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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 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, 2004

 

or

 

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

 

FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM              TO             .

 

COMMISSION FILE NO. 1-13683

 


 

DELCO 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 No.)

2902 Enterprise Drive

Anderson, Indiana

  46013
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

 

(765) 778-6499

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Not Applicable

(Former name, former address and 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  ¨

 

INDICATE BY CHECK MARK WHETHER THE REGISTRANT IS AN ACCELERATED FILER (AS DEFINED IN RULE 12B-2 OF THE EXCHANGE ACT).    Yes  ¨    No  x

 

INDICATE THE NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING OF EACH OF THE REGISTRANT’S CLASSES OF COMMON STOCK, AS OF THE LATEST PRACTICABLE DATE.

 

    

Outstanding

as of May 1, 2004


Common Stock – Class A

   1,000.00

Common Stock – Class B

   2,485,337.48

Common Stock – Class C

   16,687.00

 



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Delco Remy International, Inc. and Subsidiaries

 

INDEX

 

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PART I

  

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

    
     Item 1   

Financial Statements

    
         

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

   3
         

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

   4
         

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

   5
         

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

   6
     Item 2   

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

   22
     Item 3   

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

   29
     Item 4   

Controls and Procedures

   29

PART II

  

OTHER INFORMATION

    
     Item 1   

Legal Proceedings

   30
     Item 2   

Changes in Securities, Use of Proceeds and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

   32
     Item 3   

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

   32
     Item 4   

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

   32
     Item 5   

Other Information

   32
     Item 6   

Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

   32

SIGNATURES

   33

EXHIBIT INDEX

   34

 

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PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

 

Delco Remy International, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

IN THOUSANDS, At    March 31,
2004
   

December 31,

2003

 


     (unaudited)        
Assets:                 

Current assets:

                

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 17,305     $ 21,328  

Trade accounts receivable, net

     176,424       151,221  

Other receivables

     16,013       15,076  

Inventories

     231,156       214,764  

Other current assets

     17,947       13,845  


Total current assets

     458,845       416,234  

Property, plant and equipment

     317,836       311,455  

Less accumulated depreciation

     181,131       175,709  


Property, plant and equipment, net

     136,705       135,746  

Deferred financing costs, net

     12,940       13,968  

Goodwill, net

     132,571       132,571  

Investments in joint ventures

     5,398       5,721  

Other assets

     19,059       19,736  


Total assets

   $ 765,518     $ 723,976  


Liabilities and Stockholders’ Deficit:                 

Current liabilities:

                

Accounts payable

   $ 181,041     $ 161,828  

Accrued interest

     13,721       9,837  

Accrued restructuring

     5,703       10,826  

Liabilities of discontinued operations

     1,506       1,565  

Other liabilities and accrued expenses

     127,996       123,385  

Current maturities of long-term debt

     29,989       31,397  


Total current liabilities

     359,956       338,838  

Long-term debt, net of current portion

     606,183       593,103  

Deferred income taxes

     647       644  

Post-retirement benefits other than pensions

     16,688       16,431  

Accrued pension benefits

     13,141       13,073  

Accrued restructuring

     8,427       8,801  

Other non-current liabilities

     6,185       6,918  

Commitments and contingencies

                

Minority interest in subsidiaries

     15,475       15,193  

Redeemable preferred stock

     315,521       306,969  

Stockholders’ deficit:

                

Common stock:

                

Class A shares

     —         —    

Class B shares

     3       3  

Class C shares

     —         —    

Retained deficit

     (563,489 )     (560,193 )

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (13,219 )     (15,804 )


Total stockholders’ deficit

     (576,705 )     (575,994 )


Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit

   $ 765,518     $ 723,976  


 

See notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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Delco Remy International, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

(Unaudited)

 

IN THOUSANDS, For the three months ended March 31,    2004     2003  


Net sales    $ 293,187     $ 256,570  

Cost of goods sold

     240,467       213,139  


Gross profit

     52,720       43,431  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     27,578       26,222  

Restructuring charges

     1,095       45,085  


Operating income (loss)      24,047       (27,876 )

Interest expense, net

     16,202       14,116  


Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes, minority interest and loss from unconsolidated joint ventures

     7,845       (41,992 )

Income tax expense

     1,437       5,260  

Minority interest

     548       (213 )

Loss from unconsolidated joint ventures

     454       715  


Net income (loss) from continuing operations

     5,406       (47,754 )

Discontinued operations:

                

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

     (258 )     (3,747 )

Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of tax

     108       2,417  


Net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

     (150 )     (1,330 )


Net income (loss)      5,256       (49,084 )

Accretion for redemption of preferred stock

     8,552       7,556  


Net loss attributable to common stockholders

   $ (3,296 )   $ (56,640 )


 

See notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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Delco Remy International, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

 

IN THOUSANDS, For the three months ended March 31,    2004     2003  


Cash Flows from Operating Activities:                 

Net loss attributable to common stockholders

   $ (3,296 )   $ (56,640 )

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

                

Loss from discontinued operations

     258       3,747  

Gain on disposal of discontinued operations

     (108 )     (2,417 )

Depreciation

     5,178       7,122  

Amortization

     734       358  

Non-cash interest expense

     1,028       1,097  

Accretion for redemption of preferred stock

     8,552       7,556  

Minority interest

     548       (213 )

Loss from unconsolidated joint ventures

     454       715  

Deferred income taxes

     2       2,385  

Post-retirement benefits other than pensions

     257       (6,276 )

Accrued pension benefits

     68       1,997  

Restructuring charges

     1,095       45,085  

Cash payments for restructuring charges

     (6,607 )     (7,019 )

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

                

Accounts receivable

     (25,062 )     (22,719 )

Inventories

     (16,399 )     (27,243 )

Accounts payable

     19,863       17,320  

Other current assets and liabilities

     3,983       23,509  

Other non-current assets and liabilities, net

     609       (5,217 )


Net cash used in operating activities of continuing operations

     (8,843 )     (16,853 )
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:                 

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

     —         (4,837 )

Net proceeds on sale of businesses

     108       27,876  

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

     (6,030 )     (5,257 )


Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities of continuing operations

     (5,922 )     17,782  
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:                 

Net borrowings under revolving line of credit and other

     11,672       205  

Distributions to minority interests

     (1,010 )     —    


Net cash provided by financing activities of continuing operations

     10,662       205  

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

     241       (62 )

Cash flows of discontinued operations

     (161 )     (552 )


Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

     (4,023 )     520  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

     21,328       12,426  


Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 17,305     $ 12,946  


 

See notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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DELCO REMY INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT AS INDICATED

 

Quarters Ended March 31, 2004 and 2003

 

(Unaudited)

 

1. Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited, condensed consolidated financial statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003. The unaudited, condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.

 

Operating results for the three-month period ended March 31, 2004 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year. The balance sheet at December 31, 2003 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information and notes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. The Company has not materially changed its significant accounting policies from those disclosed in its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2003.

 

2. Additional Balance Sheet Information

 

Inventories

 

The components of inventory were as follows:

 

     March 31,
2004
   December 31,
2003

Raw material

   $ 135,655    $ 126,545

Work-in-process

     7,940      4,978

Finished goods

     87,561      83,241
    

  


Total

   $ 231,156    $ 214,764

 

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Warranty

 

The Company provides an allowance for the estimated future cost of product warranties and other defective product returns 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. Changes to the Company’s warranty liability, excluding discontinued operations, are summarized as follows:

 

     Quarter Ended
March 31,
2004
    Year Ended
December 31,
2003
 


Balance at beginning of period

   $ 20,683     $ 15,851  

Provision for warranty

     11,533       49,634  

Payments and charges against the accrual

     (11,433 )     (49,429 )

Other (including acquisitions)

     —         4,627  


Balance at end of period

   $ 20,783     $ 20,683  


 

3. Acquisitions

 

The Company made no acquisition payments during the three months ended March 31, 2004.

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2003 the Company made payments totaling $3,064 under contractual put agreements to purchase additional shares from the minority shareholders of World Wide Automotive, L.L.C. (“World Wide”), which was acquired in 1997. These payments increased the Company’s ownership percentage of World Wide from 94.0% to 97.2%. At December 31, 2003, the Company owned 100% of World Wide. The Company made payments totaling $1,314 under contractual put agreements to purchase additional shares from the minority shareholder of Power Investments, Inc., which was acquired in 1996. These payments increased the Company’s ownership percentage of Power from 93.4% to 95.1%. At December 31, 2003, the Company owned 100% of Power. The Company also made payments of $459 on notes issued in connection with the acquisition of certain parts of the Delphi Corporation (“Delphi”) alternator business in the fourth quarter of 2002. Also during the three months ended March 31, 2003, the Company completed the acquisition of 51% of Hubei Delphi Automotive Generators Company, Ltd., a manufacturer of automotive and heavy duty generators for the original equipment market and aftermarket based in China, for $3,600 in cash. Net assets acquired were $8,100 ($3,800 net of minority interest), including cash of $3,600.

 

4. Accounts Receivable Programs

 

The Company participates in two programs that accelerate the collection of accounts receivable. Under one program, the Company sells the accounts of certain of its aftermarket customers to a bank, on a non-recourse basis, at a discount. At March 31, 2004 and 2003, the amount of receivables under this program was approximately $30,900 and $3,900, respectively. The second program is an early pay plan under which a third party acts as paying agent for one of the Company’s customers. The accounts are paid, at a discounted rate, in five to seven days after shipment instead of the regular terms. This program is also without recourse. The amount covered by this plan at March 31, 2004 and 2003 was approximately $14,800 and $9,600, respectively.

 

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5. Discontinued Operations

 

During the first quarter of 2003, the Company successfully completed the sale of Tractech, Inc. and Kraftube, Inc. In connection with the sale, the Company recorded an estimated gain on the sale of $2,417. The operating results, balance sheets and cash flows of these businesses were classified as discontinued operations effective in the first quarter of 2003.

 

In the first quarter of 2003, the Company completed plans to exit its contract remanufacturing operation for gas engines in Beaumont, Texas. The operating results, balance sheets and cash flows of this business were classified as discontinued operations effective in the first quarter of 2003.

 

In the second quarter of 2002, the Company completed plans to exit its retail aftermarket gas engine business. In connection with the discontinuance of the business, a charge of $28,248 was recorded in 2002 to write down the relevant assets to their estimated realizable value. An additional charge of $2,824 was recorded in 2002 for the estimated cost of employee termination benefits and closure of facilities.

 

Selected financial information for discontinued operations for the three months ended March 31 is as follows:

 

     2004     2003  


Net sales

   $ —       $ 9,194  

Interest expense

     —         1,184  

Loss before tax

     (258 )     (3,747 )


Net loss

   $ (258 )   $ (3,747 )


 

6. Restructuring Charges

 

The Company’s restructuring activities are accounted for in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 146, Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposed Activities (“SFAS No. 146”).

 

Continuing Operations

 

In the first quarter of 2004, the Company completed plans for the closure and consolidation of certain manufacturing and distribution facilities at its operations in Mexico.

 

In 2003, the Company completed plans for the following restructuring actions and transfers of production to lower-cost facilities:

 

  1. Closure of its starter and alternator manufacturing operations in Anderson, Indiana.

 

  2. Consolidation of its alternator and starter remanufacturing operations in Mississippi.

 

  3. Closure of its aftermarket remanufacturing and distribution facilities in Reed City, Michigan.

 

  4. Closure of its aftermarket transmission remanufacturing facility in Jacksonville, Florida.

 

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A total charge of $1,095 was recorded in the first quarter of 2004 relative to the 2004 and 2003 actions. This charge consisted of $676 for the cost of voluntary and involuntary employee separation programs and other miscellaneous costs of $419.

 

A total charge of $49,508 was recorded in 2003 for the estimated cost of the 2003 actions. This charge consisted of $14,837 for the estimated cost of various voluntary and involuntary employee separation programs associated with the resulting workforce reductions of approximately 750 employees; $29,317 for the impairment of fixed assets and capital leases; $9,066 for the impairment of operating leases; a post-employment benefit curtailment gain of $7,216; a pension plan curtailment charge of $1,835; and other miscellaneous costs of $1,669.

 

Relative to the employee termination programs established in 2003 and 2004, $1,253 was paid in the first quarter of 2004, $8,437 was paid in 2003, and $5,091 and $732 are expected to paid in the last nine months of 2004 and in 2005, respectively. The Company currently expects to record additional charges of $2,000 to $4,000 in connection with these actions in the last nine months of 2004.

 

In 2002, the Company recorded a net restructuring credit of $4,375 consisting of a $4,916 post-employment benefit curtailment gain and a $541 pension curtailment charge related to the closure and realignment of certain manufacturing operations announced in 2001 as discussed below.

 

In 2001, the Company recorded a restructuring charge of $30,098 in conjunction with plans for the closure and realignment of certain manufacturing facilities and administrative functions in the U.S., Canada and Europe. This charge consisted of $23,328 for the estimated cost of various voluntary and involuntary employee separation programs associated with workforce reductions of approximately 800 production and administrative employees and asset impairment and other miscellaneous costs totaling $6,770. Relative to the employee termination programs established in 2001, $4,737, $4,802, $12,709 and $1,080 was paid in the first quarter of 2004, and in 2003, 2002 and 2001, respectively.

 

The following table summarizes the activity in the restructuring accrual of continuing operations in the first quarter of 2004:

 

    

Termination

Benefits

   

Exit/
Impairment

Costs

    Total  

 

Reserve at December 31, 2003

   $ 11,137     $ 8,490     $ 19,627  

Provision

     676       419       1,095  

Payments

     (5,990 )     (617 )     (6,607 )

Other

     —         15       15  


Reserve at March 31, 2004

   $ 5,823     $ 8,307     $ 14,130  


 

Discontinued Operations

 

The restructuring charges, payments and liabilities relative to discontinued operations are classified as discontinued operations in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

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In 2003, the Company recorded restructuring charges in its discontinued operations of $389, consisting of $190 of employee termination benefits, which were paid in 2003, and $199 of asset impairment and other costs.

 

In 2002, the Company recorded restructuring charges in its discontinued operations of $2,824, consisting of $1,053 of employee termination benefits and $1,771 of asset impairment and other costs. Relative to the employee termination programs established in 2002, $736 and $317 were paid in 2003 and 2002, respectively.

 

In 2001, the Company recorded restructuring charges in its discontinued operations of $9,251, consisting of $3,399 of employee termination benefits and $5,852 of asset impairment and other costs. Cash payments for termination programs established in 2001 of $199, $2,225 and $975 were made in 2003, 2002 and 2001, respectively.

 

The following table summarizes the activity in the restructuring accrual of discontinued operations in the first quarter of 2004 which relates to exit/impairment costs:

 



Reserve at December 31, 2003

   $ 358  

Payments

     (96 )

Other

     (175 )


Reserve at March 31, 2004

   $ 87  


 

7. Long-Term Debt

 

On April 23, 2004, subsequent to the balance sheet date, the Company issued $125,000 principal amount of Second Priority Senior Secured Floating Rate Notes due 2009 (the “Floating Rate Notes”), bearing an interest rate of LIBOR plus 4.00%, and $150,000 principal amount of 9 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012 (the “9 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes”). The notes were issued in a private placement to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The net proceeds of the issuance of these notes were used to pay down existing indebtedness under the Company’s senior credit facility, including repayment of the $60,000 term loan and relevant prepayment premium, and to finance the redemption of the Company’s outstanding 10 5/8% senior subordinated notes due 2006 issued on August 1, 1996, including the call premium and accrued interest. The 10 5/8 % notes were called for redemption in their entirety on April 23, 2004 at a redemption price of 101.771% of their face amount plus accrued but unpaid interest up to, but not including, the redemption date of May 24, 2004.

 

The Floating Rate Notes mature on April 15, 2009. Interest is due each January 15, April 15, July 15 and October 15, commencing July 15, 2004. The Floating Rate Notes will be guaranteed by substantially all of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries (the “Guarantors”). The Floating Rate Notes and the related guarantees will be senior obligations secured by a second-priority lien, subject to certain exceptions and permitted liens, on all of the Company’s and the Guarantors’ existing and future property and assets that secure the Company’s obligations under its existing credit facilities. In the event of enforcement of the lien securing the Floating Rate Notes and the related guarantees, the proceeds thereof will first be applied to repay obligations secured by the first-priority liens, including the Company’s obligations under its senior credit facilities.

 

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The 9 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes mature on April 15, 2012. Interest is due each April 15 and October 15, commencing October 15, 2004. The 9 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes will be guaranteed by the Guarantors on a senior subordinated basis and, with the related guarantees, will be unsecured senior subordinated obligations, ranking junior to all the Company’s senior debt, including borrowings under its credit facilities, the Floating Rate Notes and the Company’s outstanding 8 5/8% Senior Notes due in 2007.

 

In connection with the above offering, the Company amended its senior credit facilities to reflect the extinguishment of the $60,000 term loan, provide for borrowings of up to $120,000 under its asset based revolving credit facility, and extend the maturity date from March 31, 2006 to June 30, 2007.

 

8. Employee Benefit Plans

 

Agreements with GM

 

In connection with the Company’s separation from General Motors, the Company and GM agreed to allocate the responsibility for employee pension benefits and post-retirement health care and life insurance on a pro-rata basis between Delco Remy America, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary (“DRA”) and GM. The allocation is primarily determined upon years of service with DRA and aggregate years of service with DRA and GM. Effective August 1, 1994, DRA established hourly and salaried pension and post-retirement health care and life insurance plans which are similar to the respective GM plans.

 

Pension and Post-Retirement Health Care and Life Insurance Plans

 

DRA has defined benefit pension plans covering substantially all employees. The plan covering salaried employees provides benefits that are based upon years of service and final estimated average compensation. Benefits for hourly employees are based on stated amounts for each year of service. DRA’s funding policy is to contribute amounts to provide the plans with sufficient assets to meet future benefit payment requirements consistent with actuarial determinations of the funding requirements of federal laws. Plan assets are primarily invested in mutual funds, which invest in both debt and equity instruments.

 

DRA maintains hourly and salaried benefit plans that provide post-retirement health care and life insurance to retirees and eligible dependents. The benefits are payable for life, although DRA retains the right to modify or terminate the plans providing these benefits. The salaried plan has cost sharing features such as deductibles and co-payments. Salaried employees who were not GM employees prior to 1992 are not eligible for the above-described post-retirement benefits. It is DRA’s policy to fund these benefits as claims are incurred.

 

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The components of expense for the plans as of March 31 are as follows:

 

     Pension Benefits    

Post-Retirement

Health Care
and Life

Insurance Plans

 
    
 
Components of expense    2004     2003     2004    2003  

 

Service costs

   $ 471     $ 380     $ 118    $ 94  

Interest costs

     624       551       269      290  

Expected return on plan assets

     (448 )     (391 )     —        —    

Amortization of prior service cost

     24       24       —        —    

Recognized net actuarial loss

     97       77       36      18  

Curtailments

     —         1,835       —        (7,216 )


Net periodic pension cost

   $ 768     $ 2,476     $ 423    $ (6,814 )


 

Cash Flows

 

The Company contributed $699 in the first quarter of 2004 and plans to contribute between approximately $3,800 and $5,000 to its pension plans for all of 2004. The post-retirement health care plan is funded as benefits are paid.

 

9. Income Taxes

 

Income tax expense of $1,437 in the first quarter of 2004 consisted of provisions for domestic state and local taxes of $203 and taxes in various foreign jurisdictions of $1,234. Income tax expense of $5,260 in the first quarter of 2003 consisted of provisions in foreign jurisdictions of $2,380 and $2,880 of withholding tax on intercompany dividends. In accordance with SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes, the Company established a valuation allowance for domestic U.S. deferred tax assets in 2003, which resulted in no domestic U.S. tax provision on first quarter 2004 domestic income.

 

10. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

 

The Company’s other comprehensive income (loss) consists of unrealized net gains and losses on the translation of the assets and liabilities of its foreign operations, currency instruments and minimum pension liability adjustments. The before tax income, related income tax effect and accumulated balance for the first quarter of 2004 are as follows:

 

     Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustment
   

Unrealized

Gains
(Losses) on
Currency

Instruments

    Minimum
Pension
Liability
Adjustments
   

Accumulated
Other

Comprehensive

Loss

 


Balances at December 31, 2003

   $ (7,876 )   $ (356 )   $ (7,572 )   $ (15,804 )

Before tax income

     796       2,555       —         3,351  

Income tax effect

     —         766       —         766  


Other comprehensive income

     796       1,789       —         2,585  

Balances at March 31, 2004

   $ (7,080 )   $ 1,433     $ (7,572 )   $ (13,219 )


 

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The Company’s total comprehensive income (loss) was as follows:

 

Three months ended March 31, 2004

   $ 7,841  

Three months ended March 31, 2003

     (50,220 )

 

11. Commitments and Contingencies

 

The Company is 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. The Company believes that the ultimate liability, if any, in excess of amounts already provided for in the financial statements or covered by insurance on the disposition of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the financial position, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.

 

Delco Remy Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. Arbitration

 

Remy Mexico Holdings, S. de R.L. de C.V. (“RMH”), the Company’s indirect subsidiary, and GCID Autopartes, S.A. de C.V. (“GCID”), are parties to a series of agreements, including a partnership agreement. The partnership agreement created Delco Remy Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. (“DRM”), which operates certain manufacturing facilities in Mexico. GCID is the minority partner with a 24% ownership interest. An affiliate of the Company’s and RMH, Remy Componentes, S. de R.L. de C.V. (“RC”), is party to a services agreement with an affiliate of GCID relating to the partnership, which, among other things, requires the payment of fees in connection with the provision of employees to the partnership. An affiliate of GCID is the partnership’s landlord.

 

RMH and GCID signed a letter of intent on or about May 3, 2000, whereby GCID agreed to terminate certain of the agreements with RMH and to sell its partnership interest to RMH in exchange for a $13,000 termination payment by RMH to GCID, but the transaction was never finalized. In June 2001, GCID declared RMH in default under the partnership agreement, alleging that RMH had failed to conduct the business of the partnership in accordance with that agreement. In August 2001, GCID instituted an arbitration proceeding before the American Arbitration Association against RMH and later added RC and the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Delco Remy America, Inc. (together with RMH and RC, the “Named Parties”). GCID and its affiliates sought damages for the alleged (i) breaches of the partnership agreement, including a requirement under the partnership that RMH buy out GCID’s partnership interest; (ii) breaches of fiduciary duty; (iii) breaches of various other contracts between and among the various parties; and (iv) tortious interference with contractual relations. DRM and RC believed that the lease agreement terminated as of September 27, 2003 and shortly thereafter began the process of relocating all operations to another facility in San Luis Potosi, Mexico.

 

The arbitration panel issued an interim decision on March 10, 2004. Based on the interim decision, (i) the Company currently estimates that the total net payments for GCID’s minority partnership interest, the award for past service fees, and other claims, including interest and costs, will be approximately $18,000, subject to the finalization of the award by the arbitrators; (ii) the lease agreement with GCID’s affiliate is terminated as of September 27, 2003, and DRM and RC can complete the relocation of the operations to another facility; and (iii) DRM is permitted to hire the

 

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employees previously provided by GCID’s affiliate under the services agreement. The Company expects that the arbitration panel will issue a final decision in the second quarter of 2004.

 

UAW Litigation

 

On April 16, 2003, the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agriculture Implement Workers of America (“UAW”) and its Local Union 662 filed suit against the Company and Delco Remy America, Inc. (“DRA”) in Federal District Court in the Southern District of Indiana, Indianapolis Division. The lawsuit was filed under Section 301 of the Labor Management Relations Act, 29 U.S.C. Sec. 185, seeking enforcement of an expired Supplemental Unemployment Benefits Plan (the “SUB Plan”). The plaintiffs allege that the SUB Plan provides supplemental unemployment benefits for 52 weeks and separation pay in an amount exceeding $20,000 for employees who were terminated as a result of the closure of DRA’s Anderson, Indiana production facilities at the end of March 2003. The plaintiffs also seek to enforce terminated provisions of a Health Care Program which the plaintiffs allege provides the terminated employees with 25 months of continued hospital, surgical, medical, hearing aid, prescription drug, mental health, substance abuse and vision insurance coverage. The terminated employees were represented by the UAW and its Local Union 662 under various agreements, which expired on March 31, 2003. The lawsuit was filed shortly after the UAW membership failed to ratify DRA’s last, best and final offer for a Shutdown Agreement. The UAW filed an amended complaint on July 8, 2003 to which the Company filed an answer on July 24, 2003. The magistrate has approved a case management plan, and the trial is currently expected to begin in October 2004. The Company denies the material allegations of the complaint, denies any wrongdoing and intends to defend itself vigorously, but is unable to predict whether the proceedings will have a material adverse effect on it.

 

Remy Reman Facilities

 

The Remy Reman facilities in Mississippi identified certain possible violations of state air laws and notified the state environmental agency under the state voluntary audit disclosure rules. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (“MDEQ”) issued Notices of Violation regarding two of the facilities and MDEQ and the subsidiaries have agreed to a resolution where by the subsidiaries would enter into Agreed Orders requiring the subsidiaries to pay approximately $60 in penalties and spend approximately $110 in supplemental environmental projects.

 

World Wide Facility

 

In April 2003, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality issued a warning letter with respect to possible violations voluntarily disclosed to them with respect to the World Wide facility in Virginia. The necessary permit application was submitted, the permit was issued, and no further corrective action is necessary. Because the violation has been corrected and, based on the state’s enforcement practice manual, the Company does not believe that the state environmental agency intends to pursue enforcement or penalty actions for the past violations. However, if any such claim were pursued, the Company does not believe that the costs of such matters, if any, will have a material adverse effect on its results of operations, business or financial condition.

 

Other

 

The Company will also be required to make additional payments in connection with its acquisitions of M & M Knopf Auto Parts, L.L.C., DRM, Delco Remy Korea Limited and portions of the Delphi Automotive generator business. The Company expects that the net amount of these additional payments, including the DRM arbitration panel interim award, will be in the range of $38,000 to $41,000 payable in 2004. The Company also expects to make payments in connection with the acquisition of Delphi Corporation’s light vehicle alternator business of approximately $2,000 in 2005.

 

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12. Financial Information for Subsidiary Guarantors and Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries

 

The Company conducts a significant portion of its business through its subsidiaries. The Company’s 8 5/8% Senior Notes Due 2007, 10 5/8 % Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2006 and 11% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2009 are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, by certain direct and indirect subsidiaries of the Company (the “Subsidiary Guarantors”). Certain of the Company’s subsidiaries do not guarantee the notes (the “Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries”). The claims of creditors of Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries have priority over the rights of the Company to receive dividends or distributions from such subsidiaries.

 

Presented below is condensed consolidating financial information for the Company, the Subsidiary Guarantors and the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries at March 31, 2004 and December 31, 2003 and for the three month periods ended March 31, 2004 and 2003.

 

The equity method has been used by the Company with respect to investments in subsidiaries. The equity method has been used by Subsidiary Guarantors with respect to investments in Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries. Separate financial statements for Subsidiary Guarantors are not presented.

 

The following table sets forth the Subsidiary Guarantors and direct Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries:

 


Subsidiary Guarantors   Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries

Delco Remy America, Inc.

  Delco Remy Hungary KFT (formerly Autovill RT Ltd.)

Nabco, Inc.

  Delco Remy UK Limited

Power Investments, Inc.

  Delco Remy International (Europe) GmbH

Franklin Power Products, Inc.

  Remy India Holdings, Inc.

International Fuel Systems, Inc.

  Remy Korea Holdings, Inc.

Power Investments Marine, Inc.

  World Wide Automotive Distributors, Inc.

Marine Corporation of America

  Central Precision Limited

Powrbilt Products, Inc.

  Electro Diesel Rebuild BVBA

World Wide Automotive, L.L.C.

  Electro-Rebuild Tunisia S.A.R.L.

Ballantrae Corporation

  Delco Remy Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.

Williams Technologies, Inc.

  Publitech, Inc.

Remy Powertrain, L.P.

  Delco Remy Brazil, Ltda.

M & M Knopf Auto Parts, L.L.C.

  Delco Remy Remanufacturing, S. de R.L. de C.V.

Reman Holdings, L.L.C.

  Delco Remy Germany GmbH

Remy International, Inc.

  Remy Componentes S. de R. L. de C. V.

Jax Reman, L.L.C.

  Delco Remy Belgium BVBA

Remy Reman, L.L.C.

  Magnum Power Products, L.L.C.
    Elmot-DR, Sp.zo.o.
    XL Component Distribution Ltd.
    AutoMatic Transmission International A/S

 

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Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet

 

IN THOUSANDS, At March 31, 2004    Delco Remy
International,
Inc. (Parent
Company Only)
    Subsidiary
Guarantors
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

 
Assets:                                         

Current assets:

                                        

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 1     $ 74     $ 17,230     $ —       $ 17,305  

Trade accounts receivable

     —         133,153       43,271       —         176,424  

Other receivables

     —         4,139       11,874       —         16,013  

Inventories

     —         154,792       77,675       (1,311 )(c)     231,156  

Other currents assets

     5,601       2,162       10,184       —         17,947  


Total current assets

     5,602       294,320       160,234       (1,311 )     458,845  

Property, plant and equipment

     128       193,459       124,249       —         317,836  

Less accumulated depreciation

     50       136,264       44,817       —         181,131  


Property, plant and equipment, net

     78       57,195       79,432       —         136,705  

Deferred financing costs, net

     12,940       —         —         —         12,940  

Goodwill, net

     —         125,291       7,280       —         132,571  

Investments in joint ventures

     373,684       —         —         (368,286 )(a)     5,398  

Other assets

     5,078       8,371       5,610       —         19,059  


Total assets

   $ 397,382     $ 485,177     $ 252,556     $ (369,597 )   $ 765,518  


Liabilities and Stockholders’ (Deficit) Equity:                                         

Current liabilities:

                                        

Accounts payable

   $ 891     $ 92,173     $ 87,977     $ —       $ 181,041  

Intercompany accounts

     10,131       22,009       (31,539 )     (601 ) (c)     —    

Accrued interest

     13,626       —         95       —         13,721  

Accrued restructuring

     —         5,078       625       —         5,703  

Liabilities of discontinued operations

     —         499       1,007       —         1,506  

Other liabilities and accrued expenses

     19,878       89,665       18,453       —         127,996  

Current maturities of long-term debt

     420       1,207       28,362       —         29,989  


Total current liabilities

     44,946       210,631       104,980       (601 )     359,956  

Long-term debt, net of current portion

     574,789       16,382       15,012       —         606,183  

Deferred income taxes

     —         (976 )     1,623       —         647  

Post-retirement benefits other than pensions

     16,688       —         —         —         16,688  

Accrued pension benefits

     13,141       —         —         —         13,141  

Accrued restructuring

     —         8,427       —         —         8,427  

Other non-current liabilities

     3,356       1,402       1,427       —         6,185  

Minority interest

     —         258       15,217       —         15,475  

Redeemable preferred stock

     315,521       —         —         —         315,521  

Stockholders’ (deficit) equity:

                                        

Common stock:

                                        

Class A Shares

     —         —         —         —         —    

Class B Shares

     3       —         —         —         3  

Class C Shares

     —         —         —         —         —    

Subsidiary investment

     —         291,416       108,650       (400,066 )(a)     —    

Retained (deficit) earnings

     (563,489 )     (44,315 )     13,245       31,070 (b)     (563,489 )

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

     (7,573 )     1,952       (7,598 )     —         (13,219 )


Total stockholders’ (deficit) equity

     (571,059 )     249,053       114,297       (368,996 )     (576,705 )


Total liabilities and stockholders’ (deficit) equity

   $ 397,382     $ 485,177     $ 252,556     $ (369,597 )   $ 765,518  



(a) Elimination of investments in subsidiaries.
(b) Elimination of investments in subsidiaries’ earnings.
(c) Elimination of intercompany profit in inventory.

 

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Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet

 

IN THOUSANDS, At December 31, 2003    Delco Remy
International,
Inc. (Parent
Company Only)
    Subsidiary
Guarantors
    Non-Guarantor
Subsidiaries
    Eliminations     Consolidated  

 
Assets:                                         

Current assets:

                                        

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 1     $ 257     $ 21,070     $ —       $ 21,328  

Trade accounts receivable

     —         114,237       36,984       —         151,221  

Other receivables

     —         4,620       10,456       —         15,076  

Inventories

     —         146,558       69,475       (1,269 )(c)     214,764  

Other currents assets

     5,529       1,821       6,495       —         13,845  


Total current assets

     5,530       267,493       144,480       (1,269 )     416,234  

Property, plant and equipment

     57       191,449       119,949       —         311,455  

Less accumulated depreciation

     47       134,054       41,608       —         175,709  


Property, plant and equipment, net

     10       57,395       78,341       —         135,746  

Deferred financing costs, net

     13,968       —         —         —         13,968  

Goodwill, net

     —         125,291       7,280       —         132,571  

Investments in joint ventures

     348,934       —         —         (343,213 )(a)     5,721  

Other assets

     5,326       5,732       8,678       —         19,736  


Total assets

   $ 373,768     $ 455,911     $ 238,779     $ (344,482 )   $ 723,976  


Liabilities and Stockholders’ (Deficit) Equity:                                         

Current liabilities:

                                        

Accounts payable

   $ 2,771     $ 81,430     $ 77,627     $ —       $ 161,828  

Intercompany accounts

     12,526       22,640       (34,565 )     (601 ) (c)     —    

Accrued interest

     9,750       —         87       —         9,837  

Accrued restructuring

     —         10,211       615       —         10,826  

Liabilities of discontinued operations

     —         580       985       —         1,565  

Other liabilities and accrued expenses

     15,325       91,851       16,209       —         123,385  

Current maturities of long-term debt

     684       1,170       29,543       —         31,397  


Total current liabilities

     41,056       207,882       90,501       (601 )     338,838  

Long-term debt, net of current portion

     560,214       16,692       16,197       —         593,103  

Deferred income taxes

     —         (974 )     1,618       —         644  

Post-retirement benefits other than pensions

     16,431       —         —         —         16,431  

Accrued pension benefits

     13,073       —         —         —         13,073  

Accrued restructuring

     —         8,801       —         —         8,801  

Other non-current liabilities

     3,788       1,854       1,276       —         6,918  

Minority interest

     —         10       15,183       —         15,193  

Redeemable preferred stock

     306,969       —         —         —         306,969  

Stockholders’ (deficit) equity:

                                        

Common stock:

                                        

Class A Shares

     —         —         —         —         —    

Class B Shares

     3       —         —         —         3  

Class C Shares

     —         —         —         —         —    

Subsidiary investment

     —         291,416       108,650       (400,066 )(a)     —    

Retained (deficit) earnings

     (560,193 )     (69,137 )     12,952       56,185 (b)     (560,193 )

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (7,573 )     (633 )     (7,598 )     —         (15,804 )


Total stockholders’ (deficit) equity

     (567,763 )     221,646       114,004       (343,881 )     (575,994 )


Total liabilities and stockholders’ (deficit) equity

   $ 373,768     $ 455,911     $ 238,779     $ (344,482 )   $ 723,976  



(a) Elimination of investments in subsidiaries.
(b) Elimination of investments in subsidiaries’ earnings.
(c) Elimination of intercompany profit in inventory.

 

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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations

 

IN THOUSANDS, For the three months Ended March 31, 2004   

Delco Remy

International,

Inc. (Parent

Company Only)

   

Subsidiary

Guarantors

   

Non-

Guarantor

Subsidiaries

    Eliminations     Consolidated  

 
Net sales    $ —       $ 263,979     $ 127,272     $ (98,064 )(a)   $ 293,187  

Cost of goods sold

     —         219,858       118,673       (98,064 )(a)     240,467  


Gross (loss) profit

     —         44,121       8,599       —         52,720  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     4,407       17,017       6,154       —         27,578  

Restructuring charges

     —         861       234       —         1,095  


Operating (loss) income      (4,407 )     26,243       2,211       —         24,047  

Interest expense, net

     14,916       631       655       —         16,202  


Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes, minority interest, loss from unconsolidated joint ventures and equity in earnings of subsidiaries

     (19,323 )     25,612       1,556       —         7,845  

Income tax expense

     536       396       505       —         1,437  

Minority interest

     —         248       300       —         548  

Loss from unconsolidated joint ventures

     —         —         454       —         454  

Equity in earnings of subsidiaries

     25,115       —         —         (25,115 )(b)     —    


Net income (loss) from continuing operations

     5,256       24,968       297       (25,115 )     5,406  

Discontinued operations:

                                        

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

     —         (146 )     (112 )     —         (258 )

Gain on disposal of discontinued operations, net of tax

     —         —         108       —         108  


Net loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

     —         (146 )     (4 )     —         (150 )


Net income      5,256       24,822       293       (25,115 )     5,256  

Accretion for redemption of preferred stock

     8,552       —         —         —         8,552  


Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders

   $ (3,296 )   $ 24,822     $ 293     $ (25,115 )   $ (3,296 )



(a) Elimination of intercompany sales and cost of sales.
(b) Elimination of equity in net loss of consolidated subsidiaries.

 

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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Operations

 

IN THOUSANDS, For the three months Ended March 31, 2003   

Delco Remy

International,

Inc. (Parent

Company Only)

   

Subsidiary

Guarantors

   

Non-

Guarantor

Subsidiaries

    Eliminations     Consolidated  


Net sales    $ —       $ 264,654     $ 134,521     $ (142,605 )(a)   $  256,570  

Cost of goods sold

     —         234,245       121,499       (142,605 )(a)     213,139  


Gross profit

     —         30,409       13,022       —         43,431  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     4,062       17,241       4,919       —         26,222  

Restructuring charges

     —         45,085       —         —         45,085  


Operating (loss) income      (4,062 )     (31,917 )     8,103       —         (27,876 )

Interest expense, net

     14,219       (530 )     427       —         14,116  


Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes (benefit), minority interest, loss from unconsolidated joint ventures and equity in earnings of subsidiaries

     (18,281 )     (31,387 )     7,676       —         (41,992 )

Income tax expense (benefit)

     (1,292 )     4,199       2,353       —         5,260  

Minority interest

     —         (564 )     351       —         (213 )

Loss from unconsolidated joint ventures

     —         —         715       —         715  

Equity in loss of subsidiaries

     (32,095 )     —         —         32,095 (b)     —    


Net (loss) income from continuing operations

     (49,084 )     (35,022 )     4,257       32,095       (47,754 )

Discontinued operations:

                                        

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

     —         (3,235 )     (512 )     —         (3,747 )

Gain (loss) on disposal of discontinued operations, net of tax

     —         5,549       (3,132 )     —         2,417  


Net gain (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax

     —         2,314       (3,644 )     —         (1,330 )


Net (loss) income      (49,084 )     (32,708 )     613       32,095       (49,084 )

Accretion for redemption of preferred stock

     7,556       —         —         —         7,556  


Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders

   $ (56,640 )   $ (32,708 )   $ 613     $ 32,095     $ (56,640 )



(a) Elimination of intercompany sales and cost of sales.
(b) Elimination of equity in net loss of consolidated subsidiaries.

 

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Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

 

IN THOUSANDS, For the three months Ended March 31, 2004   

Delco Remy

International,

Inc. (Parent

Company Only)

   

Subsidiary

Guarantors

   

Non-

Guarantor

Subsidiaries

    Eliminations     Consolidated  


Cash Flows from Operating Activities:                                         

Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders

   $ (3,296 )   $ 24,822     $ 293     $ (25,115 )(a)   $ (3,296 )

Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:

                                        

Loss from discontinued operations

     —         146       112       —         258  

Gain on disposal of discontinued operations

     —         —         (108 )     —         (108 )

Depreciation

     3       2,976       2,199       —         5,178  

Amortization

     249       330       155       —         734  

Non-cash interest expense

     1,028       —         —         —         1,028  

Accretion for redemption of preferred stock

     8,552       —         —         —         8,552  

Minority interest

     —         248       300       —         548  

Loss from unconsolidated joint ventures

     —         —         454       —         454  

Equity in earnings of subsidiaries

     (25,115 )     —         —         25,115 (a)     —    

Deferred income taxes

     —         —         2       —         2  

Post retirement benefits other than pensions

     257       —         —         —         257  

Accrued pension benefits

     68       —         —         —         68  

Restructuring charges

     —         861       234       —         1,095  

Cash payments for restructuring charges

     —         (6,368 )     (239 )     —         (6,607 )

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

                                        

Accounts receivable

     —         (18,917 )     (6,145 )     —         (25,062 )

Inventories

     —         (8,191 )     (8,208 )     —         (16,399 )

Accounts payable

     (1,881 )     10,745       10,999       —         19,863  

Intercompany accounts

     (2,395 )     (631 )     3,026       —         —    

Other current assets and liabilities

     8,357       273       (4,647 )     —         3,983  

Other non-current assets and liabilities, net

     (68 )     (2,969 )     3,646       —         609  


Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities of continuing operations

     (14,241 )     3,325       2,073       —         (8,843 )
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:                                         

Net proceeds on sale of businesses

     —         —         108       —         108  

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

     (70 )     (3,073 )     (2,887 )     —         (6,030 )


Net cash used in investing activities of continuing operations

     (70 )     (3,073 )     (2,779 )     —         (5,922 )
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:                                         

Net borrowings (repayments) under revolving line of credit and other

     14,311       (274 )     (2,365 )     —         11,672  

Distributions to minority interests

     —         —         (1,010 )     —         (1,010 )


Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities of continuing operations

     14,311       (274 )     (3,375 )     —         10,662  

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

     —         —         241       —         241  

Cash flows of discontinued operation

     —         (161 )     —         —         (161 )


Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

     —         (183 )     (3,840 )     —         (4,023 )

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

     1       257       21,070       —         21,328  


Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 1     $ 74     $ 17,230     $ —       $ 17,305  



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DELCO REMY INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows

 

IN THOUSANDS, For the three months Ended March 31, 2003   

Delco Remy

International,

Inc. (Parent

Company
Only)

   

Subsidiary

Guarantors

   

Non-

Guarantor

Subsidiaries

    Eliminations     Consolidated  


Cash Flows from Operating Activities:                                         

Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders

   $ (56,640 )   $ (32,708 )   $ 613     $ 32,095 (a)   $ (56,640 )

Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:

                                        

Loss from discontinued operations

     —         3,235       512       —         3,747  

(Gain) loss on disposal of discontinued operations

     —         (5,549 )     3,132       —         (2,417 )

Depreciation

     3       4,920       2,199       —         7,122  

Amortization

     249       31       78       —         358  

Non-cash interest expense

     1,097       —         —         —         1,097  

Accretion for redemption of preferred stock

     7,556       —         —         —         7,556  

Minority interest

     —         (564 )     351       —         (213 )

Loss from unconsolidated joint ventures

     —         —         715       —         715  

Equity in earnings of subsidiaries

     32,095       —         —         (32,095 )(a)     —    

Deferred income taxes

     2,205       —         180       —         2,385  

Post retirement benefits other than pensions

     —         (6,276 )     —         —         (6,276 )

Accrued pension benefits

     (454 )     2,451       —         —         1,997  

Restructuring charges

     —         45,085       —         —         45,085  

Cash payments for restructuring charges

     —         (6,877 )     (142 )     —         (7,019 )

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

                                        

Accounts receivable

     —         (19,156 )     (3,563 )     —         (22,719 )

Inventories

     —         (18,982 )     (8,261 )     —         (27,243 )

Accounts payable

     1,242       10,246       5,832       —         17,320  

Intercompany accounts

     (21,225 )     8,265       12,960       —         —    

Other current assets and liabilities

     8,774       10,703       4,032       —         23,509  

Other non-current assets and liabilities, net

     23,284       (11,697 )     (16,804 )     —         (5,217 )


Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities of continuing operations

     (1,814 )     (16,873 )     1,834       —         (16,853 )
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:                                         

Acquisition, net of cash acquired

     —         (4,378 )     (459 )     —         (4,837 )

Net proceeds on sale of businesses

     —         25,525       2,351       —         27,876  

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

     —         (2,545 )     (2,712 )     —         (5,257 )


Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities of continuing operations

     —         18,602       (820 )     —         17,782  
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:                                         

Net borrowings (repayments) under revolving line of credit and other

     1,813       (250 )     (1,358 )     —         205  


Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities of continuing operations

     1,813       (250 )     (1,358 )     —         205  

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

     —         —         (62 )     —         (62 )

Cash flows of discontinued operation

     —         (1,731 )     1,179       —         (552 )


Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

     (1 )     (252 )     773       —         520  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

     1       164       12,261       —         12,426  


Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ —       $ (88 )   $ 13,034     $ —       $ 12,946  



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

 

The following management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003, including the financial statements and accompanying notes. Results of operations and cash flows for 2004 and 2003 reflect the classification of our retail gas engine business, contract remanufacturing gas engine business, Tractech, Inc. and Kraftube, Inc., which we refer to as Tractech and Kraftube, respectively, as discontinued operations.

 

Results of Operations

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2004 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2003

 

Net Sales

 

Net sales of $293.2 million in the first quarter of 2004 increased $36.6 million, or 14.3%, compared with the first quarter of 2003. Sales to automotive original equipment manufacturers, which we refer to as OEMs, increased $12.7 million due to higher alternator volume, including new business awards, partially offset by lower starter revenue. Heavy duty OEM sales increased $9.4 million due to strong industry demand from Class 5 – 8 truck customers. Electrical aftermarket sales increased $16.2 million due to higher volume from retail customers and General Motors Service Parts Organization, which we refer to as GM SPO. Higher Electrical retail sales reflect strong business conditions and customer inventory update and refresh orders. Powertrain/drivetrain sales increased $0.6 million due to higher remanufactured diesel engine and parts sales, largely offset by lower remanufactured transmission volume. Third party sales in the core services business decreased $2.3 million.

 

Gross Profit

 

Gross profit of $52.7 million in the first quarter of 2004 increased $9.3 million, or 21.4%, compared with the first quarter of 2003, and as a percentage of net sales improved to 18.0% in the first quarter of 2004 from 16.9% in the first quarter of 2003. Automotive OEM gross profit increased $0.6 million due to the benefits of restructuring and cost reduction actions, largely offset by unfavorable product mix as a result of lower starter volume. Heavy duty OEM gross profit increased $1.7 million due to sales volume growth and the benefits of restructuring and cost reduction actions. Electrical aftermarket gross profit increased $7.0 million due to higher sales volume, better product mix and the cost benefit of our restructuring actions. Powertrain/drivetrain gross profit increased $0.2 million due to higher diesel engine volume, largely offset by lower transmission sales. Gross profit on core services decreased $0.2 million due to lower sales volume, largely offset by better product mix.

 

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses, which we refer to as SG&A, of $27.6 million in the first quarter of 2004 increased $1.4 million, or 5.2%, from $26.2 million in the first quarter of 2003. The increase in SG&A reflects higher expenditures on engineering and systems. As a percentage of net sales, SG&A improved to 9.4% in the first quarter of 2004 compared with 10.2% in the first quarter of 2003 due primarily to the effects of our cost reduction efforts.

 

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Restructuring Charges

 

In the first quarter of 2004, we recorded a restructuring charge of $1.1 million relative to the actions discussed below, as well as the closure and consolidation of certain manufacturing and distribution facilities at our operations in Mexico. The charge consisted of employee termination benefits of $0.7 million and other costs of $0.4 million.

 

In the first quarter of 2003, we recorded a restructuring charge totaling $45.1 million relative to: (i) the closure of our starter and alternator manufacturing operations in Anderson, Indiana; (ii) the closure of our electrical aftermarket remanufacturing and distribution facilities in Reed City, Michigan; and (iii) the consolidation of our alternator and starter remanufacturing operations in Mississippi. The majority of the charge related to the closure of the manufacturing facilities in Anderson, Indiana and consisted of employee termination benefits of approximately $13.0 million, a pension and post-employment benefit net curtailment gain of $5.4 million, the write down of certain fixed assets and accrual of certain contract termination costs totaling $37.3 million and other costs totaling $0.2 million.

 

Operating Income (Loss)

 

Operating income of $24.0 million in the first quarter of 2004 and an operating loss of $27.9 million in the first quarter of 2003 reflected the sales, gross profit, SG&A and restructuring charge factors discussed above.

 

Interest Expense

 

Interest expense, net, increased $2.1 million to $16.2 million in the first quarter of 2004 compared to $14.1 million in the first quarter of 2003. This increase reflected $1.2 million of interest expense charged to discontinued operations in 2003 that was charged to continuing operations in 2004 and marginally higher average levels of borrowings year over year.

 

Income Taxes

 

Income tax expense of $1.4 million in the first quarter of 2004 consisted of provisions for domestic state and local taxes of $0.2 million and taxes in various foreign jurisdictions of $1.2 million. Income tax expense of $5.3 million in the first quarter of 2003 consisted of provisions in foreign jurisdictions of $2.4 million and $2.9 million of withholding tax on intercompany dividends. We established a valuation allowance for domestic U.S. deferred tax assets in 2003, which resulted in no domestic U.S. tax provision on first quarter 2004 domestic income.

 

Minority Interest

 

Minority interest in income of subsidiaries of a $0.5 million charge in the first quarter of 2004 consisted primarily of minority shareholders’ interests in the earnings of Delco Remy Mexico, which we refer to as DRM, and Hubei Delphi Automotive Generators Company, Ltd., which we refer to as Hubei. The $0.2 million credit recorded in the first quarter of 2003 consisted primarily of

 

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minority shareholders’ interests in World Wide Automotive, L.L.C., which we refer to as World Wide, Power Investments, Inc., which we refer to as Power, and DRM, which reflected higher operating costs in certain of these subsidiaries. We completed the acquisition of the remaining shares from the minority shareholders of World Wide and Power under contractual put agreements during 2003.

 

Loss From Unconsolidated Joint Ventures

 

The loss from unconsolidated joint ventures of $0.5 million in the first quarter of 2004 consisted primarily of our share of losses recorded by Hitachi Remy Automotive GmbH, which we refer to as Hitachi, partially offset by earnings recorded by Sahney Paris Rhone, Ltd., which we refer to as SPR. The loss of $0.7 million in the first quarter of 2003 consisted of losses recorded by iPower Technologies, L.L.C. and Hitachi, which offset earnings at SPR.

 

Discontinued Operations

 

The loss from discontinued operations of $0.3 million in the first quarter of 2004 consisted of expenses recorded by the contract and retail gas engine businesses. We recorded an additional gain of $0.1 million in the first quarter of 2004 relative to the sale of Tractech and Kraftube in 2003. The loss from discontinued operations of $3.7 million in the first quarter of 2003 consisted of operating losses in the contract and retail gas engine businesses, Tractech and Kraftube totaling $2.5 million and interest expense of $1.2 million. We also recorded an estimated gain of $2.4 million on the sale of Tractech and Kraftube in the first quarter of 2003.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Our short-term liquidity needs include required debt service (including capital lease payments), day-to-day operating expenses, working capital requirements and the funding of capital expenditures, contingent acquisition payments for previously completed acquisitions and restructuring actions. In 2004, we will be required to make payments in connection with the previous acquisitions of M&M Knopf Auto Parts, Inc., which we refer to as Knopf, DRM, Delco Remy Korea Limited and portions of Delphi Corporation’s light vehicle alternator business. We expect that the net amount of these additional payments, including the DRM arbitration panel interim award, will be in the range of $38.0 million to $41.0 million payable in 2004. Long-term liquidity requirements include principal payments of long-term debt and payments in connection with the acquisition of Delphi Corporation’s light vehicle alternator business of approximately $2.0 million in 2005. Our contractual obligations are provided in the table under the section “Contractual Obligations and Contingent Liabilities and Commitments” of Item 7 in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003. Our principal payments on long-term lease obligations are presented in Note 9 to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8 of our 2003 Form 10-K.

 

Our principal sources of cash to fund our short-term liquidity needs consist of cash generated by operations and borrowings under our senior credit facilities. On June 28, 2002, we entered into a $250.0 million secured, asset based, revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks led by Wachovia Bank, National Association and its subsidiary Congress Financial Corporation. On October 3, 2003, we amended and restated this senior credit facility. The amended and restated senior credit facilities consisted of a $60.0 million secured term loan facility and a $190.0 million secured, asset based revolving credit facility. Proceeds from the new term loan were used to reduce outstanding debt under our asset based revolving credit facility. The term loan financing increased our total borrowing

 

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capacity under our senior credit facilities by approximately $60.0 million because that $60.0 million was no longer applied against the borrowing base calculation. The interest rate on the term loan facility was Wachovia Bank’s prime rate plus 4.5%, subject to a minimum interest rate of 8.5%. The applicable interest rate on the borrowings under the revolving credit facility remained unchanged and floats at rates subject to a margin of up to .75% above the lenders’ prime rate or up to 3.25% above the Eurodollar rate, at our option. The rate as of March 31, 2004 was 8.5% for the term loan and was 4.0% for the revolving credit facility. The senior credit facilities are collateralized by liens on substantially all of our assets and substantially all of the assets of our domestic and certain of our foreign subsidiaries and by the capital stock of such subsidiaries. At March 31, 2004, borrowings under the senior credit facilities were $126.1 million, and letters of credit totaled $7.3 million. Based on the collateral supporting the senior credit facilities at March 31, 2004, $81.7 million was available, net of letters of credit.

 

On April 23, 2004, subsequent to the balance sheet date, we issued $125.0 million of Second Priority Senior Secured Floating Rate Notes due 2009, bearing an interest rate of LIBOR plus 4.00%, and $150.0 million of 9 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012. The net proceeds of the issuance of these notes were used to pay down existing indebtedness under our senior credit facilities, including repayment of the $60.0 million term loan and relevant prepayment premium, and to finance the redemption of our outstanding 10 5/8% Senior Subordinated Notes Due 2006 issued on August 1, 1996, including the call premium and accrued interest. The 10 5/8% notes were called for redemption in their entirety on April 23, 2004 at a redemption price of 101.771% of their face amount plus accrued but unpaid interest up to, but not including, the redemption date of May 24, 2004.

 

In connection with issuing the new notes in April 2004, we amended our senior credit facilities to reflect the extinguishment of the $60.0 million term loan, provide for borrowings of up to $120.0 million under our asset based revolving credit facility, and extend the maturity date from March 31, 2006 to June 30, 2007.

 

We believe that these financing actions taken in April 2004 will contribute to increased liquidity and an overall lower cost of capital.

 

We participate in two programs that accelerate the collection of accounts receivable. Under one program, we sell the accounts of certain of our aftermarket customers to a bank, on a non-recourse basis, at a discount. At March 31, 2004, the amount of receivables under this program was $30.9 million. The second program is an early pay plan under which a third party acts as paying agent for one of our customers. The accounts are paid, at a discounted rate, in five to seven days after shipment instead of the regular terms. This program is also without recourse. The amount covered by this plan at March 31, 2004 was $14.8 million.

 

We believe that cash generated from operations, together with the amounts available under the senior credit facilities and other borrowings, will be adequate to meet our debt service, capital expenditure, contingent acquisition payment, restructuring and working capital requirements for at least the next twelve months, although no assurance can be given in this regard. We also continue to explore additional financing options, both in the U.S. and abroad, in an effort to further enhance liquidity.

 

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Cash used in operating activities of continuing operations of $8.8 million in the first quarter of 2004 improved from $16.9 million used in the first quarter of 2003. Cash used in the first quarter of 2004 reflected net income from continuing operations, excluding non-cash and other reconciling items, of $15.4 million, a $17.6 million increase in net working capital and cash restructuring payments of $6.6 million. Accounts receivable increased $25.1 million in the first quarter of 2004 due primarily to stronger first quarter shipments, partially offset by an increase in accelerated collections under the receivables programs discussed above. Receivables management measured in days of sales outstanding improved year over year. Inventories increased $16.4 million in the first quarter of 2004 due primarily to increases in support of anticipated higher future retail aftermarket and heavy duty OEM sales. Accounts payable increased $19.9 million in the first quarter of 2004 due primarily to higher production levels and timing of vendor payments. Cash restructuring payments of $6.6 million in the first quarter of 2004 consisted of $4.7 million and $1.3 million of employee termination benefits relative to the 2001 and 2003 restructuring actions, respectively, and $0.6 million of other items. Cash used in the first quarter of 2003 of $16.9 million reflects a net loss from continuing operations, excluding non-cash and other reconciling items, of $0.8 million, a $9.1 million increase in net working capital and cash restructuring payments of $7.0 million. Accounts receivable increased $22.7 million from 2002 year end due to higher sales volume in the first quarter compared with the fourth quarter of 2002 and increased sales to customers with longer terms. Inventories increased $27.2 million in the first quarter of 2003 due to increases in support of the first quarter restructuring actions and in anticipation of seasonal demand for the Electrical Aftermarket. Accounts payable increased $17.3 million in the first quarter of 2003 due to higher production levels and timing of vendor payments. The $23.5 million increase in other net current liabilities reflected higher accrued wages and benefits, interest and general accruals. Cash restructuring payments of $7.0 million in the first quarter of 2003 consisted primarily of employee termination benefits relative to the 2001 and 2003 restructuring actions.

 

Cash used in investing activities of continuing operations of $5.9 million in the first quarter of 2004 compares with cash provided of $17.8 million in the first quarter of 2003. Acquisition payments in the first quarter of 2003 consisted of the purchase, under contractual put agreements, of increased ownership percentages in World Wide ($3.1 million) and Power ($1.3 million) and payments on notes relative to the acquisition of certain parts of the Delphi Corporation alternator business in the fourth quarter of 2002 ($0.4 million). In addition, we acquired 51% of Hubei in the first quarter of 2003 for $3.6 million in cash. Cash of $3.6 million was included in the opening balance sheet of this acquisition. We recorded proceeds on the sale of Tractech and Kraftube in the first quarter of 2003 of $27.9 million, net of expenses. An additional $0.1 million was received in the first quarter of 2004. Capital expenditures in both 2004 and 2003 were primarily for production, engineering and distribution equipment.

 

Cash provided by financing activities of continuing operations of $10.7 million in the first quarter of 2004 consisted of net borrowings under our senior credit facilities and other debt and the payment of $1.1 million in cash dividends to the minority shareholders of Hubei. Cash provided of $0.2 million in the first quarter of 2003 consisted of net borrowings under our senior credit facility and other debt agreements.

 

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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. For a description of certain of our legal proceedings, see Note 11 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Item 1 of this Part I.

 

Contractual Obligations and Contingent Liabilities and Commitments

 

Our contractual obligations as of December 31, 2003 are provided in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003. Other than scheduled payments, there were no material changes to these commitments during the quarter ended March 31, 2004.

 

In 2004, we will be required to make payments in connection with the previous acquisitions of Knopf, DRM, Delco Remy Korea Limited and portions of Delphi Corporation’s light vehicle alternator business. We expect that the net amount of these additional payments, including the DRM arbitration panel interim award, will be in the range of $38.0 million to $41.0 million payable in 2004. We also expect to make payments in connection with the acquisition of Delphi Corporation’s light vehicle alternator business of approximately $2.0 million in 2005.

 

Cash payments relative to our restructuring actions are estimated to be approximately $6.0 million in the last nine months of 2004.

 

With respect to capital expenditures, we expect capital spending in the last nine months of 2004 to approximate $20.0 million.

 

Seasonality

 

Our business is seasonal, as our major OEM customers historically have one to two week shutdowns of operations during July and December. Our sales results in the third and fourth quarters reflect the effects of these shutdowns. Our working capital requirements also are affected by seasonality, as we build inventory for the summer sales months in the aftermarket. Typically our working capital requirements are highest from April through August and the change from the highest month to the lowest month (typically December), for accounts receivable, inventory and accounts payable has averaged approximately $40.0 million over the past three years.

 

Foreign Operations

 

Approximately 20.5% of the Company’s net sales in the three months ending March 31, 2004 were derived from net sales made to customers in foreign countries. We also have manufacturing and other operations located in certain foreign countries. Because of these foreign sales and operations, our business is subject to the risks of doing business abroad, including currency exchange rate fluctuations, limits on repatriation of funds, transportation and delivery risks, compliance with foreign laws and other economic and political uncertainties.

 

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Forward-Looking Statements

 

From time to time, we make oral and written statements that may constitute “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which we refer to as the Act, or by the Securities and Exchange Commission, which we refer to as the SEC, in its rules, regulations and releases. We desire to take advantage of the “safe harbor” provisions in the Act for forward-looking statements made from time to time, including, but not limited to, the forward-looking statements relating to our future performance contained in this Form 10-Q, our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003, and in other filings with the SEC. Any statements set forth in writing or orally by us other than statements of current or historical fact, may constitute forward-looking statements. These statements relate to our future plans, objectives, expectations and intentions and may be identified by words like “anticipate,” “believe,” “continue,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “may,” “plan,” “will” and similar expressions. We caution readers that forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors that may cause our actual results and performance to differ materially from any future results or performance expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks, uncertainties and other factors include, among others, the following:

 

  the cyclical nature of demand in our business and downturns in the automotive industry;

 

  the demand for our products;

 

  our reliance upon a major customer;

 

  risks associated with our estimated costs;

 

  consolidation among automotive parts customers and suppliers;

 

  indirect control of us by a limited number of persons;

 

  risks associated with integration of our acquisitions into our business;

 

  the effectiveness of our lean manufacturing and other cost saving plans;

 

  risks associated with international operations, including unfavorable political, regulatory, labor and tax conditions in other countries;

 

  risks associated with loss of the rights to the Company’s name;

 

  technological trends and innovations and associated costs;

 

  our dependence on the availability of raw materials and component parts;

 

  effects of fluctuations in foreign exchange rates;

 

  litigation risks;

 

  risks associated with product liability and warranty and recall claims; and

 

  risks associated with environmental and health and safety liabilities and requirements.

 

Due to these uncertainties, we cannot assure readers that any forward-looking statements will prove to have been correct. Our forward-looking statements speak only as of the date made. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

Factors that May Affect Future Results

 

In connection with the restructuring actions initiated in the first quarter of 2003, we currently expect to record additional restructuring charges of approximately $2.0 million to $4.0 million during the last nine months of 2004. These actions may also impact other operating expenses during 2004. We expect to begin realizing the full benefits of these actions near the end of 2004.

 

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

As of March 31, 2004, there have been no material changes in our market risk exposure as described in Item 7A contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

  (a) The Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of its principal executive officer and principal financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on this evaluation, the Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting it to material information required to be included in the Company’s periodic SEC reports.

 

  (b) In addition, the Company reviewed its internal controls, and there have been no significant changes during the quarter ended March 31, 2004 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

 

From time to time, we are a party to various legal actions in the normal course of our business, including those related to commercial transactions, product liability, safety, health, taxes, environmental and other matters.

 

Delco Remy Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. Arbitration

 

Remy Mexico Holdings, S. de R.L. de C.V. (“RMH”), the Company’s indirect subsidiary, and GCID Autopartes, S.A. de C.V. (“GCID”), are parties to a series of agreements, including a partnership agreement. The partnership agreement created Delco Remy Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V. (“DRM”), which operates certain manufacturing facilities in Mexico. GCID is the minority partner with a 24% ownership interest. An affiliate of the Company’s and RMH, Remy Componentes, S. de R.L. de C.V. (“RC”), is party to a services agreement with an affiliate of GCID relating to the partnership, which, among other things, requires the payment of fees in connection with the provision of employees to the partnership. An affiliate of GCID is the partnership’s landlord.

 

RMH and GCID signed a letter of intent on or about May 3, 2000, whereby GCID agreed to terminate certain of the agreements with RMH and to sell its partnership interest to RMH in exchange for a $13 million termination payment by RMH to GCID, but the transaction was never finalized. In June 2001, GCID declared RMH in default under the partnership agreement, alleging that RMH had failed to conduct the business of the partnership in accordance with that agreement. In August 2001, GCID instituted an arbitration proceeding before the American Arbitration Association against RMH and later added RC and the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Delco Remy America, Inc. (together with RMH and RC, the “Named Parties”). GCID and its affiliates sought damages for the alleged (i) breaches of the partnership agreement, including a requirement under the partnership that RMH buy out GCID’s partnership interest; (ii) breaches of fiduciary duty; (iii) breaches of various other contracts between and among the various parties; and (iv) tortious interference with contractual relations. DRM and RC believed that the lease agreement terminated as of September 27, 2003 and shortly thereafter began the process of relocating all operations to another facility in San Luis Potosi, Mexico.

 

The arbitration panel issued an interim decision on March 10, 2004. Based on the interim decision, (i) the Company currently estimates that the total net payments for GCID’s minority partnership interest, the award for past service fees, and other claims, including interest and costs, will be approximately $18 million, subject to the finalization of the award by the arbitrators; (ii) the lease agreement with GCID’s affiliate is terminated as of September 27, 2003, and DRM and RC can complete the relocation of the operations to another facility; and (iii) DRM is permitted to hire the employees previously provided by GCID’s affiliate under the services agreement. The Company expects that the arbitration panel will issue a final decision in the second quarter of 2004.

 

UAW Litigation

 

On April 16, 2003, the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agriculture Implement Workers of America (“UAW”) and its Local Union 662 filed suit against the Company and Delco Remy America, Inc. (“DRA”) in Federal District Court in the Southern District of Indiana,

 

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Indianapolis Division. The lawsuit was filed under Section 301 of the Labor Management Relations Act, 29 U.S.C. Sec. 185, seeking enforcement of an expired Supplemental Unemployment Benefits Plan (the “SUB Plan”). The plaintiffs allege that the SUB Plan provides supplemental unemployment benefits for 52 weeks and separation pay in an amount exceeding $20 million for employees who were terminated as a result of the closure of DRA’s Anderson, Indiana production facilities at the end of March 2003. The plaintiffs also seek to enforce terminated provisions of a Health Care Program which the plaintiffs allege provides the terminated employees with 25 months of continued hospital, surgical, medical, hearing aid, prescription drug, mental health, substance abuse and vision insurance coverage. The terminated employees were represented by the UAW and its Local Union 662 under various agreements, which expired on March 31, 2003. The lawsuit was filed shortly after the UAW membership failed to ratify DRA’s last, best and final offer for a Shutdown Agreement. The UAW filed an amended complaint on July 8, 2003 to which the Company filed an answer on July 24, 2003. The magistrate has approved a case management plan, and the trial is currently expected to begin in October 2004. The Company denies the material allegations of the complaint, denies any wrongdoing and intends to defend itself vigorously, but is unable to predict whether the proceedings will have a material adverse effect on it.

 

Remy Reman Facilities

 

The Remy Reman facilities in Mississippi identified certain possible violations of state air laws and notified the state environmental agency under the state voluntary audit disclosure rules. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality (“MDEQ”) issued Notices of Violation regarding two of the facilities and MDEQ and the subsidiaries have agreed to a resolution where by the subsidiaries would enter into Agreed Orders requiring the subsidiaries to pay approximately $60,000 in penalties and spend approximately $110,000 in supplemental environmental projects.

 

World Wide Facility

 

In April 2003, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality issued a warning letter with respect to possible violations voluntarily disclosed to them with respect to the World Wide facility in Virginia. The necessary permit application was submitted, the permit was issued, and no further corrective action is necessary. Because the violation has been corrected and, based on the state’s enforcement practice manual, the Company does not believe that the state environmental agency intends to pursue enforcement or penalty actions for the past violations. However, if any such claim were pursued, the Company does not believe that the costs of such matters, if any, will have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, business or financial condition.

 

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Item 2. Changes in Securities, Use of Proceeds and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

 

None.

 

I tem 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

 

Not applicable.

 

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

 

None.

 

Item 5. Other Information

 

None.

 

Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

 

  (a) Exhibits

 

  4.1 Indenture governing 9 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012, dated as of April 23, 2004 by and among Delco Remy International, Inc., the Subsidiary Guarantors named therein, and Deutsche Bank Company.

 

  4.2 Form of 9 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012 (included in Exhibit 4.1).

 

  4.3 Indenture governing Second-Priority Senior Secured Floating Rate Notes due 2009, dated as of April 23, 2004 by and among Delco Remy International, Inc., the Subsidiary Guarantors named therein, and Deutsche Bank Company.

 

  4.4 Form of Second-Priority Senior Secured Floating Rate Notes due 2009 (included in Exhibit 4.3).

 

  4.5 Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of April 23, 2004 by and among Delco Remy International, Inc., the Subsidiary Guarantors named therein, Credit Suisse First Boston LLC, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., and Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC.

 

  10.1 Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of April 23, 2004 by and among Delco Remy International, Inc., certain subsidiaries named therein, Congress Financial Corporation (Central), and certain financial institutions named therein.

 

  31.1 Certification by Thomas J. Snyder, Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

  31.2 Certification by Rajesh K. Shah, Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

  32.1 Certification by Thomas J. Snyder, Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

  32.2 Certification by Rajesh K. Shah, Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

  (b) Report(s) on Form 8-K

 

  (1) Report dated March 31, 2004, containing the press release dated March 30, 2004, announcing plans to issue $125 million of Second-Priority Senior Secured Floating Rate Notes due 2009 and $150 million of Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012.

 

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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.

 

       

DELCO REMY INTERNATIONAL, INC.

       

                    (Registrant)

Date: May 6, 2004

 

By:

 

/s/ Rajesh K. Shah


       

     Rajesh K. Shah

       

     Executive Vice President and

       

     Chief Financial Officer

Date: May 6, 2004

 

By:

 

/s/ Amitbh Rai


       

     Amitbh Rai

       

     Vice President and Corporate Controller

       

     Chief Accounting Officer

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.

  

Description


4.1    Indenture governing 9 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012, dated as of April 23, 2004 by and among Delco Remy International, Inc., the Subsidiary Guarantors named therein, and Deutsche Bank Company.
4.2    Form of 9 3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2012 (included in Exhibit 4.1).
4.3    Indenture governing Second-Priority Senior Secured Floating Rate Notes due 2009, dated as of April 23, 2004 by and among Delco Remy International, Inc., the Subsidiary Guarantors named therein, and Deutsche Bank Company.
4.4    Form of Second-Priority Senior Secured Floating Rate Notes due 2009 (included in Exhibit 4.3).
4.5    Registration Rights Agreement, dated as of April 23, 2004 by and among Delco Remy International, Inc., the Subsidiary Guarantors named therein, Credit Suisse First Boston LLC, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc., and Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC.
10.1    Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement, dated as of April 23, 2004 by and among Delco Remy International, Inc., certain subsidiaries named therein, Congress Financial Corporation (Central), and certain financial institutions named therein.
31.1    Certification by Thomas J. Snyder, Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2    Certification by Rajesh K. Shah, Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1    Certification by Thomas J. Snyder, Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.2    Certification by Rajesh K. Shah, Chief Financial Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

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