Unassociated Document

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

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

For the quarter ended June 30, 2010

OR

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

For the transition period from________to ________

Commission file number: 001-13337

STONERIDGE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Ohio
 
34-1598949
(State or other jurisdiction of
 
(I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)
 
Identification No.)

 
44484
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)

(330) 856-2443

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code

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

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).   o Yes o No

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

Large accelerated filer o         Accelerated filer x         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 in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).   o Yes x No

The number of Common Shares, without par value, outstanding as of July 23, 2010 was 25,968,765.

 
 

 
 
STONERIDGE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
INDEX
 
   
Page No.
PART I–FINANCIAL INFORMATION
   
       
Item 1.
Financial Statements
   
 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2010 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2009
 
2
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 and 2009
 
3
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 and 2009
 
4
 
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
 
5
Item 2.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
26
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 
 
37
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
 
38
       
PART II–OTHER INFORMATION
       
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings 
 
38
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
 
38
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds 
 
38
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
 
38
Item 4.
(Removed and Reserved)
 
38
Item 5.
Other Information 
 
38
Item 6.
Exhibits 
 
38
       
Signatures
   
39
Index to Exhibits 
 
40
EX – 31.1
EX – 31.2
EX – 32.1
EX – 32.2
 
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PART I–FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
Item 1.  Financial Statements.

STONERIDGE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)
 
   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
   
(Unaudited)
   
(Audited)
 
ASSETS
           
             
Current Assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 74,608     $ 91,907  
Accounts receivable, less reserves of $1,363 and $2,350, respectively
    106,813       81,272  
Inventories, net
    47,061       40,244  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    20,434       17,247  
Total current assets
    248,916       230,670  
                 
Long-Term Assets:
               
Property, plant and equipment, net
    73,424       76,991  
Investments and other long-term assets, net
    55,553       54,864  
Total long-term assets
    128,977       131,855  
Total Assets
  $ 377,893     $ 362,525  
                 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
                 
Current Liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 63,471     $ 50,947  
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
    40,977       36,827  
Total current liabilities
    104,448       87,774  
                 
Long-Term Liabilities:
               
Long-term debt
    183,290       183,431  
Other long-term liabilities
    10,485       17,263  
Total long-term liabilities
    193,775       200,694  
                 
Shareholders' Equity
               
Preferred Shares, without par value, authorized 5,000 shares, none issued
    -       -  
Common Shares, without par value, authorized 60,000 shares, issued 25,969 and
               
25,301 shares and outstanding 25,440 and 25,000 shares, respectively,
               
with no stated value
    -       -  
Additional paid-in capital
    160,100       158,748  
Common Shares held in treasury, 529 and 301 shares, respectively, at cost
    (411 )     (292 )
Accumulated deficit
    (85,861 )     (91,560 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    1,394       2,669  
Total Stoneridge Inc. and Subsidiaries shareholders' equity
    75,222       69,565  
Noncontrolling interest
    4,448       4,492  
Total shareholders' equity
    79,670       74,057  
Total Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
  $ 377,893     $ 362,525  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 
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STONERIDGE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)
 
   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
                         
Net Sales
  $ 166,262     $ 102,290     $ 314,336     $ 223,375  
                                 
Costs and Expenses:
                               
Cost of goods sold
    126,642       88,694       241,189       190,504  
Selling, general and administrative
    31,447       27,889       61,015       55,924  
                                 
Operating Income (Loss)
    8,173       (14,293 )     12,132       (23,053 )
                                 
Interest expense, net
    5,630       5,538       11,236       11,035  
Equity in earnings of investees
    (1,611 )     (903 )     (2,302 )     (1,478 )
Other expense (income), net
    (749 )     639       (1,699 )     645  
                                 
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes
    4,903       (19,567 )     4,897       (33,255 )
                                 
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
    731       197       (758 )     (1,911 )
                                 
Net Income (Loss)
    4,172       (19,764 )     5,655       (31,344 )
                                 
Net Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
    (21 )     -       (44 )     -  
                                 
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Stoneridge, Inc.
                               
and Subsidiaries
  $ 4,193     $ (19,764 )   $ 5,699     $ (31,344 )
                                 
Basic net income (loss) per share
  $ 0.17     $ (0.84 )   $ 0.24     $ (1.33 )
Basic weighted average shares outstanding
    23,965       23,516       23,922       23,490  
                                 
Diluted net income (loss) per share
  $ 0.17     $ (0.84 )   $ 0.23     $ (1.33 )
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding
    24,389       23,516       24,351       23,490  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 
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STONERIDGE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

   
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
           
Net income (loss)
  $ 5,655     $ (31,344 )
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash
               
used for operating activities -
               
Depreciation
    9,623       10,267  
Amortization
    577       485  
Deferred income taxes
    (1,710 )     (2,282 )
Earnings of equity method investees
    (2,302 )     (1,478 )
(Gain) loss on sale of fixed assets
    (8 )     280  
Share-based compensation expense, net
    930       597  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities -
               
Accounts receivable, net
    (27,989 )     25,974  
Inventories, net
    (7,888 )     11,584  
Prepaid expenses and other
    (8,575 )     (3,384 )
Accounts payable
    13,651       (10,333 )
Accrued expenses and other
    10,603       (2,966 )
Net cash used for operating activities
    (7,433 )     (2,600 )
                 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
Capital expenditures
    (7,063 )     (6,743 )
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets
    21       92  
Net cash used for investing activities
    (7,042 )     (6,651 )
                 
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Share-based compensation activity, net
    294       -  
Revolving credit facility borrowings, net
    477       -  
Repayments of debt
    (141 )     -  
Net cash provided by financing activities
    630       -  
                 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    (3,454 )     2,040  
                 
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
    (17,299 )     (7,211 )
                 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    91,907       92,692  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 74,608     $ 85,481  

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

 
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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)

(1)  Basis of Presentation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by Stoneridge, Inc. (the “Company”) without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”).  The information furnished in the condensed consolidated financial statements includes normal recurring adjustments and reflects all adjustments, which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of such financial statements.  Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the Commission’s rules and regulations.  The results of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

Although the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading, it is suggested that these condensed consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.
 
(2)  Inventories

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market.  Cost is determined by the last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) method for approximately 74% and 69% of the Company’s inventories at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively, and by the first-in, first-out method for all other inventories.  The Company adjusts its excess and obsolescence reserve at least on a quarterly basis.  Excess inventories are quantities of items that exceed anticipated sales or usage for a reasonable period.  The Company has guidelines for calculating provisions for excess inventories based on the number of months of inventories on hand compared to anticipated sales or usage.  Management uses its judgment to forecast sales or usage and to determine what constitutes a reasonable period.  Inventory cost includes material, labor and overhead.  Inventories consist of the following at:
 
   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
             
Raw materials
  $ 31,995     $ 26,118  
Work-in-progress
    8,776       9,137  
Finished goods
    9,524       8,226  
Total inventories
    50,295       43,481  
Less: LIFO reserve
    (3,234 )     (3,237 )
Inventories, net
  $ 47,061     $ 40,244  

(3)  Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Financial Instruments

A financial instrument is cash or a contract that imposes an obligation to deliver, or conveys a right to receive cash or another financial instrument.  The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable are considered to be representative of fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments.  The estimated fair value of the Company’s senior notes (fixed rate debt) at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, per quoted market sources, was $180.3 million.  The carrying value was $183.0 million as of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009.

 
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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

The Company currently has open foreign currency forward contracts and commodity swaps.  These contracts are used strictly for hedging and not for speculative purposes.  Management believes that its use of these instruments to reduce risk is in the Company’s best interest.  The counterparties to these financial instruments are financial institutions with strong credit ratings.

The Company conducts business internationally and therefore is exposed to foreign currency exchange risk.  The Company uses derivative financial instruments as cash flow hedges to mitigate its exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates by reducing the effect of such fluctuations on foreign currency denominated intercompany transactions and other foreign currency exposures.  The currencies currently hedged by the Company include the Euro, Swedish krona and Mexican peso.  In certain instances, the foreign currency forward contracts are marked to market, with gains and losses recognized in the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of operations as a component of other expense (income), net.  The Company’s foreign currency forward contracts substantially offset gains and losses on the underlying foreign currency denominated transactions.  As of June 30, 2010, the Company held foreign currency forward contracts to reduce the exposure related to the Company’s Euro-denominated and Swedish krona-denominated intercompany receivables.  These contracts expire in October 2010.  During the six months ended June 30, 2010, the Company also held a foreign currency hedge contract to reduce the exposure related to the Company’s British pound-denominated intercompany receivables prior to their repayment.  This contract expired in January 2010.  For the six months ended June 30, 2010, the Company recognized a $4,019 gain related to the Euro, British pound and Swedish krona contracts in the condensed consolidated statement of operations as a component of other expense (income), net.  The Company also holds contracts intended to reduce exposure to the Mexican peso.  These contracts were executed to hedge forecasted transactions, and therefore the contracts are accounted for as cash flow hedges.  These Mexican peso-denominated foreign currency forward contracts expire monthly throughout 2010.  The effective portion of the unrealized gain or loss is deferred and reported in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income.  The Company’s expectation is that the cash flow hedges will be highly effective in the future.  The effectiveness of the transactions has been and will be measured on an ongoing basis using regression analysis.

To mitigate the risk of future price volatility and, consequently, fluctuations in gross margins, the Company entered into a fixed price commodity swap with a financial institution to fix the cost of copper purchases.  In June 2010, the Company entered into a fixed price swap contract for 0.5 million pounds of copper, which covers the period from August 2010 to December 2010.  Because this contract was executed to hedge forecasted transactions, the contract is accounted for as a cash flow hedge.  The unrealized gain or loss for the effective portion of the hedge is deferred and reported in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income. The Company deems this cash flow hedge to be highly effective.  The Company’s expectation is that the cash flow hedge will be highly effective in the future. The effectiveness of the transactions has been and will be measured on an ongoing basis using regression analysis.

 
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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
 
The notional amounts and fair values of derivative instruments in the condensed consolidated balance sheets were as follows:

               
Prepaid expenses
 
    
Notional amounts1
   
and other current assets
 
    
June 30,
   
December 31,
   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
                       
Forward currency contracts
  $ 20,422     $ 43,877     $ 1,557     $ 1,710  
Commodity contracts
    1,413       -       67       -  
      21,835       43,877       1,624       1,710  
                                 
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
                               
Forward currency contracts
    27,016       8,363       2,278       34  
Total derivatives
  $ 48,851     $ 52,240     $ 3,902     $ 1,744  

1 - Notional amounts represent the gross contract / notional amount of the derivatives outstanding.

Amounts recorded in other comprehensive income in shareholders’ equity and in net income for the three months ended June 30, 2010 were as follows:

   
Amount of gain
   
Amount of gain
    
    
(loss) recorded
   
reclassified from
 
Location of gain
    
in other
   
other comprehensive
 
reclassified from other
    
comprehensive
   
income into net
 
comprehensive income
    
income
   
income
 
into net income
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:
             
Forward currency contracts
  $ (939 )   $ 1,043  
Cost of goods sold
Commodity contracts
    67       -  
Cost of goods sold
    $ (872 )   $ 1,043    

Amounts recorded in other comprehensive income in shareholder’s equity and in net income for the six months ended June 30, 2010 were as follows:

   
Amount of gain 
recorded in other 
comprehensive 
income
   
Amount of gain 
reclassified from 
other comprehensive 
income into net 
income
 
Location of gain 
reclassified from other 
comprehensive income 
into net income
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:
             
Forward currency contracts
  $ 1,784     $ 1,937  
Cost of goods sold
Commodity contracts
    67       -  
Cost of goods sold
    $ 1,851     $ 1,937  
 

These derivatives will be reclassified from other comprehensive income to the consolidated statement of operations over the next six months.

 
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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)

The following table presents our assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and are categorized using the fair value hierarchy.  The fair value hierarchy has three levels based on the reliability of the inputs used to determine fair value.

   
June 30, 2010
   
December 31,
 
          
Fair Value Estimated Using
   
2009
 
    
Fair Value
   
Level 1 inputs(1)
   
Level 2 inputs(2)
   
Fair Value
 
                         
Financial assets carried at fair value
                       
                         
Available for sale security
  $ 255     $ 255       -     $ 261  
Forward currency contracts
    3,835       -       3,835       1,744  
Commodity contracts
    67       -       67       -  
                                 
Total financial assets carried at fair value
  $ 4,157     $ 255     $ 3,902     $ 2,005  

(1) 
Fair values estimated using Level 1 inputs, which consist of quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date.  The available for sale security is an equity security that is publically traded.

(2) 
Fair values estimated using Level 2 inputs, other than quoted prices, that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly and include among other things, quoted prices for similar assets in markets that are active or inactive as well as inputs other than quoted prices that are observable.  For forward currency and commodity contracts, inputs include foreign currency exchange rates and commodity indexes.

(4)  Share-Based Compensation

Total compensation expense recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for share-based compensation arrangements was $699 and $33 for the three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.  For the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, total compensation expense recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for share-based compensation arrangements was $1,224 and $597, respectively.  Included within financing activities within the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2010 is $294 of excess tax benefit expense related to the vesting of restricted common shares.

 
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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)

(5)  Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The components of comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Stoneridge, Inc. and subsidiaries, net of tax are as follows:

   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
    
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
                         
Net income (loss)
  $ 4,172     $ (19,764 )   $ 5,655     $ (31,344 )
Other comprehensive income (loss):
                               
Currency translation adjustments
    (913 )     4,784       (6,274 )     1,894  
Pension liability adjustments
    -       (292 )     5,089       (250 )
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities
    (1 )     35       (4 )     (19 )
Unrecognized gain (loss) on derivatives
    (1,915 )     2,936       (86 )     4,174  
Other comprehensive income (loss)
    (2,829 )     7,463       (1,275 )     5,799  
Consolidated comprehensive income (loss)
    1,343       (12,301 )     4,380       (25,545 )
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
    21       -       44       -  
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Stoneridge, Inc. and subsidiaries
  $ 1,364     $ (12,301 )   $ 4,424     $ (25,545 )

Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax is comprised of the following:

   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
             
Currency translation adjustments
  $ (202 )   $ 6,072  
Pension liability adjustments
    -       (5,089 )
Unrealized loss on marketable securities
    (28 )     (24 )
Unrecognized gain on derivatives
    1,624       1,710  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
  $ 1,394     $ 2,669  

(6)  Long-Term Debt

Senior Notes

The Company had $183.0 million of senior notes outstanding at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively.  The outstanding senior notes bear interest at an annual rate of 11.50% and mature on May 1, 2012.  The senior notes are redeemable, at the Company’s option, at par until the maturity date.  Interest is payable on May 1 and November 1 of each year.  The senior notes do not contain restrictive financial performance covenants.  The Company was in compliance with all non-financial covenants at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009.

Credit Facility

On November 2, 2007, the Company entered into an asset-based credit facility (the “credit facility”), which permits borrowing up to a maximum level of $100.0 million.  At June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, there were no borrowings on this credit facility.   The available borrowing capacity on this credit facility is based on eligible current assets and outstanding letters of credit, as defined.  At June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the Company had borrowing capacity of $71.8 million and $54.1 million, respectively, based on eligible current assets and outstanding letters of credit.  The credit facility does not contain financial performance covenants which would constrain our borrowing capacity. However, restrictions do include limits on capital expenditures, operating leases, dividends and investment activities in a negative covenant which limits investment activities to $15.0 million minus certain guarantees and obligations.  The credit facility expires on November 1, 2011, and requires a commitment fee of 0.375% on the unused balance.  Interest is payable quarterly at either (i) the higher of the prime rate or the Federal Funds rate plus 0.50%, plus a margin of 0.00% to 0.25% or (ii) LIBOR plus a margin of 1.00% to 1.75%, depending upon the Company’s undrawn availability, as defined.  The Company was in compliance with all covenants at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009.

 
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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
   
On October 13, 2009, the Company’s majority owned consolidated subsidiary, Bolton Conductive Systems, LLC (“BCS”) entered into a master revolving note (the “Revolver”), which permits borrowing up to a maximum level of $3.0 million.  At June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, BCS had $1,165 and $688 in borrowings outstanding on the Revolver, respectively, which are included on the condensed consolidated balance sheets as a component of accrued expenses and other.  The Revolver expires on October 1, 2010.  Interest is payable monthly at the prime referenced rate plus a 2.25% margin.  At June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the interest rate on the Revolver was 5.5%.  The Company is a guarantor of BCS as it relates to the Revolver.

Other Debt

BCS has an installment note (“installment note”) and other notes payable for the purchase of various fixed assets (“fixed asset notes”).  Interest on the installment note is the prime referenced rate plus a 2.25% margin.  At June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the interest rate on the installment note was 5.5%.  The installment note calls for monthly installment payments of principal and interest and matures in 2012.  The weighted average interest rate on the fixed asset notes was 6.6% at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009.  At June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the principal amounts due on the installment and fixed asset notes were $411 and $152 and $483 and $221, respectively.

(7)  Net Income (Loss) Per Share

Basic net income (loss) per share was computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted-average number of Common Shares outstanding for each respective period.  Diluted net income per share was calculated by dividing net income by the weighted-average of all potentially dilutive Common Shares that were outstanding during the periods presented.  For all periods in which the Company recognized a net loss the Company has recognized zero dilutive effect from securities as no anti-dilution is permitted.

Actual weighted-average shares outstanding used in calculating basic and diluted net income (loss) per share are as follows:

   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
    
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
                         
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding
    23,964,609       23,515,543       23,922,193       23,489,561  
Effect of dilutive securities
    424,635       -       429,004       -  
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding
    24,389,244       23,515,543       24,351,197       23,489,561  

Options not included in the computation of diluted net income (loss) per share to purchase 115,250 and 183,250 Common Shares at an average price of $12.84 and $9.57, respectively, per share were outstanding at June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.  These outstanding options were not included in the computation of diluted net income (loss) per share because their respective exercise prices were greater than the average market price of Common Shares. These options were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share under the treasury stock method.

As of June 30, 2010, 455,400 performance-based restricted shares were outstanding.  These shares were not included in the computation of diluted net income per share because not all vesting conditions were achieved as of June 30, 2010.  These shares may or may not become dilutive based on the Company’s ability to meet or exceed future earnings performance targets.

 
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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
(8)  Restructuring

On October 29, 2007, the Company announced restructuring initiatives to improve manufacturing efficiency and cost position by ceasing manufacturing operations at its Sarasota, Florida and Mitcheldean, United Kingdom locations.  During 2008, the Company began additional restructuring initiatives in its Canton, Massachusetts, Orebro, Sweden and Tallinn, Estonia locations.  In response to the depressed conditions in the North American and European commercial and automotive vehicle markets, the Company also began restructuring initiatives in its Juarez, Monclova and Chihuahua, Mexico, Orebro and Bromma, Sweden, Tallinn, Estonia, Dundee, Scotland, Lexington, Ohio and Canton, Massachusetts locations during 2009.  In addition, during 2009, as part of the Company’s continuing overall restructuring initiatives, the Company consolidated certain management positions at its Lexington, Ohio and Canton, Massachusetts facilities.   During the first half of 2010, the Company continued the restructuring initiative in Dundee, Scotland which began in 2009 and made an adjustment to certain assumptions related to our cancelled lease in Mitcheldean, United Kingdom.  This lease was cancelled as part of our 2008 restructuring initiative.  In connection with these initiatives, the Company recorded restructuring charges of $223 and $1,551 in the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of operations for the three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.  Restructuring charges for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 were $304 and $2,532, respectively. Restructuring expenses that were general and administrative in nature were included in the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of operations as part of selling, general and administrative, while the remaining restructuring related charges were included in cost of goods sold.

The expenses related to the restructuring initiatives that belong to the Electronics reportable segment included the following:

   
Severance
Costs
   
Contract
Termination
Costs
   
Other Exit
Costs
   
Total
 
                         
Total expected restructuring charges
  $ 5,718     $ 2,137     $ 2,504     $ 10,359  
                                 
2007 charge to expense
  $ 468     $ -     $ 103     $ 571  
Cash payments
    -       -       (103 )     (103 )
                                 
Accrued balance at December 31, 2007
    468       -       -       468  
                                 
2008 charge to expense
    2,830       1,305       2,401       6,536  
Cash payments
    (2,767 )     -       (2,221 )     (4,988 )
                                 
Accrued balance at December 31, 2008
    531       1,305       180       2,016  
                                 
2009 charge to expense
    2,237       374       -       2,611  
Foreign currency translation effect
    -       400       -       400  
Cash payments
    (2,641 )     (656 )     (180 )     (3,477 )
                                 
Accrued balance at December 31, 2009
    127       1,423       -       1,550  
                                 
First quarter 2010 charge to expense
    81       -       -       81  
Second quarter 2010 charge to expense
    102       121               223  
Foreign currency translation effect
    -       (63 )     -       (63 )
Cash payments
    (187 )     (251 )     -       (438 )
                                 
Accrued balance at June 30, 2010
  $ 123     $ 1,230     $ -     $ 1,353  
 
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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
    
The expenses related to the restructuring initiatives that belong to the Control Devices reportable segment included the following:

   
Severance
Costs
   
Other Exit
Costs
   
Total
 
                   
Total expected restructuring charges
  $ 3,912     $ 6,447     $ 10,359  
                         
2007 charge to expense
  $ 357     $ 99     $ 456  
                         
Accrued balance at December 31, 2007
    357       99       456  
                         
2008 charge to expense
    2,521       6,325       8,846  
Cash payments
    (1,410 )     (6,024 )     (7,434 )
                         
Accrued balance at December 31, 2008
    1,468       400       1,868  
                         
2009 charge to expense
    1,034       23       1,057  
Cash payments
    (2,463 )     (164 )     (2,627 )
                         
Accrued Balance at December 31, 2009
    39       259       298  
                         
Cash payments
    (39 )     -       (39 )
                         
Accrued balance at June 30, 2010
  $ -     $ 259     $ 259  

All restructuring charges, except for asset-related charges, result in cash outflows.   Severance costs relate to a reduction in workforce.  Contract termination costs represent costs associated with long-term lease obligations that were cancelled as part of the restructuring initiatives.  Other exit costs include premium direct labor, inventory and equipment move costs, relocation expense, increased inventory carrying cost and miscellaneous expenditures associated with exiting business activities.  No fixed-asset impairment charges were incurred because assets were transferred to other locations for continued production.

(9)  Commitments and Contingencies

In the ordinary course of business, the Company is involved in various legal proceedings, workers’ compensation and product liability disputes.  The Company is of the opinion that the ultimate resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the results of operations, cash flows or the financial position of the Company.

On October 13, 2009, the Company acquired 51% membership interest in BCS.  The purchase agreement provides that the Company may be required to make additional payments to the previous owners of BCS for its 51% membership interest based on BCS achieving financial performance targets as defined by the purchase agreement.  The maximum amount of additional payments to the prior owners of BCS is $3,200 per year in 2011, 2012 and 2013 and is contingent upon BCS achieving profitability targets based on earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization in each of the years 2010, 2011 and 2012.  In addition, the Company may be required to make additional payments to BCS of approximately $450 in 2011 and $500 in 2012 based on BCS achieving annual revenue targets in 2010 and 2011, respectively.  The Company recorded $893, which represents the fair value of the estimated future additional payments to the prior owners of BCS as of the acquisition date, December 31, 2009 and June 30, 2010 on the condensed consolidated balance sheets as a component of other long-term liabilities.  The purchase agreement provides the Company with the option to purchase the remaining 49% interest in BCS in 2013 at a price determined in accordance with the purchase agreement.  If the Company does not exercise this option the minority owners of BCS have the option in 2014 to purchase the Company’s 51% interest in BCS at a price determined in accordance with the purchase agreement or to jointly market BCS for sale.  

 
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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated) 
  
Product Warranty and Recall

Amounts accrued for product warranty and recall claims are established based on the Company’s best estimate of the amounts necessary to settle future and existing claims on products sold as of the balance sheet dates.  These accruals are based on several factors including past experience, production changes, industry developments and various other considerations.  The Company can provide no assurances that it will not experience material claims in the future or that it will not incur significant costs to defend or settle such claims beyond the amounts accrued or beyond what the Company may recover from its suppliers.  Product warranty and recall is included as a component of accrued expenses and other current liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

The following provides a reconciliation of changes in product warranty and recall liability for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009:

   
2010
   
2009
 
Product warranty and recall at beginning of period
  $ 4,764     $ 5,527  
Accruals for products shipped during period
    1,153       293  
Aggregate changes in pre-existing liabilities due to claim developments
    652       463  
Settlements made during the period (in cash or in kind)
    (2,179 )     (2,179 )
Product warranty and recall at end of period
  $ 4,390     $ 4,104  

(10)  Employee Benefit Plans

The Company had a single defined benefit pension plan that covered certain former employees in the United Kingdom.  As a result of placing Stoneridge Pollak Limited (“SPL”) into administration during the six months ended June 30, 2010, as described in Note 12, the Company settled the defined benefit pension plan.  The components of net periodic cost under the defined benefit pension plan are as follows:

   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
                         
Service cost
  $ -     $ 14     $ -     $ 28  
Interest cost
    -       219       163       438  
Expected return on plan assets
    -       (165 )     (126 )     (330 )
Amortization of actuarial loss
    -       43       62       86  
Settlement loss
    -       -       33       -  
Net periodic cost
  $ -     $ 111     $ 132     $ 222  

The Company made contributions of approximately $16 during the six months ended June 30, 2010, prior to placing SPL into administration.

In March 2009, the Company adopted the Stoneridge, Inc. Long-Term Cash Incentive Plan (“LTCIP”) and granted awards to certain officers and key employees.  Awards under the LTCIP provide recipients with the right to receive cash three years from the date of grant depending on the Company’s actual earnings per share performance for a performance period comprised of three fiscal years from the date of grant.  The Company will record an accrual for an award to be paid in the period earned based on anticipated achievement of the performance goal.  If the participant voluntarily terminates employment or is discharged for cause, as defined in the LTCIP, the award will be forfeited.  In May 2009, the LTCIP was approved by the Company’s shareholders.  The Company has not recorded an accrual for the awards granted under the LTCIP at June 30, 2010 as the achievement of the performance goals are not considered probable at this time.
 
 
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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
  
(11)  Income Taxes

The Company recognized a provision for income taxes of $731, or 14.9% of pre-tax income, and $197, or (1.0)% of pretax loss, for federal, state and foreign income taxes for the three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.  The Company recognized a benefit from income taxes of $758, or (15.5%) of pre-tax income, and $1,911, or 5.7% of pre-tax loss, for federal, state and foreign income taxes for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. As reported at December 31, 2009, the Company is in a cumulative loss position and provides a valuation allowance offsetting federal, state and certain foreign deferred tax assets.  The increase in tax expense for the three months ended June 30, 2010 as well as the decrease in the tax benefit for the six months ended June 30, 2010 compared to those same periods for 2009, was primarily attributable to lower losses from the foreign operations and the resulting decrease in tax benefits related to losses in those foreign jurisdictions. That reduction in benefit was partially offset with a tax benefit related to our United Kingdom operations.  As a result of placing SPL into administration, as described in Note 12, the Company recognized a tax benefit of approximately $1,170 during the six months ended June 30, 2010, from the reversal of deferred tax liabilities, primarily employee benefit related, that were previously included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income within Shareholders’ Equity.

(12)  SPL Administration

On February 23, 2010, the Company placed its wholly-owned subsidiary, SPL into administration (a structured bankruptcy) in the United Kingdom.  The Company had previously ceased manufacturing operations at the facility as of December 2008 as part of the restructuring initiatives announced on October 29, 2007, as described in Note 8.  All SPL customer contracts were transferred to other subsidiaries of the Company at the time that SPL filed for administration.  As a result of placing SPL into administration the Company recognized a net gain of approximately $3,423 during the six months ended June 30, 2010.  This gain was primarily related to the reversal of the cumulative translation adjustment account (“CTA”) and deferred tax liabilities, which had previously been included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income within Shareholders’ Equity.  The net gain of approximately $2,253, primarily due to reversing the CTA balance, is included as a component of other expense (income), net on the condensed consolidated statement of operations.  The benefit from reversing the deferred tax liabilities, primarily employee benefit related of approximately $1,170, is included as a component of provision (benefit) from income taxes on the condensed consolidated statement of operations, as described in Note 11.

(13)  Segment Reporting

Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise that are evaluated regularly by the Company’s chief operating decision maker in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance.  The Company’s chief operating decision maker is the president and chief executive officer.

The Company has two reportable segments: Electronics and Control Devices.  The Company’s operating segments are aggregated based on sharing similar economic characteristics.  Other aggregation factors include the nature of the products offered and management and oversight responsibilities.   The Electronics reportable segment produces electronic instrument clusters, electronic control units, driver information systems and electrical distribution systems, primarily wiring harnesses and connectors for electrical power and signal distribution.  The Control Devices reportable segment produces electronic and electromechanical switches and control actuation devices and sensors.

The accounting policies of the Company’s reportable segments are the same as those described in Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” of the Company’s December 31, 2009 Form 10-K.  The Company’s management evaluates the performance of its reportable segments based primarily on net sales from external customers, capital expenditures and income (loss) before income taxes.  Inter-segment sales are accounted for on terms similar to those to third parties and are eliminated upon consolidation.

 
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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
      
A summary of financial information by reportable segment is as follows:

    
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
Net Sales
                       
Electronics
  $ 104,927     $ 65,894     $ 196,565     $ 148,665  
Inter-Segment sales
    3,353       1,939       6,464       3,797  
Electronics net sales
    108,280       67,833       203,029       152,462  
                                 
Control Devices
    61,335       36,396       117,771       74,710  
Inter-Segment sales
    936       676       1,784       1,385  
Control Devices net sales
    62,271       37,072       119,555       76,095  
                                 
Eliminations
    (4,289 )     (2,615 )     (8,248 )     (5,182 )
Total consolidated net sales
  $ 166,262     $ 102,290     $ 314,336     $ 223,375  
                                 
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes
                               
Electronics (A)
  $ 4,404     $ (8,954 )   $ 38,753     $ (11,160 )
Control Devices (A)
    5,130       (5,408 )     8,286       (12,428 )
Other corporate activities (A)
    617       301       (31,733 )     1,316  
Corporate interest expense
    (5,248 )     (5,506 )     (10,409 )     (10,983 )
Total consolidated income (loss) before income taxes
  $ 4,903     $ (19,567 )   $ 4,897     $ (33,255 )
                                 
Depreciation and Amortization
                               
Electronics
  $ 2,283     $ 2,313     $ 4,525     $ 4,525  
Control Devices
    2,561       2,829       5,026       5,618  
Other corporate activities
    85       64       172       124  
Total consolidated depreciation and amortization (B)
  $ 4,929     $ 5,206     $ 9,723     $ 10,267  

 
(A)
During the six months ended June 30, 2010, the Company placed SPL into administration.  As a result of placing SPL into administration the Company recognized a gain within the Electronics reportable segment of $35,512 and losses within other corporate activities and within the Control Devices reportable segment of approximately $32,039 and $473, respectively.  These results were primarily due to eliminating SPL’s intercompany debt and equity structure.
 
 
(B)
These amounts represent depreciation and amortization on fixed and certain intangible assets.

 
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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
    
   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
Interest Expense (Income), net
                       
Electronics
  $ 376     $ 33     $ 821     $ 54  
Control Devices
    6       (1 )     6       (2 )
Corporate activities
    5,248       5,506       10,409       10,983  
Total consolidated interest expense, net
  $ 5,630     $ 5,538     $ 11,236     $ 11,035  
                                 
Capital Expenditures
                               
Electronics
  $ 2,323     $ 904     $ 4,786     $ 2,414  
Control Devices
    1,040       1,741       2,324       3,676  
Corporate activities
    81       153       (47 )     653  
Total consolidated capital expenditures
  $ 3,444     $ 2,798     $ 7,063     $ 6,743  

   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Total Assets
           
Electronics
  $ 188,666     $ 163,414  
Control Devices
    95,885       91,631  
Corporate (C)
    212,957       236,110  
Eliminations
    (119,615 )     (128,630 )
Total consolidated assets
  $ 377,893     $ 362,525  

 (C)  Assets located at Corporate consist primarily of cash and equity investments.

The following table presents net sales and non-current assets for each of the geographic areas in which the Company operates:

   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
Net Sales
                       
North America
  $ 135,749     $ 83,075     $ 256,492     $ 182,305  
Europe and Other
    30,513       19,215       57,844       41,070  
Total consolidated net sales
  $ 166,262     $ 102,290     $ 314,336     $ 223,375  

   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2010
   
2009
 
Non-Current Assets
           
North America
  $ 118,382     $ 121,149  
Europe and Other
    10,595       10,706  
Total non-current assets
  $ 128,977     $ 131,855  
 
 
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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
   
(14)  Investments

In June 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) revised the authoritative guidance for determining the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity (“VIE”).  In December 2009, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2009-17, Improvements to Financial Reporting by Enterprises Involved with Variable Interest Entities, which provides amendments to Accounting Standards Codification Topic No. 810, Consolidation (“ASC 810”) to reflect the revised guidance.  Among other things, the new guidance requires a qualitative rather than a quantitative assessment to determine the primary beneficiary of a VIE based on whether the entity (1) has the power to direct matters that most significantly impact the activities of the VIE and (2) has the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits of the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. In addition, the amended guidance requires an ongoing reconsideration of the primary beneficiary. The provisions of this new guidance were effective as of January 1, 2010, and the adoption did not have an impact on the Company’s financial statements.  The Company analyzed its joint ventures in accordance with ASC 810 to determine whether they are VIE’s and, if so, whether the Company is the primary beneficiary.  Both of the Company’s joint ventures at June 30, 2010 were determined under the provisions of ASC 810 to be unconsolidated joint ventures and were accounted for under the equity method of accounting.

PST Eletrônica S.A.

The Company has a 50% equity interest in PST Eletrônica S.A. (“PST”), a Brazilian electronic system provider focused on security and convenience applications primarily for the vehicle and motorcycle industry.  The investment is accounted for under the equity method of accounting. The Company’s investment in PST was $36,869 and $35,824 at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively.

Condensed financial information for PST is as follows:

   
Three Months Ended
   
Six Months Ended
 
   
June 30,
   
June 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
                         
Revenues
  $ 40,812     $ 30,588     $ 74,122     $ 51,988  
Cost of sales
  $ 21,552     $ 15,947     $ 39,166     $ 26,998  
                                 
Total pre-tax income
  $ 3,426     $ 2,046     $ 4,623     $ 3,306  
The Company's share of pre-tax income
  $ 1,713     $ 1,023     $ 2,312     $ 1,653  

Equity in earnings of PST included in the condensed consolidated statements of operations was $1,350 and $785 for the three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.  For the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, equity in earnings of PST was $1,833 and $1,388, respectively.

Minda Stoneridge Instruments Ltd.

The Company has a 49% interest in Minda Stoneridge Instruments Ltd. (“Minda”), a company based in India that manufactures electronics and instrumentation equipment for the motorcycle and commercial vehicle market.  The Company’s investment in Minda was $5,678 and $5,220 at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively.  Equity in earnings of Minda included in the condensed consolidated statements of operations was $261 and $118, for the three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.  For the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, equity in earnings of Minda was $469 and $90, respectively.

 
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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
  
(15)  Guarantor Financial Information

The senior notes and the credit facility are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, by each of the Company’s existing and future domestic wholly owned subsidiaries (Guarantor Subsidiaries). The Company’s non-U.S. subsidiaries and non-wholly owned domestic subsidiaries do not guarantee the senior notes (Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries).

Presented below are summarized consolidating financial statements of the Parent (which includes certain of the Company’s operating units), the Guarantor Subsidiaries, the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries and the Company on a condensed consolidated basis, as of June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009 and for each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009.

These summarized condensed consolidating financial statements are prepared under the equity method.  Separate financial statements for the Guarantor Subsidiaries are not presented based on management’s determination that they do not provide additional information that is material to investors.  Therefore, the Guarantor Subsidiaries are combined in the presentations on the subsequent pages.

 
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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
  
   
June 30, 2010
 
   
Parent
   
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
   
Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
   
Eliminations
   
Consolidated
 
                               
ASSETS
                             
                               
Current Assets:
                             
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 42,085     $ 20     $ 32,503     $ -     $ 74,608  
Accounts receivable, net
    57,617       22,323       26,873       -       106,813  
Inventories, net
    26,458       8,163       12,440       -       47,061  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    (306,326 )     314,775       11,985       -       20,434  
Total current assets.
    (180,166 )     345,281       83,801       -       248,916  
                                         
Long-Term Assets:
                                       
Property, plant and equipment, net
    43,980       17,872       11,572       -       73,424  
Investments and other long-term assets, net
    44,343       263       10,947       -       55,553  
Investment in subsidiaries
    407,119       -       -       (407,119 )     -  
Total long-term assets
    495,442       18,135       22,519       (407,119 )     128,977  
Total Assets
  $ 315,276     $ 363,416     $ 106,320     $ (407,119 )   $ 377,893  
                                         
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
                                       
                                         
Current Liabilities:
                                       
Accounts payable
  $ 32,986     $ 17,171     $ 13,314     $ -     $ 63,471  
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
    14,883       10,947       15,147       -       40,977  
Total current liabilities
    47,869       28,118       28,461       -       104,448  
                                         
Long-Term Liabilities:
                                       
Long-term debt
    183,000       -       290       -       183,290  
Other long-term liabilities
    9,185       360       940       -       10,485  
Total long-term liabilities
    192,185       360       1,230       -       193,775  
                                         
Stoneridge, Inc. and Subsidiaries Shareholders' Equity
    75,222       334,938       72,181       (407,119 )     75,222  
                                         
Noncontrolling Interest
    -       -       4,448       -       4,448  
                                         
Total Shareholders' Equity
    75,222       334,938       76,629       (407,119 )     79,670  
                                         
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
  $ 315,276     $ 363,416     $ 106,320     $ (407,119 )   $ 377,893  

 
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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)

Supplemental condensed consolidating financial statements (continued):

   
December 31, 2009
 
   
Parent
   
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
   
Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
   
Eliminations
   
Consolidated
 
                               
ASSETS
                             
                               
Current Assets:
                             
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 59,693     $ 18     $ 32,196     $ -     $ 91,907  
Accounts receivable, net
    42,804       18,136       20,332       -       81,272  
Inventories, net
    21,121       6,368       12,755       -       40,244  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    (313,004 )     308,571       21,680       -       17,247  
Total current assets
    (189,386 )     333,093       86,963       -       230,670  
                                         
Long-Term Assets:
                                       
Property, plant and equipment, net
    45,063       20,152       11,776       -       76,991  
Investments and other long-term assets, net
    41,567       23       13,274       -       54,864  
Investment in subsidiaries
    395,041       -       -       (395,041 )     -  
Total long-term assets
    481,671       20,175       25,050       (395,041 )     131,855  
Total Assets
  $ 292,285     $ 353,268     $ 112,013     $ (395,041 )   $ 362,525  
                                         
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
                                       
                                         
Current Liabilities:
                                       
Accounts payable
  $ 27,147     $ 15,136     $ 8,664     $ -     $ 50,947  
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
    4,172       9,952       22,703       -       36,827  
Total current liabilities
    31,319       25,088       31,367       -       87,774  
                                         
Long-Term Liabilities:
                                       
Long-term debt
    183,000       -       431       -       183,431  
Other long-term liabilities
    8,401       360       8,502       -       17,263  
Total long-term liabilities
    191,401       360       8,933       -       200,694  
                                         
Stoneridge, Inc. and Subsidiaries Shareholders' Equity
    69,565       327,820       67,221       (395,041 )     69,565  
                                         
Noncontrolling Interest
    -       -       4,492       -       4,492  
                                         
Total Shareholders' Equity
    69,565       327,820       71,713       (395,041 )     74,057  
                                         
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
  $ 292,285     $ 353,268     $ 112,013     $ (395,041 )   $ 362,525  
 
 
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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)

Supplemental condensed consolidating financial statements (continued):

   
Three Months Ended June 30, 2010
 
   
Parent
   
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
   
Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
   
Eliminations
   
Consolidated
 
                               
Net Sales
  $ 96,393     $ 44,825     $ 47,351     $ (22,307 )   $ 166,262  
                                         
Costs and Expenses:
                                       
Cost of goods sold
    80,182       33,305       34,798       (21,643 )     126,642  
Selling, general and administrative
    15,065       6,113       10,933       (664 )     31,447  
                                         
Operating Income
    1,146       5,407       1,620       -       8,173  
                                         
Interest expense, net
    5,590       -       40       -       5,630  
Other expense (income), net
    (3,288 )     868       60       -       (2,360 )
Equity earnings from subsidiaries
    (6,008 )     -       -       6,008       -  
                                         
Income Before Income Taxes
    4,852       4,539       1,520       (6,008 )     4,903  
                                         
Provision for income taxes
    680       -       51       -       731  
                                         
Net Income
    4,172       4,539       1,469       (6,008 )     4,172  
                                         
Net Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
    -       -       (21 )     -       (21 )
                                         
Net Income Attributable to Stoneridge, Inc. and Subsidiaries
  $ 4,172     $ 4,539     $ 1,490     $ (6,008 )   $ 4,193  
 
 
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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)

Supplemental condensed consolidating financial statements (continued):
  
   
Three Months Ended June 30, 2009
 
   
Parent
   
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
   
Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
   
Eliminations
   
Consolidated
 
                               
Net Sales
  $ 60,063     $ 28,541     $ 31,006     $ (17,320 )   $ 102,290  
                                         
Costs and Expenses:
                                       
Cost of goods sold
    54,502       24,940       25,814       (16,562 )     88,694  
Selling, general and administrative
    12,233       6,129       10,285       (758 )     27,889  
                                         
Operating Loss
    (6,672 )     (2,528 )     (5,093 )     -       (14,293 )
                                         
Interest expense (income), net
    5,566       (1 )     (27 )     -       5,538  
Other expense (income), net
    (3,969 )     1,323       2,382       -       (264 )
Equity earnings from subsidiaries
    10,102       -       -       (10,102 )     -  
                                         
Loss Before Income Taxes
    (18,371 )     (3,850 )     (7,448 )     10,102       (19,567 )
                                         
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
    1,393       -       (1,196 )     -       197  
                                         
Net Loss
    (19,764 )     (3,850 )     (6,252 )     10,102       (19,764 )
                                         
Net Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
    -       -       -       -       -  
                                         
Net Loss Attributable to Stoneridge, Inc. and Subsidiaries
  $ (19,764 )   $ (3,850 )   $ (6,252 )   $ 10,102     $ (19,764 )
 
 
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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)

Supplemental condensed consolidating financial statements (continued):

   
Six Months Ended June 30, 2010
 
   
Parent
   
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
   
Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
   
Eliminations
   
Consolidated
 
                               
Net Sales
  $ 179,499     $ 87,308     $ 90,363     $ (42,834 )   $ 314,336  
                                         
Costs and Expenses:
                                       
Cost of goods sold
    150,517       65,598       66,571       (41,497 )     241,189  
Selling, general and administrative
    28,982       12,427       20,943       (1,337 )     61,015  
                                         
Operating Income
    -       9,283       2,849       -       12,132  
                                         
Interest expense, net
    11,150       -       86       -       11,236  
Other expense (income), net
    (3,245 )     2,164       (2,920 )     -       (4,001 )
Equity earnings from subsidiaries
    (14,420 )     -       -       14,420       -  
                                         
Income Before Income Taxes
    6,515       7,119       5,683       (14,420 )     4,897  
                                         
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
    860       -       (1,618 )     -       (758 )
                                         
Net Income
    5,655       7,119       7,301       (14,420 )     5,655  
                                         
Net Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
    -       -       (44 )     -       (44 )
                                         
Net Income Attributable to Stoneridge, Inc. and Subsidiaries
  $ 5,655     $ 7,119     $ 7,345     $ (14,420 )   $ 5,699  
 
 
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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)

Supplemental condensed consolidating financial statements (continued):

   
Six Months Ended June 30, 2009
 
   
Parent
   
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
   
Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
   
Eliminations
   
Consolidated
 
                               
Net Sales
  $ 132,635     $ 60,167     $ 65,598     $ (35,025 )   $ 223,375  
                                         
Costs and Expenses:
                                       
Cost of goods sold
    117,895       52,734       53,521       (33,646 )     190,504  
Selling, general and administrative
    24,291       13,177       19,835       (1,379 )     55,924  
                                         
Operating Loss
    (9,551 )     (5,744 )     (7,758 )     -       (23,053 )
                                         
Interest expense (income), net
    11,110       (1 )     (74 )     -       11,035  
Other expense (income), net
    (4,541 )     1,323       2,385       -       (833 )
Equity earnings from subsidiaries
    15,204       -       -       (15,204 )     -  
                                         
Loss Before Income Taxes
    (31,324 )     (7,066 )     (10,069 )     15,204       (33,255 )
                                         
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
    20       -       (1,931 )     -       (1,911 )
                                         
Net Loss
    (31,344 )     (7,066 )     (8,138 )     15,204       (31,344 )
                                         
Net Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
    -       -       -       -       -  
                                         
Net Loss Attributable to Stoneridge, Inc. and Subsidiaries
  $ (31,344 )   $ (7,066 )   $ (8,138 )   $ 15,204     $ (31,344 )
 
 
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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)

Supplemental condensed consolidating financial statements (continued):
  
   
Six Months Ended June 30, 2010
 
   
Parent
   
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
   
Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
   
Consolidated
 
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities
  $ (13,758 )   $ 538     $ 5,787     $ (7,433 )
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
                               
Capital expenditures
    (4,078 )     (592 )     (2,393 )     (7,063 )
Proceeds from the sale of fixed assets
    -       -       21       21  
Net cash used for investing activities
    (4,078 )     (592 )     (2,372 )     (7,042 )
                                 
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
                               
Share-based compensation activity, net
    228       56       10       294  
Revolving credit facility borrowings, net
    -       -       477       477  
Repayments of debt
    -       -       (141 )     (141 )
Net cash provided by financing activities
    228       56       346       630  
                                 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    -       -       (3,454 )     (3,454 )
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
    (17,608 )     2       307       (17,299 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    59,693       18       32,196       91,907  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 42,085     $ 20     $ 32,503     $ 74,608  
 

 
   
Six Months Ended June 30, 2009
 
   
Parent
   
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
   
Non-
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
   
Consolidated
 
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities
  $ (4,863 )   $ 1,483     $ 780     $ (2,600 )
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
                               
Capital expenditures
    (4,439 )     (1,440 )     (864 )     (6,743 )
Proceeds from the sale of fixed assets
    3       54       35       92  
Net cash used for investing activities
    (4,436 )     (1,386 )     (829 )     (6,651 )
                                 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    -       -       2,040       2,040  
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
    (9,299 )     97       1,991       (7,211 )
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    55,237       27       37,428       92,692  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 45,938     $ 124     $ 39,419     $ 85,481  
 
 
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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)

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

Overview

We are an independent designer and manufacturer of highly engineered electrical and electronic components, modules and systems for the commercial, automotive, agricultural and off-highway vehicle markets.

We recognized net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 of $4.2 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, compared with a net loss of $19.8 million, or $(0.84) per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2009.

Our second quarter 2010 results were positively affected by improvements in the North American automotive and North American and European commercial vehicle markets as well as the economy as a whole.  Production volumes in the North American automotive vehicle market increased by 72.7% during the quarter ended June 30, 2010 when compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2009.  These automotive vehicle market production volume increases had a positive effect on our North American automotive vehicle market net sales of approximately $19.8 million, primarily within our Control Devices segment.  The commercial vehicle market production volumes in North America improved by 28.3% during the quarter ended June 30, 2010 when compared to the prior year second quarter, which resulted in increased net sales of approximately $19.7 million, primarily within our Electronics segment.  Our net sales were also favorably affected by increased European commercial vehicle production volumes of 58.1% during the quarter ended June 30, 2010 as compared to the prior year second quarter.  This increased production volume had a positive effect on our net sales of approximately $11.9 million, principally within the Electronics segment.  These increases in net sales were partially offset by unfavorable foreign currency exchange rates.  Our revenues were unfavorably affected by foreign currency translation of approximately $3.0 million during the quarter ended June 30, 2010 when compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2009.  Our gross margin percentage increased from 13.3% for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 to 23.8% for the quarter ended June 30, 2010, primarily due to the significant increases in sales and the leveraging of our cost structure resulting from our prior restructuring initiatives.

Our selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) increased from $27.9 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 to $31.4 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2010.  This $3.5 million, or 12.5%, increase in SG&A was mainly due to increased compensation and compensation related expenses incurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2010 of approximately $2.0 million primarily as a result of increased incentive compensation expenses.  In addition, our design and development costs increased by approximately $0.5 million between periods due to our support of new product launches by our customers.

Our results for the six months ended June 30, 2010 were also favorably affected by the wind down of our wholly-owned subsidiary, Stoneridge Pollak Limited (“SPL”), located in Mitcheldean, United Kingdom.  On February 23, 2010, we placed SPL into administration (a structured bankruptcy) in the United Kingdom.  We had previously ceased SPL’s manufacturing operations in December of 2008, as part of the restructuring initiatives announced in October 2007.  All SPL customer contracts were transferred to our other subsidiaries prior to placing SPL into administration.  We recognized a net gain within other expense (income), net of approximately $2.2 million, primarily from the reversal of the cumulative translation adjustment account, which had previously been included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income within Shareholders’ Equity.  In addition, we recognized a tax benefit of approximately $1.2 million from the reversal of deferred tax liabilities; primarily employee benefit related which were also previously included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income.

At June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, we maintained a cash and equivalents balance of $74.6 million and $91.9 million, respectively.  As discussed in Note 6 to the condensed consolidated financial statements, we have no borrowings under our asset-based credit facility.  At June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, we had borrowing capacity of $71.8 million and $54.1 million, respectively.

Outlook

The North American automotive vehicle market has recovered significantly from 2009 levels, which has had a favorable effect on our Control Devices segment’s results.  We expect that the North American automotive vehicle market volumes will continue at current levels through the remainder of 2010.

 
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During the first half of 2010, the North American and European commercial vehicle markets that we serve also recovered from 2009 levels.  We anticipate that these markets will improve through the remainder of 2010.

Through our restructuring activities initiated in prior years, we have been able to reduce our cost structure.  Our fixed overhead costs are lower due to the 2008 cessation of manufacturing operations at our Sarasota, Florida and Mitcheldean, United Kingdom locations.  We were able to maintain our manufacturing capacity in light of these closures by transferring the manufacturing lines to other operating facilities.  As our sales volumes have increased in 2010, our operating margin has benefited from our reduced cost structure.

During the first half of 2010, we experienced some component shortages in our supply base, which has had an adverse affect on our results. Continued or escalated component shortages in our supply base for the remainder of 2010 may adversely affect our results.

Results of Operations

We are primarily organized by markets served and products produced.  Under this organizational structure, our operations have been aggregated into two reportable segments: Electronics and Control Devices.  The Electronics reportable segment includes results of operations that design and manufacture electronic instrument clusters, electronic control units, driver information systems and electrical distribution systems, primarily wiring harnesses and connectors for electrical power and signal distribution.  The Control Devices reportable segment includes results of operations that design and manufacture electronic and electromechanical switches, control actuation devices and sensors.

Three Months Ended June 30, 2010 Compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2009

Net Sales. Net sales for our reportable segments, excluding inter-segment sales, for the three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 are summarized in the following table (in thousands):
 
   
Three Months Ended
             
   
June 30,
   
Dollar
   
Percent
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
Increase
   
Increase
 
Electronics
  $ 104,927       63.1 %   $ 65,894       64.4 %   $ 39,033       59.2 %
Control Devices
    61,335       36.9       36,396       35.6       24,939       68.5 %
Total net sales
  $ 166,262       100.0 %   $ 102,290       100.0 %   $ 63,972       62.5 %
 
Our Electronics segment was positively affected by increased volume in our served markets by approximately $40.9 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 when compared to the prior year second quarter.  The increase in net sales for our Electronics segment was primarily due to volume increases in our North American and European commercial vehicle products.  Commercial vehicle market production volumes in North America and Europe increased by 28.3% and 58.1%, respectively, during the quarter ended June 30, 2010 when compared to the prior year second quarter.  The increase in North American and European commercial vehicle production positively affected net sales in our Electronics segment for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 by approximately $19.6 million, or 58.3%, and $11.8 million, or 69.8%, respectively.  Our Electronics segment net sales were favorably affected by increased volumes within the agricultural vehicle market of approximately $7.2 million.  Net sales within the Electronics segment were also favorably affected by approximately $2.2 million during the quarter ended June 30, 2010 due to the inclusion of Bolton Conductive Systems, LLC (“BCS”), which was acquired in the fourth quarter of 2009.  These increases were partially offset by unfavorable foreign exchange rates.  Our Electronics segment net sales were unfavorably affected by foreign currency fluctuations of approximately $3.0 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 when compared to the prior year second quarter.

Our Control Devices segment was positively affected by increased volume in our served markets by approximately $21.9 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 when compared to the prior year second quarter.  The increase in net sales for our Control Devices segment was primarily attributable to production volume increases at our major customers in the North American automotive vehicle market.  Production volumes in the North American automotive vehicle market increased by 72.7% during the quarter ended June 30, 2010 when compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2009.  Volume increases within the automotive vehicle market of our Control Devices segment increased net sales for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 by approximately $19.8 million, or 67.5%, when compared to the prior year second quarter.  In addition, our Control Devices segment was favorably affected by increased volume within the agricultural vehicle market of approximately $1.9 million during the quarter ended June 30, 2010 when compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2009.

 
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Net sales by geographic location for the three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 are summarized in the following table (in thousands):
 
   
Three Months Ended
             
   
June 30,
   
Dollar
   
Percent
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
Increase
   
Increase
 
                                     
North America
  $ 135,749       81.6 %   $ 83,075       81.2 %   $ 52,674       63.4 %
Europe and other
    30,513       18.4       19,215       18.8       11,298       58.8 %
Total net sales
  $ 166,262       100.0 %   $ 102,290       100.0 %   $ 63,972       62.5 %
 
The North American geographic location consists of the results of our operations in the United States and Mexico.

The increase in North American net sales was primarily attributable to increased sales volume in our North American automotive, commercial and agricultural vehicle markets, which had a positive effect on our net sales for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 of $19.8 million, $19.7 million and $8.6 million, respectively.  North American net sales for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 were also favorably affected by approximately $2.2 million due to the inclusion of BCS.  Our increase in net sales outside North America was principally due to increased sales of European commercial vehicle market products, which had a positive effect on our net sales for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 of approximately $11.9 million.  Foreign currency fluctuations negatively affected our net sales outside of North America by approximately $3.1 million during the quarter ended June 30, 2010 when compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2009.

Condensed consolidated statements of operations as a percentage of net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 are presented in the following table (in thousands):

   
Three Months Ended
       
   
June 30,
   
$ Increase /
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
(Decrease)
 
Net Sales
  $ 166,262       100.0 %   $ 102,290       100.0 %   $ 63,972  
Costs and Expenses:
                                       
Cost of goods sold
    126,642       76.2       88,694       86.7       37,948  
Selling, general and administrative
    31,447       18.9       27,889       27.3       3,558  
Operating Income (Loss)
    8,173       4.9       (14,293 )     (14.0 )     22,466  
Interest expense, net
    5,630       3.4       5,538       5.4       92  
Equity in earnings of investees
    (1,611 )     (1.0 )     (903 )     (0.9 )     (708 )
Other expense (income), net
    (749 )     (0.5 )     639       0.6       (1,388 )
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes
    4,903       3.0       (19,567 )     (19.1 )     24,470  
Provision for income taxes
    731       0.4       197       0.2       534  
Net Income (Loss)
    4,172       2.6       (19,764 )     (19.3 )     23,936  
Net Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
    (21 )     -       -       -       (21 )
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Stoneridge, Inc. and Subsidiaries
  $ 4,193       2.6 %   $ (19,764 )     (19.3 )%   $ 23,957  

Cost of Goods Sold. The decrease in cost of goods sold as a percentage of net sales was primarily due to the significant increase in volume of our European and North American commercial and North American automotive vehicle markets during the quarter ended June 30, 2010 when compared to the prior year second quarter.  A portion of our cost structure is fixed in nature, such as overhead and depreciation costs.  These fixed costs combined with significantly higher net sales recognized in the second quarter of 2010, resulted in a lower cost of goods sold as a percentage of net sales in the second quarter of 2010.  Our material cost as a percentage of net sales for our Electronics segment for the second quarter of 2010 and 2009 was 57.4% and 57.7%, respectively.  Our materials cost as a percentage of net sales for the Control Devices segment decreased from 55.5% for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 to 52.3% for the second quarter of 2010. This decrease is largely due to inventory related charges taken in 2009 as a result of lower sales volumes in our served markets.

 
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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Design and development expenses are included within SG&A and were $10.0 million and $9.5 million for the second quarter of 2010 and 2009, respectively.  Design and development expenses for our Electronics segment increased from $5.7 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 to $6.7 million for the second quarter of 2010.  This increase in design and development costs was a result of our customers’ new product launches scheduled in the near term.  Design and development expenses for our Control Devices segment decreased from $3.8 million for the second quarter of 2009 to $3.3 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2010.  As a result of our product platform launches scheduled for 2010 and in the future, we believe that our design and development costs for the remainder of 2010 will increase from 2009 levels and will remain consistent to the current quarter expense.  The increase in SG&A costs excluding design and development expenses was largely due to higher employee related costs of approximately $2.0 million, primarily incentive compensation.  Our SG&A costs decreased as a percentage of net sales because of the significant increase in net sales recognized in the current quarter when compared to the prior year second quarter.

Costs from our restructuring initiatives for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 decreased compared to the second quarter of 2009 as a result of our restructuring initiatives nearing completion.  Costs incurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2010 related to restructuring initiatives amounted to approximately $0.2 million and were comprised of one-time termination benefits and contract termination costs.  These restructuring actions were a combination of severance costs as a result of the continuation of restructuring initiatives which began in 2009 in Dundee, Scotland and an adjustment that was made to certain assumptions related to our cancelled lease in Mitcheldean, United Kingdom.  This lease was cancelled in 2008 as part of our restructuring initiative.  Second quarter 2009 restructuring expenses were approximately $1.6 million and were primarily comprised of one-time termination benefits.  Restructuring expenses that were general and administrative in nature were included in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations as a component of SG&A, while the remaining restructuring related expenses were included in cost of goods sold.

Restructuring charges, general and administrative in nature, recorded by reportable segment during the three months ended June 30, 2010 were as follows (in thousands):

   
Electronics
   
Control Devices
   
Total
Consolidated
Restructuring
Charges
 
                   
Severance costs
  $ 102     $ -     $ 102  
Contract termination costs
    121       -       121  
Total general and administrative restructuring charges
  $ 223     $ -     $ 223  

All restructuring charges result in cash outflows.  Severance costs related to a reduction in workforce.  Contract termination costs represent expenditures associated with long-term lease obligations that were cancelled as part of the restructuring initiatives.

Restructuring charges, general and administrative in nature, recorded by reportable segment during the three months ended June 30, 2009 were as follows (in thousands):

   
Electronics
   
Control Devices
   
Total
Consolidated
Restructuring
Charges
 
                   
Severance costs
  $ 1,435     $ 116     $ 1,551  
 
 
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Equity in Earnings of Investees.  The increase in equity earnings of investees was attributable to the increase in equity earnings recognized from our PST Eletrônica S.A. (“PST”) and Minda Stoneridge Instruments Ltd. (“Minda”) joint ventures.  Equity earnings for PST increased from $0.8 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 to $1.4 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2010.  This increase primarily reflects higher volumes for PST’s product lines during the quarter ended June 30, 2010.  Equity earnings for Minda increased from $0.1 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 to $0.3 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2010.

Other Expense (Income), net.  We record certain foreign currency transaction and forward currency hedge contract gains and losses as a component of other expense (income), net on the condensed consolidated statement of operations.  Our results for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 when compared to the second quarter of 2009 were favorably affected by approximately $1.4 million due to the volatility in certain foreign exchange rates between periods.

Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes.  Income (loss) before income taxes is summarized in the following table by reportable segment (in thousands).

   
Three Months Ended
             
   
June 30,
   
Dollar
   
Percent
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
Increase
   
Increase
 
                         
Electronics
  $ 4,404     $ (8,954 )   $ 13,358       149.2 %
Control Devices
    5,130       (5,408 )     10,538       194.9 %
Other corporate activities
    617       301       316       105.0 %
Corporate interest expense
    (5,248 )     (5,506 )     258       4.7 %
Income (loss) before income taxes
  $ 4,903     $ (19,567 )   $ 24,470       125.1 %

The increase in profitability in the Electronics segment was primarily related to increased revenue within our North American and European commercial and agriculture vehicle markets.  In addition, restructuring related expenses for the Electronics reportable segment were approximately $1.2 million lower for the second quarter of 2010 when compared to the quarter ended June 30, 2009.  These factors were partially offset by unfavorable foreign exchange rates during the quarter ended June 30, 2010.

The increase in profitability in the Control Devices reportable segment was primarily due to higher revenue within our North American automotive vehicle market.  Production volume increases favorably affected our net sales within the Control Devices segment by approximately $21.9 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 when compared to the prior year second quarter.

The increase in income before income taxes from other corporate activities was primarily due to the $0.7 million increase in equity earnings from our PST and Minda joint ventures.  The increase is partially offset by an increase in compensation related expenses, primarily incentive compensation incurred in the second quarter of 2010.

Income (loss) before income taxes by geographic location for the three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 is summarized in the following table (in thousands):
 
   
Three Months Ended
             
   
June 30,
   
Dollar
   
Percent
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
Increase
   
Increase
 
                                     
North America
  $ 5,080       103.6 %   $ (13,053 )     66.7 %   $ 18,133       138.9 %
Europe and other
    (177 )     (3.6 )     (6,514 )     33.3       6,337       97.3 %
Income (loss) before income taxes
  $ 4,903       100.0 %   $ (19,567 )     100.0 %   $ 24,470       125.1 %
 
North American income (loss) before income taxes includes interest expense of approximately $5.6 million and $5.5 million for the quarters ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

 
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The increase in our profitability in North America was primarily attributable to higher sales volumes within our North American commercial, automotive and agricultural vehicle markets during the quarter ended June 30, 2010.  The improved results outside North America was primarily due to higher sales volumes within our European commercial vehicle market during the quarter ended June 30, 2010.

Provision for Income Taxes. We recognized a provision for income taxes of $0.7 million, or 14.9% of pre-tax income, and $0.2 million, or (1.0)% of the pre-tax loss, for federal, state and foreign income taxes for the quarters ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. As reported at December 31, 2009, the Company is in a cumulative loss position and provides a valuation allowance offsetting federal, state and certain foreign deferred tax assets. The increase in tax expense for the three months ended June 30, 2010 compared to three months ended June 30, 2009, was primarily attributable to lower losses from our foreign operations and the resulting decrease in tax benefits related to losses in those foreign jurisdictions.
  
Six Months Ended June 30, 2010 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2009

Net Sales. Net sales for our reportable segments, excluding inter-segment sales, for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 are summarized in the following table (in thousands):
 
   
Six Months Ended
             
   
June 30,
   
Dollar
   
Percent
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
Increase
   
Increase
 
Electronics
  $ 196,565       62.5 %   $ 148,665       66.6 %   $ 47,900       32.2 %
Control Devices
    117,771       37.5       74,710       33.4       43,061       57.6 %
Total net sales
  $ 314,336       100.0 %   $ 223,375       100.0 %   $ 90,961       40.7 %
 
Our Electronics segment was positively affected by increased volume in our served markets by approximately $47.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010 when compared to the first half of the prior year.  The increase in net sales for our Electronics segment was primarily due to volume increases in our North American and European commercial vehicle products.  Commercial vehicle market production volumes in North America and Europe increased by 21.7%, and 25.5%, respectively, during the six months ended June 30, 2010 when compared to the first half of the prior year.  The increase in North American and European commercial vehicle production positively affected net sales in our Electronics segment for the six months ended June 30, 2010 by approximately $23.6 million, or 33.5%, and $13.9 million, or 40.3%, respectively.  Our net sales were favorably affected by approximately $4.1 million during the six months ended June 30, 2010 due to the inclusion of BCS.  Net sales within our Electronics segment were also favorably affected by approximately $6.2 million as a result of production volume increases in the agricultural vehicle market during the six months ended June 30, 2010 when compared to the first half of 2009.

Our Control Devices segment was positively affected by increased volume in our served markets by approximately $38.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010 when compared to the prior year first half.  The increase in net sales for our Control Devices segment was primarily attributable to production volume increases at our major customers in the North American automotive vehicle market, which increased by 71.8% during the six months ended June 30, 2010 when compared to the six months ended June 30, 2009.  Volume increases within the automotive vehicle market of our Control Devices segment increased net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2010 by approximately $35.2 million, or 59.0%, when compared to the first half of the prior year.

 
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Net sales by geographic location for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 are summarized in the following table (in thousands):
 
   
Six Months Ended
             
   
June 30,
   
Dollar
   
Percent
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
Increase
   
Increase
 
                                     
North America
  $ 256,492       81.6 %   $ 182,305       81.6 %   $ 74,187       40.7 %
Europe and other
    57,844       18.4       41,070       18.4       16,774       40.8 %
Total net sales
  $ 314,336       100.0 %   $ 223,375       100.0 %   $ 90,961       40.7 %
  
The North American geographic location consists of the results of our operations in the United States and Mexico.

The increase in North American net sales was primarily attributable to increased sales volume in our North American automotive and commercial vehicle markets.  These increased volume levels had a positive effect on our net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2010 of $34.9 million and $23.9 million for our North American automotive and commercial vehicle markets, respectively.  Production volume increases within the agricultural vehicle market during the six months ended June 30, 2010 favorably affected our North American net sales by approximately $8.3 million.  North American net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2010 were also favorably affected by approximately $4.1 million due to the inclusion of BCS.  Our increase in net sales outside North America was primarily due to increased sales of European commercial vehicle market products, which had a positive effect on our net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2010 of approximately $14.0 million.

Condensed consolidated statements of operations as a percentage of net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 are presented in the following table (in thousands):

   
Six Months Ended
       
   
June 30,
   
$ Increase /
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
(Decrease)
 
Net Sales
  $ 314,336       100.0 %   $ 223,375       100.0 %   $ 90,961  
Costs and Expenses:
                                       
Cost of goods sold
    241,189       76.7       190,504       85.3       50,685  
Selling, general and administrative
    61,015       19.4       55,924       25.0       5,091  
Operating Income (Loss)
    12,132       3.9       (23,053 )     (10.3 )     35,185  
Interest expense, net
    11,236       3.6       11,035       4.9       201  
Equity in earnings of investees
    (2,302 )     (0.7 )     (1,478 )     (0.7 )     (824 )
Other expense (income), net
    (1,699 )     (0.5 )     645       0.3       (2,344 )
Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes
    4,897       1.5       (33,255 )     (14.8 )     38,152  
Benefit from income taxes
    (758 )     (0.2 )     (1,911 )     (0.9 )     1,153  
Net Income (Loss)
    5,655       1.8       (31,344 )     (13.9 )     36,999  
Net Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
    (44 )     -       -       -       (44 )
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Stoneridge, Inc. and Subsidiaries
  $ 5,699       1.8 %   $ (31,344 )     (13.9 )%   $ 37,043  

Cost of Goods Sold.  The decrease in cost of goods sold as a percentage of net sales was primarily due to the significant increase in volume of our European and North American commercial and automotive vehicle markets during the six months ended June 30, 2010 when compared to the prior year comparative period.  A portion of our cost structure is fixed in nature, such as overhead and depreciation costs.  These fixed costs combined with significantly higher net sales in the first half of 2010, resulted in a lower cost of goods sold as a percentage of net sales for the first half of 2010.  Our material cost as a percentage of net sales for our Electronics segment for the first half of 2010 and 2009 was 56.4% and 54.9%, respectively.  Our material cost as a percentage of net sales for the Control Devices segment decreased from 55.0% for the six months ended June 30, 2009 to 52.6% for the first half of 2010. This decrease is largely due to inventory related charges taken in 2009 as a result of lower sales volumes in our served markets.

 
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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses.  Design and development expenses included in SG&A were $19.1 million and $18.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.  The increase in design and development costs is a result of our customers’ new product launches in the near term. The increase in SG&A costs excluding design and development expenses was mainly due to higher employee related costs of approximately $3.8 million, primarily incentive compensation.  Our SG&A costs decreased as a percentage of net sales because of the increase in net sales recognized in the current period when compared to the prior year period.

Costs from our restructuring initiatives for the six months ended June 30, 2010 decreased compared to the first six months of 2009 as a result of our restructuring initiatives nearing completion.  Costs incurred during the six months ended June 30, 2010 related to restructuring initiatives amounted to approximately $0.3 million and were comprised of one-time termination benefits and contract termination costs.  These restructuring actions were a combination of severance costs as a result of the continuation of restructuring initiatives which began in 2009 in Dundee, Scotland and an adjustment that was made to certain assumptions related to our cancelled lease in Mitcheldean, United Kingdom.  This lease was cancelled in 2008 as part of our restructuring initiative.  Restructuring charges for the first six months of 2009 were approximately $2.5 million and were primarily comprised of one-time termination benefits.  These restructuring actions were in response to the depressed conditions in the European and North American commercial vehicle markets as well as the North American automotive vehicle market.  Restructuring expenses that were general and administrative in nature were included in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations as a component of SG&A, while the remaining restructuring related expenses were included in cost of goods sold.

Restructuring charges, general and administrative in nature, recorded by reportable segment during the six months ended June 30, 2010 were as follows (in thousands):

   
Electronics
   
Control Devices
   
Total
Consolidated
Restructuring
Charges
 
                   
Severance costs
  $ 183     $ -     $ 183  
Contract termination costs
    121       -       121  
Total general and administrative restructuring charges
  $ 304     $ -     $ 304  

All restructuring charges result in cash outflows.  Severance costs related to a reduction in workforce.  Contract termination costs represent expenditures associated with long-term lease obligations that were cancelled as part of the restructuring initiatives.

Restructuring charges, general and administrative in nature, recorded by reportable segment during the six months ended June 30, 2009 were as follows (in thousands):

   
Electronics
   
Control Devices
   
Total
Consolidated
Restructuring
Charges
 
                   
Severance costs
  $ 1,804     $ 613     $ 2,417  
Contract termination costs
    92       -       92  
Total general and administrative restructuring charges
  $ 1,896     $ 613     $ 2,509  

Equity in Earnings of Investees.  The increase in equity earnings of investees was attributable to the increase in equity earnings recognized from our PST and Minda joint ventures.  Equity earnings for PST increased from $1.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 to $1.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010. The increase primarily reflects higher volumes for PST’s product lines during the six months ended June 30, 2010.  Equity earnings for Minda increased from $0.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2009 to $0.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010.

 
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Other Expense (Income), net.  As a result of placing SPL into administration, we recognized a gain of approximately $2.2 million during the six months ended June 30, 2010 within other expense (income), net on the condensed consolidated statement of operations.  This gain is primarily related to the reversal of the cumulative translation adjustment account, which had previously been included as a component of other comprehensive income within Shareholders’ Equity.

Income (Loss) Before Income Taxes.  Income (loss) before income taxes is summarized in the following table by reportable segment (in thousands).

   
Six Months Ended
   
Dollar
   
Percent
 
   
June 30,
   
Increase
   
Increase
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
(Decrease)
   
(Decrease)
 
                         
Electronics (A)
  $ 6,241     $ (11,160 )   $ 17,401       155.9 %
Control Devices (A)
    8,759       (12,428 )     21,187       170.5 %
Other corporate activities (A)
    306       1,316       (1,010 )     (76.7 )%
Corporate interest expense
    (10,409 )     (10,983 )     574       5.2 %
Income (loss) before income taxes
  $ 4,897     $ (33,255 )   $ 38,152       114.7 %

(A) - Income before income taxes amount excludes the impact of placing SPL into administration during the six months ended June 30, 2010.  As a result of placing SPL into administration, we recognized a gain within the Electronics segment of $32,512  and a loss within the Control Devices segment and other corporate activities of $473 and $32,039, respectively.  These gains and losses were primarily the result of eliminating SPL's intercompany debt and equity structure.
 
The increase in profitability in the Electronics reportable segment was principally related to the increased sales volume, primarily to our commercial vehicle customers for the six months ended June 30, 2010 when compared to the first half of 2009.  In addition, restructuring related expenses for the Electronics segment were approximately $2.2 million lower for the six months ended June 30, 2010 when compared to the first half of 2009.

The increase in profitability in the Control Devices reportable segment was primarily due to increased sales volume for the six months ended June 30, 2010 when compared to the six months ended June 30, 2009.  Production volume increases favorably affected our net sales within the Control Devices segment by approximately $38.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010 when compared to the first half of the prior year.

The decrease in profitability from other corporate activities was primarily due to higher employee related costs, largely incentive compensation costs incurred during the six months ended June 30, 2010 when compared to the first six months of 2009.  

 
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Income (loss) before income taxes by geographic location for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 is summarized in the following table (in thousands):

   
Six Months Ended
   
Dollar
   
Percent
 
   
June 30, 2010
   
June 30, 2009
   
Increase
   
Increase
 
                                     
North America (A)
  $ 4,219       86.2 %   $ (22,129 )     66.5 %   $ 26,348       119.1 %
Europe and other (A)
    678       13.8       (11,126 )     33.5       11,804       106.1 %
Income (loss) before income taxes
  $ 4,897       100.0 %   $ (33,255 )     100.0 %   $ 38,152       114.7 %

(A) - Income before income taxes amount excludes the impact of placing SPL into administration during the six months ended June 30, 2010.  As a result of placing SPL into administration, we recognized a gain within Europe and other and a loss within North America of $32,430.  These gains and losses were primarily the result of eliminating SPL's intercompany debt and equity structure.

North American loss before income taxes includes interest expense of approximately $11.3 million and $11.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

Excluding the effect of the SPL administration, our North American results improved, primarily as a result of increased volume in the North American automotive and commercial vehicle markets during the six months ended June 30, 2010 as compared to the first half of 2009.  Our results in Europe and other were favorably affected by our increased European commercial vehicle market sales during the current period.

Benefit from Income Taxes. We recognized a benefit from income taxes of $0.8 million, or (15.5%) of pre-tax income, and  $1.9 million, or 5.7% of the pre-tax loss, for federal, state and foreign income taxes for the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. As reported at December 31, 2009, the Company is in a cumulative loss position and provides a valuation allowance offsetting federal, state and certain foreign deferred tax assets. The decrease in the tax benefit for the six months ended June 30, 2010 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2009, was primarily attributable to lower losses from our foreign operations and the resulting decrease in tax benefits related to losses in those foreign jurisdictions. That reduction in benefit was partially offset with a tax benefit related to our United Kingdom operations.  As a result of placing SPL into administration, the Company recognized a tax benefit of approximately $1.2 million during the six months ended June 30, 2010, from the reversal of deferred tax liabilities, primarily employee benefit related, that were previously included as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income within Shareholders’ Equity.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Summary of Cash Flows (in thousands):
   
Six Months Ended
       
   
June 30,
   
$ Increase /
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
(Decrease)
 
Cash provided by (used for):
                 
Operating activities
  $ (7,433 )   $ (2,600 )   $ (4,833 )
Investing activities
    (7,042 )     (6,651 )     (391 )
Financing activities
    630       -       630  
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    (3,454 )     2,040       (5,494 )
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
  $ (17,299 )   $ (7,211 )   $ (10,088 )

The decrease in net cash provided by operating activities was due to higher working capital funding requirements, primarily accounts receivable balances.  This was partially offset by higher net income for the six months ended June 30, 2010.  Our higher accounts receivable balance at June 30, 2010 was attributable to the higher sales volume in the current period.  Our receivable terms and collections rates have remained consistent between periods presented.  As our served markets improve we expect that our working capital requirements will continue to increase accordingly. 

 
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The increase in net cash used for investing activities reflects an increase in cash used for capital projects of approximately $0.3 million.  Our 2009 capital expenditures were historically lower than normal as a result of our customers delaying product launches.  As the markets that we serve continue to recover in 2010, we expect our future capital expenditures to increase from 2009 levels and be more consistent with our historical expenditures.

The increase in net cash provided by financing activities was primarily due to cash received from borrowings on the BCS credit facility.

Management will continue to focus on reducing its weighted average cost of capital and believes that cash flows from operations and the availability of funds from our asset-based credit facility will provide sufficient liquidity to meet our future growth and operating needs.  

As outlined in Note 6 to our condensed consolidated financial statements, our asset-based credit facility permits borrowing up to a maximum level of $100.0 million.  At June 30, 2010, there were no borrowings on this asset-based credit facility.  The available borrowing capacity on this credit facility is based on eligible current assets, as defined.  At June 30, 2010, the Company had borrowing capacity of $71.8 million based on eligible current assets.  The credit facility does not contain financial performance covenants which would constrain our borrowing capacity. However, restrictions do include limits on capital expenditures, operating leases, dividends and investment activities in a negative covenant which limits investment activities to $15.0 million minus certain guarantees and obligations.  The Company was in compliance with all covenants at June 30, 2010.

The BCS master revolving note (the “Revolver”) permits borrowing up to a maximum level of $3.0 million.  At June 30, 2010, BCS had approximately $1.2 million in borrowings outstanding on the Revolver, which are included on the condensed consolidated balance sheet as a component of accrued expenses and other.  The Revolver expires on October 1, 2010.  Interest is payable monthly at the prime referenced rate plus a 2.25% margin.  At June 30, 2010 the interest rate on the Revolver was 5.5%.  The Company is a guarantor as it relates to the Revolver.

As of June 30, 2010, the Company’s $183.0 million of senior notes were redeemable at par.  Given that the Company’s senior notes are redeemable, we may seek to retire the senior notes through redemptions, cash purchases, open market purchases, privately negotiated transactions or otherwise.  Such redemptions, purchases or exchanges, if any, will depend on prevailing market conditions, our liquidity requirements, contractual restrictions and other factors.  The amounts involved may be material.

As part of our 2009 acquisition of BCS, we may be required to make additional payments to the previous owners of BCS for our 51% membership interest based on BCS achieving financial performance targets as defined by the purchase agreement.  The maximum amount of additional payments to the prior owners of BCS is $3.2 million per year in 2011, 2012 and 2013 and are contingent upon BCS achieving profitability targets based on earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization in each of the years 2010, 2011 and 2012. In addition, we may be required to make additional payments to BCS of approximately $0.5 million in 2011 and 2012 based on BCS achieving annual revenue targets in 2010 and 2011, respectively.  We recorded $0.9 million, which represents the fair value of the estimated future additional payments to the prior owners of BCS as of the acquisition date, December 31, 2009 and June 30, 2010 on the condensed consolidated balance sheet as a component of other long-term liabilities.  The purchase agreement provides us with the option to purchase the remaining 49% interest in BCS in 2013 at a price determined in accordance with the purchase agreement.  If we do not exercise this option the minority owners of BCS have the option in 2014 to purchase our 51% interest in BCS at a price determined in accordance with the purchase agreement or to jointly market BCS for sale.

At June 30, 2010, we had a cash and cash equivalents balance of approximately $74.6 million, of which $38.5 million was held domestically and $36.1 million was held in foreign locations.  None of our cash balance was restricted at June 30, 2010.

As a result of placing SPL into administration during the six months ended June 30, 2010, our defined benefit plan was settled.  As a result of this settlement there will be no further funding of the defined benefit plan.  There have been no other material changes to the table of contractual obligations presented in Part II, Item 7 (“Liquidity and Capital Resources”) of the Company’s 2009 Form 10-K.

 
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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The Company’s significant accounting policies, which include management’s best estimates and judgments, are included in Item 7, Part II to the consolidated financial statements of the Company’s 2009 Form 10-K. Certain of these accounting policies are considered critical as disclosed in the Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates section of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of the Company’s 2009 Form 10-K because of the potential for a significant impact on the financial statements due to the inherent uncertainty in such estimates. There have been no significant changes in the Company’s critical accounting policies since December 31, 2009.

Inflation

Given the current economic climate and continued volatility in certain commodity prices, we believe that a continuation of such price volatility could significantly affect our profitability. Furthermore, by operating internationally, we are affected by the economic conditions of certain countries. Based on the current economic conditions in these countries, we believe we are not significantly exposed to adverse economic conditions.

Forward-Looking Statements

Portions of this report contain “forward-looking statements” under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements appear in a number of places in this report and include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company, with respect to, among other things, our (i) future product and facility expansion, (ii) acquisition strategy, (iii) investments and new product development, and (iv) growth opportunities related to awarded business.  Forward-looking statements may be identified by the words “will,” “may,” “designed to,” “believes,” “plans,” “projects,” “intends,” “expects,” “continue,” and similar words and expressions.  The forward-looking statements in this report are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, among other factors:

 
·
the loss or bankruptcy of a major customer or supplier;
 
·
the costs and timing of facility closures, business realignment, or similar actions;
 
·
a significant change in commercial, automotive, agricultural or off-highway vehicle production;
 
·
our ability to achieve cost reductions that offset or exceed customer-mandated selling price reductions;
 
·
a significant change in general economic conditions in any of the various countries in which we operate;
 
·
labor disruptions at our facilities or at any of our significant customers or suppliers;
 
·
the ability of our suppliers to supply us with parts and components at competitive prices on a timely basis;
 
·
the amount of debt and the restrictive covenants contained in our credit facility;
 
·
customer acceptance of new products;
 
·
capital availability or costs, including changes in interest rates or market perceptions;
 
·
the successful integration of any acquired businesses;
 
·
the occurrence or non-occurrence of circumstances beyond our control; and
 
·
those items described in Part I, Item IA (“Risk Factors”) of the Company’s 2009 Form 10-K.

In addition, the forward-looking statements contained herein represent our estimates only as of the date of this filing and should not be relied upon as representing our estimates as of any subsequent date.  While we may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, we specifically disclaim any obligation to do so, whether to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions, changes in other factors affecting such forward-looking statements or otherwise.

Item 3.   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

There have been no material changes in market risk presented within Part II, Item 7A of the Company’s 2009 Form 10-K.

 
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Item 4.  Controls and Procedures.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As of June 30, 2010, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the principal executive officer (“PEO”) and principal financial officer (“PFO”), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, the Company’s management, including the PEO and PFO, concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2010.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the six months ended June 30, 2010 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II–OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings.

The Company is involved in certain legal actions and claims arising in the ordinary course of business.  The Company, however, does not believe that any of the litigation in which it is currently engaged, either individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on its business, consolidated financial position or results of operations.  The Company is subject to the risk of exposure to product liability claims in the event that the failure of any of its products causes personal injury or death to users of the Company’s products and there can be no assurance that the Company will not experience any material product liability losses in the future.  The Company maintains insurance against such liability claims.  In addition, if any of the Company’s products prove to be defective, the Company may be required to participate in government-imposed or other instituted recalls involving such products.

Item 1A.  Risk Factors.

There were no material changes from risk factors previously disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.

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

None.

Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities.

None.

Item 4.  (Removed and Reserved)

Item 5.  Other Information.

None.

Item 6.  Exhibits.

Reference is made to the separate, “Index to Exhibits,” filed herewith.

 
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SIGNATURES

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

 
STONERIDGE, INC.
   
Date:  July 28, 2010
/s/ John C. Corey
 
John C. Corey
President and Chief Executive Officer
 
(Principal Executive Officer)
   
Date:  July 28, 2010
/s/ George E. Strickler
 
George E. Strickler
 
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and
Treasurer
 
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
 
 
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit
Number
 
Exhibit
     
31.1
 
Chief Executive Officer certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, filed herewith.
     
31.2
 
Chief Financial Officer certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, filed herewith.
     
32.1
 
Chief Executive Officer certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, filed herewith.
     
32.2
 
Chief Financial Officer certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, filed herewith.
 
 
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