UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

(Mark One)

ý

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

For for the quarterly period ended March 31,September 30, 2003.

 

OR

o

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

For for the transition period from                                to                                    .

Commission file number 333-50239

ACCURIDE CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

Commission file number 333-50239

 

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.)

Incorporation or Organization)

 

 

 

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  ý  No  o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes  o  No  ý

 

As of April 30,October 31, 2003, 24,79624,799 shares of Accuride Corporation common stock, par value $.01 per share, were outstanding.

 

 



 

ACCURIDE CORPORATION

 

Table of Contents

 

PART I.FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1.Financial Statements

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31,September 30, 2003 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2002

 

Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) for the Three and Nine Months Ended March 31,September 30, 2003 and 2002 (Unaudited)

 

Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity (Deficiency) for the ThreeNine Months Ended March 31,September 30, 2003 (Unaudited)

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the ThreeNine Months Ended March 31,September 30, 2003 and 2002 (Unaudited)

 

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

 

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

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

 

PART II.OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1.Legal Proceedings

 

Item 2.Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds

 

Item 6.Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

 

Signatures

 

Certifications

 

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PART I.I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item I.I.  Financial Statements

 

ACCURIDE CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED BALABALANCE SHEETSNCE SHEETS

(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)

 

 

March 31,
2003

 

December 31,
2002

 

 

September 30,
2003

 

December 31,
2002

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

41,206

 

$

41,266

 

 

$

35,959

 

$

41,266

 

Customer receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,206 and $1,364

 

35,608

 

29,494

 

Customer receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,294 and $1,364

 

37,812

 

29,494

 

Other receivables

 

4,480

 

3,466

 

 

7,986

 

3,466

 

Inventories, net

 

30,842

 

26,057

 

 

35,212

 

26,057

 

Supplies

 

9,449

 

9,004

 

 

10,304

 

9,004

 

Deferred income taxes

 

3,609

 

1,523

 

 

4,402

 

1,523

 

Income taxes receivable

 

7,711

 

7,963

 

 

 

 

7,963

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

3,351

 

1,330

 

 

1,914

 

1,330

 

Total current assets

 

136,256

 

120,103

 

 

133,589

 

120,103

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET

 

207,426

 

210,972

 

 

201,949

 

210,972

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goodwill

 

123,197

 

123,197

 

 

123,197

 

123,197

 

Investment in affiliates

 

3,802

 

3,621

 

 

3,082

 

3,621

 

Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $9,422 and $8,949

 

5,881

 

6,354

 

Deferred financing costs, net of accumulated amortization of $6,480 and $8,949

 

4,760

 

6,354

 

Deferred income taxes

 

21,887

 

24,903

 

 

23,991

 

24,903

 

Pension benefit plan asset

 

23,308

 

20,587

 

 

25,750

 

20,587

 

Property, plant and equipment held for sale, net

 

4,824

 

4,824

 

Property, plant and equipment held for sale

 

4,824

 

4,824

 

Other

 

204

 

606

 

 

129

 

606

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

 

$

526,785

 

$

515,167

 

 

$

521,271

 

$

515,167

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIENCY)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

32,060

 

$

28,582

 

 

$

31,682

 

$

28,582

 

Current portion of long-term debt

 

81,000

 

4,125

 

 

1,900

 

4,125

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued payroll and compensation

 

6,994

 

12,201

 

 

8,622

 

12,201

 

Accrued interest payable

 

5,964

 

10,796

 

 

4,257

 

10,796

 

Accrued and other liabilities

 

5,717

 

5,546

 

 

7,158

 

5,546

 

Total current liabilities

 

131,735

 

61,250

 

 

53,619

 

61,250

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LONG-TERM DEBT, less current portion

 

409,056

 

470,030

 

 

488,549

 

470,030

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLAN LIABILITY

 

18,893

 

17,981

 

 

20,200

 

17,981

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PENSION BENEFIT PLAN LIABILITY

 

19,602

 

18,697

 

 

20,624

 

18,697

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER LIABILITIES

 

353

 

458

 

 

333

 

458

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIENCY):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock, $.01 par value; 5,000 shares authorized and unissued

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock and additional paid in capital, $.01 par value; 45,000 shares authorized, 24,923 shares issued; 24,796 outstanding

 

52,065

 

52,065

 

Common stock and additional paid in capital, $.01 par value; 45,000 shares authorized, 24,926 shares issued; 24,799 outstanding

 

52,070

 

52,065

 

Treasury stock, 127 shares at cost

 

(735

)

(735

)

 

(735

)

(735

)

Stock subscriptions receivable

 

(46

)

(121

)

 

(15

)

(121

)

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

 

(6,697

)

(7,597

)

 

(7,189

)

(7,597

)

Retained earnings (deficit)

 

(97,441

)

(96,861

)

 

(106,185

)

(96,861

)

Total stockholders’ equity (deficiency)

 

(52,854

)

(53,249

)

 

(62,054

)

(53,249

)

TOTAL

 

$

526,785

 

$

515,167

 

 

$

521,271

 

$

515,167

 

 

See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements

 

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ACCURIDE CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTSSTATEMENTS OF INCOME (LOSS)

(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

(UNAUDITED)

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,

 

 

Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

2003

 

2002

 

 

2003

 

2002

 

2003

 

2002

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET SALES

 

$

88,248

 

$

77,804

 

 

$

87,439

 

$

92,972

 

$

269,894

 

$

265,361

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COST OF GOODS SOLD

 

72,627

 

66,077

 

 

74,291

 

74,368

 

222,608

 

216,127

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GROSS PROFIT

 

15,621

 

11,727

 

 

13,148

 

18,604

 

47,286

 

49,234

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPERATING:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling, general and administrative

 

5,889

 

6,736

 

 

5,499

 

6,207

 

17,693

 

19,636

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INCOME FROM OPERATIONS

 

9,732

 

4,991

 

 

7,649

 

12,397

 

29,593

 

29,598

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

72

 

90

 

 

49

 

98

 

180

 

222

 

Interest (expense)

 

(8,912

)

(10,014

)

 

(10,256

)

(10,209

)

(28,641

)

(30,318

)

Refinancing costs

 

(7

)

 

(11,264

)

 

Equity in earnings of affiliates

 

181

 

39

 

 

81

 

111

 

461

 

216

 

Other income (expense), net

 

(613

)

865

 

 

(77

)

(4,017

)

(581

)

(1,464

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES

 

460

 

(4,029

)

 

(2,561

)

(1,620

)

(10,252

)

(1,746

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INCOME TAX PROVISION (BENEFIT)

 

1,038

 

(655

)

 

232

 

(1,026

)

(928

)

245

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NET INCOME (LOSS)

 

$

(578

)

$

(3,374

)

 

$

(2,793

)

$

(594

)

$

(9,324

)

$

(1,991

)

 

See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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ACCURIDE CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTSSTATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIENCY)

(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

(UNAUDITED)

 

 

Comprehensive
Income
(Loss)

 

Common Stock
and Additional
Paid in Capital

 

Treasury
Stock

 

Stock
Subscriptions
Receivable

 

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)

 

Retained
Earnings
(Deficit)

 

Total
Stockholders’
Equity
(Deficiency)

 

 

Comprehensive
Income

(Loss)

 

Common Stock
and Additional
Paid in Capital

 

Treasury
Stock

 

Stock
Subscriptions Receivable

 

Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)

 

Retained
Earnings
(Deficit)

 

Total
Stockholders’
Equity
(Deficiency)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BALANCE AT JANUARY 1, 2003

 

 

 

$

52,056

 

$

(735

)

$

(121

)

$

(7,597

)

$

(96,861

)

$

(53,249

)

 

 

 

$

52,065

 

$

(735

)

$

(121

)

$

(7,597

)

$

(96,861

)

$

(53,249

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Income (Loss)

 

$

(578

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(578

)

(578

)

 

$

(9,324

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(9,324

)

(9,324

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exercise of stock options

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from stock subscriptions receivable

 

 

 

 

 

75

 

 

 

 

75

 

 

 

 

 

 

106

 

 

 

 

106

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive income (loss); unrealized gains on foreign currency hedges (net of tax)

 

898

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

898

 

 

 

898

 

Other comprehensive income (loss);
unrealized gains on foreign currency hedges net of amounts reclassified to earnings (net of tax)

 

408

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

408

 

 

 

408

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comprehensive income (loss)

 

$

320

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

(8,916

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BALANCE AT MARCH 31, 2003

 

 

 

$

52,065

 

$

(735

)

$

(46

)

$

(6,699

)

$

(97,439

)

$

(52,854

)

BALANCE AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2003

 

 

 

$

52,070

 

$

(735

)

$

(15

)

$

(7,189

)

$

(106,185

)

$

62,054

 

 

See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements

 

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ACCURIDE CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS)

(UNAUDITED)

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,

 

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

2003

 

2002

 

 

2003

 

2002

 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

(578

)

$

(3,374

)

 

$

(9,324

)

$

(1,991

)

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation

 

6,856

 

7,109

 

 

21,065

 

19,735

 

Amortization

 

631

 

586

 

Amortization-deferred financing costs

 

1,624

 

1,898

 

Amortization-deferred financing costs related to refinancing

 

2,248

 

 

Losses on asset disposition

 

(3

)

38

 

Deferred income taxes

 

928

 

(1,514

)

 

(1,968

)

(314

)

Equity in earnings of affiliates

 

(181

)

(39

)

Equity in earnings of affiliate

 

(461

)

(216

)

Changes in certain assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Receivables

 

(7,128

)

(14,666

)

 

(12,837

)

(23,310

)

Inventories and supplies

 

(5,230

)

(1,588

)

 

(10,455

)

(1,570

)

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

(4,326

)

(583

)

 

2,970

 

(1,297

)

Accounts payable

 

3,478

 

(1,600

)

 

3,099

 

(1,692

)

Accrued and other liabilities

 

(7,149

)

(6,713

)

 

(4,483

)

(1,308

)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

(12,699

)

(22,382

)

 

(8,525

)

(10,027

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

 

(3,268

)

(650

)

 

(11,797

)

(10,351

)

Capitalized interest

 

(43

)

(76

)

 

(242

)

(372

)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(3,311

)

(726

)

Cash distribution from affiliate

 

1,000

 

 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

 

(11,039

)

(10,723

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase in revolving credit advance

 

20,000

 

10,000

 

Net increase (decrease) in revolving credit advance

 

(35,000

)

10,000

 

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

 

180,000

 

 

Payments on long-term debt

 

(4,125

)

(3,125

)

 

(128,785

)

(9,375

)

Deferred financing fees

 

(2,069

)

 

Proceeds from issuance of shares

 

5

 

 

Proceeds from stock subscriptions receivable

 

75

 

270

 

 

106

 

474

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

15,950

 

7,145

 

 

14,257

 

1,099

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

(60

)

(15,963

)

 

(5,307

)

(19,651

)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

41,266

 

47,708

 

 

41,266

 

47,708

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

$

41,206

 

$

31,745

 

 

$

35,959

 

$

28,057

 

 

See notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements

 

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ACCURIDE CORPORATION

NOTES TO UNAUDITEDUNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(DOLLARS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)

AS OF MARCH 31,SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 AND DECEMBER 31, 2002 AND FOR THE THREENINE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31,SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 AND 2002

 

Note 1 Basis of Presentation The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, except that the unaudited consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements.  However, in the opinion of Accuride Corporation (“Accuride” or the “Company”), all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary to present fairly the consolidated financial statements have been included.

 

The results of operations for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2003 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2003.  The unaudited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements and notes thereto disclosed in Accuride’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002.

 

Management’s Estimates and Assumptions - The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America 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.

 

Reclassifications Certain amounts fromin the prior year’s financial statementstatements have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.

 

Note 2 Recently Issued Accounting ChangePronouncements

 

SFAS 145—On April 30, 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued SFAS No. 145, “Rescission of FASB Statements No. 4, 44, and 64, Amendment of FASB Statement No. 13, and Technical Corrections”.  The statement is intended to update, clarify and simplify existing accounting pronouncements.  The adoption of this statement had no effect on the Company’s financial statements.

 

SFAS 146—On July 30, 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 146, “Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities”.  The statement addresses financial accounting and reporting for costs associated with exit or disposal activities and nullifies Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF) Issue No. 94-3, “Liability Recognition for Certain Employee Termination Benefits and Other Costs to Exit an Activity (including Certain Costs Incurred in a Restructuring).”  SFAS 146 is effective for exit or disposal activities that are initiated after December 31, 2002.  The adoption of this statement had no effect on the Company’s financial statements.

 

SFAS 148—On December 31, 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 148, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation-Transition and Disclosure.  This statement amends SFAS Statement No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” and provides alternative methods of transition for a voluntary change to the fair value based methods of accounting for stock-based employee compensation.  In addition, this statement amends the disclosure requirements of SFAS 123 to require prominent disclosures in both annual and interim financial statements about the method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation and the effect of the method used on reported results.

 

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The Company applies APB Opinion No. 25, Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees, and related interpretations in accounting for the plans; accordingly, since the grant price of the stock options was at least 100% of the fair value at the date of the grant, no compensation expense has been recognized by the Company in connection with the option grants.  Had compensation cost for the plans been determined based on the fair value at the grant dates for awards under the plan consistent with the fair value method of SFAS No. 123, Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation, as amended by SFAS No. 148, the effect on the Company’s net income (loss) would have been the following:

 

 

For the Three Months
Ended
September 30

 

For the Nine Months
Ended
September 30

 

 

For the Three Months Ended
March 31

 

 

2003

 

2002

 

2003

 

2002

 

 

2003

 

2002

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss) as reported

 

$

(578

)

$

(3,374

)

 

$

(2,793

)

$

(594

)

$

(9,324

)

$

(1,991

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Add: Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under the intrinsic value based method, net of related tax effects

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deduct: Total stock-based employee compensation expense determined under the fair value based method, net of related tax effects

 

(19

)

(31

)

 

(18

)

(67

)

(57

)

(132

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pro forma net income (loss)

 

$

(597

)

$

(3,405

)

 

$

(2,811

)

$

(661

)

$

(9,381

)

$

(2,123

)

SFAS 149 On April 30, 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 149, “Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities”.  The statement amends and clarifies derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, and for hedging activities under Statement 133.  SFAS 149 is effective for Accuride on a prospective basis for contracts entered into or modified and for hedging relationships designated for fiscal periods beginning after June 30, 2003.  This statement had no effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

SFAS 150 On May 15, 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 150, “Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity”.  This statement establishes standards for how an issuer classifies and measures certain financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity.  It requires that an issuer classify a financial instrument that is within its scope as a liability, even though it might previously have been classified as equity.  SFAS 150 is effective for financial instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003.  This statement had no effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

FIN45—In November 2002, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 45 (FIN 45), Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees.  Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others.  FIN 45 requires that upon issuance of certain guarantees, a guarantor must recognize a liability for the fair value of the obligation assumed under the guarantee.  FIN 45 also requires additional disclosures by a guarantor in its interim and annual financial statements regarding certain guarantees and product warranties.  The recognition provisions of FIN 45 isare effective for guarantees issued or modified after December 31, 2002.  The adoption of Interpretation No. 45 had no effect on the Company’s financial statements.

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Note 3 Inventories Inventories were as follows:

 

 

For the Three Months Ended
March 31

 

 

September 30,
2003

 

December 31,
2002

 

 

2003

 

2002

 

 

 

 

 

 

Raw Materials

 

$

3,836

 

$

4,739

 

 

$

2,639

 

$

4,739

 

Work in Process

 

12,730

 

8,820

 

 

18,030

 

8,820

 

Finished Manufactured Goods

 

12,405

 

11,429

 

 

12,488

 

11,429

 

LIFO Adjustment

 

1,871

 

1,069

 

 

2,055

 

1,069

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inventories, net

 

$

30,842

 

$

26,057

 

 

$

35,212

 

$

26,057

 

 

Note 4 Accounting for Derivatives and Hedging Activities The Company uses derivative financial instruments as part of its overall risk management strategy as further described under Item 7A of the 2002 Annual Report on Form 10-K.  The derivative instruments used by the Company from time to time include interest rate, foreign exchange, and commodity price instruments.  All derivative instruments are recognized on the balance sheet at their estimated fair value.

 

Foreign Exchange Instruments - - The Company is currently using foreign currency forward contracts to limit foreign exchange risk on anticipated but not yet committed transactions

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expected to be denominated in Canadian dollars.  These forward contracts are designated as cash flow hedges and management expects that these derivative instruments will be highly effective.  As such, unrealized gains or losses will be deferred in Other Comprehensive Income (See Note 7)8) with only realized gains or losses reflected in current period earnings as “Cost of Goods Sold”.  However, to the extent that any of these contracts are not perfectlycompletely effective in offsetting the change in the value of the anticipated transactions being hedged, any changes in fair value relating to the ineffective portion of these contracts will be immediately recognized in “Cost of Goods Sold”.

 

Note 5 Supplemental Cash Flow Disclosure During the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2003 and 2002, Accuride paid $13,156$33,827 and $14,798$33,624 for interest.  During these same time periods, Accuride paid $670received net refunds of $7,408 and $182$1,467 for income taxes, respectively.

 

Note 6 Restructuring Reserve During the second quarter of 2001, Accuride recorded a $2,692 reserve related to the closure of its Columbia, Tennessee, facility and the consolidation of its light wheel production into other facilities.  The Columbia, Tennessee, facility, ceased operations on March 31, 2002.  As of March 31,September 30, 2003, $1,113$1,234 of cash expenditures and $1,458 of non-cash write-offs had been charged against the reserve.  Accuride anticipates that the remaining $121 ofAll restructuring activities will be completed by the end of the second quarter,are complete, except for the disposal of the facility, the timing of which is uncertain.

 

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Note 7Long Term Debt

Long-term debt consists of the following:

 

 

September 30,
2003

 

December 31,
2002

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revolving Credit Facility

 

$

25,000

 

$

60,000

 

Term A Facility

 

0

 

55,404

 

Term B Facility

 

0

 

69,256

 

AdM Term Facility

 

0

 

3,125

 

Term C Facility

 

96,000

 

97,000

 

New Term B Facility

 

180,000

 

0

 

Senior subordinated notes, net of $451 and $530
unamortized discount

 

189,449

 

189,370

 

 

 

490,449

 

474,155

 

Less current maturities

 

1,900

 

4,125

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

488,549

 

470,030

 

Bank Borrowing— Effective June 13, 2003 Accuride entered into a third amended and restated credit agreement to refinance a portion of the debt outstanding under the July 27, 2001 second amended and restated credit agreement (the “Refinancing”).  Under the Refinancing the Company repaid in full the aggregate amounts outstanding under the “Term A Facility”, “Term B Facility” and the “Revolving Credit Facility” with proceeds from (i) a new term credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of $180 million that matures on June 13, 2007 (“Term B”), and (ii) a new revolving facility (“New Revolver”) in an aggregate principal amount of $66 million (comprised of a $36 million U.S. revolving credit facility and a $30 million Canadian revolving credit facility) which matures on June 13, 2006 (collectively, the “New Senior Facilities”).  The New Senior Facilities provide for (i) increased interest rates, (ii) a second priority lien on substantially all of the Company’s US and Canadian properties and assets to secure the new Term B, (iii) a first priority lien on the Company’s properties and assets securing the New Revolver and Term C, (iv) a pledge of 65% of the stock of our Mexican subsidiary, and (v) a modification to the Company’s financial covenants.  A negative pledge restricts the imposition of other liens or encumbrances on any of the assets, subject to certain exceptions.

The “Term C Facility” under the second amended and restated credit agreement remains outstanding under the Refinancing and the amortizations and maturities on the Term C Facility remain unchanged.

Accuride’s Canadian subsidiary is the borrower under the Canadian revolving credit facility and Accuride has guaranteed the repayment of such borrowing under the Refinancing.  As of September 30, 2003, $25.0 million was outstanding under the Canadian revolving credit facility.  The new Term B facility requires a $0.9 million repayment on June 13, 2004, June 13, 2005, and June 13, 2006, and $177.3 million on June 13, 2007.  The Term C loan requires a $1.0 million repayment on January 21, 2004, and January 21, 2005, and $47.0 million repayment on January 21, 2006 and January 21, 2007.  Interest on the term loans and the New Revolver is based on LIBOR plus an applicable margin.

Under the terms of the Company’s credit agreement, there are certain restrictive covenants that limit the payment of cash dividends and establish minimum financial ratios.  The Company was in compliance with all such covenants at September 30, 2003.

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Senior Subordinated Notes—Interest at 9.25% on the senior subordinated notes (the “Notes”) is payable on February 1 and August 1 of each year, commencing on August 1, 1998.  The Notes mature in full on February 1, 2008 and may be redeemed, at the option of the Company, in whole or in part, at any time on or after February 1, 2003 in cash at the redemption prices set forth in the indenture, plus interest.  The Notes are a general unsecured obligation of the Company ranking senior in right of payment to all existing and future subordinated indebtedness of the Company.  The Notes are subordinated to all existing and future senior indebtedness of the Company including indebtedness incurred under the New Senior Facilities.  As of September 30, 2003 the aggregate principal amount of Notes outstanding was $189,900.

AdM Term Facility—At December 31, 2002 AdM had term notes outstanding of $3,125 under its $25,000 term facility.  The aggregate amount outstanding was repaid in March 2003.

Note 8 – Comprehensive income (loss) is summarized as follows:

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended
March 31

 

 

 

2003

 

2002

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

(578

)

$

(3,374

)

Work in Process

 

898

 

0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inventories, net

 

$

320

 

$

(3,374

)

 

 

For the Three Months
Ended
September 30

 

For the Nine Months
Ended
September 30

 

 

 

2003

 

2002

 

2003

 

2002

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

(2,793

)

$

(594

)

$

(9,324

)

$

(1,991

)

Other comprehensive income (loss)

 

(830

)

(62

)

408

 

(62

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income (loss)

 

$

(3,623

)

$

(656

)

$

(8,916

)

$

(2,053

)

 

Included in other comprehensive income (loss) for the three and nine months ended March 31,September 30, 2003, respectively, is $898$(830) and $408 (net of tax) of unrealized losses and gains on derivatives that have been designated as cash flow hedges in accordance with SFAS 133, as further described in Note 4.  During the three-monthnine-month period ended March 31,September 30, 2003, $487$2,987 of income was reclassified into cost of goods sold as the related derivative instruments matured.hedge transactions were recognized.  The $1,333$838 of unrealized gains remaining in OCIother comprehensive income (loss) related to derivative instruments will be reclassified into earnings as realized during the next ninethree months.

 

Note 9 – Contingent Receivable

On August 14, 2003 Accuride sustained a fire at its aluminum machining and finishing facility in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio.  In addition to a short business interruption, the Company experienced a loss of inventory and suffered damage to some equipment and leasehold improvements.  Accuride has both property and business interruption insurance coverages.  Accuride has recorded an other receivable from the insurer of approximately $1.8 million for the actual costs of the lost inventory and other property related claims.  Both the loss and estimated offsetting recovery are included in income from operations.

Management also believes the Company will recover amounts from business interruption insurance.  The amount of recovery is still uncertain, and no insurance recovery amounts have been recorded for the business interruption.

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Item 2.2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

 

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes included in Item 1 of Part 1 of this report on Form 10-Q.  Except for the historical information contained herein, this report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties.  Accuride’sOur actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements.

 

Results of Operations

 

Three Months Ended March 31,September 30, 2003 Compared to the Three Months Ended March 31,September 30, 2002.

 

The following table sets forth certain income statement information of Accuride for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2003 and March 31,September 30, 2002:

 

 

March 31, 2003

 

March 31, 2002

 

 

September 30, 2003

 

September 30, 2002

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

Net sales

 

$

88,248

 

100.0

%

$

77,804

 

100.0

%

 

$

87,439

 

100.0

%

$

92,972

 

100.0

%

Gross profit

 

15,621

 

17.7

%

11,727

 

15.1

%

 

13,148

 

15.0

%

18,604

 

20.0

%

Operating expenses

 

5,889

 

6.7

%

6,736

 

8.7

%

 

5,499

 

6.3

%

6,207

 

6.7

%

Income from operations

 

9,732

 

11.0

%

4,991

 

6.4

%

 

7,649

 

8.7

%

12,397

 

13.3

%

Equity in earnings of affiliates

 

181

 

0.2

%

39

 

0.1

%

 

81

 

0.1

%

111

 

0.1

%

Other income (expense)

 

(9,453

)

(10.7

)%

(9,059

)

(11.6

)%

 

(10,291

)

(11.8

%)

(14,128

)

(15.2

%)

Net income (loss)

 

(578

)

(0.7

)%

(3,374

)

(4.3

)%

 

(2,793

)

(3.2

%)

(594

)

(0.6

%)

Other Data:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

16,769

 

19.0

%

$

13,126

 

16.8

%

 

Net Sales.  Our net Net sales for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2003 were $88.2$87.4 million, an increasea decrease of 13.4%6.0% compared to net sales of $77.8$93.0 million for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2002.  NetThe decrease in net sales increasedis primarily as a result of an increasethe October 1, 2002 new emission compliance deadline which accelerated the timing of sales into the third quarter of 2002.  Also contributing to the decrease in industry commercial vehicle builds as well as increased penetration insales is a production interruption at our aluminum market share.  These increases were partially offset by themachining and finishing facility in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio on August 14, 2003, discontinuance of a certain light wheel program, weak aftermarket demand in Mexico, and continued pricing pressures.

 

Gross Profit.  Gross profit increased $3.9decreased $5.5 million, or 33.3%29.6%, to $15.6$13.1 million for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2003 from $11.7$18.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2002.  Gross profit as a percentage of sales improved to 17.7% for the three months ended March 31, 2003, compared to 15.1% for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2002.  The principal causes fordecrease is primarily attributable to the improvementdecrease in net sales, an impact of $2.1 million, strike avoidance costs associated with recent labor negotiations at our facility in Erie, Pennsylvania of $0.6 million, business interruption costs associated with the fire damage sustained at our facility in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio in August 2003 of  $1.2 million, and rising economic costs.  These decreases in gross profit are increased aluminum and steel sales volumes.  These increases were partially offset by higher materialfavorable performance related to the consolidation of our Light Wheel operations and labor costs.continuous improvement programs at all locations.

 

Operating Expenses.  Operating expenses decreased $0.8$0.7 million, or 11.9%11.3% to $5.9$5.5 million for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2003 from $6.7$6.2 million for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2002.  The decrease wasis primarily due to non-recurring severance costs incost containment efforts at the first quarter of 2002.corporate level.

 

Other Income (Expense).  Other expense remained relatively constantdecreased $3.8 million to $10.3 million for the three-month period ended March 31,September 30, 2003 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2002.

Adjusted EBITDA.  Adjusted EBITDA increased $3.7 million, or 28.2%, to $16.8from $14.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2003 from $13.1 millionSeptember 30, 2002.  The decrease is primarily attributable to 2002 unrealized losses on Canadian dollar forward contracts and translation losses for the three months ended March31, 2002 due to higher sales volume, gross profit, and lower operating expenses as described above.  Adjusted EBITDA

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as a percentage of sales improved to 19.0% for the three months ended March 31, 2003, compared to 16.8% for the three months ended March 31, 2002.

In determining Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2003, income from operations has been increased by (1) depreciation and (2) equity in earnings of affiliates.

In determining Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2002, income from operations has been increased by (1) depreciation, (2) equity in earnings of affiliates, (3) $0.9 million of costs related to a reductionwhich there were no such losses in the employee workforce, and (4) $0.1 million of costs related to corporate business development.

Adjusted EBITDA is not intended to represent cash flows as defined by generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and should not be considered as an alternative to net income as an indicator of Accuride’s operating performance or to cash flows as a measure of liquidity. We have included information concerning Adjusted EBITDA in this report because it is used by certain of our investors as a measure of our ability to service or incur indebtedness and because it is a financial measure commonly used in our industry.  Additionally, Adjusted EBITDA is included in this report as it is a basis upon which we assesse our financial performance, incentive compensation, and certain covenants in our borrowing arrangements are tied to similar measures.

While Adjusted EBITDA is frequently used as a measure of operating results and the ability to satisfy debt service requirements, it is not necessarily comparable to other similarly titled captions of other companies due to differences in methods of calculations.  The following table is a reconciliation of income from operations, which is the most directly comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principals, as reflected in the consolidated statements of income, to Adjusted EBITDA:current year period.

 

 

2003

 

2002

 

Income from operations

 

$

9,732

 

$

4,991

 

Equity in earnings of affiliates

 

181

 

39

 

Depreciation

 

6,856

 

7,109

 

Other adjustments

 

 

 

987

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

16,769

 

$

13,126

 

 

Net Income (Loss).  AccurideWe had a net loss of $2.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2003 compared to net loss of $0.6 million for the three months ended March 31,September 30, 2002 primarily due to

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lower pre-tax earnings as discussed above.  In addition, taxes on income for the quarter ended September 30, 2003 were $0.2 million of expense despite the pre-tax loss for the quarter.  This tax expense is primarily the result of taxes in foreign jurisdictions.

Nine Months Ended September  30, 2003 Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2002.

The following table sets forth certain income statement information of Accuride for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 and September 30, 2002:

 

 

September 30, 2003

 

September 30, 2002

 

 

 

(dollars in thousands)

 

Net sales

 

$

269,894

 

100.0

%

$

265,361

 

100.0

%

Gross profit

 

47,286

 

17.5

%

49,234

 

18.6

%

Operating expenses

 

17,693

 

6.6

%

19,636

 

7.4

%

Income from operations

 

29,593

 

11.0

%

29,598

 

11.2

%

Equity in earnings of affiliates

 

460

 

0.2

%

216

 

0.1

%

Other income (expense)

 

(40,305

)

(14.9

%)

(31,560

)

(11.9

%)

Net income (loss)

 

(9,324

)

(3.5

%)

(1,991

)

(0.8

%)

Net Sales.  Net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 were $269.9 million, an increase of 1.7% compared to net sales of $265.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2002.  The increase in net sales is primarily a result of higher class 5-7 and trailer builds as well as increased penetration in the aluminum market.  These increases were partially offset by a decrease in sales in the third quarter of 2003 compared to the third quarter of 2002 due to the October 1, 2002 new emission compliance deadline which accelerated the timing of sales into the third quarter of 2002 and a production interruption at our aluminum machining and finishing facility in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio on August 14, 2003.

Gross Profit.  Gross profit decreased $1.9 million, or 3.9%, to $47.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 from $49.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2002.  The principal causes for the decrease in our gross profit are costs associated with the fire damage sustained at our facility in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio in August 2003, strike avoidance costs associated with recent labor negotiations at our facility in Erie, Pennsylvania, and higher material, utilities, and labor costs.

Operating Expenses.  Operating expenses decreased $1.9 million, or 9.7% to $17.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 from $19.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2002.  The decrease is primarily attributable to heightened cost containment efforts at the corporate level.

Other Income (Expense).  Other expense increased $8.7 million to $40.3 million for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2003 from $31.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2002.  The increase is primarily attributable to the $11.3 million of expense associated with the refinancing of our term debt on June 13, 2003.  Of the $11.3 million of expense, $9.1 million related to cash fees paid for the Refinancing, while $2.2 million related to a non-cash write-off of deferred financing fees.

Net Income (Loss).  We had a net loss of $9.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 compared to a net loss of $3.4$2.0 million for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2002 primarily due to higher pretax earnings in 2003the $11.3 million of refinancing costs incurred this year.  Our income tax benefit of 9% of pre-tax loss is lower than the statutory rate of 35% primarily as described above, partially offset by a higher effective tax rate.  The higher effective tax rate is primarily attributable toresult of taxes in foreign jurisdictions which were impacted by fluctuations in currency and translation adjustments.jurisdictions.

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Changes in Financial Condition

 

At March 31,September 30, 2003, Accuride’sour total assets amounted to $526.6$521.3 million, as compared to $515.2 million at December 31, 2002.  The $11.4$6.1 million, or 2.2%1.2%, increase in total assets during the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2003 was primarily the result of an increase in net receivables of $7.1$12.8 million and an increase in net inventory of $4.8$9.2 million, offset by a decrease in income taxes receivable of $8.0 million.  Net receivables increased due to higher sales in the month of MarchSeptember 2003 compared to December 2002 and the timing of collections.2002.  Inventory increased as a result of an inventory build at our Erie, Pennsylvania, facility.  Income taxes receivable decreased as we received a refund for a net operating loss carryback.

 

At March 31,September 30, 2003, Accuride’sour total liabilities amounted to $578.7$583.3 million, as compared to $568.4 million at December 31, 2002.  Liabilities increased $10.3$14.9 million, or 1.8%2.6%, primarily as a result of a $15.9$16.2 million increase in debt and a $3.5 million increase in accounts payable, offset by a $5.2 decrease in accrued payroll and compensation and a $4.8 decrease in accrued interest.debt.  Debt increased as a result of a

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$20.0 $20.0 million borrowing under the revolver,Revolver, offset by a $3.1 million payment on the AdM term debt and a $1.0 million payment on the Term C debt.  The increase in accounts payable is primarily relateddebt, all prior to the increase in sales volumeJune 13, 2003 Refinancing (See Item 2, “Amended and the timing of payments.  Accrued payroll and compensation decreased as 2002 management bonuses and employee profit sharing were paid in the first quarter of 2003.  The decrease in accrued interest payable is a result of the timing of interest payments.Restated Credit Agreement”).

 

Capital Resources and Liquidity

 

Accuride’sOur primary sources of liquidity during the first three months ended March 31,quarters of 2003 were cash reserves and $20.0 million of borrowings under itsour senior secured revolving credit facility (the “Revolver”), which was refinanced during the second quarter (See “Amended and Restated Credit Facility”).  Primary uses of cash were funding operating shortfalls, seasonal working capital needs, capital expenditures and debt service.

 

As of March 31,September 30, 2003, Accuridewe had cash and cash equivalents of $41.2$36.0 million compared to $41.3 million at December 31, 2002.  Accuride’sOur operating activities for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2003 used $12.7$8.5 million of cash compared to a use of $22.4$10.0 million of cash during the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2002.  Included in cash from operations is $9.0 million of cash fees paid in connection with the Refinancing.  Investing activities for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2003 used $3.3$11.0 million compared to $0.7$10.7 million for the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2002.  Included in investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2003 is a $1.0 million cash distribution from AOT, Inc., our joint venture with Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company.  Net financing activities provided $15.9$14.3 million and $7.1$1.1 million during the threenine months ended March 31,September 30, 2003 and 2002, respectively.

 

Accuride’sOur capital expenditures in 2002 were $19.8 million.  Accuride expects itsWe expect our capital expenditures to be approximately $22$23 million in 2003.2003 which will be funded by cash generated by operations and our $66 million Revolver, of which $41 million is currently available.  It is anticipated that these expenditures will fund (i) investments in productivity and low cost manufacturing improvements in 2003 of approximately $12 million (including$3 million; (ii)  new product capital of approximately $10 million to install manufacturing capacity for the production of light full face design wheels); (ii)wheels; (iii) equipment and facility maintenance of approximately $7 million; and (iii)(iv) continuous improvement initiatives of approximately $3 million.

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Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments

 

The following table summarizes our contractual obligations as of March 31,September 30, 2003 and the effect such obligations and commitments are expected to have on our liquidity and cash flow in future periods:

 

$ Millions

 

2003

 

2004

 

2005

 

2006

 

2007

 

Thereafter

 

Total

 

DEBT (excluding interest):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revolving Credit Facility

 

$

 

$

80.0

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

80.0

 

Term A Facility

 

 

 

55.4

 

 

 

 

55.4

 

Term B Faciltiy

 

 

 

 

69.3

 

 

 

69.3

 

Term C Facility

 

 

1.0

 

1.0

 

47.0

 

47.0

 

 

96.0

 

Senior Subordinated Notes

 

 

 

 

 

 

189.9

 

189.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL DEBT:

 

$

 

$

81.0

 

$

56.4

 

$

116.3

 

$

47.0

 

$

189.9

 

$

490.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Leases

 

1.4

 

1.3

 

1.1

 

0.9

 

0.9

 

1.6

 

7.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL

 

1.4

 

62.3

 

57.5

 

117.2

 

47.9

 

191.5

 

497.8

 

Amended and Restated Credit Agreement.   Effective July 27, 2001 we entered into a second amended and restated credit agreement to modify the provisions of our Term Loans and Revolver (the “Amended Credit Agreement”).   The Amended Credit Agreement provides for (i) $55.4 million that

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matures on January 21, 2005 (“Term A”), (ii) $69.3 million that matures on January 21, 2006 (“Term B”), and  (iii) $97.0 million that matures on January 21, 2007 (“Term C”).  Our Canadian subsidiary is the borrower under Term A, and Accuride has guaranteed the repayment of such borrowing under Term A and all other obligations of the Canadian subsidiary under the Amended Credit Agreement.  We also have a $100.0 million Revolver under the Amended Credit Agreement (which may be limited to $87.5 million based on certain leverage ratios) which matures on January 21, 2004.  As of March 31, 2003, $80.0 million was outstanding under the Revolver.  The Term C loan provides for $1.0 million amortizations on January 21, 2004, and January 21, 2005, and $47.0 million amortizations on January 21, 2006 and January 21, 2007.  Interest on the term loans and the Revolver is based on LIBOR plus an applicable margin. The loans are secured by, among other things, the shares of stock, partnership interests and limited liability company ownership interests of Accuride’s subsidiaries, and by first priority liens on all unencumbered real, personal, tangible and intangible property of Accuride and its subsidiaries. A negative pledge restricts the imposition of other liens or encumbrances on all of the assets, subject to certain exceptions.

$ Millions

 

2003

 

2004

 

2005

 

2006

 

2007

 

Thereafter

 

Total

 

DEBT (excluding interest):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revolving Credit Facility

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

25.0

 

$

 

$

 

$

25.0

 

Term B Facility

 

 

0.9

 

0.9

 

0.9

 

177.3

 

 

180.0

 

Term C Facility

 

 

1.0

 

1.0

 

47.0

 

47.0

 

 

96.0

 

Senior Subordinated Notes

 

 

 

 

 

 

189.9

 

189.9

 

TOTAL DEBT:

 

$

 

$

1.9

 

$

1.9

 

$

72.9

 

$

224.3

 

$

189.9

 

$

490.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  OTHER:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Leases

 

0.5

 

1.4

 

1.2

 

1.0

 

0.9

 

1.6

 

6.6

 

TOTAL

 

0.5

 

3.3

 

3.1

 

73.9

 

225.2

 

191.5

 

497.5

 

 

Description of the Notes.   In January 1998 we issued the $200 million Notesof senior subordinated notes (the “Notes”) pursuant to the Indenture.an indenture.  The Indentureindenture is limited in aggregate principal amount to $300 million, of which $200 million were issued as Private Notesprivate notes and subsequently exchanged for Exchange Notes,exchange notes, which exchange has been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. The Indentureindenture provides certain restrictions on the payment of dividends by Accuride.  The Indentureindenture is subject to and governed by the Trust Indenture Act of 1939, as amended.  The Notes are general unsecured obligations of Accuride and are subordinated in right of payment to all existing and future Senior Indebtedness (as defined in the Indenture)indenture).  The Notes mature on February 1, 2008.  Interest on the Notes accrues at the rate of 9.25% per annum and is due and payable semi-annually in arrears on February 1 and August 1, commencing on August 1, 1998, to holders of record of the Notes on the immediately preceding January 15 and July 15.  As of March 31,September 30, 2003 the aggregate principal amount of Notes outstanding was $189.9 million.

Amended and Restated Credit Agreement.   Effective June 13, 2003 we entered into a third amended and restated credit agreement to refinance a portion of the debt outstanding under the July 27, 2001 second amended and restated credit agreement (the “Refinancing”).  Under the Refinancing we repaid in full the aggregate amounts outstanding under the then existing “Term A Facility”, “Term B Facility” and the “Revolving Credit Facility” with proceeds from (i) a new term credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of $180 million that matures on June 13, 2007 (“Term B”), and (ii) a new revolving facility (“New Revolver”) in an aggregate principal amount of $66 million (comprised of a $36 million U.S. revolving credit facility and a $30 million Canadian revolving credit facility) which matures on June 13, 2006 (collectively, the “New Senior Facilities”).  The New Senior Facilities provide for (i) increased interest rates, (ii) a second priority lien on substantially all of our US and Canadian properties and assets to secure the new Term B, (iii) a first priority lien on our properties and assets securing the New Revolver and Term C, (iv) a pledge of 65% of the stock of our Mexican subsidiary, and (v) a modification to our financial covenants.  A negative pledge restricts the imposition of other liens or encumbrances on any of the assets, subject to certain exceptions.

The “Term C Facility” under the second amended and restated credit agreement remains outstanding under the Refinancing and the amortizations and maturities on the Term C Facility remain unchanged.

Our Canadian subsidiary is the borrower under the Canadian revolving credit facility and Accuride has guaranteed the repayment of such borrowing under the Refinancing.  As of September 30, 2003, $25.0

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million was outstanding under the Canadian revolving credit facility.  The new Term B facility requires a $0.9 million repayment on June 13, 2004, June 13, 2005, and June 13, 2006, and $177.3 million on June 13, 2007.  The Term C loan requires a $1.0 million repayment on January 21, 2004, and January 21, 2005, and $47.0 million repayment on January 21, 2006 and January 21, 2007.  Interest on the term loans and the New Revolver is based on LIBOR plus an applicable margin.

 

Restrictive Debt Covenants.  Our credit documents contain numerous financial and 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. Accuride is also required to meet certain financial ratios and tests including minimum EBITDA, a leverage ratio, an interest coverage ratio, and a fixed charge coverage ratio. A failure to comply with the obligations contained in the credit documents could result in an event of default, and possibly the acceleration of the related debt and the acceleration of debt under other instruments evidencing indebtedness that may contain cross-acceleration or cross-default provisions. As of March 31,September 30, 2003, and currently, we are in compliance with our financial covenants and ratios.

 

During the years ended December 31, 2002We believe that cash liquidity and 2001, the entire Heavy/Medium commercial vehicle industry experienced a significant cyclical downturn, which significantly affected our sales volumes.  Current industry forecasts indicate that demand will continue at relatively low levels the first half of 2003 with gradual improvement beginning in the second half of the year.  Assuming industry volumes do not improve beyond those forecasted, the Company is likely to be in violation of financial covenantsavailability under the Amended Credit Agreement in the latter part of 2003.  Management will continue to closely monitor this situation, and if necessary, will seek a waiver or amendment to its current credit agreements, or seek other alternative corrective actions.  While we view our relationship with our lender group to be strong, there can be no assurance that we would be successful in obtaining an amendment or achieving an alternative arrangement.  If we are unable to obtain a waiver or amendment the banks may have the right to accelerate the maturity of the debt, resulting in all bank debt being due and payable.  The total amount of bank debt outstanding at March 31, 2003 was $300.7 million.  In addition, our Indenture includes provisions that would result in the holders being able to accelerate the debt if the banks accelerated their debt, resulting in an additional $189.9 million being due and payable.  If this were to happen, we would

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have to refinance the indebtedness, raise more equity, sell assets or pursue other alternatives to satisfy the debt.  Under these circumstances, there is no assurance that we would be able to repay the debt.

We believe our cash on hand, remaining availability under our credit facility and projected positive cash flows from operationsRevolver will provide us with sufficient liquidityadequate funds for our working capital needs, planned capital expenditures and debt service obligations for the next twelve months provided that (i) we are ablemonths.  Our ability to obtain a waiver or amendmentfund working capital needs, planned capital expenditures, scheduled debt payments, and to comply with all of the financial covenants under our current credit agreements and (ii) we are able to successfully extend or refinance our existing revolving credit facility which maturesagreement, depends on January 21, 2004.  While we view our relationship with our lender group to be strong, there can be no assurance that we would be successful in extending or refinancing our existing revolving credit facility.  If we are unable to successfully extend or refinance our existing revolving credit facility, the current balance outstanding at March 31, 2003 of $80 million would be due and payable.  Please see discussion on cross-acceleration above.  Our continuing liquidity is also contingent upon our future operating performance and cash flows,flow, which in turn, are subject to prevailing economic conditions and to financial, business and other factors, some of which are beyond our ability to continue to meet financial covenants in our credit facilities.control.

 

Factors Affecting Future Results

 

In this report, Accuride haswe have made various statements regarding current expectations or forecasts of future events.  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 Accuride’s officers.the officers of the Company.  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 statements regarding our estimation of the market demand for Heavy/Medium Trucks and Trailers, Accuride’s foreseeable working capital needs for the next twelve months, the availability of additional capital to Accuride, and Accuride’s disclosures concerning market risk.  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.  AccurideWe cannot assure that any of these statements or estimates will be realized and actual results may differ from those contemplated in these “forward-looking statements.”  Accuride undertakesWe 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 Accuridewe may make on related subjects in itsour filings with the SEC.  AccurideWe cannot assure you that itsour expectations, beliefs, or projections will result or be achieved or accomplished.  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 the following:

 

                  Our continuing liquidity is contingent uponour significant indebtedness may have important consequences, including, but not limited to, impairment of our ability to obtain a waiveradditional financing, reduction of funds available for operations and business opportunities or amendment to our

bank covenants andlimitations on our ability to successfully extend or refinance our existing revolving credit facility which matures on January 21, 2004;dispose of assets;

                  Accuride’sour credit documents contain significant financial and operating covenants that limit the discretion of management with respect to certain business matters.  AccurideWe must also meet certain financial ratios and tests as described above.  Failure to comply with the obligations contained in the debt agreements could result in an event of default, and possibly the acceleration of the related debt and the

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acceleration of debt under other instruments evidencing debt that may contain cross-acceleration or cross-default provisions;

                  current conditions in the economy could worsen andrecovery of the Heavy/Medium truck industry downturn may persist longer than anticipated;not be as robust as anticipated and the pace of the general economic recovery may lag expectations;

                  Accuride’swe use a substantial amount of raw steel and aluminum and are vulnerable to significant indebtedness mayprice increases;

significant volatility in the foreign currency markets could have important consequences, including, but not limited to, impairment of Accuride’s ability to obtain additional financing, reduction of funds available for operations and business opportunities or limitationsan adverse effect on us;

our ability to dispose of assets;

                  Accuride’s ability to service itsour indebtedness is dependent upon operating cash flow;

                  the loss of a major customer could have a material adverse effect on our business;

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                  the demands of original equipment manufacturers for price reductions may adversely affect profitability;

                  a labor strike may disrupt Accuride’s supply to its customer base;

an interruption in supply of steel or aluminum could reduce our ability to obtain favorable sourcing of such raw materials;

                  Accuridewe may encounter increased competition in the future from existing competitors or new competitors;

                  Accuridewe may be subject to liability under certain environmental laws and the cost of compliance with these regulations could have a material adverse effect on Accuride’sour financial condition and may adversely affect Accuride’sour ability to sell or rent such property or to borrow using such property as collateral;

                  a labor strike may disrupt our supply to our customer base;

the interests of theour principal stockholder of Accuride may conflict with the interests of the holders of securities of Accuride;our securities; and

                  Accuride’sour success depends largely upon the abilities and experience of certain key management personnel.  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 the Company’sour Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002, as filed with the SEC.

 

Item 3.3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

 

Accuride, inIn the normal course of doing business, iswe are exposed to the risks associated with changes in foreign exchange rates, raw material/commodity prices, and interest rates.  Accuride usesWe use derivative instruments 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.  Accuride monitors itsWe monitor our foreign currency exposures to maximize the overall effectiveness of itsour foreign currency derivatives. The principal currency of exposure is the Canadian dollar. Forward foreign exchange contracts, designated as hedging instruments under SFAS 133, are used to offset the impact of the variability in exchange rates on our operations, cash flows, assets and liabilities. At March 31,September 30, 2003, Accuridewe had open foreign exchange forward contracts of $22.4$5.4 million.  Foreign exchange forward contract maturities are from one to fifteen months. Management believes the use of foreign currency financial instruments reduces the risks that arise from doing business in international markets.

 

However, Accuride’sour foreign currency derivative contracts provide only limited protection against currency risks.  Factors that could impact the effectiveness of Accuride’sour currency risk management programs include accuracy of sales estimates, volatility of currency markets and the cost and availability of derivative instruments.  The counterparties to the foreign exchange contracts are financial institutions with investment grade credit ratings.  The use of forward contracts protects Accuride’sour cash flows against unfavorable movements in exchange rates, to the extent of the amount under contract.  A 10% adverse change in currency exchange rates for the foreign currency derivatives held at March 31,September 30, 2003, would have an impact of approximately $2.4$0.6 million on the fair value of such instruments.  This quantification of exposure to the

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market risk associated with foreign exchange financial instruments does not take into account the offsetting impact of changes in the fair value of Accuride’sour foreign denominated assets, liabilities and firm commitments.

 

Raw Material/Commodity Price Risk

Accuride reliesWe rely upon the supply of certain raw materials and commodities in itsour production processes and hashave entered into firm purchase commitments for steel and aluminum.  The exposures associated with these commitments are primarily managed through the terms of the sales, supply, and procurement contracts.

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From time to time, Accuride useswe use commodity price swaps and futures contracts to manage the variability in certain commodity prices. Commodity price swap and futures contracts are used to offset the impact of the variability in certain commodity prices on our operations and cash flows.  At March 31,September 30, 2003, Accuridewe had no open commodity price swaps and futures contracts.

 

Interest Rate Risk

Accuride usesWe use long-term debt as a primary source of capital in itsour business.  The following table presents the principal cash repayments and related weighted average interest rates by maturity date for itsour long-term fixed-rate debt and other types of long-term debt at March 31,September 30, 2003:

 

(Dollars in
Thousands)

 

2003

 

2004

 

2005

 

2006

 

2007

 

Thereafter

 

Total

 

Fair
Value

 

 

2003

 

2004

 

2005

 

2006

 

2007

 

Thereafter

 

Total

 

Fair
Value

 

Long-term Debt:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

189,900

 

$

189,900

 

$

141,476

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

189,900

 

$

189,900

 

$

173,759

 

Avg. Rate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9.25

%

9.25

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9.25

%

9.25

%

 

 

Variable

 

 

 

$

81,000

 

$

56,404

 

$

116,256

 

$

47,000

 

 

 

$

300,660

 

$

256,567

 

 

 

 

$

1,900

 

$

1,900

 

$

72,900

 

$

224,300

 

 

 

$

301,000

 

$

301,000

 

Avg. Rate

 

 

 

5.13

%

4.76

%

5.35

%

5.50

%

 

 

5.20

%

 

 

 

 

 

6.80

%

6.80

%

5.43

%

7.67

%

 

 

7.1

%

 

 

 

Accuride isWe are exposed to the variability of interest rates on itsour variable rate debt.  However, of the total variable rate debt of $300.7$301.0 outstanding as of March 31,September 30, 2003, an amount of $220.7$96.0 representing the Term Loans,C Loan, is fixed at a weighted averagean interest rate of 5.2%5.5% through January 2004.  The weighted average interest rate of 5.2% is composed of a fixed Libor rate of 1.5% plus spread.

 

Item 4.4. Controls and Procedures

 

Within 90 days prior to the date of this report, an evaluation was performed under the supervision

Disclosure Controls and with the participation of Accuride’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures.  Based on this evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that Accuride’s disclosureProcedures

Disclosure controls and procedures whichare defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission as those controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be includeddisclosed in our periodic SEC reportsfilings under the Securities Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and formsforms.  Our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have evaluated our disclosure controls and procedures as of the SEC,September 30, 2003 and have determined that such information is accumulateddisclosure controls and communicated to our management,procedures are effective.  Subsequent to the date of this evaluation, there have been no significant changes in Accuride’s internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls.

 

16Changes in Controls and Procedures

During the quarter ended September 30, 2003, there was no change in our internal controls over financial reporting that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II.II.  OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.Legal Proceedings

Neither Accuride nor any of its subsidiaries is a party to any material legal proceeding.  However, Accuride from time-to-time is involved in ordinary routine litigation incidental to its business.

Item 2.Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds

On September 30, 2003, the Company issued 3.2 shares of Accuride common stock pursuant to the exercise of an employee stock option for $1,750 per share.  None of these securities were registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”).

This issuance of Accuride common stock was made pursuant to the 1998 Stock Purchase and Option Plan for Employees of Accuride Corporation and Subsidiaries.  Exemption from registration under the Securities Act is based upon the grounds that the issuance of such securities did not involve a public offering within the meaning of Section 4(2) of the Securities Act.

Item 6.Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

 

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

Neither Accuride nor any of its subsidiaries is a party to any material legal proceeding.  However, Accuride from time-to-time is involved in ordinary routine litigation incidental to its business.

Item 2.

Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds

During the twelve weeks ended March 31, 2003, Accuride issued no common stock or options.

Item 6.

Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

(a)

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

31.1

Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 and Rule 13a-14 of the Exchange Act of Terrence J. Keating.

 

 

99.131.2

 

Certification pursuantPursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 and Rule 13a-14 of the Exchange Act of John R. Murphy.

32.1

Certification Pursuant to Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code.

 

 

 

 

 

(b)

 

Reports on Form 8-K:

 

 

 

Form 8-K containing our second quarter results for 2003 was furnished to the SEC on August 11, 2003.

 

 

 

Form 8-K containing detailed information on our amended and restated senior credit facility was filed with the SEC on August 11, 2003.

 

No reports on

Form 8-K have beenwas filed duringwith the three-month period ended March 31,SEC on August 19, 2003, to announce that a fire occurred at our aluminum machining and finishing facility in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio on August 14, 2003.

Form 8-K was filed with the SEC on August 29, 2003, to provide an update about the fire damage sustained at our aluminum machining and finishing facility in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio on August 14, 2003.

Form 8-K was filed with the SEC on September 3, 2003, to announce that employees at our manufacturing plant in Erie, Pennsylvania ratified a new collective bargaining agreement on Saturday, August 30, 2003.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

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

 

 

ACCURIDE CORPORATION

 

/s/ Terrence J. Keating

 

Dated:

MayNovember 14, 2003

 

Terrence J. Keating

 

President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ John R. Murphy

 

Dated:

MayNovember 14, 2003

 

John R. Murphy

 

Executive Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Principal Accounting Officer

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CERTIFICATION

I, Terrence J. Keating, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Accuride Corporation;

2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have:

a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being prepared;

b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this quarterly report (the “Evaluation Date”); and

c) presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date.

5. The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors:

a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant’s auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and

b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal controls.

6. The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have indicated in this quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.

Date: May 14, 2003

/s/ Terrence J. Keating

 

Terrence J. Keating

President and Chief Executive Officer

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CERTIFICATION

I, John R. Murphy, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Accuride Corporation;

2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this quarterly report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have:

a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this quarterly report is being prepared;

b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this quarterly report (the “Evaluation Date”); and

c) presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date.

5. The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors:

a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant’s auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and

b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal controls.

6. The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have indicated in this quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in internal controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.

Date: May 14, 2003

/s/ John R. Murphy

John R. Murphy

Executive Vice President - Finance and Chief FinancialPrincipal Accounting Officer

 

 

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