1 FORM 10-Q SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ------------------------------ [X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2001 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 0-21139 DURA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC. (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 38-3185711 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer incorporation or organization) Identification No.) 4508 IDS CENTER 55402 MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA (Zip Code) (Address of principal executive offices) (612) 342-2311 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) NOT APPLICABLE (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report) 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, and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No --- --- The number of shares outstanding of the Registrant's Class A common stock, par value $.01 per share, at July 31, 2001 was 14,589,610 shares. The number of shares outstanding of the Registrant's Class B common stock, par value $.01 per share, at July 31, 2001 was 3,182,354 shares. 2 DURA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC. FORM 10-Q TABLE OF CONTENTS PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION Item 1. Financial Statements: Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2001 and 2000 (unaudited) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2001 and 2000 (unaudited) Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2001 (unaudited) and December 31, 2000 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2001 and 2000 (unaudited) Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited) Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk PART II OTHER INFORMATION Item 1. Legal Proceedings Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders SIGNATURE - 2 - 3 ITEM 1 - FINANCIAL INFORMATION DURA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS - UNAUDITED) Three Months Ended June 30, ------------------------------- 2001 2000 ------------- -------------- Revenues $ 666,321 $ 707,690 Cost of sales 577,310 593,263 ----------- ----------- Gross profit 89,011 114,427 Selling, general and administrative expenses 36,099 43,647 Facility consolidation and other charges - 16,000 Amortization expense 6,695 7,030 ----------- ----------- Operating income 46,217 47,750 Interest expense, net 24,616 27,348 ----------- ----------- Income before provision for income taxes, equity in losses of affiliate and minority interests 21,601 20,402 Provision for income taxes 8,061 8,155 Equity in losses of affiliate and minority interests - 116 Minority interest - dividends on trust preferred securities, net 674 611 ----------- ----------- Net income $ 12,866 $ 11,520 =========== =========== Basic earnings per common share $ 0.72 $ 0.66 Basic shares outstanding 17,757 17,448 Diluted earnings per common share $ 0.70 $ 0.64 Diluted shares outstanding 19,353 18,903 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated statements. - 3 - 4 DURA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS - UNAUDITED) Six Months Ended June 30, ------------------------------- 2001 2000 ------------- -------------- Revenues $ 1,328,174 $ 1,390,459 Cost of sales 1,147,256 1,166,917 ----------- ----------- Gross profit 180,918 223,542 Selling, general and administrative expenses 73,732 87,565 Facility consolidation and other charges 2,629 16,000 Amortization expense 13,694 14,071 ----------- ----------- Operating income 90,863 105,906 Interest expense, net 53,149 55,269 ----------- ----------- Income before provision for income taxes, equity in losses of affiliate and minority interests 37,714 50,637 Provision for income taxes 14,345 20,521 Equity in losses of affiliate and minority interests - 914 Minority interest - dividends on trust preferred securities, net 1,285 1,222 ----------- ----------- Net income $ 22,084 $ 27,980 =========== =========== Basic earnings per common share $ 1.25 $ 1.60 Basic shares outstanding 17,736 17,439 Diluted earnings per common share $ 1.22 $ 1.54 Diluted shares outstanding 19,214 18,929 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated statements. - 4 - 5 DURA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) June 30, December 31, Assets 2001 2000 - ------------------------------------------------------------------ ----------------- ---------------- (unaudited) Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 29,665 $ 30,438 Accounts receivable, net 372,399 367,505 Inventories 130,413 148,919 Other current assets 141,775 170,083 ------------ ------------ Total current assets 674,252 716,945 ------------ ------------ Property, plant and equipment, net 508,375 533,912 Goodwill, net 987,120 1,028,113 Deferred income taxes and other assets, net 79,532 78,077 ------------ ------------ $ 2,249,279 $ 2,357,047 ============ ============ Liabilities and Stockholders' Investment - ------------------------------------------------------------------ Current liabilities: Current maturities of long-term debt $ 55,767 $ 64,013 Accounts payable 275,706 258,895 Accrued liabilities 247,497 225,032 ------------ ------------ Total current liabilities 578,970 547,940 ------------ ------------ Long-term debt, net of current maturities 501,667 766,961 Subordinated notes 534,467 394,240 Other noncurrent liabilities 132,862 139,262 Mandatorily redeemable convertible trust preferred securities 55,250 55,250 ------------ ------------ Stockholders' investment: Common stock - Class A 146 143 Common stock - Class B 32 33 Additional paid-in capital 341,616 341,472 Treasury stock (1,278) (1,505) Retained earnings 172,133 150,049 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (66,586) (36,798) ------------ ------------ Total stockholders' investment 446,063 453,394 ------------ ------------ $ 2,249,279 $ 2,357,047 ============ ============ The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated balance sheets. - 5 - 6 DURA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS - UNAUDITED) Six Months Ended June 30, ------------------------------------ 2001 2000 ---------------- --------------- OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net income $ 22,084 $ 27,980 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities - Depreciation and amortization 47,992 45,024 Deferred income taxes 1,584 (2,001) Equity in losses of affiliates and minority interest - 914 Changes in other operating items 65,287 20,657 ----------- ----------- Net cash provided by operating activities 136,947 92,574 ----------- ----------- INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Acquisitions, net of cash acquired - (19,836) Capital expenditures, net (29,639) (58,552) ----------- ----------- Net cash used in investing activities (29,639) (78,388) ----------- ----------- FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Short-term repayments, net (5,074) (2,470) Long-term debt repayments, net (100,617) (37,131) Common stock repurchases 105 (1,723) Proceeds from issuance of common stock and exercise of stock options - 348 ----------- ----------- Net cash used in financing activities (105,586) (40,976) ----------- ----------- EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE ON CASH (2,495) 24,500 ----------- ----------- NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (773) (2,290) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS: Beginning of period 30,438 23,697 ----------- ----------- End of period $ 29,665 $ 21,407 =========== =========== SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE: Cash paid for interest $ 53,164 $ 54,639 Cash paid (refunds) for income taxes $ (588) $ 1,523 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated statements. - 6 - 7 DURA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION We have prepared the condensed consolidated financial statements of Dura Automotive Systems, Inc. ("Dura"), without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. The information furnished in the condensed consolidated financial statements includes normal recurring adjustments and reflects all adjustments which are, in our opinion, necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations and statements of financial position for the interim periods presented. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. We believe that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading when read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the period ended December 31, 2000. Revenues and operating results for the six months ended June 30, 2001 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. 2. INVENTORIES Inventories consisted of the following (in thousands): June 30, 2001 Dec. 31, 2000 ----------------- ----------------- Raw materials $ 68,333 $ 77,357 Work-in-process 25,821 31,071 Finished goods 36,259 40,491 ---------- ---------- $ 130,413 $ 148,919 ========== ========== 3. EARNINGS PER SHARE Basic earnings per share were computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of Class A and Class B common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share include (i) the effects of outstanding stock options and warrants using the treasury stock method and (ii) the conversion of the Preferred Securities, as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts): - 7 - 8 Three Months Six Months Ended June 30, Ended June 30, ------------------------ ----------------------- 2001 2000 2001 2000 ---------- ---------- --------- ---------- Net income $ 12,866 $ 11,520 $ 22,084 $ 27,980 Interest expense on mandatorily redeemable convertible preferred securities, net of tax 674 611 1,285 1,222 -------- -------- -------- -------- Net income applicable to common stockholders - diluted $ 13,540 $ 12,131 $ 23,369 $ 29,202 ======== ======== ======== ======== Weighted average number of Class A common shares outstanding 14,488 14,128 14,445 14,119 Weighted average number of Class B common shares outstanding 3,269 3,320 3,291 3,320 -------- -------- -------- -------- 17,757 17,448 17,736 17,439 Dilutive effect of outstanding stock options after application of the treasury stock method 307 14 189 49 Dilutive effect of warrants - 152 - 152 Dilutive effect of mandatorily redeemable convertible preferred securities, assuming conversion 1,289 1,289 1,289 1,289 -------- -------- -------- -------- Diluted shares outstanding 19,353 18,903 19,214 18,929 ======== ======== ======== ======== Basic earnings per share $ 0.72 $ 0.66 $ 1.25 $ 1.60 ======== ======== ======== ======== Diluted earnings per share $ 0.70 $ 0.64 $ 1.22 $ 1.54 ======== ======== ======== ======== 4. FACILITY CONSOLIDATION AND OTHER CHARGES 2000 Plan Throughout 2000 Dura evaluated manufacturing capacity issues and opportunities for cost reduction given the reduced demand in the automotive and recreational vehicle markets and the available capacity within Dura's operations. As a result, in the fourth quarter of 2000, Dura began to implement several actions including discontinuing operations in two North American facilities, combining the Driver Control and Engineered Products divisions into one, Cockpit Systems, and reducing and consolidating certain support activities to achieve an appropriate level of support personnel relative to remaining operations and future business requirements. These actions resulted in a fourth quarter 2000 restructuring charge of $6.8 million, including severance related payments of $6.2 million and facility closure costs of approximately $0.6 million. Additionally in 2000 Dura expensed as incurred equipment relocation costs of $0.8 million. In continuation of the 2000 plan, Dura recorded $2.4 million of additional restructuring charges in the first quarter of 2001 relating to employee severance and expensed as incurred approximately $0.2 million of equipment relocation costs incurred in connection with the continuation of the 2000 plan. The effect of the costs expensed as incurred are reflected as facility consolidation and other charges in the consolidated statement of operations. Costs incurred and charged to the reserves as of June 30, 2001 amounted to $6.5 million in severance related costs and $0.2 million facility closure costs. - 8 - 9 The decision to exit the two facilities will result in a reduction in the work force of approximately 47 salaried and 343 hourly employees of which 22 salaried and 323 hourly employees have been severed as of June 30, 2001. Additionally, the decision to consolidate two divisions into one will result in a reduction of approximately 113 salaried employees of which 111 have been severed as of June 30, 2001. These restructuring actions are expected to be completed by the end of 2001. 1999 Plan In the fourth quarter of 1999, Dura began to implement a comprehensive facility consolidation plan to consolidate certain facilities designed to lower its cost structure and improve the long-term competitive position of Dura. As a result, Dura recognized charges to operations of $16.2 million. Included in this charge are the costs associated with consolidating and eliminating certain facilities and associated lease obligations of $1.4 million; severance related to employee terminations of $13.2 million; and asset impairments of $1.6 million. The asset impairments consist of long-lived assets, including fixed assets, manufacturing equipment, and leasehold improvements, from facilities Dura intends to dispose of or discontinue their use. Impairment was measured based on estimated proceeds on the sale of the facilities and equipment. The majority of the countries in which Dura operates have statutory requirements with regards to the minimum severance payments that must be made to employees upon termination. The facility consolidation plan originally called for the termination of approximately 5 salaried plant management and 313 hourly plant manufacturing employees primarily under SFAS No. 112, "Employers' Accounting for Post-employment Benefits". However, capacity and customer issues identified in the fourth quarter of 2000 prompted Dura to remain at one of the European facilities that was previously planned for closure. As a result, the related reserves of $7.8 million of severance and $0.4 million of facility obligations were reversed in the fourth quarter of 2000 and the plan now calls for the termination of 5 salaried plant management and 41 hourly plant manufacturing employees of which all were terminated as of June 30, 2001, respectively. Costs incurred and charged to the reserves as of June 30, 2001 amounted to $1.0 million related to lease and other closure costs, $5.4 million in severance and $1.6 million related to asset impairment. These restructuring actions are principally complete as of June 30, 2001. 5. ACQUISITION INTEGRATIONS Dura has implemented reorganization plans designed to integrate the operations of recent acquisitions. As of June 30, 2001, purchase liabilities recorded in conjunction with the acquisitions included approximately $30.0 million for costs associated with the shutdown and consolidation of certain acquired facilities and $10.9 million for severance and other related costs. Adjustments to the reserve recorded during the six months ended June 30, 2001 included a net decrease of $0.5 million for costs related to acquired facilities and a net increase of $1.0 million in severance and other related costs. All adjustments were reflected as an adjustment to goodwill. Costs incurred and charged to the reserves during the six months ended June 30, 2001 amounted to $3.7 million related to acquired facilities and $4.0 million in severance and other related costs. - 9 - 10 6. LONG-TERM DEBT Long-term debt consisted of the following (in thousands): June 30, December 31, 2001 2000 ----------------- ----------------- Credit Agreement: Tranche A and B term loans $ 474,377 $ 506,115 Revolving credit facility 65,017 292,764 Other 18,040 32,095 ------------- ------------- 557,434 830,974 Less - Current maturities (55,767) (64,013) ------------- ------------- Total long-term debt $ 501,667 $ 766,961 ============= ============= In March 1999, Dura entered into an amended and restated $1.15 billion credit agreement ("Credit Agreement"). The Credit Agreement provides for revolving credit facilities of $400.0 million, a $275.0 million tranche A term loan, a $275.0 million tranche B term loan and a $200.0 million interim term loan facility. As of June 30, 2001, rates on borrowings under the Credit Agreement are generally based on LIBOR and ranged from 5.8 % to 7.2 %. Borrowings under the tranche A term loan are due and payable in March 2005 and borrowings under the tranche B term loan are due and payable in March 2006. The revolving credit facility is available until March 2005. Borrowings under the interim loan were due and payable in September 2000, and, as further discussed below, were repaid in April 1999. The Credit Agreement contains various restrictive covenants which limit indebtedness, investments, rental obligations and cash dividends. The Credit Agreement also requires Dura to maintain certain financial ratios including minimum liquidity and interest coverage. Dura was in compliance with the covenants as of June 30, 2001. Existing economic and industry conditions have resulted in a significant decline in projected vehicle production volumes for 2001. Based upon financial projections for 2001, Dura anticipated being out of compliance with certain of its debt covenant requirements due to a mandatory adjustment to a required financial ratio as of September 2001. In response, Dura met with its lenders with respect to amending such financial covenants. On May 11, 2001 Dura successfully obtained an amendment to the Credit Agreement and anticipates complying with the newly established ratios. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement are collateralized by substantially all assets of Dura. The Credit Agreement provides Dura with the ability to denominate a portion of its revolving credit borrowings in foreign currencies up to an amount equal to $150.0 million. As of June 30, 2001, $50.0 million of borrowings were denominated in U.S. dollars, $9.1 million of borrowings were denominated in British pound sterling and $5.9 million of borrowings were denominated in Canadian dollars. - 10 - 11 7. SENIOR SUBORDINATED NOTES In April 1999, Dura completed the offering of $300.0 million and Euro 100.0 million of 9% senior subordinated notes ("Subordinated Notes"), due May 2009. The interest on the Subordinated Notes is payable semi-annually. Net proceeds from this offering of approximately $394.7 million were used to repay the $200.0 million interim term loan, approximately $78.1 million to retire other indebtedness and approximately $118.9 million was used for general corporate purposes. In June 2001, Dura completed a similar offering of 9% senior subordinated notes due May 2009 with a face amount of $158.5 million. The interest on these notes is also payable semi-annually. Unamortized discount and debt issuance costs were $8.5 million, yielding an imputed interest rate of 10%. Net proceeds of approximately $147.1 million were used to reduce the borrowings outstanding under the revolving credit facility. These notes are collateralized by guarantees of certain of Dura's subsidiaries. 8. DERIVATIVES AND CERTAIN HEDGING ACTIVITIES Effective January 1, 2001, Dura adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities," as amended, which requires that all derivative instruments be reported on the balance sheet at fair value and establishes criteria for designation and effectiveness of transactions entered into for hedging purposes. The cumulative effect of adopting SFAS No. 133 was to increase other comprehensive income ("OCI") by $0.2 million, after-tax. The effect on net income was not significant, primarily because the hedges in place as of January 1, 2001 qualified for hedge accounting treatment and were highly effective. 9. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS, GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS On June 29, 2001, the FASB approved for issuance, SFAS No. 141, "Business Combinations," and SFAS No. 142, "Goodwill and Intangible Assets." Major provisions of these Statements are as follows: all business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001 must use the purchase method of accounting; the pooling of interest method of accounting is prohibited except for transactions initiated before July 1, 2001; intangible assets acquired in a business combination must be recorded separately from goodwill if they arise from contractual or other legal rights or are separable from the acquired entity and can be sold, transferred, licenses, rented or exchanged, either individually or as part of a related contract, asset or liability; goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives are not amortized, but tested for impairment annually, except in certain circumstances, and whenever there is an impairment indicator; all acquired goodwill must be assigned to reporting units for purposes of impairment testing and segment reporting; effective January 1, 2002, goodwill will no longer be subject to amortization. Management is currently reviewing the provisions of these Statements and their impact on Dura's results of operations. - 11 - 12 10. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Comprehensive income reflects the change in equity of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources. For Dura, comprehensive income represents net income adjusted for foreign currency translation adjustments and the deferred gain/ loss on derivative instruments utilized to hedge Dura's interest and foreign exchange exposures. Comprehensive income for the periods is as follows (in thousands): Three Months Ended June 30, Six Months Ended June 30, -------------------------------- -------------------------------- 2001 2000 2001 2000 -------------- -------------- -------------- -------------- Net income $ 12,866 $ 11,520 $ 22,084 $ 27,980 Other comprehensive income: Foreign currency translation adjustment (8,191) (16,304) (29,171) (22,733) Derivative instruments (830) - (617) - --------- --------- ------------ --------- Comprehensive income (loss) $ 3,845 $ (4,784) $ (7,704) $ 5,247 ========= ========= ============ ========= 11. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION The following condensed consolidating financial information presents balance sheets, statements of income and cash flow information related to Dura's business. Each Guarantor, as defined, is a direct or indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Dura has fully and unconditionally guaranteed the 9% senior subordinated notes issued by Dura Operating Corp., on a joint and several basis. Separate financial statements and other disclosures concerning the Guarantors have not been presented because management believes that such information is not material to investors. - 12 - 13 11. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION: (Continued) DURA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC. CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS AS OF JUNE 30, 2001 (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) DURA NON- OPERATING GUARANTOR GUARANTOR CORP. COMPANIES COMPANIES ELIMINATIONS CONSOLIDATED ---------- --------- --------- ------------ ------------ Assets - ------------------------------- Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 18,213 $ 1,105 $ 10,347 $ - $ 29,665 Accounts receivable, net 140,175 33,651 198,573 - 372,399 Inventories 40,172 19,528 70,713 - 130,413 Other current assets 51,136 7,414 83,225 - 141,775 Due from affiliates 142,480 55,107 4,368 (201,955) - ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- Total current assets 392,176 116,805 367,226 (201,955) 674,252 ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- Property, plant and equipment, net 189,813 50,159 268,403 - 508,375 Investment in subsidiaries 657,260 14,685 52,235 (724,180) - Notes receivable from Affiliates 237,896 134,133 69,929 (441,958) - Goodwill, net 440,802 85,634 460,684 - 987,120 Other assets, net 45,007 2,240 32,285 - 79,532 ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- $1,962,954 $ 403,656 $1,250,762 $(1,368,093) $ 2,249,279 ========== ========== ========== =========== =========== Liabilities and Stockholders' Investment - -------------------------------- Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 114,946 $ 19,457 $ 141,303 - $ 275,706 Accrued liabilities 100,157 16,607 130,733 - 247,497 Current maturities of long- term debt 37,853 53 17,861 - 55,767 Due to affiliates 59,556 34,702 107,697 (201,955) - ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- Total current liabilities 312,512 70,819 397,594 (201,955) 578,970 ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- Long-term debt, net of current maturities 442,059 78 59,530 - 501,667 Subordinated notes 534,467 - - - 534,467 Other noncurrent liabilities 55,111 25,721 52,030 - 132,862 Notes payable to affiliates 53,475 8,522 379,961 (441,958) - ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- Total liabilities 1,397,624 105,140 889,115 (643,913) 1,747,966 ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- Mandatorily redeemable convertible trust preferred securities 55,250 - - - 55,250 Stockholders' investment: 512,649 298,516 425,664 (724,180) 512,649 Accumulated other compre- hensive loss (2,569) - (64,017) - (66,586) ---------- ---------- ---------- ----------- ----------- $1,962,954 $ 403,656 $1,250,762 $(1,368,093) $ 2,249,279 ========== ========== ========== =========== =========== - 13 - 14 11. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION: (Continued) DURA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC. CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF INCOME FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2001 (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) DURA NON- OPERATING GUARANTOR GUARANTOR CORP. COMPANIES COMPANIES ELIMINATIONS CONSOLIDATED ---------- --------- --------- ------------ ------------ Revenues $ 314,182 $ 82,812 $ 282,432 $ (13,105) $ 666,321 Cost of sales 271,879 65,518 253,018 (13,105) 577,310 --------- -------- --------- --------- ---------- Gross profit 42,303 17,294 29,414 - 89,011 Selling, general and administrative expenses 20,060 3,733 12,306 - 36,099 Amortization expense 3,239 587 2,869 - 6,695 --------- -------- --------- --------- ---------- Operating income 19,004 12,974 14,239 - 46,217 Interest expense, net 14,024 (62) 10,654 - 24,616 --------- -------- --------- --------- ---------- Income before provision for income taxes, equity in (earnings) of affiliates and minority interest 4,980 13,036 3,585 - 21,601 Provision for income taxes 3,206 3,319 1,536 - 8,061 Minority interests and equity in (earnings) of affiliates, net (11,766) - (1,124) 12,890 - Minority interest-dividends on trust preferred securities, net 674 - - - 674 Dividends (to)/ from affiliates - (684) (681) 1,365 - --------- -------- --------- --------- ---------- Net income (loss) $ 12,866 $ 10,401 $ 3,854 $ (14,255) $ 12,866 ========= ======== ========= ========= ========== - 14 - 15 11. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION: (Continued) DURA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC. CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF INCOME FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2001 (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) DURA NON- OPERATING GUARANTOR GUARANTOR CORP. COMPANIES COMPANIES ELIMINATIONS CONSOLIDATED --------- --------- --------- ------------ ------------ Revenues $ 615,931 $ 156,738 $ 584,544 $ (29,039) $ 1,328,174 Cost of sales 531,661 125,882 518,752 (29,039) 1,147,256 --------- --------- --------- --------- ----------- Gross profit 84,270 30,856 65,792 - 180,918 Selling, general and Administrative expenses 40,358 7,393 25,981 - 73,732 Facility consolidation and other charges 1,616 708 305 - 2,629 Amortization expense 6,165 1,516 6,013 - 13,694 --------- --------- --------- --------- ----------- Operating income 36,131 21,239 33,493 - 90,863 Interest expense, net 30,203 596 22,350 - 53,149 --------- --------- --------- --------- ----------- Income before provision for income taxes, equity in (earnings) of affiliates and minority interest 5,928 20,643 11,143 - 37,714 Provision for income taxes 4,181 5,687 4,477 - 14,345 Minority interests and equity in (earnings) of affiliates, net (21,622) - (1,839) 23,461 - Minority interest-dividends on Trust preferred securities, net 1,285 - - - 1,285 Dividends (to)/ from affiliates - (1,366) (1,364) 2,730 - --------- --------- --------- --------- ----------- Net income (loss) $ 22,084 $ 16,322 $ 9,869 $ (26,191) $ 22,084 ========= ========= ========= ========= =========== - 15 - 16 11. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION: (Continued) DURA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2001 (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) DURA NON- OPERATING GUARANTOR GUARANTOR CORP. COMPANIES COMPANIES ELIMINATIONS CONSOLIDATED --------- --------- --------- ------------ ------------ OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net income (loss) $ 22,084 $ 16,322 $ 9,869 $ (26,191) $ 22,084 Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 20,726 5,485 21,781 - 47,992 Deferred income taxes (14,708) 14,573 1,719 - 1,584 Equity in losses of affiliates and minority interest (16,421) - (1,839) 18,260 - Changes in other operating items 73,891 14,374 (22,978) - 65,287 --------- --------- --------- --------- ----------- Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 85,572 50,754 8,552 (7,931) 136,947 --------- --------- --------- --------- ----------- INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Capital expenditures, net (4,990) (2,620) (22,029) - (29,639) --------- --------- --------- --------- ----------- Net cash used in investing activities (4,990) (2,620) (22,029) - (29,639) --------- --------- --------- --------- ----------- FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Short-term borrowings, net 3,318 53 (8,445) - (5,074) Long-term borrowings, net (75,873) 78 (24,822) - (100,617) Debt financing (to)/from affiliates (148,000) (41,654) 189,654 - - Proceeds from issuance of common stock and exercise of stock options 105 - - - 105 Dividends paid - (6,566) (1,365) 7,931 - --------- --------- --------- --------- ----------- Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (220,450) (48,089) 155,022 7,931 (105,586) --------- --------- --------- --------- ----------- EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE ON CASH 139,927 - (142,422) - (2,495) --------- --------- --------- --------- ----------- NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 59 45 (877) - (773) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS: Beginning of period 18,154 1,060 11,224 - 30,438 --------- --------- --------- --------- ----------- End of period $ 18,213 $ 1,105 $ 10,347 - $ 29,665 ========= ========= ========= ========= =========== - 16 - 17 11. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION: (Continued) DURA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC. CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEETS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2000 (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) DURA NON- OPERATING GUARANTOR GUARANTOR CORP. COMPANIES COMPANIES ELIMINATIONS CONSOLIDATED ---------- --------- --------- ------------ ------------ Assets - ---------------------------------- Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 18,154 $ 1,060 $ 11,224 - $ 30,438 Accounts receivable, net 138,628 33,600 195,277 - 367,505 Inventories 50,140 20,218 78,561 - 148,919 Other current assets 74,444 15,112 80,527 - 170,083 Due from affiliates 127,166 61,800 32,979 $ (221,945) - ----------- --------- ---------- ----------- ----------- Total current assets 408,532 131,790 398,568 (221,945) 716,945 ----------- --------- ---------- ----------- ----------- Property, plant and equipment, net 200,289 52,448 281,175 - 533,912 Investment in subsidiaries 583,799 27,000 50,396 (661,195) - Notes receivable from affiliates 354,502 115,189 72,187 (541,878) - Goodwill, net 419,260 116,958 491,895 - 1,028,113 Other assets, net 31,772 11,554 34,751 - 78,077 ----------- --------- ---------- ----------- ----------- $ 1,998,154 $ 454,939 $1,328,972 $(1,425,018) $ 2,357,047 =========== ========= ========== =========== =========== Liabilities and Stockholders' Investment - ----------------------------------- Current liabilities: Accounts payable $ 97,211 $ 14,892 $ 146,792 $ - $ 258,895 Accrued liabilities 83,618 16,074 125,340 - 225,032 Current maturities of long- term debt 36,091 - 27,922 - 64,013 Due to affiliates 80,036 28,816 113,093 (221,945) - ----------- --------- ---------- ----------- ----------- Total current liabilities 296,956 59,782 413,147 (221,945) 547,940 ----------- --------- ---------- ----------- ----------- Long-term debt, net of current maturities 676,840 - 90,121 - 766,961 Subordinated notes 394,240 - - - 394,240 Other noncurrent liabilities 51,314 31,485 56,463 - 139,262 Notes payable to affiliates 35,328 64,978 441,572 (541,878) - ----------- --------- ---------- ----------- ----------- Total liabilities 1,454,678 156,245 1,001,303 (763,823) 1,848,403 ----------- --------- ---------- ----------- ----------- Mandatorily redeemable convertible trust preferred securities 55,250 - - - 55,250 Stockholders' investment: 490,192 298,694 362,501 (661,195) 490,192 Accumulated other compre- hensive loss (1,966) - (34,832) - (36,798) ----------- --------- ---------- ----------- ----------- $ 1,998,154 $ 454,939 $1,328,972 $(1,425,018) $ 2,357,047 =========== ========= ========== =========== =========== - 17 - 18 11. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION: (Continued) DURA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC. CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF INCOME FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2000 (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) DURA NON- OPERATING GUARANTOR GUARANTOR CORP. COMPANIES COMPANIES ELIMINATIONS CONSOLIDATED --------- --------- --------- ------------ ------------ Revenues $ 314,750 $ 133,940 $ 270,221 $ (11,221) $ 707,690 Cost of sales 261,843 110,936 231,705 (11,221) 593,263 ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Gross profit 52,907 23,004 38,516 - 114,427 Selling, general and administrative expenses 23,330 4,631 15,686 - 43,647 Product recall charge 16,000 - - - 16,000 Amortization expense 3,207 593 3,230 - 7,030 ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Operating income 10,370 17,780 19,600 - 47,750 Interest expense, net 15,298 668 11,382 - 27,348 ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Income (loss) before provision for income taxes, equity in earnings of affiliates and minority interest (4,928) 17,112 8,218 - 20,402 Provision (benefit) for income taxes (893) 5,516 3,532 - 8,155 Minority interests and equity in earnings of affiliates, net (16,166) - (2,537) 18,819 116 Minority interest-dividends on trust preferred securities, net 611 - - - 611 ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Net income $ 11,520 $ 11,596 $ 7,223 $ (18,819) $ 11,520 ========== ========= ========== ========== ========== - 18 - 19 11. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION: (Continued) DURA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC. CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF INCOME FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2000 (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) DURA NON- OPERATING GUARANTOR GUARANTOR CORP. COMPANIES COMPANIES ELIMINATIONS CONSOLIDATED --------- --------- --------- ------------ ------------ Revenues $ 656,183 $ 221,492 $ 538,835 $ (26,051) $ 1,390,459 Cost of sales 554,531 181,167 457,270 (26,051) 1,166,917 ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- ----------- Gross profit 101,652 40,325 81,565 - 223,542 Selling, general and administrative expenses 41,556 8,939 37,070 - 87,565 Product recall charge 16,000 - - - 16,000 Amortization expense 6,594 1,133 6,344 - 14,071 ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- ----------- Operating income 37,502 30,253 38,151 - 105,906 Interest expense, net 30,498 1,340 23,431 - 55,269 ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- ----------- Income before provision for income taxes, equity in earnings of affiliates and minority interest 7,004 28,913 14,720 - 50,637 Provision for income taxes 4,133 9,559 6,829 - 20,521 Minority interests and equity in earnings of affiliates, net (26,331) - (4,499) 31,744 914 Minority interest-dividends on trust preferred securities, net 1,222 - - - 1,222 ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- ----------- Net income $ 27,980 $ 19,354 $ 12,390 $ (31,744) $ 27,980 ========== ========= ========== ========== =========== - 19 - 20 11. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING GUARANTOR AND NON-GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION: (Continued) DURA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2000 (AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS) DURA NON- OPERATING GUARANTOR GUARANTOR CORP. COMPANIES COMPANIES ELIMINATIONS CONSOLIDATED -------- --------- --------- ------------ ------------ OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net income (loss) $ 27,980 $ 19,354 $ 12,390 $ (31,744) $ 27,980 Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 19,748 4,510 20,766 45,024 Deferred income taxes - - (2,001) - (2,001) Equity in losses of affiliates and minority interest (26,331) - (4,499) 31,744 914 Changes in other operating items 20,259 4,747 (4,349) - 20,657 ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- ----------- Net cash provided by operating activities 41,656 28,611 22,307 - 92,574 ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- ----------- INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Acquisitions, net of cash Acquired - (9,190) (10,646) - (19,836) Capital expenditures, net (20,097) (5,698) (32,757) - (58,552) ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- ----------- Net cash used in investing Activities (20,097) (14,888) (43,403) - (78,388) ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- ----------- FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Short-term borrowings, net 14,361 (315) (16,516) (2,470) Long-term borrowings, net (1,601) (79) (35,451) - (37,131) Debt financing (to)/from Affiliates (31,165) (11,861) 43,026 - - Common stock repurchases (1,723) - - - (1,723) Proceeds from issuance of common stock and exercise of stock options 348 - - - 348 ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- ----------- Net cash used in financing activities (19,780) (12,255) (8,941) - (40,976) ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- ----------- EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE ON CASH - - 24,500 - 24,500 ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- ----------- NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 1,779 1,468 (5,537) - (2,290) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS: Beginning of period 1,267 (286) 22,716 - 23,697 ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- ----------- End of period $ 3,046 $ 1,182 $ 17,179 - $ 21,407 ========== ========= ========== ========== =========== - 20 - 21 ITEM 2: MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS RESULTS OF OPERATIONS COMPARISON OF THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2001 TO THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2000 Revenues - Revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2001 were $666.3 million a decrease of $41.4 million, or 5.8%, from $707.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2000. Factors that unfavorably impacted revenue in 2001 included the weakness in the North American automotive and recreational vehicle markets and the weakening of the European currencies in relation to the US dollar. Cost of Sales - Cost of sales for the three months ended June 30, 2001 were $577.3 million a decrease of $16.0 million, or 2.7%, from $593.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2000. Cost of sales as a percentage of revenues for the second quarter of 2001 increased to 86.6% compared to 83.8% in the first quarter of 2000. The corresponding reduction in gross margin is primarily the result of the softening of the North American automotive and recreational vehicle markets as well as OEM plant closures related to the Ford Explorer and Ranger and a couple of difficult program launches in Europe. Selling, General, and Administrative - Selling, general, and administrative expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2001 were $36.1 million a decrease of $7.5 million, or 17.3%, from $43.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2000. As a percentage of revenue, selling, general and administrative expenses decreased to 5.4% for 2001 compared to 6.2% in the second quarter of 2000. The decrease in cost is primarily the result of the salaried headcount reductions during the fourth quarter of 2000 and first quarter of 2001. Amortization Expense - Amortization expense for the three months ended June 30, 2001 was $6.7 million a decrease of $0.3 million from $7.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2000. Interest Expense - Interest expense for the three months ended June 30, 2001 was $24.6 million a decrease of $2.7 million, or 10.0%, from $27.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2000. The decrease in interest expense is due to lower interest rates on LIBOR contracts and significant debt pay-down during the second quarter of 2001. Income Taxes - The effective income tax rate was 37.3% for the three months ended June 30, 2001 and 40.0% for the three months ended June 30, 2000. The decrease is primarily due to a change in statutory rates in Germany that became effective in 2001. The overall effective rates differed from the statutory rates as a result of higher foreign tax rates and the effects of state taxes and non-deductible goodwill amortization. Minority Interest and Equity in Losses of Affiliates - For the three months ended June 30, 2000, minority interest and equity in losses of affiliates represents minority interest in Dura's fully consolidated subsidiary in Wales. The minority interest was acquired during 2000 and at June 30, 2001 was wholly owned. - 21 - 22 Minority Interest - Minority interest for the three months ended June 30, 2001 and June 30, 2000 represents dividends, net of income tax benefits, on the 7 1/2 percent Convertible Trust Preferred Securities ("Preferred Securities") which were issued on March 20, 1998. COMPARISON OF THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2001 TO THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2000 Revenues - Revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2001 were $1,328.2 million a decrease of $62.3 million, or 4.5%, from $1,390.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2000. Factors that unfavorably impacted revenue in 2001 included the weakness in the North American automotive and recreational vehicle markets and the weakening of the European currencies in relation to the US dollar. Cost of Sales - Cost of sales for the six months ended June 30, 2001 were $1,147.3 million a decrease of $19.6 million, or 1.7%, from $1,166.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2000. Cost of sales as a percentage of revenues for the first six months of 2001 increased to 86.4% compared to 83.9% in the first six months of 2000. The corresponding reduction in gross margin is primarily the result of the softening of the North American automotive and recreational vehicle markets as well as OEM plant closures related to the Ford Explorer and Ranger and a couple of difficult program launches in Europe. Selling, General, and Administrative - Selling, general, and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2001 were $73.7 million a decrease of $13.8 million, or 15.8%, from $87.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2000. As a percentage of revenue, selling, general and administrative expenses decreased to 5.6% for 2001 compared to 6.3% for the first six months of 2000. The decrease in cost is primarily the result of the salaried headcount reductions during the fourth quarter of 2000 and first quarter of 2001 and the absence of project consulting costs incurred during the first quarter of 2000. Amortization Expense - Amortization expense for the six months ended June 30, 2001 was $13.7 million a decrease of $0.4 million from $14.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2000. Interest Expense - Interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2001 was $53.1 million a decrease of $2.2 million, or 3.8%, from $55.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2000. The decrease in interest expense is due to lower interest rates on LIBOR contracts and significant debt pay-down during the first half of 2001. Income Taxes - The effective income tax rate was 38.0% for the six months ended June 30, 2001 and 40.5% for the six months ended June 30, 2000. The decrease is primarily due to a change in statutory rates in Germany that became effective in 2001. The overall effective rates differed from the statutory rates as a result of higher foreign tax rates and the effects of state taxes and non-deductible goodwill amortization. Minority Interest and Equity in Losses of Affiliates - For the six months ended June 30, 2000, minority interest and equity in losses of affiliates represents minority interest in Dura's fully consolidated subsidiary in Wales. The minority interest was acquired during 2000 and at June 30, 2001 was wholly owned. - 22 - 23 Minority Interest - Minority interest for the six months ended June 30, 2001 and June 30, 2000 represents dividends, net of income tax benefits, on the 7 1/2 percent Convertible Trust Preferred Securities ("Preferred Securities") which were issued on March 20, 1998. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES During the first six months of 2001, Dura provided cash from operations of $136.9 million, compared to $92.6 million in 2000. Cash generated from operations before changes in working capital items was $71.7 million for the first six months of 2001 compared to $71.9 million for 2000. Working capital provided cash of $65.3 million in the first six months of 2001 as compared to $20.7 million in 2000. The increase in cash generation from working capital is primarily the result of Dura's continued focus on cash management which resulted in the reduction of inventory and other current assets during the quarter. Net cash used in investing activities was $29.6 million for the first six months of 2001 as compared to $78.4 million in 2000. This $29.6 million in 2001 related to net capital expenditures primarily for equipment and dedicated tooling purchases related to new or replacement programs. This compares with net capital expenditures of $58.6 million and $19.8 million spent on acquisitions in 2000. Net cash used in financing activities totaled $105.6 million for the first six months of 2001 as compared to $41.0 million in 2000. In March 1999, Dura entered into an amended and restated $1.15 billion credit agreement ("Credit Agreement"). The Credit Agreement provides for revolving credit facilities of $400.0 million, a $275.0 million tranche A term loan, a $275.0 million tranche B term loan and a $200.0 million interim term loan facility. As of June 30, 2001, rates on borrowings under the Credit Agreement ranged from 5.8% to 7.2%. Borrowings under the tranche A term loan are due and payable in March 2005 and borrowings under the tranche B term loan are due and payable in March 2006. The revolving credit facility is available until March 2005. Borrowings under the interim loan were repaid in April 1999. The Credit Agreement contains various restrictive covenants that limit indebtedness, investments, rental obligations and cash dividends. The Credit Agreement also requires Dura to maintain certain financial ratios including minimum liquidity and interest coverage. Dura was in compliance with the covenants as of June 30, 2001. Borrowings under the Credit Agreement are collateralized by substantially all assets of Dura. Existing economic and industry conditions have resulted in a significant decline in projected vehicle production volumes for 2001. Based upon financial projections for 2001, Dura anticipated being out of compliance with certain of its debt covenant requirements due to a mandatory adjustment to a required financial ratio as of September 2001. In response, Dura met with its lenders with respect to amending such financial covenants. On May 11, 2001 Dura successfully obtained an amendment to the Credit Agreement and anticipates complying with the newly established ratios. The Credit Agreement provides Dura with the ability to denominate a portion of its revolving credit borrowings in foreign currencies up to an amount equal to $150.0 million. As of June 30, 2001, $50.0 million of borrowings were denominated in US dollars; $9.1 million in British pound sterling; and $5.9 million in Canadian dollars. - 23 - 24 In April 1999, Dura completed the offering of $300.0 million and Euro 100.0 million of 9% senior subordinated notes ("Subordinated Notes"), due May 2009. The interest on the Subordinated Notes is payable semi-annually. Net proceeds from this offering of approximately $394.7 million were used to repay the $200.0 million interim term loan, approximately $78.1 million to retire other indebtedness and approximately $118.9 million was used for general corporate purposes. In June 2001, Dura completed a similar offering of 9% senior subordinated notes due May 2009 with a face amount of $158.5 million. The interest on these notes is also payable semi-annually. Unamortized discount and debt issuance costs were $8.5 million, yielding an imputed interest rate of 10%. Net proceeds of approximately $147.1 million were used to reduce the borrowings outstanding under the revolving credit facility. These notes are collateralized by guarantees of certain of Dura's subsidiaries. At June 30, 2001, Dura had unused borrowing capacity of approximately $318.9 million. Dura believes the borrowing availability under its credit agreement, together with funds generated by operations, should provide liquidity and capital resources to pursue its business strategy for the foreseeable future, with respect to working capital, capital expenditures, and other operating needs. Dura estimates its 2001 capital expenditures will be below $90.0 million. QUARTERLY RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND SEASONALITY Dura typically experiences decreased revenues and operating income during the third calendar quarter of each year due to production shutdowns at OEMs for model changeovers and vacations. Certain mobile products are seasonal in that sales in the fourth quarter are normally at reduced levels. EFFECTS OF INFLATION Inflation potentially affects Dura in two principal ways. First, a significant portion of Dura's debt is tied to prevailing short-term interest rates which may change as a result of inflation rates, translating into changes in interest expense. Second, general inflation can impact material purchases, labor and other costs. In many cases, Dura has limited ability to pass through inflation-related cost increases due to the competitive nature of the markets that Dura serves. In the past few years, however, inflation has not been a significant factor. MARKET RISK Dura is exposed to various market risks, including changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. Market risk is the potential loss arising from adverse changes in market rates and prices, such as foreign currency exchange and interest rates. Dura does not enter into derivatives or other financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. Dura enters into financial instruments to manage and reduce the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. The counterparties are major financial institutions. Dura manages its interest rate risk by balancing the amount of fixed and variable debt. For fixed rate debt, interest rate changes affect the fair market value of such debt but do not impact earnings or cash flows. Conversely for variable rate debt, interest rate changes generally do not affect the fair market value of such debt but do impact future earnings and cash flows, assuming other factors are held constant. - 24 - 25 FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS A significant portion of Dura's revenues during the three months ended June 30, 2001 was derived from manufacturing operations in Europe, Canada and Latin America. The results of operations and the financial position of Dura's operations in these countries are principally measured in their respective currency and translated into U.S. dollars. The effects of foreign currency fluctuations in such countries are somewhat mitigated by the fact that expenses are generally incurred in the same currencies in which revenues are generated. The reported income of these subsidiaries will be higher or lower depending on a weakening or strengthening of the U.S. dollar against the respective foreign currency. A significant portion of Dura's assets at June 30, 2001 are based in its foreign operations and are translated into U.S. dollars at foreign currency exchange rates in effect as of the end of each period, with the effect of such translation reflected as a separate component of stockholders' investment. Accordingly, Dura's consolidated stockholders' investment will fluctuate depending upon the weakening or strengthening of the U.S. dollar against the respective foreign currency. Dura's strategy for management of currency risk relies primarily upon conducting its operations in such countries' respective currency and Dura may, from time to time, engage in hedging programs intended to reduce Dura's exposure to currency fluctuations (see discussion above on "Market Risk"). RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS On June 29, 2001, the FASB approved for issuance, SFAS No. 141, "Business Combinations," and SFAS No. 142, "Goodwill and Intangible Assets." Major provisions of these Statements are as follows: all business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001 must use the purchase method of accounting; the pooling of interest method of accounting is prohibited except for transactions initiated before July 1, 2001; intangible assets acquired in a business combination must be recorded separately from goodwill if they arise from contractual or other legal rights or are separable from the acquired entity and can be sold, transferred, licenses, rented or exchanged, either individually or as part of a related contract, asset or liability; goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives are not amortized, but tested for impairment annually, except in certain circumstances, and whenever there is an impairment indicator; all acquired goodwill must be assigned to reporting units for purposes of impairment testing and segment reporting; effective January 1, 2002, goodwill will no longer be subject to amortization. Management is currently reviewing the provisions of these Statements and their impact on Dura's results of operations. FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included in this Form 10-Q, including without limitation the statements under "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. When used in this Form 10-Q, the words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intends," and similar expressions, as they relate to Dura, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs of Dura's management as well as on assumptions made by and information currently - 25 - 26 available to Dura at the time such statements were made. Various economic and competitive factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in such forward-looking statements, including factors which are outside the control of Dura, such as risks relating to: (i) the degree to which Dura is leveraged; (ii) Dura's reliance on major customers and selected models; (iii) the cyclicality and seasonality of the automotive market; (iv) the failure to realize the benefits of recent acquisitions and joint ventures; (v) obtaining new business on new and redesigned models; (vi) Dura's ability to continue to implement its acquisition strategy; and (vii) the highly competitive nature of the automotive supply industry. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to Dura or persons acting on behalf of Dura are expressly qualified in their entirety by such cautionary statements. ITEM 3: QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK See "Market Risk" and "Foreign Currency Transactions" sections of Item 2: Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. - 26 - 27 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION DURA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Item 1. Legal Proceedings: Other than as reported in Dura's 2000 Annual Report on Form 10-K under the caption "Legal Proceedings," Dura is not currently a party to any material pending legal proceedings, other than routine matters incidental to the business of Dura. Item 2. Change in Securities: None Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities: None Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders: The Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Dura Automotive Systems, Inc. was held on May 22, 2001. At the meeting, the following matters were submitted to a vote of the stockholders of Dura: 1. The election of ten directors to serve for one year beginning at the 2001 annual stockholders' meeting and expiring at the 2002 annual stockholders' meeting. Each of the nominees Robert E. Brooker, Jr., Jack K. Edwards, James O. Futterknecht, Jr, S.A. Johnson, J. Richard Jones, John C. Jorgensen, William L. Orscheln, Eric J. Rosen, Karl F. Storrie and Ralph R. Whitney, Jr. were elected. Of the 46,544,198 votes, at least 42,975,852 votes granted authority to vote for these directors and no more than 3,568,346 abstaining votes were cast. 2. The ratification of the appointment of Arthur Andersen LLP to serve as Dura's independent public accountants for the year ending December 31, 2001 was approved by 46,029,241 votes. Item 5. Other Information: None Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K: None - 27 - 28 SIGNATURE 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. DURA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC. Date: August 13, 2001 By /s/ David Bovee --------------- David Bovee Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (principal accounting and financial officer) - 28 -