10-Q
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

 

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

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2012

OR

 

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

For the transition period from                     to                     

Commission File Number: 001-32401

 

 

MANITEX INTERNATIONAL, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

 

Michigan   42-1628978

(State or Other Jurisdiction of

Incorporation or Organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification Number)

9725 Industrial Drive, Bridgeview, Illinois 60455

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(Zip Code)

(708) 430-7500

(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

(Former Name, Former Address and Former Fiscal Year, if Changed Since Last Report)

 

 

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

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).     Yes   x     No   ¨

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

 

Large accelerated filer   ¨    Accelerated filer   ¨
Non-accelerated filer   ¨      Smaller reporting company   x

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

The number of shares of the registrant’s common stock, no par, outstanding at November 8, 2012 was 12,227,631.

 

 

 


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MANITEX INTERNATIONAL, INC.

FORM 10-Q INDEX

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PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION   

ITEM 1:

  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS   
  Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited) as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011      3   
  Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited) for the Three and Nine Month Periods Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011      4   
  Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (unaudited) for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011      5   
  Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) for the Nine Month Periods Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011      6   
  Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)      7   

ITEM 2:

  MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS      24   

ITEM 3:

  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK      33   

ITEM 4:

  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES      34   
PART II: OTHER INFORMATION   

ITEM 1:

  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS      34   

ITEM 1A:

  RISK FACTORS      34   

ITEM 2:

  UNREGISTERED SALE OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS      34   

ITEM 3:

  DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES      35   

ITEM 4:

  MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES      35   

ITEM 5:

  OTHER INFORMATION      35   

ITEM 6:

  EXHIBITS      35   

 

 

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PART 1—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1—Financial Statements

MANITEX INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except for share and per share amounts)

 

     September 30,
2012
     December 31,
2011
 
     Unaudited      Unaudited  
ASSETS   

Current assets

     

Cash

   $ 3,305       $ 71   

Trade receivables (net)

     33,087         23,913   

Accounts receivable finance

     305         394   

Other receivables

     2,808         2,284   

Inventory (net)

     60,506         42,307   

Deferred tax asset

     923         923   

Prepaid expense and other

     2,516         1,317   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current assets

     103,450         71,209   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Accounts receivable finance

     336         557   

Total fixed assets (net)

     10,273         11,017   

Intangible assets (net)

     18,587         20,153   

Deferred tax asset

     1,391         3,238   

Goodwill

     15,266         15,267   

Other long-term assets

     134         150   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 149,437       $ 121,591   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY   

Current liabilities

     

Notes payable—short term

   $ 5,747       $ 5,349   

Current portion of capital lease obligations

     1,051         634   

Accounts payable

     29,567         18,421   

Accounts payable related parties

     583         470   

Accrued expenses

     6,091         4,946   

Other current liabilities

     1,616         357   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     44,655         30,177   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Long-term liabilities

     

Revolving term credit facilities

     32,549         25,874   

Deferred tax liability

     4,825         4,825   

Notes payable

     2,675         6,335   

Capital lease obligations

     4,282         4,035   

Deferred gain on sale of building

     2,123         2,408   

Other long-term liabilities

     1,120         1,143   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total long-term liabilities

     47,574         44,620   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     92,229         74,797   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

     

Shareholders’ equity

     

Preferred Stock—Authorized 150,000 shares, no shares issued or outstanding at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011

     —           —     

Common Stock—no par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized, 12,227,631 and 11,681,051 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively

     52,760         48,571   

Warrants

     —           232   

Paid in capital

     1,156         1,098   

Retained earnings (deficit)

     2,664         (3,368

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     628         261   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity

     57,208         46,794   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 149,437       $ 121,591   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

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

 

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MANITEX INTERNATIONAL, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(In thousands, except for share and per share amounts)

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
    Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2012     2011     2012     2011  
     Unaudited     Unaudited     Unaudited     Unaudited  

Net revenues

   $ 53,380      $ 36,942      $ 148,725      $ 105,730   

Cost of sales

     42,570        29,118        118,583        83,969   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     10,810        7,824        30,142        21,761   

Operating expenses

        

Research and development costs

     601        442        1,920        1,123   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     5,742        5,149        17,039        14,912   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating expenses

     6,343        5,591        18,959        16,035   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     4,467        2,233        11,183        5,726   

Other income (expense)

        

Interest expense

     (578     (653     (1,845     (1,924

Foreign currency transaction (losses) gains

     5        (15     (89     33   

Other (expense) income

     (77     1        2        18   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total other expense

     (650     (667     (1,932     (1,873
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

     3,817        1,566        9,251        3,853   

Income tax

     1,313        546        3,188        1,362   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 2,504      $ 1,020      $ 6,063      $ 2,491   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Earnings Per Share

        

Basic

   $ 0.21      $ 0.09      $ 0.51      $ 0.22   

Diluted

   $ 0.21      $ 0.09      $ 0.51      $ 0.22   

Weighted average common shares outstanding

        

Basic

     12,140,674        11,409,533        11,845,729        11,407,296   

Diluted

     12,148,776        11,454,012        11,854,322        11,545,623   

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

 

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MANITEX INTERNATIONAL, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(In thousands)

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
    Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2012     2011     2012      2011  
     Unaudited     Unaudited     Unaudited      Unaudited  

Net income:

   $ 2,504      $ 1,020      $ 6,063       $ 2,491   

Other comprehensive income (loss)

         

Foreign currency translation adjustments

     451        (859     334         (550

Derivative instrument fair market value adjustment—net of income taxes

     (5     (92     33         (119
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total other comprehensive (loss) income

     446        (951     367         (669
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Comprehensive income

   $ 2,950      $ 69      $ 6,430       $ 1,822   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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MANITEX INTERNATIONAL, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands, except for share amounts)

 

     Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2012     2011  
     Unaudited     Unaudited  

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net income

   $ 6,063      $ 2,491   

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

    

Depreciation and amortization

     2,672        2,518   

Changes in allowances for doubtful accounts

     2        (19

Changes in inventory reserves

     128        210   

Deferred income taxes

     1,849        917   

Stock based deferred compensation

     204        95   

Loss (gain) on disposal of fixed assets

     (113     32   

Reserves for uncertain tax provisions

     6        8   

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

    

(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable

     (9,631     (3,676

(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable finance

     307        —     

(Increase) decrease in inventory

     (17,857     (8,913

(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses

     (1,190     310   

(Increase) decrease in other assets

     16        (63

Increase (decrease) in accounts payable

     11,175        1,756   

Increase (decrease) in accrued expense

     1,126        (59

Increase (decrease) in other current liabilities

     1,257        (81

Increase (decrease) in other long-term liabilities

     (29     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used for operating activities

     (4,015     (4,474
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Proceeds from the sale of fixed assets

     154        282   

Acquisition of CVS assets

     —          (1,585

Purchase of property and equipment

     (669     (446
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used for investing activities

     (515     (1,749
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Borrowing on revolving term credit facilities

     6,447        5,817   

Net borrowing on working capital facilities

     3,692        1,111   

Shares repurchased for income tax withholdings on stock based deferred compensation

     —          (12

Proceeds of stock offering

     3,780        —     

New borrowings

     763        2,458   

Note payments

     (7,718     (2,399

Proceeds from capital leases

     1,166        —     

Payments on capital lease obligations

     (502     (429
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

     7,628        6,546   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     3,098        323   

Effect of exchange rate change on cash

     136        (212

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year

     71        662   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 3,305      $ 773   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

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

 

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MANITEX INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

(In thousands, except per share data)

Note 1. Nature of Operations

Manitex International, Inc. (the “Company”) is a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions. The Company operates in two business segments, the Lifting Equipment segment and the Equipment Distribution segment.

Lifting Equipment Segment

The Company designs, manufactures and distributes a diverse group of products that serve different functions and are used in a variety of industries. Through its Manitex, Inc. subsidiary it markets a comprehensive line of boom trucks and sign cranes. Manitex’s boom trucks and crane products are primarily used for industrial projects, energy exploration and infrastructure development, including, roads, bridges and commercial construction. Its Badger Equipment Company subsidiary (“Badger”) is a manufacturer of specialized rough terrain cranes and material handling products. Badger primarily serves the needs of the construction, municipality, and railroad industries.

The Manitex Liftking subsidiary sells a complete line of rough terrain forklifts, including the Liftking and Noble product lines, as well as special mission oriented vehicles, and other specialized carriers, heavy material handling transporters and steel mill equipment. Manitex Liftking’s rough terrain forklifts are used in both commercial and military applications. Specialty mission oriented vehicles and specialized carriers are designed and built to meet the Company’s unique customer needs and requirements. The Company’s specialized lifting equipment has met the particular needs of customers in various industries that include utility, ship building and steel mill industries.

The Manitex Load King, Inc. (“Load King”) subsidiary manufactures specialized custom trailers and hauling systems, typically used for transporting heavy equipment. Load King trailers serve niche markets in the commercial construction, railroad, military, and equipment rental industries through a dealer network.

On July 1, 2010, the Company’s newly formed Italian subsidiary, CVS Ferrari, srl (“CVS”) entered into an agreement to rent certain assets of CVS SpA on an exclusive rental basis during the Italian bankruptcy process (concordato preventivo) of CVS SpA. CVS SpA is located near Milan, Italy, and designed and manufactured a range of reach stackers and associated lifting equipment for the global container handling market, which were sold through a broad dealer network. During the third quarter 2010, CVS Ferrari, srl commenced operations and used the rental assets in its operations. On June 29, 2011, the Company entered into an agreement which was effective on July 1, 2011 with CVS SpA in Liquidation to acquire the assets that were being rented. See Note 18 for further information.

Equipment Distribution Segment

The Company’s Crane & Machinery Division, is a crane dealer that distributes Terex rough terrain and truck cranes, Manitex boom trucks and sky cranes. The division provides service in its local market and also supplies repair parts for a wide variety of medium to heavy duty construction equipment sold both domestically and internationally. The crane products are used primarily for infrastructure development and commercial constructions. Applications include road and bridge construction, general contracting, roofing, scrap handling and sign construction and maintenance.

The Company believes that in the current environment, an option to purchase previously-owned equipment is a cost effective alternative that could increase customers return on investment. The Company’s North American Equipment Exchange division (“NAEE”) markets previously owned construction and heavy equipment, domestically and internationally. The Division provides a wide range of used lifting and construction equipment of various ages and condition, and the Company has the capability to refurbish the equipment to the customers’ specification.

2. Basis of Presentation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements, included herein, have been prepared by the Company without audit pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Pursuant to these rules and regulations, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements which are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been omitted. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring accruals, except as otherwise disclosed) necessary for a fair presentation of the Company’s financial position as of September 30, 2012, and results of its operations and cash flows for the periods presented. The consolidated balances as of December 31, 2011 were derived from audited financial statements but do not include all disclosures required by generally accepted accounting principles. The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting standards for interim financial statements and should be read

 

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in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2011. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011. The results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations expected for the year.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

Accounts Receivable is reduced by an allowance for amounts that may become uncollectible in the future. The Company’s estimate for the allowance for doubtful accounts related to trade receivables includes evaluation of specific accounts where the Company has information that the customer may have an inability to meet its financial obligations. The Company had allowances for doubtful accounts of $148 and $144 at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

Inventory Valuation

Inventory consists of stock materials and equipment stated at the lower of cost (first in, first out) or market. All equipment classified as inventory is available for sale. The Company records excess and obsolete inventory reserves. The estimated reserve is based upon specific identification of excess or obsolete inventories. Selling, general and administrative expenses are expensed as incurred and are not capitalized as a component of inventory.

Accrued Warranties

The Company establishes a reserve for future warranty expense at the point when revenue is recognized by the Company. The provision for estimated warranty claims, which is included in cost of sales, is based on a percentage of sales.

Revenue Recognition

For products shipped FOB destination, sales are recognized when the product reaches its FOB destination, or when the services are rendered, which represents the point when the risks and rewards of ownership are transferred to the customer. For products shipped FOB shipping point, revenue is recognized when the product is shipped, as this is the point when title and risk of loss pass from us to our customers.

Customers may be invoiced prior to the time customers take physical possession. Revenue is recognized in such cases only when the customer has a fixed commitment to purchase the units, the units have been completed, tested and made available to the customer for pickup or delivery, and the customer has authorized in writing that we hold the units for pickup or delivery at a time specified by the customer. In such cases, the units are invoiced under our customary billing terms, title to the units and risks of ownership pass to the customer upon invoicing, the units are segregated from our inventory and identified as belonging to the customer and we have no further obligations under the order.

The Company establishes reserves for future warranty expense at the point when revenue is recognized by the Company and is based on percentage of revenues. The provision for estimated warranty claims, which is included in cost of sales, is based on revenues.

Litigation Claims

In determining whether liabilities should be recorded for pending litigation claims, the Company must assess the allegations and the likelihood that it will successfully defend itself. When the Company believes it is probable that it will not prevail in a particular matter, it will then make an estimate of the amount of liability based, in part, on the advice of outside legal counsel.

Comprehensive Income

Reporting “Comprehensive Income” requires reporting and displaying comprehensive income and its components. Comprehensive income includes, in addition to net earnings, other items that are reported as direct adjustments to stockholder’s equity. Currently, the comprehensive income adjustment required for the Company has two components. First is a foreign currency translation adjustment, the result of consolidating its foreign subsidiaries. The second component is a derivative instrument fair market value adjustment (net of income taxes) related to forward currency contracts designated as a cash flow hedge. See Note 4 for additional details.

Reclassification

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior year’s consolidated financial statements to conform to the current year’s presentation.

 

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3. Financial Instruments—Forward Currency Exchange Contracts

The following tables set forth the company’s financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 by level within the fair value hierarchy. As required by ASC 820-10, financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

The following is a summary of items that the Company measures at fair value:

 

     Fair Value at September 30, 2012  
     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Asset

           

Forward currency exchange contracts

   $ 218       $ —         $ —         $ 218   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current assets at fair value

   $ 218       $ —         $ —         $ 218   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities:

           

Forward currency exchange contracts

   $ 21       $ —         $ —         $ 21   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current liabilities at fair value

   $ 21       $ —         $ —         $ 21   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     Fair Value at December 31, 2011  
     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Asset

           

Forward currency exchange contracts

   $ 145       $ —         $ —         $ 145   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current assets at fair value

   $ 145       $ —         $ —         $ 145   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities:

           

Forward currency exchange contracts

   $ 77       $ —         $ —         $ 77   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total current liabilities at fair value

   $ 77       $ —         $ —         $ 77   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Load King contingent consideration

   $ —         $ —         $ 30       $ 30   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total long-term liabilities at fair value

   $ —         $ —         $ 30       $ 30   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Fair Value Measurements

ASC 820-10 classifies the inputs used to measure fair value into the following hierarchy:

 

  Level  1 - Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities;

 

  Level  2 - Quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs which are observable, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability; and

 

  Level  3 - Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable (i.e., supported by little or no market activity).

The fair value of the forward currency contracts are determined on the last day of each reporting period using quoted prices in active markets, which are supplied to the Company by the foreign currency trading operation of its bank. Under ASC 820-10, items valued based on quoted prices in active markets are Level 1 items.

The Load King purchase agreement has a contingent consideration provision which provides for a one-time payment of $750 if net revenues are equal to or greater than $30,000 in 2010, 2011 or 2012. Given the disparity between the revenue threshold and the Company’s projected financial results, it was determined that a Monte Carlo simulation analysis was appropriate to determine the fair value of contingent consideration. It was determined that the probability weighted average earn out payment is $30. Based thereon, we determined the fair value of the contingent consideration to be $30. During the quarter ended March 31, 2012, the Company determined that the sales would not equal or exceed $30,000 for any of the three years and, therefore, eliminated the accrual for contingent consideration.

 

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4. Derivative Financial Instruments

The Company’s risk management objective is to use the most efficient and effective methods available to us to minimize, eliminate, reduce or transfer the risks which are associated with fluctuation of exchange rates between the Canadian and U.S. dollar and the Euro and the U.S. dollar. When the Company’s Canadian subsidiary receives a significant new U.S. dollar order, management will evaluate different options that may be available to mitigate future currency exchange risks. The decision to hedge future sales is not automatic and is decided case by case. The Company will only use hedge instruments to hedge firm existing sales orders and not estimated exposure, when management determines that exchange risks exceeds desired risk tolerance levels.

The Company enters into forward currency exchange contracts in order to attempt to create a relationship such that the exchange gains and losses on the assets and liabilities denominated in other than the reporting units’ functional currency would be offset by the changes in the market value of the forward currency exchange contracts it holds. The forward currency exchange contracts that the Company has to offset existing assets and liabilities denominated in other than the reporting units’ functional currency have been determined not to be considered a hedge under ASC 815-10. The Company records at the balance sheet date the forward currency exchange contracts at their market value with any associated gain or loss being recorded in current earnings. Both realized and unrealized gains and losses related to forward currency contracts are included in current earnings and are reflected in the Statement of Income in the other income (expense) section on the line titled foreign currency transaction gains/ (losses). Items denominated in other than a reporting unit’s functional currency includes U.S. denominated accounts receivable and accounts payable held by our Canadian subsidiary.

The Company entered into forward currency contracts to hedge certain future U.S. dollar sales of its Canadian Subsidiary. The decision to hedge future sales is not automatic and is decided on a case by case basis. The forward currency contracts to hedge future sales are designated as cash flow hedges under ASC 815-10.

As required, forward currency contracts are recognized as an asset or liability at fair value on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet. For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative is reported as a component of other comprehensive income and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings (date of sale). Gains or losses on cash flow hedges when recognized into income are included in net revenues. Gains and losses on the derivative instruments representing either hedge ineffectiveness or hedge components excluded from the assessment of effectiveness are recognized in current earnings. The Company expects minimal ineffectiveness as the Company has hedged only firm sales orders and has not hedged estimated exposures. In the next twelve months, the company estimates $12 of pre-tax unrealized gains related to forward currency contract hedges to be reclassified from other comprehensive income into earnings.

At September 30, 2012, the Company had entered into a series of forward currency exchange contracts. The contracts obligate the Company to purchase approximately CDN $3,269 in total. The contracts which are in various amounts mature between October 15, 2012 and December 10, 2012. Under the contracts, the Company will purchase Canadian dollars at exchange rates between .9668 and 1.0266. The Canadian to U.S. dollar exchange rate was 1.0171 at September 30, 2012.

At September 30, 2012 the Company had two forward currency contracts to sell Euros. The first contract which matures on January 31, 2013 requires the Company sell €400 at 1.2923. The second contract which matures on July 2, 2013 requires the Company to sell €800 at 1.424. The Euro to U.S. dollar exchange rate was 1.2930 at September 30, 2012.

The unrealized currency exchange asset is reported under prepaid expense and other if it is an asset or under accrued expenses if it is a liability on the balance sheet at September 30, 2012. As of September 30, 2012, the Company had the following forward currency contracts:

 

Nature of Derivative

   Amount      Type

Forward currency contract

   CDN$  2,921       Not designated as hedge instrument

Forward currency contract

   CDN$ 348       Cash flow hedge

Forward currency contract

   1,200       Not designated as hedge instrument

 

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The following table provides the location and fair value amounts of derivative instruments that are reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011:

Total derivatives NOT designated as a hedge instrument

 

     Balance Sheet Location    Fair Value  
      September 30,
2012
    December 31,
2011
 

Asset Derivatives

       

Foreign currency Exchange Contract

   Prepaid expense and other    $ 207      $ 114   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities Derivatives

       

Foreign currency Exchange Contract

   Accrued expense    $ (22   $ (7
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total derivatives designated as a hedge instrument

 

     Balance Sheet Location    Fair Value  
      September 30,
2012
     December 31,
2011
 

Asset Derivatives

        

Foreign currency Exchange Contract

   Prepaid expense and other    $ 12       $ 31   
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liabilities Derivatives

        

Foreign currency Exchange Contract

   Accrued expense    $ —         $ (70
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following tables provide the effect of derivative instruments on the Consolidated Statement of Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011:

 

     Location of gain or (loss)
recognized
in Income Statement
  Gain or (loss)  
     Three months  ended
September 30,
    Nine months  ended
September 30,
 
     2012      2011     2012      2011  

Derivatives Not designated as Hedge Instrument

            

Forward currency contracts

   Foreign currency transaction
gains (losses)
  $ 38       $ (162   $ 33       $ (130

 

            Gain or (loss)  
     Location of gain or (loss)
recognized
in Income Statement
     Three months  ended
September 30,
    Nine months  ended
September 30,
 
        2012      2011     2012      2011  

Derivatives designated as Hedge Instrument

             

Forward currency contracts

     Net revenue       $ 82       $ (7   $ 64       $ 93   

The Counterparty to currency exchange forward contracts is a major financial institution with credit ratings of investment grade or better and no collateral is required. Management continues to monitor counterparty risk and believes the risk of incurring losses on derivative contracts related to credit risk is unlikely.

 

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5. Net Earnings per Common Share

Basic net earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution of warrants, and restricted stock units. Details of the calculations are as follows:

     Three months  ended
September 30,
     Nine months ended
September 30,
 
     2012      2011      2012      2011  

Net Income per common share

           

Basic

   $ 2,504       $ 1,020       $ 6,063       $ 2,491   

Diluted

   $ 2,504       $ 1,020       $ 6,063       $ 2,491   

Earnings per share

           

Basic

   $ 0.21       $ 0.09       $ 0.51       $ 0.22   

Diluted

   $ 0.21       $ 0.09       $ 0.51       $ 0.22   

Weighted average common share outstanding

           

Basic

     12,140,674         11,409,533         11,845,729         11,407,296   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted

           

Basic

     12,140,674         11,409,533         11,845,729         11,407,296   

Dilutive effect of warrants

     —           42,750         3,361         136,712   

Dilutive effect of restricted stock units

     8,102         1,729         5,232         1,615   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     12,148,776         11,454,012         11,854,322         11,545,623   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

6. Equity

Stock Warrants

At March 31, 2012 and December 31, 2011, the Company had issued and outstanding 105,000 warrants with an expiration date of September 12, 2012 and an exercise price of $7.18. The outstanding warrants were exercisable on a cashless basis, and were callable by the Company on a cashless basis under certain circumstances.

On May 18, 2012, the holder of the outstanding warrants elected to exercise its rights to purchase 105,000 warrant shares under the cashless exercise provisions of the warrant. Under the cashless exercise provisions, the holder surrender its rights to receive the number of shares with a value equal to the exercise price of $754 based on the average of $9.782 of the closing price for the five days, preceding the date of exercise or 77,071 shares. Upon exercise, the warrant holder was issued 27,929 shares of Company, which represents the difference between the 105,000 warrants exercised and the 77,071 shares surrendered in lieu of a cash payment for the exercise price.

Currently there are no outstanding warrants.

Stock Issuance

Stock offering

On July 17, 2012, the Company issued 500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock, no par value. The shares were issued to certain investors pursuant to subscription agreements between the Company and the investors that were entered into on July 12, 2012 (the “Agreements”). Under the Agreements, the investors paid $8.25 per share for a total purchase price of $4,125. The shares were issued pursuant to a prospectus supplement dated July 12, 2012 and a prospectus dated August 9, 2011, which is part of a registration statement on Form S-3 (Registration No. 333-176189) that was declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 23, 2011.

Avondale Partners, LLC acted as the Company’s exclusive placement agent in this offering. In accordance with the terms of a Placement Agency Agreement dated July 12, 2012 between the Company and the placement agent, the Company paid the placement agent a cash fee that represents 5.25% of the gross proceeds of the offering and reimbursed the placement agent for reasonable out-of-pocket expenses.

In connection with the stock issuance, the Company incurred investment banking fees of $217 and legal fees and expenses of approximately $128. The Company’s had net cash proceeds after fees and expenses of approximately $3,780 which was used to repay debt.

 

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Additional stock issued

On May 18, 2012, the Company issued shares of common stock in connection with a cashless exercise of warrant as detailed below:

 

Issued Date

   Shares
Issued
     Shares
Repurchased
     Share
Net of
Repurchases
     Repurchase
Price
 

May 18, 2012

     105,000         77,071         27,929       $ 9.782   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

On March 21, 2012, the Company issued 18,651 shares of common stock to employees and Directors for restricted stock units issued under the Company’s 2004 Incentive Plan, which had vested.

2004 Equity Incentive Plan

In 2004, the Company adopted the 2004 Equity Incentive Plan and subsequently amended and restated the plan on September 13, 2007 and May 28, 2009. The maximum number of shares of common stock reserved for issuance under the plan is 500,000 shares. The total number of shares reserved for issuance however, can be adjusted to reflect certain corporate transactions or changes in the Company’s capital structure. The Company’s employees and members of the board of directors who are not our employees or employees of our affiliates are eligible to participate in the plan. The plan is administered by a committee of the board comprised of members who are outside directors. The plan provides that the committee has the authority to, among other things, select plan participants, determine the type and amount of awards, determine award terms, fix all other conditions of any awards, interpret the plan and any plan awards. Under the plan, the committee can grant stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance shares and performance units, except Directors may not be granted stock appreciation rights, performance shares and performance units. During any calendar year, participants are limited in the number of grants they may receive under the plan. In any year, an individual may not receive options for more than 15,000 shares, stock appreciation rights with respect to more than 20,000 shares, more than 20,000 shares of restricted stock and/or an award for more than 10,000 performance shares or restricted stock units or performance units. The plan requires that the exercise price for stock options and stock appreciation rights be not less than fair market value of the Company’s common stock on date of grant.

The following table contains information regarding restricted stock units:

 

     September 30,
2012
 

Outstanding on January 1, 2012

     5,100   

Units granted during the period

     32,051   

Vested and issued

     (18,651
  

 

 

 

Outstanding on September 30, 2012

     18,500   
  

 

 

 

On March 21, 2012, the Company granted an aggregate of 20,000 restricted stock units to four independent Directors pursuant to the Company’s 2004 Equity Incentive Plan. Restricted stock units of 6,600, 6,600 and 6,800 vest on March 21, 2012, December 31, 2012 and December 31, 2013, respectively.

On March 21, 2012, the Company granted 12,051 restricted stock units to four officers pursuant to the Company’s 2004 Equity Incentive Plan. The restricted stock units which vested immediately represent a portion of the Officers 2011 bonus award that was paid in restricted stock units.

The value of the restricted stock is being charged to compensation expense over the vesting period. Compensation expense includes expense related to restricted stock units of $23 and $8 for the three months and $109 and $95 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Additional compensation expense related to restricted stock units will be $23, and $53 for the remainder of 2012 and 2013, respectively.

7. New Accounting Pronouncements

Recent Accounting Guidance Not Yet Adopted

In July 2012, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) amended Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 350, Intangibles — Goodwill and Other. This amendment is intended to reduce the cost and complexity of the annual impairment test for indefinite-lived intangible assets other than goodwill by providing entities an option to perform a qualitative assessment to determine

 

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whether further impairment testing is necessary. The amendments are effective for annual and interim impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012. Early adoption is permitted. This amendment impacts impairment testing steps only, and therefore adoption will not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Recently Adopted Accounting Guidance

In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-05—Presentation of Comprehensive Income (“ASU 2011-05”), requires entities to present reclassification adjustments included in other comprehensive income on the face of the financial statements and allows entities to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. It also eliminates the option for entities to present the components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in stockholders’ equity. For public companies, ASU 2011-05 is effective for fiscal years (and interim periods within those years) beginning after December 15, 2011, with earlier adoption permitted. In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-12 “Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05,” which defers certain aspects of ASU 2011-05 related to the presentation of reclassification adjustment.

On January 1, 2012, the Company adopted the provisions of ASU 2011-05 that were not deferred by ASU 2011-12. Accordingly, the Company’s financial statements include a “Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income” which immediately follows the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Income.

8. Inventory

The components of inventory are as follows:

 

     September 30,
2012
     December 31,
2011
 

Raw materials and purchased parts, net of reserve of $828 and $675

   $ 46,972       $ 31,599   

Work in process

     7,793         6,270   

Finished goods

     5,741         4,438   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Inventory, net

   $ 60,506       $ 42,307   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

9. Goodwill and Intangible Assets

 

     September 30,
2012
    December 31,
2011
    Useful
lives

Patented and unpatented technology

   $ 12,808      $ 12,695      7-10 years

Amortization

     (7,120     (6,144  

Customer relationships

     10,093        10,081      10-20 years

Amortization

     (3,160     (2,723  

Trade names and trademarks

     7,289        7,287      25 years-indefinite

Amortization

     (1,323     (1,143  

In process research and development

     —          100      indefinite

Customer backlog

     474        472      < 1 year

Amortization

     (474     (472  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

Intangible assets

     18,587        20,153     

Goodwill

     15,266        15,267     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

Goodwill and other intangibles

   $ 33,853      $ 35,420     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

Amortization expense for intangible assets was $527 and $528 for the three months and $1,580 and $1,546 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

 

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Changes in goodwill for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 are as follows:

 

     Equipment Lifting
Segment
    Equipment Distribution
Segment
     Total  

Balance January 1, 2012

   $ 14,992      $ 275       $ 15,267   

Effect of change in exchange rates

     (1     —           (1
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance September 30, 2012

   $ 14,991      $ 275       $ 15,266   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

10. Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses

 

     September 30,
2012
     December 31,
2011
 

Account payable:

     

Trade

   $ 28,424       $ 18,268   

Bank overdraft

     1,143         153   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total accounts payable

   $ 29,567       $ 18,421   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Accrued expenses:

     

Accrued payroll

   $ 1,017       $ 669   

Accrued Fringe Benefits

     300         80   

Accrued bonuses

     1,368         1,007   

Accrued vacation expense

     413         348   

Accrued consulting fees

     80         263   

Accrued rent

     —           68   

Accrued interest

     128         141   

Accrued commissions

     462         481   

Accrued insurance premiums

     70         25   

Accrued expenses—other

     763         322   

Accrued warranty

     887         698   

Accrued income taxes

     —           80   

Accrued taxes other than income taxes

     567         574   

Accrued product Liability

     26         113   

Accrued liability on forward currency exchange contracts

     10         77   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total accrued expenses

   $ 6,091       $ 4,946   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

11. Accrued Warranty

The liability is established using historical warranty claim experience. Historical warranty experience is, however, reviewed by management. The current provision may be adjusted to take into account unusual or non-recurring events in the past or anticipated changes in future warranty claims. Adjustments to the initial warranty accrual are recorded if actual claim experience indicates that adjustments are necessary. Warranty reserves are reviewed to ensure critical assumptions are updated for known events that may impact the potential warranty liability.

 

     Nine Months Ended  
     September 30,
2012
    September 30,
2011
 

Balance January 1,

   $ 698      $ 577   

Accrual for warranties issued during the period

     1,623        1,084   

Warranty services provided

     (1,435     (963

Changes in estimate

     —          (8

Foreign currency translation

     1       (5
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance September 30,

   $ 887      $ 685   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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12. Revolving Term Credit Facilities and Debt

Revolving Credit Facility

At September 30, 2012, the Company had drawn $23,943 under a revolving credit facility. The Company is eligible to borrow up to $27,500 with interest at the prime rate (prime was 3.25% at September 30, 2012). Alternatively, the Company can elect to take LIBOR based advances for a one, two or three month period, in which case interest is then equal to the applicable LIBOR interest rate plus 3.15%. At the end of specified period, the Company can elect to rollover the LIBOR based advance to another one, two or three month LIBOR based advance or can elect to convert the advance to a prime rate borrowing. The maximum amount available is limited to the sum of 85% of eligible receivables, and the lesser of 50% of eligible inventory or $14,000, plus $1,500. At September 30, 2012, the maximum the Company could borrow based on available collateral was capped at $27,500. The credit facility matures on April 1, 2015. The indebtedness is collateralized by substantially all of the Company’s assets. The facility contains customary limitations including, but not limited to, limitations on acquisitions, dividends, repurchase of the Company’s stock and capital expenditures. The agreement also requires the Company to have a Debt Service Ratio, as defined in the agreement, of 1.25 to 1.0 and Funded Debt to EBITDA Ratio, as defined in the agreement, of no greater than 4.75 to 1.0 through March 31, 2013, and on June 30, 2013 and thereafter a ratio of no greater than 4.25 to 1.0.

The agreement also provides that the bank is to receive an unused credit line fee in an amount equal to one-eighth percent per annum payable quarterly in arrears.

The agreement permits the Company to issue unsecured guarantees of indebtedness owed by CVS Ferrari, srl to foreign banks in respect to working capital financing, not to exceed the lesser of $7,500 or the amount of such financing. Additionally the agreement allows the Company to make or allow to remain outstanding any investment (whether such investment shall be of the character of investment of shares of stock, evidence of indebtedness or other securities or otherwise) in, or any loans or advances to CVS or to any other wholly-owned foreign subsidiary in an amount not to exceed $6,500.

The credit facility was recently amended to increase the limits of permitted unsecured guarantee of indebtedness from $5,000 to $7,500 and to increase the limit of outstanding investment, loans or advances to CVS or any other foreign-owned subsidiary from $5,000 to $6,500.

Revolving Canadian Credit Facility

At September 30, 2012, the Company had drawn $7,606 under a revolving credit agreement with a bank. The Company is eligible to borrow up to $8,000. The maximum amount available is limited to the sum of (1) 85% of eligible receivables plus (2) 35% of eligible work-in-process inventory not to exceed $625 and (3) 50% of eligible inventory excluding work in process inventory. Under the agreement, total inventory collateral, however, cannot exceed $5,000. At September 30, 2012, the maximum the Company could borrow based on available collateral was $8,000. The indebtedness is collateralized by substantially all of Manitex Liftking ULC’s assets. The Company can borrow in either U.S. or Canadian dollars. For the purposes of determining availability under the credit line, borrowings in U.S. dollars are converted to Canadian dollars based on the most favorable spot exchange rate determined by the bank to be available to it at the relevant time. Any borrowings under the facility in Canadian dollars bear interest at the Canadian prime rate (the Canadian prime was 3.0% at September 30, 2012) plus 0.5%. Any borrowings under the facility in U.S. dollars bear interest at the U.S. prime rate (prime was 3.25% at September 30, 2012). The credit facility has a maturity date of April 1, 2015.

Specialized Export Facility

On December 23, 2011, the Canadian Revolving Credit agreement was amended to add a $2,000 Specialized Export Facility that matures on March 11, 2013. Borrowings under the Specialized Export Facility are guaranteed by the Company and Export Development Canada (“EDC”), a corporation established by an Act of Parliament of Canada. Under the Export Facility Liftking can borrow 90% of the total cost of material and labor incurred on export contracts which are subject to the EDC guarantee. The EDC guarantee, which expires on March 11, 2013, is issued under their export guarantee program and covers certain goods that are to be exported from Canada. At September 30, 2012, the maximum the Company could have borrowed based available collateral under the Specialized Export Facility was $2,000. Under this facility, the Company can borrow either Canadian or U.S. dollars. The Export Facility advances bear interest at the same rate as other advances received under Liftfking’s revolving Canadian credit facility. Repayment of advances made under the Export Facility are due sixty days after shipment of the goods, or five business days after the borrower receives payment in full for the goods covered by the guarantee (the “Scheduled Payment Date”) or upon the termination of the EDC guarantee. In connection with the Specialized Export Facility, the bank received a $10 commitment fee and the Company reimbursed the bank in the amount of $25 for a fee the bank paid to the EDC in exchange for their guarantee.

At September 30, 2012, the Company had no borrowing outstanding under the Specialized Export Facility.

Revolving Credit Facility—Equipment Line

At September 30, 2012, the Company had drawn $1,000 under a revolving credit facility with a bank. The Company is eligible to borrow up to $1,000 with interest at prime rate (prime was 3.25% at September 30, 2012). Alternatively, the Company can elect to take LIBOR based advances for a one, two or three month period, in which case interest is then equal to the applicable LIBOR interest rate plus 3.15%. At the end of specified period, the Company can elect to rollover the LIBOR based advance to another one, two or three month LIBOR based advance or can elect to convert the advance to a prime rate borrowing. The maximum amount available is limited to of 85% of eligible equipment. The maximum the Company could borrow on September 30, 2012 based on available collateral was $1,000. The credit facility has a maturity date of April 1, 2015.

 

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Installment Note

During the quarter ended September 30, 2012, the Company elected to pay in full the entire balance of $626 that was outstanding at June 30, 2012.

Note Payable Issued to Acquire Badger Equipment Company

During the quarter ended September 30, 2012, the Company elected to pay $1,100, the full remaining face of amount of a note that the Company issued in connection with the Badger Equipment Company Acquisition. At the time of repayment, there was remaining unamortized discount of $70 which was being amortized over the life of the loan and being charged to interest expense. This remaining unamortized discount was expensed and is included in the Statement of Income line entitled “other income (loss)”.

Note Payable—Terex

At September 30, 2012, the Company has a note payable to Terex Corporation with a remaining balance of $750. The note was issued in connection with the purchase of substantially all of the domestic assets of Crane & Machinery, Inc. (“Crane”) and Schaeff Lift Truck, Inc., (“Schaeff”). The note provides bears interest at 6% annually and is payable quarterly. Terex has been granted a lien on and security interest in all of the assets of the Company’s Crane & Machinery Division.

The Company has three remaining principal payments of $250 due on March 1, 2014, March 1, 2015 and March 1, 2016. As long as the Company’s common stock is listed for trading on the NASDAQ or another national stock exchange, the Company may opt to pay up to $150 of each annual principal payment in shares of the Company’s common stock having a market value of $150. No principal payment is required in 2013, as the Company voluntarily elected to make the principal payment that was due on March 1, 2013 on August 3, 2012.

Note Payable—Bank

At September 30, 2012, the Company has a $130 note payable to a bank that bears interest at 3.70%. Under the terms of the note the Company is required to make monthly payments of $65. The proceeds from the note were used to pay annual premiums for certain insurance policies carried by the Company. As such, the holder of the note has a security interest in the insurance policies it financed and has the right upon default to cancel these policies and receive any unearned premiums.

Debt to Refinance Load King Acquisition Debt

On November 2, 2011, the Company’s Load King subsidiary borrowed $1,258 and $858 from a bank and BED (South Dakota Board of Economic Development), respectively. In connection with the borrowings, Load King executed three promissory notes. Promissory notes in the amount $858 were delivered to the bank and BED. The aforementioned promissory notes are collateralized by a mortgage on the Company’s land and building located in Elk Point, South Dakota (“Bank Mortgage” and “BED Mortgage”). Additionally, Load King executed and delivered to the bank a $400 promissory note, (“Equipment Note”) collateralized by the Company’s machinery and equipment located in Elk Point, South Dakota. The funds received in connection with the above borrowing were used to repay promissory note to Terex Corporation (“Terex”), which was issued in connection with the Load King acquisition.

Under the terms of the Bank Mortgage, the Company is required to make 120 interest and principal payments. The first sixty payments of $6 per month are based on a 240 month amortization period and a 6% interest rate. On November 2, 2016, the interest rate will reset. The new interest rate will be equal to the monthly average yield on 5 Year Constant Maturity U.S. Treasury Securities plus 3.75%. The monthly interest and principal payment will be recalculated accordingly. A final balloon payment of unpaid principal and interest is due on November 2, 2021. At September 30, 2012, the Bank Mortgage has a remaining outstanding balance of $839.

Under the terms of the BED Mortgage, the Company is required to make 59 payments of $5 based on a 240 month amortization period and a 3% interest rate. A final balloon payment of unpaid principal and interest is due on November 2, 2016. The interest rate for the note is subject to Load King maintaining employment levels specified in an Employment Agreement between Load King and BED. If Load King fails to maintain agreed upon employment levels, Load King may be required to pay BED an amount equal to the difference between the interest paid and amount of interest that would have been paid if the loan had a 6.5% interest rate. At September 30, 2012, the BED Mortgage has a remaining outstanding balance of $831.

Under the Equipment Note, the Company is required to make 84 monthly interest and principal payments. The first 60 payments will be for $6 and are based on an 84 month amortization period and a 6.25% interest rate. On November 2, 2016, the interest rate will reset. The interest rate will be equal to the monthly average yield on 5 year Constant Maturity of U.S. Treasury Securities plus 4.00%.

 

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The monthly principal and interest payments will be recalculated based on the new interest rate and will remain fixed for the next 24 months. As of September 30, 2012, the Equipment Note has a remaining outstanding balance of $361.

The Bank Mortgage, the BED Mortgage and the Equipment loans are guaranteed by Manitex International, Inc. and included customary events of default. In the event of default, the notes are subject to acceleration and a default interest rate as specified in the notes will apply.

Note Payable Issued to Acquire CVS Assets

During the quarter ended September 30, 2012, the Company elected to pay €1,400 or $1,763, the full remaining face of amount of a note that the Company issued in connection with the acquisition of CVS assets. At the time of repayment, there was remaining unamortized discount of $42 which was being amortized over the life of the loan and being charged to interest expense. This remaining unamortized discount was expensed and is included in the income statement line entitled “other income (loss)”.

CVS Short-Term Working Capital Borrowings

At September 30, 2012, CVS had established demand credit facilities with six Italian banks. Under the facilities, CVS can borrow up to 130 Euro ($168) on an unsecured basis and up to an additional €4,855 ($6,278) as advances against orders, invoices and letters of credit. The maximum amount outstanding is limited to 80% of the assigned accounts receivable if there is an invoice issued or 50% if there is an order/contract issued. The banks will evaluate each request to borrow individually and determine the allowable advance percentage and interest rate. In making its determination the bank considers the customer’s credit and location of the customer.

At September 30, 2012, the banks had advanced CVS €4,262 ($5,511), at interest rates ranging from 2.90% to 6.00%.

Capital leases – building

The Company has a twelve year lease, which expires in April 2018 that provides for monthly lease payments of $73 for its Georgetown, Texas facility. The lease has been classified as a capital lease. At September 30, 2012, the outstanding capital lease obligation is $3,222.

The Company has a five year lease which expires in July 10, 2014 that provides for monthly lease payments of $25 for its Winona, Minnesota facility. The Company has an option to purchase the facility for $500 by giving notice to the landlord of its intent to purchase the Facility. The Landlord must receive such notice at least three months prior to end of the Lease term. At September 30, 2012, the Company has outstanding capital lease obligation of $950.

Capital leases – equipment

The Company has entered into a lease agreement with a bank pursuant to which the Company is permitted to borrow 100% of the cost of new equipment and 75% of the cost of used equipment with 60 and 36 months repayment periods, respectively. At the conclusion of the lease period, for each piece of equipment the Company is required to purchase that piece of leased equipment for one dollar.

The equipment, which is acquired in ordinary course of the Company’s business, is available for sales and rental prior to sale.

Under the lease agreement the Company can elect to exercise an early buyout option at any time, and pay the bank the present value of the remaining rental payments discounted by a specified Index Rate established at the time of leasing. The early buyout option results in a prepayment penalty which progressively decreases during the term of the lease. Alternatively, the Company under the like-kind provisions in the agreement can elect to replace or substitute different equipment in place of equipment subject to the early buyout without incurring a penalty.

The following is a summary of amounts financed:

 

     Amount
Borrowed
     Repayment
Period
     Amount of
Monthly Payment
     Balance
As of September 30,  2012
 

New equipment

   $ 225         60       $ 4       $ 206   

Used equipment

   $ 941         36       $ 28       $ 928   
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 1,166          $ 32       $ 1,134   
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

 

 

In addition to the above, the Company has one other insignificant capital lease related to equipment. As of September 30, 2012, the capitalized lease obligation related to this lease was $27.

 

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13. Legal Proceedings

The Company is involved in various legal proceedings, including product liability, employment related issues, and workers’ compensation matters which have arisen in the normal course of operations. The Company has product liability insurance with self insurance retention that range from $50 to $1,000. Certain cases are at a preliminary stage, and it is not possible to estimate the amount or timing of any cost to the Company. However, the Company does not believe that these contingencies, in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on the Company. When it is probable that a loss has been incurred and possible to make a reasonable estimate of the Company’s liability with respect to such matters, a provision is recorded for the amount of such estimate or the minimum amount of a range of estimates when it is not possible to estimate the amount within the range that is most likely to occur.

On May 5, 2011, Company entered into two separate settlement agreements with two plaintiffs. As of September 30, 2012, the Company has a remaining obligation under the agreements to pay the plaintiffs $1,805 without interest in 19 annual installments of $95 on or before May 22 each year.

It is reasonably possible that the “Estimated Reserve for Product Liability Claims” may change within the next 12 months. A change in estimate could occur if a case is settled for more or less than anticipated, or if additional information becomes known to the Company.

14. Business Segments

The Company operates in two business segments: Lifting Equipment and Equipment Distribution.

The Lifting Equipment segment is a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions. The Company designs, manufactures and distributes, predominately through a network of dealers, a diverse group of products that serve different functions and are used in a variety of industries. The Company markets a comprehensive line of boom trucks and sign cranes, a complete line of rough terrain forklifts, including both the Liftking and Noble product lines, as well as special mission oriented vehicles, and other specialized carriers, heavy material handling transporters and steel mill equipment. The Company also manufacturers a number of specialized rough terrain cranes and material handling products. The Company lifting products are used in industrial applications, energy exploration and infrastructure development in the commercial sector and for military applications. The Company’s specialized rough terrain cranes primarily serve the needs of the construction, municipality, and railroad industries. The Company also manufactures and distributes custom trailers and hauling systems typically used for transporting heavy equipment. Our trailer business serves niche markets in the commercial construction, railroad, military, and equipment rental industries through a dealer network.

CVS Ferrari, srl, our Italian subsidiary located near Milan, commenced operation in the third quarter of 2010. CVS Ferrari, srl which manufactures reach stackers and associated lifting equipment for the global container handling market further extends the products offered by our Lifting Equipment segment.

The Equipment Distribution segment is a distributor of Terex rough terrain and truck cranes, and Manitex boom trucks and sky cranes. The Equipment Distribution segment predominately sells its products to end users, including the rental market. Its products are used primarily for infrastructure development and commercial constructions, applications include road and bridge construction, general contracting, roofing, scrap handling and sign construction and maintenance. The Equipment Distribution segment supplies repair parts for a wide variety of medium to heavy duty construction equipment and sell both domestically and internationally. The segment also provides repair services in the Chicago area. The North American Equipment Exchange division (“NAEE”) markets previously-owned construction and heavy equipment, domestically and internationally. This Division provides a wide range of used lifting and construction equipment of various ages and condition, and the Company has the capability to refurbish the equipment to the customers’ specification.

 

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The following is financial information for our two operating segments, i.e., Lifting Equipment and Equipment Distribution

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
    Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2012     2011     2012     2011  

Net revenues

        

Lifting Equipment

   $ 51,198      $ 33,614      $ 138,910      $ 96,531   

Equipment Distribution

     3,179        3,328        12,094        9,199   

Intercompany sales

     (997 )     —          (2,279     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 53,380      $ 36,942      $ 148,725      $ 105,730   

Operating income from continuing operations

        

Lifting Equipment

   $ 5,804      $ 3,598      $ 15,571      $ 9,151   

Equipment Distribution

     (12     76        45        54   

Corporate expenses

     (1,295     (1,441     (4,320     (3,479

Elimination of intercompany profit in inventory

     (30 )     —          (113     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total operating income from continuing operations

   $ 4,467      $ 2,233      $ 11,183      $ 5,726   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The Lifting Equipment segment operating earnings includes amortization of $490 and $492 for the three months and $1,470 and $1,437 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The Equipment Distribution segment operating earnings includes amortization of $37 and $36 for the three months and $110 and $109 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively

 

     September 30,
2012
     December 31,
2011
 

Total Assets

     

Lifting Equipment

   $ 142,174       $ 114,133   

Equipment Distribution

     7,152         7,333   

Corporate

     111         125   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 149,437       $ 121,591   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

15. Transactions between the Company and Related Parties

In the course of conducting its business, the Company has entered into certain related party transactions.

The Company, through its subsidiaries, purchases and sells parts to BGI USA, Inc. (“BGI”) including its subsidiary SL Industries, Ltd (“SL”). BGI is a distributor of assembly parts used to manufacture various lifting equipment. SL Industries, Ltd is a Bulgarian subsidiary of BGI that manufactures fabricated and welded components used to manufacture various lifting equipment. BGI is owned by the President of Manufacturing Operations.

The Company through its Manitex Liftking subsidiary provides parts and services to LiftMaster, Ltd (“LiftMaster”) or purchases parts or services from LiftMaster. LiftMaster is a rental company that rents and services rough terrain forklifts. LiftMaster is owned by the Vice President of a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, Manitex Liftking, ULC, and a relative.

As of September 30, 2012 the Company had an accounts receivable of $58 and $63 from SL and LiftMaster and accounts payable of $615 and $89 to SL and LiftMaster, respectively. As of December 31, 2011 the Company had an accounts receivable of $54 from LiftMaster and accounts payable of $442 and $81 to BGI and LiftMaster, respectively.

 

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The following is a summary of the amounts attributable to certain related party transactions as described in the footnotes to the table, for the periods indicated:

 

     Three months ended
September 30, 2012
     Three months ended
September 30, 2011
     Nine months ended
September 30, 2012
     Nine months ended
September 30, 2011
 

Rent paid

              
   Bridgeview Facility 1    $ 61       $ 60       $ 183       $ 180   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Sales to:

   SL Industries, Ltd.    $ 21       $ 73       $ 53       $ 215   
   LiftMaster      2         1         6         5   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Sales

   $ 23       $ 74       $ 59       $ 220   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Purchases from:

              
   BGI USA, Inc.    $ 15       $ 78       $ 114       $ 151   
   SL Industries, Ltd.      1,415         571         3,507         2,315   
   LiftMaster      7         4         13         20   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Purchases

   $ 1,437       $ 653       $ 3,634       $ 2,486   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

1. The Company leases its 40,000 sq. ft. Bridgeview facility from an entity controlled by Mr. David Langevin, the Company’s Chairman and CEO. Pursuant to the terms of the lease, the Company makes monthly lease payments of $21. The Company is also responsible for all the associated operations expenses, including insurance, property taxes, and repairs. The lease will expire on September 30, 2016 and has a provision for nine one-year extension periods. The lease contains a rental escalation clause under which annual rent is increased during the initial lease term by the lesser of the increase in the Consumer Price Increase or 2.0%. Rent for any extension period shall however, be the then-market rate for similar industrial buildings within the market area. The Company has the option, to purchase the building by giving the Landlord written notice at any time prior to the date that is 180 days prior to the expiration of the lease or any extension period. The Landlord can require the Company to purchase the building if a change of Control Event, as defined in the agreement occurs by giving written notice to the Company at any time prior to the date that is 180 days prior to the expiration of the lease or any extension period. The purchase price regardless whether the purchase is initiated by the Company or the landlord will be the Fair Market Value as of the closing date of said sale.

16. Income Taxes

The Company’s provision for income taxes consists of U.S. and foreign taxes in amounts necessary to align the Company’s year-to-date tax provision with the effective rate that the Company expects to achieve for the full year. Each quarter the Company updates its estimate of the annual effective tax rate and records cumulative adjustments as necessary. The annual effective tax rates (excluding discrete items) are estimated to be 34.5% and 35.7% for 2012 and 2011, respectively. The effective tax rate is based upon the Company’s anticipated earnings both in the U.S. and in foreign jurisdictions.

For the three months ended September 30, 2012, the Company recorded an income tax expense of $1,313 which consisted primarily of anticipated federal, state and local, and foreign taxes. For the three months ended September 30, 2011, the Company recorded an income tax expense of $546.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, the Company recorded an income tax expense of $3,188 which consisted primarily of anticipated federal, state and local, and foreign taxes. For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, the Company recorded an income tax expense of $1,362.

The Company’s total unrecognized tax benefits as of September 30, 2012 and 2011 were approximately $158 and $139, which, if recognized, would affect the Company’s effective tax rate. As of September 30, 2012 the Company had accrued immaterial amounts for the potential payment of interest and penalties.

17. CVS Operating Agreement

Manitex International, Inc. announced on June 30, 2010, that its newly formed Italian subsidiary, CVS Ferrari, srl, had entered into an agreement which allows CVS Ferrari srl to use certain assets of CVS SpA on an exclusive rental basis, during the Italian bankruptcy process (concordato preventivo). CVS SpA was located near Milan, Italy and designed and manufactured a range of reach stackers and associated lifting equipment for the global container handling market, which were sold through a broad dealer network.

During July 2010 the Italian court administrator of CVS SpA approved the Company’s agreement to use certain assets of CVS SpA. This agreement was on a monthly rental fee basis and was for duration of up to two years as the Italian insolvency process, “concordato preventivo” proceeded. Under this process, the creditors of CVS SpA and the court administrator was to determine the resolution of the insolvency of CVS SpA. The administrator could elect to sell the assets of CVS SpA either in whole or piecemeal. Under the agreement, CVS Ferrari srl assumed no prior liabilities of the CVS SpA business, and was permitted to use the rented CVS

 

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SpA assets for its own benefit but was required to return the assets at the expiration of the agreement. As part of its agreement the Company also agreed to enter into a standby letter of credit for one million Euros to guarantee its commitments under the agreement. Also included, and subject to the agreement of the creditors, and the court process, was an offer to purchase the rental assets.

On September 24, 2010, Comerica Bank issued a €1,000 standby letter in fulfillment of CVS’s obligations under the rental agreement. The standby letter of credit expired on July 31, 2012

On June 29, 2011, the Company entered into an agreement with CVS SpA in Liquidation to purchase on July 1, 2011 the assets that were being rented. The operating agreement was terminated on July 1, 2011, when the rented assets were transferred to CVS Ferrari srl. See Note 18 for further details.

18. CVS SpA in Liquidation Assets Purchase

On July 1, 2011, CVS Ferrari, Srl purchased the intangible assets and the machinery and equipment that CVS had previously rented from CVS SpA in Liquidation (the “Seller”) pursuant to a purchase agreement (“Purchase Agreement”) with the Seller dated June 29, 2011. Additionally on June 29, 2011, CVS entered into a second agreement which also closed on June 29, 2011 with Cabletronic, Srl (“Cabletronic Agreement”) to acquire software and electronic know-how that is used in the products manufactured by CVS. Finally, CVS Ferrari assumed certain liabilities.

Total Consideration for the acquired assets is as follows:

 

     Euros     U.S. Dollars (3)  

Per the Purchase agreement

   2,817      $ 4,089   

Per Cabletronic agreement

     100        145   

Stamp taxes and notary fees

     91        132   

Assumed liabilities

     500        726   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Sub-total

     3,508      $ 5,092   

Present value adjustment related to a non-interest bearing note (1)

     (132     (192
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total consideration

     3,376        4,900   

Less: non-cash amounts

    

Deferred payments (2)

     (2,284     (3,315
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash consideration

   1,092      $ 1,585   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

     Euros      U.S. Dollars (3)  

Purchase Price Allocation

     

Machinery and equipment

   1,336       $ 1,939   

Trade names and trademarks

     1,000         1,452   

Patented and unpatented technology

     410         595   

Goodwill

     630         914   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net assets acquired

   3,376       $ 4,900   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) Under the terms of the purchase agreement €2,350 of the purchase price was payable in future installments supported by non-interest bearing note. It was determined that the present value of the €2,350 note is €2,218 based on 4% discount interest rate. It was determined that a 4% rate was appropriate taking into account current interest rates and the inherent risk.
(2) The non-cash consideration is comprised of the present value of the above described note of €2,218 and €66 which represents two payment of €33 related to Cabletronic Agreement which are payable on October 30, 2011 and January 12, 2012, respectively.
(3) The CVS acquisition was consummated in Euros. The U.S dollar conversions above and elsewhere in this note are based on the exchange rates on the transaction date. As such, the balances in U.S. dollars shown above will differ from the amounts reflected in our September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 balance sheets and other notes in the our financial statements as exchange rates on July 1, 2011 and those dates are different.

Purchase Agreements

On June 29, 2011, CVS Ferrari srl (the “Purchaser”), an Italian Corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of Manitex International, Inc. (the “Company”), entered into a purchase agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) with CVS SpA in Liquidation (the “Seller”) to acquire on July 1, 2011 for €2,817 (approximately $4,089) (1) rights, designs and drawings for all products previously manufactured by CVS SpA including reach stackers, straight mast container handlers, straddle carriers and tractors and (2) certain machinery and equipment used to manufacture the aforementioned items.

 

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The obligation under the purchase agreement was secured by an existing guarantee of €1,000 (approximately $1,400) issued by Unicredit SPA which expired on July 31, 2012. The Unicredit SPA guarantee is supported by a standby letter of credit issued by Comerica Bank which also expired on July 31, 2012. The purchase agreement required the Company to replace the existing guarantee when it expires with a new guarantee issued by Unicredit SPA in an amount equal to the outstanding balance. The remaining balance on the note issued in connection with the acquisition of CVS SpA assets was paid in full during the quarter ended September 30, 2012 and guarantee and underlying letter of credit were allowed to expire.

Cabletronic Agreement

On June 29, 2011, The Company and Cabletronic srl entered into a separate agreement. Under the agreement, the Company agreed to pay Cabletronics €100 (approximately $145) in exchange for the software or electronic know-how (including source code) and all rights to said software and electronic know-how currently used to manufacture and operate the products acquired from CVS SpA.

Assumed Liabilities

In connection with the transactions, the Company assumed the liability of €500 (approximately $726).

Assets Acquired

Under the acquisition method of accounting, the total acquisition consideration is allocated to the assets acquired based on their fair values as of the date of the acquisition as shown below.

Machinery and equipment: The fair value of the machinery and equipment was determined by management relying in part on an independent appraisal of the machinery and equipment.

Intangible assets: There are three fundamental methods applied to value intangible assets outlined in FASB ASC 820. These methods include the Cost Approach, the Market Approach, and the Income Approach. Each of these valuation approaches was considered in our estimation of value.

Trade names and trademarks and patented and unpatented technology: Valued using the Relief from Royalty method, a form of both the Market Approach and the Income Approach. Because the Company has established trade names and trademarks and has developed patented and patented technology, the Company estimated the benefit of ownership as the relief from the royalty expense that would need to be incurred in absence of ownership.

Goodwill: Goodwill represents the excess of total consideration paid and the fair value of net assets acquired. The recognition of goodwill of $914 reflects the inherent value in the CVS’s reputation, which has been built since being founded in 1982. CVS has a reputation for quality and technical proficiency acquired by continued development of a robust and superior product and after sales service, with products in use across the global container handling and inter-modal markets. The entire amount of goodwill in this transaction is associated with our Lifting Equipment Segment.

Conditional Future Purchase Commitment

On June 29, 2011, upon the signing of the Purchase Agreement a conditional commitment became effective to purchase the building in which CVS Ferrari srl operates. Under the agreement, CVS Ferrari srl has a commitment to purchase the building at the conclusion of a rental period that ends on June 30, 2014 for €9,200. The commitment to purchase the building is contingent on CVS Ferrari srl being able to secure a mortgage on market terms for 75% of the purchase price. During the rental period, CVS Ferrari srl rent will remain fixed at €360 ($486) per year.

Pro forma results

Pro forma results have not been provided in connection with the CVS acquisitions as they are not relevant. Pro forma information is not available as CVS SpA was in liquidation and did not operate during 2009.

 

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

SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This quarterly report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements and are intended to be “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements relate to, among other things, the Company’s expectations, beliefs, intentions, future strategies, future events or future financial performance, and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation: (1) projections of revenue, earnings, capital structure and other financial items, (2) statements of our plans and objectives, (3) statements regarding the capabilities and capacities of our business operations, (4) statements of expected future economic conditions and the effect on us and on our customers, (5) expected benefits of our cost reduction measures, and (6) assumptions underlying statements regarding us or our business. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “should,” “could,” “expects,” “plans,” “intends,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential” or “continue” or the negative of such terms or other comparable terminology. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. These statements are only predictions. Our actual results may differ materially from information contained in these forward looking-statements for many reasons, including, without limitation, those described below and in our 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, in the section entitled “Item 1A. Risk Factors,”

 

(1) Substantial deterioration in economic conditions, especially in the United States and Europe;

 

(2) our customers’ diminished liquidity and credit availability;

 

(3) difficulties in implementing new systems, integrating acquired businesses, managing anticipated growth, and responding to technological change;

 

(4) our ability to negotiate extensions of our credit agreements and to obtain additional debt or equity financing when needed;

 

(5) the cyclical nature of the markets we operate in;

 

(6) increases in interest rates;

 

(7) government spending, fluctuations in the construction industry, and capital expenditures in the oil and gas industry;

 

(8) the performance of our competitors;

 

(9) shortages in supplies and raw materials or the increase in costs of materials;

 

(10) our level of indebtedness and our ability to meet financial covenants required by our debt agreements;

 

(11) product liability claims, intellectual property claims, and other liabilities;

 

(12) the volatility of our stock price;

 

(13) future sales of our common stock;

 

(14) the willingness of our stockholders and directors to approve mergers, acquisitions, and other business transactions;

 

(15) currency transactions (foreign exchange) risks and the risks related to forward currency contracts;

 

(16) certain provisions of the Michigan Business Corporation Act and the Company’s Articles of Incorporation, as amended, Amended and Restated Bylaws, and the Company’s Preferred Stock Purchase Rights may discourage or prevent a change in control of the Company; and

 

(17) a substantial portion of our revenues are attributed to limited number of customers which may decrease or cease purchasing any time.

The risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, are not the only risks facing our Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or operating results. If any of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if our underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may vary significantly from what we projected. We do not undertake, and expressly disclaim, any obligation to update this forward-looking information, except as required under applicable law. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto of the Company appearing elsewhere within this Form 10-Q.

OVERVIEW

The Company is a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions. The Company operates in two business segments: the Lifting Equipment segment and the Equipment Distribution segment.

Lifting Equipment Segment

The Company is a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions. The Company designs, manufactures and distributes a diverse group of products that serve different functions and are used in a variety of industries. Through its Manitex, Inc. subsidiary it markets a comprehensive line of boom trucks and sign cranes. Manitex’s boom trucks and crane products are primarily used for industrial

 

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projects, energy exploration and infrastructure development, including, roads, bridges and commercial construction. Its Badger Equipment Company (“Badger”) subsidiary, acquired on July 10, 2009, is a manufacturer of specialized rough terrain cranes and material handling products, including a 30-ton model introduced in October 2009, the first in a new line of specialized high quality rough terrain cranes and a recently introduced second model, a 15-ton crane. Badger primarily serves the needs of the construction, municipality, and railroad industries.

Through its Manitex Liftking ULC (“Manitex Liftking” or “Liftking”) subsidiary, the Company also sells a complete line of rough terrain forklifts, a line of stand-up electric forklifts, cushioned tired forklifts with lifting capacities from 18 thousand to 40 thousand pounds, and special mission oriented vehicles, as well as other specialized carriers, heavy material handling transporters and steel mill equipment. Manitex Liftking’s rough terrain forklifts are used in both commercial and military applications. Specialty mission oriented vehicles and specialized carriers are designed and built to meet the Company’s unique customer needs and requirements. The Company’s specialized lifting equipment has met the particular needs of customers in various industries that include utility, ship building and steel mill industries.

Our subsidiary Manitex Load King, Inc. (“Load King”) manufactures specialized custom trailers and hauling systems typically used for transporting heavy equipment. Load King Trailers serve niche markets in the commercial construction, railroad, military, and equipment rental industries through a dealer network. Load King complements our existing material handling business.

On July 1, 2010, the Company’s newly formed Italian subsidiary, CVS Ferrari, srl, entered into an agreement to rent certain assets of CVS SpA, on an exclusive rental basis, while CVS SpA proceeds through the Italian bankruptcy process (concordato preventivo). CVS SpA was located near Milan, Italy and designed and manufactured a range of reach stackers and associated lifting equipment for the global container handling market, which were sold through a broad dealer network. During the third quarter 2010, CVS Ferrari, srl commenced operations and employed the rental assets in its operations. On July 1, 2011, the Company purchased the assets which were previously being rented.

Distribution Equipment Segment

The Company operates a crane dealership that distributes Terex rough terrain and truck cranes and Manitex boom trucks and sky cranes. We treat these operations as a separate reporting segment entitled “Equipment Distribution.” Our Equipment Distribution segment also supplies repair parts for a wide variety of medium to heavy duty construction equipment sold both domestically and internationally. Our crane products are used primarily for infrastructure development and commercial construction; applications include road and bridge construction, general contracting, roofing, and sign construction and maintenance.

In the second quarter of 2010, we expanded our Equipment Distribution segment by creating a new division, North American Equipment Exchange, (“NAEE”) to market previously-owned construction and heavy equipment, domestically and internationally. This division provides a wide range of used lifting and construction equipment of various ages and condition, and the Company has the capability to refurbish the equipment to the customers’ specification.

Customer and Suppliers Concentrations

At September 30, 2012, one customer accounted for 11.40% of the Company’s total accounts receivable. As of December 31, 2011, no one customer accounted for 10% or more of total Company accounts receivables.

For the three months ended September 30, 2012, no customers accounted for 10% or more of the Company’s net revenues. For the three months ended September 30, 2011, one customer accounted for 13.2% of the Company’s net revenues For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, no customers accounted for 10% or more of the Company’s net revenues. For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, no customers accounted for 10.0% or more of the Company’s net revenues. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, no supplier accounted for 10% or more of total Company purchases.

Recent Economic Conditions

Beginning in September of 2008, the United States and world financial markets came under unprecedented stress. The immediate impact was a dramatic decrease in liquidity and credit availability throughout the world. An incredibly rapid and significant deterioration in economic conditions, especially in the United States and Europe followed. These events had an immediate significant adverse impact on the Company including order cancellations.

The overall market for construction equipment has improved but has not returned to pre-2008 levels. Certain market segments, particularly the North American energy sector, is currently very strong. As result, we have seen a significant increase in orders for our higher capacity boom trucks and specialized trailers. As of September 30, 2012, our backlog of $126 million represents increases of 50% and 99% respectively when September 30, 2012 backlog is compared to December 31, 2011 and September 30, 2011 backlogs. As a result, we have taken actions to selectively increase production capacity, including hiring additional manufacturing employees at certain of our facilities. Additionally, our suppliers have increased capacity to meet the increased demand. As a result, the Company’s production volumes and revenues have increased during the second and the third quarter and our backlog has decreased from $150 million at June 30, 2012 to a current backlog of $126 million. There, however, is still significant uncertainty, in part due to the European sovereign debt crisis and slowing growth in the United States and other global markets.

 

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Factors Affecting Revenues and Gross Profit

The Company derives most of its revenue from purchase orders from dealers and distributors. The demand for the Company’s products depends upon the general economic conditions of the markets in which the Company competes. The Company’s sales depend in part upon its customers’ replacement or repair cycles. Adverse economic conditions, including a decrease in commodity prices, may cause customers to forego or postpone new purchases in favor of repairing existing machinery. Additionally, our Manitex Liftking subsidiary revenues are impacted by the timing of orders received for military forklifts and residential housing starts.

Gross profit varies from period to period. Factors that affect gross profit include product mix, production levels and cost of raw materials. Margins tend to increase when production is skewed towards larger capacity cranes, special mission oriented vehicles, specialized carriers and heavy material transporters.

Three Months Ended September 30, 2012 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2011

Net income for the three month periods ended September 30, 2012 and 2011

For the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, the Company had a net income of $2.5 million and $1.0 million, respectively.

For the three months ended September 30, 2012, the net income of $2.5 million consisted of revenue of $53.4 million, cost of sales of $42.6 million, research and development costs of $0.6 million, SG&A expenses of $5.7 million, interest expense of $0.6 million, other expense of $0.1 million and income tax expense of $1.3 million.

For the three months ended September 30, 2011, the net income of $1.0 million consisted of revenue of $36.9 million, cost of sales of $29.1 million, research and development costs of $0.4 million, SG&A expenses of $5.1 million, interest expense of $0.7 million and income tax expense of $0.5 million.

Net Revenues and Gross Profit—For the three months ended September 30, 2012, net revenues and gross profit were $53.4 million and $10.8 million, respectively. Gross profit as a percent of revenues was 20.3% for the three months ended September 30, 2012. For the three months ended September 30, 2011, net revenues and gross profit were $36.9 million and $7.8 million, respectively. Gross profit as a percent of revenues was 21.2% for the three months ended September 30, 2011.

Net revenues increased $16.4 million to $53.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 from $36.9 million for the comparable period in 2011. Although the overall improvement in the market for construction equipment and an increase in military sales has contributed to the increase in revenues, the strong demand from the energy sector is by far is the most significant reason why revenues increased 44.5% between the third quarter 2011 and 2012. The strong demand from the energy sector particularly increased demand and revenues for boom trucks with higher lifting capacity and our specialized trailers that are used primarily to transport heavy equipment.

Gross profit as a percentage of net revenues decreased 0.9% to 20.3% for the three months ended September 30, 2012 from 21.2% for the three months ended September 30, 2011. Our boom trucks are built on commercial truck chassis. The customer can either supply us with a chassis or ask us to purchase one. The markup on a chassis supplied by the Company is nominal. As such the Company’s gross profit percent decreases when the percent of Company purchased chassis used in production increases. The gross margin percent decrease between quarters is the result of an increase in Company purchased chassis used in production between 2011 and 2012.

Research and development—Research and development for the three months ended September 30, 2012 was $0.6 million compared to $0.4 million for the comparable period in 2011. The increase in research and development expense reflects our continued commitment to develop and introduce new products that gives the Company a competitive advantage.

Selling, general and administrative expense—Selling, general and administrative expense for the three months ended September 30, 2012 was $5.7 million compared to $5.1 million for the comparable period in 2011, an increase of $0.6 million.

The increase in selling, general and administrative expense is principally attributed to an increase in selling expenses of $0.5 million, which reflects an expansion of our sales organization along with increases in commissions and other selling expense that increase with an increase in revenue. The remaining $0.1 million increase is the net impact of other increases and decreases.

Operating income—For the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, the Company had operating income of $4.5 million and $2.2 million, respectively. The increase in operating income is due to an increase in gross profit of $3.0 million offset by $0.8 million increase in operating expenses. An increase in revenues principally accounts for the increase in gross profit as the gross profit percent decreased slightly between the third quarter 2011 and 2012. The increase in operating expenses is principally related to an increase in selling, general and administrative cost, which is explained above.

 

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Interest expense—Interest expense was $0.6 million and $0.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Foreign currency transaction (losses) gains—The Company attempts to purchase forward currency exchange contracts such that the exchange gains and losses on the assets and liabilities denominated in other than the reporting units’ functional currency will be offset by the changes in the market value of the forward currency exchange contracts it holds. Foreign currency gains and losses were insignificant for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011.

Other (expense) income—For the three months ended September 30, 2012, the Company had other expense of $0.1 million which is principally the result of expensing unamortized debt discounts which was recorded when the corresponding debts were paid in full prior to its maturity. Other (expense) income for the three months ended September 30, 2011 was insignificant.

Income tax—For the three months ended September 30, 2012, the Company recorded an income tax expense of $1.3 million, which consisted primarily of anticipated federal, state and foreign taxes. For the three months ended September 30, 2011, the Company recorded an income tax expense of $0.5 million, which consisted primarily of anticipated federal, state and foreign taxes. The effective taxes rates are 34.4% and 34.9% for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Net income—Net income for the three months ended September 30, 2012 was $2.5 million. This compares with a net income for the three months ended September 30, 2011 of $1.0 million. The change in net income is explained above.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011

Net income for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2012 and 2011

For the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 the Company had a net income of $6.1 million and $2.5 million, respectively.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, the net income of $6.1 million consisted of revenue of $148.7 million, cost of sales of $118.6 million, research and development costs of $1.9 million, SG&A expenses of $17.0 million, interest expense of $1.8 million, foreign currency transaction losses of $0.1 million, and income tax expense of $3.2 million.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, the net income of $2.5 million consisted of revenue of $105.7 million, cost of sales of $84.0 million, research and development costs of $1.1 million, SG&A expenses of $14.9 million, interest expense of $1.9 million and income tax expense of $1.4 million.

Net Revenues and Gross Profit—For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, net revenues and gross profit were $148.7 million and $30.1 million, respectively. Gross profit as a percent of revenues was 20.3% for the nine months ended September 30, 2012. For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, net revenues and gross profit were $105.7 million and $21.8 million, respectively. Gross profit as a percent of revenues was 20.6% for the nine months ended September 30, 2011.

Although the overall improvement in the market for construction equipment and an increase in military sales has contributed to the increase in revenues, the strong demand from the energy sector is by far the most significant reason why revenues increased 41% between 2011 and 2012. The strong demand from the energy sector particularly increased demand and revenues for boom trucks with higher lifting capacity and our specialized trailers that are used primarily to transport heavy equipment.

Gross profit as a percentage of net revenues was relatively consistent between periods. Gross profit as a percent of revenues was 20.3% and 20.6% for the nine month periods September 30, 2012 and 2011.

Research and development—Research and development for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 was $1.9 million compared to $1.1 million for the comparable period in 2011. The increase in research and development expense reflects our continued commitment to develop and introduce new products that gives the Company a competitive advantage.

Selling, general and administrative expense—Selling, general and administrative expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 was $17.0 million compared to $14.9 million for the comparable period in 2011, an increase of $2.1 million. Selling, general and administrative expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 includes approximately $0.5 million to attend the 2011 Con Expo trade show, which is held every three years.

Selling, general and administrative expense as a percent of revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 was 11.5% of revenues a decrease from the comparable period in 2011. Selling general and administrative expense as a percent of revenue for nine month period ended September 30, 2011 was 14.1% or 13.6% if adjusted to eliminate the cost associated with attending Con Expo.

 

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The increase in selling, general and administrative expense after adjusting for the non-recurring Con Expo expenses is approximately $2.6 million. The increase in selling, general and administrative expense is in part attributed to an increase in selling expenses of $1.3 million, which reflects an expansion of our sales organization along with increases in commissions and other selling expense that increase with an increase in revenue. Approximately 60% of the remaining increase is attributed to an increase in the provision for performance related incentive compensation. The balance of the increase is principally attributed to increases in salaries, travel expenses, and amortization of intangibles offset by a decrease in legal expenses.

Operating income—For the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, the Company had operating income of $11.2 million and $5.7 million, respectively. The increase in operating income is due to an increase in gross profit of $8.4 million offset by $2.9 million increase in operating expenses. An increase in revenues primarily accounts for the increase in gross profit as the gross profit percent did not change significantly between the nine month periods ended September 30, 2012 and 2011. The increase in operating expenses is related to increases in selling, general and administrative expense and research and development as explained above.

Interest expense—Interest expense was $1.8 million and $1.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Foreign currency transaction (losses) gains—The Company attempts to purchase forward currency exchange contracts such that the exchange gains and losses on the assets and liabilities denominated in other than the reporting units’ functional currency will be offset by the changes in the market value of the forward currency exchange contracts it holds.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, the Company had a foreign currency transaction loss of $0.09 million. For the nine months ended September 30, 2011 the Company had a foreign currency gain of $0.03 million.

Income tax—For the nine months ended September 30, 2012, the Company recorded an income tax expense of $3.2 million which consisted primarily of anticipated federal, state and foreign taxes. For the nine months ended September 30, 2011, the Company recorded an income tax expense of $1.4 million, which consisted primarily of anticipated federal, state and foreign taxes. The effective taxes rates are 34.5% and 35.3% for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Net income—Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 was $6.1 million. This compares with a net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 of $2.5 million. The change in net income is explained above.

Segment information

Lifting Equipment Segment

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
    Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2012     2011     2012     2011  

Net revenues

   $ 51,198      $ 33,614      $ 138,910      $ 96,531   

Operating income

     5,804        3,598        15,571        9,151   

Operating margin

     11.3     10.7     11.2     9.5

Net Revenues

Net revenues increased $17.6 million to $51.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 from $33.6 million for the comparable period in 2011. The overall market for construction equipment continues to improve but has not returned to pre-2008 levels. Certain market segments, particularly, the North American energy sector is currently very strong. Although the overall improvement in the market for construction equipment has contributed to the increase in revenues, the strong demand from the energy sector is by far is the most significant reason why revenues increased dramatically between third quarter 2011 and 2012. The strong demand from the energy sector particularly increased demand and revenues for boom trucks with higher lifting capacity and our specialized trailers that are used primarily to transport heavy equipment.

Net revenues increased $42.4 million to $138.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 from $96.5 million for the comparable period in 2011. The overall market for construction equipment continues to improve but has not returned to pre-2008 levels. Certain market segments, particularly, the North American energy sector is currently very strong. Although the overall improvement in the market for construction equipment and an increase in military sales has contributed to the increase in revenues, the strong demand from the energy sector is by far is the most significant reason why revenues increased dramatically between nine month periods ended September 30, 2011 and 2012. The strong demand from the energy sector particularly increased demand and revenues for boom trucks with higher lifting capacity and our specialized trailers that are used primarily to transport heavy equipment.

 

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Operating Income and Operating Margins

Operating income of $5.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 was equivalent to 11.3% of net revenues compared to an operating income of $3.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2011 or 10.7% of net revenues. The increase in operating income is due to an increase in gross profit of $3.1 million offset by increased operating expense of $.9 million. The increase in gross profit is due to the significant increase in revenues as the gross profit percent decreased by 1.4%. The decrease in the gross margin percent between quarters is the result of an increase in Company purchased chassis used in production between 2011 and 2012. The markup on Company purchased chassis is nominal. An increase in research and development expenses accounts for approximately $0.2 million of the increase in operating expense. The balance of the increase is largely accounting for by an increase in selling expenses which reflects an expansion of our sales organization along with increases in commissions and other selling expense that increase with an increase in revenue.

Operating income of $15.6 million for the nine months ended September30, 2012 was equivalent to 11.2% of net revenues compared to an operating income of $9.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 or 9.5% of net revenues. The increase in operating income is due to an increase in gross profit of $8.6 million offset by increased operating expense of $2.1 million. The increase in gross profit is due to the significant increase in revenues as the gross profit percent was relatively consistent declining a mere 0.3% between periods. The increase in operating expenses is due to an increase in research and development of $0.8 million and an increase in selling, general and administrative expenses of $1.3 million. The increase in research and development expense reflects our continued commitment to develop and introduce new products that gives the Company a competitive advantage. The increase in selling and general expense is due to several factors the most significant being an increase in selling expenses which reflects an expansion of our sales organization along with increases in commissions and other selling expense that increase with an increase in revenue.

Equipment Distribution Segment

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
    Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2012     2011     2012     2011  

Net revenues

   $ 3,179      $ 3,328      $ 12,094      $ 9,199   

Operating (loss) income

     (12     76        45        54   

Operating margin

     (0.4 %)      2.3     0.4     0.6

Net revenues—Net revenues between quarters were essentially flat decreasing a mere $0.1 million to $3.2 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 from $3.3million for the comparable period in 2011.

Net revenues increased $2.9 million to $12.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 from $9.2 million for the comparable period in 2011. The increase in revenues is primarily attributed to an increase in revenues of $1.6 million related to sales of Terex cranes and an increase in sales of used equipment of $1.2 million. A general strengthening in demand for new cranes and other construction equipment has lengthened delivery time for new equipment and contributed to increased demand for used equipment. Included in the sales of Terex cranes are several cranes purchased in 2009 which were still in our inventory.

Operating loss and Operating Margins—The Distribution segment had an operating loss of $0.04 million for the three months ended September 30, 2012 and an operating income of $0.1 for the three months ended September 30, 2011. A decrease in the gross margin, the result of a decrease in the gross margin percent, accounts for the small operating loss. The gross margin percent decrease was in part due to incurring a loss on the sale of a crane at a significant discount.

The Distribution segment had operating income of $0.05 million for the nine month periods ended September 30, 2012 and $0.05 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2011. The impact of increased revenues was offset by a decrease in the gross profit percent between periods. The nine months period ended September 30, 2012 included the sales of several Terex cranes purchased in 2009 which were still in our inventory. The sales of these cranes increase revenues but decreased the gross margin percent as they were sold at a slight loss.

 

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Reconciliation to Statement of Income

Revenues:

 

 

     Three Months Ended      Nine Months Ended  
     September 30,      September 30,  
     2012     2011      2012     2011  

Lifting Equipment segment

   $ 51,198      $ 33,614       $ 138,910      $ 96,531   

Equipment Distribution segment

     3,179        3,328         12,094        9,199   

Intercompany sales

     (997 )     —           (2,279     —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total revenues

   $ 53,380      $ 36,942       $ 148,725      $ 105,730   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating Income:

 

     Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
     September 30,     September 30,  
     2012     2011     2012      2011  

Lifting Equipment segment

   $ 5,804      $ 3,598      $ 15,571       $ 9,151   

Equipment Distribution segment

     (12     76        45         54   

Corporate expenses

     (1,295     (1,441     (4,320      (3,479

Elimination of intercompany profit in inventory

     (30     —          (113      —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total operating income

   $ 4,467      $ 2,233      $ 11,183       $ 5,726   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash and cash equivalents were $3.3 million at September 30, 2012 compared to $0.1 million at December 31, 2011. In addition, the Company has both a U.S. and Canadian revolving credit facilities with maturity dates of April 1, 2015. At September 30, 2012 the Company had approximately $4.0 million available to borrow under these credit facilities. Additionally, the Company had $2.0 million unused borrowing capacity under the Specialized Export Facility.

Additionally, CVS has agreements with five Italian banks under which CVS can borrow approximately €4.9 million ($6.3 million) against specific orders, invoices and letters of credit. As of September 30, 2012, CVS had received advances of € 4.3 million ($5.5 million). The amount of future advances is dependent on open orders, invoices and letters of credits that exist at the time an advance is requested. The percent that the bank will advance is dependent on both the nature of documents against which they are advancing and the credit worthiness of the customer.

On July 17, 2012, the Company issued 500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock to certain investors pursuant to subscription agreements between the Company and the investors that were entered into on July 12, 2012. Proceeds of approximately $3.8 million, net of fees and expenses, were used to repay debt.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, total debt increased by $4.1 million to $46.3 million at September 30, 2012 from $42.2 million at December 31, 2011. However, total debt at September 30, 2012 is $3.1 million less than it was on June 30, 2012.

The following is a summary of the net increase in our indebtedness from December 31, 2011 to September 30, 2012:

 

Facility

   Increase/
(decrease)
 

Revolving credit facility

   $ 4.8 million  

Revolving Canadian credit facility

     1.9 million   

Installment note

     (0.9) million  

Badger acquisition note

     (1.5) million   

Note payable—bank (insurance premiums)

     0.1 million   

Note payable —Terex

     (0.5) million   

Note payable—floor plan

     (1.2) million   

Capital leases

     0.6 million   

CVS assets acquisition note

     (2.9) million   

Borrowing against orders, invoices, or letters of credit

     3.7 million   
  

 

 

 
   $  4.1 million   
  

 

 

 

 

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Outstanding borrowings

The following is a summary of our outstanding borrowings at September 30, 2012:

 

     Outstanding
Balance
     Interest
Rate
  Interest
Paid
     Principal Payment

Revolving credit facility

   $ 23.9 million       3.25%     Monthly       n.a.

Revolving Canadian credit facility

     7.6 million       3.50%     Monthly       n.a.

Revolving credit facility— Specialized Export Facility

     —  million       3.50%     Monthly       60 days after shipment

Revolving credit facility—Equipment Line

     1.0 million       3.25%     Monthly       n.a.

Load King debt

     2.0 million       3.00% to 6.25%     Monthly       $0.02 million monthly installment
payment (includes interest)

Notes payable bank (insurance premiums)

     0.1 million       3.70%     Monthly       $0.07 million monthly

Note payable—Terex

     0.8 million       6.0%     Quarterly       $0.25 million March 1 ($0.15 million)
can be paid in stock

Capital lease—Georgetown facility

     3.2 million       12.0%     Monthly       $0.07 million monthly payment includes
interest

Capital leases—Winona facility

     1.0 million       6.13%     Monthly       $0.025 million monthly payment includes
interest

Capital lease—Equipment

     1.2 million       5.3% to 5.6%     Monthly       $0.019 million

Borrowings against orders, invoices and letters of credit

     5.5 million       2.45 — 3.19%     Monthly       Upon payment of invoice or letter of
credit
  

 

 

         
   $ 46.3 million           
  

 

 

         

 

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Future availability under credit facilities

As stated above, the Company had cash of $3.3 million and approximately $6.0 million available to borrow under its credit facilities at September 30, 2012.

The Company needs cash to fund normal working capital needs and to make scheduled debt payments as shown in the above table. Both the U.S. and Canadian credit facilities are asset based. The maximum the Company may borrow under either facility is the lower of the credit line or the available collateral, as defined in the credit agreements. Collateral under the agreements consists of stated percentages of eligible accounts receivable and inventory.

The overall market for construction equipment has improved but has not returned to pre-2008 levels. Certain market segments, particularly, the North American energy sector is currently very strong. As a result, we have increased our inventories to support our sales growth. The collateral formula for the U.S. credit facility limits borrowing against inventory to 50% of eligible inventory (work in process inventory is excluded) and caps total borrowing against our inventory at $14.0 million. In the future, the provision limiting borrowing against inventory to 50% of eligible inventory may result in additional cash constraints. However, the Company expects cash flows from operations and existing availability under the current revolving credit facilities, nevertheless, will be adequate to fund future operations. If in the future, we were to determine that additional funding is necessary, we believe that it would be available.

We will likely need to raise additional capital through debt or equity financings to support our growth strategy, which may include additional acquisitions. There is no assurance that such financing will be available or, if available, on acceptable terms.

2012

Operating activities consumed $4.0 million of cash for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 comprised of net income of $6.1 million, non-cash items that totaled $4.7 million and changes in assets and liabilities, which consumed $14.8 million. The principal non-cash items are depreciation and amortization of $2.7 million, a decrease in deferred tax assets of $1.8 million and share based compensation of $0.2 million.

The change in assets and liabilities which consumed $14.8 million in cash is principally attributed to the following changes in assets and liabilities: an increase in accounts payable of $11.2 million, accrued expenses of $1.1 million and an increase in other current liabilities of $1.3 million generated cash, and increases in accounts receivable of $9.3 million, inventory of $17.9 million, and prepaid expenses of $1.2 million. The increase in prepaid expense includes increases in prepaid insurance, and advance payments to suppliers.

Investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 consumed $0.5 million of cash which represents an investment in a several pieces of equipment which was partially offset by proceeds of $0.2 from the sale of several pieces of equipment.

Financing activities generated $7.6 million in cash for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, of which $3.8 million represents the proceeds of July 2012 stock offering. The remaining increase of $3.8 is attributed an increase in debt. The above table detailing changes in our debt total $4.1 million. The $0.3 million difference is an exchange rate difference that occurs as cash flows for foreign subsidiaries are calculated in local currencies and then converted to U.S. dollars. As such, the impact (in U.S. dollars) of change in exchange rates for the Canadian dollar and Euro had on outstanding debt are reflected on the cash flow statement on the line entitled “effect of exchange rate changes on cash” rather than being included in the financing activity section.

2011

Operating activities consumed $4.5 million of cash for the three months ended September 30, 2011 comprised of net income of $2.5 million, non-cash items that totaled $3.8 million and changes in assets and liabilities, which consumed $10.7 million. The principal non-cash items are depreciation and amortization of $2.5 million, a decrease in deferred tax assets of $0.9 million and an increase in inventory reserves of $0.2 million.

Increases in accounts payable of $1.8 million and decrease in prepaid expenses of $0.3 million which generated cash were more than offset by the following items which consumed cash: increases in accounts receivable of $3.7 million, inventory of $8.9 million, other assets of $0.1 million and a decrease in accrued expense and other current liabilities of $0.1 million. The increases in accounts receivable, inventory and accounts payable are attributed to increased revenues.

Investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 consumed $1.7 million of cash, of which $1.6 million were used to purchase assets that were previously being rented from CVS SpA in Liquidation (see Note 19 in the financial statements). The remaining $0.1 million is the net of capital purchases of $0.4 million offset by proceeds of $0.3 million from the sales of fixed assets.

Financing activities generated $6.5 million in cash for the nine months ended September 30, 2011. Increased borrowings of approximately $8.5 million were partially offset by debt repayments or approximately $2.1 million. The increase in borrowings is attributed to increased borrowings under the Company’s revolving credit facilities of $5.5 million, increases of $1.1 million in working capital borrowing by our Italian subsidiary and borrowings under a new $1.9 million installment note. The proceeds from the installment note were used to purchase the assets that were being rented from CVS SpA in Liquidation.

 

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Related Party Transactions

For a description of the Company’s related party transactions, please see Note 15 to the Company’s consolidated financial statements entitled “Transactions between the Company and Related Parties.”

Critical Accounting Policies

See Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, for a discussion of the Company’s other critical accounting policies.

Impact of Recently Issued Accounting Standards

Recent Accounting Guidance Not Yet Adopted

In July 2012, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) amended Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 350, Intangibles — Goodwill and Other. This amendment is intended to reduce the cost and complexity of the annual impairment test for indefinite-lived intangible assets other than goodwill by providing entities an option to perform a qualitative assessment to determine whether further impairment testing is necessary. The amendments are effective for annual and interim impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012. Early adoption is permitted. This amendment impacts impairment testing steps only, and therefore adoption will not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Recently Adopted Accounting Guidance

In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-05—Presentation of Comprehensive Income (“ASU 2011-05”), requires entities to present reclassification adjustments included in other comprehensive income on the face of the financial statements and allows entities to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. It also eliminates the option for entities to present the components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in stockholders’ equity. For public companies, ASU 2011-05 is effective for fiscal years (and interim periods within those years) beginning after December 15, 2011, with earlier adoption permitted. In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU 2011-12 “Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Deferral of the Effective Date for Amendments to the Presentation of Reclassifications of Items Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income in Accounting Standards Update No. 2011-05,” which defers certain aspects of ASU 2011-05 related to the presentation of reclassification adjustment.

On January 1, 2012, the Company adopted the provisions of ASU 2011-05 that were not deferred by ASU 2011-12. Accordingly, the Company’s financial statements include a “Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income” which immediately follows the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Income.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

The Company has a conditional commitment to purchase the building in which CVS Ferrari srl operates. Under the agreement, CVS Ferrari srl has a commitment to purchase the building at the conclusion of a rental period that ends on June 30, 2014 for €9,200. The commitment to purchase the building is contingent on CVS Ferrari srl being able to secure a mortgage on market terms for 75% of the purchase price.

Item 3—Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

Not applicable

 

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Item 4—Controls and Procedures

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the Chief Executive Officer (principal executive officer) and the Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer), evaluated the effectiveness of our “disclosure controls and procedures” (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)) as of September 30, 2012.

Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) were effective as of September 30, 2012 to provide reasonable assurance that (1) information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and (2) information required to be disclosed by us in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

The effectiveness of any system of controls and procedures is subject to certain limitations, and, as a result, there can be no assurance that our controls and procedures will detect all errors or fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system will be attained.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the quarter ended September 30, 2012 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1—Legal Proceedings

The Company is involved in various legal proceedings, including product liability and workers’ compensation matters which have arisen in the normal course of operations. The Company has product liability insurance with self-insurance retention that ranges from $50 thousand to $1 million. Certain cases are at a preliminary stage, and it is not possible to estimate the amount or timing of any cost to the Company. However, the Company does not believe that these contingencies, in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on the Company. When it is probable that a loss has been incurred and possible to make a reasonable estimate of the Company’s liability with respect to such matters, a provision is recorded for the amount of such estimate or the minimum amount of a range of estimates when it is not possible to estimate the amount within the range that is most likely to occur.

Item 1A—Risk Factors

As of the date of this filing, there have been no material changes from the risk factors disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed for the year ended December 31, 2011.

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

The Company’s credit agreement with Comerica Bank directly restricts the Company’s ability to declare or pay dividends without Comerica’s consent.

 

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ISSUER PURCHASE OF EQUITY SECURITIES

 

Period

   (a) Total
Number of
Shares (or
Units)
Purchased (1)
     (b) Average
Price  Paid
per Share (or Unit)
     (c) Total
Number  of
Shares (or Units)
Purchased  as
Part  of
Publically
Announced
Plans  or
Programs
     (d) Maximum
Number  (or
Approximate
Dollar
Value)  of
Shares (or
Units)
that May  Yet Be
Purchased
Under
the  Plans or
Programs
 

July 1—July 31, 2012

     —           —           —           —     

August 1—August 31, 2012

     —           —           —           —     

September 1—September 30, 2012

     —           —           —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     —           —           —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Item 3—Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None

Item 4—Mine Safety Disclosures

None

Item 5—Other Information

Not applicable.

Item 6—Exhibits

See the Exhibit Index set forth below for a list of exhibits included with this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit

Number

  

Exhibit Description

10.1   

Amendment No. 1 to Amended and Restated Master Revolving Note dated December 21, 2011

(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 13, 2012).

10.2   

First Amendment to Advance Formula Agreement dated December 23, 2011 (incorporated by reference to

Exhibit 10.2 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on August 13, 2012).

10.3   

Recertification of Guaranty that reaffirms Manitex International, Inc.’s obligation under it Guaranty dated December 23, 2011 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed

on August 13, 2012).

10.4   

Recertification of Guaranty that reaffirms Manitex, LLC’s obligation under it Guaranty dated December 23, 2011 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed

on August 13, 2012).

10.5   

Amendment No. 10 to Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement and Amendment to Revolving Credit Note

(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 1, 2012).

31.1*    Certification by the Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2*    Certification by the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

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Exhibit

Number

 

Exhibit Description

32.1*   Certification by the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101**   The following financial information from Manitex International, Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2012, formatted in XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language): (i) Statements of Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 (ii) Statement of Comprehensive Income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 (iii) Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, (iv) Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, and (v) Notes to Unaudited Interim Financial Statements.

 

* Filed herewith.

 

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

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.

 

November 9, 2012   By:   /s/ DAVID J. LANGEVIN
   

David J. Langevin

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

(Principal Executive Officer)

November 9, 2012   By:   /s/ DAVID H. GRANSEE
   

David H. Gransee

Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

 

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