10-Q

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

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FORM 10-Q

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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 29, 2013 Commission file number 0-21835

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SUN HYDRAULICS CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registration as Specified in its Charter)

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FLORIDA	59-2754337
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

1500 WEST UNIVERSITY PARKWAY SARASOTA, FLORIDA	34243
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip Code)

941/362-1200

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 229.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  x    No  o

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

Large accelerated filer	o	Accelerated filer	x
Non-accelerated filer	o	Smaller Reporting Company	o

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

The Registrant had 26,246,499 shares of common stock, par value $.001, outstanding as of July 26, 2013.

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Sun Hydraulics Corporation

INDEX

For the quarter ended June 29, 2013

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
	Item 1.	Financial Statements
	Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 29, 2013 (unaudited) and December 29, 2012		3
	Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended June 29, 2013 (unaudited) and June 30, 2012 (unaudited)		4
	Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Six Months Ended June 29, 2013 (unaudited) and June 30, 2012 (unaudited)		5
	Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three and Six Months Ended June 29, 2013 (unaudited) and June 30, 2012 (unaudited)		6
	Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity for the Six Months Ended June 29, 2013 (unaudited)		7
	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 29, 2013 (unaudited) and June 30, 2012 (unaudited)		8
	Notes to the Consolidated, Unaudited Financial Statements		9
	Item 2.	Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	18
		Forward Looking Information	22
	Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	23
	Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	23
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
	Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	24
	Item 1A.	Risk Factors	24
	Item 2.	Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds	24
	Item 3.	Defaults Upon Senior Securities	24
	Item 4.	Mine Safety Disclosure	24
	Item 5.	Other Information	24
	Item 6.	Exhibits	26

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PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item  1.

Sun Hydraulics Corporation

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands, except share data)

	June 29, 2013			December 29, 2012
	(unaudited)
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	41,686		$	34,478
Restricted cash	308			329
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $95 and $124	20,536			13,754
Inventories	12,441			12,559
Income taxes receivable	—			728
Deferred income taxes	429			248
Short-term investments	36,815			37,700
Other current assets	3,326			2,649
Total current assets	115,541			102,445
Property, plant and equipment, net	70,555			64,672
Goodwill	5,082			4,472
Other assets	3,803			3,532
Total assets	$	194,981		$	175,121
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	5,470		$	4,606
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	5,478			7,641
Income taxes payable	1,430			—
Dividends payable	2,362			—
Total current liabilities	14,740			12,247
Deferred income taxes	7,397			7,230
Other noncurrent liabilities	370			371
Total liabilities	22,507			19,848
Commitments and contingencies	—			—
Shareholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, 2,000,000 shares authorized, par value $0.001, no shares outstanding	—			—
Common stock, 40,000,000 shares authorized, par value $0.001, 26,239,642 and 26,094,580 shares outstanding	26			26
Capital in excess of par value	63,064			57,402
Retained earnings	111,535			97,242
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(2,151		)	603
Total shareholders’ equity	172,474			155,273
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	194,981		$	175,121

The accompanying Notes to the Consolidated, Unaudited Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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Sun Hydraulics Corporation

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(in thousands, except per share data)

	Three months ended
	June 29, 2013			June 30, 2012
	(unaudited)			(unaudited)
Net sales	$	55,788		$	57,031
Cost of sales	32,387			34,062
Gross profit	23,401			22,969
Selling, engineering and administrative expenses	6,640			6,505
Operating income	16,761			16,464
Interest income, net	(242		)	(294		)
Foreign currency transaction gain, net	(29		)	(66		)
Miscellaneous (income) expense, net	(484		)	(39		)
Income before income taxes	17,516			16,863
Income tax provision	5,726			5,616
Net income	$	11,790		$	11,247
Basic net income per common share	$	0.45		$	0.43
Weighted average basic shares outstanding	26,236			25,937
Diluted net income per common share	$	0.45		$	0.43
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding	26,236			25,975
Dividends declared per share	$	0.090		$	0.090

The accompanying Notes to the Consolidated, Unaudited Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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Sun Hydraulics Corporation

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(in thousands, except per share data)

	Six months ended
	June 29, 2013			June 30, 2012
	(unaudited)			(unaudited)
Net sales	$	106,848		$	112,305
Cost of sales	62,943			67,118
Gross profit	43,905			45,187
Selling, engineering and administrative expenses	13,212			13,459
Operating income	30,693			31,728
Interest income, net	(438		)	(635		)
Foreign currency transaction gain, net	(149		)	(77		)
Miscellaneous (income) expense, net	(390		)	(164		)
Income before income taxes	31,670			32,604
Income tax provision	10,305			10,734
Net income	$	21,365		$	21,870
Basic net income per common share	$	0.82		$	0.85
Weighted average basic shares outstanding	26,185			25,861
Diluted net income per common share	$	0.82		$	0.84
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding	26,185			25,905
Dividends declared per share	$	0.270		$	0.300

The accompanying Notes to the Consolidated, Unaudited Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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Sun Hydraulics Corporation

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)

(in thousands)

	Three months ended						Six months ended
	June 29, 2013			June 30, 2012			June 29, 2013			June 30, 2012
	(unaudited)			(unaudited)			(unaudited)			(unaudited)
Net income	$	11,790		$	11,247		$	21,365		$	21,870
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	57			(1,812		)	(2,530		)	(200		)
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities	(388		)	(408		)	(224		)	(15		)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(331		)	(2,220		)	(2,754		)	(215		)
Comprehensive income	$	11,459		$	9,027		$	18,611		$	21,655

The accompanying Notes to the Consolidated, Unaudited Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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Sun Hydraulics Corporation

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity (unaudited)

(in thousands)

	Preferred shares	Preferred stock		Common shares	Common stock		Capital in excess of par value		Retained earnings			Accumulated other comprehensive income			Total
Balance, December 29, 2012	—	$	—	26,095	$	26	$	57,402	$	97,242		$	603		$	155,273
Shares issued, other comp				19											—
Shares issued, ESPP				20			466								466
Shares issued, shared distribution				106			3,486								3,486
Stock-based compensation							1,710								1,710
Dividends declared									(7,072		)				(7,072		)
Net income									21,365						21,365
Other comprehensive income (loss)												(2,754		)	(2,754		)
Balance, June 29, 2013	—	$	—	26,240	$	26	$	63,064	$	111,535		$	(2,151	)	$	172,474

The accompanying Notes to the Consolidated, Unaudited Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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Sun Hydraulics Corporation

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in thousands)

	Six months ended
	June 29, 2013			June 30, 2012
	(unaudited)			(unaudited)
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	21,365		$	21,870
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	3,565			3,576
(Gain)Loss on disposal of assets	15			(21		)
Gain on investment in business	(528		)	—
Unrealized foreign exchange gain	—			15
Provision for deferred income taxes	(14		)	1
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(29		)	(15		)
Stock-based compensation expense	1,416			1,157
(Increase) decrease in:
Accounts receivable	(6,740		)	(5,442		)
Inventories	186			(890		)
Income taxes receivable	728			120
Other current assets	(677		)	(356		)
Other assets	258			181
Increase (decrease) in:
Accounts payable	864			403
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	1,617			2,834
Income taxes payable	1,430			342
Other noncurrent liabilities	(1		)	25
Net cash provided by operating activities	23,455			23,800
Cash flows from investing activities:
Investment in business, net of cash acquired	(923		)	—
Capital expenditures	(9,518		)	(4,752		)
Proceeds from dispositions of equipment	—			21
Purchases of short-term investments	(11,888		)	(12,251		)
Proceeds from sale of short-term investments	11,744			3,130
Net cash used in investing activities	(10,585		)	(13,852		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from stock issued	466			333
Dividends to shareholders	(4,710		)	(7,769		)
Change in restricted cash	21			2
Net cash used in financing activities	(4,223		)	(7,434		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(1,439		)	(311		)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	7,208			2,203
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	34,478			51,262
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	41,686		$	53,465
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid:
Income taxes	$	8,161		$	10,272
Supplemental disclosure of noncash transactions:
Common stock issued for shared distribution through accrued expenses and other liabilities	$	3,486		$	4,407
Common stock issued for deferred director’s compensation through other noncurrent liabilities	$	294		$	930

The accompanying Notes to the Consolidated, Unaudited Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

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SUN HYDRAULICS CORPORATION

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED, UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars in thousands except per share data)

1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF BUSINESS

Sun Hydraulics Corporation, and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, design, manufacture, and sell screw-in cartridge valves and manifolds used in hydraulic systems. The Company has facilities in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Korea, France, China, and India. Sun Hydraulics Corporation (“Sun Hydraulics”), with its main offices located in Sarasota, Florida, designs, manufactures, and sells its products primarily through distributors. Sun Hydraulik Holdings Limited (“Sun Holdings”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sun Hydraulics, was formed to provide a holding company for the European market operations; its wholly-owned subsidiaries are Sun Hydraulics Limited (a British corporation, “Sun Ltd.”) and Sun Hydraulik GmbH (a German corporation, “Sun GmbH”). Sun Ltd. operates a manufacturing and distribution facility located in Coventry, England, and Sun GmbH operates a manufacturing and distribution facility located in Erkelenz, Germany. Sun Hydraulics Korea Corporation (“Sun Korea”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sun Hydraulics, located in Inchon, South Korea, operates a manufacturing and distribution facility. In 2012, Sun Korea acquired Seungwon Solutions Corporation (“Seungwon”), also located in Inchon, South Korea, a component supplier to Sun Korea and third parties. Sun Hydraulics, SARL (“Sun France”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sun Hydraulics was dissolved in November 2011. Concurrently, Sun Hydraulics opened a liaison office in Bordeaux, France to service the French market. Sun Hydraulics established Sun Hydraulics China Co. Ltd, a representative office in Shanghai in January 2011, to develop new business opportunities in the Chinese market. Sun Hydraulics (India) a liaison office in Bangalore, India is used to develop new business opportunities in the Indian market. On September 27, 2011, Sun Hydraulics purchased the outstanding shares of High Country Tek, Inc. (“HCT”) it did not already own. HCT, now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sun Hydraulics, is located in Nevada City, California, and designs and manufactures ruggedized electronic/hydraulic control solutions for mobile equipment markets. WhiteOak Controls, Inc. (“WhiteOak”), a 40% equity method investment, located in Mediapolis, Iowa, designs and produces complementary electronic control products. On April 1, 2013, Sun Hydraulics purchased the remaining 60% of WhiteOak, which was merged into HCT (see note 7).

The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission for reporting on Form 10-Q. Accordingly, certain information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements are not included herein. The financial statements are prepared on a consistent basis (including normal recurring adjustments) and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes contained in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2012, filed by Sun Hydraulics Corporation (together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 12, 2013. In Management’s opinion, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the Company’s financial statements are reflected in the interim periods presented. Operating results for the six month period ended June 29, 2013, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the period ending December 28, 2013.

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Earnings per share

The following table represents the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share (in thousands, except per share data):

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 29, 2013		June 30, 2012		June 29, 2013		June 30, 2012
Net income	$	11,790	$	11,247	$	21,365	$	21,870
Weighted average basic shares outstanding	26,236		25,937		26,185		25,861
Basic net income per common share	$	0.45	$	0.43	$	0.82	$	0.85
Effect of dilutive stock options	—		38		—		44
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding	26,236		25,975		26,185		25,905
Diluted net income per common share	$	0.45	$	0.43	$	0.82	$	0.84

Reclassification

Certificates of deposit classified as cash in the prior period were reclassified to marketable securities to conform to the current year presentation. Non-trade receivables classified as accounts receivable in the prior period were reclassified to other current assets to conform to the current year presentation.

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3. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

The Company’s 2006 Stock Option Plan (“2006 Plan”) provides for the grant of incentive stock options and nonqualified stock options for the purchase of up to an aggregate of 1,125,000 shares of the Company’s common stock by officers, employees and directors of the Company. Under the terms of the plan, incentive stock options may be granted to employees at an exercise price per share of not less than the fair value per common share on the date of the grant (not less than 110% of the fair value in the case of holders of more than 10% of the Company’s voting stock). Nonqualified stock options may be granted at the discretion of the Company’s Board of Directors. The maximum term of an option may not exceed 10 years, and options become exercisable at such times and in such installments as determined by the Board of Directors. No awards have been granted under the 2006 Plan.

The Company’s 2001 Restricted Stock Plan provides for the grant of restricted stock of up to an aggregate of 928,125 shares of the Company’s common stock to officers, employees, consultants and directors of the Company. Under the terms of the plan, the minimum period before any shares become non-forfeitable may not be less than six months. The 2001 Restricted Stock Plan expired in 2011 and was replaced in September 2011 with the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan (“2011 Plan”). The 2011 Plan provides for the grant of up to an aggregate of 1,000,000 shares of restricted stock, restricted share units, stock appreciation rights, dividend or dividend equivalent rights, stock awards and other awards valued in whole or in part by reference to or otherwise based on the Company’s common stock, to officers, employees and directors of the Company. The 2011 Plan was approved by the Company’s shareholders at the 2012 Annual Meeting. At June 29, 2013, 823,712 shares remained available to be issued through the 2011 Plan. Compensation cost is measured at the date of the grant and is recognized in earnings over the period in which the shares vest. Restricted stock expense for the six months ended June 29, 2013, and June 30, 2012, totaled $1,038 and $835 respectively.

The following table summarizes restricted stock activity from December 29, 2012, through June 29, 2013:

	Number of shares	Weighted average grant-date fair value
Nonvested balance at December 29, 2012	169	25.81
Granted	—	—
Vested	—	—
Forfeitures	—	—
Nonvested balance at June 29, 2013	169	—

The Company has $2,613 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted stock awards granted under the two plans as of June 29, 2013. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.11 years.

The Company maintains an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”), in which most employees are eligible to participate. Employees in the United States who choose to participate are granted an opportunity to purchase common stock at 85 percent of market value on the first or last day of the quarterly purchase period, whichever is lower. Employees in the United Kingdom, under a separate plan, are granted an opportunity to purchase common stock at market value, on the first or last day of the quarterly purchase period, whichever is lower, with the Company issuing one additional free share of common stock for each six shares purchased by the employee under the ESPP. The ESPP authorizes the issuance, and the purchase by employees, of up to 1,096,875 shares of common stock through payroll deductions. No U.S. employee is allowed to buy more than $25 of common stock in any year, based on the market value of the common stock at the beginning of the purchase period, and no U.K. employee is allowed to buy more than the lesser of £1.5 or 10% of his or her annual salary in any year. Employees purchased 20,203 shares at a weighted average price of $23.08, and 17,593 shares at a weighted average price of $18.92, under the ESPP during the six months ended June 29, 2013, and June 30, 2012, respectively. The Company recognized $112 and $101 of compensation expense during the six months ended June 29, 2013 and June 30, 2012, respectively. At June 29, 2013, 693,081 shares remained available to be issued through the ESPP and the U.K. plan.

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The Nonemployee Director Equity and Deferred Compensation Plan (the “Plan”) originally was adopted by the Board of Directors and approved by the shareholders in 2004, and amended in 2008. Under the Plan, Directors who were not officers of the Company were paid 375 shares of Company common stock and $3 in cash fees for attendance at each meeting of the Board of Directors, as well as each meeting of each Board Committee on which they served when the committee meeting was not held within one day of a meeting of the Board of Directors. Committee Chairmen received additional fees equal to 25% of normal compensation and the Chairman of the Board was paid twice the amount of normal compensation, with such additional compensation payable in Company common stock. Prior to June 7, 2011, Directors were able to elect under the Plan to receive all or part of their cash fees in Company stock and to defer receipt of their fees until a subsequent year. When so deferred, the shares of stock were converted to deferred stock units. Deferred stock units are treated as liabilities. At June 29, 2013, there were zero deferred stock units outstanding. The Plan has now been terminated, and no further issuance of shares will be made under the Plan.

In March 2012, the Board reviewed its non-employee director compensation policy and determined that compensating Directors solely in Company stock would further align the interests of the Board and the shareholders. Accordingly, the Board of Directors adopted the Sun Hydraulics Corporation 2012 Nonemployee Director Fees Plan (the “2012 Directors Plan”), which was approved by the shareholders of the Company at its 2012 annual meeting.

Under the 2012 Directors Plan, as compensation for attendance at each Board meeting and each meeting of each committee of the Board on which he or she serves when the committee meeting is not held within one day of a meeting of the Board, each Nonemployee Director will be paid 500 shares of Common Stock. The Chairman’s fee is twice that of a regular director, and the fee for the chairs of each Board committee is 125% that of a regular director. The Board has the authority to change from time to time, in any manner it deems desirable or appropriate, the share compensation to be awarded to all or any one or more Nonemployee Directors, provided that, with limited exceptions, such changes are subject to prior shareholder approval. The aggregate number of Shares which may be issued during any single calendar year is limited to 25,000 Shares. The 2012 Directors Plan authorizes the issuance of up to 270,000 shares of common stock. At June 29, 2013, 248,249 shares remained available for issuance under the 2012 Directors Plan.

Directors were granted 8,500 and 8,266 shares for the six months ended June 29, 2013, and June 30, 2012, respectively. The Company recognized director stock compensation expense of $288 and $218 for the six months ended June 29, 2013, and June 30, 2012, respectively.

4. RESTRICTED CASH

On June 29, 2013, the Company had restricted cash of $308. A restricted cash reserve for customs and excise taxes in the U.K. operation was $46 at June 29, 2013. The restricted amount was calculated as an estimate of two months of customs and excise taxes for items coming into the Company’s U.K. operations and is held with Lloyds TSB in the U.K. Restricted cash of $262 at June 29, 2013, represents the holdback of the purchase price associated with the acquisition of Seungwon on October 18, 2012.

5. INVENTORIES

	June 29, 2013			December 29, 2012
Raw materials	$	5,619		$	5,564
Work in process	3,766			3,695
Finished goods	3,726			3,980
Provision for slow moving inventory	(670		)	(680		)
Total	$	12,441		$	12,559

6. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

A summary of changes in goodwill at June 29, 2013 is as follows:

Balance, December 29, 2012	$	4,472
Acquisitions	726
Currency translation	(116		)
Balance, June 29, 2013	$	5,082

Goodwill is made up of amounts relating to the acquisitions of Sun Korea, HCT, Seungwon, and WhiteOak. Valuation models reflecting the expected future cash flow projections are used to value reporting units. A valuation of the reporting unit at December 29, 2012, indicated that there was no impairment of the carrying value of the goodwill at Sun Korea. A valuation of

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the reporting unit at September 29, 2012 indicated that there was no impairment of the carrying value of the goodwill at HCT. As of June 29, 2013, no factors were identified that indicated impairment of the carrying value of goodwill.

The Company recognized $2,658 and $746 in identifiable intangible assets as a result of the acquisitions of HCT and WhiteOak, respectively. Intangible assets are held in other assets on the balance sheet. At June 29, 2013, and December 29, 2012, intangible assets consisted of the following:

	June 29, 2013							December 29, 2012
	Gross  carrying amount		Accumulated amortization			Net carrying amount		Gross  carrying amount		Accumulated amortization			Net carrying amount
Definite-lived intangibles:
Trade Name	$	774	$	(136	)	$	638	$	756	$	(95	)	$	661
Non-compete agreement	11		(2		)	9		—		—			—
Technology	868		(86		)	782		697		(256		)	441
Customer Relationships	1,751		(134		)	1,617		1,475		(92		)	1,383
	$	3,404	$	(358	)	$	3,046	$	2,928	$	(443	)	$	2,485

Technology associated with our original equity method investment in WhiteOak is included in the prior year numbers above. As a result of the acquisition, our original investment is eliminated upon consolidation. This includes gross technology of $270 and $209 of accumulated amortization through March 30, 2013.

Total estimated amortization expense for the years 2014 through 2018 is presented below. The remaining amortization for 2013 is approximately $139.

Year:
2014	264
2015	256
2016	255
2017	255
2018	255
Total	$	1,285

Intangible assets are evaluated for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the undiscounted net cash flows to be generated by their use over their expected useful lives and eventual disposition may be less than their net carrying value. No such events or circumstances occurred during the six months ended June 29, 2013.

7. ACQUISITIONS

On April 1, 2013, the Company acquired the remaining 60% of the capital stock of WhiteOak that it did not already own for $1,000. WhiteOak has been merged into HCT and relocated to HCT's facility in California. HCT will manufacture, market, sell and have design control for all current WhiteOak products. The combination of HCT and WhiteOak gives Sun full ownership of the technology to develop the next generation of Sun's electronic control products.

The Company recorded approximately $726 in goodwill, $746 in definite lived intangible assets, and $12 in transaction costs related to the acquisition. Of the $746 of acquired intangible assets, $18 was assigned to the WhiteOak trade name (1 year useful life), $11 was assigned to non-compete agreements (2 year useful life), $276 was assigned to customer relationships (15 year useful life), and $441 was assigned to technology (10 year useful life). Additionally, the Company recorded a gain of $528 as a result of remeasuring to fair value its 40% equity interest in WhiteOak held before the business combination.

On October 18, 2012, the Company, through Sun Korea, purchased all of the outstanding stock of Seungwon Solutions Corporation (“Seungwon”) for approximately $1,458. Seungwon is a component supplier, and approximately 80% of its sales are to Sun Korea.

The Company recorded approximately $1,731 in goodwill and approximately $80 in transaction costs related to the acquisition.

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The results of operations of WhiteOak and Seungwon have been included in the Company’s consolidated results since the dates of acquisition. Supplemental pro forma information and disclosure of acquired assets and liabilities have not been provided as these acquisitions did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements individually or in the aggregate.

8. LONG-TERM DEBT

Effective August 1, 2011, the Company completed a credit and security agreement in the U.S. with Fifth Third Bank (the “Bank”). The agreement provides for three separate credit facilities totaling $50,000.

Facility A is a $15,000 unsecured revolving line of credit and requires monthly payments of interest. Facility A has a floating interest rate of 1.45% over the 30-day LIBOR Rate (as defined).

Facility B is an accordion feature to increase the revolving line of credit to a $35,000 secured revolving line of credit. Facility B will be secured by the Company’s U.S. assets, including its manufacturing facilities, and requires monthly payments of interest. Facility B will bear interest at the 30-day LIBOR Rate or the Bank’s Base Rate (as defined), at the Company’s discretion, plus a margin based on the Borrower’s Funded Debt to EBITDA Leverage Ratio (as defined). The LIBOR Margin ranges from 1.45% to 2.25% and the Bank’s Base Rate ranges from (0.25)% to 0.00%.

Facility C is a $15,000 construction and term loan. Facility C requires monthly payments of interest for the first 24 months and monthly payments of principal plus accrued interest for 60 months based upon a 15 year amortization schedule. The Construction Loan bears interest at the 30-day LIBOR Rate or the Bank’s Base Rate, at the Company’s discretion, plus a margin based on the Borrower’s Funded Debt to EBITDA Leverage Ratio. The LIBOR Margin ranges from 1.65% to 2.45% and the Bank’s Base Rate ranges from (0.05)% to 0.20%.

Facility A or Facility B (if activated) is payable in full on August 1, 2016. Facility C (if activated) is payable seven years after the closing of the facility. Maturity may be accelerated by the Bank upon an Event of Default (as defined). Prepayment may be made without penalty or premium at any time upon the required notice to the Bank.

Facility A is subject to debt covenants (capitalized terms are defined therein) including: 1) Minimum Tangible Net Worth of not less than $92,000, increased annually by 50% of Net Income, and 2) Minimum EBITDA of not less than $5,000; and requires the Company to maintain its primary domestic deposit accounts with the bank.

If Facility B or Facility C are activated, covenant 2 above will automatically terminate and two additional covenants will be required: 1) Funded Debt to EBITDA ratio equal to or less than 3.0:1.0, and 2) EBIT to Interest Expense ratio of not less than 2.5:1.0.

The Company did not have any amounts drawn on Facilities A, B, or C for the periods ended June 29, 2013, and June 30, 2012.

9. INCOME TAXES

At June 29, 2013, the Company had an unrecognized tax benefit of $1,195 including accrued interest. If recognized, the unrecognized tax benefit would have a favorable effect on the effective tax rate in future periods. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense. Interest accrued as of June 29, 2013, is not considered material to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

The Company files U.S. federal income tax returns as well as income tax returns in various states and foreign jurisdictions. The Company is no longer subject to income tax examinations by tax authorities for years prior to 2004 for the majority of tax jurisdictions.

The Company’s federal returns are currently under examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in the United States for the periods 2004 through 2011. To date, there have not been any significant proposed adjustments that have not been accounted for in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Audit outcomes and the timing of audit settlements are subject to significant uncertainty. It is reasonably possible that within the next twelve months the Company will resolve some or all of the matters presently under consideration for 2004 through 2011 with the IRS and that there could be significant increases or decreases to unrecognized tax benefits.

10. SEGMENT REPORTING

Historically, the Company had four operating and reportable segments, which were based on the geographic location of its subsidiaries. In 2012, the Company re-evaluated its operating and reportable segments, resulting in a change to a single reportable segment in manufacturing, marketing, selling and distributing its products worldwide. This change was made because, increasingly, the Company is shipping products directly from the factory of origin to end-customers worldwide.

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Management believes the discrete financial information of the Company’s individual foreign subsidiaries is no longer representative of the business level in those locations, and management no longer makes decisions or assesses performance based on this information. Management believes the investment community will have a better understanding, with less confusion, when reviewing our results as one operating segment. The additional information related to the region to which our products are sold, as opposed to the region where the sale was recorded, is more aligned with managerial decision-making and will best inform all interested parties.

The individual subsidiaries comprising the Company operate predominantly in a single industry as manufacturers and distributors of hydraulic components. Given the similar nature of products offered for sale, the type of customers, the methods of distribution and how the Company is managed, the Company determined that it now has only one operating and reporting segment for both internal and external reporting purposes. Prior period financial information included herein has been restated to reflect the financial position and results of operations as one segment.

Geographic Region Information:

Net sales are measured based on the geographic destination of sales. Total and long-lived assets are shown based on the physical location of the assets. Long-lived assets primarily include net property, plant and equipment:

	Three Months Ended   June 29, 2013	Three Months Ended   June 30, 2012	Six Months Ended   June 29, 2013	Six Months Ended   June 30, 2012
Net sales
Americas	27,422	28,875	51,981	55,399
Europe/Africa/ME	16,293	16,347	31,862	33,503
Asia/Pacific	12,073	11,809	23,005	23,403
Total	55,788	57,031	106,848	112,305

	June 29, 2013	December 29, 2012
Total assets
Americas	129,599	110,392
Europe/Africa/ME	50,221	50,054
Asia/Pacific	15,161	14,675
Total	194,981	175,121
Long-lived assets
Americas	67,137	60,240
Europe/Africa/ME	8,307	8,085
Asia/Pacific	3,996	4,351
Total	79,440	72,676

11. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The Company applies fair value accounting guidelines for all financial assets and liabilities and non-financial assets and liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis (at least annually). Under these guidelines, fair value is defined as the price that would be received for the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability (i.e. an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The guidance establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:

Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 - Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets or quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in inactive markets.

Level 3 - Unobservable inputs that are supported by little, infrequent, or no market activity and reflect the Company’s own assumptions about inputs used in pricing the asset or liability.

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The fair value hierarchy also requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.

The Company’s valuation techniques used to measure the fair value of marketable equity securities, mutual funds, and phantom stock units were derived from quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. The valuation techniques used to measure the fair value of all other financial instruments were valued based on quoted market prices or model driven valuations using significant inputs derived from or corroborated by observable market data.

The Company’s investments have been classified and accounted for as available-for-sale. Management determines the appropriate classification of its investments at the time of purchase and reevaluates the designation at each balance sheet date. The Company may or may not hold securities with stated maturities greater than 12 months until maturity. As management views these securities as available to support current operations, the Company classifies securities with maturities beyond 12 months as current assets under the caption short-term investments in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. These investments are carried at fair value, with the unrealized gains and losses reported as a component of shareholder’s equity. Realized gains and losses on sales of investments are generally determined using the specific identification method, and are included in miscellaneous (income) expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The following tables provide information regarding the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at June 29, 2013, and December 29, 2012.

	June 29, 2013
	Adjusted Cost	Unrealized Gains	Unrealized Losses		Fair Value
Assets
Level 1:
Equity securities	788	25	(143	)	670
Mutual funds	2,039	1	(23	)	2,017
Subtotal	2,827	26	(166	)	2,687
Level 2:
Corporate fixed income	18,792	66	(272	)	18,586
Municipal bonds	4,357	3	(16	)	4,344
Certificates of deposit and time deposits	10,111	1	—		10,112
Asset backed securities	1,118	—	(32	)	1,086
Subtotal	34,378	70	(320	)	34,128
Total	37,205	96	(486	)	36,815
Liabilities
Level 1:
Phantom stock units	59	—	—		59
Total	59	—	—		59

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	December 29, 2012
	Adjusted Cost	Unrealized Gains	Unrealized Losses		Fair Value
Assets
Level 1:
Equity securities	602	6	(86	)	522
Mutual funds	1,936	—	(28	)	1,908
Subtotal	2,538	6	(114	)	2,430
Level 2:
Corporate fixed income	18,270	48	(105	)	18,213
Government securities	195	14	—		209
Municipal bonds	4,525	4	(15	)	4,514
Certificates of deposit and time deposits	10,891	1	—		10,892
Asset backed securities	1,447	—	(5	)	1,442
Subtotal	35,328	67	(125	)	35,270
Total	37,866	73	(239	)	37,700
Liabilities
Level 1:
Deferred director stock units	263	—	—		263
Phantom stock units	30	—	—		30
Total	293	—	—		293

The Company recognized a net realized loss on investments during the six months ended June 29, 2013 of $5 and a net realized gain of $14 during the six months ended June 30, 2012. As of June 29, 2013, gross unrealized losses related to individual securities that had been in a continuous loss position for 12 months or longer were not significant. The Company considers these unrealized losses in market value of its investments to be temporary in nature. When evaluating an investment for other-than-temporary impairment, the Company reviews factors such as the length of time and extent to which fair value has been below its cost basis, the financial condition of the issuer and any changes thereto, and the Company’s intent to sell, or whether it is more likely than not it will be required to sell, the investment before recovery of the investment’s cost basis. During the six months ended June 29, 2013, the Company recognized an impairment charge of $61, which is included in the net realized loss for the period. This resulted from the deterioration of the financial condition of an issuer of a corporate bond security.

Maturities of investments at June 29, 2013 are as follows:

	Adjusted Cost		Fair Value
Due in less than one year	$	20,604	$	20,598
Due after one year but within five years	9,701		9,528
Due after five years but within ten years	304		304
Due after ten years	3,769		3,698
Equity securities	788		670
Mutual Funds	2,039		2,017
Total	$	37,205	$	36,815

The Company reports deferred director stock units and phantom stock units as a liability. All remaining deferred stock units were issued in 2013. The Company recognized expense relating to these liabilities of $29 and $35, for the periods ended June 29, 2013, and June 30, 2012. Phantom stock units vest over a period of three years.

The Company did not have any fair value adjustments for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis during the period ended June 29, 2013.

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12. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income by Component

Six Months Ended June 29, 2013

	Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available-for- Sale Securities			Foreign Currency Items			Total
Balance at December 29, 2012	$	(166	)	$	769		$	603
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(228		)	(2,530		)	(2,758		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	4			—			4
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	(224		)	(2,530		)	(2,754		)
Balance at June 29, 2013	$	(390	)	$	(1,761	)	$	(2,151	)

Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Six Months Ended June 29, 2013

	Amount  Reclassified from AOCI
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components	Three Months Ended   June 29, 2013			Six Months Ended   June 29, 2013			Affected Line  Item in the  Consolidated Statements of Operations
Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities
Realized gain/(loss) on sale of securities	$	47		$	56		Miscellaneous (income) expense, net
Other than temporary impairment	—			(61		)	Miscellaneous (income) expense, net
	47			(5		)	Total before tax
	(16		)	1			Tax benefit
	$	31		$	(4	)	Net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period	$	31		$	(4	)

13. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In July 2013, the FASB issued guidance on the Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists. Under the guidance, an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, should be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward, noting several exceptions. This guidance is effective for fiscal and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013. The Company has determined that this new guidance will not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In February 2013, the FASB issued guidance on the Reporting of Amounts Reclassified out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income. The guidance requires that companies present either in a single note or parenthetically on the face of the financial statements, the effect of significant amounts reclassified from each component of accumulated other comprehensive income based on its source (e.g., the release due to cash flow hedges from interest rate contracts) and the income statement line items affected by the reclassification (e.g., interest income or interest expense). If a component is not required to be reclassified to net income in its entirety (e.g., the net periodic pension cost), companies would instead cross reference to the related footnote for additional information (e.g., the pension footnote). This guidance is effective for fiscal and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. The Company adopted this guidance in the first quarter of 2013. There was no material impact as a result of this.

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14. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

The Company is not a party to any legal proceedings other than routine litigation incidental to its business. In the opinion of management, the amount of ultimate liability with respect to these actions will not materially affect the results of operations, financial position or cash flows of the Company.

Item 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

OVERVIEW

Sun Hydraulics Corporation is a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance screw-in hydraulic cartridge valves and manifolds, which control force, speed and motion as integral components in fluid power systems. The Company sells its products globally through wholly-owned subsidiaries and independent distributors. Sales outside the United States for the year ended December 29, 2012, were approximately 60% of total net sales.

Approximately two-thirds of Sun’s products are used by the mobile market, which is characterized by applications where the equipment is not fixed in place, the operating environment is often unpredictable, and duty cycles are generally moderate to low. Some examples of the mobile market include equipment used in off-road construction, agriculture, fire and rescue, utilities, oil fields, and mining.

The remaining one-third of products sold are used by industrial markets, which are characterized by equipment that is fixed in place, typically in a controlled environment, and which operates at higher pressures and duty cycles. Power units, automation machinery, metal cutting machine tools and plastics machinery are some examples of industrial equipment. The Company sells to both markets with a single product line.

Industry conditions

Demand for the Company’s products is dependent on demand for the capital goods into which the products are incorporated. The capital goods industries in general, and the fluid power industry specifically, are subject to economic cycles. According to the National Fluid Power Association (the fluid power industry’s trade association in the United States), the United States index of shipments of hydraulic products increased 1% and 24% in 2012 and 2011. The index of shipments of hydraulic products decreased 7% for the three-month period ending June 29, 2013, compared to the same period of the prior year.

The Company’s order trend has historically tracked closely to the United States Purchasing Managers Index (PMI). When PMI is over 50, it indicates economic expansion in the manufacturing sector; when it is below 50, it indicates contraction. The index increased to 50.9 in June 2013 compared to 50.2 in June 2012. In July 2013, the index increased to 55.4, the highest reading since June 2011. The index was largely driven by New Orders, Production and Employment. This is encouraging and bodes well for the manufacturing environment and Sun.

Results for the second quarter

(in millions except net income per share)

	June 29, 2013		June 30, 2012		Increase/(Decrease)
Three Months Ended
Net sales	$	55.8	$	57.0	(2	)%
Net income	$	11.8	$	11.2	5	%
Net income per share:
Basic	$	0.45	$	0.43	5	%
Diluted	$	0.45	$	0.43	5	%
Six Months Ended
Net sales	$	106.8	$	112.3	(5	)%
Net income	$	21.4	$	21.9	(2	)%
Net income per share:
Basic	$	0.82	$	0.85	(4	)%
Diluted	$	0.82	$	0.84	(2	)%

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The second quarter was strong with better than expected earnings due to higher revenues and a $0.01 per share gain resulting from the acquisition of White Oak. On a year-over-year basis, second quarter sales were off a bit in the Americas, flat in Europe and up slightly in Asia.

The Company's new factory in Sarasota is progressing as planned and management expects to be operational in the third quarter. An important part of the Company's value proposition is delivery reliability. The new factory ensures it will continue to offer the industry's best delivery. With the new factory coming online, the Company is closing its Kansas facility. The Kansas operation was started in 2003 to manufacture both ductile iron and larger aluminum manifolds used in integrated packages. The added space the new factory provides now makes it possible to consolidate these operations in Sarasota.

The White Oak acquisition is complete and fully integrated into HCT. Integrated solutions continue to represent the evolution of the cartridge valve industry and management believes these electronic additions to the Company's product portfolio enhance its position in the market place. As HCT and White Oak become more fully assimilated under the Sun brand, including representation by Sun's global distribution network, the Company improves its ability to develop differentiated, integrated solutions for its customers.

Outlook

The third quarter should follow the Company's normal seasonal pattern. Global capital goods leading indicators are more positive than negative, as evidenced by PMI. With its new factory, management believes the Company is in position to take full advantage of the next growth cycle. Sun will continue to offer the industry's best delivery reliability and remain engaged in product and market development activities, while continuing to deliver strong financial results.

Third quarter 2013 revenues are expected to be approximately $49-50 million, up approximately 1% from the third quarter of 2012. Earnings per share are estimated to be $0.32 to $0.34 compared to $0.34 in the same period a year ago. The Kansas relocation will cost approximately $0.02 per share, $0.01 of which is included in the third quarter estimate.

COMPARISON OF THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 29, 2013 AND JUNE 30, 2012

Historically the Company had four operating and reportable segments, which were based on the geographic location of its subsidiaries. In 2012, the Company re-evaluated its operating and reportable segments, resulting in a change to a single reportable segment in manufacturing, marketing, selling and distributing its products worldwide. Prior period financial information included herein has been restated to reflect the financial position and results of operations as one segment.

Net Sales

Net sales were $55.8 million, a decrease of $1.2 million, or 2.2%, compared to $57.0 million in 2012. The decrease in net sales was driven by weaker demand in our North American end market, which primarily includes capital goods equipment. A price increase, effective July 1, 2012, contributed approximately 3%, or $1.7 million to sales. Changes in exchange rates had a positive impact on sales of approximately $0.1 million. New product sales (defined as products introduced within the last five years) continue to make up 10 - 15% of total sales.

Sales to the Americas decreased 5.0% or $1.5 million, to $27.4 million in the second quarter of 2013, driven by weaker North American demand. Asian/Pacific sales increased2.2% or $0.3 million, to $12.1 million in the second quarter of 2013, primarily related to demand from Korea and China. This was partially offset by weaker demand in Australia. Exchange rates had a $0.2 million positive impact on Asia/Pacific sales in the second quarter of 2013. EAME sales decreased0.3% or $0.1 million, to $16.3 million in the second quarter of 2013. Sales to Europe stabilized during the second quarter, after a general economic downturn experienced in this region over the past year. There was a minimal negative impact from currency to EAME sales in the second quarter of 2013.

Gross Profit

Gross profit increased$0.4 million or 1.9% to $23.4 million in the second quarter of 2013, compared to $23.0 million in the second quarter last year. Gross profit as a percentage of net sales increased to 41.9% in the second quarter of 2013, compared to 40.3% in the second quarter last year.

The increase in gross profit was primarily attributable to a price increase in July 2012 of approximately $1.7 million. This amount was partially offset by lower sales volume, which reduced gross profit by approximately $1.2 million. Additionally during the quarter, material and labor increased approximately $0.6 million as a percent of sales. Overhead expenses decreased $0.5 million as a percent of sales during the quarter, primarily related to reduced retirement benefits.

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Selling, Engineering and Administrative Expenses

Selling, engineering and administrative expenses increased2.1%, or $0.1 million, to $6.6 million in the second quarter of 2013, compared to $6.5 million last year. There was nothing significant that contributed to the current year change.

Operating Income

Operating income increased$0.3 million or 1.8% to $16.8 million in the second quarter of 2013, compared to $16.5 million in the second quarter last year, with operating margins of 30.0% and 28.9% for the second quarters of 2013 and 2012, respectively. This increase was primarily related to better pricing and reduced retirement benefits in the current year.

Interest Income, Net

Net interest income was $0.2 million for the quarter ended June 29, 2013, compared to $0.3 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2012. The Company currently has no outstanding debt. Total average cash and investments for the quarter ended June 29, 2013, was $77.5 million compared to $81.9 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2012.

Miscellaneous (Income) Expense, Net

There was net miscellaneous income of $0.5 million for the quarter ended June 29, 2013, compared to a minimal amount for the quarter ended June 30, 2012. The current period amount includes a gain of $0.5 million as a result of remeasuring to fair value our 40% equity interest in WhiteOak Controls held before the business combination.

Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes for the quarter ended June 29, 2013, was 32.7% of pretax income compared to 33.3% for the quarter ended June 30, 2012. This effective rate relates to the relative levels of income and different tax rates in effect among the countries in which the Company sells its products.

COMPARISON OF THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 29, 2013 AND JUNE 30, 2012

Net Sales

Net sales were $106.8 million in 2013, a decrease of $5.5 million, or 4.9%, compared to $112.3 million in 2012. The decrease in net sales was primarily driven by weaker demand in our North American and European end markets, which primarily include capital goods equipment. A price increase, effective July 1, 2012, contributed approximately 3%, or $3.3 million to sales. Changes in exchange rates had a positive impact on sales of approximately $0.4 million. New product sales (defined as products introduced within the last five years) continue to make up 10 - 15% of total sales.

Sales to the Americas decreased6.2% or $3.4 million, to $52.0 million in 2013, driven by weaker North American demand. Asian/Pacific sales decreased1.7% or $0.4 million, to $23.0 million in 2013, primarily related to demand from Korea and Australia. For the year, sales to China are up 8.2%. Exchange rates had a $0.4 million positive impact on Asia/Pacific sales in 2013. EAME sales decreased4.9% or $1.6 million, to $31.9 million in 2013, resulting from the general economic slowdown in Europe. However, this decline was mostly attributable to the first quarter with second quarter sales improving sequentially and essentially level with the comparable period last year. There was minimal impact from currency to EAME sales in 2013.

Gross Profit

Gross profit decreased$1.3 million or 2.8% to $43.9 million in 2013, compared to $45.2 million last year. Gross profit as a percentage of net sales increased to 41.1% in 2013, compared to 40.2% last year.

Lower sales volume reduced gross profit by approximately $3.5 million. Increases in material and labor as a percent of sales reduced gross profit by approximately $0.4 million and $0.5 million, respectively. Overhead expenses as a percent of sales reduced gross profit by approximately $0.2 million. These decreases in gross profit were partially offset by a price increase in July 2012 of approximately $3.3 million.

Selling, Engineering and Administrative Expenses

Selling, engineering and administrative expenses decreased1.8%, or $0.2 million, to $13.2 million in 2013, compared to $13.5 million last year. The change for 2013 was primarily related to reduced retirement benefits.

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Operating Income

Operating income decreased$1.0 million or 3.3% to $30.7 million in 2013, compared to $31.7 million last year, with operating margins of 28.7% and 28.3% for 2013 and 2012, respectively. This decrease was primarily related to the reduced sales volume in the current year.

Interest Income, Net

Net interest income was $0.4 million in 2013, compared to $0.6 million in 2012. The Company currently has no outstanding debt. Total average cash and investments for the six months ended June 29, 2013, was $75.7 million compared to $78.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012.

Miscellaneous (Income) Expense, Net

There was net miscellaneous income of $0.4 million in 2013, compared to net miscellaneous income of $0.2 million in 2012. The current period income includes a gain of $0.5 million as a result of remeasuring to fair value our 40% equity interest in WhiteOak Controls held before the business combination, and the prior period includes an incentive received for our thermal storage energy building.

Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes for the six months ended June 29, 2013, was 32.5% of pretax income compared to 32.9% for the six months ended June 30, 2012. The change was primarily due to the relative levels of income and different tax rates in effect among the countries in which the Company sells its products.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Historically, the Company’s primary source of capital has been cash generated from operations, although fluctuations in working capital requirements have from time to time been met through borrowings under revolving lines of credit. The Company’s principal uses of cash have been to pay operating expenses, make capital expenditures, pay dividends to shareholders, and service debt.

Cash from operations for the six months ended June 29, 2013, was $23.5 million, a decrease of $0.3 million, compared to $23.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012. Net income was down approximately $0.5 million from the prior period. Changes in working capital relating to increases in accounts receivable were $6.7 million during 2013, compared to $5.4 million during 2012. There was a decrease in inventory of $0.2 million during 2013 compared to an increase of $0.9 million during 2012. Increases in accounts payable and accruals were $2.5 million during 2013, compared to $3.2 million during 2012. These working capital changes are typical of improved business conditions in the first half of the year compared to those experienced in the Company’s fourth quarter. However, the Company did not see an increase in inventory in 2013, as would be expected, due to better management of inventory levels. Cash on hand increased$7.2 million from $34.5 million at the end of 2012 to $41.7 million at June 29, 2013. Days sales outstanding (DSO) were 33 at June 29, 2013, and 35 at June 30, 2012. Inventory turns were 10.4 as of June 29, 2013, and 9.9 as of June 30, 2012.

In 2012, the Company began construction on a third facility in Sarasota, Florida. The new facility has 58,000 square feet of manufacturing and 17,000 square feet of office space. The total investment is approximately $16.0 million. The Company will begin moving manufacturing operations into the facility during the third quarter of 2013 and expects to occupy the office space in the fourth quarter. As part of this transition, the Company has announced that it will close its Kansas location and move those operations to this new facility. Total one-time costs to relocate this operation are estimated to be $0.7 million, which will be incurred over the remainder of the year. Fixed costs associated with the new facility, net of the savings realized from relocating the Kansas facility, are estimated to be $1.0 million annually.

Capital expenditures were $9.5 million for the six months ended June 29, 2013. Approximately $6.8 million related to the Company’s new facility in Sarasota, Florida, and $0.8 million related to the renovation of its UK facility. The remainder is made up primarily of purchases of machinery and equipment. Capital expenditures, consisting primarily of machinery and equipment, were $4.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2012. Capital expenditures for the current year are projected to be approximately $15.0 million, which includes approximately $9.0 million related to the new facility.

The Company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 per share payable on July 15, 2013, to shareholders of record as of June 30, 2013. The declaration and payment of future dividends is subject to the sole discretion of the Board of Directors, and any determination as to the payment of future dividends will depend upon the Company’s profitability, financial condition, capital needs, future prospects and other factors deemed pertinent by the Board of Directors.

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The Company believes that cash generated from operations and its borrowing availability under its revolving line of credit will be sufficient to satisfy the Company’s operating expenses and capital expenditures for the foreseeable future. In the event that economic conditions were to severely worsen for a protracted period of time, the Company would have several options available to ensure liquidity in addition to increased borrowing. Capital expenditures could be postponed since they primarily pertain to long-term improvements in operations. Additional operating expense reductions also could be made. Finally, the dividend to shareholders could be reduced or suspended.

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

The Company does not engage in any off balance sheet financing arrangements. In particular, the Company does not have any material interest in variable interest entities, which include special purpose entities and structured finance entities.

Through the first quarter, the Company used the equity method of accounting to account for its investment in WhiteOak. The Company did not have a majority ownership in or exercise control over the entity. The investment was not material to the financial statements of the Company at March 30, 2013. On April 1, 2013, Sun Hydraulics purchased the remaining 60% of WhiteOak (see note 7).

Seasonality

The Company generally has experienced increased sales during the second quarter of the year, largely as a result of the order patterns of our customers. The Company’s second quarter net sales, income from operations and net income historically are the highest of any quarter during the year.

Inflation

The impact of inflation on the Company’s operating results has been moderate in recent years, reflecting generally lower rates of inflation in the economy. While inflation has not had, and the Company does not expect that it will have, a material impact upon operating results, there is no assurance that the Company’s business will not be affected by inflation in the future.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The Company currently applies judgment and estimates which may have a material effect on the eventual outcome of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses for impairment of long-lived assets, inventory, goodwill, accruals, and income taxes. The Company’s critical accounting policies and estimates are included in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 2012, and did not change during the first six months of 2013.

FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

Certain oral statements made by management from time to time and certain statements contained herein that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and, because such statements involve risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements, including those in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, are statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations, estimates or projections of the Company, its Directors or its Officers about the Company and the industry in which it operates, and assumptions made by management, and include among other items, (i) the Company’s strategies regarding growth, including its intention to develop new products; (ii) the Company’s financing plans; (iii) trends affecting the Company’s financial condition or results of operations; (iv) the Company’s ability to continue to control costs and to meet its liquidity and other financing needs; (v) the declaration and payment of dividends; and (vi) the Company’s ability to respond to changes in customer demand domestically and internationally, including as a result of standardization. Although the Company believes that its expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that the anticipated results will occur.

Important factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, among other items, (i) the economic cyclicality of the capital goods industry in general and the hydraulic valve and manifold industry in particular, which directly affect customer orders, lead times and sales volume; (ii) conditions in the capital markets, including the interest rate environment and the availability of capital; (iii) changes in the competitive marketplace that could affect the Company’s revenue and/or costs, such as increased competition, lack of qualified engineering, marketing, management or other personnel, and increased labor and raw materials costs; (iv) changes in technology or customer requirements, such as standardization of the cavity into which screw-in cartridge valves must fit, which could render the Company’s products or technologies noncompetitive or obsolete; (v) new product introductions, product sales mix and the geographic mix of sales nationally and internationally; and (vi) changes relating to the Company’s international sales, including changes in regulatory requirements or tariffs, trade or currency restrictions, fluctuations in exchange rates, and tax

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and collection issues. Further information relating to factors that could cause actual results to differ from those anticipated is included but not limited to information under the headings Item 1. “Business,” and Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 2012, and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations” in this Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 29, 2013. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The Company is exposed to market risk from changes in interest rates on borrowed funds, which could affect its results of operations and financial condition. The Company’s interest rate on its debt financing remains variable based upon the Company’s leverage ratio. The Company had no variable-rate debt outstanding at June 29, 2013. Therefore, a 1% change in interest rates up or down would not have a material effect on the Company’s income statement on an annual basis.

The Company’s exposure to foreign currency exchange fluctuations relates primarily to the direct investment in its facilities in the United Kingdom, Germany and Korea. The Company does not use financial instruments to hedge foreign currency exchange rate changes.

Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

As of June 29, 2013, the Company’s management, under the direction of its Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15. Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed in our SEC reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the SEC’s rules and forms, and is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based upon that evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level as of June 29, 2013, in timely alerting them to material information required to be included in the Company’s periodic SEC filings.

There were no changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting during the period ended June 29, 2013, that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

None.

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

For information regarding risk factors, please refer to Part I, Item 1A in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 29, 2012.

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

None.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosure

Not applicable.

Item 5. Other Information.

None.

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Item 6. Exhibits.

Exhibits:

Exhibit Number	Exhibit Description
31.1	CEO Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2	CFO Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1	CEO Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350.
32.2	CFO Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350.
Exhibit 101.1	Interactive Data File
101.INS	XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH	XBRL Schema Document
101.CAL	XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF	XBRL Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB	XBRL Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE	XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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, in the City of Sarasota, State of Florida on August 6, 2013.

SUN HYDRAULICS CORPORATION
By:	/s/ Tricia L. Fulton
	Tricia L. Fulton
	Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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EX-31.1

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION

I, Allen J. Carlson, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 29, 2013, of Sun Hydraulics Corporation;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: August 6, 2013

/s/ Allen J. Carlson

Allen J. Carlson

President, Chief Executive Officer

EX-31.2

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION

I, Tricia L. Fulton, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 29, 2013, of Sun Hydraulics Corporation;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

(a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

(b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

(c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

(d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

(a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

(b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: August 6, 2013

/s/ Tricia L. Fulton

Tricia L. Fulton

Chief Financial Officer

EX-32.1

Exhibit 32.1

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. § 1350

I, Allen J. Carlson, the Chief Executive Officer of Sun Hydraulics Corporation (the “Company”), certify that (i) the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the Company for the quarter ended June 29, 2013 (the “Report”), fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and (ii) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

/s/ Allen J. Carlson

Chief Executive Officer

August 6, 2013

EX-32.2

Exhibit 32.2

CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. § 1350

I, Tricia L. Fulton, the Chief Financial Officer of Sun Hydraulics Corporation (the “Company”), certify that (i) the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the Company for the quarter ended June 29, 2013 (the “Report”), fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and (ii) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

/s/ Tricia L. Fulton

Chief Financial Officer

August 6, 2013

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Segment Reporting

6 Months Ended

Jun. 29, 2013

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

SEGMENT REPORTING

SEGMENT REPORTING

Historically, the Company had four operating and reportable segments, which were based on the geographic location of its subsidiaries. In 2012, the Company re-evaluated its operating and reportable segments, resulting in a change to a single reportable segment in manufacturing, marketing, selling and distributing its products worldwide. This change was made because, increasingly, the Company is shipping products directly from the factory of origin to end-customers worldwide. Management believes the discrete financial information of the Company’s individual foreign subsidiaries is no longer representative of the business level in those locations, and management no longer makes decisions or assesses performance based on this information. Management believes the investment community will have a better understanding, with less confusion, when reviewing our results as one operating segment. The additional information related to the region to which our products are sold, as opposed to the region where the sale was recorded, is more aligned with managerial decision-making and will best inform all interested parties.

The individual subsidiaries comprising the Company operate predominantly in a single industry as manufacturers and distributors of hydraulic components. Given the similar nature of products offered for sale, the type of customers, the methods of distribution and how the Company is managed, the Company determined that it now has only one operating and reporting segment for both internal and external reporting purposes. Prior period financial information included herein has been restated to reflect the financial position and results of operations as one segment.

Geographic Region Information:

Net sales are measured based on the geographic destination of sales. Total and long-lived assets are shown based on the physical location of the assets. Long-lived assets primarily include net property, plant and equipment:

	Three Months Ended   June 29, 2013	Three Months Ended   June 30, 2012	Six Months Ended   June 29, 2013	Six Months Ended   June 30, 2012
Net sales
Americas	27,422	28,875	51,981	55,399
Europe/Africa/ME	16,293	16,347	31,862	33,503
Asia/Pacific	12,073	11,809	23,005	23,403
Total	55,788	57,031	106,848	112,305

	June 29, 2013	December 29, 2012
Total assets
Americas	129,599	110,392
Europe/Africa/ME	50,221	50,054
Asia/Pacific	15,161	14,675
Total	194,981	175,121
Long-lived assets
Americas	67,137	60,240
Europe/Africa/ME	8,307	8,085
Asia/Pacific	3,996	4,351
Total	79,440	72,676

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Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 29, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Income Statement [Abstract]
Net sales	$ 55,788	$ 57,031	$ 106,848	$ 112,305
Cost of sales	32,387	34,062	62,943	67,118
Gross profit	23,401	22,969	43,905	45,187
Selling, engineering and administrative expenses	6,640	6,505	13,212	13,459
Operating income	16,761	16,464	30,693	31,728
Interest income, net	(242)	(294)	(438)	(635)
Foreign currency transaction gain, net	(29)	(66)	(149)	(77)
Miscellaneous (income) expense, net	(484)	(39)	(390)	(164)
Income before income taxes	17,516	16,863	31,670	32,604
Income tax provision	5,726	5,616	10,305	10,734
Net income	$ 11,790	$ 11,247	$ 21,365	$ 21,870
Basic net income per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.45	$ 0.43	$ 0.82	$ 0.85
Weighted average basic shares outstanding	26,236	25,937	26,185	25,861
Diluted net income per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.45	$ 0.43	$ 0.82	$ 0.84
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding	26,236	25,975	26,185	25,905
Dividends declared per share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.090	$ 0.090	$ 0.27	$ 0.300

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Stock-Based Compensation

6 Months Ended

Jun. 29, 2013

Share-based Compensation [Abstract]

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

The Company’s 2006 Stock Option Plan (“2006 Plan”) provides for the grant of incentive stock options and nonqualified stock options for the purchase of up to an aggregate of 1,125,000 shares of the Company’s common stock by officers, employees and directors of the Company. Under the terms of the plan, incentive stock options may be granted to employees at an exercise price per share of not less than the fair value per common share on the date of the grant (not less than 110% of the fair value in the case of holders of more than 10% of the Company’s voting stock). Nonqualified stock options may be granted at the discretion of the Company’s Board of Directors. The maximum term of an option may not exceed 10 years, and options become exercisable at such times and in such installments as determined by the Board of Directors. No awards have been granted under the 2006 Plan.

The Company’s 2001 Restricted Stock Plan provides for the grant of restricted stock of up to an aggregate of 928,125 shares of the Company’s common stock to officers, employees, consultants and directors of the Company. Under the terms of the plan, the minimum period before any shares become non-forfeitable may not be less than six months. The 2001 Restricted Stock Plan expired in 2011 and was replaced in September 2011 with the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan (“2011 Plan”). The 2011 Plan provides for the grant of up to an aggregate of 1,000,000 shares of restricted stock, restricted share units, stock appreciation rights, dividend or dividend equivalent rights, stock awards and other awards valued in whole or in part by reference to or otherwise based on the Company’s common stock, to officers, employees and directors of the Company. The 2011 Plan was approved by the Company’s shareholders at the 2012 Annual Meeting. At June 29, 2013, 823,712 shares remained available to be issued through the 2011 Plan. Compensation cost is measured at the date of the grant and is recognized in earnings over the period in which the shares vest. Restricted stock expense for the six months ended June 29, 2013, and June 30, 2012, totaled $1,038 and $835 respectively.

The following table summarizes restricted stock activity from December 29, 2012, through June 29, 2013:

	Number of shares	Weighted average grant-date fair value
Nonvested balance at December 29, 2012	169	25.81
Granted	—	—
Vested	—	—
Forfeitures	—	—
Nonvested balance at June 29, 2013	169	—

The Company has $2,613 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted stock awards granted under the two plans as of June 29, 2013. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.11 years.

The Company maintains an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”), in which most employees are eligible to participate. Employees in the United States who choose to participate are granted an opportunity to purchase common stock at 85 percent of market value on the first or last day of the quarterly purchase period, whichever is lower. Employees in the United Kingdom, under a separate plan, are granted an opportunity to purchase common stock at market value, on the first or last day of the quarterly purchase period, whichever is lower, with the Company issuing one additional free share of common stock for each six shares purchased by the employee under the ESPP. The ESPP authorizes the issuance, and the purchase by employees, of up to 1,096,875 shares of common stock through payroll deductions. No U.S. employee is allowed to buy more than $25 of common stock in any year, based on the market value of the common stock at the beginning of the purchase period, and no U.K. employee is allowed to buy more than the lesser of £1.5 or 10% of his or her annual salary in any year. Employees purchased 20,203 shares at a weighted average price of $23.08, and 17,593 shares at a weighted average price of $18.92, under the ESPP during the six months ended June 29, 2013, and June 30, 2012, respectively. The Company recognized $112 and $101 of compensation expense during the six months ended June 29, 2013 and June 30, 2012, respectively. At June 29, 2013, 693,081 shares remained available to be issued through the ESPP and the U.K. plan.

The Nonemployee Director Equity and Deferred Compensation Plan (the “Plan”) originally was adopted by the Board of Directors and approved by the shareholders in 2004, and amended in 2008. Under the Plan, Directors who were not officers of the Company were paid 375 shares of Company common stock and $3 in cash fees for attendance at each meeting of the Board of Directors, as well as each meeting of each Board Committee on which they served when the committee meeting was not held within one day of a meeting of the Board of Directors. Committee Chairmen received additional fees equal to 25% of normal compensation and the Chairman of the Board was paid twice the amount of normal compensation, with such additional compensation payable in Company common stock. Prior to June 7, 2011, Directors were able to elect under the Plan to receive all or part of their cash fees in Company stock and to defer receipt of their fees until a subsequent year. When so deferred, the shares of stock were converted to deferred stock units. Deferred stock units are treated as liabilities. At June 29, 2013, there were zero deferred stock units outstanding. The Plan has now been terminated, and no further issuance of shares will be made under the Plan.

In March 2012, the Board reviewed its non-employee director compensation policy and determined that compensating Directors solely in Company stock would further align the interests of the Board and the shareholders. Accordingly, the Board of Directors adopted the Sun Hydraulics Corporation 2012 Nonemployee Director Fees Plan (the “2012 Directors Plan”), which was approved by the shareholders of the Company at its 2012 annual meeting.

Under the 2012 Directors Plan, as compensation for attendance at each Board meeting and each meeting of each committee of the Board on which he or she serves when the committee meeting is not held within one day of a meeting of the Board, each Nonemployee Director will be paid 500 shares of Common Stock. The Chairman’s fee is twice that of a regular director, and the fee for the chairs of each Board committee is 125% that of a regular director. The Board has the authority to change from time to time, in any manner it deems desirable or appropriate, the share compensation to be awarded to all or any one or more Nonemployee Directors, provided that, with limited exceptions, such changes are subject to prior shareholder approval. The aggregate number of Shares which may be issued during any single calendar year is limited to 25,000 Shares. The 2012 Directors Plan authorizes the issuance of up to 270,000 shares of common stock. At June 29, 2013, 248,249 shares remained available for issuance under the 2012 Directors Plan.

Directors were granted 8,500 and 8,266 shares for the six months ended June 29, 2013, and June 30, 2012, respectively. The Company recognized director stock compensation expense of $288 and $218 for the six months ended June 29, 2013, and June 30, 2012, respectively.

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Stock Based Compensation (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 29, 2013

Share-based Compensation [Abstract]

Summary of restricted stock activity

The following table summarizes restricted stock activity from December 29, 2012, through June 29, 2013:

	Number of shares	Weighted average grant-date fair value
Nonvested balance at December 29, 2012	169	25.81
Granted	—	—
Vested	—	—
Forfeitures	—	—
Nonvested balance at June 29, 2013	169	—

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments

6 Months Ended

Jun. 29, 2013

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The Company applies fair value accounting guidelines for all financial assets and liabilities and non-financial assets and liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis (at least annually). Under these guidelines, fair value is defined as the price that would be received for the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability (i.e. an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The guidance establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:

Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 - Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets or quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in inactive markets.

Level 3 - Unobservable inputs that are supported by little, infrequent, or no market activity and reflect the Company’s own assumptions about inputs used in pricing the asset or liability.

The fair value hierarchy also requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.

The Company’s valuation techniques used to measure the fair value of marketable equity securities, mutual funds, and phantom stock units were derived from quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. The valuation techniques used to measure the fair value of all other financial instruments were valued based on quoted market prices or model driven valuations using significant inputs derived from or corroborated by observable market data.

The Company’s investments have been classified and accounted for as available-for-sale. Management determines the appropriate classification of its investments at the time of purchase and reevaluates the designation at each balance sheet date. The Company may or may not hold securities with stated maturities greater than 12 months until maturity. As management views these securities as available to support current operations, the Company classifies securities with maturities beyond 12 months as current assets under the caption short-term investments in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. These investments are carried at fair value, with the unrealized gains and losses reported as a component of shareholder’s equity. Realized gains and losses on sales of investments are generally determined using the specific identification method, and are included in miscellaneous (income) expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The following tables provide information regarding the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at June 29, 2013, and December 29, 2012.

	June 29, 2013
	Adjusted Cost	Unrealized Gains	Unrealized Losses		Fair Value
Assets
Level 1:
Equity securities	788	25	(143	)	670
Mutual funds	2,039	1	(23	)	2,017
Subtotal	2,827	26	(166	)	2,687
Level 2:
Corporate fixed income	18,792	66	(272	)	18,586
Municipal bonds	4,357	3	(16	)	4,344
Certificates of deposit and time deposits	10,111	1	—		10,112
Asset backed securities	1,118	—	(32	)	1,086
Subtotal	34,378	70	(320	)	34,128
Total	37,205	96	(486	)	36,815
Liabilities
Level 1:
Phantom stock units	59	—	—		59
Total	59	—	—		59

	December 29, 2012
	Adjusted Cost	Unrealized Gains	Unrealized Losses		Fair Value
Assets
Level 1:
Equity securities	602	6	(86	)	522
Mutual funds	1,936	—	(28	)	1,908
Subtotal	2,538	6	(114	)	2,430
Level 2:
Corporate fixed income	18,270	48	(105	)	18,213
Government securities	195	14	—		209
Municipal bonds	4,525	4	(15	)	4,514
Certificates of deposit and time deposits	10,891	1	—		10,892
Asset backed securities	1,447	—	(5	)	1,442
Subtotal	35,328	67	(125	)	35,270
Total	37,866	73	(239	)	37,700
Liabilities
Level 1:
Deferred director stock units	263	—	—		263
Phantom stock units	30	—	—		30
Total	293	—	—		293

The Company recognized a net realized loss on investments during the six months ended June 29, 2013 of $5 and a net realized gain of $14 during the six months ended June 30, 2012. As of June 29, 2013, gross unrealized losses related to individual securities that had been in a continuous loss position for 12 months or longer were not significant. The Company considers these unrealized losses in market value of its investments to be temporary in nature. When evaluating an investment for other-than-temporary impairment, the Company reviews factors such as the length of time and extent to which fair value has been below its cost basis, the financial condition of the issuer and any changes thereto, and the Company’s intent to sell, or whether it is more likely than not it will be required to sell, the investment before recovery of the investment’s cost basis. During the six months ended June 29, 2013, the Company recognized an impairment charge of $61, which is included in the net realized loss for the period. This resulted from the deterioration of the financial condition of an issuer of a corporate bond security.

Maturities of investments at June 29, 2013 are as follows:

	Adjusted Cost		Fair Value
Due in less than one year	$	20,604	$	20,598
Due after one year but within five years	9,701		9,528
Due after five years but within ten years	304		304
Due after ten years	3,769		3,698
Equity securities	788		670
Mutual Funds	2,039		2,017
Total	$	37,205	$	36,815

The Company reports deferred director stock units and phantom stock units as a liability. All remaining deferred stock units were issued in 2013. The Company recognized expense relating to these liabilities of $29 and $35, for the periods ended June 29, 2013, and June 30, 2012. Phantom stock units vest over a period of three years.

The Company did not have any fair value adjustments for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis during the period ended June 29, 2013.

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2013
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, by Component
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Beginning Balance	$ 603
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(2,758)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	4
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	(2,754)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Ending Balance	(2,151)
Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available-for- Sale Securities [Member]
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, by Component
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Beginning Balance	(166)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(228)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	4
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	(224)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Ending Balance	(390)
Foreign Currency Items [Member]
Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, by Component
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Beginning Balance	769
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(2,530)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	0
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	(2,530)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Ending Balance	$ (1,761)

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 29, 2013
Schedule of estimated amortization expense
2014	$ 264
2015	256
2016	255
2017	255
2018	255
Total	$ 1,285

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Segment Reporting (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 29, 2013

Segment Reporting [Abstract]

Schedule of segment information

Long-lived assets primarily include net property, plant and equipment:

	Three Months Ended   June 29, 2013	Three Months Ended   June 30, 2012	Six Months Ended   June 29, 2013	Six Months Ended   June 30, 2012
Net sales
Americas	27,422	28,875	51,981	55,399
Europe/Africa/ME	16,293	16,347	31,862	33,503
Asia/Pacific	12,073	11,809	23,005	23,403
Total	55,788	57,031	106,848	112,305

	June 29, 2013	December 29, 2012
Total assets
Americas	129,599	110,392
Europe/Africa/ME	50,221	50,054
Asia/Pacific	15,161	14,675
Total	194,981	175,121
Long-lived assets
Americas	67,137	60,240
Europe/Africa/ME	8,307	8,085
Asia/Pacific	3,996	4,351
Total	79,440	72,676

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 29, 2013

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

Summary of changes in goodwill

A summary of changes in goodwill at June 29, 2013 is as follows:

Balance, December 29, 2012	$	4,472
Acquisitions	726
Currency translation	(116		)
Balance, June 29, 2013	$	5,082

Schedule of intangible assets

At June 29, 2013, and December 29, 2012, intangible assets consisted of the following:

	June 29, 2013							December 29, 2012
	Gross  carrying amount		Accumulated amortization			Net carrying amount		Gross  carrying amount		Accumulated amortization			Net carrying amount
Definite-lived intangibles:
Trade Name	$	774	$	(136	)	$	638	$	756	$	(95	)	$	661
Non-compete agreement	11		(2		)	9		—		—			—
Technology	868		(86		)	782		697		(256		)	441
Customer Relationships	1,751		(134		)	1,617		1,475		(92		)	1,383
	$	3,404	$	(358	)	$	3,046	$	2,928	$	(443	)	$	2,485

Schedule of estimated amortization expense

Total estimated amortization expense for the years 2014 through 2018 is presented below. The remaining amortization for 2013 is approximately $139.

Year:
2014	264
2015	256
2016	255
2017	255
2018	255
Total	$	1,285

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 29, 2013
Summary of maturities of marketable securities
Due in less than one year, adjusted cost	$ 20,604
Due after one year but within five years, adjusted cost	9,701
Due after five years but within ten years, adjusted cost	304
Due after ten years, adjusted cost	3,769
Equity securities, adjusted cost	788
Mutual Funds, adjusted cost	2,039
Total, Adjusted Cost	37,205
Due in less than one year, fair value	20,598
Due after one year but within five years, fair value	9,528
Due after five years but within ten years, fair value	304
Due after ten years, fair value	3,698
Equity securities, fair value	670
Mutual Funds, fair value	2,017
Asset measured at, fair value	$ 36,815

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Restricted Cash (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Restricted cash	$ 308	$ 329
Estimated period of restricted cash amount	2 months
Seungwon Acquisition [Member]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Restricted cash	262
United Kingdom [Member] | Customs deferment Reserves [Member]
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents Items [Line Items]
Restricted cash	$ 46

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Acquisitions (Details Textual) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended					3 Months Ended		0 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		3 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Apr. 01, 2013	Mar. 30, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012	Jun. 29, 2013 WhiteOak [Member]	Apr. 01, 2013 WhiteOak [Member]	Oct. 18, 2012 Seungwon Solutions Corporation [Member]	Jun. 29, 2013 Trade Name	Apr. 01, 2013 Trade Name WhiteOak [Member]	Jun. 29, 2013 Noncompete Agreements [Member]	Apr. 01, 2013 Noncompete Agreements [Member] WhiteOak [Member]	Jun. 29, 2013 Technology WhiteOak [Member]	Apr. 01, 2013 Technology WhiteOak [Member]	Jun. 29, 2013 Developed Technology Rights [Member] WhiteOak [Member]	Apr. 01, 2013 Developed Technology Rights [Member] WhiteOak [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Purchase of Remaining Interest in Equity Investee			60.00%
Purchase of outstanding stock			$ 1,000					$ 1,458
Goodwill arising from acquisition	5,082				4,472		726	1,731
Acquired definite lived intangible assets							746			18		11		276		441
Acquisition related costs						12
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life									1 year		2 years		15 years		10 years
Gain on Purchase of Business	528	0				528
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage				40.00%
Percentage of sale of component supplier								80.00%
Transaction cost arising from acquisition								$ 80

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 29, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Summary of reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Amount Reclassified from AOCI, Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities, Total before tax	$ 17,516	$ 16,863	$ 31,670	$ 32,604
Amount Reclassified from AOCI, Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities, Tax benefit	(5,726)	(5,616)	(10,305)	(10,734)
Amount Reclassified from AOCI, Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities, Total net of tax	11,790	11,247	21,365	21,870
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Summary of reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Amount Reclassified from AOCI, Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities, Total net of tax	31		(4)
Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities [Member] | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]
Summary of reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Amount Reclassified from AOCI, Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities, Total before tax	47		(5)
Amount Reclassified from AOCI, Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities, Tax benefit	(16)		1
Amount Reclassified from AOCI, Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities, Total net of tax	31		(4)
Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities [Member] | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member] | Other than temporary impairment [Member]
Summary of reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Amount Reclassified from AOCI, Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities, Realized gain/(loss) on sale of securities	47		56
Amount Reclassified from AOCI, Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities, Other than temporary impairment	$ 0		$ (61)

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 29, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share
Net income	$ 11,790	$ 11,247	$ 21,365	$ 21,870
Weighted average basic shares outstanding	26,236	25,937	26,185	25,861
Basic net income per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.45	$ 0.43	$ 0.82	$ 0.85
Effect of dilutive stock options	0	38	0	44
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding	26,236	25,975	26,185	25,905
Diluted net income per common share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.45	$ 0.43	$ 0.82	$ 0.84

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Segment Reporting (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 29, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 29, 2012
Net sales
Net sales	$ 55,788	$ 57,031	$ 106,848	$ 112,305
Total assets
Total assets	194,981		194,981		175,121
Long-lived assets
Long-lived assets	79,440		79,440		72,676
Americas [Member]
Net sales
Net sales	27,422	28,875	51,981	55,399
Total assets
Total assets	129,599		129,599		110,392
Long-lived assets
Long-lived assets	67,137		67,137		60,240
Europe/Africa/ME [Member]
Net sales
Net sales	16,293	16,347	31,862	33,503
Total assets
Total assets	50,221		50,221		50,054
Long-lived assets
Long-lived assets	8,307		8,307		8,085
Asia/Pacific [Member]
Net sales
Net sales	12,073	11,809	23,005	23,403
Total assets
Total assets	15,161		15,161		14,675
Long-lived assets
Long-lived assets	$ 3,996		$ 3,996		$ 4,351

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Inventories (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 29, 2013

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

Summary of inventories

	June 29, 2013			December 29, 2012
Raw materials	$	5,619		$	5,564
Work in process	3,766			3,695
Finished goods	3,726			3,980
Provision for slow moving inventory	(670		)	(680		)
Total	$	12,441		$	12,559

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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity (unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands	Total	Preferred stock	Common stock	Capital in excess of par value	Retained earnings	Accumulated other comprehensive income
Beginning Balance at Dec. 29, 2012	$ 155,273	$ 0	$ 26	$ 57,402	$ 97,242	$ 603
Beginning Balance, Shares at Dec. 29, 2012		0	26,095
Shares issued, other comp	0
Shares issued, other comp, Shares			19
Shares issued, ESPP	466			466
Shares issued, ESPP, Shares			20
Shares issued, shared distribution	3,486			3,486
Shares issued, shared distribution, Shares			106
Stock-based compensation	1,710			1,710
Dividends declared	(7,072)				(7,072)
Net income	21,365				21,365
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(2,754)					(2,754)
Ending Balance at Jun. 29, 2013	$ 172,474	$ 0	$ 26	$ 63,064	$ 111,535	$ (2,151)
Ending Balance, Shares at Jun. 29, 2013		0	26,240

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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Business

6 Months Ended

Jun. 29, 2013

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]

BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF BUSINESS

BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF BUSINESS

Sun Hydraulics Corporation, and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, design, manufacture, and sell screw-in cartridge valves and manifolds used in hydraulic systems. The Company has facilities in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Korea, France, China, and India. Sun Hydraulics Corporation (“Sun Hydraulics”), with its main offices located in Sarasota, Florida, designs, manufactures, and sells its products primarily through distributors. Sun Hydraulik Holdings Limited (“Sun Holdings”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sun Hydraulics, was formed to provide a holding company for the European market operations; its wholly-owned subsidiaries are Sun Hydraulics Limited (a British corporation, “Sun Ltd.”) and Sun Hydraulik GmbH (a German corporation, “Sun GmbH”). Sun Ltd. operates a manufacturing and distribution facility located in Coventry, England, and Sun GmbH operates a manufacturing and distribution facility located in Erkelenz, Germany. Sun Hydraulics Korea Corporation (“Sun Korea”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sun Hydraulics, located in Inchon, South Korea, operates a manufacturing and distribution facility. In 2012, Sun Korea acquired Seungwon Solutions Corporation (“Seungwon”), also located in Inchon, South Korea, a component supplier to Sun Korea and third parties. Sun Hydraulics, SARL (“Sun France”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sun Hydraulics was dissolved in November 2011. Concurrently, Sun Hydraulics opened a liaison office in Bordeaux, France to service the French market. Sun Hydraulics established Sun Hydraulics China Co. Ltd, a representative office in Shanghai in January 2011, to develop new business opportunities in the Chinese market. Sun Hydraulics (India) a liaison office in Bangalore, India is used to develop new business opportunities in the Indian market. On September 27, 2011, Sun Hydraulics purchased the outstanding shares of High Country Tek, Inc. (“HCT”) it did not already own. HCT, now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sun Hydraulics, is located in Nevada City, California, and designs and manufactures ruggedized electronic/hydraulic control solutions for mobile equipment markets. WhiteOak Controls, Inc. (“WhiteOak”), a 40% equity method investment, located in Mediapolis, Iowa, designs and produces complementary electronic control products. On April 1, 2013, Sun Hydraulics purchased the remaining 60% of WhiteOak, which was merged into HCT (see note 7).

The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission for reporting on Form 10-Q. Accordingly, certain information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements are not included herein. The financial statements are prepared on a consistent basis (including normal recurring adjustments) and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes contained in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2012, filed by Sun Hydraulics Corporation (together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 12, 2013. In Management’s opinion, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the Company’s financial statements are reflected in the interim periods presented. Operating results for the six month period ended June 29, 2013, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the period ending December 28, 2013.

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Restricted Cash

6 Months Ended

Jun. 29, 2013

Restricted Cash [Abstract]

RESTRICTED CASH

RESTRICTED CASH

On June 29, 2013, the Company had restricted cash of $308. A restricted cash reserve for customs and excise taxes in the U.K. operation was $46 at June 29, 2013. The restricted amount was calculated as an estimate of two months of customs and excise taxes for items coming into the Company’s U.K. operations and is held with Lloyds TSB in the U.K. Restricted cash of $262 at June 29, 2013, represents the holdback of the purchase price associated with the acquisition of Seungwon on October 18, 2012.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

6 Months Ended

Jun. 29, 2013

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Earnings per share

The following table represents the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share (in thousands, except per share data):

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 29, 2013		June 30, 2012		June 29, 2013		June 30, 2012
Net income	$	11,790	$	11,247	$	21,365	$	21,870
Weighted average basic shares outstanding	26,236		25,937		26,185		25,861
Basic net income per common share	$	0.45	$	0.43	$	0.82	$	0.85
Effect of dilutive stock options	—		38		—		44
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding	26,236		25,975		26,185		25,905
Diluted net income per common share	$	0.45	$	0.43	$	0.82	$	0.84

Reclassification

Certificates of deposit classified as cash in the prior period were reclassified to marketable securities to conform to the current year presentation. Non-trade receivables classified as accounts receivable in the prior period were reclassified to other current assets to conform to the current year presentation.

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Long-Term Debt (Details) (USD $)	0 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Aug. 01, 2011 CreditFacility	Jun. 29, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Effective date	Aug. 01, 2011
Number of credit facilities	3
Credit facilities, maximum capacity	$ 50,000,000
Line of Credit Amortization		0	0
Facility A [Member]
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Debt instrument, variable LIBOR rate basis		30 days
Debt covenant, Minimum Tangible Net Worth		92,000,000
Debt covenant, annual increase of Minimum Tangible Net Worth as a percentage of Net Income		50.00%
Debt covenant, Minimum EBITDA		5,000,000
Expiration date		Aug. 01, 2016
Facility A [Member] | LIBOR [Member]
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Variable interest rate		1.45%
Facility A [Member] | Unsecured revolving line of credit facility [Member]
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Credit facilities, maximum capacity		15,000,000
Facility B [Member]
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Debt instrument, variable LIBOR rate basis		30 days
Expiration date		Aug. 01, 2016
Funded debt to EBITDA		3.0
EBIT to Interest Expense ratio		2.5
Facility B [Member] | LIBOR [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Variable interest rate		1.45%
Facility B [Member] | LIBOR [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Variable interest rate		2.25%
Facility B [Member] | Bank's Base Rate [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Variable interest rate		(0.25%)
Facility B [Member] | Bank's Base Rate [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Variable interest rate		0.00%
Facility B [Member] | Secured revolving line of credit facility [Member]
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Credit facilities, maximum capacity		35,000,000
Facility C [Member]
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Monthly payments of interest		24 months
Monthly payments of principal plus accrued interest		60 months
Amortization period (in years)		15 years
Expiration period (in years)		7 years
Payments on credit facility		Facility C requires monthly payments of interest for the first 24 months and monthly payments of principal plus accrued interest for 60 months
Funded debt to EBITDA		3.0
EBIT to Interest Expense ratio		2.5
Facility C [Member] | LIBOR [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Variable interest rate		1.65%
Facility C [Member] | LIBOR [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Variable interest rate		2.45%
Facility C [Member] | Bank's Base Rate [Member] | Minimum [Member]
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Variable interest rate		(0.05%)
Facility C [Member] | Bank's Base Rate [Member] | Maximum [Member]
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Variable interest rate		0.20%
Facility C [Member] | Construction and term loan [Member]
Long-Term Debt (Textual) [Abstract]
Credit facilities, maximum capacity		$ 15,000,000
Debt instrument, variable LIBOR rate basis		30 days

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 29, 2013

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Schedule of assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis

The following tables provide information regarding the Company’s assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at June 29, 2013, and December 29, 2012.

	June 29, 2013
	Adjusted Cost	Unrealized Gains	Unrealized Losses		Fair Value
Assets
Level 1:
Equity securities	788	25	(143	)	670
Mutual funds	2,039	1	(23	)	2,017
Subtotal	2,827	26	(166	)	2,687
Level 2:
Corporate fixed income	18,792	66	(272	)	18,586
Municipal bonds	4,357	3	(16	)	4,344
Certificates of deposit and time deposits	10,111	1	—		10,112
Asset backed securities	1,118	—	(32	)	1,086
Subtotal	34,378	70	(320	)	34,128
Total	37,205	96	(486	)	36,815
Liabilities
Level 1:
Phantom stock units	59	—	—		59
Total	59	—	—		59

	December 29, 2012
	Adjusted Cost	Unrealized Gains	Unrealized Losses		Fair Value
Assets
Level 1:
Equity securities	602	6	(86	)	522
Mutual funds	1,936	—	(28	)	1,908
Subtotal	2,538	6	(114	)	2,430
Level 2:
Corporate fixed income	18,270	48	(105	)	18,213
Government securities	195	14	—		209
Municipal bonds	4,525	4	(15	)	4,514
Certificates of deposit and time deposits	10,891	1	—		10,892
Asset backed securities	1,447	—	(5	)	1,442
Subtotal	35,328	67	(125	)	35,270
Total	37,866	73	(239	)	37,700
Liabilities
Level 1:
Deferred director stock units	263	—	—		263
Phantom stock units	30	—	—		30
Total	293	—	—		293

Summary of maturities of marketable securities

Maturities of investments at June 29, 2013 are as follows:

	Adjusted Cost		Fair Value
Due in less than one year	$	20,604	$	20,598
Due after one year but within five years	9,701		9,528
Due after five years but within ten years	304		304
Due after ten years	3,769		3,698
Equity securities	788		670
Mutual Funds	2,039		2,017
Total	$	37,205	$	36,815

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Stock Based Compensation (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Nonvested Beginning balance Number of shares		169
Granted, Number of shares	0
Vested, Number of shares	0
Forfeitures, Number of shares	0
Nonvested Ending balance Number of shares	169	169
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Roll Forward]
Nonvested Beginning balance, Weighted average grant-date fair value		$ 25.81
Nonvested Ending balance, Weighted average grant-date fair value	$ 0	$ 25.81

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 29, 2013	Mar. 30, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Definite-lived intangibles:
Gross carrying amount	$ 3,404		$ 2,928
Accumulated amortization	(358)		(443)
Net carrying amount	3,046		2,485
Trade Name
Definite-lived intangibles:
Gross carrying amount	774		756
Accumulated amortization	(136)		(95)
Net carrying amount	638		661
Noncompete Agreements [Member]
Definite-lived intangibles:
Gross carrying amount	11		0
Accumulated amortization	(2)		0
Net carrying amount	9		0
Non-compete agreement
Definite-lived intangibles:
Gross carrying amount	868	0	697
Accumulated amortization	(86)	0	(256)
Net carrying amount	782		441
Technology
Definite-lived intangibles:
Gross carrying amount	1,751		1,475
Accumulated amortization	(134)		(92)
Net carrying amount	$ 1,617		$ 1,383

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details) (USD $)	Jun. 29, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Assets
Assets measured at fair value, Adjusted cost	$ 37,205,000
Asset measured at, fair value	36,815,000
Recurring [Member]
Assets
Assets measured at fair value, Adjusted cost	37,205,000	37,866,000
Assets measured at fair value, Unrealized gains	96,000	73,000
Assets measured at fair value, Unrealized losses	(486,000)	(239,000)
Asset measured at, fair value	36,815,000	37,700,000
Level 1 [Member] | Recurring [Member]
Assets
Assets measured at fair value, Adjusted cost	2,827,000	2,538,000
Assets measured at fair value, Unrealized gains	26,000	6,000
Assets measured at fair value, Unrealized losses	(166,000)	(114,000)
Asset measured at, fair value	2,687,000	2,430,000
Liabilities
Liabilities measured at fair value, Adjusted cost	59,000	293,000
Liabilities measured at fair value, Unrealized gains	0	0
Liabilities measured at fair value, Unrealized losses	0	0
Liabilities measured at fair value	59,000	293,000
Level 1 [Member] | Deferred director stock units [Member] | Recurring [Member]
Liabilities
Liabilities measured at fair value, Adjusted cost		263,000
Liabilities measured at fair value, Unrealized gains		0
Liabilities measured at fair value, Unrealized losses		0
Liabilities measured at fair value		263,000
Level 1 [Member] | Phantom stock units [Member] | Recurring [Member]
Liabilities
Liabilities measured at fair value, Adjusted cost	59,000	30,000
Liabilities measured at fair value, Unrealized gains	0	0
Liabilities measured at fair value, Unrealized losses	0	0
Liabilities measured at fair value	59,000	30,000
Level 1 [Member] | Equity securities [Member] | Recurring [Member]
Assets
Assets measured at fair value, Adjusted cost	788,000	602,000
Assets measured at fair value, Unrealized gains	25,000	6,000
Assets measured at fair value, Unrealized losses	(143,000)	(86,000)
Asset measured at, fair value	670,000	522,000
Level 1 [Member] | Mutual funds [Member] | Recurring [Member]
Assets
Assets measured at fair value, Adjusted cost	2,039,000	1,936,000
Assets measured at fair value, Unrealized gains	1,000	0
Assets measured at fair value, Unrealized losses	(23,000)	(28,000)
Asset measured at, fair value	2,017,000	1,908,000
Level 2 [Member] | Recurring [Member]
Assets
Assets measured at fair value, Adjusted cost	34,378,000	35,328,000
Assets measured at fair value, Unrealized gains	70,000	67,000
Assets measured at fair value, Unrealized losses	(320,000)	(125,000)
Asset measured at, fair value	34,128,000	35,270,000
Level 2 [Member] | Corporate fixed income [Member] | Recurring [Member]
Assets
Assets measured at fair value, Adjusted cost	18,792,000	18,270,000
Assets measured at fair value, Unrealized gains	66,000	48,000
Assets measured at fair value, Unrealized losses	(272,000)	(105,000)
Asset measured at, fair value	18,586,000	18,213,000
Level 2 [Member] | Government securities [Member] | Recurring [Member]
Assets
Assets measured at fair value, Adjusted cost		195,000
Assets measured at fair value, Unrealized gains		14,000
Assets measured at fair value, Unrealized losses		0
Asset measured at, fair value		209,000
Level 2 [Member] | Municipal bonds [Member] | Recurring [Member]
Assets
Assets measured at fair value, Adjusted cost	4,357,000	4,525,000
Assets measured at fair value, Unrealized gains	3,000	4,000
Assets measured at fair value, Unrealized losses	(16,000)	(15,000)
Asset measured at, fair value	4,344,000	4,514,000
Level 2 [Member] | Certificates of deposit [Member] | Recurring [Member]
Assets
Assets measured at fair value, Adjusted cost	10,111,000	10,891,000
Assets measured at fair value, Unrealized gains	1,000	1,000
Assets measured at fair value, Unrealized losses	0	0
Asset measured at, fair value	10,112,000	10,892,000
Level 2 [Member] | Asset backed securities [Member] | Recurring [Member]
Assets
Assets measured at fair value, Adjusted cost	1,118,000	1,447,000
Assets measured at fair value, Unrealized gains	0	0
Assets measured at fair value, Unrealized losses	(32,000)	(5,000)
Asset measured at, fair value	$ 1,086,000	$ 1,442,000

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 29, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts, accounts receivable	$ 95	$ 124
Preferred stock, shares authorized	2,000,000	2,000,000
Preferred stock, par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred stock, shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, shares authorized	40,000,000	40,000,000
Common stock, par value	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares outstanding	26,239,642	26,094,580

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Acquisitions

6 Months Ended

Jun. 29, 2013

Business Acquisition, Entity Acquired and Reason for Acquisition [Abstract]

ACQUISITIONS

ACQUISITIONS

On April 1, 2013, the Company acquired the remaining 60% of the capital stock of WhiteOak that it did not already own for $1,000. WhiteOak has been merged into HCT and relocated to HCT's facility in California. HCT will manufacture, market, sell and have design control for all current WhiteOak products. The combination of HCT and WhiteOak gives Sun full ownership of the technology to develop the next generation of Sun's electronic control products.

The Company recorded approximately $726 in goodwill, $746 in definite lived intangible assets, and $12 in transaction costs related to the acquisition. Of the $746 of acquired intangible assets, $18 was assigned to the WhiteOak trade name (1 year useful life), $11 was assigned to non-compete agreements (2 year useful life), $276 was assigned to customer relationships (15 year useful life), and $441 was assigned to technology (10 year useful life). Additionally, the Company recorded a gain of $528 as a result of remeasuring to fair value its 40% equity interest in WhiteOak held before the business combination.

On October 18, 2012, the Company, through Sun Korea, purchased all of the outstanding stock of Seungwon Solutions Corporation (“Seungwon”) for approximately $1,458. Seungwon is a component supplier, and approximately 80% of its sales are to Sun Korea.

The Company recorded approximately $1,731 in goodwill and approximately $80 in transaction costs related to the acquisition.

The results of operations of WhiteOak and Seungwon have been included in the Company’s consolidated results since the dates of acquisition. Supplemental pro forma information and disclosure of acquired assets and liabilities have not been provided as these acquisitions did not have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements individually or in the aggregate.

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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 29, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Statement of Other Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 11,790	$ 11,247	$ 21,365	$ 21,870
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	57	(1,812)	(2,530)	(200)
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale securities	(388)	(408)	(224)	(15)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(331)	(2,220)	(2,754)	(215)
Comprehensive income	$ 11,459	$ 9,027	$ 18,611	$ 21,655

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Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 29, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 41,686	$ 34,478
Restricted cash	308	329
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $95 and $124	20,536	13,754
Inventories	12,441	12,559
Income taxes receivable	0	728
Deferred income taxes	429	248
Short-term investments	36,815	37,700
Other current assets	3,326	2,649
Total current assets	115,541	102,445
Property, plant and equipment, net	70,555	64,672
Goodwill	5,082	4,472
Other assets	3,803	3,532
Total assets	194,981	175,121
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	5,470	4,606
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	5,478	7,641
Income taxes payable	1,430	0
Dividends payable	2,362	0
Total current liabilities	14,740	12,247
Deferred income taxes	7,397	7,230
Other noncurrent liabilities	370	371
Total liabilities	22,507	19,848
Commitments and contingencies	0	0
Shareholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, 2,000,000 shares authorized, par value $0.001, no shares outstanding	0	0
Common stock, 40,000,000 shares authorized, par value $0.001, 26,239,642 and 26,094,580 shares outstanding	26	26
Capital in excess of par value	63,064	57,402
Retained earnings	111,535	97,242
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(2,151)	603
Total shareholders’ equity	172,474	155,273
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$ 194,981	$ 175,121

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 29, 2013

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income by Component

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income by Component

Six Months Ended June 29, 2013

	Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available-for- Sale Securities			Foreign Currency Items			Total
Balance at December 29, 2012	$	(166	)	$	769		$	603
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(228		)	(2,530		)	(2,758		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	4			—			4
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	(224		)	(2,530		)	(2,754		)
Balance at June 29, 2013	$	(390	)	$	(1,761	)	$	(2,151	)

Summary of reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Six Months Ended June 29, 2013

	Amount  Reclassified from AOCI
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components	Three Months Ended   June 29, 2013			Six Months Ended   June 29, 2013			Affected Line  Item in the  Consolidated Statements of Operations
Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities
Realized gain/(loss) on sale of securities	$	47		$	56		Miscellaneous (income) expense, net
Other than temporary impairment	—			(61		)	Miscellaneous (income) expense, net
	47			(5		)	Total before tax
	(16		)	1			Tax benefit
	$	31		$	(4	)	Net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period	$	31		$	(4	)

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 29, 2013

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share

The following table represents the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share (in thousands, except per share data):

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	June 29, 2013		June 30, 2012		June 29, 2013		June 30, 2012
Net income	$	11,790	$	11,247	$	21,365	$	21,870
Weighted average basic shares outstanding	26,236		25,937		26,185		25,861
Basic net income per common share	$	0.45	$	0.43	$	0.82	$	0.85
Effect of dilutive stock options	—		38		—		44
Weighted average diluted shares outstanding	26,236		25,975		26,185		25,905
Diluted net income per common share	$	0.45	$	0.43	$	0.82	$	0.84

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Segment Reporting (Details Textual)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2013 Segment	Dec. 31, 2011 Segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Number of operating segments	1	4

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details Textual) (USD $)	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended	1 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012 Sun Korea [Member]	Sep. 29, 2012 HCT [Member]	Jun. 29, 2013 HCT [Member]	Jun. 29, 2013 WhiteOak [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Impairment of carrying value of goodwill	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Identifiable intangible assets				2,658,000	746,000
Remaining amortization	$ 139,000

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Inventories (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 29, 2013	Dec. 29, 2012
Summary of inventories
Raw materials	$ 5,619	$ 5,564
Work in process	3,766	3,695
Finished goods	3,726	3,980
Provision for slow moving inventory	(670)	(680)
Total	$ 12,441	$ 12,559

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2013
Summary of changes in goodwill
Goodwill, Beginning Balance	$ 4,472
Acquisitions	726
Currency translation	(116)
Goodwill, Ending Balance	$ 5,082

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets

6 Months Ended

Jun. 29, 2013

Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

A summary of changes in goodwill at June 29, 2013 is as follows:

Balance, December 29, 2012	$	4,472
Acquisitions	726
Currency translation	(116		)
Balance, June 29, 2013	$	5,082

Goodwill is made up of amounts relating to the acquisitions of Sun Korea, HCT, Seungwon, and WhiteOak. Valuation models reflecting the expected future cash flow projections are used to value reporting units. A valuation of the reporting unit at December 29, 2012, indicated that there was no impairment of the carrying value of the goodwill at Sun Korea. A valuation of the reporting unit at September 29, 2012 indicated that there was no impairment of the carrying value of the goodwill at HCT. As of June 29, 2013, no factors were identified that indicated impairment of the carrying value of goodwill.

The Company recognized $2,658 and $746 in identifiable intangible assets as a result of the acquisitions of HCT and WhiteOak, respectively. Intangible assets are held in other assets on the balance sheet. At June 29, 2013, and December 29, 2012, intangible assets consisted of the following:

	June 29, 2013							December 29, 2012
	Gross  carrying amount		Accumulated amortization			Net carrying amount		Gross  carrying amount		Accumulated amortization			Net carrying amount
Definite-lived intangibles:
Trade Name	$	774	$	(136	)	$	638	$	756	$	(95	)	$	661
Non-compete agreement	11		(2		)	9		—		—			—
Technology	868		(86		)	782		697		(256		)	441
Customer Relationships	1,751		(134		)	1,617		1,475		(92		)	1,383
	$	3,404	$	(358	)	$	3,046	$	2,928	$	(443	)	$	2,485

Technology associated with our original equity method investment in WhiteOak is included in the prior year numbers above. As a result of the acquisition, our original investment is eliminated upon consolidation. This includes gross technology of $270 and $209 of accumulated amortization through March 30, 2013.

Total estimated amortization expense for the years 2014 through 2018 is presented below. The remaining amortization for 2013 is approximately $139.

Year:
2014	264
2015	256
2016	255
2017	255
2018	255
Total	$	1,285

Intangible assets are evaluated for impairment whenever events or circumstances indicate that the undiscounted net cash flows to be generated by their use over their expected useful lives and eventual disposition may be less than their net carrying value. No such events or circumstances occurred during the six months ended June 29, 2013.

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Basis of Presentation and Summary of Business (Details Textual)	Apr. 01, 2013	Mar. 30, 2013
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Equity Method Investment, Ownership Percentage		40.00%
Percentage of Common Stock Purchased	60.00%

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Income Taxes (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Unrecognized tax benefit	$ 1,195
Federal returns currently under examination	The Company’s federal returns are currently under examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in the United States for the periods 2004 through 2011

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Income Taxes

6 Months Ended

Jun. 29, 2013

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

INCOME TAXES

INCOME TAXES

At June 29, 2013, the Company had an unrecognized tax benefit of $1,195 including accrued interest. If recognized, the unrecognized tax benefit would have a favorable effect on the effective tax rate in future periods. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense. Interest accrued as of June 29, 2013, is not considered material to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

The Company files U.S. federal income tax returns as well as income tax returns in various states and foreign jurisdictions. The Company is no longer subject to income tax examinations by tax authorities for years prior to 2004 for the majority of tax jurisdictions.

The Company’s federal returns are currently under examination by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in the United States for the periods 2004 through 2011. To date, there have not been any significant proposed adjustments that have not been accounted for in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Audit outcomes and the timing of audit settlements are subject to significant uncertainty. It is reasonably possible that within the next twelve months the Company will resolve some or all of the matters presently under consideration for 2004 through 2011 with the IRS and that there could be significant increases or decreases to unrecognized tax benefits.

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Inventories

6 Months Ended

Jun. 29, 2013

Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]

INVENTORIES

INVENTORIES

	June 29, 2013			December 29, 2012
Raw materials	$	5,619		$	5,564
Work in process	3,766			3,695
Finished goods	3,726			3,980
Provision for slow moving inventory	(670		)	(680		)
Total	$	12,441		$	12,559

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 21,365	$ 21,870
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	3,565	3,576
(Gain)Loss on disposal of assets	15	(21)
Gain on investment in business	(528)	0
Unrealized foreign exchange gain	0	15
Provision for deferred income taxes	(14)	1
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(29)	(15)
Stock-based compensation expense	1,416	1,157
(Increase) decrease in:
Accounts receivable	(6,740)	(5,442)
Inventories	186	(890)
Income taxes receivable	728	120
Other current assets	(677)	(356)
Other assets	258	181
Increase (decrease) in:
Accounts payable	864	403
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	1,617	2,834
Income taxes payable	1,430	342
Other noncurrent liabilities	(1)	25
Net cash provided by operating activities	23,455	23,800
Cash flows from investing activities:
Investment in business, net of cash acquired	(923)	0
Capital expenditures	(9,518)	(4,752)
Proceeds from dispositions of equipment	0	21
Purchases of short-term investments	(11,888)	(12,251)
Proceeds from sale of short-term investments	11,744	3,130
Net cash used in investing activities	(10,585)	(13,852)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from stock issued	466	333
Dividends to shareholders	(4,710)	(7,769)
Change in restricted cash	21	2
Net cash used in financing activities	(4,223)	(7,434)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(1,439)	(311)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	7,208	2,203
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	34,478	51,262
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	41,686	53,465
Cash paid:
Income taxes	8,161	10,272
Supplemental disclosure of noncash transactions:
Common stock issued for shared distribution through accrued expenses and other liabilities	3,486	4,407
Common stock issued for deferred director’s compensation through other noncurrent liabilities	$ 294	$ 930

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Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Details Textual) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2013	Jun. 30, 2012
Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Textual) [Abstract]
Securities held with stated maturities	12 months
Securities classifies as current assets under caption marketable securities maturities	12 months
Realized loss on available for sale securities	$ 5,000	$ 14,000
Impairment Charge on available for sale securities	61,000
Nonrecurring [Member]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Textual) [Abstract]
Fair value adjustments for assets measured at fair value	0
Fair value adjustments for liabilities measured at fair value	0
Phantom stock units [Member]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Textual) [Abstract]
Phantom stock units, Vesting Period	3 years
Deferred director stock units and phantom stock units liability [Member]
Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Textual) [Abstract]
Recognized expense related to deferred director stock units and phantom stock units liability	$ 29,000	$ 35,000

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Stock Based Compensation (Details Textual)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended				3 Months Ended					6 Months Ended						6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2013 USD ($) OptionPlan	Jun. 29, 2013 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2012 USD ($)	Jun. 29, 2013 Director Equity Plan [Member] USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2012 Director Equity Plan [Member] USD ($)	Jun. 29, 2013 2006 Stock Option Plan [Member] Awards	Jun. 29, 2013 2006 Stock Option Plan [Member] Maximum [Member]	Jun. 29, 2013 2001 Restricted Stock Plan [Member] USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2012 2001 Restricted Stock Plan [Member] USD ($)	Jun. 29, 2013 Equity Incentive Plan (2011 Plan) [Member]	Jun. 29, 2013 Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member] USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2012 Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member] USD ($)	Jun. 29, 2013 Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member] Minimum [Member]	Jun. 29, 2013 Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member] Minimum [Member] United States [Member] USD ($)	Jun. 29, 2013 Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member] Minimum [Member] United Kingdom [Member] GBP (£)	Jun. 29, 2013 Employee Stock Purchase Plan and U.K. Plan [Member]	Jun. 29, 2013 Nonemployee Director Equity and Deferred Compensation Plan [Member] USD ($)
Stock Option Plans (Textual) [Abstract]
Shares available for issuance				25,000		1,125,000		928,125									248,249
Exercise price per share not less than fair value percent						110.00%
Exercise price per share more than voting stock						10.00%
Stock options maximum term (in years)							10 years
Number of awards granted under 2006 plan						0
Minimum period before shares become non-forfeitable (in months)								6 months
Plan Expiration year								2011
Aggregate shares of restricted stock grant	0									1,000,000	1,096,875
Remaining number of shares to be issued				270,000						823,712						693,081
Restricted stock expense								$ 1,038,000	$ 835,000
Total unrecognized compensation	2,613,000	2,613,000
Number of plan under which restricted stock unit granted	2
Recognized weighted average period (in years)	1 year 1 month 10 days
Rate of common stock at market value											85.00%
Ratio for additional common stock shares issued, under ESPP		6
Shares allowed to be purchased by U.S. employees and U.K. employees														25,000	1,500
Allowable purchase rate of common stock based on annual salary													10.00%
Number of shares purchased by employees											20,203	17,593
Weighted average price											$ 23.08	$ 18.92
Share based Compensation Expenses		112,000	101,000
Stock option granted, shares				8,500	8,266												375
Cash fees paid																	3,000
Fee for the chairs of each Board committee				125.00%													25.00%
Deferred stock units outstanding	0	0
Common stock shares for each nonemployee director				500
Share based Compensation Expenses under Director's plan				$ 288,000	$ 218,000

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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

6 Months Ended

Jun. 29, 2013

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income by Component

Six Months Ended June 29, 2013

	Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available-for- Sale Securities			Foreign Currency Items			Total
Balance at December 29, 2012	$	(166	)	$	769		$	603
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications	(228		)	(2,530		)	(2,758		)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income	4			—			4
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	(224		)	(2,530		)	(2,754		)
Balance at June 29, 2013	$	(390	)	$	(1,761	)	$	(2,151	)

Reclassifications out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Six Months Ended June 29, 2013

	Amount  Reclassified from AOCI
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components	Three Months Ended   June 29, 2013			Six Months Ended   June 29, 2013			Affected Line  Item in the  Consolidated Statements of Operations
Unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities
Realized gain/(loss) on sale of securities	$	47		$	56		Miscellaneous (income) expense, net
Other than temporary impairment	—			(61		)	Miscellaneous (income) expense, net
	47			(5		)	Total before tax
	(16		)	1			Tax benefit
	$	31		$	(4	)	Net of tax
Total reclassifications for the period	$	31		$	(4	)

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Long-Term Debt

6 Months Ended

Jun. 29, 2013

Long-term Debt, Unclassified [Abstract]

LONG-TERM DEBT

LONG-TERM DEBT

Effective August 1, 2011, the Company completed a credit and security agreement in the U.S. with Fifth Third Bank (the “Bank”). The agreement provides for three separate credit facilities totaling $50,000.

Facility A is a $15,000 unsecured revolving line of credit and requires monthly payments of interest. Facility A has a floating interest rate of 1.45% over the 30-day LIBOR Rate (as defined).

Facility B is an accordion feature to increase the revolving line of credit to a $35,000 secured revolving line of credit. Facility B will be secured by the Company’s U.S. assets, including its manufacturing facilities, and requires monthly payments of interest. Facility B will bear interest at the 30-day LIBOR Rate or the Bank’s Base Rate (as defined), at the Company’s discretion, plus a margin based on the Borrower’s Funded Debt to EBITDA Leverage Ratio (as defined). The LIBOR Margin ranges from 1.45% to 2.25% and the Bank’s Base Rate ranges from (0.25)% to 0.00%.

Facility C is a $15,000 construction and term loan. Facility C requires monthly payments of interest for the first 24 months and monthly payments of principal plus accrued interest for 60 months based upon a 15 year amortization schedule. The Construction Loan bears interest at the 30-day LIBOR Rate or the Bank’s Base Rate, at the Company’s discretion, plus a margin based on the Borrower’s Funded Debt to EBITDA Leverage Ratio. The LIBOR Margin ranges from 1.65% to 2.45% and the Bank’s Base Rate ranges from (0.05)% to 0.20%.

Facility A or Facility B (if activated) is payable in full on August 1, 2016. Facility C (if activated) is payable seven years after the closing of the facility. Maturity may be accelerated by the Bank upon an Event of Default (as defined). Prepayment may be made without penalty or premium at any time upon the required notice to the Bank.

Facility A is subject to debt covenants (capitalized terms are defined therein) including: 1) Minimum Tangible Net Worth of not less than $92,000, increased annually by 50% of Net Income, and 2) Minimum EBITDA of not less than $5,000; and requires the Company to maintain its primary domestic deposit accounts with the bank.

If Facility B or Facility C are activated, covenant 2 above will automatically terminate and two additional covenants will be required: 1) Funded Debt to EBITDA ratio equal to or less than 3.0:1.0, and 2) EBIT to Interest Expense ratio of not less than 2.5:1.0.

The Company did not have any amounts drawn on Facilities A, B, or C for the periods ended June 29, 2013, and June 30, 2012.

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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 29, 2013

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Reclassification

Reclassification

Certificates of deposit classified as cash in the prior period were reclassified to marketable securities to conform to the current year presentation.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company applies fair value accounting guidelines for all financial assets and liabilities and non-financial assets and liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis (at least annually). Under these guidelines, fair value is defined as the price that would be received for the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability (i.e. an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The guidance establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:

Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

Level 2 - Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets or quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in inactive markets.

Level 3 - Unobservable inputs that are supported by little, infrequent, or no market activity and reflect the Company’s own assumptions about inputs used in pricing the asset or liability.

The fair value hierarchy also requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.

The Company’s valuation techniques used to measure the fair value of marketable equity securities, mutual funds, and phantom stock units were derived from quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. The valuation techniques used to measure the fair value of all other financial instruments were valued based on quoted market prices or model driven valuations using significant inputs derived from or corroborated by observable market data.

The Company’s investments have been classified and accounted for as available-for-sale. Management determines the appropriate classification of its investments at the time of purchase and reevaluates the designation at each balance sheet date. The Company may or may not hold securities with stated maturities greater than 12 months until maturity. As management views these securities as available to support current operations, the Company classifies securities with maturities beyond 12 months as current assets under the caption short-term investments in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. These investments are carried at fair value, with the unrealized gains and losses reported as a component of shareholder’s equity. Realized gains and losses on sales of investments are generally determined using the specific identification method, and are included in miscellaneous (income) expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

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New Accounting Pronouncements

6 Months Ended

Jun. 29, 2013

New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]

NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In July 2013, the FASB issued guidance on the Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists. Under the guidance, an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, should be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward, noting several exceptions. This guidance is effective for fiscal and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013. The Company has determined that this new guidance will not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

In February 2013, the FASB issued guidance on the Reporting of Amounts Reclassified out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income. The guidance requires that companies present either in a single note or parenthetically on the face of the financial statements, the effect of significant amounts reclassified from each component of accumulated other comprehensive income based on its source (e.g., the release due to cash flow hedges from interest rate contracts) and the income statement line items affected by the reclassification (e.g., interest income or interest expense). If a component is not required to be reclassified to net income in its entirety (e.g., the net periodic pension cost), companies would instead cross reference to the related footnote for additional information (e.g., the pension footnote). This guidance is effective for fiscal and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. The Company adopted this guidance in the first quarter of 2013. There was no material impact as a result of this.

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Document and Entity Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2013	Jul. 26, 2013
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	SUN HYDRAULICS CORP
Entity Central Index Key	0001024795
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-28
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Jun. 29, 2013
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2013
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		26,246,499

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Commitments and Contingencies

6 Months Ended

Jun. 29, 2013

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

The Company is not a party to any legal proceedings other than routine litigation incidental to its business. In the opinion of management, the amount of ultimate liability with respect to these actions will not materially affect the results of operations, financial position or cash flows of the Company.