UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC  20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)
Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2016.

OR
 
Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
For the transition period from __________ to ___________.

Commission file number 001-32483


ACCURIDE CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware
 
61-1109077
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
 
 
7140 Office Circle, Evansville, IN
 
47715
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
 
(Zip Code)
 
Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (812) 962-5000
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes    No
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes    No
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
 
Large Accelerated Filer
Accelerated Filer
Non-Accelerated Filer 
Smaller Reporting Company
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes  No
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Sections 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court.  Yes  No
 
As of July 21, 2016, 48,242,482 shares of Accuride Corporation common stock, par value $0.01 per share, were outstanding.


ACCURIDE CORPORATION

Table of Contents

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Part I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

ACCURIDE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

(In thousands, except for share and per share data)
 
June 30, 2016
   
December 31, 2015
 
ASSETS
           
CURRENT ASSETS:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
27,831
   
$
29,759
 
Customer receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,486 and $1,285 in 2016 and 2015, respectively
   
63,712
     
58,866
 
Other receivables
   
6,813
     
7,114
 
Inventories
   
39,744
     
47,792
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
   
8,387
     
8,399
 
Total current assets
   
146,487
     
151,930
 
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, net
   
216,211
     
224,762
 
OTHER ASSETS:
               
Goodwill
   
96,283
     
96,283
 
Other intangible assets, net
   
107,598
     
111,791
 
Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $3,283 and $3,073 in 2016 and 2015, respectively
   
767
     
977
 
Deferred income taxes
   
834
     
741
 
Pension asset
   
14,932
     
12,060
 
Other
   
5,108
     
5,075
 
TOTAL
 
$
588,220
   
$
603,619
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
CURRENT LIABILITIES:
               
Accounts payable
 
$
61,958
   
$
71,782
 
Accrued payroll and compensation
   
9,638
     
9,232
 
Accrued interest payable
   
12,384
     
12,521
 
Accrued workers compensation
   
3,765
     
3,133
 
Short-term debt obligations
   
10,192
     
10,286
 
Accrued and other liabilities
   
13,560
     
14,944
 
Total current liabilities
   
111,497
     
121,898
 
LONG-TERM DEBT
   
305,354
     
304,254
 
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES
   
13,302
     
13,133
 
NON-CURRENT INCOME TAXES PAYABLE
   
6,709
     
6,676
 
OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLAN LIABILITY
   
50,576
     
49,734
 
PENSION BENEFIT PLAN LIABILITY
   
24,684
     
26,545
 
OTHER LIABILITIES
   
8,534
     
10,525
 
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Note 7)
   
     
 
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
               
Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value; 10,000,000 shares authorized
   
     
 
Common Stock, $0.01 par value; 80,000,000 shares authorized, 48,244,474 and 47,953,555 shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, and additional paid-in-capital
   
445,106
     
444,253
 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
   
(18,479
)
   
(17,425
)
Accumulated deficiency
   
(372,106
)
   
(369,824
)
Total stockholders' equity
   
54,521
     
57,004
 
Noncontrolling interest
   
13,043
     
13,850
 
Total equity
   
67,564
     
70,854
 
TOTAL
 
$
588,220
   
$
603,619
 

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
ACCURIDE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (UNAUDITED)

 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
(In thousands except per share data)
 
2016
   
2015
   
2016
   
2015
 
 
                       
NET SALES
 
$
164,116
   
$
185,380
   
$
325,058
   
$
369,039
 
COST OF GOODS SOLD
   
140,858
     
159,474
     
286,501
     
322,202
 
GROSS PROFIT
   
23,258
     
25,906
     
38,557
     
46,837
 
OPERATING EXPENSES:
                               
Selling, general and administrative
   
11,767
     
11,722
     
24,648
     
23,325
 
INCOME FROM OPERATIONS
   
11,491
     
14,184
     
13,909
     
23,512
 
OTHER EXPENSE:
                               
Interest expense, net
   
(8,405
)
   
(8,354
)
   
(16,806
)
   
(16,704
)
Other income (loss), net
   
(497
)
   
(84
)
   
564
     
(1,256
)
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
   
2,589
     
5,746
     
(2,333
)
   
5,552
 
INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT)
   
455
     
(378
)
   
756
     
8
 
INCOME (LOSS) FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
   
2,134
     
6,124
     
(3,089
)
   
5,544
 
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, NET OF TAX
   
     
215
     
     
207
 
NET INCOME (LOSS)
 
$
2,134
   
$
6,339
   
$
(3,089
)
 
$
5,751
 
NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS
   
(328
)
   
     
(807
)
   
 
NET INCOME (LOSS) ATTRIBUTABLE TO STOCKHOLDERS
 
$
2,462
   
$
6,339
   
$
(2,282
)
 
$
5,751
 
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS), NET OF TAX:
                               
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income
   
(305
)
   
17,566
     
(1,054
)
   
18,840
 
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
 
$
2,157
   
$
23,905
   
$
(3,336
)
 
$
24,591
 
                                 
Amounts attributable to stockholders:
                               
Income (loss) from continuing operations, net of tax
   
2,462
     
6,124
     
(2,282
)
   
5,544
 
Discontinued operations, net of tax
   
     
215
     
     
207
 
Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders
 
$
2,462
   
$
6,339
   
$
(2,282
)
 
$
5,751
 
                                 
Weighted average common shares outstanding—basic
   
48,307
     
47,991
     
48,204
     
47,907
 
Basic income (loss) per share – continuing operations
 
$
0.05
   
$
0.13
   
$
(0.05
)
 
$
0.12
 
Basic income per share – discontinued operations
   
     
     
     
 
Basic income (loss) per share
 
$
0.05
   
$
0.13
   
$
(0.05
)
 
$
0.12
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding—diluted
   
49,189
     
49,286
     
48,644
     
48,554
 
Diluted income (loss) per share – continuing operations
 
$
0.05
   
$
0.13
   
$
(0.05
)
 
$
0.12
 
Diluted income per share – discontinued operations
   
     
     
     
 
Diluted income (loss) per share
 
$
0.05
   
$
0.13
   
$
(0.05
)
 
$
0.12
 

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.


ACCURIDE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (UNAUDITED)

(In thousands)
 
Common
Stock and
Additional
Paid-in-
Capital
   
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
   
Accumulated
Deficiency
   
Noncontrolling Interest
   
Total
Stockholders'
Equity
 
                               
BALANCE—April 1, 2015
 
$
442,931
   
$
(48,364
)
 
$
(362,778
)
 
$
   
$
31,789
 
Net income
   
     
     
6,339
     
     
6,339
 
Share-based compensation expense
   
786
     
     
     
     
786
 
Tax impact of forfeited vested shares
   
(48
)
   
     
     
     
(48
)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
   
     
17,566
     
     
     
17,566
 
BALANCE—June 30, 2015
 
$
443,669
   
$
(30,798
)
 
$
(356,439
)
 
$
   
$
56,432
 
 
                                       
BALANCE—April 1, 2016
 
$
444,605
   
$
(18,174
)
 
$
(374,568
)
 
$
13,371
   
$
65,234
 
Net income (loss)
   
     
     
2,462
     
(328
)
   
2,134
 
Share-based compensation expense
   
455
     
     
     
     
455
 
Tax impact of forfeited vested shares
   
46
     
     
     
     
46
 
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
   
     
(305
)
   
     
     
(305
)
BALANCE—June 30, 2016
 
$
445,106
   
$
(18,479
)
 
$
(372,106
)
 
$
13,043
   
$
67,564
 


(In thousands)
 
Common
Stock and
Additional
Paid-in-
Capital
   
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
   
Accumulated
Deficiency
   
Noncontrolling Interest
   
Total
Stockholders'
Equity
 
                               
BALANCE— January 1, 2015
 
$
442,631
   
$
(49,638
)
 
$
(362,190
)
 
$
   
$
30,803
 
Net income
   
     
     
5,751
     
     
5,751
 
Share-based compensation expense
   
1,449
     
     
     
     
1,449
 
Tax impact of forfeited vested shares
   
(411
)
   
     
     
     
(411
)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
   
     
18,840
     
     
     
18,840
 
BALANCE—June 30, 2015
 
$
443,669
   
$
(30,798
)
 
$
(356,439
)
 
$
   
$
56,432
 
 
                                       
BALANCE—January 1, 2016
 
$
444,253
   
$
(17,425
)
 
$
(369,824
)
 
$
13,850
   
$
70,854
 
Net loss
   
     
     
(2,282
)
   
(807
)
   
(3,089
)
Share-based compensation expense
   
1,069
     
     
     
     
1,069
 
Tax impact of forfeited vested shares
   
(216
)
   
     
     
     
(216
)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax
   
     
(1,054
)
   
     
     
(1,054
)
BALANCE—June 30, 2016
 
$
445,106
   
$
(18,479
)
 
$
(372,106
)
 
$
13,043
   
$
67,564
 

See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

ACCURIDE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
 
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
(In thousands)
 
2016
   
2015
 
 
           
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
           
Net income (loss)
 
$
(3,089
)
 
$
5,751
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities:
               
Depreciation of property, plant and equipment
   
18,164
     
16,930
 
Amortization – deferred financing costs and debt discount
   
1,242
     
1,239
 
Amortization – other intangible assets
   
4,193
     
4,079
 
Loss on disposal of assets
   
57
     
98
 
Deferred income taxes
   
5
     
(463
)
Non-cash share-based compensation
   
1,069
     
1,449
 
Changes in certain assets and liabilities:
               
Receivables
   
(4,545
)
   
(14,121
)
Inventories
   
8,048
     
2,341
 
Prepaid expenses and other assets
   
(1,901
)
   
(1,642
)
Accounts payable
   
(6,017
)
   
7,346
 
Accrued and other liabilities
   
(4,406
)
   
(4,387
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
   
12,820
     
18,620
 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
   
(13,477
)
   
(9,244
)
Net cash used in investing activities
   
(13,477
)
   
(9,244
)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Proceeds from revolver
   
20,796
     
16,000
 
Payments on revolver
   
(20,754
)
   
(23,000
)
Principal payments on capital leases
   
(1,313
)
   
(1,288
)
Other
   
     
(14
)
Net cash used in financing activities
   
(1,271
)
   
(8,302
)
NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
   
(1,928
)
   
1,074
 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS—Beginning of period
   
29,759
     
29,773
 
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS—End of period
 
$
27,831
   
$
30,847
 
 
               
Supplemental cash flow information:
               
Cash paid for interest
 
$
15,659
   
$
15,394
 
Cash paid for income taxes
 
$
410
   
$
1,629
 
Non-cash transactions:
               
Purchases of property, plant and equipment in accounts payable
 
$
2,484
   
$
4,168
 
 
See notes to unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

ACCURIDE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
(AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE DATA)

Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation   – The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP"), except that the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements.  However, in the opinion of Accuride Corporation ("Accuride" or the "Company"), all adjustments (consisting primarily of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary to present fairly the condensed consolidated financial statements have been included.  

The results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2016.  The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto disclosed in Accuride's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.

Noncontrolling Interest —Noncontrolling interests represent ownership interest in the Company's majority-owned subsidiary, Gianetti Ruote, S.r.l. ("Gianetti"), held by third parties. Noncontrolling interest is recognized as a component of equity in the Company's consolidated balance sheets and as net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) and is captured within the summary of changes in equity attributable to controlling and noncontrolling interest. 

Management's Estimates and Assumptions   – The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures 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 results could differ from those estimates.

Earnings Per Common Share – Basic and diluted earnings per common share were computed as follows:

 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
(In thousands except per share data)
 
2016
   
2015
   
2016
   
2015
 
Numerator:
                       
Net income (loss) from continuing operations
 
$
2,462
   
$
6,124
   
$
(2,282
)
 
$
5,544
 
Net income from discontinued operations
   
     
215
     
     
207
 
Net income (loss)
 
$
2,462
   
$
6,339
   
$
(2,282
)
 
$
5,751
 
Denominator:
                               
Weighted average shares outstanding – Basic
   
48,307
     
47,991
     
48,204
     
47,907
 
Weighted average shares outstanding – Diluted
   
49,189
     
49,286
     
48,644
     
48,554
 
 
                               
Basic income (loss) per common share
                               
From continuing operations
 
$
0.05
   
$
0.13
   
$
(0.05
)
 
$
0.12
 
From discontinued operations
   
     
     
     
 
Basic income (loss) per common share
 
$
0.05
   
$
0.13
   
$
(0.05
)
 
$
0.12
 
 
                               
Diluted income (loss) per common share
                               
From continuing operations
 
$
0.05
   
$
0.13
   
$
(0.05
)
 
$
0.12
 
From discontinued operations
   
     
     
     
 
Diluted income (loss) per common share
 
$
0.05
   
$
0.13
   
$
(0.05
)
 
$
0.12
 

As of June 30, 2016, there were options exercisable for 138,231 shares that were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the effect would be anti-dilutive.  As of June 30, 2015, there were options exercisable for 144,095 shares that were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share because the effect would be anti-dilutive.


Share-Based Compensation   Compensation expense for share-based compensation programs recognized as a component of operating expenses was $0.5 million and $0.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and June 30, 2015, respectively.  Compensation expense for share-based compensation programs recognized as a component of operating expenses was $1.1 million and $1.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and June 30, 2015, respectively.
 
As of June 30, 2016, there was approximately $3.0 million of unrecognized pre-tax compensation expense related to share-based awards not yet vested that will be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.5 years.

Income Tax – We compute on a quarterly basis an estimated annual effective tax rate considering ordinary income and related income tax (benefit) expense. Ordinary income refers to income (loss) before income tax expense excluding significant, unusual, or infrequently occurring items. The tax effect of an unusual or infrequently occurring item is recorded in the interim period in which it occurs. Other items included in income tax expense in the periods in which they occur include the cumulative effect of changes in tax laws or rates, foreign exchange gains and losses, adjustments to uncertain tax positions, and adjustments to our valuation allowance due to changes in judgment in the realizability of federal and state deferred tax assets in future years.
 
We have assessed the need to maintain a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets based on an assessment of whether it is more likely than not that deferred tax benefits will be realized through the generation of future taxable income. Appropriate consideration is given to all available evidence, both positive and negative, in assessing the need for a valuation allowance. Due to our recent history of U.S. and Italian operating and taxable losses, the inconsistency of income, and the uncertainty of our financial outlook, we continue to maintain a full valuation allowance against our domestic deferred tax assets. Deferred tax assets in our foreign jurisdictions are more likely than not to be recognized, therefore, no valuation allowance has been recorded for these assets.

New Accounting Pronouncements - On May 28, 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers.   The amendments in this update create Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, and supersede the revenue recognition requirements in Topic 605. The objective of the amendment is to clarify the principles for recognizing revenue and to develop a common revenue standard for U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS"). The amendment is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods therein. Early adoption is not permitted.

On August 12, 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606):  Deferral of the Effective Date".  The amendments in this update defer the effective date of Update 2014-09 for all entities by one year. The Company is evaluating the effect, if any, on its financial statements.

On August 27, 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements-Going Concern . The amendments in this update provide guidance in U.S. GAAP about management's responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an entity's ability to continue as a going concern and to provide related footnote disclosures. In doing so, the amendments should reduce diversity in the timing and content of footnote disclosures. The amendments in this update are effective for the annual period ending after December 15, 2016, and for annual periods and interim periods thereafter. Early application is permitted. The Company is evaluating the effect, if any, on its financial statements.

On July 22, 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory . The FASB is using this update as part of its Simplification Initiative. The amendments in this update more closely align the measurement of inventory in GAAP with the measurement of Inventory in IFRS. This amendment is for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. The amendment should be applied prospectively with earlier application permitted as of the beginning of an interim or annual reporting period. The Company is evaluating the effect, if any, on its financial statements.

On January 5, 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-01, Financial Instructions-Overall (Topic 825-10).  The amendments in this update address certain aspects of recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of financial instruments. This amendment is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company is evaluating the effect, if any, on its financial statements.

On February 25, 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842).  The amendments in this update will increase the transparency and comparability among organizations by recognizing lease assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet and disclosing key information about leasing arrangements. This amendment is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is evaluating the effect, if any, on its financial statements.

On March 17, 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-08, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606).  The amendments in this update clarify the implementation guidance on principal versus agent considerations. The amendments in this update are effective and the transition requirements are the same as the effective date and transition requirements of ASU 2014-09.  The Company is evaluating the effect, if any, on its financial statements.

On March 30, 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, Compensation-Stock Compensations (Topic 718).  The amendments in this update are intended to simplify accounting for share-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification on the statement of cash flows. The amendments in this update are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and interim periods within those annual periods.  Early adoption is permitted.  The Company is evaluating the effect, if any, on its financial statements.

On April 14, 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-10, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing. The amendments in this update clarify guidance related to identifying performance obligations and licensing implementation guidance contained in ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) . The effective date and transition requirements for the amendments in this update are the same as the effective date and transition requirements in Topic 606 (and any other Topic amended by ASU 2014-09). ASU 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date , defers the effective date of ASU 2014-09 by one year. The Company is evaluating the effect, if any, on its financial statements.

On May 9, 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-12, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Narrow-Scope Improvements and Practical Expedients. The amendments in this update address narrow-scope improvements to the guidance on collectibility, noncash consideration, and completed contracts at transition. Additionally, the amendments in this update provide a practical expedient for contract modifications at transition and an accounting policy election related to the presentation of sales taxes and other similar taxes collected from customers. The effective date and transition requirements for the amendments in this update are the same as the effective date and transition requirements in Topic 606 (and any other Topic amended by ASU 2014-09). ASU 2015-14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606): Deferral of the Effective Date , defers the effective date of ASU 2014-09 by one year. The Company is evaluating the effect, if any, on its financial statements.

On June 16, 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instrument.  The amendments in this update replace the incurred loss impairment methodology in current GAAP with a methodology that reflects expected credit losses and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to inform credit loss estimates.  For public business entities that are U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filers, the amendments in the ASU are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years.  The Company is evaluating the effect, if any, on its financial statements.

Recent Accounting Adoptions – On June 19, 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-12, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Accounting for Share-Based Payments When the Terms of an Award Provide that a Performance Target Could Be Achieved after the Requisite Service Period.   This update is intended to resolve the diverse accounting treatment of those awards in practice. The amendment is effective for annual and interim periods within those annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015.  This amendment did not have a material effect on the financial statements.
 
               On February 18, 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-02, Consolidation (Topic 810): Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis.  This update is intended to change the analysis that a reporting entity must perform to determine whether it should consolidate certain types of legal entities. The amendment is effective for annual and interim periods within those annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015. This amendment did not have a material effect on the financial statements.
 
On April 15, 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-05, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other-Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer's Accounting for Fees Paid in a Cloud Computing Arrangement.    The amendments in this update provide guidance to customers about whether a cloud computing arrangement includes a software license. The amendment is effective for annual and interim periods within those annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015. This amendment did not have a material effect on the financial statements.

On April 7, 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-03, Interest-Imputation of Interest (Subtopic 835-30 ): Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs. FASB issued this update as part of its initiative to reduce complexity in accounting standards (the Simplification Initiative). To simplify presentation of debt issuance costs, the amendments in this update require that debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented in the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, consistent with debt discounts.

The Company has recently adopted ASU 2015-03. Accordingly, costs relating to obtaining the Senior Secured Notes ("the Notes"), which are capitalized and amortized over the term of the related debt using the effective interest method, have been reclassified to Long Term Debt in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. The prior year consolidated balance sheet has been adjusted to conform to the current year presentation, in accordance with the retroactive requirements of ASU 2015-03.  These deferred financing costs net of accumulated amortization associated with the Notes as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 were $2.6 million and $3.1 million, respectively.

At the June 18, 2015, EITF meeting, the SEC staff clarified that ASU 2015-03 does not address issuance costs associated with revolving-debt arrangements and announced that it would not object to an entity deferring and presenting such costs as an asset and subsequently amortizing the costs ratably over the term of the revolving debt arrangement. Based in the SEC staff's comments, the Company has elected to recognize costs incurred in connection with the revolving ABL Credit Agreement as a deferred asset. These deferred financing costs are subsequently amortized over the life of the related debt using the effective interest method. Deferred financing costs net of accumulated amortization associated with the revolving ABL credit facility as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 were $0.8  million and $1.0 million, respectively.
 

 
Note 2 - Acquisitions

On November 3, 2015, Accuride subscribed to a controlling seventy percent (70%) ownership interest in Gianetti, an Italian manufacturer of steel wheels for heavy- and medium-duty commercial vehicles and motorcycles, in exchange for a commitment to invest €19.75 million ($21.8 million) in Gianetti. The remaining 30 percent ownership interest in Gianetti was retained by MW Italia S.r.l., a subsidiary of Coils Lamiere Nastri - C.L.N. S.p.A.  Accuride contributed €3.75 million ($4.1 million) to Gianetti after closing and has agreed to invest the remaining commitments no later than as follows:  €5.4 million ($5.9 million) in 2016, €9.1 million ($10.1 million) in 2017, and the remainder in 2018.  Accuride will finance its remaining investment in Gianetti through general working capital and availability under its existing credit agreements.  Gianetti's principle manufacturing and engineering facility is located in Ceriano Laghetto, near Milan, Italy. The Company acquired the controlling interest to expand into the European market under its "Grow" strategy. The results of operations have been included in the consolidated financial statements since the date of acquisition.
 
The following summarizes the allocation of the purchase price (in thousands) to the fair value of the assets and liabilities acquired including noncontrolling interest:

Accounts receivable
 
$
11,063
 
Inventory
   
6,571
 
Other current assets
   
41
 
Property, plant and equipment
   
21,124
 
Accounts payable
   
(9,911
)
Short term debt
   
(8,406
)
Other current liabilities
   
(3,364
)
Severance indemnity
   
(2,772
)
Long-term debt
   
(66
)
Noncontrolling interest
   
(14,280
)
Total consideration
 
$
 

The pro forma revenue and losses of the combined entity had the acquisition occurred on January 1, 2015 are as follows:

 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2015
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2015
 
(In thousands)
Revenue
 
Net Income
 
Revenue
 
Net Income
 
 
               
Supplemental pro forma financial information
 
$
196,377
   
$
5,385
   
$
388,423
   
$
2,525
 

Pro forma financial information includes an adjustment for depreciation based on the step up value of property, plant and equipment.

Note 3 – Discontinued Operations

The Company has recognized certain operating results related to its Imperial Group, sold in 2013, and Bostrom, sold in 2011, businesses in Discontinued Operations.

The following table presents sales and income attributable to discontinued operations.

 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
(In thousands)
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
 
 
               
Net sales
 
$
   
$
   
$
   
$
 
 
                               
Loss from operations
   
     
(11
)
   
     
(21
)
Other income
   
     
226
     
     
228
 
Discontinued Operations
 
$
   
$
215
   
$
   
$
207
 
 

 
Note 4 - Inventories

Inventories at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, on a first-in, first-out ("FIFO") basis, were as follows:

(In thousands)
 
June 30, 2016
   
December 31, 2015
 
Raw materials
 
$
9,772
   
$
9,836
 
Work in process
   
12,536
     
14,135
 
Finished manufactured goods
   
17,436
     
23,821
 
Total inventories
 
$
39,744
   
$
47,792
 

Note 5 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

The gross goodwill is $163.5 million as of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015. The accumulated impairment is $67.3 million for the periods ended June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015.  As of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the accumulated impairment is related to our Gunite and Brillion reporting units.  The carrying value of our goodwill at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 of $96.3 million, related exclusively to our Wheels reporting unit.

The changes in the carrying amount of other intangible assets for the period December 31, 2015 to June 30, 2016, by reportable segment, are as follows:

(In thousands)
 
Wheels
   
Brillion Iron
Works
   
Gunite
   
Total
 
Balance as of December 31, 2015
 
$
107,475
   
$
2,330
   
$
1,986
   
$
111,791
 
Amortization
   
(3,996
)
   
(83
)
   
(114
)
   
(4,193
)
Balance as of June 30, 2016
 
$
103,479
   
$
2,247
   
$
1,872
   
$
107,598
 

The changes in the carrying amount of other intangible assets for the period December 31, 2014 to June 30, 2015, by reportable segment, are as follows:

(In thousands)
 
Wheels
   
Brillion Iron Works
   
Gunite
   
Total
 
Balance as of December 31, 2014
 
$
115,465
   
$
2,498
   
$
   
$
117,963
 
Amortization
   
(3,995
)
   
(84
)
   
     
(4,079
)
Balance as of June 30, 2015
 
$
111,470
   
$
2,414
   
$
   
$
113,884
 

The summary of other intangible assets is as follows:

 
       
As of June 30, 2016
   
As of December 31, 2015
 
(In thousands)
 
Weighted
Average
Useful
Lives
   
Gross Amount
   
Accumulated
Amortization/
Impairment
   
Carrying
Amount
   
Gross Amount
   
Accumulated
Amortization/
Impairment
   
Carrying
Amount
 
Other intangible assets:
                                         
Trade names
   
   
$
25,200
   
$
   
$
25,200
   
$
25,200
   
$
   
$
25,200
 
Technology
   
10.6
     
41,273
     
27,927
     
13,346
     
41,273
     
26,299
     
14,974
 
Customer relationships
   
16.8
     
127,304
     
58,252
     
69,052
     
127,304
     
55,687
     
71,617
 
Other intangible assets
         
$
193,777
   
$
86,179
   
$
107,598
   
$
193,777
   
$
81,986
   
$
111,791
 

We estimate that our annual amortization expense for our other intangible assets for 2016 through 2020 will be approximately $16.8 million.
 

 
Note 6 - Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans

Components of net periodic benefit cost for the six months ended June 30, 2016:

 
 
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
   
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
 
Pension Benefits
   
Other Benefits
   
Pension Benefits
   
Other Benefits
 
(In thousands)
 
2016
   
2015
   
2016
   
2015
   
2016
   
2015
   
2016
   
2015
 
Service cost-benefits earned during the period
 
$
181
   
$
179
   
$
69
   
$
101
   
$
356
   
$
356
   
$
138
   
$
204
 
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation
   
1,869
     
2,370
     
502
     
754
     
3,738
     
4,724
     
953
     
1,614
 
Expected return on plan assets
   
(2,723
)
   
(2,785
)
   
     
     
(5,462
)
   
(5,557
)
   
     
 
Amortization of prior service (credit) cost
   
11
     
11
     
(372
)
   
(93
)
   
22
     
22
     
(743
)
   
(102
)
Amortization of loss
   
184
     
320
     
87
     
94
     
362
     
631
     
165
     
195
 
Total benefit cost charged (credited) to income
 
$
(478
)
 
$
95
   
$
286
   
$
856
   
$
(984
)
 
$
176
   
$
513
   
$
1,911
 

As of June 30, 2016, $2.3 million has been contributed in 2016 to our sponsored pension plans.  We presently anticipate contributing an additional $1.3 million to fund our pension plans during 2016 for a total of $3.6 million.  

Certain of our post-retirement benefit programs were re-measured as of May 31, 2015 to reflect post-65 health benefits transitioning from a self-insured plan to a Medicare Advantage Plan. The transition to the Medicare Advantage plan provides comparable benefits while taking advantage of certain government subsidies which help to manage the continually rising costs of medical and prescription drug coverage.  The re-measurement resulted in a liability reduction of $17.9 million and corresponding gain in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income.  This re-measurement takes into account the impact of the anticipated future program cost savings and current interest rate environments.

Starting in 2016, we refined the method to estimate the current service cost for pension and other postretirement benefits. Previously, the current service cost was estimated using a single weighted-average discount rate derived from the yield curve used to measure the defined benefit obligation at the beginning of the year. Under the refined method, different discount rates are derived from the same yield curve, reflecting the different timing of benefit payments for past service (the defined benefit obligation) and future service (the current service cost). Differentiating in this way represents a refinement in the basis of estimation applied in prior periods. This change does not affect the measurement of the total defined benefit obligation recorded on the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2015 or any other period. The refinement compared to the previous method resulted in a decrease in the current service cost and interest components with an equal offset to actuarial gains (losses) with no net impact on the total benefit obligation. The refinement did not have a material impact on the June 30, 2016 consolidated statement of operations. This change is accounted for prospectively as a change in accounting estimate.
 

 
Note 7 – Commitments and Contingencies

We are from time to time involved in various legal proceedings of a character normally incidental to our business. We do not believe that the outcome of these proceedings will have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial condition or results of our operations and cash flows.

In addition to environmental laws that regulate our ongoing operations, we are also subject to environmental remediation liability. Under the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act ("CERCLA") and analogous state laws, we may be subject to joint and several liability without regard to fault or the legality of the original conduct as a result of the release or threatened release of hazardous materials into the environment regardless of when the release occurred. We are currently involved in several matters relating to the investigation and/or remediation of locations where we have arranged for the disposal of foundry wastes. Such matters include situations in which we have been named or are believed to be potentially responsible parties in connection with the contamination of these offsite disposal locations. Additionally, environmental remediation may be required to address soil and groundwater contamination identified at certain of our facilities.

Although reserves had been previously held, remediation efforts have led to the Company not carrying any environmental reserves as of June 30, 2016. Management did not identify any environmental matters that represented loss contingencies for which the likelihood of incurrence was probable at the balance sheet date or in the future. Our environmental reserve may not be adequate to cover our future costs related to the sites associated with the environmental reserve, and any additional costs may have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition. The discovery of additional environmental issues, the modification of existing laws or regulations or the promulgation of new ones, more vigorous enforcement by regulators, the imposition of joint and several liability under CERCLA or analogous state laws, or other unanticipated events could also result in a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial statements.

The Iron and Steel Foundry National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants ("NESHAP") was developed pursuant to Section 112(d) of the Clean Air Act and requires major sources of hazardous air pollutants to achieve compliance with emission limits representative of maximum achievable control technology. Based on currently available information, we do not anticipate material costs regarding ongoing compliance with the NESHAP; however if we are found to be out of compliance with NESHAP, we could incur a liability that could have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial statements.

Management does not believe that the outcome of any currently pending environmental proceeding will have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial statements.

As of June 30, 2016, we had approximately 2,163 employees, of which 507 were salaried employees with the remainder paid hourly. Unions represent approximately 1,470 of our employees, which is approximately 68 percent of our total employees.  Each of our unionized facilities has a separate contract with the union that represents the workers employed at such facility. The union contracts expire at various times over the next few years with the exception of our union contract that covers the hourly employees at our Monterrey, Mexico, facility, which expires on an annual basis in January unless otherwise renewed. The 2016 negotiations in Monterrey were completed prior to the expiration of our union contract. In 2014, we successfully negotiated new bargaining agreements for our Erie, Pennsylvania and Rockford, Illinois facilities, which will expire on September 3, 2018 and March 25, 2019, respectively. The contract at our London, Ontario facility runs through March 12, 2018. No other collective bargaining agreements expire in 2016.  Our contracts at Gianetti expire in October 2017.
 

 

Note 8– Financial Instruments

We have determined the estimated fair value amounts of financial instruments using available market information and other appropriate valuation methodologies. However, considerable judgment is required in interpreting market data to develop the estimates of fair value.  A fair value hierarchy accounting standard exists for those instruments measured at fair value that distinguishes between assumptions based on market data (observable inputs) and our own assumptions (unobservable inputs).  Determining which category an asset or liability falls within the hierarchy requires significant judgment.  We evaluate our hierarchy disclosures each quarter.

The hierarchy consists of three levels:

Level 1 Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;
Level 2 Inputs other than Level 1 inputs that are either directly or indirectly observable; and
Level 3 Unobservable inputs developed using estimates and assumptions developed by us, which reflect those that a market participant would use.

The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, customer receivables, and accounts payable approximate fair value because of the relatively short maturity of these instruments.  The fair value of our 9.5% senior secured notes based on market quotes, which we determined to be Level 1 inputs, at June 30, 2016 was $299.2 million compared to the carrying amount of $305.3 million.  The fair value of our 9.5% senior secured notes based on market quotes, which we determined to be Level 1 inputs, at December 31, 2015 was approximately $263.8 million compared to the carrying amount of $304.3 million.  As of June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 we had no other significant long-term financial instruments.
 

 
Note 9 – Segment Reporting

Based on our continual monitoring of the long-term economic characteristics, products and production processes, class of customer, and distribution methods of our operating segments, we have identified each of our operating segments below as reportable segments.  We believe this segmentation is appropriate based upon operating decisions and performance assessments by our President and Chief Executive Officer.  The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as described in Note 1, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.

 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
(In thousands)
 
2016
   
2015
   
2016
   
2015
 
Net sales:
                       
Wheels
 
$
104,407
   
$
114,356
   
$
209,790
   
$
222,692
 
Gunite
   
43,525
     
47,006
     
82,238
     
84,746
 
Brillion Iron Works
   
16,184
     
24,018
     
33,030
     
61,601
 
Consolidated total
 
$
164,116
   
$
185,380
   
$
325,058
   
$
369,039
 
 
                               
Operating income (loss):
                               
Wheels
 
$
14,965
   
$
17,405
   
$
26,115
   
$
30,657
 
Gunite
   
6,827
     
7,338
     
9,886
     
10,079
 
Brillion Iron Works
   
(2,824
)
   
(1,470
)
   
(6,193
)
   
726
 
Corporate / Other
   
(7,477
)
   
(9,089
)
   
(15,899
)
   
(17,950
)
Consolidated total
 
$
11,491
   
$
14,184
   
$
13,909
   
$
23,512
 

Excluded from net sales above, are inter-segment sales from Brillion Iron Works to Gunite, as shown in the table below:

 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
(In thousands)
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
 
Inter-segment sales
 
$
1,132
   
$
1,733
   
$
2,001
   
$
3,908
 


 
As of
 
(In thousands)
June 30, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
 
Total assets:
       
Wheels
 
$
457,925
   
$
469,405
 
Gunite
   
57,141
     
62,045
 
Brillion Iron Works
   
44,750
     
45,303
 
Corporate / Other
   
28,404
     
26,866
 
Consolidated total
 
$
588,220
   
$
603,619
 


Note 10 - Debt

As of June 30, 2016, total debt was $315.5 million, consisting of $305.3 million of our outstanding 9.5% senior secured notes, net of discount and debt issuance costs, and $10.2 million in short term obligations related to our majority interest in Gianetti. As of June 30, 2016, Accuride had $27.8 million of cash plus $49.9 million in availability under its ABL Credit Facility for total liquidity of $77.7 million.  As of December 31, 2015, total debt was $314.5 million, consisting of $304.3 million of our outstanding 9.5% senior secured notes, net of discount and debt issuance costs, and $10.3 million in short term obligations related to our majority interest in Gianetti.  As of December 31, 2015, Accuride had $29.8 million of cash plus $46.8 million in availability under its ABL Credit Facility for total liquidity of $76.6 million.  
 
Our credit documents   (the ABL Facility and the indenture governing the senior secured notes) contain operating covenants that limit the discretion of management with respect to certain business matters.  These covenants place significant restrictions on, among other things, the ability to incur additional debt, to pay dividends, to create liens, to make certain payments and investments and to sell or otherwise dispose of assets and merge or consolidate with other entities.  In addition, the ABL Facility contains a fixed charge coverage ratio covenant which will be applicable if the availability under the ABL Facility is less than 10.0% of the amount of the ABL Facility.  If applicable, that covenant requires us to maintain a minimum ratio of adjusted EBITDA less capital expenditures made during such period (other than capital expenditures financed with the net cash proceeds of asset sales, recovery events, incurrence of indebtedness and the sale or issuance of equity interests) to fixed charges of 1.00 to 1.00.  We are not currently in a compliance period, and we do not expect to be in a compliance period during the next twelve months.  However, we continue to operate in a challenging commercial environment and our ability to maintain liquidity and comply with our debt covenants may be affected by changes in economic or other conditions that are beyond our control and which are difficult to predict.

The ABL Facility provides for loans and letters of credit in an amount up to the aggregate availability under the facility, subject to meeting certain borrowing base conditions, with sub-limits of up to $10.0 million for swingline loans and $20.0 million for letters of credit.  Borrowings under the ABL Facility bear interest through maturity at a variable rate based upon, at our option, either LIBOR or the base rate (which is the greatest of one-half of 1.00% in excess of the federal funds rate, 1.00% in excess of the one-month LIBOR rate and the Agent's prime rate), plus, in each case, an applicable margin.  The applicable margin for loans under the first-in last-out term facility that are (i) LIBOR loans ranges, based on the our average excess availability, from 2.75% to 3.25% per annum and (ii) base rate loans ranges, based on our average excess availability, from 1.00% to 1.50%.  The applicable margin for other advances under the ABL Facility that are (i) LIBOR loans ranges, based on our average excess availability, from 1.75% to 2.25% and (ii) base rate loans ranges, based on our average excess availability, from 0.00% to 0.50%.

We must also pay an unused line fee equal to 0.25% per annum to the lenders under the ABL Facility if utilization under the facility is greater than or equal to 50.0% of the total available commitments under the facility, or an unused line fee equal to 0.375% per annum if utilization under the facility is less than 50.0% of the total available commitments under the facility. Customary letter of credit fees are also payable, as applicable.


Note 11 – Guarantor and Non-guarantor Financial Statements

Our senior secured notes are, jointly and severally, fully and unconditionally guaranteed, on a senior basis, by all of our existing and future 100% owned domestic subsidiaries ("Guarantor Subsidiaries"). The non-guarantor subsidiaries are our foreign subsidiaries and discontinued operations.  The following condensed financial information illustrates the composition of the combined Guarantor Subsidiaries:

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS

 
 
June 30, 2016
 
(In thousands)
 
Parent
   
Guarantor Subsidiaries
   
Non-guarantor Subsidiaries
   
Eliminations
   
Total
 
ASSETS
                             
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
17,704
   
$
   
$
10,127
   
$
   
$
27,831
 
Customer and other receivables, net
   
47,589
     
15,818
     
13,595
     
(6,477
)
   
70,525
 
Intercompany receivables
   
120,640
     
68,426
     
87,598
     
(276,664
)
   
 
Inventories
   
14,496
     
16,312
     
8,939
     
(3
)
   
39,744
 
Other current assets
   
6,324
     
1,178
     
885
     
     
8,387
 
Total current assets
   
206,753
     
101,734
     
121,144
     
(283,144
)
   
146,487
 
Property, plant and equipment, net
   
75,230
     
90,288
     
50,693
     
     
216,211
 
Goodwill
   
96,283
     
     
     
     
96,283
 
Other intangible assets, net
   
105,351
     
2,247
     
     
     
107,598
 
Investments in and advances to subsidiaries and affiliates
   
223,018
     
     
     
(223,018
)
   
 
Deferred income taxes
   
37,662
     
     
834
     
(37,662
)
   
834
 
Other non-current assets
   
2,599
     
345
     
17,863
     
     
20,807
 
TOTAL
 
$
746,896
   
$
194,614
   
$
190,534
   
$
(543,824
)
 
$
588,220
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
                                       
Accounts payable
 
$
12,802
   
$
30,006
   
$
19,150
   
$
   
$
61,958
 
Intercompany payables
   
246,816
     
     
29,851
     
(276,667
)
   
 
Accrued payroll and compensation
   
1,955
     
4,618
     
3,065
     
     
9,638
 
Accrued interest payable
   
12,384
     
     
     
     
12,384
 
Accrued and other liabilities
   
10,114
     
9,617
     
14,263
     
(6,477
)
   
27,517
 
Total current liabilities
   
284,071
     
44,241
     
66,329
     
(283,144
)
   
111,497
 
Long term debt
   
305,220
     
     
134
     
     
305,354
 
Deferred and non-current income taxes
   
64,132
     
(5,805
)
   
(654
)
   
(37,662
)
   
20,011
 
Other non-current liabilities
   
25,909
     
38,492
     
19,393
     
     
83,794
 
Stockholders' equity
   
67,564
     
117,686
     
105,332
     
(223,018
)
   
67,564
 
TOTAL
 
$
746,896
   
$
194,614
   
$
190,534
   
$
(543,824
)
 
$
588,220
 

 
 
December 31, 2015
 
(In thousands)
 
Parent
   
Guarantor Subsidiaries
   
Non-guarantor Subsidiaries
   
Eliminations
   
Total
 
ASSETS
                             
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
12,127
   
$
   
$
17,632
   
$
   
$
29,759
 
Customer and other receivables, net
   
34,900
     
14,348
     
16,366
     
366
     
65,980
 
Intercompany receivables
   
123,479
     
67,504
     
58,430
     
(249,413
)
   
 
Inventories
   
20,352
     
19,169
     
8,637
     
(366
)
   
47,792
 
Other current assets
   
3,689
     
2,957
     
1,753
     
     
8,399
 
Total current assets
   
194,547
     
103,978
     
102,818
     
(249,413
)
   
151,930
 
Property, plant and equipment, net
   
78,527
     
95,526
     
50,709
     
     
224,762
 
Goodwill
   
96,283
     
     
     
     
96,283
 
Other intangible assets, net
   
109,461
     
2,330
     
     
     
111,791
 
Investments in and advances to subsidiaries and affiliates
   
221,676
     
     
     
(221,676
)
   
 
Other non-current assets
   
2,806
     
345
     
15,702
     
     
18,853
 
TOTAL
 
$
703,300
   
$
202,179
   
$
169,229
   
$
(471,089
)
 
$
603,619
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
                                       
Accounts payable
 
$
18,239
   
$
35,890
   
$
17,653
   
$
   
$
71,782
 
Intercompany payables
   
239,042
     
     
10,371
     
(249,413
)
   
 
Accrued payroll and compensation
   
1,485
     
5,448
     
2,299
     
     
9,232
 
Accrued interest payable
   
12,521
     
     
     
     
12,521
 
Accrued and other liabilities
   
4,549
     
8,792
     
15,022
     
     
28,363
 
Total current liabilities
   
275,836
     
50,130
     
45,345
     
(249,413
)
   
121,898
 
Long term debt
   
304,188
     
     
66
     
     
304,254
 
Deferred and non-current income taxes
   
17,969
     
(4,754
)
   
(82
)
   
     
13,133
 
Other non-current liabilities
   
34,453
     
40,575
     
18,452
     
     
93,480
 
Stockholders' equity
   
70,854
     
116,228
     
105,448
     
(221,676
)
   
70,854
 
TOTAL
 
$
703,300
   
$
202,179
   
$
169,229
   
$
(471,089
)
 
$
603,619
 


CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

 
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2016
 
(In thousands)
 
Parent
   
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
   
Non-guarantor
Subsidiaries
   
Eliminations
   
Total
 
Net sales
 
$
115,998
   
$
59,837
   
$
36,550
   
$
(48,269
)
 
$
164,116
 
Cost of goods sold
   
96,374
     
57,569
     
35,181
     
(48,266
)
   
140,858
 
Gross profit (loss)
   
19,624
     
2,268
     
1,369
     
(3
)
   
23,258
 
Operating expenses
   
11,216
     
14
     
537
     
     
11,767
 
Income (loss) from operations
   
8,408
     
2,254
     
832
     
(3
)
   
11,491
 
Other income (expense):
                                       
Interest income (expense), net
   
(8,865
)
   
(37
)
   
497
     
     
(8,405
)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries
   
3,377
     
     
     
(3,377
)
   
 
Other expense, net
   
58
     
     
(555
)
   
     
(497
)
Income (loss) before income taxes
   
2,978
     
2,217
     
774
     
(3,380
)
   
2,589
 
Income tax provision (benefit)
   
516
     
(490
)
   
429
     
     
455
 
Net Income (loss)
   
2,462
     
2,707
     
345
     
(3,380
)
   
2,134
 
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
   
     
     
(328
)
   
     
(328
)
Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders
 
$
2,462
   
$
2,707
   
$
673
   
$
(3,380
)
 
$
2,462
 
 
                                       
Comprehensive income (loss)
 
$
2,157
   
$
2,398
   
$
730
   
$
(3,128
)
 
$
2,157
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended June 30, 2015
 
(In thousands)
 
Parent
   
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
   
Non-guarantor
Subsidiaries
   
Eliminations
   
Total
 
Net sales
 
$
135,630
   
$
78,921
   
$
32,116
   
$
(61,287
)
 
$
185,380
 
Cost of goods sold
   
123,642
     
67,974
     
28,737
     
(60,879
)
   
159,474
 
Gross profit
   
11,988
     
10,947
     
3,379
     
(408
)
   
25,906
 
Operating expenses
   
11,434
     
250
     
38
     
     
11,722
 
Income (loss) from operations
   
554
     
10,697
     
3,341
     
(408
)
   
14,184
 
Other income (expense):
                                       
Interest income (expense), net
   
(8,754
)
   
(51
)
   
451
     
     
(8,354
)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries
   
14,299
     
     
     
(14,299
)
   
 
Other income (expense), net
   
290
     
     
(374
)
   
     
(84
)
Income (loss) before income taxes from continuing operations
   
6,389
     
10,646
     
3,418
     
(14,707
)
   
5,746
 
Income tax  provision (benefit)
   
50
     
(490
)
   
62
     
     
(378
)
Income (loss) from continuing operations
   
6,339
     
11,136
     
3,356
     
(14,707
)
   
6,124
 
Discontinued operations, net of tax
   
     
     
215
     
     
215
 
Net income (loss)
   
6,339
     
11,136
     
3,571
     
(14,707
)
   
6,339
 
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
   
     
     
     
     
 
Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders
 
$
6,339
   
$
11,136
   
$
3,571
   
$
(14,707
)
 
$
6,339
 
 
                                       
Comprehensive income (loss)
 
$
23,905
   
$
28,034
   
$
3,727
   
$
(31,761
)
 
$
23,905
 


 
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2016
 
(In thousands)
 
Parent
   
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
   
Non-guarantor
Subsidiaries
   
Eliminations
   
Total
 
Net sales
 
$
227,642
   
$
119,080
   
$
70,433
   
$
(92,097
)
 
$
325,058
 
Cost of goods sold
   
192,036
     
117,053
     
69,502
     
(92,090
)
   
286,501
 
Gross profit (loss)
   
35,606
     
2,027
     
931
     
(7
)
   
38,557
 
Operating expenses
   
23,516
     
(52
)
   
1,184
     
     
24,648
 
Income (loss) from operations
   
12,090
     
2,079
     
(253
)
   
(7
)
   
13,909
 
Other income (expense):
                                       
Interest income (expense), net
   
(17,762
)
   
(8
)
   
964
     
     
(16,806
)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries
   
3,483
     
     
     
(3,483
)
   
 
Other expense, net
   
472
     
     
92
     
     
564
 
Income (loss) before income taxes
   
(1,717
)
   
2,071
     
803
     
(3,490
)
   
(2,333
)
Income tax provision (benefit)
   
565
     
(490
)
   
681
     
     
756
 
Net Income (loss)
   
(2,282
)
   
2,561
     
122
     
(3,490
)
   
(3,089
)
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
   
     
     
(807
)
   
     
(807
)
Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders
 
$
(2,282
)
 
$
2,561
   
$
929
   
$
(3,490
)
 
$
(2,282
)
 
                                       
Comprehensive income (loss)
 
$
(3,336
)
 
$
1,948
   
$
594
   
$
(2,542
)
 
$
(3,336
)
 
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2015
 
(In thousands)
 
Parent
   
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
   
Non-guarantor
Subsidiaries
   
Eliminations
   
Total
 
Net sales
 
$
255,129
   
$
168,164
   
$
63,886
   
$
(118,140
)
 
$
369,039
 
Cost of goods sold
   
230,878
     
149,991
     
58,764
     
(117,431
)
   
322,202
 
Gross profit
   
24,251
     
18,173
     
5,122
     
(709
)
   
46,837
 
Operating expenses
   
22,737
     
504
     
84
     
     
23,325
 
Income (loss) from operations
   
1,514
     
17,669
     
5,038
     
(709
)
   
23,512
 
Other income (expense):
                                       
Interest income (expense), net
   
(17,442
)
   
(105
)
   
843
     
     
(16,704
)
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries
   
21,912
     
     
     
(21,912
)
   
 
Other income (expense), net
   
(279
)
   
     
(977
)
   
     
(1,256
)
Income (loss) before income taxes from continuing operations
   
5,705
     
17,564
     
4,904
     
(22,621
)
   
5,552
 
Income tax  provision (benefit)
   
(46
)
   
(347
)
   
401
     
     
8
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations
   
5,751
     
17,911
     
4,503
     
(22,621
)
   
5,544
 
Discontinued operations, net of tax
   
     
     
207
     
     
207
 
Net income (loss)
   
5,751
     
17,911
     
4,710
     
(22,621
)
   
5,751
 
Loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
   
     
     
     
     
 
Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders
 
$
5,751
   
$
17,911
   
$
4,710
   
$
(22,621
)
 
$
5,751
 
 
                                       
Comprehensive income (loss)
 
$
24,591
   
$
34,899
   
$
6,028
   
$
(40,927
)
 
$
24,591
 



CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2016
 
(In thousands)
 
Parent
Company
   
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
   
Non-guarantor
Subsidiaries
   
Eliminations
   
Total
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
                             
Net income (loss)
 
$
(2,282
)
 
$
2,561
   
$
122
   
$
(3,490
)
 
$
(3,089
)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
                                       
Depreciation
   
6,518
     
9,330
     
2,316
     
     
18,164
 
Amortization – deferred financing costs
   
1,242
     
     
     
     
1,242
 
Amortization – other intangible assets
   
4,110
     
83
     
     
     
4,193
 
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets
   
120
     
(157
)
   
94
     
     
57
 
Deferred income taxes
   
495
     
(490
)
   
     
     
5
 
Non-cash share-based compensation
   
1,069
     
     
     
     
1,069
 
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries and affiliates
   
(3,483
)
   
     
     
3,483
     
 
Change in other operating items
   
(22,072
)
   
20,007
     
(6,763
)
   
7
     
(8,821
)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
   
(14,283
)
   
31,334
     
(4,231
)
   
     
12,820
 
 
                                       
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
                                       
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment
   
(4,750
)
   
(5,479
)
   
(3,248
)
   
     
(13,477
)
Proceeds from notes receivable
   
(1,578
)
   
(8,998
)
   
     
10,576
     
 
Payments on notes receivable
   
17,131
     
1,580
     
     
(18,711
)
   
 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
   
10,803
     
(12,897
)
   
(3,248
)
   
(8,135
)
   
(13,477
)
 
                                       
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
                                       
Proceeds from notes payable
   
30,234
     
7
     
2,728
     
(12,173
)
   
20,796
 
Payments on notes payable
   
(21,177
)
   
(17,131
)
   
(2,754
)
   
20,308
     
(20,754
)
Principal payments on capital leases
   
     
(1,313
)
   
     
     
(1,313
)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
   
9,057
     
(18,437
)
   
(26
)
   
8,135
     
(1,271
)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
   
5,577
     
     
(7,505
)
   
     
(1,928
)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
   
12,127
     
     
17,632
     
     
29,759
 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
 
$
17,704
   
$
   
$
10,127
   
$
   
$
27,831
 
 
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2015
 
(In thousands)
 
Parent
Company
   
Guarantor
Subsidiaries
   
Non-guarantor
Subsidiaries
   
Eliminations
   
Total
 
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
                             
Net income (loss)
 
$
5,751
   
$
17,911
   
$
4,710
   
$
(22,621
)
 
$
5,751
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
                                       
Depreciation
   
5,558
     
9,418
     
1,954
     
     
16,930
 
Amortization – deferred financing costs
   
1,239
     
     
     
     
1,239
 
Amortization – other intangible assets
   
3,995
     
84
     
     
     
4,079
 
Loss (gain) on disposal of assets
   
123
     
37
     
(62
)
   
     
98
 
Deferred income taxes
   
27
     
(490
)
   
     
     
(463
)
Non-cash share-based compensation
   
1,449
     
     
     
     
1,449
 
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries and affiliates
   
(21,912
)
   
     
     
21,912
     
 
Change in other operating items
   
18,869
     
(29,152
)
   
(889
)
   
709
     
(10,463
)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
   
15,099
     
(2,192
)
   
5,713
     
     
18,620
 
 
                                       
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
                                       
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment
   
(4,776
)
   
(3,990
)
   
(478
)
   
     
(9,244
)
Proceeds from notes receivable
   
(48,107
)
   
(19,700
)
   
     
67,807
     
 
Payment on notes receivable
   
67,829
     
46,892
     
     
(114,721
)
   
 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
   
14,946
     
23,202
     
(478
)
   
(46,914
)
   
(9,244
)
 
                                       
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
                                       
Proceeds from notes payable
   
35,700
     
48,107
     
     
(67,807
)
   
16,000
 
Payments on notes payable
   
(69,892
)
   
(67,829
)
   
     
114,721
     
(23,000
)
Principal payments on capital leases
   
3,164
     
(1,288
)
   
(3,164
)
   
     
(1,288
)
Other
   
(14
)
   
     
     
     
(14
)
Net cash provided by (used in) financings activities
   
(31,042
)
   
(21,010
)
   
(3,164
)
   
46,914
     
(8,302
)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
   
(997
)
   
     
2,071
     
     
1,074
 
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
   
22,710
     
     
7,063
     
     
29,773
 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
 
$
21,713
   
$
   
$
9,134
   
$
   
$
30,847
 


Note 12 – Changes in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) by Component


 
(In thousands)
 
Pension Plan
   
Post Retirement
Plan
   
Foreign Exchange
   
Total
 
Balance as of April 1, 2016
 
$
(35,647
)
 
$
17,384
   
$
89
   
$
(18,174
)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss:
                               
Actuarial costs (reclassified to salaries, wages, and benefits)
   
184
     
87
     
     
271
 
Prior service costs (reclassified to salaries, wages, and benefits)
   
11
     
(372
)
   
     
(361
)
Foreign currency translation
   
(10
)
   
165
     
(364
)
   
(209
)
Income Tax (Expense) or Benefit
   
(4
)
   
(2
)
   
     
(6
)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
   
181
     
(122
)
   
(364
)
   
(305
)
Balance as of June 30, 2016
 
$
(35,466
)
 
$
17,262
   
$
(275
)
 
$
(18,479
)

(In thousands)
 
Pension Plan
   
Post Retirement
Plan
   
Foreign Exchange
   
Total
 
Balance as of January 1, 2016
 
$
(35,355
)
 
$
17,855
   
$
75
   
$
(17,425
)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss:
                               
Actuarial costs (reclassified to salaries, wages, and benefits)
   
362
     
165
     
     
527
 
Prior service costs (reclassified to salaries, wages, and benefits)
   
22
     
(743
)
   
     
(721
)
Foreign currency translation
   
(648
)
   
(65
)
   
(350
)
   
(1,063
)
Income Tax (Expense) or Benefit
   
153
     
50
     
     
203
 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
   
(111
)
   
(593
)
   
(350
)
   
(1,054
)
Balance as of June 30, 2016
 
$
(35,466
)
 
$
17,262
   
$
(275
)
 
$
(18,479
)




(In thousands)
 
Pension Plan
   
Post Retirement
Plan
   
Total
 
Balance as of April 1, 2015
 
$
(39,209
)
 
$
(9,155
)
 
$
(48,364
)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss:
                       
Actuarial costs (reclassified to salaries, wages, and benefits)
   
320
     
94
     
414
 
Prior service costs (reclassified to salaries, wages, and benefits)
   
11
     
(93
)
   
(82
)
Foreign currency translation related to pension and postretirement plans
   
(180
)
   
(51
)
   
(231
)
Remeasurements
   
     
17,871
     
17,871
 
Income Tax (Expense) or Benefit
   
62
     
(468
)
   
(406
)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
   
213
     
17,353
     
17,566
 
Balance as of June 30, 2015
 
$
(38,996
)
 
$
8,198
   
$
(30,798
)


(In thousands)
 
Pension Plan
   
Post Retirement
Plan
   
Total
 
Balance as of January 1, 2015
 
$
(40,160
)
 
$
(9,478
)
 
$
(49,638
)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss:
                       
Actuarial costs (reclassified to salaries, wages, and benefits)
   
631
     
195
     
826
 
Prior service costs (reclassified to salaries, wages, and benefits)
   
22
     
(102
)
   
(80
)
Foreign currency translation related to pension and postretirement plans
   
705
     
270
     
975
 
Remeasurements
   
     
17,871
     
17,871
 
Income Tax (Expense) or Benefit
   
(194
)
   
(558
)
   
(752
)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
   
1,164
     
17,676
     
18,840
 
Balance as of June 30, 2015
 
$
(38,996
)
 
$
8,198
   
$
(30,798
)


Certain of our post-retirement benefit programs were re-measured as of May 31, 2015 and October 1, 2015 to reflect post-65 health benefits transitioning from a self-insured plan to a Medicare Advantage Plan. The transition to the Medicare Advantage plan provides comparable benefits while taking advantage of certain government subsidies which help manage the continually rising costs of medical and prescription drug coverage.

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

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with U.S. GAAP and such principles are applied on a basis consistent with the information reflected in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC").  Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations promulgated by the SEC.  In the opinion of management, the interim financial information includes all adjustments and accruals, consisting primarily of normal recurring adjustments, which are necessary for a fair presentation of results for the respective interim periods.  The results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2016 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full fiscal year ending December 31, 2016 or any interim period.  Except for the historical information contained herein, this quarterly report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties.  Our actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements.

Overview

We believe we are one of the largest manufacturers and suppliers of commercial vehicle components in North America and are one of the leading steel wheel manufacturers in Europe. Our products include commercial vehicle wheels, wheel-end components and assemblies, and ductile and gray iron castings. We market our products under some of the most recognized brand names in the industry, including Accuride, Gunite, Brillion, and Gianetti. We serve the leading OEMs and their related aftermarket channels in most major segments of the commercial vehicle market, including heavy- and medium-duty trucks, commercial trailers, light trucks, buses, as well as specialty and military vehicles.

Our primary product lines are standard equipment used by many North American and European heavy- and medium-duty truck OEMs.

Our diversified customer base includes a large number of the leading commercial vehicle OEMs, such as Daimler Truck North America, LLC ("DTNA"), with its Freightliner and Western Star brand trucks, PACCAR, Inc., with its Peterbilt and Kenworth brand trucks, Navistar, Inc., with its International brand trucks, and Volvo Group North America, with its Volvo and Mack brand trucks, Daimler Trucks Europe, with its Mercedes brand trucks, Volvo Group Europe, with its Volvo and Renault brand trucks, Industrial Vehicle Corporation ("Iveco") with its Iveco brand trucks, and MAN Commercial Vehicles, with its MAN brand trucks. Our primary commercial trailer customers include leading commercial trailer OEMs, such as Great Dane Limited Partnership, Utility Trailer Manufacturing Company, and Wabash National, Inc. Our major light truck customer is General Motors Corporation. Our product portfolio is supported by strong sales, marketing and design engineering capabilities and is manufactured in ten strategically located, technologically advanced facilities across the United States, Canada, Italy and Mexico.
 

 
The heavy- and medium-duty truck and commercial trailer markets, the related aftermarket, and the global industrial, construction, and mining, markets are the primary drivers of our sales. The commercial vehicle manufacturing and replacement part markets are, in turn, directly influenced by conditions in the North American and European commercial vehicle industry and generally by conditions in other industries, which indirectly impact the commercial vehicle industry, such as the home-building industry, and by overall economic growth and consumer spending.  The global industrial, construction, and mining markets are driven by more macro- and global economic conditions, such as coal, oil and gas exploration, demand for mined products that are converted into industrial raw materials such as steel, iron and copper, and global construction trends.  Industry forecasts predict a decline in North American Class 8 commercial vehicle builds in 2016 compared to 2015. North American medium-duty truck builds are expected to hold steady in 2016 compared to 2015.  With regards to North American trailer production, industry experts expect year-over-year builds to marginally decline in 2016.   Compared to 2015, industry forecasts for 2016 predict a modest increase in the European Heavy- and Medium-Duty commercial vehicle builds and for European trailer builds.  With our core aftermarket business, industry experts predict year-over-year sales that show flat to marginal growth. Our Brillion castings business, which is driven more by global industrial, construction, and mining markets, expects to face continued headwinds in 2016 from broader economic weakness, particularly in the oil and gas, agriculture and global mining end-markets that it serves.

Our markets and those of our customers are becoming increasingly competitive as the global, North American, and European economic recoveries remain modest.  In the North American commercial vehicle market, OEMs are competing to maintain or increase market share in the face of evolving regulations, increasing customer emphasis on light weight and fuel efficient platforms and an economic recovery that is holding new equipment purchases at or near replacement levels.  Shifts in the market share held by each of our OEM customers impact our business to varying degrees depending on whether our products are designated as standard or optional equipment on the various platforms at each OEM.  Approximately 70 percent of our wheel business in North America is tied to the OEM market with the remaining 30 percent tied to the aftermarket.  Our wheel business in Europe is primarily tied to the OEM market with limited exposure to the aftermarket.  Approximately 80 percent of our Gunite business is tied to the North American aftermarket, with the remaining 20 percent tied to the North American Class 8 OEM segment. We are also continuing to see the impact of low cost country sourced products in our markets, which has particularly impacted the aftermarket for steel wheels and brake drums in North America.  Further, broader economic weaknesses in industrial manufacturing, agriculture, mining, and oil and gas exploration impacted our Brillion business through reduced customer orders beginning in March 2015.  We expect that the substantial reductions in commodity prices that occurred in 2015 will continue to impact demand in Brillion's end markets in 2016. 

In response to these conditions, we are working to continue to increase our market share and to control costs while positioning our businesses to compete at current demand levels and maintain capacity to meet future recoveries in our end markets.  Specifically, we have taken actions to align our cost structure to the anticipated lower volumes by adjusting our plant schedules and staffing levels. In addition, we are aggressively managing corporate selling, general and administrative spending for 2016. We also continue to implement lean manufacturing practices across our facilities and our functional/administrative areas, which have resulted in significant reductions in working capital. These reductions have freed up cash for other opportunities and priorities. We have completed all of our previously disclosed capital investment projects in North America that have selectively increased our manufacturing capacity on core products, reduced labor and manufacturing costs and improved product quality.  Additionally, we have introduced and will continue to develop and roll-out new products and technologies that we believe offer more value to customers.  Further, we have been pursuing new business opportunities with both OEM and aftermarket customers and will work towards increasing our market share at OEMs by developing our relationships with large fleets in order to "pull through" our products when fleets order new equipment.  We continue to monitor competition from products manufactured in low cost countries and will take steps to combat unfair trade practices as warranted, such as filing anti-dumping petitions with the United States government.

We believe that cash from operations, existing cash reserves, and our ABL revolving credit facility will provide adequate funds for our working capital needs, planned capital expenditures and cash interest payments through 2016 and the foreseeable future.
 

 
Results of Operations

Comparison of Financial Results for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2016 and 2015

The following tables set forth certain income statement information for Accuride for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and June 30, 2015:

   
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
(In thousands)
 
2016
   
2015
 
Net sales
 
$
164,116
   
$
185,380
 
Cost of goods sold
   
140,858
     
159,474
 
Gross profit
   
23,258
     
25,906
 
Operating expenses
   
11,767
     
11,722
 
Income from operations
   
11,491
     
14,184
 
Interest expense, net
   
(8,405
)
   
(8,354
)
Other loss, net
   
(497
)
   
(84
)
Income tax expense (benefit)
   
455
     
(378
)
Income from continuing operations
   
2,134
     
6,124
 
Discontinued operations, net of tax
   
     
215
 
Net income
   
2,134
     
6,339
 
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
   
(328
)
   
 
Net income attributable to stockholders
 
$
2,462
   
$
6,339
 
 
Net Sales

 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
(In thousands)
 
2016
   
2015
 
Wheels
 
$
104,407
   
$
114,356
 
Gunite
   
43,525
     
47,006
 
Brillion
   
16,184
     
24,018
 
Total
 
$
164,116
   
$
185,380
 

Net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2016 were $164.1 million, which was a decrease of $21.3 million, or 11.5 percent, compared to net sales of $185.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015.  The decrease, was driven by $6.3 million related to the continued softness in demand at our Brillion business unit, $12.0 million in pricing related to the pass-through of lower raw material costs, and $13.8 million due to lower demand in North American wheels & brake drums. Partially offsetting those decreases were $10.8 million in net sales related to our majority investment in Gianetti.


Net sales for our Wheels segment were $104.4 million, which was a decrease of $9.9 million, or 8.7 percent, during the three months ended June 30, 2016 compared to the same period in 2015. This decrease was primarily related to the pass-through of lower material costs of $9.2 million, coupled with a decrease in production volume from our North American OEM customers and reduced demand from our aftermarket customers of $11.5 million, partially offset by European sales from our majority investment in Gianetti of $10.8 million.  Net sales for our Gunite segment were $43.5 million, which was a decrease of $3.5 million, or 7.4 percent, primarily related to the pass-through of lower material costs of $1.3 million, coupled with lower North American OEM production and slightly less aftermarket demand of $2.2 million.  Our Brillion segment's net sales were $16.2 million, which was a decrease of $7.8 million, or 32.6 percent, due to lower demand in industrial manufacturing, agriculture, mining, and oil and gas markets of $6.3 million, as well as $1.5 million related to the pass-through of lower material costs during the period.

North American commercial vehicle industry production builds as reported by ACT Publications were as follows:

 
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
 
2016
 
2015
Class 8
63,211
 
88,635
Classes 5-7
63,081
 
59,815
Trailer
76,440
 
79,537

European commercial vehicle industry production builds as reported by LMC Automotive Limited were as follows:

 
For the Three Months Ended June 30,
 
2016
 
2015
European Heavy Trucks (>16t)
111,180
 
99,536
European Medium Trucks (3.5lt-16t)
26,471
 
18,851

While we serve the commercial vehicle aftermarket segment, there is no industry data to compare our aftermarket sales to industry demand from period to period.  Approximately 70 percent of our North America Wheels business is tied to the OEM markets, with the remaining 30 percent tied to the aftermarket. Our wheel business in Europe is primarily tied to the OEM market with limited exposure to the aftermarket.  Approximately 80 percent of our Gunite business is tied to the North American aftermarket, with the remaining 20 percent tied to the North American Class 8 segment. We expect to continue to experience competition in North America from low-cost country sourced products that compete with products produced by our Wheels and Gunite operating segments.  We expect that the substantial reductions in commodity prices that occurred in 2015 will continue to adversely impact demand in Brillion's end markets in 2016.

Cost of Goods Sold

The table below represents the significant components of our cost of goods sold.

 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
(In thousands)
 
2016
   
2015
 
Raw materials
 
$
65,848
   
$
79,126
 
Depreciation
   
9,206
     
8,358
 
Labor and other overhead
   
65,804
     
71,990
 
Total
 
$
140,858
   
$
159,474
 

Raw materials costs decreased by $13.3 million, or 16.8 percent, during the three months ended June 30, 2016 due to decreased production volume and decreased raw material commodity costs.    

Labor and overhead costs decreased by $6.2 million, or 8.6 percent, primarily due to decreased demand for our products, coupled with continued efficiencies gained through operational lean manufacturing initiatives. This decrease was partially offset by increases in production at our Gianetti facility.


Operating Expenses

 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
(In thousands)
 
2016
   
2015
 
Selling, general, and administrative
 
$
7,791
   
$
8,032
 
Research and development
   
1,840
     
1,646
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
2,136
     
2,044
 
Total
 
$
11,767
   
$
11,722
 

Operating expenses increased by less than $0.1 million during the three months ended June 30, 2016 compared to the same period in 2015.

Operating Income (Loss)

 
 
Three Months Ended June 30,
 
(In thousands)
 
2016
   
2015
 
Wheels
 
$
14,965
   
$
17,405
 
Gunite
   
6,827
     
7,338
 
Brillion
   
(2,824
)
   
(1,470
)
Corporate/Other
   
(7,477
)
   
(9,089
)
Total
 
$
11,491
   
$
14,184
 

Operating income for the Wheels segment was 14.3 percent of its net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2016 compared to 15.2 percent for the three months ended June 30, 2015.  This decreased operating income is a result of reduced North American sales and lower margin European sales.

Operating income for the Gunite segment was 15.7 percent of its net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 15.6 percent for the three months ended June 30, 2015.  During the three months ended June 30, 2016, Gunite showed stable operating margins due to continuous improvement initiatives, specifically surrounding material usage costs.  Operating income dollars were down versus prior year same quarter due mainly to volume decreases driven by lower OEM builds and slightly lower aftermarket volumes.

The operating loss for the Brillion segment was 17.4 percent of its net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2016 compared to 6.1 percent for the same period in 2015 primarily due to volume decreases resulting from weakening oil and gas, agriculture, and global mining related sales.

The operating loss for the Corporate segment was 4.6 percent of consolidated net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2016 as compared to 4.9 percent for the comparative period in 2015.  This decrease was related to cost reductions made at the end of first quarter in 2016 coupled with lower project spending related to the Company's strategic initiatives.

Interest Expense

Net interest expense remained flat at $8.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and June 30, 2015.

Income Tax Provision

We recognized an income tax expense of $0.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2016, compared to an income tax benefit of $0.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2015.

Our effective tax rate is 17.6 percent and (6.6) percent for the three months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.  The year-over-year change in our effective tax rate is driven by the additional pre-tax income generated in our Canadian and Mexican jurisdictions in the current quarter relative to the U.S. operations, which are offset by a full valuation allowance, and the exception to the general intraperiod tax allocation rules, which resulted in a tax benefit in the prior year second quarter.  

We have assessed the need to maintain a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets based on an assessment of whether it is more likely than not that deferred tax benefits will be realized through the generation of future taxable income. Appropriate consideration is given to all available evidence, both positive and negative, in assessing the need for a valuation allowance. Due to our recent history of U.S. and Italian operating and taxable losses, the inconsistency of income, and the uncertainty of our financial outlook, we continue to maintain a full valuation allowance against our U.S. and Italian deferred tax assets.
 

Comparison of Financial Results for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2016 and 2015

The following tables set forth certain income statement information for Accuride for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and June 30, 2015:

   
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
(In thousands)
 
2016
   
2015
 
Net sales
 
$
325,058
   
$
369,039
 
Cost of goods sold
   
286,501
     
322,202
 
Gross profit
   
38,557
     
46,837
 
Operating expenses
   
24,648
     
23,325
 
Income from operations
   
13,909
     
23,512
 
Interest expense, net
   
(16,806
)
   
(16,704
)
Other income (loss), net
   
564
     
(1,256
)
Income tax expense
   
756
     
8
 
Income (loss) from continuing operations
   
(3,089
)
   
5,544
 
Discontinued operations, net of tax
   
     
207
 
Net income (loss)
   
(3,089
)
   
5,751
 
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
   
(807
)
   
 
Net income (loss) attributable to stockholders
 
$
(2,282
)
 
$
5,751
 
 
Net Sales

 
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
(In thousands)
 
2016
   
2015
 
Wheels
 
$
209,790
   
$
222,692
 
Gunite
   
82,238
     
84,746
 
Brillion
   
33,030
     
61,601
 
Total
 
$
325,058
   
$
369,039
 

Net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2016 were $325.1 million, which was a decrease of $44.0 million, or 11.9 percent, compared to net sales of $369.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015.  $25.7 million of the decrease was related to the continued softness in demand at our Brillion business unit, $25.0 million of the decrease was related to the pass-through of lower raw material costs, and $18.5 million of the decrease was due to lower demand in North America for our wheels and brake drums. Partially offsetting those decreases were $21.2 million in net sales related to our majority investment in Gianetti and $4.0 million from increased market share at Gunite.


Net sales for our Wheels segment were $209.8 million, which was a decrease of $12.9 million, or 5.8 percent, during the six months ended June 30, 2016 compared to the same period in 2015. This decrease was primarily related to the pass-through of lower material costs of $17.7 million, coupled with a decrease in production volume from our North American OEM customers and reduced demand from aftermarket customers of $16.4 million, partially offset by European sales from our majority investment in Gianetti of $21.2 million.  Net sales for our Gunite segment were $82.2 million, which was a decrease of $2.5 million, or 3.0 percent, primarily related to the pass-through of lower material costs of $4.5 million, coupled with lower North American OEM truck builds and slightly lower aftermarket demand of $2.0 million, offset by the $4.0 million in increased market share at Gunite during the period.  Our Brillion segment's net sales were $33.0 million, which was a decrease of $28.6 million, or 46.4 percent, due to lower demand in industrial manufacturing, agriculture, mining, and oil and gas markets of $25.8 million, as well as $2.8 million related to the pass-through of lower material costs during the period.

North American commercial vehicle industry production builds as reported by ACT Publications were as follows:

 
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2016
 
2015
Class 8
127,118
 
167,955
Classes 5-7
127,400
 
117,013
Trailer
150,194
 
153,566

European commercial vehicle industry production builds as reported by LMC Automotive Limited were as follows:

 
For the Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2016
 
2015
European Heavy Trucks (>16t)
213,035
 
205,034
European Medium Trucks (3.5lt-16t)
50,296
 
42,624

While we serve the commercial vehicle aftermarket segment, there is no industry data to compare our aftermarket sales to industry demand from period to period.  Approximately 70 percent of our North America Wheels business is tied to the OEM markets, with the remaining 30 percent tied to the aftermarket. Our wheel business in Europe is primarily tied to the OEM market with limited exposure to the aftermarket.  Approximately 80 percent of our Gunite business is tied to the North American aftermarket, with the remaining 20 percent tied to the North American Class 8 segment. We expect to continue to experience competition from low-cost country sourced products that compete with products produced by our Wheels and Gunite operating segments in North America.  We expect that the substantial reductions in commodity prices that occurred in 2015 will continue to adversely impact demand in Brillion's end markets in 2016.

Cost of Goods Sold

The table below represents the significant components of our cost of goods sold.

 
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
(In thousands)
 
2016
   
2015
 
Raw materials
 
$
133,015
   
$
163,028
 
Depreciation
   
18,143
     
16,899
 
Labor and other overhead
   
135,343
     
142,275
 
Total
 
$
286,501
   
$
322,202
 

Raw materials costs decreased by $30.0 million, or 18.4 percent, during the six months ended June 30, 2016 due to decreased production volume and decreased raw material commodity costs.    

Depreciation increased by $1.2 million, or 7.4 percent, due to the addition of our Gianetti operations of $0.6 million and other increases in our North American operations.

Labor and overhead costs decreased by $6.9 million, or 4.9 percent, primarily due to decreased demand for our products, coupled with continued efficiencies gained through operational lean manufacturing initiatives. This decrease was partially offset by increases in production at our Gianetti facility.

Operating Expenses

 
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
(In thousands)
 
2016
   
2015
 
Selling, general, and administrative
 
$
16,444
   
$
16,027
 
Research and development
   
3,990
     
3,209
 
Depreciation and amortization
   
4,214
     
4,089
 
Total
 
$
24,648
   
$
23,325
 

Operating expenses increased by $1.3 million, or 5.7 percent, during the six months ended June 30, 2016 compared to the same period in 2015.  This increase was related to selling, general and administrative costs from our Gianetti facility, one-time severance costs, partially offset by lower overall selling, general, and administrative spending in North America.  Increases in spending for research and development versus 2015 were related to specific planned projects.  We will continue to closely monitor key project spending given current market circumstances surrounding OEM builds and the lower demand in industrial manufacturing, agriculture, mining, and oil and gas markets.  Depreciation was relatively flat for the first six months of 2016 compared to 2015.

Operating Income (Loss)

 
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
(In thousands)
 
2016
   
2015
 
Wheels
 
$
26,115
   
$
30,657
 
Gunite
   
9,886
     
10,079
 
Brillion
   
(6,193
)
   
726
 
Corporate/Other
   
(15,899
)
   
(17,950
)
Total
 
$
13,909
   
$
23,512
 

Operating income for the Wheels segment was 12.4 percent of its net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2016 compared to 13.8 percent for the six months ended June 30, 2015.  This decreased operating income percentage was a result of reduced North American sales and lower margin European sales.

Operating income for the Gunite segment was 12.0 percent of its net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2016, compared to 11.9 percent for the six months ended June 30, 2015.  During the six months ended June 30, 2016, Gunite showed a flat operating income percentage (year-over-year) on lower sales due mainly to savings created by operational efficiencies in the form of annual continuous improvement initiatives.

Operating loss for the Brillion segment was 18.7 percent of its net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2016, while the operating income was 1.2 percent for the same period in 2015, entirely due to volume decreases resulting from weakening oil and gas, agriculture, and global mining related sales.

Operating loss for the Corporate segment was 4.9 percent of consolidated net sales in each of the six months period ended June 30, 2016 and the six months period ended June 30, 2015.  
 

 
Interest Expense

Net interest expense remained flat at $16.8 million and $16.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

 
Income Tax Provision

We recognized an income tax expense of $0.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016, compared to an income tax expense of $0.01 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015.

Our effective tax rate is (32.4) percent and 0.1 percent for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.  The year-over-year change in our effective tax rate is driven by the increased foreign tax expenses in our Canadian jurisdiction for the first six months of 2016, and the exception to the general intraperiod tax allocation rules, which resulted in a tax benefit in the prior year second quarter.  

We have assessed the need to maintain a valuation allowance for deferred tax assets based on an assessment of whether it is more likely than not that deferred tax benefits will be realized through the generation of future taxable income. Appropriate consideration is given to all available evidence, both positive and negative, in assessing the need for a valuation allowance. Due to our recent history of U.S. and Italian operating and taxable losses, the inconsistency of income, and the uncertainty of our financial outlook, we continue to maintain a full valuation allowance against our U.S. and Italian deferred tax assets.

 
Impairment

During 2015, the Brillion reporting unit experienced declining sales due to the overall market conditions of the industries it serves. Based on Brillion's 2015 financial performance and its end market customer projections as of year end, management determined that a triggering event had occurred and performed an additional step one goodwill impairment analysis as of December 31, 2015. The Wheels reporting unit passed and the Brillion reporting unit failed the step one test. Brillion's failure of the step one test indicated that goodwill was impaired and a step two analysis was performed to determine the amount of the impairment. Management completed the step two analysis, resulting in the Company recognizing goodwill impairment charges of $4.4 million (the entire carrying amount of goodwill at Brillion) in the statement of operations and comprehensive loss for the year ended December 31, 2015. 

The Wheels reporting unit, which has $96.3 million of goodwill recorded as of December 31, 2015, passed the step one test at both the annual measurement testing date, November 30, 2015, and the December 31, 2015 testing date. As of December 31, 2015, the Wheels reporting unit fair value was estimated to be four percent in excess of its carrying value.  The valuation for the Wheels reporting unit is significantly driven by projected builds for Class 5-8 and Trailers for the North American commercial vehicle industry. A sustained, long-term decline in projected builds for these trucks and trailers could have a significant impact on the Wheels reporting unit's ability to pass the step one test in future periods. 

Due to the cyclical nature of the North American commercial vehicle industry and our other end-markets, along with other economic trends, the Company has continued to closely monitor the performance of the Wheels reporting unit for indication of potential impairment. As of June 30, 2016 the Company concluded that there was no indication of impairment to its Wheels reporting unit Goodwill. The Company will continue to closely monitor the performance of the Wheels reporting unit for any further indication of potential impairment.
 

 
Changes in Financial Condition

As of June 30, 2016, we had total assets of $588.2 million, compared to total assets of $603.6 million at December 31, 2015.  The $15.4 million, or 2.6%, decrease in total assets primarily resulted from depreciation and amortization of long-term assets offset by changes in working capital. We define working capital as current assets (excluding cash) less current liabilities.

We use working capital and cash flow measures to evaluate the performance of our operations and our ability to meet our financial obligations. We define working capital as current assets (excluding cash) less current liabilities. We require working capital investment to maintain our position as a leading manufacturer and supplier of commercial vehicle components.  We continue to strive to align our working capital investment with our customers' purchase requirements and our production schedules.

The following table summarizes the major components of our working capital as of the periods listed below:

(In thousands)
 
June 30, 2016
   
December 31, 2015
 
Receivables
 
$
70,525
   
$
65,980
 
Inventories
   
39,744
     
47,792
 
Other current assets
   
8,387
     
8,399
 
Accounts payable
   
(61,958
)
   
(71,782
)
Accrued payroll and compensation
   
(9,638
)
   
(9,232
)
Accrued interest payable
   
(12,384
)
   
(12,521
)
Accrued workers compensation
   
(3,765
)
   
(3,133
)
Short-term debt obligations
   
(10,192
)
   
(10,286
)
Other current liabilities
   
(13,560
)
   
(14,944
)
Working capital
 
$
7,159
   
$
273
 

Significant changes in working capital included:

an increase in receivables of $4.5 million due to increased sales during the last month of the quarter;
a decrease in inventory of $8.0 million due to planned inventory reductions for the quarter;
a decrease in accounts payable of $9.8 million primarily due to timing of purchases leading into the end of the respective periods; namely capital spending in accounts payable at June 30, 2016 versus December 31, 2015.
 

 
Capital Resources and Liquidity

Our primary sources of liquidity during the six months ended June 30, 2016 were cash from operations and cash reserves.  We believe that cash from operations, existing cash reserves, and our ABL facility will provide adequate funds for our working capital needs, planned capital expenditures and cash interest payments through 2016 and the foreseeable future.

As of June 30, 2016, we had $27.8 million of cash plus $49.9 million in availability under our ABL Facility for a total liquidity of $77.7 million.  As of December 31, 2015, we had $29.8 million in cash plus $46.8 million in availability under our ABL credit facility for total liquidity of $76.6 million.

Our ability to fund working capital needs, planned capital expenditures, scheduled semi-annual interest payments, and to comply with any financial covenants under our ABL Facility depends on our future operating performance and cash flow, which in turn, are subject to prevailing economic conditions and to financial, business and other factors, some of which are beyond our control.

Operating Activities

Net cash provided in operating activities during the six months ended June 30, 2016 amounted to $12.8 million compared to cash provided in operations of $18.6 million for the same period ended June 30, 2015.  The decrease of operating cash flow was a result of a net loss in the six months ended June 30, 2016 being partially offset by planned reductions in inventory for the period.

Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities totaled $13.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 compared to a use of $9.2 million for the same period ended June 30, 2015.  Our most significant cash outlays for investing activities are the purchases of property, plant and equipment.  Capital expenditures for 2016 are currently expected to be around $30 million, which we expect to fund through existing cash from operations, cash reserves, or from our ABL facility.  

Financing Activities

Net cash used in financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2016 was $1.3 million compared to $8.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2015.  The decrease resulted primarily from more withdrawals and less payments made on our ABL facility compared to the same period in 2015.
 

 
Bank Borrowing

The ABL Facility

The ABL Facility is a senior secured asset based credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $100.0 million, consisting of a $90.0 million revolving credit facility and a $10.0 million first-in last-out term facility, with the right, subject to certain conditions, to increase the availability under the facility by up to $50.0 million in the aggregate. The ABL Facility currently matures on the earlier of (i) July 11, 2018 and (ii) 90 days prior to the maturity date of the Company's 9.5% first priority senior security notes due August 1, 2018, but may be extended under certain circumstances pursuant to the terms of the ABL Facility.

The ABL Facility provides for loans and letters of credit in an amount up to the aggregate availability under the facility, subject to meeting certain borrowing base conditions, with sub-limits of up to $10.0 million for swingline loans and $20.0 million for letters of credit.  Borrowings under the ABL Facility bear interest through maturity at a variable rate based upon, at our option, either LIBOR or the base rate (which is the greatest of one-half of one percent in excess of the federal funds rate, 1.00% in excess of the one-month LIBOR rate and the Agent's prime rate), plus, in each case, an applicable margin.  The applicable margin for loans under the first-in last-out term facility that are (i) LIBOR loans ranges, based on our average excess availability, from 2.75% to 3.25% per annum and (ii) base rate loans ranges, based on our average excess availability, from 1.00% to 1.50%.  The applicable margin for other advances under the ABL Facility that are (i) LIBOR loans ranges, based on our average excess availability, from 1.75% to 2.25% and (ii) base rate loans ranges, based on our average excess availability, from 0.00% to 0.50%.

We must also pay an unused line fee equal to 0.25% per annum to the lenders under the ABL Facility if utilization under the facility is greater than or equal to 50.0% of the total available commitments under the facility, or an unused line fee equal to 0.375% per annum if utilization under the facility is less than 50.0% of the total available commitments under the facility. Customary letter of credit fees are also payable, as applicable.


The obligations under the ABL Facility are secured by (i) first-priority liens on substantially all of the Company's accounts receivable and inventories, subject to certain exceptions and permitted liens (the "ABL Priority Collateral") and (ii) second-priority liens on substantially all of the Company's owned real property and tangible and intangible assets other than the ABL Priority Collateral, including all of the outstanding capital stock of our domestic subsidiaries, subject to certain exceptions and permitted liens (the "Notes Priority Collateral").
 
Senior Secured Notes
 
On July 29, 2010, we issued $310.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes.  Under the terms of the indenture governing the senior secured notes, the senior secured notes bear interest at a rate of 9.5% per year, paid semi-annually in February and August, and mature on August 1, 2018.  Prior to maturity we may redeem the senior secured notes on the terms set forth in the indenture governing the senior secured notes. The senior secured notes are guaranteed by the Guarantors, and the senior secured notes and the related guarantees are secured by first priority liens on the Notes Priority Collateral and second priority liens on the ABL Priority Collateral.  On February 15, 2011, we completed an exchange offer pursuant to which all our outstanding senior secured notes were exchanged for registered securities with identical terms (other than terms related to registration rights) to the senior secured notes issued July 29, 2010.

Italy Bank Credit Lines

As of June 30, 2016, the Gianetti business unit utilized bank credit lines totaling a combined limit of €7.6 million ($8.5 million).  These credit lines provide liquidity to Gianetti for supplier payments, payroll, taxes and other disbursements.  Accounts receivable receipts from customers are also deposited to these credit lines to reduce the outstanding balance.  The average interest rate for all credit lines, determined per calculations as set forth in the bank agreements, equals 3.9%.  Interest is paid monthly.  Credit lines are classified as short term due to the agreements allowing for termination with notice by either party.
 

 
Restrictive Debt Covenants.

Our credit documents   (the ABL Facility and the indenture governing the senior secured notes) contain operating covenants that limit the discretion of management with respect to certain business matters.  These covenants place significant restrictions on, among other things, the ability to incur additional debt, to pay dividends, to create liens, to make certain payments and investments and to sell or otherwise dispose of assets and merge or consolidate with other entities.  In addition, the ABL Facility contains a fixed charge coverage ratio covenant which will be applicable if the availability under the ABL Facility is less than 10.0% of the amount of the ABL Facility.  If applicable, that covenant requires us to maintain a minimum ratio of adjusted EBITDA less capital expenditures made during such period (other than capital expenditures financed with the net cash proceeds of asset sales, recovery events, incurrence of indebtedness and the sale or issuance of equity interests) to fixed charges of 1.00 to 1.00.  We are not currently in a compliance period, and we do not expect to be in a compliance period during the next twelve months.

However, we continue to operate in a challenging commercial environment and our ability to maintain liquidity and comply with our debt covenants may be affected by changes in economic or other conditions that are beyond our control and which are difficult to predict.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements.

We do not currently have any off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a material current or future effect on our financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources. From time to time we may enter into operating leases, letters of credit, accounts receivable factoring or take-or-pay obligations related to the purchase of raw materials that would not be reflected in our balance sheet.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates.

We have made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of results of operations and financial position in the preparation of our financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.  Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates under different assumptions and conditions.  We included in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 a discussion of our most critical accounting policies, which are those that have a material impact on our financial condition or operating performance and require management's most difficult, subjective and complex judgments, often as a result of the need to make estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain.


Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

In this report, we have made various statements regarding current expectations or forecasts of future events, which speak only as of the date the statements, are made.  These statements are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of that term in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  Forward-looking statements are also made from time-to-time in press releases and in oral statements made by the officers of Accuride.  Forward-looking statements are identified by the words "estimate," "project," "anticipate," "will continue," "will likely result," "expect," "intend," "believe," "plan," "predict" and similar expressions.  Forward looking statements also include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the commercial vehicle market, projections of revenue, income, loss, or working capital, capital expenditure levels, ability to mitigate rising raw material costs through increases in selling prices, plans for future operations, financing needs, the ultimate outcome and impact of any litigation involving Accuride, the sufficiency of our capital resources and plans and assumptions relating to the foregoing.
 
Such forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and estimates, which although believed to be reasonable, may turn out to be incorrect.  Therefore, undue reliance should not be placed upon these estimates and statements.  We cannot assure that any of these statements, estimates, or beliefs will be realized and actual results may differ from those contemplated in these "forward-looking statements."  We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.  You are advised to consult further disclosures we may make on related subjects in our filings with the SEC.  In addition to other factors discussed in this report, some of the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include, without limitation, the following:

changes in commercial vehicle industry build rates and demand in 2016 and 2017 could have a material adverse effect on our business;
further demand reductions in the global oil and gas, industrial, mining, and agricultural industries in 2016 and 2017 could have a material adverse effect on our business;
the loss of a major customer could have a material adverse effect on our business;
competition from products sourced in low cost countries could have an adverse effect on our business;
the demands of original equipment manufacturers for price reductions may adversely affect profitability;
we use a substantial amount of raw steel, aluminum, cast scrap, and foundry steel and are vulnerable to industry shortages, significant price increases, and surcharges, some of which we may not be able to pass through to our customers;
our credit documents contain significant financial and operating covenants that may limit the discretion of management with respect to certain business matters;
failure to comply with the obligations, including applicable financial ratios and tests, contained in the debt agreements could result in an event of default, and possibly the acceleration of the related debt and the acceleration of debt under other instruments evidencing debt that may contain cross-acceleration or cross-default provisions;
a labor strike may disrupt our supply of products to our customer base;
we may encounter increased competition in the future from existing competitors or new competitors;
our significant indebtedness may have important consequences, including, but not limited to, impairment of our ability to obtain additional financing, reduction of funds available for operations and business opportunities or limitations on our ability to dispose of assets;
significant volatility in the foreign currency markets could have an adverse effect on us;
our ability to service our indebtedness is dependent upon operating cash flow;
an interruption of performance of our machinery and equipment could have an adverse effect on us;
an interruption in supply of metals could reduce our ability to obtain favorable sourcing of such raw materials;
any product quality issue or an adverse judgment in legal proceedings could have an adverse effect on our business;
we may be subject to liability under certain environmental laws and the cost of compliance with these regulations could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and may adversely affect our ability to sell or rent such property or to borrow using such property as collateral; and
our success depends largely upon the abilities and experience of certain key management personnel and the loss of the services of one or more of these key personnel could have a negative impact on our business.

For further information, refer to the business description and additional risk factors sections included in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, as filed with the SEC.


Item 3.                            Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

In the normal course of doing business, we are exposed to risks associated with changes in foreign exchange rates, raw material/commodity prices, and interest rates.  We may use derivative instruments on occasion to manage these exposures.  The objectives for holding derivatives are to minimize the risks using the most effective methods to eliminate or reduce the impacts of these exposures.

Foreign Currency Risk

Certain forecasted transactions, assets, and liabilities are exposed to foreign currency risk. We monitor our foreign currency exposures to maximize the overall effectiveness of our foreign currency derivatives. The principal currencies of exposure are the Canadian Dollar, Euro, and Mexican Peso. From time to time, we use foreign currency financial instruments to offset the impact of the variability in exchange rates on our operations, cash flows, assets and liabilities.  The counterparty to the foreign exchange contracts is a financial institution with an investment grade credit rating. The use of forward contracts protects our cash flows against unfavorable movements in exchange rates, to the extent of the amount under contract.  At June 30, 2016, there were no open foreign exchange contracts.

Foreign currency derivative contracts provide only limited protection against currency risks. Factors that could impact the effectiveness of our currency risk management programs include accuracy of sales estimates, volatility of currency markets and the cost and availability of derivative instruments.

Raw Material/Commodity Price Risk

We rely upon the supply of certain raw materials and commodities in our production processes, and we have entered into firm purchase commitments for certain metals and natural gas. Additionally, from time to time, we use commodity price swaps and futures contracts to manage the variability in certain commodity prices on our operations and cash flows. At June 30, 2016 we had no open commodity price swaps or futures contracts.

Interest Rate Risk

We use debt as a primary source of capital. The following table presents the principal cash repayments and related weighted average interest rates by maturity date for our long-term fixed-rate debt and other types of debt at June 30, 2016:

(Dollars in thousands)
 
2016
   
2017
   
2018
   
2019
   
2020
   
Thereafter
   
Total
   
Fair
Value
 
Long-term Debt:
                                               
Fixed Rate Debt
   
     
   
$
310,000
     
     
     
   
$
310,000
   
$
299,150
 
Average Rate
   
     
     
9.5
%
   
     
     
     
9.5
%
       
Short-term Debt:
                                                               
Variable Rate Debt
 
$
6,414
     
     
     
     
     
   
$
6,414
   
$
6,414
 
Average Rate
   
3.9
%
   
     
     
     
     
     
3.9
%
       



Item 4. Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC's rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.  In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management is required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.

As required by SEC Rule 13a-15(b), we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company's management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report.  Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes to our internal controls over financial reporting that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting during our most recent quarter.



PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

Neither Accuride nor any of our subsidiaries is a party to any legal proceeding which, in the opinion of management, would have a material adverse effect on our business or financial condition.  However, we from time-to-time are involved in ordinary routine litigation incidental to our business, including actions related to premises liability, product liability, contractual liability, intellectual property, workplace safety and environmental claims.  We establish reserves for matters in which losses are probable and can be reasonably estimated.  While we believe that we have established adequate accruals for our expected future liability with respect to our pending legal actions and proceedings, we cannot assure you that our liability with respect to any such action or proceeding would not exceed our established accruals.  Further, we cannot assure that litigation having a material adverse effect on our financial condition will not arise in the future.


Item 6. Exhibits
 
Exhibit No.   
 
 
Description
 
 
 
 
2.1
 
Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of December 24, 2004, by and among Accuride Corporation, Amber Acquisition Corp., Transportation Technologies Industries, Inc., certain signing stockholders and the Company Stockholders Representatives. Previously filed as an exhibit to the Form 8-K filed on December 30, 2004 and incorporated herein by reference.
2.2
 
Amendment to Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of January 28, 2005, by and among Accuride Corporation, Amber Acquisition Corp., Transportation Technologies Industries, Inc. certain signing stockholders and the Company Stockholders Representatives. Previously filed as an exhibit to the Form 8-K filed on February 4, 2005 and incorporated herein by reference.
2.3
 
Third   Amended Joint Plan of Reorganization for Accuride Corporation , et al. Previously filed as an exhibit to the Form 8-K filed on February 22, 2010, and incorporated herein by reference.
2.4
 
Confirmation Order for Third Amended Plan of Reorganization.  Previously filed as an exhibit to the Form 8-K filed on February 22, 2010, and incorporated herein by reference.
2.5
 
Stock Purchase Agreement by and among Accuride Corporation, Truck Components, Inc., Fabco Automotive Corporation and Fabco Holdings Inc., dated September 26, 2011.  Previously filed as an exhibit to the Form 8-K filed on September 30, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference.
3.1
 
Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Accuride Corporation. Previously filed as an exhibit to the Form 8-K (Acc. No. 0001104659-10-012168) filed on March 4, 2010, and incorporated herein by reference.
3.2
 
Certificate of Amendment to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation.  Previously filed as an exhibit to the Form 8-K (ACC No. 0001104659-10-059191) filed on November 18, 2010, and incorporated herein by reference.
3.3
 
Amended and Restated Bylaws of Accuride Corporation. Previously filed as an exhibit to the Form 8-K (Acc. No. 0001104659-10-004054) filed on February 1, 2011, and incorporated herein by reference.
4.1
 
Registration Rights Agreement, dated February 26, 2010, by and between Accuride Corporation and each of the Holders party thereto. Previously filed as an exhibit to the Form 8-K (Acc. No. 0001104659-10-012168) filed on March 4, 2010 and incorporated herein by reference.
4.2
 
Indenture, dated as of July 29, 2010, by and among Accuride Corporation, the guarantors named therein, Wilmington Trust FSB, as trustee and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, with respect to 9.5% First Priority Senior Secured Notes due 2018. Previously filed as an exhibit to the Form 8-K filed on August 2, 2010 (Acc. No. 0001104659-10-012168) and incorporated herein by reference.
4.3
 
Form of 9.5% First Priority Senior Secured Notes due 2018. Previously filed as an exhibit to Form 8-K filed on August 2, 2010 and incorporated herein by reference.
4.4
 
Intercreditor Agreement, dated as of July 29, 2010, among Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as initial ABL Agent, and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Senior Secured Notes Collateral Agent. Previously filed as an exhibit to the Form 8-K filed on August 2, 2010 (Acc. No. 0001104659-10-012168) and incorporated herein by reference.
4.5
 
Joinder and Amendment to Intercreditor Agreement, dated July 11, 2013, by and among Wells Fargo, National Association, a national banking association, as the New ABL Agent and Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas, as Senior Secured Notes Collateral Agent. Previously filed as an exhibit to the Form 8-K filed on July 12, 2013 and incorporated herein by reference.

31.1†
 
Section 302 Certification of Richard F. Dauch in connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q on Accuride Corporation for the period ended June 30, 2016.
31.2†
 
Section 302 Certification of Michael A. Hajost in connection with the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Accuride Corporation for the period ended June 30, 2016.
32.1††
 
Certifications Pursuant to Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code.
101.INS†
 
XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH†
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL†
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.LAB†
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE†
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
101.DEF†
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document



Filed herewith
 
††
Furnished herewith
 
*
Management contract or compensatory agreement
 


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.

ACCURIDE CORPORATION

/s/ RICHARD F. DAUCH
 
Dated:   July 26, 2016
Richard F. Dauch
 
 
President and Chief Executive Officer
 
 
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
 
 
 
 
/s/ MICHAEL A. HAJOST
 
Dated:   July 26, 2016
Michael A. Hajost
 
 
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 
 
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
 
 

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