FORM 10-Q
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF |
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THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
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FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2009 |
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TRANSITION REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF |
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THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from to
Commission File Number: 1-10883
WABASH NATIONAL CORPORATION
( Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
(State of Incorporation)
1000 Sagamore Parkway South,
Lafayette, Indiana
(Address of Principal
Executive Offices)
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52-1375208 (IRS Employer
Identification Number)
47905 (Zip Code) |
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (765) 771-5300
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 Website, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant
to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such period that the
registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Yes o No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large
accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions
of large accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting
company in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act. (Check one):
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Large accelerated filer o | |
Accelerated filer
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Non-accelerated filer o | |
Smaller reporting company o |
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(Do not check if a smaller reporting company) |
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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 common stock outstanding at May 7, 2009 was 31,090,835.
WABASH NATIONAL CORPORATION
INDEX
FORM 10-Q
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WABASH NATIONAL CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands)
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March 31, |
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December 31, |
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2009 |
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2008 |
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(Unaudited) |
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ASSETS |
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CURRENT ASSETS |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
4,828 |
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$ |
29,766 |
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Accounts receivable, net |
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17,248 |
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37,925 |
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Inventories |
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84,619 |
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92,896 |
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Prepaid expenses and other |
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4,215 |
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5,307 |
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Total current assets |
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110,910 |
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165,894 |
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PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net |
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119,111 |
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122,035 |
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INTANGIBLE ASSETS |
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28,289 |
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29,089 |
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OTHER ASSETS |
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13,964 |
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14,956 |
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$ |
272,274 |
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$ |
331,974 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
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CURRENT LIABILITIES |
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Current portion of long-term debt |
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$ |
52,962 |
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$ |
80,008 |
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Current portion of capital lease obligation |
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337 |
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337 |
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Accounts payable |
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39,457 |
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42,798 |
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Other accrued liabilities |
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45,347 |
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45,449 |
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Total current liabilities |
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138,103 |
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168,592 |
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CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATION |
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4,722 |
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4,803 |
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OTHER NONCURRENT LIABILITIES AND CONTINGENCIES |
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3,222 |
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5,142 |
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STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Preferred stock, 25,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued or outstanding |
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- |
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Common stock 75,000,000 shares authorized, $0.01 par value, 30,060,800
and 29,842,945 shares issued and outstanding, respectively |
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329 |
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324 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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353,088 |
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352,137 |
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Retained deficit |
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(200,315 |
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(172,031 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive income |
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(1,398 |
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(1,516 |
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Treasury stock at cost, 1,675,600 common shares |
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(25,477 |
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(25,477 |
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Total stockholders equity |
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126,227 |
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153,437 |
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$ |
272,274 |
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$ |
331,974 |
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See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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WABASH NATIONAL CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
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Three Months |
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Ended March 31, |
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2009 |
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2008 |
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NET SALES |
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77,937 |
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$ |
161,061 |
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COST OF SALES |
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93,413 |
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155,156 |
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Gross profit |
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(15,476 |
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5,905 |
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GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES |
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8,658 |
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11,499 |
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SELLING EXPENSES |
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3,185 |
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3,443 |
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Loss from operations |
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(27,319 |
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(9,037 |
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OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) |
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Interest expense |
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(1,005 |
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(1,174 |
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Gain on debt extinguishment |
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124 |
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Other, net |
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55 |
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7 |
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Loss before income taxes |
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(28,269 |
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(10,080 |
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INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT) |
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15 |
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(3,693 |
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NET LOSS |
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$ |
(28,284 |
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(6,387 |
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COMMON STOCK DIVIDENDS DECLARED |
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- |
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$ |
0.045 |
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BASIC NET LOSS PER SHARE |
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(0.94 |
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(0.21 |
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DILUTED NET LOSS PER SHARE |
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(0.94 |
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(0.21 |
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COMPREHENSIVE LOSS |
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Net loss |
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(28,284 |
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$ |
(6,387 |
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Changes in fair value of derivatives (net of tax) |
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118 |
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NET COMPREHENSIVE LOSS |
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$ |
(28,166 |
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$ |
(6,387 |
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See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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WABASH NATIONAL CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Dollars in thousands)
(Unaudited)
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Three Months Ended March 31, |
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2009 |
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2008 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES |
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Net loss |
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(28,284 |
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(6,387 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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4,796 |
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5,187 |
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Net loss on the sale of assets |
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Gain on debt extinguishment |
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- |
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(124 |
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Deferred income taxes |
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- |
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(3,530 |
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Stock-based compensation |
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965 |
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863 |
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities |
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Accounts receivable |
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20,677 |
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3,266 |
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Inventories |
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8,278 |
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(20,100 |
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Prepaid expenses and other |
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1,092 |
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878 |
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Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
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(4,724 |
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13,572 |
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Other, net |
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(84 |
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101 |
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities |
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2,722 |
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(6,274 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES |
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Capital expenditures |
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(539 |
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(1,741 |
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Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment |
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6 |
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4 |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
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(533 |
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(1,737 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES |
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Proceeds from exercise of stock options |
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- |
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Borrowings under revolving credit facilities |
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18,529 |
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45,265 |
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Payments under revolving credit facilities |
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(45,575 |
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(12,430 |
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Payments under long-term debt obligations |
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- |
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(58,412 |
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Principal payments under capital lease obligation |
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(81 |
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- |
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Common stock dividends paid |
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- |
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(1,363 |
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Net cash used in financing activities |
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(27,127 |
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(26,936 |
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NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS |
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(24,938 |
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(34,947 |
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF QUARTER |
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29,766 |
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41,224 |
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CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF QUARTER |
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$ |
4,828 |
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$ |
6,277 |
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See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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WABASH NATIONAL CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
1. GENERAL
The condensed consolidated financial statements of Wabash National Corporation (the Company)
have been prepared without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and
Exchange Commission. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial
statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed
or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. In the opinion of management, the accompanying
condensed consolidated financial statements contain all material adjustments (consisting only of
normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the consolidated financial position of
the Company, its results of operations and cash flows. The condensed consolidated financial
statements included herein should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements
and the notes thereto included in the Companys 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Certain
reclassifications have been made to prior periods to confirm to the current year presentation.
These reclassifications had no effect on net income for the periods previously reported. Note 1 to
the Companys consolidated financial statements included in the Companys 2008 Annual Report on
Form 10-K include a discussion of factors that raise substantial doubt about the Companys ability
to continue as a going concern. The condensed consolidated financial statements included herein do
not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of that uncertainty. See Note 4
herein for further discussions related to the Companys Forebearance Agreement and Third Amendment
to Second Amended and Restated Loan and Security Agreement (Forbearance Agreement) entered into on
April 28, 2009.
2. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In March 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133. The statement requires enhanced disclosures
for derivative and hedging activities, including information that would enable financial statement
users to understand how and why a company uses derivative instruments, how derivative instruments
and related hedged items are accounted for under SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities, and how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect
an entitys financial position, financial performance and cash flows. This statement was effective
for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15,
2008, and was adopted by the Company in the first quarter of 2009. As SFAS No. 161 only requires
enhanced disclosures, this standard has not had a material impact on the Companys financial
position, results of operations or cash flows. See Note 5 for further discussion of derivative
instruments and hedging activities.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements. The Statement
provides guidance for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities and only applies when
other standards require or permit the fair value measurement of assets and liabilities. It does
not expand the use of fair value measurement. In February 2008, the FASB announced that it was
deferring the effective date to fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008 for certain
non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities, except those that are recognized or disclosed
at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis. For these financial and
non-financial assets and liabilities that are remeasured at least annually, this statement was
effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. Derivative instruments and hedging
activities are carried at fair value. The adoption of SFAS No. 157 has not and is not expected to
have a material impact on the Companys financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
See Note 6 for further discussion of fair value measurements.
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In June 2008, the FASB issued Staff Position No. EITF 03-6-1, Determining Whether Instruments
Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions Are Participating Securities (EITF 03-6-1). This Staff
Position states that unvested share-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to
dividends or dividend equivalents (whether paid or unpaid) are participating securities and shall
be included in the computation of earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method. EITF 03-6-1
is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008,
and interim periods within those years. All prior period earnings per share data presented shall be
adjusted retrospectively to conform with the provisions of this Staff Position. The Company does
not expect the adoption of this accounting guidance to have a material impact on its results of
operations, financial position or earnings per share.
3. INVENTORIES
Inventories consisted of the following (in thousands):
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March 31, |
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December 31, |
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2009 |
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2008 |
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Raw materials and components |
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$ |
26,512 |
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$ |
23,758 |
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Work in progress |
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3,177 |
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373 |
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Finished goods |
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39,948 |
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48,997 |
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Aftermarket parts |
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5,483 |
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6,333 |
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Used trailers |
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9,499 |
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13,435 |
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$ |
84,619 |
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$ |
92,896 |
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4. DEBT
In March 2007, the Company entered into a loan and security agreement (Revolving Facility)
with its lenders. As amended, the Revolving Facility has a capacity of $200 million, subject to a
borrowing base, with a maturity date of March 6, 2012. Subsequent to the quarter ending March 31,
2009, events of default have occurred under the Revolving Facility, which permits the lenders to
increase the interest on the outstanding principal by 2%, to cause an acceleration of the maturity
of borrowings, to restrict advances, and to terminate the Revolving Facility. The events of
default under the Revolving Facility include: the Companys failure to deliver audited financial
statements for fiscal year 2008 by March 31, 2009; that the report of the Companys independent
registered public accounting firm accompanying the Companys audited financial statements for
fiscal year 2008 included an explanatory paragraph with respect to the Companys ability to
continue as a going concern; the Companys failure to deliver prompt written notification of name
changes of subsidiaries; the Companys failure to have a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of
1.1:1.0 when the available borrowing capacity under the Revolving Facility is below $30 million;
and, the Company requesting loans under the Revolving Facility during the existence of a default or
event of default under the Revolving Facility. In accordance with the terms of the Revolving
Facility, on April 1, 2009, the agent has increased the interest on the outstanding principal under
the Revolving Facility by 2% and implemented availability reserves that result in a reduction of
the Companys borrowing base under the Revolving Facility by $25 million.
On April 28, 2009, the Company entered into a Forbearance Agreement with the lenders under the
Revolving Facility. Pursuant to the Forbearance Agreement, the lenders have agreed to refrain from
accelerating maturity of the Revolving Facility due to specified existing or anticipated events of
default,
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as described above, through the earlier of May 29, 2009 or the occurrence or existence of
any event of default other than the existing or anticipated events of default.
In addition, the Forbearance Agreement waived the fixed charge covenant requirement and
established a borrowing base reserve at $22.5 million. The Forbearance Agreement also requires the
Company to engage a consultant on behalf of the lenders under the Revolving Facility to evaluate
the financial operations and conditions of the Company and the potential restructuring of its
business.
Based on these events, the Company has classified its obligations outstanding under the
Revolving Facility as a current liability in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of
March 31, 2009. The Company expects to continue negotiations with its lenders on the terms of a
comprehensive amendment to the Revolving Facility; however, there can be no assurances that an
amendment will be obtained.
5. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES
As discussed in Note 2, the Company adopted SFAS No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities, an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133 (SFAS No. 161), during
the first quarter of 2009. SFAS No. 161 requires enhanced disclosures for derivative instruments
and hedging activities.
During 2008, the Company entered into two-year interest rate swap agreements (Swaps) whereby
the Company pays a fixed interest rate and receives a variable interest rate. The notional amount
of these Swaps at March 31, 2009 totaled $40.0 million. Under the provisions of SFAS No. 133,
Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities, as amended and interpreted, the
Company has designated these Swaps as cash flow hedges in an effort to reduce its exposure to
fluctuations in interest rates by converting a portion of its variable rate borrowings to a fixed
rate for a specific period of time. The effective portion of the change in the fair value of a
derivative designated as a cash flow hedge is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income
(loss) (OCI) and is recognized in the statement of operations when the hedged item affects net
income. If and when a derivative is determined not to be highly effective as a hedge, or the
underlying hedged transaction is no longer likely to occur, or the derivative is terminated, hedge
accounting is discontinued. Any past or future changes in the derivatives fair value, which will
not be effective as an offset to the income effects of the item being hedged, are recognized
currently in the income statement.
In April 2009, the Company and its counterparty mutually agreed to terminate the existing
Swaps and settle based on the fair value of the Swap contracts of approximately $1.4 million.
These contracts were originally set to mature through October 2010. The amounts paid or payable
under the terms of these contracts are charged to interest expense over the designated hedge period
and totaled $0.2 million in the first quarter of 2009. The amount of loss recorded in OCI as of
March 31, 2009 that is expected to be reclassified to interest expense over the next twelve months
is approximately $0.9 million. The cash flows from these contracts were recorded as operating
activities in the consolidated statement of cash flows.
The fair values of the Swaps were estimated using Level 3 inputs, as described in Note 6. The
fair value is an estimate of the net amount that the Company would be required to pay or would
receive on March 31, 2009, if the agreements were transferred to another party or cancelled by the
Company.
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The following table sets forth the fair values of derivative instruments designated as hedging
instruments under SFAS No. 133 in the condensed consolidated balance sheet (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31, 2009 |
|
|
Classification |
|
Fair value |
Interest rate swap contracts
|
|
Other accrued liabilities
|
|
$ |
1,398 |
|
6. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
As discussed in Note 2, in September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value
Measurements, which addresses aspects of expanding the application of fair value accounting. The
Company adopted SFAS 157 as of the beginning of the 2008 fiscal year as it relates to recurring
financial assets and liabilities. As of the beginning of the 2009 fiscal year, the Company adopted
SFAS 157 as it relates to nonrecurring fair value measurement requirements for nonfinancial assets
and liabilities.
SFAS No. 157 establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy for fair value measurements. These
valuation techniques are based upon the transparency of inputs (observable and unobservable) to the
valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date. Observable inputs reflect market
data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect the Companys market
assumptions. These two types of inputs create the following fair value hierarchy:
|
|
|
Level 1 Valuation is based on quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities
in active markets; |
|
|
|
|
Level 2 Valuation is based on quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in
active markets, or other inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either
directly or indirectly, for the full term of the financial instrument; and |
|
|
|
|
Level 3 Valuation is based upon other unobservable inputs that are significant to
the fair value measurement. |
The following table sets forth by level within the fair value hierarchy the Companys
financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis (in
thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
March 31, 2009 |
|
|
December 31, 2008 |
|
|
|
Level 1 |
|
|
Level 2 |
|
|
Level 3 |
|
|
Total |
|
|
Level 1 |
|
|
Level 2 |
|
|
Level 3 |
|
|
Total |
|
Assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest rate derivatives |
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Liabilities |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest rate derivatives |
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
1,398 |
|
|
$ |
1,398 |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
1,516 |
|
|
$ |
1,516 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Financial instruments classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy represent derivative
contracts in which management has used at least one significant unobservable input in the valuation
model. The following table presents a reconciliation of activity for such derivative contracts on
a net basis (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
|
March 31, 2009 |
|
Balance at beginning of period |
|
$ |
(1,516 |
) |
Total unrealized gains included in other
comprehensive income |
|
|
118 |
|
Purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements |
|
|
- |
|
Transfers in and (or) out of Level 3 |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at end of period |
|
$ |
(1,398 |
) |
|
|
|
|
7. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
SFAS No. 107, Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments, requires disclosure of
fair value information for certain financial instruments. The differences between the carrying
amounts and the estimated fair values, using the methods and assumptions listed below, of the
Companys financial instruments at March 31, 2009, and December 31, 2008 were immaterial.
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable. The carrying amounts
reported in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets approximate fair value.
Debt. The fair value of total borrowings is estimated based on current quoted market prices
for similar issues or debt with the same maturities. The interest rates on the Companys bank
borrowings under its Revolving Facility are adjusted regularly to reflect current market rates.
8. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
The Company adopted SFAS No. 123(R), Share-Based Payment, using the modified prospective
method. This Statement requires that all share-based payments to employees, including grants of
employee stock options, be recognized in the financial statements based upon their fair value.
SFAS No. 123(R) requires the use of a valuation model to calculate the fair value of stock
option awards. The Company has valued new stock option awards granted using a binomial model,
which incorporates various assumptions including volatility, expected life, dividend yield and
risk-free interest rates. The expected life and volatility assumptions are based on the Companys
historical experience as well as the terms and conditions of the stock option awards it grants to
employees.
The Companys policy is to recognize expense for awards subject to graded vesting using the
straight-line attribution method. The amount of compensation costs related to nonvested stock
options and restricted stock not yet recognized was $15.6 million at March 31, 2009, for which the
expense will be recognized through 2012.
9. CONTINGENCIES
Various lawsuits, claims and proceedings have been or may be instituted or asserted against
the Company arising in the ordinary course of business, including those pertaining to product
liability, labor and health related matters, successor liability, environmental matters and
possible tax assessments. While
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the amounts claimed could be substantial, the ultimate liability
cannot now be determined because of the
considerable uncertainties that exist. Therefore, it is possible that results of operations
or liquidity in a particular period could be materially affected by certain contingencies.
However, based on facts currently available, management believes that the disposition of matters
that are currently pending or asserted will not have a material adverse effect on the Companys
financial position, liquidity or results of operations. Costs associated with the litigation and
settlement of legal matters are reported within General and Administrative Expenses in the
Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Brazil
Joint Venture
In March 2001, Bernard Krone Indústria e Comércio de Máquinas Agrícolas Ltda. (BK) filed
suit against the Company in the Fourth Civil Court of Curitiba in the State of Paraná, Brazil.
Because of the bankruptcy of BK, this proceeding is now pending before the Second Civil Court of
Bankruptcies and Creditors Reorganization of Curitiba, State of Paraná (No. 232/99).
The case grows out of a joint venture agreement between BK and the Company related to
marketing of RoadRailerâ trailers in Brazil and other areas of South America.
When BK was placed into the Brazilian equivalent of bankruptcy late in 2000, the joint venture was
dissolved. BK subsequently filed its lawsuit against the Company alleging that it was forced to
terminate business with other companies because of the exclusivity and non-compete clauses
purportedly found in the joint venture agreement. BK asserts damages of approximately $8.4
million.
The Company answered the complaint in May 2001, denying any wrongdoing. The Company believes
that the claims asserted by BK are without merit and it intends to defend its position. A trial
date originally scheduled for December 2008 was continued indefinitely by the trial court. The
Company believes that the resolution of this lawsuit will not have a material adverse effect on its
financial position, liquidity or future results of operations; however, at this stage of the
proceeding no assurances can be given as to the ultimate outcome of the case.
Intellectual
Property
In October 2006, the Company filed a patent infringement suit against Vanguard National
Corporation (Vanguard) regarding Wabash Nationals U.S. Patent Nos. 6,986,546 and 6,220,651 in
the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana (Civil Action No. 4:06-cv-135). The
Company amended the Complaint in April 2007. In May 2007, Vanguard filed its Answer to the Amended
Complaint, along with Counterclaims seeking findings of non-infringement, invalidity, and
unenforceability of the subject patents. The Company filed a reply to Vanguards counterclaims in
May 2007, denying any wrongdoing or merit to the allegations as set forth in the counterclaims.
The Company believes that the claims asserted by Vanguard are without merit and the Company
intends to defend its position. The Company believes that the resolution of this lawsuit will not
have a material adverse effect on its financial position, liquidity or future results of
operations; however, at this stage of the proceeding, no assurance can be given as to the ultimate
outcome of the case.
Environmental
Disputes
In September 2003, the Company was noticed as a potentially responsible party (PRP) by the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency pertaining to the Motorola 52nd Street, Phoenix,
Arizona Superfund Site pursuant to the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and
Liability Act. PRPs include current and former owners and operators of facilities at which
hazardous substances were allegedly disposed. EPAs allegation that the Company was a PRP arises
out of the operation of a
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former branch facility located approximately five miles from the original site. The Company does
not expect that these proceedings will have a material adverse effect on the Companys financial
condition or results of operations.
In January 2006, the Company received a letter from the North Carolina Department of
Environment and Natural Resources indicating that a site that the Company formerly owned near
Charlotte, North Carolina has been included on the states October 2005 Inactive Hazardous Waste
Sites Priority List. The letter states that the Company was being notified in fulfillment of the
states statutory duty to notify those who own and those who at present are known to be
responsible for each Site on the Priority List. No action is being requested from the Company at
this time. The Company does not expect that this designation will have a material adverse effect
on its financial condition or results of operations.
10. NET LOSS PER SHARE
Per share results have been computed based on the average number of common shares outstanding.
The computation of basic and diluted net loss per share is determined using net income as the
numerator and the number of shares included in the denominator as follows (in thousands, except per
share amounts):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended March 31, |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
Basic net loss per share |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss applicable to common stockholders |
|
$ |
(28,284 |
) |
|
$ |
(6,387 |
) |
Dividends
paid on unvested restricted shares |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(30 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss applicable to common stockholders excluding amounts
applicable to unvested restricted shares |
|
$ |
(28,284 |
) |
|
$ |
(6,417 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average common shares outstanding |
|
|
30,050 |
|
|
|
29,880 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic net loss per share |
|
$ |
(0.94 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.21 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted net loss per share |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net loss applicable to common stockholders |
|
$ |
(28,284 |
) |
|
$ |
(6,387 |
) |
After-tax equivalent of interest on convertible notes |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted net loss applicable to common stockholders |
|
$ |
(28,284 |
) |
|
$ |
(6,387 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average common shares outstanding |
|
|
30,050 |
|
|
|
29,880 |
|
Dilutive stock options/shares |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
Convertible notes equivalent shares |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding |
|
|
30,050 |
|
|
|
29,880 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted net loss per share |
|
$ |
(0.94 |
) |
|
$ |
(0.21 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average diluted shares outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2008 exclude the
antidilutive effects of the Companys Convertible Notes. The after-tax equivalent of interest on
Convertible Notes was $0.5 million and the Convertible Notes equivalent shares were 4.8 million.
Diluted shares outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and 2008 also exclude the
antidilutive effects of potentially dilutive stock options and restricted stock totaling less than
0.1 million and 0.1 million shares of common stock, respectively.
For the three month period ending March 31, 2009 and 2008, the computation of diluted
earnings per share excludes options to purchase 2.3 million and 2.1 million shares of common
stock, respectively, because the impact of these shares would have been antidilutive.
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11. INCOME TAXES
The Company has experienced cumulative operating losses over the most recent three year
period. After considering these operating losses and various other available evidence, both
positive and negative, management determined that it was necessary to record a full valuation
allowance against its deferred tax assets created during the quarter ending March 31, 2009. As a
result, effective income tax expense for the first quarter of 2009 was less than $0.1 million.
The following table provides reconciliation of differences from the U.S. federal statutory
rate of 35% (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended March 31, |
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
Pretax book loss |
|
$ |
(28,269 |
) |
|
$ |
(10,080 |
) |
|
Federal tax benefit at 35% statutory rate |
|
|
(9,894 |
) |
|
|
(3,528 |
) |
State and local income taxes |
|
|
(1,398 |
) |
|
|
(363 |
) |
Provision for valuation allowance for net
operating
losses - U.S. and state |
|
|
11,307 |
|
|
|
- |
|
Other |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
198 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total income tax expense (benefit) |
|
$ |
15 |
|
|
$ |
(3,693 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
12. PRODUCT WARRANTIES
The following table presents the changes in the product warranty accrual included in Other
Accrued Liabilities (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2009 |
|
|
2008 |
|
Balance as of January 1 |
|
$ |
17,027 |
|
|
$ |
17,246 |
|
Provision for warranties issued in current year |
|
|
223 |
|
|
|
547 |
|
Additional provisions for pre-existing warranties |
|
|
70 |
|
|
|
331 |
|
Payments |
|
|
(693 |
) |
|
|
(911 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance as of March 31 |
|
$ |
16,627 |
|
|
$ |
17,213 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The Company offers a limited warranty for its products. With respect to Company products
manufactured prior to 2005, the limited warranty coverage period is five years. Beginning in 2005,
the coverage period for DuraPlate® trailer panels was extended to ten years, with all
other products remaining at five years. The Company passes through component manufacturers
warranties to the Companys customers. The Companys policy is to accrue the estimated cost of
warranty coverage at the time of the sale.
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13. SEGMENTS
a. Segment Reporting
Under the provisions of SFAS No. 131, Disclosure about Segments of an Enterprise and Related
Information, the Company has two reportable segments: manufacturing and retail and distribution.
The manufacturing segment produces and sells new trailers to the retail and distribution segment or
to customers who purchase trailers directly from the Company or through independent dealers. The
retail and distribution segment includes the sale of new and used trailers, as well as the sale of
after-market parts and service, through its retail branch network.
Reportable segment information is as follows (in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
|
|
|
Retail and |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Consolidated |
|
March 31, 2009 |
|
Manufacturing |
|
|
Distribution |
|
|
Eliminations |
|
|
Totals |
|
Net sales |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
External customers |
|
$ |
57,254 |
|
|
$ |
20,683 |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
77,937 |
|
Intersegment sales |
|
|
3,384 |
|
|
|
- |
|
|
|
(3,384 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total net sales |
|
$ |
60,638 |
|
|
$ |
20,683 |
|
|
$ |
(3,384 |
) |
|
$ |
77,937 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Loss) Income from
operations |
|
$ |
(24,264 |
) |
|
$ |
(3,106 |
) |
|
$ |
51 |
|
|
$ |
(27,319 |
) |
Assets |
|
$ |
392,130 |
|
|
$ |
110,380 |
|
|
$ |
(230,236 |
) |
|
$ |
272,274 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2008 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net sales |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
External customers |
|
$ |
132,708 |
|
|
$ |
28,353 |
|
|
$ |
- |
|
|
$ |
161,061 |
|
Intersegment sales |
|
|
9,555 |
|
|
|
32 |
|
|
|
(9,587 |
) |
|
|
- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total net sales |
|
$ |
142,263 |
|
|
$ |
28,385 |
|
|
$ |
(9,587 |
) |
|
$ |
161,061 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(Loss) Income from
operations |
|
$ |
(8,482 |
) |
|
$ |
(1,003 |
) |
|
$ |
448 |
|
|
$ |
(9,037 |
) |
Assets |
|
$ |
567,734 |
|
|
$ |
127,553 |
|
|
$ |
(230,893 |
) |
|
$ |
464,394 |
|
b. Product Information
The Company offers products primarily in three general categories: new trailers, used trailers
and parts and service. Other sales includes primarily freight revenue. The following table sets
forth the major product categories and their percentage of consolidated net sales (dollars in
thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended March 31, |
|
|
2009 |
|
2008 |
|
|
$ |
|
% |
|
$ |
|
% |
New trailers |
|
|
60,264 |
|
|
|
77.3 |
|
|
|
138,787 |
|
|
|
86.2 |
|
Used trailers |
|
|
5,507 |
|
|
|
7.1 |
|
|
|
7,557 |
|
|
|
4.7 |
|
Parts and service |
|
|
11,913 |
|
|
|
15.3 |
|
|
|
13,124 |
|
|
|
8.1 |
|
Other |
|
|
253 |
|
|
|
0.3 |
|
|
|
1,593 |
|
|
|
1.0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total net sales |
|
|
77,937 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
|
|
|
161,061 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Quarterly Report of Wabash National Corporation (the Company, Wabash or we) contains
forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section
21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act). Forward-looking statements may
include the words may, will, estimate, intend, continue, believe, expect, plan or
anticipate and other similar words. Our forwarding-looking statements include, but are not
limited to, statements regarding:
|
|
|
our business plan; |
|
|
|
|
our expected revenues, income or loss and capital expenditures; |
|
|
|
|
plans for future operations; |
|
|
|
|
financing needs, plans and liquidity; |
|
|
|
|
our ability to achieve sustained profitability; |
|
|
|
|
reliance on certain customers and corporate relationships; |
|
|
|
|
availability and pricing of raw materials; |
|
|
|
|
availability of capital; |
|
|
|
|
dependence on industry trends; |
|
|
|
|
the outcome of any pending litigation; |
|
|
|
|
export sales and new markets; |
|
|
|
|
engineering and manufacturing capabilities and capacity; |
|
|
|
|
acceptance of new technology and products; |
|
|
|
|
government regulation; and |
|
|
|
|
assumptions relating to the foregoing. |
Although we believe that the expectations expressed in our forward-looking statements are
reasonable, actual results could differ materially from those projected or assumed in our
forward-looking statements. Our future financial condition and results of operations, as well as
any forward-looking statements, are subject to change and are subject to inherent risks and
uncertainties, such as those disclosed in this Quarterly Report. Important risks and factors that
could cause our actual results to be materially different from our expectations include the factors
that are disclosed in Item 1A. Risk
Factors in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 and elsewhere herein,
including, but not limited to, Item 1A of Part II hereof. Each forward-looking statement contained
in this Quarterly Report reflects our managements view only as of the date on which that
forward-looking statement was
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made. We are not obligated to update forward-looking statements or
publicly release the result of any revisions to them to reflect events or circumstances after the
date of this Quarterly Report or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth certain operating data as a percentage of net sales for the
periods indicated:
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Percentage of Net Sales |
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Three Months Ended March 31, |
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2009 |
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2008 |
Net sales |
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100.0 |
% |
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100.0 |
% |
Cost of sales |
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119.9 |
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96.3 |
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Gross profit |
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(19.9 |
) |
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3.7 |
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General and administrative
expenses |
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11.1 |
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7.1 |
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Selling expenses |
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4.1 |
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2.2 |
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Loss from operations |
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(35.1 |
) |
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(5.6 |
) |
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Interest expense |
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(1.3 |
) |
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(0.7 |
) |
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Loss before income taxes |
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(36.4 |
) |
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(6.3 |
) |
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Income tax benefit |
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- |
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(2.3 |
) |
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Net loss |
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(36.4 |
)% |
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(4.0 |
)% |
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In the three-month period ended March 31, 2009, we recorded net sales of $77.9 million
compared to $161.1 million in the prior period. Net sales declined year over year due to a 3,600
unit, or 57.1%, decline in new trailer volumes compared to the prior period resulting from weak
market demand. We continue to be effected by, and concerned with, the global economy, especially
credit markets, as well as the decline in the housing and construction-related markets in the U.S.
Gross profit margin was a negative 19.9% in the first quarter of 2009 compared to 3.7% in the first
quarter of 2008. Gross profit was negatively impacted by reduced volumes and the absorption of
higher raw material and component costs. In absolute dollars operating income was positively
impacted in the first quarter by a decrease in general and administrative and selling expense
compared to the 2008 period due to a reduction in salaries, employee related expense and
professional fees. These expense reductions are partially a result of our cost cutting initiatives
and efforts to adjust our cost structure to match the current market demand.
Our management team continues to be focused on rightsizing our manufacturing and retail
operations to match the current demand environment, implementing our cost savings initiatives,
strengthening our capital structure, developing innovative products, improving earnings and
selective product introductions that meet the needs of our customers.
Our Board of Directors has also authorized management to pursue and evaluate a wide range of
strategic alternatives, including, but not limited to, select business divestitures, changes to our
capital structure, or a possible sale, merger or other business combination. There can be no
assurance that this review will result in any specific transaction.
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Three Months Ended March 31, 2009
Net Sales
Net sales in the first quarter of 2009 decreased $83.2 million, or 51.6%, compared to the
first quarter of 2008. By business segment, net external sales and related units sold were as
follows (dollars in millions):
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Three Months Ended March 31, |
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2009 |
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2008 |
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% Change |
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Sales by segment: |
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Manufacturing |
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$ |
57.3 |
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$ |
132.7 |
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|
(56.8 |
) |
Retail and distribution |
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20.6 |
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28.4 |
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(27.5 |
) |
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Total |
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$ |
77.9 |
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$ |
161.1 |
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(51.6 |
) |
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(units)
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New trailer units: |
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Manufacturing |
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2,500 |
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5,900 |
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(57.6 |
) |
Retail and distribution |
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200 |
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400 |
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(50.0 |
) |
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Total |
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2,700 |
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6,300 |
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(57.1 |
) |
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Used trailer units |
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900 |
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1,100 |
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(18.2 |
) |
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Manufacturing segment sales were $57.3 million in the first quarter of 2009, down $75.4
million, or 56.8%, compared to the first quarter of 2008. The reduction in sales is due primarily
to the continued weak market demand for new trailers as sales decreased approximately 3,400 units,
or $73.7 million. The decreases in sales volume in the first quarter of 2009 as compared to the
prior year period were slightly offset by higher average selling prices.
Retail and distribution segment sales were $20.6 million in the first quarter of 2009, down
$7.8 million, or 27.5% compared to the prior year first quarter. New trailer sales decreased $4.9
million, or 43.5%, due to a 50.0% reduction in volumes primarily as a result of weak market demand.
Used trailer sales were down $2.1 million, or 27.1%, due to lower volumes and lower average
selling prices as depressed market conditions for used trailers have driven values down. Parts and
service sales were down $0.7 million, or 7.2%, in the first quarter of 2009 compared to the prior
year period due to continued weak market demand.
Gross Profit
Gross profit was negative $15.5 million in the first quarter of 2009, down $21.4 million from
the prior year period. Gross profit as a percent of sales was negative 19.9% for the quarter
compared to 3.7% for the same period in 2008. Gross profit by segment was as follows (in
millions):
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Three Months Ended March 31, |
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2009 |
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2008 |
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Gross profit by segment: |
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|
Manufacturing |
|
$ |
(14.8 |
) |
|
$ |
3.6 |
|
Retail and distribution |
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(0.8 |
) |
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1.9 |
|
Eliminations |
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0.1 |
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0.4 |
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Total gross profit |
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$ |
(15.5 |
) |
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$ |
5.9 |
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The manufacturing segment lost $14.8 million in gross profit in the first quarter of 2009 due
to a 57.6% decline in new trailer volumes coupled with higher raw material and component part costs
as compared to the prior year period.
Retail and distribution segment gross profit in the first quarter of 2009 was negative $0.8
million, a decrease of $2.7 million compared to the 2008 period. Gross profit as a percentage of
sales was negative 3.9% compared to 6.7% for the prior year period due to decreased trailer and
parts and service volumes coupled with continued pricing pressures for new trailer sales and
depressed valuations for used trailers.
General and Administrative Expenses
General and administrative expenses decreased $2.8 million to $8.7 million in the first
quarter of 2009 compared to the prior year period primarily due to reductions in salaries, employee
related costs and professional services. These cost reductions are a result of our cost cutting
initiatives to adjust our cost structure to match the current market demand.
Selling Expenses
Selling expenses decreased $0.3 million to $3.2 million in the first quarter of 2009 compared
to the prior year period primarily due to decreases in salaries, employee related costs,
advertising and promotional expenses. These cost reductions are a result of our cost cutting
initiatives to adjust our cost structure to match the current market demand.
Income Taxes
We have experienced cumulative operating losses over the most recent three year period. After
considering these operating losses and various other available evidence, both positive and
negative, we determined that it was necessary to record a full valuation allowance against our
deferred tax assets created during the quarter ending March 31, 2009. As a result, effective
income tax expense for the first quarter of 2009 was less than $.01 million.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Capital Structure
We continue to assess our financial position and liquidity requirements in light of recent and
ongoing economic conditions that have negatively impacted our operating results and caused
instability in the capital markets. As part of this process, we have been negotiating for an
amendment to our Revolving Facility. Subsequent to the quarter ending March 31, 2009, events of
default have occurred under the Revolving Facility, which permits the lenders to increase the
interest on the outstanding principal by 2%,
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to cause an acceleration of the maturity of
borrowings, to restrict advances and to terminate the Revolving Facility. On April 28, 2009, we
entered into a Forbearance Agreement and Third Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Loan and
Security Agreement (Forbearance Agreement) with our lenders to address the consequences of the
default and to provide additional liquidity while we continue discussions to amend the Revolving
Facility and to waive any events of default. There can be no assurance that an amendment or waiver
will be obtained. Further, our Board of Directors authorized management to pursue and evaluate a
wide range of strategic alternatives including, but not limited to, select business divestures,
changes to our capital structure, or a possible sale, merger, or business combination. There can
be no assurance this evaluation will result in any specific transaction.
Today, our capital structure is comprised of a mix of equity and debt. As of March 31, 2009,
our debt to equity ratio was approximately 0.5:1.0. The increase in our debt to equity ratio as
compared to our ratio a year earlier is primarily due to the increase in our retained deficit
resulting from losses incurred in 2008 and the first quarter of 2009. Our long-term objective is
to generate operating cash flows sufficient to fund normal working capital requirements, to fund
capital expenditures, to be positioned to take advantage of market opportunities and to fund
potential dividends or stock repurchases. For 2009 we expect to fund working capital requirements
and capital expenditures through cash flows from operations as well as available borrowings under
our Revolving Facility.
Debt Facilities
In March 2007, we entered into the Revolving Facility with our lenders. The Revolving
Facility replaced our prior facility. As amended the Revolving Facility has a capacity of $200
million, subject to a borrowing base, with a maturity date of March 6, 2012. Subsequent to the
quarter ending March 31, 2009, events of default occurred under the Revolving Facility, which
permits the lenders to increase the interest on the outstanding principal by 2%, to cause an
acceleration of the maturity of borrowings, to restrict advances, and to terminate the Revolving
Facility. The events of default under the Revolving Facility include: our failure to deliver
audited financial statements for fiscal year 2008 by March 31, 2009; that our report of the
independent registered public accounting firm accompanying our audited financial statements for
fiscal year 2008 included an explanatory paragraph with respect to our ability to continue as a
going concern; our failure to deliver prompt written notification of name changes of subsidiaries;
our failure to have a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.1:1.0 when the available borrowing
capacity under the Revolving Facility is below $30 million; and, requesting loans under the
Revolving Facility during the existence of a default or event of default under the Revolving
Facility. In accordance with the terms of the Revolving Facility, on April 1, 2009, the agent
increased the interest on the outstanding principal under the Revolving Facility by 2% and
implemented availability reserves that result in a reduction of our borrowing base under the
Revolving Facility by $25 million.
On April 28, 2009, we entered into a Forbearance Agreement with our lenders under the
Revolving Facility. Pursuant to the Forbearance Agreement, the lenders have agreed to refrain from
accelerating maturity of the Revolving Facility due to specified existing or anticipated events of
default, as described above, through the earlier of May 29, 2009 or the occurrence or existence of
any event of default other than the existing or anticipated events of default.
In addition, the Forbearance Agreement waived the fixed charge covenant requirement and
established a borrowing base reserve at $22.5 million. The Forbearance Agreement also requires us
to
engage a consultant on behalf of the lenders under the Revolving Facility to evaluate our financial
operations and the potential restructuring of our business.
We expect to continue negotiations with the lenders on the terms of a comprehensive amendment
to the Revolving Facility; however, there can be no assurances that an amendment will be obtained.
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Furthermore, due to the events of default under the Revolving Facility, we have classified all
amounts outstanding under our Revolving Facility as a current liability in our condensed
consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2009. As a result of this, the adverse conditions in
the economy in general and the trailer industry in particular, and the other factors discussed in
Note 1 to our consolidated financial statements included in our annual report on Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 2008, our independent registered public accounting firm included an
explanatory paragraph with respect to substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going
concern in its report on our consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31,
2008. The presence of the going concern explanatory paragraph may have an adverse impact on our
relationship with third parties with whom we do business, including our customers, vendors and
employees and could make it challenging and difficult for us to raise additional debt or equity
financing to the extent needed, all of which could have a material adverse impact on our business,
results of operations and financial condition.
Cash Flow
Cash provided by operating activities in the first quarter of 2009 amounted to $2.7 million
compared to $6.3 million used in operating activities in the same period of 2008. The change was
primarily a result of a $27.5 million improvement in working capital offset by a $18.5 million
reduction in net income, adjusted for non-cash items. The following is a discussion of factors
impacting certain working capital items in the first quarter of 2009 compared to the prior year
period:
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Accounts receivable decreased $20.7 million during 2009 compared to a decrease of
$3.3 million in 2008 due to improved collections and lower sales levels. Days sales
outstanding, a measure of working capital efficiency that measures the amount of time a
receivable is outstanding, was approximately 22 days in 2009 compared to 37 days in
2008. |
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|
Inventory decreased $8.3 million during 2009 compared to an increase of $20.1
million in 2008. Inventory turns, a commonly used measure of working capital
efficiency that measures how quickly inventory turns, was approximately seven times in
2009 compared to six times in 2008. |
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- |
|
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities decreased $4.7 million in 2009 compared to
an increase of $13.6 million in 2008. The decrease in the current year period was
primarily due to improved inventory management and lower production volumes. |
Investing activities used $0.5 million during the first quarter of 2009 compared to $1.7
million in the prior year period. The decrease of $1.2 million from the prior year was due to
reduced capital spending and our efforts to limit capital spending to required maintenance projects
and other cost reduction initiatives.
Financing activities used $27.1 million during the first quarter of 2009 as payments were made
on outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Facility. The 2009 period excludes dividend payments
as we announced in December 2008 that we would suspend the payment of dividends to conserve cash
and expand liquidity in a period of economic uncertainty.
As of March 31, 2009, our liquidity position, defined as cash on hand and available borrowing
capacity, net of availability reserves as established in our Forbearance Agreement, amounted to
approximately $14.9 million and total debt and capital lease obligations amounted to approximately
$58.0 million. Our borrowing capacity has been adversely impacted by the events of default under
our
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Revolving Facility and resulting actions of our lenders. Any amendment to our Revolving
Facility may also result in a lower level of liquidity.
Our liquidity remains constrained such that it may not be sufficient to meet our cash
operating needs in this period of economic uncertainty. Our ability to fund our working capital
needs and capital expenditures is limited by the net cash provided by operations, cash on hand and
the liquidity available under the Revolving Facility. Additional declines in net cash provided by
operations, further decreases in the availability under the Revolving Facility or changes in the
credit our suppliers provide to us, could rapidly exhaust our liquidity. Our liquidity problems
have worsened as a result of the events of default under our Revolving Facility. There is no
assurance that we will be able to enter into a comprehensive amendment to our Revolving Facility.
In order to increase our liquidity, the Forbearance Agreement and amendment and waiver to our
Revolving Facility will likely not be enough. We will likely need to issue new common equity,
preferred equity, or obtain modification to, or additional sources of, debt. Any new issuance may
take the form of public or private offerings for debt or equity. Our ability to obtain additional
liquidity will depend upon a number of factors, including our future performance and financial
results, and general economic and capital market conditions. We cannot be sure that we will be able
to raise additional capital on commercially reasonable terms, or at all.
In light of current uncertain market and economic conditions, we are aggressively managing our
cost structure, capital expenditures and cash position. In 2009, we implemented additional cost
reduction actions that will substantially decrease our corporate overhead and operating costs to
include:
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salaried workforce headcount reductions of approximately 100 associates, or 20%,
bringing total salaried headcount reductions to over 35%, or approximately 200
associates, since the beginning of the industry downturn in early 2007; |
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a 16.75% reduction in base salary for Executive Officers; |
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a temporary reduction of 15% of annualized base salary for all remaining
exempt-level salaried associates, combined with a reduction in the standard work week
for most from 40 hours to 36 hours; |
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|
a temporary reduction in the standard paid work week from 40 hours to 36 hours for
all non-exempt associates; |
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a temporary 5% reduction in hourly wages; |
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a temporary 10% reduction of director cash compensation; |
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a temporary suspension of the 401(k) company match; |
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the introduction of a voluntary unpaid layoff program with continuation of benefits;
and |
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the continued close regulation of the work-day and headcount of hourly associates. |
These actions were substantially complete and in effect by February 1, 2009, and are
incremental to previous actions taken during this downturn. Previous actions included idling of
plants and assembly lines, consolidation and transformation initiatives at our Lafayette facility,
salaried workforce reductions, reductions in total compensation awards to executives and other
eligible participants, the suspension of any company match for non-qualified plan participants, as
well as the suspension of our quarterly dividend.
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Capital Expenditures
Capital spending amounted to approximately $0.5 million for the first three months of 2009 and
is anticipated to be approximately $2.0 million in the aggregate for 2009. The spending for 2009
will be limited to required maintenance and cost reduction initiatives in efforts to manage cash
flows and enhance liquidity.
Off-Balance Sheet Transactions
As of March 31, 2009, we had approximately $3.4 million in operating lease commitments. We
did not enter into any material off-balance sheet debt or operating lease transactions during the
quarter.
Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments
We have included a summary of our Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments in our
annual report on Form 10-K, for the year ended December 31, 2008.
Backlog
Orders that have been confirmed by customers in writing and can be produced during the next 18
months are included in backlog. Orders that comprise the backlog may be subject to changes in
quantities, delivery, specifications and terms. Our backlog of orders was approximately $115
million at March 31, 2009 compared to $110 million at December 31, 2008. We expect to complete the
majority of our existing backlog orders within the next 12 months.
OUTLOOK
We face significant uncertainty regarding the demand for trailers during the current economic
environment. According to the most recent A.C.T. Research Company, LLC (ACT) estimates, total
trailer industry shipments for 2009 are expected to be down 47% from 2008 to approximately 76,000
units. By product type, ACT is estimating that van trailer shipments will be down approximately
49% in 2009 compared to 2008. ACT is forecasting that platform trailer shipments will decline
approximately 46% and dump trailer shipments will fall approximately 41% in 2009. For 2010, ACT
estimates that shipments will grow approximately 79% to a total of 136,000 units. The biggest
concerns for 2009 relate to the global economy, especially credit markets, as well as the continued
decline in housing and construction-related markets in the U.S. Managements expectation is that
the trailer industry will remain challenging throughout 2009 and, as a result, we will incur net
losses in 2009, which will further reduce our stockholders equity.
We believe we are well-positioned in the industry because: (1) our core customers are among
the dominant participants in the trucking industry; (2) our DuraPlate® trailer continues
to have increased market acceptance; (3) our focus is on developing solutions that reduce our
customers trailer maintenance costs; and (4) we expect some expansion of our presence into the
mid-market carriers.
Pricing will be difficult in 2009 due to weak demand and fierce competitive activity. Raw
material and component costs are expected to decline relative to their highs in the fourth quarter
of 2008. As has been our policy, we will endeavor to pass along raw material and component price
increases to our customers. We have a focus on continuing to develop innovative new products that
both add value to our customers operations and allow us to continue to differentiate our products
from the competition to increase profitability.
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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
We have included a summary of our Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates in our annual
report on Form 10-K, for the year ended December 31, 2008. There have been no material changes to
the summary provided in that report.
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In March 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133. The statement requires enhanced disclosures
for derivative and hedging activities, including information that would enable financial statement
users to understand how and why a company uses derivative instruments, how derivative instruments
and related hedged items are accounted for under SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities, and how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect
an entitys financial position, financial performance and cash flows. This statement was effective
for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15,
2008, and was applicable to our financial statements beginning in the first quarter of 2009. As
SFAS No. 161 only requires enhanced disclosures, this standard has not and will not have a material
impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows. See Note 5 of our Notes to
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of derivative instruments and
hedging activities.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements. The Statement
provides guidance for using fair value to measure assets and liabilities and only applies when
other standards require or permit the fair value measurement of assets and liabilities. It does
not expand the use of fair value measurement. In February 2008, the FASB announced that it was
deferring the effective date to fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008 for certain
non-financial assets and non-financial liabilities, except those that are recognized or disclosed
at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis. For these financial and
non-financial assets and liabilities that are remeasured at least annually, this statement was
effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. Derivative instruments and hedging
activities are carried at fair value. The adoption of SFAS No. 157 has not had a material impact
on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows. See Note 6 of our Notes to
Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of fair value measurements.
In June 2008, the FASB issued Staff Position No. EITF 03-6-1, Determining Whether Instruments
Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions Are Participating Securities (EITF 03-6-1). This Staff
Position states that unvested share-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to
dividends or dividend equivalents (whether paid or unpaid) are participating securities and shall
be included in the computation of earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method. EITF 03-6-1
is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008,
and interim periods within those years. All prior period earnings per share data presented shall be
adjusted retrospectively to conform with the provisions of this Staff Position. We do not expect
the adoption of this accounting guidance to have a material impact on our results of operations,
financial position or earnings per share.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISKS
In addition to the risks inherent in our operations, we have exposure to financial and market
risk resulting from volatility in commodity prices and interest rates. The following discussion
provides additional detail regarding our exposure to these risks.
Commodity Prices
We are exposed to fluctuations in commodity prices through the purchase of raw materials that
are processed from commodities such as aluminum, steel, wood and polyethylene. Given the
historical volatility of certain commodity prices, this exposure can materially impact product
costs. Historically, we have managed aluminum price changes by entering into fixed price contracts
with our suppliers. As of March 31, 2009, we had $24.5 million in raw material purchase
commitments through December 2009 for materials that will be used in the production process. We
typically do not set prices for our products more than 45-90 days in advance of our commodity
purchases and can, subject to competitive market conditions, take into account the cost of the
commodity in setting our prices for each order. To the extent that we are unable to offset the
increased commodity costs in product prices, our results would be materially and adversely
affected.
Interest Rates
As of March 31, 2009, we had $53.0 million of floating rate debt outstanding under our
revolving facility. A hypothetical 100 basis-point change in the floating interest rate from the
current level would result in a corresponding $0.5 million change in interest expense over a
one-year period. This sensitivity analysis does not account for the change in the competitive
environment indirectly related to the change in interest rates and the potential managerial action
taken in response to these changes.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Based on an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of the Companys
management, the Companys principal executive officer and principal financial officer have
concluded that the Companys disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 14a-15(e) and
15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (Exchange Act)) were effective as
of March 31, 2009.
Changes in Internal Controls
There were no changes in the Companys internal control over financial reporting, as defined
in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act, during the first quarter of fiscal 2009
that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect the Companys internal
control over financial reporting.
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PART
II OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
You should carefully consider the risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, for the
year ended December 31, 2008, including those under the heading Risk Factors appearing in Item
1A of Part I of the Form 10-K and other information contained in this Quarterly Report before
investing in our securities. Realization of any of these risks could have a material adverse
effect on our business, financial condition, cash flows and results of operations.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
(a) Exhibits:
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10.01 |
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Forbearance Agreement and Third Amendment to Second Amended and Restated
Loan and Security Agreement (Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the
Registrants current Report on Form 8-K filed April 30, 2009 (File No. 1-10883)) |
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31.01 |
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Certification of Principal Executive Officer |
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31.02 |
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Certification of Principal Financial Officer |
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32.01 |
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Written Statement of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (18 U.S.C. Section 1350) |
SIGNATURE
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.
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WABASH NATIONAL CORPORATION
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Date: May 13, 2009 |
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/s/ Robert J. Smith
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Robert J. Smith |
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Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer) |
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