TWI 09.30.2013 10-Q


UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549
FORM 10-Q
þ
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For Quarterly Period Ended: September 30, 2013
or
o
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Commission file number 1-12936

TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Illinois
 
36-3228472
(State of Incorporation)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
2701 Spruce Street, Quincy, IL 62301
(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)

(217) 228-6011
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes  þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes þ  No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer þ
Accelerated filer ¨
Non-accelerated filer o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).  Yes o  No þ

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
 
 
Shares Outstanding at
Class
 
October 21, 2013
 
 
 
Common stock, no par value per share
 
53,550,422




TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 
 
Page
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 




PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements
TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
(All amounts in thousands, except per share data)
 
 
Three months ended
 
Nine months ended
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Net sales
$
497,510

 
$
404,719

 
$
1,669,188

 
$
1,327,040

Cost of sales
435,004

 
337,558

 
1,423,276

 
1,084,430

Gross profit
62,506

 
67,161

 
245,912

 
242,610

Selling, general and administrative expenses
38,731

 
25,497

 
124,827

 
79,742

Research and development expenses
2,778

 
1,759

 
8,281

 
4,456

Royalty expense
3,942

 
3,739

 
10,960

 
8,740

Supply agreement termination income

 

 

 
(26,134
)
Income from operations
17,055

 
36,166

 
101,844

 
175,806

Interest expense
(12,414
)
 
(6,187
)
 
(35,924
)
 
(18,699
)
Convertible debt conversion charge

 

 
(7,273
)
 

Gain on earthquake insurance recovery

 

 
22,451

 

Other income
8,722

 
2,439

 
7,712

 
6,163

Income before income taxes
13,363

 
32,418

 
88,810

 
163,270

Provision for income taxes
5,711

 
13,589

 
38,913

 
64,722

Net income
7,652

 
18,829

 
49,897

 
98,548

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
(441
)
 
(750
)
 
(888
)
 
(506
)
Net income attributable to Titan
$
8,093

 
$
19,579

 
$
50,785

 
$
99,054

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per common share:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Basic
$
.15

 
$
.46

 
$
.96

 
$
2.35

Diluted
$
.15

 
$
.39

 
$
.89

 
$
1.92

Average common shares and equivalents outstanding:
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

Basic
53,440

 
42,180

 
52,900

 
42,148

Diluted
59,391

 
53,326

 
59,444

 
53,315

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dividends declared per common share:
$
.005

 
$
.005

 
$
.015

 
$
.015

 










See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

1



TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
(All amounts in thousands)

 
Three months ended
 
September 30,
 
2013
 
2012
Net income
$
7,652

 
$
18,829

Unrealized loss on investments, net of tax of $0 and $208, respectively

 
(353
)
Currency translation adjustment, net
854

 
(1,247
)
Pension liability adjustments, net of tax of $557 and $491, respectively
969

 
836

Comprehensive income
9,475

 
18,065

Net comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
(85
)
 
(1,104
)
Comprehensive income attributable to Titan
$
9,560

 
$
19,169



 
 
 
 
 
Nine months ended
 
September 30,
 
2013
 
2012
Net income
$
49,897

 
$
98,548

Unrealized loss on investments, net of tax of $0 and $9, respectively
(3
)
 
(16
)
Currency translation adjustment, net
(24,513
)
 
(5,816
)
Pension liability adjustments, net of tax of $1,670 and $1,473, respectively
2,990

 
2,508

Comprehensive income
28,371

 
95,224

Net comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
(3,243
)
 
(859
)
Comprehensive income attributable to Titan
$
31,614

 
$
96,083






















See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

2



TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
(All amounts in thousands, except share data)

 
September 30,

December 31,
Assets
2013

2012
Current assets
 

 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
447,456


$
189,114

  Accounts receivable, net
290,247


297,798

Inventories
375,893


366,385

Deferred income taxes
33,133


50,558

Prepaid and other current assets
97,292


92,268

Total current assets
1,244,021


996,123

Property, plant and equipment, net
561,706


568,344

Goodwill
22,534


24,941

Deferred income taxes
7,241


8,383

Other assets
112,259


112,444

Total assets
$
1,947,761


$
1,710,235

Liabilities and Equity
 


 

Current liabilities
 


 

Short-term debt
$
104,884


$
145,801

Accounts payable
195,123


180,065

Other current liabilities
153,476


141,214

Total current liabilities
453,483


467,080

Long-term debt
637,388


441,438

Deferred income taxes
47,216


62,259

Other long-term liabilities
98,632


107,096

Total liabilities
1,236,719


1,077,873

Equity
 


 

Titan stockholders' equity





  Common stock (no par, 120,000,000 shares authorized, 55,253,092 and 50,350,048 issued,
  respectively)



Additional paid-in capital
557,467


507,199

Retained earnings
223,389


173,407

Treasury stock (at cost, 1,712,557 and 1,787,844 shares, respectively)
(15,769
)

(16,445
)
Treasury stock reserved for deferred compensation
(1,075
)

(1,075
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(75,640
)

(56,469
)
Total Titan stockholders’ equity
688,372


606,617

Noncontrolling interests
22,670


25,745

Total equity
711,042


632,362

Total liabilities and equity
$
1,947,761


$
1,710,235

 





See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

3



TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
(All amounts in thousands, except share data)


 
 Number of
common shares
 
Additional
paid-in
capital
 
Retained earnings
 
Treasury stock
 
Treasury stock
 reserved for
deferred compensation
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 
Total Titan Equity
 
Noncontrolling interest
 
Total Equity
Balance January 1, 2013
48,562,204

 
$
507,199

 
$
173,407

 
$
(16,445
)
 
$
(1,075
)
 
$
(56,469
)
 
$
606,617

 
$
25,745

 
$
632,362

Net income


 


 
50,785

 


 


 


 
50,785

 
(888
)
 
49,897

Currency translation adjustment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(22,158
)
 
(22,158
)
 
(2,355
)
 
(24,513
)
Pension liability adjustments, net of tax


 


 


 


 


 
2,990

 
2,990

 
 
 
2,990

Unrealized loss on investment


 


 


 


 


 
(3
)
 
(3
)
 
 
 
(3
)
Dividends on common stock


 


 
(803
)
 


 


 


 
(803
)
 
 
 
(803
)
Note conversion
4,903,044

 
45,903

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
45,903

 
 
 
45,903

Exercise of stock options
49,967

 
414

 


 
449

 


 


 
863

 
 
 
863

Acquisition


 


 


 


 


 


 

 
168

 
168

Stock-based compensation


 
3,727

 


 


 


 


 
3,727

 
 
 
3,727

Tax benefit related to stock-based compensation


 
(46
)
 


 


 


 


 
(46
)
 
 
 
(46
)
Issuance of treasury stock under 401(k) plan
25,320

 
270

 


 
227

 


 


 
497

 
 
 
497

Balance September 30, 2013
53,540,535

 
$
557,467

 
$
223,389

 
$
(15,769
)
 
$
(1,075
)
 
$
(75,640
)
 
$
688,372

 
$
22,670

 
$
711,042

 
















See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

4



TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
(All amounts in thousands)
 
Nine months ended September 30,
Cash flows from operating activities:
2013
 
2012
Net income
$
49,897

 
$
98,548

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
 

 
 

provided by operating activities:
 

 
 

Depreciation and amortization
56,333

 
35,865

Amortization of debt premium
(2,185
)
 

Deferred income tax provision
(6,860
)
 
6,906

Convertible debt conversion charge
7,273

 

Gain on earthquake insurance recovery
(22,451
)
 

Supply agreement termination income

 
(26,134
)
Stock-based compensation
3,727

 
2,959

Excess tax benefit from stock options exercised
46

 
(185
)
Insurance proceeds
35,808

 

Issuance of treasury stock under 401(k) plan
497

 
453

(Increase) decrease in assets:
 

 
 

Accounts receivable
(1,022
)
 
(24,099
)
Inventories
(18,599
)
 
(36,921
)
Prepaid and other current assets
(24,687
)
 
(17,619
)
Other assets
5,924

 
3,699

Increase (decrease) in liabilities:
 

 
 

Accounts payable
23,302

 
25,893

Other current liabilities
23,218

 
4,786

Other liabilities
1,968

 
10,937

Net cash provided by operating activities
132,189

 
85,088

Cash flows from investing activities:
 

 
 

Capital expenditures
(54,956
)
 
(36,319
)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
(1,670
)
 
(32,760
)
Additional equity investment in Wheels India
(8,017
)
 

Insurance proceeds
2,879

 

Other
1,342

 
636

Net cash used for investing activities
(60,422
)
 
(68,443
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
 

 
 

Proceeds from borrowings
345,313

 

Payment on debt
(162,040
)
 
(14,434
)
Term loan borrowing
25,880

 
4,378

Convertible note conversion
(14,090
)
 

Proceeds from exercise of stock options
863

 
925

Excess tax benefit from stock options exercised
(46
)
 
185

Payment of financing fees
(5,520
)
 

Dividends paid
(778
)
 
(634
)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities
189,582

 
(9,580
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
(3,007
)
 
(1,345
)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
258,342

 
5,720

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
189,114

 
129,170

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$
447,456

 
$
134,890

 
 
 
 
Supplemental information:
 
 
 
Interest paid
$
18,484

 
$
15,330

Income taxes paid
$
56,523

 
$
63,669

Noncash investing and financing information:
 
 
 
Issuance of common stock for convertible debt payment
$
45,903

 
$


 See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

5



TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
(Unaudited)


1.
ACCOUNTING POLICIES

In the opinion of Titan International, Inc. (Titan or the Company), the accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements contain all adjustments, which are normal and recurring in nature and necessary for a fair statement of the Company's financial position as of September 30, 2013, and the results of operations and cash flows for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.

Accounting policies have continued without significant change and are described in the Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies contained in the Company's 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K. These interim financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules for Form 10-Q's and, therefore, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Sales
Sales and revenues are presented net of sales taxes and other related taxes.

Fair value of financial instruments
The Company records all financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, notes receivable, accounts payable, other accruals and notes payable at cost, which approximates fair value due to their short term or stated rates.  Investments in marketable equity securities are recorded at fair value.  The 7.875% senior secured notes due 2017 (senior secured notes) and 5.625% convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017 (convertible notes) are carried at cost of $543.1 million and $60.2 million at September 30, 2013, respectively. The fair value of the senior secured notes at September 30, 2013, as obtained through an independent pricing source, was approximately $577.1 million.

Cash dividends
The Company declared cash dividends of $.005 and $.015 per share of common stock for each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, and 2012. The third quarter 2013 cash dividend of $.005 per share of common stock was paid October 15, 2013, to stockholders of record on September 30, 2013.

Interest paid
Titan paid $2.1 million and $3.5 million for interest for the quarters ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $18.5 million and $15.3 million for interest for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
 
Income taxes paid
Titan paid $18.5 million and $16.7 million for income taxes for the quarters ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $56.5 million and $63.7 million for income taxes for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
 
Use of estimates
The policies utilized by the Company in the preparation of the financial statements conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and require management to make estimates, assumptions and judgments that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual amounts could differ from these estimates and assumptions.

Reclassification
Certain amounts from prior years have been reclassified to conform to the current year's presentation.

Subsequent Events
The Company has evaluated subsequent events and transactions for potential recognition or disclosure in the financial statements through the date of issuance of the financial statements.

6



TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
(Unaudited)


2. ACQUISITIONS

Acquisition of Titan Europe Plc.
On October 31, 2012, Titan acquired over 97% of the outstanding stock of Titan Europe Plc (Titan Europe) and in December 2012, the remaining 3% interest was acquired. Titan Europe is an international engineering group which designs and manufactures wheels, undercarriage components and assemblies for tracked and wheeled "off-road vehicles". The Titan Europe acquisition allowed the Company to expand its global presence and expand its product line. Prior to the acquisition, Titan held a 21.8% ownership percentage in Titan Europe. Titan Europe shareholders received one share of new Titan common stock for every 11 Titan Europe shares held. A total of 6,257,051 new shares of Titan were issued with a value of $121.8 million. In addition, Titan paid cash of $5.6 million for option payouts and partial shares. Titan's previous investment in Titan Europe had a fair value on the acquisition date of $31.7 million based on Titan Europe's stock price on the AIM market in London. Total consideration including the value of stock issued, cash payments, and the fair value of previously held Titan Europe shares totaled $159.1 million. A gain of $26.7 million was recorded on Titan's previously held interest in Titan Europe which was recorded as Noncash Titan Europe Plc gain in the consolidated statement of operations. This gain was previously recorded in other comprehensive income.

The purchase price was allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their fair values. Inventory was valued using the comparative sales method. Real and personal property was valued at fair value. The Company continues to evaluate the preliminary purchase price allocation, primarily the value of certain deferred taxes and property, plant & equipment, and may revise the purchase price allocation in future periods as these estimates are finalized.

The purchase price allocation of the Titan Europe acquisition consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
Cash
$
39,122

Accounts receivable
128,585

Inventories
178,407

Deferred income taxes - current asset
22,068

Prepaid & other current assets
21,745

Earthquake insurance receivable
17,024

Property, plant & equipment
217,309

Investment in Wheels India Limited
36,804

Other assets
8,414

Short term debt
(96,822
)
Accounts payable
(142,752
)
Other current liabilities
(56,391
)
Long term debt
(158,183
)
Deferred income taxes - noncurrent liability
(12,636
)
Other noncurrent liabilities
(31,874
)
Net assets acquired
$
170,820


The purchase price allocation has changed from that reported in the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, and the 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2013. Titan Europe's wheel manufacturing facility in Finale Emilia, Italy experienced damage from an earthquake in May 2012, prior to Titan's acquisition of Titan Europe.  The plant was closed for production during initial remedial work. This resulted in a limited transfer of production to other facilities within Titan Europe as well as sourcing product from facilities in the US owned by Titan and competitors.  In the second quarter of 2013, Titan received a final insurance settlement payment of $38.7 million. As a result of this information, Titan has recorded an earthquake insurance receivable of $17.0 million, decreased the current deferred income taxes by $5.3 million, and recorded a bargain purchase gain of $11.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2012.


7



TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

Pro forma financial information
The following unaudited pro forma financial information gives effect to the acquisition of Titan Europe Plc as if the acquisition had taken place on January 1, 2012. The pro forma financial information for Titan Europe Plc was derived from the historical accounting records of Titan Europe. The Titan Europe results were adjusted to reflect additional depreciation.
 
Pro forma financial information is as follows (in thousands, except per share data):
 
 
Nine Months ended September 30, 2012
Net sales
 
$
1,876,691

Net income
 
101,801

Net income attributable to Titan
 
102,307

Basic earnings per share
 
$
2.11

Diluted earnings per share
 
1.77


The pro forma information is presented for illustrative purposes only and may not be indicative of the results that would have been obtained had the acquisition actually occurred on January 1, 2012, nor is it necessarily indicative of Titan's future consolidated results of operations or financial position.


3. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

Accounts receivable consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
 
September 30,
2013
 
December 31,
2012
Accounts receivable
$
299,063

 
$
302,928

Allowance for doubtful accounts
(8,816
)
 
(5,130
)
Accounts receivable, net
$
290,247

 
$
297,798

 
Accounts receivable are reduced by an allowance for doubtful accounts which is based on historical losses.


4. INVENTORIES

Inventories consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
 
September 30,
2013
 
December 31,
2012
Raw material
$
134,229

 
$
153,308

Work-in-process
59,214

 
69,030

Finished goods
189,566

 
154,785

 
383,009

 
377,123

Adjustment to LIFO basis
(7,116
)
 
(10,738
)
 
$
375,893

 
$
366,385

 
At September 30, 2013, approximately 12% of the Company's inventories were valued under the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method. At December 31, 2012, approximately 16% of the Company's inventories were valued under the LIFO method. The remaining inventories were valued under the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method or average cost method. All inventories are valued at lower of cost or market. The LIFO reserve decreased primarily as a result of the composition of inventory. An overall increase in raw material relative to total inventory resulted in a greater decrease in the FIFO cost versus the LIFO cost.



8



TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

5. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Property, plant and equipment, net consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
 
September 30,
2013
 
December 31, 2012
Land and improvements
$
66,511

 
$
66,012

Buildings and improvements
193,393

 
192,135

Machinery and equipment
581,591

 
555,261

Tools, dies and molds
106,094

 
117,341

Construction-in-process
47,776

 
49,136

 
995,365

 
979,885

Less accumulated depreciation
(433,659
)
 
(411,541
)
 
$
561,706

 
$
568,344

 
Depreciation on fixed assets for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, totaled $53.0 million and $34.1 million, respectively.

Included in the total building and improvements are capital leases of $4.6 million and $4.5 million at September 30, 2013, and December 31, 2012, respectively. Included in the total of machinery and equipment are capital leases of $39.7 million and $36.0 million at September 30, 2013, and December 31, 2012, respectively.


6. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Changes in goodwill consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
 
2013
 
2012
 
 
 
Earthmoving/
 
 
 
 
 
Earthmoving/
 
 
 
Agricultural
 
Construction
 
 
 
Agricultural
 
Construction
 
 
 
Segment
 
Segment
 
Total
 
Segment
 
Segment
 
Total
Goodwill balance, January 1
$
11,522

 
$
13,419

 
$
24,941

 
$
19,841

 
$

 
$
19,841

   Acquisitions

 

 

 

 
13,982

 
13,982

   Acquisition adjustment

 

 

 
(7,289
)
 

 
(7,289
)
   Foreign currency translation
(1,040
)
 
(1,367
)
 
(2,407
)
 
(957
)
 
(193
)
 
(1,150
)
Goodwill balance, September 30
$
10,482

 
$
12,052

 
$
22,534

 
$
11,595

 
$
13,789

 
$
25,384

 
The Company's agricultural segment goodwill balance is related to the acquisition of Goodyear's Latin American farm tire business which included the Sao Paulo, Brazil manufacturing facility. The Company's earthmoving/construction goodwill balance is related to the acquisition of Planet Group in August 2012. The Company reviews goodwill for impairment during the fourth quarter of each annual reporting period, and whenever events and circumstances indicate that the carrying values may not be recoverable. The Company's consumer segment does not have any recorded goodwill.


9



TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

The components of intangible assets consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
 
Weighted- Average Useful Lives (in Years)
 
September 30,
2013
 
December 31, 2012
Amortizable intangible assets:
 
 
 
 
 
     Customer relationships
13.8
 
17,457

 
19,357

     Patents, trademarks and other
2.0
 
3,466

 
3,658

          Total at cost
 
 
20,923

 
23,015

     Less accumulated amortization
 
 
(3,470
)
 
(1,807
)
 
 
 
17,453

 
21,208

 
Amortization related to intangible assets for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, totaled $1.7 million and $0.5 million, respectively. Intangible assets are included as a component of other assets in the consolidated condensed balance sheet.

The estimated aggregate amortization expense at September 30, 2013, is as follows (amounts in thousands):
October 1 - December 31, 2013
$
534

2014
2,143

2015
1,764

2016
1,180

2017
1,118

Thereafter
10,714

 
$
17,453



7. WARRANTY

Changes in the warranty liability consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
 
2013
 
2012
Warranty liability, January 1
$
27,482

 
$
17,659

Provision for warranty liabilities
35,134

 
23,036

Warranty payments made
(28,049
)
 
(18,282
)
Warranty liability, September 30
$
34,567

 
$
22,413


The Company provides limited warranties on workmanship on its products in all market segments.  The majority of the Company’s products have a limited warranty that ranges from zero to ten years, with certain products being prorated after the first year.  The Company calculates a provision for warranty expense based on past warranty experience.  Warranty accruals are included as a component of other current liabilities on the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets.












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TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

8. REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY AND LONG-TERM DEBT
 
Long-term debt consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
 
September 30,
2013
 
December 31,
2012
7.875% senior secured notes due 2017 - Issued 2013
$
325,000

 
$

Unamortized premium based on 7.875% senior secured notes issued 2013
18,128

 

7.875% senior secured notes due 2017 - Issued 2010
200,000

 
200,000

European credit facilities
78,301

 
202,097

5.625% convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017
60,161

 
112,881

Other debt
58,082

 
69,151

Capital leases
2,600

 
3,110

 
742,272

 
587,239

Less amounts due within one year
104,884

 
145,801

 
$
637,388

 
$
441,438

 
Aggregate maturities of long-term debt at September 30, 2013, were as follows (amounts in thousands):
September 1 - December 31, 2013
$
101,397

2014
19,753

2015
10,041

2016
18,963

2017
589,621

Thereafter
2,497

 
$
742,272

 
7.875% senior secured notes due 2017
The Company’s 7.875% senior secured notes (senior secured notes) are due October 2017.  These notes are secured by the land and buildings of the following subsidiaries of the Company:  Titan Tire Corporation, Titan Tire Corporation of Bryan, Titan Tire Corporation of Freeport and Titan Wheel Corporation of Illinois.  The Company’s senior secured notes outstanding balance was $525.0 million at September 30, 2013 including $200.0 million issued in 2010 and $325.0 million issued in 2013. The 2013 amount was issued at a premium. Otherwise, all the notes have the same terms. The senior secured notes issued in 2013 have an imputed interest rate of 6.277% and an unamortized premium balance of $18.1 million at September 30, 2013. See Note 23 for additional information.

Titan Europe credit facilities
The Titan Europe credit facilities contain borrowings from various institutions totaling $78.3 million at September 30, 2013. Maturity dates on this debt range from less than one year to eleven years and interest rates range from 2% to 6.9%. The European facilities are secured by the assets of select European subsidiaries.



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TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

5.625% convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017
The Company’s 5.625% convertible senior subordinated notes (convertible notes) are due January 2017.   The initial base conversion rate for the convertible notes is 93.0016 shares of Titan common stock per $1,000 principal amount of convertible notes, equivalent to an initial base conversion price of approximately $10.75 per share of Titan common stock.  If the price of Titan common stock at the time of determination exceeds the base conversion price, the base conversion rate will be increased by an additional number of shares (up to 9.3002 shares of Titan common stock per $1,000 principal amount of convertible notes) as determined pursuant to a formula described in the indenture.  The base conversion rate will be subject to adjustment in certain events.  The Company’s convertible notes balance was $60.2 million at September 30, 2013.

In the first quarter of 2013, the Company closed an Exchange Agreement with a note holder of the convertible notes. The two parties privately negotiated an agreement to exchange approximately $52.7 million in aggregate principal amount of the convertible notes for approximately 4.9 million shares of the Company's common stock plus a cash payment totaling $14.2 million. In connection with this exchange, the Company recognized a charge of $7.3 million in accordance with accounting standards related to debt conversions.

Revolving credit facility
The Company’s $150 million revolving credit facility (credit facility) with agent Bank of America, N.A. has a December 2017 termination date and is collateralized by the accounts receivable and inventory of certain Titan domestic subsidiaries.  During the first nine months of 2013 and at September 30, 2013, there were no borrowings under the credit facility.

Other debt
Brazil Revolving Line of Credit
The Company's wholly-owned Brazilian subsidiary, Titan Pneus Do Brasil Ltda (Titan Brazil), has a revolving line of credit (Brazil line of credit) established with Bank of America Merrill Lynch Banco Multiplo S.A. in May 2011. Titan Brazil could borrow up to 16.0 million Brazilian Reais, which equates to approximately $7.1 million dollars as of September 30, 2013, for working capital purposes. Under the terms of the Brazil line of credit, borrowings, if any, bear interest at a rate of 1 month LIBOR plus 247 basis points. During the first nine months of 2013 and at September 30, 2013 there were no borrowings outstanding on this line of credit.

Brazil Other Debt
Titan Brazil has working capital loans for the Sao Paulo, Brazil manufacturing facility totaling $9.2 million at September 30, 2013.

Australia Other Debt
Titan National Australia Holdings has capital leases totaling $1.1 million at September 30, 2013.

Titan Europe Other Debt
Titan Europe has overdraft facilities totaling $47.7 million at September 30, 2013.

Titan Europe Capital Leases
Titan Europe has capital lease obligations totaling $2.6 million at September 30, 2013.



12



TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

9. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Prior to the April 2013 payoff of the Brazil Term Loan with Bank of America, N.A. (BoA Term Loan), the Company used financial derivatives to mitigate its exposure to volatility in the interest rate and foreign currency exchange rate in Brazil. The Company used these derivative instruments to hedge exposure in the ordinary course of business and did not invest in derivative instruments for speculative purposes. In order to reduce interest rate and foreign currency risk on the BoA Term Loan, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement and cross currency swap transactions with Bank of America Merrill Lynch Banco Multiplo S.A. that was designed to convert the outstanding $5.0 million US Dollar based LIBOR loan to a Brazilian Reais based CDI loan. The Company did not designate these agreements as a hedging instrument. Changes in the fair value of the cross currency swap were recorded in other income/expense and changes in the fair value of the interest rate swap agreement were recorded as interest expense (or gain as an offset to interest expense). For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company recorded $0.6 million of other expense and $0.1 million of interest expense related to these derivatives.

The Company also used derivative financial instruments to manage its exposure to market risks from changes in interest rates in Europe. These derivative financial instruments are recognized at fair value. The Company has not designated these financial instruments as hedging instruments. Any gain or loss on the re-measurement of the fair value is taken to interest expense. For the three months ended September 30, 2013, the Company recorded interest expense of $0.1 million related to these derivatives. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company recorded an offset to interest expense of $1.0 million related to these derivatives.


10. LEASE COMMITMENTS

The Company leases certain buildings and equipment under operating leases.  Certain lease agreements provide for renewal options, fair value purchase options, and payment of property taxes, maintenance and insurance by the Company. 

At September 30, 2013, future minimum rental commitments under noncancellable operating leases with initial terms of at least one year were as follows (amounts in thousands):
October 1 - December 31, 2013
$
1,302

2014
7,429

2015
4,801

2016
3,814

2017
2,368

Thereafter
3,943

Total future minimum lease payments
$
23,657


At September 30, 2013, the Company had assets held as capital leases with a net book value of $9.1 million included in property, plant and equipment. Total future capital lease obligations relating to these leases are as follows (amounts in thousands):
October 1 - December 31, 2013
$
679

2014
1,374

2015
892

2016
480

2017
200

Thereafter
103

Total future capital lease obligation payments
3,728

Less amount representing interest
(174
)
Present value of future capital lease obligation payments
$
3,554


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TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
(Unaudited)



11. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

The Company has three frozen defined benefit pension plans covering certain employees or former employees of three U.S. subsidiaries. The Company also has pension plans covering certain employees of several foreign subsidiaries. The Company also sponsors four 401(k) retirement savings plans in the U.S. and a number of defined contribution plans at foreign subsidiaries. The Company contributed approximately $3.8 million to the pension plans during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and expects to contribute approximately $1.7 million to the pension plans during the remainder of 2013.

The components of net periodic pension cost consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
 
Three months ended
 
Nine months ended
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Service cost
$
275

 
$

 
$
665

 
$

Interest cost
1,352

 
1,133

 
4,031

 
3,399

Expected return on assets
(1,381
)
 
(1,252
)
 
(4,143
)
 
(3,756
)
Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost
34

 
34

 
103

 
102

Amortization of net unrecognized loss
1,314

 
1,293

 
3,942

 
3,879

      Net periodic pension cost
$
1,594

 
$
1,208

 
$
4,598

 
$
3,624



12. ROYALTY EXPENSE

The Company has a trademark license agreement with Goodyear to manufacture and sell certain tires in North America and Latin America under the Goodyear name.  The North American and Latin American farm tire royalties were prepaid for seven years as part of the 2011 Goodyear Latin American farm tire acquisition. In May 2012, the Company and Goodyear entered into an agreement under which Titan will sell certain non-farm tire products directly to third party customers and pay a royalty to Goodyear. Royalty expenses recorded were $3.9 million and $3.7 million for the quarters ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Royalty expenses were $11.0 million and $8.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.


13. SUPPLY AGREEMENT TERMINATION INCOME

Supply agreement termination income consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
 
Three months ended
 
Nine months ended
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Supply agreement termination income
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
26,134


The Company's April 2011 acquisition of Goodyear's farm tire business included a three year supply agreement with Goodyear for certain non-farm tire products. A liability was recorded as the supply agreement was for sales at below market prices. In May 2012, the Company and Goodyear terminated this supply agreement and entered into an agreement under which Titan will sell these products directly to third party customers and pay a royalty to Goodyear. The remaining balance of the supply agreement liability was recorded as income as the Company is no longer obligated to sell the products at below market prices.



14



TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

14. GAIN ON EARTHQUAKE INSURANCE RECOVERY

Gain on earthquake insurance recovery consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
 
Three months ended
 
Nine months ended
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Gain on earthquake insurance recovery
$

 
$

 
$
22,451

 
$


Titan Europe's wheel manufacturing facility in Finale Emilia, Italy experienced damage from an earthquake in May 2012, prior to Titan's acquisition of Titan Europe.  The plant was closed for production during initial remedial work. This resulted in a limited transfer of production to other facilities within Titan Europe as well as sourcing product from facilities in the US owned by Titan and competitors.  In the second quarter of 2013, Titan received a final insurance settlement payment of $38.7 million, which offset the earthquake insurance receivable and resulted in a gain of $22.5 million.


15. OTHER INCOME

Other income consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
 
Three months ended
 
Nine months ended
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Currency exchange gain (loss)
$
5,678

 
$
250

 
$
(976
)
 
$
(206
)
Wheels India Limited equity gain
826

 

 
1,101

 

Discount amortization on prepaid royalty
780

 
910

 
2,483

 
2,882

Interest income
594

 
372

 
2,525

 
757

Investment gain (loss) related to contractual obligation investments
497

 
492

 
590

 
1,287

Other income
180

 
224

 
1,418

 
889

Building rental income
167

 
191

 
571

 
554

 
$
8,722

 
$
2,439

 
$
7,712

 
$
6,163


The Company's investment in Wheels India Limited increased from 35.9% to 41.7% during the second quarter of 2013.


16. INCOME TAXES

The Company recorded income tax expense of $5.7 million and $38.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively, as compared to $13.6 million and $64.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012. The Company's effective income tax rate was 44% and 40% for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

The Company's 2013 income tax expense and rate differs from the amount of income tax determined by applying the U.S. Federal income tax rate to pre-tax income primarily as a result of a change in Italian law making the insurance proceeds from the earthquake non-taxable. In addition, as a result of the reassessment of the realizability of the deferred tax assets due to the Italian law change, a valuation allowance was established on the Italy net deferred tax assets. Other items contributing to the rate difference are state income tax expense, unrecognized tax benefits, foreign earnings, domestic production activities deduction, and tax deductible expenses related to the convertible bond repurchase.


15



TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

Accounting standards for income taxes provide that a tax benefit from an uncertain tax position may be recognized when it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination. The Company's unrecognized tax benefits were $20.0 million and $14.3 million as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. As of September 30, 2013, $16.0 million would affect income tax expense if recognized. The majority of the increase in unrecognized tax benefits relates to potential state tax exposures. The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense. The amount of accrued interest and penalties included in the unrecognized tax benefits at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 was $3.3 million and $2.4 million, respectively.


17. EARNINGS PER SHARE

Earnings per share (EPS) were as follows (amounts in thousands, except per share data):
 
Three months ended
 
September 30, 2013
 
September 30, 2012
 
Titan Net income
 
Weighted-
average shares
 
Per share
 amount
 
Titan Net income
 
Weighted-
average shares
 
Per share
 amount
Basic earnings per share
$
8,093

 
53,440

 
$
0.15

 
$
19,579

 
42,180

 
$
0.46

   Effect of stock options/trusts

 
207

 
 

 

 
237

 
 

   Effect of convertible notes
610

 
5,744

 
 
 
1,143

 
10,909

 
 
Diluted earnings per share
$
8,703

 
59,391

 
$
0.15

 
$
20,722

 
53,326

 
$
0.39


 
Nine months ended
 
September 30, 2013
 
September 30, 2012
 
Titan Net income
 
Weighted-
average shares
 
Per share
 amount
 
Titan Net income
 
Weighted-
average shares
 
Per share
 amount
Basic earnings per share
$
50,785

 
52,900

 
$
0.96

 
$
99,054

 
42,148

 
$
2.35

   Effect of stock options/trusts

 
265

 
 

 

 
258

 
 

   Effect of convertible notes
1,991

 
6,279

 
 
 
3,429

 
10,909

 
 
Diluted earnings per share
$
52,776

 
59,444

 
$
0.89

 
$
102,483

 
53,315

 
$
1.92


There were no stock options/trusts or convertible notes that were antidilutive for the periods presented.


18. LITIGATION
 
The Company is a party to routine legal proceedings arising out of the normal course of business.  Although it is not possible to predict with certainty the outcome of these unresolved legal actions or the range of possible loss, the Company believes at this time that none of these actions, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.  However, due to the difficult nature of predicting unresolved and future legal claims, the Company cannot anticipate or predict the material adverse effect on its consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows as a result of efforts to comply with or its liabilities pertaining to legal judgments.



16



TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

19. SEGMENT INFORMATION

The table below presents information about certain revenues and income from operations used by the chief executive officer of the Company for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 (amounts in thousands):

Three months ended
 
Nine months ended

September 30,
 
September 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Revenues from external customers
 
 
 
 

 

Agricultural
$
273,301

 
$
246,578

 
$
907,797

 
$
831,376

Earthmoving/construction
168,964

 
103,135

 
586,806

 
318,244

Consumer
55,245

 
55,006

 
174,585

 
177,420

 
$
497,510

 
$
404,719

 
$
1,669,188

 
$
1,327,040

Gross profit
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Agricultural
$
48,346

 
$
48,091

 
$
158,566

 
$
173,684

Earthmoving/construction
11,283

 
18,689

 
75,598

 
60,598

Consumer
3,363

 
1,016

 
13,841

 
10,488

Unallocated corporate
(486
)
 
(635
)
 
(2,093
)
 
(2,160
)
 
$
62,506

 
$
67,161

 
$
245,912

 
$
242,610

Income from operations
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
Agricultural
$
37,762

 
$
41,740

 
$
125,063

 
$
156,965

Earthmoving/construction
(1,833
)
 
13,468

 
27,365

 
51,385

Consumer
55

 
(234
)
 
4,224

 
30,284

Unallocated corporate
(18,929
)
 
(18,808
)
 
(54,808
)
 
(62,828
)
      Income from operations
17,055

 
36,166

 
101,844

 
175,806

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
(12,414
)
 
(6,187
)
 
(35,924
)
 
(18,699
)
Convertible debt conversion charge

 

 
(7,273
)
 

Gain on earthquake insurance recovery

 

 
22,451

 

Other income, net
8,722

 
2,439

 
7,712

 
6,163

      Income before income taxes
$
13,363

 
$
32,418

 
$
88,810

 
$
163,270


Assets by segment were as follows (amounts in thousands):
 
September 30,
2013
 
December 31,
2012
Total assets
 

 
 

Agricultural
$
698,905

 
$
630,222

Earthmoving/construction
788,578

 
851,995

Consumer
143,559

 
142,341

Unallocated corporate
316,719

 
85,677

 
$
1,947,761

 
$
1,710,235

 

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TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
(Unaudited)


20. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Accounting standards for fair value measurements establish a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value.  These tiers are defined as:
 
Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical instruments.
Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable.
Level 3 – Unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):
 
September 30, 2013
 
December 31, 2012
 
Total
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
 
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
Contractual obligation investments
$
7,998


$
7,998


$


$

 
$
7,408

 
$
7,408

 
$

 
$

Interest rate swap

 

 

 

 
1,048

 

 
1,048

 

Preferred stock
250

 

 

 
250

 
250

 

 

 
250

Derivative financial instruments liability
(135
)
 

 
(135
)
 

 
(7,376
)
 

 
(7,376
)
 

Total
$
8,113

 
$
7,998

 
$
(135
)
 
$
250

 
$
1,330

 
$
7,408

 
$
(6,328
)
 
$
250



The following table presents the changes during the periods presented in Titan's Level 3 investments that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis (amounts in thousands):
 
Preferred stock
Balance at December 31, 2012
$
250

  Total realized and unrealized gains and losses

Balance as of September 30, 2013
$
250



21. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The Company sells products and pays commissions to companies controlled by persons related to the chief executive officer of the Company.  The related party is Mr. Fred Taylor and is Mr. Maurice Taylor’s brother.  The companies which Mr. Fred Taylor is associated with that do business with Titan include the following:  Blackstone OTR, LLC; FBT Enterprises; and OTR Wheel Engineering.  Sales of Titan products to these companies were approximately $0.9 million and $2.2 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively, as compared to $0.6 million and $1.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012. Titan had trade receivables due from these companies of approximately $0.4 million at September 30, 2013, and approximately $0.2 million at December 31, 2012.  On other sales referred to Titan from the above manufacturing representative companies, commissions were approximately $0.6 million and $1.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively as compared to $0.6 million and $2.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012.

The Company has a 41.7% equity stake in Wheels India Limited, a company incorporated in India and listed on the National Stock Exchange in India. The Company had trade payables due to Wheels India of approximately $0.4 million at December 31, 2012.


18



TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

In the second quarter of 2013, the Company sold Titan Wheels Australia, a 100% owned subsidiary, to Titan National Australia Holdings, a 56% owned subsidiary operating as the Planet Corporation Group. The Company maintained financial control over Titan Wheels Australia and no gain or loss was recognized for the transaction.


22. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):

 
Currency
Translation
Adjustments
 
Unrealized
Gain (Loss) on
Investments
 
Unrecognized
Losses and
Prior Service
Cost
 
 
 
Total
Balance at July 1, 2013
$
(43,449
)
 
$

 
$
(33,658
)
 
$
(77,107
)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
reclassifications
498

 

 

 
498

Reclassification adjustments:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Amortization of unrecognized losses and prior
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  service cost, net of tax of $(557)

 

 
969

 
969

Balance at September 30, 2013
$
(42,951
)
 
$

 
$
(32,689
)
 
$
(75,640
)

 
Currency
Translation
Adjustments
 
Unrealized
Gain (Loss) on
Investments
 
Unrecognized
Losses and
Prior Service
Cost
 
 
 
Total
Balance at January 1, 2013
$
(20,793
)
 
$
3

 
$
(35,679
)
 
$
(56,469
)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
reclassifications
(22,158
)
 
(3
)
 

 
(22,161
)
Reclassification adjustments:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Amortization of unrecognized losses and prior
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  service cost, net of tax of $(1,670)

 

 
2,990

 
2,990

Balance at September 30, 2013
$
(42,951
)
 
$

 
$
(32,689
)
 
$
(75,640
)


23. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Voltyre-Prom Purchase
On October 4, 2013, Titan in partnership with One Equity Partners and the Russian Direct Investment Fund closed the acquisition of an 85% interest in Voltyre-Prom, a leading producer of agricultural and industrial tires in Volgograd, Russia, for approximately $94.0 million. Titan will act as operating partner with responsibility for Voltyre-Prom's daily operations on behalf of the consortium of which Titan holds a 30% interest.

6.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2020
On October 7, 2013, the Company closed on an offering of $400.0 million 6.875% senior secured notes due 2020. Titan used the net proceeds from the offering towards financing the repurchase of the Company's 7.875% senior secured notes due 2017 including tender and consent payments, accrued interest and expenses associated therewith.


19



TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

7.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2017 Tender Offer Settlement
On October 7, 2013, the Company elected to exercise its early settlement election in connection with a tender offer to purchase all of its 7.875% senior secured notes due 2017, and purchased $387.3 million, or approximately 73.8% of such notes. In connection with this transaction, Titan will record expenses of approximately $18 million in the fourth quarter of 2013. These expenses relate primarily to a tender and consent premium of $64.50 per $1,000 principal amount of the notes and unamortized deferred financing fees offset by unamortized premium on the notes. The tender offer expired October 21, 2013, with no additional notes tendered.

7.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2017 Redemption Call
On October 7, 2013, the Company announced a call for redemption for all 7.875% senior secured notes due 2017 that were not validly tendered by the expiration of the tender offer on October 21, 2013. The remaining notes will be redeemed on November 6, 2013. In connection with this transaction, Titan will record expenses of approximately $4 million in the fourth quarter of 2013. These expenses relate primarily to a redemption premium of $59.06 per $1,000 principal amount of the notes and unamortized deferred financing fees offset by unamortized premium on the notes.


24. SUBSIDIARY GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The Company's 7.875% senior secured notes and 5.625% convertible senior subordinated notes are guaranteed by the following 100% owned subsidiaries of the Company: Titan Tire Corporation, Titan Tire Corporation of Bryan, Titan Tire Corporation of Freeport, and Titan Wheel Corporation of Illinois. The note guarantees are full and unconditional, joint and several obligations of the guarantors. The guarantees of the guarantor subsidiaries are subject to release in limited circumstances only upon the occurrence of certain customary conditions. The following condensed consolidating financial statements are presented using the equity method of accounting. Certain sales & marketing expenses recorded by non-guarantor subsidiaries have not been allocated to the guarantor subsidiaries.

(Amounts in thousands)
Consolidating Condensed Statements of Operations
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
 
Titan
 Intl., Inc. (Parent)
 
Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Consolidated
Net sales
$

 
$
256,252

 
$
241,258

 
$

 
$
497,510

Cost of sales
241

 
216,445

 
218,318

 

 
435,004

Gross profit (loss)
(241
)
 
39,807

 
22,940

 

 
62,506

Selling, general and administrative expenses
3,561

 
16,513

 
18,657

 

 
38,731

Research and development expenses
(17
)
 
1,423

 
1,372

 

 
2,778

Royalty expense

 
1,850

 
2,092

 

 
3,942

Income (loss) from operations
(3,785
)
 
20,021

 
819

 

 
17,055

Interest expense
(10,945
)
 

 
(1,469
)
 

 
(12,414
)
Intercompany interest income (expense)
2,469

 

 
(2,469
)
 

 

Other income
1,182

 
(117
)
 
7,657

 

 
8,722

Income (loss) before income taxes
(11,079
)
 
19,904

 
4,538

 

 
13,363

Provision for income taxes
(4,717
)
 
7,435

 
2,993

 

 
5,711

Equity in earnings of subsidiaries
14,014

 

 
4,827

 
(18,841
)
 

Net income (loss)
7,652

 
12,469

 
6,372

 
(18,841
)
 
7,652

Net loss noncontrolling interests

 

 
(441
)
 

 
(441
)
Net income (loss) attributable to Titan
$
7,652

 
$
12,469

 
$
6,813

 
$
(18,841
)
 
$
8,093

 

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TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands)
Consolidating Condensed Statements of Operations
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2012
 
Titan
 Intl., Inc. (Parent)
 
Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Consolidated
Net sales
$

 
$
311,422

 
$
93,297

 
$

 
$
404,719

Cost of sales
253

 
246,275

 
91,030

 

 
337,558

Gross profit (loss)
(253
)
 
65,147

 
2,267

 

 
67,161

Selling, general and administrative expenses
(9,013
)
 
40,635

 
(6,125
)
 

 
25,497

Research and development expenses
155

 
1,604

 

 

 
1,759

Royalty expense

 
1,778

 
1,961

 

 
3,739

Income (loss) from operations
8,605

 
21,130

 
6,431

 

 
36,166

Interest expense
(6,012
)
 

 
(175
)
 

 
(6,187
)
Other income
1,163

 
364

 
912

 

 
2,439

Income (loss) before income taxes
3,756

 
21,494

 
7,168

 

 
32,418

Provision for income taxes
6,329

 
7,398

 
(138
)
 

 
13,589

Equity in earnings of subsidiaries
21,402

 

 
5,420

 
(26,822
)
 

Net income (loss)
18,829

 
14,096

 
12,726

 
(26,822
)
 
18,829

Net loss noncontrolling interests

 

 
(750
)
 

 
(750
)
Net income (loss) attributable to Titan
$
18,829

 
$
14,096

 
$
13,476

 
$
(26,822
)
 
$
19,579


(Amounts in thousands)
Consolidating Condensed Statements of Operations
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
 
Titan
 Intl., Inc. (Parent)
 
Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Consolidated
Net sales
$

 
$
903,628

 
$
765,560

 
$

 
$
1,669,188

Cost of sales
908

 
734,460

 
687,908

 

 
1,423,276

Gross profit (loss)
(908
)
 
169,168

 
77,652

 

 
245,912

Selling, general and administrative expenses
8,008

 
54,637

 
62,182

 

 
124,827

Research and development expenses
(35
)
 
4,136

 
4,180

 

 
8,281

Royalty expense

 
5,478

 
5,482

 

 
10,960

Income (loss) from operations
(8,881
)
 
104,917

 
5,808

 

 
101,844

Interest expense
(29,509
)
 

 
(6,415
)
 

 
(35,924
)
Convertible debt conversion charge
(7,273
)
 

 

 

 
(7,273
)
Gain on earthquake insurance recovery

 

 
22,451

 

 
22,451

Intercompany interest income (expense)
5,158

 

 
(5,158
)
 

 

Other income (expense)
2,741

 
(91
)
 
5,062

 

 
7,712

Income (loss) before income taxes
(37,764
)
 
104,826

 
21,748

 

 
88,810

Provision (benefit) for income taxes
(6,561
)
 
38,025

 
7,449

 

 
38,913

Equity in earnings of subsidiaries
81,100

 

 
38,351

 
(119,451
)
 

Net income (loss)
49,897

 
66,801

 
52,650

 
(119,451
)
 
49,897

Net loss noncontrolling interests

 

 
(888
)
 

 
(888
)
Net income (loss) attributable to Titan
$
49,897

 
$
66,801

 
$
53,538

 
$
(119,451
)
 
$
50,785

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Amounts in thousands)
Consolidating Condensed Statements of Operations
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
 
Titan
 Intl., Inc. (Parent)
 
Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Consolidated
Net sales
$

 
$
1,055,586

 
$
271,454

 
$

 
$
1,327,040

Cost of sales
812

 
828,935

 
254,683

 

 
1,084,430

Gross profit (loss)
(812
)
 
226,651

 
16,771

 

 
242,610

Selling, general and administrative expenses
4,970

 
71,372

 
3,400

 

 
79,742

Research and development expenses
327

 
3,983

 
146

 

 
4,456

Royalty expense

 
5,250

 
3,490

 

 
8,740

Supply agreement termination income

 

 
(26,134
)
 

 
(26,134
)
Income (loss) from operations
(6,109
)
 
146,046

 
35,869

 

 
175,806

Interest expense
(18,119
)
 

 
(580
)
 

 
(18,699
)
Other income
3,620

 
1,174

 
1,369

 

 
6,163

Income (loss) before income taxes
(20,608
)
 
147,220

 
36,658

 

 
163,270

Provision (benefit) for income taxes
1,261

 
51,311

 
12,150

 

 
64,722

Equity in earnings of subsidiaries
120,417

 

 
24,242

 
(144,659
)
 

Net income (loss)
98,548

 
95,909

 
48,750

 
(144,659
)
 
98,548

Net loss noncontrolling interests

 

 
(506
)
 

 
(506
)
Net income (loss) attributable to Titan
$
98,548

 
$
95,909

 
$
49,256

 
$
(144,659
)
 
$
99,054

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

(Amounts in thousands)
Consolidating Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
 
Titan
 Intl., Inc. (Parent)
 
Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Consolidated
Net income (loss)
$
7,652

 
$
12,469

 
$
6,372

 
$
(18,841
)
 
$
7,652

Currency translation adjustment, net
854

 

 
854

 
(854
)
 
854

Pension liability adjustments, net of tax
969

 
781

 
188

 
(969
)
 
969

Comprehensive income (loss)
9,475

 
13,250

 
7,414

 
(20,664
)
 
9,475

Net comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

 
(85
)
 

 
(85
)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Titan
$
9,475

 
$
13,250

 
$
7,499

 
$
(20,664
)
 
$
9,560




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TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands)
Consolidating Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2012
 
Titan
 Intl., Inc. (Parent)
 
Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Consolidated
Net income (loss)
$
18,829

 
$
14,096

 
$
12,726

 
$
(26,822
)
 
$
18,829

Unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net of tax
(353
)
 

 
(353
)
 
353

 
(353
)
Currency translation adjustment, net
(1,247
)
 

 
(1,247
)
 
1,247

 
(1,247
)
Pension liability adjustments, net of tax
836

 
790

 
46

 
(836
)
 
836

Comprehensive income (loss)
18,065

 
14,886

 
11,172

 
(26,058
)
 
18,065

Net comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

 
(1,104
)
 

 
(1,104
)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Titan
$
18,065

 
$
14,886

 
$
12,276

 
$
(26,058
)
 
$
19,169


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Amounts in thousands)
Consolidating Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
 
Titan
 Intl., Inc. (Parent)
 
Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Consolidated
Net income (loss)
$
49,897

 
$
66,801

 
$
52,650

 
$
(119,451
)
 
$
49,897

Unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net of tax
(3
)
 

 
(3
)
 
3

 
(3
)
Currency translation adjustment, net
(24,513
)
 

 
(24,513
)
 
24,513

 
(24,513
)
Pension liability adjustments, net of tax
2,990

 
2,343

 
647

 
(2,990
)
 
2,990

Comprehensive income (loss)
28,371

 
69,144

 
28,781

 
(97,925
)
 
28,371

Net comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

 
(3,243
)
 

 
(3,243
)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Titan
$
28,371

 
$
69,144

 
$
32,024

 
$
(97,925
)
 
$
31,614

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Amounts in thousands)
Consolidating Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
 
Titan
 Intl., Inc. (Parent)
 
Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Consolidated
Net income (loss)
$
98,548

 
$
95,909

 
$
48,750

 
$
(144,659
)
 
$
98,548

Unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net of tax
(16
)
 

 
(16
)
 
16

 
(16
)
Currency translation adjustment, net
(5,816
)
 

 
(5,816
)
 
5,816

 
(5,816
)
Pension liability adjustments, net of tax
2,508

 
2,370

 
138

 
(2,508
)
 
2,508

Comprehensive income (loss)
95,224

 
98,279

 
43,056

 
(141,335
)
 
95,224

Net comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

 
(859
)
 

 
(859
)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Titan
$
95,224

 
$
98,279

 
$
43,915

 
$
(141,335
)
 
$
96,083

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands)
Consolidating Condensed Balance Sheets
September 30, 2013
 
Titan
 Intl., Inc. (Parent)
 
Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Consolidated
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
350,611

 
$
4

 
$
96,841

 
$

 
$
447,456

Accounts receivable

 
125,048

 
165,199

 

 
290,247

Inventories

 
129,672

 
246,221

 

 
375,893

Prepaid and other current assets
63,335

 
13,634

 
53,456

 

 
130,425

Total current assets
413,946

 
268,358

 
561,717

 

 
1,244,021

Property, plant and equipment, net
16,393

 
205,666

 
339,647

 

 
561,706

Investment in subsidiaries
631,910

 

 
127,384

 
(759,294
)
 

Other assets
35,590

 
403

 
106,041

 

 
142,034

Total assets
$
1,097,839

 
$
474,427

 
$
1,134,789

 
$
(759,294
)
 
$
1,947,761

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Short-term debt
$
4,121

 
$

 
$
100,763

 
$

 
$
104,884

Accounts payable
1,219

 
20,899

 
173,005

 

 
195,123

Other current liabilities
30,222

 
59,921

 
63,333

 

 
153,476

Total current liabilities
35,562

 
80,820

 
337,101

 

 
453,483

Long-term debt
599,168

 

 
38,220

 

 
637,388

Other long-term liabilities
38,396

 
31,532

 
75,920

 

 
145,848

Intercompany accounts
(263,659
)
 
(126,589
)
 
390,248

 

 

Titan stockholders' equity
688,372

 
488,664

 
270,630

 
(759,294
)
 
688,372

Noncontrolling interests

 

 
22,670

 

 
22,670

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
1,097,839

 
$
474,427

 
$
1,134,789

 
$
(759,294
)
 
$
1,947,761




24



TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands)
Consolidating Condensed Balance Sheets
December 31, 2012
 
Titan
 Intl., Inc. (Parent)
 
Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Eliminations
 
Consolidated
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
103,154

 
$
4

 
$
85,956

 
$

 
$
189,114

Accounts receivable
(72
)
 
128,917

 
168,953

 

 
297,798

Inventories

 
142,070

 
224,315

 

 
366,385

Prepaid and other current assets
49,438

 
17,021

 
76,367

 

 
142,826

Total current assets
152,520

 
288,012

 
555,591

 

 
996,123

Property, plant and equipment, net
11,497

 
208,734

 
348,113

 

 
568,344

Investment in subsidiaries
565,811

 

 
86,189

 
(652,000
)
 

Other assets
35,564

 
499

 
109,705

 

 
145,768

Total assets
$
765,392

 
$
497,245

 
$
1,099,598

 
$
(652,000
)
 
$
1,710,235

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Short-term debt
$


$


$
145,801


$

 
$
145,801

Accounts payable
1,000

 
21,222

 
157,843

 

 
180,065

Other current liabilities
13,911

 
55,290

 
72,013

 

 
141,214

Total current liabilities
14,911

 
76,512

 
375,657

 

 
467,080

Long-term debt
312,881

 

 
128,557

 

 
441,438

Other long-term liabilities
44,512

 
35,482

 
89,361

 

 
169,355

Intercompany accounts
(213,529
)
 
(34,272
)
 
247,801

 

 

Titan stockholders' equity
606,617

 
419,523

 
232,477

 
(652,000
)
 
606,617

Noncontrolling interests

 

 
25,745

 

 
25,745

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
765,392

 
$
497,245

 
$
1,099,598

 
$
(652,000
)
 
$
1,710,235


25



TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands)
Consolidating Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
 
Titan
 Intl., Inc. (Parent)
 
Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Consolidated
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities
$
(72,306
)
 
$
21,528

 
$
182,967

 
$
132,189

Cash flows from investing activities:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Capital expenditures
(5,979
)
 
(21,763
)
 
(27,214
)
 
(54,956
)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

 

 
(1,670
)
 
(1,670
)
Additional equity investment in Wheels India

 

 
(8,017
)
 
(8,017
)
Insurance proceeds

 

 
2,879

 
2,879

Other, net

 
235

 
1,107

 
1,342

Net cash used for investing activities
(5,979
)
 
(21,528
)
 
(32,915
)
 
(60,422
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Proceeds from borrowings
345,313

 

 

 
345,313

Payment on debt

 

 
(162,040
)
 
(162,040
)
Term loan borrowing

 

 
25,880

 
25,880

Convertible note conversion
(14,090
)
 

 

 
(14,090
)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
863

 

 

 
863

Excess tax benefit from stock options exercised
(46
)
 

 

 
(46
)
Payment of financing fees
(5,520
)
 

 

 
(5,520
)
Dividends paid
(778
)
 

 

 
(778
)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities
325,742

 

 
(136,160
)
 
189,582

Effect of exchange rate change on cash

 

 
(3,007
)
 
(3,007
)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
247,457

 

 
10,885

 
258,342

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
103,154

 
4

 
85,956

 
189,114

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$
350,611

 
$
4

 
$
96,841

 
$
447,456

 

26



TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands)
Consolidating Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
 
Titan
 Intl., Inc. (Parent)
 
Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries
 
Consolidated
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
20,502

 
$
21,736

 
$
42,850

 
$
85,088

Cash flows from investing activities:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Capital expenditures
(3,571
)
 
(22,076
)
 
(10,672
)
 
(36,319
)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
(32,760
)
 

 

 
(32,760
)
Other, net

 
355

 
281

 
636

Net cash used for investing activities
(36,331
)
 
(21,721
)
 
(10,391
)
 
(68,443
)
Cash flows from financing activities:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Payment on debt

 

 
(14,434
)
 
(14,434
)
Term loan borrowing

 

 
4,378

 
4,378

Proceeds from exercise of stock options
925

 

 

 
925

Excess tax benefit from stock options exercised
185

 

 

 
185

Dividends paid
(634
)
 

 

 
(634
)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities
476

 

 
(10,056
)
 
(9,580
)
Effect of exchange rate change on cash

 

 
(1,345
)
 
(1,345
)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
(15,353
)
 
15

 
21,058

 
5,720

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
125,266

 
4

 
3,900

 
129,170

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$
109,913

 
$
19

 
$
24,958

 
$
134,890


27



TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations (MD&A) is designed to provide a reader of these financial statements with a narrative from the perspective of the management of Titan International, Inc. (Titan or the Company) on Titan's financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and other factors which may affect the Company's future results. The MD&A in this quarterly report should be read in conjunction with the MD&A in Titan's 2012 annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 27, 2013.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding, among other items:
Anticipated trends in the Company’s business
Future expenditures for capital projects
The Company’s ability to continue to control costs and maintain quality
Ability to meet conditions of loan agreements
The Company’s business strategies, including its intention to introduce new products
Expectations concerning the performance and success of the Company’s existing and new products
The Company’s intention to consider and pursue acquisition and divestiture opportunities
Readers of this Form 10-Q should understand that these forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties (including, but not limited to, the factors discussed in Item 1A, Risk Factors of the Company's most recent annual report on Form 10-K), certain of which are beyond the Company’s control.

Actual results could differ materially from these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including:
The effect of a recession on the Company and its customers and suppliers
Changes in the Company’s end-user markets as a result of world economic or regulatory influences
Changes in the marketplace, including new products and pricing changes by the Company’s competitors
Ability to maintain satisfactory labor relations
Unfavorable outcomes of legal proceedings
Availability and price of raw materials
Levels of operating efficiencies
Unfavorable product liability and warranty claims
Actions of domestic and foreign governments
Results of investments
Fluctuations in currency translations
Climate change and related laws and regulations
Risks associated with environmental laws and regulations
Any changes in such factors could lead to significantly different results.  The Company cannot provide any assurance that the assumptions referred to in the forward-looking statements or otherwise are accurate or will prove to transpire.  Any assumptions that are inaccurate or do not prove to be correct could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s ability to achieve the results as indicated in forward-looking statements.  The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.  In light of these risks and uncertainties, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking information contained in this document will in fact transpire.




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TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations


OVERVIEW
Titan International, Inc. and its subsidiaries are leading manufacturers of wheels, tires, wheel and tire assemblies, and undercarriage systems and components for off-highway vehicles used in the agricultural, earthmoving/construction and consumer markets.  Titan manufactures both wheels and tires for the majority of these market applications, allowing the Company to provide the value-added service of delivering complete wheel and tire assemblies.  The Company offers a broad range of products that are manufactured in relatively short production runs to meet the specifications of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and/or the requirements of aftermarket customers.

Agricultural Market: Titan's agricultural rims, wheels, tires and undercarriage systems and components are manufactured for use on various agricultural and forestry equipment, including tractors, combines, skidders, plows, planters and irrigation equipment, and are sold directly to OEMs and to the aftermarket through independent distributors, equipment dealers and Titan's own distribution centers.

Earthmoving/Construction Market: The Company manufactures rims, wheels, tires and undercarriage systems and components for various types of off-the-road (OTR) earthmoving, mining, military and construction equipment, including skid steers, aerial lifts, cranes, graders and levelers, scrapers, self-propelled shovel loaders, articulated dump trucks, load transporters, haul trucks and backhoe loaders.

Consumer Market: Titan manufactures bias truck tires in Latin America, provides wheels and tires and assembles brakes, actuators and components for the domestic boat, recreational and utility trailer markets. Titan also offers select products for ATVs, turf, and golf cart applications. Likewise, Titan produces a variety of tires for the consumer market.

The Company’s major OEM customers include large manufacturers of off-highway equipment such as AGCO Corporation, CNH Global N.V., Deere & Company, Hitachi Construction Machinery, Kubota Corporation and Liebherr Group, in addition to many other off-highway equipment manufacturers.  The Company distributes products to OEMs, independent and OEM-affiliated dealers, and through a network of distribution facilities.

The table provides highlights for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, compared to 2012 (amounts in thousands):
 
2013
 
2012
 
% Increase (Decrease)
Net sales
$
497,510

 
$
404,719

 
23
 %
Gross profit
62,506

 
67,161

 
(7
)%
Income from operations
17,055

 
36,166

 
(53
)%
Net income
7,652

 
18,829

 
(59
)%

Quarter: The Company recorded sales of $497.5 million for the third quarter of 2013, which were approximately 23% higher than the third quarter 2012 sales of $404.7 million. The higher sales levels were primarily the result of recent acquisitions including the October 2012 acquisition of Titan Europe, offset by a price/mix reduction which resulted largely from decreased raw material prices that were generally passed on to customers, weakened demand in the earthmoving/construction market, and unfavorable currency translation.

The Company's gross profit was $62.5 million, or 12.6% of net sales, for the third quarter of 2013, compared to $67.2 million, or 16.6%, of net sales, in 2012. Income from operations was $17.1 million for the third quarter of 2013, compared to $36.2 million in 2012. Net income was $7.7 million for the third quarter of 2013, compared to net income of $18.8 million in 2012. Basic income per share was $.15 in the third quarter of 2013, compared to $.46 in 2012. Increased SG&A expense from recently acquired entities contributed to a decline in income from operations. This increased SG&A expense as well as higher interest expense from additional debt contributed to a decline in net income.




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

The table provides highlights for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, compared to 2012 (amounts in thousands):
 
2013
 
2012
 
% Increase (Decrease)
Net sales
$
1,669,188

 
$
1,327,040

 
26
 %
Gross profit
245,912

 
242,610

 
1
 %
Income from operations
101,844

 
175,806

 
(42
)%
Net income
49,897

 
98,548

 
(49
)%

Year-to-date: The Company recorded sales of $1,669.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, which were approximately 26% higher than the nine months ended September 30, 2012 sales of $1,327.0 million. The higher sales levels were primarily the result of recent acquisitions including the August 2012 acquisition of the Planet Group of companies based in Perth, Australia, and the October 2012 acquisition of Titan Europe, as well as increased demand in the Company's agricultural segment, offset by a price/mix reduction which resulted largely from decreased raw material prices that were generally passed on to customers, and unfavorable currency translation.

The Company's gross profit was $245.9 million, or 14.7% of net sales, for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, compared to $242.6 million, or 18.3% of net sales, in 2012. Income from operations was $101.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, compared to $175.8 million in 2012. Net income was $49.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, compared to net income of $98.5 million in 2012. Basic income per share was $0.96 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, compared to $2.35 in 2012. Increased SG&A expense from recently acquired entities contributed to a decline in income from operations. This increased SG&A expense as well as higher interest expense from additional debt contributed to a decline in net income. Net income and earnings per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 were positively affected by the gain on earthquake insurance recovery of $22.5 million. Income from operations, net income and earnings per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 were positively affected by the supply agreement termination income of $26.1 million.


CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
Preparation of the financial statements and related disclosures in compliance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires the application of appropriate technical accounting rules and guidance, as well as the use of estimates. The Company's application of these policies involves assumptions that require difficult subjective judgments regarding many factors, which, in and of themselves, could materially impact the financial statements and disclosures. A future change in the estimates, assumptions or judgments applied in determining the following matters, among others, could have a material impact on future financial statements and disclosures.

Asset and Business Acquisitions
The allocation of purchase price for asset and business acquisitions requires management estimates and judgment as to expectations for future cash flows of the acquired assets and business and the allocation of those cash flows to identifiable intangible assets in determining the estimated fair value for purchase price allocations. If the actual results differ from the estimates and judgments used in determining the purchase price allocations, impairment losses could occur. To aid in establishing the value of any intangible assets at the time of acquisition, the Company typically engages a professional appraisal firm.

Inventories
Inventories are valued at lower of cost or market. At September 30, 2013, approximately 12% of the Company's inventories were valued under the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method. The majority of steel material inventory and related work-in-process and finished goods are accounted for under the LIFO method. The remaining inventories were valued under the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method or average cost method. Market value is estimated based on current selling prices. Estimated provisions are established for slow-moving and obsolete inventory.

Income Taxes
Deferred income tax provisions are determined using the liability method whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized based upon temporary differences between the financial statement and income tax basis of assets and liabilities.

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

The Company assesses the realizability of its deferred tax asset positions and recognizes and measures uncertain tax positions in accordance with accounting standards for income taxes.

Retirement Benefit Obligations
Pension benefit obligations are based on various assumptions used by third-party actuaries in calculating these amounts. These assumptions include discount rates, expected return on plan assets, mortality rates and other factors. Revisions in assumptions and actual results that differ from the assumptions affect future expenses, cash funding requirements and obligations. The Company has three frozen defined benefit pension plans in the United States and pension plans in several foreign countries. During the first nine months of 2013, the Company contributed cash funds of $3.8 million to its pension plans. Titan expects to contribute approximately $1.7 million to these pension plans during the remainder of 2013. For more information concerning these costs and obligations, see the discussion of the “Pensions” and Note 25 to the Company's financial statements on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012.

Product Warranties
The Company provides limited warranties on workmanship on its products in all market segments. The majority of the Company's products have a limited warranty that ranges from zero to ten years, with certain products being prorated after the first year. The Company calculates a provision for warranty expense based on past warranty experience. Actual warranty expense may differ from historical experience. The Company's warranty accrual was $34.6 million at September 30, 2013, and $27.5 million at December 31, 2012. The Company's warranty accrual increased primarily as a result of increased provisions related to earthmoving tires.

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Voltyre-Prom Purchase
On October 4, 2013, Titan in partnership with One Equity Partners and the Russian Direct Investment Fund closed the acquisition of an 85% interest in Voltyre-Prom, a leading producer of agricultural and industrial tires in Volgograd, Russia, for approximately $94.0 million. Titan will act as operating partner with responsibility for Voltyre-Prom's daily operations on behalf of the consortium of which Titan holds a 30% interest.

6.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2020
On October 7, 2013, the Company closed on an offering of $400.0 million 6.875% senior secured notes due 2020. Titan used the net proceeds from the offering towards financing the repurchase of the Company's 7.875% senior secured notes due 2017 including tender and consent payments, accrued interest and expenses associated therewith.

7.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2017 Tender Offer Settlement
On October 7, 2013, the Company elected to exercise its early settlement election in connection with a tender offer to purchase all of its 7.875% senior secured notes due 2017, and purchased $387.3 million, or approximately 73.8% of such notes. In connection with this transaction, Titan will record expenses of approximately $18 million in the fourth quarter of 2013. These expenses relate primarily to a tender and consent premium of $64.50 per $1,000 principal amount of the notes and unamortized deferred financing fees offset by unamortized premium on the notes. The tender offer expired October 21, 2013, with no additional notes tendered.

7.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2017 Redemption Call
On October 7, 2013, the Company announced a call for redemption for all 7.875% senior secured notes due 2017 that were not validly tendered by the expiration of the tender offer on October 21, 2013. The remaining notes will be redeemed on November 6, 2013. In connection with this transaction, Titan will record expenses of approximately $4 million in the fourth quarter of 2013. These expenses relate primarily to a redemption premium of $59.06 per $1,000 principal amount of the notes and unamortized deferred financing fees offset by unamortized premium on the notes.



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

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
Highlights for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, compared to 2012 (amounts in thousands):
 
Three months ended
 
Nine months ended
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
 
2013

2012
 
2013
 
2012
Net sales
$
497,510

 
$
404,719

 
$
1,669,188

 
$
1,327,040

Cost of sales
435,004

 
337,558

 
1,423,276

 
1,084,430

Gross profit
62,506

 
67,161

 
245,912

 
242,610

Gross profit percentage
12.6
%
 
16.6
%
 
14.7
%
 
18.3
%

Net Sales
Quarter: Net sales for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, were $497.5 million compared to $404.7 million in 2012, an increase of 23%. Sales increased approximately 35% from the inclusion of recently acquired entities including $128.9 million at Titan Europe. The increase in net sales was partially offset by a price/mix reduction which resulted largely from decreased raw material prices that were generally passed on to customers and decreased sales approximately 5%, weakened demand in the earthmoving/construction market which contributed to a 4% decrease in sales volume, and unfavorable currency translation which decreased sales by approximately 3%.

Year-to-date: Net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, were $1,669.2 million compared to $1,327.0 million in 2012, an increase of 26%. Sales increased approximately 35% from the inclusion of recently acquired entities including $432.0 million at Titan Europe. Overall sales volume was flat compared to the prior year.  The increase in net sales was partially offset by a price/mix reduction which resulted largely from decreased raw material prices that were generally passed on to customers and decreased sales approximately 7%, and unfavorable currency translation which decreased sales by approximately 2%.

Cost of Sales and Gross Profit
Quarter: Cost of sales was $435.0 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, compared to $337.6 million in 2012. The higher cost of sales resulted primarily from the increase in sales levels. The cost of sales increased by approximately 29%, as compared to an approximate 23% increase in net sales.

Gross profit for the third quarter of 2013 was $62.5 million, or 12.6% of net sales, compared to $67.2 million, or 16.6% of net sales for the third quarter of 2012. Gross profit, as a percentage of net sales, decreased as a result of lower raw material costs that were passed on to customers before being fully realized by the Company. Increased warranty provisions relating to earthmoving tires also contributed to the decreased gross profit. Titan Europe provided gross profit of $16.2 million, or 12.6% of net sales. Titan Europe margins were negatively affected by decreased earthmoving/construction demand.

Year-to-date: Cost of sales was $1,423.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, compared to $1,084.4 million in 2012. The higher cost of sales resulted primarily from the increase in sales levels. The cost of sales increased by approximately 31%, as compared to an approximate 26% increase in net sales.

Gross profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, was $245.9 million, or 14.7% of net sales, compared to $242.6 million, or 18.3% of net sales in 2012. Gross profit, as a percentage of net sales, decreased as a result of the Titan Europe acquisition and lower raw material costs that were passed on to customers before being fully realized by the Company. Increased warranty provisions relating to earthmoving tires also contributed to the decreased gross profit. Titan Europe provided gross profit of $50.5 million, or 11.7% of net sales. Titan Europe margins were negatively affected by decreased earthmoving/construction demand.


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

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses were as follows (amounts in thousands):
 
Three months ended
 
Nine months ended
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Selling, general and administrative
$
38,731

 
$
25,497

 
$
124,827

 
$
79,742

Percentage of net sales
7.8
%
 
6.3
%
 
7.5
%
 
6.0
%

Quarter: Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses for the third quarter of 2013 were $38.7 million, or 7.8% of net sales, compared to $25.5 million, or 6.3% of net sales, for 2012.  The higher SG&A expenses were primarily the result of approximately $10 million of SG&A expenses at recently acquired facilities. The increase in SG&A as a percentage of sales was primarily the result of higher SG&A percentages at recently acquired facilities.

Year-to-date: Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 were $124.8 million, or 7.5% of net sales, compared to $79.7 million, or 6.0% of net sales, for 2012.  The higher SG&A expenses were primarily the result of approximately $45 million of SG&A expenses at recently acquired facilities. The increase in SG&A as a percentage of sales was primarily the result of higher SG&A percentages at recently acquired facilities.

Research and Development Expenses
Research and development expenses were as follows (amounts in thousands):
 
Three months ended
 
Nine months ended
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Research and development
$
2,778

 
$
1,759

 
$
8,281

 
$
4,456

Percentage of net sales
0.6
%
 
0.4
%
 
0.5
%
 
0.3
%
 
Quarter: Research and development (R&D) expenses for the third quarter of 2013 were $2.8 million, or 0.6% of net sales, compared to $1.8 million, or 0.4% of net sales, for 2012. Approximately $1 million of R&D expenses of recently acquired facilities contributed to the increase.
 
Year-to-date: Expenses for R&D were $8.3 million, or 0.5% of net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, compared to $4.5 million, or 0.3% of net sales, for 2012. Approximately $4 million of R&D expenses of recently acquired facilities contributed to the increase.

Royalty Expense
Royalty expense was as follows (amounts in thousands):
 
Three months ended
 
Nine months ended
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Royalty expense
$
3,942

 
$
3,739

 
$
10,960

 
$
8,740


The Company has a trademark license agreement with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company to manufacture and sell certain tires in North America and Latin America under the Goodyear name.  The North American and Latin American farm tire royalties were prepaid through March 2018 as a part of the 2011 Goodyear Latin American farm tire acquisition. In May 2012, the Company and Goodyear entered into an agreement under which Titan will sell certain non-farm tire products directly to third party customers and pay a royalty to Goodyear.

Quarter: Royalty expenses were $3.9 million and $3.7 million for the quarters ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.


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

Year-to-date: Year-to-date royalty expenses recorded were $11.0 million and $8.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. As sales subject to the license agreement increased in the first nine months of 2013, the Company's royalty expense increased accordingly.

Supply agreement termination income
Supply agreement termination income was as follows (amounts in thousands):
 
Three months ended
 
Nine months ended
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Supply agreement termination income
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
26,134

 
The Company's April 2011 acquisition of Goodyear's farm tire business included a three year supply agreement with Goodyear for certain non-farm tire products. A liability was recorded as the supply agreement was for sales at below market prices. In May 2012, the Company and Goodyear terminated this supply agreement and entered into an agreement under which Titan will sell these products directly to third party customers and pay a royalty to Goodyear. The remaining balance of the supply agreement liability was recorded as income as the Company is no longer obligated to sell the products at below market prices.

Income from Operations
Income from operations was as follows (amounts in thousands):
 
Three months ended
 
Nine months ended
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Income from operations
$
17,055

 
$
36,166

 
$
101,844

 
$
175,806

Percentage of net sales
3.4
%
 
8.9
%
 
6.1
%
 
13.2
%

Quarter: Income from operations for the third quarter of 2013, was $17.1 million, or 3.4% of net sales, compared to $36.2 million, or 8.9% of net sales, in 2012.  This decrease was the net result of the items previously discussed.

Year-to-date: Income from operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, was $101.8 million, or 6.1% of net sales, compared to $175.8 million, or 13.2% of net sales, in 2012.  This decrease was the net result of the items previously discussed.

Interest Expense
Interest expense was as follows (amounts in thousands):
 
Three months ended
 
Nine months ended
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Interest expense
$
12,414

 
$
6,187

 
$
35,924

 
$
18,699

 
Quarter: Interest expense was $12.4 million and $6.2 million for the quarters ended September 30, 2013, and 2012, respectively. Interest expense for the third quarter of 2013 increased primarily as a result of approximately $5 million of interest recorded for the additional 7.875% senior secured notes issued in the first quarter of 2013. Interest expense at the recently acquired Titan Europe Plc of approximately $1 million also contributed to the increase.

Year-to-date: Year-to-date interest expense was $35.9 million and $18.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, and 2012, respectively. Interest expense for the first nine months of 2013 increased primarily as a result of approximately $12 million of interest recorded for the additional 7.875% senior secured notes issued in the first quarter of 2013. Interest expense at the recently acquired Titan Europe Plc of approximately $6 million also contributed to the increase.

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


Convertible Debt Conversion Charge
Convertible debt conversion charge was as follows (amounts in thousands):
 
Three months ended
 
Nine months ended
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Convertible debt conversion charge
$

 
$

 
7,273

 
$

 
In the first quarter of 2013, the Company closed an Exchange Agreement with a note holder of the convertible notes. The two parties privately negotiated an agreement to exchange approximately $52.7 million in aggregate principal amount of the convertible notes for approximately 4.9 million shares of the Company's common stock plus a cash payment totaling $14.2 million. In connection with this exchange, the Company recognized a charge of $7.3 million in accordance with accounting standards for debt conversion.
 
Gain on Earthquake Insurance Recovery
Gain on earthquake insurance recovery (amounts in thousands):
 
Three months ended
 
Nine months ended
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Gain on earthquake insurance recovery
$

 
$

 
22,451

 
$

 
Titan Europe's wheel manufacturing facility in Finale Emilia, Italy experienced damage from an earthquake in May of 2012 prior to Titan's acquisition of Titan Europe.  The plant was closed for production during initial remedial work. This resulted in a limited transfer of production to other facilities within Titan Europe as well as sourcing product from facilities in the US owned by Titan and competitors.  In the second quarter of 2013, Titan received a final insurance settlement payment of $38.7 million, which offset the earthquake insurance receivable and resulted in a gain of $22.5 million.
 
Other Income
Other income was as follows (amounts in thousands):
 
Three months ended
 
Nine months ended
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Other income
$
8,722

 
$
2,439

 
$
7,712

 
$
6,163

 
Quarter: Other income was $8.7 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, as compared to other income of $2.4 million in 2012.  The Company recorded currency exchange gain of $5.7 million, $0.8 million in discount amortization on prepaid royalty and interest income of $0.6 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2013. The Company recorded $0.9 million in discount amortization on prepaid royalty and a $0.5 million gain on contractual obligation investments for the quarter ended September 30, 2012.

Year-to-date: Other income was $7.7 million and $6.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.  For the first nine months of 2013, the Company recorded interest income of $2.5 million and $2.5 million in discount amortization on prepaid royalty, offset by currency exchange loss of $1.0 million. The Company recorded $2.9 million in discount amortization on prepaid royalty and a $1.3 million gain on contractual obligation investments for the nine months ended September 30, 2012.


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

Income Taxes
Income taxes were as follows (amounts in thousands):
 
Three months ended
 
Nine months ended
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Income tax expense
$
5,711

 
$
13,589

 
$
38,913

 
$
64,722


Quarter: The Company recorded income tax expense of $5.7 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, as compared to $13.6 million in 2012.   The Company's effective income tax rate was 43% and 42% for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Year-to-date: Income tax expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, was $38.9 million and $64.7 million, respectively. The Company's effective income tax rate was 44% and 40% for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
 
The Company's 2013 income tax expense and rate differs from the amount of income tax determined by applying the U.S. Federal income tax rate to pre-tax income primarily as a result of a change in Italian law making the insurance proceeds from the earthquake non-taxable. In addition, as a result of the reassessment of the realizability of the deferred tax assets due to the Italian law change, a valuation allowance was established on the Italy net deferred tax assets. Other items contributing to the rate difference are state income tax expense, unrecognized tax benefits, foreign earnings, domestic production activities deduction, and tax deductible expenses related to the convertible bond repurchase.

The Company's 2012 income tax expense and rate differs from the amount of income tax determined by applying the U.S. Federal income tax rate to pre-tax income primarily as a result of the supply agreement termination income and related income tax effects and the liability for unrecognized tax benefits recorded during the three months ended June 30, 2012.

Net Income
Net income was as follows (amounts in thousands):
 
Three months ended
 
Nine months ended
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Net income
$
7,652

 
$
18,829

 
$
49,897

 
$
98,548


Quarter: Net income for the third quarter of September 30, 2013, was $7.7 million, compared to $18.8 million in 2012. For the quarters ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, basic earnings per share were $.15 and $.46, respectively, and diluted earnings per share were $.15 and $.39, respectively. The Company's net income and earnings per share were lower due to the items previously discussed.

Year-to-date: Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, was $49.9 million and $98.5 million, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, basic earnings per share were $0.96 and $2.35, respectively, and diluted earnings per share were $0.89 and $1.92, respectively. The Company's net income and earnings per share were lower due to the items previously discussed.


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

Agricultural Segment Results
Agricultural segment results were as follows (amounts in thousands):
 
Three months ended
 
Nine months ended
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Net sales
$
273,301

 
$
246,578

 
$
907,797

 
$
831,376

Gross profit
48,346

 
48,091

 
158,566

 
173,684

Income from operations
37,762

 
41,740

 
125,063

 
156,965


Quarter: Net sales in the agricultural market were $273.3 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, as compared to $246.6 million in 2012, an increase of 11% . Sales increased approximately 16% from the inclusion of recently acquired entities. Sales volume was approximately 8% higher as the result of increased demand in the Company's agricultural segment.  The increase in net sales was partially offset by a price/mix reduction which resulted largely from decreased raw material costs passed through to customers that decreased sales approximately 11%, and unfavorable currency translation which decreased sales by approximately 2%.
 
Gross profit in the agricultural market was $48.3 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, as compared to $48.1 million in 2012.  Income from operations in the agricultural market was $37.8 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, as compared to $41.7 million in 2012.  The Company's gross profit, as a percentage of net sales, and income from operations decreased as a result of the Titan Europe acquisition and lower raw material costs that were passed on to customers before being fully realized by the Company. Titan Europe provided gross profit of $4.4 million, or 12.3% of net sales. Titan Europe margins were negatively affected by decreased agriculture demand.

Year-to-date: Net sales in the agricultural market were $907.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to $831.4 million in 2012, an increase of 9% . Sales increased approximately 16% from the inclusion of recently acquired entities. Sales volume was approximately 6% higher as the result of increased demand in the Company's agricultural segment.  The increase in net sales was partially offset by a price/mix reduction which resulted largely from decreased raw material costs passed through to customers that decreased sales approximately 11%, and unfavorable currency translation which decreased sales by approximately 2%.
 
Gross profit in the agricultural market was $158.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to $173.7 million in 2012.  Income from operations in the agricultural market was $125.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to $157.0 million in 2012.  The Company's gross profit, as a percentage of net sales, and income from operations decreased as a result of the Titan Europe acquisition and lower raw material costs that were passed on to customers before being fully realized by the Company. Titan Europe provided gross profit of $14.8 million, or 11.5% of net sales. Titan Europe margins were negatively affected by decreased agriculture demand.

Earthmoving/Construction Segment Results
Earthmoving/construction segment results were as follows (amounts in thousands):
 
Three months ended
 
Nine months ended
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Net sales
$
168,964

 
$
103,135

 
$
586,806

 
$
318,244

Gross profit
11,283

 
18,689

 
75,598

 
60,598

Income (loss) from operations
(1,833
)
 
13,468

 
27,365

 
51,385



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

Quarter: The Company's earthmoving/construction market net sales were $169.0 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, as compared to $103.1 million in 2012, an increase of 64%. Sales increased approximately 96% from the inclusion of recently acquired entities, primarily Titan Europe which recorded earthmoving/construction sales of $91.2 million. The increase in net sales was partially offset by a price/mix reduction which resulted largely from decreased demand for larger products used in the mining industry that decreased sales approximately 25%, decreased volume of 6%, and unfavorable currency translation which decreased sales by approximately 2%.
 
Gross profit in the earthmoving/construction market was $11.3 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, as compared to $18.7 million in 2012. The Company's earthmoving/construction market loss from operations was $1.8 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, as compared to income from operations of $13.5 million in 2012. Gross profit and income from operations were negatively affected by decreased demand in the earthmoving/construction market and increased warranty provisions relating to earthmoving tires.

Year-to-date: The Company's earthmoving/construction market net sales were $586.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to $318.2 million in 2012, an increase of 84%. Sales increased approximately 103% from the inclusion of recently acquired entities, primarily Titan Europe which recorded earthmoving/construction sales of $295.6 million. Sales increased approximately 3% as the result of price/mix improvements. The increase in net sales was partially offset by decreased volume of 22%.
 
Gross profit in the earthmoving/construction market was $75.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to $60.6 million in 2012. The Company's earthmoving/construction market income from operations was $27.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to $51.4 million in 2012. The Company's gross profit and income from operations increased from recently acquired facilities. Gross profit and income from operations were negatively affected by decreased demand in the earthmoving/construction market and increased warranty provisions relating to earthmoving tires.

Consumer Segment Results
Consumer segment results were as follows (amounts in thousands):
 
Three months ended
 
Nine months ended
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
Net sales
$
55,245

 
$
55,006


$
174,585

 
$
177,420

Gross profit
3,363

 
1,016


13,841

 
10,488

Income (loss) from operations
55

 
(234
)

4,224

 
30,284


Quarter: Consumer market net sales were $55.2 million for quarter ended September 30, 2013, as compared to $55.0 million in 2012.

Gross profit from the consumer market was $3.4 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, as compared to $1.0 million in 2012. Consumer market income from operations was $0.1 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, as compared to loss from operations of $(0.2) million in 2012.

Year-to-date: Consumer market net sales were $174.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to $177.4 million in 2012, a decrease of 2%.

Gross profit from the consumer market was $13.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to $10.5 million in 2012. Consumer market income from operations was $4.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to income from operations of $30.3 million in 2012. The Company's decrease in income from operations was primarily the result of the supply agreement termination income of $26.1 million recorded in the second quarter of 2012.


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

Segment Summary (Amounts in thousands)

Quarter
Three months ended September 30, 2013
 
Agricultural
 
Earthmoving/
Construction
 
Consumer
 
Corporate
 Expenses
 
Consolidated
 Totals
Net sales
 
$
273,301

 
$
168,964

 
$
55,245

 
$

 
$
497,510

Gross profit (loss)
 
48,346

 
11,283

 
3,363

 
(486
)
 
62,506

Income (loss) from operations
 
37,762

 
(1,833
)
 
55

 
(18,929
)
 
17,055

Three months ended September 30, 2012
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Net sales
 
$
246,578

 
103,135

 
$
55,006

 
$

 
$
404,719

Gross profit (loss)
 
48,091

 
18,689

 
1,016

 
(635
)
 
67,161

Income (loss) from operations
 
41,740

 
13,468

 
(234
)
 
(18,808
)
 
36,166


Year-to-Date
Nine months ended September 30, 2013
 
Agricultural
 
Earthmoving/
Construction
 
Consumer
 
Corporate
 Expenses
 
Consolidated
 Totals
Net sales
 
$
907,797

 
$
586,806

 
$
174,585

 
$

 
$
1,669,188

Gross profit (loss)
 
158,566

 
75,598

 
13,841

 
(2,093
)
 
245,912

Income (loss) from operations
 
125,063

 
27,365

 
4,224

 
(54,808
)
 
101,844

Nine months ended September 30, 2012
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Net sales
 
$
831,376

 
318,244

 
$
177,420

 
$

 
$
1,327,040

Gross profit (loss)
 
173,684

 
60,598

 
10,488

 
(2,160
)
 
242,610

Income (loss) from operations
 
156,965

 
51,385

 
30,284

 
(62,828
)
 
175,806


Corporate Expenses

Quarter: Income from operations on a segment basis does not include corporate expenses totaling $18.9 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, as compared to $18.8 million for 2012.

Corporate expenses for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 were composed of selling and marketing expenses of approximately $8 million and administrative expenses of approximately $11 million.

Corporate expenses for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 were composed of selling and marketing expenses of approximately $7 million and administrative expenses of approximately $12 million.

Year-to-date: Income from operations on a segment basis does not include corporate expenses totaling $54.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to $62.8 million for 2012.

Corporate expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 were composed of selling and marketing expenses of approximately $24 million and administrative expenses of approximately $31 million.

Corporate expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 were composed of selling and marketing expenses of approximately $24 million and administrative expenses of approximately $39 million.

Corporate administrative expenses were approximately $8 million lower for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 primarily due to a decrease in incentive compensation of approximately $9 million.



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TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations

MARKET RISK SENSITIVE INSTRUMENTS
The Company's risks related to foreign currencies, commodity prices and interest rates are consistent with those for 2012. For more information, see the “Market Risk Sensitive Instruments” discussion in the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012.


PENSIONS
The Company has three frozen defined benefit pension plans covering certain employees or former employees of three U.S. subsidiaries. The Company also has pension plans covering certain employees of several foreign subsidiaries. These plans are described in Note 25 of the Company's Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The Company's recorded liability for pensions is based on a number of assumptions, including discount rates, rates of return on investments, mortality rates and other factors. Certain of these assumptions are determined by the Company with the assistance of outside actuaries. Assumptions are based on past experience and anticipated future trends. These assumptions are reviewed on a regular basis and revised when appropriate. Revisions in assumptions and actual results that differ from the assumptions affect future expenses, cash funding requirements and the carrying value of the related obligations. Titan expects to contribute approximately $1.7 million to these pension plans during the remainder of 2013.


LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Cash Flows
As of September 30, 2013, the Company had $447.5 million of cash within various bank accounts.  
(amounts in thousands)
September 30,
 
December 31,
 
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
Change
Cash
$
447,456

 
$
189,114

 
$
258,342


The cash balance increased by $258.3 million from December 31, 2012, due to the following items.

Operating Cash Flows
Summary of cash flows from operating activities:
(Amounts in thousands)
Nine months ended September 30,
 
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
Change
Net income
$
49,897

 
$
98,548

 
$
(48,651
)
Depreciation and amortization
56,333

 
35,865

 
20,468

Convertible debt conversion charge
7,273

 

 
7,273

Gain on earthquake insurance recovery
(22,451
)
 

 
(22,451
)
Insurance proceeds
35,808

 

 
35,808

Deferred income tax provision
(6,860
)
 
6,906

 
(13,766
)
Supply agreement termination income

 
(26,134
)
 
26,134

Accounts receivable
(1,022
)
 
(24,099
)
 
23,077

Inventories
(18,599
)
 
(36,921
)
 
18,322

Accounts payable
23,302

 
25,893

 
(2,591
)
Other current liabilities
23,218

 
4,786

 
18,432

Other liabilities
1,968

 
10,937

 
(8,969
)
Other operating activities
(16,678
)
 
(10,693
)
 
(5,985
)
Cash provided by operating activities
$
132,189

 
$
85,088

 
$
47,101

 

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TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations

In the first nine months of 2013, operating activities provided cash of $132.2 million, which included net income of $49.9 million and an increase in accounts payable of $23.3 million and other current liabilities of $23.2 million. Net income included $56.3 million of noncash charges for depreciation and amortization. Insurance proceeds less gain on earthquake insurance recovery provided cash of $13.4 million. Positive cash inflows were offset by an increase in inventory of $18.6 million.

In the first nine months of 2012, operating activities provided cash of $85.1 million, which included net income of $98.5 million and an increase in accounts payable and other liabilities of $25.9 million and $10.9 million, respectively. Net income included $35.9 million of noncash charges for depreciation and amortization. Positive cash inflows were offset by increases in accounts receivable and inventory of $24.1 million and $36.9 million, respectively, and noncash supply agreement income of $26.1 million.

Operating cash flows increased $47.1 million when comparing the nine months ended September 30, 2013, to the nine months ended September 30, 2012. Net income in the first nine months of 2013 was $48.7 million lower than the net income in the first nine months of 2012. Partially contributing to this was increased depreciation and amortization of $20.5 million and a convertible debt conversion charge of $7.3 million. When comparing the first nine months of 2013 to the first nine months of 2012, cash flows from inventories and other current liabilities increased $18.3 million and $18.4 million, respectively, which was partially offset by decreased cash flows from other liabilities of $9.0 million.

The Company's inventory balance was higher at September 30, 2013, as compared to December 31, 2012. The Company's accounts receivable balance was lower at September 30, 2013, as compared to December 31, 2012. Days sales in inventory decreased to 73 days at September 30, 2013, compared to 86 days at December 31, 2012. Days sales outstanding decreased to 53 days at September 30, 2013, from 54 days at December 31, 2012.

Investing Cash Flows
Summary of cash flows from investing activities:
(Amounts in thousands)
Nine months ended September 30,
 
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
Change
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
$
(1,670
)
 
$
(32,760
)
 
$
31,090

Additional equity investment in Wheels India
(8,017
)
 

 
(8,017
)
Capital expenditures
(54,956
)
 
(36,319
)
 
(18,637
)
Other investing activities
4,221

 
636

 
3,585

Cash used for investing activities
$
(60,422
)
 
$
(68,443
)
 
$
8,021

 
Net cash used for investing activities was $60.4 million in the first nine months of 2013, as compared to $68.4 million in the first nine months of 2012. The Company invested a total of $55.0 million in capital expenditures in the first nine months of 2013, compared to $36.3 million in 2012. The 2013 and 2012 expenditures represent various equipment purchases and improvements to enhance production capabilities of Titan's existing business and maintaining existing equipment. The Company invested a total of $1.7 million in acquisitions in the first nine months of 2013, as compared to $32.8 million in the first nine months of 2012. The Company also used $8.0 million for additional equity investment in Wheels India in the first nine months of 2013.


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TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Financing Cash Flows
Summary of cash flows from financing activities:
(Amounts in thousands)
Nine months ended September 30,
 
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
Change
Proceeds from borrowings
$
345,313

 
$

 
$
345,313

Term loan borrowing
25,880

 
4,378

 
21,502

Proceeds from exercise of stock options
863

 
925

 
(62
)
Convertible note conversion
(14,090
)
 

 
(14,090
)
Payment of financing fees
(5,520
)
 

 
(5,520
)
Payment on debt
(162,040
)
 
(14,434
)
 
(147,606
)
Excess tax benefit from stock options exercised
(46
)
 
185

 
(231
)
Dividends paid
(778
)
 
(634
)
 
(144
)
Cash provided by (used for) financing activities
$
189,582

 
$
(9,580
)
 
$
199,162

 
In the first nine months of 2013, $189.6 million of cash was provided by financing activities. This cash was primarily provided by proceeds from the issuance of $345.3 million of additional 7.875% senior secured notes due 2017. This was partially offset by payment on debt of $162.0 million, primarily at the Company's European facilities.
 
In the first nine months of 2012, $9.6 million of cash was used for financing activities. This cash was primarily used for the payment on term loan borrowings of $14.4 million that was originally borrowed to provide working capital for Titan's Latin American operations. This was partially offset by $4.4 million of additional term loan borrowings for Titan's Latin American operations.

Financing cash flows increased by $199.2 million when comparing the first nine months of 2013 to 2012. This increase was primarily the result of the additional issuance of 7.875% senior secured notes due 2017.

Other Issues
The Company’s business is subject to seasonal variations in sales that affect inventory levels and accounts receivable balances.  Historically, Titan tends to have higher production levels in the first and second quarters. 

Debt Restrictions
The Company’s revolving credit facility (credit facility) contains various restrictions, including:
Limits on dividends and repurchases of the Company’s stock.
Restrictions on the ability of the Company to make additional borrowings, or to consolidate, merge or otherwise fundamentally change the ownership of the Company.
Limitations on investments, dispositions of assets and guarantees of indebtedness.
Other customary affirmative and negative covenants.
 
These restrictions could limit the Company’s ability to respond to market conditions, to provide for unanticipated capital investments, to raise additional debt or equity capital, to pay dividends or to take advantage of business opportunities, including future acquisitions.

Liquidity Outlook
At September 30, 2013, the Company had $447.5 million of cash and cash equivalents and no outstanding borrowings on the Company's $150 million credit facility. The cash and cash equivalents balance of $447.5 million includes $96.7 million held in foreign countries. The Company's current plans do not demonstrate a need to repatriate the foreign amounts to fund U.S. operations, with the exception of intercompany loans to foreign subsidiaries totaling $149.3 million at September 30, 2013. However, if foreign funds were needed for U.S. operations, the Company would be required to accrue and pay taxes to repatriate the funds.
 

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TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations

In October 2013, Titan paid approximately $19 million in connection with the tender offer for the Company's 7.875% senior secured notes due 2017. This amount represents payments for principal, tender and consent payments, and accrued interest which were not covered by the net proceeds of the offering of 6.875% senior secured notes due 2020. In November 2013, the Company expects to pay approximately $147 million for the redemption of the remaining 7.875% senior secured notes due 2017. This amount represents principal, redemption premium and interest.

Capital expenditures for the remainder of 2013 are forecasted to be approximately $15 million to $20 million.  Cash payments for interest are currently forecasted to be approximately $23 million for the remainder of 2013 based on September 30, 2013 debt balances. The forecasted interest payments are comprised primarily of a semi-annual payment of $20.7 million for the 7.875% senior secured notes paid on October 1.
 
In the future, Titan may seek to grow by making acquisitions which will depend on the ability to identify suitable acquisition candidates, to negotiate acceptable terms for their acquisition and to finance those acquisitions.
 
Subject to the terms of indebtedness, the Company may finance future acquisitions with cash on hand, cash from operations, additional indebtedness and/or by issuing additional equity securities.
 
Cash on hand, anticipated internal cash flows from operations and utilization of remaining available borrowings are expected to provide sufficient liquidity for working capital needs, capital expenditures and potential acquisitions.


MARKET CONDITIONS AND OUTLOOK
In the first nine months of 2013, Titan experienced higher sales when compared to the sales levels in the first nine months of 2012.  The higher sales were primarily the result of increased demand in the Company's agricultural segment, as well as recent acquisitions including the August 2012 acquisition of the Planet Group of companies based in Perth, Australia, and the October 2012 acquisition of Titan Europe. For the remainder of 2013, the Company expects demand to remain weak in the earthmoving/construction market.

Energy, raw material and petroleum-based product costs have been volatile and may negatively impact the Company’s margins.  Many of Titan’s overhead expenses are fixed; therefore, lower seasonal trends may cause negative fluctuations in quarterly profit margins and affect the financial condition of the Company.
 
AGRICULTURAL MARKET OUTLOOK
Agricultural market sales were higher in the first nine months of 2013 when compared to the first nine months of 2012.  The Titan Europe acquisition and continued strong demand contributed to the higher sales levels. The increase in the global population may help grow future demand.  The gradual increase in the use of biofuels may help sustain future production.  Many variables, including weather, grain prices, export markets and future government policies and payments can greatly influence the overall health of the agricultural economy.
 
EARTHMOVING/CONSTRUCTION MARKET OUTLOOK
Earthmoving and mining sales were significantly higher in the first nine months of 2013 when compared to the first nine months of 2012. Recent acquisitions contributed to the higher sales levels. Although metals, oil and gas prices may fluctuate in the short-term, in the long-term, these prices are expected to remain at levels that are attractive for continued investment, which should help support future earthmoving and mining sales.  The earthmoving/construction segment is affected by many variables, including commodity prices, road construction, infrastructure, government appropriations, housing starts and the on-going banking and credit issues.  For the remainder of 2013, the Company expects earthmoving/construction market demand to remain weak.

CONSUMER MARKET OUTLOOK
Consumer market sales were slightly lower in the first nine months of 2013, when compared to the first nine months of 2012. The decrease in net sales was primarily the result of unfavorable currency translation on consumer product sales in Latin America, partially offset by the inclusion of recently acquired entities. Consumer market sales may fluctuate from period to period.

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TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

See the Company's 2012 Annual Report filed on Form 10-K (Item 7A). There has been no material change in this information.


Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act)) are effective as of the end of the period covered by this Form 10-Q based on an evaluation of the effectiveness of disclosure controls and procedures.

Changes in Internal Controls
There were no material changes in internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) that occurred during the third quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal controls over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluations of the effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.


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TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

The Company is a party to routine legal proceedings arising out of the normal course of business. Although it is not possible to predict with certainty the outcome of these unresolved legal actions or the range of possible loss, the Company believes at this time that none of these actions, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows of the Company. However, due to the difficult nature of predicting unresolved and future legal claims, the Company cannot anticipate or predict the material adverse effect on its consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows as a result of efforts to comply with or its liabilities pertaining to legal judgments.


Item 1A. Risk Factors

See the Company's 2012 Annual Report filed on Form 10-K (Item 1A). There has been no material change in this information.


Item 6. Exhibits

31.1    Certification of the Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2    Certification of the Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

32    Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002



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.

 
TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
 
(Registrant)

Date:
October 29, 2013
By:
/s/ MAURICE M. TAYLOR JR.
 
 
Maurice M. Taylor Jr.
 
 
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)

 
By:
/s/ PAUL G. REITZ
 
 
Paul G. Reitz
 
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
 
(Principal Financial Officer)





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