10-Q 1 splp331201410q.htm 10-Q SPLP 3.31.2014 10Q

 


UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 10-Q
 
QUARTERLY REPORT
 
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2014
 
Commission File Number: 000-5465
 
STEEL PARTNERS HOLDINGS L.P.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
13-3727655
(State of Incorporation)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
 
590 Madison Avenue, 32nd Floor
 
New York, New York
10022
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
 
(212) 520-2300
(Registrant’s telephone number)
 
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 þ No o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Yes þ No o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12-b-2 of the Exchange Act.
 
Large accelerated filer o
Accelerated filer þ
Non-accelerated filer o
Smaller reporting company o
 
 
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes o No þ
 
The number of shares outstanding of the Registrant’s common units as of May 5, 2014 was 27,822,050.


 


STEEL PARTNERS HOLDINGS L.P.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Page
Item 1.
Financial Statements (unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013
 
 
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 2.
 
 
 
Item 4.
 
 
 
PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
 
 
 
 
Item 1.
 
 
 
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
 
 
 
Item 6.
 
 
 








PART I - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 

Item 1. Financial Statements
STEEL PARTNERS HOLDINGS L.P.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(unaudited)
(in thousands, except common units)
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
ASSETS
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
172,153

 
$
203,980

Restricted cash
26,535

 
26,340

Marketable securities
198,966

 
178,485

Trade and other receivables (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,104 in 2014 and $1,981 in 2013)
123,786

 
102,374

Receivables from related parties
1,074

 
1,050

Loans receivable, net
29,708

 
26,360

Inventories, net
77,131

 
66,639

Deferred income taxes
21,921

 
21,722

Prepaid and other current assets
17,855

 
16,975

Assets of discontinued operations
4,367

 
4,406

Total current assets
673,496

 
648,331

Long-term loans receivable, net
50,500

 
49,956

Goodwill
94,552

 
94,552

Intangible assets, net
143,189

 
146,377

Deferred income taxes
36,499

 
33,096

Other non-current assets
45,616

 
43,013

Property, plant and equipment, net
210,675

 
211,243

Long-term investments
271,908

 
295,440

Total Assets
$
1,526,435

 
$
1,522,008


See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


















2

STEEL PARTNERS HOLDINGS L.P.
Consolidated Balance Sheets (continued)
(unaudited)
(in thousands, except common units)

 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
49,700

 
$
39,524

Accrued liabilities
41,450

 
45,516

Financial instruments
25,285

 
25,090

Deposits
79,312

 
87,319

Payable to related parties
1,517

 
2,572

Short-term debt
521

 
650

Current portion of long-term debt
26,814

 
26,033

Deferred income taxes
3,271

 
3,045

Other current liabilities
5,136

 
4,586

Liabilities of discontinued operations
1,009

 
1,138

Total current liabilities
234,015

 
235,473

Long-term deposits
40,391

 
30,887

Long-term debt
237,350

 
223,355

Accrued pension liability
140,615

 
143,705

Deferred income taxes
5,100

 
3,218

Other liabilities
12,396

 
12,710

Total Liabilities
669,867

 
649,348

Commitments and Contingencies
—

 
—

Capital:
 
 
 
Partners’ capital common units: 30,791,746 and 31,129,065 issued and outstanding (after deducting 5,710,560 and 5,373,241 held in treasury, at cost of $84,699 and $78,977) at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively
557,563

 
574,998

Accumulated other comprehensive income
44,158

 
41,584

Total Partners’ Capital
601,721

 
616,582

Noncontrolling interests in consolidated entities
254,847

 
256,078

Total Capital
856,568

 
872,660

Total Liabilities and Capital
$
1,526,435

 
$
1,522,008


See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements













3


STEEL PARTNERS HOLDINGS L.P.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(unaudited)
(in thousands, except common units and per common unit data)
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2014
 
2013
Revenue
 
 
 
Diversified industrial net sales
$
161,847

 
$
148,956

Energy net sales
45,159

 
26,351

Financial services revenue
6,966

 
6,309

Investment and other income
405

 
221

Net investment (losses) gains
(160
)
 
1,625

Total revenue
214,217

 
183,462

Costs and expenses
 
 
 
Cost of goods sold
150,804

 
123,600

Selling, general and administrative expenses
53,675

 
50,239

Impairment charges
—

 
1,510

Finance interest expense
171

 
183

Recovery of loan losses
(90
)
 
(53
)
Interest expense, net
880

 
2,812

Realized and unrealized (gain) loss on derivatives
(140
)
 
439

Other income, net
(2,881
)
 
(1,057
)
Total costs and expenses
202,419

 
177,673

Income from continuing operations before income taxes
and equity method income (loss)
11,798

 
5,789

Income tax provision
2,680

 
648

(Loss) Income from equity method investments and investments held at fair value:
 
 
 
Loss of associated companies, net of taxes
(18,258
)
 
(10,368
)
(Loss) Income from other investments - related party
(2
)
 
1,069

Loss from investments held at fair value
(2,446
)
 
(9,278
)
Net loss from continuing operations
(11,588
)
 
(13,436
)
Discontinued operations:
 
 
 
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes
—

 
(449
)
Gain on sale of discontinued operations, net of taxes
42

 
5,873

Net income from discontinued operations
42

 
5,424

Net loss
(11,546
)
 
(8,012
)
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated entities:
 
 
 
Continuing operations
(1,138
)
 
(1,266
)
Discontinued operations
(22
)
 
(2,672
)
 
(1,160
)
 
(3,938
)
Net loss attributable to common unitholders
$
(12,706
)
 
$
(11,950
)
Net (loss) income per common unit - basic
 
 
 
Net loss from continuing operations
$
(0.41
)
 
$
(0.49
)
Net income from discontinued operations
—

 
0.09

Net loss attributable to common unitholders
$
(0.41
)
 
$
(0.40
)
Net (loss) income per common unit - diluted
 
 
 
Net loss from continuing operations
$
(0.41
)
 
$
(0.49
)
Net income from discontinued operations
—

 
0.09

Net loss attributable to common unitholders
$
(0.41
)
 
$
(0.40
)
Weighted average number of common units outstanding - basic
30,803,229

 
30,254,539

Weighted average number of common units outstanding - diluted
30,803,229

 
30,254,539



See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

4

STEEL PARTNERS HOLDINGS L.P.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income
(unaudited)
(in thousands)


 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2014
 
2013
 
 
 
 
Net loss
$
(11,546
)
 
$
(8,012
)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
 
 
 
Unrealized gain on available for sale securities, net of tax (a)
4,511

 
32,189

Currency translation adjustment
(252
)
 
(613
)
    Other comprehensive income
4,259

 
31,576

Comprehensive (loss) income
(7,287
)
 
23,564

Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests
(2,845
)
 
(6,919
)
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to common unit holders
$
(10,132
)
 
$
16,645


(a) Includes a net tax provision of $2,098 and $1,936 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively,



See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

5

STEEL PARTNERS HOLDINGS L.P.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(unaudited)
(in thousands)
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2014
 
2013
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
Net loss
$
(11,546
)
 
$
(8,012
)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
 
 
 
Net investment loss (gains)
160

 
(1,625
)
Recovery of loan losses
(90
)
 
(53
)
Loss of associated companies
18,258

 
10,368

Loss (Income) from other investments - related party
2

 
(1,069
)
Loss from investments held at fair value
2,446

 
9,278

Gain on sale of discontinued operations
(42
)
 
(5,873
)
Deferred income taxes
(295
)
 
10,907

Non-cash (income) loss from derivatives
(442
)
 
805

Accrued interest not paid in cash
—

 
93

Depreciation and amortization
10,675

 
8,514

Loss on early retirement of debt
—

 
1,319

Amortization of debt related costs
207

 
253

Reclassification of net cash settlements on derivative instruments
302

 
(366
)
Stock based compensation
2,364

 
1,802

Impairment charges
—

 
1,510

Other
(3,257
)
 
303

Net change in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
Receivables
(22,333
)
 
(19,791
)
Receivables from related parties
(24
)
 
(136
)
Inventories
(10,540
)
 
(6,528
)
Prepaid and other assets
(1,074
)
 
(6,417
)
Accounts payable, accrued and other liabilities
2,057

 
(4,654
)
Payable to related parties
(1,511
)
 
(251
)
Net increase in loans held for sale
(3,242
)
 
14,128

Net cash used in operating activities of discontinued operations
(92
)
 
(11,279
)
Net cash used in operating activities
(18,017
)
 
(6,774
)
Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
Purchases of investments
(51,842
)
 
(50,376
)
Proceeds from sales of investments
40,579

 
8,315

Maturities of marketable securities
317

 
56,199

Net increase in loans and other receivables
(561
)
 
(26,993
)
Purchases of property and equipment
(6,544
)
 
(5,099
)
Reclassification of restricted cash
(195
)
 
1,592

Net cash settlements on derivative instruments
(302
)
 
366

Proceeds from sale of assets
90

 
56

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
(530
)
 
271

Purchase of subsidiary shares from noncontrolling interests
(3,045
)
 
—

Investments in associated companies
—

 
(30,816
)
Proceeds from sales of discontinued operations
—

 
32,331

Net cash used in investing activities of discontinued operations
—

 
(127
)
Other
(3,000
)
 
—

Net cash used in investing activities
(25,033
)
 
(14,281
)

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements





6

STEEL PARTNERS HOLDINGS L.P.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (continued)
(unaudited)
(in thousands)

 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2014
 
2013
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
Repurchases of Subordinated Notes
—

 
(11,323
)
Net revolver borrowings
19,800

 
22,000

Net borrowings of term loans – foreign
1,720

 
—

Repayments of term loans
(6,509
)
 
(1,142
)
Repayments of term loans – domestic
—

 
(15,263
)
Repayments of convertible notes
(346
)
 
—

Subsidiary's purchases of the Company's common units
(5,252
)
 
(6,440
)
Purchases of treasury units
(470
)
 
—

Subsidiary repurchases of common stock
(1,410
)
 
(2,098
)
Deferred finance charges
—

 
(15
)
Net change in overdrafts
2,672

 
2,822

Net increase (decrease) in deposits
1,497

 
(895
)
Other
(457
)
 
4,253

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
11,245

 
(8,101
)
Net change for the period
(31,805
)
 
(29,156
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
(22
)
 
(161
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
203,980

 
198,027

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
172,153

 
$
168,710

Cash paid during the period for:
 
 
 
Interest
$
4,288

 
$
3,013

Taxes
$
10,146

 
$
2,908

Non-cash investing activities:
 
 
 
Net (increase) decrease in restricted cash from purchase of foreign currency financial instruments
$
(377
)
 
$
1,592




See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

7

STEEL PARTNERS HOLDINGS L.P.
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Capital
(unaudited)
(in thousands, except common units and treasury units)
 
Steel Partners Holdings L.P. Common Unit Holders
 
 
 
 
 
Common
 
Treasury Units
 
Partners’
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
 
Total Partners'
 
Non-controlling interests in Consolidated
 
Total
 
Units
 
Units
 
Dollars
 
Capital
 
Income
 
Capital
 
Entities
 
Capital
Balance at December 31, 2013
36,502,306

 
(5,373,241
)
 
$
(78,977
)
 
$
574,998

 
$
41,584

 
$
616,582

 
$
256,078

 
$
872,660

Net (loss) income
 
 
 
 
 
 
(12,706
)
 
 
 
(12,706
)
 
1,160

 
(11,546
)
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale investments
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
2,720

 
2,720

 
1,791

 
4,511

Currency translation adjustment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(146
)
 
(146
)
 
(106
)
 
(252
)
Incentive units and vesting of restricted units
—

 
 
 
 
 
638

 
 
 
638

 
—

 
638

Equity compensation- subsidiaries
 
 
 
 
 
 
414

 
 
 
414

 
321

 
735

Subsidiary's purchases of the Company's common units
 
 
(309,335
)
 
(5,252
)
 
(5,252
)
 
 
 
(5,252
)
 
—

 
(5,252
)
Purchases of treasury units
 
 
(27,984
)
 
(470
)
 
(470
)
 
 
 
(470
)
 
—

 
(470
)
Subsidiary's purchases of their treasury stock
 
 
 
 
 
 
169

 
 
 
169

 
(1,579
)
 
(1,410
)
Purchases of subsidiary shares from noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 
(227
)
 
 
 
(227
)
 
(2,818
)
 
(3,045
)
Other, net
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1
)
 
 
 
(1
)
 
—

 
(1
)
Balance at March 31, 2014
36,502,306

 
(5,710,560
)
 
$
(84,699
)
 
$
557,563

 
$
44,158

 
$
601,721

 
$
254,847

 
$
856,568


See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

8

STEEL PARTNERS HOLDINGS L.P.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands except common unit and per common unit data)


1. NATURE OF THE BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Nature of the Business
Steel Partners Holdings L.P. ("SPLP" or the "Company") is a global diversified holding company that engages in multiple businesses, including diversified industrial products, energy, defense, supply chain management and logistics, banking, food products and services, oilfield services, sports, training, education, and the entertainment and lifestyle industries.
The Company works with its businesses to increase corporate value for all stakeholders and shareholders by utilizing Steel Partners Operational Excellence programs, the Steel Partners Purchasing Council, Steel Partners Corporate Services, balance sheet improvements, capital allocation policies and growth initiatives. All of the Company's programs are focused on helping SPLP companies strengthen their competitive advantage and increase their profitability, while enabling them to achieve operational excellence and enhanced customer satisfaction.
SPLP operates through the following segments: Diversified Industrial, Energy, Financial Services, and Corporate and Other which are managed separately and offer different products and services. For additional details related to the Company's reportable segments see Note 17 - "Segment Information."
Steel Partners Holdings GP Inc. (“SPH GP”), a Delaware corporation, is the general partner of SPLP and is wholly-owned by SPLP. The Company is managed by SP General Services LLC (the “Manager”), pursuant to the terms of an amended and restated management agreement (the “Management Agreement”) discussed in further detail in Note 12 - "Related party Transactions".
Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its majority or wholly-owned subsidiaries, which include the following:
 
Ownership as of
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
BNS Liquidating Trust ("BNS Liquidating Trust")
84.9
%
 
84.9
%
DGT Holdings Corp. ("DGT") (a)
82.9
%
 
76.7
%
Handy & Harman Ltd. ("HNH")
54.3
%
 
54.9
%
SPH Services, Inc. ("SPH Services")
100.0
%
 
100.0
%
Steel Excel Inc. ("Steel Excel")
55.3
%
 
55.1
%
WebFinancial Holding Corporation ("WebFinancial")
100.0
%
 
100.0
%
(a) DGT’s financial statements are recorded on a two-month lag, and as a result, the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheet and Consolidated Statement of Operations as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2014 includes DGT’s activity as of and for its three months ended January 31, 2014.

Acquired companies are presented from their dates of acquisition (see Note 2 - “Acquisitions”). Significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. The results of operations for businesses that have been disposed of are removed from the results of the Company's continuing operations and classified as discontinued operations for each period presented in the Company's consolidated income statement. Similarly, the assets and liabilities of such businesses are reclassified from continuing operations and presented as discontinued operations for each period presented in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets. Businesses are reported as discontinued operations when the Company no longer has continuing involvement in their operations and no longer has significant continuing cash flows from their operation (see Note 3 - "Discontinued Operations" for additional information).
Certain other prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the 2014 presentation.


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STEEL PARTNERS HOLDINGS L.P.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands except common unit and per common unit data)

New Accounting Pronouncements

In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-08, Presentation of Financial Statements (Topic 205) and Property, Plant, and Equipment (Topic 360): Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity. Under the new guidance, only disposals representing a strategic shift in operations should be presented as discontinued operations. Those strategic shifts should have a major effect on an organization's operations and financial results. In addition, the new guidance requires expanded disclosures about discontinued operations that will provide financial statement users with more information about the assets, liabilities, income and expenses of discontinued operations. The new guidance also requires disclosure of the pre-tax income attributable to a disposal of a significant part of an organization that does not qualify for discontinued operations reporting. The ASU is effective for fiscal year beginning after December 15, 2014, with early adoption allowed.

2. ACQUISITIONS

There were no acquisitions in the first quarter of 2014.
2013 Acquisitions
HNH - Wolverine Joining Technologies, LLC

On April 16, 2013, HNH and its indirect subsidiary, Lucas-Milhaupt Warwick LLC (collectively, the "Buyer"), entered into an asset purchase agreement ("Purchase Agreement") with Wolverine Tube, Inc. ("Wolverine") and its subsidiary, Wolverine Joining Technologies, LLC ("Wolverine Joining" and, together with Wolverine, "Seller"), pursuant to which the Buyer agreed to purchase substantially all of the assets of the Seller used in the business of Wolverine Joining, consisting of assets used for the development, manufacturing and sale of brazing, flux and soldering products and the alloys for electrical, catalyst and other industrial specialties, other than certain leased real property, and to assume certain liabilities related to such business. By acquiring Wolverine Joining, HNH increased its capacity to produce brazing filler metals and fluxes, and broadened its platform for continued global expansion. The purchase price for the acquisition was approximately $59,700, reflecting a final working capital adjustment and certain other reductions totaling approximately $300 as provided in the Purchase Agreement. The closing of this transaction occurred on April 26, 2013. Funding of the purchase price for the acquisition was from cash on hand and borrowings under HNH's senior secured credit facility, which was amended in connection with the acquisition as discussed in Note 13 - "Debt and Capital Lease Obligations."

In connection with the acquisition of Wolverine Joining, HNH incurred employee termination charges totaling approximately $400 associated with HNH's integration activities which were primarily recorded and paid in 2013. The following table summarizes the amounts of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed recognized at the acquisition date:
Trade and other receivables
$
9,491

Inventories
17,864

Prepaid and other current assets
81

Property, plant and equipment
5,549

Goodwill
14,767

Other intangibles
13,657

Total assets acquired
61,409

Trade payables
(1,167
)
Accrued liabilities
(495
)
Net assets acquired
$
59,747


The goodwill of $14,767 arising from the acquisition consists largely of the synergies expected from combining the operations of the Buyer and Seller. All of the goodwill is assigned to SPLP's Diversified Industrial segment and is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. Other intangibles consist primarily of acquired trade names of $4,600 and customer relationships of $9,000. The intangible assets have been assigned 20-year useful lives based on the long operating history, broad market recognition and continued demand for the associated brands, and the limited turnover and long-standing relationships Wolverine Joining has with its existing customer base. The valuation of acquired trade names was performed utilizing a relief

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STEEL PARTNERS HOLDINGS L.P.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands except common unit and per common unit data)

from royalty method, and significant assumptions used in the valuation include the royalty rate assumed and the expected level of future sales. The acquired customer relationships were valued using an excess earnings approach, and significant assumptions used in the valuation include the customer attrition rate assumed and the expected level of future sales.

HNH - PAM Fastening Technology, Inc.

On November 7, 2013, HNH, through its indirect subsidiary, OMG, Inc., acquired 100% of the stock of PAM Fastening Technology, Inc. ("PAM") for a cash purchase price of $9,200, net of cash acquired. PAM is a distributor of screw guns, collated screws and hot melt systems to the manufacturing and building industries in North America. The assets acquired and liabilities assumed included net working capital of accounts receivable, inventories and trade payables; property, plant and equipment; and intangible assets, primarily trade names and customer relationships, valued at $2,500, $200 and $5,000, respectively. This acquisition provides HNH with an add on product category to its existing fastening system product line. The results of operations of the acquired business are reported within the Company's Diversified Industrial segment. In connection with the PAM acquisition, HNH has recorded goodwill totaling approximately $3,500, which is not expected to be deductible for income tax purposes, as well as deferred income tax liabilities associated with the acquired intangible assets of approximately $2,000.

Steel Excel - Black Hawk Acquisition
On December 16, 2013, Steel Excel acquired the business and substantially all of the assets of Black Hawk Energy Services, Inc. (“Black Hawk”), a provider of drilling and production services to the oil and gas industry, for approximately $60,800 in cash, subject to a post-closing working capital adjustment. The fair values recognized in 2013 in connection with the Black Hawk transaction were provisional pending Steel Excel's continued evaluation, including assessing any identifiable intangible assets acquired, and completing a valuation of the tangible and intangible assets. During 2014, Steel Excel recorded adjustments to the initial fair values based on Steel Excel's continued assessment of the fair values of the assets and liabilities acquired, including a preliminary valuation. The following table summarizes the provisional fair values previously reported, the measurement period adjustments recognized in 2014, and the revised fair values of the assets and liabilities acquired.
 
Previously Reported
Measurement period adjustments
Revised
Accounts receivable
$
9,663

$
(40
)
$
9,623

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
208

420

628

Property and equipment
30,581

93

30,674

Intangible assets
—

12,160

12,160

Accounts payable
(1,333
)
(251
)
(1,584
)
Accrued expenses
(1,756
)
(167
)
(1,923
)
Total net identifiable assets
37,363

12,215

49,578

Goodwill
23,400

(12,215
)
11,185

Net assets acquired
$
60,763

$
—

$
60,763


The intangible assets acquired represented customer relationships, a trade name, and a non-compete arrangement with
estimated fair values of $11,300, $800, and $100, respectively. The intangible assets are being amortized over five-year periods. The revised amounts are subject to further revision pending Steel Excel's continued assessment of the fair values of the assets and liabilities acquired, including completion of the valuation. The Company's Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2013, has been revised to reflect the measurement period adjustments as if they had been recognized at the acquisition date. The measurement period adjustments did not have a material effect on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Steel Excel - Sports Acquisitions
During 2013, Steel Excel's sports business made two acquisitions totaling $3,250 that were not material to SPLP's operations. Steel Excel has determined that one of these acquisitions is a variable interest entity and that Steel Excel is the primary beneficiary. Accordingly, Steel Excel accounts for its acquisition of its 30% membership interest as a business combination and has consolidated this company in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 805. 
    

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands except common unit and per common unit data)

Pro Forma Results
    
The following unaudited pro forma results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2013 assumes that the Wolverine and Black Hawk acquisitions were made at the beginning of 2012. This unaudited pro forma information does not purport to be indicative of the results that would have been obtained if the acquisition had actually occurred at the beginning of 2013, or of the results that may be reported in the future. The 2013 supplemental pro forma earnings were adjusted to exclude $200 of acquisition-related costs incurred in 2013.
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2013
Revenue
$
216,845

Net loss attributable to common unitholders
(11,424
)
Net loss per common unit – basic and diluted
(0.38
)

3. DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

Assets and Liabilities of discontinued operations at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 include certain assets and liabilities relating to HNH's discontinued operations, a sports business owned by Steel Excel and a building owned by DGT, which is held for sale.
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
Assets of discontinued operations:
 
 
 
Other current assets
$
622

 
$
618

Property, plant and equipment, net
3,724

 
3,724

Other assets
21

 
64

Total assets
$
4,367

 
$
4,406

Liabilities of discontinued operations:
 
 
 
Trade payables and accrued liabilities
$
1,009

 
$
1,138

Total liabilities
$
1,009

 
$
1,138

        
Summary results for our discontinued operations included in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations are detailed in the table below.
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2014 (a)
 
2013 (b)
Sales
$
—

 
$
11,181

Net loss
—

 
(449
)
Loss after taxes and noncontrolling interests
(3
)
 
(460
)
Gain on sale of discontinued operations after taxes and noncontrolling interests
23

 
3,213

(a) Includes gain on disposal of certain assets recorded by HNH.
(b) Includes the operations of Continental Industries ("Continental") through its sale date, as well as, Canfield Metal Coating Corporation ("CMCC") and Indiana Tube de Mexico, S. De R.L. de C.V. ("ITM"). Also included is a sports business owned by Steel Excel.

    Continental Industries    

In January 2013, HNH divested substantially all of the assets and existing operations of its Continental business unit, a wholly owned subsidiary of Handy & Harman ("H&H"), for a cash sales price totaling approximately $37,400 less transaction fees, reflecting a working capital adjustment of approximately $100 paid in the third quarter of 2013. Proceeds of $3,700 are currently held in escrow pending resolution of certain indemnification provisions contained in the sales agreement and are included in Trade and other receivables in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets. Located in the State of Oklahoma, Continental Industries manufactures plastic and steel fittings and connectors for natural gas, propane and water distribution

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands except common unit and per common unit data)

service lines along with exothermic welding products for electrical grounding, cathodic protection and lightning protection. It was part of SPLP's Diversified Industrial reporting segment.

Canfield Metal Coating Corporation

In June 2013, HNH divested substantially all of the assets and existing operations of its CMCC business unit, a wholly-owned subsidiary of H&H, for a cash sales price totaling approximately $9,500 less transaction fees, reflecting a preliminary working capital adjustment of approximately $500. Located in the State of Ohio, CMCC manufactured electro-galvanized and painted cold rolled sheet steel products primarily for the construction, entry door, container and appliance industries. It was part of SPLP's Diversified Industrial reporting segment.

Indiana Tube Mexico

In July 2013, HNH divested substantially all of the equipment owned or utilized by ITM for the manufacture of refrigeration condensers for a cash sales price totaling $3,700, less transaction fees. ITM's operations, which were part of SPLP's Diversified Industrial segment, were discontinued in June 2013.

4. INVESTMENTS

A) Short-Term Investments

Marketable Securities

The Company's short-term investments primarily consist of its marketable securities portfolio held by its subsidiary, Steel Excel. These marketable securities as of March 31, 2014, and December 31, 2013, are classified as "available-for-sale" securities, with changes in fair value recognized in stockholders' equity as Other comprehensive income (loss). The classification of marketable securities as a current asset is based on the intended holding period and realizability of the investment.

The Company's portfolio of marketable securities was as follows:
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
Cost
 
Gross Unrealized Gains
 
Gross Unrealized Losses
 
Fair value
 
Cost
 
Gross Unrealized Gains
 
Gross Unrealized Losses
 
Fair value
Available for sale securities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Short-term deposits
$
41,035

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
41,035

 
$
60,909

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
60,909

Mutual funds
15,722

 
4,946

 
—

 
20,668

 
15,723

 
5,060

 
—

 
20,783

United States government securities
23,889

 
26

 
—

 
23,915

 
50,356

 
23

 
—

 
50,379

Equity securities
105,186

 
13,940

 
(3,930
)
 
115,196

 
69,720

 
10,020

 
(5,181
)
 
74,559

Commercial paper
4,499

 
—

 
—

 
4,499

 
1,799

 
—

 
—

 
1,799

Corporate obligations
35,949

 
1,642

 
(3
)
 
37,588

 
31,356

 
885

 
(276
)
 
31,965

      Total marketable securities
226,280

 
20,554

 
(3,933
)
 
242,901

 
229,863

 
15,988

 
(5,457
)
 
240,394

Amounts classified as cash equivalents
(43,935
)
 
—

 
—

 
(43,935
)
 
(61,909
)
 
—

 
—

 
(61,909
)
Amounts classified as marketable securities
$
182,345

 
$
20,554

 
$
(3,933
)
 
$
198,966

 
$
167,954

 
$
15,988

 
$
(5,457
)
 
$
178,485


The Company's investment portfolio consists of both corporate and government securities that generally mature within three years. The longer the duration of these securities, the more susceptible they are to changes in market interest rates and bond yields. As market interest rates and bond yields increase, those securities purchased with a lower yield-at-cost will be in

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands except common unit and per common unit data)

an unrealized loss position. The Company has considered all available evidence and determined that the marketable securities in which unrealized losses were recorded in the period ended March 31, 2014 were not deemed to be other-than-temporary.

The Company sold approximately $40,600 of marketable securities in the three months ended March 31, 2014, resulting in gross realized gains of $3,200 and gross realized losses of $209. These gains and losses are included in Other income, net on the Company's Consolidated Statement of Operations. The amortized cost and estimated fair value of investments in available-for-sale securities as of March 31, 2014, by contractual maturity, were as follows:
 
Cost
Estimated Fair Value
Mature in one year or less
$
9,029

$
9,030

Mature after one year through three years
33,627

35,160

Mature after three years
21,681

21,812

  Total debt securities
64,337

66,002

Securities with no contractual maturities
161,943

176,899

 
$
226,280

$
242,901




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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands except common unit and per common unit data)

B) Long-Term Investments

The following table summarizes the Company's long-term investments as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013. For those investments at fair value, the carrying amount of the investment equals its respective fair value.
 
 
 
 
Investment Balance
 
Income (Loss) Recorded in Statement of Operations
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
 
 
 
March 31, 2014
December 31, 2013
 
2014
 
2013
(A) AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE SECURITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   Fair Value Changes Recorded in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     Equity securities - U.S. (1), (2)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
       Computer Software and Services
 
 
 
$
2,769

$
2,665

 
 
 
 
       Aerospace/Defense
 
 
 
76,387

75,341

 
 
 
 
       Restaurants
 
 
 
21,823

22,456

 
 
 
 
       Other
 
 
 
562

558

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
101,541

101,020

 
 
 
 
   Fair Value Changes Recorded in Consolidated Statement of Operations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
       Manufacturing (1)
 
 
 
30,811

30,841

 
$
1

 
$
(9,140
)
 
 
 
 
132,352

131,861

 
$
1

 
$
(9,140
)
(B) EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENTS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Investments in Associated Companies:
March 31, 2014
December 31, 2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    At Cost:
Ownership
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
       CoSine
48.3
%
48.6
%
 
5,751

5,876

 
$
(126
)
 
$
(112
)
       Other (7)
 
 
 
6,905

8,339

 
(1,433
)
 
—

    At Fair Value:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  ModusLink Global Solutions, Inc. ("MLNK") (1)
27.1
%
27.1
%
 
59,378

79,972

 
(17,278
)
 
(5,146
)
       SL Industries, Inc. ("SLI") (1)
24.1
%
24.1
%
 
24,433

26,960

 
(2,527
)
 
129

       JPS Industries, Inc. ("JPS") (2)
39.1
%
39.3
%
 
27,347

24,129

 
3,217

 
—

       Fox & Hound (3)
—
%
50.0
%
 
—

—

 
—

 
(5,239
)
       Other (3)
43.8
%
43.8
%
 
2,131

2,243

 
(111
)
 
—

 
 
 
 
125,945

147,519


$
(18,258
)

$
(10,368
)
  Other Investments at Fair Value - Related Party:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
    SPII Liquidating Trust - Series D ( Fox & Hound)(3)
 
 
 
507

507

 
$
—

 
$
(14
)
  SPII Liquidating Trust - Series G (SPCA) (3), (4)
 
 
 
5,669

5,771

 
(102
)
 
119

  SPII Liquidating Trust - Series H (SPJSF) (3), (5)
 
 
 
4,050

3,950

 
100

 
998

      SPII Liquidating Trust - Series I (3), (6)
 
 
 
—

—

 
—

 
(34
)
 
 
 
 
10,226

10,228

 
$
(2
)
 
$
1,069

 (C) OTHER INVESTMENTS
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
     ModusLink Warrants (3)
 
 
 
3,385

5,832

 
$
(2,447
)
 
$
(138
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Long-Term Investments
 
 
 
$
271,908

$
295,440

 
 
 
 
(1) Level 1 investment. Equity securities totaling $76,949 and $98,355 were classified as Level 1 investments as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.
(2) Level 2 investment. Equity securities totaling $24,592 and $2,665 were classified as Level 2 investments as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands except common unit and per common unit data)

(3) Level 3 investment. For additional information related to the Company's Level 3 investments, see Note 5 - "Fair Value Measurements."
(4) Steel Partners China Access I L.P.
(5) Steel Partners Japan Strategic Fund, L.P.
(6) Sold in the second quarter of 2013. See Note 12 - "Related Party Transactions" for additional information.
(7) Represents Steel Excel's investments in a sports business and iGo, Inc. of 40% and 44.7%, respectively.
    
The following table presents activity for the available-for-sale securities presented in the table above for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2014
 
2013
(A) AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE SECURITIES
 
 
 
   Fair Value Changes Recorded in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income:
 
 
 
     Proceeds from sales
$
—

 
$
—

     Gross gains from sales
$
—

 
$
—

     Gross losses from sales
—

 
—

       Net investment gain
$
—

 
$
—

  Change in net unrealized holding gains (losses) included in Accumulated other comprehensive income
$
521

 
$
31,881

Reclassified out of Accumulated other comprehensive income :
 
 
 
   Unrealized gains
$
—

 
$
—

   Unrealized losses
—

 
2,632

     Total
$
—

 
$
2,632


(A) AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE SECURITIES

Fair Value Changes Recorded in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

For purposes of determining gross realized gains and losses, the cost of securities sold is based on specific identification. Gross unrealized gains and gross unrealized losses are reported in Accumulated other comprehensive income in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The cost basis and unrealized gains and losses related to our available-for-sale securities that are classified as long-term investments are as follows:
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
Cost
Gross Unrealized Gains
Gross Unrealized Losses
Fair Value
 
Cost
Gross Unrealized Gains
Gross Unrealized Losses
Fair Value
Computer Software and Services
$
2,312

$
457

$
—

$
2,769

 
$
2,312

$
353

$
—

$
2,665

Aerospace/Defense
11,675

64,712

—

76,387

 
11,675

63,666

—

75,341

Restaurants
5,974

15,849

—

21,823

 
5,974

16,482

—

22,456

Other
575

—

(13
)
562

 
575

—

(17
)
558

 
$
20,536

$
81,018

$
(13
)
$
101,541

 
$
20,536

$
80,501

$
(17
)
$
101,020

    

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands except common unit and per common unit data)

Fair Value Changes Recorded in Consolidated Statement of Operations
Available-for-sale securities that are classified as long-term investments also include the Company's investment in a manufacturing company. Changes in the fair value of this company are reported in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations as Income (loss) from investments held at fair value.
(B) EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENTS

Investments in Associated Companies

The Company’s investments in associated companies are accounted for under the equity method of accounting. The Company elected to record certain investments under the equity method at fair value beginning on the dates these investments became subject to the equity method. Associated companies are included in the Diversified Industrial, Energy or Corporate segments. Certain associated companies have a fiscal year end that differs from December 31. Additional information for each of SPLP's investments in associated companies that have impacted the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations during 2014 or 2013 follows:

Equity Method

•
CoSine is currently in the business of seeking to acquire one or more business operations. SPLP recorded $1 as its share of capital changes for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and $1 as its share of capital changes for the three months ended March 31, 2013. The aggregate market value of the Company’s interest in CoSine was $9,559 and $9,894 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

•
Steel Excel has an investment in a sports business and in iGo, a mobile device accessories provider company. These investments are being accounted for under the traditional equity method as associated companies as Steel Excel does not have control over their operations.

Equity Method, At Fair Value:

•
MLNK provides supply chain and logistics services to companies in consumer electronics, communications, computing, medical devices, software, luxury goods and retail. In March 2013, the Company purchased 7,500,000 shares of MLNK common stock. This investment gave the Company and its subsidiaries a combined 27.1% ownership interest in MLNK common stock.

As a result, the Company concluded that it had significant influence over the operating and financial policies of MLNK and therefore its investment is subject to the equity method of accounting. SPLP elected the fair value option to account for MLNK in order to more appropriately reflect the value of MLNK in its financial statements, and records unrealized gains and losses in earnings. Accordingly the investment, which was previously classified as an available-for-sale security, was reclassified to an associated company as of March 12, 2013. Approximately $4,800 of unrealized losses were reclassified out of AOCI and recorded in earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2013.

MLNK also issued the Company warrants to purchase an additional 2,000,000 shares at $5.00 per share. See the "Other Investments" section of this Note for a further description of these warrants and their valuation for financial statement reporting.

•
SLI is a publicly traded company that designs, manufactures and markets power electronics, motion control, power protection and specialized communication equipment.

•
JPS is a U.S. manufacturer of extruded urethanes, ethylene vinyl acetates and mechanically formed glass and aramid substrate materials for specialty applications in a wide expanse of markets requiring highly engineered components. During the second quarter of 2013, JPS stockholders elected two members of SPLP's management team to their board to serve one-year terms, one of which will serve as chairman. As a result, SPLP concluded that it had significant influence over the operating and financial policies of JPS and therefore its investment was subject to the equity method of accounting. Accordingly, the investment in JPS, which was previously classified as an available-for-sale security, was reclassified to an

17

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands except common unit and per common unit data)

associated company as of June 30, 2013. SPLP elected the fair value option to account for JPS in order to more appropriately reflect the value of JPS in its financial statements and records unrealized gains and losses in earnings.

•
On December 15, 2013, Fox & Hound filed voluntary petitions for relief under chapter 11 of title 11 of the United States Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. The Bankruptcy Court approved a plan to sell the assets of Fox & Hound and the sale closed on March 12, 2014. The Company did not receive a distribution at the conclusion of the chapter 11 process. The investment in Fox & Hound was recorded under the equity method at fair value. During the third quarter of 2013 the Company wrote its investment down to zero.

•
The Company has an investment in a Japanese real estate partnership. In the second quarter of 2013, the Company reclassified this investment to an associated company. SPLP elected the fair value option to account for this investment in order to more appropriately reflect the value of the investment in its financial statements and records unrealized gains and losses in earnings. Prior to the second quarter of 2013, this investment was accounted for as an investment at cost and included in Other non-current assets. In the first quarter of 2013, due to declines observed in this business, the Company recorded an impairment of $1,510, which is included in Asset impairment charges in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Additional Disclosures Related to Associated Company Investments
The below summary balance sheet amounts are for the nearest practicable period. The below summary income statement amounts include results for associated companies for the periods in which they were accounted for as an associated company, or the nearest practicable corresponding period. This summary data may be unaudited and may contain a lag.
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
Summary of balance sheet amounts:
 
 
 
Current assets
$
454,588

 
$
477,886

Noncurrent assets
170,504

 
179,295

Total assets
$
625,092

 
$
657,181

Current liabilities
$
238,251

 
$
269,629

Noncurrent liabilities
74,613

 
77,260

Total liabilities
312,864

 
346,889

Parent equity
312,228

 
310,292

Total liabilities and equity
$
625,092

 
$
657,181

 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2014
 
2013
Summary income statement amounts:
 
 
 
Revenue
$
290,416

 
$
325,212

Gross profit
48,418

 
39,945

Loss from continuing operations
2,386

 
(12,464
)
Net loss after noncontrolling interests
2,428

 
(13,590
)
Other Investments at Fair Value - Related Party

Other investments - related party, consist of the Company’s investment in each series of the SPII Liquidating Trust (see Note 12 - “Related Party Transactions”) accounted for under the equity method. The purpose of the SPII Liquidating Trust is to effect the orderly liquidation of certain assets previously held by Steel Partners II, L.P. ("SPII"). SPLP’s financial position, financial performance and cash flows will be affected by the extent to which the operations of the SPII Liquidating Trust results in realized or unrealized gains (losses) and by distributions it makes in each reporting period. The Company holds variable interests in each series of the SPII Liquidating Trust.

Each series of the SPII Liquidating Trust is separate and distinct with respect to its assets, liabilities and net assets. Each individual series has no liability or claim with respect to the liabilities or assets of the other series. Each series shares in the costs, assets and liabilities, if any, that are not specifically attributable to a particular series. Each series generally holds the securities related to a specific investment and cash for operating expenses of the series. The investments in the SPII Liquidating

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands except common unit and per common unit data)

Trust are not redeemable and distributions will be received from the SPII Liquidating Trust as the underlying assets held are sold over a period which is not determinable. There are no unfunded capital commitments with respect to these investments. The fair values for the investments in the SPII Liquidating Trust have been estimated using the net asset value of such interests as reported by the SPII Liquidating Trust. The following tables provide combined summarized data with respect to the other investments - related party accounted for under the equity method, at fair value:
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
Summary of balance sheet amounts:
 
 
 
Total assets
$
23,392

 
$
23,412

Total liabilities
(6
)
 
(34
)
Net Asset Value
$
23,386

 
$
23,378

 
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2014
 
2013
Summary income statement amounts:
 
 
 
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from operations
$
8

 
$
(1,077
)

(C) OTHER INVESTMENTS

In connection with the acquisition of MLNK common shares in March 2013, the Company received warrants ("ModusLink Warrants") to acquire an additional 2,000,000 shares at an exercise price of $5.00 per share. The ModusLink Warrants are accounted for as an asset at fair value with changes in fair value recognized each period in Loss from investments held at fair value in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations. The ModusLink warrants have a life of 5 years and were valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Assumptions used in the current valuation were as follows: 1) volatility of 56.9% 2) term of 4 years 3) risk free interest rate of 1.730% based on the U.S. Treasury bill yield, and 4) an expected dividend of $0.

LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INVESTMENT AND PROMISSORY NOTE    

Steel Excel also has other investments which include a $25,000 in cost-method investment in a limited partnership that co-invested with other private investment funds in a public company. Such investment had an approximate fair value of $28,500 at March 31, 2014, based on the net asset value included in the monthly statement it receives from the partnership. Steel Excel's other investments at March 31, 2014, also include investments in two venture capital funds totaling $800 and a promissory note with an amortized cost of $3,000, which is a reasonable approximation of fair value at March 31, 2014. These investments are reported as part of Other non-current assets in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets.



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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands except common unit and per common unit data)

5. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis in the consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are summarized by type of inputs applicable to the fair value measurements as follows:

March 31, 2014
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Marketable securities (a)
$
151,841

 
$
17,560

 
$
29,565

 
$
198,966

Long-term investments (a)
167,138

 
76,372

 
15,742

 
259,252

Investments in certain funds
—

 
—

 
826

 
826

Precious metal and commodity inventories recorded at fair value
15,252

 
—

 
—

 
15,252

Commodity contracts on precious metal and commodity inventories
1,640

 
—

 
—

 
1,640

Total
$
335,871

 
$
93,932

 
$
46,133

 
$
475,936

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial instruments
$
—

 
$
25,285

 
$
—

 
$
25,285

Interest rate swap agreement
—

 
198

 
—

 
198

Total
$
—

 
$
25,483

 
$
—

 
$
25,483

December 31, 2013
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Marketable securities (a)
$
139,786

 
$
15,334

 
$
23,365

 
$
178,485

Long-term investments (a)
209,168

 
53,754

 
18,303

 
281,225

Investments in certain funds
—

 
—

 
844

 
844

Precious metal and commodity inventories recorded at fair value
14,766

 
—

 
—

 
14,766

Commodity contracts on precious metal and commodity inventories
1,620

 
—

 
—

 
1,620

Total
$
365,340

 
$
69,088

 
$
42,512

 
$
476,940

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Financial instruments
$
—

 
$
25,090

 
$
—

 
$
25,090

Interest rate swap agreement
—

 
214

 
—

 
214

Total
$
—

 
$
25,304

 
$
—

 
$
25,304

(a) For additional detail of the marketable securities and long-term investments see Note 4 - "Investments." In addition to the marketable securities in the table above, there is approximately $2,900 of other investments included in Cash and cash equivalents that are considered a Level 2 investment.

Investments measured and reported at fair value are classified and disclosed in one of the following categories:

Level 1 - Quoted prices are available in active markets for identical investments as of the reporting date. The types of investments included in Level 1 are listed debt and equity securities.

Level 2 - Pricing inputs are other than quoted prices in active markets, which are either directly or indirectly observable as of the reporting date, and fair value is determined through the use of models or other valuation methodologies. Investments which are generally included in this category include corporate bonds and loans, less liquid and restricted equity securities.

Level 3 - Pricing inputs are unobservable for the investment and include situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the investment. The inputs into the determination of fair value require significant management judgment

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands except common unit and per common unit data)

or estimation and due to lack of observable inputs, the assumptions used may impact the fair value of these investments in future periods. Investments which are generally included in this category include private investments, non-exchange traded derivative contracts, and currency and interest rate swaps. For certain marketable securities, net asset value is used which is included in quarterly statements received in arrears from two venture capital funds to determine the fair value of such funds. The fair value of certain other marketable securities are determined by incorporating and reviewing prices provided by third-party pricing services based on the specific features of the underlying securities.
    
Investments with a fair value of $21,823 were transferred from Level 1 to Level 2 based upon a reduction in the number of shares traded.
    
The fair value of the Company's financial instruments, such as cash and cash equivalents, trade and other receivables and trade payables, approximate carrying value due to the short-term maturities of these assets and liabilities. Carrying cost approximates fair value for long-term debt which has variable interest rates.

The precious metal and commodity inventories associated with HNH's fair value hedges (see Note 6 - "Financial Instruments") are reported at fair value. Fair value of these inventories is based on quoted market prices on commodity exchanges and are considered Level 1 measurements. The derivative instruments that HNH purchases in connection with its precious metal and commodity inventories, specifically commodity futures and forwards contracts, are also valued at fair value. The futures contracts are Level 1 measurements since they are traded on a commodity exchange. The forward contracts are entered into with a counterparty and are considered Level 2 measurements.

Interest rate swap agreements associated with HNH's senior credit facility are considered Level 2 measurements as the inputs are observable at commonly quoted intervals. Prior to the redemption of the Subordinated Notes and related Warrants, the embedded derivative features of the Subordinated Notes and Warrants (see Note 13 - "Debt and Capital Lease Obligations") were valued at fair value on a recurring basis and were considered Level 3 measurements.

Following is a summary of changes in financial assets measured using Level 3 inputs:
 
Long - Term Investments
 
 
 
 
 
Investments in Associated Companies (a)
 
Other Investments - Related Party (b)
 
ModusLink Warrants (c)
 
Marketable Securities and Other (d)
 
Total
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2012
$
10,521

 
$
11,263

 
$
—

 
$
2,804

 
$
24,588

Purchases
—

 
—

 
3,184

 
19,900

 
23,084

Sales
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Unrealized gains
—

 
1,118

 
—

 
42

 
1,160

Unrealized losses
(5,239
)
 
(49
)
 
(138
)
 
—

 
(5,426
)
Balance at March 31, 2013
$
5,282

 
$
12,332

 
$
3,046

 
$
22,746

 
$
43,406

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance at December 31, 2013
$
2,243

 
$
10,228

 
$
5,832

 
$
24,209

 
$
42,512

Purchases
—

 
—

 
—

 
5,299

 
5,299

Sales
—

 
—

 
—

 
(1,974
)
 
(1,974
)
Realized gain on sale
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Unrealized gains
—

 
99

 
—

 
2,857

 
2,956

Unrealized losses
(112
)
 
(101
)
 
(2,447
)
 
—

 
(2,660
)
Balance at March 31, 2014
$
2,131

 
$
10,226

 
$
3,385

 
$
30,391

 
$
46,133

(a) Unrealized losses are recorded in Loss of associated companies, net of taxes in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(b) Unrealized gains and losses are recorded in Loss (Income) from other investments-related party in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands except common unit and per common unit data)

(c) Unrealized gains and losses are recorded in Loss from investments held at fair value in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(d) Realized gains on sale are recorded in Other income, net in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Long-Term Investments - Valuation Techniques

The Company primarily uses three valuation methods to estimate the fair value of its Level 3 investments. The Company estimated the value of its investments in associated companies primarily using a discounted cash flow method adjusted for additional information related to debt covenants, solvency issues, etc. The Company estimates the value of its interest in the SPII Liquidating Trust based on the net asset value of each series of the Trust. The ModusLink Warrants are valued using the Black-Scholes option pricing model (for additional information see Note 4 - "Investments").

Level 3 Liabilities

During the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Company recognized a $184 decrease in fair value for the derivative features of the HNH Subordinated notes which reduced the balance to $0 at March 31, 2013. As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company did not hold any financial liabilities that are measured using Level 3 inputs.

Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

The Company’s non-financial assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis in 2014 and 2013 include the assets acquired and liabilities assumed in the acquisitions described in Note 2 – “Acquisitions”. Significant judgments and estimates are made to determine the acquisition date fair values which may include the use of appraisals, discounted cash flow techniques or other information the Company considers relevant to the fair value measurement.

As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, WebBank has impaired loans of $1,701, of which $1,272 is guaranteed by the USDA or SBA and $2,564, of which $2,196 is guaranteed by the USDA or SBA, respectively. These loans are measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis using Level 3 inputs. See the "Impaired Loans" section of Note 7 - "Trade, Other and Loans Receivable" for additional discussion of loan impairment measurements.

6. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk

Financial instruments include $25,285 and $25,090 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, of amounts payable in foreign currencies which are subject to the risk of exchange rate changes. These financial instruments resulted from transactions entered into for risk management purposes, are collateralized by an equivalent amount included in restricted cash and have no maturity date. The liabilities are accounted for at fair value on the balance sheet date with changes in fair value reported in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations included in Net investment (losses) gains. The liabilities are not designated as hedging instruments. The foreign currency financial instrument liabilities at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are as follows:
 
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
Currency
 
Carrying Amount
 
Notional Amount
 
Carrying Amount
 
Notional Amount
Japanese Yen
 
$
1,403

 
¥144,830
 
$
1,374

 
¥144,717
Pound Sterling
 
23,882

 
£14,332
 
23,716

 
£14,311
Total
 
$
25,285

 
 
 
$
25,090

 
 


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands except common unit and per common unit data)

Information is summarized below for foreign currency financial liabilities and related restricted cash:
Foreign exchange transactions:
 
March 31,
 
 
2014
 
2013
Balance, beginning of period
 
$
25,090

 
$
24,742

Net investment losses (gains)
 
160

 
(1,625
)
Receipt of dividends, net of interest expense
 
35

 
33

Balance of foreign currency financial instruments liability and related restricted cash, end of period (a)
 
$
25,285

 
$
23,150

(a) The financial instruments payable in foreign currencies are entered into with a counterparty and are considered Level 2 measurements. Carrying value approximates fair value.

Precious Metal and Commodity Inventories

H&H's precious metal and commodity inventories are subject to market price fluctuations. H&H enters into commodity futures and forward contracts on its precious metal inventory and certain commodity inventory that is not subject to fixed-price contracts with its customers in order to economically hedge against price fluctuations. HNH's hedging strategy is designed to protect it against normal volatility; therefore, abnormal price increases in these commodities or markets could negatively impact H&H's earnings. H&H does not enter into derivatives or other financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

As of March 31, 2014, HNH had the following outstanding future contracts with settlement dates ranging from
May to June 2014. There were no forward contracts outstanding as of March 31, 2014.
Commodity
Amount
Notional Value
Silver
835,000 ounces
$
16,500

Gold
        900 ounces
$
1,200

Copper
350,000 pounds
$
1,100

Tin
45 metric tons
$
1,000


H&H accounts for these contracts as either fair value hedges or economic hedges under the guidance in ASC 815, Derivatives and Hedging.

Fair Value Hedges. Of the total futures contracts outstanding, 600,000 ounces of silver and substantially all of the copper contracts are designated and accounted for as fair value hedges under ASC 815. The fair values of these derivatives are recognized as derivative assets and liabilities in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets. The net change in fair value of the derivative assets and liabilities and the change in the fair value of the underlying hedged inventory are recognized in the consolidated income statement, and such amounts principally offset each other due to the effectiveness of the hedges.

Economic Hedges. The remaining outstanding futures contracts for silver, and all of the contracts for gold and tin, are accounted for as economic hedges. As these derivatives are not designated as accounting hedges under ASC 815, they are accounted for as derivatives with no hedge designation. The derivatives are marked to market and both realized and unrealized gains and losses are recorded in current period earnings in the consolidated income statement.

The futures contracts are exchange traded contracts through a third party broker. Accordingly, HNH has determined that there is minimal credit risk of default. HNH estimates the fair value of its derivative contracts through the use of market quotes or broker valuations when market information is not available. HNH maintains collateral on account with the third-party broker. Such collateral consists of both cash that varies in amount depending on the value of open futures contracts, as well as ounces of precious metal held on account by the broker.

Debt Agreements

As discussed in Note 13 - "Debt and Capital Lease Obligations," Handy & Harman Group Ltd. ("H&H Group") has entered into two interest rate swap agreements as economic hedges of its debt, but has elected not to account for the interest rate swap agreements as hedges under ASC 815. HNH records the expense (or gain) both from the mark-to-market adjustments and

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands except common unit and per common unit data)

net settlements in interest expense on the consolidated income statement as the hedges are intended to offset interest rate movements.
    
HNH's Subordinated Notes had call premiums as well as Warrants associated with them. HNH treated the fair value of these features together as both a discount on the debt and a derivative liability at inception of the loan agreement. The discount was being amortized over the life of the notes as an adjustment to interest expense, and the derivative was marked to market at each balance sheet date. As discussed in Note 13 - "Debt and Capital lease Obligations," on March 26, 2013, HNH discharged its obligations associated with the Subordinated Notes and Warrants, and therefore, all discounts and derivative accounts related to the Subordinated Notes and Warrants are now zero.

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets:
Derivative
 
Balance Sheet Location
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
Foreign currency financial instruments (a)
 
Financial instruments
 
$
25,285

 
$
25,090

Commodity contracts (a), (b)
 
Prepaid and other current assets
 
$
1,348

 
$
1,778

Commodity contracts (a)
 
Prepaid and other current assets (Accrued liabilities)
 
$
292

 
$
(158
)
Interest rate swap agreements (a)
 
Other current liabilities
 
$
(198
)
 
$
(214
)
(a) Carrying amount equals fair value.
(b) Designated as hedging instruments as of March 31, 2014.

Effect of derivative instruments on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations:
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
 
 
 
2014
 
2013
Derivative
 
Statement of Operations Location
 
Gain (loss)
 
Gain (loss)
Foreign currency financial instruments
 
Net investment (losses) gains
 
$
(160
)
 
$
1,625

Commodity contracts (a)
 
Cost of goods sold
 
(147
)
 
—

Commodity contracts
 
Realized and unrealized (gain) loss on derivatives
 
140

 
354

Interest rate swap agreements
 
Interest expense, net
 
(45
)
 
(277
)
Derivative features of subordinated notes
 
Realized and unrealized (gain) loss on derivatives
 
—

 
(184
)
Total derivatives
 
 
 
$
(212
)
 
$
1,518

(a) $126 Designated as hedging instruments as of March 31, 2014.

Financial Instruments with Off-Balance Sheet Risk

WebBank is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk. In the normal course of business, these financial instruments include commitments to extend credit in the form of loans. Those instruments involve to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized on the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets. The contract amounts of those instruments reflect the extent of involvement WebBank has in particular classes of financial instruments.

At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, WebBank’s undisbursed loan commitments totaled $22,029 and $28,011, respectively. Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer provided there is no violation of any condition established in the contract. WebBank’s commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Since certain of the commitments are expected to expire without being drawn upon, the total commitment amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements. WebBank evaluates each customer’s

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands except common unit and per common unit data)

credit worthiness on a case-by-case basis. The amount of collateral obtained if deemed necessary by WebBank upon extension of credit is based on management’s credit evaluation of the borrower.

WebBank’s exposure to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by the other party to the financial instrument for commitments to extend credit is represented by the contractual amount of those instruments. WebBank uses the same credit policy in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for on-balance sheet instruments.

WebBank also estimates an allowance for potential losses on off-balance sheet contingent credit exposure. WebBank determines an allowance for this contingent credit exposure based on historical experience and portfolio analysis.
The allowance was $465 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, and is included within Other current liabilities in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets. Increases or decreases in the allowance are included in Selling, general and administrative expenses in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations. The amount included in Selling, general and administrative expenses for credit losses on off-balance sheet contingent credit exposure was $0 and an expense of $2 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

7. TRADE, OTHER AND LOANS RECEIVABLE

Trade and Other Receivables
 
March 31,
2014
 
December 31,
2013
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowance for
doubtful accounts of $2,104 in 2014 and $1,981 in 2013
$
118,380

 
$
96,697

Other receivables
5,406

 
5,677

Total
$
123,786

 
$
102,374


Loans Receivable

    Major classification of WebBank’s loans receivable at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 are as follows:
 
Total
 
Current
 
Non-current
 
March 31, 2014
 
%
 
December 31, 2013
 
%
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
Real estate loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial – owner occupied
$
2,905

 
4
%
 
$
4,671

 
6
%
 
$
226

 
$
197

 
$
2,679

 
$
4,474

Commercial – other
241

 
—
%
 
242

 
—
%
 
—

 
—

 
241

 
242

Total real estate loans
3,146

 
4
%
 
4,913

 
6
%
 
226

 
197

 
2,920

 
4,716

Commercial and industrial
49,104

 
61
%
 
46,702

 
61
%
 
1,524

 
1,462

 
47,580

 
45,240

Loans held for sale
28,367

 
35
%
 
25,125

 
33
%
 
28,367

 
25,125

 
—

 
—

Total loans
80,617

 
100
%
 
76,740

 
100
%
 
30,117

 
26,784

 
50,500

 
49,956

Less:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Deferred fees and discounts
—

 
 
 
—

 
 
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Allowance for loan losses
(409
)
 
 
 
(424
)
 
 
 
(409
)
 
(424
)
 
—

 
—

Total loans receivable, net (a)
$
80,208

 
 
 
$
76,316

 
 
 
$
29,708

 
$
26,360

 
$
50,500

 
$
49,956

(a) The carrying value is considered to be representative of fair value because the rates of interest are not significantly different from market interest rates for instruments with similar maturities. The fair value of loans receivable, net was $78,687 and $76,303 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses

The Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses (“ALLL”) represents an estimate of probable and estimable losses inherent in the loan and lease portfolio as of the balance sheet date. Losses are charged to the ALLL when recognized. Generally, commercial loans are charged off or charged down at the point at which they are determined to be uncollectible in whole or in part. The amount of the ALLL is established by analyzing the portfolio at least quarterly, and the provisions for loan losses is adjusted so that the ALLL is at an appropriate level at the balance sheet date.


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands except common unit and per common unit data)

The methodologies used to estimate the ALLL depend upon the impairment status and portfolio segment of the loan. For the commercial and commercial real estate segments, a comprehensive loan grading system is used to assign loss given default grades to each loan. The credit quality indicators discussed subsequently are based on this grading system. Loss given default grades are based on both financial and statistical models and loan officers’ judgment.

After applying historic loss experience, as described above, the quantitatively derived level of ALLL is reviewed for each segment using qualitative criteria. Various risk factors are tracked that influence judgment regarding the level of the ALLL across the portfolio segments. Primary qualitative factors that may be reflected in the quantitative models include:

•
Asset quality trends
•
Risk management and loan administration practices
•
Risk identification practices
•
Effect of changes in the nature and volume of the portfolio
•
Existence and effect of any portfolio concentrations
•
National economic and business conditions
•
Regional and local economic and business conditions
•
Data availability and applicability

Changes in these factors are reviewed to ensure that changes in the level of the ALLL are consistent with changes in these factors. The magnitude of the impact of each of these factors on the qualitative assessment of the ALLL changes from quarter to quarter according to the extent these factors are already reflected in historic loss rates and according to the extent these factors diverge from one another. Also considered is the uncertainty inherent in the estimation process when evaluating the ALLL.

Changes in the allowance for loan and lease losses are summarized as follows:
 
 
Real Estate
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial - Owner Occupied
 
Commercial - Other
 
Commercial & Industrial
 
Total
December 31, 2012
 
$
187

 
$
34

 
$
64

 
$
285

Charge-offs
 
—

 
—

 
(64
)
 
(64
)
Recoveries
 
22

 
44

 
217

 
283

Provision
 
(132
)
 
(50
)
 
102

 
(80
)
December 31, 2013
 
77

 
28

 
319

 
$
424

Charge-offs
 
—

 
—

 
(3
)
 
(3
)
Recoveries
 
62

 
7

 
8

 
77

Provision
 
(104
)
 
(7
)
 
22

 
(89
)
March 31, 2014
 
$
35

 
$
28

 
$
346

 
$
409


    

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands except common unit and per common unit data)

The ALLL and outstanding loan balances according to the Company’s impairment method are summarized as follows:

March 31, 2014
 
Real Estate
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial - Owner Occupied
 
Commercial - Other
 
Commercial & Industrial
 
Total
Allowance for loan losses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

Collectively evaluated for impairment
 
35

 
28

 
346

 
409

Total
 
$
35

 
$
28

 
$
346

 
$
409

Outstanding Loan balances:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment (1)
 
$
1,569

 
$
—

 
$
132

 
$
1,701

Collectively evaluated for impairment
 
1,336

 
241

 
48,972

 
50,549

Total
 
$
2,905

 
$
241

 
$
49,104

 
$
52,250


(1) $1,272 is guaranteed by the USDA or SBA.

 
 
Real Estate
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2013
 
Commercial - Owner Occupied
 
Commercial - Other
 
Commercial & Industrial
 
Total
Allowance for loan losses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment
 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
—

Collectively evaluated for impairment
 
77

 
28

 
319

 
424

Total
 
$
77

 
$
28

 
$
319

 
$
424

Outstanding Loan balances:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Individually evaluated for impairment (1)
 
$
2,426

 
$
—

 
$
138

 
$
2,564

Collectively evaluated for impairment
 
2,245

 
242

 
46,564

 
49,051

Total
 
$
4,671

 
$
242

 
$
46,702

 
$
51,615


(1) $2,121 is guaranteed by the USDA or SBA.

Nonaccrual and Past Due Loans

Loans are generally placed on nonaccrual status when payment in full of principal and interest is not expected, or the loan is 90 days or more past due as to principal or interest, unless the loan is both well secured and in the process of collection.

A nonaccrual loan may be returned to accrual status when all delinquent interest and principal become current in accordance with the terms of the loan agreement; and the loan, if secured, is well secured; the borrower has paid according to the contractual terms for a minimum of six months; and analysis of the borrower indicates a reasonable assurance of the ability to maintain payments. Payments received on nonaccrual loans are applied as a reduction to the principal outstanding.

Loans are reported as past due when either principal or interest is due and unpaid for a period of 30 days or more. Loans past due 90 days or more and still accruing interest were $0 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013.


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands except common unit and per common unit data)

Nonaccrual loans are summarized as follows:
 
March 31,
2014
 
December 31,
2013
Real Estate Loans:
 
 
 
Commercial - Owner Occupied
$
394

 
$
402

Total Real Estate Loans
394

 
402

Commercial and Industrial
106

 
109

Total Loans
$
500

 
$
511


Past due loans (accruing and nonaccruing) are summarized as follows:
March 31, 2014
 
Current
 
30-89 days
past due
 
90+ days
past due
 
Total
past due (2)
 
Total
loans
 
Recorded
investment
in accruing
loans 90+
days past due
 
Nonaccrual
loans
that are
current (1)
Real Estate Loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial - Owner Occupied
 
$
2,862

 
$
40

 
$
3

 
$
43

 
$
2,905

 
$
—

 
$
390

Commercial - Other
 
241

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
241

 
—

 
—

Total Real Estate Loans
 
3,103

 
40

 
3

 
43

 
3,146

 
—

 
390

Commercial and Industrial
 
48,939

 
59

 
106

 
165

 
49,104

 
—

 
—

Total Loans
 
$
52,042

 
$
99

 
$
109

 
$
208

 
$
52,250

 
$
—

 
$
390


(1) Represents nonaccrual loans that are not past due more than 30 days; however, full payment of principal and interest is still not expected.
(2) $90 is guaranteed by the USDA or SBA.

December 31, 2013
 
Current
 
30-89 days
past due
 
90+ days
past due
 
Total
past due (2)
 
Total
loans
 
Recorded
investment
in accruing
loans 90+
days past due
 
Nonaccrual
loans
that are
current (1)
Real Estate Loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial - Owner Occupied
 
$
4,668

 
$
—

 
$
3

 
$
3

 
$
4,671

 
$
—

 
$
399

Commercial - Other
 
242

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
242

 
—

 
—

Total Real Estate Loans
 
4,910

 
—

 
3

 
3

 
4,913

 
—

 
399

Commercial and Industrial
 
46,536

 
57

 
109

 
166

 
46,702

 
—

 
—

Total Loans
 
$
51,446

 
$
57

 
$
112

 
$
169

 
$
51,615

 
$
—

 
$
399


(1) Represents nonaccrual loans that are not past due more than 30 days; however, full payment of principal and interest is still not expected.
(2) $90 is guaranteed by the USDA or SBA.

Credit Quality Indicators

In addition to the past due and nonaccrual criteria, loans are analyzed using a loan grading system. Generally, internal grades are assigned to loans based on financial/statistical models and loan officer judgment. The Company reviews and grades all loans with unpaid principal balances of $100 or more once per year. Grades follow definitions of Pass, Special Mention, Substandard, and Doubtful. The definitions of Pass, Special Mention, Substandard, and Doubtful are summarized as follows:


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands except common unit and per common unit data)

•
Pass: A pass asset is a higher quality asset and does not fit any of the other categories described below. The likelihood of loss is considered remote.
•
Special Mention: A receivable in this category has a specific weakness or problem but does not currently present a significant risk of loss or default as to any material term of the loan or financing agreement.
•
Substandard: A substandard receivable has a developing or currently minor weakness or weaknesses that could result in loss or default if deficiencies are not corrected or adverse conditions arise.
•
Doubtful: A doubtful receivable has an existing weakness or weaknesses that have developed into a serious risk of significant loss or default with regard to a material term of the financing agreement.
Outstanding loan balances (accruing and nonaccruing) categorized by these credit quality indicators are summarized as follows:
March 31, 2014
 
Pass
 
Special
Mention
 
Sub-
standard (1)
 
Doubtful
 
Total loans
Real Estate Loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Construction
 
$
1,336

 
$
—

 
$
1,569

 
$
—

 
$
2,905

Commercial - Owner Occupied
 
241

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
241

Commercial - Other
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Total Real Estate Loans
 
1,577

 
—

 
1,569

 
—

 
3,146

Commercial and Industrial
 
47,088

 
1,884

 
132

 
—

 
49,104

Total Loans
 
$
48,665

 
$
1,884

 
$
1,701

 
$
—

 
$
52,250


(1) $1,272 is guaranteed by the USDA or SBA.
    
December 31, 2013
 
Pass
 
Special
Mention
 
Sub-
standard (1)
 
Doubtful
 
Total loans
Real Estate Loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Construction
 
$
2,246

 
$
—

 
$
2,425

 
$
—

 
$
4,671

Commercial - Owner Occupied
 
242

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
242

Commercial - Other
 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Total Real Estate Loans
 
2,488

 
—

 
2,425

 
—

 
4,913

Commercial and Industrial
 
44,176

 
2,387

 
139

 
—

 
46,702

Total Loans
 
$
46,664

 
$
2,387

 
$
2,564

 
$
—

 
$
51,615


(1) $2,121 is guaranteed by the USDA or SBA.

Impaired Loans

Loans are considered impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that WebBank will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement, including scheduled interest payments. When loans are impaired, an estimate of the amount of the balance that is impaired is made and a specific reserve is assigned to the loan based on the estimated present value of the loan’s future cash flows discounted at the loan’s effective interest rate, the observable market price of the loan, or the fair value of the loan’s underlying collateral less the cost to sell. When the impairment is based on amount on the fair value of the loan’s underlying collateral, the portion of the balance that is impaired is charged off, such that these loans do not have a specific reserve in the ALLL. Payments received on impaired loans that are accruing are recognized in interest income, according to the contractual loan agreement. Payments received on impaired loans that are on nonaccrual are not recognized in interest income, but are applied as a reduction to the principal outstanding. Payments are recognized when cash is received.



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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands except common unit and per common unit data)

Information on impaired loans is summarized as follows:
 
 
 
 
Recorded investment
 
 
 
 
 
 
March 31, 2014
 
Unpaid principle
balance
 
with no
allowance
 
with
allowance
 
Total recorded
investment (1)
 
Related
Allowance
 
Average recorded
investment
Real Estate Loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial - Owner Occupied
 
$
1,710

 
$
1,569

 
$
—

 
$
1,569

 
$
—

 
$
1,854

Total Real Estate Loans
 
1,710

 
1,569

 
—

 
1,569

 
—

 
1,854

Commercial and Industrial
 
317

 
124

 
8

 
132

 
—

 
135

Total Loans
 
$
2,027

 
$
1,693

 
$
8

 
$
1,701

 
$
—

 
$
1,989


(1) $1,272 is guaranteed by the USDA or SBA.

 
 
 
 
Recorded investment
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2013
 
Unpaid principle
balance
 
with no
allowance
 
with
allowance
 
Total recorded
investment (1)
 
Related
Allowance
 
Average recorded
investment
Real Estate Loans:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Commercial - Owner Occupied
 
$
2,626

 
$
2,425

 
$
—

 
$
2,425

 
$
—

 
$
2,555

Total Real Estate Loans
 
2,626

 
2,425

 
—

 
2,425

 
—

 
2,555

Commercial and Industrial
 
354

 
129

 
10

 
139

 
—

 
150

Total Loans
 
$
2,980

 
$
2,554

 
$
10

 
$
2,564

 
$
—

 
$
2,705


(1)$2,196 is guaranteed by the USDA or SBA.

8. INVENTORIES

A summary of inventories is as follows:
 
March 31,
2014
 
December 31,
2013
Finished products
$
22,982

 
$
21,887

In-process
12,582

 
9,840

Raw materials
17,067

 
15,246

Fine and fabricated precious metal in various stages of completion
24,784

 
19,802

 
77,415

 
66,775

Excess of market value over LIFO cost
(284
)
 
(136
)
 
$
77,131

 
$
66,639


Fine and Fabricated Precious Metal Inventory

In order to produce certain of its products, HNH purchases, maintains and utilizes precious metal inventory. HNH records certain precious metal inventory at the lower of last-in, first-out ("LIFO") cost or market, with any adjustments recorded through cost of goods sold. Remaining precious metal inventory is accounted for primarily at fair value. The market value of the precious metal inventory exceeded LIFO cost by $284 and $136 as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

Certain customers and suppliers of HNH choose to do business on a “pool” basis, and furnish precious metal to HNH for return in fabricated form (“customer metal”) or for purchase from or return to the supplier. When the customer metal is

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STEEL PARTNERS HOLDINGS L.P.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands except common unit and per common unit data)

returned in fabricated form, the customer is charged a fabrication charge. The value of this customer metal is not included in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. To the extent HNH is able to utilize customer precious metal in its production process, such customer metals replaces the need for HNH to purchase its own inventory. As of March 31, 2014, H&H’s customer metal consisted of 153,024 ounces of silver, 528 ounces of gold, and 1,280 ounces of palladium. As of December 31, 2013, H&H’s customer metal consisted of 247,103 ounces of silver, 576 ounces of gold, and 1,392 ounces of palladium.
 
March 31,
2014
 
December 31,
2013
Supplemental inventory information:
 
 
 
Precious metals stated at LIFO cost
$
10,087

 
$
5,090

Precious metals stated under non-LIFO cost methods, primarily at fair value
14,413

 
13,687

Market value per ounce:
 
 
 
Silver
19.77

 
19.49

Gold
1,294.75

 
1,201.50

Palladium
771.00

 
711.00



9. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET

A summary of property, plant and equipment, net is as follows:
 
March 31,
2014
 
December 31,
2013
Land
$
11,256

 
$
11,272

Buildings and improvements
59,893

 
59,704

Machinery, equipment and other
197,342

 
192,646

Construction in progress
10,064

 
8,615

 
278,555

 
272,237

Accumulated depreciation and amortization
(67,880
)
 
(60,994
)
Net property, plant and equipment
$
210,675

 
$
211,243


Depreciation expense was $6,913 and $5,735 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Property, Plant and Equipment as of December 31, 2013, has been revised to reflect measurement period
adjustments for the three months ended March 31, 2014, related to Steel Excel's acquisition of Black Hawk as if they had been recognized at the acquisition date (see Note 2 - "Acquisitions" for additional information).


10. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

A reconciliation of the change in the carrying value of goodwill by reportable segment is as follows:

 
March 31, 2014
 
Diversified
 
Energy
 
Corporate
 
Total
Balance at beginning of year
$
32,841

 
$
61,630

 
$
81

 
$
94,552

Acquisitions
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Currency translation adjustment
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Other adjustments
—

 
—

 
—

 
—

Balance at end of period
$
32,841

 
$
61,630

 
$
81

 
$
94,552


Goodwill in the Energy segment at December 31, 2013, has been revised to reflect measurement period

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STEEL PARTNERS HOLDINGS L.P.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands except common unit and per common unit data)

adjustments for the three months ended March 31, 2014, related to Steel Excel's acquisition of Black Hawk as if they had been recognized at the acquisition date (see Note 2 - "Acquisitions" for additional information).
 
December 31, 2013
 
Diversified
 
Energy
 
Corporate
 
Total
Balance at beginning of year
$
15,112

 
$
48,429

 
$
81

 
$
63,622

Acquisitions
18,169

 
16,778

 
—

 
34,947

Impairment (a)
—

 
(3,577
)
 
—

 
(3,577
)
Currency translation adjustment
14

 
—

 
—

 
14

Other adjustments (b)
(454
)
 
—

 
—

 
(454
)
Balance at end of year
$
32,841

 
$
61,630

 
$
81

 
$
94,552

(a) Represents an impairment related to one of Steel Excel's sports businesses.
(b) Represents final purchase price allocation adjustments, including a final working capital adjustment, associated with the HNH acquisition of Hickman.

A summary of intangible assets other than goodwill is summarized as follows:
 
March 31, 2014
 
December 31, 2013
 
Gross Carrying Amount
 
Accumulated Amortization
 
Net
 
Gross Carrying Amount
 
Accumulated Amortization
 
Net
Product and customer relationships
$
129,214

 
$
25,552

 
$
103,662

 
$
128,704

 
$
22,816

 
$
105,888

Trademarks
29,675

 
4,508

 
25,167

 
29,675

 
3,978

 
25,697

Patents and technology
19,394

 
6,022

 
13,372

 
19,338

 
5,635

 
13,703

Other
2,632

 
1,644

 
988

 
2,636

 
1,547

 
1,089

 
$
180,915

 
$
37,726

 
$
143,189

 
$
180,353

 
$
33,976

 
$
146,377


Trademarks with indefinite lives as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were $8,020. Amortization expense related to intangible assets was $3,762 and $2,778 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Amortization expense is expected to be $10,873, $14,104, $13,527, $12,415, $11,603 and $72,647 for the remainder of 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and thereafter, respectively.

Certain intangible asset amounts at December 31, 2013, have been revised to reflect measurement period adjustments for the three months ended March 31, 2014, related to Steel Excel's acquisition of Black Hawk as if they had been recognized at the acquisition date (see Note 2 - "Acquisitions" for additional information).


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STEEL PARTNERS HOLDINGS L.P.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands except common unit and per common unit data)

11. BANK DEPOSITS

A summary of WebBank deposits is as follows:
Time deposits year of maturity:
March 31,
2014
 
December 31,
2013
2014
$
30,382

 
$
47,372

2015
14,289

 
14,284

2016
23,623

 
13,625

Total time deposits
68,294

 
75,281

Money market deposits
51,409

 
42,925

Total deposits (a)
$
119,703

 
$
118,206

Current
$
79,312

 
$
87,319

Long-term
40,391

 
30,887

Total deposits
$
119,703

 
$
118,206

 
 
 
 
Time deposit accounts under $100
$
56,528

 
$
63,515

Time deposit accounts $100 and over
11,766

 
11,766

Total time deposits
$
68,294

 
$
75,281

(a) The carrying value is considered to be representative of fair value because the rates of interest are not significantly different from market interest rates for instruments with similar maturities. The fair value of deposits was $137,241 and $135,893 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

12. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Management Agreement with SP General Services LLC

The Manager earns a fee, pursuant to the terms of an amended and restated management agreement, (the “Management Agreement”) at an annual rate of 1.5% of total SPLP Partners' capital ("Management Fee"), payable on the first day of each quarter and subject to quarterly adjustment. The Management Agreement is automatically renewed each December 31 for successive one-year terms unless otherwise determined at least 60 days prior to each renewal date by a majority of the independent directors. For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, the Manager earned a Management Fee of $2,312 and $1,978, respectively. The Management Fee is included in Selling, general and administrative expenses in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations. Unpaid amounts for management fees included in Payable to related parties were $0 and $2,049 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

SPLP will bear (or reimburse the Manager with respect to) all its reasonable costs and expenses of the managed entities, the Manager, SPH GP or their affiliates, including but not limited to: legal, tax, accounting, auditing, consulting, administrative, compliance, investor relations costs related to being a public entity rendered for SPLP or SPH GP as well as expenses incurred by the Manager and SPH GP which are reasonably necessary for the performance by the Manager of its duties and functions under the Management Agreement and certain other expenses incurred by managers, officers, employees and agents of the Manager or its affiliates on behalf of SPLP. The Manager incurred approximately $1,019 and $215 of reimbursable expenses during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively, in connection with its provision of services under the Management Agreement. Unpaid amounts for reimbursable expenses were approximately $1,500 and $477 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, and are included in Payable to related parties.

Corporate Services
On January 1, 2012, SPH Services, a new subsidiary of SPLP, was created to consolidate the executive and corporate functions of SPLP and certain of its affiliates, including SP Corporate Services LLC ("SP Corporate") and Steel Partners LLC, and to provide such services to other portfolio companies. SP Corporate, through Management Services Agreements with these companies, provides services which include assignment of C-Level management personnel, as well as a variety of services including legal, tax, accounting, treasury, consulting, auditing, administrative, compliance, environmental health and safety,

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STEEL PARTNERS HOLDINGS L.P.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands except common unit and per common unit data)

human resources, marketing, investor relations and other similar services. The fees payable under these agreements are initially based on the level of services expected to be provided. They are subject to annual review and adjustment and are approved by the respective company's board of directors. The agreements automatically renew for successive one-year periods unless and until terminated in accordance with agreement. Under certain circumstances, the termination may result in payment of a termination fee to SP Corporate.
Consolidated subsidiaries that have agreements with SP Corporate include HNH, Steel Excel, SPLP, DGT, WebBank and BNS. Annual amounts to be billed to these companies are $8,885, $8,000, $3,000, $476, $250 and $204, respectively, and are eliminated in consolidation.
In addition to its servicing agreements with SPLP and its consolidated subsidiaries, SP Corporate has management services agreements with other companies considered to be related parties, including CoSine, NOVT, Ore Holdings, Inc., J. Howard Inc., SL Industries, Inc., Steel Partners, Ltd. and iGo, Inc. In total, SP Corporate will charge approximately $1,721 annually to these companies.

SPII Liquidating Trust

SPLP holds interests in the SPII Liquidating Trust, an entity that holds certain investments which it acquired in connection with the Exchange Transaction, which the Manager and its affiliate serve as the manager and liquidating trustee, respectively, without compensation other than reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses. The SPII Liquidating Trust has an investment in Steel Partners Japan Strategic Fund, L.P. and in Steel Partners China Access I L.P. See Note 4 - "Investments" for additional information.

Mutual Securities

Pursuant to the Management Agreement, the Manager was responsible for selecting executing brokers. Securities transactions for SPLP are allocated to brokers on the basis of reliability and best price and execution. The Manager has selected Mutual Securities as an introducing broker and may direct a substantial portion of the managed entities’ trades to such firm among others. An officer of the Manager and SPH GP is affiliated with Mutual Securities. The Manager only uses Mutual Securities when such use would not compromise the Manager’s obligation to seek best price and execution. SPLP has the right to pay commissions to Mutual Securities, which are higher than those that can be obtained elsewhere, provided that the Manager believes that the rates paid are competitive institutional rates. Mutual Securities also served as an introducing broker for SPLP’s trades. The Commissions paid by SPLP to Mutual securities were approximately $130 and $122 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. Such commissions are included in Net investment gains (losses) in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations. The portion of the commission paid to Mutual Securities ultimately received by such officer is net of clearing and other charges.

Other

SPLP has an arrangement whereby it holds an asset on behalf of a related party in which it has an investment. The asset had a fair value of $27,769 and $28,515 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. Under the terms of this arrangement, the related party is the sole beneficiary and SPLP does not have an economic interest in the asset and SPLP has no capital at risk with respect to such asset, other than indirectly through its indirect investment in such related party. No amounts related to this arrangement are recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, SPLP was indirectly compensated for providing this arrangement by the payment of a fee. The fees were not material.

The Company’s non-management directors receive an annual retainer of $150, of which $75 is paid in cash and $75 is paid in restricted common units of SPLP. The restricted units vest over a three year period. These directors are also paid fees of $1 for each board committee meeting attended. The chairmen of the Audit Committee, Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee and Compensation Committee are paid an additional fee of $60 (effective May 1, 2013), $5 and $5 annually, respectively. For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 non-management directors’ fees expensed were $210 and $201, respectively. Unpaid non-management directors’ fees are included in Payable to related parties and were $42 and $44 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, several related parties and consolidated subsidiaries had deposits totaling $19,356 and $19,229, respectively, in WebBank. $17,319 and $17,195 of these deposits have been eliminated in consolidation as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. Deposits held at WebBank earned $27 and $45 in interest for the

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STEEL PARTNERS HOLDINGS L.P.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands except common unit and per common unit data)

three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. $23 and $42 of this interest has been eliminated in consolidation for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

SPLP has an estimated liability of $116 as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 included in other current liabilities which, pursuant to the Amended Exchange Agreement, is indemnified by Steel Partners II (Onshore) LP (“SPII Onshore”). As a result, the Company recorded an amount receivable from SPII Onshore reported in Receivable from related parties in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets.    

13. DEBT AND CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS

Debt and capital lease obligations consists of the following:
 
March 31,
2014
 
December 31,
2013
Short term debt:
 
 
 
Foreign
$
521

 
$
304

3/4% Convertible Senior Subordinated Notes
—

 
346

Short-term debt
521

 
650

Long-term debt:
 
 
 
Term Loans
202,072

 
208,500

Revolving Facility
50,750

 
30,950

Other debt - domestic
8,199

 
8,280

Foreign loan facilities
3,143

 
1,658

Subtotal
264,164

 
249,388

Less portion due within one year
26,814

 
26,033

Long-term debt
237,350

 
223,355

Total debt
$
264,685

 
$
250,038

Capital lease facility
 
 
 
Current portion of capital lease
$
825

 
$
953

Long-term portion of capital lease
623

 
734

 
$
1,448

 
$
1,687


SPLP Credit Facility

On October 23, 2013 the Company entered into a Credit Agreement (the “Credit Facility”) with PNC Bank, National Association (“PNC”), as administrative agent for the lenders thereunder. The Credit Facility provides for a revolving credit facility with borrowing availability of up to $50,000 which the Company may use for its working capital and investment needs and for the reimbursement of letters of credit. Amounts outstanding under the Credit Facility bear interest at LIBOR plus 1.00%, and are collateralized by first priority security interests of certain of the Company's deposit accounts and publicly traded securities. The Credit Facility also includes provisions for the issuance of letters of credit up to $10,000, with any such issuances reducing total borrowing availability. There were no letters of credit outstanding at March 31, 2014. The Credit Facility provides for a commitment fee to be paid on unused borrowings and also contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, including a minimum cash balance covenant, restrictions against the payment of dividends and customary events of default. Any amounts outstanding under the Credit Facility are due and payable in full on October 23, 2016. There were no amounts outstanding under the Credit Facility as of March 31, 2014. In April 2014, the Company borrowed approximately $47,500 under the Credit Facility in connection with a tender offer for its common units (see Note 21 - "Subsequent Events" for additional information).


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STEEL PARTNERS HOLDINGS L.P.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands except common unit and per common unit data)

HNH Debt

Senior Credit Facility

H&H Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of HNH, entered into a senior secured credit facility, as amended, consisting of a revolving credit facility ("Revolving Facility") in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $160,000 and a term loan ("Senior Term Loan") (collectively, "Senior Credit Facility"). The Revolving Facility provides for a commitment fee to be paid on unused borrowings, and usage under the Revolving Facility is governed by a defined Borrowing Base. The Senior Term Loan requires quarterly principal payments of $3,100, $3,900, $3,900 and $3,900 in 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017, respectively.

The Senior Credit Facility will expire, with remaining outstanding balances due and payable, on November 8, 2017. The Senior Credit Facility is guaranteed by substantially all existing and thereafter acquired or created domestic and Canadian wholly-owned subsidiaries of H&H Group, which approximated $411,000 at March 31, 2014. The Senior Credit Facility restricts H&H Group's ability to transfer cash or other assets to HNH, subject to certain exceptions including required pension payments to the WHX Corporation Pension Plan ("WHX Pension Plan"). Borrowings under the facility bear interest, at H&H Group's option, at a rate based on LIBOR or the Base Rate, as defined, plus an applicable margin as set forth in the loan agreement (2.75% and 1.75%, respectively, for LIBOR and Base Rate borrowings at March 31, 2014). The Senior Credit Facility is subject to certain mandatory prepayment provisions and restrictive and financial covenants, which include a maximum ratio limit on Total Leverage and a minimum ratio limit on Fixed Charge Coverage, as defined, as well as a minimum liquidity level. The weighted-average interest rates on the Senior Term Loan and Revolving Facility were 2.98% and 3.42%, respectively, at March 31, 2014, and HNH was in compliance with all debt covenants at March 31, 2014.

In connection with lending requirements under the Senior Credit Facility, H&H Group entered into an interest rate swap agreement in February 2013 to reduce its exposure to interest rate fluctuations. Under the interest rate swap, HNH receives one-month LIBOR in exchange for a fixed interest rate of 0.569% over the life of the agreement on an initial $56,400 notional amount of debt, with the notional amount decreasing by $1,100, $1,800 and $2,200 per quarter in 2013, 2014 and 2015, respectively. The agreement expires in February 2016. In connection with the amendments made to the Senior Credit Facility in connection with the Wolverine Joining acquisition, H&H Group entered into a second interest rate swap agreement in June 2013 to reduce its exposure to interest rate fluctuations. Under the interest rate swap, HNH receives one-month LIBOR in exchange for a fixed interest rate of 0.598% over the life of the agreement on an initial $5,000 notional amount of debt, with the notional amount decreasing by $100, $200 and $200 per quarter in 2013, 2014 and 2015, respectively. The agreement expires in February 2016.

Subordinated Notes

On March 26, 2013, H&H Group instructed Wells Fargo Bank, National Association ("Wells Fargo"), as trustee and collateral agent, to deliver an irrevocable notice of H&H Group's election to redeem all of its outstanding 10% subordinated secured notes due 2017 ("Subordinated Notes") to the holders of the Subordinated Notes. Pursuant to the terms of that certain amended and restated indenture, dated as of December 13, 2010, as amended ("Indenture"), by and among H&H Group, the guarantors named therein and Wells Fargo, as trustee and collateral agent, H&H Group has instructed Wells Fargo to redeem, on April 25, 2013, approximately $31,800 principal amount of Subordinated Notes, representing all of the outstanding Subordinated Notes, at a redemption price equal to 112.6% of the principal amount and accrued but unpaid payment-in-kind-interest thereof, plus accrued and unpaid cash interest. The Subordinated Notes are part of a unit ("Unit"), and each Unit consists of (i) Subordinated Notes and (ii) warrants to purchase shares of common stock of HNH ("Warrants"). The Subordinated Notes and Warrants which comprised the Unit were not detachable until October 14, 2013. Accordingly, all Units were also redeemed. On March 26, 2013, H&H Group irrevocably deposited with Wells Fargo funds totaling $36,900 for such redemption and interest payment in order to satisfy and discharge its obligations under the Indenture from both a legal and accounting perspective. Approximately $25,000 of this deposit related to SPLP's holdings of the Subordinated Notes. SPLP received the proceeds on April 26, 2013. Interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2013 included a $5,700 loss associated with the redemption of the Subordinated Notes, including the redemption premium and the write-off of remaining deferred finance costs and unamortized debt discounts.
    
Steel Excel Debt

In 2013, Steel Excel's energy business entered into a credit agreement (the “Amended Credit Agreement”) with Wells Fargo Bank National Association, RBS Citizens, N.A., and Comerica Bank that provided for a borrowing capacity of $105,000 consisting of a $95,000 secured term loan (the “Term Loan”) and up to $10,000 in revolving loans (the “Revolving Loans”) subject to a borrowing base of 85% of the eligible accounts receivable.

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STEEL PARTNERS HOLDINGS L.P.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands except common unit and per common unit data)


Borrowings under the Amended Credit Agreement are collateralized by substantially all the assets of Steel Energy Ltd. ("Steel Energy") and its wholly-owned subsidiaries Sun Well Service, Inc. ("Sun Well") and Rogue Pressure Services, Inc. ("Rogue"), and a pledge of all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of Sun Well, Rogue and Black Hawk. Borrowings under the amended credit agreement are fully guaranteed by Sun Well, Rogue and Black Hawk.     The carrying value as of March 31, 2014 of the assets pledged as collateral by Steel Energy and its subsidiaries under the Amended Credit Agreement was approximately $177,300.
    
The Amended Credit Agreement has a term that runs through July 2018, with the Term Loan amortizing in quarterly installments of $3,300 and a balloon payment due on the maturity date. At March 31, 2014, $89,200 was outstanding under the Term Loan and no amount was outstanding under the Revolving Loans. Principal payments under the Amended Credit Agreement are $9,911, $13,214, $13,214, $13,214 and $39,643 for the remainder of 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018, respectively.

The interest rate on the borrowings under the Amended Credit Agreement was 3.0% at March 31, 2014. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, Steel Excel incurred interest expense of $800 in connection with the Amended Credit Agreement, consisting of $700 in interest on the Term Loans and $100 of amortization of deferred financing fees. Steel Excel was in compliance with all financial covenants as of March 31, 2014.    

Sun Well Debt
           
Sun Well, a wholly owned operating subsidiary of Steel Excel, previously had a credit agreement (the "Sun Well Credit Agreement") with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, that included a term loan of $20,000 and a revolving line of credit for up to $5,000. All amounts due under the Sun Well Credit Agreement were fully repaid in the first nine months of 2013 and the facility was terminated as of July 3, 2013, upon closing of the Energy Credit Agreement.

14. PENSION BENEFIT PLANS

The following table presents the components of pension expense and components of other post-retirement benefit (income) expense for the HNH pension plans included the following:
 
Pension Benefits
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2014
 
2013
Interest cost
$
5,288

 
$
4,644

Expected return on plan assets
(6,067
)
 
(5,979
)
Amortization of actuarial loss
581

 
1,230

Total
$
(198
)
 
$
(105
)
    
HNH expects to have required minimum contributions to the WHX Pension Plan of $21,200 for the remainder of 2014, $21,400, $16,800, $15,500, $13,700 and $27,200 in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and for the five years thereafter, respectively. Required future contributions are determined based upon assumptions such as discount rates on future obligations, assumed rates of return on plan assets and legislative changes. Pension costs and required funding obligations will be affected by changes in the factors and assumptions described in the previous sentence, as well as other changes such as any plan termination.

In addition to its pension plans, which are included in the table above, HNH also maintains several other post-retirement benefit plans covering certain of its employees and retirees. The approximate aggregate expense for these plans was $500 and $600 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

15. CAPITAL AND ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

The Company has three classes of common units - regular Common Units, Class B Common Units and Class C Common Units.  Class B Common Units and Class C Common Units are identical to the regular Common Units in all respects except that net tax losses are not allocated to a holder of Class B Common Units or Class C Common Units, liquidating distributions made by the Company to such holder may not exceed the amount of its capital account allocable to such Common

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands except common unit and per common unit data)

Units, and such holder may not sell such Common Units in the public market. At such time that that the amount of the capital account allocable to a Class B Common Unit or Class C Common Unit is equal to the amount of the capital account allocable to a regular Common Unit, such Class B Common Unit or Class C Common Unit shall convert automatically into a regular Common Unit. At March 31, 2014 there were 22,310,026 Class A units, 6,939,647 Class B units and 1,542,073Class C units outstanding. At December 31, 2013 there were 22,647,345 Class A units, 6,939,647 Class B units and 1,542,073 Class C units outstanding. In May 2014, the Class B and Class C units were converted to common units (see Note 21 - "Subsequent Events" for additional information).
    
Tender Offer for SPLP Units
    
On March 25, 2014, the Company commenced a modified "Dutch Auction" tender offer (the "Offer") to purchase for cash up to $49,000 in value of its common units, no par value, at a price per unit of not less than $16.50 nor greater than $17.50 per unit. The Offer expired on April 23, 2014 (see Note 21 - "Subsequent Events" for additional information on the completion of the Offer).

Common Unit Repurchase Program

On December 24, 2013, the Board of Directors of the general partner of the Company, approved the repurchase of up to an aggregate of $5,000 of the Company's common units (the “Repurchase Program”). Any purchases made under the Repurchase Program will be made from time to time on the open market at prevailing market prices or in negotiated transactions off the market, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. In connection with the Repurchase Program, the Company has entered into a Stock Purchase Plan which expired on March 26, 2014. The Repurchase Program has no termination date. During the quarter ended March 31, 2014, the company purchased a total of 27,984 units for a total purchase price of approximately $470 under the Repurchase Program. In total, the Company has purchased 33,999 units for a total purchase price of approximately $576 under the repurchase program.
    
Common Units Issuance - Directors

In 2013, 2012 and 2011 the Company's non-management directors received equity compensation in the amount of $75 each year in the form of restricted common units of the Company. The restrictions vest over a three year period, with one-third of the units vesting on the anniversary date of the grants. The total value of the restricted units granted was $375 in 2013, 2012 and 2011. Total expense for the restricted units issued was approximately $94 and $83 for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Common Unitholders — Allocation of Net Income (Loss)

For each period presented net (loss) income attributable to common unit holders is allocated to the common unitholders on a pro rata basis based on the number of units held.


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands except common unit and per common unit data)

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

Changes, net of tax, in Accumulated other comprehensive income are as follows:
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2013
 
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities
 
Cumulative translation adjustment
 
Change in net pension and other benefit obligations
 
Total
 
Unrealized gain on available-for-sale securities
 
Cumulative translation adjustment
 
Change in net pension and other benefit obligations
 
Total
Balance at beginning of period
$
83,943

 
$
(3,367
)
 
$
(38,992
)
 
$
41,584

 
$
44,521

 
$
(1,863
)
 
$
(60,520
)
 
$
(17,862
)
Current period other comprehensive gain (loss) (a)
3,786

 
(146
)
 
—

 
3,640

 
29,108

 
(326
)
 
—

 
28,782

Reclassification adjustments (b)
(1,066
)
 
—

 
—

 
(1,066
)
 
(189
)
 
—

 
—

 
(189
)
Net other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to common unit holders
2,720

 
(146
)
 
—

 
2,574

 
28,919

 
(326
)
 
—

 
28,593

Balance at end of period
$
86,663

 
$
(3,513
)
 
$
(38,992
)
 
$
44,158

 
$
73,440

 
$
(2,189
)
 
$
(60,520
)
 
$
10,731

(a) Net of a tax provision of approximately $1,524 in 2014.
(b) 2014 activity includes a reclassification of unrealized gain to Other income, net of $1,066 (net of a tax benefit of approximately $367). For 2013, includes reclassifications of unrealized gain to Other income of $2,983 (net of tax of $1,800) and reclassification of unrealized loss of $2,794 (net of tax of $1,900) to (Loss) Income of associated companies, net of tax.

At March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, Accumulated other comprehensive loss includes amounts for these companies of $1 and $2, respectively, for unrealized gain//loss on available-for-sale securities.

For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, the impact on comprehensive income related to companies accounted for under the traditional equity method was $(1) and $1, respectively.

Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Entities

Noncontrolling interests in consolidated entities at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2012 represent the interests held by the noncontrolling shareholders of HNH, Steel Excel, DGT and the BNS Liquidating Trust.

Incentive Unit Expense

Effective January 1, 2012, SPLP issued to the Manager partnership profits interests in the form of incentive units, a portion of which will be classified as Class C common units of SPLP upon the attainment of certain specified performance goals by SPLP which are determined as of the last day of each fiscal year.  If the performance goals are not met for a fiscal year, no portion of the incentive units will be classified as Class C common units for that year. The number of outstanding incentive units is equal to 100% of the common units outstanding, including common units held by non-wholly owned subsidiaries. The performance goals and expense related to the classification of a portion of the incentive units as Class C units is measured on an annual basis, but is accrued on a quarterly basis. Accordingly, the expense accrued is adjusted to reflect the fair value of the Class C common units on each interim calculation date.  In the event the cumulative incentive unit expense calculated quarterly or for the full year is an amount less than the total previously accrued, the Company would record a negative incentive unit expense in the quarter when such over accrual is determined. The expense is recorded in Selling, general and administrative expenses in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations. Incentive unit expense of approximately $544 and $4,434, was recorded in the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands except common unit and per common unit data)

16. NET (LOSS) INCOME PER COMMON UNIT

The following data was used in computing net (loss) income per common unit shown in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2014
 
2013
Net loss from continuing operations
$
(11,588
)
 
$
(13,436
)
Net income from continuing operations attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated entities
(1,138
)
 
(1,266
)
Net loss from continuing operations attributable to common unit holders
(12,726
)
 
(14,702
)
Income from discontinued operations
42

 
5,424

Net income from discontinued operations attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated entities
(22
)
 
(2,672
)
Net income from discontinued operations attributable to common unit holders
20

 
2,752

Net loss attributable to common unitholders
$
(12,706
)
 
$
(11,950
)
Net (loss) income per common unit - basic:
 
 
 
Net loss from continuing operations
$
(0.41
)
 
$
(0.49
)
Net income from discontinued operations
—

 
0.09

Net loss attributable to common unitholders
$
(0.41
)
 
$
(0.40
)
Net (loss) income per common unit – diluted:
 
 
 
Net loss from continuing operations
$
(0.41
)
 
$
(0.49
)
Net income from discontinued operations
—

 
0.09

Net loss attributable to common unitholders
$
(0.41
)
 
$
(0.40
)
Weighted average common units outstanding - basic
30,803,229

 
30,254,539

Denominator for net income per common unit - diluted (a)
30,803,229

 
30,254,539


(a) The following were excluded from the diluted per unit calculation as their impact would have been anti-dilutive; approximately 32,063 incentive units and approximately 22,423 unvested restricted stock units, for the three months ended March 31, 2014.


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands except common unit and per common unit data)

17. SEGMENT INFORMATION

The following table presents the composition of our segments, which include the operations of our consolidated subsidiaries, as well as income or loss from equity method investments and other investments. Our segments are managed separately and offer different products and services.

Diversified Industrial
Energy
Financial Services
Corporate and Other
Handy & Harman Ltd. ("HNH") (1)
Steel Excel Inc. ("Steel Excel") (1)
WebBank (1) 
SPH Services, Inc. ("SPH Services") (1)
SL Industries, Inc. ("SLI") (2)
 
 
DGT Holdings Corp. ("DGT") (1)
JPS Industries, Inc. ("JPS") (2)
 
 
BNS Holdings Liquidating Trust ("BNS Liquidating Trust") (1)
 
 
 
Modus Link Global Solutions, Inc. (2)
 
 
 
CoSine Communications, Inc. ("CoSine")(2)
 
 
 
SPII Liquidating Trust (2)
 
 
 
Other Investments (3)
(1)
Consolidated subsidiary
(2)
Equity method investment
(3) Other investments classified in Corporate and Other include various investments in available-for-sale securities in the Computer Software and Services, Aerospace/Defense, and Restaurant industries.
    
Diversified Industrial

HNH is a diversified holding company that owns a variety of manufacturing operations encompassing joining materials, tubing, engineered materials, electronic materials and cutting replacement products and services businesses.
    
Energy
    
Steel Excel's Energy business provides drilling and production services to the oil and gas industry. Through its wholly-owned subsidiary Steel Sports Inc., Steel Excel focuses on providing event-based sports and entertainment services and other health-related services, including baseball facility services, baseball and soccer camps and leagues, and strength and conditioning services. Steel Excel also continues to identify other new business acquisition opportunities. The operations of Steel Sports are not considered material and are included in the Energy segment.
    
Financial Services

The Financial Services segment primarily consists of our wholly owned subsidiary WebFinancial Holding Corporation, which conducts financial operations through its wholly-owned subsidiary, WebBank. WebBank operates in niche banking markets and provides commercial and consumer loans and services. WebBank’s deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") up to current limits, and the bank is examined and regulated by the FDIC and Utah Department of Financial Institutions.

Corporate and Other

Corporate assets, revenues and overhead expenses are not allocated to the segments. Corporate revenues primarily consist of investment and other income, investment gains and losses and rental income. See Note 4 - "Investments" for additional information on the equity method investments and other investments classified within this segment.
SPH services provides legal, tax, accounting, treasury, consulting, auditing, administration, compliance, environmental health and safety, human resources, marketing, investor relations and similar services, to other affiliated companies. SPH Services charged the Diversified Industrial, Energy and Financial Services segments approximately $2,200, $2,000, and $63, for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and approximately $2,200, $900 and $63, for the three months ended March 31, 2013.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands except common unit and per common unit data)

DGT's operations currently consist of a real estate business from rental buildings retained from the sale of its Power Conversion business on August 16, 2012 and the sale of its Medical Systems Group on November 3, 2011. Continuing operations consist of the real estate business, investments, and general and administrative expenses.
    
Segment information is presented below:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2014
 
2013
Revenue:
 
 
 
Diversified industrial
$
161,847

 
$
148,956

Energy
45,159

 
26,351

Financial services
6,966

 
6,309

Corporate and other
245

 
1,846

Total
$
214,217

 
$
183,462

Income (Loss) from continuing operations before income taxes:
 
 
 
Diversified industrial
$
9,055

 
$
7,828

Energy
3,393

 
3,692

Financial services
4,078

 
3,756

Corporate and other
(25,434
)
 
(28,064
)
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes
(8,908
)
 
(12,788
)
Income tax provision
2,680

 
648

Net loss from continuing operations
$
(11,588
)
 
$
(13,436
)
(Loss) Income from equity method investments:
 
 
 
Diversified industrial
$
690

 
$
129

Energy
(1,433
)
 
—

Corporate and other
(17,517
)
 
(9,428
)
Total
$
(18,260
)
 
$
(9,299
)


18. INCOME TAXES

For the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, the Company recorded a tax provision of $2,680 and $648, respectively. The Company’s tax provision represents the income tax expense or benefit of its consolidated subsidiaries. The Company's consolidated subsidiaries have recorded deferred tax valuation allowances to the extent that they believe it is more likely than not that the benefits of the deferred tax assets will not be realized in future periods.

19. REGULATORY MATTERS

WebBank

WebBank is subject to various regulatory capital requirements administered by federal banking agencies. Failure to meet minimum capital requirements can initiate certain actions by regulators that, if undertaken, could have a direct material effect on WebBank’s financial statements. Under capital adequacy guidelines and the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action, WebBank must meet specific capital guidelines that involve quantitative measures of its assets, liabilities, and certain off-balance sheet items as calculated under regulatory accounting practices. WebBank’s capital amounts and classification are also subject to qualitative judgments by the regulators about components, risk weightings, and other factors.

Quantitative measures established by regulation to ensure capital adequacy require WebBank to maintain minimum amounts and ratios of Total and Tier 1 capital (as defined in the regulations) to risk-weighted assets (as defined), and of Tier I capital (as defined) to average quarterly assets (as defined). As of March 31, 2014, WebBank exceeded all the capital adequacy requirements to which it is subject.

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands except common unit and per common unit data)


As of March 31, 2014, WebBank was categorized as well-capitalized under the regulatory framework for prompt corrective action. There are no conditions or events, since the most recent FDIC notification, which have changed WebBank’s prompt corrective action category. To remain categorized as well-capitalized, WebBank will have to maintain minimum total risk-based, Tier 1 risk-based, and Tier 1 leverage capital.

SPLP

The Company historically has conducted its business, and continues to conduct its business and operations, in such a manner so as not to be deemed an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “Act”).

Under the Act, the Company is required to meet certain qualitative tests related to the Company’s assets and/or income, and to refrain from trading for short-term speculative purposes. The Company has taken actions, including liquidating certain of our assets and acquiring additional interests in existing or new subsidiaries or controlled companies, to comply with these tests, or a relevant exception. Also, since the Company operates as a diversified holding company engaged in a variety of operating businesses, we do not believe we are primarily engaged in an investment company type business, nor do we propose to primarily engage in such a business.

If we were deemed to be an investment company under the Investment Company Act, we may need to further adjust our business strategy and assets, including divesting certain desirable assets immediately to fall outside of the definition or within an exemption, to register as an investment company or to cease operations.

20. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Environmental Matters

As discussed in more detail below, HNH and BNS have been designated as potentially responsible parties ("PRPs") by federal and state agencies with respect to certain sites with which they may have had direct or indirect involvement. These claims are in various stages of administrative or judicial proceedings and include demands for recovery of past governmental costs and for future investigations and remedial actions. In many cases, the dollar amounts of the claims have not been specified and, with respect to a number of the PRP claims, have been asserted against a number of other entities for the same cost recovery or other relief as was asserted against the HNH and BNS. The Company accrues costs associated with environmental matters, on an undiscounted basis, when they become probable and reasonably estimable. As of March 31, 2014, and December 31, 2013, on a consolidated basis, the Company has accrued $4,203 and $4,603, respectively, which represents its current estimate of the probable cleanup liabilities, including remediation and legal costs. In addition, the Company has insurance coverage available for several of these matters and believes that excess insurance coverage may be available as well. 

Estimates of the Company's liability for remediation of a particular site and the method and ultimate cost of remediation require a number of assumptions that are inherently difficult to make, and the ultimate outcome may be materially different from current estimates.

HNH Environmental Matters

Certain subsidiaries of H&H Group have existing and contingent liabilities relating to environmental matters, including capital expenditures, costs of remediation and potential fines and penalties relating to possible violations of national and state environmental laws. Those subsidiaries have substantial remediation expenses on an ongoing basis, although such costs are continually being readjusted based upon the emergence of new techniques and alternative methods. HNH had approximately $2,800 accrued related to estimated environmental remediation costs as of March 31, 2014. In addition, HNH has insurance coverage available for several of these matters and believes that excess insurance coverage may be available as well. Based upon information currently available, the H&H Group subsidiaries do not expect that their respective environmental costs, including the incurrence of additional fines and penalties, if any, will have a material adverse effect on them or that the resolution of these environmental matters will have a material adverse effect on the financial position, results of operations or cash flows of such subsidiaries or HNH, but there can be no such assurances. HNH anticipates that the H&H Group subsidiaries will pay any such amounts out of their respective working capital, although there is no assurance that they

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands except common unit and per common unit data)

will have sufficient funds to pay them. In the event that the H&H Group subsidiaries are unable to fund their liabilities, claims could be made against their respective parent companies, including H&H Group and/or HNH, for payment of such liabilities.

In addition, certain subsidiaries of H&H Group have been identified as potentially responsible parties ("PRPs") under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act ("CERCLA") or similar state statutes at sites and are parties to administrative consent orders in connection with certain properties. Those subsidiaries may be subject to joint and several liabilities imposed by CERCLA on PRPs. Due to the technical and regulatory complexity of remedial activities and the difficulties attendant in identifying PRPs and allocating or determining liability among them, the subsidiaries are unable to reasonably estimate the ultimate cost of compliance with such laws.

Among the sites where certain subsidiaries of H&H Group may have existing and material environmental liabilities are the following:
 
H&H has been working with the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection ("CTDEP") with respect to its obligations under a 1989 consent order that applies to a property in Connecticut that H&H sold in 2003 ("Sold Parcel") and an adjacent parcel ("Adjacent Parcel") that together with the Sold Parcel comprises the site of a former H&H manufacturing facility. Remediation of all soil conditions on the Sold Parcel was completed on April 6, 2007. On September 11, 2008, the CTDEP advised H&H that it had approved H&H's December 28, 2007 Soil Remediation Action Report, as amended, thereby concluding the active remediation of the Sold Parcel. The remaining remediation and monitoring costs for the Sold Parcel are expected to approximate $100. With respect to the Adjacent Parcel, H&H has been conducting an ecological risk assessment and an environmental field investigation in order to assess viable remediation options. The total remediation costs for the Adjacent Parcel cannot be reasonably estimated at this time. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the resolution of this matter will not be material to the financial position, results of operations or cash flows of H&H or HNH.

In 1986, Handy & Harman Electronic Materials Corporation ("HHEM"), a subsidiary of H&H, entered into an administrative consent order ("ACO") with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection ("NJDEP") with regard to certain property that it purchased in 1984 in New Jersey. The ACO involves investigation and remediation activities to be performed with regard to soil and groundwater contamination. Thereafter, in 1998, HHEM and H&H settled a case brought by the local municipality in regard to this site and also settled with certain of its insurance carriers. HHEM is actively remediating the property and continuing to investigate effective methods for achieving compliance with the ACO. A remedial investigation report was filed with the NJDEP in December 2007. By letter dated December 12, 2008, the NJDEP issued its approval with respect to additional investigation and remediation activities discussed in the December 2007 remedial investigation report. HHEM anticipates entering into discussions with the NJDEP to address that agency's potential natural resource damage claims, the ultimate scope and cost of which cannot be estimated at this time. Pursuant to a settlement agreement with the former owner/operator of the site, the responsibility for site investigation and remediation costs, as well as any other costs, as defined in the settlement agreement, related to or arising from environmental contamination on the property (collectively, "Costs") are contractually allocated 75% to the former owner/operator (with separate guaranties by the two joint venture partners of the former owner/operator for 37.5% each) and 25% jointly to HHEM and H&H after the first $1,000. The $1,000 was paid solely by the former owner/operator. As of March 31, 2014, over and above the $1,000, total investigation and remediation costs of approximately $3,900 and $1,300 have been expended by the former owner/operator and HHEM, respectively, in accordance with the settlement agreement. Additionally, HHEM is currently being reimbursed indirectly through insurance coverage for a portion of the Costs for which HHEM is responsible. HHEM believes that there is additional excess insurance coverage, which it intends to pursue as necessary. HHEM anticipates that there will be additional remediation expenses to be incurred once a final remediation plan is agreed upon. There is no assurance that the former owner/operator or guarantors will continue to timely reimburse HHEM for expenditures and/or will be financially capable of fulfilling their obligations under the settlement agreement and the guaranties. The final Costs cannot be reasonably estimated at this time, and accordingly, there can be no assurance that the resolution of this matter will not be material to the financial position, results of operations or cash flows of HHEM or HNH.

In August 2006, H&H received a notice letter from the United States Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") formally naming H&H as a PRP at a superfund site in Massachusetts ("Superfund Site"). H&H is part of a group of thirteen other PRPs ("PRP Group") that work cooperatively regarding remediation of the Superfund Site. On June 13, 2008, H&H executed a participation agreement, consent decree and settlement trust that all of the other PRPs have signed as well. The PRP Group has both chemical and radiological PRPs. H&H is a chemical PRP, not a radiological PRP. The remediation of radiological contamination at the Superfund Site, under the direction of the Department of Energy, has been completed and a final status survey was submitted to the EPA in August 2012 and subsequently approved. The PRP Group mobilized onto the

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands except common unit and per common unit data)

site in June 2013 and performed its required cleanup obligations between June 2013 and December 2013, at which time the PRP Group demobilized from the site. Estimates for the final remediation costs were calculated, and H&H's total assessed share for the remaining remediation was $2,200, which was paid in August 2013. HNH's financial guarantee for this matter was removed following payment receipt. There is still a possibility that an additional, maximum assessment of approximately $200 may be required for the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection ("MADEP") and EPA oversight costs, which are currently being negotiated by the PRP Group. There can be no assurance that final resolution of this matter will not be material to the financial position, results of operations or cash flows of H&H or HNH.

HHEM is continuing to comply with a 1987 consent order from the MADEP to investigate and remediate the soil and groundwater conditions at a commercial/industrial property in Massachusetts. On June 30, 2010, HHEM filed a Response Action Outcome report to close the site since HHEM's licensed site professional concluded that groundwater monitoring demonstrated that the groundwater conditions have stabilized or continue to improve at the site. On June 20, 2013, HHEM received the MADEP's Notice of Audit Findings and Notice of Noncompliance ("Notice"). HHEM and its consultant met with the MADEP on July 29, 2013 to resolve any differences identified in the Notice. As a result of that meeting and subsequent discussions, HHEM will conduct additional sampling, testing, site investigations and install additional off-site wells. Once the additional work is completed and assessed, HHEM will submit a follow-up response letter to the MADEP by June 30, 2014. The cost of this additional work is estimated at $200. Additional costs could result from these testing activities and final acceptance of the remediation plan by the MADEP, which cannot be reasonably estimated at this time.

BNS Sub Environmental Matters

On June 4, 2013 BNS LLC was identified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) as a potentially responsible party (“PRP”) as an alleged waste generator that disposed of wastes at the Operable Unit Two of the Peterson/Puritan, Inc. Superfund Site which includes the J.M. Mills Landfill in Cumberland, RI. BNS LLC is currently investigating the matter. BNS LLC joined a PRP group associated with this site, and believes at this time that it has an adequate accrual associated with the matter. The accrual is part of the BNS Liquidating Trust.

On August 12, 2008, a then-subsidiary of BNS (“BNS Sub”) was identified as a PRP by the EPA as an alleged drum reconditioning customer of New England Container Corp. (“NECC”). BNS Sub is presently investigating the matter and has joined a group of other alleged NECC drum reconditioning customers. This PRP group has agreed with the EPA to perform test sampling and analysis of a targeted portion of the site. The NECC drum reconditioning PRPs have incurred and will continue to incur costs in the investigation and each PRP has been assessed a pro-rata fee for its cost share of the assessment. BNS Sub believes that it has an adequate environmental liability accrual associated with the site. The liability accrual is part of the Liquidating Trust formed by BNS.

Litigation Matters

HNH Litigation Matters

In the ordinary course of business, HNH is subject to periodic lawsuits, investigations, claims and proceedings, including, but not limited to, contractual disputes, employment, environmental, health and safety matters, as well as claims associated with HNH's historical acquisitions and divestitures. There is insurance coverage available for many of the foregoing actions. Although HNH cannot predict with certainty the ultimate resolution of lawsuits, investigations, claims and proceedings asserted against it, they do not believe any currently pending legal proceeding to which they are a party will have a material adverse effect on their business, prospects, financial condition, cash flows, results of operations or liquidity.

BNS Litigation Matters

BNS Sub has been named as a defendant in 1,255 and 1,234 alleged asbestos-related toxic-tort claims as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. The claims were filed over a period beginning 1994 through September 30, 2013. In many cases these claims involved more than 100 defendants. Of the claims filed, 1,053 and 1,023 were dismissed, settled or granted summary judgment and closed as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. Of the claims settled, the average settlement was less than $3. There remained 202 and 211 pending asbestos claims as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. There can be no assurance that the number of future claims and the related costs of defense, settlements or judgments will be consistent with the experience to date of existing claims.


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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(in thousands except common unit and per common unit data)

BNS Sub has insurance policies covering asbestos-related claims for years beginning 1974 through 1988 with estimated aggregate coverage limits of $183,000, with $2,082 at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 in estimated remaining self insurance retention (deductible). There is secondary evidence of coverage from 1970 to 1973 although there is no assurance that the insurers will recognize that the coverage was in place. Policies issued for BNS Sub beginning in 1989 contained exclusions related to asbestos. Under certain circumstances, some of the settled claims may be reopened. Also, there may be a significant delay in receipt of notification by BNS Sub of the entry of a dismissal or settlement of a claim or the filing of a new claim. BNS Sub believes it has significant defenses to any liability for toxic-tort claims on the merits. None of these toxic-tort claims has gone to trial and, therefore, there can be no assurance that these defenses will prevail. In addition, there can be no assurance that the number of future claims and the related costs of defense, settlements or judgments will be consistent with the experience to date of existing claims, and that BNS Sub will not need to increase significantly its estimated liability for the costs to settle these claims to an amount that could have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.
    
BNS Sub annually receives retroactive billings or credits from its insurance carriers for any increase or decrease in claims accruals as claims are filed, settled or dismissed, or as estimates of the ultimate settlement and defense costs for the then-existing claims are revised. As of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 BNS Sub has accrued $1,403 relating to the open and active claims against BNS Sub. This accrual represents the Company’s best estimate of the likely costs to defend against or settle these claims by BNS Sub beyond the amounts accrued by the insurance carriers and previously funded, through the retroactive billings by BNS Sub. However, there can be no assurance that BNS Sub will not need to take additional charges in connection with the defense, settlement or judgment of these existing claims or that the costs of future claims and the related costs of defense, settlements or judgments will be consistent with the experience to date relating to existing claims. These claims are now being managed by the Liquidating Trust formed by BNS.

21. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
As previously described in Note 15 - "Capital and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income", the Company commenced a tender offer on March 25, 2014 which expired on April 23, 2014. The modified Dutch Auction allowed SPLP's unitholders to tender their units at a price within the specified range of not less than $16.50 nor greater than $17.50 per unit. Based on the number of units tendered and the prices specified by the tendering unitholders, SPLP selected a single price per unit of $16.50 (the "Purchase Price") that enabled it to purchase $49,000 in value of its common units pursuant to the Offer. All units accepted in the Offer were purchased at the same price per unit even if a unitholder tendered at a lower price. At the Purchase Price selected by SPLP of $16.50 per unit, SPLP purchased 2,969,696 common units, which represents approximately 9.6% of its outstanding common units as of March 31, 2014. The Company funded the Offer with $1,500 cash on hand and $47,500 of borrowings under its existing credit facility with PNC (see Note 13 - "Debt and Capital Lease Obligations").

As a result of the tender offer, the capital accounts of the Company's common units were aligned with each of the previously issued Class B and Class C units (see Note 15 - "Capital and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income" for additional information related to the previously issued Class B and Class C units). Accordingly, the outstanding Class B and Class C units were automatically converted to common units on May 1, 2014.


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

As used in this Form 10-Q, unless the context otherwise requires the terms “we,” “us,” “our,” “SPLP” and the “Company” refer to Steel Partners Holdings L.P., a Delaware limited partnership.

The following discussion is intended to assist you in understanding our present business and the results of operations together with our present financial condition. This section should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements and the accompanying notes contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, along with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013.

All monetary amounts used in this discussion are in thousands except common unit and share amounts.
OVERVIEW
Steel Partners Holdings L.P. ("SPLP" or the "Company") is a global diversified holding company that engages in multiple businesses, including diversified industrial products, energy, defense, supply chain management and logistics, banking, food products and services, oilfield services, sports, training, education, and the entertainment and lifestyle industries.
The following table presents the composition of our segments, which include the operations of our consolidated subsidiaries, as well as income or loss from equity method investments and other investments. Our segments are managed separately and offer different products and services.
Diversified Industrial
Energy
Financial Services
Corporate and Other
Handy & Harman Ltd. ("HNH") (1)
Steel Excel Inc. ("Steel Excel") (1)
WebBank (1) 
SPH Services, Inc. ("SPH Services") (1)
SL Industries, Inc. ("SLI") (2)
 
 
DGT Holdings Corp. ("DGT") (1)
JPS Industries, Inc. ("JPS") (2)
 
 
BNS Holdings Liquidating Trust ("BNS Liquidating Trust") (1), (3)
 
 
 
ModusLink Global Solutions, Inc. ("MLNK") (2)
 
 
 
CoSine Communications, Inc. ("CoSine")(2)
 
 
 
SPII Liquidating Trust (2)
 
 
 
Other Investments (3)
(1)
Consolidated subsidiary
(2)
Equity method investment
(3) Other investments classified in Corporate and Other include various investments in available-for-sale securities in the Computer Software and Services, Aerospace/Defense, Manufacturing and Restaurant industries.

Recent Events

The Company commenced a tender offer on March 25, 2014 which expired on April 23, 2014. The modified Dutch Auction allowed SPLP's unitholders to tender their units at a price within the specified range of not less than $16.50 nor greater than $17.50 per unit. Based on the number of units tendered and the prices specified by the tendering unitholders, SPLP selected a single price per unit of $16.50 (the "Purchase Price") that enabled it to purchase $49,000 in value of its common units pursuant to the Offer. All units accepted in the Offer were purchased at the same price per unit even if a unitholder tendered at a lower price. At the Purchase Price selected by SPLP of $16.50 per unit, SPLP purchased 2,969,696 common units, which represents approximately 9.6% of its outstanding common units as of March 31, 2014.

The Company funded the Offer with $1,500 cash on hand and $47,500 of borrowings under its existing credit facility with PNC (see Note 13 - "Debt and Capital Lease Obligations" to the SPLP financial statements found elsewhere in this Form 10-Q).







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CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The Company's consolidated operating results are summarized in the following table:    
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2014
 
2013
Revenues
$
214,217

 
$
183,462

Cost of goods sold
150,804

 
123,600

Selling, general and administrative expenses
53,675

 
50,239

All other (income) expenses
(2,060
)
 
3,834

Total costs and expenses
202,419

 
177,673

Income from continuing operations before income taxes
and equity method income (loss)
11,798

 
5,789

Income tax provision
2,680

 
648

(Loss) Income from equity method investments and investments held at fair value:
 
 
 
Loss of associated companies, net of taxes
(18,258
)
 
(10,368
)
(Loss) Income from other investments - related party
(2
)
 
1,069

Loss from investments held at fair value
(2,446
)
 
(9,278
)
Net loss from continuing operations
(11,588
)
 
(13,436
)
Income from discontinued operations
42

 
5,424

Net loss
(11,546
)
 
(8,012
)
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated entities
(1,160
)
 
(3,938
)
Net loss attributable to common unitholders
$
(12,706
)
 
$
(11,950
)

Revenues

Revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2014 increased $30,755, or 16.8%, as compared to the same period last year due to growth from acquisitions of 17.4% and core growth of 5.0%, partially offset by a decrease of 5.7%, due to other factors, primarily precious metal prices. The acquisition growth was a result of the Wolverine Joining Technologies, LLC ("Wolverine Joining") and PAM Fastening Technology, Inc. ("PAM") acquisitions in the Diversified Industrial segment and the acquisition of Black Hawk Energy Services, Inc. ("Black Hawk") and UK Elite Soccer, Inc. ("UK Elite") in the Energy segment.

Costs and Expenses

Costs and expenses increased $24,746, or 13.9%, as compared to the same period last year. Cost of goods sold increased $27,204, or 22.0% primarily due to higher revenues in the Diversified Industrial segment. Selling, general and administrative expenses ("SG&A") expenses increased $3,436, or 6.8%, primarily due to increases in our Diversified Industrial and Energy segments principally as a result of the Wolverine, PAM and Black Hawk acquisitions, as well as additional costs due to core growth. These increases were partially offset by lower SG&A expenses in the Corporate and Other segment due lower non-cash incentive unit expense recorded in the first quarter of 2014. All other expenses decreased $5,894 in the first quarter of 2014, compared to the same period last year, primarily from lower interest expense, higher income from investment sales by Steel Excel and the non-recurrence of an impairment charge of $1,510 recorded in the first quarter of 2013.

Loss of Associated Companies

Loss of associated companies includes income or loss recognized on investments where we own between 20% and 50% of the outstanding equity and have the ability to exercise influence, but not control, over the investee. The majority of these investments are recorded at fair value with changes in value recorded in Loss of associated companies in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations. The loss increased by $7,890 in the first quarter of 2014, compared to the same period last year, primarily due to a higher loss of approximately $12,000 recorded for MLNK, partially offset by the non-recurrence of an approximately $5,000 loss on Fox & Hound in the first quarter of 2013 (see Note 4 - "Investments" to the SPLP financial statements found elsewhere in this Form 10-Q for additional information).


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SEGMENT RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following is a summary of SPLP’s consolidated operating results, classified by segment:

 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2014
 
2013
Revenue:
 
 
 
Diversified industrial
$
161,847

 
$
148,956

Energy
45,159

 
26,351

Financial services
6,966

 
6,309

Corporate
245

 
1,846

Total Revenue
$
214,217

 
$
183,462

Net income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes:
 
 
 
Diversified industrial
$
9,055

 
$
7,828

Energy
3,393

 
3,692

Financial services
4,078

 
3,756

Corporate
(25,434
)
 
(28,064
)
Total
(8,908
)
 
(12,788
)
Income tax provision
2,680

 
648

Net loss from continuing operations
(11,588
)
 
(13,436
)
Income from discontinued operations
42

 
5,424

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests in consolidated entities
(1,160
)
 
(3,938
)
Net loss attributable to common unitholders
(12,706
)
 
(11,950
)
Other comprehensive income
2,574

 
28,595

Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to common unitholders
$
(10,132
)
 
$
16,645



Diversified Industrial Segment

Our Diversified Industrial segment consists of the operations of HNH, a diversified holding company that owns a variety of manufacturing operations encompassing joining materials, tubing, engineered materials, electronic materials and cutting replacement products and services businesses. In addition, the segment results include income or loss from equity method investments held by SPLP (JPS and SLI).


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The following presents a summary of the Diversified Industrial segment operating results as reported in our consolidated financial statements:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2014
 
2013
Sales
$
161,847

 
$
148,956

Cost of sales
116,722

 
105,040

Gross profit
45,125

 
43,916

Selling, general and administrative expenses
35,300

 
32,266

Interest expense, net
1,552

 
3,378

Derivative activity (income) loss
(140
)
 
439

Other expense, net
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134

Net income from continuing operations before income taxes
8,365

 
7,699

Income (loss) from associated companies:
 
 
 
JPS
3,217

 
—

SLI
(2,527
)
 
129

Total Segment Income
$
9,055

 
$
7,828


Net sales for the three months ended March 31, 2014 increased by $12,891, or 8.7% when compared to the same period in 2013. The change in net sales reflects approximately $15,000 in incremental sales associated with HNH's recent acquisitions of Wolverine Joining Technologies, LLC ("Wolverine Joining") and PAM Fastening Technology, Inc. ("PAM") and a net increase from core growth of approximately $6,700, which were partially offset by a reduction of approximately $8,800 in net sales due to lower average precious metal prices. Excluding the impact of these acquisitions, value added sales, defined as net sales less revenue from the direct purchase and resale of precious metals, increased by approximately $6,700 on higher volumes from the Arlon and Joining Materials groups, which were partially offset by lower sales volume from the Tubing group. The impact of lower average precious metal prices was approximately $8,800, principally due to silver. The average silver market price was approximately $20.46 per troy ounce in the first quarter of 2014, as compared to $29.91 per troy ounce in the same period in 2013.

Gross profit for the three months ended March 31, 2014 increased by $1,209, or 2.8%, when compared to the same period of 2013, and, as a percentage of net sales, decreased to 27.9% as compared to 29.5% in 2013. The change in gross profit reflects approximately $1,900 in incremental gross profit associated with HNH's recent acquisitions of Wolverine Joining and PAM and a net increase from core growth of approximately $600, which were partially offset by a reduction of approximately $1,000 in gross profit due to lower average precious metal prices. Higher sales volume in the Arlon group lead to the increase in gross profit from HNH's core business. The gross profit margin decrease was principally due to reduced profit generated on the material portion of products in the Joining Materials group, due primarily to lower precious metal prices and unfavorable production variances in the Tubing group due to lower sales volume.

SG&A expenses increased by $3,034, or 9.4%, for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to the same period of 2013. The higher SG&A expense in the first quarter of 2014 includes approximately $1,600 in total, incremental expenses from the Wolverine Joining and PAM acquisitions, as well as an increase of approximately $1,500 from HNH's core business, primarily due to increases in selling and personnel costs in the Building Materials and Kasco groups during the three months ended March 31, 2014. The lower average precious metal prices discussed above also had a negative impact on SG&A of approximately 1.1% as a percentage of net sales, as compared to the prior year.

Interest expense decreased by $1,826, or 54.1%, for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to the same period in 2013. Interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2013 included a loss associated with HNH's redemption of its 10% subordinated secured notes due 2017 ("Subordinated Notes"), including the redemption premium and the write-off of remaining deferred finance costs and unamortized debt discounts. Interest expense was also favorably impacted by lower average interest rates in the first quarter of 2014, principally due to the redemption of the Subordinated Notes.

Derivative activity income was $140 for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to a loss of $439 in the same period of 2013. The gain in 2014 was attributable to HNH's commodity contracts. HNH utilizes commodity forward and futures contracts to mitigate the impact of price fluctuations on its precious metal and certain non-precious metal inventories. The factors that affect the gain or loss on these derivative instruments are changes in the price of the associated metals and the

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amount of ounces hedged. Of the loss in in 2013, approximately $793 was attributable to was attributable to a loss on the embedded derivative features of HNH's Subordinated Notes and related warrants, partially offset by a gain of approximately $354 which was attributable to precious metal contracts.

Income (Loss) of Associated Companies

Income (Loss) of associated companies includes income or loss recognized on investments where we own between 20% and 50% of the outstanding equity and have the ability to exercise influence, but not control, over the investee. JPS and SLI are both accounted for at fair value with changes recorded in Income (Loss) of associated companies in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations. As noted in the table above, the change in Income (Loss) of associated companies within the Diversified Industrial segment was primarily due an increase in the fair value of JPS during the first quarter of 2014, partially offset by a decline in fair value of the investment in SLI. JPS was previously classified as an available-for sale security until the second quarter of 2013 (see Note 4 - "Investments" to the SPLP financial statements found elsewhere in this Form 10-Q for additional information).

Energy Segment

SPLP's Energy segment consists of its consolidated subsidiary Steel Excel. Steel Excel provides drilling and production services to the oil and gas industry. In addition, Steel Excel has a sports business ("Steel Sports"). The operations of Steel Sports are not considered material and are included in our Energy segment. The following presents a summary of the Energy segment operating results:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2014
 
2013
Net revenues
$
45,159

 
$
26,351

Cost of sales
34,023

 
18,352

Gross profit
11,136

 
7,999

Selling, general & administrative
9,937

 
5,995

Interest income, net
(700
)
 
(598
)
Other income, net
(2,927
)
 
(1,090
)
Net income from continuing operations before income taxes
4,826

 
3,692

Loss from associated companies
(1,433
)
 
—

Total segment income
$
3,393

 
$
3,692

    
For the three months ended March 31, 2014, net revenues increased $18,808, or 71.4% when compared to the same period of 2013. The increase was due to $16,400 in revenues from Black Hawk, which was acquired in December 2013, and an increase in revenues of $1,500 in other energy operations due to increased rig utilization in the period. Net revenues from Steel Excel's sports businesses increased by $900 primarily as a result of $500 in revenues from UK Elite, which was acquired in June 2013, and an increase in revenues of $300 in baseball operations from the recently completed indoor facility.

Gross profit for the three months ended March 31, 2014, increased by $3,137, or 39.2% as compared to the same period of 2013, and as a percentage of revenue declined to 24.7% from 30.4%. Gross profit from energy businesses increased by $3,200 and as a percentage of revenue declined to 24.3% in the first quarter of 2014 from 28.8% in the comparable 2013 period. The gross profit increase was as a result of $4,100 in gross profit from Black Hawk. This increase was partially offset in by a decrease in gross profit of $900 in other energy operations due primarily to a decline in average revenue per rig hour, increased rig staffing and related costs, and additional costs incurred because of adverse weather conditions. Gross profit from sports businesses in the 2014 period was comparable to that in the 2013 period as increased gross profit in the segment's baseball operation resulting from the recently completed indoor facility was offset by expected seasonal winter losses at UK Elite.

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2014 increased by $3,942 as compared to the same period of 2013 primarily as a result of costs incurred at Black Hawk and UK Elite, both of which were acquired subsequent to the first quarter of 2013. 

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Interest income, net of $700 in the three months ended March 31, 2014 increased by $102 as compared to the same period in 2013 primarily as a result of increased interest income of $800 from Steel Excel investing in higher yield money market funds and corporate obligations in the 2014 period, partially offset by an increase in interest expense of $700 primarily associated with the borrowings under the Steel Excel's credit agreement (see Note 13 - "Debt and Capital Lease Obligations").

Other income, net of $2,927 in the three months ended March 31, 2014 primarily represented realized gains on the sale of marketable securities.


Financial Services Segment

The Financial Services segment primarily consists of our wholly owned subsidiary, WebFinancial Holding Corporation, which conducts financial operations through its wholly-owned subsidiary, WebBank. WebBank operates in niche banking markets and provides commercial and consumer loans and services. WebBank’s deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") up to the current limits, and the bank is examined and regulated by the FDIC and State of Utah Department of Financial Institutions.

The following presents a summary of the Financial Services segment operating results as reported in our consolidated financial statements:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2014
 
2013
Revenue:
 
 
 
Interest income (including fees)
$
3,771

 
$
4,505

Non-interest income
3,195

 
1,804

 
6,966

 
6,309

Costs and expenses:
 
 
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
2,842

 
2,457

Interest
136

 
149

Recovery of loan losses
(90
)
 
(53
)
 
2,888

 
2,553

Net income from continuing operations before income taxes
$
4,078

 
$
3,756


Interest Income

Interest income decreased by $734, or 16.3%, in the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to the same period of 2013, primarily due to the discontinuance of a lending program.

Noninterest Income

Noninterest income increased $1,391, or 77.1% for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to the same period of 2013 due primarily to the addition of three new contractual lending programs and increased volume in the existing contractual lending programs.

Selling General and Administrative Expenses

The increase in SG&A expenses of $385, or 15.7%, for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to the same period last year was due primarily to higher personnel costs.

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Interest Expense

Interest expense represents interest accrued on WebBank depositor accounts. Interest expense decreased $13, or 8.7%, for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to the same period of 2013. The decrease was largely due to a decrease in average interest rates on the depositor accounts and changes in the depositor portfolio mix.

Recovery of Loan Losses

At March 31, 2014, WebBank had an estimated $1,701 of impaired loans (of which $1,272 is guaranteed by the USDA or SBA) and an allowance for loan losses of $409.

WebBank routinely obtains appraisals on underlying collateral of nonperforming loans and records a provision for losses if the value of the collateral declines below the value of the loans. WebBank recorded a reduction in the provision for loan losses of $89 for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to a reduction of $53 for the three months ended March 31, 2014.
    
Corporate and Other

The Corporate and Other segment consists of several consolidated subsidiaries as well as various investments and cash and cash equivalents. Corporate assets, revenues and overhead expenses are not allocated to the segments. Corporate revenues primarily consist of investment and other income, investment gains and losses and rental income. See Note 4 - "Investments" to the SPLP financial statements included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q for additional information on the equity method investments and other investments classified within this segment.
The following presents a summary of Corporate and Other segment operating results as reported in our consolidated financial statements:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2014
 
2013
Revenue:
 
 
 
Investment and other income
$
405

 
$
221

Net investment (losses) gains
(160
)
 
1,625

 
245

 
1,846

Costs and expenses:
 
 
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
5,597

 
9,521

Interest expense
62

 
66

Impairment charges
—

 
1,510

Other expense
57

 
107

Total costs and expenses
5,716

 
11,204

Loss from continuing operations before loss from equity method investments and investments held at fair value
(5,471
)
 
(9,358
)
Equity Method Investments:
 
 
 
Associated Companies:
 
 
 
      MLNK
(17,278
)
 
(5,146
)
      CoSine
(126
)
 
(112
)
      Fox & Hound Acquisition Corp. ("Fox & Hound")
—

 
(5,239
)
      Other
(111
)
 
—

(Loss) Income from other investments - related party
(2
)
 
1,069

         Total loss from equity method investments
(17,517
)
 
(9,428
)
Loss from investments held at fair value
(2,446
)
 
(9,278
)
Net loss from continuing operations
$
(25,434
)
 
$
(28,064
)

Revenue

Investment and other income is often based on a limited number of transactions, the timing and amounts of which are not always predictable. Net investment gains include realized gains and losses on sales of securities. The Company’s decision to sell securities and realize gains or losses generally includes its evaluation of strategic considerations, an individual security’s

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value at the time and the prospect for changes in its value in the future. The timing of realized investment gains or losses is not predictable and does not follow any pattern from year to year. Interest and dividend income will vary depending on the type and amount of securities held from year to year.

Net investment losses for the three months ended March 31, 2014 were $160 compared to net investment gains of $1,625 in the same period of 2013. The results in both periods were all due to changes in value of foreign currency instruments.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

SG&A expenses consist primarily of payroll, legal, accounting, audit, tax, management fee and other professional fees. SG&A expenses decreased by $3,924 or 41.2% in the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to the same period in 2013, primarily due to lower non-cash incentive unit expense recorded in the first quarter of 2014 (see Note 15 - "Capital and Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income" to the SPLP financial statements found elsewhere in this Form 10-Q).

Interest Expense

In the ordinary course of business the Company may enter into foreign currency transactions which, in effect, in certain circumstances, may represent borrowings from the counterparty. Interest expense represents interest and other fees on such transactions.

Impairment Charges

In the three months ended March 31, 2013, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $1,510 related to its investment in a Japanese real estate partnership (see Note 4 - "Investments" to the SPLP financial statements found elsewhere in this Form 10-Q).

Equity Method Investments

Associated Companies

We record income or loss on investments where we own between 20% and 50% of the outstanding equity and have the ability to exercise influence, but not control, over the investee. As noted in the table above, the change within the Corporate and Other segment was due to a decrease in the fair value of MLNK in the first quarter of 2014 (which is accounted for at fair value), partially offset by the non-recurring loss recorded in the first quarter of 2013 related to Fox & Hound (see Note 4 - "Investments" to the SPLP financial statements included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q for additional information).

(Loss) Income From Other Investments - Related Party

(Loss) Income from other investments - related party represents the change in fair value that we recognize on our 43.75% investment in each series of the SPII Liquidating Trust (for additional information see Note 4 - “Investments” to the SPLP financial statements found elsewhere in this Form 10-Q). The loss in the three months ended March 31, 2014 was not significant. The gain in 2013 was primarily due to the increase in fair value of the series of the Liquidating Trust which holds an interest in Steel Partners II Japan Strategic Fund.
Loss From Investments Held at Fair Value
Loss from investments held at fair value for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 includes income or loss that the Company recognizes on an available-for-sale security for which it had previously elected the fair value option and on the MLNK warrants. For additional information on both of these investments, see Note 4 - "Investments" to the SPLP financial statements found elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.
Income Taxes
As a limited partnership, we are generally not responsible for federal and state income taxes and our profits and losses are passed directly to our limited partners for inclusion in their respective income tax returns. Provision has been made for federal, state, local or foreign income taxes on the results of operations generated by our corporate subsidiaries and these are reflected within continuing and discontinued operations. The difference between the effective tax rate and statutory federal rate

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of 35% is principally due to changes in the valuation allowances, various permanent differences included in the provisions of our subsidiaries, and partnership income not subject to taxation.
A tax provision of $2,680 and $648 was recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

FINANCIAL CONDITION

We rely on our available liquidity to meet our short-term and long-term needs, and to make acquisitions of new businesses and additional investments in existing businesses. Except as otherwise disclosed herein, our operating businesses do not generally require material funds from us to support their operating activities, and we do not depend on positive cash flow from our operating segments to meet our liquidity needs. The components of our consolidated businesses and investments may change frequently as a result of acquisitions or divestitures, the timing of which is impossible to predict, but which often have a material impact on our consolidated statements of cash flows in any one period. Further, the timing and amounts of distributions from certain of our investments accounted for under the equity method are generally outside our control. As a result, reported cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities do not generally follow any particular pattern or trend, and reported results in the most recent period should not be expected to recur in any subsequent period.
Cash Flow Summary
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2014
 
2013
Net cash used in operating activities
$
(18,017
)
 
$
(6,774
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(25,033
)
 
(14,281
)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
11,245

 
(8,101
)
Change for the period
$
(31,805
)
 
$
(29,156
)

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

Net cash used in operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2014 was $18,017. Net income of $11,546 was impacted by certain non-cash items, primarily a decrease of $36,667 relating to changes in certain operating assets and liabilities. Of this working capital decrease, $22,357 was from an increase in accounts receivable, $10,540 was from an increase in inventories, $1,074 was from an increase in prepaid and other assets and $3,242 was from an increase on loans held for sale. The increase in accounts receivable was primarily due to HNH which had higher net sales in the first quarter of 2014, as compared to the fourth quarter of 2013 due to year-end plant shutdowns. These working capital decreases were partially offset by an increase of $2,057 in accounts payable and accrued and other liabilities.

Net cash used in operating activities for the three months ended March 31, 2013 was $6,774. Net loss of $8,012 was partially offset by a decrease of $23,649 relating to changes in certain operating assets and liabilities. Of this working capital decrease, $4,654 was from a decrease in accounts payable and accrued and other liabilities, $19,927 was from an increase in accounts receivable, $6,528 was from an increase in inventories, partially offset by a $14,128 increase on loans held for sale. Net income was also impacted by $11,279 relating to net cash used by operating activities of discontinued operations.

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2014 was $25,033. Significant items included net purchases of investments of $10,946, purchases of property plant and equipment of $6,544, purchases of subsidiary shares from noncontrolling interests of $3,045 and other activity of $3,000.

Net cash used in investing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2013 was $14,281. Significant items included investments in associated companies of $30,816, which primarily relates to our investment in ModusLink, a net increase in loans and other receivables of $26,993 and purchases of purchases of property plant and equipment of $5,099. The net increase in loans and other receivables was primarily due to an increase of approximately $25,000 related to a receivable for the redemption of the HNH 10% Subordinated Notes that were held by SPLP (see Note 13 - "Debt and Capital Lease Obligations" to the SPLP financial statements found elsewhere in this Form 10-Q). SPLP received the cash from the note

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redemption on April 25, 2013. These decreases in cash flows from investing activities were partially offset by increases due to proceeds from the sales of discontinued operations of $32,331 and net proceeds from investment sales and maturities of $14,138.

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

Net cash provided by financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2014 was $11,245. This was due primarily to proceeds received from revolver borrowings of $19,800, proceeds from term loans of $1,720, net change in overdrafts of $2,672 and a net increase in deposits of $1,497. These cash inflows were partially offset by repayments of term loans of $6,509, subsidiary's purchases of the Company's common units of $5,252, subsidiary repurchases of their common stock of $1,410 and the Company's purchases of its treasury units of $470.

Net cash used in financing activities for the three months ended March 31, 2013 was $8,101. This was due primarily to repayments of term loans of $15,263, lower bank deposits held by WebBank of $895, repurchases of subordinated notes of $11,323 and subsidiary's purchases of the Company's common units of $6,440, partially offset by net revolver borrowings of $22,000 and a net change in overdrafts of $2,822.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Holding Company

SPLP (excluding its operating subsidiaries, the “Holding Company”) is a global diversified holding company whose assets principally consist of the stock of its direct subsidiaries, cash and cash equivalents and other non-controlling investments in debt and equity securities. Its principal potential sources of funds are available cash resources, investments, borrowings, public and private capital market transactions, repayment of subsidiary advances, distributions or dividends from subsidiaries, as well as dispositions of existing businesses and investments. The Holding Company’s investments are subject to changes that may result in amounts realized from any future sales that are at times significantly different from the value we are reporting at March 31, 2014. These investments, including those accounted for under the equity method, can be impacted by market conditions, changes in the specific business environments of our investees or by the underlying performance of these businesses.

In addition to cash and cash equivalents, the Holding Company considers investments at fair value included in its consolidated balance sheet as being generally available to meet its liquidity needs. Investments at fair value are not as liquid as cash and cash equivalents, but they are generally convertible into cash within a reasonable period of time. As of March 31, 2014, the Holding Company had cash and cash equivalents of approximately $26,000 and investments of approximately $239,000. The Holding Company had $25,285 of restricted cash, which serves as collateral with respect to foreign currency financial instruments. The Holding Company is not able to use these funds for other purposes, and the Holding Company does not consider this amount to be available to meet its liquidity needs.

The Holding Company generally does not have access to the cash flow generated by the Company’s operating businesses for its needs, and the operating businesses generally do not rely on the Holding Company to support their operating activities. The Holding Company’s available liquidity, and the investment income realized from the Holding Company’s cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities is used to meet the Holding Company’s recurring cash requirements, which are principally the payment of its overhead expenses.

The Holding Company and its operating businesses may use their available liquidity to make acquisitions of new businesses and other investments, but the timing and cost of any future investments cannot be predicted. The Company may seek external debt or equity financing and will rely on its existing liquidity to fund corporate overhead expenses and new acquisition opportunities. It may also dispose of existing businesses and investments. At March 31, 2014, the Holding Company and its consolidated subsidiaries had, in the aggregate, cash and cash equivalents of $172,153 available for operations in the ordinary course of business and for the acquisition of interests in businesses.

On October 23, 2013 the Company entered into a Credit Agreement (the “Credit Facility”) with PNC Bank, National Association (“PNC"), as administrative agent for the lenders thereunder. The Credit Facility provides for a revolving credit facility with borrowing availability of up to $50,000 which the Company may use for its working capital and investment needs and for the reimbursement of letters of credit. Amounts outstanding under the Credit Facility bear interest at LIBOR plus 1.00%, and are collateralized by first priority security interests of certain of the Company's deposit accounts and publicly traded securities. The Credit Facility contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, including a minimum cash balance covenant, and customary events of default. All amounts outstanding under the Credit Facility are due and payable in full on October 23, 2016. In April 2014, the Company borrowed approximately $47,500 under the Credit Facility in connection with a tender offer for its common units (see Note 21 - "Subsequent Events" to the SPLP financial statements found elsewhere in this

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Form 10-Q for additional information).

Discussion of Segment Liquidity and Capital Resources

HNH

As of March 31, 2014, HNH’s current assets totaled $213,347, its current liabilities totaled $85,424, and its working capital was $127,923, as compared to working capital of $104,107 as of December 31, 2013. HNH's cash used in operations was $18,673 in the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to $18,957 in the 2013 period. SPLP's consolidated financial statements reflect pre-tax income from continuing operations of $8,365 relating to HNH for the three months ended March 31, 2014.

HNH's debt is principally held by H&H Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary of HNH. HNH's subsidiaries borrow funds in order to finance capital expansion programs and for working capital needs. The terms of certain of those financing arrangements place restrictions on distributions of funds to HNH, the parent company, subject to certain exceptions including required pension payments to the WHX Corporation Pension Plan. HNH does not expect these restrictions to have an impact on HNH's ability to meet its cash obligations. HNH's ongoing operating cash flow requirements consist primarily of arranging for the funding of the minimum requirements of the WHX Corporation Pension Plan and paying HNH's administrative costs. HNH expects to have required minimum contributions to the WHX Corporation Pension Plan of $21,200 for the remainder of 2014, and $21,400, $16,800, $15,500, $13,700 and $27,200 in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and for the five years thereafter, respectively. Such required contributions are estimated based upon assumptions regarding such matters as discount rates on future obligations, assumed rates of return on plan assets and legislative changes. Actual future pension costs and required funding obligations will be affected by changes in the factors and assumptions described in the previous sentence, as well as other changes such as any plan termination.

HNH believes it has access to adequate resources to meet its needs for normal operating costs, capital expenditures, mandatory debt redemptions and working capital for its existing business. These resources include cash and cash equivalents, cash provided by operating activities and unused lines of credit. As of March 31, 2014, H&H Group's availability under its senior revolving credit facility was $36,200. HNH's ability to satisfy its debt service obligations, to fund planned capital expenditures and required pension payments, and to make acquisitions will depend upon its future operating performance, which will be affected by prevailing economic conditions in the markets in which it operates, as well as financial, business and other factors, some of which are beyond its control. The ability of H&H Group to draw on its senior secured revolving credit facility is limited by a borrowing base of accounts receivable and inventory. In addition, the senior secured credit facility is subject to certain mandatory prepayment provisions and restrictive and financial covenants. There can be no assurances that H&H Group will continue to have access to its lines of credit if its financial performance does not satisfy the relevant borrowing base criteria and financial covenants set forth in the financing agreement. If H&H Group does not meet certain of its financial covenants or satisfy its borrowing base criteria, and if it is unable to secure necessary waivers or other amendments from the respective lenders on terms acceptable to management, its ability to access available lines of credit could be limited, its debt obligations could be accelerated by the respective lenders and liquidity could be adversely affected.

HNH's management is utilizing the following strategies to continue to enhance liquidity: (1) continuing to implement improvements, using the HNH Business System, throughout all of the Company's operations to increase sales and operating efficiencies, (2) supporting profitable sales growth both internally and potentially through acquisitions and (3) evaluating from time to time and as appropriate, strategic alternatives with respect to its businesses and/or assets. HNH continues to examine all of its options and strategies, including acquisitions, divestitures and other corporate transactions, to increase cash flow and stockholder value.

DGT

At January 31, 2014, its most recent fiscal period, DGT had approximately $2,000 in cash and cash equivalents and approximately $50,000 of investments.

DGT's operations currently consist of a real estate business from rental buildings retained from the sale of its Power Conversion business on August 16, 2012 and the sale of its Medical Systems Group on November 3, 2011. Continuing operations consist of the real estate business, investments, and general and administrative expenses.


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Steel Excel

As of March 31, 2014, Steel Excel's working capital was approximately $257,000. Steel Excel's principal source of liquidity is cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities on hand.

At March 31, 2014, Steel Excel had approximately $259,000 in cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities. The marketable securities included short-term deposits, corporate debt and equity instruments, United States government securities, and securities of government agencies. In the future, Steel Excel may make additional acquisitions of businesses, and may use a significant portion of its available cash balances for such acquisitions or for working capital needs thereafter.

Steel Excel's credit agreement (the “Amended Credit Agreement”) with Wells Fargo Bank National Association, RBS Citizens, N.A., and Comerica Bank provided for a borrowing capacity of $105,000 consisting of a $95,000 secured term loan (the “Term Loan”) and up to $10,000 in revolving loans (the “Revolving Loans”) subject to a borrowing base of 85% of the eligible accounts receivable. Borrowings under the Amended Credit Agreement, which totaled $89,200 at March 31, 2014, are collateralized by substantially all the assets of Steel Energy and its wholly-owned subsidiaries Sun Well Service, Inc. (“Sun Well”), Rogue Pressure Services, LLC (“Rogue”), and Black Hawk, and a pledge of all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of Sun Well, Rogue, and Black Hawk. Borrowings under the Amended Credit Agreement are fully guaranteed by Sun Well, Rogue, and Black Hawk. Steel Excel was in compliance with all financial covenants as of March 31, 2014.

Steel Excel believes that its cash balances will be sufficient to satisfy its anticipated cash needs for working capital and capital expenditures for at least the next twelve months. Steel Excel anticipates making additional acquisitions and it may be required to use a significant portion of its available cash balances for such acquisitions or for working capital needs thereafter. The consummation of additional acquisitions, prevailing economic conditions, and financial, business and other factors beyond its control could adversely affect Steel Excel's estimates of its future cash requirements. As such, Steel Excel could be required to fund our cash requirements by alternative financing. In these instances, Steel Excel may seek to raise such additional funds through public or private equity or debt financings or from other sources. As a result, Steel Excel may not be able to obtain adequate or favorable equity financing, if needed, due in part to its shares of common stock currently trading on the OTCQB Market. Any equity financing we obtain may dilute existing ownership interests, and any debt financing could contain covenants that impose limitations on the conduct of Steel Excel's business. There can be no assurance that additional financing, if needed, would be available on terms acceptable to Steel Excel or at all.

WebBank

WebBank manages its liquidity to provide adequate funds to meet anticipated financial obligations such as certificate of deposit maturities and to fund customer credit needs. WebBank had $90,884 and $90,452 in cash and cash equivalents at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. WebBank had $13,400 in lines of credit from its correspondent banks at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 and had $33,175 and $29,055 available from the Federal Reserve discount window at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. WebBank had a total of $137,459 and $132,907 in cash, lines of credit, and access to the Federal Reserve Bank discount window at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively, which represents approximately 78% and 77%, respectively, of WebBank's total assets.
Contractual Commitments and Contingencies

There were no material changes in the Company's contractual obligations at March 31, 2014, as compared to those reported in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

Off-Balance Sheet Risk

We have off-balance sheet risk related to certain financial instruments, including futures and undisbursed loan commitments. For additional information regarding these arrangements, refer to Note 6 - “Financial Instruments,” to the SPLP financial statements contained elsewhere in this Form 10-Q.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

There were no material changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates during the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to those reported in our 2013 Form 10-K.

    

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Special Notes Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This report includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), including, in particular, forward-looking statements under the headings “Item 7- Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” These statements appear in a number of places in this report and include statements regarding the Company’s intent, belief or current expectations with respect to (i) its financing plans, (ii) trends affecting its financial condition or results of operations, and (iii) the impact of competition. The words “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “estimate,” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements; however, this report also contains other forward-looking statements in addition to historical information.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As required by Rule 13a-15(b) under the Exchange Act the Company conducted an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of its management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that as of March 31, 2014 the Company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that all information required to be disclosed in reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to Company management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, in a manner that allows timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

No change in internal control over financial reporting occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2014 that has materially affected, or is 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

The Company and its subsidiaries are parties in a variety of legal actions arising out of the normal course of business.  For further information regarding our legal proceedings, see our Legal Proceedings set forth in Note 20 - “Commitments and Contingencies,” to the SPLP consolidated financial statements included in Part I of this Report.

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

(a) Not applicable

(b) Not applicable

(c) Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

On December 24, 2013, the Board of Directors of the general partner of the Company approved the repurchase of up to an aggregate of $5,000 of the Company's common units (the “Repurchase Program”). Any purchases made under the Repurchase Program will be made from time to time on the open market at prevailing market prices or in negotiated transactions off the market, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. In connection with the Repurchase Program, the Company has entered into a Stock Purchase Plan which expired on March 26, 2014. The Repurchase Program has no termination date.
 
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Period
Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased (1)
Average Price Paid per Share (or Unit)
Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased as part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs
Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares (or Units) that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
 
 
 
 
 
January 1, 2014 through January 31, 2014
15,168

$
17.35

15,168

$
4,631

February 1, 2014 through February 28, 2014
8,364

$
16.15

8,364

$
4,496

March 1, 2014 through March 31, 2014
4,452

$
16.03

4,452

$
4,425

 
27,984

 
27,984



(1) The units were purchased by the Company under the aforementioned Repurchase Program.

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Item 6. Exhibits

Exhibit No.
 
Description
 
 
 
Exhibit 2.1
 
Asset Purchase Agreement between F&H Acquisition Corp. and Cerberus Business Finance, LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to Current Report on 8-K, filed March 14, 2014).
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.1
 
Amended and Restated Management Services Agreement between SP Corporate Services LLC and Steel Excel Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Current Report on Form 8-K, filed January 14, 2014).
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.2
 
Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Management Services Agreement. between SP Corporate Services LLC and Steel Excel Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to Current Report on Form 8-K, filed January 14, 2014).
 
 
 
Exhibit 10.3
 
Amendment No. 2 to Amended and Restated Management Services Agreement. between SP Corporate Services LLC and Steel Excel Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to Current Report on Form 8-K, filed January 14, 2014).
 
 
 
Exhibit 31.1
 
Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
 
 
 
Exhibit 31.2
 
Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
 
 
 
Exhibit 32.1
 
Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. 1350) and Rule 13a-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
 
 
 
Exhibit 32.2
 
Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. 1350) and Rule 13a-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
 
 
 
Exhibit 101.INS    
 
XBRL Instance Document
 
 
 
Exhibit 101.SCH    
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema
 
 
 
Exhibit 101.CAL        
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase
 
 
 
Exhibit 101.DEF      
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase
 
 
 
Exhibit 101.LAB         
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase
 
 
 
Exhibit 101.PRE         
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase
 
 
 


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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Dated:
May 9, 2014
STEEL PARTNERS HOLDINGS L.P.
 
 
 
 
 
 
By:
Steel Partners Holdings GP Inc.
 
 
 
Its General Partner
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
By:
/s/ James F. McCabe, Jr.
 
 
 
James F. McCabe, Jr.
 
 
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
 
 
(Principal Accounting Officer)






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