UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
  ___________________________________ 
FORM 10-Q
  ___________________________________
(Mark One)
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021
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)
   ______________________________
Delaware20-1945088
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
40300 Traditions Drive
Northville, Michigan 48168
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(248) 596-5900
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 ______________________________
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.001 per shareCPSNew 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.    Yes      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).    Yes      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 filerAccelerated filer
Non-accelerated filerSmaller 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  
As of OctoberApril 30, 2020,2021, there were 16,896,72616,942,878 shares of the registrant’s common stock, $0.001 par value, outstanding.
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COOPER-STANDARD HOLDINGS INC.
Form 10-Q
For the period ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021
 
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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 September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended March 31,
2020201920202019 20212020
SalesSales$683,200 $739,518 $1,678,557 $2,382,211 Sales$668,967 $654,890 
Cost of products soldCost of products sold598,714 659,313 1,611,299 2,088,631 Cost of products sold600,675 611,747 
Gross profitGross profit84,486 80,205 67,258 293,580 Gross profit68,292 43,143 
Selling, administration & engineering expensesSelling, administration & engineering expenses60,059 63,020 199,001 224,164 Selling, administration & engineering expenses58,054 70,671 
Gain on sale of business, net(2,314)1,730 (2,314)(188,180)
Gain on sale of businessGain on sale of business(891)
Amortization of intangiblesAmortization of intangibles1,669 4,250 9,632 13,173 Amortization of intangibles1,772 4,450 
Restructuring chargesRestructuring charges6,186 5,572 23,236 29,214 Restructuring charges21,047 7,276 
Impairment of assets held for saleImpairment of assets held for sale86,470 Impairment of assets held for sale74,079 
Other impairment chargesOther impairment charges100 1,958 1,240 4,146 Other impairment charges977 
Operating profit (loss)18,786 3,675 (250,007)211,063 
Operating lossOperating loss(11,690)(114,310)
Interest expense, net of interest incomeInterest expense, net of interest income(17,985)(10,351)(40,993)(33,858)Interest expense, net of interest income(17,784)(10,237)
Equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates738 1,515 (842)5,764 
Equity in earnings of affiliatesEquity in earnings of affiliates786 1,431 
Other income (expense), net2,784 (514)(5,357)(3,091)
Income (loss) before income taxes4,323 (5,675)(297,199)179,878 
Income tax (benefit) expense(2,386)745 (55,485)47,001 
Net income (loss)6,709 (6,420)(241,714)132,877 
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests(2,328)1,543 1,288 2,036 
Net income (loss) attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.$4,381 $(4,877)$(240,426)$134,913 
Other expense, netOther expense, net(5,089)(3,440)
Loss before income taxesLoss before income taxes(33,777)(126,556)
Income tax expense (benefit)Income tax expense (benefit)936 (14,117)
Net lossNet loss(34,713)(112,439)
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interestsNet loss attributable to noncontrolling interests849 1,851 
Net loss attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.Net loss attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.$(33,864)$(110,588)
Earnings (loss) per share:
Loss per share:Loss per share:
BasicBasic$0.26 $(0.29)$(14.22)$7.83 Basic$(2.00)$(6.55)
DilutedDiluted$0.26 $(0.29)$(14.22)$7.80 Diluted$(2.00)$(6.55)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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COOPER-STANDARD HOLDINGS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)LOSS
(Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in thousands) 
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2020201920202019
Net income (loss)$6,709 $(6,420)$(241,714)$132,877 
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Currency translation adjustment17,488 (29,065)(4,612)(32,923)
Benefit plan liabilities adjustment, net of tax(853)2,246 1,113 686 
Fair value change of derivatives, net of tax2,072 (1,558)(1,766)523 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax18,707 (28,377)(5,265)(31,714)
Comprehensive income (loss)25,416 (34,797)(246,979)101,163 
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests(2,970)2,358 1,063 3,107 
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.$22,446 $(32,439)$(245,916)$104,270 
Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020
Net loss$(34,713)$(112,439)
Other comprehensive loss:
Currency translation adjustment(6,572)(28,889)
Benefit plan liabilities adjustment, net of tax2,739 2,682 
Fair value change of derivatives, net of tax(571)(10,076)
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax(4,404)(36,283)
Comprehensive loss(39,117)(148,722)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests1,101 2,358 
Comprehensive loss attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.$(38,016)$(146,364)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.

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COOPER-STANDARD HOLDINGS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollar amounts in thousands except share amounts)
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
(unaudited) (unaudited)
AssetsAssetsAssets
Current assets:Current assets:Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$462,666 $359,536 Cash and cash equivalents$398,847 $438,438 
Accounts receivable, netAccounts receivable, net389,044 423,155 Accounts receivable, net383,692 379,564 
Tooling receivable, netTooling receivable, net88,364 148,175 Tooling receivable, net77,728 82,150 
InventoriesInventories148,800 143,439 Inventories171,086 143,742 
Prepaid expensesPrepaid expenses31,873 34,452 Prepaid expenses30,639 29,748 
Income tax receivable and refundable creditsIncome tax receivable and refundable credits83,761 85,977 
Other current assetsOther current assets134,212 93,513 Other current assets100,208 100,110 
Total current assetsTotal current assets1,254,959 1,202,270 Total current assets1,245,961 1,259,729 
Property, plant and equipment, netProperty, plant and equipment, net882,476 988,277 Property, plant and equipment, net857,609 892,309 
Operating lease right-of-use assets, netOperating lease right-of-use assets, net111,831 83,376 Operating lease right-of-use assets, net106,670 109,795 
GoodwillGoodwill142,079 142,187 Goodwill142,307 142,250 
Intangible assets, netIntangible assets, net69,690 84,369 Intangible assets, net65,863 67,679 
Other assetsOther assets176,956 135,103 Other assets146,951 140,182 
Total assetsTotal assets$2,637,991 $2,635,582 Total assets$2,565,361 $2,611,944 
Liabilities and EquityLiabilities and EquityLiabilities and Equity
Current liabilities:Current liabilities:Current liabilities:
Debt payable within one yearDebt payable within one year$54,294 $61,449 Debt payable within one year$43,441 $40,731 
Accounts payableAccounts payable372,845 426,055 Accounts payable364,168 385,284 
Payroll liabilitiesPayroll liabilities124,558 88,486 Payroll liabilities103,394 112,727 
Accrued liabilitiesAccrued liabilities106,847 119,841 Accrued liabilities124,469 110,827 
Current operating lease liabilitiesCurrent operating lease liabilities21,492 24,094 Current operating lease liabilities25,666 21,711 
Total current liabilitiesTotal current liabilities680,036 719,925 Total current liabilities661,138 671,280 
Long-term debtLong-term debt982,659 746,179 Long-term debt981,486 982,760 
Pension benefitsPension benefits140,573 140,010 Pension benefits146,790 152,230 
Postretirement benefits other than pensionsPostretirement benefits other than pensions44,690 48,313 Postretirement benefits other than pensions49,735 49,613 
Long-term operating lease liabilitiesLong-term operating lease liabilities91,782 60,234 Long-term operating lease liabilities86,113 90,517 
Other liabilitiesOther liabilities66,916 44,939 Other liabilities54,153 41,433 
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities2,006,656 1,759,600 Total liabilities1,979,415 1,987,833 
7% Cumulative participating convertible preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding
Equity:Equity:Equity:
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 190,000,000 shares authorized; 18,962,262 shares issued and 16,896,453 shares outstanding as of September 30, 2020, and 18,908,566 shares issued and 16,842,757 outstanding as of December 31, 201917 17 
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 190,000,000 shares authorized; 19,008,361 shares issued and 16,942,552 shares outstanding as of March 31, 2021, and 18,962,894 shares issued and 16,897,085 outstanding as of December 31, 2020Common stock, $0.001 par value, 190,000,000 shares authorized; 19,008,361 shares issued and 16,942,552 shares outstanding as of March 31, 2021, and 18,962,894 shares issued and 16,897,085 outstanding as of December 31, 202017 17 
Additional paid-in capitalAdditional paid-in capital496,468 490,451 Additional paid-in capital499,671 498,719 
Retained earningsRetained earnings377,449 619,448 Retained earnings316,406 350,270 
Accumulated other comprehensive lossAccumulated other comprehensive loss(259,231)(253,741)Accumulated other comprehensive loss(246,048)(241,896)
Total Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. equityTotal Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. equity614,703 856,175 Total Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. equity570,046 607,110 
Noncontrolling interestsNoncontrolling interests16,632 19,807 Noncontrolling interests15,900 17,001 
Total equityTotal equity631,335 875,982 Total equity585,946 624,111 
Total liabilities and equityTotal liabilities and equity$2,637,991 $2,635,582 Total liabilities and equity$2,565,361 $2,611,944 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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COOPER-STANDARD HOLDINGS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
(Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in thousands except share amounts)
 Total Equity
 Common SharesCommon StockAdditional Paid-In CapitalRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossCooper-Standard Holdings Inc. EquityNoncontrolling InterestsTotal 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 
Share-based compensation, net9,548 — 2,303 — 2,303 — 2,303 
Net loss— — — (134,219)— (134,219)(1,765)(135,984)
Other comprehensive income— — — — 12,221 12,221 90 12,311 
Balance as of June 30, 202016,894,090 $17 $494,628 $373,068 $(277,296)$590,417 $15,774 $606,191 
Share-based compensation, net2,363 — 1,840 — 1,840 — 1,840 
Deconsolidation of noncontrolling interest— — — — — — (2,112)(2,112)
Net income— — — 4,381 — 4,381 2,328 6,709 
Other comprehensive income— — — — 18,065 18,065 642 18,707 
Balance as of September 30, 202016,896,453 $17 $496,468 $377,449 $(259,231)$614,703 $16,632 $631,335 
 Total Equity
 Common SharesCommon StockAdditional Paid-In CapitalRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossCooper-Standard Holdings Inc. EquityNoncontrolling InterestsTotal Equity
Balance as of December 31, 202016,897,085 $17 $498,719 $350,270 $(241,896)$607,110 $17,001 $624,111 
Share-based compensation, net45,467 — 952 — 952 — 952 
Net loss— — — (33,864)— (33,864)(849)(34,713)
Other comprehensive loss— — — — (4,152)(4,152)(252)(4,404)
Balance as of March 31, 202116,942,552 $17 $499,671 $316,406 $(246,048)$570,046 $15,900 $585,946 
 Total Equity
 Common SharesCommon StockAdditional Paid-In CapitalRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossCooper-Standard Holdings Inc. EquityNoncontrolling InterestsTotal 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 — (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 
Repurchase of common stock(626,305)— (20,486)(9,514)— (30,000)— (30,000)
Share-based compensation, net5,738 — 3,522 — 3,523 — 3,523 
Purchase of noncontrolling interest— — 1,298 — — 1,298 (6,057)(4,759)
Dividends declared to noncontrolling interests— — — — — — (233)(233)
Net income (loss)— — — 145,205 — 145,205 (545)144,660 
Other comprehensive loss— — — — (7,320)(7,320)(627)(7,947)
Balance as of June 30, 201916,901,333 $17 $483,792 $692,791 $(249,018)$927,582 $21,742 $949,324 
Repurchase of common stock(72,875)— 1,084 (1,084)— — 
Share-based compensation, net10,266 — 3,986 — 3,990 — 3,990 
Contribution from noncontrolling interests— — — — — — 1,686 1,686 
Net loss— — — (4,877)— (4,877)(1,543)(6,420)
Other comprehensive loss— — — — (27,562)(27,562)(815)(28,377)
Balance as of September 30, 201916,838,724 $17 $488,862 $686,834 $(276,580)$899,133 $21,070 $920,203 
 Total Equity
 Common SharesCommon StockAdditional Paid-In CapitalRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive LossCooper-Standard Holdings Inc. EquityNoncontrolling InterestsTotal 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 $727,561 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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COOPER-STANDARD HOLDINGS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended March 31,
20202019 20212020
Operating Activities:Operating Activities:Operating Activities:
Net (loss) income$(241,714)$132,877 
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:
Net lossNet loss$(34,713)$(112,439)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:
DepreciationDepreciation107,095 98,795 Depreciation31,756 33,313 
Amortization of intangiblesAmortization of intangibles9,632 13,173 Amortization of intangibles1,772 4,450 
Gain on sale of business, net(2,314)(188,180)
Gain on sale of businessGain on sale of business(891)
Impairment of assets held for saleImpairment of assets held for sale86,470 Impairment of assets held for sale74,079 
Other impairment chargesOther impairment charges1,240 4,146 Other impairment charges977 
Share-based compensation expenseShare-based compensation expense6,977 10,293 Share-based compensation expense2,178 2,374 
Equity in earnings of affiliates, net of dividends related to earningsEquity in earnings of affiliates, net of dividends related to earnings6,087 (847)Equity in earnings of affiliates, net of dividends related to earnings(786)3,814 
Deferred income taxesDeferred income taxes(32,308)20,581 Deferred income taxes(1,434)(20,191)
OtherOther4,354 2,628 Other130 1,138 
Changes in operating assets and liabilitiesChanges in operating assets and liabilities27,949 (63,559)Changes in operating assets and liabilities(5,096)10,455 
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities(26,532)29,907 
Net cash used in operating activitiesNet cash used in operating activities(7,084)(2,030)
Investing activities:Investing activities:Investing activities:
Capital expendituresCapital expenditures(73,407)(131,085)Capital expenditures(38,617)(50,591)
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired(452)
Proceeds from sale of business, net of cash divested(17,006)243,362 
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets and other963 2,084 
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities(89,450)113,909 
Financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt, net of discount
245,000 
Principal payments on long-term debt(4,792)(3,556)
Decrease in short-term debt, net(6,897)(32,737)
Debt issuance costs(6,722)
Purchase of noncontrolling interests(4,797)
Repurchase of common stock(36,550)
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets and otherProceeds from sale of fixed assets and other2,363 482 
Net cash used in investing activitiesNet cash used in investing activities(36,254)(50,109)
Financing activities:Financing activities:
Principal payments on long-term debtPrincipal payments on long-term debt(1,797)(1,498)
Increase in short-term debt, netIncrease in short-term debt, net3,429 3,021 
Taxes withheld and paid on employees' share-based payment awardsTaxes withheld and paid on employees' share-based payment awards(533)(2,757)Taxes withheld and paid on employees' share-based payment awards(729)(512)
OtherOther(925)2,132 Other385 (625)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities225,131 (78,265)
Net cash provided by financing activitiesNet cash provided by financing activities1,288 386 
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cashEffects of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(5,718)(6,997)Effects of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash5,358 (6,200)
Changes in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cashChanges in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash103,431 58,554 Changes in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(36,692)(57,953)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of periodCash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period361,742 267,399 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period443,578 361,742 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of periodCash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$465,173 $325,953 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$406,886 $303,789 
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash to the condensed consolidated balance sheet:Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash to the condensed consolidated balance sheet:Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash to the condensed consolidated balance sheet:
Balance as ofBalance as of
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$462,666 $359,536 Cash and cash equivalents$398,847 $438,438 
Restricted cash included in other current assetsRestricted cash included in other current assets11 12 Restricted cash included in other current assets6,801 4,089 
Restricted cash included in other assetsRestricted cash included in other assets2,496 2,194 Restricted cash included in other assets1,238 1,051 
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the statement of cash flows$465,173 $361,742 
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cashTotal cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$406,886 $443,578 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.
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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. On April 1, 2019, the Company completed the divestiture of its AVS product line.
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, 20192020 (the “2019“2020 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 September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 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. 2. New Accounting Pronouncements
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
The Company concluded these errors wereadopted the following Accounting Standard Updates (“ASU”) during the three months ended March 31, 2021, which did not have a 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’sits condensed consolidated statements of operations:financial statements.
Three Months Ended September 30, 2019Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
As previously reportedAdjustmentAs correctedAs previously reportedAdjustmentAs corrected
Sales$729,021 $10,497 $739,518 $2,373,865 $8,346 $2,382,211 
Income tax expense (benefit)(574)1,319 745 45,996 1,005 47,001 
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests1,745 (202)1,543 2,447 (411)2,036 
Net income (loss) attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.(13,853)8,976 (4,877)127,983 6,930 134,913 
Earnings (loss) per share:
Basic$(0.82)$0.53 $(0.29)$7.42 $0.41 $7.83 
Diluted$(0.82)$0.53 $(0.29)$7.40 $0.40 $7.80 
The following table presents the impact of these corrections on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income (loss):
Three Months Ended September 30, 2019Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
As previously reportedAdjustmentAs correctedAs previously reportedAdjustmentAs corrected
Currency translation adjustment$(29,513)$448 $(29,065)$(33,407)$484 $(32,923)
Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests2,606 (248)2,358 3,558 (451)3,107 
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.(41,817)9,378 (32,439)96,896 7,374 104,270 
StandardDescriptionEffective Date
ASU 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes
Modifies ASC Topic 740 by removing certain exceptions and amending existing guidance in order to simplify the accounting for income taxes.January 1, 2021
ASU 2021-01, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Scope
Clarifies that certain optional expedients and exceptions in Topic 848 for contract modifications and hedge accounting apply to derivatives that are affected by the discounting transition and tailors the existing guidance to derivative instruments affected by the discounting transition.January 1, 2021
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The impact of these corrections on the balance as of September 30, 2019 in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of changes in equity includes a decrease to total equity of $202, which consists of an increase to retained earnings of $120, a decrease to accumulated other comprehensive loss of $595, and a decrease to noncontrolling interests of $917.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2019, the impact of these corrections on the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows included a $7,341 increase in net income, a $1,005 increase in deferred income taxes, and a $8,346 decrease in changes in operating assets and liabilities, resulting in no impact to net cash provided by operating activities.  
2. New Accounting Pronouncements
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments — Credit Losses (Topic 326)
On January 1, 2020, the Company adopted Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 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 consideration of losses not yet incurred, but expected, based on current conditions and future forecasts. Adoption of the new standard resulted in an immaterial increase in the allowance for credit losses, which decreased the tooling receivable on the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet in 2020. 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 the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of operations or on cash provided by (used in) operating, financing or investing activities on its 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, 2019Adjustments due to adoption of ASC 326Balance as of
January 1, 2020
Tooling receivable, net$148,175 $(1,573)$146,602 
Retained earnings619,448(1,573)617,875

The Company considered the issued accounting pronouncement summarized as follows, which will have an immaterial impact on its consolidated financial statements:
StandardDescriptionImpactEffective Date
ASU 2018-14, Compensation—Retirement Benefits—Defined Benefit Plans—General (Subtopic 715-20): Disclosure Framework—Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Plans

Modifies the disclosure requirements for ASC Topic 715 by removing and modifying existing disclosure requirements while also adding new disclosures.
The Company expects this standard will primarily result in additional pension disclosures while also removing certain other disclosures. Specifically, the weighted-average interest crediting rate for the cash balance plan and, if needed, an explanation for significant gains and losses related to changes in the benefit obligation for the period will be added while accumulated other comprehensive income expected to be recognized as components of net periodic benefit cost over the next fiscal year and the effects of a one-percentage-point change in the assumed health care cost trend rate will be removed.January 1, 2021
3. DivestituresDivestiture
2020 Divestiture
In the fourth quarter of 2019, management approved a plan to sell its European rubber fluid transfer and specialty sealing businesses, as well as its Indian operations. The entities and the associated assets and liabilities met the criteria for presentation as held for sale as of March 31, 2020, and depreciation of long-lived assets ceased. The divestiture did not meet the criteria for presentation as a discontinued operation.
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Upon meeting the criteria for held for sale classification and during the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company recorded non-cash impairment charges of $86,470 during the six months ended June 30, 2020$74,079 to reduce 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 costs to sell were assessed each reporting period that the asset group remained classified as held for sale. The difference between the impairment of the carrying value on the divested assets compared to the impairment recorded in the statements of operations is due to foreign currency translation offset by costs to sell incurred in the second quarter. The impairment charge includes the non-cash cumulative foreign currency translation losses recorded in equity related to the divested entities.
On July 1, 2020, the Company completed the divestiture of its European rubber fluid transfer and specialty sealing businesses, as well as its Indian operations, to Mutares SE & Co. KGaA (“Mutares”). The transaction included payment denominated in Euro of €9,000, which consisted of €6,500 in cash paid and €2,500 in deferred payment obligations, payable in December 2021.
Upon finalizingDuring the sale,three months ended March 31, 2021, the Company recorded a loss on deconsolidation of the businesses of $167. In addition, at closing, the Company and Mutares entered into certain ancillary agreements providing for the transition of the European rubber fluid transfer and specialty sealing businesses and Indian operations.
The major classes of assets and liabilities divested were as follows:
July 1, 2020
Cash and cash equivalents$11,162 
Accounts receivable, net18,825 
Tooling receivable, net4,770 
Inventories17,022 
Prepaid expenses2,728 
Other current assets8,873 
Property, plant and equipment, net39,913 
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net2,946 
Intangible assets, net4,992 
Other assets4,114 
Impairment of carrying value(85,622)
Total assets divested$29,723 
Accounts payable$13,219 
Payroll liabilities7,135 
Accrued liabilities5,744 
Current operating lease liabilities918 
Pension benefits3,574 
Postretirement benefits other than pensions2,778 
Long-term operating lease liabilities2,286 
Other liabilities1,934 
Total liabilities divested$37,588 

2020 Joint Venture Deconsolidation
In the third quarter of 2020, management approved and completed a plan to sell the Company’s entire controlling equity interest of a joint venturesubsequent adjustments resulting in the Asia Pacific region. Upon finalizing the sale, the Company recorded a gain on deconsolidation of the business of $1,334.
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2019 Divestiture
During the first quarter of 2019 and in prior periods, the Company also operated an AVS product line. On April 1, 2019, the Company completed its sale of the AVS product line to Continental AG. The total sale price of the transaction was $265,500, subject to certain adjustments. Cash proceeds received in the second quarter of 2019 were $243,362 after adjusting for certain liabilities assumed by the purchaser. The Company recognized a gain on the divestiture of $188,180 during the nine months ended September 30, 2019. In the third quarter of 2020, the Company finalized adjustments to the gain recorded in 2019 by recording an additional gain on divestiture of $1,147, primarily due to working capital adjustments.$891.
4. Revenue
Revenue is recognized for manufactured parts at a point in time, generally when products are shipped or delivered. 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. Customers typically pay for parts based on customary business practices with payment terms generally between 30 and 90 days.
Revenue by customer group for the three months ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 was as follows:
North AmericaEuropeAsia PacificSouth AmericaCorporate, Eliminations and OtherConsolidated
Passenger and Light Duty$350,016 $141,754 $129,822 $17,558 $$639,150 
Commercial3,179 4,066 1,190 911 9,352 
Other5,812 209 51 16 28,610 34,698 
Revenue$359,007 $146,029 $131,063 $17,580 $29,521 $683,200 
Revenue by customer group for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was as follows:
North AmericaEuropeAsia PacificSouth AmericaCorporate, Eliminations and OtherConsolidatedNorth AmericaEuropeAsia PacificSouth AmericaCorporate, Eliminations and OtherConsolidated
Passenger and Light DutyPassenger and Light Duty$796,937 $383,288 $312,871 $41,878 $$1,534,974 Passenger and Light Duty$331,613 $159,781 $113,041 $15,479 $$619,914 
CommercialCommercial8,328 12,846 3,149 16 2,868 27,207 Commercial4,281 5,881 1,182 1,251 12,602 
OtherOther14,880 13,942 113 38 87,403 116,376 Other3,142 114 33,193 36,451 
RevenueRevenue$820,145 $410,076 $316,133 $41,932 $90,271 $1,678,557 Revenue$339,036 $165,776 $114,225 $15,486 $34,444 $668,967 
Revenue by customer group for the three months ended September 30, 2019March 31, 2020 was as follows:
North AmericaEuropeAsia PacificSouth AmericaCorporate, Eliminations and OtherConsolidated
Passenger and Light Duty$361,244 $173,868 $123,121 $25,179 $$683,412 
Commercial3,923 6,305 178 10,415 
Other6,937 7,265 18 32 31,439 45,691 
Revenue$372,104 $187,438 $123,139 $25,220 $31,617 $739,518 
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Revenue by customer group for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 was as follows:
North AmericaEuropeAsia PacificSouth AmericaCorporate, Eliminations and OtherConsolidatedNorth AmericaEuropeAsia PacificSouth AmericaCorporate, Eliminations and OtherConsolidated
Passenger and Light DutyPassenger and Light Duty$1,167,062 $588,473 $366,877 $73,399 $$2,195,816 Passenger and Light Duty$325,982 $170,781 $78,742 $20,439 $$595,944 
CommercialCommercial15,154 22,602 17 92 1,213 39,078 Commercial3,178 5,557 546 10 1,134 10,425 
OtherOther16,727 23,792 192 90 106,516 147,317 Other5,641 8,904 56 22 33,898 48,521 
RevenueRevenue$1,198,943 $634,867 $367,086 $73,581 $107,734 $2,382,211 Revenue$334,801 $185,242 $79,344 $20,471 $35,032 $654,890 
The passenger 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 and fluid transfer systems for use in passenger vehicles and light trucks manufactured by global OEMsOEMs.
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(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share and until March 31, 2019, anti-vibrations systems. On April 1, 2019, the Company completed the divestiture of its AVS product line.share amounts)
A summary of the Company’s products is as follows:
Product LineDescription
Sealing SystemsProtect vehicle interiors from weather, dust and noise intrusion for improved driving experience; provide aesthetic and functional class-A exterior surface treatment
Fuel & Brake Delivery SystemsSense, deliver and control fluids to fuel and brake systems
Fluid Transfer SystemsSense, 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 September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 was as follows:
North AmericaEuropeAsia PacificSouth AmericaCorporate, Eliminations and OtherConsolidated
Sealing systems$138,823 $116,640 $82,754 $11,045 $$349,262 
Fuel and brake delivery systems118,997 25,218 29,877 5,134 179,226 
Fluid transfer systems101,187 4,171 18,432 1,401 125,191 
Other29,521 29,521 
Consolidated$359,007 $146,029 $131,063 $17,580 $29,521 $683,200 
Revenue by product line for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was as follows:
North AmericaEuropeAsia PacificSouth AmericaCorporate, Eliminations and OtherConsolidated
Sealing systems$312,331 $297,216 $201,295 $27,385 $$838,227 
Fuel and brake delivery systems266,203 65,078 75,061 11,707 418,049 
Fluid transfer systems241,611 35,673 39,777 2,840 319,901 
Other12,109 90,271 102,380 
Consolidated$820,145 $410,076 $316,133 $41,932 $90,271 $1,678,557 
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North AmericaEuropeAsia PacificSouth AmericaCorporate, Eliminations and OtherConsolidated
Sealing systems$121,175 $129,361 $69,673 $11,274 $$331,483 
Fuel and brake delivery systems112,656 30,790 28,369 2,865 174,680 
Fluid transfer systems105,205 5,625 16,183 1,347 128,360 
Other34,444 34,444 
Consolidated$339,036 $165,776 $114,225 $15,486 $34,444 $668,967 
Revenue by product line for the three months ended September 30, 2019March 31, 2020 was as follows:
North AmericaEuropeAsia PacificSouth AmericaCorporate, Eliminations and OtherConsolidated
Sealing systems$138,741 $130,737 $82,078 $18,599 $$370,155 
Fuel and brake delivery systems120,425 29,401 28,440 6,349 184,615 
Fluid transfer systems112,938 20,334 12,621 272 146,165 
Other6,966 31,617 38,583 
Consolidated$372,104 $187,438 $123,139 $25,220 $31,617 $739,518 
Revenue by product line for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 was as follows:
North AmericaEuropeAsia PacificSouth AmericaCorporate, Eliminations and OtherConsolidatedNorth AmericaEuropeAsia PacificSouth AmericaCorporate, Eliminations and OtherConsolidated
Sealing systemsSealing systems$425,146 $430,116 $243,860 $55,445 $$1,154,567 Sealing systems$124,556 $127,246 $49,024 $13,549 $$314,375 
Fuel and brake delivery systemsFuel and brake delivery systems376,107 95,722 79,917 17,728 569,474 Fuel and brake delivery systems104,934 28,562 19,818 5,747 159,061 
Fluid transfer systemsFluid transfer systems340,767 64,646 41,845 408 447,666 Fluid transfer systems105,311 21,945 10,502 1,175 138,933 
Anti-vibration systems56,457 20,807 1,464 78,728 
OtherOther466 23,576 107,734 131,776 Other7,489 35,032 42,521 
ConsolidatedConsolidated$1,198,943 $634,867 $367,086 $73,581 $107,734 $2,382,211 Consolidated$334,801 $185,242 $79,344 $20,471 $35,032 $654,890 
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. Contract assets were not materially impacted by any other factors during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021.
The Company’s contract liabilities consist of advance payments received and due from customers. Net contract assets (liabilities) consisted of the following:
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019ChangeMarch 31, 2021December 31, 2020Change
Contract assetsContract assets$281 $1,100 $(819)Contract assets$5,274 $777 $4,497 
Contract liabilitiesContract liabilities(31)(61)30 Contract liabilities(21)(27)
Net contract assetsNet contract assets$250 $1,039 $(789)Net contract assets$5,253 $750 $4,503 
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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 September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 20192020 were current liabilities of $8,352$15,882 and $12,916,$16,932, respectively, and long-term liabilities of $6,724$6,427 and $9,502,$6,828, 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.
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.
Restructuring expense by segment for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020 and 2019 was as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
202020192020201920212020
North AmericaNorth America$3,721 $863 $10,468 $6,857 North America$2,363 $3,703 
EuropeEurope1,720 3,340 7,019 13,395 Europe16,397 2,193 
Asia PacificAsia Pacific552 902 3,264 4,476 Asia Pacific369 133 
South AmericaSouth America316 2,367 35 South America1,587 1,202 
Total AutomotiveTotal Automotive6,309 5,114 23,118 24,763 Total Automotive20,716 7,231 
Corporate and otherCorporate and other(123)458118 4,451 Corporate and other331 45 
TotalTotal$6,186 $5,572 $23,236 $29,214 Total$21,047 $7,276 
Restructuring activity for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 was as follows:
Employee Separation CostsOther Exit CostsTotalEmployee Separation CostsOther Exit CostsTotal
Balance as of December 31, 2019$22,990 $4,005 $26,995 
Balance as of December 31, 2020Balance as of December 31, 2020$15,029 $8,406 $23,435 
ExpenseExpense12,325 10,911 23,236 Expense18,152 2,895 21,047 
Cash paymentsCash payments(17,132)(9,751)(26,883)Cash payments(4,416)(5,646)(10,062)
Non-cash fixed asset impairments included in expenseNon-cash fixed asset impairments included in expense(1,748)(1,748)Non-cash fixed asset impairments included in expense(182)(182)
Foreign exchange translation and otherForeign exchange translation and other(1,192)263 (929)Foreign exchange translation and other(603)1,928 1,325 
Balance as of September 30, 2020$16,991 $3,680 $20,671 
Balance as of March 31, 2021Balance as of March 31, 2021$28,162 $7,401 $35,563 
6. Inventories
Inventories consist of the following:
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Finished goodsFinished goods$41,587 $57,070 Finished goods$46,675 $39,136 
Work in processWork in process38,366 33,753 Work in process41,153 35,477 
Raw materials and suppliesRaw materials and supplies68,847 52,616 Raw materials and supplies83,258 69,129 
$148,800 $143,439 $171,086 $143,742 
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7. Leases
The Company 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 September 30, 2020.sheets. 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.
The components of lease expense were as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
202020192020201920212020
Operating lease expenseOperating lease expense$8,065 $8,362 $24,484 $25,027 Operating lease expense$7,344 $8,605 
Short-term lease expenseShort-term lease expense1,040 796 3,115 2,607 Short-term lease expense1,640 1,010 
Variable lease expenseVariable lease expense273 517 678 1,051 Variable lease expense248 250 
Finance lease expense:Finance lease expense:Finance lease expense:
Amortization of right-of-use assetsAmortization of right-of-use assets598 614 1,950 1,629 Amortization of right-of-use assets546 681 
Interest on lease liabilitiesInterest on lease liabilities384 400 1,169 1,307 Interest on lease liabilities366 385 
Total lease expenseTotal lease expense$10,360 $10,689 $31,396 $31,621 Total lease expense$10,144 $10,931 
Other information related to leases was as follows:
Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2020201920212020
Supplemental Cash Flows InformationSupplemental Cash Flows InformationSupplemental Cash Flows Information
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
Operating cash flows for operating leases Operating cash flows for operating leases$23,038 $25,671  Operating cash flows for operating leases$7,346 $7,933 
Operating cash flows for finance leases Operating cash flows for finance leases1,188 1,186  Operating cash flows for finance leases362 410 
Financing cash flows for finance leases Financing cash flows for finance leases1,578 735  Financing cash flows for finance leases652 648 
Non-cash right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:Non-cash right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:Non-cash right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
Operating leases Operating leases47,176 4,955  Operating leases2,932 37,205 
Finance leases Finance leases549 9,476  Finance leases61 
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term (in years)Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term (in years)Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term (in years)
Operating leasesOperating leases8.15.5Operating leases7.68.2
Finance leasesFinance leases10.711.7Finance leases10.411.1
Weighted Average Discount RateWeighted Average Discount RateWeighted Average Discount Rate
Operating leasesOperating leases5.4 %4.7 %Operating leases5.4 %5.3 %
Finance leasesFinance leases5.7 %9.7 %Finance leases5.7 %6.1 %
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Future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable leases as of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 were as follows:
YearYearOperating LeasesFinance
Leases
YearOperating LeasesFinance
Leases
Remainder of 2020$7,340 $872 
202124,909 3,472 
Remainder of 2021Remainder of 2021$24,400 $2,442 
2022202220,160 3,211 202222,224 3,181 
2023202316,508 3,122 202317,837 3,092 
2024202413,171 3,400 202413,616 3,370 
2025202510,416 3,442 
ThereafterThereafter60,979 24,861 Thereafter50,890 21,120 
Total future minimum lease payments Total future minimum lease payments143,067 38,938  Total future minimum lease payments139,383 36,647 
Less imputed interestLess imputed interest(29,793)(10,594)Less imputed interest(27,604)(9,624)
Total Total$113,274 $28,344  Total$111,779 $27,023 
Amounts recognized on the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 20192020 were as follows:
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Operating LeasesOperating LeasesOperating Leases
Operating lease right-of-use assets, netOperating lease right-of-use assets, net111,831 83,376 Operating lease right-of-use assets, net106,670 109,795 
Current operating lease liabilitiesCurrent operating lease liabilities21,492 24,094 Current operating lease liabilities25,666 21,711 
Long-term operating lease liabilitiesLong-term operating lease liabilities91,782 60,234 Long-term operating lease liabilities86,113 90,517 
Finance LeasesFinance LeasesFinance Leases
Debt payable within one yearDebt payable within one year2,295 2,343 Debt payable within one year2,193 2,300 
Long-term debtLong-term debt26,049 27,430 Long-term debt24,830 26,152 

As of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, assets recorded under finance leases, net of accumulated depreciation were $30,558$29,837 and $32,571,$30,847, respectively. As of September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, the Company had additional operating and finance leases, primarily for real estate, that have not yet commenced with undiscounted lease payments of approximately $547.$5,563. These operating leases will commence between 2020 andin 2021 with lease terms up to threefive years.
8. Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment consists of the following:
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Land and improvements$59,137 $66,670 
Buildings and improvements297,768 310,797 
Machinery and equipment1,255,056 1,204,457 
Construction in progress91,201 161,951 
1,703,162 1,743,875 
Accumulated depreciation(820,686)(755,598)
Property, plant and equipment, net$882,476 $988,277 
The Company recorded impairment charges of $100 and $1,240 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively.
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Land and improvements$58,334 $61,226 
Buildings and improvements291,272 298,431 
Machinery and equipment1,283,381 1,277,624 
Construction in progress78,362 96,706 
1,711,349 1,733,987 
Accumulated depreciation(853,740)(841,678)
Property, plant and equipment, net$857,609 $892,309 
Based on the Company’s interim impairment assessment, the Company determined there were no additional indicators of impairment identified during the ninethree months ended September 30, 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
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production volumes, among other factors, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic could result in an impairment charge in future periods.March 31, 2021. 
During the three months ended September 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, the Company recorded an impairment charge related to machinery and equipment of $1,958$977 due to the terminationdeterioration of certain customer programsfinancial results in thea certain Asia Pacific region.location. The fair value of machinery and equipment was determined using estimated salvage value, which was deemed the highest and best use of the assets. Impairment charges of $4,146 recorded during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 also included an impairment charge recorded in the second quarter related to machinery and equipment in certain Asia Pacific locations. The fair value was determined using estimated orderly liquidation value, which was deemed the highest and best use of the assets.
9. Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reporting unit for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 were as follows:
North AmericaIndustrial Specialty GroupTotal
Balance as of December 31, 2019$142,187 $$142,187 
Reorganization(14,036)14,036 
Foreign exchange translation(108)(108)
Balance as of September 30, 2020$128,043 $14,036 $142,079 
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. Other than the reorganization event noted above, there were no other indicators of potential impairment during the nine months ended September 30, 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.
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets and accumulated amortization balances as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 were as follows:
Gross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net
Carrying
Amount
Customer relationships$154,903 $(120,252)$34,651 
Other44,082 (9,043)35,039 
Balance as of September 30, 2020$198,985 $(129,295)$69,690 
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 
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9. Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reporting unit for the three months ended March 31, 2021 were as follows:
North AmericaIndustrial Specialty GroupTotal
Balance as of December 31, 2020$128,214 $14,036 $142,250 
Foreign exchange translation57 57 
Balance as of March 31, 2021$128,271 $14,036 $142,307 
Goodwill is tested for impairment by reporting unit annually or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate that an impairment may exist. There were no indicators of potential impairment during the three months ended March 31, 2021.
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets and accumulated amortization balances as of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 were as follows:
Gross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Net
Carrying
Amount
Customer relationships$154,510 $(122,837)$31,673 
Other44,725 (10,535)34,190 
Balance as of March 31, 2021$199,235 $(133,372)$65,863 
Customer relationships$155,409 $(122,657)$32,752 
Other44,826 (9,899)34,927 
Balance as of December 31, 2020$200,235 $(132,556)$67,679 
10. Debt
A summary of outstanding debt as of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 20192020 is as follows:
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Senior Notes$395,650 $395,114 
Senior Secured Notes239,142 
Term Loan324,242 326,061 
ABL Facility
Finance leases28,344 29,773 
Other borrowings49,575 56,680 
Total debt1,036,953 807,628 
Less current portion(54,294)(61,449)
Total long-term debt$982,659 $746,179 

March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Senior Notes$396,008 $395,829 
Senior Secured Notes240,043 239,567 
Term Loan323,030 323,636 
ABL Facility
Finance leases27,023 28,452 
Other borrowings38,823 36,007 
Total debt1,024,927 1,023,491 
Less current portion(43,441)(40,731)
Total long-term debt$981,486 $982,760 
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. 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 September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, the Company had $4,350$3,992 and $4,886$4,171 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.
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13.0% Senior Secured Notes due 2024
OnIn May 29, 2020, Cooper Standard Automotive Inc. (the “Issuer”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company issued $250,000 aggregate principal amount of its 13.0% Senior Secured Notes due 2024 (the “Senior Secured Notes”), pursuant to the Indenture, dated as of May 29, 2020 (the “Indenture”), by and among the Issuer, the other guarantors party thereto and U.S. Bank National Association, as trustee, in a transaction exempt from registration under Rule 144A and Regulation S of the Securities Act of 1933. Proceeds from the Senior Secured Notes were used to provide additional liquidity for the Company.
The Senior Secured Notes are guaranteed on a senior secured basis by CS Intermediate HoldCo 1 LLC and each of the Issuer’s present and future subsidiaries that are obligors or guarantee the Term Loan Facility and each of the Issuer’s wholly owned domestic subsidiaries that are obligors under, or guarantee, certain other indebtedness, subject to certain exceptions. The notes are also guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by Cooper-Standard Latin America B.V.
The Issuer may redeem all or part of the Senior Secured Notes prior to maturity at the prices set forth in the Indenture.. The Senior Secured Notes mature on June 1, 2024. Interest on the Senior Secured Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears in cash on June 1 and December 1 of each year, commencing on December 1, 2020.
The Indenture contains certain covenants that limit the Issuer’s and its subsidiaries’ ability to, among other things, incur or guarantee additional indebtedness or issue certain preferred stock; make restricted payments; sell assets; create or incur liens; and merge or consolidate with other entities. These covenants are subject to a number of important limitations and exceptions. The Indenture also provides for customary events of default for non-investment grade debt securities, which, if any occur, would permit or require the principal, interest and any other monetary obligations on all the then-outstanding Senior Secured Notes to be due and payable immediately.year.
The Company paid approximately $6,459$6,431 of debt issuance costs in connection with the transaction. Additionally, the Senior Secured Notes were issued at a discount of $5,000. As of September 30,March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020, the Company had $6,075$5,547 and $5,828 of unamortized debt issuance costs, respectively, and $4,783$4,410 and $4,605 of unamortized original issue discount, respectively, related to the Senior Secured Notes, 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 Senior Secured Notes.
Term Loan Facility
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. 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
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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. The Term Loan Facility matures on November 2, 2023, unless earlier terminated.
As of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, the Company had $1,828$1,532 and $2,273$1,680 of unamortized debt issuance costs, respectively, and $1,179$998 and $1,466$1,084 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 Third Amended and Restated Loan Agreement of its ABL Facility, which 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 was 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 $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 September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, there were no loans outstanding under the ABL Facility. The Company’s borrowing base was $172,770.$163,208. Net of the greater of 10% of the borrowing base or $15,000 that cannot be borrowed without triggering the fixed charge coverage ratio maintenance covenant and $5,339$5,530 of outstanding letters of credit, the Company effectively had $150,154$141,357 available for borrowing under its ABL facility.
Any borrowings under the ABL Facility will mature, and the commitments of the lenders under the ABL Facility will terminate, on 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 in March 2020, 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 September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, the Company had $1,215$967 and $657,$1,029, 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, Senior Secured Notes, Term Loan Facility and ABL Facility as of September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021.
Other
Other borrowings as of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 20192020 reflect borrowings under local bank lines classified in debt payable within one year on the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
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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.
Items Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
Estimates of the fair value of foreign currency 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 September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 20192020 were as follows:
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019InputMarch 31, 2021December 31, 2020Input
Forward foreign exchange contracts - other current assetsForward foreign exchange contracts - other current assets$153 $467 Level 2Forward foreign exchange contracts - other current assets$1,129 $1,826 Level 2
Forward foreign exchange contracts - accrued liabilitiesForward foreign exchange contracts - accrued liabilities(1,876)(42)Level 2Forward foreign exchange contracts - accrued liabilities(788)(750)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. “Divestitures”“Divestiture” and Note 8. “Property, Plant and Equipment.”
Items Not Carried at Fair Value
Fair values of the Company’s Senior Notes, Senior Secured Notes and Term Loan Facility were as follows:
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Aggregate fair valueAggregate fair value$806,890 $693,600 Aggregate fair value$942,438 $965,052 
Aggregate carrying value (1)
Aggregate carrying value (1)
977,250 729,800 
Aggregate carrying value (1)
975,550 976,400 
(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
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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.
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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. As of September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, the notional amount of these contracts was $69,693$66,133 and $92,150,$97,503, respectively, and consisted of hedges of transactions up to December 2021.
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 September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2020201920202019
Forward foreign exchange contracts$1,051 $(1,367)$(8,448)$2,443 
Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI
Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020
Forward foreign exchange contracts$(548)$(12,871)
Pretax amounts related to the Company’s cash flow hedges that were reclassified from AOCI and recognized in cost of products sold were as follows:
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI to Income
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2020201920202019
Forward foreign exchange contracts$(1,764)$614 $(6,315)$1,766 
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI to Income
Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020
Forward foreign exchange contracts$188 $115 
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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 indentures governing the Senior Notes and Senior Secured 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.
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Costs incurred on the sale of receivables are recorded in other expense, net 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:
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Off-balance sheet arrangements$77,856 $103,818 
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Off-balance sheet arrangements$80,461 $85,108 
Accounts receivable factored and related costs throughout the period were as follows:
Off-Balance Sheet ArrangementsOff-Balance Sheet Arrangements
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
202020192020201920212020
Accounts receivable factoredAccounts receivable factored$124,910 $108,957 $352,103 $376,944 Accounts receivable factored$117,271 $176,508 
CostsCosts120 218 591 691 Costs154 309 
During the quarter, the Factor changed to an alternative remittance and settlement process provided for under the factoring agreement, which resulted in the Company having an insignificant receivable due from the Factor. As of March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, cash collections on behalf of the Factor that have yet to be remitted were $21,485$6,174 and $1,786, respectively, and are reflected in other current assets as restricted cash and cash equivalents in the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
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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
Three Months Ended September 30,
20202019
 U.S. Non-U.S. U.S. Non-U.S.
Service cost$213 $884 $189 $931 
Interest cost2,033 736 2,952 924 
Expected return on plan assets(3,421)(580)(4,155)(599)
Amortization of prior service cost and actuarial loss485 833 781 589 
Net periodic benefit (income) cost$(690)$1,873 $(233)$1,845 
 Pension Benefits Pension Benefits
Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2020201920212020
 U.S. Non-U.S. U.S. Non-U.S. U.S. Non-U.S. U.S. Non-U.S.
Service costService cost$639 $2,838 $567 $2,985 Service cost$223 $914 $213 $989 
Interest costInterest cost6,099 2,277 8,856 3,047 Interest cost1,629 648 2,033 782 
Expected return on plan assetsExpected return on plan assets(10,263)(1,716)(12,465)(1,785)Expected return on plan assets(3,564)(334)(3,421)(577)
Amortization of prior service cost and actuarial lossAmortization of prior service cost and actuarial loss1,455 2,417 2,343 1,798 Amortization of prior service cost and actuarial loss418 932 485 794 
Net periodic benefit (income) costNet periodic benefit (income) cost$(2,070)$5,816 $(699)$6,045 Net periodic benefit (income) cost$(1,294)$2,160 $(690)$1,988 
 
 Other Postretirement BenefitsOther Postretirement Benefits
Three Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2020201920212020
 U.S. Non-U.S. U.S. Non-U.S.U.S.Non-U.S.U.S.Non-U.S.
Service costService cost$26 $97 $26 $93 Service cost$26 $90 $26 $96 
Interest costInterest cost170 175 202 182 Interest cost133 177 170 173 
Amortization of prior service credit and actuarial (gain) lossAmortization of prior service credit and actuarial (gain) loss(483)108 (566)94 Amortization of prior service credit and actuarial (gain) loss(349)190 (483)107 
Net periodic benefit (income) costNet periodic benefit (income) cost$(287)$380 $(338)$369 Net periodic benefit (income) cost$(190)$457 $(287)$376 
Other Postretirement Benefits
Nine Months Ended September 30,
20202019
U.S.Non-U.S.U.S.Non-U.S.
Service cost$78 $286 $92 $301 
Interest cost510 516 663 564 
Amortization of prior service credit and actuarial (gain) loss(1,449)319 (1,874)225 
Net periodic benefit (income) cost$(861)$1,121 $(1,119)$1,090 
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.
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14. Other Income (Expense),Expense, Net
The components of other income (expense),expense, net were as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2020201920202019
Foreign currency gains (losses)$2,626 $(73)$(4,397)$(1,529)
Components of net periodic benefit cost other than service cost(56)(404)(165)(1,372)
Factoring costs(120)(218)(591)(691)
Miscellaneous income (expense)334 181 (204)501 
Other income (expense), net$2,784 $(514)$(5,357)$(3,091)
Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020
Foreign currency losses$(5,264)$(3,232)
Components of net periodic benefit income (cost) other than service cost120 (63)
Factoring costs(154)(309)
Miscellaneous income209 164 
Other expense, net$(5,089)$(3,440)
15. Income Taxes
The Company determines its effective tax rate each quarter based upon its estimated annual effective tax rate. The Company records the tax impact of certain unusual or infrequently occurring items, including changes in judgment about valuation allowances and effects of changes in tax laws or rates, in the interim period in which they occur. In addition, jurisdictions with a projected loss for the year where no tax benefit can be recognized are excluded from the estimated annual effective tax rate.
Income tax (benefit) expense income (loss)(benefit), loss before income taxes and the corresponding effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020 and 2019 were as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2020201920202019
Income tax (benefit) expense$(2,386)$745 $(55,485)$47,001 
Income (loss) before income taxes4,323 (5,675)(297,199)179,878 
Effective tax rate(55)%(13)%19 %26 %
Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020
Income tax expense (benefit)$936 $(14,117)
Loss before income taxes(33,777)(126,556)
Effective tax rate(3)%11 %
The effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2019March 31, 2020 varied from prior periods primarily due to the geographic mix of pre-tax losses, driven by the impairment charge on divested entities and the inability to record a tax benefit for pre-tax losses in certain foreign jurisdictions.jurisdictions and U.S. states, and due to a benefit in the three months ended March 31, 2020 for net operating losses carried back up to five years at tax rates in effect during those periods under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”), rather than carried forward at current federal tax rates of 21%. The incremental loss in the three months ended March 31, 2020 was driven by impairment charges on held for sale entities for which no tax benefit was recognized. Additionally, a discrete expense of $13,414$13,309 for the initial recognition of valuation allowances against net deferred tax assets in certain foreign jurisdictions was recorded in the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2020. In accordance with recent legislation, one of the business tax provisions of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) allows net operating losses (“NOL”) generated by the Company 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 $19,764 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 and nine months ended September 30, 2020.
The income tax rate for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020 and 2019 variesvaried 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 benefits related to the CARES Act,and U.S. states, tax credits, the impact of income taxes on foreign earnings taxed at rates varying from the U.S. statutory rate, and other permanent items. Additionally, the income tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2020 varied from the U.S. statutory rate as a result of benefits from net operating loss carry backs under the CARES Act. Further, the Company’s current and future provision for income taxes is 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.
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16. Net Income (Loss)Loss Per Share Attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.
Basic net income (loss)loss per share attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. was computed by dividing net income (loss)loss attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net income (loss)loss per share attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. was computed using the treasury stock method by dividing diluted net income (loss)loss 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 income (loss)loss per share attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. was as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
202020192020201920212020
Net income (loss) available to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. common stockholders$4,381 $(4,877)$(240,426)$134,913 
Net loss available to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. common stockholdersNet loss available to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. common stockholders$(33,864)$(110,588)
Basic weighted average shares of common stock outstandingBasic weighted average shares of common stock outstanding16,927,924 16,880,736 16,908,940 17,240,366 Basic weighted average shares of common stock outstanding16,951,190 16,883,717 
Dilutive effect of common stock equivalentsDilutive effect of common stock equivalents87,031 64,428 Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents
Diluted weighted average shares of common stock outstandingDiluted weighted average shares of common stock outstanding17,014,955 16,880,736 16,908,940 17,304,794 Diluted weighted average shares of common stock outstanding16,951,190 16,883,717 
Basic net income (loss) per share attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.$0.26 $(0.29)$(14.22)$7.83 
Basic net loss per share attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.Basic net loss per share attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.$(2.00)$(6.55)
Diluted net income (loss) per share attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.$0.26 $(0.29)$(14.22)$7.80 
Diluted net loss per share attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.Diluted net loss per share attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.$(2.00)$(6.55)
Approximately 189,000 and 13,000 securities were excluded from the calculation of diluted loss per share for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020, respectively, because the inclusion of such securities in the calculation would have been anti-dilutive.
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(Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share and share amounts)
17. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss by component, net of related tax, were as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
202020192020201920212020
Foreign currency translation adjustmentForeign currency translation adjustmentForeign currency translation adjustment
Balance at beginning of periodBalance at beginning of period$(175,616)$(144,706)$(153,933)$(141,104)Balance at beginning of period$(136,579)$(153,933)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications15,200 (1)(28,250)(1)(6,483)(1)(35,676)(1)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss1,646 1,646 3,824 
Other comprehensive loss before reclassificationsOther comprehensive loss before reclassifications(6,320)(1)(28,382)(1)
Balance at end of periodBalance at end of period$(158,770)$(172,956)$(158,770)$(172,956)Balance at end of period$(142,899)$(182,315)
Benefit plan liabilitiesBenefit plan liabilitiesBenefit plan liabilities
Balance at beginning of periodBalance at beginning of period$(98,194)$(105,935)$(100,160)$(104,375)Balance at beginning of period$(106,079)$(100,160)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications(2,422)(2)1,634 (2)(1,803)(2)(714)(2)
Other comprehensive income before reclassificationsOther comprehensive income before reclassifications1,643 (2)2,024 (2)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive lossAmounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss1,569 (3)612 (4)2,916 (5)1,400 (6)Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss1,096 (3)658 (4)
Balance at end of periodBalance at end of period$(99,047)$(103,689)$(99,047)$(103,689)Balance at end of period$(103,340)$(97,478)
Fair value change of derivativesFair value change of derivativesFair value change of derivatives
Balance at beginning of periodBalance at beginning of period$(3,486)$1,623 $352 $(458)Balance at beginning of period$762 $352 
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications786 (7)(1,109)(7)(6,370)(7)1,819 (7)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassificationsOther comprehensive loss before reclassifications(432)(5)(9,984)(5)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive lossAmounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss1,286 (8)(449)(8)4,604 (8)(1,296)(8)Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss(139)(6)(92)(6)
Balance at end of periodBalance at end of period$(1,414)$65 $(1,414)$65 Balance at end of period$191 $(9,724)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, ending balanceAccumulated other comprehensive loss, ending balance$(259,231)$(276,580)$(259,231)$(276,580)Accumulated other comprehensive loss, ending balance$(246,048)$(289,517)
(1)Includes other comprehensive income (loss)loss related to intra-entity foreign currency balances that are of a long-term investment nature of $7,368$4,389 and $(10,785)$22,703 for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020, and 2019, respectively, and $(11,850) and $(8,819) for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.  
(2)Net of tax (benefit) expense (benefit) of $57$(245) and $(76)$337 for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020, and 2019, respectively, and $347 and $(983) for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Includes other comprehensive loss of $371 for each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 related to benefit plan liability remeasurement due to the divestiture of certain businesses in Europe and India. Includes other comprehensive loss of $3,224 for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 related to benefit plan liability remeasurement due to the divestiture of the Company’s AVS product line.
(3)Includes the effect of the amortization of actuarial losses of $982,$1,124 and amortization of prior service cost of $25, and net settlement loss of $1,059, offset by net curtailment gain of $315 and$65, net of tax of $182. The settlement and curtailment during the three months ended September 30, 2020 relate to the divestiture of certain businesses in Europe and India.$93.
(4)Includes the effect of the amortization of actuarial losses of $864, offset by the amortization of prior service credits of $39, net of tax of $213.
(5)Includes the effect of the amortization of actuarial losses of $2,769,$872 and amortization of prior service cost of $67, and net settlement loss of $1,059, offset by net curtailment gain of $315,$21, net of tax of $664. The settlement$235.
(5)Net of tax benefit of $116 and curtailment during$2,887 for the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020, relate to the divestiture of certain businesses in Europe and India.respectively.
(6)Includes the effect of the amortization of actuarial losses of $2,607, offset by the amortization of prior service credits of $152, net settlement gain of $65, and curtailment gain of $204, net of tax of $786. The settlement and curtailment during the nine months ended September 30, 2019 relate to the divestiture of the Company’s AVS product line.
(7)Net of tax expense (benefit) of $265$49 and $(258)$23 for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020, and 2019, respectively, and $(2,078) and $624 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
(8)Net of tax (benefit) expense of $(478) and $165 for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and $(1,711) and $470 for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively.
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(Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share and share amounts)
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 $150,000 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 September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, the Company had approximately $98,720 of repurchase authorization remaining under the 2018 Program.
The Company did not make any repurchases under the 2018 Program during the ninethree months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 or during the three months ended March 31, 2020.
2019 Repurchases
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In May 2019, the Company entered into an accelerated share repurchase (“ASR”) agreement with a third-party financial institution to repurchase the Company’s common stock pursuant to the 2018 Program. Under the ASR agreement, the Company made an up-front payment of $30,000 and received an initial delivery of 626,305 shares of its common stock

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-(Continued)
(Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in the second quarter of 2019. The repurchase was completed in the third quarter of 2019 when the Company received final delivery of an additional 72,875 shares. A total of 699,180 shares were repurchased at a weighted average purchase price of $42.91 per share.
In addition to the repurchase under the ASR agreement, during the nine months ended September 30, 2019, the Company repurchased 85,000 shares at an average purchase price of $69.85thousands except per share excluding commissions, for a total cost of $5,937.and share amounts)
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 2020,2021, the Company granted Restricted Stock Units (“RSUs”), Performance Units (“PUs”) and stock options. The RSUs cliff vest after three years, the PUs vest ratably over three years after the initial 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.
Share-based compensation expense was as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2020201920202019
PUs$127 $617 $346 $1,507 
RSUs1,305 2,382 4,715 6,391 
Stock options610 812 1,916 2,395 
Total$2,042 $3,811 $6,977 $10,293 
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(Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share and share amounts)
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 September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2020201920202019
Sales(1)
$6,826 $6,723 $15,256 $22,256 
Purchases(2)
84 82 262 806 
Dividends received(3)
5,245 4,917 
(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 as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 were $4,175 and $4,297, respectively.
Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020
PUs$339 $74 
RSUs1,246 1,643 
Stock options593 657 
Total$2,178 $2,374 
21.20. 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 September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, 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 September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 and December 31, 2019,2020, the Company had approximately $12,012 and $13,302, respectively, reserved in accrued liabilities and other liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets on an undiscounted reserve for environmental investigation and remediation was approximately $7,603 and $6,104, respectively.basis. 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 behave a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, such costs may be material to the Company’s financial statements in the future.
22.21. Segment Reporting
The Company’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 the following reportable segments: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and South America. ATG and allAll 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 and nine months ended September 30, 2019 have been reclassified from North America and Europe from the table below. The adjusted EBITDA amounts previously reported for the three and nine months ended September 30, 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 thesethe reportable 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. On April 1, 2019, the Company completed the divestiture of the AVS product line.
The Company uses Segment adjusted EBITDA as the measure of earnings to assess the performance of each segment and determine the resources to 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.





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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:
Three Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
2020201920212020
External SalesIntersegment SalesAdjusted EBITDAExternal SalesIntersegment SalesAdjusted EBITDAExternal SalesIntersegment SalesAdjusted EBITDAExternal SalesIntersegment SalesAdjusted EBITDA
North AmericaNorth America$359,007 $2,372 $58,115 $372,104 $5,828 $59,819 North America$339,036 $2,633 $41,233 $334,801 $4,468 $37,019 
EuropeEurope146,029 2,440 (1,466)187,438 3,054 6,269 Europe165,776 2,979 (1,489)185,242 3,091 (4,623)
Asia PacificAsia Pacific131,063 1,008 12,246 123,139 894 (12,080)Asia Pacific114,225 630 3,552 79,344 457 (17,057)
South AmericaSouth America17,580 (2,680)25,220 18 (2,678)South America15,486 12 (2,608)20,471 68 (4,577)
Total AutomotiveTotal Automotive653,679 5,824 66,215 707,901 9,794 51,330 Total Automotive634,523 6,254 40,688 619,858 8,084 10,762 
Corporate, eliminations and otherCorporate, eliminations and other29,521 (5,824)(2,081)31,617 (9,794)2,491 Corporate, eliminations and other34,444 (6,254)(2,148)35,032 (8,084)(2,483)
ConsolidatedConsolidated$683,200 $$64,134 $739,518 $$53,821 Consolidated$668,967 $$38,540 $654,890 $$8,279 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
20202019
External SalesIntersegment SalesAdjusted EBITDAExternal SalesIntersegment SalesAdjusted EBITDA
North America$820,145 $8,968 $52,260 $1,198,943 $14,894 $172,853 
Europe410,076 6,755 (47,492)634,867 9,261 21,540 
Asia Pacific316,133 1,678 (6,983)367,086 2,512 (14,313)
South America41,932 72 (11,608)73,581 71 (4,817)
Total Automotive1,588,286 17,473 (13,823)2,274,477 26,738 175,263 
Corporate, eliminations and other90,271 (17,473)(7,516)107,734 (26,738)663 
Consolidated$1,678,557 $$(21,339)$2,382,211 $$175,926 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Three Months Ended March 31,
202020192020201920212020
Adjusted EBITDAAdjusted EBITDA$64,134 $53,821 $(21,339)$175,926 Adjusted EBITDA$38,540 $8,279 
Restructuring chargesRestructuring charges(21,047)(7,276)
Gain on sale of businessGain on sale of business891 
Impairment of assets held for saleImpairment of assets held for sale(86,470)Impairment of assets held for sale(74,079)
Restructuring charges(6,186)(5,572)(23,236)(29,214)
Project costsProject costs(335)(4,234)(2,003)Project costs(2,425)
Other impairment chargesOther impairment charges(100)(1,958)(947)(4,146)Other impairment charges(684)
Lease termination costsLease termination costs(83)(512)(684)(1,003)Lease termination costs(520)
Gain on sale of business, net2,314 (1,730)2,314 188,180 
Divested noncontrolling interest debt extinguishment(3,595)(3,595)
EBITDAEBITDA$56,484 $43,714 $(138,191)$327,740 EBITDA$18,384 $(76,705)
Income tax benefit (expense)2,386 (745)55,485 (47,001)
Income tax (expense) benefitIncome tax (expense) benefit(936)14,117 
Interest expense, net of interest incomeInterest expense, net of interest income(17,985)(10,351)(40,993)(33,858)Interest expense, net of interest income(17,784)(10,237)
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization(36,504)(37,495)(116,727)(111,968)Depreciation and amortization(33,528)(37,763)
Net income (loss) attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.$4,381 $(4,877)$(240,426)$134,913 
Net loss attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.Net loss attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.$(33,864)$(110,588)

March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
Segment assets:
North America$941,996 $907,652 
Europe447,340 465,031 
Asia Pacific543,970 587,610 
South America61,714 64,800 
Total Automotive1,995,020 2,025,093 
Corporate, eliminations and other570,341 586,851 
Consolidated$2,565,361 $2,611,944 


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(Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share and share amounts)
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Segment assets:
North America$1,001,464 $1,040,650 
Europe433,292 553,977 
Asia Pacific561,681 614,952 
South America59,496 65,438 
Total Automotive2,055,933 2,275,017 
Corporate, eliminations and other582,058 360,565 
Consolidated$2,637,991 $2,635,582 

The decrease in asset amounts in Europe and Asia Pacific as of September 30, 2020 is primarily attributable to the Company’s recent divestitures in those regions. See Note 3. “Divestitures” for further detail on these transactions.
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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, 20192020 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“20192020 Annual Report”), including Item 1A. “Risk Factors.” The following should be read in conjunction with our 20192020 Annual Report and the other information included herein. Our discussion of trends and conditions supplements and updates such discussion included in our 20192020 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 83% of our sales in 20192020 made directly to major OEMs. We operate our business along the 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, we also operated an anti-vibration systems (“AVS”) product line. On April 1, 2019, we completed the divestiture of our AVS product line.
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 and production. Business conditions may vary significantly from period to period or region to region. The global COVID-19 pandemic created an unusually high degree of economic disruption and uncertainty during 2020, which has continued into 2021. Although optimism for an economic recovery has increased in the first nine monthsquarter of 2020. Although most automotive manufacturing operations continued2021, a considerable amount of uncertainty remains. The rate of recovery has varied across regions, and, in some cases, rapid growth and spikes in consumer and industrial demand have outpaced production during the third quarter, many industries remain significantly impacted by policies, regulations, risks and concerns surrounding the novel coronavirus, which is continuing to drive significantsupply chain capacity. These supply/demand imbalances have added another layer of uncertainty for the broader economic outlook and for the automotive industry around the world. EconomistsDespite these uncertainties, economists at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) believeremain positive in their outlook and have recently increased their forecasts for global economic activity is likely to remain subdued until perceived health risks abate.growth. They are now expecting the global economy to contractgrow by approximately 4.4%6.0% in 2020.2021.
In North America, economic conditions and consumer confidence have improved compared to the second quarter but continue to be negatively impacted by concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic and related government-imposed restrictions. Uncertainty related to the outcome of the presidential election in the United States will also likely weigh on consumer confidence in the region through the fourth quarter of 2020.
The United States government has takeninjected historic measures to providelevels of fiscal stimulus to theinto its economy in an effort to sustain businesses, limit job lossescreate jobs and preempt deeper declines indrive consumer confidence duringand spending. In addition, rapid distribution and administration of COVID-19 vaccines have enabled large segments of the pandemic. Further stimulus actions are being considered. Despite these efforts,economy to return to near normal activity, spurring growth. IMF economists now expect economic contractiongrowth of approximately 4.7%6.0% for the North America region in 2021. Further, the IMF expects unemployment to decline to approximately 6.0% in 2021, compared to more than 8.0% in 2020.
In the European region,Europe, the IMF is projecting economic contractiongrowth of approximately 8.3%4.4% for 2020. Current2021. The region continues to experience recurring outbreaks of COVID-19 and potential future impacts ofsome localized increases in pandemic related restrictions. However, vaccinations are increasing throughout the COVID-19 pandemic will continueregion and this is expected to weigh on the economies of the region. Due to the pandemic, certain European governments mandated closures of broad segments of the economydrive additional economic activity in the firstsecond half of the year. Partial re-opening ofDespite the closed sectors has occurred at varying times and rates acrossimproving health outlook, the region. More recently, however, a resurgence of COVID-19 cases is causing some governments to consider further shutdown actions. While automotive manufacturers have resumed production, on-going health risks, geopolitical concerns and the implementation of new environmental regulationsIMF expects unemployment in the automotive industry will likely continueregion to impact vehicle demandincrease to 8.0% in 2021, keeping consumer confidence and economic growth.growth rates below those of other developed regions.
In the Asia Pacific, region, the IMF expects China’s economic growth rateeconomy to slowgrow by 8.4% in 2021. Unemployment is expected to just 1.8% in 2020. The post-COVID-19decline slightly to 3.6%. China’s central government has pledged to maintain continuity of macroeconomic policies during 2021. In addition, it has extended certain loan repayment deferral policies for small and medium businesses, an indication that it does not yet believe its post pandemic economic recovery in the country is continuing, driven, in part, by a new infrastructure initiative that is focused on
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accelerating the digital transformation of the country’s industries. The retail sector has also been improving in the third quarter, pointing to improved consumer confidence. Finally, the manufacturers purchasing managers index (PMI) reached a nine-year high in September, suggesting a strong industrial growth environment through the remainder of the year.complete.
In South America, the IMF estimates that the Brazilian economy will contractgrow by approximately 5.8%3.7% in 2020 as compared2021. Unemployment is expected to 2019. Economic activity reboundeddecline slightly to 10.6% from 11.4% in 2020. Despite the third quarter but not sufficientlyhigh unemployment rate and continuing regional outbreaks of COVID-19, Brazil is beginning to offset the sharp decline in the second quarter that was driven by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Brazilian government has extended certain economic assistance programsexperience upward price pressures. With inflation now expected to the end of the year to help support consumers. This spending will add toexceed 4.5%, the country’s already high national debt level and could leadcentral bank has recently raised its benchmark interest rate to lower consumer confidence and foreign investment in the region going forward. We remain cautious for the mid2.75% from 2.00%,
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suggesting that aggressive monetary incentives are no longer necessary to long-term outlook givensupport economic activity. Given the long history of political instability and economic volatility, we remain cautious for the mid to long-term economic outlook in the region.
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. Beginning in the first quarter of 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.
all regions. Production subsequently resumed in Asia Pacific by the end of the first quarter of 2020, albeitall regions, at a lower capacity, and has steadily increased in production capacityincreasing rates throughout the year. For our North America and Europe facilities, production resumed in May 2020 at a lower capacity and has increased through the subsequent months. Finally, for our South America facilities, production resumed in the second quarter, but has increased more slowly compared to the other regions. We are collaboratingcollaborate closely with our customers as production volume continuesvolumes continue to increase and approach pre-COVID-19 levels, while also adhering to enhanced safety standards and measures to protect our employees.
In the first quarter of 2021, OEM production volumes were disrupted by the global shortage of semiconductors, as well as weather-induced shutdowns in North America and the resulting chemical shortages. The shortage of semiconductors and chemicals has resulted in slowdowns and occasional stoppages in the final production of vehicles. While the supply issues are expected to improve in the second half of 2021, we are collaborating closely with our customers to minimize production inefficiencies while supporting their needs.
Light vehicle production in certain regions for the three and nine months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020 and 2019 was as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,Three Months Ended March 31,
(In millions of units)(In millions of units)
2020(1)
2019(1)
% Change
2020(1)
2019(1)
% Change(In millions of units)
2021(1)
2020(1)
% Change
North AmericaNorth America4.0 4.0 0.5%9.2 12.5 (26.5)%North America3.6 3.8 (4.5)%
EuropeEurope4.3 4.7 (7.7)%11.3 16.0 (29.5)%Europe4.7 4.7 (0.9)%
Asia PacificAsia Pacific10.9 11.0 (1.4)%27.7 33.6 (17.8)%Asia Pacific10.9 8.2 32.6%
Greater ChinaGreater China6.4 5.8 10.6%15.8 17.3 (8.8)%Greater China5.8 3.3 77.1%
South AmericaSouth America0.7 0.9 (21.4)%1.5 2.5 (40.9)%South America0.7 0.7 3.9%
(1)Production data based on IHS Automotive, October 2020.April 2021.
In North America and Europe, first quarter vehicle production declined in 2021 compared to the prior year period, primarily due to the impact of semiconductor supply issues. In Asia Pacific, first quarter vehicle production increased significantly in 2021 compared to the prior year period primarily due to the impact of COVID-19 plant shutdowns in the prior year, which affected the region for much of the first quarter of 2020. The COVID-19 pandemiclargest increases in production have been in China, which has emergedhad strong production volumes since industry wide shutdowns in the prior year. In South America, vehicle production slightly increased, as the biggest risk factor facingregion continues steady volume increases after industry wide shutdowns in the automotive industry. In the first half of the year, total vehicle production decreased substantially across the globe. Plant shutdowns have greatly slowed production and have been accompanied by decreased demand for vehicles, as new vehicle sales are highly dependent on strong consumer confidence and low unemployment. While the outlook for the fourth quarter of 2020 and the full year 2021 remains uncertain, the global economy has begun to rebound from the impacts of the pandemic. Lower unemployment rates, improving consumer confidence and lower than normal light vehicle inventory levels could all have a positive impact on light vehicle production going forward.prior year.
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Results of Operations
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended March 31,
20202019Change20202019Change 20212020Change
(dollar amounts in thousands)(dollar amounts in thousands)
SalesSales$683,200 $739,518 $(56,318)$1,678,557 $2,382,211 $(703,654)Sales$668,967 $654,890 $14,077 
Cost of products soldCost of products sold598,714 659,313 (60,599)1,611,299 2,088,631 (477,332)Cost of products sold600,675 611,747 (11,072)
Gross profitGross profit84,486 80,205 4,281 67,258 293,580 (226,322)Gross profit68,292 43,143 25,149 
Selling, administration & engineering expensesSelling, administration & engineering expenses60,059 63,020 (2,961)199,001 224,164 (25,163)Selling, administration & engineering expenses58,054 70,671 (12,617)
Gain on sale of business, net(2,314)1,730 (4,044)(2,314)(188,180)185,866 
Gain on sale of businessGain on sale of business(891)— (891)
Amortization of intangiblesAmortization of intangibles1,669 4,250 (2,581)9,632 13,173 (3,541)Amortization of intangibles1,772 4,450 (2,678)
Restructuring chargesRestructuring charges6,186 5,572 614 23,236 29,214 (5,978)Restructuring charges21,047 7,276 13,771 
Impairment of assets held for saleImpairment of assets held for sale— — — 86,470 — 86,470 Impairment of assets held for sale— 74,079 (74,079)
Other impairment chargesOther impairment charges100 1,958 (1,858)1,240 4,146 (2,906)Other impairment charges— 977 (977)
Operating profit (loss)18,786 3,675 15,111 (250,007)211,063 (461,070)
Operating lossOperating loss(11,690)(114,310)102,620 
Interest expense, net of interest incomeInterest expense, net of interest income(17,985)(10,351)(7,634)(40,993)(33,858)(7,135)Interest expense, net of interest income(17,784)(10,237)(7,547)
Equity in earnings (losses) of affiliates738 1,515 (777)(842)5,764 (6,606)
Other income (expense), net2,784 (514)3,298 (5,357)(3,091)(2,266)
Income (loss) before income taxes4,323 (5,675)9,998 (297,199)179,878 (477,077)
Income tax (benefit) expense(2,386)745 (3,131)(55,485)47,001 (102,486)
Net income (loss)6,709 (6,420)13,129 (241,714)132,877 (374,591)
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests(2,328)1,543 (3,871)1,288 2,036 (748)
Net income (loss) attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.$4,381 $(4,877)$9,258 $(240,426)$134,913 $(375,339)
Equity in earnings of affiliatesEquity in earnings of affiliates786 1,431 (645)
Other expense, netOther expense, net(5,089)(3,440)(1,649)
Loss before income taxesLoss before income taxes(33,777)(126,556)92,779 
Income tax expense (benefit)Income tax expense (benefit)936 (14,117)15,053 
Net lossNet loss(34,713)(112,439)77,726 
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interestsNet loss attributable to noncontrolling interests849 1,851 (1,002)
Net loss attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.Net loss attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.$(33,864)$(110,588)$76,724 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 Compared with Three Months Ended September 30, 2019March 31, 2020
Sales
Sales for the three months ended September 30, 2020 decreased 7.6%March 31, 2021 increased 2.1%, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2019. The decline was drivenMarch 31, 2020. Vehicle production volume increases in China, due to the impact of COVID-19 plant shutdowns in 2020, and foreign exchange drove the increase in sales, which were partially offset by customer shutdowns in North America and Europe primarily due to semiconductor supply shortages in 2021, and by the decrease in vehicle production volume and theprior year divestiture of our European rubber fluid transfer and specialty sealing businesses and Indian operations.
Three Months Ended September 30,Variance Due To:
20202019ChangeVolume / Mix*Foreign ExchangeDivestitures
(dollar amounts in thousands)
Total sales$683,200 $739,518 $(56,318)$(8,958)$2,234 $(49,594)
Three Months Ended March 31,Variance Due To:
20212020ChangeVolume / Mix*Foreign ExchangeDivestitures
(dollar amounts in thousands)
Total sales$668,967 $654,890 $14,077 $40,941 $20,081 $(46,945)
* Net of customer price reductions
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Gross Profit
Three Months Ended September 30,Variance Due To:Three Months Ended March 31,Variance Due To:
20202019ChangeVolume / Mix*Foreign ExchangeCost Increases / (Decreases)**20212020ChangeVolume / Mix*Foreign ExchangeCost Increases / (Decreases)**
(dollar amounts in thousands)(dollar amounts in thousands)
Cost of products soldCost of products sold$598,714 $659,313 $(60,599)$(806)$3,246 $(63,039)Cost of products sold$600,675 $611,747 $(11,072)$34,786 $18,655 $(64,513)
Gross profitGross profit84,486 80,205 4,281 (8,152)(1,012)13,445 Gross profit68,292 43,143 25,149 6,155 1,426 17,568 
Gross profit percentage of salesGross profit percentage of sales12.4 %10.8 %Gross profit percentage of sales10.2 %6.6 %
* Net of customer price reductions
** Includes the net impact of divestitures
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 49%48% and 50%47% of total cost of products sold for the three months ended September 30,March 31, 2021 and 2020, and 2019, respectively. The change in the cost of products sold was drivenimpacted by vehicle volume and mix, the prior year divestiture of our European rubber fluid transfer and specialty sealing businesses and Indian operations, continuous improvement and lean manufacturing, material cost reductions, commodity price fluctuations, foreign exchange and wage inflation.
Gross profit for the three months ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 increased $4.3$25.1 million or 5.3%58.3% compared to the three months ended September 30, 2019.March 31, 2020. The increase was driven by net favorable operational performance, restructuring savings and material cost reductions.reductions, the prior year divestiture of our European rubber fluid transfer and specialty sealing businesses and Indian operations. These items were partially offset by wage inflation, employee incentives and foreign exchange.
Selling, Administration and Engineering Expense. Selling, administration and engineering expense includes administrative expenses as well as product engineering and design and development costs. Sales,Selling, administration and engineering expense for the three months ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 was 8.8%8.7% of sales compared to 8.5%10.8% for the three months ended September 30, 2019. The increase in rate was driven by the decline in total sales.March 31, 2020. Selling, administration and engineering expenses were lower by $3.0$12.6 million. The decrease in amount was primarily due to savings generated from salaried headcount initiatives, including net divestitures and lower travel expenses, partially offset by general inflation and higher variable employee compensation expenses.
Gain on Sale of Business Net.. The gain on sale of business of $2.3$0.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 related primarily to deconsolidation adjustments for the net effectsale of our 2020 divestitures, which included the European fluid transfer and specialty sealing business,businesses and Indian operations, the deconsolidation of a joint venture in our Asia Pacific region, and the finalized adjustments related tooperations. We completed the sale of our AVS product line. The gain on sale of business for the three months ended September 30, 2019 included a $1.7 million adjustment, decreasing the amount of the gain recognized on the sale of the AVS business in the second quarter of 2019, primarily due to working capital adjustments.July 1, 2020.
Amortization of Intangibles. Intangible amortization for the three months ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 decreased $2.6$2.7 million compared to the three months ended September 30, 2019.March 31, 2020. The decrease was primarily driven by a customer relationship intangible asset in the North America region that was fully amortized during the second quarter of 2020.
Restructuring. Restructuring charges for the three months ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 increased $0.6$13.8 million compared to the three months ended September 30, 2019.March 31, 2020. The increase was driven by higher restructuring charges in North America,Europe, primarily related to plant closures.headcount initiatives and footprint rationalization.
Impairment Charges. Non-cashThere were no non-cash impairment charges for the three months ended September 30, 2020 decreased $1.9 million compared toMarch 31, 2021. Impairment charges during the three months ended September 30, 2019,March 31, 2020 primarily related to tooling machineryreducing the carrying value of our held for sale facilities to fair value less costs to sell. Other non-cash impairment charges also related to property, plant and equipment charges due to the termination of certain customer programs in the Asia Pacific region in the third quarter of 2019.region.
Interest Expense, Net. Net interest expense for the three months ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 increased $7.6$7.5 million compared to the three months ended September 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, primarily due to higher outstanding debt balances including our recently issued Senior Secured Notes.balances.
Other Income (Expense),Expense, Net. Other incomeexpense for the three months ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 increased $3.3$1.6 million compared to the three months ended September 30, 2019,March 31, 2020, primarily due to higher foreign currency gains.losses.
Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Expense.. Income tax benefitexpense for the three months ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 was $2.4$0.9 million on earningslosses before income taxes of $4.3$33.8 million. This compares to an income tax expensebenefit of $0.7$14.1 million on losses before income taxes of $5.7$126.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2019.March 31, 2020. The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2019March 31, 2020 differed primarily due to the geographic mix of
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pre-tax losses, the inability to record a tax benefit for pre-tax losses in certain foreign jurisdictions and U.S. states, as well as due to benefits recorded in the three month period ended March 31, 2020 as a result of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES
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Act”) net operating loss (“NOL”) carry back provision that allows NOLs generated 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%. We have included a $19.8 million 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 September 30, 2020.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 Compared with Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
Sales
Sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 decreased 29.5%, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The decline was mainly driven by the decrease in vehicle production volume due to government imposed global shutdowns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, net divestitures, foreign exchange and customer price reductions.
Nine Months Ended September 30,Variance Due To:
20202019ChangeVolume / Mix*Foreign ExchangeDivestitures
(dollar amounts in thousands)
Total sales$1,678,557 $2,382,211 $(703,654)$(557,327)$(18,003)$(128,324)
* Net of customer price reductions
Gross Profit
Nine Months Ended September 30,Variance Due To:
20202019ChangeVolume / Mix*Foreign ExchangeCost Increases / (Decreases)**
(dollar amounts in thousands)
Cost of products sold$1,611,299 $2,088,631 $(477,332)$(311,037)$(15,548)$(150,747)
Gross profit67,258 293,580 (226,322)(246,290)(2,455)22,423 
Gross profit percentage of sales4.0 %12.3 %
* Net of customer price reductions
** Includes the net impact of divestitures
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 45% and 51% of total cost of products sold for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The change in the cost of products sold was driven by government imposed global shutdowns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the sale of our AVS product line, the divestiture of our European rubber fluid transfer and specialty sealing businesses and Indian operations, continuous improvement and lean manufacturing, material cost reductions, commodity price fluctuations, foreign exchange, and wage inflation.
Gross profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 decreased 77.1% compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The decrease was driven by the decline in vehicle production volume due to government imposed global shutdowns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, customer price reductions, employee incentives and wage inflation. These items were partially offset by net favorable operational performance, restructuring savings, foreign exchange and 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 nine months ended September 30, 2020 was 11.9% of sales compared to 9.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2019. This increase in rate was primarily due to the significant decline in total sales. The decrease in amount was primarily due to savings generated from salaried headcount initiatives, net divestitures and lower travel expenses, partially offset by general inflation and higher variable employee compensation expenses.
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Gain on Sale of Business, Net. The gain on sale of business of $2.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 related to the net effect of our 2020 divestitures, which included certain European businesses and our Indian operations, the deconsolidation of a joint venture in our Asia Pacific region, and the finalized adjustments related to the sale of our AVS product line. The gain on sale of business of $188.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019 related to the sale of our AVS product line within our North America, Europe and Asia Pacific segments.
Amortization of Intangibles. Intangible amortization for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 decreased $3.5 million compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The decrease was primarily driven by a customer relationship intangible asset in the North America region that was fully amortized during the second quarter of 2020.
Restructuring. Restructuring charges for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 decreased $6.0 million compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The decrease was a result of lower restructuring charges in Europe, Asia Pacific and Corporate and other.
Impairment Charges. Non-cash impairment charges for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 increased $83.6 million compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The increase primarily related to reducing the carrying value of the divested assets to fair value less costs to sell. Fair value was determined using a market approach, estimated based on expected proceeds.
Interest Expense, Net. Net interest expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 increased $7.1 million compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2019, primarily due to higher outstanding debt balances including our recently issued Senior Secured Notes.
Other Expense, Net. Other expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 increased $2.3 million compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2019, primarily due to higher foreign currency losses, partially offset by lower benefit related costs.
Income Tax (Benefit) Expense. Income tax benefit for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was $55.5 million on losses before income taxes of $297.2 million. This compares to income tax expense of $47.0 million on earnings before income taxes of $179.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019. The effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2019 differed primarily due to the geographic mix of pre-tax losses driven by the impairment charge on divested entities, the inability to record a tax benefit for pre-tax losses in certain foreign jurisdictions, as well as benefits recorded as a result of the CARES Act net operating loss carry back provision. We have included a $19.8 million 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 nine months ended September 30, 2020. Additionally, a discrete expense of $13.4 million for the initial recognition of valuation allowances against net deferred tax assets in certain foreign jurisdictions was recorded in the nine months ended September 30, 2020.
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Segment Results of Operations
Our business is organized into the following reportable segments: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and South America. All 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 resources to be allocated to the segments. We have defined adjusted EBITDA as net income before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, restructuring expense, and special items.
The following tables present sales and segment adjusted EBITDA for each of the reportable segments.
Three Months Ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 Compared with Three Months Ended September 30, 2019March 31, 2020
Sales
Three Months Ended September 30,Variance Due To:Three Months Ended March 31,Variance Due To:
20202019Change
Volume/ Mix*
Foreign ExchangeDivestitures20212020Change
Volume/ Mix*
Foreign ExchangeDivestitures
(dollar amounts in thousands)(dollar amounts in thousands)
Sales to external customersSales to external customersSales to external customers
North AmericaNorth America$359,007 $372,104 $(13,097)$(11,812)$(1,285)$— North America$339,036 $334,801 $4,235 $3,497 $738 $— 
EuropeEurope146,029 187,438 (41,409)(13,526)7,448 (35,331)Europe165,776 185,242 (19,466)279 14,077 (33,822)
Asia PacificAsia Pacific131,063 123,139 7,924 20,377 1,810 (14,263)Asia Pacific114,225 79,344 34,881 40,087 7,917 (13,123)
South AmericaSouth America17,580 25,220 (7,640)(1,448)(6,192)— South America15,486 20,471 (4,985)(1,377)(3,608)— 
Total AutomotiveTotal Automotive653,679 707,901 (54,222)(6,409)1,781 (49,594)Total Automotive634,523 619,858 14,665 42,486 19,124 (46,945)
Corporate, eliminations and otherCorporate, eliminations and other29,521 31,617 (2,096)(2,549)453 — Corporate, eliminations and other34,444 35,032 (588)(1,545)957 — 
ConsolidatedConsolidated$683,200 $739,518 $(56,318)$(8,958)$2,234 $(49,594)Consolidated$668,967 $654,890 $14,077 $40,941 $20,081 $(46,945)
* Net of customer price reductions
Volume and mix, net of customer price reductions, iswas driven by volume increases in China due to the regional miximpact of vehiclesCOVID-19 plant shutdowns in 2020, partially offset by the impact of customer shutdowns primarily due to semiconductor supply shortages in both North American and Europe North America and China.in 2021.
The impact of foreign currency exchange primarily relatesrelated to the Euro, Renminbi, and Brazilian Real.
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Segment adjusted EBITDA
Three Months Ended September 30,Variance Due To:Three Months Ended March 31,Variance Due To:
20202019Change
Volume/ Mix*
Foreign ExchangeCost (Increases)/ DecreasesDivestitures20212020Change
Volume/ Mix*
Foreign ExchangeCost (Increases)/ DecreasesDivestitures
(dollar amounts in thousands)(dollar amounts in thousands)
Segment adjusted EBITDASegment adjusted EBITDASegment adjusted EBITDA
North AmericaNorth America$58,115 $59,819 $(1,704)$(7,544)$562 $6,062 $(784)North America$41,233 $37,019 $4,214 $(2,362)$(4,719)$11,295 $— 
EuropeEurope(1,466)6,269 (7,735)(5,960)(375)(1,488)88 Europe(1,489)(4,623)3,134 914 (860)2,908 172 
Asia PacificAsia Pacific12,246 (12,080)24,326 6,321 1,726 14,480 1,799 Asia Pacific3,552 (17,057)20,609 6,994 1,631 9,133 2,851 
South AmericaSouth America(2,680)(2,678)(2)1,863 (1,781)(84)— South America(2,608)(4,577)1,969 1,430 882 (343)— 
Total AutomotiveTotal Automotive66,215 51,330 14,885 (5,320)132 18,970 1,103 Total Automotive40,688 10,762 29,926 6,976 (3,066)22,993 3,023 
Corporate, eliminations and otherCorporate, eliminations and other(2,081)2,491 (4,572)(2,832)205 (3,775)1,830 Corporate, eliminations and other(2,148)(2,483)335 (821)428 728 — 
Consolidated adjusted EBITDAConsolidated adjusted EBITDA$64,134 $53,821 $10,313 $(8,152)$337 $15,195 $2,933 Consolidated adjusted EBITDA$38,540 $8,279 $30,261 $6,155 $(2,638)$23,721 $3,023 
* Net of customer price reductions

Volume and mix, net of customer price reductions, iswas driven by the regional mix of vehiclesvehicle production in Europe,each of our segments and includes increases in China due to the impact of COVID-19 plant shutdowns in 2020, partially offset by the impact of customer shutdowns primarily due to the semiconductor supply shortages in both North America and China.Europe in 2021.
The impact of foreign currency exchange iswas driven by the Chinese Renminbi, Brazilian Real, Euro,Mexican Peso, Polish Zloty, Czech Koruna, and Czech Koruna.Chinese Renminbi.
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The Cost (Increases) / Decreases category above includes:
Reduction in compensation-related expenses due to salaried headcount initiatives, purchasing savings through lean initiatives, and restructuring savings;
Wage and variable employee compensation increases;
The non-recurrence of prior year one-time impact of commercial settlements in Asia Pacific;
Net manufacturing efficiencies of $10 million, primarily driven by our North America and Asia Pacific segments.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 Compared with Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019
Sales
Nine Months Ended September 30,Variance Due To:
20202019Change
Volume/ Mix*
Foreign ExchangeDivestitures
(dollar amounts in thousands)
Sales to external customers
North America$820,145 $1,198,943 $(378,798)$(321,792)$(2,175)$(54,831)
Europe410,076 634,867 (224,791)(167,710)685 (57,766)
Asia Pacific316,133 367,086 (50,953)(29,847)(5,379)(15,727)
South America41,932 73,581 (31,649)(20,572)(11,077)— 
Total Automotive1,588,286 2,274,477 (686,191)(539,921)(17,946)(128,324)
Corporate, eliminations and other90,271 107,734 (17,463)(17,406)(57)— 
Consolidated$1,678,557 $2,382,211 $(703,654)$(557,327)$(18,003)$(128,324)
* Net of customer price reductions
Volume and mix, net of customer price reductions, is mainly driven by the impact of the decline in vehicle production volume driven by government imposed global shutdowns related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The impact of foreign currency exchange primarily relates to the Brazilian Real, Chinese Renminbi, Canadian Dollar and Mexican Peso.
Segment adjusted EBITDA
Nine Months Ended September 30,Variance Due To:
20202019ChangeVolume/ Mix*Foreign ExchangeCost (Increases)/ Decreases Divestitures
(dollar amounts in thousands)
Segment adjusted EBITDA
North America$52,260 $172,853 $(120,593)$(140,772)$174 $24,542 $(4,537)
Europe(47,492)21,540 (69,032)(74,178)635 6,978 (2,467)
Asia Pacific(6,983)(14,313)7,330 (17,735)1,139 22,717 1,209 
South America(11,608)(4,817)(6,791)(4,283)(6,465)3,957 — 
Total Automotive(13,823)175,263 (189,086)(236,968)(4,517)58,194 (5,795)
Corporate, eliminations and other(7,516)663 (8,179)(9,322)(1,492)805 1,830 
Consolidated adjusted EBITDA$(21,339)$175,926 $(197,265)$(246,290)$(6,009)$58,999 $(3,965)
* Net of customer price reductions
Volume and mix, net of customer price reductions primarily includes the impact of the decline in vehicle production volume as driven by government imposed global shutdowns related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The impact of foreign currency exchange is driven by the Brazilian Real, Euro, Chinese Renminbi, Brazilian Real, Euro, Polish Zloty, and Czech Koruna.
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The Cost (Increases) / Decreases category above includes:
Reduction in compensation-relatedlower travel expenses, due to salaried headcount initiatives, purchasing savings through lean initiatives, and restructuring savings;
Commodity cost, fluctuations, wage increases and variable employee compensation increases;
The non-recurrence of prior year one-time impact of commercial settlements in Asia Pacific;
Net manufacturingManufacturing efficiencies of $45$18 million, weakened by the impact of COVID-19, primarily driven by our European, North America and Asia Pacific segments.
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 10. “Debt” to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Report for additional information.
We continue to take aggressive action toactively preserve cash and enhance liquidity, including significantly decreasing our capital expenditures. Based on those actions and current projections for increasingof OEM customer production, 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, despite the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic.pandemic and supply chain issues facing the industry. 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 flows 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.
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Cash Flows
Operating Activities. Net cash used in operations was $26.5$7.1 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, compared to net cash provided byused in operations of $29.9$2.0 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2019.March 31, 2020. The net outflow was primarily due to decreased cash earnings,working capital outflows, partially offset by working capital improvements.higher cash earnings.
Investing Activities. Net cash used in investing activities was $89.5$36.3 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, compared to net cash provided byused in investing activities of $113.9$50.1 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2019. SignificantMarch 31, 2020. The reduction was primarily due to lower capital expenditures. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, significant decreases in capital expenditures occurred throughout 2020,2020. We expect lower expenditures will continue in order2021, primarily as part of initiatives to preserve liquidity in responseconsistently reduce overall capital spending. We anticipate that we will spend approximately $100 million to the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, lower$125 million on capital expenditures are expected in the fourth quarter of 2020. Cash provided by investing activities in 2019 consisted primarily of gross proceeds of $243.4 million from the sale of our AVS product line, partially offset by capital spending.2021.
Financing Activities. Net cash provided by financing activities totaled $225.1$1.3 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, compared to net cash used inprovided by financing activities of $78.3$0.4 million for the ninethree months ended September 30, 2019.March 31, 2020. The inflow was primarily due to proceeds from issuance of the Senior Secured Notesincreases in short-term debt during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2020. There were no share repurchases during the nine months ended September 30, 2020. Cash used for share repurchases was $36.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.March 31, 2021.
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
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discontinued at any time at our discretion. As of September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, we had approximately $98.7 million of repurchase authorization remaining under the 2018 Program. We currently have no plans to repurchase shares in the foreseeable future.
We did not make any repurchases under the 2018 Program during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2020.
2019 Repurchases
In May 2019, we entered into an accelerated share repurchase (“ASR”) agreement with a third-party financial institution to repurchase our common stock pursuant to the 2018 Program. Under the ASR agreement, we made an up-front payment of $30.0 million and received an initial delivery of 626,305 shares of our common stock in the second quarter of 2019. The repurchase was completed in the third quarter of 2019 when we received final delivery of an additional 72,875 shares. A total of 699,180 shares were repurchased at a weighted average purchase price of $42.91 per share.
In addition to the repurchase under the ASR agreement,March 31, 2021 or during the ninethree months ended September 30, 2019, we repurchased 85,000 shares at an average purchase price of $69.85 per share, excluding commissions, for a total cost of $5.9 million.March 31, 2020.
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;
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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, Senior Notes and Senior Secured 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.
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The following table provides a reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA from net income (loss),loss, which is the most comparable financial measure in accordance with U.S. GAAP:
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2020201920202019
(dollar amounts in thousands)
Net income (loss) attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.$4,381 $(4,877)$(240,426)$134,913 
Income tax (benefit) expense(2,386)745 (55,485)47,001 
Interest expense, net of interest income17,985 10,351 40,993 33,858 
Depreciation and amortization36,504 37,495 116,727 111,968 
EBITDA$56,484 $43,714 $(138,191)$327,740 
Impairment of assets held for sale— — 86,470 — 
Restructuring charges6,186 5,572 23,236 29,214 
Project costs (1)
— 335 4,234 2,003 
Other impairment charges (2)
1001,958 947 4,146 
Lease termination costs (3)
83 512 684 1,003 
Gain on sale of business, net (4)
(2,314)1,730 (2,314)(188,180)
Divested noncontrolling interest debt extinguishment3,595 — 3,595 — 
Adjusted EBITDA$64,134 $53,821 $(21,339)$175,926 
Three Months Ended March 31,
20212020
(dollar amounts in thousands)
Net loss attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.$(33,864)$(110,588)
Income tax expense (benefit)936 (14,117)
Interest expense, net of interest income17,784 10,237 
Depreciation and amortization33,528 37,763 
EBITDA$18,384 $(76,705)
Restructuring charges21,047 7,276 
Gain on sale of business (1)
(891)— 
Impairment of assets held for sale (2)
— 74,079 
Project costs (3)
— 2,425 
Other impairment charges (4)
— 684 
Lease termination costs (5)
— 520 
Adjusted EBITDA$38,540 $8,279 
(1)Gain on sale of business related to divestitures in 2020.
(2)Non-cash impairment charges related to reducing the carrying value of the held for sale entities to fair value less costs to sell.
(3)Project costs recorded in selling, administration and engineering expense related to divestitures in 2020 and acquisitions and divestiture costs in 2019.2020.
(2)(4)Non-cash impairment charges of $947$684 related to fixed assets, net of approximately $293 attributable to our noncontrolling interests for the nine months ended September 30, 2020.interests.
(3)(5)Lease termination costs no longer recorded as restructuring charges in accordance with ASC 842.
(4)Gain on sale of business primarily related to divestitures in 2020. In the third quarter of 2019, there were working capital adjustments to the net gain on sale of business, which related to the divestiture of the AVS product line in 2019.

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Contingencies and Environmental Matters
The information concerning contingencies, including environmental contingencies and the amount currently held in reserve for environmental matters, contained in Note 21.20. “Commitments and 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 Accounting 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 ninethree months ended September 30, 2020.March 31, 2021.
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 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;indebtedness and variable rates of interest; 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 and regulatory 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; our ability to identify, attract, develop and retain a skilled, engaged and diverse workforce; our ability to procure insurance at reasonable rates; 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.
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Item 3.        Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Except for the broad effects of COVID-19 on the global economy and major financial markets, which has and could continue to cause interest rates, currency exchange rates and commodity prices to fluctuate, thereThere 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 20192020 Annual Report.
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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 September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1A.Risk Factors
There have been no material changes to the risk factors we previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, other than as updated in Part II, “Item 1A. Risk Factors,” in our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarters ended March 31, 2020 and June 30, 2020.
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 September 30, 2020,March 31, 2021, we had approximately $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 18. “Common Stock” to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Report.
A summary of our shares of common stock repurchased during the three months ended September 30, 2020March 31, 2021 is shown below:
Period
Total Number of Shares Purchased(1)
Average Price Paid per ShareTotal Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or ProgramsApproximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet be Purchased Under the Program (in millions)
July 1, 2020 through July 31, 2020800 $12.55 — $98.7 
August 1, 2020 through August 31, 2020— — — 98.7 
September 1, 2020 through September 30, 2020— — — 98.7 
Total800 — 
Period
Total Number of Shares Purchased(1)
Average Price Paid per ShareTotal Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or ProgramsApproximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet be Purchased Under the Program (in millions)
January 1, 2021 through January 31, 2021— $— — $98.7 
February 1, 2021 through February 28, 202117,138 37.19 — 98.7 
March 1, 2021 through March 31, 20215,324 42.69 — 98.7 
Total22,462 — 
(1)IncludesRepresents shares repurchased by the Company to satisfy employee tax withholding requirements due upon the vesting of restricted stock awards and the exercise of stock option awards.
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Item 6.        Exhibits
Exhibit
No.
 Description of Exhibit
10.1*
10.2*
10.3*
10.4*
31.1* 
31.2* 
32** 
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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.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
COOPER-STANDARD HOLDINGS INC.    
November 6, 2020May 7, 2021/S/ JONATHAN P. BANAS
DateJonathan P. Banas
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
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