Attached files

file filename
EX-32.2 - CERTIFICATION OF CFO PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350 - Fuel Systems Solutions, Inc.dex322.htm
EX-31.1 - CERTIFICATION OF CEO PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-14(A) OR 15D-14(A) - Fuel Systems Solutions, Inc.dex311.htm
EX-31.2 - CERTIFICATION OF CFO PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-14(A) OR 15D-14(A) - Fuel Systems Solutions, Inc.dex312.htm
EX-32.1 - CERTIFICATION OF CEO PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350 - Fuel Systems Solutions, Inc.dex321.htm
Table of Contents

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

 

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2010

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 No. 001-32999

 

 

FUEL SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   20-3960974
(State of Incorporation)   (IRS Employer I.D. No.)

780 Third Avenue 25th Floor New York, NY 10017

(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code: (646) 502-7170

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  ¨    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

Large accelerated filer  ¨    Accelerated filer  x    Non-accelerated filer  ¨    Smaller reporting company  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  x

Number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock as of April 30, 2010:

17,614,202 shares of Common Stock, $0.001 par value per share.

 

 

 


Table of Contents

FUEL SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS, INC.

INDEX

 

                 Page
Part I. Financial Information   
     Item 1.    Financial Statements (unaudited)    3
        Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets — March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009    3
        Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations — Three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009    4
        Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows — Three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009    5
        Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements — March 31, 2010    6
     Item 2.    Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations    18
     Item 3.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk    25
     Item 4.    Controls and Procedures    25
Part II. Other Information   
     Item 1.    Legal Proceedings    26
     Item 1A.    Risk Factors    26
     Item 2.    Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds    26
     Item 3.    Defaults Upon Senior Securities    26
     Item 4.    Removed & Reserved    26
     Item 5.    Other Information    26
     Item 6.    Exhibits    27
Signature       28
Exhibits      

 

2


Table of Contents

PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements

FUEL SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

     March 31,
2010
    December 31,
2009
 

ASSETS

    

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 73,511      $ 46,519   

Accounts receivable less allowance for doubtful accounts of $3,575 and $3,159 at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively

     145,203        132,603   

Inventories

     83,400        90,367   

Deferred tax assets, net

     9,088        9,217   

Other current assets

     9,167        8,647   

Related party receivables

     3,230        2,915   
                

Total current assets

     323,599        290,268   

Equipment and leasehold improvements, net

     43,003        40,767   

Goodwill, net

     51,955        54,209   

Deferred tax assets, net

     144        107   

Intangible assets, net

     22,086        24,053   

Investment in unconsolidated affiliates

     —          4,058   

Other assets

     2,487        3,051   

Related party receivables

     1,307        599   
                

Total Assets

   $ 444,581      $ 417,112   
                

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 73,043      $ 73,837   

Accrued expenses

     40,754        40,384   

Income taxes payable

     32,492        15,788   

Current portion of term loans and other loans

     5,062        7,240   

Deferred tax liabilities, net

     865        917   

Related party payables

     4,633        10,293   
                

Total current liabilities

     156,849        148,459   

Term and other loans

     11,557        12,167   

Other liabilities

     7,299        7,551   

Deferred tax liabilities

     5,421        5,707   
                

Total Liabilities

     181,126        173,884   
                

Stockholders’ Equity:

    

Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, authorized 1,000,000 shares; none issued and outstanding at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009

     —          —     

Common stock, $0.001 par value, authorized 200,000,000 shares; 17,628,935 issued and 17,614,202 outstanding at March 31, 2010; and 17,625,812 issued and 17,610,320 outstanding at December 31, 2009

     18        18   

Additional paid-in capital

     257,699        257,627   

Shares held in treasury, 15,788 and 15,492 shares at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively

     (635     (654

Accumulated deficit

     (1,479     (29,513

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     4,456        15,750   
                

Total Fuel Systems Stockholders’ Equity

     260,059        243,228   

Non-controlling interests

     3,396        —     

Total Equity

     263,455        243,228   
                

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

   $ 444,581      $ 417,112   
                

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

3


Table of Contents

FUEL SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended
March  31,
 
     2010     2009  

Revenue

   $ 161,651      $ 80,082   

Cost of revenue

     98,050        55,745   
                

Gross profit

     63,601        24,337   

Operating expenses:

    

Research and development expense

     4,436        2,911   

Selling, general and administrative expense

     14,479        10,068   
                

Total operating expenses

     18,915        12,979   
                

Operating income

     44,686        11,358   

Other income (expense), net

     944        716   

Interest expense, net

     (181     (384
                

Income before income taxes and equity share in income of unconsolidated affiliates

     45,449        11,690   

Equity share in income of unconsolidated affiliates, net

     —          113   

Income tax expense

     (17,231     (4,733
                

Net income

     28,218        7,070   

Less: Net income attributable to non-controlling interests

     184        —     
                

Net income attributable to Fuel Systems

   $ 28,034      $ 7,070   
                

Net income per share attributable to Fuel Systems:

    

Basic

   $ 1.59      $ 0.44   
                

Diluted

   $ 1.59      $ 0.44   
                

Number of shares used in per share calculation:

    

Basic

     17,611,783        16,022,561   
                

Diluted

     17,680,393        16,095,258   
                

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

4


Table of Contents

FUEL SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands, except share data)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2010     2009  

Net income

   $ 28,218      $ 7,070   

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

    

Depreciation and other amortization

     2,234        1,632   

Amortization of intangibles arising from acquisitions

     1,175        881   

Provision for doubtful accounts

     307        (126

Provision for inventory reserve

     496        705   

Equity share in income of unconsolidated affiliates, net

     —          (113

Dividends from unconsolidated affiliates

     —          196   

Dividends issue by consolidated affiliates

     (241     —     

Unrealized (gain) on foreign exchange transactions, net

     (895     (242

Compensation expense related to stock option and restricted stock grants

     48        50   

Loss on disposal of assets

     292        19   

Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:

    

Increase in accounts receivable

     (23,120     (18,044

Decrease (increase) in inventories

     4,497        (4,965

Decrease (increase) in other current assets

     1,318        (493

Decrease in other assets

     49        421   

Increase (decrease) in accounts payable

     2,029        (20,688

Increase in income taxes payable

     17,958        4,999   

Increase in accrued expenses

     925        1,667   

Receivables from/payables to related party, net

     1,410        (303

Decrease in deferred income taxes, net

     (204     (788

Decrease in long-term liabilities

     (453     (433
                

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

     36,043        (28,555
                

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Purchase of equipment and leasehold improvements

     (4,782     (3,774

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

     —          (5,593

Controlling interest in previously unconsolidated affiliate

     1,044        —     

Proceeds from sale of assets

     208        35   
                

Net cash used in investing activities

     (3,530     (9,332
                

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

(Decrease) increase in revolving lines of credit, net

     (1,732     10,774   

Payments on term loans and other loans

     (133     (1,214

Proceeds from term loans and other loans

     —          12,729   

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

     24        —     

Proceeds (purchase) of common shares held in trust, net of proceeds

     28        (5

Payments of capital lease obligations

     (81     (123
                

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

     (1,894     22,161   
                

Net increase (decrease) in cash

     30,619        (15,726

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

     (3,627     (1,784
                

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     26,992        (17,510

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     46,519        26,477   
                

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 73,511      $ 8,967   
                

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:

    

Non-cash investing and financing activities:

    

Acquisition of equipment under capital lease

   $ 254      $ 22   

Issuance of 1,382 shares of restricted stock

   $ —        $ 15   

Issuance of 282,932 shares of common stock for the acquisition of Distribuidora Shopping (see Note 3)

   $ —        $ 9,047   

Issuance of 39,868 shares from treasury stock for the acquisition of Distribuidora Shopping (see Note 3)

   $ —        $ 827   

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

5


Table of Contents

FUEL SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MARCH 31, 2010

(Unaudited)

1. Basis of Presentation

The accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2009 has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements included in the Fuel Systems Solutions, Inc. (“Fuel Systems” or “the Company”) 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements as of and for the periods ended March 31, 2010 and 2009 are unaudited and reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the financial position and operating results for the interim periods. The condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto, together with Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, contained in Fuel Systems’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.

The Company designs, manufactures and supplies alternative fuel components and systems for use in the transportation, industrial and power generation industries on a global basis. The Company’s components and systems control the pressure and flow of gaseous alternative fuels, such as propane and natural gas used in internal combustion engines.

The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of the Company and our majority-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions, including intercompany profits and losses, and intercompany balances have been eliminated in consolidation. Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures or affiliates (“joint ventures”) over which the Company has significant influence are accounted for under the equity method of accounting, whereby the investment is initially recorded at the cost of acquisition and adjusted to recognize the Company’s share in undistributed earnings or losses since acquisition. The Company’s share in the earnings or losses for its joint ventures is reflected in equity share in income of unconsolidated affiliates. If the investment in an unconsolidated joint venture is reduced to a zero balance due to prior losses, the Company recognizes any further losses related to its share to the extent that there are any receivables, loans or advances to the joint venture.

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires that management make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could materially differ from those estimates.

The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2010 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the twelve months ended December 31, 2010, or for any future period. Certain prior period amounts have been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.

2. Recent Accounting Standards

Accounting Standards adopted in 2010

In June 2009, the FASB issued authoritative guidance for the consolidation of variable interest entities and changes the consolidation guidance applicable to a variable interest entity (“VIE”). It also amends the guidance governing the determination of whether an enterprise is the primary beneficiary of a VIE, and is, therefore, required to consolidate an entity, by requiring a qualitative analysis rather than a quantitative analysis. The qualitative analysis will include, among other things, consideration of who has the power to direct the activities of the entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance and who has the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits of the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. This standard also requires continuous reassessments of whether an enterprise is the primary beneficiary of a VIE. Former guidance required reconsideration of whether an enterprise was the primary beneficiary of a VIE only when specific events had occurred. New guidance also requires enhanced disclosures about an enterprise’s involvement with a VIE. The adoption of this guidance on January 1, 2010, did not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

3. Acquisitions

Acquisition of Distribuidora Shopping S.A.

On January 15, 2009, MTM completed its acquisition of Distribuidora Shopping S.A. and its subsidiary Tomasetto Achille S.A. (“Distribuidora Shopping”) from Carlo Evi and Susana Iallonardi (collectively, the “Sellers “). Distribuidora Shopping is headquartered in Argentina and, operating under the brand name Tomasetto Achille, manufactures, imports, exports and markets natural gas kits for vehicles. This acquisition reinforces the Company’s natural gas vehicle product lines and expands its global manufacturing and distribution footprint. A portion of the funds that MTM used in the acquisition were provided according to the terms of the financing agreement between MTM and Banca IMI S.p.A. and Intesa SanPaolo S.p.A. dated December 22, 2008 (see Note 10). The results of operations of Distribuidora Shopping have been included in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations from the date of the acquisition within the BRC operation segment.

 

6


Table of Contents

FUEL SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

MARCH 31, 2010

(Unaudited)

 

The aggregate purchase price after post-closing adjustments for 100% of the equity of Distribuidora Shopping was $17.5 million, net of cash acquired of $0.1 million. At the time of the signing of the share purchase agreement on December 16, 2008, MTM paid the Sellers $2.0 million in cash as a down payment on the purchase price.

Of the aggregate purchase price of $17.5 million, MTM paid $7.6 million in cash and Fuel Systems issued 322,800 shares of common stock with a value of $9.9 million on the closing date to the Sellers in a transaction exempt from registration under Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, since the issuance did not involve a public offering. Of the 322,800 shares of Fuel Systems common stock issued to Sellers in the private placement, 39,868 shares were issued from treasury stock with a historical cost basis of $0.8 million (see Note 11). In addition, of the 322,800 shares, 129,120 shares will remain in escrow for up to six years in order to cover unknown or contingent liabilities of Distribuidora Shopping and to satisfy any claims for indemnification that MTM may have against the Sellers during that time. MTM’s losses will not be limited to the value of the escrow shares, but MTM must deplete the escrow shares before seeking any amount in cash from the Sellers. Subject to certain limitations, the Sellers’ maximum liability for indemnification obligations is $8.2 million.

The Company has determined that the acquisition of Distribuidora Shopping was a non-material business combination. As such, pro forma disclosures are not required and are not presented within this filing.

Purchase of Remaining 50% Interest in WMTM

On May 5, 2009, the Company purchased the remaining 50% ownership interest in WMTM Equipamentos de Gases, Ltda (“WMTM”), from White Martin Gases Industriais S.A. (“White Martin”), BRC Brasil’s 50% joint venture partner in WMTM, for approximately R$5.0 million (approximately $2.7 million U.S. dollars excluding $0.6 million of cash acquired) of which R$1.0 million (approximately $0.5 million U.S. dollars) was paid on the closing date with the remainder paid in monthly installments. The final installment was paid on December 5, 2009. The results of WMTM have been included in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations from the date of acquisition within the BRC operation segment.

Acquisition of Teleflex Incorporated’s Power Systems Business

On July 19, 2009, the Company entered into an equity interest purchase agreement (the “Equity Interest Purchase Agreement”) through which Fuel Systems agreed to acquire Teleflex Incorporated’s Power Systems business (the “Power Systems Business”). On August 4, 2009, the Company completed the acquisition of the Power Systems Business for $14.6 million in an all cash transaction ($15.0 million less $0.4 million of cash acquired). The Power Systems Business operates in Canada, the Netherlands and Italy and manufactures alternative fuel components and systems for transportation and industrial applications as well as auxiliary power systems for the truck and rail markets. The Company acquired the equity interests of the Power Systems Business companies and partnerships, including Teleflex Ecotrans Technologies Inc. and Teleflex GFI Control Systems, Inc. The results of operations of the Power Systems Business have been included in the accompanying consolidated statement of operations from the date of the acquisition within the IMPCO operation segment. The Company is in the process of finalizing its valuations of certain intangible assets, thus the allocation of the purchase price is subject to refinement.

The following unaudited supplemental pro forma consolidated summary of operating data for the three months ended March 31, 2009 has been prepared by adjusting the historical data as set forth in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2009 to give effect to the 2009 acquisition of the Power Systems Business as if it had occurred at the beginning of the period presented below.

 

     For the three
months ended
March 31, 2009

Revenue

   $ 103,939

Operating income

   $ 13,921

Net income attributable to Fuel Systems

   $ 9,101

Net income per share attributable to Fuel Systems:

  

Basic

   $ 0.57

Diluted

   $ 0.57

This unaudited pro forma information is provided for informational purposes only and does not purport to be indicative of the results of operations that would have occurred if the acquisition had been completed on the dates set forth above, nor is it necessarily indicative of the future operating results.

 

7


Table of Contents

FUEL SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

MARCH 31, 2010

(Unaudited)

 

4. Inventories

Inventories, consisting of raw materials and parts, work-in-process, and finished goods are stated at the lower of cost or market value. Cost is determined by the first-in, first-out, or the FIFO method, while market value is determined by replacement cost for raw materials and parts and net realizable value for work-in-process and finished goods. Inventories are comprised of the following (in thousands):

 

     As of
     March 31,
2010
   December 31,
2009

Raw materials and parts

   $ 45,321    $ 52,683

Work-in-process

     1,221      1,733

Finished goods

     36,858      35,951
             

Total inventories

   $ 83,400    $ 90,367
             

5. Equipment and Leasehold Improvements, Net

Equipment and leasehold improvements, net, consist of the following (in thousands):

 

     As of  
     March 31,
2010
    December 31,
2009
 

Dies, molds, and patterns

   $ 4,934      $ 4,833   

Machinery and equipment

     41,846        38,143   

Office furnishings and equipment

     13,131        12,823   

Automobiles and trucks

     3,409        3,032   

Leasehold improvements

     12,401        11,847   
                

Total equipment and leasehold improvements

     75,721        70,678   

Less: accumulated depreciation

     (32,718     (29,911
                

Equipment and leasehold improvements, net of accumulated depreciation

   $ 43,003      $ 40,767   
                

Depreciation expense related to equipment and leasehold improvements was $2.2 million and $1.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

6. Equity Investments

The Company uses the equity method of accounting to recognize the investment in the results of its unconsolidated affiliates. In February 2010, the Board of Directors of MTE S.r.L (“MTE”), one of the Company’s equity investments, added two additional members who are related to the Company. As a result, the Company indirectly controls the Board of Directors of MTE. Based upon this change in control over MTE, the Company began consolidating the results of MTE during first quarter 2010. The Company’s equity investment in MTE at December 31, 2009 was approximately $4.1 million.

In June 2009, the Company issued a three year approximate $0.9 million (€650,000) loan to Rohan BRC Gas Equipment Company (“Rohan BRC”). In March 2010, the Company issued an additional three year approximate $0.9 million (€650,000) loan to Rohan BRC.As a result of accumulated losses at Rohan BRC, the Company’s original investment balance in Rohan BRC had been reduced to zero. In addition, the Company has been recognizing its proportionate share of Rohan BRC’s losses and recording these losses against the loan receivable. For the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, the Company had recorded approximately $0.1 million and $0.0 million of losses from Rohan BRC as a component of operating expenses. As of March 31, 2010, the Company had recorded approximately $0.4 million of accumulated losses against the loan receivable resulting in a net receivable balance of approximately $1.3 million.

 

8


Table of Contents

FUEL SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

MARCH 31, 2010

(Unaudited)

 

7. Goodwill and Intangibles

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reporting unit for the three months ended March 31, 2010 (unaudited) are as follows (in thousands):

 

     BRC Operations     IMPCO Operations     Total  

Goodwill, gross

   $ 49,319      $ 11,630      $ 60,949   

Accumulated impairment losses

     (3,907     (2,833     (6,740
                        
Net balance as of December 31, 2009    $ 45,412      $ 8,797      $ 54,209   
                        

Currency translation as of March 31, 2010

     (2,369     115        (2,254
                        

Goodwill, gross

   $ 46,950      $ 11,745      $ 58,695   

Accumulated impairment losses

     (3,907     (2,833     (6,740
                        
Net balance as of March 31, 2010    $ 43,043      $ 8,912      $ 51,955   
                        

At March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, intangible assets consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

     WT Average
Remaining
Amortization
period (in years)
   As of March 31, 2010    As of December 31, 2009
        Gross
Book Value
   Accumulated
Amortization
    Net
Book Value
   Gross
Book Value
   Accumulated
Amortization
    Net
Book Value

Existing technology

   6.6    $ 18,771    $ (8,251   $ 10,520    $ 20,029    $ (8,311   $ 11,718

Customer relationships

   12.7      11,453      (3,604     7,849      11,615      (3,342     8,273

Trade name

   8.7      4,205      (1,047     3,158      4,425      (1,004     3,421

Non-compete agreements

   2.9      1,060      (501     559      1,115      (474     641
                                              

Total

      $ 35,489    $ (13,403   $ 22,086    $ 37,184    $ (13,131   $ 24,053
                                              

Amortization expense related to existing technology and customer relationships of $1.0 million and $0.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, is reported as a component of cost of revenue. Amortization expense related to trade name and non-compete agreements of $0.2 million and $0.1 million for three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, is reported as a component of operating expenses.

Amortization expense for the remaining lives of the intangible assets is estimated to be as follows (in thousands):

 

     Amortization
Expenses

Nine months ending December 31, 2010

   $ 3,335

2011

     4,299

2012

     2,970

2013

     2,361

2014

     2,144

2015

     1,988

Thereafter

     4,989
      

Total

   $ 22,086
      

 

9


Table of Contents

FUEL SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

MARCH 31, 2010

(Unaudited)

 

8. Warranties

Estimated future warranty obligations related to certain products are provided by charges to operations in the period in which the related revenue is recognized. Estimates are based, in part, on historical experience. Changes in the Company’s product warranty liability during the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009 are as follows (in thousands):

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 
     2010     2009  

Balance at beginning of period

   $ 15,182      $ 4,224   

Addition from acquisition

     —          56   

Provisions charged to costs and expenses

     1,117        642   

Settlements and other adjustments

     (2,195     (464

Effect of foreign currency translation

     (175     (235
                

Balance at end of period

   $ 13,929      $ 4,223   
                

9. Income Taxes

The Company’s effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2010 was 37.9% compared to an effective tax rate of 40.5% for the three months ended March 31, 2009. The Company operates in an international environment with significant operations in various locations outside of the United States, which have statutory tax rates that are different from the United States tax rate. Accordingly, the consolidated income tax rate is a composite rate reflecting the earnings in the various locations and the applicable rates. The change in the effective tax rate is primarily a result of the fluctuation of earnings in the various jurisdictions. The Company continues to believe that the likelihood of recoverability of the net domestic deferred tax assets are less than the “more likely than not” threshold, therefore, a valuation allowance is maintained on all of the domestic deferred tax assets and certain foreign jurisdictions. Additionally, the Company is not recording a benefit for losses incurred in the United States.

As of December 31, 2009, the Company had approximately $6.7 million of unrecognized tax benefits. There was no significant change in unrecognized tax benefits for the quarter ended March 31, 2010. The Company does not expect that the liability for unrecognized tax benefits will change significantly over the next 12 months.

10. Debt Payable

The Company’s debt payable is summarized as follows (in thousands):

 

     Available as  of
March 31,
2010
   As of
        March 31,
2010
   December 31,
2009

(a) Revolving lines of credit – Italy and Argentina

   $ 18,669    $ 1,000    $ 2,869

(b) Revolving lines of credit – USA

     13,000      —        —  

(c) Term loan – Intesa SanPaolo S.p.A.

     —        4,224      4,498

(d) Term loan – Banca IMI S.p.A. and Intesa SanPaolo S.p.A.

     —        10,095      10,750

(e) Other indebtedness

     1,358      1,300      1,290
                    
   $ 33,027      16,619      19,407

Less: current portion

        5,062      7,240
                

Non-current portion

      $ 11,557    $ 12,167
                

At March 31, 2010, the Company’s weighted average interest rate on outstanding debt was 2.8%. The Company is party to numerous significant credit agreements and other borrowings. All foreign denominated revolving lines of credit have been converted using the average interbank currency rate at March 31, 2010.

(a) Revolving Lines of Credit – Italy and Argentina

The Company maintains various revolving lines of credit in Italy and Argentina. The revolving lines of credit in Italy include $3.3 million which is unsecured; $12.7 million which is collateralized by accounts receivable and $0.7 million which was guaranteed by BRC. The interest rates on these revolving lines of credit are fixed and variable and range from 0.02% to 4.6% as of March 31, 2010. At March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, there was approximately $735,000 and $2.9 million outstanding, respectively.

 

10


Table of Contents

FUEL SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

MARCH 31, 2010

(Unaudited)

 

The revolving lines of credit in Argentina, assumed in connection with the acquisition of Distribuidora Shopping, consist of two lines for a total amount of availability of approximately $2.0 million. These lines are unsecured with approximately $265,000 and $3,000 outstanding at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively. At March 31, 2010, the interest rates for the lines of credit in Argentina ranged from 7.4% to 18.0%.

All lines are callable on demand.

(b) Revolving Line of Credit – USA

The Company and IMPCO Technologies, Inc. (“IMPCO”) maintains an unsecured, revolving short term credit facility with Intesa SanPaolo S.p.A. (“Intesa”) amounting to $13.0 million. IMPCO intends to use the borrowings for its general corporate purposes and Fuel Systems guarantees IMPCO’s payments, but does not currently intend to use any of the funds for its own purposes. At March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, there was no balance outstanding under this credit facility.

The maximum aggregate principal amount of loans outstanding at any time is $13.0 million and the maturity date for the agreement is April 30, 2014. At the Company’s option, the loans will bear interest on either the applicable LIBOR rate plus 2.0%, the bank’s prime rate plus 1.0% or the bank’s cost of funds rate plus 2.0%. The bank’s prime rate is a floating interest rate that may change as often as once a day. If any amounts under a loan remain outstanding after the loan’s maturity date, such amounts will bear interest at the bank’s prime rate plus 2.0%. In addition, this revolving credit facility carries a commitment fee of 0.50% of the average daily unused amount and also includes financial covenants regarding the Company’s ratio of net debt to EBITDA, consolidated net worth and aggregate debt level. At March 31, 2010, the Company was in compliance with these covenants.

(c) Term Loan – Intesa SanPaolo S.p.A.

On June 26, 2007, BRC entered into a five and a half year unsecured term loan agreement with Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A. of Italy in which BRC received approximately $6.7 million. The proceeds for the loan were used to purchase Zavoli S.r.L., which was completed on July 2, 2007 for approximately $8.5 million. The payment terms are such that BRC will pay equal installments on a semi-annual basis throughout the term of the loan and interest based on six-month EURIBOR plus 0.4% per annum, which was 1.4% and 3.4% at December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively. The loan agreement requires that BRC maintain a ratio of indebtedness to EBITDA, measured at each year end, of less than 1.25 to maintain this rate. At March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, BRC was in compliance with this covenant. In the event the ratio of indebtedness to EBITDA exceeds 2.5, the effective rate may adjust upward not to exceed six-month EURIBOR plus 1.2%, which was 2.1% at March 31, 2010. At March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the amount outstanding was $4.2 million and $4.5 million, respectively.

(d) Term Loan – Banca IMI S.p.A. and Intesa SanPaolo S.p.A.

On December 22, 2008, MTM entered into a financing agreement with Banca IMI S.p.A. and Intesa SanPaolo S.p.A. pursuant to which MTM may borrow up to €15.0 million (approximately $21.5 million converted into U.S. dollars) to be used for the acquisitions of Distribuidora Shopping (see Note 3) as well as for investments in MTM’s subsidiaries and certain capital expenditures for research and development. Approximately $10.1 million and $10.8 million were outstanding on this financing agreement as of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively.

In addition, on May 28, 2009, MTM exercised its option to extend the maturity date of its borrowings under this financing agreement from June 22, 2009 to June 22, 2014. As specified in the financing agreement, MTM must make interest payments on June 30 and December 31 of each year beginning on June 30, 2009 and is obligated to repay the entire principal amount of the loan, €15.0 million, in ten equal semi-annual installments beginning on December 22, 2009 and ending on June 22, 2014.

The loan contains semi-annual covenants beginning June 30, 2009 which require MTM to maintain (1) a ratio of indebtedness less cash and cash equivalents to rolling twelve month EBITDA of less than 2.5, (2) a ratio of indebtedness less cash and cash equivalents to equity of less than 1.0 and (3) a ratio of rolling twelve month EBITDA to net interest expense ratio greater than 5.0. In addition, the loan requires Mariano Costamagna (the Company’s Chief Executive Officer) and his family to hold, directly or indirectly, 10% of the outstanding capital stock of FSYS, unless the reduction in ownership is attributable to one or more issuances of FSYS capital stock or a merger or other fundamental corporate transaction which causes a variation in the outstanding capital stock. At March 31, 2010, MTM was in compliance with these covenants. The loan is collateralized by all of MTM’s ownership interest in Distribuidora Shopping and all of Distribuidora Shopping’s receivables.

 

11


Table of Contents

FUEL SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

MARCH 31, 2010

(Unaudited)

 

(e) Other indebtedness

Other indebtedness includes capital leases and various term loans and lines of credits at our foreign subsidiaries. These term loans and lines of credit are used primarily to fund the operations of these subsidiaries and bear interest at approximately 2.0%.

11. Equity

The following table summarizes the changes in equity for the three month period ending March 31, 2010 (in thousands, except for share amounts):

 

    Common Stock   Additional
Paid-In
Capital
  Shares
Held
in Treasury
    Accumulated
Deficit
    Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
    Total
Fuel Systems
Stockholders’
Equity
    Non-
controlling
Interest
    Total
Equity
 
  Shares   Amount              
Balance, December 31, 2009   17,610,321   $ 18   $ 257,627   $ (654   $ (29,513   $ 15,750      $ 243,227      $ —        $ 243,227   

Change of control in MTE

  —       —       —       —          —          —          —          4,058        4,058   

Net income

  —       —       —       —          28,034        —          28,034        184        28,218   

Foreign currency translation adjustment

  —       —       —       —          —          (11,294     (11,294     (123     (11,417

Issuance of common stock upon exercise of stock options

  2,900     —       24     —          —          —          24        —          24   

Issuance and vesting of restricted stock, net of shares withheld for employee tax

  982     —       48     (9     —          —          39        —          39   

Dividends declared and paid by MTE

  —       —       —       —          —          —          —          (241     (241

Dividends declared by MTE

  —       —       —       —          —          —          —          (482     (482

Shares held in trust for deferred compensation plan, at cost

  —       —       —       28        —          —          28        —          28   
                                                               
Balance, March 31, 2010   17,614,203   $ 18   $ 257,699   $ (635   $ (1,479   $ 4,456      $ 260,059      $ 3,396      $ 263,455   
                                                               

Shares Held in Treasury

Through March 1, 2009, the Company matched employee contributions to its non-qualified deferred compensation plan up to an annual maximum of $12,500 per employee by purchasing shares of the Company’s common stock in the open market. The Company match was suspended effective March 1, 2009. These shares are carried at cost and classified as a deduction of equity. As of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the Company held on the participants’ behalf 14,163 and 15,925 shares recorded as held in treasury, respectively, with a value of approximately $0.2 million and $0.3 million, respectively, for the deferred compensation plan.

As of March 31, 2010, the Company also had 15,778 shares held in treasury with a value of approximately $0.4 million. As of December 31, 2009, the Company had 15,492 shares held in treasury with a value of approximately $0.4 million.

12. Share-Based Compensation

The Company has eight stock option plans that provide for the issuance of options to key employees and directors of the Company at the fair market value at the time of grant. Options previously granted under these plans generally vest in four or five years and are generally exercisable while the individual is an employee or a director, or ordinarily within one month following termination of employment. In no event may options be exercised more than ten years after date of grant. Under the Company’s 2009 Restricted Stock Bonus Plan, which was approved by shareholders on August 27, 2009 and replaced the 2006 Incentive Bonus Plan, the Company may grant restricted stock to officers, employees and non-employee directors.

Share-based compensation expense for the quarters ending March 31, 2010 and 2009, was allocated as follows (in thousands):

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
     2010    2009

Cost of revenue

   $ 11    $ 12

Research and development expense

     10      11

Selling, general and administrative expense

     27      23
             
   $ 48    $ 46
             

 

12


Table of Contents

FUEL SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

MARCH 31, 2010

(Unaudited)

 

Excess tax benefits are realized tax benefits from tax deductions for exercised options in excess of the deferred tax asset attributable to stock compensation costs for such options. The Company did not record any excess tax benefits in the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009 because the Company currently does not have taxable income in the United States and has provided a full valuation allowance on its U.S. deferred tax assets.

Share-Based Compensation Activity - Stock Options

The following table displays stock option activity including the weighted average stock option prices for the three months ended March 31, 2010:

 

     Number of
Shares
    Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
   Weighted Average
Remaining
Contractual Term
   Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value

(in  thousands)

Outstanding at January 1, 2010

   66,100      $ 11.15      

Exercised

   (2,900     8.22      

Forfeited

   —          —        
                  

Outstanding, vested and exercisable at March 31, 2010

   63,200      $ 11.29    3.42 yrs    $ 1,305
                        

The aggregate intrinsic value as of a particular date is calculated as the difference between the exercise price of the underlying awards that were in-the-money and the quoted price of the Company’s common stock on that date. During the three months ended March 31, 2010, the aggregate intrinsic value of options exercised under the Company’s stock option plans was approximately $64,000, determined as of the date of option exercise. During the three months ended March 31, 2009, no options for shares of Company stock were exercised.

As of March 31, 2010, all stock options granted under the Company’s stock options plans had fully vested and as such, all compensation costs had been recognized in prior years. There were no options granted in the three months ended March 31, 2010 or 2009.

Share-Based Compensation Activity - Restricted Stock

In accordance with its director compensation policy, the Company issued shares of restricted common stock to continuing non-employee directors on September 4, 2009 at a purchase price equal to the per share par value of $0.001. For grants to returning directors, shares are fully vested as of December 31, 2009. The Company measured the fair value of each of these awards as if they were vested and issued on their respective grant dates.

On August 27, 2009, the Company’s stockholders approved the 2009 Restricted Stock Plan which replaced the 2006 Incentive Bonus Plan. Under the plan, the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors may grant restricted stock to officers, employees and non-employee directors.

Through August 27, 2009, under the 2006 Incentive Bonus Plan, the compensation committee of the Company’s Board of Directors was able to grant bonus awards (in the form of cash, restricted stock or a combination of both) to some of the Company’s and its subsidiaries’ employees based on each division’s profitability and the attainment of individual employee’s performance goals. The restricted stock typically vests 25% on the date of the grant and the balance in three equal annual installments. Based on profitability of both IMPCO and BRC for 2008, some employees were provided with bonuses in March 2009 based on their individual performance in 2008. The Company paid a portion of the bonus in cash and a portion in restricted stock. The restricted stock vests 25% on the date of the grant and the balance in three equal annual installments on the first three anniversaries of the grant date. The Company recorded an expense of $1.8 million for accrued incentive bonus during 2008. The amount related to the first 25% vesting of restricted stock on the date of grant was $60,000. Of this amount, $39,000 was accrued at December 31, 2008 and was reclassified to equity when the restricted stock grant was issued in March 2009. For the three months ended March 31, 2010, there were no grants of restricted stock.

 

13


Table of Contents

FUEL SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

MARCH 31, 2010

(Unaudited)

 

A summary of unvested restricted stock awards as of March 31, 2010 and changes during the three month period then ended are presented below.

 

     Number of
Shares
    Weighted Average
Grant Date Fair
Value

Nonvested at January 1, 2010

   17,194      $ 17.50

Granted

   —          —  

Vested

   (1,268     12.34

Forfeited

   —          —  
            

Nonvested at March 31, 2010

   15,926      $ 17.91
            

As of March 31, 2010, total unrecognized share-based compensation cost related to unvested restricted stock was $0.1 million which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.1 years. As of March 31, 2009, total unrecognized share-based compensation cost related to unvested restricted stock was $0.3 million which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.8 years.

13. Earnings Per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of unaudited basic and diluted earnings per share (in thousands, except share and per share data):

 

     Three Months Ended March 31,
     2010    2009

Numerator:

     

Net income attributable to Fuel Systems

   $ 28,034    $ 7,070
             

Denominator:

     

Denominator for basic earnings per share - weighted average number of shares

     17,611,783      16,022,561

Effect of dilutive securities:

     

Employee stock options

     51,666      45,276

Unvested restricted stock

     16,944      27,421
             

Dilutive potential common shares

     17,680,393      16,095,258
             

Net income per share attributable to Fuel Systems:

     

Basic

   $ 1.59    $ 0.44
             

Diluted

   $ 1.59    $ 0.44
             

For the three months ended March 31, 2010, 316 shares of Company common stock were excluded from the computation of diluted net income per share as the effect would be anti-dilutive. For the three months ended March 31, 2009, options to purchase approximately 1,700 shares of common stock were excluded from the computation of diluted net income per share as the effect would be anti-dilutive.

14. Comprehensive Income

The components of unaudited comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009 are as follows (in thousands):

 

     Three Months Ended March 31,  
     2010     2009  

Net income

   $ 28,218      $ 7,070   

Foreign currency translation adjustment

     (11,417     (10,048
                

Comprehensive income (loss)

     16,801        (2,978

Less: Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests

     184        —     

Foreign currency translation adjustment attributable to non-controlling interest

     123        —     
                

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Fuel Systems

   $ 16,740      $ (2,978
                

 

14


Table of Contents

FUEL SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

MARCH 31, 2010

(Unaudited)

 

15. Business Segment Information

Business Segments. The Company’s management believes that the Company is organized into two business segments, IMPCO operations and BRC operations. Under the Company’s system of reporting operations, IMPCO operations manufactures and sells products for use primarily in the industrial market through its U.S. and foreign facilities and distribution channels, including complete certified engines, fuel systems, parts and conversion systems, for applications in the transportation, material handling, stationary and portable power generator and general industrial markets. BRC operations manufactures, sells and installs products for use primarily in the transportation market through its foreign facilities and distribution channels. Corporate expenses consist of general and administrative expenses at the Fuel Systems corporate level which are not allocated to either of the business segments. Intercompany sales between IMPCO operations and BRC operations have been eliminated in the results reported.

The Company evaluates performance based on profit or loss from operations before interest and income taxes. The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as those described in the Summary of Significant Accounting Policies contained in the Fuel Systems’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.

Financial Information by Business Segments. Financial information by business segment follows (in thousands):

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,

Revenue:

   2010    2009

IMPCO Operations

   $ 24,012    $ 18,438

BRC Operations

     137,639      61,644
             

Total

   $ 161,651    $ 80,082
             

 

     Three Months Ended
March 31,
 

Operating Income (Loss):

   2010     2009  

IMPCO Operations

   $ 503      $ 2,555   

BRC Operations

     45,699        10,753   

Corporate Expenses (1)

     (1,516     (1,950
                

Total

   $ 44,686      $ 11,358   
                

 

(1) Represents corporate expense not allocated to either of the business segments.

 

     As of  
     March 31,
2010
    December 31,
2009
 

Total Assets:

    

IMPCO Operations

   $ 74,955      $ 76,203   

BRC Operations

     369,685        342,687   

Corporate (1)

     145,106        146,346   

Eliminations (2)

     (145,165     (148,124
                

Total

   $ 444,581      $ 417,112   
                

 

(1) Represents corporate balances not allocated to either of the business segments and includes Fuel Systems’ investments in IMPCO and BRC.
(2) Includes eliminations of Fuel Systems’ investments in subsidiaries.

 

15


Table of Contents

FUEL SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

MARCH 31, 2010

(Unaudited)

 

16. Concentrations

Revenue

The Company routinely sells products to a broad base of domestic and international customers, which includes distributors and original equipment manufacturers. Based on the nature of these customers, credit is generally granted without collateral being required.

For the three months ended March 31, 2010, three customers represented 24.2%, 10.6%, and 10.4%, respectively, of consolidated sales. For the three months ended March 31, 2009, one customer represented 20.7% of consolidated sales.

Accounts Receivable

At March 31, 2010, two customers represented 24.4% and 16.3%, respectively, of the consolidated accounts receivable. At December 31, 2009, five customers represented 14.1%, 13.1%, 12.2%, 12.1% and 10.1%, respectively, of the consolidated accounts receivable.

17. Related Party Transactions

The following table sets forth amounts (in thousands) that are included within the captions noted on the condensed consolidated balance sheets at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009 representing related party transactions with the Company:

 

     As of
     March 31,
2010
   December 31,
2009

Current Receivables:

     

IBMexicano (a)

   $ 60    $ 60

MTE S.r.L. (b)

     —        1

MTM Hydro S.r.L. (c)

     —        1

TCN Vd S.r.L. (d)

     152      —  

A.R.S. Elettromeccanica (f)

     2      —  

Tecno GNC S.A. (h)

     15      18

Tomasetto Achille do Brasil L.T. (i)

     —        110

Rohan LTD (k)

     2,320      2,725

Rohan BRC (j)

     681      —  
             
   $ 3,230    $ 2,915
             
Non-Current Receivables:      

Rohan BRC (j)

   $ 1,307    $ 599
             
   $ 1,307    $ 599
             
Current Payables:      

MTE S.r.L. (b)

   $ —      $ 4,315

Biemmedue S.p.A. (c)

     115      244

MTM Hydro S.r.L. (c)

     1      12

Europlast S.r.L. (d)

     1,733      2,347

TCN S.r.L. (d)

     1,716      1,951

TCN Vd S.r.L. (d)

     488      803

IMPCO/BRC Egypt (e)

     —        1

A.R.S. Elettromeccanica (f)

     532      555

Ningbo Topclean Mechanical Technology Co. Ltd.(g)

     7      10

Tecno GNC S.A. (h)

     16      25

IMCOS Due S.r.L. (c)

     25      30
             
   $ 4,633    $ 10,293
             

 

(a) IBMexicano is 50% owned by IMPCO and was established in December 2004. This facility was closed on June 8, 2006.
(b) MTE, S.r.L. is 50% owned by MTM, S.r.L., and was accounted for using the equity method as of December 31, 2009. In February 2010, the Board of Directors of MTE S.r.L added two additional members who are related to the Company. As a result, the Company indirectly controls the Board of Directors of MTE. Based upon this change in control over MTE, the Company began consolidating the results of MTE during first quarter 2010.

 

16


Table of Contents

FUEL SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

MARCH 31, 2010

(Unaudited)

 

(c) The Company’s Chief Executive Officer owns 100% of IMCOS Due S.r.L., and 100% of Biemmedue S.p.A. and 46% of MTM Hydro S.r.L. with his immediate family and serves on the Board of Directors for each company.
(d) The Company’s Chief Executive Officer serves on the Board of Directors of and owns 40% of Europlast, 30% of TCN S.r.L. and 30% of TCN Vd S.r.L., along with his brother, Pier Antonio Costamagna.
(e) IMPCO/BRC Egypt is 50% owned by IMPCO, and is accounted for using the equity method.
(f) A.R.S. Elettromeccanica is owned by Biemmedue S.p.A., and is indirectly 100% owned by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and his immediate family.
(g) Ningbo Topclean Mechanical Technology is 100% owned by MTM Hydro S.r.L. and is indirectly 46% owned by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and his immediate family.
(h) A former director of Distribuirdora Shopping owns 100% of Tecno GNC and GNC Vicar.
(i) An individual related to two current employees of Distribuidora Shopping owns 99.99% of Tomasetto Achille do Brasil and Carlo Evi, a former owner of and current employee of Distribuidora Shopping, owns 0.01% of Tomasetto Achille do Brasil. Both owners also manage the operations of Tomasetto Achille do Brasil.
(j) Rohan BRC is a joint venture which MTM owns 50% and is accounted for using the equity method. (Note 6)
(k) Rohan LTD owns 50% of Rohan BRC.

The following table sets forth amounts (services and goods) purchased from and sold to related parties.

 

     (in thousands)
Three Months Ended March 31,
     2010    2009
     Purchases    Sales    Purchases    Sales
Company:            

MTE S.r.L.

   $ —      $ —      $ 1,293    $ 2

Europlast S.r.L.

     1,404      —        —        15

WMTM Equipamento de Gases Ltda

     —        —        —        65

MTM Hydro S.r.L

     22      1      2      —  

Tecno GNC S.A

     88      31      19      12

TCN S.r.L

     1,153      —        1,389      —  

TCN Vd S.r.L

     430      124      878      —  

A.R.S. Elettromeccanica

     568      —        461      —  

Ningbo Topclean Mechanical Technology

     633      —        —        —  

BR Co. S.r.L (a)

     —        —        12      —  

Biemmedue S.p.A.

     98      —        12      —  

Rohan BRC

     —        770      —        —  

Rohan LTD

     —        246      —        —  

GNC Vicar S.A.

     31      —        —        —  
                           
   $ 4,427    $ 1,172    $ 4,066    $ 94
                           

 

(a) BR Co. S.r.L. is 100% owned by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and his immediate family.

Other Transactions with Related Parties

The Company leases buildings from IMCOS Due S.r.L., a real estate investment company owned 100% by Messrs. Mariano Costamagna, Pier Antonio Costamagna and members of their immediate families. The Company paid IMCOS Due S.r.L. lease payments of $0.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. In addition, the Company also leases buildings from Luca Impex, a real estate investment company, for which Cesare Pollini, Director of Sales and Marketing of Zavoli owns a portion of Luca Impex. The Company paid Luca Impex lease payments of $34,000 and $32,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The Company paid GNC Vicar lease payments of $0.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

 

17


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

In this report, references to “Fuel Systems” or the “Company” and to first-person pronouns, such as “we”, “our” and “us”, refer to Fuel Systems Solutions, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless the context otherwise requires.

This discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations set forth in Fuel Systems’ Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.

The Company’s business is subject to seasonal influences. Therefore, operating results for any quarter are not indicative of the results that may be achieved for any subsequent quarter or for a full year.

Forward-looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, particularly Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations that follows, contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts but rather are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about our industry, our beliefs and assumptions. We use words such as “anticipate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “estimate” and variations of these words and similar expressions in part to help identify forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance or promises of specific courses of action and instead are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond our control, are difficult to predict and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties and certain other factors which may impact our continuing business financial condition or results of operations or which may cause actual results to differ from such forward-looking statements are included in the section entitled “Risk Factors” and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 and our other periodic reports filed with the SEC. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect our view only as of the date of the filing of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. We do not undertake or plan to update or revise forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, changes in plans, assumptions, estimates or projections, or other circumstances occurring after the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, even if such results, changes or circumstances make it clear that any forward-looking information will not be realized. If we make any future public statements or disclosures which modify or impact any of the forward-looking statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, such statements or disclosures will be deemed to modify or supersede such statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Overview

We design, manufacture and supply alternative fuel components and systems for use in the transportation and industrial markets on a global basis. Our components and systems control the pressure and flow of gaseous alternative fuels, such as propane and natural gas used in internal combustion engines. Our products improve efficiency, enhance power output and reduce emissions by electronically sensing and regulating the proper proportion of fuel and air required by the internal combustion engine. We also provide engineering and systems integration services to address our individual customer requirements for product performance, durability and physical configuration. For 50 years, we have developed alternative fuel products. We supply our products and systems to the market place through a global distribution network of over 360 distributors and dealers in more than 70 countries and more than 100 original equipment manufacturers, or OEMs.

We offer an array of components, systems and fully integrated solutions for our customers, including:

 

   

fuel delivery—pressure regulators, fuel injectors, flow control valves and other components designed to control the pressure, flow and/or metering of gaseous fuels;

 

   

electronic controls—solid-state components and proprietary software that monitor and optimize fuel pressure and flow to meet manufacturers’ engine requirements;

 

   

gaseous fueled internal combustion engines—engines manufactured by OEMs that are integrated with our fuel delivery and electronic controls;

 

   

systems integration—systems integration support to integrate the gaseous fuel storage, fuel delivery and/or electronic control components and sub-systems to meet OEM and aftermarket requirements;

 

   

auxiliary power systems—fully integrated auxiliary power systems for truck and diesel locomotives; and

 

   

natural gas compressors—natural gas compressors and refueling systems for light and heavy duty refueling applications.

Automobile manufacturers, taxi companies, transit and shuttle bus companies, and delivery fleets are among the most active customers for our transportation products in our largest markets which are currently outside the United States. We recently announced our intention to expand our activities in these same markets within the United States. Manufacturers of industrial mobile equipment and stationary engines are among the most active customers for our industrial products. Users of

 

18


Table of Contents

small and large industrial engines capitalize on the lower cost and pollutant benefits of using alternative fuels. For example, forklift and other industrial equipment users often use our products to operate equipment indoors resulting in lower toxic emissions. The wide availability of gaseous fuels in world markets combined with their lower emissions and cost compared to gasoline and diesel fuels is driving rapid growth in the global alternative fuel industry.

Net income was $28.0 million on revenue of approximately $161.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010 as compared to net income of $7.1 million on revenue of approximately $80.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2009. Operating income increased by approximately $33.3 million to $44.7 million, compared to $11.4 million for the same period in 2009. Research and Development costs increased approximately $1.5 million to $4.4 million compared to $2.9 million for the same period in 2009. This increase was due to increased projects in our BRC operations as well as acquisitions. Selling general and administrative expenses increased approximately $4.4 million to $14.5 million compared to $10.1 million primarily due to acquisitions.

Results for the three months ended March 31, 2010 improved from 2009 due to the increase in revenue in the transportation market, particularly in sales for post-production OEM (“DOEM”) conversions as well as from companies acquired in 2009. The unit volumes for our DOEM conversions increased to approximately 75,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2010 from 33,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2009 and the first quarter 2010. This increase was driven primarily by the Italian government incentives which have not been extended further in 2010. Due to the expiration of the Italian government incentives we cannot predict nor assure that the trends experienced in 2009 with respect to the operating performance of BRC and IMPCO will be as favorable for remainder 2010 and future reporting periods or fiscal years. Further, for future reporting periods or fiscal years, we cannot predict the direction of the movements in foreign exchange which were favorable in 2009.

Recent Developments

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. On an on-going basis, we evaluate our estimates, including those related to bad debts, goodwill, taxes, inventories, warranty obligations, long-term service contracts, and contingencies and litigation. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. We believe that we have considered relevant circumstances that we may be currently subject to and the financial statements accurately reflect our estimate of the results of our operations, financial condition and cash flows for the periods presented. Our critical accounting policies are described in the Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009. There has been no material changes, subsequent to December 31, 2009, to information previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K with respect to our critical accounting policies.

 

19


Table of Contents

Results of Operations

The following table sets forth our revenue and operating income (in thousands):

 

     Revenue
Three Months Ended
March 31,
    % Change  
     2010     2009    

IMPCO Operations

   $ 24,012      $ 18,438      30.2

BRC Operations

     137,639        61,644      123.3
                  

Total

   $ 161,651      $ 80,082      101.9
                  
     Operating Income (Loss)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
    % Change  
     2010     2009    

IMPCO Operations

   $ 503      $ 2,555      (80.3 )% 

BRC Operations

     45,699        10,753      325.0

Corporate Expenses (1)

     (1,516     (1,950   22.3
                  

Total

   $ 44,686      $ 11,358      293.4
                  

 

(1) Represents corporate expense not allocated to either of the business segments.

For the first quarter of 2010, revenue increased approximately $81.6 million, or 101.9%, to $161.7 million from $80.1 million for the first quarter 2009. The increase in revenue was due to an increase in revenue from BRC operations of approximately $76.0 million as well as an increase from IMPCO operations of approximately $5.6 million. Revenues for the first quarter 2010 include approximately $10.3 million associated with companies acquired in 2009 ($0.8 million from BRC operations and $9.5 from IMPCO Operations). Revenue for the first quarter of 2010 includes an increase of approximately $3.8 million from the strengthening of local currencies compared to the dollar from the first quarter 2009.

For the first quarter of 2010, operating income increased approximately $33.3 million or 293% to $44.7 million from $11.4 million for the first quarter of 2009. The increase in operating income was primarily composed of an increase in operating income from BRC operations of $34.9 million, partially offset by a decrease in IMPCO operations operating income of $2.1 million and a decrease in corporate expenses of $0.5 million.

IMPCO Operations. For the three months ended March 31, 2010, revenue increased by approximately $5.6 million, or 30.2%, as compared to the prior year. The increase in revenue was due primarily to the acquisition of the Power Systems Business in July 2009 which accounted for approximately $9.5 million in the first quarter of 2010. This increase was partially offset by a continued decrease in demand in the industrial market caused by reduced spending by original equipment manufacturers as a result of uncertainties associated with the U.S. economy combined with competitive pressures. The strengthening of local currencies compared to the US dollar positively impacted revenues by approximately $0.4 million for the first quarter of 2010.

For the three months ended March 31, 2010, the operating income for IMPCO operations was $0.5 million, or 2.1% of revenue, compared to operating income of $2.6 million or 13.9% of revenue, for the prior year. The decrease in operating income is a result of an erosion in gross margins due to decreased absorption of fixed costs and approximately $0.9 million of operating losses from the Power Systems Business acquisition acquired in July 2009.

BRC Operations. For the three months ended March 31, 2010, revenue increased by approximately $76.0 million, or 123.3%, compared to the prior year. The increase in revenue in 2010 was due primarily to an increase in sales for DOEM conversions as well as an improvement in aftermarket conversions. Volumes for the DOEM conversion increased approximately 42,500 to 75,000 for the first quarter 2010 compared to 32,500 conversions for the first quarter 2009. Revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2010 includes approximately $0.8 million of revenue associated with acquisition of WMTM acquired in May 2009. The strengthening of local currencies compared to the US dollar positively impacted revenues by approximately $3.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2010.

For the three months ended March 31, 2010, operating income for BRC was $45.7 million, or 33.2% of revenue, compared to $10.8 million, or 17.4% of revenue, for the first quarter of 2009. The increase in operating income of over 300% was primarily due to the increase in revenues combined with an increase in our gross margin. The improvement in our gross margin is attributed to the increase in unit volume output from DOEM conversions which better absorbed costs in the first quarter of 2010 compared to 2009.

 

20


Table of Contents

Corporate Expenses. Corporate expenses consist of general and administrative expenses at the corporate level to support our business segments in areas such as executive management, finance, human resources, management information systems, legal and accounting services and investor relations. Corporate expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2010 were $1.5 million, a decrease of $0.5 million compared to $2.0 million recorded for same period in 2009. Corporate expenses in 2010 decreased compared to 2009 primarily because of a reduction in employees in the Company’s corporate office which took place during the third quarter 2009.

Other Income (Expense), Net. Other income (expense), includes foreign exchange gains and losses between various other assets and liabilities to be settled in other currencies. For the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, we recognized approximately $0.9 million and $0.7 million in gains on foreign exchange, respectively.

We routinely conduct transactions in currencies other than our reporting currency, the U.S. dollar. We cannot estimate or forecast the direction or the magnitude of any foreign exchange movements with any currency that we transact in; therefore, we do not measure or predict the future impact of foreign currency exchange rate movements on our consolidated financial statements.

Provision for Income Taxes. Income tax expense for the first quarter of 2010 was approximately $17.2 million representing an effective tax rate of 37.9%, which primarily consisted of the provision for our foreign operations. Income tax expense for the three months ended March 31, 2009 was approximately $4.7 million representing an effective tax rate of 40.5%. The Company has not recorded income tax benefit for losses incurred in the United States and certain foreign jurisdiction for the three months ended March 31, 2010 as the Company cannot conclude that such tax benefits meet the more likely than not threshold for realization. The Company operates in an international environment with significant operations in various locations outside of the United States, which have statutory tax rates that are different from the United States tax rate. Accordingly, the consolidated income tax rate is a composite rate reflecting the earnings in the various locations and the applicable rates. The change in the effective tax rate is primarily a result of the fluctuation of earnings in the various jurisdictions.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our primary sources of liquidity are cash provided by operating activities and debt financing. Additionally from time to time we raise funds from the equity capital markets to fund our strategic acquisitions, capital expenditures, and research and development as well as to invest in and operate our existing operations and prospective new lines of business.

We believe the amounts available to us under our various credit agreements together with cash provided by operating activities will continue to allow us to meet our needs for working capital and other cash needs for worldwide operations for at least the next 12 months. For periods beyond 12 months, although we do not have any plans to do so, we may seek additional financing to fund future operations through future offerings of equity or debt securities or through agreements with corporate partners with respect to the development of the Company’s technologies and products. However, we can offer no assurances that we will be able to obtain additional funds on acceptable terms, if at all. Nevertheless, our ability to satisfy our working capital requirements will substantially depend upon our future operating performance (which may be affected by prevailing economic conditions), and financial, business and other factors, some of which are beyond our control. We continue to evaluate our need to increase liquidly. See Item 1A “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information that could impact our liquidity and capital resources.

 

     As of  
     March 31,
2010
    December 31,
2009
 

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 73,511      $ 46,519   
                

Current portion of term loans and debt

     5,062        7,240   

Long-term term and other loans

     11,557        12,167   
                

Total debt

     16,619        19,407   

Total Fuel Systems stockholders’ equity

     260,059        243,228   
                

Total capitalization (debt plus equity)

   $ 276,678      $ 262,635   
                

Debt to total capitalization

     6.0     7.4

Net Cash (cash and cash equivalents less debt)

   $ 56,892      $ 27,112   

Current assets

   $ 323,599      $ 290,268   

Current liabilities

   $ 156,489      $ 148,459   

 

21


Table of Contents

Our debt to total capitalization at March 31, 2010 decreased approximately 1.4% compared to December 31, 2009 as our net cash has improved by approximately $29.8 million or greater then 100% compared to December 31, 2009. This was driven by higher revenues as well as management’s continued monitoring of inventory levels.

Our ratio of current assets to current liabilities was approximately 2:1 at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively. At March 31, 2010, our total working capital had increased by $25.3 million to $167.1 million from $141.8 million at December 31, 2009. This increase is primarily due to the following: (1) an increase of $12.6 million in net receivables primarily in BRC operations as a result of increased revenue; (2) an increase of $27.0 million in cash; and (3) a decrease in related party payables of approximately $5.6 million, which all were partially offset by an increase of $16.7 million in income taxes payable. The increases in income taxes payable are primarily in our BRC operations as a result of increased operating profit.

The following table provides a summary of our operating, investing and financing activities as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended March 31,  
     2010     2009  

Net cash provided by (used in):

    

Operating activities

   $ 36,043      $ (28,555

Investing activities

     (3,530     (9,332

Financing activities

     (1,894     22,161   

Effect on cash of changes in exchange rates

     (3,627     (1,784
                

Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

   $ 26,992      $ (17,510
                

Cash Flow from Operating Activities. We prepare our statement of cash flows using the indirect method. Under this method, we reconcile net income to cash flows from operating activities by adjusting net income for those items that impact net income but may not result in actual cash receipts or payments during the period. These reconciling items include but are not limited to depreciation and amortization, provisions for inventory reserves and doubtful accounts; gains and losses from various transactions, equity share in income of unconsolidated affiliates and changes in the consolidated balance sheet for working capital from the beginning to the end of the period.

2010 compared to 2009. In 2010, our net cash flow provided from operating activities was $36.0 million, an increase of $64.5 million from 2009. This increase was primarily driven by higher net income; higher income taxes payable due to increase in operating income; higher depreciation and amortization from increased capital expenditures and acquired intangibles; and lower inventory purchases. These increases are partially offset by a significant decrease in accounts payable in 2009 due to payments for increased purchases of inventory in the fourth quarter of 2008; and an increase in accounts receivable primarily in BRC operations due to higher revenues from a shift in our product mix from aftermarket kits to DOEM conversions with a corresponding increase in terms and days sales outstanding.

Cash Flow from Investing Activities. Our net cash used in investing activities consisted primarily of PP&E expenditures as well as acquisitions. The majority of our PP&E expenditures are within our BRC operations and related to the continued expansion of assembly lines.

In 2010, our PP&E additions were approximately $4.8 million or 26.7% higher than in 2009. This was due primarily to the continued expansion of our BRC operations. The Company obtained approximately $1.0 million of cash from the consolidation of a previously unconsolidated affiliate due to a change in the control of the Board of Directors of this company.

In 2009, our PP&E additions were approximately $3.8 million primarily due to the continued expansion of our BRC operations. In addition, the Company paid approximately $5.6 million for the acquisition of Distribuidora Shopping in the first quarter of 2009 net of cash acquired.

Cash Flow from Financing Activities. Our capitalization and financing strategy is intended to ensure that we are properly capitalized with the appropriate level of debt and available credit.

In 2010, our financing activities include the payments to revolving lines of credit as well as term and other loans of approximately $1.9 million.

In 2009, our financing activities included proceeds from term loans of approximately $12.7 million related to the purchase of Distribuidora Shopping as well as $10.8 million related to borrowings on revolving lines of credit for working capital requirements, partially offset by $1.2 million in payments of term loans.

 

22


Table of Contents

Credit Agreements

The Company’s debt payable is summarized as follows (in thousands):

 

     Available as  of
March 31,
2010
   As of
        March 31,
2010
   December 31,
2009

(a) Revolving lines of credit – Italy and Argentina

   $ 18,669    $ 1,000    $ 2,869

(b) Revolving lines of credit – USA

     13,000      —        —  

(c) Term loan – Intesa SanPaolo S.p.A.

     —        4,224      4,498

(d) Term loan – Banca IMI S.p.A. and Intesa SanPaolo S.p.A.

     —        10,095      10,750

(e) Other indebtedness

     1,358      1,300      1,290
                    
   $ 33,027      16,619      19,407

Less: current portion

        5,062      7,240
                

Non-current portion

      $ 11,557    $ 12,167
                

At March 31, 2010, the Company’s weighted average interest rate on outstanding debt was 2.8%. The Company is party to numerous significant credit agreements and other borrowings. All foreign denominated revolving lines of credit have been converted using the average interbank currency rate at March 31, 2010.

(a) Revolving Lines of Credit – Italy and Argentina

The Company maintains various revolving lines of credit in Italy and Argentina. The revolving lines of credit in Italy include $3.5 million which is unsecured; $12.7 million of which is collateralized by accounts receivable and $0.7 million which was guaranteed by BRC. The interest rates on these revolving lines of credit are fixed and variable and range from 0.02% to 4.6% as of March 31, 2010. At March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, there was approximately $735,000 and $2.9 million outstanding, respectively.

The revolving lines of credit in Argentina, assumed in connection with the acquisition of Distribuidora Shopping, consist of two lines for a total amount of availability of approximately $2.0 million. These lines are unsecured with approximately $265,000 and $3,000 outstanding at March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively. At March 31, 2010, the interest rates for the lines of credit in Argentina ranged from 7.4% to 18.0%.

All lines are callable on demand.

(b) Revolving Line of Credit – USA

The Company and IMPCO Technologies, Inc. (“IMPCO”) maintains an unsecured revolving short term credit facility with Intesa SanPaolo S.p.A. (“Intesa”) amounting to $13.0 million. IMPCO intends to use the borrowings for its general corporate purposes and Fuel Systems guarantees IMPCO’s payments, but does not currently intend to use any of the funds for its own purposes. At March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, there was no balance outstanding under this credit facility.

The maximum aggregate principal amount of loans outstanding at any time is $13.0 million and the maturity date for the agreement is April 30, 2014. At the Company’s option, the loans will bear interest on either the applicable LIBOR rate plus 2.0%, the bank’s prime rate plus 1.0% or the bank’s cost of funds rate plus 2.0%. The bank’s prime rate is a floating interest rate that may change as often as once a day. If any amounts under a loan remain outstanding after the loan’s maturity date, such amounts will bear interest at the bank’s prime rate plus 2.0%. In addition, this revolving credit facility carries a commitment fee of 0.50% of the average daily unused amount and also includes financial covenants regarding the Company’s ratio of net debt to EBITDA, consolidated net worth and aggregate debt level. At March 31, 2010, the Company was in compliance with these covenants.

(c) Term Loan – Intesa SanPaolo S.p.A.

On June 26, 2007, BRC entered into a five and a half year unsecured term loan agreement with Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A. of Italy in which BRC received approximately $6.7 million. The proceeds for the loan were used to purchase Zavoli S.r.L., which was completed on July 2, 2007 for approximately $8.5 million. The payment terms are such that BRC will pay equal installments on a semi-annual basis throughout the term of the loan and interest based on six-month EURIBOR plus 0.4% per annum, which was 1.4% and 3.4% at December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2008, respectively. The loan agreement requires that BRC maintain a ratio of indebtedness to EBITDA, measured at each year end, of less than 1.25 to maintain this rate. At March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, BRC was in compliance with this covenant. In the event the ratio of indebtedness to EBITDA exceeds 2.5, the effective rate may adjust upward not to exceed six-month EURIBOR plus 1.2%, which was 2.1% at March 31, 2010. At March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, the amount outstanding was $4.2 million and $4.5 million, respectively.

 

23


Table of Contents

(d) Term Loan – Banca IMI S.p.A. and Intesa SanPaolo S.p.A.

On December 22, 2008, MTM entered into a financing agreement with Banca IMI S.p.A. and Intesa SanPaolo S.p.A. pursuant to which MTM may borrow up to €15.0 million (approximately $21.5 million converted into U.S. dollars) to be used for the acquisitions of Distribuidora Shopping as well as for investments in MTM’s subsidiaries and certain capital expenditures for research and development. Approximately $10.1 million and $10.8 million were outstanding on this financing agreement as of March 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively.

In addition, on May 28, 2009, MTM exercised its option to extend the maturity date of its borrowings under this financing agreement from June 22, 2009 to June 22, 2014. As specified in the financing agreement, MTM must make interest payments on June 30 and December 31 of each year beginning on June 30, 2009 and is obligated to repay the entire principal amount of the loan, €15.0 million, in ten equal semi-annual installments beginning on December 22, 2009 and ending on June 22, 2014.

The loan contains semi-annual covenants beginning June 30, 2009 which require MTM to maintain (1) a ratio of indebtedness less cash and cash equivalents to rolling twelve month EBITDA of less than 2.5, (2) a ratio of indebtedness less cash and cash equivalents to equity of less than 1.0 and (3) a ratio of rolling twelve month EBITDA to net interest expense ratio greater than 5.0. In addition, the loan requires Mariano Costamagna (the Company’s Chief Executive Officer) and his family to hold, directly or indirectly, 10% of the outstanding capital stock of FSYS, unless the reduction in ownership is attributable to one or more issuances of FSYS capital stock or a merger or other fundamental corporate transaction which causes a variation in the outstanding capital stock. At March 31, 2010, MTM was in compliance with these covenants. The loan is collateralized by all of MTM’s ownership interest in Distribuidora Shopping and all of Distribuidora Shopping’s receivables.

(e) Other indebtedness

Other indebtedness includes capital leases and various term loans and lines of credit at our foreign subsidiaries. These term loans and lines of credit are used primarily to fund the operations of these subsidiaries and bear interest at approximately 2.0%.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

As of March 31, 2010, we had no off-balance sheet arrangements.

Contractual Obligations

The following table contains supplemental information regarding total contractual obligations as of March 31, 2010:

 

     Payments Due by Period

(In thousands)

Contractual Obligations

   Total    Nine Months
Ended
December 31,

2010
   Year Ended December 31,
         2011    2012    2013    2014    Thereafter

Revolving lines of credit

   $ 1,000    $ 1,000    $ —      $ —      $ —      $ —      $ —  

Term and other loans — principal

     15,063      3,710      3,841      3,773      2,301      1,180      258

Term and other loans — interest

     783      303      226      150      77      19      8

Capital lease obligations (a)

     556      220      171      70      66      29      —  

Operating lease obligations (a)

     41,721      5,991      7,703      6,510      6,119      5,165      10,233

Other long-term liabilities

     225      33      39      15      15      15      108

Other and miscellaneous (a)

     1,639      447      596      596      —        —        —  
                                                
   $ 60,987    $ 11,704    $ 12,576    $ 11,114    $ 8,578    $ 6,408    $ 10,607
                                                

 

(a) The capital lease obligations are undiscounted and represent total minimum lease payments. The operating lease obligations represent total minimum lease payments. The “other and miscellaneous” category includes obligations under employment contracts.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Accounting Standards adopted in 2010

In June 2009, the FASB issued authoritative guidance for the consolidation of variable interest entities and changes the consolidation guidance applicable to a variable interest entity (“VIE”). It also amends the guidance governing the determination of whether an enterprise is the primary beneficiary of a VIE, and is, therefore, required to consolidate an entity, by requiring a qualitative analysis rather than a quantitative analysis. The qualitative analysis will include, among other things, consideration of who has the power to direct the activities of the entity that most significantly impact the entity’s

 

24


Table of Contents

economic performance and who has the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits of the VIE that could potentially be significant to the VIE. This standard also requires continuous reassessments of whether an enterprise is the primary beneficiary of a VIE. Former guidance required reconsideration of whether an enterprise was the primary beneficiary of a VIE only when specific events had occurred. New guidance also requires enhanced disclosures about an enterprise’s involvement with a VIE. The adoption of this guidance on January 1, 2010 did not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Foreign Currency Management. The results and financial condition of our international operations are affected by changes in exchange rates between certain foreign currencies and the U.S. dollar. Our exposure to fluctuations in currency exchange rates has increased as a result of the growth of our international subsidiaries. The functional currency for all of our international subsidiaries is the local currency of the subsidiary. An increase in the value of the U.S. dollar increases the costs incurred by our subsidiaries, as a significant amount of our international subsidiaries’ inventory purchases are U.S. dollar denominated, and thus the cost of our products, adversely affecting our competitiveness and profitability. We monitor this risk and attempt to minimize the exposure through the management of cash disbursements in local currencies and, when deemed appropriate, the use of forward currency contracts.

We seek to hedge our foreign currency economic risk by minimizing our U.S. dollar investment in foreign operations using foreign currency term loans to finance the operations of our foreign subsidiaries. The term loans are denominated in local currencies and translated to U.S. dollars at period end exchange rates.

 

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We have established disclosure controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in SEC rules and forms and is accumulated and communicated to management, including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, with the assistance of other members of our management, have evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report. Based upon such evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report.

Our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have also concluded that there was no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the quarter ended March 31, 2010 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. We are performing ongoing evaluations and enhancements to our internal controls system.

 

25


Table of Contents

PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

From time to time, we may be involved in litigation relating to claims arising out of the ordinary course of our business. We are not a party to, and to our knowledge there are not threatened, any claims or actions against us, the ultimate disposition of which would have a material adverse effect on us.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider Part I, Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009. The risk factors contained in that report could materially affect our business, financial position and results of operations. There are no material changes from the risk factors set forth in Part I, Item 1A., “Risk Factors,” of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.

 

Item 2. Unregistered Purchases of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

The following table provides information on purchases of our common shares outstanding made by us during the three months ended March 31, 2010. We repurchased 286 shares of common stock from certain employees to cover tax withholding obligations from the vesting of stock at a weighted average price of $30.80 per share.

ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

 

Period

   Total Number of
Shares (or Units)
Purchase
   Average Price
Paid  per

Share
(or Unit)
   Total Number of
Shares (or Units)
Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs
   Maximum Number
(or Approximate Dollar Value)
of Shares (or Units) that May
Yet Be Purchased Under the
Plans or Programs

January 1–31, 2010

   —      $ —      n/a    n/a

February 1–28, 2010

   —        —      n/a    n/a

March 1–31, 2010

   286      30.80    n/a    n/a
                 

Total

   286    $ 30.80    n/a    n/a
                 

 

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

 

Item 4. Removed and Reserved

 

Item 5. Other Information

None.

 

26


Table of Contents
Item 6. Exhibits

The following documents are filed as exhibits to this Quarterly Report:

 

  3.1    Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Fuel Systems Solutions, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.3 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 (No. 333-135378) filed on June 27, 2006).
  3.2    Bylaws of Fuel Systems Solutions, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 of the Company’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 (No. 333-135378) filed on June 27, 2006).
10.1    Amendment No.1, dated January 27, 2010, to the Amended and Restated Employment Agreement between Fuel Systems Solutions, Inc. and Mariano Costamagna (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Form 8-K Filed on January 27, 2010).
31.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act.
31.2    Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14(a) of the Exchange Act.
32.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.
32.2    Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.

 

27


Table of Contents

SIGNATURE

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

 

      FUEL SYSTEMS SOLUTIONS, INC.
Date: May 6, 2010     By:  

/s/    MATTHEW BEALE

       

Matthew Beale

President and Chief Financial Officer

 

28