UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 ___________________________________ 
FORM 10-Q
 ___________________________________
(Mark One)
ýQUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 20192020
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: 001-36127
  ______________________________
COOPER-STANDARD HOLDINGS INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 ______________________________
Delaware 20-1945088
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
39550 Orchard Hill Place40300 Traditions Drive
Novi, Northville, Michigan 4837548168
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(248) (248) 596-5900
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 ______________________________
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share CPS New York Stock Exchange
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.    Yesý    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files).    Yesý    No  ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or emerging growth company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filerýAccelerated filer¨
Non-accelerated filer¨Smaller reporting company¨
  Emerging growth company¨
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  ý
As of April 26, 2019,May 5, 2020, there were 17,522,37216,884,542 shares of the registrant’s common stock, $0.001 par value, outstanding.






COOPER-STANDARD HOLDINGS INC.
Form 10-Q
For the period ended March 31, 20192020
 






PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.         Financial Statements
COOPER-STANDARD HOLDINGS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share amounts)
 Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,
 2019 20182020 2019
Sales $880,038
 $967,391
$654,890
 $877,995
Cost of products sold 762,490
 796,511
611,747
 762,490
Gross profit 117,548
 170,880
43,143
 115,505
Selling, administration & engineering expenses 86,974
 80,440
70,671
 86,974
Amortization of intangibles 3,775
 3,406
4,450
 3,775
Restructuring charges 17,715
 7,125
7,276
 17,715
Operating profit 9,084
 79,909
Impairment of assets held for sale74,079
 
Other impairment charges977
 
Operating (loss) profit(114,310) 7,041
Interest expense, net of interest income (11,932) (9,800)(10,237) (11,932)
Equity in earnings of affiliates 2,358
 1,687
1,431
 2,358
Loss on refinancing and extinguishment of debt 
 (770)
Other expense, net (796) (1,719)(3,440) (796)
(Loss) income before income taxes (1,286) 69,307
Income tax expense 2,331
 11,891
Net (loss) income (3,617) 57,416
Loss before income taxes(126,556) (3,329)
Income tax (benefit) expense(14,117) 2,034
Net loss(112,439) (5,363)
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests 157
 (624)1,851
 (52)
Net (loss) income attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. $(3,460) $56,792
Net loss attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.$(110,588) $(5,415)
       
(Loss) earnings per share:    
Loss per share:   
Basic $(0.20) $3.16
$(6.55) $(0.31)
Diluted $(0.20) $3.07
$(6.55) $(0.31)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.






COOPER-STANDARD HOLDINGS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2020 2019
Net loss$(112,439) $(5,363)
Other comprehensive (loss) income:   
Currency translation adjustment(28,889) 1,970
Benefit plan liabilities adjustment, net of tax2,682
 1,387
Fair value change of derivatives, net of tax(10,076) 1,253
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax(36,283) 4,610
Comprehensive loss(148,722) (753)
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests2,358
 (423)
Comprehensive loss attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.$(146,364) $(1,176)
  Three Months Ended March 31,
  2019 2018
Net (loss) income $(3,617) $57,416
Other comprehensive income:    
Currency translation adjustment 2,219
 12,692
Benefit plan liabilities adjustment, net of tax 1,387
 1,307
Fair value change of derivatives, net of tax 1,253
 3,612
Other comprehensive income, net of tax 4,859
 17,611
Comprehensive income 1,242
 75,027
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests (247) (1,573)
Comprehensive income attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. $995
 $73,454

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






COOPER-STANDARD HOLDINGS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollar amounts in thousands except share amounts)
March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
(unaudited) 
(unaudited) 
Assets      
Current assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents$262,169
 $264,980
$301,841
 $359,536
Accounts receivable, net480,828
 418,607
335,827
 423,155
Tooling receivable162,769
 141,106
Tooling receivable, net139,049
 148,175
Inventories186,272
 175,572
168,036
 143,439
Prepaid expenses33,206
 36,878
27,859
 34,452
Other current assets104,200
 108,683
94,191
 93,513
Assets held for sale122,966
 103,898
25,735
 
Total current assets1,352,410
 1,249,724
1,092,538
 1,202,270
Property, plant and equipment, net990,665
 984,241
909,511
 988,277
Operating lease right-of-use assets92,508


Operating lease right-of-use assets, net113,090

83,376
Goodwill142,106
 143,681
141,870
 142,187
Intangible assets, net95,611
 99,602
74,306
 84,369
Other assets141,522
 145,855
152,948
 135,103
Total assets$2,814,822
 $2,623,103
$2,484,263
 $2,635,582
      
Liabilities and Equity      
Current liabilities:      
Debt payable within one year$169,087
 $101,323
$62,530
 $61,449
Accounts payable452,979
 452,320
357,003
 426,055
Payroll liabilities108,236
 92,604
82,980
 88,486
Accrued liabilities107,707
 98,907
120,383
 119,841
Current operating lease liabilities26,216


21,314

24,094
Liabilities held for sale75,830
 71,195
55,452
 
Total current liabilities940,055
 816,349
699,662
 719,925
Long-term debt738,077
 729,805
744,745
 746,179
Pension benefits134,863
 138,771
133,123
 140,010
Postretirement benefits other than pensions41,875
 40,901
43,423
 48,313
Long-term operating lease liabilities68,905


90,947

60,234
Other liabilities36,945
 37,775
44,802
 44,939
Total liabilities1,960,720
 1,763,601
1,756,702
 1,759,600
7% Cumulative participating convertible preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding
 

 
Equity:      
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 190,000,000 shares authorized; 19,587,709 shares issued and 17,521,900 shares outstanding as of March 31, 2019, and 19,620,546 shares issued and 17,554,737 outstanding as of December 31, 201817
 17
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 190,000,000 shares authorized; 18,950,351 shares issued and 16,884,542 shares outstanding as of March 31, 2020, and 18,908,566 shares issued and 16,842,757 outstanding as of December 31, 201917
 17
Additional paid-in capital499,458
 501,511
492,325
 490,451
Retained earnings565,864
 576,025
507,287
 619,448
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(241,633) (246,088)(289,517) (253,741)
Total Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. equity823,706
 831,465
710,112
 856,175
Noncontrolling interests30,396
 28,037
17,449
 19,807
Total equity854,102
 859,502
727,561
 875,982
Total liabilities and equity$2,814,822
 $2,623,103
$2,484,263
 $2,635,582
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.




COOPER-STANDARD HOLDINGS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTSTATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
(Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in thousands except share amounts)

 Total Equity
 Common Shares Common Stock Additional Paid-In Capital Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. Equity Noncontrolling Interests Total Equity
Balance as of December 31, 201916,842,757
 $17
 $490,451
 $619,448
 $(253,741) $856,175
 $19,807
 $875,982
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle
 
 
 (1,573) 
 (1,573) 
 (1,573)
Share-based compensation, net41,785
 
 1,874
 
 
 1,874
 
 1,874
Net loss
 
 
 (110,588) 
 (110,588) (1,851) (112,439)
Other comprehensive loss
 
 
 
 (35,776) (35,776) (507) (36,283)
Balance as of March 31, 202016,884,542
 $17
 $492,325
 $507,287
 $(289,517) $710,112
 $17,449
 $727,561

 Total Equity
 Common Shares Common Stock Additional Paid-In Capital Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. Equity Noncontrolling Interests Total Equity
Balance as of December 31, 201817,554,737
 $17
 $501,511
 $576,025
 $(246,088) $831,465
 $28,037
 $859,502
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle
 
 
 (2,607) 
 (2,607) 
 (2,607)
Repurchase of common stock(118,774) 
 (2,057) (3,880) 
 (5,937) 
 (5,937)
Share-based compensation, net85,937
 
 4
 (214) 
 (210) 
 (210)
Contribution from noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 2,112
 2,112
Net (loss) income
 
 
 (3,460) 
 (3,460) (157) (3,617)
Other comprehensive income
 
 
 
 4,455
 4,455
 404
 4,859
Balance as of March 31, 201917,521,900
 $17
 $499,458
 $565,864
 $(241,633) $823,706
 $30,396
 $854,102

 Total Equity
 Common Shares Common Stock Additional Paid-In Capital Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. Equity Noncontrolling Interests Total Equity
Balance as of December 31, 201717,914,599
 $18
 512,815
 $511,367
 $(197,631) $826,569
 $28,520
 $855,089
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle
 
 
 8,639
 (8,639) 
 
 
Share-based compensation, net151,288
 
 (73) (4,714) 
 (4,787) 
 (4,787)
Purchase of noncontrolling interest
 
 (2,682) 
 
 (2,682) 312
 (2,370)
Net income
 
 
 56,792
 
 56,792
 624
 57,416
Other comprehensive income
 
 
 
 16,662
 16,662
 949
 17,611
Balance as of March 31, 301818,065,887
 $18
 $510,060
 $572,084
 $(189,608) $892,554
 $30,405
 $922,959
 Total Equity
 Common Shares Common Stock Additional Paid-In Capital Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. Equity Noncontrolling Interests Total Equity
Balance as of December 31, 201817,554,737
 $17
 $501,511
 $569,215
 $(245,937) $824,806
 $26,669
 $851,475
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle
 
 
 (2,607) 
 (2,607) 
 (2,607)
Repurchase of common stock(118,774) 
 (2,057) (3,880) 
 (5,937) 
 (5,937)
Share-based compensation, net85,937
 
 4
 (214) 
 (210) 
 (210)
Contribution from noncontrolling interests
 
 
 
 
 
 2,112
 2,112
Net (loss) income
 
 
 (5,415) 
 (5,415) 52
 (5,363)
Other comprehensive income
 
 
 
 4,239
 4,239
 371
 4,610
Balance as of March 31, 201917,521,900
 $17
 $499,458
 $557,099
 $(241,698) $814,876
 $29,204
 $844,080
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
 




COOPER-STANDARD HOLDINGS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,
2019 20182020 2019
Operating Activities:      
Net (loss) income$(3,617) $57,416
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:   
Net loss$(112,439) $(5,363)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:  
Depreciation32,830
 32,853
33,313
 32,830
Amortization of intangibles3,775
 3,406
4,450
 3,775
Impairment of assets held for sale74,079
 
Other impairment charges977
 
Share-based compensation expense3,186
 3,875
2,374
 3,186
Equity in earnings of affiliates, net of dividends related to earnings2,559
 2,821
3,814
 2,559
Loss on refinancing and extinguishment of debt
 770
Deferred income taxes(20,191) (964)
Other531
 1,242
1,138
 1,495
Changes in operating assets and liabilities(41,112) (112,939)10,455
 (39,366)
Net cash used in operating activities(1,848) (10,556)(2,030) (1,848)
Investing activities:      
Capital expenditures(59,633) (67,858)(50,591) (59,633)
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired(452) (3,223)
 (452)
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets and other102
 889
482
 102
Net cash used in investing activities(59,983) (70,192)(50,109) (59,983)
Financing activities:      
Principal payments on long-term debt(1,012) (887)(1,498) (1,012)
Increase (decrease) in short-term debt, net65,791
 (1,123)
Purchase of noncontrolling interests
 (2,450)
Increase in short-term debt, net3,021
 65,791
Repurchase of common stock(6,550) 

 (6,550)
Taxes withheld and paid on employees' share-based payment awards(2,706) (9,621)(512) (2,706)
Contribution from noncontrolling interest and other1,827
 (881)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities57,350
 (14,962)
Other(625) 1,827
Net cash provided by financing activities386
 57,350
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash1,477
 (69)(6,200) 1,477
Changes in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(3,004) (95,779)(57,953) (3,004)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period267,399
 518,461
361,742
 267,399
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$264,395
 $422,682
$303,789
 $264,395
      
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash to the condensed consolidated balance sheet:
Balance as ofBalance as of
March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
Cash and cash equivalents$262,169
 $264,980
$301,841
 $359,536
Restricted cash included in other current assets20
 18
13
 12
Restricted cash included in other assets2,206
 2,401
1,935
 2,194
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the statement of cash flows$264,395
 $267,399
$303,789
 $361,742
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share and share amounts)




1. Overview
Basis of Presentation
Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, the “Company” or “Cooper Standard”), through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc. (“CSA U.S.”), is a leading manufacturer of sealing, fuel and brake delivery, and fluid transfer systems. The Company’s products are primarily for use in passenger vehicles and light trucks that are manufactured by global automotive original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”) and replacement markets. The Company conducts substantially all of its activities through its subsidiaries.
During the first quarter of 2019 and in prior periods, the Company also operated an anti-vibration systems (“AVS”) product line. Subsequent to the end of the first quarter, onOn April 1, 2019, the Company completed the divestiture of its anti-vibration systemsAVS product line. See Note 3. "Acquisitions and Divestitures" and Note 4. "Assets Held for Sale".
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for interim financial information and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20182019 (the “2018“2019 Annual Report”), as filed with the SEC. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) for complete financial statements. These financial statements include all adjustments (consisting of normal, recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and results of operations of the Company. The operating results for the interim period ended March 31, 20192020 are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year. In preparing these financial statements, the Company has evaluated events and transactions for potential recognition or disclosure through the date the financial statements were issued.
Immaterial Correction of Errors
During the year ended December 31, 2019, the Company identified errors primarily related to periods prior to fiscal year 2019. The Company concluded these errors were not material individually or in the aggregate to any of the previously reported periods and, therefore, amendments of previously filed reports were not required. Corrections were made to the applicable prior periods reflected in the financial information herein.
The following table presents the impact of these corrections on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations:
 Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
 As previously reported Adjustment As corrected
Sales$880,038
 $(2,043) $877,995
Income tax expense2,331
 (297) 2,034
Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests157
 (209) (52)
Net loss attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.(3,460) (1,955) (5,415)
      
Earnings (loss) per share:     
Basic$(0.20) $(0.11) $(0.31)
Diluted$(0.20) $(0.11) $(0.31)
The following table presents the impact of these corrections on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss):
 Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
 As previously reported Adjustment As corrected
Currency translation adjustment$2,219
 $(249) $1,970
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests(247) (176) (423)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.995
 (2,171) (1,176)
The impact of these corrections on the balance as of March 31, 2019 in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of changes in equity includes a decrease to total equity of $10,022, which consists of a decrease to retained earnings of $8,765, increase to accumulated other comprehensive loss of $65, and decrease to noncontrolling interests of $1,192.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-(Continued)
(Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share and share amounts)

For the three months ended March 31, 2019, the impact of these corrections on the condensed consolidated statement of cash flow included a $1,746 decrease in net income offset by an increase of $1,746 in changes in operating assets and liabilities, resulting in no impact to net cash provided by operating activities.  
2. New Accounting Pronouncements
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
ASU 2016-02, Leases2016-13, Financial Instruments — Credit Losses (Topic 842)326)
On January 1, 2019,2020, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 842, Leases,326, Financial Instruments – Credit Losses, and all related amendments using the modified retrospective method whereby the cumulative effect of adopting the standard was recognized in equity at the date of initial application. Comparative information has not been restated and continues to be reported under the accounting standards in effect for those periods. The most prominent among the changes in the standard is the recognitionconsideration of right-of-use assetslosses not yet incurred, but expected, based on current conditions and lease liabilities for all leases (except for short-term leases). The Company made a policy election for all asset classes to excludefuture forecasts. Adoption of the balance sheet recognition of leases with a lease term, at lease commencement, of 12 months or less and no purchase option reasonably certain to be exercised. The standard also requires additional disclosures to help financial statement users better understand the amount, timing and uncertainty of cash flows arising from lease transactions. The new standard resulted in a materialan immaterial increase in right-of-use assets and lease liabilitiesthe allowance for credit losses, which decreased the tooling receivable on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet beginning in 2019, and2020. The increase in credit loss expense was recorded as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings. Adoption of the new standard had no impact on ourthe Company’s condensed consolidated income statement of operations or toon cash fromprovided by (used in) operating, financing or investing activities on ourits condensed consolidated cash flow statements.
The cumulative effects of the changes made to the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet as of January 1, 2020 were as follows:
 Balance as of December 31, 2019 Adjustments due to adoption of ASC 326 
Balance as of
January 1, 2020
      
Tooling receivable, net$148,175
 $(1,573) $146,602
Retained earnings619,448
 (1,573) 617,875

The Company adopted the following Accounting Standard Updates (“ASU”) during the three months ended March 31, 2020, which did not have a material impact on its condensed consolidated financial statements:
StandardDescriptionEffective Date
ASU 2018-15, Intangibles - Goodwill and Other - Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement that is a Service Contract
Aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software.
January 1, 2020
ASU 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting
Provides temporary optional guidance to ease the potential burden in accounting for reference rate reform. The new guidance provides optional expedients and exceptions for applying generally accepted accounting principles to contract modifications and hedging relationships, subject to meeting certain criteria, that reference LIBOR or another reference rate expected to be discontinued.
January 1, 2020

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-(Continued)
(Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share and share amounts)

The difference between the lease assets and lease liabilities was recorded as an adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings. The cumulative effects of the changes made to the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet as of January 1, 2019 were as follows:
 Balance as of December 31, 2018 Adjustments due to adoption of ASC 842 Balance as of January 1, 2019
      
Prepaid expenses$36,878
 $(2,704) $34,174
Assets held for sale103,898
 9,559
 113,457
Operating lease right-of-use assets
 102,268
 102,268
Accrued liabilities98,907
 (336) 98,571
Current operating lease liabilities
 27,229
 27,229
Liabilities held for sale71,195
 9,561
 80,756
Long-term operating lease liabilities
 75,276
 75,276
Retained earnings576,025
 (2,607) 573,418
The following table summarizes the impact of adopting the new standard on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2019.
 March 31, 2019
Assets held for sale$9,136
Operating lease right-of-use assets92,508
Current operating lease liabilities26,216
Liabilities held for sale8,884
Long-term operating lease liabilities68,905
The Company elected the package of practical expedients on existing leases as of the effective date which permits the Company to carry forward lease classification and not reassess existing contracts in order to determine if the contracts contain a lease. The Company did not elect the hindsight practical expedient. Additionally, the Company elected the practical expedient to not reassess whether any expired or existing land easements contain leases.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-(Continued)
(Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share and share amounts)

The Company adopted the following Accounting Standard Updates (“ASU”) during the three months ended March 31, 2019, which related to the fair value and financial instruments footnote disclosures:
StandardDescriptionImpactEffective Date
ASU 2017-12, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities

Eliminates the requirement to separately measure and report hedge ineffectiveness and generally requires the entire change in the fair value of a hedging instrument to be presented in the same income statement line as the hedged item.Adoption resulted in the removal of the disclosure of the ineffective portion of the gain (loss) reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (“AOCI”) to income.January 1, 2019
ASU 2018-16, Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Inclusion of the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) Overnight Index Swap (OIS) Rate as a Benchmark Interest Rate for Hedge Accounting
Adds the OIS rate based on SOFR as a U.S. benchmark interest rate to facilitate the LIBOR to SOFR transition and provide sufficient lead time for entities to prepare for changes to interest rate risk hedging strategies for both risk management and hedge accounting purposes.No impactJanuary 1, 2019
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
The Company considered the recently issued accounting pronouncement summarized as follows, which could have a material impact on its condensed consolidated financial statements or disclosures:
StandardDescriptionImpactEffective Date
ASU 2018-13, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework—Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement

This amendment modifies the disclosure requirements for ASC Topic 820 by removing and modifying existing disclosure requirements as well as adding new disclosures.

The Company is undertaking a comprehensive evaluation of the impacts of adopting this standard and expects that the adoption of this standard will primarily result in additional quantitative disclosures for Level 3 fair value measurements.
January 1, 2020


3. Acquisitions and Divestitures
AMI Acquisition
In the first quarter of 2018, the Company finalized its purchase of 100% equity interest of the China fuel and brake business of AMI Industries (“AMI China”) for cash consideration of $3,900. This acquisition directly aligns with the Company’s growth strategy by expanding the Company’s fuel and brake business. The results of operations of AMI China are included in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition, February 1, 2018, and reported within the Asia Pacific segment. The pro forma effect of this acquisition would not have materially impacted the Company’s reported results for any periods presented, and as a result no pro forma information has been presented. This acquisition was accounted for as a business combination, with the total purchase price allocated using information available. The fair value of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed exceeded the fair value of the consideration transferred by an immaterial amount.
INOAC Acquisition
Also in the first quarter of 2018, the Company purchased the remaining 49% equity interest of Cooper-Standard INOAC Pte. Ltd., a fluid transfer systems joint venture, at a purchase price of $2,450. This acquisition was accounted for as an equity transaction. Subsequent to the transaction, the Company owns 100% of the equity interests of Cooper-Standard INOAC Pte. Ltd.
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Lauren Acquisition
In the third quarter of 2018, the Company acquired the assets and liabilities of Lauren Manufacturing and Lauren Plastics (together, “Lauren”), extruders and molders of organic, silicone, thermoplastic and engineered polymer products with expertise in sealing solutions, to further expand the Company’s Industrial and Specialty Group and non-automotive and adjacent markets. The base purchase price of the acquisition was $92,700, which is subject to certain adjustments. The results of operations of Lauren are included in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition and reported within the North America segment. The pro forma effect of this acquisition would not have materially impacted the Company’s reported results for any periods presented, and as a result no pro forma information has been presented. This acquisition was accounted for as a business combination, resulting in the recognition of intangible assets of $34,810 and tax deductible goodwill of $26,080. The total purchase price was allocated on a preliminary basis which is subject to change as the Company finalizes application of opening balance sheet adjustments. Since completion of initial estimates in the third quarter of 2018, the Company has recorded insignificant measurement period adjustments to increase the provisional identifiable net assets acquired, which resulted in a decrease to goodwill.
LS Mtron Automotive Parts Acquisition
In the fourth quarter of 2018, the Company acquired 80.1% of LS Mtron Ltd.’s automotive parts business, now named Cooper Standard Automotive and Industrial, Inc. The acquisition adds jounce brake lines and charge air cooling technology to the Company’s automotive fluid transfer, and fuel and brake delivery systems product lines and further expands core product offerings. The base purchase price was approximately $25,750, subject to certain adjustments. The noncontrolling interest was determined to have a fair value of $6,400. The results of operations of Cooper Standard Automotive and Industrial, Inc., are included in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition and reported within the Asia Pacific segment. The pro forma effect of this acquisition would not have materially impacted the Company’s reported results for any periods presented, and as a result no pro forma information has been presented. This acquisition was accounted for as a business combination, with the total purchase price allocated on a preliminary basis which is subject to change as the Company continues its review of potential purchase price adjustments during the measurement period. The fair value of identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed approximated the fair value of the consideration transferred. Since completion of initial estimates in the fourth quarter of 2018, the Company has recorded insignificant measurement period adjustments due to working capital adjustments, which resulted in an increase to the base purchase price.
Hutchings Automotive Products Acquisition
In the fourth quarter of 2018, the Company acquired the assets and liabilities of Hutchings Automotive Products, LLC (“Hutchings”), a North American supplier of high quality fluid carrying products for automotive powertrain and coolant systems applications. The base purchase price was approximately $42,100, subject to certain adjustments. The results of operations of Hutchings are included in the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition and reported within the North America segment. The pro forma effect of this acquisition would not have materially impacted the Company’s reported results for any periods presented, and as a result no pro forma information has been presented. This acquisition was accounted for as a business combination, resulting in the recognition of intangible assets of $11,100 and tax deductible goodwill of $5,200. The total purchase price was allocated on a preliminary basis which is subject to change as the Company continues its review of potential purchase price adjustments during the measurement period.
Subsequent Event
On April 1, 2019, the Company completed the divestiture of its anti-vibration systems product line. The sale price was $265,500, subject to certain adjustments. See Note 4. "AssetsAssets Held for Sale".Sale and Divestiture
4. Assets Held for Sale
In the thirdfourth quarter of 2018,2019, management approved a plan to sell the anti-vibration systems (“AVS”) product linecertain manufacturing facilities within its North America, Europe and Asia Pacific segments. The businessCompany expects to sell the manufacturing facilities in the second quarter of 2020. The manufacturing facilities and itsthe associated assets and liabilities met the criteria for presentation as held for sale as of September 1, 2018,March 31, 2020, and as such, the assets and liabilities associated with the transaction are separately classified as held for sale in the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2019 and depreciation of long-lived assets ceased. The planned divestiture did not meet the criteria for presentation as a discontinued operation.
On November 2, 2018,The major classes of assets and liabilities held for sale were as follows:
 March 31, 2020
Accounts receivable, net$17,171
Tooling receivable, net3,508
Inventories18,157
Prepaid expenses3,519
Other current assets9,817
Property, plant and equipment, net38,691
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net2,782
Intangible assets, net4,981
Other assets1,188
Impairment of carrying value(74,079)
Total assets held for sale$25,735
  
Accounts payable$29,341
Payroll liabilities5,642
Accrued liabilities9,137
Current operating lease liabilities955
Pension benefits3,461
Postretirement benefits other than pensions2,715
Long-term operating lease liabilities2,363
Other liabilities1,838
Total liabilities related to assets held for sale$55,452

Upon meeting the criteria for held for sale classification, the Company entered intorecorded a definitive agreementnon-cash impairment charge of $74,079 to divestreduce the carrying value of the held for sale entities to fair value less costs to sell. Fair value, which is categorized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy, was determined using a market approach, estimated based on expected proceeds. The fair value less cost to sell must be assessed each reporting period that the asset group remains classified as held for sale.
The impairment charge, which is subject to adjustments as the transaction is finalized, includes the anticipated release of non-cash cumulative foreign currency translation losses, which were included as part of the carrying value of the held for sale entities. These losses will be reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss to net income (loss) upon closure of the transaction.
Divestiture
During the first quarter of 2019 and in prior periods, the Company also operated an AVS product line. Subsequent to the end of the first quarter, onOn April 1, 2019, the Company completed its sale of the AVS product line to Continental AG. The total sale price
Subsequent Event
Subsequent to the end of the transaction was $265,500,Company's first quarter, on May 7, 2020, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to divest certain manufacturing facilities within its Europe and Asia Pacific segments. The planned divestiture of the facilities is expected to close in the second quarter of 2020 and is subject to certain adjustments. The estimated net cash proceeds after taxescustomary closing conditions, including regulatory and transaction-related expenses and fees are expected to be approximately $220,000 to $225,000.third-party approvals.
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4. Revenue
Revenue is recognized for manufactured parts at a point in time, generally when products are shipped or delivered. The major classesCompany usually enters into agreements with customers to produce products at the beginning of assetsa vehicle’s life. Blanket purchase orders received from customers and liabilities heldrelated documents generally establish the annual terms, including pricing, related to a vehicle model. Customers typically pay for sale wereparts based on customary business practices with payment terms generally between 30 and 90 days.
Revenue by customer group for the three months ended March 31, 2020 was as follows:
 North America Europe Asia Pacific South America Corporate, Eliminations and Other Consolidated
Passenger and Light Duty$325,982
 $170,781
 $78,742
 $20,439
 $
 $595,944
Commercial3,178
 5,557
 546
 10
 1,134
 10,425
Other5,641
 8,904
 56
 22
 33,898
 48,521
Revenue$334,801
 $185,242
 $79,344
 $20,471
 $35,032
 $654,890

  March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
Accounts receivable, net $47,613
 $35,498
Tooling receivable 1,976
 3,797
Inventories 14,149
 13,774
Prepaid expenses 1,474
 1,759
Other current assets 939
 1,197
Property, plant and equipment, net 30,846
 31,148
Operating lease right-of-use assets 9,136
 
Goodwill 13,500
 13,500
Other assets 3,333
 3,225
Total assets held for sale $122,966
 $103,898
     
Accounts payable $41,546
 $38,065
Payroll liabilities 
 6,826
Accrued liabilities 573
 1,000
Current operating lease liabilities 1,617
 
Pension benefits 15,993
 15,894
Postretirement benefits other than pensions 8,696
 9,281
Long-term operating lease liabilities 7,267
 
Other liabilities 138
 129
Total liabilities related to assets held for sale $75,830
 $71,195
5. Revenue
Revenue by customer group for the three months ended March 31, 2019 was as follows:
 North America Europe Asia Pacific South America Consolidated
Automotive$436,866
 $225,451
 $127,398
 $23,192
 $812,907
Commercial6,339
 8,425
 
 23
 14,787
Other31,502
 20,723
 97
 22
 52,344
Revenue$474,707
 $254,599
 $127,495
 $23,237
 $880,038
Revenue by customer group for the three months ended March 31, 2018 was as follows:
North America Europe Asia Pacific South America ConsolidatedNorth America Europe Asia Pacific South America Corporate, Eliminations and Other Consolidated
Automotive$488,737
 $260,656
 $149,169
 $26,450
 $925,012
Passenger and Light Duty$436,866
 $225,451
 $125,355
 $23,192
 $
 $810,864
Commercial5,353
 9,580
 6
 145
 15,084
5,792
 8,425
 
 23
 547
 14,787
Other5,088
 22,165
 
 42
 27,295
5,060
 8,524
 97
 22
 38,641
 52,344
Revenue$499,178
 $292,401
 $149,175
 $26,637
 $967,391
$447,718
 $242,400
 $125,452
 $23,237
 $39,188
 $877,995
The automotivepassenger and light duty group consists of sales to automotive OEMs and automotive suppliers, while the commercial group represents sales to OEMs of on- and off-highway commercial equipment and vehicles. The other customer group includes sales related to specialty and adjacent markets.
Substantially all of the Company’s revenues were generated from sealing, fuel and brake delivery, fluid transfer and anti-vibration systems for use in passenger vehicles and light trucks manufactured by global OEMs. On April 1, 2019, the Company completed the divestiture of its AVS product line.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-(Continued)
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(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share and share amounts)

A summary of the Company’s products as of March 31, 2019 is as follows:
Product Line Description
Sealing Systems Protect vehicle interiors from weather, dust and noise intrusion for improved driving experience; provide aesthetic and functional class-A exterior surface treatment
Fuel & Brake Delivery Systems Sense, deliver and control fluids to fuel and brake systems
Fluid Transfer Systems 
Sense, deliver and control fluids and vapors for optimal powertrain & HVAC
operation
Anti-Vibration Systems (Divested on April 1, 2019) 
Control and isolate vibration and noise in the vehicle to improve ride and
handling
Revenue by product line for the three months ended March 31, 20192020 was as follows:
 North America Europe Asia Pacific South America Corporate, Eliminations and Other Consolidated
Sealing systems$124,556
 $127,246
 $49,024
 $13,549
 $
 $314,375
Fuel and brake delivery systems104,934
 28,562
 19,818
 5,747
 
 159,061
Fluid transfer systems105,311
 21,945
 10,502
 1,175
 
 138,933
Other
 7,489
 
 
 35,032
 42,521
Consolidated$334,801
 $185,242
 $79,344
 $20,471
 $35,032
 $654,890
 North America Europe Asia Pacific South America Consolidated
Sealing systems$156,516
 $155,560
 $85,490
 $17,828
 $415,394
Fuel and brake delivery systems131,703
 35,298
 25,191
 5,335
 197,527
Fluid transfer systems113,448
 22,798
 15,361
 74
 151,681
Anti-vibration systems56,457
 20,649
 1,453
 
 78,559
Other16,583
 20,294
 
 
 36,877
Consolidated$474,707
 $254,599
 $127,495
 $23,237
 $880,038
Revenue by product line for the three months ended March 31, 2018 was as follows:
 North America Europe Asia Pacific South America Consolidated
Sealing systems$172,811
 $184,452
 $117,890
 $19,909
 $495,062
Fuel and brake delivery systems138,801
 38,953
 22,095
 6,603
 206,452
Fluid transfer systems119,673
 23,009
 6,614
 125
 149,421
Anti-vibration systems67,521
 21,182
 2,576
 
 91,279
Other372
 24,805
 
 
 25,177
Consolidated$499,178
 $292,401
 $149,175
 $26,637
 $967,391
Performance Obligations
A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer, and is the unit of account for revenue. The Company has one major performance obligation category: manufactured parts.
A contract’s transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and recognized when the performance obligation is satisfied. It is not unusual for the Company’s contracts to include multiple performance obligations. For such contracts, the Company generally allocates the contract’s transaction price to each performance obligation based on the purchase order or other arranged pricing.
The Company recognizes revenue at a point in time, generally when products are shipped or delivered. The point at which revenue is recognized often depends on the shipping terms.
The Company usually enters into agreements with customers to produce products at the beginning of a vehicle’s life. Blanket purchase orders received from customers and related documents generally establish the annual terms, including pricing, related to a vehicle model. Although purchase orders do not usually specify quantities, fulfillment of customers’ purchasing requirements can be the Company’s obligation for the entire production life of the vehicle. These agreements generally may be terminated by the Company’s customer at any time, but such cancellations have historically been minimal. Customers typically pay for parts based on customary business practices with payment terms generally between 30 and 90 days. The Company has no significant financing arrangements with customers.
The Company applies the optional exemption to forgo disclosing information about its remaining performance obligations because its contracts usually have an original expected duration of one year or less. It also applies an accounting policy to treat shipping and handling costs that are incurred after revenue is recognizable as a fulfillment activity by expensing such costs as incurred, instead of as a separate performance obligation. This approach is consistent with the Company’s
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historical accounting practices. The Company has chosen to present revenue net of sales and other similar taxes, which is also consistent with its historical accounting practices.Revenue by product line for the three months ended March 31, 2019 was as follows:
 North America Europe Asia Pacific South America Corporate, Eliminations and Other Consolidated
Sealing systems$145,646
 $155,391
 $83,529
 $17,829
 $
 $402,395
Fuel and brake delivery systems131,703
 35,298
 25,168
 5,335
 
 197,504
Fluid transfer systems113,448
 22,798
 15,302
 73
 
 151,621
Anti-vibration systems56,457
 20,649
 1,453
 
 
 78,559
Other464
 8,264
 
 
 39,188
 47,916
Consolidated$447,718
 $242,400
 $125,452
 $23,237
 $39,188
 $877,995

Contract Estimates
The amount of revenue recognized is usually based on the purchase order price and adjusted for variable consideration, including pricing concessions. The Company accrues for pricing concessions by reducing revenue as products are shipped or delivered. The accruals are based on historical experience, anticipated performance and management’s best judgment. The Company also generally has ongoing adjustments to customer pricing arrangements based on the content and cost of its products. Such pricing accruals are adjusted as they are settled with customers. Customer returns are usually related to quality or shipment issues and are recorded as a reduction of revenue. The Company generally does not recognize significant return obligations due to their infrequent nature.
Contract Balances
The Company’s contract assets consist of unbilled amounts associated with variable pricing arrangements in its Asia Pacific region. Once pricing is finalized, contract assets are transferred to accounts receivable. As a result, the timing of revenue recognition and billings, as well as changes in foreign exchange rates, will impact contract assets on an ongoing basis. ChangesContract assets were not materially impacted by any other factors during the three months ended March 31, 2019 were not materially impacted by any other factors.2020.
The Company’s contract liabilities consist of advance payments received and due from customers. Net contract assets (liabilities) consisted of the following:
  March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 Change
Contract assets $9,130
 $1,100
 $8,030
Contract liabilities (43) (61) 18
Net contract assets $9,087

$1,039

$8,048
  March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 Change
Contract assets $11,934
 $14,757
 $(2,823)
Contract liabilities (135) (143) 8
Net contract assets (liabilities) $11,799

$14,614

$(2,815)

Other
The Company at times enters into agreements that provide for lump sum payments to customers. These payment agreements are recorded as a reduction of revenue during the period the commitment is made. Amounts related to commitments of future payments to customers on the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 were current liabilities of $11,954 and $12,916, respectively, and long-term liabilities of $7,360 and $9,502, respectively.
The Company provides assurance-type warranties to its customers. Such warranties provide customers with assurance that the related product will function as intended and complies with any agreed-upon specifications, and are recognized in costs of products sold.
6.5. Restructuring
On an ongoing basis, the Company evaluates its business and objectives to ensure that it is properly configured and sized based on changing market conditions. Accordingly, the Company has implemented several restructuring initiatives, including closure or consolidation of facilities throughout the world and the reorganization of its operating structure.
The Company’s restructuring charges consist of severance, retention and outplacement services, and severance-related postemployment benefits (collectively, “employee separation costs”), other related exit costs and asset impairments related to restructuring activities. Employee separation costs are recorded based on existing union and employee contracts, statutory requirements, completed negotiations and Company policy.
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Restructuring expense by segment for the three months ended March 31, 20192020 and 20182019 was as follows:
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2020 2019
North America$3,703
 $5,208
Europe2,193
 6,103
Asia Pacific133
 2,513
South America1,202
 16
Total Automotive7,231
 13,840
Corporate and other45
 3,875
Total$7,276
 $17,715

 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2019 2018
North America$7,133
 $1,104
Europe7,553
 5,529
Asia Pacific2,886
 438
South America143
 54
Total$17,715
 $7,125
Restructuring activity for the three months ended March 31, 20192020 was as follows:
 Employee Separation Costs Other Exit Costs Total
Balance as of December 31, 2019$22,990
 $4,005
 $26,995
Expense4,415
 2,861
 7,276
Cash payments(6,362) (3,037) (9,399)
Foreign exchange translation and other(626) (38) (664)
Balance as of March 31, 2020$20,417
 $3,791
 $24,208
 Employee Separation Costs Other Exit Costs Total
Balance as of December 31, 2018$9,398
 $3,829
 $13,227
Expense14,177
 3,538
 17,715
Cash payments(4,798) (2,107) (6,905)
Foreign exchange translation and other(168) (520) (688)
Balance as of March 31, 2019$18,609
 $4,740
 $23,349

7.6. Inventories
Inventories consist of the following:
 March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
Finished goods$54,135
 $57,070
Work in process36,741
 33,753
Raw materials and supplies77,160
 52,616
 $168,036
 $143,439
 March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
Finished goods$55,061
 $50,999
Work in process43,127
 37,815
Raw materials and supplies88,084
 86,758
 $186,272
 $175,572

8.7. Leases
On January 1, 2019, the Company adopted ASC 842, Leases, and all related amendments using the modified retrospective method. The Company determines if an arrangement is a lease at inception.primarily has operating and finance leases for certain manufacturing facilities, corporate offices and certain equipment. Operating leases are included in operating lease right-of-use assets, current operating lease liabilities and long-term operating lease liabilities on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2019.2020. Finance leases are included in property, plant and equipment, net, debt payable within one year, and long-term debt on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Lease right-of-use assets are recognized at commencement date based upon the present value of the remaining future minimum lease payments over the lease term. The Company’s lease terms include options to renew or terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that it will exercise the option. As most of the Company’s leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate based upon information available at the commencement date to determine the present value of future lease payments. The Company applies the portfolio approach for the incremental borrowing rate on its leases based upon similar lease terms and payments. The lease right-of-use asset also includes lease payments made in advancecomponents of lease commencement and excludes lease incentives. Operating lease expense for minimum lease payments is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
The Company has lease agreements with lease and non-lease components. For real estate leases, these components are accounted for separately, while for equipment leases commencing on or after January 1, 2019, the Company accounts for the lease and non-lease componentswere as a single lease component.follows:
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2020 2019
Operating lease expense$8,605
 $8,680
Short-term lease expense1,010
 679
Variable lease expense250
 215
Finance lease expense:   
Amortization of right-of-use assets681
 443
Interest on lease liabilities385
 455
Total lease expense$10,931
 $10,472
Variable lease cost includes payments based upon changes in a rate or index, such as consumer price indexes, as well as usage of the leased asset. Short-term lease cost includes leases with terms, at lease commencement, of 12 months or less and no purchase option reasonably certain to be exercised, including leases with a duration of one month or less. The Company’s lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants.
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The Company primarily has operating and finance leases for certain manufacturing facilities, corporate offices and certain equipment. The Company’s leases have remaining lease terms of less than one year to 15 years, some of which may include one or more options to extend the leases for up to five years for each renewal. As of March 31, 2019, assets recorded under finance leases, net of accumulated depreciation were $21,643, which includes $62 held for sale.
The components of lease expense were as follows:
  Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
Operating lease cost $8,680
Short-term lease cost 679
Variable lease cost 215
Finance lease cost:  
Amortization of right-of-use assets 443
Interest on lease liabilities 455
Total lease cost $10,472
Other information related to leases was as follows:
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2020 2019
Supplemental Cash Flows Information   
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:   
     Operating cash flows for operating leases$7,933
 $8,656
     Operating cash flows for finance leases410
 323
     Financing cash flows for finance leases648
 267
Non-cash right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:   
     Operating leases37,205
 164
     Finance leases61
 9,452
    
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term (in years)   
Operating leases8.2
 5.5
Finance leases11.1
 12.0
    
Weighted Average Discount Rate   
Operating leases5.3% 4.7%
Finance leases6.1% 9.6%

 Three Months Ended March 31, 2019
Supplemental Cash Flows Information 
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: 
     Operating cash flows for operating leases$8,656
     Operating cash flows for finance leases323
     Financing cash flows for finance leases267
Non-cash right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations: 
     Operating leases164
     Finance leases9,452
  
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term (in years) 
Operating leases5.5
Finance leases12.0
  
Weighted Average Discount Rate 
Operating leases4.7%
Finance leases9.6%
  
Future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable leases as of March 31, 2020 were as follows:
Year Operating Leases 
Finance
Leases
Remainder of 2020 $21,117
 $2,696
2021 23,120
 3,543
2022 18,019
 3,301
2023 15,143
 3,047
2024 12,385
 3,190
Thereafter 56,959
 23,988
    Total future minimum lease payments 146,743
 39,765
Less imputed interest (31,164) (11,059)
    Total $115,579
 $28,706

Amounts recognized on the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 were as follows:
 March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
Operating Leases   
Assets held for sale$2,782
 $
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net113,090
 83,376
Current operating lease liabilities21,314
 24,094
Liabilities held for sale3,318
 
Long-term operating lease liabilities90,947
 60,234
    
Finance Leases   
Debt payable within one year2,284
 2,343
Long-term debt26,422
 27,430

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Future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable leases as of March 31, 2019 were as follows:
Year Operating Leases Finance Leases
Remainder of 2019 $24,480
 $2,056
2020 25,444
 2,920
2021 17,580
 2,717
2022 13,649
 2,544
2023 11,844
 2,305
Thereafter 25,897
 21,494
    Total future minimum lease payments 118,894
 34,036
Less imputed interest (14,889) (14,006)
    Total $104,005
 $20,030
     
Amounts recognized in the condensed consolidated balance sheet as of March 31, 2019
Debt payable within one year $
 $1,937
Current operating lease liabilities 26,216
 
Liabilities held for sale 8,884
 48
Long-term debt 
 18,045
Long-term operating lease liabilities 68,905
 
  $104,005
 $20,030

As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, assets recorded under finance leases, net of accumulated depreciation were $31,705 and $32,571, respectively. As of March 31, 2020, the Company had additional operating leases, primarily for real estate, that have not yet commenced with undiscounted lease payments of approximately $55,323.$1,725. These operating leases will commence between 2019 andin 2020 with lease terms up to 1510 years.
9.8. Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment consists of the following:
 March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
Land and improvements$56,571
 $66,670
Buildings and improvements278,531
 310,797
Machinery and equipment1,163,390
 1,204,457
Construction in progress149,995
 161,951
 1,648,487
 1,743,875
Accumulated depreciation(738,976) (755,598)
Property, plant and equipment, net$909,511
 $988,277

 March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
Land and improvements$72,210
 $72,931
Buildings and improvements314,061
 313,722
Machinery and equipment1,097,801
 1,076,369
Construction in progress194,401
 192,533
 1,678,473
 1,655,555
Accumulated depreciation(687,808) (671,314)
Property, plant and equipment, net$990,665
 $984,241
Due to the deterioration of financial results in a certain Asia Pacific location, the Company recorded an impairment charge of $977 during the three months ended March 31, 2020. The fair value was determined using estimated orderly liquidation value, which was deemed the highest and best use of the assets. Based on the Company’s interim impairment assessment, the Company has determined there were no additional indicators of impairment identified during the three months ended March 31, 2020. However, the Company continues to monitor the impacts of COVID-19 on its business and a lack of recovery of production volumes could result in an impairment charge in future periods.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-(Continued)
(Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share and share amounts)

10.9. Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill
The balance of goodwill relates to the North America reporting unit. Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reportable operating segmentreporting unit for the three months ended March 31, 20192020 were as follows:
 North America Industrial Specialty Group Total
Balance as of December 31, 2019$142,187
 $
 $142,187
Reorganization(14,036) 14,036
 
Foreign exchange translation(317) 
 (317)
Balance as of March 31, 2020$127,834
 $14,036
 $141,870

 North America
Balance as of December 31, 2018$143,681
Acquisitions(1,689)
Foreign exchange translation114
Balance as of March 31, 2019$142,106
The Company’s organizational structure changed on January 1, 2020. See Note 22. “Segment Reporting” for further detail on this reorganization of the Company’s business. Prior to this reorganization, the Company’s North America operating segment was the only reporting unit in which goodwill was recorded. As a result of the reorganization, a portion of the goodwill that was previously attributable to the North America reporting unit was reallocated to the Industrial Specialty Group reporting unit based on the relative fair value approach. The Industrial Specialty Group reporting unit is a component of the Advanced Technology Group operating segment, which is reflected in “Corporate, eliminations and other”.
The reorganization of the business represented a triggering event to test goodwill for impairment as of January 1, 2020. No impairment was identified as a result of completing the goodwill impairment test.
Goodwill is tested for impairment by reporting unit annually or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate that an impairment may exist. ThereOther than the reorganization event noted above, there were no other indicators of potential impairment during the three months ended March 31, 2019.2020. The Company continues to monitor the significant global economic uncertainty as a result of COVID-19 to assess the outlook for demand for products and the impact on the Company’s business and overall financial performance. A lack of recovery or further deterioration in market conditions and production volumes, among other factors, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic could result in an impairment charge in future periods.


NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-(Continued)
(Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share and share amounts)

Intangible Assets
Intangible assets and accumulated amortization balances as of March 31, 20192020 and December 31, 20182019 were as follows:
 
Gross
Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net
Carrying
Amount
Customer relationships$154,345
 $(116,066) $38,279
Other43,595
 (7,568) 36,027
Balance as of March 31, 2020$197,940
 $(123,634) $74,306
      
Customer relationships$156,557
 $(113,871) $42,686
Other49,556
 (7,873) 41,683
Balance as of December 31, 2019$206,113
 $(121,744) $84,369
 
Gross
Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net
Carrying
Amount
Customer relationships$156,884
 $(102,524) $54,360
Other46,170
 (4,919) 41,251
Balance as of March 31, 2019$203,054
 $(107,443) $95,611
      
Customer relationships$157,286
 $(98,937) $58,349
Other45,401
 (4,148) 41,253
Balance as of December 31, 2018$202,687
 $(103,085) $99,602
11.10. Debt
A summary of outstanding debt as of March 31, 20192020 and December 31, 20182019 is as follows:
 March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
Senior Notes$395,293
 $395,114
Term Loan325,455
 326,061
ABL Facility
 
Finance leases28,706
 29,773
Other borrowings57,821
 56,680
Total debt807,275
 807,628
Less current portion(62,530) (61,449)
Total long-term debt$744,745
 $746,179
 March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
Senior Notes394,578
 394,399
Term Loan327,879
 328,485
ABL Facility75,000
 50,000
Finance leases19,982
 10,297
Other borrowings89,725
 47,947
Total debt907,164
 831,128
Less current portion(169,087) (101,323)
Total long-term debt738,077
 729,805

5.625% Senior Notes due 2026
In November 2016, the Company issued $400,000 aggregate principal amount of its 5.625% Senior Notes due 2026 (the “Senior Notes”). The Senior Notes mature on November 15, 2026.2026. Interest on the Senior Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears in cash on May 15 and November 15 of each year.
Debt issuance costs related to the Senior Notes are amortized into interest expense over the term of the Senior Notes. As of March 31, 20192020 and December 31, 2018,2019, the Company had $5,422$4,707 and $5,601$4,886 of unamortized debt issuance costs, respectively, related to the Senior Notes, which are presented as direct deductions from the principal balance in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-(Continued)
(Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share and share amounts)

Term Loan Facility
Also in November 2016, the Company entered into Amendment No. 1 to its senior term loan facility (“Term Loan Facility”), which provides for loans in an aggregate principal amount of $340,000. Subject to certain conditions, the Term Loan Facility, without the consent of the then-existing lenders (but subject to the receipt of commitments), may be expanded (or a new term loan or revolving facility added) by an amount that will not cause the consolidated secured net debt ratio to exceed 2.25 to 1.00 plus $400,000 plus any voluntary prepayments, including the ABL Facility (as defined below) to the extent commitments are reduced, not funded from proceeds of long-term indebtedness. The Term Loan Facility matures on November 2, 2023, unless earlier terminated.
On May 2, 2017, the Company entered into Amendment No. 2 to the Term Loan Facility to modify the interest rate. Subsequently, on March 6, 2018, the Company entered into Amendment No. 3 to the Term Loan Facility to further modify the interest rate. In accordance with this amendment, borrowings under the Term Loan Facility bear interest, at the Company’s option, at either (1) with respect to Eurodollar rate loans, the greater of the applicable Eurodollar rate and 0.75% plus 2.0% per annum, or (2) with respect to base rate loans, the base rate, (which is the highest of the then current federal funds rate plus 0.5%, the prime rate most recently announced by the administrative agent under the term loan, and the one-month Eurodollar rate plus 1.0%) plus 1.0% per annum. As a result of Amendment No. 3, the Company recognized a loss on refinancing
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-(Continued)
(Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share and extinguishment of debt of $770 in the twelve months ended December 31, 2018, which was due to the partial write off of new and unamortized debt issuance costs and unamortized original issue discount.share amounts)

As of March 31, 20192020 and December 31, 2018,2019, the Company had $2,718$2,125 and $2,866$2,273 of unamortized debt issuance costs, respectively, and $1,753$1,370 and $1,849$1,466 of unamortized original issue discount, respectively, related to the Term Loan Facility, which are presented as direct deductions from the principal balance in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Both the debt issuance costs and the original issue discount are amortized into interest expense over the term of the Term Loan Facility.
ABL Facility
In November 2016, the Company entered into a $210,000 Third Amended and Restated Loan Agreement of its senior asset-based revolving credit facility (“ABL Facility”).
The ABL Facility, provides forwhich provided an aggregate revolving loan availability of up to $210,000, subject to borrowing base availability. In March 2020, the Company entered into the First Amendment of the Third Amended and Restated Loan Agreement (“the Amendment”). As a result of the Amendment, the senior asset-based revolving credit facility (“ABL Facility”) maturity was extended to March 2025 and the aggregate revolving loan availability includingwas reduced to $180,000. The aggregate revolving loan availability includes a $100,000 letter of credit sub-facility and a $25,000 swing line sub-facility. The ABL Facility also provides for an uncommitted $100,000 incremental loan facility, for a potential total ABL Facility of $310,000,$280,000, if requested by the borrowers under the ABL Facility and the lenders agree to fund such increase. No consent of any lender is required to effect any such increase, except for those participating in the increase.
As of March 31, 2019, $75,000 was drawn2020, there were no loans outstanding under the ABL Facility, and subject toFacility. The Company’s borrowing base availability,was $173,278. Net of the Company had $120,088 in availability, less10% of the borrowing base that cannot be borrowed without triggering the fixed charge coverage ratio maintenance covenant and $10,289 of outstanding letters of credit, of $10,783. Subsequent to the AVS divestiture on April 1, 2019, theCompany effectively had $145,661 available for borrowing base was reduced by $27,400.under its ABL facility.
Any borrowings under ourthe ABL Facility will mature, and the commitments of the lenders under ourthe ABL Facility will terminate, on November 2, 2021.the earlier of March 24, 2025 or the date 91 days prior to the maturity date of the Term Loan Facility (or another fixed asset facility replacing the Term Loan Facility).
As a result of the Amendment, the Company wrote off $177 in unamortized debt issuance costs, which are presented in interest expense, net of interest income in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. As of March 31, 20192020 and December 31, 2018,2019, the Company had $925$1,352 and $1,015,$657, respectively, of unamortized debt issuance costs related to the ABL Facility, which are presented in other assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Debt Covenants
The Company was in compliance with all covenants of the Senior Notes, Term Loan Facility and ABL Facility as of March 31, 2019.2020.
Other
Other borrowings as of March 31, 20192020 and December 31, 20182019 reflect borrowings under local bank lines classified in debt payable within one year on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-(Continued)
(Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share and share amounts)

12.11. Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments
Fair Value Measurements
Fair value is defined as an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based upon assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. As a basis for considering such assumptions, a three-tier fair value hierarchy is utilized, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:
Level 1:Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;
Level 2:Inputs, other than quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and
Level 3:Unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-(Continued)
(Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share and share amounts)

Items Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
Estimates of the fair value of foreign currency and interest rate derivative instruments are determined using exchange traded prices and rates. The Company also considers the risk of non-performance in the estimation of fair value and includes an adjustment for non-performance risk in the measure of fair value of derivative instruments. In certain instances where market data is not available, the Company uses management judgment to develop assumptions that are used to determine fair value. Fair value measurements and the fair value hierarchy level for the Company’s assets and liabilities measured or disclosed at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 20192020 and December 31, 20182019 were as follows:
 March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019 Input
Forward foreign exchange contracts - other current assets$203
 $467
 Level 2
Forward foreign exchange contracts - accrued liabilities(12,777) (42) Level 2
 March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018 Input
Forward foreign exchange contracts - other current assets$1,037
 $277
 Level 2
Forward foreign exchange contracts - accrued liabilities(33) (925) Level 2

Items Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
In addition to items that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, the Company measures certain assets and liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, which are not included in the table above. As these nonrecurring fair value measurements are generally determined using unobservable inputs, these fair value measurements are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. For further information on assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis see Note 3. "Acquisitions“Assets Held for Sale and Divestitures".Divestiture” and Note 8. “Property, Plant and Equipment.”
Items Not Carried at Fair Value
Fair values of the Company’s Senior Notes and Term Loan Facility were as follows:
 March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
Aggregate fair value$476,660
 $693,600
Aggregate carrying value (1)
728,950
 729,800

 March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
Aggregate fair value$681,656
 $684,687
Aggregate carrying value (1)
732,350
 733,200
(1) Excludes unamortized debt issuance costs and unamortized original issue discount.
Fair values were based on quoted market prices and are classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
The Company is exposed to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates and commodity prices. The Company enters into derivative instruments primarily to hedge portions of its forecasted foreign currency denominated cash flows and designates these derivative instruments as cash flow hedges in order to qualify for hedge accounting.
The Company formally documents its hedge relationships, including the identification of the hedging instruments and the hedged items, as well as its risk management objectives and strategies for undertaking the cash flow hedges. The Company also formally assesses whether a cash flow hedge is highly effective in offsetting changes in the cash flows of the hedged item. Derivatives are recorded at fair value in other current assets, other assets, accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities. For a cash flow hedge, the effective portion of the change in fair value of the derivative is recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”) in the condensed consolidated balance sheet and reclassified into earnings when the underlying hedged transaction is realized. The realized gains and losses are recorded on the same line as the hedged transaction in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-(Continued)
(Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share and share amounts)

The Company is exposed to credit risk in the event of nonperformance by its counterparties on its derivative financial instruments. The Company mitigates this credit risk exposure by entering into agreements directly with major financial institutions with high credit standards that are expected to fully satisfy their obligations under the contracts.
Cash Flow Hedges
Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts - The Company uses forward contracts to mitigate the potential volatility to earnings and cash flow arising from changes in currency exchange rates that impact the Company’s foreign currency transactions. The principal currencies hedged by the Company include various European currencies, the Canadian Dollar, and the Mexican Peso, and the Brazilian Real.Peso. As of March 31, 20192020 and December 31, 2018,2019, the notional amount of these contracts was $110,665$101,856 and $154,237,$92,150, respectively, and consisted of hedges of transactions up to December 2019.2020.
Interest rate swaps - The Company has historically used interest rate swap contracts to manage cash flow variability associated with its variable rate Term Loan Facility. The interest rate swap contract, which fixes the interest payments of variable
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-(Continued)
(Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share and share amounts)

rate debt instruments, is used to manage exposure to fluctuations in interest rates. As of March 31, 2019,2020, there were no interest rate swap contracts outstanding.
Pretax amounts related to the Company’s cash flow hedges that were recognized in other comprehensive income (loss) (“OCI”) were as follows:
 Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2020 2019
Forward foreign exchange contracts$(12,871) $1,943

 Gain Recognized in OCI
  Three Months Ended March 31,
  2019 2018
Forward foreign exchange contracts $1,943
 $4,925
Interest rate swaps 
 338
Total $1,943
 $5,263
Pretax amounts related to the Company’s cash flow hedges that were reclassified from AOCI were as follows:
   Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI to Income
   Three Months Ended March 31,
 Classification 2020 2019
Forward foreign exchange contractsCost of products sold $115
 $325
   Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI to Income
   Three Months Ended March 31,
 Classification 2019 2018
Forward foreign exchange contractsCost of products sold $325
 $485
Interest rate swapsInterest expense, net of interest income 
 (211)
Total  $325
 $274
      

13.12. Accounts Receivable Factoring
As a part of its working capital management, the Company sells certain receivables through a single third-party financial institution in a pan-European program (the “Factor”). The amount sold varies each month based on the amount of underlying receivables and cash flow needs of the Company. These are permitted transactions under the Company’s credit agreements governing the ABL Facility and Term Loan Facility and the indenture governing the Senior Notes. The European factoring facility, which was renewed in March 2020, allows the Company to factor up to €120 million of its Euro-denominated accounts receivable, accelerating access to cash and reducing credit risk. The factoring facility expires in December 2023.
Costs incurred on the sale of receivables are recorded in other expense, net and interest expense, net of interest income in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. The sale of receivables under this contract is considered an off-balance sheet arrangement to the Company and is accounted for as a true sale and is excluded from accounts receivable in the condensed consolidated balance sheet. Amounts outstanding under receivable transfer agreements entered into by various locations as of the period end were as follows:
 March 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
Off-balance sheet arrangements$94,805
 $100,409
 March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
Off-balance sheet arrangements$102,605
 $103,818

Accounts receivable factored and related costs throughout the period were as follows:
 Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2020 2019
Accounts receivable factored$176,508
 $173,703
Costs309
 325

The Company continues to service sold receivables and acts as collection agent for the Factor. As of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, cash collections on behalf of the Factor that have yet to be remitted were $17,377 and $21,485, respectively, and are reflected in cash and cash equivalents in the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-(Continued)
(Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share and share amounts)


Accounts receivable factored and related costs throughout the period were as follows:
 Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
  Three Months Ended March 31,
  2019 2018
Accounts receivable factored $173,703
 $216,571
Costs 325
 400
The Company continues to service sold receivables and acts as collection agent for the Factor. As of March 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, cash collections on behalf of the Factor that have yet to be remitted were $21,788 and $14,542, respectively, and are reflected in cash and cash equivalents in the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
14.13. Pension and Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions
The components of net periodic benefit (income) cost for the Company’s defined benefit plans and other postretirement benefit plans were as follows:
 Pension Benefits Pension Benefits
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,
2019 20182020 2019
 U.S.  Non-U.S.  U.S.  Non-U.S. U.S.  Non-U.S.  U.S.  Non-U.S.
Service cost$189
 $1,111
 $213
 $1,096
$213
 $989
 $189
 $1,111
Interest cost2,952
 1,060
 2,706
 1,070
2,033
 782
 2,952
 1,060
Expected return on plan assets(4,155) (595) (4,354) (632)(3,421) (577) (4,155) (595)
Amortization of prior service cost and actuarial loss781
 616
 601
 688
485
 794
 781
 616
Net periodic benefit (income) cost$(233) $2,192
 $(834) $2,222
$(690) $1,988
 $(233) $2,192
 
 Other Postretirement Benefits Other Postretirement Benefits
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,
2019 20182020 2019
 U.S.  Non-U.S.  U.S.  Non-U.S. U.S.  Non-U.S.  U.S.  Non-U.S.
Service cost$41
 $117
 $77
 $126
$26
 $96
 $41
 $117
Interest cost259
 203
 300
 198
170
 173
 259
 203
Amortization of prior service credit and actuarial gain(742) 38
 (418) 77
(483) 107
 (742) 38
Other
 
 1
 
Net periodic benefit (income) cost$(442) $358
 $(40) $401
$(287) $376
 $(442) $358
The service cost component of net periodic benefit (income) cost is included in cost of products sold and selling, administrative and engineering expenses in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. All other components of net periodic benefit (income) cost are included in other expense, net in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for all periods presented.
In accordance with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), the Company will defer making minimum funding cash contributions of approximately $3,600 to its U.S. pension plans until 2021.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-(Continued)
(Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share and share amounts)

15.14. Other Expense, Net
The components of other expense, net were as follows:
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2020 2019
Foreign currency losses$(3,232) $(284)
Components of net periodic benefit cost other than service cost(63) (417)
Losses on sales of receivables(309) (325)
Miscellaneous income164
 230
Other expense, net$(3,440) $(796)
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2019 2018
Foreign currency losses$(284) $(1,588)
Components of net periodic benefit cost other than service cost(417) (237)
Losses on sales of receivables(325) (325)
Miscellaneous income230
 431
Other expense, net$(796) $(1,719)

16.15. Income Taxes
The Company determines its effective tax rate each quarter based upon its estimated annual effective tax rate. The Company records the tax impact of certain unusual or infrequently occurring items, including changes in judgment about valuation allowances and effects of changes in tax laws or rates, in the interim period in which they occur. In addition, jurisdictions with a projected loss for the year where no tax benefit can be recognized are excluded from the estimated annual effective tax rate.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-(Continued)
(Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share and share amounts)

Income tax (benefit) expense, (loss) incomeloss before income taxes and the corresponding effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 20192020 and 2018,2019 were as follows:
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2020 2019
Income tax (benefit) expense$(14,117) $2,034
Loss before income taxes(126,556) (3,329)
Effective tax rate11% (61)%
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2019 2018
Income tax expense$2,331
 $11,891
(Loss) income before income taxes(1,286) 69,307
Effective tax rate(181)% 17%

The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 20192020 compared to the three months ended March 31, 20182019 was lowerhigher primarily due to the geographic mix of pre-tax earningslosses driven by the impairment charge on held for sale entities and the inability to record a tax benefit for pre-tax losses in certain foreign jurisdictions. Additionally, a discrete expense of $13,309 for the initial recognition of valuation allowances against net deferred tax assets in certain foreign jurisdictions was recorded in the three months ended March 31, 2020. In accordance with recent legislation, one of the business tax provisions of the CARES Act included allowing net operating losses (“NOL”) generated by the Company in tax years to be carried back up to five years at the tax rates in effect during those periods, rather than carried forward at current federal tax rates of 21%. The Company has included a benefit in the estimated annual effective tax rate for this CARES Act provision which was used to calculate the income tax benefit recorded in the three months ended March 31, 2020. The income tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 20192020 and 20182019 varies from the U.S. statutory rate primarily due to the inability to record a tax benefit for pre-tax losses in certain foreign jurisdictions to the extent not offset by other categories of income, tax credits, the impact of income taxes on foreign earnings taxed at rates varying from the U.S. statutory rate, and other permanent items. Further, the Company’s current and future provision for income taxes may beis impacted by the initial recognition of and changes in valuation allowances in certain countries. The Company intends to maintain these valuation allowances until it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will be realized.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-(Continued)
(Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share and share amounts)

17.16. Net Income (Loss) Income Per Share Attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.
Basic net (loss) incomeloss per share attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. was computed by dividing net (loss) incomeloss attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net (loss) incomeloss per share attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. was computed using the treasury stock method by dividing diluted net (loss) incomeloss available to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding, including the dilutive effect of common stock equivalents, using the average share price during the period.
Information used to compute basic and diluted net (loss) incomeloss per share attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. was as follows:
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2020 2019
Net loss available to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. common stockholders$(110,588) $(5,415)
    
Basic weighted average shares of common stock outstanding16,883,717
 17,535,195
Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents
 
Diluted weighted average shares of common stock outstanding16,883,717
 17,535,195
    
Basic net loss per share attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.$(6.55) $(0.31)
    
Diluted net loss per share attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.$(6.55) $(0.31)

 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2019 2018
Net (loss) income attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.$(3,460) $56,792
Decrease in fair value of share-based awards
 1
Diluted net (loss) income available to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. common stockholders$(3,460) $56,793
    
Basic weighted average shares of common stock outstanding17,535,195
 17,991,488
Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents
 519,625
Diluted weighted average shares of common stock outstanding17,535,195
 18,511,113
    
Basic net (loss) income per share attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.$(0.20) $3.16
    
Diluted net (loss) income per share attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.$(0.20) $3.07
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-(Continued)
(Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share and share amounts)


18.17. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)Loss
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)loss by component, net of related tax, were as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31, Three Months Ended March 31, 
2019 2018 2020 2019 
Foreign currency translation adjustment        
Balance at beginning of period$(141,255) $(95,485) $(153,933) $(141,104) 
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications1,815
(1) 
11,743
(1) 
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(28,382)
(1) 
1,599
(1) 
Balance at end of period$(139,440) $(83,742) $(182,315) $(139,505) 
Benefit plan liabilities        
Balance at beginning of period$(104,375) $(100,749) $(100,160) $(104,375) 
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications877
(2) 
(575)
(2) 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)510
(3) 
(6,687)
(4) 
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications2,024
(2) 
877
(2) 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss658
(3) 
510
(4) 
Balance at end of period$(102,988) $(108,011) $(97,478) $(102,988) 
Fair value change of derivatives        
Balance at beginning of period$(458) $(1,397) $352
 $(458) 
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications1,490
(5) 
3,982
(5) 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(237)
(6) 
(440)
(6) 
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(9,984)
(5) 
1,490
(5) 
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss(92)
(6) 
(237)
(6) 
Balance at end of period$795
 $2,145
 $(9,724) $795
 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, ending balance$(241,633) $(189,608) $(289,517) $(241,698) 
(1)Includes other comprehensive income (loss) related to intra-entity foreign currency balances that are of a long-term investment nature of $2,814$(22,703) and $2,287$2,814 for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, and 2018, respectively.
(2)Net of tax expense (benefit) of $11$337 and $(286)$11 for the three months ended March 31, 20192020 and 2018,2019, respectively.
(3)Includes the effect of the amortization of actuarial losses of $872 and amortization of prior service cost of $21, net of tax of $235. See Note 13. “Pension and Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions.”
(4)Includes the effect of the amortization of prior service credits of $79, offset by the amortization of actuarial losses of $773, net of tax of $184. See Note 14. "Pension13. “Pension and Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions".
(4)Includes the effect of the adoption of ASU 2018-12 of $8,569 and the amortization of prior service credits of $78, offset by curtailment loss of $1,188 and the amortization of actuarial losses of $1,025, net of tax of $253. See Note 14. "Pension and Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions".Pensions.”
(5)Net of tax (benefit) expense (benefit) of $453$(2,887) and $1,281$453 for the three months ended March 31, 20192020 and 2018,2019, respectively. See Note 12. "Fair11. “Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments".Instruments.”
(6)Includes the effect
Net of the adoptiontax expense of ASU 2018-02 of $70$23 and $88 for the three months ended March 31, 2018, net of tax expense (benefit) of $882020 and $113 for the three months ended March 31, 2019, and 2018, respectively. See Note 12. "Fair11. “Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments".Instruments.”
19.18. Common Stock
Share Repurchase Program
In June 2018, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a common stock repurchase program (the “2018 Program”) authorizing the Company to repurchase, in the aggregate, up to $150.0 million$150,000 of its outstanding common stock. Under the 2018 Program, repurchases may be made on the open market, through private transactions, accelerated share repurchases, round lot or block transactions on the New York Stock Exchange or otherwise, as determined by management and in accordance with prevailing market conditions and federal securities laws and regulations. The Company expects to fund any future repurchases from cash on hand and future cash flows from operations. The Company is not obligated to acquire a particular amount of securities, and the 2018 Program may be discontinued at any time at the Company’s discretion. The 2018 Program became effective in November 2018. As of March 31, 2020, the Company had approximately $98,720 of repurchase authorization remaining under the 2018 Program.
The Company did not make any repurchases during the three months ended March 31, 2020. During the three months ended March 31, 2019, the Company repurchased 85,000 shares at an average purchase price of $69.85 per share, excluding commissions, for a total cost of $5,937. The Company did not make any repurchases during the three months ended March 31, 2018.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-(Continued)
(Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share and share amounts)


20.19. Share-Based Compensation
The Company’s long-term incentive plans allow for the grant of various types of share-based awards to key employees and directors of the Company and its affiliates. The Company generally awards grants on an annual basis.
In February 2019,2020, the Company granted Restricted Stock Units (“RSUs”), Performance Units (“PUs”) and stock options. The RSUs cliff vest after three years, the PUs cliff vest atratably over three years after the end of their three-yearinitial two-year performance period, and the stock options vest ratably over three years. The number of PUs that will vest depends on the Company’s achievement of target performance goals related to the Company’s return on invested capital (“ROIC”) and total shareholder return, which may range from 0% to 200% of the target award amount. The grant-date fair value of the RSUs was determined using the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. The grant-date fair value of the PUs was determined using a lattice model. The grant-date fair value of the stock options was determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.
Share-based compensation expense was as follows:
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2020 2019
PUs$74
 $649
RSUs1,643
 1,722
Stock options657
 815
Total$2,374
 $3,186
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2019 2018
PUs$649
 $295
RSUs1,722
 2,741
Stock options815
 839
Total$3,186
 $3,875

21.20. Related Party Transactions
A summary of the material related party transactions with affiliates accounted for under the equity method was as follows:
 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2020 2019
Sales(1)
$6,075
 $7,434
Purchases(2)
156
 325
Dividends received(3)
5,245
 4,917

 Three Months Ended March 31,
 2019 2018
Sales(1)
$7,434
 $8,073
Purchases(2)
325
 174
Dividends received(3)
4,917
 4,508
(1) Relates to transactions with Nishikawa Cooper LLC (“NISCO”)
(2) Relates to transactions with NISCO and Polyrub Cooper Standard FTS Private Limited
(3) From NISCO and Nishikawa Tachaplalert Cooper Ltd. inclusive of any gross up of dividend related to withholding tax
Amounts receivable from NISCO and Sujan Cooper Standard AVS Private Limited as of March 31, 20192020 and December 31, 20182019 were $6,959$4,070 and $6,066,$4,297, respectively.
22.21. Commitments and Contingencies
The Company is periodically involved in claims, litigation and various legal matters that arise in the ordinary course of business. The Company accrues for litigation exposure when it is probable that future costs will be incurred and such costs can be reasonably estimated. Any resulting adjustments, which could be material, are recorded in the period the adjustments are identified. As of March 31, 2019,2020, the Company does not believe that there is a reasonable possibility that any material loss exceeding the amounts already recognized for claims, litigation and various legal matters, if any, has been incurred. However, the ultimate resolutions of these proceedings and matters are inherently unpredictable. As such, the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows could be adversely affected in any particular period by the unfavorable resolution of one or more of these proceedings or matters.
In addition, the Company conducts and monitors environmental investigations and remedial actions at certain locations. As of March 31, 20192020 and December 31, 2018,2019, the undiscounted reserve for environmental investigation and remediation was approximately $5,099$5,835 and $4,668,$6,104, respectively. While the Company’s costs to defend and settle known claims arising under environmental laws have not been material in the past and are not currently estimated to be material, such costs may be material in the future.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-(Continued)
(Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share and share amounts)


23.22. Segment Reporting
The Company has determined that it operatesCompany’s organizational structure changed on January 1, 2020, creating a global automotive business (“Automotive”) and Advanced Technology Group (“ATG”). The Company’s business is now organized in fourthe following reportable segments: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and South America. ATG and all other business activities are reported in Corporate, eliminations and other. The Corporate, eliminations and other External Sales and Intersegment Sales amounts previously reported for the three months ended March 31, 2019 have been reclassified from North America and Europe from the table below. The adjusted EBITDA amounts previously reported for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and Segment Asset amounts previously reported as of December 31, 2019 have been reclassified from North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and South America from the tables below.
The Company’s principal products within each of these segments are sealing, fuel and brake delivery, and fluid transfer systems. During the first quarter of 2019 and in prior periods, the Company also operated an anti-vibration systems product line. Subsequent to the end of the first quarter, onOn April 1, 2019, the Company completed the divestiture of the anti-vibration systemsAVS product line.
Effective January 1, 2019,The Company uses Segment adjusted EBITDA as the Company changedmeasure of earnings to assess the measurementperformance of its operating segmentseach segment and determine the resources to segment adjusted EBITDA.be allocated to the segments. The results of each segment include certain allocations for general, administrative and other shared costs. Segment adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-(Continued)
(Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share and share amounts)

Certain financial information on the Company’s reportable segments was as follows:
 2019 2018 Three Months Ended March 31,
Three Months Ended March 31, 2019 External Sales Intersegment Sales Adjusted EBITDA External Sales Intersegment Sales Adjusted EBITDA
 2020 2019
 External Sales Intersegment Sales Adjusted EBITDA External Sales Intersegment Sales Adjusted EBITDA
North America $474,707
 $3,451
 $57,564
 $499,178
 $3,626
 $86,776
 $334,801
 $4,468
 $37,019
 $447,718
 $4,707
 $59,151
Europe 254,599
 3,085
 9,441
 292,401
 3,707
 22,968
 185,242
 3,091
 (4,623) 242,400
 3,085
 9,275
Asia Pacific 127,495
 741
 767
 149,175
 1,719
 13,490
 79,344
 457
 (17,057) 125,452
 741
 (407)
South America 23,237
 5
 (1,386) 26,637
 14
 (597) 20,471
 68
 (4,577) 23,237
 5
 (1,033)
Eliminations and other 
 (7,282) 
 
 (9,066) 
Total Automotive 619,858
 8,084
 10,762
 838,807
 8,538
 66,986
Corporate, eliminations and other 35,032
 (8,084) (2,483) 39,188
 (8,538) (2,852)
Consolidated $880,038
 $
 $66,386
 $967,391
 $
 $122,637
 $654,890
 $
 $8,279
 $877,995
 $
 $64,134


 Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,
 2019 20182020
2019
Adjusted EBITDA $66,386
 $122,637
$8,279
 $64,134
Impairment of assets held for sale(74,079) 
Restructuring charges (17,715) (7,125)(7,276) (17,715)
Project costs (1,263) 
(2,425) (1,263)
Loss on refinancing and extinguishment of debt 
 (770)
Other impairment charges(684) 
Lease termination costs(520) 
EBITDA $47,408
 $114,742
$(76,705) $45,156
Income tax expense (2,331) (11,891)
Income tax benefit (expense)14,117
 (2,034)
Interest expense, net of interest income (11,932) (9,800)(10,237) (11,932)
Depreciation and amortization (36,605) (36,259)(37,763) (36,605)
Net (loss) income attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. $(3,460) $56,792
Net loss attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.$(110,588) $(5,415)


 March 31, 2020 December 31, 2019
Segment assets:   
North America$1,011,035
 $1,040,650
Europe455,656
 553,977
Asia Pacific536,618
 614,952
South America58,923
 65,438
Total Automotive2,062,232
 2,275,017
Corporate, eliminations and other422,031
 360,565
Consolidated$2,484,263
 $2,635,582


 March 31,
2019
 December 31,
2018
Segment assets   
North America$1,271,547
 $1,174,604
Europe604,943
 541,495
Asia Pacific660,331
 616,093
South America61,744
 54,629
Eliminations and other216,257
 236,282
Consolidated$2,814,822
 $2,623,103




Item 2.        Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
This management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is intended to assist in understanding and assessing the trends and significant changes in our results of operations and financial condition. Our historical results may not indicate, and should not be relied upon as an indication of, our future performance. Our forward-looking statements reflect our current views about future events, are based on assumptions and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. See “Forward-Looking Statements” below for a discussion of risks associated with reliance on forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause differences between actual results and those contemplated by forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those discussed below and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 20182019 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“20182019 Annual Report”) see Item 1A. “Risk Factors.” The following should be read in conjunction with our 20182019 Annual Report and the other information included herein. Our discussion of trends and conditions supplements and updates such discussion included in our 20182019 Annual Report. References in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q (the “Report”) to “we,” “our,” or the “Company” refer to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc., together with its consolidated subsidiaries.
Executive Overview
Our Business
We design, manufacture and sell sealing, fuel and brake delivery, and fluid transfer systems for use primarily in passenger vehicles and light trucks manufactured by global automotive original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”). We are primarily a “Tier 1” supplier, with approximately 85%83% of our sales in 20182019 made directly to major OEMs. We operate our business along fourthe following reportable segments: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and South America. All other business activities are reported in Corporate, eliminations and other.
During the first quarter of 2019 and in prior periods, the Companywe also operated an anti-vibration systems (“AVS”) business. Subsequent to the end of the first quarter, onOn April 1, 2019, the Companywe completed the divestiture of the anti-vibration systems business.
Recent Trends and Conditions
General Economic Conditions and Outlook
The global automotive industry is susceptible to uncertain economic conditions that could adversely impact new vehicle demand.demand and production. Business conditions may vary significantly from period to period or region to region. The COVID-19 pandemic created an unusually high degree of economic disruption during the first quarter of 2020 and is continuing to drive uncertainty for the economic outlook and the automotive industry around the world. Economists at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are now expecting the global economy to contract by approximately 3.0% in 2020.
Economic conditions and consumer confidence in North America have been negatively impacted by concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic and government imposed lock-downs to contain the spread of the disease. The United States government has taken historic measures to provide fiscal stimulus to the economy in an effort to sustain businesses, limit job losses and preempt deeper declines in consumer confidence. Despite these efforts, IMF economists now expect economic contraction of approximately 6.0% for the region in 2020. In addition, the IMF is projecting unemployment in North America will approach 10.4% for the year.
The duration of the government imposed lock-downs, while unknown at this time, will be a major determinant of when economic recovery can begin. Even after the lock-downs are lifted, concerns about a resurgence of COVID-19 cases and uncertainty related to the presidential election in the United States will likely weigh on consumer confidence for an extended period of time.
In North America in 2019,the European region, the IMF is projecting economic growth in the U.S. iscontraction of approximately 6.6% for 2020. Unemployment rates will vary by country, but are generally expected to continue, albeit at a more modest rate than 2018. Continued uncertainty regarding global trade relationships, among other factors, could dampen economic momentum. Modest economic growth is also expectedincrease by 200 to continue in Canada and Mexico in 2019. The mix of vehicles produced and sold in the region continues to shift away from passenger cars in favor of crossover utility vehicles and light trucks.
In Europe, economic momentum slowed in the second half of 2018.500 basis points versus 2019 levels. Geopolitical concerns and the implementation of new environmental regulations in the automotive industry likely contributed to the slow-down. Looking ahead, we expect the continuation of global trade tensions, financial pressures within some of the key European Union member countries and Britain’s pending separation from the European Union (“Brexit”) will continue to createweigh on the economies of the region but have been superseded by concerns over the current and potential future impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Certain European governments have mandated closures of broad segments of the economy, and the timing of when industries are allowed to resume operations will be a high level of uncertainty and challenge the regional economic outlook in 2019.key to beginning a recovery.
In the Asia Pacific region, the IMF expects China’s economic growth rate to slow to just 1.0% in 2020 following two months of aggressive COVID-19 containment measures during the first quarter. While the containment measures have been lifted and industries are currently ramping up towards full production, significant challenges remain for the Chinese government continueseconomy. Consumer confidence is likely to manageremain suppressed for a period of time, dampening both investment and consumption. In addition, potential new policies by the nation’s economy with a goalUnited States and other developed countries that would encourage the repatriation of sustaining growth. For 2019,


production of certain strategically sensitive products in the official growth target was set at 6.0% - 6.5%. The range is lower than 2018 as rising debt, inflationwake of the COVID-19 pandemic could reduce export demand and uncertainty are pressuring consumption and continuing tension within U.S.-China trade relationships is impacting exports. Fiscal tools such as tax cuts and increased investment in infrastructure may be used to in order to meet government growth targets.further pressure employment levels.
In South America, the IMF estimates that the Brazilian economy is expected to growwill contract by approximately 2.0%5.3% in 20192020 as compared to 1.1%2019. Unemployment is projected to increase to nearly 15.0%. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Brazilian government has approved an aggressive fiscal spending package to stimulate economic activity. While seen as urgently necessary, this spending will add to the country’s already high national debt level and could lead to lower consumer confidence and foreign investment in 2018. The stronger growth forecast is based on an improving labor market, rising credit growth and market-friendly government agenda. While our near-term outlook for South America is positive, wethe region going forward. We remain cautious for the mid to long-term outlook given the long history of political instability and economic volatility in the region.
The current domestic and international political environment, including existing and potential changes to U.S. policies related to global trade, tariffs and border enforcement, has resulted in increasing uncertainty surrounding the future state of the global economy. We continue to monitor the potential impacts of both foreign and domestic economic policies and we continue to expect adverse impacts to our material costs as a result of previously-announced and potential new tariffs.


Raw Materials
Our business is susceptible to inflationary pressures with respect to raw materials which may place operational and profitability burdens on the entire supply chain. Costs related to raw materials, such as steel, aluminum, and oil and oil-derived commodities, continue to be volatile. In addition, we continue to expect commodity cost volatility to have an impact on future earnings and operating cash flows. As such, on an ongoing basis, we work with our customers and suppliers to mitigate both inflationary pressures and our material-related cost exposures.
Production Levels
Our business is directly affected by the automotive vehicle production rates in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and South America. New vehicle demand is drivenBeginning in early Q1 2020, as a result of COVID-19, we experienced the shutdown of effectively all of our facilities in Asia Pacific coinciding with the shutdown of our customer facilities in that region. Facility shutdowns then occurred in March 2020 for a majority of our facilities in North America, Europe and South America.
Production resumed in Asia Pacific by macroeconomicthe end of Q1 2020, albeit at a lower capacity. We anticipate that production will increase steadily throughout Q2 2020. We expect production to gradually resume in Q2 2020 for our North America, Europe and other factors, such as interest rates, manufacturerSouth America facilities, in conjunction with production resuming for our customers in the regions. We are collaborating closely with our customers in preparing our own restart plans, while also adding enhanced safety standards and dealer sales incentives, fuel prices, consumer confidence, employment levels, income growth trends and government and tax incentives. The industry could face uncertainties that may adversely impact consumer demand for vehicles as well as the future production environment.measures to protect our employees.
Light vehicle production in certain regions for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019 and 2018 was:was as follows:
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,
(In millions of units)
2019(1)
 
2018(1)
 % Change
2020(1)
 
2019(1)
 % Change
North America4.3
 4.4
 (2.5)%3.8
 4.2
 (10.3)%
Europe5.6
 5.9
 (4.9)%4.6
 5.7
 (18.9)%
Asia Pacific(2)
11.5
 12.5
 (7.5)%8.2
 11.7
 (30.1)%
Greater China3.2
 6.0
 (46.1)%
South America0.8
 0.8
 (4.7)%0.7
 0.8
 (16.9)%
(1)Production data based on IHS Automotive, April 2019.
(2)Includes Greater China units of 5.9 million and 6.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.2020.
In North America, first quarter totalTotal vehicle production declined slightly comparedhas decreased substantially across the globe. The COVID-19 pandemic has emerged as the biggest risk factor facing the automotive industry. Plant shutdowns have greatly slowed production and been accompanied by decreased demand for vehicles, as new vehicle sales are highly dependent on strong consumer confidence and low unemployment. Until consumers regain confidence in the markets and unemployment returns to the first quarterlower levels, new vehicle sales, particularly of 2018. Continuing recent trends in consumer demand,light vehicles, will likely be significantly lower than historical and previously forecasted sales levels. We expect that as customers restart production, of passenger cars declined while production ofthey will focus on their most profitable platforms including light trucks, sport utility vehicles and crossover vehicles increased. We expect these trends to continue in North America throughout 2019.
European and Asia Pacific light vehicle production declined as well, reflecting geopolitical instability, including uncertainty around tariffs and global trade relations in both regions and Brexit uncertainty in Europe. Accordingly, we remain cautious on the impact through the remainder of the year.vehicles.


Results of Operations
Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,
2019 2018 Change2020 2019 Change
(dollar amounts in thousands)(dollar amounts in thousands)
Sales$880,038
 $967,391
 $(87,353)$654,890
 $877,995
 $(223,105)
Cost of products sold762,490
 796,511
 (34,021)611,747
 762,490
 (150,743)
Gross profit117,548
 170,880
 (53,332)43,143
 115,505
 (72,362)
Selling, administration & engineering expenses86,974
 80,440
 6,534
70,671
 86,974
 (16,303)
Amortization of intangibles3,775
 3,406
 369
4,450
 3,775
 675
Restructuring charges17,715
 7,125
 10,590
7,276
 17,715
 (10,439)
Operating profit9,084
 79,909
 (70,825)
Impairment of assets held for sale74,079
 
 74,079
Other impairment charges977
 
 977
Operating (loss) profit(114,310) 7,041
 (121,351)
Interest expense, net of interest income(11,932) (9,800) (2,132)(10,237) (11,932) 1,695
Equity in earnings of affiliates2,358
 1,687
 671
1,431
 2,358
 (927)
Loss on refinancing and extinguishment of debt
 (770) 770
Other expense, net(796) (1,719) 923
(3,440) (796) (2,644)
(Loss) income before income taxes(1,286) 69,307
 (70,593)
Income tax expense2,331
 11,891
 (9,560)
Net (loss) income(3,617) 57,416
 (61,033)
Loss before income taxes(126,556) (3,329) (123,227)
Income tax (benefit) expense(14,117) 2,034
 (16,151)
Net loss(112,439) (5,363) (107,076)
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests157
 (624) 781
1,851
 (52) 1,903
Net (loss) income attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.$(3,460) $56,792
 $(60,252)
Net loss attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.$(110,588) $(5,415) $(105,173)



Three Months Ended March 31, 20192020 Compared with Three Months Ended March 31, 20182019
Sales
Sales for the three months ended March 31, 20192020 decreased 9.0%25.4%, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2018.2019. The decline was mainly driven by the decrease in vehicle production volume due to government imposed global lock-downs related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the sale of our AVS product line, customer price reductions and foreign exchange.
 Three Months Ended March 31,  Variance Due To:
 2020 2019 Change  Volume / Mix* Foreign Exchange Acquisitions / Divestiture, Net
 (dollar amounts in thousands)
Total sales$654,890
 $877,995
 $(223,105)  $(131,819) $(13,540) $(77,746)
* Net of customer price reductions
Gross Profit
 Three Months Ended March 31,  Variance Due To:
 2019 2018 Change  Volume / Mix* Foreign Exchange Other**
 (dollar amounts in thousands)
Total sales$880,038
 $967,391
 $(87,353)  $(105,890) $(36,540) $55,077
 Three Months Ended March 31,  Variance Due To:
 2020 2019 Change  Volume / Mix* Foreign Exchange Cost Increases / (Decreases)**
 (dollar amounts in thousands)
Cost of products sold$611,747
 $762,490
 $(150,743)  $(67,676) $(11,055) $(72,012)
Gross profit43,143
 115,505
 (72,362)  (64,143) (2,485) (5,734)
Gross profit percentage of sales6.6% 13.2%         
* Net of customer price reductions
** Other includesIncludes the net impact of acquisitions
Gross Profit
 Three Months Ended March 31,  Variance Due To:
 2019 2018 Change  Volume / Mix* Foreign Exchange Cost Increases / (Decreases)**
 (dollar amounts in thousands)
Cost of products sold$762,490
 $796,511
 $(34,021)  $(48,719) $(33,635) $48,333
Gross profit117,548
 170,880
 (53,332)  (57,171) (2,905) 6,744
Gross profit percentage of sales13.4% 17.7%         
* Net of customer price reductions
** Other includes the net impact of acquisitions and divestiture
Cost of products sold is primarily comprised of material, labor, manufacturing overhead, freight, depreciation, warranty costs and other direct operating expenses. The Company’s material cost of products sold was approximately 47% and 52% of total cost of products sold for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, and 51% of totalrespectively. The change in the cost of products sold forwas driven by government imposed global lock-downs related to the three months ended March 31, 2018. CostCOVID-19 pandemic, the sale of products sold was impacted by vehicle production mix, commodity price, foreign exchange, and wage inflation. These items were partially offset byour AVS product line, continuous improvement and lean manufacturing, restructuring savings and material cost reductions.reductions, commodity price fluctuations, foreign exchanges, and wage inflation.
Gross profit for the three months ended March 31, 20192020 decreased 31.2%$72.4 million or 62.6% compared to the three months ended March 31, 2018.2019. The decrease in margin was driven by the decline in vehicle production mix,volume due to government imposed global lock-downs related to the COVID-19 pandemic, customer price reductions, commodity price andinflation, foreign exchange pressures, and wage inflation. These items were partially offset by net favorable operational performance, restructuring savings, and acquisitions.material cost reductions.
Selling, Administration and Engineering Expense. Selling, administration and engineering expense includes administrative expenses as well as product engineering and design and development costs. Sales, administration and engineering expense for the three months ended March 31, 20192020 was 9.9%10.8% of sales compared to 8.3%9.9% for the three months ended March 31, 2018. This2019. The increase in rate was primarily due to additional costs for newly acquired businesses, general inflationdriven by lower total sales while the decrease in amount was driven by savings generated from lower compensation-related expenses and divestiture-related expenses forthe sale of our AVS business,product line, partially offset by savings from salaried employee initiatives.general inflation.
Restructuring. Restructuring charges for the three months ended March 31, 2019 increased $10.62020 decreased $10.4 million compared to the three months ended March 31, 2018.2019. The increasedecrease was primarily driven by higherlower restructuring charges in North America, Europe and Europe primarily related toAsia Pacific, as certain salaried employee initiatives in North America and footprint rationalization initiatives in Europe and Asia Pacific mainly duewere substantially completed.
Impairment Charges. Non-cash impairment charges of $74.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 related to footprint rationalization.reducing the carrying value of the held for sale facilities to fair value less costs to sell. Fair value was determined using a market approach, estimated based on expected proceeds. Other non-cash impairment charges of $1.0 million related to property, plant and equipment in the Asia Pacific region.
Interest Expense, Net. Net interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2019 increased $2.12020 decreased $1.7 million compared to the three months ended March 31, 2018,2019, primarily due to higher amounts oflower outstanding debt primarily related to the ABL Facility.balances.
Other Expense, Net. Other expense for the three months ended March 31, 2019 decreased $0.92020 increased $2.6 million compared to the three months ended March 31, 20182019 primarily due to lowerhigher foreign currency losses.


Income Tax Expense. Income tax expensebenefit for the three months ended March 31, 20192020 was $2.3$14.1 million on a loss before income taxes of $1.3$126.6 million. This compares to an income tax expense of $11.9$2.0 million on earningsa loss before income taxes of $69.3$3.3 million for the same period of 2018.2019. The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 20192020 compared to the three months ended March 31, 20182019 differed primarily due to the geographic mix of pre-tax earningslosses driven by the impairment change on held for sale entities and the inability to record a tax benefit for pre-tax losses in certain foreign jurisdictions. Additionally, a discrete expense of $13.3 million for the initial recognition of valuation allowances against net deferred tax assets in certain foreign jurisdictions was recorded in the three months ended March 31, 2020.


Segment Results of Operations
The Company operatesOur business is now organized in fourthe following reportable segments: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and South America. Consistent with how management assessesAll other business activities are reported in Corporate, eliminations and other. The Company uses Segment adjusted EBITDA as the measure of earnings to assess the performance of each segment and determine the segments, effective January 1, 2019, we changedresources to be allocated to the measurement of our segments to adjusted EBITDA.segments. We have defined adjusted EBITDA as net income before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, restructuring expense, and special items. The results of each segment include certain allocations for general, administrative, interest, and other shared costs.
The following tables present sales and segment adjusted EBITDA for each of the reportable segments.
Three Months Ended March 31, 20192020 Compared with Three Months Ended March 31, 20182019
Sales
Three Months Ended March 31,  Variance Due To:Three Months Ended March 31,  Variance Due To:
2019 2018 Change  
Volume / Mix*
 Foreign Exchange Other2020 2019 Change  
Volume/ Mix*
 Foreign Exchange 
Acquisitions/ Divestiture, Net

(dollar amounts in thousands)(dollar amounts in thousands)
Sales to external customers                        
North America$474,707
 $499,178
 $(24,471)  $(56,899) $(3,440) $35,868
$334,801
 $447,718
 $(112,917)  $(57,291) $(795) $(54,831)
Europe254,599
 292,401
 (37,802)  (17,456) (21,169) 823
185,242
 242,400
 (57,158)  (29,880) (5,816) (21,462)
Asia Pacific127,495
 149,175
 (21,680)  (31,965) (8,101) 18,386
79,344
 125,452
 (46,108)  (41,669) (2,986) (1,453)
South America23,237
 26,637
 (3,400)  430
 (3,830) 
20,471
 23,237
 (2,766)  830
 (3,596) 
Total Automotive619,858
 838,807
 (218,949) (128,010) (13,193) (77,746)
Corporate, eliminations and other35,032
 39,188
 (4,156)  (3,809) (347) 
Consolidated$880,038
 $967,391
 $(87,353)  $(105,890) $(36,540) $55,077
$654,890
 $877,995
 $(223,105)  $(131,819) $(13,540) $(77,746)
           
* Net of customer price reductions
Volume and mix, net of customer price reductions includes the impact of the decline in vehicle production volume as driven by government imposed global lock-downs related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The impact of foreign currency exchange primarily relates to the Euro, Chinese Renminbi, Brazilian Real, Mexican Peso and the Canadian Dollar.
Other includes the net impact of acquisitions.
Chinese Renminbi.
Segment adjusted EBITDA
Three Months Ended March 31,  Variance Due To:Three Months Ended March 31,  Variance Due To:
2019 2018 Change  
Volume / Mix*
 Foreign Exchange Cost (Increases) / Decreases Other2020 2019 Change  
Volume/ Mix*
 Foreign Exchange Cost (Increases)/ Decreases Acquisitions/ Divestiture, Net
(dollar amounts in thousands)(dollar amounts in thousands)
Segment adjusted EBITDA                            
North America$57,564
 $86,776
 $(29,212)  $(29,496) $(2,631) $(1,768) $4,683
$37,019
 $59,151
 $(22,132)  $(26,827) $127
 $8,328
 $(3,760)
Europe9,441 22,968 (13,527)  (10,299) (1,930) (964) (334)(4,623) 9,275
 (13,898)  (17,520) 1,612
 4,766
 (2,756)
Asia Pacific767 13,490 (12,723)  (17,908) 1,255
 2,878
 1,052
(17,057) (407) (16,650)  (17,348) (1,509) 2,558
 (351)
South America(1,386) (597) (789)  532
 (324) (997) 
(4,577) (1,033) (3,544)  (481) (3,513) 450
 
Total Automotive10,762
 66,986
 (56,224) (62,176) (3,283) 16,102
 (6,867)
Corporate, eliminations and other(2,483) (2,852) 369
  (1,967) (1,052) 3,388
 
Consolidated adjusted EBITDA$66,386
 $122,637
 $(56,251)  $(57,171) $(3,630) $(851) $5,401
$8,279
 $64,134
 $(55,855)  $(64,143) $(4,335) $19,490
 $(6,867)


* Net of customer price reductions
TheVolume and mix, net of customer price reductions, includes the impact of foreign currency exchange is primarilythe decline in vehicle production volume as driven by government imposed global lock-downs related to the Canadian Dollar, Mexican Peso, Chinese Renminbi and Euro.
The Cost (Increases) / Decreases category above includes:
COVID-19 pandemic.
The increase in material cost pressureimpact of foreign currency exchange is primarily driven by the Brazilian Real, Chinese Renminbi, Euro, Polish Zloty, and general inflation;Czech Koruna.
The Cost (Increases) / Decreases category above includes:
Launch related activity for engineering, prototypes and tooling;Reduction in compensation-related expenses, purchasing savings through lean initiatives, restructuring savings;
Increase in commodity costs and wage increases;
Net operational efficiencies of $25.0$16 million, weakened by the impact of COVID-19, primarily driven by our North America and Europe segments;European segments.
Other includes the net impact of acquisitions.


Liquidity and Capital Resources
Short and Long-Term Liquidity Considerations and Risks
We intend to fund our ongoing working capital, capital expenditures, debt service and other funding requirements through a combination of cash flows from operations, cash on hand, borrowings under our senior asset-based revolving credit facility (“ABL Facility”) and receivables factoring. The Company utilizes intercompany loans and equity contributions to fund its worldwide operations. There may be country-specific regulations which may restrict or result in increased costs in the repatriation of these funds. See Note 11. "Debt"10. “Debt” to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part 1,I, Item 1 of this Report for additional information.
Based on our current expectations and projections for OEM customer restart plans, whether formally announced or simply anticipated, levels of operations and due to the condition in our marketsaggressive actions we have taken to preserve cash and industry,enhance liquidity, we believe that our cash flows from operations, cash on hand, borrowings under our ABL Facility and receivables factoring will enable us to meet our ongoing working capital, capital expenditures, debt service and other funding requirements for the next twelve months. However,months, despite the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. We continuously monitor and forecast our liquidity situation, take the necessary actions to preserve our liquidity and evaluate other financial alternatives that may be available to us should the need arise. Our ability to fund our working capital needs, debt payments and other obligations, and to comply with the financial covenants, including borrowing base limitations, under our ABL Facility, depend on our future operating performance and cash flowflows and many factors outside of our control, including the costs of raw materials, the state of the overall automotive industry and financial and economic conditions, including the impact of COVID-19, and other factors.
Subsequent Event
Subsequent to the end of the first quarter, on April 1, 2019, we completed the sale of our anti-vibration systems product line to Continental AG. The estimated net cash proceeds after taxes and transaction-related expenses and fees are expected to be approximately $220 million to $225 million.
Cash Flows
Operating Activities. Net cash used in operations was $2.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020, compared to net cash used in operations of $1.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019, compared2019. The net outflow was primarily due to netdecreased cash earnings, partially offset by working capital improvements.
Investing Activities. Net cash used in operations of $10.6investing activities was $50.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018. The lower outflow was primarily due2020, compared to timing of accounts payable and changes in accrued liabilities, partially offset by decreased earnings and the timing of customer payments.
Investing Activities. Netnet cash used in investing activities wasof $60.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019, compared2019. Significant decreases in capital expenditures are expected in the second quarter of 2020, as the capital expenditure cash outflow in the first three months ended March 31, 2020 partially relates to $70.2purchases that were made in months prior to the first quarter of 2020.
Financing Activities. Net cash provided by financing activities totaled $0.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018. Cash used in investing activities consisted primarily of capital spending of $59.6 million and $67.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. We anticipate that we will spend approximately $180 million2020, compared to $190 million on capital expenditures in 2019.
Financing Activities. Netnet cash provided by financing activities totaledof $57.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2019, compared2019. The change was primarily due to net cashdrawing on our revolving credit facility and an increase in local borrowing lines during the three months ended March 31, 2019. There were no share repurchases during the three months ended March 31, 2020. Cash used in financing activities of $15.0for share repurchases was $6.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018. The cash inflow was primarily due to the increase in short-term debt, partially offset by the repurchase of common stock during the first quarter of 2019.
Share Repurchase Program
In June 2018, our Board of Directors approved a new common stock repurchase program (the “2018 Program”) authorizing us to repurchase, in the aggregate, up to $150.0 million of our outstanding common stock. Under the 2018 Program, repurchases may be made on the open market, through private transactions, accelerated share repurchases, round lot or block transactions on the New York Stock Exchange or otherwise, as determined by us and in accordance with prevailing market conditions and federal securities laws and regulations. We expect to fund any future repurchases from cash on hand and future cash flows from operations. The specific timing and amount of any future repurchase will vary based on market and business


conditions and other factors. We are not obligated to acquire a particular amount of securities, and the 2018 Program may be discontinued at any time at our discretion.
During the three months ended March 31, 2019, we utilized $5.9 million of cash on hand to repurchase 85,000 shares of common stock. As of March 31, 2019,2020, we had approximately $128.7$98.7 million of repurchase authorization remaining under the 2018 Program.
We did not make any repurchases during the three months ended March 31, 2018. 2020. During the three months ended March 31, 2019, we repurchased 85,000 shares of common stock.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In evaluating our business, management considers EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to be key indicators of our operating performance. Our management also uses EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA:
because similar measures are utilized in the calculation of the financial covenants and ratios contained in our financing arrangements;


in developing our internal budgets and forecasts;
as a significant factor in evaluating our management for compensation purposes;
in evaluating potential acquisitions;
in comparing our current operating results with corresponding historical periods and with the operational performance of other companies in our industry; and
in presentations to the members of our board of directors to enable our board of directors to have the same measurement basis of operating performance as is used by management in their assessments of performance and in forecasting and budgeting for our company.
In addition, we believe EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA and similar measures are widely used by investors, securities analysts and other interested parties in evaluating our performance. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) plus income tax expense (benefit), interest expense, net of interest income, depreciation and amortization or EBITDA, as adjusted for items that management does not consider to be reflective of our core operating performance. These adjustments include, but are not limited to, restructuring costs, impairment charges, non-cash fair value adjustments and acquisition-related costs.
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not financial measurements recognized under U.S. GAAP, and when analyzing our operating performance, investors should use EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA as a supplement to, and not as alternatives for, net income (loss), operating income, or any other performance measure derived in accordance with U.S. GAAP, nor as an alternative to cash flow from operating activities as a measure of our liquidity. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA have limitations as analytical tools, and they should not be considered in isolation or as substitutes for analysis of our results of operations as reported under U.S. GAAP. These limitations include:
 
they do not reflect our cash expenditures or future requirements for capital expenditure or contractual commitments;
they do not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs;
they do not reflect interest expense or cash requirements necessary to service interest or principal payments under our ABL Facility, Term Loan Facility and Senior Notes;
they do not reflect certain tax payments that may represent a reduction in cash available to us;
although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated or amortized may have to be replaced in the future, and EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect cash requirements for such replacements; and
other companies, including companies in our industry, may calculate these measures differently and, as the number of differences in the way companies calculate these measures increases, the degree of their usefulness as a comparative measure correspondingly decreases.
In addition, in evaluating Adjusted EBITDA, it should be noted that in the future, we may incur expenses similar to the adjustments in the below presentation. Our presentation of Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by special items.


The following table provides a reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA from net income (loss), which is the most comparable financial measure in accordance with U.S. GAAP:
 Three Months Ended March 31,Three Months Ended March 31,
 2019
20182020
2019
(dollar amounts in thousands)(dollar amounts in thousands)
Net (loss) income attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. $(3,460) $56,792
Income tax expense 2,331
 11,891
Net loss attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.$(110,588) $(5,415)
Income tax (benefit) expense(14,117) 2,034
Interest expense, net of interest income 11,932
 9,800
10,237
 11,932
Depreciation and amortization 36,605
 36,259
37,763
 36,605
EBITDA $47,408
 $114,742
$(76,705) $45,156
Impairment of assets held for sale74,079
 
Restructuring charges 17,715
 7,125
7,276
 17,715
Project costs (1)
 1,263
 
2,425
 1,263
Loss on refinancing and extinguishment of debt (2)
 
 770
Other impairment charges (2)
684
 
Lease termination costs (3)
520
 
Adjusted EBITDA $66,386
 $122,637
$8,279
 $64,134


(1)
Project costs recorded in selling, administration and engineering expense related to assets held for sale in 2020 and acquisitions and planned divestiture.divestiture costs in 2019.
(2)Loss on refinancing and extinguishment
Non-cash impairment charges of debt$684 related to the applicable amendmentfixed assets, net of the Term Loan Facility entered into during such period.approximately $293 attributable to our noncontrolling interests.
(3)
Lease termination costs no longer recorded as Restructuring charges in accordance with ASC 842.





Contingencies and Environmental Matters
The information concerning contingencies, including environmental contingencies and the amount currently held in reserve for environmental matters, contained in Note 22. "Commitments21. “Commitments and Contingencies"Contingencies” to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Report, is incorporated herein by reference.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 2. "New“New Accounting Pronouncements"Pronouncements” to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Report.
Critical Accounting Estimates
There have been no significant changes in our critical accounting estimates during the three months ended March 31, 2019.2020.
Forward-Looking Statements
This quarterly report on Form 10-Q includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of U.S. federal securities laws, and we intend that such forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbor created thereby. Our use of words “estimate,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “plan,” “intend,” “believe,” “outlook”, “guidance”, “forecast,” or future or conditional verbs, such as “will,” “should,” “could,” “would,” or “may,” and variations of such words or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are based upon our current expectations and various assumptions. Our expectations, beliefs, and projections are expressed in good faith and we believe there is a reasonable basis for them. However, we cannot assure you that these expectations, beliefs and projections will be achieved. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results or achievements to be materially different from the future results or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Among other items, such factors may include: the impact, and expected continued impact, of the recent COVID-19 outbreak on our financial condition and results of operations; significant risks to our liquidity presented by the COVID-19 pandemic risk; prolonged or material contractions in automotive sales and production volumes; our inability to realize sales represented by awarded business; escalating pricing pressures; loss of large customers or significant platforms; our ability to successfully compete in the automotive parts industry; availability and increasing volatility in costs of manufactured components and raw materials; disruption in our supply base; competitive threats and commercial risks associated with us entering new markets;our diversification strategy through Advanced Technology Group; possible variability of our working capital requirements; risks associated with our international operations, including changes in laws, regulations, and policies governing the terms of foreign trade such as increased trade restrictions and tariffs; foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations; our ability to control the operations of our joint ventures for our sole benefit; our substantial amount of indebtedness; our ability to obtain adequate financing sources in the future; operating and financial restrictions imposed on us under our debt instruments; the underfunding of our pension plans; significant changes in discount rates and the actual return on pension assets; effectiveness of continuous improvement programs and other cost savings plans; manufacturing facility closings or consolidation; our ability to execute new program launches; our ability to meet customers’ needs for new and improved products; the possibility that our acquisitions and divestitures may not be successful; product liability, warranty and recall claims brought against us; laws and regulations, including environmental, health and safety laws and regulations; legal proceedings, claims or investigations against us; work stoppages or other labor disruptions; the ability of our intellectual property to withstand legal challenges; cyber-attacks, data privacy concerns, other disruptions in, or the inability to implement upgrades to, our information technology systems; the possible volatility of our annual effective tax rate; changes in our assumptions as a result of IRS issuing guidance on the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act; the possibility of a failure to maintain effective controls and procedures; the possibility of future impairment charges to our goodwill and long-lived assets; and our dependence on our subsidiaries for cash to satisfy our obligations.
You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Our forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q, and we undertake no obligation to publicly update or otherwise revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except where we are expressly required to do so by law.
This quarterly report on Form 10-Q also contains estimates and other information that is based on industry publications, surveys, and forecasts. This information involves a number of assumptions and limitations, and we have not independently verified the accuracy or completeness of the information.




Item 3.        Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
ThereExcept for the broad effects of COVID-19 on the global economy and major financial markets, there have been no material changes to the quantitative and qualitative information about the Company’s market risk from those previously disclosed in the Company’s 20182019 Annual Report.




Item 4.        Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company has evaluated, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of the end of the period covered by this Report. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. Based on that evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer along with the Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective at a reasonable assurance level as of the end of the period covered by this Report.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended March 31, 20192020 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.




PART II — OTHER INFORMATION


Item 1A.Risk Factors
The Company is supplementing the risk factors set out under “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in its Annual Report on Form 10-K the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 with the additional risk factors set forth below. The risk factors below should be read in conjunction with the risk factors set out in the Company’s Form 10-K.
Our financial condition and results of operations have been, and are expected to continue to be, adversely affected by the recent COVID-19 outbreak.
We face risks related to public health issues, including epidemics and pandemics such as the global outbreak of COVID-19. To date, the COVID-19 outbreak, which has surfaced in nearly all regions around the world, and preventative measures taken to contain or mitigate the COVID-19 outbreak have caused, and are continuing to cause, business slowdowns or shutdowns and significant disruption in the financial markets both in the United States and globally. Our China manufacturing facilities experienced an extended shutdown in January and February 2020. These facilities began to re-open and ramp production, consistent with governmental guidelines and customer schedules, in late February and early March 2020. 
In March 2020, our automotive customers elected to shut down their manufacturing operations in regions around the world outside of China. As a result, we correspondingly shut down our automotive manufacturing operations in all regions other than China. As of April 29, 2020, only our 12 China automotive plants and three non-automotive plants (two in the United States and one in Germany) are operating. Although our automotive operations will generally not realize revenue while our facilities are shut down, we continue to incur significant operating and non-operating expenses associated with these facilities.
We expect to restart our manufacturing operations only when our automotive customers restart their operations and start issuing orders. While, based on the information received from our automotive customers, we are currently considering a scenario for a phased restart of our manufacturing plants, supply network and other dependent functions (in addition to what is already underway in China) in mid-to-late May 2020 with enhanced safety standards in place to protect workers, we do not know when our automotive customers will actually resume their manufacturing operations. Furthermore, any decisions on resumptions will need to be in compliance with local government requirements and made in cooperation with our customers, local unions and other stakeholders, and, accordingly, any projected timetable for resumption is subject to change. Fully ramping up our operations may take several months and will depend, in part, on whether our customers and suppliers have resumed normal operations. In addition, government regulations and safety and social distancing procedures that we implement may increase our operating costs, and we may not be able to pass along these increased costs to our customers.
Our business relies on a number of third parties, including suppliers and distribution and logistics providers. One or more of these third parties may experience financial distress, staffing shortages or liquidity challenges, file for bankruptcy protection, go out of business, or suffer disruptions in their business due to the COVID-19 pandemic. These supply chain effects may have an adverse effect on our ability to restart our business and meet customer demand and may result in an increase in our costs of production and distribution, including increased freight and logistics costs and other expenses. A continued significant disruption to our production schedule will have an adverse effect on our financial condition, liquidity and results of operations.
If a significant percentage of our workforce, or the workforces of our suppliers and other third-party partners, is unable to work, whether because of illness, quarantine, limitations on travel or other government restrictions in connection with COVID-19, our operations may be negatively impacted. We also depend on senior management and other key personnel and consultants, and the illness of certain personnel or consultants could result in the loss of expertise and negatively affect our operations.
The economic slowdown attributable to COVID-19 has led to a global decrease in vehicle sales in markets around the world. Based on current weak consumer confidence, rising unemployment levels, risks to small businesses and overall economic uncertainty, it is likely that global demand for light vehicles will be significantly lower than both historical and previously projected levels for an extended period, even as the COVID-19 pandemic begins to abate. As described in more detail under the risk factor entitled “We are highly dependent on the automotive industry. A prolonged or material contraction in automotive sales and production volumes could adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.” in Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, a sustained decline in vehicle sales would adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.





The COVID-19 pandemic has also caused significant disruptions to global financial markets. Such disruptions, together with the impact of COVID-19 on the automotive industry, may have a negative impact on our ability to access capital in the future on favorable terms or at all.
The full impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our financial condition and results of operations will depend on future developments, such as the ultimate duration and scope of the outbreak, its impact on our customers, suppliers and logistics partners, how quickly normal operations can resume and the duration and magnitude of the economic downturn caused by the pandemic in our key markets. Further, government-sponsored liquidity or stimulus programs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic may not be available to our customers, suppliers or us, and if available, may nevertheless be insufficient to address the impacts of COVID-19. While we expect the impacts of COVID-19 to have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations, we are unable to predict the extent or nature of these impacts at this time.
The COVID-19 pandemic may also exacerbate the other risks disclosed in Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.
The COVID-19 pandemic risk presents significant risks to our liquidity.
Our continued access to sources of liquidity depends on multiple factors, including global economic conditions, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on our customers and their production rates, the condition of global financial markets, the availability of sufficient amounts of financing, our operating performance and our credit ratings. While we currently have no outstanding borrowings under our ABL facility, our ability to borrow against the ABL facility is limited to our borrowing base, which consists primarily of our U.S. and Canadian accounts receivable and inventory. Such working capital account balances are expected to decrease over the next few months as a result of the production shutdown, and thus our ability to borrow under our ABL facility will decrease significantly.
In addition, if the Company has availability for borrowing under its ABL facility less than the greater of (i) $15,000,000 and (ii) 10% of the Borrowing Base (as defined in the ABL facility), it must be in compliance with a springing Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio maintenance covenant of 1.00:1.00.  The Company currently would not be able to satisfy such covenant and does not expect to be able to for the foreseeable future due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its business.  Accordingly, the Company intends to manage any borrowings under its ABL facility to avoid triggering this maintenance covenant, which would further constrain its ability to utilize the ABL facility. As of March 31, 2020, the Company’s Borrowing Base was $173 million. Net of the 10% of the Borrowing Base that cannot be borrowed without triggering the fixed charge coverage ratio maintenance covenant and $10 million of outstanding letters of credit, the Company effectively had $146 million available for borrowing under its ABL facility. 
Furthermore, production shutdowns will result in working capital swings which are expected to result in increased outflows during 2020. As a result of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, we may be required to raise additional capital, and our access to and cost of financing will depend on, among other things, global economic conditions, conditions in the global financing markets, the availability of sufficient amounts of financing, our prospects and our credit ratings. Such capital may not be available on favorable terms or at all.


Item 2.        Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
(c) Purchases of Equity Securities By the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers
The Company is authorized to purchase, in the aggregate, up to $150 million of our outstanding common stock under our common stock repurchase program, which was effective in November 2018. As of March 31, 2019,2020, we had approximately $128.7$98.7 million of repurchase authorization remaining under our ongoing common stock share repurchase program as discussed in Part I, Item 2, “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Liquidity and Capital Resources - Share Repurchase Program,” and Note 19. "Common Stock"18. “Common Stock” to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part 1,I, Item 1 of this Report.
A summary of our shares of common stock repurchased during the three months ended March 31, 20192020 is shown below:below:
Period 
Total Number of Shares Purchased(1)
 
Average Price Paid per Share(2)
 Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet be Purchased Under the Program (in millions)
January 1, 2019 through January 31, 2019 85,131
 69.83
 85,000
 128.7
February 1, 2019 through February 28, 2019 38,217
 66.26
 
 128.7
March 1, 2019 through March 31, 2019 402
 58.18
 
 128.7
Total 123,750
   85,000
 128.7
Period 
Total Number of Shares Purchased(1)
 Average Price Paid per Share Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet be Purchased Under the Program (in millions)
January 1, 2020 through January 31, 2020 
 $
 
 $98.7
February 1, 2020 through February 29, 2020 19,086
 25.19
 
 98.7
March 1, 2020 through March 31, 2020 306
 12.44
 
 98.7
Total 19,392
   
  
(1)Includes shares repurchased by the Company to satisfy employee tax withholding requirements due upon the vesting of restricted stock awards.
(2)Excluding commissions.








Item 6.        Exhibits
   
Exhibit
No.
 Description of Exhibit
10.1* 
   
10.2* 
   
10.3* 
10.4*
10.5*
10.4*

10.5*
   
31.1* 
  
31.2* 
  
32** 
  
101.INS*** Inline XBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document
  
101.SCH*** Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
  
101.CAL*** Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
  
101.DEF*** Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
  
101.LAB*** Inline XBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase Document
  
101.PRE*** Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
104***Cover Page Interactive Data File, formatted in Inline XBRL
*Filed with this Report.
**Furnished with this Report.
***Submitted electronically with this Report in accordance with the provisions of Regulation S-T.




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.
 
    COOPER-STANDARD HOLDINGS INC.    
   
May 2, 201911, 2020   /S/ JONATHAN P. BANAS
Date   
Jonathan P. Banas
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)




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