13

)

 

Net income

 

$

0.40

 

$

0.29

 

$

0.79

 

$

0.58

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding

 

23,759

 

20,446

 

22,651

 

20,512

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Per common share — diluted:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations before extraordinary items

 

$

0.46

 

$

0.32

 

$

0.88

 

$

0.63

 

Loss from discontinued operations

 

 

(0.04

)

 

(0.06

)

Extraordinary items

 

(0.08

)

 

(0.12

)

 

Net income

 

$

0.38

 

$

0.28

 

$

0.76

 

$

0.57

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average number of common and
common equivalent shares outstanding

 

24,663

 

 

20,773

 

23,525

  

20,768

  

 

 

See accompanying notes.

 

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AFTERMARKET TECHNOLOGY CORP.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

 

 

 

For the six months
ended June 30,

 

 

 

2002

 

2001

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

17,988

 

$

11,898

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities — continuing operations:

 

 

  

 

 

 

Net loss from discontinued operations

 

 

1,145

 

Extraordinary items

 

2,828

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

4,976

 

6,803

 

Amortization of debt issuance costs

 

643

 

656

 

Provision for losses on accounts receivable

 

270

 

47

 

Loss (gain) on sale of equipment

 

(17

)

28

 

Deferred income taxes

 

10,757

 

6,168

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of businesses discontinued/sold:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

4,391

 

7,314

 

Inventories

 

7,155

 

(11,027

)

Prepaid and other assets

 

1,484

 

2,911

 

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

(18,757

)

(5,184

)

Net cash provided by operating activities — continuing operations

 

31,718

 

20,759

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash used in operating activities — discontinued operations

 

(256

)

(2,182

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

 

(7,255

)

(7,648

)

Proceeds from sale of equipment

 

153

 

30

 

Adjustment to proceeds from sale of business

 

 

(732

)

Net cash used in investing activities — continuing operations

 

(7,102

)

(8,350

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Financing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Borrowings (payments) on credit facilities, net

 

91,750

 

(8,650

)

Payment of debt issuance costs

 

(5,976

)

(95

)

Redemption of senior subordinated notes

 

(112,593

)

 

Sale of common stock, net of offering costs

 

42,012

 

 

Payments on capital lease obligation

 

(604

)

(30

)

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

 

2,714

 

20

 

Purchase of common stock for treasury

 

 

(2,343

)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

17,303

 

(11,098

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

30

 

(47

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

41,693

 

(918

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

555

 

2,035

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$

42,248

 

$

1,117

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid (refunded) during the period for:

 

 

 

 

 

Interest

 

$

12,342

 

$

10,237

 

Income taxes, net

 

2,430

 

(2,115

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental disclosures of non-cash activity:

 

 

 

 

 

Debt issued for capital lease obligation

 

$

 

$

1,744

 

 

See accompanying notes

 

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AFTERMARKET TECHNOLOGY CORP.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

 

Note 1:  Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Aftermarket Technology Corp. (the “Company”) as of June 30, 2002 and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2002 and 2001 have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q.  Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.  Operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2002 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2002.  For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001.

Certain prior–year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the 2002 presentation.

 

Note 2:  Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In April 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 145, Rescission of FASB Statements No. 4, 44, and 62, Amendment of FASB Statement No. 13, and Technical Corrections.  SFAS No. 145 requires that certain gains and losses on extinguishments of debt be classified as income or loss from continuing operations rather than as extraordinary items as previously required under SFAS No. 4, Reporting Gains and Losses from Extinguishment of Debt.  This statement also amends SFAS No. 13, Accounting for Leases, to require certain modifications to capital leases be treated as a sale-leaseback and modifies the accounting for sub-leases when the original lessee remains a secondary obligor (or guarantor).  In addition, SFAS No. 145 rescinded SFAS No. 44, Accounting for Intangible Assets of Motor Carriers, which addressed the accounting for intangible assets of motor carriers and made numerous technical corrections to various FASB pronouncements.  The Company will be required to adopt SFAS No. 145 on January 1, 2003, and will reclassify extraordinary items (see Note 10 — Extraordinary Items) to continuing operations.

 

Note 3:  Inventories

Inventories consist of the following:

 

 

 

June 30, 2002

 

December 31, 2001

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Raw materials, including core inventories

 

$

50,639

 

$

50,851

 

Work-in-process

 

1,173

 

1,342

 

Finished goods

 

10,239

 

16,777

 

 

 

$

62,051

 

$

68,970

 

 

Note 4.  Goodwill and Intangible Assets

In June 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141, Business Combinations, and SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.

On January 1, 2002, the Company adopted SFAS No. 141 and 142.  SFAS No. 141 requires that the purchase method of accounting be used for all business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001 and also includes guidance on the initial recognition and measurement of goodwill and other intangible assets acquired in a business combination.  The initial adoption of SFAS No. 141 did not affect the Company’s results of operations or its financial position.

 

 

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The adoption of SFAS No. 142 eliminates the amortization of goodwill beginning January 1, 2002 and instead requires that goodwill be tested for impairment.  Transitional impairment tests of goodwill made by the Company during the quarter ended March 31, 2002 did not require adjustment to the carrying value of its goodwill.

As of June 30, 2002, the Company’s definite lived intangible assets of $972, net of accumulated amortization of $888, primarily consisting of non-compete agreements, continue to be amortized over their useful lives.

 

Amortization expense for intangible assets during the three and six months ended June 30, 2002 was $83 and $166, respectively.  Estimated amortization expense for the remainder of 2002 and the five succeeding fiscal years is as follows:

 

 

 

Estimated Amortization Expense

 

 

 

 

 

2002 (remainder)

 

$

166

 

2003

 

298

 

2004

 

124

 

2005

 

124

 

2006

 

123

 

2007

 

123

 

 

Actual results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2002 and the pro forma results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2001 had we applied the non-amortization provisions of SFAS 142 in the prior period are as follows:

 

 

 

For the three months ended
June 30,

 

For the six months ended
June 30,

 

 

 

2002

 

2001

 

2002

 

2001

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations before extraordinary items

 

$

11,330

 

$

6,698

 

$

20,816

 

$

13,043

 

Add:  Goodwill amortization, net of tax

 

 

882

 

 

1,757

 

Adjusted income from continuing operations before extraordinary items

 

$

11,330

 

$

7,580

 

$

20,816

 

$

14,800

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Per common share — basic:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations before extraordinary items

 

$

0.48

 

$

0.33

 

$

0.92

 

$

0.64

 

Add:  Goodwill amortization, net of tax

 

 

0.04

 

 

0.08

 

 

 

$

0.48

 

$

0.37

 

$

0.92

 

$

0.72

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Per common share — diluted:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations before extraordinary items

 

$

0.46

 

$

0.32

 

$

0.88

 

$

0.63

 

Add:  Goodwill amortization, net of tax

 

 

0.04

 

 

0.08

 

 

 

$

0.46

 

$

0.36

 

$

0.88

 

$

0.71

 

 

 

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Note 5:  Credit Facility

On February 8, 2002, the Company executed a credit agreement and a related security agreement in connection with a new credit facility (the “Credit Facility”).  The Credit Facility provides for (i) a $75,000, five year term loan (the “A-Loan”), with principle payable in quarterly installments in increasing amounts over the five-year period, (ii) a $95,000, six year, two-tranche term loan (the “B-Loans”), with principle payable in quarterly installments over the six-year period (with 95% of the principle payable in the sixth year) and an annual excess cash flow sweep, as defined in the credit agreement, and (iii) a $50,000, five year revolving credit facility (the “Revolver”).  The Credit Facility also provides for the addition of one or more optional term loans of up to $100,000 in the aggregate, subject to certain conditions (including the receipt from one or more lenders of the additional commitments that may be requested) and achievement of certain financial ratios.

Amounts advanced under the Credit Facility are guaranteed by all of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries and secured by substantially all of the assets of the Company and its subsidiaries.  The Credit Facility contains several covenants, including ones that require the Company to maintain specified levels of net worth, leverage and cash flow coverage and others that limit its ability to incur indebtedness, make capital expenditures, create liens, engage in mergers and consolidations, make restricted payments (including dividends), sell assets, make investments, enter new businesses and engage in transactions with the Company’s affiliates and affiliates of its subsidiaries.  At June 30, 2002, $72,187 and $94,763 were outstanding under the A-Loan and B-Loans portions of the Credit Facility, respectively, and no amounts were outstanding under the Revolver.

On March 8, 2002, the Company retired its old credit facility, which consisted of a $130,000 term loan and a $100,000 line of credit, with the proceeds from the Credit Facility and the public offering of its common stock (see Note 6 — Common Stock).

On March 8, 2002, the Company called all of its 12% Series B and D Senior Subordinated Notes due 2004 (the “Senior Notes”) for redemption.  The Senior Notes, with a face amount outstanding of $110,385, were redeemed on April 8, 2002 at a price of 102% plus accrued and unpaid interest (see Note 10 — Extraordinary Items).  The redemption of the Senior Notes was funded by borrowings made under the Credit Facility.

 

Note 6.  Common Stock

On March 8, 2002, the Company completed a public offering of 2,760,000 shares of its common stock at a price to the public of $16.50 per share.  The $42,012 of net proceeds from the offering was used, together with borrowings under the Credit Facility, to repay all the indebtedness under the Company’s old credit facility on March 8, 2002.

 

Note 7.  Reportable Segments

The Company has two reportable segments in continuing operations: the Drivetrain Remanufacturing segment and the Logistics segment.  The Drivetrain Remanufacturing segment consists of five operating units that primarily sell remanufactured transmissions directly to DaimlerChrysler, Ford, General Motors and several foreign OEMs, primarily for use as replacement parts by their domestic dealers during the warranty and post-warranty periods following the sale of a vehicle.  In addition, the Drivetrain Remanufacturing segment sells select remanufactured and newly assembled engines to certain European OEMs, including Ford’s and General Motors’s European operations and Jaguar.  The Company’s Logistics segment consists of three operating units: (i) a provider of value added warehouse and distribution services, turnkey order fulfillment and information services for AT&T Wireless Services; (ii) a provider of returned material reclamation and disposition services and core management services primarily to Ford and to a lesser extent, General Motors; and (iii) an automotive electronic components remanufacturing and distribution business, primarily for Delphi and Visteon.  The Company’s Aftermarket Engines business unit, which is not a reportable segment and is shown as “Other”, remanufactures and distributes domestic and foreign engines and, to a lesser extent, distributes domestic remanufactured transmissions from seven regional distribution points primarily to independent aftermarket customers.

 

 

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The Company evaluates performance based upon income from operations.  The reportable segments’ and the “Other” business unit’s accounting policies are the same as those of the Company. The Company fully allocates corporate overhead based upon budgeted full year profit before tax.

The reportable segments and the “Other” business unit are each managed and measured separately primarily due to the differing customers, production processes, products sold and distribution channels.

In consolidation, the Company eliminates the sale of certain transmissions remanufactured and sold to Drivetrain Remanufacturing customers that are simultaneously repurchased for re-sale to customers in the independent aftermarket through the Company’s Aftermarket Engines business. Additionally, and in consolidation, the Company eliminates any profits associated with any remanufactured transmissions that have been repurchased for re-sale that remain in inventory.

 

The reportable segments, “Other” business unit and the related eliminations are as follows:

 

 

 

Drivetrain Remanufacturing

 

Logistics

 

Other

 

Eliminations

 

Totals

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2002:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues from external customers

 

$

68,859

 

$

27,903

 

$

4,704

 

$

(760

)

$

100,706

 

Intersegment revenues

 

1,633

 

 

 

 

1,633

 

Goodwill amortization (1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Segment profit (loss)

 

13,097

 

7,558

 

(299

)

(168

)

20,188

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2002:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues from external customers

 

$

137,468

 

$

56,323

 

$

8,941

 

$

(760

)

$

201,972

 

Intersegment revenues

 

1,892

 

 

 

 

1,892

 

Goodwill amortization (1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Segment profit (loss)

 

24,772

 

15,888

 

(918

)

(168

)

39,574

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the three months ended June 30, 2001:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues from external customers

 

$

62,943

 

$

22,902

 

$

6,375

 

$

 

$

92,220

 

Intersegment revenues

 

501

 

 

 

 

501

 

Goodwill amortization (1)

 

1,091

 

132

 

 

 

1,223

 

Segment profit

 

10,411

 

5,101

 

645

 

 

16,157

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the six months ended June 30, 2001:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues from external customers

 

$

130,481

 

$

47,785

 

$

13,183

 

$

 

$

191,449

 

Intersegment revenues

 

501

 

 

 

 

501

 

Special charges

 

773

 

89

 

 

 

862

 

Goodwill amortization (1)

 

2,185

 

263

 

 

 

2,448

 

Segment profit

 

19,913

 

10,815

 

1,391

 

 

32,119

 


(1)               Per the provisions of SFAS 142, beginning January 1, 2002, goodwill amortization expense (included in segment profit during 2001) is no longer recorded.

 

 

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A reconciliation of the reportable segments to consolidated net sales and income from operations are as follows:

 

 

 

For the three months ended
June 30,

 

For the six months ended
June 30,

 

 

 

2002

 

2001

 

2002

 

2001

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

External revenues from reportable segments

 

$

96,762

 

$

85,845

 

$

193,791

 

$

178,266

 

Intersegment revenues

 

1,633

 

501

 

1,892

 

501

 

Other revenues

 

4,704

 

6,375

 

8,941

 

13,183

 

Elimination of intersegment revenues

 

(1,633

)

(501

)

(1,892

)

(501

)

Elimination of external revenues

 

(760

)

 

(760

)

 

Consolidated net sales

 

$

100,706

 

$

92,220

 

$

201,972

 

$

191,449

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Profit:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total profit for reportable segments

 

$

20,655

 

$

15,512

 

$

40,660

 

$

30,728

 

Other profit (loss)

 

(299

)

645

 

(918

)

1,391

 

Elimination of profit in ending inventory

 

(168

)

 

(168

)

 

Income from operations

 

$

20,188

 

$

16,157

 

$

39,574

 

$

32,119

 

 

Note 8:  Special Charges

The Company periodically has implemented certain initiatives designed to improve operating efficiencies and reduce costs. During 2001, the Company recorded $5,330 of special charges. These charges included $2,439 for the Drivetrain Remanufacturing segment, $2,415 for the Logistics segment and $476 for the Company’s two information systems groups.  The $2,439 related to the Drivetrain Remanufacturing segment consisted of $1,584 of severance and related costs for 35 people primarily associated with the de-layering of certain management functions and $855 of facility exit and idle capacity costs associated with facility consolidations and implementation of cellularized manufacturing within the segment.  The $2,415 of special charges related to the Logistics segment included the following: (i) $1,942 of costs related to the shut-down of the Company’s remanufactured automotive electronic control modules operation including $680 of severance for 118 people, $631 related to the write-down of fixed assets, $368 of facility exit and other costs related to the shutdown, $216 related to inventory write–downs (classified as Cost of Sales-Special Charges) and $47 for the write-down of un-collectible accounts receivable balances; and (ii) $473 of severance and related costs for eight people primarily associated with the upgrade of certain management functions within the segment.  The $476 related to the Company’s two information systems groups are for severance and related costs for four people primarily associated with the consolidation of that function.

 

 

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During the three months ended June 30, 2002, the Company recorded a special charge of approximately $800 related to the Drivetrain Remanufacturing segment for a retroactive insurance premium adjustment related to 1998 and 1999 self-insured workers compensation claims.  In addition, the Company recorded a gain of approximately $800 for a partial reversal of a previously established provision related to the Drivetrain Remanufacturing segment for a potential non-income state tax liability whose maximum exposure has been reduced.  These two items offset each other as Exit / Other Costs and therefore do not appear in the following schedule or the accompanying financial statements:

 

 

 

Termination Benefits

 

Exit / Other Costs

 

Loss on Write-Down of Assets

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reserve at December 31, 2000

 

$

696

 

$

4,802

 

$

5,528

 

$

11,026

 

Provision 2001

 

3,213

 

1,223

 

894

 

5,330

 

Payments 2001

 

(2,115

)

(2,991

)

 

(5,106

)

Asset write-offs 2001

 

 

 

(4,225

)

(4,225

)

Asset valuation adjustment 2001 (1)

 

 

 

1,764

 

1,764

 

Reserve at December 31, 2001

 

1,794

 

3,034

 

3,961

 

8,789

 

Payments 2002

 

(1,196

)

(254

)

 

(1,450

)

Asset write-offs 2002

 

 

 

(965

)

(965

)

Reserve at June 30, 2002

 

$

598

 

$

2,780

 

$

2,996

 

$

6,374

 


(1)                                  Asset valuation adjustments are due to the Company’s initial discontinuance of the Engines business during 2000 and its subsequent election to retain this business during 2001.

 

Note 9:  Discontinued Operations

During 2000, the Distribution Group business, a distributor of remanufactured transmissions and related drivetrain components to independent aftermarket customers, was discontinued and sold by the Company.  The estimated loss on the sale of the Distribution Group and the actual losses from discontinued operations incurred since the measurement date were applied against the accrued loss established effective with the measurement date.  The accrual balance as of June 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001 of $1,119 and $1,375, respectively, classified as liabilities of discontinued operations, represents the estimate of the remaining obligations and other costs related to the sale of the Distribution Group.

 
Note 10:  Extraordinary Items

The extraordinary item recorded during the three months ended March 31, 2002 of $928, net of income tax benefits of $552, related to the write-off of previously capitalized debt issuance costs in connection with the termination of the Company’s old credit facility.

On April 8, 2002, the Company redeemed the entire $110,385 principal balance of its Senior Notes.  In connection with this redemption, the Company recorded an extraordinary charge of $1,900 (net of income tax benefits of $1,122) related to the write-off of previously capitalized debt issuance costs and a call premium associated with this transaction.

 

 

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Note 11:  Comprehensive Income

The following table sets forth the computation of comprehensive income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively:

 

 

 

For the three months ended
June 30,

 

For the six months ended
June 30,

 

 

 

2002

 

2001

 

2002

 

2001

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

9,430

 

$

5,878

 

$

17,988

 

$

11,898

 

Other comprehensive loss:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest rate swap agreements, net of related taxes:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Transition adjustment as of January 1, 2001

 

 

 

 

(28

)

Increase (decrease) in fair value

 

(44

)

(7

)

69

 

(211

)

Translation adjustment, net of related taxes

 

1,071

 

(8

)

794

 

(339

)

Total comprehensive income

 

$

10,457

 

$

5,863

 

$

18,851

 

$

11,320

 

 
Note 12:  Contingencies

The Company is subject to various evolving federal, state, local and foreign environmental laws and regulations governing, among other things, emissions to air, discharge to waters and the generation, handling, storage, transportation, treatment and disposal of a variety of hazardous and non-hazardous substances and wastes.  These laws and regulations provide for substantial fines and criminal sanctions for violations and impose liability for the costs of cleaning up, and damages resulting from, past spills, disposals or other releases of hazardous substances.

In connection with the acquisition of certain subsidiaries, some of which have been subsequently divested or relocated, the Company conducted certain investigations of these companies’ facilities and their compliance with applicable environmental laws.  The investigations, which included Phase I assessments by independent consultants of all manufacturing and various distribution facilities, found that a number of these facilities have had or may have had releases of hazardous materials that may require remediation and also may be subject to potential liabilities for contamination from off-site disposal of substances or wastes. These assessments also found that reporting and other regulatory requirements, including waste management procedures, were not or may not have been satisfied.  Although there can be no assurance, the Company believes that, based in part on the investigations conducted, in part on certain remediation completed prior to or since the acquisitions, and in part on the indemnification provisions of the agreements entered into in connection with the Company’s acquisitions, the Company will not incur any material liabilities relating to these matters.

 

 

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One of the Company’s former subsidiaries, RPM, leased several facilities in Azusa, California located within what is now the Baldwin Park Operable Unit of the San Gabriel Valley Superfund Site.  The entity that leased the facilities to RPM has been identified by the United States Environmental Protection Agency, or EPA, as one of approximately nineteen potentially responsible parties, or PRPs, for environmental liabilities associated with the Superfund Site.  The Federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, as amended (CERCLA or Superfund) provides for cleanup of sites from which there has been a release or threatened release of hazardous substances, and authorizes recovery of related response costs and certain other damages from PRPs. PRPs are broadly defined under CERCLA, and generally include present owners and operators of a site and certain past owners and operators.  As a general rule, courts have interpreted CERCLA to impose strict, joint and several liability upon all persons liable for cleanup costs. As a practical matter, however, at sites where there are multiple PRPs, the costs of cleanup typically are allocated among the PRPs according to a volumetric or other standard.  The EPA has preliminarily estimated that it will cost between $150 million and $200 million to construct and to operate for an indefinite period an interim remedial groundwater pumping and treatment system for the part of the San Gabriel Valley Superfund site within which RPM’s facilities, as well as those of many other potentially responsible parties, are or were located.  The actual cost of this remedial action could vary substantially from this estimate, and additional costs associated with this Superfund site are likely to be assessed. RPM moved all manufacturing operations out of the San Gabriel Valley Superfund site area in 1995.  Since July 1995, RPM’s only real property interest in this area has been the lease of a 6,000 square foot storage and distribution facility.  The acquisition agreement by which the Company acquired the assets of RPM in 1994 and the leases pursuant to which the Company leased RPM’s facilities after it acquired the assets of RPM expressly provide that the Company did not assume any liabilities for environmental conditions existing on or before the closing of the acquisition, although the Company could become responsible for those liabilities under various legal theories.  The Company is indemnified against any such liabilities by the company that sold RPM to it as well as the shareholders of that company.  There can be no assurance, however, that the Company would be able to make any recovery under any indemnification provisions.    Although there can be no assurance, the Company believes that it will not incur any material liability as a result of RPM’s lease of properties within the San Gabriel Valley Superfund site.

In connection with the sale of the Distribution Group (the “DG Sale”) on October 27, 2000 (see Note 9 — Discontinued Operations), the Company agreed to certain matters with the buyer that could result in contingent liability to the Company in the future.  These include the Company’s indemnification of the buyer against (i) environmental liability at former Distribution Group facilities that had been closed prior to the DG Sale, including the former manufacturing facility in Azusa, California within the Superfund site mentioned above and former manufacturing facilities in Mexicali, Mexico and Dayton, Ohio, (ii) any other environmental liability of the Distribution Group relating to periods prior to the DG Sale, in most cases subject to a $0.8 million deductible and a $12.0 million cap except with respect to closed facilities, (iii) liabilities of the Distribution Group existing at the time of the DG Sale but not disclosed to the buyer, subject to the $0.8 million deductible and $12.0 million cap, (iv) any tax liability of the Distribution Group relating to periods prior to the DG Sale and (v) certain health claims that may be asserted by employees of the Distribution Group relating to the air quality at one of its facilities prior to the DG Sale.  In addition, prior to the DG Sale several of the Distribution Group’s real estate and equipment leases were guaranteed by the Company.  These guarantees remain in effect after the DG Sale so the Company continues to be liable for the Distribution Group’s obligations under such leases in the event that the Distribution Group does not honor those obligations.

 

 

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

Forward-Looking Statement Notice

 

Readers are cautioned that certain statements contained in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations that are not related to historical results are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Statements that are predictive, that depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, or that include words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “estimates,” “hopes,” and similar expressions constitute forward-looking statements.  In addition, any statements concerning future financial performance (including future revenues, earnings or growth rates), ongoing business strategies or prospects, and possible future Company actions are also forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, projections and assumptions regarding future events that may not prove to be accurate.  Actual results may differ materially from those projected or implied in the forward-looking statements.  Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, dependence on significant customers, possible component parts shortages, the ability to achieve and manage growth, future indebtedness and liquidity, environmental matters, and competition.  For a discussion of these and certain other factors, please refer to Item 1. “Business—Certain Factors Affecting the Company” contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001.  Please also refer to the Company’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

Critical Accounting Policies

Our financial statements are based on the selection and application of significant accounting policies, some of which require management to make estimates and assumptions.  We believe that the following are some of the more critical judgment areas in the application of our accounting policies that currently affect our financial condition and results of operations.

Reserve for Inventory Obsolescence.  We write down our inventory for estimated obsolescence or unmarketable inventory equal to the difference between the cost of the inventory and the estimated market value based upon assumptions about market conditions, future demand and expected usage rates.  If actual market conditions are less favorable than those projected by management causing usage rates to vary from those estimated, additional inventory write-downs may be required.

Warranty Liability.  We provide an allowance for the estimated cost of product warranties at the time revenue is recognized.  While we engage in extensive product quality programs and processes, including inspection and testing at various stages of the remanufacturing process and the testing of each finished assembly on equipment designed to simulate performance under operating conditions, our warranty obligation is affected by product failure rates.  Should actual product failure rates differ from our estimates, revisions to the estimated warranty liability may be required.

Deferred Tax Assets.  We record a valuation allowance to reduce our deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized.  While we have considered future taxable income and ongoing prudent and feasible tax planning strategies in assessing the need for the valuation allowance, in the event we were to determine that we would be able to realize our deferred tax assets in the future in excess of our net recorded amount, an adjustment to the deferred tax asset would increase income in the period such determination was made.  Likewise, should we determine that we would not be able to realize all or part of our deferred tax asset in the future, an adjustment to the deferred tax asset would be charged to income in the period such determination was made.

 

 

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Allowance for Doubtful Accounts.  We maintain allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from the failure of our customers to make required payments.  We evaluate the adequacy of our allowance for doubtful accounts and make judgments and estimates in determining the appropriate allowance at each reporting period.  If a customer’s financial condition were to deteriorate, additional allowances may be required.

 

Results of Operations for the Three Month Period Ended June 30, 2002 Compared to the Three Month Period Ended June 30, 2001.

 

Due to the decision to retain our aftermarket engines business in June 2001, the consolidated statements of operations have been reclassified to report the operating results of the Engines business from discontinued operations to continuing operations for all periods presented.

Income from continuing operations before extraordinary items increased $4.6 million, or 68.7%, to $11.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2002 from $6.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2001.  Excluding goodwill amortization totaling $0.9 million (net of tax) recorded during the three months ended June 30, 2001, income from continuing operations before extraordinary items increased $3.7 million, or 48.7%, from $7.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2001.  This increase was primarily attributable to revenue growth and improved profitability in both our Logistics segment and Drivetrain Remanufacturing segment combined with a reduction in interest expense, partially offset by reduced volume in our aftermarket engines business.  Income from continuing operations before extraordinary items per diluted share was $0.46 for the three months ended June 30, 2002 as compared to $0.32 for the three months ended June 30, 2001.  Excluding goodwill amortization recorded during the three months ended June 30, 2001, income from continuing operations per diluted share was $0.36 for the three months ended June 30, 2001.

 

Net Sales

Net sales increased $8.5 million, or 9.2%, to $100.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2002 from $92.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2001.  This increase was driven primarily by growth in the Company’s Logistics and Drivetrain Remanufacturing segments, partially offset by a reduced volume of sales in our aftermarket engines business.  See “Drivetrain Remanufacturing Segment”, “Logistics Segment” and “Other” for discussions of net sales.

Sales to Ford accounted for 37.2% and 31.4%, DaimlerChrysler accounted for 24.6% and 28.2%, and AT&T Wireless Services accounted for 18.3% and 16.7% of the Company’s revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively.

 

Gross Profit

Gross profit increased $5.1 million, or 16.3%, to $36.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2002 from $31.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2001Gross profit as a percentage of net sales increased to 36.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2002 from 33.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2001.  This increase was primarily the result of a favorable mix of products in our electronics business as we replaced lower margin engine control module remanufacturing with a telematics program in our Logistics segment, favorable material variances in our Drivetrain Remanufacturing segment and the benefits of our Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives and other cost reduction programs.

 

 

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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses increased $2.4 million, or 17.4%, to $16.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2002 from $13.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2001.  As a percentage of net sales, SG&A expenses increased to 16.1% for the three months ended June 30, 2002 from 15.0% for the three months ended June 30, 2001.  The increase was primarily related to growth, including support costs associated with a new core management program for Ford, acquisition search activities and other growth initiatives in our Logistics segment and new materials management services to be provided for General Motors in our Drivetrain Remanufacturing segment, partially offset by benefits from our cost reduction initiatives.

 

Amortization of Intangible Assets

Amortization of intangible assets decreased $1.2 million to $0.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2002 from $1.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2001.  This decrease is entirely due to the application of SFAS No 142, as a result of which we no longer amortize goodwill.

 

Special Charges

During the three months ended June 30, 2002, the Company recorded a gain of $0.8 million from the partial reversal of a previously established provision related to the Drivetrain Remanufacturing segment for a potential non-income state tax liability whose maximum exposure has been reduced. Additionally, we recorded a special charge of $0.8 million related to the Drivetrain Remanufacturing segment for a retroactive insurance premium adjustment related to 1998 and 1999 self-insured workers compensation claims.

 

 Income from Operations

Income from operations increased $4.0 million, or 24.7%, to $20.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2002 from $16.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2001.  Excluding $1.2 million of goodwill amortization recorded in 2001, income from operations increased $2.8 million, or 16.1%, to $20.2 million from $17.4 million.  This increase is primarily the result of revenue growth, favorable material variances and the benefit of cost reduction initiatives, partially offset by the increase in SG&A expense in support of growth initiatives.  As a percentage of net sales, income from operations increased to 20.0% in 2002 from 18.8% in 2001, excluding goodwill amortization.

 

Interest Income

Interest income increased $0.2 million, or 50.0%, to $0.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2002 from $0.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2001.  This increase was primarily due to interest income earned on our increased cash balances invested in cash and cash equivalents during the three months ended June 30, 2002 as compared to 2001.

 

Interest Expense

Interest expense decreased $2.9 million, or 50.9%, to $2.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2002 from $5.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2001.  This decrease was the result of a general decline in interest rates and the use of lower rate debt, combined with a reduction in debt outstanding.

 

 

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Discontinued Operations

During the three months ended June 30, 2001, we recorded a charge of $0.8 million related to discontinued operations, net of income tax benefits of $0.5 million.  This charge included the following on a pre-tax basis: (i) $3.0 million in expense for the increase to the estimated loss on the sale of the Distribution Group; (ii) $2.1 million in income for the reversal of the estimated accrued loss on disposal of Engines; and (iii) $0.4 million in expense for the reclassification of the operating results of Engines from discontinued operations to continuing operations, as required per EITF No. 90-16.

 

Extraordinary Items

During the three months ended June 30, 2002, we recorded a charge of $1.9 million, net of income tax benefits of $1.1 million, related to the write-off of previously capitalized debt issuance costs and a call premium associated with the early redemption of our 12% senior subordinated notes.

 

Reportable Segments

Drivetrain Remanufacturing Segment

The following table presents net sales, segment profit before goodwill amortization, goodwill amortization and segment profit expressed in millions of dollars and as a percentage of net sales:

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2002

 

2001

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

68.9

 

100.0

%

$

62.9

 

100.0

%

Segment profit before goodwill amortization

 

$

13.1

 

19.0

%

$

11.5

 

18.3

%

Goodwill amortization

 

$

 

%

$

1.1

 

1.8

%

Segment profit

 

$

13.1

 

19.0

%

$

10.4

 

16.5

%

 

Net Sales. Net sales increased $6.0 million, or 9.5%, to $68.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2002 from $62.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2001.  The increase was primarily due to an increase in sales of remanufactured transmissions to Ford and General Motors and remanufactured engines to Ford and Jaguar, partially offset by a decrease in sales of remanufactured transmissions to DaimlerChrysler and Isuzu.

Sales to Ford accounted for 51.3% and 43.1% of segment revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively.  Sales to DaimlerChrysler accounted for 34.6% and 40.5% of segment revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively.

Segment Profit.  Segment profit increased $2.7 million, or 26.0%, to $13.1 million (19.0% of segment net sales) for the three months ended June 30, 2002 from $10.4 million (16.5% of segment net sales) for the three months ended June 30, 2001.  Excluding 2001 goodwill amortization of $1.1 million, segment profit increased $1.6 million, or 13.9%, from $11.5 million (18.3% of segment net sales).  This increase was primarily the result of the sales volume and mix changes described above combined with favorable material variances associated with a rework project and the benefit of cost reduction initiatives, partially offset by an increase in SG&A expenses primarily associated with an increase in allocated management fees.

 

 

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Logistics Segment

The following table presents net sales, segment profit before goodwill amortization, goodwill amortization and segment profit expressed in millions of dollars and as a percentage of net sales:

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2002

 

2001

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

27.9

 

100.0

%

$

22.9

 

100.0

%

Segment profit before goodwill amortization

 

$

7.6

 

27.2

%

$

5.2

 

22.7

%

Goodwill amortization

 

$

 

%

$

0.1

 

0.4

%

Segment profit

 

$

7.6

 

27.2

%

$

5.1

 

22.3

%

 

Net Sales.  Net sales increased $5.0 million, or 21.8%, to $27.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2002 from $22.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2001.  This increase was primarily attributable to an increase in sales (i) for value added warehouse and distribution services provided to AT&T Wireless Services, (ii) for returned material reclamation and disposition services provided to Ford, (iii) for core management services provided to Ford under a new core management program we were awarded in the later part of 2001 and (iv) to General Motors and Delphi for services associated with a telematics program.  Sales to AT&T Wireless Services accounted for 66.0% and 67.3% of segment revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively.

Segment Profit.  Segment profit increased $2.5 million, or 49.0%, to $7.6 million (27.2% of segment net sales) for the three months ended June 30, 2002 from $5.1 million (22.3% of segment net sales) for the three months ended June 30, 2001.  Excluding 2001 goodwill amortization of $0.1 million, segment profit increased $2.4 million, or 46.2%, from $5.2 million (22.7% of segment net sales).  The increase was primarily the result of changes in sales volume referenced above and favorable mix as we replaced lower margin engine control module remanufacturing with a telematics program combined with the benefit of cost reduction initiatives, partially offset by an increase in SG&A expense in support of the Ford core management program.

 

Other

The following table presents net sales and segment profit (loss) expressed in millions of dollars and as a percentage of net sales:

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2002

 

2001

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

4.7

 

100.0

%

$

6.4

 

100.0

%

Segment profit (loss)

 

$

(0.3

(6.4

)%

$

0.6

 

9.4

%

Net Sales.  Net sales decreased $1.7 million, or 26.6%, to $4.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2002 from $6.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2001.  This decrease was primarily attributable to a softness in demand for remanufactured engines believed to be driven by general economic conditions combined with a mild winter.  Additionally, we experienced a decline in demand for our remanufactured engines as a result of a competitor’s aggressive price reductions late in the third quarter of 2001.  Subsequently, we adjusted our prices and have begun to recapture a portion of our market share.  Furthermore, our initiative to sell remanufactured transmissions directly into the independent aftermarket via this channel has been launched, is meeting our early expectations and continues to grow.

 

 

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Segment Profit (Loss).  Segment profit decreased $0.9 million, to a loss of $0.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2002 from a profit of $0.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2001.  The decrease was primarily the result of the decreased sales volume as referenced above, combined with an increase in SG&A expense in support of the program to introduce remanufactured transmissions directly into the independent aftermarket.

Results of Operations for the Six Month Period Ended June 30, 2002 Compared to the Six Month Period Ended June 30, 2001.

 

Income from continuing operations before extraordinary items increased $7.8 million, or 60.0%, to $20.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002 from $13.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2001.  Excluding special charges and goodwill amortization totaling $2.3 million (net of tax) recorded during the six months ended June 30, 2001, income from continuing operations before extraordinary items increased $5.5 million, or 35.9%, from $15.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2001.  This increase was primarily attributable to revenue growth and improved profitability within both our Logistics and Drivetrain Remanufacturing segments combined with a reduction in interest expense, partially offset by a reduced volume of sales in our aftermarket engines business.  Income from continuing operations before extraordinary items per diluted share was $0.88 for the six months ended June 30, 2002 as compared to $0.63 for the six months ended June 30, 2001.  Excluding the special charges and goodwill amortization recorded during the six months ended June 30, 2001, income from continuing operations per diluted share was $0.74 for the six months ended June 30, 2001.

 

Net Sales

Net sales increased $10.6 million, or 5.5%, to $202.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002 from $191.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2001.  This increase was driven primarily by growth in the Company’s Logistics and Drivetrain Remanufacturing segments, partially offset by a reduced volume of sales in our aftermarket engines business.  See “Drivetrain Remanufacturing Segment”, “Logistics Segment” and “Other” for discussions of net sales.

Sales to Ford accounted for 35.9% and 32.0%, DaimlerChrysler accounted for 25.5% and 26.9%, and AT&T Wireless Services accounted for 17.6% and 16.3% of the Company’s revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively.

 

Gross Profit

Gross profit increased $6.9 million, or 10.8%, to $70.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002 from $63.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2001Gross profit as a percentage of net sales increased to 35.0% for the six months ended June 30, 2002 from 33.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2001.  This increase was primarily the result of a favorable mix of products in our electronics business as we replaced lower margin engine control module remanufacturing with a telematics program in our Logistics segment, favorable material variances in our Drivetrain Remanufacturing segment and the benefits of our Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives and other cost reduction programs, partially offset by reduced volumes in our aftermarket engines business.

 

 

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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

SG&A expenses increased $2.7 million, or 9.6%, to $30.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002 from $28.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2001.  As a percentage of net sales, SG&A expenses increased to 15.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2002 from 14.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2001.  The increase was primarily related to growth, including support costs associated with new core management programs for Ford, acquisition search activities and other growth initiatives in our Logistics segment and new materials management services to be provided for General Motors in our Drivetrain Remanufacturing segment, partially offset by benefits from our cost reduction initiatives.

 

Amortization of Intangible Assets

Amortization of intangible assets decreased $2.3 million to $0.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002 from $2.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2001.  This decrease is entirely due to the application of SFAS No 142.

 

Special Charges

During the six months ended June 30, 2002, the Company recorded a gain of $0.8 million for the partial reversal of a previously established provision related to the Drivetrain Remanufacturing segment for a potential non-income state tax liability whose maximum exposure has been reduced. Additionally, we recorded a special charge of $0.8 million related to the Drivetrain Remanufacturing segment for a retroactive insurance premium adjustment related to 1998 and 1999 self-insured workers compensation claims.

During the six months ended June 30, 2001, we recorded $0.9 million of special charges ($0.5 million net of tax).  Most of the special charges related to the Drivetrain Remanufacturing segment and consist of severance and related costs for four people, primarily associated with the de-layering of certain management functions.

 

Income from Operations

Income from operations increased $7.5 million, or 23.4%, to $39.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002 from $32.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2001.  Excluding $2.4 million of goodwill amortization and $0.9 million of special charges recorded in 2001, income from operations increased $4.2 million, or 11.9%, to $39.6 million from $35.4 million.  This increase is primarily the result of revenue growth, favorable material variances and the benefit of cost reduction initiatives, partially offset by the increase in SG&A expense in support of growth.  As a percentage of net sales, income from operations increased to 19.6% in 2002 from 18.5% in 2001, before special charges and excluding goodwill amortization.

 

Interest Income

Interest income increased $0.4 million, or 57.1%, to $1.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002 from $0.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2001.  This increase was primarily due to interest income earned on our increased cash balances invested in cash and cash equivalents during the six months ended June 30, 2002 as compared to 2001.

 

Interest Expense

Interest expense decreased $4.2 million, or 35.9%, to $7.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002 from $11.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2001.  This decrease was the result of a general decline in interest rates and the use of lower rate debt, combined with a reduction in debt outstanding.

 

 

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Discontinued Operations

During the six months ended June 30, 2001, we recorded a charge of $1.1 million related to discontinued operations, net of income tax benefits of $0.7 million.  This charge included the following on a pre-tax basis: (i) $3.0 million in expense for the increase to the estimated loss on the sale of the Distribution Group; (ii) $2.1 million in income for the reversal of the estimated accrued loss on disposal of Engines; and (iii) $0.9 million in expense for the reclassification of the operating results of Engines from discontinued operations to continuing operations, as required per EITF No. 90-16.

 

Extraordinary Items

During the six months ended June 30, 2002, we recorded a charge of $2.8 million, net of income tax benefits of $1.7 million, related to (i) the write-off of previously capitalized debt issuance costs and a call premium associated with the early redemption of our 12% senior subordinated notes and (ii) the write-off of previously capitalized debt issuance costs in connection with the termination of our old credit facility.

 

Reportable Segments

Drivetrain Remanufacturing Segment

The following table presents net sales, special charges, segment profit before goodwill amortization, goodwill amortization and segment profit expressed in millions of dollars and as a percentage of net sales:

 

 

 

For the Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2002

 

2001

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

137.5

 

100.0

%

$

130.5

 

100.0

%

Special charges

 

$

 

%

$

0.8

 

0.6

%

Segment profit before goodwill amortization

 

$

24.8

 

18.0

%

$

22.1

 

16.9

%

Goodwill amortization

 

$

 

%

$

2.2

 

1.7

%

Segment profit

 

$

24.8

 

18.0

%

$

19.9

 

15.2

%

 

Net Sales. Net sales increased $7.0 million, or 5.4%, to $137.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002 from $130.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2001.  The increase was primarily due to an increase in sales of remanufactured transmissions to Ford, Kia and General Motors and remanufactured engines to Ford, partially offset by a decrease in sales of remanufactured transmissions to Isuzu.

Sales to Ford accounted for 49.2% and 44.2% of segment revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively.  Sales to DaimlerChrysler accounted for 36.4% and 38.8% of segment revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively.

 

Special Charges.  During the six months ended June 30, 2002, the Company recorded a gain of $0.8 million for the partial reversal of a previously established provision for a potential non-income state tax liability whose maximum exposure has been reduced. Additionally, we recorded a special charge of $0.8 million related to the Drivetrain Remanufacturing segment for a retroactive insurance premium adjustment related to 1998 and 1999 self-insured workers compensation claims.

 

 

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During the six months ended June 30, 2001, we recorded $0.8 million of special charges consisting of severance and related costs for four people, primarily associated with the de-layering of certain management functions within the segment.

Segment Profit.  Segment profit increased $4.9 million, or 24.6%, to $24.8 million (18.0% of segment net sales) for the six months ended June 30, 2002 from $19.9 million (15.2% of segment net sales) for the six months ended June 30, 2001.  Excluding 2001 special charges of $0.8 million and goodwill amortization of $2.2 million, segment profit increased $1.9 million, or 8.3%, from $22.9 million (17.5% of segment net sales).  This increase was primarily the result of the sales volume and mix changes described above combined with favorable material variances associated with a rework project and the benefit of cost reduction initiatives, partially offset by an increase in SG&A expenses in support of a new program to provide materials management services associated with the remanufacturing of transmissions for General Motors.

 

Logistics Segment

The following table presents net sales, special charges, segment profit before goodwill amortization, goodwill amortization and segment profit expressed in millions of dollars and as a percentage of net sales:

 

 

 

For the Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2002

 

2001

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

56.3

 

100.0

%

$

47.8

 

100.0

%

Special charges

 

$

 

%

$

0.1

 

0.2

%

Segment profit before goodwill amortization

 

$

15.9

 

28.2

%

$

11.1

 

23.2

%

Goodwill amortization

 

$

 

%

$

0.3

 

0.6

%

Segment profit

 

$

15.9

 

28.2

%

$

10.8

 

22.6

%

Net Sales.  Net sales increased $8.5 million, or 17.8%, to $56.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002 from $47.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2001.  This increase was primarily attributable to an increase in sales (i) for value added warehouse and distribution services provided to AT&T Wireless Services, (ii) for returned material reclamation and disposition services provided to Ford, (iii) for core management services provided to Ford under a new core management program we were awarded in the later part of 2001 and (iv) to General Motors and Delphi for services associated with a telematics program.  Sales to AT&T Wireless Services accounted for 63.1% and 65.4% of segment revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively.

Special Charges.  During the six months ended June 30, 2001, we recorded $0.1 million of special charges consisting of severance and related costs for one person associated with the upgrade of certain management functions within the segment.

Segment Profit.  Segment profit increased $5.1 million, or 47.2%, to $15.9 million (28.2% of segment net sales) for the six months ended June 30, 2002 from $10.8 million (22.6% of segment net sales) for the six months ended June 30, 2001.  Excluding 2001 special charges of $0.1 million and goodwill amortization of $0.3 million, segment profit increased $4.7 million, or 42.0%, from $11.2 million (23.4% of segment net sales).  The increase was primarily the result of changes in sales volume referenced above and favorable mix as we replaced lower margin engine control module remanufacturing with a telematics program combined with the benefit of cost reduction initiatives, partially offset by an increase in SG&A expense in support of the Ford core management program.

 

 

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Other

The following table presents net sales and segment profit (loss) expressed in millions of dollars and as a percentage of net sales:

 

 

 

For the Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2002

 

2001

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

8.9

 

100.0

%

$

13.2

 

100.0

%

Segment profit (loss)

 

$

(0.9

(10.1

)%

$

1.4

 

10.6

%

Net Sales.  Net sales decreased $4.3 million, or 32.6%, to $8.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002 from $13.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2001.  This decrease was primarily attributable to a general softness in demand for remanufactured engines believed to be driven by general economic conditions combined with a mild winter.  Additionally, we experienced a decline in demand for our remanufactured engines as a result of a competitor’s aggressive price reductions late in the third quarter of 2001.  Subsequently, we adjusted our prices and have begun to recapture a portion of our market share. Furthermore, our initiative to sell remanufactured transmissions directly into the independent aftermarket via this channel has been launched, is meeting our early expectations and continues to grow.

Segment Profit (Loss).  Segment profit decreased $2.3 million, to a loss of $0.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2002 from a profit of $1.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2001.  The decrease was primarily the result of the decreased sales volume as referenced above, combined with an increase in SG&A expense in support of the program to introduce remanufactured transmissions directly into the independent aftermarket.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

We had total cash and cash equivalents on hand of $42.2 million at June 30, 2002.  Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations was $31.7 million for the six-month period then ended.  Net cash used in investing activities from continuing operations was $7.1 million for the period, primarily related to new manufacturing equipment within our Drivetrain remanufacturing segment and new computer systems and equipment for the Logistics segment. We still anticipate capital spending for the full year of 2002 of approximately $20 million.  Net cash provided by financing activities of $17.3 million included $42.0 million from the public offering of common stock completed in March 2002, net borrowings of $91.8 million made on the old and new credit facilities and $2.7 million of proceeds from the exercise of stock options, partially offset by $112.6 million used to redeem our 12% senior subordinated notes in April 2002, $6.0 million of payments for debt issuance costs related to our new credit facility discussed below, and $0.6 million of payments on capital lease obligations.

On February 8, 2002, we executed a credit agreement and a related security agreement in connection with a new credit facility.  The new credit facility provides for (i) a $75.0 million, five-year term loan payable in quarterly installments in increasing amounts over the five-year period, (ii) a $95.0 million, six-year, two-tranche term loan payable in quarterly installments over the six-year period (with 95% payable in the sixth year) and an annual excess cash flow sweep, as defined in the credit agreement, and (iii) a $50.0 million, five-year revolving credit facility.  The new credit facility also provides for the addition of one or more optional term loans of up to $100.0 million in the aggregate, subject to certain conditions (including the receipt from one or more lenders of the additional commitments that may be requested) and achievement of certain financial ratios.

 

 

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At our election, amounts advanced under the new credit facility will bear interest at either (i) the Alternate Base Rate plus a specified margin or (ii) the Eurodollar Rate plus a specified margin.  The Alternate Base Rate is equal to the highest of  (a) the lender’s prime rate, (b) the lender’s base CD rate plus 1.00% or (c) the federal funds effective rate plus 0.50%.  The applicable margins for both Alternate Base Rate and Eurodollar Rate loans are subject to quarterly adjustments based on our leverage ratio as of the end of the four fiscal quarters then completed.  As of June 30, 2002, the margins for the $75.0 million term loan and the $50.0 million revolving facility were 1.25% for Alternate Base Rate loans and 2.25% for Eurodollar Rate loans.  For the $95.0 million term loan, the margins were 2.00% for Alternate Base Rate loans and 3.00% for Eurodollar Rate loans as of June 30, 2002.

On March 8, 2002, the closing date of our new credit facility, we borrowed $40.0 million under the term loan portion and $15.0 million under the revolving portion and used a portion of those proceeds, together with the proceeds from our public stock offering to repay the entire $82.7 million balance outstanding under our old credit facility.

On April 8, 2002, we redeemed the entire $110.4 million principal balance of our 12% senior subordinated notes at 102% plus accrued and unpaid interest.  The redemption was funded by borrowings made under our new credit facility.

As of June 30, 2002, our borrowing capacity under the revolving portion of the new credit facility was $44.0 million. In addition, we had cash and cash equivalents on hand of $42.2 million at June 30, 2002.

As of December 31, 2001 we had approximately $89 million in federal and state net operating loss carryforwards available as an offset to future taxable income.

 

Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Derivative Financial Instruments

The Company does not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading purposes.  The Company uses derivative financial instruments to manage its exposure to fluctuations in interest rates.  Neither the aggregate value of these derivative financial instruments nor the market risk posed by them is material to the Company.  The Company uses interest rate swaps to convert variable rate debt to fixed rate debt to reduce interest rate volatility risk.

Interest Rate Exposure

Based on the Company’s overall interest rate exposure during the six months ended June 30, 2002, and assuming similar interest rate volatility in the future, a near-term (12 months) change in interest rates would not materially affect the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operation or cash flows.  A 10% change in the rate of interest would not have a material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operation or cash flows.

Foreign Exchange Exposure

The Company has one foreign operation that exposes it to translation risk when the local currency financial statements are translated to U.S. dollars.  Since changes in translation risk are reported as adjustments to stockholders’ equity, a 10% change in the foreign exchange rate would not have a material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operation or cash flows.

 

 

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AFTERMARKET TECHNOLOGY CORP.

 

Part II.    Other Information

 

Items 1-3 are not applicable.

 

Item 4. — Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

 

The 2002 annual meeting of stockholders of the Company was held on May 8, 2002 for the purpose of the following: (i) electing nine directors to hold office until the next annual meeting of stockholders and thereafter until their successors are elected and qualified and (ii) approval of the adoption of the 2002 Stock Incentive Plan.

The following directors were elected by the following vote:

 

 

 

Votes

 

 

 

For

 

Against

 

Robert Anderson

 

22,415,940

 

233,900

 

Richard R. Crowell

 

21,024,004

 

1,625,836

 

Michael T. DuBose

 

21,130,020

 

1,519,820

 

Dale F. Frey

 

22,416,270

 

233,570

 

Mark C. Hardy

 

21,930,970

 

718,870

 

Dr. Michael J. Hartnett

 

22,415,940

 

233,900

 

Gerald L. Parsky

 

21,023,904

 

1,625,936

 

Richard K. Roeder

 

21,155,420

 

1,494,420

 

J. Richard Stonesifer

 

22,416,070

 

233,770

 

 

The proposal to approve the adoption of the 2002 Stock Incentive Plan was approved by the following vote:

 

For

 

Against

 

Nonvotes and
Abstentions

 

19,423,039

 

3,199,786

 

27,015

 

 

Item 5 is not applicable.

 

Item 6. — Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

 

(a)               Exhibits

Exhibit 10.1 — Amended and Restated Employment Agreement dated as of July 1, 2002 between Michael T. DuBose and Aftermarket Technology Corp.

Exhibit 10.2 — Employment Agreement dated as of July 1, 2002 between Barry C. Kohn and Aftermarket Technology Corp.

(b)              Reports on Form 8-K

None

 

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AFTERMARKET TECHNOLOGY CORP.

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.

 

 

 

AFTERMARKET TECHNOLOGY CORP.

 

 

 

Date: July 25, 2002

 

/s/ Barry C. Kohn

 

 

Barry C. Kohn, Chief Financial Officer

 

                  Barry C. Kohn is signing in the dual capacities as i) the principal financial officer, and ii) a duly authorized officer of the company.

 

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