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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
|X| ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2002
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 0-23486
NN, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 62-1096725
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
2000 Waters Edge Drive
Johnson City, Tennessee 37604
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (423) 743-9151
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Name of each exchange
each class on which registered
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None None
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Common Stock, par value $.01
(Title of class)
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 and 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 |X| No |_|
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to
Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained,
to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information
statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any
amendment to this Form 10-K. |X|
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer.
(as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act)
Yes |X| No |_|
The number of shares of the registrant's common stock outstanding on
March 28, 2003 was 15,370,807.
The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates
of the registrant at June 30, 2002, based on the closing price on the NASDAQ
National Market System on that date was approximately $123,090,496.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the Proxy Statement with respect to the 2003 Annual Meeting
of Stockholders are incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K.
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PART I
Item 1. Business
Overview
NN, Inc. manufactures and supplies high precision bearing components,
consisting of balls, rollers, seals and retainers, for leading bearing
manufacturers on a global basis. We are the leading independent manufacturer of
precision steel bearing balls for the North American and European markets. In
1998, we began implementing a strategic plan designed to position us as a
worldwide supplier of a broad line of bearing components and other precision
plastic components. Through a series of acquisitions executed as part of that
plan, we have built on our strong core ball business and greatly expanded our
bearing component product offering. Today, we offer among the industry's most
complete line of bearing components. We emphasize engineered products that take
advantage of our competencies in product design and tight tolerance
manufacturing processes. Our bearing customers use our components in fully
assembled ball and roller bearings, which serve a wide variety of industrial
applications in the transportation, electrical, agricultural, construction,
machinery, mining and aerospace markets. As used in this Annual Report on Form
10-K, the terms "NN", "the Company", "we", "our", or "us" mean NN, Inc. and its
subsidiaries.
For managerial and financial analysis purposes, management views the
Company's operations in three segments: the domestic ball and roller operations
of Erwin, Tennessee and Mountain City, Tennessee ("Domestic Ball and Roller
Segment"), the Euroball facilities of Kilkenny, Ireland, Eltmann, Germany and
Pinerolo, Italy ("Euroball Segment") and the operations of Industrial Molding
Corporation ("IMC"), The Delta Rubber Company ("Delta") and NN Arte ("Plastics
Segment"). Financial information about the Domestic Ball and Roller Segment, the
Euroball Segment and the Plastics Segment are set forth in our Consolidated
Financial Statements beginning on page 27.
Recent Developments
On December 20, 2002, we acquired the 23 percent interest in NN
Euroball, ApS ("Euroball") held by INA/FAG. Euroball was formed in 2000 by the
Company, FAG Kugelfischer George Schaefer AG, which was subsequently acquired by
INA - Schaeffler KG (collectively, "INA/FAG"), and AB SKF ("SKF"). INA/FAG is a
global bearing manufacturer and one of our largest customers. We paid
approximately 13.4 million Euros ($13.8 million) for INA/FAG's interest in
Euroball. Following the closing of the transaction, we own 77 percent of the
outstanding shares of Euroball and SKF owns the remaining 23 percent. SKF
consented to our purchase of INA/FAG's interest pursuant to the terms of the
Euroball Shareholder Agreement. SKF has the right, beginning January 1, 2003 to
require us to purchase its interest in Euroball, based on a formula price
detailed in the Euroball Shareholder Agreement. SKF has informed us that it
intends to exercise its right and we expect to purchase its interest during
the second quarter of 2003.
On December 9, 2002, we announced that we had signed a letter of intent
to acquire certain component manufacturing operations of SKF in Veenendaal, The
Netherlands. SKF, a Swedish corporation, is a global bearing manufacturer and
one of our major customers. The transaction, which is expected to close in the
second quarter of 2003, is subject to a number of conditions, including the
execution of a definitive asset acquisition agreement, completion of due
diligence, approval of NN's and SKF's boards of directors and any necessary
approval of relevant government agencies.
On January 24, 2003, we exercised our call right to purchase the
remaining 49 percent interest in NN Mexico, LLC. The transaction, which is
expected to close in the second quarter of 2003, is subject to a number of
conditions, including the approval of NN's board of directors. The transaction
is not expected to materially impact our financial condition or results of
operations. Based on the purchase price formula contained in the principal
agreement between the parties, the purchase price for such interest is anticipated
to be zero.
Corporate Information
NN, originally organized in October, 1980, is incorporated in Delaware,
with our principal executive offices located at 2000 Water's Edge Drive, Johnson
City, Tennessee 37604 and our telephone number is (423) 743-9151. Our
web site address is www.nnbr.com. Information contained on our web site is not
part of this Annual Report. Our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on
From 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and amendments thereto are available on
our
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web site under "SEC Reports." Prior to February 5, 2003, these reports were
available through a hyperlink to a third-party service which provided limited
free access to such reports. We believed that such hyperlink provided unlimited
free access to our filings with the Commission, however, this hyperlink did not
provide unlimited free access to the reports. Therefore, the amendments to our
Form 10-Q and Form 10-K filed on November 22, 2002 and our Forms 8-K filed
December 9, 2002 and December 20, 2002 were not available free of charge to all
viewers through our web site. After February 5, 2003, our hyperlink provides
unlimited free access to our filings with the Commission on our web site under
"SEC Reports".
Products
Precision Steel Balls. At our Erwin, Tennessee and Mountain City,
Tennessee facilities and our Euroball facilities, we manufacture and sell high
quality, precision steel balls in sizes ranging in diameter from 1/8 of an inch
to 12 1/2 inches. We produce and sell balls in grades ranging from grade 3 to
grade 1000, as established by the American Bearing Manufacturers Association.
The grade number for a ball or a roller indicates the degree of spherical or
cylindrical precision of the ball or roller; for example, grade 3 balls are
manufactured to within three-millionths of an inch of roundness and grade 50
rollers are manufactured to within fifty-millionths of an inch of roundness. Our
steel balls are used primarily by manufacturers of anti-friction bearings where
precise spherical, tolerance and surface finish accuracies are required. At our
Domestic Ball and Roller Segment, sales of steel balls accounted for
approximately 88%, 89% and 92% of the segment's net sales in 2002, 2001 and
2000, respectively.
Steel Rollers. We manufacture cylindrical rollers at our Erwin,
Tennessee facility. These cylindrical rollers are produced in a wide variety of
sizes, ranging from grade 50 to grade 1000. Rollers are used in place of balls
in anti-friction bearings that are subjected to heavy load conditions. Our
roller products are used primarily for applications similar to those of our ball
product lines, plus certain non-bearing applications such as hydraulic pumps and
motors.
Bearing Seals and Retainers. We manufacture and sell a wide range of
precision bearing seals produced through a variety of compression and injection
molding processes and adhesion technologies to create rubber-to-metal bonded
bearing seals. The seals are used in applications for automotive, industrial,
agricultural, mining and aerospace markets. We also manufacture and sell high
precision plastic retainers for ball and roller bearings used in a wide variety
of industrial applications. Retainers are used to separate and space balls or
rollers within a fully assembled bearing.
Precision Plastic Components. We also manufacture and sell a wide range
of specialized plastic products including automotive under-the-hood components,
electronic instrument cases and precision electronic connectors and lenses, as
well as a variety of other specialized parts.
Research and Development. The amounts spent on research and development
activities by us during each of the last three fiscal years are not material.
Customers
Our bearing component products are supplied primarily to bearing
manufacturers for use in a broad range of industrial applications, including
transportation, electrical, agricultural, construction, machinery, mining and
aerospace. We supply over 500 customers; however, our top 10 customers account
for approximately 73% of our revenue. These top 10 customers include SKF,
INA/FAG, Timken, Torrington, GKN, SNR, Iljin, NTN,, Delphi, and NSK. In 2002,
44% of our products were sold to customers in North America, 47% to customers in
Europe, and the remaining 9% to customers located throughout the rest of the
world, primarily Asia. Sales to various U.S. and foreign divisions of SKF
accounted for approximately 33% of net sales in 2002 and sales to INA/FAG
accounted for approximately 19% of net sales in 2002, demonstrating our
long-term, strategic relationships with these key customers. Historically, we
have increased our supply to SKF and INA/FAG on an annual basis and we have
almost tripled our sales to these two companies since 1999. These gains are
directly attributed to the success of Euroball and our efforts to develop a
closer partnering relationship with our global bearing customers. None of the
Company's other customers accounted for more than 5% of its net sales in 2002.
Certain customers have contracted to purchase all or a majority of
their bearing component requirements from us, although only a few are
contractually obligated to purchase any specific amounts. While firm orders are
generally received on a monthly basis, we are normally aware of future order
levels well in advance of the placement of a firm order. For our domestic ball
and roller operations, we maintain a computerized, bar coded inventory
management system with most of our
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major customers that enables us to determine on a day-to-day basis the amount of
these components remaining in a customer's inventory. When such inventories fall
below certain levels, we automatically ship additional product.
Euroball has entered into six-year supply agreements with SKF and
INA/FAG providing for the purchase of Euroball products in amounts and at prices
that are subject to adjustment on an annual basis. The agreements contain
provisions obligating Euroball to maintain specified quality standards and
comply with various ordering and delivery procedures, as well as other customary
provisions. SKF may terminate its agreement if, among other things, Euroball
acquires or becomes acquired by a competitor of SKF. INA/FAG may terminate its
agreement if, among other things, Euroball assigns its rights under the
agreement, whether voluntarily or by operation of law. These agreements expire
during 2006.
During 2002, the Domestic Ball and Roller Segment sold its products to
more than 500 customers located in more than 25 different countries.
Approximately 47% of ball and roller net sales in 2002 were to customers outside
the United States. Sales to the Domestic Ball & Roller Segment's top ten
customers accounted for approximately 73% of the segment's net sales in 2002.
Sales to SKF and INA/FAG accounted for approximately 32% and 14% of the
segment's net sales in 2002, respectively.
During 2002, the Euroball Segment sold its products to more than 30
customers located in more than 25 different countries. Approximately 92% of its
net sales in 2002 were to customers within Europe. Sales to the segment's top
ten customers accounted for approximately 95% of the segment's net sales in
2002. Sales to SKF and INA/FAG accounted for approximately 51% and 25% of the
segment's net sales in 2002, respectively. Sales to SKF and INA/FAG are made
pursuant to the terms of supply agreements which expire in 2006.
During 2002, the Plastics Segment sold its products to more than 100
customers located in more than 16 different countries. Approximately 18% of the
Plastics Segment's net sales were to customers outside the United States. Sales
to the segment's top ten customers accounted for approximately 62% of the
Plastics Segment's net sales in 2002.
See Note 11 of the Notes to Financial Statements and "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations --
Results of Operations" for additional segment financial information. In both the
foreign and domestic markets, the Company principally sells its products
directly to manufacturers and not to distributors.
We ordinarily ship our products directly to customers within 60 days,
and in some cases, during the same calendar month, of the date on which a sales
order is placed. Accordingly, we generally have an insignificant amount of open
(backlog) orders from customers at month end. Certain of our customers have
entered into contracts with us pursuant to which they have agreed to purchase
all of their requirements of specified balls and rollers and plastic molded
products from us, although only a few are contractually obligated to purchase
any specific amounts. While firm orders generally are received only monthly, we
are normally aware of reasonably anticipated future orders well in advance of
the placement of a firm order. Certain agreements are in effect with some of our
largest customers, which provide for targeted, annual price adjustments that may
be offset by material cost fluctuations.
The following table presents a breakdown of our net sales for fiscal
years 2000 through 2002:
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(In Thousands)
2002 2001 2000
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Domestic Ball and Roller
Segment $ 52,634 $ 52,692 $67,637
27.3% 29.3% 51.2%
Euroball Segment 90,653 86,719 33,988
47.0% 48.1% 25.7%
Plastics Segment 49,568 40,740 30,504
25.7% 22.6% 23.1%
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Total $ 192,856 $ 180,151 $ 132,129
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100% 100% 100%
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Sales and Marketing
A primary emphasis of our marketing strategy is to expand key customer
relationships by offering them the value of a single supply chain partner for a
wide variety of components. As a result, we have progressed toward integrating
our sales organization on a global basis across all of our product lines. Our
sales organization includes seven direct sales and 12 customer service
representatives. Due to the technical nature of many of our products, our
engineers and manufacturing management personnel also provide technical sales
support functions, while internal sales employees handle customer orders and
other general sales support activities.
Our bearing component marketing strategy focuses on increasing our
outsourcing relationships with global bearing manufacturers that maintain
captive bearing component manufacturing operations. Our marketing strategy for
our other precision plastic products is to offer custom manufactured, high
quality, precision parts to niche markets with high value-added characteristics
at competitive price levels. This strategy focuses on relationships with key
customers that require the production of technically difficult parts, enabling
us to take advantage of our strengths in custom product development, tool
design, and precision molding processes.
As shown in the chart below, the addition of the retainer and seal
product lines have further enhanced many of our key customer relationships,
making us a more complete and integrated supplier of bearing component parts.
Products
Name Country Description Balls & Rollers Seals Retainers
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SKF Sweden Global bearing manufacturer X X X
INA/FAG Germany Global bearing manufacturer X X X
Torrington USA Global bearing manufacturer X X X
NTN Japan Global bearing manufacturer X X X
SNR France Global bearing manufacturer X
Timken USA Global bearing manufacturer X X
Delphi USA Automotive component supplier X X X
Iljin Korea Global bearing manufacturer X
NSK Japan Global bearing manufacturer X X
Koyo Japan Global bearing manufacturer X X X
Our arrangements with our domestic customers typically provide that
payments are due within 30 days following the date of shipment of goods. With
respect to foreign customers, payments generally are due within 90 to 120 days
following the date of shipment in order to allow for additional freight time and
customs clearance. For customers that participate in our Domestic Ball and
Roller Segments inventory management program, sales are recorded when the
customer uses the product. See "Business -- Customers" and "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations --
Liquidity and Capital Resources."
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Manufacturing Process
We have become a leading independent bearing component manufacturer
through exceptional service and high quality manufacturing processes and are
recognized throughout the industry as a low-cost producer. Because our ball and
roller manufacturing processes incorporate the use of standardized tooling, load
sizes, and process technology, we are able to produce large volumes of products
while maintaining high quality standards.
The key to our low-cost, high quality production of seals and retainers
is the incorporation of customized engineering into our manufacturing processes,
metal to rubber bonding competency and experience with a broad range of
engineered resins. We employ 20 skilled engineers who design and customize the
tooling necessary to meet the needs of each customer's product. This design
process includes the testing and quality assessment of each product.
Employees
As of December 31, 2002, we employed a total of 1,350 full-time
employees. Our Domestic Ball and Roller Segment employed 226 workers, the
Euroball Segment employed 654 workers, our Plastics Segment employed 465
workers, and there were five employees at the Company's corporate headquarters.
Of our total employment, 19% are management/staff employees and 81% are
production employees. We believe we are able to attract and retain high quality
employees because of our quality reputation, technical expertise, history of
financial and operating stability, attractive employee benefit programs, and our
progressive, employee-friendly working environment. Only the employees in the
Eltmann, Germany and Pinerolo, Italy plants are unionized and we have never
experienced any involuntary work stoppages. We consider our relations with our
employees to be excellant.
Competition
The precision ball and roller industry is intensely competitive, and
many of our competitors have greater financial resources than we do. Our primary
domestic competitor is Hoover Precision Products, Inc., a division of
Tsubakimoto Precision Products Co. Ltd. Our primary foreign competitors are
Amatsuji Steel Ball Manufacturing Company, Ltd. and Tsubakimoto Precision
Products Co. Ltd.
We believe that competition within the precision ball and roller market
is based principally on quality, price and the ability to consistently meet
customer delivery requirements. Management believes that our competitive
strengths are our precision manufacturing capabilities, our reputation for
consistent quality and reliability, and the productivity of our workforce.
The markets for the Plastic Segment's products are also intensely
competitive. Since the plastic injection molding industry is currently very
fragmented, IMC and NN Arte must compete with numerous companies in each of
their marketing segments. Many of these companies have substantially greater
financial resources than we do and many currently offer competing products
nationally and internationally. IMC's primary competitor in the bearing retainer
segment is Nakanishi Manufacturing Corporation. Domestically, Nypro, Inc. and
Key Plastics are the main competitors in the automotive segment. NN Arte
primarily competes with various plastic injection molders in Mexico.
We believe that competition within the plastic injection molding
industry is based principally on quality, price, design capabilities and speed
of responsiveness and delivery. Management believes that IMC's competitive
strengths are product development, tool design, fabrication, and tight tolerance
molding processes. With these strengths, IMC has built its reputation in the
marketplace as a quality producer of technically difficult products.
While intensely competitive, the markets for Delta's products are less
fragmented than IMC and NN Arte's. The bearing seal market is comprised of
approximately six major competitors that range from small privately held
companies to Fortune 500 global enterprises. Bearing seal manufacturers compete
on the design, service, quality and price. Delta's primary competitors in the
United States bearing seal market are Freudenburg-NOK, Chicago Rawhide
Industries, Trostel, LTD, and Uchiyama.
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Raw Materials
The primary raw material used in our Domestic Ball and Roller Segment
and Euroball Segment is 52100 Steel. During 2002, approximately 98% and 99% of
the steel used by these two segments, respectively, was 52100 Steel in rod and
wire form. Our other steel requirements include type 440C stainless steel and
type S2 rock bit steel.
The Domestic Ball and Roller Segment purchases substantially all of its
52100 Steel requirements from foreign mills in Europe and Japan because of the
lack of domestic producers of such steel in the form we require. The principal
suppliers of 52100 Steel to the Domestic Ball and Roller Segment are Daido Steel
(America) Inc., Lucchini USA Inc. (affiliate of Ascometal France) and Ohio Star
Forge Co. The Euroball Segment purchases all of its 52100 Steel requirements
from European mills. The principal supplier of 52100 Steel to the Euroball
Segment is Ascometal France. (See Note 14 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements) Our other steel requirements are purchased principally from foreign
steel manufacturers. There are a limited number of suppliers of the 52100 Steel
that we use in our Domestic Ball and Roller and Euroball Segments. We believe
that if any of our current suppliers were unable to supply 52100 Steel to us, we
would be able to obtain our 52100 Steel requirements from alternate sources. We
cannot provide assurances that we would not face higher costs or production
interruptions as a result of obtaining 52100 Steel from alternate sources.
We allocate steel purchases among suppliers on the basis of price and,
more significantly, composition and quality. The pricing arrangements with our
suppliers are typically subject to adjustment once every six months for the
Domestic Ball and Roller Segment. In general, we do not enter into written
supply agreements with suppliers or commit to maintain minimum monthly purchases
of steel except for the supply arrangements between Ascometal and Euroball (see
Note 14 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements). For the Domestic
Ball and Roller and Euroball Segments, the average price of 52100 Steel
decreased approximately 2.5% in 2002 and increased 1.9% in 2001.
Because 52100 Steel is principally produced by foreign manufacturers,
the Company's operating results would be negatively affected in the event that
the U.S. or European governments imposes any significant quotas, tariffs or
other duties or restrictions on the import of such steel or if the U.S. dollar
decreases in value relative to foreign currencies. On March 6, 2002, the U.S.
government adopted legislation that imposed certain tariffs on the import of
certain foreign produced steel into the United States. Because the vast majority
of the 52100 Steel we use has been exempted from recent U.S. tariffs on imported
steel, we have not been materially affected by import regulations.
In 2001, established a supply alliance with The Torrington Company,
which was acquired by the Timken Company in February 2003, to leverage our
combined supply requirements. The purchasing entity is empowered to negotiate
and execute supply agreements for both companies. Because we both use similar
raw materials from many common sources, we believe the potential synergies in
raw material procurement will be of significant value.
The primary raw materials used by IMC and NN Arte are engineered
resins. Injection grade nylon is utilized in bearing retainers, gears,
automotive and other industrial products. We purchase substantially all of our
resin requirements from domestic manufacturers and suppliers. The majority of
these suppliers are international companies with resin manufacturing facilities
located throughout the world. We experienced price decreases for engineered
resins of approximately 2.5% in 2002 and price increases of approximately 4.3%
in 2001.
Delta uses certified vendors to provide a customer mix of proprietary
rubber compounds. Delta also procures metal stampings from several domestic
suppliers. We experienced price increases for Delta's raw materials of
approximately 2.5% in 2002 and 2.5% in 2001.
We base purchase decisions on price, quality and service. Generally, we
do not enter into written supply contracts with our suppliers or commit to
maintain minimum monthly purchases of resins. The pricing arrangements with our
suppliers typically can be adjusted at anytime.
Patents, Trademarks and Licenses
We do not own any U.S. or foreign patents, trademarks or licenses that
are material to our business. We do rely on certain data and processes,
including trade secrets and know-how, and the success of our business depends,
to some extent, on such information remaining confidential. Each executive
officer is subject to a non-competition and confidentiality agreement that seeks
to protect this information.
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Seasonal Nature of Business
Historically, due to a substantial portion of sales to European
customers, seasonality has been a factor for our business in that some European
customers typically cease their production activities during the month of
August.
Environmental Compliance
Our operations and products are subject to extensive federal, state and
local regulatory requirements both domestically and abroad relating to pollution
control and protection of the environment. We maintain a compliance program to
assist in preventing and, if necessary, correcting environmental problems. Based
on information compiled to date, management believes that our current operations
are in substantial compliance with applicable environmental laws and
regulations, the violation of which would have a material adverse effect on our
business and financial condition. There can be no assurance, however, that
currently unknown matters, new laws and regulations, or stricter interpretations
of existing laws and regulations will not materially affect our business or
operations in the future. More specifically, although we believe that we dispose
of wastes in material compliance with applicable environmental laws and
regulations, there can be no assurance that we will not incur significant
liabilities in the future in connection with the clean-up of waste disposal
sites.
In the past, we have incurred certain expenses in complying with
applicable environmental laws associated with the removal of four underground
storage tanks containing kerosene and waste oil, the remediation of soil and
groundwater contamination resulting from a leak in one of the tanks, and the
closing of a sludge disposal area at one of our ball and roller facilities. The
remediation project is now complete, but we have certain ongoing monitoring
responsibilities. The amounts we have expended in connection with this
remediation project have not been material, and based upon information currently
available to us, we do not believe that the future costs associated with the
project will have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or
financial condition.
Executive Officers of the Registrant
Our executive officers are:
Name Age Position
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Roderick R. Baty 49 Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive
Officer, President and Director
Frank T. Gentry, III 47 Vice President - Manufacturing
Robert R. Sams 45 Vice President - Market Services
David L. Dyckman 38 Vice President - Corporate Development
and Chief Financial Officer
William C. Kelly, Jr. 44 Treasurer, Secretary and Chief
Administrative Officer
Set forth below is certain additional information with respect to each of our
executive officers.
Roderick R. Baty was elected Chairman of the Board in September 2001
and continues to serve as Chief Executive Officer and President. He has served
as President and Chief Executive Officer since July 1997. He joined NN in July
1995 as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and was elected to the Board
of Directors in 1995. Prior to joining NN, Mr. Baty served as President and
Chief Operating Officer of Hoover Group from 1990 until January 1995, and as
Vice President and General Manager of Hoover Precision Products from 1985 to
1990.
Frank T. Gentry, III, was originally appointed Vice President -
Manufacturing in August 1995. Mr. Gentry is responsible for the global
operations of the Ball and Roller and Euroball Segments. Mr. Gentry's
responsibilities include purchasing, inventory control and transportation. Mr.
Gentry joined NN in 1981 and held various production control positions within NN
from 1981 to August 1995.
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Robert R. Sams joined NN in 1996 as Plant Manager of the Mountain City,
Tennessee facility. In 1997, Mr. Sams served as Managing Director of the
Kilkenny facility and in 1999 was elected to the position of Vice President -
Market Services. Prior to joining NN, Mr. Sams held various positions with
Hoover Precision Products from 1980 to 1994 and most recently as Vice President
of Production for Blum, Inc. from 1994 to 1996.
David L. Dyckman was appointed Vice President of Corporate Development
and Chief Financial Officer in April 1998. Prior to joining NN, Mr. Dyckman
served from January 1997 until April 1998 as Vice President--Marketing and
International Sales for the Veeder-Root Division of the Danaher Corporation.
From 1987 until 1997, Mr. Dyckman held various positions with Emerson Electric
Company including General Manager and Vice President of the Gearing Division of
Emerson's Power Transmission subsidiary.
William C. Kelly, Jr. joined NN in 1993 as Assistant Treasurer and
Manager of Investor Relations. In March, 2003, Mr. Kelly was elected to serve as
NN's Chief Administrative Officer. In July 1994, Mr. Kelly was elected to serve
as NN's Chief Accounting Officer, and served in that capacity through March
2003. In February 1995, was elected Treasurer and Assistant Secretary. In March
1999 he was elected Secretary of NN and still serves in that capacity as well as
that of Treasurer. Prior to joining NN, Mr. Kelly served from 1988 to 1993 as a
Staff Accountant and as a Senior Auditor with the accounting firm of
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
Item 2. Properties
The Company has two operating domestic ball manufacturing facilities
located in Erwin, Tennessee and Mountain City, Tennessee. Rollers are produced
only at the Erwin, Tennessee facility. Production began in early 1996 at the
Mountain City facility. During December 2001, we ceased production and closed
our facility in Walterboro, South Carolina. The Walterboro, South Carolina
facility is classified as held for sale at December 31, 2002 and 2001.
The Erwin and Mountain City plants currently have approximately 125,000
and 86,400 square feet of manufacturing space, respectively. The Erwin plant is
located on a 12 acre tract of land owned by the Company and the Mountain City
plant is located on an eight acre tract of land owned by the Company.
Through Euroball we manufacture high precision steel balls in three
manufacturing facilities located in Kilkenny, Ireland, Eltmann, Germany and
Pinerolo, Italy. The facilities currently have approximately 125,000, 175,000
and 330,000 square feet of manufacturing space, respectively. The Kilkenny
facility is located on a two acre tract owned by Euroball, the Eltmann facility
is leased from FAG and the Pinerolo facility is located on a nine acre tract
owned by Euroball.
IMC manufactures a wide range of plastic molded products through two
facilities located in Lubbock, Texas. The Slaton facility, located on a six and
one half acre tract of land owned by the Company, contains approximately 193,000
square feet of manufacturing, warehouse and office space. The Cedar facility is
situated on a two and one half acre tract of land which is also owned by the
Company and contains approximately 35,000 square feet of manufacturing and
warehouse space.
NN Arte leases a single 18,000 square foot facility in Guadalajara,
Mexico.
Delta's operations are located in two facilities on a 12-acre site in
Danielson, Connecticut, owned by the Company. The two facilities encompass over
50,000 square feet of rubber seal manufacturing and administrative functions.
During 2002, the Company added new machinery and equipment at all of
its facilities. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations -- Liquidity and Capital Resources."
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
From time to time the Company is subject to legal actions related to
its operations, most of which are of an ordinary and routine nature and are
incidental to the operations of the Company. Management believes that such
proceedings should not, individually or in the aggregate, have a material
adverse effect on the Company's business or financial condition or on the
results of operations.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
No matters were submitted for a vote of stockholders during the fourth
quarter of 2002.
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Part II
Item 5. Market for the Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters
Since the Company's initial public offering in 1994, the Common Stock
has been traded on the Nasdaq National Market under the trading symbol "NNBR."
Prior to such time there was no established market for the Common Stock. As of
March 28, 2003, there were approximately 1,800 holders of the Common
Stock.
The following table sets forth the high and low sales prices of the
Common Stock, as reported by Nasdaq, and the dividends paid per share on the
Common Stock during each calendar quarter of 2002 and 2001.
Price
-----
High Low Dividend
---- --- --------
2002
- ----
First Quarter $ 11.00 $9.15 $0.08
Second Quarter 12.80 9.68 0.08
Third Quarter 12.45 8.08 0.08
Fourth Quarter 10.10 6.98 0.08
2001
- ----
First Quarter $9.17 $6.53 $0.08
Second Quarter 10.81 6.50 0.08
Third Quarter 10.84 7.25 0.08
Fourth Quarter 11.30 7.75 0.08
The declaration and payment of dividends are subject to the sole
discretion of the Board of Directors of the Company and depend upon the
Company's profitability, financial condition, capital needs, future prospects
and other factors deemed relevant by the Board of Directors. The terms of the
Company's revolving credit facility restrict the payment of dividends by
prohibiting the Company from declaring or paying any dividend if an event of
default exists at the time of, or would occur as a result of, such declaration
or payment. Additionally, the terms of the Company's revolving credit facility
restrict the declaration and payment of dividends in excess of $5.5 million in
any fiscal year. The amount of consolidated retained earnings which represents
undistributed earnings of 50 percent or less owed persons accounted for by the
equity method is zero at December 31, 2002 and 2001. For further description of
the Company's revolving credit facility, see "Management's Discussion and
Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Liquidity and
Capital Resources" herein.
Item 6. Selected Financial Data
The following selected financial data of the Company are qualified by
reference to and should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial
Statements and the Notes thereto included as Item 8. The data set forth below as
of December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000 and for the periods then ended have been
derived from the Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company which have
been audited by KPMG LLP, independent accountants, whose report thereon is
included as part of Item 8. The data below as of December 31, 1999 and 1998 and
for the periods then ended have been derived from the Consolidated Financial
Statements of the Company, which have been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers
LLP, independent accountants. These historical results are not necessarily
indicative of the results to be expected in the future. See "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations."
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(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data) Year Ended December 31,
-----------------------
2002 2001 2000 1999 1998
---- ---- ---- ---- ----
Statement of Income Data:
Net sales $192,856 $180,151 $132,129 $85,294 $73,006
Cost of products sold 144,274 137,221 93,926 59,967 50,353
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Gross profit 48,582 42,930 38,203 25,327 22,653
Selling, general and administrative expenses 17,134 16,752 11,571 6,854 5,896
Depreciation and amortization 11,212 13,150 9,165 6,131 4,557
Restructuring and impairment costs 1,277 2,312 -- -- --
------------- ------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
Income from operations 18,959 10,716 17,467 12,342 12,200
Interest expense 2,451 4,196 1,773 523 64
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliate -- -- (48) -- --
Net gain on involuntary conversion (3,901) (728) -- --
Net gain on purchase of minority interest (5,904) -- -- -- --
Other income (487) (186) (136) -- --
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Income before provision for income taxes 22,899 10,607 16,606 11,819 12,136
Provision for income taxes 6,457 4,094 5,959 4,060 4,480
Minority interest in income of consolidated
subsidiary 2,778 1,753 660 -- --
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Income before cumulative effect of change in 13,664 4,760 9,987 7,759 7,656
accounting principle
Cumulative effect of change in accounting
principle, net of income tax benefit of $112
and related minority interest impact of $84 -- 98 -- -- --
------------- ------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
Net income $ 13,664 $ 4,662 $ 9,987 $ 7,759 $ 7,656
============= ============= ============ ============ ============
Basic income per share:
Income before cumulative effect of change in
accounting principle $ 0.89 $ 0.31 $ 0.66 $ 0.52 $ 0.52
Cumulative effect of change in accounting
principle -- (0.01) -- -- --
------------- ------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
Net income $ 0.89 $ 0.31 $ 0.66 $ 0.52 $ 0.52
============= ============= ============ ============ ============
Diluted income per share:
Income before cumulative effect of change in
accounting principle $ 0.87 $ 0.31 $ 0.64 $ 0.52 $ 0.52
Cumulative effect of change in accounting
principle -- (0.01) -- -- --
------------- ------------- ------------ ------------ ------------
Net income $ 0.87 $ 0.30 $ 0.64 $ 0.52 $ 0.52
============= ============= ============ ============ ============
Operating income per share $ 1.24 $ 0.69 $ 1.15 $ 0.82 $ 0.82
============= ============= ============ ============ ============
Dividends declared $ 0.32 $ 0.32 $ 0.32 $ 0.32 $ 0.32
============= ============= ============ ============ ============
Weighted average number of shares
outstanding - Basic 15,343 15,259 15,247 15,021 14,804
============= ============= ============ ============ ============
Weighted average number of shares 15,714 15,540 15,531 15,038 14,804
outstanding - Diluted ============= ============= ============ ============ ============
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(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
Year Ended December 31,
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2002 2001 2000 1999 1998
---- ---- ---- ---- ----
Balance Sheet Data:
Current assets $ 61,412 $ 55,617 $ 63,866 $ 34,397 $ 28,571
Current liabilities 40,234 32,534 33,840 10,478 7,638
Total assets 198,007 188,135 187,808 91,363 66,860
Long-term debt 46,135 47,661 50,515 17,151 --
Stockholders' equity 73,279 62,039 65,246 60,128 56,242
On December 20, 2002 we completed the purchase of the 23% interest in
Euroball held by INA/FAG. As a result of this transaction, we own 77% of the
shares of NN Euroball, ApS.
Effective January 1, 2002 we adopted the provision of Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 142. SFAS No. 142 requires that
goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives no longer be
amortized.
On February 16, 2001 we completed the acquisition of all of the
outstanding stock of The Delta Rubber Company.
On July 31, 2000 we completed the formation of Euroball. As a result of
this transaction, we owned 54% of the shares of NN Euroball ApS.
On July 4, 1999 we acquired all of the assets and assumed certain
liabilities of Earsley Capital Corporation, formerly known as Industrial Molding
Corporation.
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results
of Operations
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with, and is
qualified in its entirety by, the Consolidated Financial Statements and the
Notes thereto and Selected Financial Data included elsewhere in this Form 10-K.
Historical operating results and percentage relationships among any amounts
included in the Consolidated Financial Statements are not necessarily indicative
of trends in operating results for any future period.
Cautionary Statements for Purposes of the "Safe Harbor" Provisions of the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
The Company wishes to caution readers that this report contains, and
future filings by the Company, press releases and oral statements made by the
Company's authorized representatives may contain, forward-looking statements
that involve certain risks and uncertainties. Readers can identify these
forward-looking statements by the use of such verbs as expects, anticipates,
believes or similar verbs or conjugations of such verbs. The Company's actual
results could differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking
statements due to important factors bearing on the Company's business, many of
which already have been discussed in this filing and in the Company's prior
filings. The differences could be caused by a number of factors or combination
of factors including, but not limited to, the risk factors described below.
You should carefully consider the following risks and uncertainties,
and all other information contained in or incorporated by reference in this
annual report or Form 10-K, before making an investment in our common stock. Any
of the following risks could have a material adverse effect on our business,
financial condition or operating results. In such case, the trading price of our
common stock could decline and you may lose all or part of your investment.
The demand for our products is cyclical, which could adversely impact
our revenues.
The end markets for fully assembled bearings are cyclical and tend to
decline in response to overall declines in industrial production. As a result,
the market for bearing components is also cyclical and impacted by overall
levels of industrial production. Our sales in the past have been negatively
affected, and in the future will be negatively affected, by adverse conditions
in the industrial production sector of the economy or by adverse global or
national economic conditions generally.
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We depend on a very limited number of foreign sources for our primary
raw material and are subject to risks of shortages and price fluctuation.
The steel that we use to manufacture precision balls and rollers is of
an extremely high quality and is available from a limited number of producers on
a global basis. Due to quality constraints in the U.S. steel industry, we obtain
substantially all of the steel used in our U.S. ball and roller production from
overseas suppliers. In addition, we obtain substantially all of the steel used
in our European ball production from a single European source. If we had to
obtain steel from sources other than our current suppliers, particularly in the
case of our European operations, we could face higher prices and transportation
costs, increased duties or taxes, and shortages of steel. Problems in obtaining
steel, and particularly 52100 chrome steel, in the quantities that we require
and on commercially reasonable terms, could increase our costs, negatively
impact our ability to operate our business efficiently and have a material
adverse effect on the operating and financial results of our Company.
We operate in and sell products to customers outside the U.S. and are
subject to several related risks.
Because we obtain a majority of our raw materials from overseas
suppliers, actively participate in overseas manufacturing operations and sell to
a large number of international customers, we face risks associated with the
following:
o adverse foreign currency fluctuations;
o changes in trade, monetary and fiscal policies, laws and
regulations, and other activities of governments, agencies and
similar organizations;
o the imposition of trade restrictions or prohibitions;
o high tax rates that discourage the repatriation of funds to the
U.S.;
o the imposition of import or other duties or taxes; and
o unstable governments or legal systems in countries in which our
suppliers, manufacturing operations, and customers are located.
We do not have a hedging program in place associated with consolidating the
operating results of our foreign businesses into U.S. dollars. An increase in
the value of the U.S. dollar and/or the Euro relative to other currencies may
adversely affect our ability to compete with our foreign-based competitors for
international, as well as domestic, sales. Also, a decline in the value of the
Euro relative to the U.S. dollar will negatively impact our consolidated
financial results, which are denominated in U.S. dollars.
In addition, due to the typical slower summer manufacturing season in
Europe, we expect that revenues in the third fiscal quarter will reflect lower
sales, as our sales to European customers have increased as a percentage of net
sales.
We depend heavily on a relatively limited number of customers, and the
loss of any major customer would have a material adverse effect on our
business.
Sales to various U.S. and foreign divisions of SKF, which is one of the
largest bearing manufacturers in the world, accounted for approximately 33% of
consolidated net sales in 2002, and sales to INA/FAG accounted for approximately
19% of consolidated net sales in 2002. During 2002, our ten largest customers
accounted for approximately 73% of our consolidated net sales. None of our other
customers individually accounted for more than 5% of our consolidated net sales
for 2002. The loss of all or a substantial portion of sales to these customers
would cause us to lose a substantial portion of our revenue and would lower our
profit margin and cash flows from operations.
The costs and difficulties of integrating acquired business could
impede our future growth.
We cannot assure you that any future acquisition will enhance our
financial performance. Our ability to effectively integrate any future
acquisitions will depend on, among other things, the adequacy of our
implementation plans, the ability of our management to oversee and operate
effectively the combined operations and our ability to achieve desired operating
efficiencies and sales goals. The integration of any acquired businesses might
cause us to incur unforeseen costs, which would lower our profit margin and
future earnings and would prevent us from realizing the expected benefits of
these acquisitions.
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We may not be able to continue to make the acquisitions necessary for
us to realize our growth strategy.
Acquiring businesses that complement or expand our operations has been
and continues to be an important element of our business strategy. This strategy
calls for growth through acquisitions constituting approximately two-thirds of
our future growth, with the remainder resulting from internal growth and market
penetration. We bought our plastic bearing component business in 1999, formed
Euroball with our two largest bearing customers, SKF and INA/FAG, in 2000 and
acquired our bearing seal operations in 2001. During 2002, we purchased
INA/FAG's minority interest in Euroball. See Note 2 of the Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements. We cannot assure you that we will be successful in
identifying attractive acquisition candidates or completing acquisitions on
favorable terms in the future. In addition, we may borrow funds to acquire other
businesses, increasing our interest expense and debt levels. Our inability to
acquire businesses, or to operate them profitably once acquired, could have a
material adverse effect on our business, financial position, results of
operations and cash flows.
Additionally, SKF, the minority shareholder in Euroball, has the right
to require us to purchase its interest beginning in January 2003. SKF has
informed us that it intends to exercise its right and we expectt to purchase its
interest in the second quarter of 2003. The Company may need to borrow funds to
pay for all or a portion of the purchase of SKF's interest or may be required to
make a purchase at a time that is less favorable to the Company.
Our growth strategy depends on outsourcing, and if the industry trend
toward outsourcing does not continue, our business could be adversely
affected.
Our growth strategy depends in significant part on major bearing
manufacturers continuing to outsource components, and expanding the number of
components being outsourced. This requires manufacturers to depart significantly
from their traditional methods of operations. If major bearing manufacturers do
not continue to expand outsourcing efforts or determine to reduce their use of
outsourcing, our ability to grow our business could be materially adversely
affected.
Our market is highly competitive and many of our competitors have
significant advantages that could adversely affect our business.
The global market for bearing components is highly competitive, with a
majority of production represented by the captive production operations of
certain large bearing manufacturers and the balance represented by independent
manufacturers. Captive manufacturers make components for internal use and for
sale to third parties. All of the captive manufacturers, and many independent
manufacturers, are significantly larger and have greater resources than do we.
Our competitors are continuously exploring and implementing improvements in
technology and manufacturing processes in order to improve product quality, and
our ability to remain competitive will depend, among other things, on whether we
are able to keep pace with such quality improvements in a cost effective manner.
The production capacity we have added over the last several years has
at times resulted in our having more capacity than we need, causing
our operating costs to be higher than expected.
We have expanded our ball and roller production facilities and
capacity over the last several years. During 1997, we built an additional
manufacturing plant in Kilkenny, Ireland, and we continued this expansion in
2000 through the formation of Euroball with SKF and INA/FAG. Our ball and roller
facilities have not always operated at full capacity and from time to time our
results of operations have been adversely affected by the under-utilization of
our production facilities, and we face risks of further under-utilization or
inefficient utilization of our production facilities in future years.
The price of our common stock may be volatile.
The market price of our common stock could be subject to significant
fluctuations and may decline. Among the factors that could affect our stock
price are:
o our operating and financial performance and prospects;
o quarterly variations in the rate of growth of our financial
indicators, such as earnings per share, net income and revenues;
o changes in revenue or earnings estimates or publication of
research reports by analysts;
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o loss of any member of our senior management team;
o speculation in the press or investment community;
o strategic actions by us or our competitors, such as acquisitions
or restructurings;
o sales of our common stock by stockholders;
o general market conditions; and
o domestic and international economic, legal and regulatory factors
unrelated to our performance.
The stock markets in general have experienced extreme volatility that
has often been unrelated to the operating performance of particular companies.
These broad market fluctuations may adversely affect the trading price of our
common stock.
Provisions in our charter documents and Delaware law may inhibit a
takeover, which could adversely affect the value of our common stock.
Our certificate of incorporation and bylaws, as well as Delaware
corporate law, contain provisions that could delay or prevent a change of
control or changes in our management that a stockholder might consider favorable
and may prevent you from receiving a takeover premium for your shares. These
provisions include, for example, a classified board of directors and the
authorization of our board of directors to issue up to 5,000,000 preferred
shares without a stockholder vote. In addition, our restated certificate of
incorporation provides that stockholders may not call a special meeting.
We are a Delaware corporation subject to the provisions of Section 203
of the Delaware General Corporation Law, an anti-takeover law. Generally, this
statute prohibits a publicly-held Delaware corporation from engaging in a
business combination with an interested stockholder for a period of three years
after the date of the transaction in which such person became an interested
stockholder, unless the business combination is approved in a prescribed manner.
A business combination includes a merger, asset sale or other transaction
resulting in a financial benefit to the stockholder. We anticipate that the
provisions of Section 203 may encourage parties interested in acquiring us to
negotiate in advance with our board of directors, because the stockholder
approval requirement would be avoided if a majority of the directors then in
office approve either the business combination or the transaction that results
in the stockholder becoming an interested stockholder.
These provisions apply even if the offer may be considered beneficial
by some of our stockholders. If a change of control or change in management is
delayed or prevented, the market price of our common stock could decline.
Overview
The Company's core business is the manufacture and sale of high
quality, precision steel balls and rollers. In 2002, sales of balls and rollers
accounted for approximately 74% of the Company's total net sales with 71% and 3%
of sales from balls and rollers, respectively. Sales of precision molded plastic
and rubber parts accounted for the remaining 26%. See Note 11 of the Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements.
Since the Company was formed in 1980 it has grown primarily through the
displacement of captive ball manufacturing operations of domestic and
international bearing manufacturers resulting in increased sales of high
precision balls for quiet bearing applications. Management believes that the
Company's core business sales growth since its formation has been due to its
ability to capitalize on opportunities in global markets and provide precision
products at competitive prices, as well as its emphasis on product quality and
customer service.
In 1997, the Company recognized changing dynamics in the marketplace,
and as a result, developed and began implementing an extensive long-term growth
strategy building upon its core business and leveraging its inherent strengths
to better serve its global customer base. As part of this strategy, the Company
sought to augment its intrinsic growth with complementary acquisitions that fit
specific criteria.
On July 4, 1999, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets
of Earsley Capital Corporation, formerly known as Industrial Molding Corporation
("IMC"). Formed in 1947, IMC provides full-service design and manufacture of
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plastic injection molded components to the bearing, automotive, electronic,
leisure and consumer markets with an emphasis on value-added products that take
advantage of its capabilities in product development, tool design and tight
tolerance molding processes. IMC operates two manufacturing facilities in
Lubbock, Texas. During 2002, IMC sold its products to more than 60 customers in
12 different countries.
On July 31, 2000, the Company formed a majority owned stand-alone
company in Europe, NN Euroball ApS ("Euroball"), for the manufacture and sale of
chrome steel balls used for ball bearings and other products. As a result of
this transaction, the Company owned 54% of Euroball. AB SKF and FAG Kugelfisher
Georg Shafer AG, the parent companies of SKF and FAG respectively each owned 23%
of Euroball. As part of the transaction, Euroball acquired the ball factories
located in Pinerolo, Italy (previously owned by SKF), Eltmann, Germany
(previously owned by FAG), and Kilkenny, Ireland (previously owned by the
Company). Acquisition financing of approximately 31.5 million euro
(approximately $29.7 million) was drawn at closing, and the credit facility
provides for additional working capital expenditure financing. The Company is
required to consolidate Euroball due to its majority ownership and has accounted
for the acquisitions of the Pinerolo, Italy and Eltmann, Germany ball factories
using the purchase method of accounting. On December 20, 2002 the Company
completed the purchase of the 23% interest held by INA/FAG. The Company paid
approximately 13.4 million Euros ($13.8 million) for INA/FAG's interest in
Euroball. The excess of minority interest in consolidated subsidiaries related
to INA/FAG's 23% interest over the purchase price has been recorded as a
non-taxable gain in the amount of approximately $5.9 million. Following the
closing of the transaction, the Company owns 77% of the outstanding shares of
Euroball and SKF owns the remaining 23%. SKF consented to our purchase of
INA/FAG's interest pursuant to the terms of the Euroball Shareholder Agreement.
Under the terms of the Shareholder Agreement with SKF, SKF has the right,
beginning January 2003, to exercise its put option regarding its interest in
Euroball to the Company on a formula buy-out. SKF has informed us that it
intends to exercise its right and we expect to purchase its interest during the
second quarter of 2003. However, if exercised at December 31, 2002, the purchase
price would have been approximately $14.0 million versus minority interest in
consolidated subsidiaries of $19.7 million.
On August 31, 2000, the Company acquired a 51% ownership interest in
NN Mexico, LLC ("NN Mexico"), a Delaware limited liability company. NN Mexico
holds as its sole investment a 100% ownership interest in NN Arte, a
manufacturer of plastic components located in Guadalajara, Mexico. The Company
is required to consolidate NN Mexico due to its majority ownership and has
accounted for this acquisition using the purchase method of accounting. On
January 24, 2003, we exercised our Call Right to purchase the remaining 49%
interest in NN Mexico, LLC. The transaction, which is expected to close in the
second quarter of 2003, is subject to a number of conditions, including the
approval of NN's board of directors. The transaction is not expected to
materially impact our financial condition or results of operations. Based on the
purchase priceformula ontained in the principal agreement between the parties,
the purchase price for such interest is anticipated to be zero.
On February 16, 2001, the Company completed the acquisition of all of
the outstanding stock of The Delta Rubber Company, a Connecticut corporation
("Delta") for $22.5 million in cash. Delta provides high quality engineered
bearing seals and other precision-molded rubber products to original equipment
manufacturers. Delta operates two manufacturing facilities in Danielson,
Connecticut. The Company's credit facility with AmSouth Bank was renegotiated to
provide financing for the transaction. The Company has accounted for this
acquisition using the purchase method of accounting.
On September 11, 2001, the Company announced the closing of its
Walterboro, South Carolina ball manufacturing facility effective December 2001.
The closing was made as part of the Company's strategy to redistribute its
global production in order to better utilize capacity and serve the needs of its
worldwide customers. The precision ball production of the Walterboro facility
has been fully absorbed by the Company's remaining U.S. ball & roller
manufacturing facilities located in Erwin and Mountain City, Tennessee. In 2002
and 2001 the Company recorded before tax charges associated with the closing of
$1.3 million and $1.9 million, respectively. In 2001, this amount includes a
$1.1 million before-tax charge for the recording of impairment on the Company's
manufacturing facility located in Walterboro, South Carolina and $0.8 million
related to employee severance costs. In 2002, this amount includes a $0.6
million before-tax charge for the recording of an additional impairment on the
facility, a $0.6 million before-tax charge for the recording of impairment on
the machinery and equipment and a $0.1 million charge related to employee
severance costs. These amounts are reflected as restructuring and impairment
costs in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Income. The building along
with certain machinery and equipment are held for sale as of December 31, 2002.
These assets have an aggregate carrying value of $2.2 million. The financial
results of this operation have been reflected in the Domestic Ball and Roller
Segment. See Note 11 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Effective December 21, 2001, the Company sold its minority interest in
Jiangsu General Ball & Roller Company, LTD, a Chinese ball and roller
manufacturer located in Rugao City, Jiangsu Province, China. To effect the
transaction, the Company sold its 50% ownership in NN General, LLC, which owns a
60% interest in the Jiangsu joint venture to its partner,
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General Bearing Corporation for cash of $0.6 million and notes of $3.3 million.
In 2001, the Company recorded a non-cash after-tax loss on sale of the
investments in this joint venture of $0.2 million.
The implementation and successful execution of this acquisition
strategy to date has allowed the Company to expand its global presence and
positions the Company for continued global growth and expansion into core served
markets.
Critical Accounting Policies
Our significant accounting policies, including the assumptions and
judgment underlying them, are disclosed in Note (1) to the Consolidated
Financial Statements. These policies have been consistently applied in all
material respects and address such matters as revenue recognition, inventory
valuation, asset impairment recognition, business combination accounting and
pension and postretirement benefits. Due to the estimation processes involved,
management considers the following summarized accounting policies and their
application to be critical to understanding the Company's business operations,
financial condition and results of operations. There can be no assurance that
actual results will not significantly differ from the estimates used in these
critical accounting policies.
Accounts Receivable. Substantially all of the Company's accounts receivable are
due primarily from the core served markets: bearing manufacturers, automotive
industry, electronics, industrial, agricultural and aerospace. Due to the
Chapter 7 voluntary bankruptcy of one IMC customer and other write-offs, the
Company experienced $1.7 million of bad debt expense during 2001 versus $0.1
million during 2002. In establishing allowances for doubtful accounts, the
Company continuously performs credit evaluations of its customers, considering
numerous inputs when available including the customers' financial position, past
payment history, relevant industry trends, cash flows, management capability,
historical loss experience and economic conditions and prospects. While
management believes that adequate allowances for doubtful accounts have been
provided in the Consolidated Financial Statements, it is possible that the
Company could experience additional unexpected credit losses.
Inventories. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is
determined using the first-in, first-out method. The Company's inventories are
not generally subject to obsolescence due to spoilage or expiring product life
cycles. The Company operates generally as a make-to-order business; however, the
Company also stocks products for certain customers in order to meet delivery
schedules. While management believes that adequate write-downs for inventory
obsolescence have been made in the Consolidated Financial Statements, the
Company could experience additional inventory write-downs in the future.
Acquisitions and Acquired Intangibles. For new acquisitions, the Company uses
estimates, assumptions and appraisals to allocate the purchase price to the
assets acquired and to determine the amount of goodwill. These estimates are
based on market analyses and comparisons to similar assets. Annual tests are
required to be performed to assess whether recorded goodwill is impaired. The
annual tests require management to make estimates and assumptions with regard to
the future operations of its reporting units, the expected cash flows that they
will generate, and their market value. These estimates and assumptions therefore
impact the recorded value of assets acquired in a business combination,
including goodwill, and whether or not there is any subsequent impairment of the
recorded goodwill and the amount of such impairment.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets. The Company's long-lived assets include
property, plant and equipment. The recoverability of the long-term assets is
dependent on the performance of the companies which the Company has acquired, as
well as volatility inherent in the external markets for these acquisitions. In
assessing potential impairment for these assets the Company will consider these
factors as well as forecasted financial performance. For assets held for sale,
appraisals are relied upon to assess the fair market value of those assets.
Future adverse changes in market conditions or adverse operating results of the
underlying assets could result in the Company having to record additional
impairment charges not previously recognized.
Pension and Post-Retirement Obligations. The Company uses several assumptions in
determining its periodic pension and post-retirement expense and obligations
which are included in the Consolidated Financial Statements. These assumptions
include determining an appropriate discount rate, rate of compensation increase
as well as the remaining service period of active employees. The Company uses an
independent actuary to calculate the periodic pension and post-retirement
expense and obligations based upon these assumptions and actual employee census
data.
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Results of Operations
The following table sets forth for the periods indicated selected
financial data and the percentage of the Company's net sales represented by each
income statement line item presented.
As a percentage of Net Sales
Year Ended December 31,
2002 2001 2000
---------- ---------- ----------
Net sales 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Cost of product sold 74.8 76.2 71.1
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Gross profit 25.2 23.8 28.9
Selling, general and administrative expenses 8.9 9.3 8.8
Depreciation and amortization 5.8 7.3 6.9
Restructuring and impairment costs 0.7 1.3 --
---------- ---------- ----------
Income from operations 9.8 5.9 13.2
Interest expense 1.3 2.3 1.3
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates -- -- --
Net gain on involuntary conversion -- (2.2) (0.6)
Net gain on purchase of minority interest (3.1) -- --
Other income (0.2) (0.1) (0.1)
---------- ---------- ----------
Income before provision for income taxes 11.9 5.9 12.6
Provision for income taxes 3.4 2.3 4.5
Minority interest in income of consolidated subsidiary 1.4 1.0 0.5
---------- ---------- ----------
Income before cumulative effect of change in accounting 7.1 2.6 7.6
principle
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net
of income tax benefit of $112 and related minority
interest impact of $84 -- -- --
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Net income 7.1% 2.6% 7.6%
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Year Ended December 31, 2002 Compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2001
Net Sales. The Company's net sales increased $12.7 million or 7.1% from
$180.2 million in 2001 to $192.9 million in 2002. The inclusion of a full year
of Delta contributed $2.5 million of the increase. Increased demand and new
programs within the Plastics Segment contributed $6.3 million of the increase.
Additionally, currency impacts within the Euroball Segment contributed $4.5
million of the increase. Offsetting these increases were contractual price
decreases and modest volume improvements in the Euroball Segment resulting in a
net decrease of $0.6 million.
Gross Profit. Gross profit increased by $5.7 million or 13.2% from
$42.9 million in 2001 to $48.6 million in 2002. The inclusion of a full year of
Delta contributed $0.7 million of the increase. Cost reductions in the Domestic
Ball and Roller Segment principally related to the closing of the Company's
Walterboro, South Carolina ball production facility contributed $0.6 million of
the increase. Increased product demand, new sales programs and cost reductions
in the Plastics Segment contributed $1.8 million of the increase. Additionally,
cost reduction programs and currency impacts contributed $1.5 million and $1.0
million, respectively, in the Euroball Segment. As a percentage of net sales,
gross profit increased from 23.8% in 2001 to 25.2% in 2002.
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Restructuring and Impairment Costs. Restructuring and impairment costs
decreased by $1.0 million from $2.3 million in 2001 to $1.3 million in 2002. The
Company incurred a charge for the recording of impairment on the Company's
manufacturing facility and equipment in Walterboro, South Carolina of $1.2
million and $1.1 million in 2002 and 2001, respectively. A charge of $0.1
million and $0.8 million was recorded in 2002 and 2001, respectively, associated
with employee severance costs related to the closing of the Walterboro, South
Carolina facility. Additionally, charges related to Euroball of $0 million and
$0.4 million were recorded in 2002 and 2001, respectively. Restructuring and
impairment charges were 0.7% of sales in 2002 and 1.3% of sales in 2001.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and
administrative costs increased by $0.4 million, or 2.3%, from $16.8 million in
2001 to $17.1 million in 2002. The inclusion of a full year of Delta contributed
$0.1 million of the increase. Advisory services principally associated with the
previously announced desire of certain original founders of the Company to
liquidate their holdings in the Company's stock contributed $0.3 million of the
increase. Other increases totaling $0.5 million are primarily attributable to
incentive based compensation throughout the Company and strategic planning
technology initiatives at Euroball. Offsetting these increases were decreased
spending of approximately $0.8 million related to bad debt expense primarily
related to the bankruptcy filing of a major Plastics Segment customer in 2001.
As a percentage of net sales, selling, general and administrative expenses
decreased from 9.3% in 2001 to 8.9% in 2002.
Depreciation and Amortizaton. Depreciation and amortization expenses
decreased by $2.0 million from $13.2 million in 2001 to $11.2 million in 2002.
The adoption of FASB Statement No. 142 eliminated the amortization of goodwill
and contributed $1.8 million of the decrease. The assets held for sale as a
result of the closing of the Walterboro, South Carolina ball production
facility, which are no longer depreciated, contributed $0.9 million of the
decrease. Offsetting these decreases, were a full year of depreciation of Delta
assets contributing $0.3 million and currency impacts at Euroball contributing
$0.3 million. As a percentage of sales, depreciation and amortization decreased
from 7.3% in 2001 to 5.8% in 2002.
Interest Expense. Interest expense decreased by $1.7 million from $4.2
million in 2001 to $2.5 million in 2002. The decrease is principally attributed
to the decrease in interest rates and decreased average debt levels in 2002. As
a percentage of net sales, interest expense decreased from 2.3% in 2001 to 1.3%
in 2002. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations - Liquidity and Capital Resources".
Net Gain on Involuntary Conversion. The Company had a gain on
involuntary conversion of $0.0 million and $3.9 million in 2002 and 2001,
respectively, related to insurance proceeds as a result of the March 12, 2000
fire at the Erwin production facility.
Gain on Purchase of Minority Interest. The Company had a net
non-taxable gain on purchase of minority interest in 2002 of $5.9 million
related to purchase of INA/FAG's 23% interest in Euroball. See "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations -
Overview".
Minority Interest in Consolidated Subsidiary. Minority interest of
consolidated subsidiary increased $1.0 million from $1.8 million in 2001 to $2.8
million in 2002. This increase is due entirely to the Euroball joint venture
which has been consolidated since its formation, August 1, 2000. The Company is
required to consolidate Euroball in its Consolidated Financial Statements due to
its majority ownership. The Company owns 77% of the shares of the joint venture
with the remaining minority partner owning the remaining 23%. Minority interest
in consolidated subsidiary represents the combined interest in Euroball's
earnings of the minority partners and the 49% interest in NN Arte's earnings of
the minority partner (the 49% interest in NN Arte's earning is zero in 2002 and
2001). See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations - Overview".
Net Income. Net income increased $9.0 million from $4.7 in 2001 to
$13.7 million in 2002. As a percentage of net sales, net income increased from
2.6% in 2001 to 7.1% in 2002.
Year Ended December 31, 2001 Compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2000
Net Sales. The Company's net sales increased $48.0 million or
36.3%, from $132.1 million in 2000 to $180.2 million in 2001. The inclusion of a
full year of Euroball sales contributed $46.1 million of the increase, excluding
the performance of the Ireland facility, which was consolidated into the results
of the Company prior to the formation of Euroball. Additionally, the inclusion
of 10.5 months of Delta's net sales in 2001 contributed $14.0 million.
Offsetting this increase were decreased sales in the Domestic Ball and Roller
and Plastics Segments in the last half of the year due to slowing demand related
to the overall economic environment in the United States. Decreased sales during
the year for the Plastics Segment were due to the economic environment as well
as significantly decreased sales to one customer.
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Gross Profit. Gross profit increased by $4.7 million, or 12.4% from
$38.2 million in 2000 to $42.9 million in 2001. Adjusting for the performance of
the Ireland facility, the Euroball joint venture contributed an additional $10.4
million of gross profit. The inclusion of 10.5 months of Delta's results
contributed an additional $3.3 million in gross profit, while the sales volume
deterioration in the Domestic Ball and Roller and Plastics Segments decreased
gross profit $9.0 million. Gross profit decreased from 28.9% of net sales in
2000 to 23.8% of net sales in 2001.
Restructuring and Impairment Costs. Restructuring and impairment costs
increased by $2.3 million from $0.0 million in 2000 to $2.3 million in 2001. The
increase includes a $1.1 million charge for the recording of impairment on the
Company's manufacturing facility located in Walterboro, South Carolina, a $0.8
million charge related to employee severance costs related to the closing of the
Walterboro, South Carolina facility and a $0.4 million charge related to
Euroball. Restructuring and impairment costs were 1.3% of net sales during 2001.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and
administrative expenses increased by $5.2 million, or 44.8% from $11.6 million
in 2000 to $16.8 million in 2001. The inclusion of a full year of Euroball
results, adjusting for the Ireland facility, accounted for $3.5 million of the
increase. The inclusion of 10.5 months of Delta's results accounted for $1.2
million of the increase. Additionally, bad debt expense related primarily to the
bankruptcy filing of a major Plastics Segment customer contributed $0.8 million.
Offsetting these increases were decreased spending related to cost reduction and
cost containment efforts throughout the Company. As a percentage of net sales,
selling, general and administrative expenses increased from 8.8% in 2000 to 9.3%
in 2001.
Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization expenses
increased $4.0 million, or 43.5% from $9.2 million in 2000 to $13.2 million in
2001. The inclusion of a full year of Euroball results, adjusting for the
Ireland facility, accounted for $2.8 million of the increase. The inclusion of
10.5 months of Delta's results accounted for $1.1 million of the increase. As a
percentage of net sales, depreciation and amortization increased from 6.9% in
2000 to 7.3% in 2001.
Interest Expense. Interest expense increased by $2.4 million from $1.8
million in 2000 to $4.2 million in 2001. Interest expense related to the
purchase of Delta accounted for $1.0 million of the increase. Additionally, the
inclusion of a full year of interest expense related to the debt incurred by
Euroball accounted for approximately $1.2 million of the increase. As a
percentage of net sales, interest expense increased from 1.3% in 2000 to 2.3% in
2001. See "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition -
Liquidity and Capital Resources."
Equity in Earnings of Unconsolidated Affiliates. Equity in earnings of
unconsolidated affiliates decreased $0.05 million from $0.05 million in 2000 to
$0. The decrease is due to the Company's share of earnings from the NN General
joint venture with General Bearing Corporation. Effective December 21, 2001, the
Company sold its minority interest in Jiangsu General Ball & Roller Company,
LTD, a Chinese ball and roller manufacturer located in Rugao City, Jiangsu
Province, China. To effect the transaction, the Company sold its 50% ownership
in NN General, LLC, which owns a 60% interest in the Jiangsu joint venture to
its partner, General Bearing Corporation for cash of $0.6 million and notes of
$3.3 million. In 2001, the Company recorded a non-cash after-tax loss on the
sale of its investment in this joint venture of $144,000. See Note 4 of the
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional financial information.
Net Gain on Involuntary Conversion. The Company had a net gain on
involuntary conversion of $3.9 million in 2001 related to insurance proceeds as
a result of the March 12, 2000 fire at the Erwin facility.
Minority Interest in Consolidated Subsidiary. Minority interest of
consolidated subsidiary increased $1.1 million from $0.7 million in 2000 to $1.8
million in 2001. This increase is due entirely to the Euroball joint venture
which has been consolidated since its formation, August 1, 2000. The Company is
required to consolidate Euroball in its Consolidated Financial Statements due to
its majority ownership. The Company owns 54% of the shares of the joint venture
with the minority partners owning the remaining 46%. Minority interest in
consolidated subsidiary represents the combined 46% interest in Euroball's
earnings of the minority partners and the 49% interest in NN Arte's earnings of
the minority partners (the 49% interest in NN Arte's earning is zero in 2001 and
2000).
Net Income. Net income decreased $5.2 million, or 52.3%, from $10.0
million in 2000 to $4.7 million in 2001. As a percentage of net sales, net
income decreased from 7.6% in 2000 to 2.6% in 2001.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
In July 2000, NN Euroball ApS, and its subsidiaries entered into a loan
agreement with HypoVereinsbank Luxembourg S.A. as agent for Bayerische Hypo-und
Vereinsbank AG of Munich, Germany for a senior secured revolving credit facility
of Euro 5.0 million, expiring on July 15, 2006 and a senior secured term loan
facility of Euro 36.0 million, expiring on July 15, 2006. On July 31, 2000, upon
closing of the joint venture, NN Euroball ApS borrowed a total of Euro 31.5
million against these facilities for acquisition financing. Additional working
capital and capital expenditure financing are provided for under the facility.
Amounts outstanding under the facilities accrue interest at a floating rate
equal to EURIBOR (2.87% at December 31, 2002) plus an applicable margin of
between 0.8% to 2.25% based upon calculated financial ratios. The loan agreement
contains various restrictive financial and non financial covenants. Restrictive
covenants which specify, among other things, restrictions on the incurrence of
indebtedness and the maintenance of certain financial ratios. These facilities
also include certain negative pledges. Amounts outstanding under the Facility
Agreement are secured by the stock, inventory and accounts receivable of
Euroball ApS. Euroball was in compliance with all such covenants at December 31,
2002. At December 31, 2002, Euro 9.8 million was available to Euroball under
these facilities.
On July 20, 2001, the Company entered into a syndicated loan agreement
with AmSouth Bank ("AmSouth") as the administrative agent for the lenders, for a
senior non-secured revolving credit facility of up to $25 million, expiring on
July 25, 2003 and a senior non-secured term loan for $35 million expiring on
July 1, 2006. On July 12, 2002, the Company amended this credit facility to
convert the term loan portion in to a reducing revolving credit line providing
initial availability equivalent to the balance of the term loan prior to the
amendment. Amounts available for borrowing under this facility will be reduced
by $7.0 million per annum and the facility will expire on July 1, 2006.
Additionally, on July 31, 2002, the Company amended the credit facility again to
extend the $25 million senior non-secured revolving credit facility to July 25,
2004. Amounts outstanding under the revolving facility and term loan facility
bear interest at a floating rate equal to LIBOR (1.38% at December 31, 2002)
plus an applicable margin of 0.75% to 2.00% based upon calculated financial
ratios. The loan agreement contains customary financial and non-financial
covenants. Such covenants specify that the Company must maintain a minimum fixed
charge coverage ratio, a minimum funded indebtedness to EBITDA ratio and a
maximum funded indebtedness to capitalization ratio and limits the amount of
capital expenditures we may make in any fiscal year. The loan agreement also
contains customary restrictions on, among other things, additional indebtedness,
liens on our assets, sales or transfers of assets, investments, restricted
payments (including payment of dividends and stock repurchases), issuance of
equity securities, and mergers, acquisitions and other fundamental changes in
our business. The Company's ownership in NN Euroball ApS has been pledged as
collateral. The Company was in compliance with all such covenants as of December
31, 2002.
We are in the process of renegotiating our existing credit facilities.
We expect to have the new facilities in place early during the second quarter
of 2003. Prior to entering into the new loan agreements, we expect to obtain
short-term working capital financing from our existing lender of approximately
$3.5 million.
To date, cash generated by Euroball and its subsidiaries has been used
exclusively for general Euroball-specific purposes including investments in
property, plant and equipment and prepayment of the Euroball senior secured term
loan, which is secured by Euroball and its subsidiaries. Accordingly, no
dividends have been declared or paid that may have been used by the Company to
pay down our domestic credit facilities. While the Company controls the
declaration of such dividends, we would only receive cash distributed in
accordance with our ownership percentage in Euroball.
The Company's arrangements with its domestic customers typically
provide that payments are due within 30 days following the date of the Company's
shipment of goods, while arrangements with foreign customers (other than foreign
customers that have entered into an inventory management program with the
Company) generally provide that payments are due within 90 or 120 days following
the date of shipment. Under the Domestic Ball and Roller Segments inventory
management program with certain European customers, payments typically are due
within 30 days after the customer uses the product. The Company's sales and
receivables can be influenced by seasonality due to the Company's relative
percentage of European business coupled with many foreign customers ceasing
production during the month of August. For information concerning the Company's
quarterly results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2001,
see Note 15 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
The Company bills and receives payment from some of its foreign
customers in Euro as well as other currencies. To date, the Company has not been
materially adversely affected by currency fluctuations or foreign exchange
restrictions. Nonetheless, as a result of these sales, the Company's foreign
exchange transaction and translation risk has increased. Various strategies to
manage this risk are available to management including producing and selling in
local currencies and hedging programs. As of December 31, 2002, no currency
hedges were in place. In addition, a strengthening of the U.S.
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dollar and/or Euro against foreign currencies could impair the ability of the
Company to compete with international competitors for foreign as well as
domestic sales.
Working capital, which consists principally of accounts receivable and
inventories, was $21.2 million at December 31, 2002 as compared to $23.1 million
at December 31, 2001. The ratio of current assets to current liabilities
decreased from 1.71:1 at December 31, 2001 to 1.53:1 at December 31, 2002. Cash
flow from operations increased to $31.1 million during 2002 from $24.6 million
during 2001.
During 2003, the Company plans to spend approximately $9.4 million on
capital expenditures related primarily to equipment and process upgrades and
replacements. The Company intends to finance these activities with cash
generated from operations and funds available under our credit facilities, which
are in the process of renegotiation. The Company believes that funds generated
from operations and borrowings from the renegotiated credit facilities will be
sufficient to finance the Company's working capital needs and projected capital
expenditure requirements through December 2003.
Beginning in January 2003 SKF may exercise its right under the
Shareholders Agreement to cause the Company to purchase its interest in Euroball
based on the Put Formula in the Shareholders Agreement. The Company anticipates
that if such purchase becomes necessary, it may need to borrow additional funds.
Because the purchase price is based on a formula using Euroball's historical
earnings and cash flow, the exact amount of the put cannot be determined until
the put right is exercised. SKF has informed us that it intends to exercise its right
and we expect to purchase its interest during the second quarter of 2003.
The table below sets forth certain of the Company's contractual
obligations and commercial commitments as of December 31, 2002:
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Certain Payments Due by Period
Contractual Obligations
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Total Less than 1 1-3 years 4-5 years After 5 years
year
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Long-Term Debt $ 46,135 $ -- $39,063 $7,072 $ --
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Operating Leases $ 17,772 $ 1,422 $ 2,486 $1,952 $ 11,912
=========================== ================ ============== ================ =============== ===============
Other Long-Term
Obligations $ 62,180 $21,615 $40,565 $ -- $ --
=========================== ================ ============== ================ =============== ===============
Total Contractual Cash $ 126,087 $23,037 $82,114 $9,024 $ 11,912
Obligations
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Other Long-Term Obligations consist principally of steel purchase
commitments at the Euroball Segment (See Note 14 of the Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements.)
The Euro
The Company currently has operations in Ireland, Germany and Italy, all
of which are Euro participating countries, and, each facility sells product to
customers in many of the participating countries. The Euro has been adopted as
the functional currency at all of Euroball's locations.
Seasonality and Fluctuation in Quarterly Results
The Company's net sales historically have been seasonal in nature, due
to a significant portion of the Company's sales being to European customers that
cease or significantly slow production during the month of August. For
information concerning the Company's quarterly results of operations for the
years ended December 31, 2002 and 2001, see Note 14 of the Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements.
Inflation and Changes in Prices
While the Company's operations have not been materially affected by
inflation during recent years, prices for 52100 Steel, engineered resins and
other raw materials purchased by the Company are subject to material change. For
example, during 1995, due to an increase in worldwide demand for 52100 Steel and
the decrease in the value of the United States dollar relative to foreign
currencies, the Company experienced an increase in the price of 52100 Steel and
some difficulty in obtaining an adequate supply of 52100 Steel from its existing
suppliers. In the Company's U.S. operations our typical pricing arrangements
with steel suppliers are subject to adjustment once every six months. The
Company's Euroball
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Segment has entered into long term agreements with its primary steel supplier
which provide for standard terms and conditions and annual pricing adjustments
to offset material price fluctuations in steel. The Company typically reserves
the right to increase product prices periodically in the event of increases in
its raw material costs. In the past, the Company has been able to minimize the
impact on its operations resulting from the 52100 Steel price fluctuations by
taking such
measures. Certain sales agreements are in effect with SKF and INA/FAG, which
provide for minimum purchase quantities and specified, annual sales price
adjustments that may be modified up or down for changes in material costs. These
agreements expire during 2006.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 133, "Accounting for
Derivative Instruments and Certain Hedging Activities." In June 2000, the FASB
issued SFAS No. 138, "Accounting for Certain Derivative Instruments and Certain
Hedging Activity, an Amendment of SFAS 133." SFAS No. 133 and SFAS No. 138
require that derivative instruments be recorded on the balance sheet at their
respective fair values. SFAS No. 133 and SFAS No. 138 are effective for all
fiscal quarters of all fiscal years beginning after June 30, 2000, which for the
Company was effective January 1, 2001.
In June 2001, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 141, "Business Combinations" (Statement No. 141), and Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets"
(Statement No. 142). Statement No. 141 requires that the purchase method of
accounting be used for all business combinations initiated after June 30, 2001.
Statement No. 141 also specifies criteria that intangible assets acquired in a
purchase method business combination must meet to be recognized and reported
apart from goodwill. Statement No. 142 requires that goodwill and intangible
assets with indefinite useful lives no longer be amortized, but rather,
periodically tested for impairment. The effective date of Statement No. 142 is
January 1, 2002. As of the date of adoption, the Company had unamortized
goodwill of approximately $40.3 million, which is subject to the provisions of
Statement No. 142.
As a result of adopting these standards in the first quarter of 2002,
the Company no longer amortizes goodwill. The Company estimates that
amortization expense for goodwill would have been approximately $1.8 million (or
$1.0 million net of tax and minority interest) for the twelve-month period ended
December 31, 2002.
In July 2001, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 143, "Accounting For Asset Retirement Obligations." This Statement
requires capitalizing any retirement costs as part of the total cost of the
related long-lived asset and subsequently allocating the total expense to future
periods using a systematic and rational method. Adoption of the Statement is
required for fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2002. Management believes
that, as of December 31, 2002, it is not materially affected by SFAS No. 143.
In October 2001, The FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 144, "Accounting For The Impairment or Disposal of Long-lived
Assets." This Statement supercedes Statement No. 121 but retains many of its
fundamental provisions. Additionally, this Statement expands the scope of
discontinued operations to include more disposal transactions. The provisions of
this Statement are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 2001. The adoption of SFAS 144 did not have a
material impact on the Company's financial condition.
In April 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 145, "Rescission of FASB
Statements No. 4, 44, and 64, Amendment of FASB Statement No. 13, and Technical
Corrections". SFAS No. 4 had required all gains and losses from extinguishment
of debt to be aggregated and, if material, classified as an extraordinary item,
net of related income tax effect. SFAS No. 145 rescinds SFAS No. 4 and the
related required classifications gains and losses from extinguishment of debt as
extraordinary items. Additionally, the SFAS No. 145 amends SFAS No. 13 to
require that certain lease modifications that have economic effects similar to
sale-leaseback transactions be accounted for in the same manner as
sale-leaseback transactions. SFAS No. 145 is applicable for the Company at the
beginning of fiscal year 2003, with the provisions related to SFAS No. 13 are
effective for transactions occurring after May 15, 2002. Management believes
that, as of December 31, 2002, it is not materially affected by SFAS No. 145.
In July 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 146, "Accounting for Costs
Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities". SFAS No. 146 requires costs
associated with exit or disposal activities to be recognized when they are
incurred rather than at the date of a commitment to an exit or disposal plan.
SFAS No. 146 is to be applied prospectively to exit or disposal activities
initiated after December 31, 2002.
In December 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 148, "Accounting for
Stock-Based Compensation - Transition and Disclosure - an amendment of FASB
Statement No. 123". SFAS No. 148 provides alternative methods of transition for
a
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voluntary change to the fair value based method of accounting for stock-based
employee compensation. In addition, SFAS No. 148 amends the disclosures in both
annual and interim financial statements about the method of accounting for
stock-based employee compensation and the effect of the method used on reported
results. The Company has adopted the
provisions of SFAS 123, which encourages but does not require a fair value based
method of accounting for stock compensation plans. The Company has elected to
continue accounting for its stock compensation plan using the intrinsic value
based method under APB Opinion No. 25. See Note 10 of the Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements.
In November 2002, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation ("FIN") No. 45,
"Guarantor's Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including
Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others," an interpretation of FASB
Statements No. 5, 57, and 107 and rescission of FASB Interpretation No. 34. This
interpretation elaborates the disclosures to be made by a guarantor in its
interim and annual financial statements about its obligations under certain
guarantees that it has issued. It also clarifies that a guarantor is required to
recognize, at the inception of a guarantee, a liability for the fair value of
the obligation undertaken in issuing the guarantee. The initial recognition and
initial measurement provisions of this interpretation are applicable on a
prospective basis to guarantees issued or modified after December 31, 2002 and
are not expected to have a material effect on the Company's consolidated results
of operations, financial position or cash flows.
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
The Company is exposed to changes in financial market conditions in the
normal course of its business due to its use of certain financial instruments as
well as transacting in various foreign currencies. To mitigate its exposure to
these market risks, the Company has established policies, procedures and
internal processes governing its management of financial market risks. The
Company is exposed to changes in interest rates primarily as a result of its
borrowing activities. Domestically, these borrowings which include a $25 million
senior, non-secured floating rate revolving credit facility which is used to
maintain liquidity and fund its business operations domestically as well as a
reducing revolving credit line facility. In Europe, Euroball has a 5.0 million
euro floating rate credit facility, and a 6.0 million euro floating rate secured
term loan. At December 31, 2002, the Company had $48.1 million outstanding under
the domestic revolving credit facility and Euroball had 5.0 million euro
outstanding under the Euroball credit facility. A one-percent increase in the
interest rate charged on the Company's outstanding borrowings under both credit
facilities would result in interest expense increasing by approximately $531,000
during 2002 and $547,000 during 2001. In connection with a variable EURIBOR rate
debt financing in July 2000 the Company's majority owned subsidiary, NN Euroball
ApS entered into an interest rate swap with a notional amount of Euro 12.5
million for the purpose of fixing the interest rate on a portion of their debt
financing. The interest rate swap provides for the Company to receive variable
Euribor interest payments and pay 5.51% fixed interest. The interest rate swap
agreement expires in July 2006 and the notional amount amortizes in relation to
principal payments on the underlying debt over the life of the swap. The nature
and amount of the Company's borrowings may vary as a result of future business
requirements, market conditions and other factors.
Translation of the Company's operating cash flows denominated in
foreign currencies is impacted by changes in foreign exchange rates. The Company,
mainly at its Euroball Segment, bills and receives payment from some of its
foreign customers in their own currency. To date, the Company has not been
materially adversely affected by currency fluctuations of foreign exchange
restrictions. However, to help reduce exposure to foreign currency fluctuation,
management has incurred debt in Euros and periodically used foreign currency
hedges. These currency hedging programs allow management to hedge currency
exposures when these exposures meet certain discretionary levels. The Company
did not hold a position in any foreign currency hedging instruments as of
December 31, 2002.
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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Index to Financial Statements
Financial Statements Page
Report of Independent Auditors for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000...26
Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2002 and 2001.............................27
Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income for the
three years ended December 31, 2002...................................................28
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity for the three
years ended December 31, 2002.........................................................29
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three years ended
December 31, 2002.....................................................................30
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements............................................31
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Independent Auditors' Report
The Board of Directors
NN, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of NN, Inc. as of
December 31, 2002 and 2001 and the related consolidated statements of income and
comprehensive income, consolidated statements of changes in stockholders'
equity, and consolidated statements of cash flows for each of the years in the
three year period ended December 31, 2002. These consolidated financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial
statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted
in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and
perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial
statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a
test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial
statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall
financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present
fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of NN, Inc. as of
December 31, 2002 and 2001 and the results of their operations and their cash
flows for each of the years in the three year period ended December 31, 2002 in
conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America.
As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company
changed its method of accounting for goodwill and other intangible assets in
2002 and changed its method of accounting for derivative instruments and hedging
activities in 2001.
/s/ KPMG LLP
Charlotte, North Carolina
February 24, 2003
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Consolidated Balance Sheets
December 31, 2002 and 2001
(In thousands, except per share data)
Assets 2002 2001
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Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 5,144 $ 3,024
Accounts receivable, net 28,965 24,832
Inventories, net 23,402 23,418
Other current assets 2,501 3,034
Current deferred tax asset 1,400 1,309
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Total current assets 61,412 55,617
Property, plant and equipment, net 88,199 82,770
Assets held for sale 2,214 4,348
Goodwill 42,166 40,282
Other non-current assets 4,016 4,385
Non-current deferred tax asset -- 733
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Total assets $ 198,007 $ 188,135
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Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $22,983 $ 14,552
Bank overdraft 37 1,141
Accrued salaries, wages and benefits 6,354 3,813
Income taxes payable 620 1,514
Payable to affiliates 566 1,277
Current maturities of long-term debt 7,000 7,000
Other liabilities 2,674 3,187
Current deferred tax liability -- 50
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Total current liabilities 40,234 32,534
Minority interest in consolidated subsidiaries 19,706 30,932
Non-current deferred tax liability 9,334 7,362
Long-term debt 46,135 47,661
Accrued pension and other 9,319 7,607
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Total liabilities 124,728 126,096
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Stockholders' equity:
Common stock - $0.01 par value, authorized
45,000 shares, issued and outstanding
15,367 shares in 2002 and 15,317 shares in 2001 154 154
Additional paid-in capital 31,187 30,841
Retained earnings 44,888 36,139
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (2,950) (5,095)
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Total stockholders' equity 73,279 62,039
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $198,007 $188,135
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
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NN, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income
Years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000
(In thousands, except per share data)
2002 2001 2000
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Net sales $192,856 $180,151 $132,129
Cost of products sold 144,274 137,221 93,926
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Gross profit 48,582 42,930 38,203
Selling, general and administrative 17,134 16,752 11,571
Depreciation and amortization 11,212 13,150 9,165
Restructuring and impairment costs 1,277 2,312 --
------------- ------------- ------------
Income from operations 18,959 10,716 17,467
Interest expense 2,451 4,196 1,773
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates -- -- (48)
Net gain on involuntary conversion -- (3,901) (728)
Gain on purchase of minority interest (5,904) -- --
Other income (487) (186) (136)
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Income before provision for income taxes 22,899 10,607 16,606
Provision for income taxes 6,457 4,094 5,959
Minority interest in consolidated subsidiaries 2,778 1,753 660
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Income before cumulative effect of change
in accounting principle 13,664 4,760 9,987
Cumulative effect of change in accounting
principle, net of income tax benefit of $112
and related minority interest impact of $84 -- 98 --
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Net income 13,664 4,662 9,987
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Additional minimum pension liability, net of tax (28) (53) --
Foreign currency translation 2,173 (3,357) (7)
------------- ------------- ------------
Comprehensive income $ 15,809 $ 1,252 $ 9,980
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Basic income per share:
Income before cumulative effect of change
in accounting principle $ 0.89 $ 0.31 $ 0.66
Cumulative effect of change in accounting
principle -- (0.01) --
------------- ------------- ------------
Net income $ 0.89 $ 0.31 $ 0.66
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Weighted average shares outstanding 15,343 15,259 15,247
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Diluted income per share:
Income before cumulative effect of change
in accounting principle $ 0.87 $ 0.31 $ 0.64
Cumulative effect of change in accounting
principle -- (0.01) --
------------- ------------- ------------
Net income $ 0.87 $ 0.30 $ 0.64
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Weighted average shares outstanding 15,714 15,540 15,531
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity
Years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000
(In thousands)
Common Stock Accumulated
-------------------------- Additional Other
Number Par Paid-In Retained Comprehensive
of shares Value Capital Earnings Loss Total
------------ ---------- -------------- ------------ ------------------ -----------
Balance, December 31, 1999 15,244 $153 $30,398 $31,255 $ (1,678) $60,128
Shares Issued 3 -- 16 -- -- 16
Net income -- -- -- 9,987 -- 9,987
Dividends paid -- -- -- (4,878) -- (4,878)
Cumulative translation loss -- -- -- -- (7) (7)
------------ ---------- -------------- ------------ ------------------ -----------
Balance, December 31, 2000 15,247 $153 $30,414 $36,364 $ (1,685) $65,246
Shares Issued 70 1 427 -- -- 428
Net income -- -- -- 4,662 -- 4,662
Dividends paid -- -- -- (4,887) -- (4,887)
Additional minimum pension liability -- -- -- -- (53) (53)
Cumulative translation loss -- -- -- -- (3,357) (3,357)
------------ ---------- -------------- ------------ ------------------ -----------
Balance, December 31, 2001 15,317 $154 $30,841 $36,139 $ (5,095) $62,039
Shares Issued 50 -- 346 -- -- 346
Net income -- -- -- 13,664 -- 13,664
Dividends paid -- -- -- (4,915) -- (4,915)
Additional minimum pension liability -- -- -- -- (28) (28)
Cumulative translation gain -- -- -- -- 2,173 2,173
------------ ---------- -------------- ------------ ------------------ -----------
Balance, December 31, 2002 15,367 $154 $31,187 $44,888 $(2,950) $73,279
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See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Years Ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000
(In Thousands)
2002 2001 2000
------------ ------------ ------------
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Income $13,664 $ 4,662 $ 9,987
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating
activities:
Depreciation and amortization 11,212 13,340 9,165
Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle -- 98 --
Loss on disposals of property, plant and equipment (25) -- 1,194
Loss on sale of NNG -- 222 --
Gain on purchase of minority interest (5,904) -- --
Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates -- -- (48)
Deferred income tax 2,564 433 1,185
Interest income on receivable from unconsolidated affiliates -- (104) (159)
Minority interest in consolidated subsidiary 2,778 1,753 660
Restructuring costs and impairment costs 1,277 2,312 --
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable (2,733) 6,838 1,955
Inventories 1,479 1,175 (3,021)
Other current assets 4,795 (1,461) (106)
Other assets 35 (618) (1,719)
Accounts payable 5,535 (2,846) 5,544
Other liabilities (2,733) (1,187) 2,227
------------ ------------ ------------
Net cash provided by operating activities 31,087 24,617 26,864
------------ ------------ ------------
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired -- (23,496) (57,788)
Purchase of minority interest (13,802) -- --
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment (7,591) (6,314) (17,910)
Sale of NNG -- 622 --
Long-term note receivable 200 -- (3,440)
Investment in unconsolidated affiliates -- -- (172)
Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and equipment 65 106 --
------------ ------------ ------------
Net cash used by investing activities (21,128) (29,082) (79,310)
------------ ------------ ------------
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net proceeds under revolving line of credit -- -- 7,547
Minority shareholders contributions -- -- 29,600
Proceeds from long-term debt 13,802 71,430 25,817
Bank overdrafts (1,103) 687 (785)
Repayment of long-term debt (16,708) (65,946) --
Proceeds (repayment) of short-term debt -- (2,000) 2,000
Proceeds from issuance of stock 346 428 16
Cash dividends (4,915) (4,887) (4,878)
------------ ------------ ------------
Net cash provided (used) by financing activities (8,578) (288) 59,317
------------ ------------ ------------
Effect of exchange rate changes 739 (496) (7)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents 2,120 (5,249) 6,864
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 3,024 8,273 1,409
------------ ------------ ------------
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 5,144 $ 3,024 $ 8,273
============ ============ ============
Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Note received related to sale of NNG $ -- $ 3,300 $ --
Cash paid for interest and income taxes was as follows:
Interest $ 1,965 $3,596 $ 1,917
Income taxes 4,774 2,845 5,207
============ ============ ============
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements
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NN, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000
(In thousands, except per share data)
(1) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices
(a) Description of Business
NN, Inc. (the "Company") is a manufacturer of precision balls,
rollers, plastic injection molded products, and precision bearing
seals. The Company's balls, rollers, and bearing seals are used
primarily in the domestic and international anti-friction bearing
industry. The Company's plastic injection molded products are used
in the bearing, automotive, instrumentation and fiber optic
industries. The Domestic Ball and Roller Segment is comprised of
two manufacturing facilities located in the eastern United States.
The Company's Euroball Segment, which was acquired in July 2000,
(see Note 2) is comprised of manufacturing facilities located in
Kilkenny, Ireland, Eltmann, Germany, and Pinerolo, Italy. All of
the facilities in the Euroball Segment are engaged in the
production of precision balls. The Plastics Segment consists of
IMC, acquired in July 1999, NN Arte, formed in August 2000 and
Delta Rubber, acquired in February 2001. IMC has two production
facilities in Texas, NN Arte has one production facility in
Guadalajara, Mexico and Delta Rubber has two production facilities
in Connecticut (see Note 2). All of the Company's segments sell to
foreign and domestic customers.
(b) Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an
original maturity of three months or less as cash equivalents.
(c) Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is
determined using the first-in, first-out method.
(d) Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated
depreciation. Assets held for sale are stated at lower of cost or
fair market value less selling cost. Expenditures for maintenance
and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Major renewals and
betterments are capitalized. When a major property item is
retired, its cost and related accumulated depreciation or
amortization are removed from the property accounts and any gain
or loss is recorded in income or expense, respectively. The
Company reviews the carrying values of long-lived assets for
impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate
the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. During the
years ended December 31, 2002 and 2001, the Company incurred an
impairment charge of $1,199 and $1,083 respectively, to write-down
the land, building and equipment at the Walterboro, SC production
facility to its net realizable value, which was principally based
upon fair market value appraisals and valuations. As of December
31, 2002 and 2001, the carrying value of this land, building and
equipment of $2,214 and $4,348, respectively, has been classified
as a component of assets held for sale in the accompanying
financial statements. During the year ended December 31, 2000, the
Company did not incur any impairment charges.
Depreciation is provided principally on the straight-line method
over the estimated useful lives of the depreciable assets for
financial reporting purposes. Accelerated depreciation methods are
used for income tax purposes.
(e) Revenue Recognition
The Company generally recognizes a sale when goods are shipped and
ownership is assumed by the customer. The Company has an inventory
management program for certain major ball and roller customers
whereby sales are recognized when products are used by the
customer from consigned stock, rather than at the time of
shipment. Under both circumstances, revenue is recognized when
persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has
occurred, the sellers' price is determinable and collectibility is
reasonably assured.
(f) Income Taxes
Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability
method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the
future tax consequences attributable to differences between the
financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and
liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and
tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are
measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000
(In thousands, except per share data)
taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences
are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred
tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized
in income in the period that includes the enactment date.
(g) Net Income Per Common Share
Basic earnings per share reflect reported earnings divided by the
weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted
earnings per share include the effect of dilutive stock options
outstanding during the year.
(h) Stock Incentive Plan
The Company applies the intrinsic value-based method of accounting
prescribed by Accounting Principles Board ("APB") Opinion No. 25,
"Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees," and related
interpretations including Financial Accounting Standards Board
(FASB) Interpretation No. 44, "Accounting for Certain Transactions
involving Stock Compensation (an interpretation of APB Opinion No.
25)" issued in March 2000, to account for its fixed plan stock
options. Under this method, compensation expense is recorded on
the date of grant only if the current market price of the
underlying stock exceeds the exercise price. The Company also
applies the provision of APB Opinion No. 25 to its variable stock
options. Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No.
123, "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation," established
accounting and disclosure requirements using a fair value-based
method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation plans.
As allowed by SFAS No. 123, the Company has elected to continue to
apply the intrinsic value-based method of accounting described
above, and has adopted the disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 123
and SFAS No. 148.
(i) Principles of Consolidation
The Company's consolidated financial statements include the
accounts of NN, Inc. and subsidiaries in which the Company owns
more than 50% voting interest. Unconsolidated subsidiaries and
investments where ownership is between 20% and 50% are accounted
for under the equity method. All significant intercompany profits,
transactions, and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.
The ownership interests of other shareholders in companies that
are more than 50% owned, but less than 100% owned by the Company,
are reflected as minority interests. Minority interest represents
the minority shareholders interest of NN Euroball ApS and NN Arte.
(j) Foreign Currency Translation
Assets and liabilities of the Company's foreign subsidiary are
translated at current exchange rates, while revenue and expenses
are translated at average rates prevailing during the year.
Translation adjustments are reported as a component of other
comprehensive income.
(k) Goodwill
In June 2001, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 141, "Business Combinations" (Statement No. 141),
and Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142,
"Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets" (Statement No. 142).
Statement No. 141 requires that the purchase method of accounting
be used for all business combinations initiated after June 30,
2001. Statement No. 141 also specifies criteria that intangible
assets acquired in a purchase method business combination must
meet to be recognized and reported apart from goodwill. Statement
No. 142 requires that goodwill and intangible assets with
indefinite useful lives no longer be amortized, but rather,
periodically tested for impairment. The effective date of
Statement No. 142 is January 1, 2002. As of the date of adoption,
the Company had unamortized goodwill of approximately $40.3
million, which is subject to the provisions of Statement No. 142.
As a result of adopting these new standards, the Company's
accounting policies for goodwill and other intangibles changed on
January 1, 2002, as described below:
Goodwill: The Company recognized the excess of the purchase price
of an acquired entity over the fair value of the net identifiable
assets as goodwill. Goodwill is tested for impairment on an annual
basis and between annual tests in certain circumstances.
Impairment losses are recognized whenever the implied fair value
of
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000
(In thousands, except per share data)
goodwill is less than its carrying value. Prior to January 1,
2002, goodwill was amortized over a twenty-year period using the
straight-line method. Beginning January 1, 2002, goodwill is no
longer amortized.
Other Acquired Intangibles: The Company recognizes an acquired
intangible asset apart from goodwill whenever the asset arises
from contractual or other legal rights, or whenever it is capable
of being divided or separated from the acquired entity or sold,
transferred, licensed, rented, or exchanged, whether individually
or in combination with a related contract, asset or liability. An
intangible asset other than goodwill is amortized over its
estimated useful life unless that life is determined to be
indefinite. The Company will review the lives of intangible assets
each reporting period and, if necessary, recognize impairment
losses if the carrying amount of an intangible asset subject to
amortization is not recoverable from expected future cash flows
and its carrying amount exceeds its fair value.
The Company completed the transitional goodwill impairment reviews
required by the new standards during the first six months of 2002
and the annually required goodwill impairment review during the
fourth quarter of 2002. In performing the impairment reviews, the
Company estimated the fair values of the reporting units using a
method that incorporates valuations derived from EBITDA multiples
based upon market multiples and recent capital market transactions
and also incorporates valuations determined by each segment's
discounted future cash flows. As of January 1, 2002, the
transition day and as of October 1, 2002, the annual review date,
there was no impairment to goodwill as the fair values exceeded
the carrying values of the reporting units. As of December 31,
2002, the carrying amounts of goodwill by reporting units are as
follows: $26.1 million for the Plastics Segment and $16.1 million
for the Euroball Segment. Since the transition date, January 1,
2002, the increase in goodwill of $1.9 million is principally due
to foreign currency translation adjustments at the Euroball
Segment.
The table below describes the impact of the amortization of
goodwill for the three month and twelve month period ended
December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000:
For the Three Months For the Twelve Months
Ended December 31, Ended December 31,
2002 2001 2000 2002 2001 2000
---------- ----------- ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------
Reported net income $7,289 $(1,036) $3,192 $13,664 $4,662 $9,987
Add back: Goodwill
amortization, net of tax
and minority interest -- 272 138 -- 983 484
---------- ----------- ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------
Pro-forma net income $7,289 (764) 138 $13,664 $5,645 $10,471
========== =========== ========== ============ ========== ============
Basic earnings per share:
Reported net income $0.47 $(0.07) $0.21 $0.89 $0.31 $0.66
Goodwill amortization -- 0.02 0.01 -- 0.06 0.03
---------- ----------- ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------
Pro-forma net income $0.47 $(0.05) $0.22 $0.89 $0.37 $0.69
========== =========== ========== ============ ========== ============
Diluted earnings per share:
Reported net income $0.46 $(0.07) $0.21 $0.87 $0.30 $0.64
Goodwill amortization -- 0.02 0.01 -- 0.06 0.03
---------- ----------- ---------- ------------ ---------- ------------
Pro-forma net income $0.46 $(0.05) $0.21 $0.87 $0.36 $0.67
========== =========== ========== ============ ========== ============
(l) Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of
The Company accounts for long-lived assets in accordance with the
provisions of SFAS No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment of or
Disposal of Long-Lived Assets." This Statement supercedes
Statement No. 121 but retains many of its fundamental provisions.
Additionally, this Statement expands the scope of discontinued
operations to include more disposal transactions. The provisions
of this Statement are effective for financial statements issued
for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001. The Company
has adopted Statement No. 144 effective January 1, 2002. Assets to
be held and used are tested for recoverability when indications of
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NN, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000
(In thousands, except per share data)
impairment are evident. If the reviewed carrying value of the
asset is not recoverable the asset is written down to the lesser
of recoverable value or carrying value. Assets held for sale are
carried at the lesser of carrying value or fair value less costs
of disposal.
(m) Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles requires management to
make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of
assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and
liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the
reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting
period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
(n) Reclassifications
Certain 2001 and 2000 amounts have been reclassified to conform
with the 2002 presentation.
(o) Derivative Financial Instruments
In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 133,
"Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Certain Hedging
Activities." In June 2000, the FASB issued SFAS No. 138,
"Accounting for Certain Derivative Instruments and Certain Hedging
Activity, an Amendment of SFAS 133." SFAS No. 133 and SFAS No. 138
require that all derivative instruments be recorded on the balance
sheet at their respective fair values. SFAS No. 133 and SFAS No.
138 are effective for all fiscal quarters of all fiscal years
beginning after June 30, 2000, which for the Company was effective
January 1, 2001.
The Company has an interest rate swap accounted for in accordance
with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 133,
"Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities".
The Company adopted SFAS No. 133 on January 1, 2001, which
establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative
instruments and for hedging activities. The Standard requires the
recognition of all derivative instruments on the balance sheet at
fair value. The Standard allows for hedge accounting if certain
requirements are met including documentation of the hedging
relationship at inception and upon adoption of the Standard.
In connection with a variable EURIBOR rate debt financing in July
2000 the Company's majority owned subsidiary, NN Euroball ApS
entered into an interest rate swap with a notional amount of Euro
12.5 million for the purpose of fixing the interest rate on a
portion of their debt financing. The interest rate swap provides
for the Company to receive variable Euribor interest payments and
pay 5.51% fixed interest. The interest rate swap agreement expires
in July 2006 and the notional amount amortizes in relation to
principal payments on the underlying debt over the life of the
swap.
The cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle for the
adoption of SFAS No. 133 effective January 1, 2001 resulted in a
transition adjustment net loss of $98 which is net of an income
tax benefit of $112 and the related minority interest impact of
$84. The interest rate swap does not qualify for hedge accounting
under the provisions of SFAS No. 133; therefore, the transition
adjustment for adoption of SFAS No. 133 and any subsequent
periodic changes in fair value of the interest rate swap are
recorded in earnings.
As of December 31, 2002 and 2001, the fair value of the swap is a
before tax loss of approximately $485 and $374, respectively,
which is recorded in other non-current liabilities. The change in
fair value during the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2001 was a
loss of approximately $51 and $80 (excluding the impact of foreign
currency), respectively, which has been included as a component of
other income.
(p) Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In July 2001, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 143, "Accounting For Asset Retirement Obligations."
This Statement requires capitalizing any retirement costs as part
of the total cost of the related long-lived asset and subsequently
allocating the total expense to future periods using a systematic
and rational method. Adoption of the Statement is required for
fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2002. Management believes
that, as of December 31, 2002, it is not materially affected by
SFAS No. 143.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000
(In thousands, except per share data)
In April 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 145, "Rescission of FASB
Statements No. 4, 44, and 64, Amendment of FASB Statement No. 13,
and Technical Corrections". SFAS No. 4 had required all gains and
losses from extinguishment of debt to be aggregated and, if
material, classified as an extraordinary item, net of related
income tax effect. SFAS No. 145 rescinds SFAS No. 4 and the
related required classifications gains and losses form
extinguishment of debt as extraordinary items. Additionally, the
SFAS No. 145 amends SFAS No. 13 to require that certain lease
modifications that have economic effects similar to sale-leaseback
transactions be accounted for in the same manner as sale-leaseback
transactions. SFAS No. 145 is applicable for the Company at the
beginning of fiscal year 2003, with the provisions related to SFAS
No. 13 for transactions occurring after May 15, 2002. Management
believes that, as of December 31, 2002, it is not materially
affected by SFAS No. 145.
In July 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 146, "Accounting for Costs
Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities". SFAS No. 146
requires costs associated with exit or disposal activities to be
recognized when they are incurred rather than at the date of a
commitment to an exit or disposal plan. SFAS No. 146 is to be
applied prospectively to exit or disposal activities initiated
after December 31, 2002.
In December 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 148, "Accounting for
Stock-Based Compensation - Transition and Disclosure - an
amendment of FASB Statement No. 123". SFAS No. 148 provides
alternative methods of transition for a voluntary change to the
fair value based method of accounting for stock-based employee
compensation. In addition, SFAS No. 148 amends the disclosures in
both annual and interim financial statements about the method of
accounting for stock-based employee compensation and the effect of
the method used on reported results. The Company has adopted the
provisions of SFAS 123, which encourages but does not require a
fair value based method of accounting for stock compensation
plans. The Company has elected to continue accounting for its
stock compensation plan using the intrinsic value based method
under APB Opinion No. 25. See Note 10 of the Notes to Consolidated
Financial Statements.
The Company has elected to continue accounting for its stock
compensation plan using the intrinsic value based method under APB
Opinion No. 25 and, accordingly, has not recorded compensation
expense for each of the three years ended December 31, 2002,
except as discussed above. Had compensation cost for the Company's
stock compensation plan been determined based on the fair value at
the option grant dates, the Company's net income and earnings per
share would have been reduced to the proforma amounts indicated
below:
Year ended December 31,
2002 2001 2000
------------ ----------- ------------
Net income - as reported $ 13,664 $ 4,662 $ 9,987
Stock based compensation costs, net of income
tax, included in net income as reported -- -- --
Stock based compensation costs, net of income
tax, that would have been included in net
income if the fair value method had been
applied 488 315 183
------------ ----------- ------------
Net income - proforma $ 13,176 $ 4,347 $ 9,804
============ =========== ============
Earnings per share - as reported $ 0.89 $ 0.31 $ 0.66
Stock based compensation costs, net of income
tax, included in net income as reported -- -- --
Stock based compensation costs, net of income
tax, that would have been included in net
income if the fair value method had been
applied 0.03 0.03 0.02
------------ ----------- ------------
Earnings per share - proforma $ 0.86 $ 0.28 $ 0.64
============ =========== ============
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NN, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000
(In thousands, except per share data)
Earnings per share-assuming dilution - as reported $ 0.87 $ 0.30 $ 0.64
Stock based compensation costs, net of income tax,
included in net income as reported -- -- --
Stock based compensation costs, net of income tax,
that would have been included in net income if
the fair value method had been applied 0.03 0.02 0.01
------------ ----------- ------------
Earnings per share - assuming dilution-proforma $ 0.84 $ 0.28 $ 0.63
============ =========== ============
The fair value of each option grant was estimated based on actual
information available through December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000
using the Black Scholes option-pricing model with the following
assumptions:
Term Vesting period
Risk free interest rate 3.28%, 4.75% and 5.1% for 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively
Dividend yield 3.2%, 2.8%, and 3.6% annually for 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively
Volatility 50.11%, 40.7% and 39.5% for 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively
In November 2002, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation ("FIN") No. 45,
"Guarantor's Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees,
Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others," an
interpretation of FASB Statements No. 5, 57, and 107 and rescission of
FASB Interpretation No. 34. This interpretation elaborates the
disclosures to be made by a guarantor in its interim and annual financial
statements about its obligations under certain guarantees that it has
issued. It also clarifies that a guarantor is required to recognize, at
the inception of a guarantee, a liability for the fair value of the
obligation undertaken in issuing the guarantee. The initial recognition
and initial measurement provisions of this interpretation are applicable
on a prospective basis to guarantees issued or modified after December
31, 2002 and are not expected to have a material effect on the Company's
consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
(2) Acquisitions and Purchase of Minority Interest
On December 20, 2002 the Company completed the purchase of the 23%
interest in NN Euroball, ApS ("Euroball") held by INA/FAG. Euroball was
formed in 2000 by the Company, FAG Kugelfischer George Schaefer AG, which
was subsequently acquired by INA - Schaeffler KG (collectively,
"INA/FAG"), and AB SKF ("SKF"). INA/FAG is a global bearing manufacturer
and one of our largest customers. The Company paid approximately 13,400
Euro (13,800 million) for INA/FAG's interest in Euroball. The
excess of minority interest in consolidated subsidiaries related to
INA/FAG's 23% interest over the purchase price has been recorded as a
non-taxable gain in the amount of approximately $5,904. Following the
closing of the transaction, the Company owns 77% of the outstanding
shares of Euroball and SKF owns the remaining 23%. SKF consented to our
purchase of INA/FAG's interest pursuant to the terms of the Euroball
Shareholder Agreement. SKF has informed us that it intends to exercise its
right and we expect to purchase its interest during the second quarter of 2003.
On February 16, 2001, the Company completed the acquisition of all of the
outstanding stock of The Delta Rubber Company, ("Delta") a Connecticut
corporation for $22,500 in cash, of which $500 was to be held in escrow
for one year from the date of closing. Delta provides high quality
engineered bearing seals and other precision-molded rubber products to
original equipment manufacturers. The Company plans to continue the
operation of the Delta business, which operates a manufacturing facility
in Danielson, Connecticut. The excess of the purchase price over the fair
value of the net identifiable assets acquired of $14,107 has been
recorded as goodwill.
Effective July 31, 2000, the Company completed its Euroball transaction.
Completion of the transaction required the Company to start a majority
owned stand-alone company in Europe, NN Euroball ApS, for the manufacture
and sale of precision steel balls used for ball bearings and other
products. As a result of this transaction the Company owned
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000
(In thousands, except per share data)
54% of the shares of NN Euroball, ApS, AB SKF (SKF), a Swedish Company, and
FAG Kugelfischer Georg Schager AG (FAG), a German Company, owned 23% each.
NN Euroball ApS subsequently acquired the steel ball manufacturing
facilities located in Pinerolo, Italy (previously owned by SKF), Eltmann,
Germany (previously owned by FAG) and Kilkenny, Ireland (previously owned
by the Company). NN Euroball ApS paid approximately $57,788 for the net
assets originally acquired from SKF and FAG. The acquisitions of the
Pinerolo, Italy and Eltmann, Germany ball manufacturing facilities have
been accounted for by the purchase method of accounting and, accordingly,
the results of operations of Euroball have been included in the Company's
consolidated financial statements from July 31, 2000. The excess of the
purchase price over the fair value of the net identifiable assets acquired
of $15,507 has been recorded as goodwill.
Under the terms of a Shareholder Agreement between the Company and SKF,
at any time after December 31, 2002, SKF can require the Company to
purchase its shares of NN Euroball ApS. The purchase price of the shares
is to be calculated based on a formula price detailed in the Euroball
Shareholder Agreement.
The following unaudited pro forma summary presents the financial
information as if the Company's Euroball transaction and Delta
acquisition had occurred on January 1, 2001 and 2000. These proforma
results have been prepared for comparative purposes and do not purport to
be indicative of what would have occurred had the acquisitions been made
on January 1, 2001 and 2000, nor is it indicative of future results.
(Unaudited) (Unaudited)
December 31, 2001 December 31, 2000
------------------ ------------------
Net sales $ 182,700 $ 200,500
Net income 4,800 11,800
Basic earnings per share 0.31 0.77
Diluted earnings per share 0.31 0.76
(3) Restructuring and Impairment Charges
In September 2001, the Company announced the closure of its Walterboro,
South Carolina ball manufacturing facility as a part of its ongoing
strategy to locate manufacturing capacity in closer proximity to its
customers. This facility is included in the Company's Domestic Ball and
Roller Segment (see Note 11). The closure was substantially completed by
December 31, 2001.
Prior to December 31, 2001, production capacity and certain machinery and
equipment was transferred from the Walterboro facility to the Company's
two domestic ball facilities in Erwin, Tennessee and Mountain City,
Tennessee. The plant closing resulted in the termination of approximately
80 full time hourly and salaried employees located at the Walterboro
facility. The Company has recorded restructuring costs of $62 and $750
during the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively, for the
related severance payments. Additionally, prior to December 31, 2001, the
Company decided to sell the Walterboro land, building and certain
machinery. The Company incurred an impairment charge of $564 and $1,083
during 2002 and 2001, respectively, to write-down the land and building
at the Walterboro facility to its net realizable value of $1,128 at
December 31, 2002 and $1,692 at December 31, 2001, which were based upon
fair market value appraisals. Additionally, the Company incurred an
impairment charge of $635 during 2002 to write down the equipment to its
net realizable value of $1,086. The amounts the Company will ultimately
realize upon disposition of these assets could differ materially from the
amounts assumed in arriving at the 2002 and 2001 impairment losses. The
land, building, and equipment assets with a recorded book value of $2,214
are held for sale. The Company is attempting to sell the land, building
and machinery during 2003. Approximately $522 and $290 of the severance
payments were paid in 2002 and 2001, respectively.
The Company has charged expenses for moving machinery, equipment and
inventory to other production facilities and other costs to close the
facility, which will benefit future operations, in the period they are
incurred.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000
(In thousands, except per share data)
In addition to this restructuring charge, the Company's Euroball
subsidiary incurred restructuring charges of $16 and $479 for severance
payments as a result of the termination of 15 hourly employees and 3
salaried employees at its Italy production facility during 2002 and 2001,
respectively. Approximately $69 and $426 of the severance payments were
paid during 2002 and 2001, respectively.
The following summarizes the 2002 restructurings:
Reserve
Non-Cash Paid in Balance
Charges Writedowns 2002 at 12/31/02
--------------- --------------- ------------ --------------
Asset impairments $ 1,199 $1,199 $ -- $ --
Severance and other employee costs 78 -- 591 --
--------------- --------------- ------------ --------------
Total $ 1,277 $1,199 $ 591 $ --
=============== =============== ============ ==============
The following summarizes the 2001 restructurings:
Reserve
Non-Cash Paid in Balance
Charges Writedowns 2001 at 12/31/01
--------------- --------------- ------------ --------------
Asset impairments $ 1,083 $1,083 $ -- $ --
Severance and other employee costs 1,229 -- 716 513
--------------- --------------- ------------ --------------
Total $ 2,312 $1,083 $ 716 $ 513
=============== =============== ============ ==============
(4) Investments in Affiliated Companies
Effective December 21, 2001, the Company sold its 50% ownership in NN
General, LLC to its partner, General Bearing Corporation for cash of $622
and notes of $3,300. The notes are due in annual installments of $200
with the balance due on December 21, 2006. The notes bear interest at an
average LIBOR (1.38% at December 31, 2002) plus 1.5%. In 2001, the
Company recorded a non-cash loss on the sale of its investment in this
joint venture of $144. Interest income on this note of $109 was recorded
during 2002 and has been included as a component of other income in the
accompanying consolidated statement of income. Payments totaling $309
were received during 2002 which include $200 of principal and $109 of
interest payments. At December 31, 2002, the note receivable balance is
$3,100 and is included as a component of other non-current assets.
(5) Accounts Receivable
December 31,
2002 2001
--------------- ----------------
Trade $ 30,631 $ 26,613
Other -- 10
---------------- ----------------
30,631 26,623
Less - Allowance for doubtful accounts 1,666 1,791
---------------- ----------------
$ 28,965 $ 24,832
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000
(In thousands, except per share data)
Allowance for doubtful accounts is as follows:
Description Balance at Balance at end
beginning of year Additions Write-offs of year
------------------ ----------------- --------------- ----------------
December 31, 2000
Allowance for doubtful
accounts $ 906 $ -- $ 130 $ 776
================== ================= =============== ================
December 31, 2001
Allowance for doubtful
accounts $ 776 $ 1,668 $ 653 $ 1,791
================== ================= =============== ================
December 31, 2002
Allowance for doubtful
accounts $ 1,791 $ 138 $ 263 $ 1,666
================== ================= =============== ================
On November 6, 2001, a customer of IMC filed for voluntary Chapter 7
bankruptcy. As of December 31, 2002 and 2001, the Company had a trade
accounts receivable balance of approximately $829 with this customer. For
the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2001, the Company recorded sales of
approximately $0 and $1,900 to this customer. As of December 31, 2001,
the Company increased its allowance for doubtful accounts by
approximately $829 as a result of this bankruptcy filing. This receivable
is fully reserved as of December 31, 2001.
(6) Inventories
December 31,
2002 2001
------------------ ----------------
Raw materials $ 5,400 $ 5,494
Work in process 5,139 5,016
Finished goods 13,065 13,065
Less-inventory reserve (202) (157)
------------------ ----------------
$ 23,402 $ 23,418
================== ================
Inventory on consignment at December 31, 2002 and 2001 was approximately
$ 3,093 and $2,908, respectively.
(7) Property, Plant and Equipment
Estimated December 31,
Useful Life 2002 2001
------------------ --------------- -------------
Land $ 2,058 $ 1,830
Buildings and improvements 10-25 years 23,877 20,286
Machinery and equipment 3-10 years 113,197 103,363
Construction in process 3,958 1,577
--------------- --------------
143,090 127,056
Less - accumulated depreciation 54,891 44,286
--------------- --------------
$ 88,199 $ 82,770
=============== ==============
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000
(In thousands, except per share data)
On September 11, 2001, the Company announced the closing of its
Walterboro, South Carolina ball manufacturing facility effective December
2001. As a result of that closing land and building with a carrying value
of $1,128 and $1,692 and certain machinery and equipment with a carrying
value of $1,086 and $2,656 are held for sale as of December 31, 2002 and
2001, respectively.
(8) Debt
Long-term debt at December 31, 2002 and 2001 consists of the following:
2002 2001
------------------- ------------------
Borrowings under a revolving credit facility bearing interest at variable
rates (2.92% - 4.25% at December 31, 2002 and 3.24% -
4.75% at December 31, 2001) due July 25, 2004 $ 24,270 $ 9,805
Reducing, revolving credit facility bearing interest at variable rates
(2.92% at December 31, 2002 and 3.24% at December 31, 2001) payable
in quarterly installments of $1,750 beginning September
19, 2001 through July 1, 2006 23,878 31,500
Euroterm loans bearing interest at variable rates (3.75% at December 31,
2002 and 4.55% at December 31, 2001) payable in quarterly
installments of $2,097 beginning March 15, 2002 through
June 15, 2006 4,987 13,356
------------------- ------------------
Total long-term debt $ 53,135 $ 54,661
Less current maturities of long-term debt 7,000 7,000
------------------- ------------------
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities of long-term debt $ 46,135 $ 47,661
=================== ==================
On July 20, 2001, the Company entered into a syndicated loan agreement with
AmSouth Bank ("AmSouth") as the administrative agent for the lenders, for a
senior non-secured revolving credit facility of up to $25,000, expiring on
July 25, 2003 and a senior non-secured term loan for $35,000 expiring on
July 1, 2006. On July 12, 2002, the Company amended this credit facility to
convert the term loan portion into a reducing revolving credit line
providing initial availability equivalent to the balance of the term loan
prior to the amendment. Amounts available for borrowing under this facility
will be reduced by $ 7.0 million per annum and the facility will expire on
July 1, 2006. Additionally, on July 31, 2002, the Company amended the
credit facility again to extend the $25 million senior non-secured
revolving credit facility to July 25, 2004. Amounts outstanding under the
revolving facility and term loan facility bear interest at a floating rate
equal to LIBOR (1.38% at December 31, 2002) plus an applicable margin of
0.75% to 2.00% based upon calculated financial ratios. The loan agreement
contains customary financial and non-financial covenants. Such covenants
specify that the Company must maintain a minimum fixed charge coverage
ratio, must not exceed a maximum funded indebtedness to EBITDA ratio as
well as a maximum funded indebtedness to capitalization ratio and limits
the amount of capital expenditures we may make in any fiscal year. The loan
agreement also contains customary restrictions on, among other things,
additional indebtedness, liens on the Company's assets, sales or transfers
of assets, investments, restricted payments (including payment of dividends
and stock repurchases), issuance of equity securities, and mergers,
acquisitions and other fundamental changes in the Company's business.
Additionally, the terms of the Company's loan agreement restrict the
declaration and payment of dividends in excess of $5.5 million in any
fiscal year. The Company's ownership in NN Euroball ApS has been pledged as
collateral. The Company was in compliance with all such covenants as of
December 31, 2002.
In connection with the Euroball transaction (see Note 2) the Company and NN
Euroball ApS, entered into a Facility Agreement with a bank to provide up
to Euro 36,000 in Term Loans and Euro 5,000 in revolving credit loans. The
Company borrowed Euro 30,500 ($28,755) under the term loan facility and
Euro 1,000 ($943) under the revolving credit facility. Amounts outstanding
under the Facility Agreement are secured by inventory and accounts
receivable
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NN, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000
(In thousands, except per share data)
and bear interest at EURIBOR (2.87% at December 31, 2002) plus an
applicable margin between 0.8% and 2.25% based upon financial ratios.
The shareholders of NN Euroball ApS have provided guarantees for the
Facility Agreement. The Facility Agreement contains restrictive
covenants, which specify, among other things, restrictions on the
incurrence of indebtedness and the maintenance of certain financial
ratios. Euroball was in compliance with all such covenants at December
31, 2002. Amounts outstanding under the Facility Agreement are secured
by the stock, inventory and accounts receivable of NN Euroball ApS. At
December 31, 2002, Euro 9.8 million was available to Euroball under
these facilities.
The aggregate maturities of long-term debt for each of the five years
subsequent to December 31, 2002 are as follows:
2003 $7,000
2004 31,270
2005 7,793
2006 7,072
------------
Total $53,135
============
(9) Employee Benefit Plans
The Company has three defined contribution 401(k) profit sharing plans
covering substantially all employees of the Domestic Ball and Roller and
Plastics Segments. The plan in place for the Domestic Ball and Roller
Segment covers all employees who have one year of service, have attained
age twenty-one and have elected to participate in the plan. A participant
may elect to contribute from 1% to 20% of his or her compensation to the
Plan, subject to a maximum deferral set forth in the Internal Revenue
Code. The Company provides a matching contribution of the higher of $500
or 50% of the first 4% of eligible compensation per participant. The
employer matching contribution is fully vested at all times. The
contributions by the Company for the Domestic Ball and Roller Segment
plan were $126, $152 and $106 in 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively.
The plan in place for IMC covers all employees who have completed six
months of service and have elected to participate in the plan. A
participant may elect to contribute from 1% to 15% of his or her
compensation to the plan, subject to a maximum deferral set forth in the
Internal Revenue Code. The Company matches 25% of the first 6% of each
employee's contribution to the plan and provides for a discretionary
contribution at the end of each plan year. The contributions by the
Company for the IMC plan were $22 in 2002, $58 in 2001,and $70 in 2000.
Vesting occurs in equal increments over a period of five years.
The plan in place for Delta covers all employees who have one year of
service, have attained age twenty-one and have elected to participate in
the plan. A participant may elect to contribute from 1% to 20% of his or
her compensation to the Plan, subject to a maximum deferral set forth in
the Internal Revenue Code. The Company matches 50% of the first 6% of
each employee's contribution to the plan. The employee has 100% immediate
vesting on all contributions made to his or her account. The
contributions by the Company for the Delta plan were $78 in 2002 and $67
since acquisition in February 2001.
The Company has a defined benefit pension plan covering its Eltmann,
Germany facility employees (a Euroball division). The benefits are based
on the expected years of service including the rate of compensation
increase. The plan is unfunded.
Following is a summary of the changes in the projected benefit obligation
for the defined benefit pension plan during 2002 and 2001:
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000
(In thousands, except per share data)
2002 2001
---------------- ----------------
Change in projected benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 2,390 $ 2,133
Service cost 95 77
Interest cost 161 116
Benefits paid (6) (5)
Effect of currency translation 430 (196)
Actuarial loss (11) 265
----------------- ----------------
Benefit obligation at December 31 $ 3,059 $ 2,390
================= =================
2002 2001 2000
---------------- -------------- ------------
Weighted-average assumptions as of December 31:
Discount rate 5.5% 5.5% 6.0%
Rate of compensation increase 1.5% - 2.1% 1.5% - 2.1% 2.0%
2002 2001 2000
---------------- -------------- ------------
Components of net periodic benefit cost:
Service cost $ 95 $ 77 $ 33
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation 161 116 62
Amortization of net gain 9 -- --
---------------- ------------- ------------
Net periodic pension cost $ 265 $ 193 $ 95
================ ============= ============
Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets consist of:
2002 2001
-------------- --------------
Accrued benefit liability $3,059 $2,390
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax (28) (53)
-------------- --------------
Net amount recognized in other non-current liabilities $3,031 $2,337
============== ==============
Accumulated other comprehensive loss is shown net of tax of $16 and $31 at
December 31, 2002 and 2001, respectively.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000
(In thousands, except per share data)
(10) Stock Incentive Plan
The Company has a Stock Incentive Plan under which 2,450 shares of the
Company's Common Stock were reserved for issuance to officers and key
employees of the Company. Awards or grants under the plan may be made in
the form of incentive and nonqualified stock options, stock appreciation
rights and restricted stock. The stock options and stock appreciation
rights must be issued with an exercise price not less than the fair
market value of the Common Stock on the date of grant. The awards or
grants under the plan may have various vesting and expiration periods as
determined at the discretion of the committee administering the plan.
A summary of the status of the Company's stock option plan as described
above as of December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000, and changes during the
years ending on those dates is presented below:
2002 2001 2000
---------------------------- ---------------------------- -------------------------------
Weighted-average Weighted-average Weighted-average
exercise price exercise price exercise price
Shares per share Shares per share Shares per share
----------- --------------- ----------- --------------- -------------- ---------------
Outstanding at beginning
of year 1,373 $ 7.25 1,091 $ 6.87 1,049 $8.53
Granted 37 9.39 396 8.09 555 7.63
Exercised (53) 6.61 (70) 6.09 (2) 5.87
Forfeited (39) 7.65 (44) 6.78 (511) 10.95
----------- ----------- --------------
Outstanding at end of
year 1,318 7.33 1,373 7.25 1,091 6.87
=========== =========== ==============
Options exercisable at
year-end 887 $ 7.01 528 $ 6.59 290 $6.09
The following table summarizes information about stock options
outstanding at December 31, 2002:
Options outstanding Options exercisable
------------------------------------------------------ -----------------------------------
Weighted-
average Weighted Weighted-
Number remaining average Number average exercise
Range of exercise outstanding at contractual exercise price exercisable price
prices per share 12/31/2002 life per share at 12/31/2002 per share
----------------- ---------------- ----------------- --------------- ------------------
$5.63 - $6.50 382 6.5 years $ 5.98 377 $ 5.98
$7.63 - $10.26 936 8.3 years $ 7.79 510 $ 7.79
All options granted in the period January 1, 1999 through December 31, 2002
vest ratably over three years, beginning one year from date of grant. The
exercise price of each option equals the market price of the Company's
stock on the date of grant, and an option's maximum term is 10 years. All
options granted in the period January 1, 1995 through December 31, 1998,
vest 20% - 33% annually beginning one year from date of grant. The exercise
price of each option equals the market price of the Company's stock on the
date of grant, and an option's maximum term is 10 years. Certain options
granted in July 1999 were deemed to be repriced options under the
applicable accounting
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000
(In thousands, except per share data)
requirements. These options, which were fully vested as of the effective
date of FASB Interpretation No. 44, are treated under variable accounting.
Accordingly, compensation expense will be recognized, to the extent the
market price of the Company's stock exceeds $10.50. The Company recognized
a reduction of compensation expense of $108 during 2002 and an increase to
compensation expense of $108 during 2001 related to these options.
On August 4, 1998 the Company's Board of Directors authorized the
repurchase of up to 740 shares of its Common Stock, equaling 5% of the
company's issued and outstanding shares as of August 4, 1998. The program
may be extended or discontinued at any time, and there is no assurance
that the Company will purchase any or all of the full amount authorized.
The Company has not repurchased any shares under this program through
December 31, 2002.
(11) Segment Information
The Company determined its reportable segments under the provisions of
SFAS No. 131, "Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related
Information". The Company's reportable segments are based on differences
in product lines and geographic locations and are divided among Domestic
Ball and Roller, Euroball and Plastics. The Domestic Ball and Roller
Segment is comprised of two manufacturing facilities in the eastern
United States. The Euroball Segment acquired in July 2000, is comprised
of manufacturing facilities located in Kilkenny, Ireland, Eltmann,
Germany and Pinerolo, Italy. All of the facilities in the Domestic Ball
and Roller and Euroball Segments are engaged in the production of
precision balls and rollers used primarily in the bearing industry. The
Plastics Segment is comprised of five facilities: two located in Lubbock,
Texas, which represents the IMC business acquired in July 1999; two
facilities located in Danielson, Connecticut, which represents the Delta
business acquired in February 2001, and one facility located in
Guadalajara, Mexico, which represents the NN-Arte business. These
facilities are engaged in the production of plastic injection molded
products for the bearing, automotive, instrumentation and fiber optic
markets and precision rubber bearing seals for the bearing, automotive,
industrial, agricultural and aerospace markets.
The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described
in the summary of significant accounting policies. The Company evaluates
segment performance based on profit or loss from operations after income
taxes not including nonrecurring gains and losses. The Company accounts
for intersegment sales and transfers at current market prices; however,
the Company did not have any material intersegment transactions during
2002, 2001 or 2000.
December 31, 2002 December 31, 2001 December 31, 2000
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Domestic Domestic Domestic
Ball and Ball and Ball and
Roller Euroball Plastics Roller Euroball Plastics Roller Euroball Plastics
---------- ----------- --------- ---------- ---------- ---------- ------------ ----------- -----------
Net sales $52,634 $90,653 $49,569 $52,692 $86,719 $40,740 $67,637 $33,988 $30,504
Interest expense 109 923 1,419 237 1,764 2,194 385 622 766
Depreciation &
amortization 3,732 4,780 2,700 4,439 5,236 3,475 4,796 2,123 2,246
Income tax
expense 2,595 3,855 7 2,435 2,474 (815) 4,284 1,408 267
Segment profit
(loss) 8,176 3,313 2,175 4,498 1,962 (1,798) 8,314 775 898
Segment assets 58,825 82,095 57,544 62,978 68,288 55,721 62,574 91,392 33,842
Expenditures for
long- lived
assets 1,778 3,452 2,361 1,117 3,537 1,660 9,319 3,737 4,854
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000
(In thousands, except per share data)
Sales to external customers and long-lived assets utilized by the Company
were concentrated in the following geographical regions:
December 31, 2002 December 31, 2001 December 31, 2000
------------------------------- ----------------------------- ----------------------------
Long-lived Long-lived Long-lived
Sales assets Sales assets Sales assets
---------------- ------------- -------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
United States $68,485 $35,582 $ 59,813 $38,900 $62,094 $44,137
Europe 89,750 51,674 88,649 42,799 46,697 46,216
Canada 10,598 -- 8,278 -- 6,449 --
Latin/S.America 8,450 943 8,157 1,071 6,100 1,340
Other export 15,573 -- 15,254 -- 10,789 --
---------------- ------------- -------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
All foreign countries 124,371 52,617 120,338 43,870 70,035 47,556
---------------- ------------- -------------- ------------- ------------- -------------
Total $ 192,856 $88,199 $ 180,151 $82,770 $ 132,129 $91,693
================ ============= ============== ============= ============= =============
For the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000 sales to SKF
amounted to $64,235, $62,539 and $73,232, respectively, or 33.3%, 34.7%
and 55.4% of consolidated revenues, respectively. For the years ended
December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000, sales to INA/FAG amounted to $36,502,
$36,436 and $40,161, respectively or 18.9%, 20.2% and 30.4% of
consolidated revenues, respectively. None of the Company's other
customers accounted for more than 5% of its net sales in 2002. Accounts
receivable concentrations as of December 31, 2002 and 2001 are generally
reflective of sales concentrations during the years then ended.
(12) Income Taxes
Total income taxes (benefits) for the years ended December 31, 2002,
2001, and 2000 are allocated as follows:
Year ended December 31,
2002 2001 2000
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Income from continuing operations: $ 6,457 $ 4,094 $ 5,959
Cumulative effect of change in accounting
principle -- (112) --
Accumulated other comprehensive income (16) (31) --
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
$ 6,441 $ 3,951 $ 5,959
=================== =================== ===================
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000
(In thousands, except per share data)
Income tax expense attributable to income from continuing operations
consists of:
Year ended December 31,
2002 2001 2000
---------------- ---------------- -------------------
Current:
U.S. Federal $ 1,753 $ 1,025 $ 3,496
State 249 146 452
Non-U.S. 1,891 1,627 826
---------------- ---------------- -------------------
$ 3,893 $ 2,798 $ 4,774
---------------- ---------------- -------------------
Deferred:
U.S. Federal $ 533 $ 557 $ 496
State 66 57 63
Non-U.S. 1,965 682 626
---------------- ---------------- -------------------
Total deferred expense 2,564 1,296 1,185
---------------- ---------------- -------------------
$ 6,457 $ 4,094 $ 5,959
================ ================ ===================
A reconciliation of taxes based on the U.S. federal statutory rate of 34%
for the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000 is summarized as
follows:
Year ended December 31,
2002 2001 2000
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
Income taxes at the federal statutory rate $ 7,785 $ 3,606 $ 5,646
State income taxes, net of federal benefit 208 134 340
Foreign sales corporation benefit, net of
liability -- (95) (183)
Non-US earnings taxed at different rates 624 395 337
Gain on purchase of minority interest (2,007) -- --
Other, net (153) 54 (181)
------------------- ------------------- -------------------
$ 6,457 $ 4,094 $ 5,959
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Continued
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NN, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000
(In thousands, except per share data)
The tax effects of the temporary differences are as follows:
Year ended December 31,
2002 2001
------------------- -------------------
Deferred income tax liability
Tax in excess of book depreciation $ 7,523 $ 6,360
Duty drawback receivable 48 37
Goodwill 1,582 688
Flow through loss from pass through entity 437 81
Other deferred tax liabilities 48 31
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Gross deferred income tax liability $ 9,638 $ 7,197
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Deferred income tax assets
Inventories 351 337
Allowance for bad debts 710 632
Vacation accrual 244 264
Health insurance accrual 139 103
Other working capital accruals 235 358
Euroball net operating loss carry forward 25 133
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Gross deferred income tax assets 1,704 1,827
------------------- -------------------
Net deferred income tax liability $ 7,934 $ 5,370
=================== ===================
Deferred income tax expense differs from the change in the net deferred
income tax liability due to the following:
2002 2001 2000
------------- ------------ ------------
Change in net deferred income tax liability $ 2,564 $ 979 $ 1,780
Other comprehensive income adjustment 16 31 --
Cumulative effect of a change in accounting principle -- 112 --
Acquisition of deferred tax asset (liability)
recorded under purchase accounting -- 229 (595)
Effect of currency translation and other (16) (55) --
-------------- ------------ ------------
Deferred income tax expense $ 2,564 $ 1,296 $1,185
============== ============ ============
Although realization of deferred tax assets is not assured, management
believes that it is more likely than not that all of the deferred tax
assets will be realized. However, the amount of the deferred tax assets
considered realizable could be reduced based on changing conditions.
The Company has not recognized a deferred tax liability for the
undistributed earnings of its non-U.S. subsidiaries and non-U.S.
corporate joint ventures. The Company expects to reinvest these
undistributed earnings indefinitely and does not expect such earnings to
become subject to U.S. taxation in the foreseeable future. A deferred tax
liability will be recognized when the Company expects that it will
recover these undistributed earnings in a taxable manner, such as through
the receipt of dividends or sale of the investments. It is not
practicable to determine the U.S. income tax liability, if any, that
would be payable if such earnings were not reinvested indefinitely.
Continued
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NN, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000
(In thousands, except per share data)
(13) Reconciliation of Net Income Per Share
Year ended December 31,
2002 2001 2000
----------------- ------------------ ------------------
Net income $ 13,664 $ 4,662 $ 9,987
Weighted average shares outstanding 15,343 15,259 15,247
Effective of dilutive stock options 371 281 284
----------------- ------------------ ------------------
Dilutive shares outstanding 15,714 15,540 15,531
Basic net income per share $ 0.89 $ 0.31 $ 0.66
================= ================== ==================
Diluted net income per share $ 0.87 $ 0.30 $ 0.64
================= ================== ==================
Excluded from the shares outstanding for the years ended December 31,
2002, 2001 and 2000 were 7, 7 and 10 antidilutive options, respectively,
which had an exercise price of $10.26 during 2002, and $10.26 during 2001
and exercise prices ranging from $9.75 to $11.50 during 2000.
(14) Commitments and Contingencies
The Company has operating lease commitments for machinery, office
equipment, manufacturing and office space which expire on varying dates.
Rent expense for 2002, 2001 and 2000 was $1,855, $1,650 and $767,
respectively. The following is a schedule by year of future minimum lease
payments as of December 31, 2002 under operating leases that have initial
or remaining non-cancelable lease terms in excess of one year.
Year ended December 31,
- -------------------------------------------------
2003 $ 1,422
2004 1,347
2005 1,138
2006 975
2007 977
Thereafter 11,913
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Total minimum lease payments $ 17,772
=============
The Kilkenny operation of the Euroball Segment has received certain
grants from the Ireland government. These grants are based upon the
Kilkenny facility hiring and retaining certain employment levels by the
measurement date. At December 31, 2002, actual employment levels are less
than those required by certain grant covenants. During 2002, the grant
agreement measurement date was amended to extend the measurement date.
The Company anticipates that, if necessary, the grant agreement
measurement date and /or employment level thresholds would again be
adjusted. As of December 31, 2002 and 2001, the grant is recorded as a
component of other non-current liabilities in the amount of $506 and
$497, respectively.
The Euroball Segment has entered into a supply contract with Ascometal
France ("Ascometal") for the purchase of steel for ball production. The
contract terms specify that Ascometal provide Euroball 90%, 90%, 85% and
85% of its steel requirements for the years ending December 31, 2002,
2003, 2004 and 2005, respectively. The contract, among
Continued
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NN, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000
(In thousands, except per share data)
other things, stipulates that Ascometal achieve certain performance
targets related to quality, reliability and service. The contract
provisions include annual price adjustments based upon published
indexes in addition to annual productivity improvement factor
multiples. In 2002 Euroball purchased approximately $19,600 under the
terms of this contract. Annual purchase commitments for the remaining
term of the contract are approximately $21,600, $19,900 and $20,700
for 2003, 2004 and 2005, respectively. The contract expires December
31, 2005, however, is automatically renewed for one year periods
thereafter unless notice is provided by either Euroball or Ascometal.
Beginning in January 2003, SKF may exercise its right under The
Shareholders Agreement to cause the Company to purchase its interest in
Euroball based on the Put Formula in the Shareholders Agreement. The
Company anticipates that if such purchase becomes necessary, it may need
to borrow additional funds. Because the purchase price is based on a Euro
based formula using Euroball's historical cash flow and earnings, the
exact amount of the put cannot be determined until the put right is
exercised. However, if exercised at December 31, 2002, the purchase price
would have been approximately $14,000 versus minority interest in
consolidated subsidiaries of $19,700.
(15) Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited)
The following summarizes the unaudited quarterly results of operations
for the years ended December 31, 2002 and 2001.
Year ended December 31, 2002
March 31 June 30 Sept. 30 Dec. 31
----------------- ----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Net sales $ 47,200 $ 49,186 $ 47,451 $ 49,019
Gross profit 11,668 13,047 11,820 12,047
Net income 1,848 2,409 2,119 7,288
Basic net income per share 0.12 0.16 0.14 0.47
Dilutive net income per share 0.12 0.15 0.14 0.46
Weighted average shares
outstanding:
Basic number of shares 15,341 15,359 15,368 15,368
Effect of dilutive stock
options 394 509 280 341
----------------- ----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Diluted number of shares 15,735 15,868 15,648 15,709
================= ================= ================= =================
Year ended December 31, 2001
March 31 June 30 Sept. 30 Dec. 31
----------------- ----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Net sales $ 50,227 $ 47,350 $ 42,576 $ 39,998
Gross profit 12,043 12,030 9,687 8,800
Net income (loss) 1,448 3,506 744 (1,036)
Basic net income (loss) per share 0.10 0.23 0.05 (0.07)
Dilutive net income (loss) per
share 0.09 0.23 0.05 (0.07)
Weighted average shares
outstanding:
Basic number of shares 15,247 15,253 15,286 15,302
Effect of dilutive stock
options 149 279 298 377
----------------- ----------------- ----------------- -----------------
Diluted number of shares 15,396 15,532 15,584 15,679
================= ================= ================= =================
Fourth quarter results in 2002 include a non-taxable gain of $5,904
related to the Company's purchase of INA/FAG's minority interest in
Euroball and a pre-tax charge of $1,199 ($767 after-tax) related to asset
write downs on the Company's Walterboro, SC production facility.
Continued
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NN, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000
(In thousands, except per share data)
Fourth quarter results in 2001 include pre-tax charges of $1,405 ($913
after-tax) related to $1,086 of asset write downs on the Company's
Walterboro, SC production facility and $319 of NN Arte minority interest
losses absorbed by the Company.
(16) Fair Value of Financial Instruments
Management believes the fair value of financial instruments approximate
their carrying value due to the short maturity of these instruments or in
the case of the Company's notes receivable and debt, due to the variable
interest rates.
(17) Involuntary Conversion
On March 12, 2000, a fire damaged a portion of the Company's
manufacturing plant in Erwin, Tennessee. The fire was contained to
approximately 30% of the productions area and did not result in serious
injury to any employee. Affected production was shifted to the Company's
other facilities as possible as well as the use of other certain
suppliers to protect product supply to customers. Insurance coverage for
the loss provided for reimbursement of the replacement value of property
and equipment damaged in the fire. As of December 31, 2001 the Company
has settled the insurance claim. For the years ended December 31, 2002,
2001 and 2000, the net gain on involuntary conversion of $0, $3,901 and
$728, respectively, represents insurance proceeds received in excess of
costs incurred.
(18) Related Party Transactions
The minority shareholder of NN Euroball ApS, SKF, is a significant
customer of the Company. For the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and
2000 sales to SKF amounted to $64,235, $62,539 and $73,232, respectively.
At December 31, 2002 and 2001, accounts receivable from SKF amounted to
$9,768 and $ 7,534, respectively.
In connection with the Euroball transaction described in note 2, SKF
provided administrative services to NN Euroball ApS. Charges for these
services amounted to approximately $1,768, $1,700 and $864 for the years
ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000, respectively. At December 31,
2002 and 2001, amounts payable to SKF amounted to $773 and $522,
respectively.
Certain sales agreements are in effect with SKF and INA/FAG, which
provide for minimum purchase quantities and specified, annual sales price
adjustments that may be modified up or down for changes in material
costs. These agreements expire during 2006.
The Company leases the Eltmann, Germany facility of the Euroball
division, from INA/FAG. Annual minimum lease payments are Euro 944
($893). The lease expires in 2020.
(19) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
For the years ended December 31, 2002, 2001 and 2000, the Company
included in accumulated other comprehensive loss an unrealized loss due
to foreign currency translation of ($2,869), ($5,042) and ($1,685),
respectively. Income taxes on the foreign currency translation adjustment
in other comprehensive income (loss) were not recognized because the
earnings are intended to be indefinitely reinvested in those operations.
Also included in accumulated other comprehensive loss as of December 31,
2002, 2001 and 2000 were additional minimum pension liability, net of tax
of ($81), ($53) and $0, respectively.
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Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial
Disclosure
None.
Part III
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant
Directors. The information required by Item 401 of Regulation S-K
concerning the Company's directors is contained in the section entitled
"Election of Directors -- Information about the Directors" of the Company's
definitive Proxy Statement (to be filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission within 120 days after December 31, 2002, in accordance with General
Instruction G to Form 10-K, is hereby incorporated herein by reference.
Executive Officers. Information required by Item 401 of Regulation S-K
concerning the Company's executive officers is set forth in Item 1 hereof under
the caption "Executive Officers of the Registrant."
Compliance with Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act. The
information required by Item 405 of Regulation S-K concerning compliance with
Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act by the Company's directors and
executive officers and any 10% beneficial owners is contained in the section
entitled "Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance" of the
Company's definitive Proxy Statement and, in accordance with General Instruction
G to Form 10-K, is hereby incorporated herein by reference.
Item 11. Executive Compensation
The information required by Item 402 of Regulation S-K is contained in
the sections entitled "Information about the Election of Directors --
Compensation of Directors" and "Executive Compensation" of the Company's
definitive Proxy Statement and, in accordance with General Instruction G to Form
10-K, is hereby incorporated herein by reference.
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management
The information required by Items 201(d) and 403 of Regulation S-K is
contained in the section entitled "Beneficial Ownership of Common Stock" of the
Company's definitive Proxy Statement and, in accordance with General Instruction
G to Form 10-K, is hereby incorporated herein by reference.
Item 13. Related Party Relationships
None.
Item 14. Controls and Procedures
a) Within the 90-day period prior to the date of this report, the
Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the
participation of the Company's management, including the Company's Chief
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the
design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures
pursuant to Rule 13a-14 and 15d-14 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the
"Exchange Act"). Based upon that evaluation, the Company's management, including
the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded that the
Company's disclosure controls and procedures are effective in timely alerting
them to material information relating to the Company (including its consolidated
subsidiaries) required to be included in the Company's Exchange Act filings.
b) There have been no significant changes in the Company's internal
controls or in other factors which could significantly affect internal controls
subsequent to the date the Company carried out its evaluation.
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Part IV
Item 15. Exhibits Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K
(a.) List of Documents Filed as Part of this Report
1. Financial Statements
The financial statements of the Company filed as part of this Annual
Report on Form 10-K begin on the following pages hereof:
Page
Report of Independent Auditors for the years ended December 31, 2002, December 31, 2001 and
December 31, 2000..............................................................................26
Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2002 and 2001......................................27
Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income for the Three Years
ended December 31, 2002........................................................................28
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity for the Three Years
Ended December 31, 2002........................................................................29
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Years Ended December 31, 2002..............30
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.....................................................31
2. Financial Statement Schedules
Not applicable.
3. See Index to Exhibits (attached hereto)
(b) Reports on Form 8-K
The Company filed a Form 8-K on November 1, 2002, announcing its third
quarter earnings.
The Cmpany filed a Form 8-K on November 5, 2002, announcing its payment
of a regular quarterly cash dividend.
The Company filed a Form 8-K on December 9, 2002, announcing its intention
to acquire SKF's manufacturing operation in Veenendaal, The Netherlands.
The Company filed a Form 8-K on December 20, 2002, announcing it purchased
FAG Kugelfischer George-Schaefer AG's interest in NN Euroball, ApS, a
Joint venture company.
(c) Exhibits: See Index to Exhibits (attached hereto).
The Company will provide without charge to any person, upon the written
request of such person, a copy of any of the Exhibits to this Form 10-K.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.
By: /S/ RODERICK R. BATY
---------------------------------------
Roderick R. Baty
Chairman and Director
Dated: March 31, 2003
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
Registrant and in the capacities and on the date indicated.
Name and Signature Title Date
Chairman, Chief Executive Officer,
President and Director (Principal
/S/ RODERICK R. BATY Executive Officer) March 31, 2003
- --------------------------------------------------
Roderick R. Baty
Treasurer, Secretary and Chief
/S/ WILLIAM C. KELLY, JR. Administrative Officer (Principal March 31, 2003
- -------------------------------------------------- Accounting Officer)
William C. Kelly, Jr.
Vice President - Corporate Development
and Chief Financial Officer (Principal
/S/ DAVID L. DYCKMAN Financial Officer) March 31, 2003
- --------------------------------------------------
David L. Dyckman
/S/ RICHARD D. ENNEN Director March 31, 2003
- --------------------------------------------------
Richard D. Ennen
/S/ MICHAEL D. HUFF Director March 31, 2003
- --------------------------------------------------
Michael D. Huff
/S/ G. RONALD MORRIS Director March 31, 2003
- --------------------------------------------------
G. Ronald Morris
/S/ MICHAEL E. WERNER Director March 31, 2003
- --------------------------------------------------
Michael E. Werner
/S/ STEVEN T. WARSHAW Director March 31, 2003
- --------------------------------------------------
Steven T. Warshaw
/S/ JAMES L. EARSLEY Director March 31, 2003
- --------------------------------------------------
James L. Earsley
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CERTIFICATIONS
I, Roderick R. Baty, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of NN, Inc.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this annual report does not contain any untrue
statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to
make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such
statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by
this annual report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this annual report, fairly present in all material
respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of
the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this annual report;
4. The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for
establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined
in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and have:
a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that
material information relating to the registrant, including its
consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those
entities, particularly during the period in which this annual report is
being prepared;
b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and
procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this
annual report (the "Evaluation Date"); and
c) presented in this annual report our conclusions about the effectiveness
of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of
the Evaluation Date;
5. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on
our most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit
committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the
equivalent functions):
a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal
controls which could adversely affect the registrant's ability to
record, process, summarize and report financial data and have
identified for the registrant's auditors any material weaknesses in
internal controls; and
b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other
employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal
controls; and
6. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have indicated in this
annual report whether there were significant changes in internal controls
or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls
subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any
corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material
weaknesses.
Date: March 31, 2003 By: /s/ Roderick R. Baty
--------------------------- -----------------------------------
Roderick R. Baty
Chairman, President and Chief
Executive Officer
(principal executive officer)
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I, David L. Dyckman, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of NN, Inc.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this annual report does not contain any untrue
statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to
make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such
statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by
this annual report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this annual report, fairly present in all material
respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of
the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this annual report;
4. The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for
establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined
in Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and have:
a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that
material information relating to the registrant, including its
consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those
entities, particularly during the period in which this annual report is
being prepared;
b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and
procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this
annual report (the "Evaluation Date"); and
c) presented in this annual report our conclusions about the effectiveness
of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of
the Evaluation Date;
5. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on
our most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit
committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the
equivalent functions):
a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal
controls which could adversely affect the registrant's ability to
record, process, summarize and report financial data and have
identified for the registrant's auditors any material weaknesses in
internal controls; and
b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other
employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal
controls; and
6. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have indicated in this
annual report whether there were significant changes in internal controls
or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls
subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any
corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material
weaknesses.
Date: March 31, 2003 By: /s/ David L. Dyckman
--------------------------- -----------------------------------
David L. Dyckman
Chief Financial Officer
(principal financial officer)
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Index to Exhibits
3.1 Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company's Registration Statement No.
333-89950 on Form S-3 filed June 6, 2002)
3.2 Restated By-Laws of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
3.2 of the Company's Registration Statement No. 333-89950 on Form S-3
filed June 6, 2002)
4.1 The specimen stock certificate representing the Company's Common
Stock, par value $0.01 per share (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
4.1 of the Company's Registration Statement No. 333-89950 on Form S-3
filed June 6, 2002)
4.2 Article IV, Article V (Sections 3 through 6), Article VI (Section 2)
and Article VII (Sections 1 and 3) of the Restated Certificate of
Incorporation of the Company (included in Exhibit 3.1)
4.3 Article II (Sections 7 and 12), Article III (Sections 2 and 15) and
Article VI of the Restated By-Laws of the Company (included in Exhibit
3.2)
10.1 NN, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan and Form of Incentive Stock Option
Agreement pursuant to the Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.1 of the Company's Registration Statement No. 333-89950 on Form
S-3/A filed July 15, 2002)*
10.2 Amendment No. 1 to the NN, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 4.6 of the Company's Registration Statement No.
333-50934 on Form S-8 filed on November 30, 2000)*
10.3 Amendment No. 2 to the NN, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 4.7 of the Company's Registration Statement No.
333-69588 on Form S-8 filed on September 18, 2001)*
10.4 Form of Non-Competition and Confidentiality Agreement for Executive
Officers of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of
the Company's Registration Statement No. 333-89950 on Form S-3/A filed
July 15, 2002)*
10.5 Stockholders Agreement dated February 22, 1994, among certain
stockholders of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.5
of the Company's Registration Statement No. 333-89950 on Form S-3/A
filed July 15, 2002)
10.6 Form of Indemnification Agreement (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.6 of the Company's Registration Statement No. 333-89950 on
Form S-3/A filed July 15, 2002)
10.7 Credit Agreement dated as of July 20, 2001, among NN, Inc., as the
Borrower, the Lenders identified therein, Bank One, Kentucky, NA, as
Co-Agent and AmSouth Bank, as Administrative Agent (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.7 of the Company's Registration Statement No.
333-89950 on Form S-3/A filed July 15, 2002)
10.8 First Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated October 4, 2001
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 of the Company's
Registration Statement No. 333-89950 on Form S-3/A filed July 15,
2002)
10.9 Second Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated July 12, 2002
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.9 of the Company's
Registration Statement No. 333-89950 on Form S-3/A filed July 15,
2002)
10.10 Third Amendment to Credit Agreement dated July 31, 2002 (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Form 10-Q filed August
13, 2002).
10.11 Form of Stock Option Agreement, dated December 7, 1998, between the
Company and the non-employee directors of the Company (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.15 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K
filed March 31, 1999)*
10.12 Elective Deferred Compensation Plan, dated February 26, 1999
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 of the Company's Annual
Report on Form 10-K filed March 31, 1999)*
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10.13 Employment Agreement, dated August 1, 1997, between the Company and
Roderick R. Baty (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 of the
Company's Form 10-Q filed November 14, 1997)*
10.14 Amendment No. 1 to Employment Agreement between the Company and
Roderick R. Baty, dated January 21, 2002 (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.18 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed March
29, 2002)*
10.15 Change of Control and Noncompetition Agreement dated January 21, 2002,
between the Company and Roderick R. Baty (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.19 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed March
29, 2002)*
10.16 Employment Agreement, dated May 7, 1998, between the Company and
Frank T. Gentry (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.14 of the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed March 31, 1999)*
10.17 Amendment No. 1 to Employment Agreement between the Company and Frank
T. Gentry, dated January 21, 2002 (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.16 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed March
29, 2002)*
10.18 Change of Control and Noncompetition Agreement dated January 21, 2002
between the Company and Frank T. Gentry (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.17 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed March
29, 2002)*
10.19 Employment Agreement, dated January 21, 2002, between the Company and
Robert R. Sams (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.20 of the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed March 29, 2002)*
10.20 Change of Control and Noncompetition Agreement dated January 21, 2002,
between the Company and Robert R. Sams (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.21 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed March
29, 2002)*
10.21 Employment Agreement, dated January 21, 2002, between the Company and
David L. Dyckman (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 of the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed March 29, 2002)*
10.22 Change of Control and Noncompetition Agreement, dated January 21,
2002, between the Company and David L. Dyckman (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.25 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K
filed March 29, 2002)*
10.23 Employment Agreement dated January 21, 2002, between the Company and
William C. Kelly, Jr. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 of
the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed March 29, 2002)*
10.24 Change of Control and Noncompetition Agreement, dated January 21,
2002, between the Company and William C. Kelly, Jr. (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.23 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K
filed March 29, 2002)*
10.25 NN Euroball, ApS Shareholder Agreement dated April 6, 2000 among NN,
Inc., AB SKF and FAG Kugelfischer Georg Shafer AG (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.26 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K
filed March 29, 2002)*
10.26 Frame Supply Agreement between Euroball S.p.A., Kugelfertigung Eltmann
GmbH, NN Euroball Ireland Ltd. and Ascometal effective January 1, 2002
(We have omitted certain information from the Agreement and filed
it separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant
to our request for confidential treatment under Rule 24b-2. We have
identified the omitted confidential information by the following
statement, "Confidential portions of material have been omitted and filed
separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission," as indicated
throughout the document with an asterisk in brackets ([*])
21.1 List of Subsidiaries of the Company.
23.1 Consent of KPMG, LLP, Independent Auditors
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99.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of
Sarbanes-Oxley Act
99.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of
Sarbanes-Oxley Act
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* Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
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Contract NN/02/RAW/ge
CONFIDENTIAL PORTIONS OF MATERIAL HAVE BEEN OMITTED AND FILED SEPARATELY WITH
THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. THE REDACTED MATERIAL HAS BEEN INDICATED
WITH AN ASTERISK IN BRACKETS ([*])
CONTRACT N(degree) NN/02/RAW/ge
FRAME SUPPLY AGREEEMENT
BETWEEN
"EUROBALL ENTITIES" or when they have to be considered as a whole, "EUROBALL"
herebelow specified :
- - EUROBALL S.p.A - with a share capital of 35.535.200,00
Euros , registered office is at Torino (10123) -Italy, Via Carlo Alberto 65
registered at the Reg. Impr. of Torino nr 131013/1999 ,Vat number IT0780247018
- KUGELFERTIGUNG ELTMANN GmbH with a share capital of 25.000,00 Euros, registered
office is at Eltmann (97483) - Germany , Industriestr. 2 , registration number :
Bamberg HRB 4028 , VAT number DE812864071
- - NN Euroball Ireland Ltd with a share capital of 11.185.397,00 Euros,
registered office is at Dublin 1 (IFSC) - Ireland, McCann Fitzgerald Solicitors
, 2 Harbourmasters Place , registration number : 266256 , VAT number IE266256R.
Hereinafter referred as to "Buyer", represented by: Dario Galetti in his
capacity as Managing Director of Euroball ApS
AND
ASCOMETAL, Societe Anonyme a directoire et conseil de surveillance with a
capital of 65 285 430 Euros, whose registered office is at PUTEAUX (92800)
Immeuble LA PACIFIC - LA DEFENSE 7, 11-13, cours VALMY, registered at the
Registre du Commerce et des Societes in NANTERRE under No. B 331048132,
hereinafter referred as to the "Supplier", represented by Pascal NERBONNE, in
his capacity as Marketing and Sales Director.
WHEREAS
1. The EUROBALL ENTITIES are members of the Euroball group with business
activities consisting on the manufacturing of precision steel balls
for, inter alia, ball bearings;
2. Each of the EUROBALL ENTITIES has a continuing need of Product as
defined herein;
3. The EUROBALL ENTITIES has therefore decided to enter into a long term
frame supply agreement on a group basis;
4. Parties now wish to record the detailed basis upon which the Supplier
will supply the Products to EUROBALL
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NOW THEREFORE, PARTIES AGREE WHAT FOLLOWS:
1. OBJECT
Pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, Supplier agree to supply to EUROBALL
the Products ordered by EUROBALL and EUROBALL agrees to purchase from the
Supplier the Products ordered by EUROBALL hereunder.
2- PRODUCTS
2.1. The Products subject of this Contract are :
o Wire of diameter [*] mm and [*] mm
o Wire rod of diameter [*] mm to [*] mm
2.2. On January 1st year 2002, the specification for the products to be
delivered to each EUROBALL ENTITIES are respectively :
NNe1, NNe2 and NNe3.
The Buyer and the supplier agree that in case of agreement between the Supplier
and [*] relevant the cancellation of the requirement 1.7. stated in the
specification NNe2 and NNe3 "1st billet down from ingot not utilizable for wheel
ball steel NNe2 and NNe3 but for NNe1" the a.m. requirement will be amended in
accordance with.
In case that [*] does not allow to suppress the constraint of not using bottom
billet for NNe2 and NNe3 the ration between the quantities NNe2 and NNe3 and the
total quantities will not exceed the 70%.
3 - PRICES
3.1. The "Base delivered price" for year 2001 are described in appendix
"A"(dated January 18,2001) French scrap surcharge shall apply on quarterly
basis.
If the specification Nne3 require a copper content of maximum [*]
a positive extra of [*] will apply.
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3.2. The prices referred in appendix "A" are:
o expressed in EURO currency;
o DDP INCOTERMS 2000 ;
o inclusive of packaging ; and
o exclusive of VAT
3.3. Price Revision Formula
The "Base delivered prices" for year 2002 shall be calculated in December
2001 starting from `'base delivered price" for year 2001 as set out under
the sub-article 3.1, in accordance with the following price index revision
formula:
[*]
Safety clause:
o If in December, monthly index is not yet published, the latest
known index will be carry over in the calculation.
o If an index disappear or do not potentially reflect the reality
for a long period, parties shall agree upon another index.
3.3.1. The Parties agree that the percentage of evolution of the price from
the previous year to the next year calculated with the above mentioned
price escalation formula shall be considered in accordance with the agreed
fluctuation band of [*], where in case that the percentage does not exceed
the fluctuation band, no price revision shall be done.
If the calculated percentage exceed the fluctuation band, the price will be
revised just only for the difference between the calculated price and the
fixed value of the fluctuation band.
Example:
Percentage calculated by price index revision formula = [*]
Fluctuation band: [*]
Applicable percentage: [*]
Indexes development are given in appendix "C".
3.4. Product Improvement
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As the Contract is expected for a period more than one year and the
quantity of the product to be produced will be in the range of several
thousands of tons , the Supplier undertake required to implement continuous
improvement programs in order:
To improve the manufacturing process of the Product
o To reduce the cost of the Product and/or to propose product
evolution generating cost saving for the Buyer's process
In accordance with the above the Supplier will submit the Buyer a Product
Quality Improvement and Cost Reduction Plans inclusive of the following
information:
o Description of the changes proposed
o Reasons and/or benefits for their introduction
o Need of re-qualification (if any)
o Detailed time scale
o Estimated price variation of the Product
The above Product Quality Improvement and Cost Reduction Plans will be
carefully evaluated and reviewed by the Buyer and within 30 days from its
submittal, the Buyer will notify to the Supplier its decision on the matter.
This sub-article have to be considered an essential condition of this
Contract.
4 - MARKET SHARE
The market share is calculated based on volume of products listed in article 2.1
delivered to the Buyer on a yearly basis by all the Suppliers.
4.1. The minimum MARKET SHARE guaranteed to the Supplier in this Contract
is the following:
o For year 2002: 90%
o For year 2003: 90%
o For year 2004: 85%
o For year 2005: 85%
4.2. The above mentioned minimum MARKET SHARE is subject to the Supplier's
achievement of the targets established of the following Key Factors:
o Number of Claims -Objective as set out under the Appendix "E"
o Reliability & Service, that it means that :
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the percentage of the wire diameters with a quantity in the consignment stock
less than the Safety Stock Level shall be not higher than [*].
4.2.1. The Buyer and the Supplier have agreed to implement the Consignment
Stock methodology as per the Appendix "D" in line with the under mentioned
date:
Pinerolo: Ending date of activities: September 13,2002
Kilkenny: Ending date of activities: September 13,2002
Eltmann: Ending date of activities: September 30,2002
The Buyer shall provide to the Supplier the following information:
o A forecast raw material consumption of each Euroball plant plus
NN Group on a quarterly base
o The level of the stock up dated on a weekly basis for each
grade/diameter.
o Consumption per week on weekly basis for each grade/diameter.
The management of the Consignment Stock is described in Appendix "D"
o The appendix "D" of the consignment stock contract has to be up
dated regularly by mutual agreement in respect of the maximum
quantity in stock broken down by diameter.
o As general rule, the consumption is considered to be enough
steady during the lead time horizon to be regulated by the
consignment stock. Otherwise the Buyer will inform the Supplier.
To allow the supplier to manage the consignment stock that way, the
fluctuation of the consumption should have to remain in a range of plus or
minus [*] of the max stock level indicated by the buyer, at least during the
lead time period.
4.2.2. [*]
4.3. In case of significant degradation of the upper mentioned key factors,
the minimum MARKET SHARE guaranteed to the supplier in this Contract could be
renegotiated between the Parties.
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4.4. If the Buyer is willing to increase the MARKET SHARE allocated to the
Supplier above the guaranteed level, the Buyer shall make its best efforts to
inform the Supplier before October 1st of the preceding year
5 - CONSIGNMENT STOCK / LEAD TIME / SERVICE
5.1 CONSIGNMENT STOCK
5.1.1. Reference documents
a) NN EUROBALL S.p.A. dated June 1st 2000
b) KUGEL FERTIGUNG ELTMANN dated July 1st 2000
c) NN BALL & ROLLER Ltd - KILKENNY dated November 16th 1999
The referenced documents as per point b) and c) will be replaced or
amended in accordance with the provisions of the sub-articles 4.2.1 .
5.2 LEAD TIME
The lead times are the following :
- Wire rod : EUROBALL S.p.A. (Pinerolo) - 9 weeks
KUGEL FERTIGUNG ELTMANN GmbH - 9 weeks
NN EUROBALL Ireland Ltd (Kilkenny) - 10 weeks
- Wire : EUROBALL S.p.A. - 13 weeks
5.2.1.The above mentioned Lead Times will be applicable only if the
market demand increase of decrease more than the 10% , if less the
Supplier shall adjust automatically
5.2.2. In case of a new wire requirement, the Supplier agrees that after
lead time period starting from the Buyer written notice the quantity of
the products subject to the above will be put in the Consignment Stock in
accordance with the Buyer requirement.
5.3 SERVICE IMPROVEMENT WORKSHOP
At least, 3 times a year per entity a service improvement workshop shall
take place with following frame agenda:
o Review of service index
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o Review of stock level set up
o Main issues to be addressed
o Review of the communication system
o Goals for next period
o Initiative for common work groups
The appendix `'D" gives historical reference for consignment stock and
target for the future.
6 - DELIVERY
6.1 Subject to the provisions of Article 12 `Excusable Delay', the Supplier
undertakes to deliver the Products strictly in accordance with the terms and
conditions provided under the terms and conditions as set out under the
sub-article 5.1.1
6.2 The Products will be delivered DDP (INCOTERMS 2000)
to the destination specified in the Contract and/or Agreed Purchase Order.
6.3. Should a Product be delivered in excess of the allowed contractual
quantity as set out under the sub-article 5.1.1 and/or Agreed Purchase
Order, without prior approval of the Buyer, the Buyer shall have the right
to return it to the Supplier at Supplier's expenses and risks.
6.4. The Supplier shall not deliver any Product nor compliant with the
specifications and all the other applicable documents, without the written
Buyer's approval.
6.5. The delivery shall not constitute acceptance of the Products. Their
tittle shall pass to Buyer on full payment of the products.
6.6. For each shipment the Supplier will provide the Buyer the following
documentation :
o advice note,
o certificate of conformity,
o additional data as specified in the Purchase Order and to be
agreed between the Parties.
6.6.1. Each advice note (with the extended description and bar code too)
will contain the following information:
o name and address of the Supplier,
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o description , heat number , lot number ,coil number , coil weight
of each item delivered with the extended description and bar code
too,
o Agreed Purchase Order number of each Product delivered, if any
o name of the carrier or forwarding agent and date of dispatch,
o gross weight of the package,
o additional data listed in the Agreed Purchase Order, subject to
specific agreement between the Parties.
6.6.2. Each invoice (for Pinerolo only) will contain the following
information:
o description and quantity of each Product delivered,
o Agreed Purchase Order number of each Product delivered, if any
o invoice number,
o unit and total price of each product,
o contractual payment conditions,
o additional data required through the Agreed Purchase Order,
subject to specific agreement between the Parties.
6.6.3. The Supplier agrees that in case of additional information to be
required by the Buyer due to Information Technology (IT) evolution shall be
included in the provisions as set out in the sub-articles 6.6.1 and 6.6.2.
after specific agreement between the Parties.
6.6.4. In order to minimize, the administrative cost in checking invoicing
for EUROBALL SpA (Pinerolo), the Supplier agree to develop a specific
adjustment of its software, providing that this development is reasonable in
terms of resources (about 2 men week)
7. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE
7.1. In respect of test performed by supplier according to specification and
reported on certificate of conformity, the products delivered to the Buyer
shall be self-certified by the Supplier and subject to a statistical
inspection by the Buyer. The Buyer shall nevertheless perform control along
its own manufacturing process.
7.2. Should the products evidence any defect or failure or non conformity in
respect of the agreed Specification and/or the other agreed applicable
contractual requirements, the Buyer will return it to the Supplier at the
Supplier's expenses, specifying in writing the grounds for its rejection,
providing the supplier agree on such an evidence.
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7.3. If a non conformance complaint (NCC) is issued by the Buyer, the
Supplier agree on the following principle :
- from the date of NCC and receiving the sample for examination, to
provide a reply to the Buyer with corrective actions, if any, in
accordance with the 8D form within :
o for NCC during 1st half 2002 : 15 working days.
o for NCC during 2nd half 2002 and later : 10 working days
o for NCC during year 2003 and later : 7 working days
- if the investigation require a longer time, the Supplier could ask an
extended period.
8. QUALITY
8.1. Quality Assurance
The Supplier shall ensure that an effective quality system is established,
documented, implemented and maintained in its premises and in the premises
of its subcontractors-at-all-levels in order to grant that the performance
of this Contract and the Agreed Purchase Orders will be executed in
compliance with the provisions of this Contract.
The Supplier agrees to establish a so-called "Zero Defects Strategy"
including continuous improvement in matter of inclusion level to be
implemented and verified in accordance with the provisions of sub-article
8.3.
8.2. Specifications
The applicable specifications for Euroball are set out under the Article 2.
8.3. Quality Improvement Work Shop
At least twice a year for each entity, quality improvement workshop shall
take place with following frame agenda :
o Review of the non conformity index, analysis by main causes
o Review of claims
o Review of corrective actions
o Goals for the next period
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o Initiative for common work groups
The appendix "E" gives historical reference for number of claims and
target for the future.
9. PRODUCT LIABILITY RESPONSIBILITY
9.1. The Supplier is responsible and liable towards the Buyer for any type
of damages each Products can cause to people and/or third parties, as a
consequence of failures attributable of a default or negligence in the
manufacturing and the documentation of the Products in respect of the
agreed specification.
The Supplier shall indemnify and hold harmless the Buyer from each and all
claims, liabilities and losses suffered by the Buyer and/or third parties
arising out or in connection with the above failures.
9.2. The Supplier will arrange an adequate insurance policy. The amount of
damages recoverable through this insurance policy will be not lower than 30
Million Euro.
The above insurance policy will be settled 3 (three) months after the
signature of the present Contract , and shall be renewed for all the
duration of this Contract.
Copy of said insurance policy will be delivered to the Buyer immediately
after its settlement.
10. MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP WARRANTY
10.1.1. The Supplier warrants, subject to the provisions of this Article,
that each Products delivered under or pursuant to this Contract and/or
Agreed Purchase Order shall :
o be conform in all respects to the Product Specification and the
other requirements and prescriptions of the Contract and/or
Agreed Purchase Order and be free from defects in material and
workmanship.
10.1.2. The warranty period granted by the Supplier for the Products will
be 3 months for coating and 36 months for other features from the
delivery date to the Buyer
10.1.3. In the event of any Product failing to conform with the warranty
requirements listed at Sub-Article 10.1., it will be returned within 15
days to the Supplier by the Buyer with a rejection note describing the
defect found. The return of the Products to the Supplier will freeze or
interrupt its remaining warranty period and all the relevant replacement
costs will be born by the Supplier.
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10.1.4. The Supplier shall be liable for all transportation costs and
risks of the Products returned under warranty.
10.1.5. At the expiry of the warranty periods set out in Sub-Article
10.1.2., the liability of the Supplier shall continue in respect of
manufacturing and documentation hidden defects of the Products.
11 - PAYMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS
11.1. Payment Terms
The payment of the invoices shall be made on the following base :
60 days net from the end of the month of consumption.
Should the Supplier's insurance company reduce the existing credit limit
for one or more of EUROBALL ENTITIES both Buyer and Supplier shall agree
to renegotiate payment term and/or market share in accordance with the
new credit limit.
11.2. Payment Conditions
The prices payable under Article 3 shall be paid in accordance with the
provisions of this Article.
In respect of the prices set out in Article 3, the Supplier's invoices
will be paid, provided that the Products will have been delivered
together with the documentation set out in sub article 6.6.
12. Excusable delay
12.1. A delay in the performance of any obligation under the Contract,
which is caused by or result of force majeure event shall constitute an
excusable delay.
12.2. To the extent that as a result of an excusable delay the delivery
of the Product is not achieved in due time, the date of achievement of
that commitment shall be postponed by the duration of the excusable
delay to a date for the achievement of that commitment which then shall
be a reference for such date as amended by the application of this
Article.
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12.3. The Supplier shall at all times, at no cost for the Buyer,
use its best efforts to minimize the delay in the delivery of the
Products involved and to recover the time lost.
12.4. Should the event justifying the excusable delay last for
more than 2 (two) consecutive week, the Buyer shall have the right to
suspend the MARKET SHARE commitment for the period affected by the
excusable delay or suspend the Contract in accordance with the
provisions of sub article 13.2 or terminate the Contract with
provision of article 13.2.4.
12.5. No relief from liability for late delivery shall apply under
this Article unless the Supplier has :
o within 3 days from its occurrence, notified the Buyer by
facsimile and/or e-mail such excusable delay; and
o within 6 days from its occurrence, provided the Buyer a detailed
report of the situation caused by such excusable delay, inclusive
of the potential remedial actions.
13 - TERMINATION
13.1. Termination for Default
13.1.1. If either party materially breaches a provision of this
Agreement, the other party may give notice in writing of the breach and
request that the breach be remedied. The notice must specify the relevant
facts that caused the breach. The breaching party will have no more than
ten days to propose an appropriate plan to remedy the breach and an
additional twenty (20) days to complete the remedy. If the breaching
party has not completed the remedy within the 30 days period, the
notifying party will have the right to terminate the contract by giving
written notice to the breaching party at least 30 days prior to the
effective date of termination specified in the notice..
The provision of this article include:
o by Buyer :
the case of non performance by Supplier affecting heavily the
quality of the product or the service
o by Seller :
the case if the Buyer fails to pay on the agreed price.
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13.1.2. If either party becomes insolvent or subject to
proceedings under any law relating to bankruptcy, insolvency or the
relief of debtors, the other party may take any action, including
terminating this Agreement in whole or part upon notice to the other
party, to protect its interests to the extent permitted by applicable
law.
13.1.3. In the event of Termination, the Buyer shall be obligated to
purchase products which are already shipped or ready for shipment.
The Parties agreed that the respective receivables under the supply of
the products will be set off even partially.
13.2. Termination or suspension for Convenience
13.2.1. Notwithstanding anything contained in the Contract and/or
Agreed Purchase Order, the Buyer may, at any time and from time to
time, during the term of the Contract and/or Agreed Purchase Order, by
written notice to the Supplier (herein after referred to as
"Termination or suspension Notice"), terminate or suspend the whole or
any part or parts of the Contract and/or Agreed Purchase Order not yet
performed or completed, in any of the events or situations hereinafter
described.
Upon the Termination or suspension Notice being served, the Supplier
and all its suppliers and subcontractors-at-all-levels shall, within
10 (ten) Days, cease any terminated or suspended activity in
accordance with and to the extend specified in such Termination or
suspension Notice and no further subcontracts shall be placed upon
receipt of the Terminated Notice ; in case of change of Buyer's
manufacturing process the Supplier and all supplier and
sub-contractors-at-all levels shall cease any terminated activity in
accordance with the lead time mentioned under the sub- article 5.2.
13.2.2. The events or situations that will entitle the Buyer to serve
the Termination or suspension Notice are:
o the duration of the excusable delay over 2 (two) weeks in
accordance with the provisions of Sub-Article 12.4. ;
o the occurrence of a force majeure event to the Buyer over than 4
weeks ;
o Change of Buyer's manufacturing process leading to change the
products listed under the sub-article 2.1.;
13.2.3. In the event the Termination or suspension Notice is served,
the Buyer shall compensate the Supplier for any direct cost relevant to
the part of the Contract performed in the frame of the Contract and/or
Agreed Purchase Order in full compliance with the relevant technical
and qualitative requirements.
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Within 30 (thirty) Days from the Termination or suspension Notice, the
Supplier shall submit to the Buyer the list of the activities and
work-in-progress subject to termination together with a comprehensive
description of their status and costs afforded for material and
manpower.
The reimbursement under the provisions of this Article shall be made
only on the basis of the evidence produced by the Supplier and
accepted by the Buyer, and shall, in no way, exceed the price which
would have been paid by the Buyer for the terminated activity.
At all times, the Supplier shall co-operate with the Buyer and do
everything possible within its power to minimize and reduce the amount
of Buyer's obligations in event of termination here above.
13.2.4. In the event of a force majeure when either party has failed
to perform its obligation for more than 3 months, the other party may
terminate the Contract without liability.
13.3. Termination for Break in Technology
13.3.1. If during the contract a new technology, unknown by
parties at the time of the signature of the contract appears, affect
the product, the process of the product either within the supplier or
within the Buyer in such a way that : if Parties had known this
technology, they evidently would not have agreed upon the contract ;
in this case, a party could ask for an advance termination.
13.3.2. The party asking for termination shall bring the evidence of
such a situation. Providing the other party accept that evidence, the
contract may be terminated not earlier than 6 months after notice of
termination has been issued.
14- DURATION
This agreement is valid from January 1st year 2002 to December 31st
year 2005
After December 31st 2005 the agreement will be automatically renewed
every year following 2005 for consecutive periods of one year. If any
of the parties is not willing for renew, a formal notice shall be
addressed to the other party 12 (twelve) month before the date of
contractual termination.
15 - ASSIGNMENT
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This agreement may not be assigned or transferred for whatever reason
by one party without the express written agreement of the other party.
16.1. APPLICABLE LAW
The Contract shall be interpreted , construed and governed by and the
relations between the Parties determined by the laws in force in
Italy.
16.2 Disputes
16.2.1 The Buyer and the Supplier recognize the importance of a good
long term working relationship which will seek to minimize the
possibility of potential areas of disputes and the importance of fast
and cost-effective procedures to resolve Disputes under the Contract
should the need arise.
16.2.2. The Parties shall use all reasonable endeavors to resolve any
Dispute, by informal discussion and good faith negotiation with the
aim to reach an amicable settlement of such a Dispute.
If the Dispute is not resolved within 15 (fifteen) Days from the date
of the notice given to a Party by the other claiming the lack of
respect of one or more of the contractual obligations, it will be
escalated within both Parties which will have additional 20 (twenty)
Days to reach an amicable settlement.
Should the Parties fail to reach an amicable settlement, the Dispute
shall be finally settled by arbitration in accordance with the
provisions hereunder indicated.
16.2.3. Any Dispute relating to the interpretation, application or
termination for whatever reason of this Contract shall be finally
settled by arbitration under the Rules of Conciliation and Arbitration
of the International Chamber of Commerce of Geneva Switzerland by
three arbitrators appointed in accordance with said rules, subject to
the following conditions:
o the location of any such arbitration shall be Geneva Switzerland;
o the language of the arbitration proceedings and of the award
shall be English but the documents relevant to the Dispute may be
produced in the original language;
o the arbitrators shall decide the Dispute in accordance with the
laws of the Italy.
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o the award of the arbitrators shall be final and shall not be
subject to any appeal or recourse of any kind. This award shall
determine the apportionment of the arbitration expenses.
16.2.4.During the settlement of the Dispute, the parties shall
continue to perform their Contractual obligations.
The provisions of this agreement shall supersede, and in particular
with regard to the Supplier's and Buyer's respective general or
special conditions of sale and of purchase.
17. COMPANY CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
17.1. During the term and pursuant to the provisions of the Contract,
the Parties hereto may exchange information, data and other
communications of whatsoever kind, which contain trade secrets of
financial, commercial, scientific or technical information
(hereinafter referred to as "Confidential Information") which each
Party considers proprietary or confidential.
17.2. The receiving Party agrees that it will keep in confidence and
not disclose to any third parties such Confidential Information,
except for:
o its own employees;
o employees of its Partner Companies, affiliate companies,
subsidiaries and subcontractors-at-all-levels;
that are involved in the Contract on a "need-to-know basis".
Furthermore the receiving Party shall at all times take all measures
reasonably necessary for the protection of the Confidential
Information and any part of it from espionage, sabotage, theft,
appropriation or destruction.
17.3. The obligation of the Parties under this Article, in respect
of any Confidential Information, shall continue for a period of 10
(ten) years or for the period stated by the applicable laws, from the
date of receipt of such Confidential Information by the receiving
Party and shall not cease at the expiry or earlier termination of the
Contract and/or Agreed Purchase Order.
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17.4. The receiving Party shall not be liable for disclosure or use
outside the Contract of the Confidential Information if the same:
o was already in the possession of the receiving Party prior to the
disclosure as evidenced by being recorded in its files or being
in its use prior to its receipt; or
o was in or subsequently passes into the public domain otherwise
than as a result of breach of the provisions of this Article by
the receiving Party; or
o comes into possession of the receiving Party after the signature
of the Contract as a result of independent research or disclosure
by a third party without breach of the Contract, or
o is independently developed by an employee of the receiving party
to whom no disclosure of the Confidential information has been
made;
o is disclosed with the prior written approval of the disclosing
Party.
17.5. The provisions of this Article will be flown down to
subcontractors- at-all-levels.
18. SUSPENSION OF THE WORK AND PRODUCTION FLEXIBILITY
18.1. At any time and from time, the Buyer has the right to suspend
for a max period of time of 4 weeks, all on any part of the Contract
or specific order, providing the conditions set in article 4 (MARKET
SHARE) are met.
In such case, the Buyer shall give a written 30 days advance notice to
the supplier. The Buyer may subsequently either reinstate or terminate
the Contract or order, the impact for which an appropriate adjustment
will be made.
18.2 The Buyer will remain obliged to pay the products actually
shipped or ready for shipment and to reimburse the Supplier for its
cost incurred for unfinished products if these cannot be used for
other applications.
18.3. In case a Force Majeure Event, occurred to the Buyer impacts the
production program at any facility of the Buyer, the Buyer at its
absolute discretion has the right to suspend the execution of the
Contract or to terminate the order until the production restraints
generated by the Force Majeure Event will cease.
In this case , the provisions of the Article 18.2 will apply
18.4. At any time the Buyer has the right and the Supplier shall
accept, to modify the contractual quantities to be delivered to the
Buyer, in accordance with the new Buyer's
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production program provided that condition set in Article 4 (MARKET
SHARE) and in article 5.2 (LEAD TIME) are met.
18.5. In case of a product is not longer used by the Buyer, the Buyer
will inform in writing the Supplier in order to agree the entire
consumption of the product shipped and ready for the shipment or in
work in progress
19. CONTRACT AMENDMENTS
Any Amendment to the Contract and/or Agreed Purchase Order shall be of
no force or effect unless in writing and approved and signed by
authorized representatives of the Parties.
20. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
20.1. The Parties have negotiated the Contract and shall enter
into any Agreed Purchase Order made subject hereto on the basis that
the provisions of the Contract and such Agreed Purchase Order
represent their entire agreement relating to the matters contained in
the Contract and such Agreed Purchase Order.
The Contract and such Agreed Purchase Orders shall supersede all
representations, agreements, communications, negotiations, letters and
proposals exchanged between the Parties, statements and understandings
( other than the Contract ) made prior to the date of the Contract and
the date of such Agreed Purchase Order respectively whether orally or
in writing relating to the matters contained in the Contract or in
such Agreed Purchase Order respectively.
As far as necessary the Parties acknowledge and agree that the
provisions of this Contract shall prevail on inconsistent provisions
of agreements previously entered into among the Parties.
The Parties further agree that neither of them has placed or shall
place any reliance whatsoever on any such representations, agreements,
letters and proposals, statements or understandings other than those
expressly incorporated in the Contract or in such Agreed Purchase
Order.
20.2. The Parties hereby agree that the provisions of Articles:
o 9. "Product Liability Responsibility";
o 10. "Material and Workmanship Warranty";
o 16. "Applicable Law and Arbitration";
o 17. "Company Confidential Information";
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Contract NN/02/RAW/ge
shall survive the expiry date and/or any termination of the Contract
and/or Agreed Purchase Order and shall remain full enforceable
notwithstanding such expiry and/or termination.
21. SIGNATURE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF this Contract has been duly executed on behalf of
the Parties hereto by their duly authorised representatives.
Buyer Supplier
Signature : /s/ Dario Galetti Signature : /s/ Pascal Nerbonne
Name : Dario Galetti Name : Pascal Nerbonne
Title: NN Euroball Managing Director Title: Marketing & Sales Director
09/09/02
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Appendix A - Raw Material Cost- Ascometal - Euroball
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Appendix B
INDEX DESCRIPTION
Chromium: Ferro chromium carbured 6-8 65 % Cr, Si ‹ 2 %
-Average monthly price in USD/LBS (published in USINE NOUVELLE
- Monthly rate of exchange USD / EURO (" " " )
Gas: "gas distribué (hors vente aux ménages)"
published in Bulletin Mensuel Statistique (INSEE) - Base 100 in 1995
Electricity: "Electricité base tension"
published in "Bulletin Mensuel Statistique" - Base 100 in 1995
Man power: "cout de la main d'oeuvre des industries mécaniques
et electriques published in "Bulletin Mensuel Statistique" -
Base 100 in October 1997
Other cost: Produits et Services Divers "B" - PsdB
(including addition) published in "Bulletin Officiel de la Consommation et de la
Concurrence et de la Repression des Fraudes"
6.6.2002
Appendix C
EUROBALL - ASCOMETAL - PRICE ESCALATION FORMULA
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6.6.2002
Supply agreement
EUROBALL/ASCOMETAL
- Appendix C - page 1
INDEX DEVELOPMENT
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6.6.2002
Supply agreement
EUROBALL/ASCOMETAL -
Appendix C - page 2
INDEX DEVELOPMENT
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NNEuroball - Eltmann
Raw material buffer set-up
Appendix D Ton
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NNEuroball - Kilkenny
Raw material buffer set-up
Appendix D Ton
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NNEuroball - Pinerolo
Raw material buffer set-up
Appendix D Ton
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Appendix E
NUMBER OF CLAIMS - OBJECTIVE
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PLANT 2002 2003 2004 2005
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PINEROLO 13 9 6 5
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ELTMANN 8 5 4 3
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KILKENNY 4 3 2 1
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TOTAL 25 17 12 9
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These NCC to be taken into consideration are Non Conformity Claim accepted by
the Supplier and detected during the process of the Buyer (excluding NCC
notified on material being in Consignment Stock).
Exhibit 21.1
Subsidiaries of the Registrant
Jurisdiction of Incorporation or
Subsidiaries of NN, Inc. Organization
- ------------------------ ---------------------------------
The Delta Rubber Company Connecticut
Industrial Molding GP, LLC Delaware
Industrial Molding LP, LLC Tennessee
Industrial Molding Group, L.P. Tennessee
NN Euroball ApS Denmark
Kugelfertigung Eltmann GmbH Germany
Euroball S.p.A. Italy
NN Euroball Ireland, Ltd. Ireland
NN Mexico, LLC Delaware
NN Arte S. De R.L. De D.V. Mexico
[Letterhead of KPMG LLP]
Independent Auditors' Consent
The Board of Directors
NN Inc.
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statements (No.
33-87572, No. 333-50934, No. 333-69588) on Form S-8 and the registration
statement (No. 333-100119) on Form S-3 of NN, Inc. of our report dated February
24, 2003, with respect to the consolidated balance sheets of NN, Inc. and
Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2002 and 2001 and the related consolidated
statements of income and comprehensive income, consolidated statements of
changes in stockholders' equity, and consolidated statements of cash flows for
each of the years in the three year period ended December 31, 2002, which report
appears in the December 31, 2002 annual report on Form 10-K of NN, Inc. and
Subsidiaries. Our report refers to a change in the Company's method of
accounting for goodwill and other intangible assets in 2002 and a change in the
Company's method of accounting for derivative instruments and hedging activities
in 2001.
/s/ KPMG LLP
Charlotte, North Carolina
March 31, 2003
Exhibit 99.1
CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PURSUANT
TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Annual Report of NN, Inc. (the "Company") on
Form 10-K for the annual period ended December 31, 2002, as filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), the
undersigned, in the capacity and date indicated below, hereby certifies pursuant
to 18 U.S.C. ss.1350, as adopted pursuant to ss.906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002, that, to my knowledge: (1) The Report fully complies with the requirements
of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and (2) The
information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects,
the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
Date: March 31, 2003 /s/ Roderick R. Baty
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Roderick R. Baty
Chairman, President and Chief
Executive Officer
[A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been
provided to NN, Inc. and will be retained by NN, Inc. and furnished to the
Securities and Exchange Commission or it's staff upon request.]
Exhibit 99.2
CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER PURSUANT
TO SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Annual Report of NN, Inc. (the "Company") on
Form 10-K for the annual period ended December 31, 2002, as filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the "Report"), the
undersigned, in the capacity and date indicated below, hereby certifies pursuant
to 18 U.S.C. ss.1350, as adopted pursuant to ss.906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002, that, to my knowledge: (1) The Report fully complies with the requirements
of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and (2) The
information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects,
the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
Date: March 31, 2003 /s/ David L. Dyckman
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David L. Dyckman
Chief Financial Officer
[A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been
provided to NN, Inc. and will be retained by NN, Inc. and furnished to the
Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.]