10-Q 1 q12014remyinternational10q.htm 10-Q Q1 2014 REMY INTERNATIONAL 10Q


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549
 
 
 
 
Form 10-Q

 
x
 
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
 
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2014
OR
o
 
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
 
For the transition period from          to          .
 

Commission File No. 001-13683
 
Remy International, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
 
35-1909253
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation or organization) 
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)

 
600 Corporation Drive, Pendleton, IN 46064
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
 
 
(765) 778-6499
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
 
 
Not applicable
(Former name, former address or former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
 
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 (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  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 “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
 
Large accelerated filer ¨
Accelerated filer x
Non-accelerated filer ¨
Smaller reporting company o
 
 
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes o     No x
As of March 31, 2014, there were 31,995,332 shares of the Registrant's common stock outstanding.





Table of contents
 



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PART I - Financial Information
Item 1.    Financial Statements
Remy International, Inc.
Consolidated balance sheets
 
March 31,


December 31,

(In thousands, except share information)
2014


2013

Assets:
 (unaudited)



Current assets:
 


 

Cash and cash equivalents
$
55,827


$
114,884

Trade accounts receivable (less allowances of $1,635 and $1,583)
237,991


191,548

Other receivables
21,338


21,023

Inventories
178,685


159,340

Deferred income taxes
38,491


36,329

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
10,689


11,151

Total current assets
543,021


534,275







Property, plant and equipment
253,457


249,326

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
(108,943
)

(103,715
)
Property, plant and equipment, net
144,514


145,611






Deferred financing costs, net of amortization
3,635


3,802

Goodwill
286,233


271,418

Intangibles, net
99,653


89,909

Other noncurrent assets
77,568


72,040

Total assets
$
1,154,624


$
1,117,055





Liabilities and Equity:
 

 
Current liabilities:
 

 
Short-term debt
$
5,265


$
2,369

Current maturities of long-term debt
3,390


3,392

Accounts payable
194,924


168,491

Accrued interest
101


92

Accrued restructuring
284


1,026

Other current liabilities and accrued expenses
116,191


110,179

Total current liabilities
320,155


285,549







Long-term debt, net of current maturities
293,075


293,835

Postretirement benefits other than pensions
1,573


1,628

Accrued pension benefits
18,591


19,103

Deferred income taxes
1,120


1,000

Other noncurrent liabilities
26,796


24,783







Equity:
 


 

Remy International, Inc. stockholders' equity:
 


 

Common stock, Par value of $0.0001; 31,995,332 shares outstanding at March 31, 2014, and 31,981,544 shares outstanding at December 31, 2013
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3

Treasury stock, at cost; 457,107 treasury shares at March 31, 2014, and 267,924 treasury shares at December 31, 2013
(3,981
)

(1,477
)
Additional paid-in capital
323,023


320,687

Retained earnings
219,747


213,418

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(45,478
)

(41,474
)
Total Remy International, Inc. stockholders' equity
493,314


491,157

Total liabilities and equity
$
1,154,624


$
1,117,055

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.


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Remy International, Inc.
Consolidated statements of operations
(Unaudited)
 

Three months ended March 31,
 
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
2014


2013



Net sales
$
300,294


$
281,726

Cost of goods sold
245,827


226,747

Gross profit
54,467


54,979

Selling, general, and administrative expenses
33,339


40,150

Restructuring and other charges
314


681

Operating income
20,814


14,148

Interest expense–net
5,636


6,337

Loss on extinguishment of debt and refinancing fees


4,256

Income before income taxes
15,178


3,555

Income tax expense
5,711


1,712

Net income
9,467


1,843

Less net income attributable to noncontrolling interest


563

Net income attributable to common stockholders
$
9,467


$
1,280







Basic earnings per share:
 


 

Earnings per share
$
0.30


$
0.04

Weighted average shares outstanding
31,379


31,104

Diluted earnings per share:





Earnings per share
$
0.30


$
0.04

Weighted average shares outstanding
31,550


31,261

Dividends declared per common share
$
0.10

 
$
0.10

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

















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Remy International, Inc.
Consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss)
(Unaudited)
 
Three months ended March 31,
 
(In thousands)
2014

 
2013

 
 
 
 
Net income
$
9,467

 
$
1,843

Other comprehensive income (loss):
 
 
 
Foreign currency translation adjustments
(765
)
 
(3,142
)
Currency forward contracts, net of tax
(1,522
)
 
(568
)
Commodity contracts, net of tax
(1,522
)
 
(1,330
)
Interest rate swap contract, net of tax
(281
)
 
(270
)
Employee benefit plans, net of tax
86

 
448

Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax
(4,004
)
 
(4,862
)
Comprehensive income (loss)
5,463

 
(3,019
)
Less: Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest

 
563

Less: Other comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest- foreign currency translation

 
30

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Remy International, Inc.
$
5,463

 
$
(3,612
)
See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.































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Remy International, Inc.
Consolidated statements of cash flows
(Unaudited)
 
Three months ended March 31,
 
(In thousands)
2014


2013

Cash flows from operating activities:



Net income
$
9,467


$
1,843

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





Depreciation and amortization
8,655


8,213

Amortization of debt issuance costs
249


360

Loss on extinguishment of debt and refinancing fees


4,256

Stock-based compensation
1,219


1,497

Deferred income taxes
908


(4,133
)
Accrued pension and postretirement benefits, net
(434
)

(21
)
Restructuring and other charges
314


681

Cash payments for restructuring charges
(1,056
)

(2,163
)
Other
528


38

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of restructuring charges:



 

Accounts receivable
(39,451
)

(21,247
)
Inventories
(5,449
)

(12,428
)
Accounts payable
21,237


7,086

Other current assets and liabilities, net
(3,145
)

1,528

Other noncurrent assets and liabilities, net
(2,200
)

(1,841
)
Net cash used in operating activities
(9,158
)

(16,331
)




Cash flows from investing activities:



Purchases of property, plant and equipment
(6,437
)

(5,720
)
Net proceeds on sale of assets
39


28

Acquisition of USA Industries, Inc., net of cash acquired of $109
(40,391
)


Net cash used in investing activities
(46,789
)

(5,692
)






Cash flows from financing activities:



 

Change in short-term debt and revolver
2,934


1,689

Payments made on long-term debt, including capital leases
(844
)

(287,870
)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt


299,250

Dividend payments on common stock
(3,397
)

(3,197
)
Purchase of treasury stock
(2,504
)

(1,225
)
Debt issuance costs


(3,443
)
Other
1,142



Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
(2,669
)

5,204







Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
(441
)

(1,879
)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
(59,057
)

(18,698
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
114,884


111,733

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
55,827


$
93,035

Supplemental information:
 


 

Noncash investing and financing activities:
 


 

Purchases of property, plant and equipment in accounts payable
$
1,634


$
2,630

See accompanying notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.


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Remy International, Inc.
Notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements

1. Description of the business

Business

Remy International, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, “we”, “our”, “us”, “Remy” or the “Company”) is a leading global vehicle parts designer, manufacturer, remanufacturer, marketer and distributor of aftermarket and original equipment electrical components for automobiles, light-duty trucks, heavy-duty trucks and other vehicles. We sell our products worldwide primarily under the “Delco Remy”, “Remy”, “World Wide Automotive” and "USA Industries" brand names and our customers' widely recognized private label brand names. Our products include new and remanufactured, light-duty and heavy-duty starters and alternators for both original equipment and aftermarket applications, hybrid power technology, and multi-line products, such as constant velocity ("CV") axles, disc brake calipers, and steering gears. These products are principally sold or distributed to original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”) for both original equipment manufacture and aftermarket operations, as well as to warehouse distributors and retail automotive parts chains. We sell our products principally in North America, Europe, South America and Asia.

We are one of the largest producers in the world of remanufactured starters and alternators for the aftermarket. Our remanufacturing operations obtain failed products, commonly known as cores, from our customers as returns. These cores are an essential material needed for the remanufacturing operations. We have expanded our operations to become a low cost, global manufacturer and remanufacturer with a more balanced business mix between the aftermarket and the original equipment market since we separated from General Motors Corporation (“GM”) in 1994, when we were essentially an original equipment supplier selling predominantly to GM.

In general, our business is influenced by the underlying trends in the automobile, light truck, and heavy-duty truck, construction and industrial markets. We have been able to reduce the impact from the cyclical nature of some of our business by focusing on our remanufacturing capabilities and our aftermarket business.

The automotive parts market is highly competitive. Competition is based primarily on quality of products, service, delivery, technical support and price. Most OEMs and aftermarket distributors source parts from one or two suppliers and we compete with a number of companies who supply automobile manufacturers throughout the world.

On August 14, 2012, Fidelity National Special Opportunities, Inc. (now known as Fidelity National Financial Ventures, Inc., or "FNFV") a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fidelity National Financial, Inc., or "FNF", a leading provider of title insurance, mortgage services and restaurant and diversified services, purchased additional shares of Remy International, Inc. common stock, thereby increasing its ownership position above 50%. As a result, FNF began consolidating the financial results of Remy in the third quarter of 2012. As of March 31, 2014, FNFV held a 51% ownership interest in Remy, comprised of 16,342,508 shares of our common stock. Additionally, FNF and related subsidiaries participated in our Amended and Restated Term B Loan Credit Agreement on March 5, 2013 and held $29,625,000 principal amount of our Amended and Restated Term B loan as of March 31, 2014.

As of December 31, 2013, FNFV held a 51% ownership interest in Remy, comprised of 16,342,508 shares of our common stock. Additionally, FNF and related subsidiaries held $29,700,000 principal amount of our Term B loan as of December 31, 2013.

2. Summary of significant accounting policies

Interim condensed consolidated financial statements

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (U.S. GAAP) for interim financial information. Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements have been condensed or omitted. These statements include all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) that our management believes are necessary to present fairly our financial position, results of operations, and cash flows. We believe that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading when read in conjunction with our


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audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

Operating results for the interim periods presented in this report are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any future interim period or for the full year.

Use of estimates

The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expense during the year. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Government grants

We record government grants when there is reasonable assurance that the grant will be received and we will comply with the conditions attached to the grants received. Grants related to income are recorded as an offset to the related expense in the accompanying statements of operations. Grants related to assets are recorded as deferred revenue and recognized on a straight-line basis over the useful life of the related asset. We continue to evaluate our compliance with the conditions attached to the related grants.

We received various grants and subsidies during the three month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013. The amounts recognized in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations as government grants were as follows:

 
Three months ended March 31,
 
(In thousands)
2014

 
2013

Reduction of cost of goods sold
$
443

 
$
588

Reduction of selling, general, and administrative expenses
$
193

 
$
159


As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had deferred revenue of $6,089,000 and $6,283,000, respectively, related to government grants.

Trade accounts receivable and allowance for doubtful accounts

Trade accounts receivable is stated at net realizable value, which approximates fair value. Substantially all of our trade accounts receivable are due from customers in the original equipment and aftermarket automotive industries, both domestically and internationally. Trade accounts receivable includes notes receivable of $39,906,000 and $27,154,000 as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. Trade accounts receivable is reduced by an allowance for amounts that are expected to become uncollectible in the future and for disputed items. We perform periodic credit evaluations of our customers' financial condition and generally do not require collateral. We maintain allowances for doubtful customer accounts for estimated losses resulting from the inability of our customers to make required payments. The allowance for doubtful accounts is developed based on several factors including customers' credit quality, historical write-off experience and any known specific issues or disputes which exist as of the balance sheet date. If the financial condition of our customers were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required.

Warranty

We provide certain warranties relating to quality and performance of our products. An allowance for the estimated future cost of product warranties and other defective product returns is based on management's estimate of product failure rates and customer eligibility. If these factors differ from management's estimates, revisions to the estimated warranty liability may be required. The specific terms and conditions of the warranties vary depending upon the customer and the product sold.



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Earnings per share

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing net earnings by the weighted average shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding plus the assumed issuance of common shares and related adjustment to net income attributable to common stockholders related to all potentially dilutive securities. For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, in applying the treasury stock method, equivalent shares of unvested restricted stock of 170,989 and 156,389 shares, respectively, were included in the weighted average shares outstanding in the diluted calculation. Anti-dilutive stock options of 325,788 and 111,470 were excluded from the calculation of dilutive earnings per share for the three month periods ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Recent accounting adoptions

In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-11, Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists to provide guidance on the presentation of unrecognized tax benefits. ASU 2013-11 requires an entity to present an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward with certain limited exceptions. ASU 2013-11 is effective for annual reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2013 and interim periods within those annual periods with earlier adoption permitted. We adopted this guidance on January 1, 2014. The adoption of this guidance did not have an impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
 
3. Fair value measurements

FASB ASC Topic 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, clarifies that fair value is an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based upon assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. As a basis for considering such assumptions, FASB ASC Topic 820 establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:

Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;
Level 2: Inputs, other than quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and
Level 3: Unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.

An asset's or liability's fair value measurement level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Valuation techniques used maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value are based on one or more of the following three valuation techniques noted in FASB ASC Topic 820:

A.
Market approach:    Prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets or liabilities.
B.
Cost approach:    Amount that would be required to replace the service capacity of an asset (replacement cost).
C.
Income approach:    Techniques to convert future amounts to a single present amount based upon market expectations (including present value techniques, option-pricing and excess earnings models).



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Assets and liabilities remeasured and disclosed at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, are set forth in the table below:

 
As of March 31, 2014
 
As of December 31, 2013
(In thousands)
Asset/
(liability)

Level 2

Valuation
technique
 
Asset/
(liability)

Level 2

Valuation
technique
Interest rate swap contracts
$
(413
)
$
(413
)
C
 
$
727

$
727

C
Foreign exchange contracts
1,573

1,573

C
 
3,417

3,417

C
Commodity contracts
(3,858
)
(3,858
)
C
 
(1,333
)
(1,333
)
C

We calculate the fair value of our interest rate swap contracts, commodity contracts and foreign currency contracts using quoted interest rate curves, quoted commodity forward rates and quoted currency forward rates. For contracts which, when aggregated by counterparty, are in a liability position, the discount rates are adjusted by the credit spread that market participants would apply if buying these contracts from our counterparties.
 

In addition to items that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, we also have assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis. As these assets and liabilities are not measured at fair value on a recurring basis, they are not included in the tables above. Assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis include long-lived assets (see Note 7) and certain assets acquired in business acquisitions (see Note 20). We have determined that the fair value measurements included in each of these assets and liabilities rely primarily on our assumptions as observable inputs are not available. As such, we have determined that each of these fair value measurements reside within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.

4. Financial instruments

Foreign currency risk

We manufacture and sell our products primarily in North America, South America, Asia, Europe and Africa. As a result our financial results could be significantly affected by factors such as changes in foreign currency exchange rates or weak economic conditions in foreign markets in which we manufacture and sell our products. We generally try to use natural hedges within our foreign currency activities, including the matching of revenues and costs, to minimize foreign currency risk. Where natural hedges are not in place, we consider managing certain aspects of our foreign currency activities through the use of foreign exchange contracts. We primarily utilize forward exchange contracts with maturities generally within eighteen months to hedge against currency rate fluctuations, and are designated as hedges.

As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had the following outstanding foreign currency contracts that were entered into to hedge forecasted purchases and revenues, respectively:
(In thousands)
Currency denomination 
 
 
March 31,

 
December 31,

Foreign currency contract
2014

 
2013

South Korean Won Forward
$
77,934

 
$
74,368

Mexican Peso Contracts
$
73,283

 
$
73,520

Brazilian Real Forward
$
20,463

 
$
11,427

Hungarian Forint Forward
13,678

 
14,416

Great Britain Pound Forward
£
2,805

 
£
3,735


Accumulated unrealized net gains of $998,000 and $2,520,000 were recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI) as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. As of March 31, 2014, gains of $961,000 are expected to be reclassified to the consolidated statement of operations within the next twelve months. Any ineffectiveness during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, was immaterial.



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Interest rate risk

On March 27, 2013, we terminated our undesignated Term B Loan interest rate swap and transferred the value into a new undesignated interest rate swap agreement of $72,000,000 of the outstanding principal loan balance under which we swap a variable LIBOR rate with a floor of 1.25% to a fixed rate of 4.045% with an effective date of December 30, 2016 and expiration date of December 31, 2019. The notional value of this interest rate swap is $72,000,000, and is reduced by $187,500 quarterly from the effective date. Due to the significant value of the terminated swaps which were transferred into this new swap, this interest rate swap is an undesignated hedge and changes in the fair value are recorded as interest expense-net in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations.

On March 27, 2013, we also entered into a designated interest rate swap agreement for $72,000,000 of the outstanding principal balance of our long term debt. Under the terms of the new interest rate swap agreement, we swap a variable LIBOR rate with a floor of 1.25% to a fixed rate of 2.75% with an effective date of December 30, 2016 and expiration date of December 31, 2019. The notional value of this interest rate swap is $72,000,000, and is reduced by $187,500 quarterly from the effective date. This interest rate swap has been designated as a cash flow hedging instrument. Accumulated unrealized gains of $992,000, and $1,455,000, excluding the tax effect, were recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI) as of March 31, 2014, and December 31, 2013, respectively. As of March 31, 2014, no gains are expected to be reclassified to the consolidated statement of operations within the next twelve months. Any ineffectiveness during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 was immaterial.

The interest rate swaps reduce our overall interest rate risk. However, due to the remaining outstanding borrowings on the Amended and Restated Term B Loan and other borrowing facilities that continue to have variable interest rates, management believes that interest rate risk to us could be material if there are significant adverse changes in interest rates.

Commodity price risk

Our production processes are dependent upon the supply of certain components whose raw materials are exposed to price fluctuations on the open market. The primary purpose of our commodity price forward contract activity is to manage the volatility associated with forecasted purchases. We monitor our commodity price risk exposures regularly to maximize the overall effectiveness of our commodity forward contracts. The principal raw material hedged is copper. Forward contracts are used to mitigate commodity price risk associated with raw materials, generally related to purchases forecast for up to twenty-four months in the future. Additionally, we purchase certain commodities during the normal course of business which result in physical delivery and are excluded from hedge accounting.

We had twenty-nine commodity price hedge contracts outstanding at March 31, 2014, and thirty-two commodity price hedge contracts outstanding at December 31, 2013, with combined notional quantities of 5,660 and 6,368 metric tons of copper, respectively. These contracts mature within the next eighteen months. These contracts were designated as cash flow hedging instruments. Accumulated unrealized losses of $3,818,000 and $1,319,000, excluding the tax effect, were recorded in AOCI as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. As of March 31, 2014, losses of $3,363,000 are expected to be reclassified to the accompanying consolidated statement of operations within the next 12 months. Hedge ineffectiveness during the three months ended March 31, 2014, and 2013, was immaterial.

Other

We present our derivative positions and any related material collateral under master netting agreements on a gross basis. We have entered into International Swaps and Derivatives Association agreements with each of its significant derivative counterparties. These agreements provide bilateral netting and offsetting of accounts that are in a liability position with those that are in an asset position. These agreements do not require us to maintain a minimum credit rating in order to be in compliance with the terms of the agreements and do not contain any margin call provisions or collateral requirements that could be triggered by derivative instruments in a net liability position. As of March 31, 2014, we have not posted any collateral to support derivatives in a liability position.

For derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, changes in the time value are excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness. Unrealized gains and losses associated with ineffective hedges, determined using the change in fair value method, are recognized in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Derivative gains and losses included in AOCI for effective hedges are reclassified into the accompanying consolidated statements of operations upon recognition of the hedged transaction.



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Any derivative instrument designated initially, but no longer effective as a hedge, or initially not effective as a hedge, is recorded at fair value and the related gains and losses are recognized in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations. Our undesignated hedges are primarily our interest rate swaps whose fair value at inception of the instrument due to the rollover of existing interest rate swaps resulted in ineffectiveness. The following table discloses the fair values and balance sheet locations of our derivative instruments:

 
Asset derivatives  
 
Liability derivatives 
 
(In thousands)
Balance sheet location
March 31, 2014

 
December 31, 2013

Balance sheet location
March 31, 2014

 
December 31, 2013

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Commodity contracts
Prepaid expenses and
other current assets
$

 
$
257

Other current liabilities
and accrued expenses
$
3,396

 
$

Commodity contracts
Other noncurrent assets
51

 
195

Other noncurrent liabilities
513

 
1,785

Foreign currency contracts
Prepaid expenses and
other current assets
2,176

 
3,630

Other current liabilities
and accrued expenses
481

 
141

Foreign currency contracts
Other noncurrent assets
96

 
108

Other noncurrent liabilities
218

 
180

Interest rate swap contracts
Other noncurrent assets
992

 
1,455

Other noncurrent liabilities

 

Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments
$
3,315

 
$
5,645

 
$
4,608

 
$
2,106

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Interest rate swap contracts
Other noncurrent assets
$

 
$

Other noncurrent liabilities
$
1,405

 
$
728

Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
$

 
$

 
$
1,405

 
$
728



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 The following tables disclose the effect of our derivative instruments on the accompanying consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2014 (in thousands): 

Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivatives (effective portion)

Location of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion)
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion)

Location of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives (ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives (ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)

Commodity contracts
$
(3,447
)
Cost of goods sold
$
(948
)
Cost of goods sold
$
(37
)
Foreign currency contracts
(1,124
)
Cost of goods sold
897

Cost of goods sold

Interest rate swap contracts
(463
)
Interest expense–net

Interest expense–net

 
$
(5,034
)
 
$
(51
)
 
$
(37
)
 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Location of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives

Interest rate swap
Interest expense–net
$
(677
)

The following tables disclose the effect of our derivative instruments on the accompanying consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2013 (in thousands):  

Derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in OCI on derivatives (effective portion)

Location of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion)
Amount of gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into income (effective portion)

Location of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives (ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives (ineffective portion and amount excluded from effectiveness testing)

Commodity contracts
$
(2,102
)
Cost of goods sold
$
108

Cost of goods sold
$
(29
)
Foreign currency contracts
808

Cost of goods sold
1,334

Cost of goods sold

Interest rate swap contracts
(270
)
Interest expense–net

Interest expense–net

 
$
(1,564
)
 
$
1,442

 
$
(29
)
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments
Location of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives
Amount of gain (loss) recognized in income on derivatives

Interest rate swap contracts
Interest expense–net
$
(227
)











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Concentrations of credit risk

Financial instruments, which potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk, consist primarily of accounts receivable and cash investments. We require placement of cash in financial institutions evaluated as highly creditworthy. Our customer base includes global light and commercial vehicle manufacturers and a large number of retailers, distributors and installers of automotive aftermarket parts. Our credit evaluation process and the geographical dispersion of sales transactions help to mitigate credit risk concentration.

Accounts receivable factoring arrangements

We have entered into factoring agreements with various domestic and European financial institutions to sell our accounts receivable under nonrecourse agreements. These are treated as a sale. The transactions are accounted for as a reduction in accounts receivable as the agreements transfer effective control over and risk related to the receivables to the buyers. We do not service any domestic accounts after the factoring has occurred. We do not have any servicing assets or liabilities. We utilize factoring arrangements as an integral part of financing for us. The cost of factoring such accounts receivable is reflected in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations as interest expense-net with other financing costs. The cost of factoring such accounts receivable for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, was $1,254,000, and $1,505,000, respectively. Gross amounts factored under these facilities as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, were $237,786,000, and $244,940,000, respectively. Any change in the availability of these factoring arrangements could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition.

5. Inventories

Net inventories consisted of the following:

 
March 31,

 
 December 31,

(In thousands)
2014

 
2013

Raw materials
$
48,309

 
$
42,322

Core inventory
37,301

 
36,581

Work-in-process
10,028

 
8,398

Finished goods
83,047

 
72,039

 
$
178,685

 
$
159,340


Raw materials also include materials consumed in the manufacturing and remanufacturing process, but not directly incorporated into the finished products.

6. Property, plant and equipment

Depreciation and amortization expense of property, plant, and equipment for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 was $5,394,000 and $4,632,000, respectively.



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7. Goodwill and other intangible assets

The following table represents the carrying value of other intangible assets:
 
 
As of March 31, 2014
 
 
As of December 31, 2013
 
(In thousands)
Carrying
value

 
Accumulated
amortization

 
Net

 
Carrying
value

 
Accumulated
amortization

 
Net

Definite-life intangibles:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Intellectual property
$
17,281

 
$
4,788

 
$
12,493

 
$
16,810

 
$
4,583

 
$
12,227

Customer relationships
46,500

 
18,702

 
27,798

 
35,500

 
17,746

 
17,754

Customer contract
97,997

 
88,117

 
9,880

 
97,789

 
86,061

 
11,728

Lease intangible
328

 
46

 
282

 

 

 

Total
162,106

 
111,653

 
50,453

 
150,099

 
108,390

 
41,709

Indefinite-life intangibles:
 

 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 

 


Trade names
49,200

 

 
49,200

 
48,200

 

 
48,200

Intangible assets, net
$
211,306

 
$
111,653

 
$
99,653

 
$
198,299

 
$
108,390

 
$
89,909

Goodwill
$
286,233

 
$

 
$
286,233

 
$
271,418

 
$

 
$
271,418


Definite-lived intangible assets are being amortized to reflect the pattern of economic benefit consumed.

We perform impairment testing annually or more frequently when events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the above intangibles may be impaired.

On January 13, 2014, we acquired substantially all of the assets of United Starters and Alternators Industries, Inc. ("USA Industries") pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Asset Purchase Agreement. See Note 20 for further information. As a result of the acquisition, we assigned preliminary values to all assets and liabilities acquired, including the customer relationships intangible of $11,000,000 with a useful life of 10 years, $1,000,000 to value the USA Industries trade name with an indefinite life, $328,000 to out-of-market lease intangibles recognized over the remaining term of the lease agreements, and $14,815,000 to goodwill in the purchase price allocation during the three months ended March 31, 2014. 

8. Other noncurrent assets

Other noncurrent assets primarily consisted of core return rights of $41,103,000 and noncurrent deferred tax assets of $20,636,000 as of March 31, 2014. Other noncurrent assets primarily consisted of core return rights of $37,250,000 and noncurrent deferred tax assets of $22,113,000 as of December 31, 2013.

9. Other current liabilities and accrued expenses

Other current liabilities and accrued expenses consisted of the following:

 
March 31,

 
December 31,

(In thousands)
2014

 
2013

Accrued warranty
$
28,601

 
$
27,083

Accrued wages and benefits
17,448

 
20,016

Current portion of customer obligations
4,681

 
4,560

Rebates, stocklifts, discounts and returns
20,572

 
18,922

Current deferred revenue
2,124

 
2,270

Other
42,765

 
37,328

 
$
116,191

 
$
110,179




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Changes to our current and noncurrent accrued warranty were as follows:
 
Three months ended March 31,
 
(In thousands)
2014

 
2013

Balance at beginning of period
$
30,781

 
$
27,194

Provision for warranty
12,170

 
9,317

Payments and charges against the accrual
(11,825
)
 
(9,514
)
Increased warranty accruals due to business acquisitions (Note 20)
1,363

 

Balance at end of period
$
32,489

 
$
26,997


10. Other noncurrent liabilities

Other noncurrent liabilities consisted of the following:

 
March 31,

 
December 31,

(In thousands)
2014

 
2013

Noncurrent deferred revenue
4,539

 
4,755

Other
22,257

 
20,028

 
$
26,796

 
$
24,783


11.
Restructuring and other charges

Total restructuring and other charges of $314,000 were recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2014. These charges consisted of $228,000 of employee termination benefits and $86,000 of other exit costs. The charges were primarily related to the closure of our Mezokovesd, Hungary plant and restructuring actions in our Mexico operations.

Total restructuring and other charges of $681,000 were recorded during the three months ended March 31, 2013. These charges consisted of $370,000 of employee termination benefits, and $311,000 of other exit costs. The severance charges primarily related to continued costs related to the closure of our Mezokovesd, Hungary plant and reductions in force in our Edmond, Oklahoma facility.

The following table summarizes the activity in our accrual for restructuring and other charges for the three month period ended March 31, (in thousands):

2014
Termination
benefits

 
Exit
costs

 
Total

Accrual at December 31, 2013
$
981

 
$
45

 
$
1,026

Provision
228

 
86

 
314

Payments
(950
)
 
(106
)
 
(1,056
)
Accrued at March 31, 2014
$
259

 
$
25

 
$
284

 
2013
Termination
benefits

 
Exit
costs

 
Total

Accrual at December 31, 2012
$
3,573

 
$
106

 
$
3,679

Provision
370

 
311

 
681

Payments
(1,832
)
 
(331
)
 
(2,163
)
Accrued at March 31, 2013
$
2,111

 
$
86

 
$
2,197




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Significant components of restructuring and other charges were as follows (in thousands):

 
Total
expected
costs

 
Expense incurred in  
 
Estimated
future
expense

 
Three
months ended
March 31,
2014

 
Twelve
months ended
December 31,
2013

 
Twelve
months ended
December 31,
2012

 
 
 
 
 
2014 Activities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Severance
$
217

 
$
217

 
$

 
$

 
$

Exit costs
2

 
2

 

 

 

 
$
219

 
$
219

 
$

 
$

 
$

2013 Activities
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Severance
$
1,756

 
$

 
$
1,756

 
$

 
$

Exit costs
692

 

 
692

 

 

 
$
2,448

 
$

 
$
2,448

 
$

 
$

2012 Activities
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Severance
$
4,544

 
$
11

 
$
795

 
$
3,738

 
$

Exit costs
1,496

 
84

 
823

 
410

 
179

Other charges
1,687

 

 

 
1,687

 

 
$
7,727

 
$
95

 
$
1,618

 
$
5,835

 
$
179


12. Debt

Borrowings under long-term debt arrangements, net of discounts, consisted of the following:
 
 
March 31,

 
December 31,

(In thousands)
2014

 
2013

Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility, First-Amendment-Maturity date of September 5, 2018
$

 
$

Amended and Restated Term B Loan-Maturity date of March 5, 2020
294,333

 
295,001

Total Senior Credit Facility and Notes
294,333

 
295,001

Capital leases
2,132

 
2,226

Less current maturities
(3,390
)
 
(3,392
)
Long-term debt less current maturities
$
293,075

 
$
293,835


On March 5, 2013, we entered into a First Amendment to our existing ABL Revolver Credit Agreement ("ABL First Amendment") to extend the maturity date of the Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility ("ABL") from December 17, 2015 to September 5, 2018 and reduce the borrowing rate. The ABL First Amendment bears an interest rate to a defined Base Rate plus 0.50%-1.00% per year or, at our election, at an applicable LIBOR Rate plus 1.50%-2.00% per year and is paid monthly. The ABL First Amendment maintains the current availability at $95,000,000, but may be increased, under certain circumstances, by $20,000,000. The ABL First Amendment is secured by substantially all domestic accounts receivable and inventory. At March 31, 2014, the ABL First Amendment balance was zero. Based upon the collateral supporting the ABL First Amendment, the amount borrowed, and the outstanding letters of credit of $14,035,000, there was additional availability for borrowing of $73,460,000 on March 31, 2014. We will incur an unused commitment fee of 0.375% on the unused amount of commitments under the ABL First Amendment.

On March 5, 2013, we entered into a $300,000,000 Amended and Restated Term B Loan Credit Agreement ("Amended and Restated Term B Loan") to refinance the existing $286,978,000 Term B Loan, extend the maturity from December 17, 2016 to March 5, 2020, and reduce the borrowing rate. The Amended and Restated Term B Loan bears an interest rate consisting of LIBOR (subject to a floor of 1.25%) plus 3.00% per year with an original issue discount of $750,000. The Amended and Restated Term B Loan also contains an option to increase the borrowing provided certain conditions are satisfied, including maintaining a maximum leverage ratio. The Amended and Restated Term B Loan is secured by a first priority lien on the stock of our subsidiaries and substantially all domestic assets other than accounts receivable and inventory pledged to the ABL First Amendment. Principal payments in the amount of $750,000 are due at the end


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of each calendar quarter with termination and final payment no later than March 5, 2020. As a result of the refinancing of our Term B Loan syndication, we recorded a loss on extinguishment of debt and refinancing fees of $4,256,000 during the quarter ended March 31, 2013. The Amended and Restated Term B Loan is subject to an excess cash calculation which may require the payment of additional principal on an annual basis. At March 31, 2014, the average borrowing rate, including the impact of the interest rate swaps, was 4.25%.

As of March 31, 2014, the estimated fair value of our Amended and Restated Term B Loan was $298,102,000. The estimated fair value was $3,769,000 more than the carrying value. As of December 31, 2013, the estimated fair values of our Term B Loan was $300,157,000. The estimated fair value was $5,156,000 more than the carrying value. The Level 2 fair market values are based on established market prices as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013. The fair value estimates do not necessarily reflect the values we could realize in the current markets. Because of their short-term nature or variable interest rate, we believe the carrying value for short-term debt and the revolving credit agreement closely approximates their fair value.

All of our credit agreements contain various covenants and representations that are customary for transactions of this nature. We were in compliance with all covenants as of March 31, 2014. The credit agreements contain various restrictive covenants, which include, among other things: (i) a maximum leverage ratio; (ii) a minimum interest coverage ratio; (iii) mandatory prepayments upon certain asset sales and debt issuances; and (iv) limitations on the payment of dividends in excess of a specified amount. The term loan also includes events of default customary for a facility of this type, including a cross-default provision under which the lenders may declare the loan in default if we (i) fail to make a payment when due under any debt having a principal amount greater than $5.0 million or (ii) breach any other covenant in any such debt as a result of which the holders of such debt are permitted to accelerate its maturity.

Short-term debt

We have revolving credit facilities with three Korean banks with a total facility amount of approximately $12,163,000 of which $2,339,000 was borrowed at average interest rates of 3.46% at March 31, 2014. In Hungary, there are two revolving credit facilities with two separate banks for a total credit facility of $4,312,000 of which nothing is borrowed at March 31, 2014. During the quarter ended March 31, 2014, we entered into a revolving credit facility in China with one bank for a total credit facility of $10,000,000 of which $2,926,000 was borrowed at an average interest rate of 5.6% at March 31, 2014.

Capital leases

Capital leases have been capitalized using nominal interest rates ranging from 4.0% to 15.1% as determined by the dates we entered into the leases. We had assets under capital leases of approximately $2,954,000 at March 31, 2014 and approximately $3,050,000 at December 31, 2013, net of accumulated amortization.

13. Stockholders' equity

Common stock

On December 12, 2012, we amended our Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation. The amendment authorizes the Company to issue 280,000,000 shares, consisting of 240,000,000 shares of common stock, par value $0.0001 per share, and 40,000,000 shares of preferred stock, par value $0.0001 per share. As of March 31, 2014, there were 31,995,332 common stock shares outstanding and no preferred stock shares outstanding.

The holders of common stock are entitled to one vote on all matters properly submitted on which the common stockholders are entitled to vote.

Treasury stock

During the first quarter of 2014, we withheld 114,291 shares at cost, or $2,504,000, to satisfy tax obligations for vesting of restricted stock shares granted to our employees under the Remy International, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan, or "Omnibus Incentive Plan". In addition, 74,892 shares were forfeited and returned to treasury stock during the first quarter of 2014 for no value pursuant to the Omnibus Incentive Plan.



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During the first quarter of 2013, we withheld 65,781 shares at cost, or $1,225,000, to satisfy tax obligations for vesting of restricted stock shares granted to our employees under the Omnibus Incentive Plan. In addition, 35,104 shares were forfeited and returned to treasury stock during the first quarter of 2013 for no value pursuant to the Omnibus Incentive Plan.

Dividend payments

On January 30, 2014, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of ten cents ($0.10) per share payable on February 28, 2014 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 14, 2014. Cash dividends paid during the first quarter of 2014 were $3,397,000, which also included accrued cash dividends paid on restricted stock vestings.  As of March 31, 2014, a dividend payable of $166,000 was recorded for unvested restricted stock and is payable upon vesting. 

On April 30, 2014, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of ten cents ($0.10) per share, payable on May 30, 2014, to stockholders of record as of May 16, 2014.

14. Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

The following table discloses the changes in each component of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax for the three months ended March 31, 2014 (in thousands):

 
 
Foreign currency translation adjustment

 
Unrealized gains (losses) on currency hedges

 
Unrealized gains (losses) on commodity hedges

 
Interest rate swaps

 
Employee benefit plan adjustment

 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

Balances at December 31, 2013
 
$
(18,105
)
 
$
2,520

 
$
(6,332
)
 
$
(688
)
 
$
(18,869
)
 
$
(41,474
)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
 
(765
)
 
(886
)
 
(2,122
)
 
(281
)
 
(11
)
 
(4,065
)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 

 
(636
)
 
600

 

 
97

 
61

Balances at March 31, 2014
 
$
(18,870
)
 
$
998

 
$
(7,854
)
 
$
(969
)
 
$
(18,783
)
 
$
(45,478
)

The following table discloses the changes in each component of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax for the three months ended March 31, 2013 (in thousands):

 
 
Foreign currency translation adjustment

 
Unrealized gains (losses) on currency hedges

 
Unrealized gains (losses) on commodity hedges

 
Interest rate swaps

 
Employee benefit plan adjustment

 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

Balances at December 31, 2012
 
$
(19,860
)
 
$
3,426

 
$
(6,316
)
 
$
(1,574
)
 
$
(25,983
)
 
$
(50,307
)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
 
(3,172
)
 
513

 
(1,282
)
 
(270
)
 
102

 
(4,109
)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 

 
(1,081
)
 
(48
)
 

 
346

 
(783
)
Balances at March 31, 2013
 
$
(23,032
)
 
$
2,858

 
$
(7,646
)
 
$
(1,844
)
 
$
(25,535
)
 
$
(55,199
)



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The following table discloses the effect of reclassifications of accumulated other comprehensive income on the accompanying consolidated statement of operations (in thousands):

Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Components
 
Three months ended
March 31,
 
 
Affected Line Item in the Statement Where Net Income is Presented
 
2014

 
2013

 
Gains (losses) on cash flow hedges:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency contracts
 
$
897

 
$
1,334

 
Cost of goods sold
Commodity contracts
 
(985
)
 
79

 
Cost of goods sold
 
 
(88
)
 
1,413

 
Total before tax
 
 
124

 
(284
)
 
Tax benefit (expense)
 
 
$
36

 
$
1,129

 
Net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amortization of employee benefit plan costs:
 
 
 
 
 
 
Prior service costs
 
$
454

 
$
454

 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Net actuarial loss
 
(614
)
 
(800
)
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
 
(160
)
 
(346
)
 
Total before tax
 
 
63

 

 
Tax benefit (expense)
 
 
$
(97
)
 
$
(346
)
 
Net of tax
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total reclassifications for the period
 
$
(61
)
 
$
783

 
Net of tax

15. Income taxes

We compute on a quarterly basis an estimated annual effective tax rate considering ordinary income and related income tax expense. Ordinary income refers to income (loss) before income tax expense excluding significant, unusual, or infrequently occurring items. The tax effect of an unusual or infrequently occurring item is recorded in the interim period in which it occurs. To the extent we cannot reliably estimate annual projected taxes for a taxing jurisdiction, taxes on ordinary income for such a jurisdiction are reported in the period in which they are incurred. Other items included in income tax expense in the periods in which they occur include the cumulative effect of changes in tax laws or rates, foreign exchange gains and losses, adjustments to uncertain tax positions, and adjustments to our valuation allowance due to changes in judgment regarding the realizability of deferred tax assets in future years.

Income tax expense of $5,711,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2014, consisted of U.S. federal income tax expense of $3,587,000, domestic state and local income tax expense of $14,000, and tax expense in various foreign jurisdictions of $2,110,000. Income tax expense of $1,712,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2013, consisted of U.S. federal tax expense of $147,000, domestic state and local tax expense of $8,000, and tax expense in various foreign jurisdictions of $1,557,000.

We have total unrecognized tax benefits of $12,147,000 and $11,456,000 that have been recorded as liabilities as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, and we are uncertain as to if or when such amounts may be settled. During the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, we recorded uncertain tax positions of $691,000 and $315,000, respectively.

The effective income tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2014, differs from the U.S. federal income tax rate primarily due to effect of foreign taxable income. The effective income tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2013, differs from the U.S. federal income tax rate primarily due to the effect of foreign taxable income, valuation allowance utilization in certain foreign jurisdictions, and tax credits against the U.S. net income reported in the financial statements.



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16. Employee benefit plans

The components of expense for the plans were as follows (in thousands):
 
Pension benefits:
 
 
 
 
Three months ended
March 31,
 
Components of expense
2014

 
2013

Service costs
$
275

 
$

Interest costs
754

 
642

Expected return on plan assets
(765
)
 
(612
)
Recognized net actuarial loss
164

 
344

Net periodic pension cost
$
428

 
$
374

 
 
 
 
Postretirement health care and life insurance plans:
 
 

 
Three months ended
March 31,
 
Components of expense
2014

 
2013

Interest costs
$
20

 
$
19

Amortization of prior service cost
(454
)
 
(454
)
Recognized net actuarial loss
450

 
456

Net periodic cost
$
16

 
$
21


Cash flows - employee benefit plans

We contributed $828,000 and $348,000 to our pension plans during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. We expect to contribute a total of $3,297,000 to our U.S. pension plans and $1,486,000 to our International pension plans in 2014. The postretirement health care plan is funded as benefits are paid.

17.
Stock-based compensation

On February 14, 2013, we filed a Form S-8 to register 5,500,000 shares which may be issued pursuant to the Omnibus Incentive Plan. The Omnibus Incentive Plan became effective on October 27, 2010, was amended on March 24, 2011, and permits our Compensation Committee to grant nonqualified stock options, incentive stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance shares, performance units and other cash or share based awards to our employees and non-employee directors. As of March 31, 2014, there were 3,077,909 shares available to be issued under the Omnibus Incentive Plan.

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, executive officers and other key employees received restricted stock awards of 178,279 common shares with a weighted average grant date value of $21.99, based on the closing price of our common stock on the respective grant date as reported on the NASDAQ Stock Market. These awards are 50% time-based and 50% performance-based. The time-based restricted shares vest equally over a three-year period and one-third of the performance-based restricted shares will be available to vest for each of the calendar years 2014, 2015 and 2016 based on a target operating income for each of the years. Additionally, executive officers and other key employees were granted 237,640 stock option awards which vest equally over a three-year period with a term of seven years and a weighted average exercise price of $21.99.

Also during the three months ended March 31, 2014, our Board of Directors received restricted stock awards of 27,072 common shares and stock option awards of 36,083 common shares. One-half of the restricted stock shares and stock options granted to the Board of Directors vest at each anniversary of the grant date. Restricted stock granted to the Board of Directors were valued at $21.98, which was the closing price of our common stock on the grant date as reported on the NASDAQ Stock Market. Stock options granted to the Board of Directors have a term of seven years and an exercise price of $21.98.

We estimated the grant date fair value of all stock options granted during the three months ended March 31, 2014 using the Black-Scholes valuation model. The weighted average valuation per share was $7.07 based on the following


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assumptions: Risk-free interest rate: 1.53%, Dividend Yield: 1.82%, Expected Volatility: 43.20% and Expected Term: 4.5 years.

Shares issued upon exercise of stock options were 2,397 during the three months ended March 31, 2014. There were no stock option exercises during the three months ended March 31, 2013.

Noncash compensation expense related to all types of awards was recognized for the three months ended March 31, as follows:

 
Three months ended
March 31,
 
(In thousands)
2014

 
2013

Stock-based compensation expense
$
1,219

 
$
1,497


If factors change and we employ different assumptions, stock-based compensation expense may differ significantly from what we have recorded in the past. If there are any modifications or cancellations of the underlying unvested securities, we may be required to accelerate, increase or cancel any remaining unearned stock-based compensation expense. Future stock-based compensation expense and unearned stock-based compensation will increase to the extent that we grant additional equity awards to employees or we assume unvested equity awards in connection with acquisitions.

18. Business segment and geographical information

We manage our business and operate in a single reportable business segment.

We are a multi-national corporation with operations in many countries, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, China, Hungary, South Korea, United Kingdom, Belgium and Tunisia. As a result, our financial results could be significantly affected by factors such as changes in foreign currency exchange rates or weak economic conditions in the foreign markets where we distribute our products. Our operating results are exposed to changes in exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and non-U.S. currencies. Exposure to variability in foreign currency exchange rates is managed primarily through the use of natural hedges, whereby funding obligations and assets are both denominated in the local currency, and through selective currency hedges. From time to time, we enter into exchange agreements to manage our exposure arising from fluctuating exchange rates related to specific transactions. Refer to Note 4. Sales are attributed to geographic locations based on the point of sale.

Information about our net sales by region was as follows:

 
Three months ended
March 31,
 
(In thousands)
2014

 
2013

Net sales to external customers:
 
 
 
United States
$
198,907

 
$
190,022

Europe
23,075

 
24,460

Other Americas
10,880

 
14,159

Asia
67,432

 
53,085

Total net sales
$
300,294

 
$
281,726


19. Other commitments and contingencies

We are party to various legal actions and administrative proceedings and subject to various claims arising in the ordinary course of business, including those relating to commercial transactions, product liability, safety, health, taxes, environmental and other matters. We review these matters on an ongoing basis and follow the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 450, Contingencies, when making accrual and disclosure decisions. For legal proceedings where it has been determined that a loss is both probable and reasonably estimable, a liability based on known facts and which represents our best estimate has been recorded in our accompanying consolidated financial statements. We believe


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that the ultimate liability, if any, in excess of amounts already provided for in our accompanying consolidated financial statements on the disposition of these matters and the matters discussed below would not have a material adverse effect on our financial position.

Remy Componentes S. de R.L. de C.V. vs. Corporativo Industrial y Empresarial Lorva, S.A. de C.V. ("Lorva")

In December 2012, Lorva, a former vendor, filed a judicial claim against Remy in the federal court in San Luis Potosi, Mexico requesting the rescission of two alleged operational service contracts. Remy filed a timely response in January 2013. The collection of evidence and witness testimony concluded in the civil case, and the parties filed their written closing argument briefs in the fourth quarter of 2013. In March 2014, the first instance sentence was issued by the court determining Lorva has the right to rescind both contracts and collect the benefit sought in the amount of approximately $17,380,000 for liquidated damages and outstanding invoices. In April 2014, we filed an appeal to this ruling in the Fourth District Court in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. We believe it is probable that we should prevail on final appeal based on legal arguments and the facts of this case. This appeal and any necessary final appeal is expected to take approximately twelve to eighteen months to complete. As of March 31, 2014, we have not accrued for the amount of this judgment, but we continue to maintain an immaterial accrual related to this matter.

Remy, Inc. vs. Tecnomatic S.p.A.

In September 2008, Remy International, Inc. filed suit against Tecnomatic in the U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana, Indianapolis Division (Civil Action No.: 1:08-CV-1227-SEB-JMS), titled Remy, Inc. vs. Tecnomatic S.p.A., for breach of contract, among other claims, with respect to a machine Tecnomatic sold to us to build stators. On December 9, 2008, Tecnomatic filed a counterclaim in the amount of $111,000.

In March 2011, Tecnomatic filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court, N. D. of Illinois, against Remy International, Inc., its Mexican subsidiaries and two other entities alleging breach of contract and the misappropriation of trade secrets, and requested damages of $110,000,000. In June 2011, the Illinois Court granted our motion to transfer the case to U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana, Indianapolis Division, and the two pending actions were consolidated.

After multiple motions by the respective parties and rulings by the Court on the pleadings, certain original claims by Tecnomatic have been dismissed or narrowed. The Court has permitted Tecnomatic to amend its Complaint to add other new claims. Most recently, Tecnomatic was granted leave by the Court to file a Third Amended Complaint which was filed by Tecnomatic in January 2014. We moved to dismiss that complaint in part in February 2014, and the motion is currently pending with the Court. Tecnomatic filed an opposition to our pending motion to dismiss the Third Amended Complaint in February 2014. No trial date has been set, but it is anticipated to commence during the second quarter of 2015. Due to the current stage of this case, it is not possible to make a meaningful estimate of the amount or range of loss to the Company, if any, that could result from this case at this time. As such, we have no amounts accrued as of March 31, 2014 for this case. We intend to vigorously defend this case.

20. Acquisition

Acquisition of United Starters and Alternators Industries, Inc.

On January 13, 2014, we acquired substantially all of the assets of USA Industries pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Asset Purchase Agreement. USA Industries is a leading North American distributor of premium quality remanufactured and new alternators, starters, constant velocity (CV) axles and disc brake calipers for the light-duty aftermarket. We believe the USA Industries acquisition provides us with a strong platform to leverage our distribution channels with an enhanced portfolio and expand beyond our core rotating electric products. In connection with the closing of the transaction, the assets were placed in Remy USA Industries, L.L.C., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. The results of operations of USA Industries have been included in our consolidated results of operations since the acquisition date.


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Preliminary purchase price was $40,609,000, consisting of $38,500,000 in cash, $2,000,000 cash held in escrow, and payables to the former owner of $109,000. The initial purchase price allocation based on their fair values as of the acquisition date was as follows (in thousands):

Cash
 
$
109

Trade accounts receivable
 
7,811

Inventories
 
13,834

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
43

Property, plant and equipment
 
462

Goodwill
 
14,815

Intangible assets
 
12,328

Other noncurrent assets
 
5,779

Total assets acquired
 
$
55,181

 
 
 
Accounts payable
 
$
8,083

Other current liabilities and accrued expenses
 
6,097

Other noncurrent liabilities
 
392

Total liabilities acquired
 
$
14,572

Net assets acquired
 
$
40,609


Goodwill of $14,815,000, which is deductible for tax purposes, has been recorded based on the initial amount of the preliminary purchase price that exceeds the fair value of the net assets acquired.

For the three months ended March 31, 2014, we recognized a finished goods inventory step-up of $2,509,000, customer relationships amortization of $237,000 and lease intangible amortization of $46,000, all included in cost of goods sold in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations.
21. Executive officer separation

On January 31, 2013, we entered into a Transition, Noncompetition and Release Agreement (the "Agreement") with John H. Weber, our former President and Chief Executive Officer, effective February 28, 2013. Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, Mr. Weber received a lump sum cash payment of $7,000,000 (a decrease to diluted earnings per share of $0.14, net of tax), which is included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying unaudited consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2013.



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

The statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including statements regarding our expectations, hopes, intentions or strategies regarding the future. All forward-looking statements included in this document are based on information available to us on the date hereof, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. It is important to note that our actual results could vary materially from those forward-looking statements contained herein due to many factors, including, but not limited to: future financial results and liquidity, development of new products and services, the effect of competitive products or pricing, the effect of commodity and raw material prices, the impact of supply chain cost management initiatives, restructuring risks, customs duty claims, litigation uncertainties and warranty claims, conditions in the automotive industry, foreign currency fluctuations, costs related to re-sourcing and outsourcing products, the effect of economic conditions, and other risks identified in the “Special note regarding forward-looking statements”, “Risk Factors” and other sections of the Company's previously filed most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

Executive Overview

Our Business

We are a global market leader in the design, manufacture, remanufacture, marketing and distribution of non-discretionary, rotating electrical components for light and commercial vehicles for original equipment manufacturers, or OEMs, and the aftermarket. We sell our products worldwide primarily under our well-recognized “Delco Remy,” “Remy,” “World Wide Automotive” and "USA Industries" brand names, as well as our customers' well-recognized private label brand names.

Our principal products for both light and commercial vehicles include:

new starters and alternators;
remanufactured starters and alternators;
hybrid electric motors; and
multi-line products (primarily remanufactured), including steering gears, constant velocity (CV) axles, and brake calipers.

We sell our new starters, alternators and hybrid electric motors to U.S. and non-U.S. OEMs for factory installation on new vehicles. We sell remanufactured and new products to aftermarket customers, mainly retailers in North America, warehouse distributors in North America and Europe, and OEMs globally for the original equipment service ("OES"), market. We sell a small volume of remanufactured locomotive power assemblies, CV axles and brake calipers in North America, and steering gear and brake calipers for light vehicles in Europe.

Financial Results

Net sales of $300.3 million for the first quarter of 2014 increased 6.6% from $281.7 million for the same period in 2013 driven primarily by increased volume and mix of $21.3 million, including $8.0 million in first quarter sales from the acquisition of USA Industries, and favorable foreign currency translation of $0.7 million. These increases in net sales were partially offset by negative pricing impact of $3.4 million. Net income was $9.5 million during the first quarter of 2014, an increase of $7.6 million over the same period in 2013. This increase was primarily driven by one-time charges in 2013 consisting of $7.0 million in additional selling, general and administrative expenses related to executive separation costs and a $4.3 million loss on extinguishment of debt and refinancing fees due to the March 2013 refinancing of our Term B Loan, partially offset by the $2.5 million of finished goods inventory step-up and $0.3 million in amortization due to purchase accounting related to the USA Industries acquisition for the three months ended March 31, 2014.



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Acquisition of United Starters and Alternators Industries, Inc.

On January 13, 2014, we acquired substantially all of the assets of USA Industries pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Asset Purchase Agreement, effective as of January 13, 2014. USA Industries is a leading North American distributor of premium quality remanufactured and new alternators, starters, CV axles and disc brake calipers for the light-duty aftermarket. In connection with the closing of the transaction, the assets were placed in Remy USA Industries, L.L.C., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. USA Industries' operating results are consolidated beginning January 13, 2014. The preliminary purchase price was $40,609,000, consisting of $38,500,000 in cash, $2,000,000 cash held in escrow, and payables to the former owner of $109,000.

Recent Trends and Conditions

General economic conditions

According to IHS Global Insight, global light duty vehicle production was up 5% and global medium and heavy duty vehicle production increased 2% during the first quarter of 2014 as compared to the same period in 2013. The increase in light duty vehicle production was driven primarily by a 9% increase in China production, a 6% increase in North America production and a 5% increase in Europe production. These increases were offset by a 3% decline in South America production and a 2% decline in Korea production. The increase in global medium and heavy duty production was primarily a result of a 27% increase in South America production, a 16% increase in North America production, offset by a 6% decline in China production and 1% declines in Korea and Europe, respectively, due to the commercial vehicle market softening. The global automotive industry remains susceptible to uncertain economic conditions that could adversely impact consumer demand for vehicles.

Weather can affect aftermarket sales of starters and alternators. Extreme cold can damage starters and extreme heat can increase alternator failures. In both cases, this extreme weather can stimulate sales of aftermarket starters and alternators. In early 2014, the Midwest and Northeast United States experienced severe cold weather which we believe had a positive impact on our results of operations.

Pricing pressures from customers

Pressure from our customers to reduce prices is characteristic of the automotive supply industry. We anticipate the impact of our pricing to be in the range of 1% to 3% consistent with prior years. Due to the competitive nature of the business, the revised terms with customers are expected to impact our ongoing profitability. We have taken and expect to continue to take steps to improve operating efficiencies and minimize or resist price reductions.

Material and commodity price fluctuations

Overall commodity price fluctuation is an ongoing concern for our business and has been an operational and financial focus. We have pass-through pricing agreements with a number of our customers that reduce our exposure to metals price volatility. Where metals price volatility is not covered by customer agreements, we utilize hedging instruments where appropriate, particularly related to copper, and consider their cost and their effectiveness. Average copper prices were lower for the quarter ended March 31, 2014 than for the same period in 2013.

In our remanufacturing operations, our principal inputs are cores, approximately 90% of which we receive in exchange for remanufactured units. Cores are used starters or alternators that customers exchange when they purchase new products. If usable, we refurbish these cores into a remanufactured product that we sell to our aftermarket customers. When we are required to purchase cores rather than receiving them in exchange for remanufactured units, we are affected by market pricing of cores. The cost of cores fluctuates based on a number of factors, including supply and demand and the underlying value of the commodities that the cores contain.



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Foreign currencies

During the first three months of 2014, approximately 34% of our net sales were transacted outside the United States. The functional currency of our foreign operations is generally the local currency, while our financial statements are presented in U.S. dollars. Foreign exchange has an unfavorable impact on net sales when the U.S. dollar is relatively strong as compared with foreign currencies and a favorable impact on net sales when the U.S. dollar is relatively weak as compared with foreign currencies. While we employ financial instruments to hedge certain exposures related to transactions from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, these hedging actions do not entirely insulate us from currency effects and such programs may not always be available to us at economically reasonable costs. During the first three months of 2014, we experienced a negative impact from foreign currency effects on our reported earnings in U.S. dollars compared to the first three months of 2013, primarily resulting from the results denominated in other currencies, mainly the Mexican Peso, Brazilian Real and the Euro.

Operation efficiency efforts

In general, our long-term objectives are geared toward profitably growing our business, expanding our innovative technologies, winning new contracts, generating cash and strengthening our market position. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our competitive position and determine what actions may be required to maintain and improve that position.

We continue to focus on investing appropriate levels of capital to support anticipated expansion in significant growth markets, such as China. We continued to incur start-up costs associated with our manufacturing and engineering facility in Wuhan, China which began production in the second quarter of 2013. These investments are critical as they position us to benefit from expected long-term growth opportunities.

We believe that a continued focus on research, development and engineering activities is critical to maintaining our leadership position in the industry and meeting our long-term objectives. As a result, we continue our commitment to invest in facilities and infrastructure in order to support new business awards and achieve our long-term growth plans.

Although we believe that we have established a firm foundation for profitability, we continue to evaluate our global manufacturing and supply chain to further streamline our operations. We have completed the transfer of production from our Mezokovesd, Hungary plant to our other facilities in Hungary, Mexico and Korea and substantially completed the closure of our Mezokovesd, Hungary plant. In addition, during 2014, we consolidated our Mexico operations to better manage our cost structure.

Non-U.S. GAAP measurements - Adjusted EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure of performance defined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (U.S. GAAP). We use adjusted EBITDA as a supplement to our U.S. GAAP results in evaluating our business. Other companies in our industry define adjusted EBITDA differently from us and, as a result, our measure is not comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies in our industry.

We define adjusted EBITDA as net income attributable to common stockholders before interest expense–net, income tax expense, depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation expense, net income attributable to noncontrolling interest, restructuring, other charges and other impairment charges, loss on extinguishment of debt and refinancing fees, executive officer separation cost, certain purchase accounting finished goods inventory step-up costs and other adjustments as set forth in the reconciliations provided below.

Adjusted EBITDA is one of the key factors upon which we assess performance. As an analytical tool, adjusted EBITDA assists us in comparing our performance over various reporting periods on a consistent basis because it excludes items that we do not believe reflect our ongoing operating performance.

Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to net income as an indicator of our performance, as an alternative to net cash provided by operating activities as a measure of liquidity, or as an alternative to any other measure prescribed by U.S. GAAP. There are limitations to using non-U.S. GAAP measures such as adjusted EBITDA. Although we believe that adjusted EBITDA may make an evaluation of our operating performance more consistent because it removes items that do not reflect our ongoing operations, adjusted EBITDA excludes certain financial information that some may consider important in evaluating our performance.



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The following table sets forth a reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA to its most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measure, net income attributable to common stockholders:
 

Three months ended March 31,
 
 (In thousands)
2014


2013


 
Net income attributable to common stockholders
$
9,467


$
1,280

Adjustments:



Interest expense–net
5,636


6,337

Income tax expense
5,711


1,712

Depreciation and amortization
8,655


8,213

Stock-based compensation expense
1,219


1,497

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest


563

Restructuring and other charges
314


681

Loss on extinguishment of debt and refinancing fees


4,256

Executive officer separation


7,000

Purchase accounting finished goods inventory step-up
2,509

 

Other


(264
)
Total adjustments
24,044


29,995

Adjusted EBITDA
$
33,511


$
31,275



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Results of operations

The following table presents our consolidated results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2013:

Three months ended March 31,
 
 
Increase/ (Decrease)
 
% Increase/ (Decrease)

(In thousands)
2014

 
2013

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net sales
$
300,294

 
$
281,726

 
$
18,568

 
6.6
 %
Cost of goods sold
245,827

 
226,747

 
19,080

 
8.4
 %
Gross profit
54,467

 
54,979

 
(512
)
 
(0.9
)%
Selling, general, and administrative expenses
33,339

 
40,150

 
(6,811
)
 
(17.0
)%
Restructuring and other charges
314

 
681

 
(367
)
 
(53.9
)%
Operating income
20,814

 
14,148

 
6,666

 
47.1
 %
Interest expense–net
5,636

 
6,337

 
(701
)
 
(11.1
)%
Loss on extinguishment of debt and refinancing fees

 
4,256

 
(4,256
)
 
(100.0
)%
Income before income taxes
15,178

 
3,555

 
11,623

 
326.9
 %
Income tax expense
5,711

 
1,712

 
3,999

 
233.6
 %
Net income
9,467

 
1,843

 
7,624

 
413.7
 %
Less net income attributable to noncontrolling interest

 
563

 
(563
)
 
(100.0
)%
Net income attributable to common stockholders
$
9,467

 
$
1,280

 
$
8,187

 
639.6
 %

Net sales

Net sales increased by $18.6 million, or 6.6%, to $300.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014, from $281.7 million for the same period in 2013. The increase in net sales was driven by increased volume and mix of $21.3 million, including $8.0 million in first quarter sales from the acquisition of USA Industries, and favorable foreign currency translation of $0.7 million. These increases in net sales were partially offset by negative pricing impact of $3.4 million.
  
Net sales of new starters and alternators to OEMs in the three months ended March 31, 2014 decreased in light vehicle products which was offset by an increase in commercial vehicle products. Net sales of light vehicle starters and alternators to OEMs were $89.3 million in the three months ended March 31, 2014, a $9.4 million, or 9.5%, decrease compared to $98.7 million in the same period in 2013. These reductions are mainly driven by the end of certain North American programs offset by new programs and growth in China. Net sales of commercial vehicle starters and alternators were $72.8 million in the three months ended March 31, 2014, a $8.4 million, or 13.0%, increase compared to $64.4 million in the same period in 2013 driven primarily by higher volumes due to the severe cold weather in early 2014. We also sold $3.9 million of hybrid electric motors to OEMs in the three months ended March 31, 2014, as compared to $6.0 million in the same period in 2013.

Net sales of light vehicle products to aftermarket customers were $101.1 million in the three months ended March 31, 2014, a $17.1 million, or 20.4% increase from $84.0 million in the same period in 2013. The increase is primarily a result of sales from the USA Industries acquisition and higher volumes as we experienced strong orders from our retail customers during the quarter. Net sales of starters and alternators for commercial vehicles to aftermarket customers were $17.7 million in the first quarter of 2014, a decrease of $1.0 million, or 5.3% from $18.7 million in the first quarter of 2013.

Net sales of remanufactured locomotive power trains and multi-line products, which consist of a small volume of remanufactured steering gears and brake calipers that we sell in the United States and Europe, to aftermarket customers, were $15.5 million in the three months ended March 31, 2014, a $5.6 million, or 56.6% increase from the same period in 2013.



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Cost of goods sold

Cost of goods sold primarily represents materials, labor and overhead production costs associated with our products and production facilities. Cost of goods sold was $245.8 million in the three months ended March 31, 2014 and $226.7 million in the three months ended March 31, 2013, an increase of $19.1 million, or 8.4%. The increase was mainly due to higher sales volumes. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we recognized approximately $2.5 million related to the step-up of finished goods inventory and $0.3 million in amortization expense associated with the USA Industries acquisition. As a result, cost of goods sold as a percentage of net sales slightly increased during the three months ended March 31, 2014 to 81.9%, from 80.5% in 2013.

Gross profit

As a result of the above changes in net sales and cost of goods sold, gross profit as a percentage of net sales decreased slightly to 18.1% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 as compared to 19.5% for the three months ended March 31, 2013.

Selling, general and administrative expenses

For the three months ended March 31, 2014, selling, general and administrative expenses, or SG&A, was $33.3 million, which represents a decrease of $6.8 million, or 17.0%, from SG&A of $40.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013. The decrease was primarily related to a one-time charge representing a $7.0 million lump sum cash payment made to our former President and Chief Executive Officer pursuant to the terms of a Transition, Noncompetition and Release Agreement effective February 28, 2013.
  
Restructuring and other charges

Restructuring and other charges decreased by $0.4 million, to $0.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to $0.7 million for the same period in 2013. The decrease in restructuring expense for the three months ended March 31, 2014 primarily related to the closure of our Mezokovesd, Hungary in 2013 resulting in limited restructuring costs in the quarter ended March 31, 2014.

Interest expense–net

Interest expense–net decreased by $0.7 million to $5.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 from $6.3 million in the same period in 2013. The decrease was primarily driven by a decrease in interest rate from 6.25% to 4.25% due to the refinancing of the Term B loan on March 5, 2013 and lower amounts borrowed on short-term debt in 2014 versus 2013. The decrease was partially offset by the additional interest expense-net related to our undesignated interest rate swap contracts of $0.5 million.

Loss on extinguishment of debt and refinancing fees

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, no amounts were recorded for loss on extinguishment of debt and refinancing fees. During the three months ended March 31, 2013, loss on extinguishment of debt and refinancing fees of $4.3 million was related to the refinancing of our Term B Loan syndication.

Income tax expense

Income tax expense increased by $4.0 million to $5.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 from $1.7 million for the same period in 2013. The increase is primarily driven by the increase in income before income taxes in 2014 compared to the same period in 2013.

Net income attributable to common stockholders

Our net income attributable to common stockholders for the three months ended March 31, 2014 was $9.5 million as compared to $1.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013, for the reasons described above. In addition, there was no income attributable to the noncontrolling interest during the three months ended March 31, 2014 due to our June 2013 acquisition of the remaining 49% noncontrolling ownership interest of our Chinese joint venture, Remy Hubei Electric Co. Ltd.



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Liquidity and capital resources

Our cash requirements generally consist of working capital, capital expenditures, research and development programs, debt service and dividends. Our primary sources of liquidity are cash flows generated from operations and the various borrowing and factoring arrangements described below, including our revolving credit facility. We actively manage our working capital and associated cash requirements and continually seek more effective use of cash.

We believe that cash generated from operations, together with the amounts available under financing arrangements discussed below, as well as cash on hand, will be adequate to meet our liquidity requirements for at least the next twelve months. If we make a large acquisition or engage in certain other strategic transactions, we may need to enter into additional borrowing arrangements or obtain additional equity capital. No assurance can be given that such funds would be available to us at such time.

As of March 31, 2014, we had cash and cash equivalents on hand of $55.8 million representing a $59.1 million decrease compared to the $114.9 million cash and cash equivalents on hand as of December 31, 2013. Total liquidity as of March 31, 2014, including cash on hand, availability under the ABL First Amendment, and availability under short-term debt credit facilities, was $150.5 million.

Cash flows

The following table shows the components of our cash flows for the periods presented:
 
Three months ended March 31,
 
 (In thousands)
2014

 
2013

 
 
 
 
Net cash provided by (used in):
 
 
 
Operating activities before changes in operating assets and liabilities
$
19,850

 
$
10,571

Changes in operating assets and liabilities
(29,008
)
 
(26,902
)
Operating activities
(9,158
)
 
(16,331
)
Investing activities
(46,789
)
 
(5,692
)
Financing activities
(2,669
)
 
5,204


Cash flows-Operating activities

Cash used in operating activities was $9.2 million versus $16.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The increase in operating cash flows from 2013 was primarily a result of the increase in net income as discussed above.

Operating cash flows were negatively impacted due to a $35.9 million decrease in cash flows from accounts receivable driven primarily by the mix of sales in geographic regions with longer payment terms and timing of amounts factored in 2014. Partially offsetting the impact of longer payment terms on operating cash flows were higher cash collection from customers during the three months ended March 31, 2014 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2013, due to higher net sales of $18.6 million in 2014 as discussed above. Higher expenditures for inventory replenishment of approximately $3.0 million in 2014 as a result of increased sales levels in addition to a $2.4 million decrease in 2014 in cash outflows period over period as we made investments in our North American aftermarket customers and additional start-up of our new Wuhan, China facility in 2013. Our mix of accounts payable increased our days payable outstanding during the three months ended March 31, 2014 resulting in an increase in payables of $20.3 million.
 
Cash payments related to our incentive compensation plans were lower by $7.2 million during the three months ended March 31, 2014 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2013. The decrease was primarily related to a one-time $7.0 million lump sum cash payment for executive separation costs incurred in 2013. Cash payments for restructuring charges were $1.1 million lower due to the nature and timing of restructuring actions.



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Cash paid for interest for the three months ended March 31, 2014 was $4.9 million as compared to $6.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013, a decrease of $1.3 million. Cash payments were lower primarily due to the refinancing of our Amended and Restated Term B Loan Credit Agreement on March 5, 2013.

Cash paid for taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2014 was $4.9 million, compared to $2.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013, an increase of $2.3 million. The reason for the increase was primarily due to higher foreign cash payments as a result of higher foreign income before taxes in 2014.

Cash flows-Investing activities

Cash used in investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2014 was $46.8 million representing a $41.1 million increase over the $5.7 million cash used in investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2013. The increase was primarily due to $40.4 million in net cash disbursements related to the USA Industries acquisition.
 
Cash flows-Financing activities

Cash used in financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2014 was $2.7 million, compared to cash provided by financing activities of $5.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2013. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we paid $3.4 million in quarterly cash dividends to our common stockholders, as declared by our Board of Directors, which was consistent with quarterly cash dividends paid in the prior year period. We also repurchased $2.5 million of our common stock to satisfy tax withholding obligations of participants under our stock-based compensation programs during the three months ended March 31, 2014, as compared to $1.2 million during the three months ended March 31, 2013. In connection with the vesting of restricted stock grants during the first quarter of 2014, we also recognized an excess tax benefit of $1.1 million, compared to no excess tax benefit recorded in the first quarter of 2013.

The increase in short-term debt was related to borrowings on our revolving credit facilities. In March 2014, we entered into a revolving credit facility in China with one bank for $10.0 million of which $2.9 million was borrowed and remained outstanding at March 31, 2014. We also borrowed and repaid $4.2 million on the Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility during the quarter ended March 31, 2014. These borrowings were for funding our China operations and for general corporate working capital purposes.

In 2013, we refinanced our $287.0 million Term B Loan with an Amended and Restated Term B Loan Credit Agreement and received $299.3 million in proceeds, which was offset by deferred financing fees of $3.4 million.

Debt and Capital Structure

First Amendment to ABL Revolver Credit Agreement

On March 5, 2013, we entered into a First Amendment to our existing ABL Revolver Credit Agreement ("ABL First Amendment") to extend the maturity date of the Asset-Based Revolving Credit Facility ("ABL") from December 17, 2015 to September 5, 2018 and reduce the borrowing rate. The ABL First Amendment bears an interest rate to a defined Base Rate plus 0.50%-1.00% per year or, at our election, at an applicable LIBOR Rate plus 1.50%-2.00% per year and is paid monthly. The ABL First Amendment maintains the current availability at $95,000,000, but may be increased, under certain circumstances, by $20,000,000. The ABL First Amendment is secured by substantially all domestic accounts receivable and inventory. At March 31, 2014, the ABL First Amendment balance was zero. Based upon the collateral supporting the ABL First Amendment, the amount borrowed, and the outstanding letters of credit of $14,035,000, there was additional availability for borrowing of $73,460,000 on March 31, 2014. We will incur an unused commitment fee of 0.375% on the unused amount of commitments under the ABL First Amendment.

Amended and Restated Term B Loan Credit Agreement

On March 5, 2013, we entered into a $300,000,000 Amended and Restated Term B Loan Credit Agreement ("Amended and Restated Term B Loan") to refinance the existing $286,978,000 Term B Loan, extend the maturity from December 17, 2016 to March 5, 2020, and reduce the borrowing rate. The Amended and Restated Term B Loan bears an interest rate consisting of LIBOR (subject to a floor of 1.25%) plus 3.00% per year with an original issue discount of $750,000. The Amended and Restated Term B Loan also contains an option to increase the borrowing provided certain conditions are satisfied, including maintaining a maximum leverage ratio. The Amended and Restated Term B Loan is secured by a first priority lien on the stock of our subsidiaries and substantially all domestic assets other than accounts receivable


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and inventory pledged to the ABL First Amendment. Principal payments in the amount of $750,000 are due at the end of each calendar quarter with termination and final payment no later than March 5, 2020. The Amended and Restated Term B Loan is subject to an excess cash calculation which may require the payment of additional principal on an annual basis. At March 31, 2014, the average borrowing rate, including the impact of the interest rate swaps, was 4.25%.

See Note 12 to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Report for a description of our revolving credit facility and for more details on the ABL First Amendment and Amended and Restated Term B Loan.

Under normal working capital utilization of liquidity, portions of the amounts drawn under our credit facilities typically are paid back throughout the month as cash from customers is received. We could then draw upon such facilities again for working capital purposes in the same or succeeding months.

The agreement that governs our senior secured revolving credit facility contains a number of covenants, including financial covenants, that would impact our ability to borrow on the facility if not met. These covenants include restrictive covenants that restrict, among other things, the ability to incur additional indebtedness and pay cash dividends on our common stock. The facility also includes customary events of default, including breach of covenant and cross-defaults to certain other debt. As of March 31, 2014, we were in compliance with all of our covenants.

Non-U.S. borrowing arrangements

At March 31, 2014, our subsidiaries outside the U.S. also had various uncommitted credit facilities, of which $21.2 million was not utilized. We expect that these additional facilities will be drawn on from time to time for normal working capital purposes and to fund capital expenditures in support of operations and planned expansions in certain regions. See Note 12 to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Report for a description of our short term debt.

For further description of our outstanding debt, see Note 12 to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Report.

Factoring agreements

We have also entered into factoring agreements with various domestic and European financial institutions to sell our accounts receivable under nonrecourse agreements. These transactions are accounted for as a reduction in accounts receivable because the agreements transfer effective control over and risk related to the receivables to the buyers. We do not service any factored accounts after the factoring has occurred. See Note 4 to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Report for a description of our factoring arrangements.

Contractual obligations

There were no material changes in our contractual obligations during the three months ended March 31, 2014 from what was previously described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, other than related to the leases discussed below.

As a result of facility lease renewals in Mexico and facility leases we acquired in connection with the January 2014 USA Industries acquisition, cash payments under our operating lease arrangements have changed from what was previously described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. In Mexico, we amended our existing operating lease at our Piedras Negras facility, which requires total minimum lease payments of $1.0 million through 2015. We also entered into a new operating lease for our Mexico OE facility, which requires total minimum lease payments of $3.7 million through 2017. In connection with the USA Industries acquisition, we acquired operating leases for facilities in Texas, California, New York and Wisconsin, which require future cash payments of $2.5 million over the remaining lease terms through 2018.

Contingencies

Information concerning contingencies are contained in Note 19 to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Report is incorporated herein by reference.


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Off-Balance sheet arrangements

We do not have any material off-balance sheet arrangements.  

Accounting pronouncements

For a discussion of certain adopted or pending accounting pronouncements, see Note 2 to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Report, which is incorporated herein by reference.

Critical accounting policies and estimates

Our accounting policies require management to make significant estimates and assumptions using information available at the time the estimates are made. Actual amounts could differ significantly from these estimates. See Note 2 to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Report for a summary of the significant accounting policies and methods used in the preparation of our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. A detailed description of our significant accounting policies is included in Note 2 to our audited consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report for Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. There have been no significant changes in our critical accounting policies and estimates during the three months ended March 31, 2014.

Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

There have been no material changes to the quantitative and qualitative information about our market risks from those previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on February 27, 2014.

Item 4.    Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management, with the supervision and participation of our President and Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) and our Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (principal financial officer), has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) as of March 31, 2014. Based on that evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective, at the reasonable assurance level, as of March 31, 2014.

Changes in Internal Controls

There have not been any changes in our internal control over financial reporting as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) during the quarter ended March 31, 2014 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II - Other Information
Item 1.Legal Proceedings
 The information concerning the legal proceedings involving the Company contained in Note 19 to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Report is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 1A.     Risk Factors
We face a number of significant risks and uncertainties in connection with our operations. Our business, results of operations and financial condition could be materially adversely affected by these risk factors. There have been no material changes to Risk Factors previously reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.


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

We withheld the following shares of common stock to satisfy tax withholding obligations during the quarter ended March 31, 2014 from the distributions described below. These shares may be deemed to be “issuer purchases” of shares that are required to be disclosed pursuant to this Item.

Period
 
Total number of shares purchased (1)
 
Average price paid per share
 
Total number of shares purchased as part of publicly announced plans or programs (2)
 
Maximum number of shares that may yet by purchased under the plans or programs (2)
1/1/2014 - 1/31/2014
 
28,937

 
$
20.99

 

 

2/1/2014 - 2/28/2014
 
85,354

 
22.22

 

 

3/1/2014 - 3/31/2014
 

 

 

 

Total
 
114,291

 
$
21.91

 

 
 

(1)
Shares purchased during the three months ended March 31, 2014 were in connection with employee payroll tax withholding for restricted stock distributions.
(2)
We have not announced a general plan or program to purchase shares.



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Item 6.    Exhibits

Exhibit Index
 
 
Incorporated by reference
 
Exhibit
Number
Description
Form
Exhibit
Filing Date
Filed herewith
3.1
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as currently in effect
S-8
EX-3.1
2/14/2013
 
3.2
Amended and Restated Bylaws, as currently in effect
S-8
EX-3.2
2/14/2013
 
*10.1
2014 Form of Notice of Restricted Stock Grant for Directors and Restricted Stock Award Agreement under the Remy International, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan
 
 
 
X
*10.2
2014 Form of Notice of Stock Option Grant for Directors and Stock Option Agreement under the Remy International, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan
 
 
 
X
*10.3
2014 Form of Notice of Restricted Stock Grant for Employees and Restricted Stock Award Agreement under the Remy International, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan
 
 
 
X
*10.4
2014 Form of Notice of Stock Option Grant for Employees and Stock Option Agreement under the Remy International, Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan
 
 
 
X
31.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
 
X
31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
 
X
32.1
Certification by Chief Executive Officer of Periodic Financial Reports pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350
 
 
 
X
32.2
Certification by Chief Financial Officer of Periodic Financial Reports pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, 18 U.S.C. Section 1350
 
 
 
X
101.INS**
XBRL Instance Document
 
 
 
X
101.SCH**
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
 
 
 
X
101.CAL**
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
 
 
 
X
101.LAB**
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
 
 
 
X
101.PRE**
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
 
 
 
X
101.DEF**
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
 
 
 
X

Management contracts and compensatory plans or arrangements are designated with “*”.
** Pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T, these interactive data files are deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of Sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, are deemed not filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and otherwise are not subject to liability under those sections.




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SIGNATURES


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

    
 
 
Remy International, Inc.
 
 
(Registrant)
 
 
 
Date: April 30, 2014
 
By: /s/ Fred Knechtel
 
 
 
 
 
Fred Knechtel
 
 
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
 
 
(Principal Financial Officer)
 
 
 
 
 
 



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