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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2011
Commission File Number: 1-11376
The Allied Defense Group, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 04-2281015 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of | (I.R.S. Employer Number) | |
incorporation or organization) |
120 E. Baltimore Street, Suite 2100
Baltimore, MD 21202
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
Baltimore, MD 21202
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(410) 385-8155
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
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 þ No o
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
þ No o
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.
Large accelerated filer o | Accelerated filer o | Non-accelerated filer o | Smaller reporting company þ | |||
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company) |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of
the Act). Yes þ No o
The number of shares of registrants Common Stock outstanding as of October 31, 2011 was
8,235,195.
THE ALLIED DEFENSE GROUP, INC.
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The Allied Defense Group, Inc.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF NET ASSETS (Liquidation Basis)
(Thousands of Dollars, except per share and share data)
(Thousands of Dollars, except per share and share data)
September 30, | ||||||||
2011 | December 31, | |||||||
(Unaudited) | 2010 | |||||||
ASSETS |
||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 874 | $ | 14,462 | ||||
Short-term investments |
31,485 | 18,801 | ||||||
Prepaid and other current assets |
438 | 606 | ||||||
Notes receivable |
| 875 | ||||||
Property and Equipment, net |
| 2 | ||||||
Funds held in escrow |
15,012 | 15,003 | ||||||
TOTAL ASSETS |
47,809 | 49,749 | ||||||
LIABILITIES |
||||||||
Estimated net costs to be incurred during liquidation |
3,310 | 3,564 | ||||||
Accounts payable |
169 | 68 | ||||||
Accrued liabilities |
| 399 | ||||||
Income taxes payable |
| 2 | ||||||
Other liabilities |
90 | 87 | ||||||
TOTAL LIABILITIES |
3,569 | 4,120 | ||||||
NET ASSETS IN LIQUIDATION |
$ | 44,240 | $ | 45,629 | ||||
NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING |
8,235,195 | 8,235,195 | ||||||
NET ASSETS IN LIQUIDATION PER SHARE |
$ | 5.37 | $ | 5.54 | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (Liquidation Basis)
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
(Thousands of Dollars)
Three Months | Nine Months | |||||||
Ended | Ended | |||||||
September 30, | September 30, | |||||||
2011 | 2011 | |||||||
Net assets on liquidation basis at beginning of period |
$ | 44,441 | $ | 45,629 | ||||
Changes in fair value of net assets in liquidation |
||||||||
Adjust net assets to fair value |
(246 | ) | (1,237 | ) | ||||
Change in estimated net costs to be incurred during liquidation |
45 | (152 | ) | |||||
Net assets on liquidation basis at end of period |
$ | 44,240 | $ | 44,240 | ||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Going Concern Basis)
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
(Thousands of Dollars, except per share and share data)
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||
September 30, 2010 | September 30, 2010 | |||||||
Revenue |
$ | | $ | | ||||
Cost and expenses |
||||||||
Selling and administrative corporate expenses |
3,001 | 7,469 | ||||||
Operating loss |
(3,001 | ) | (7,469 | ) | ||||
Other income (expenses) |
||||||||
Interest income |
26 | 38 | ||||||
Net loss on fair value of senior notes and warrants |
| (17 | ) | |||||
Other-net |
(1,372 | ) | (1,358 | ) | ||||
(1,346 | ) | (1,337 | ) | |||||
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes |
(4,347 | ) | (8,806 | ) | ||||
Income tax expense |
| 1 | ||||||
Loss from continuing operations |
(4,347 | ) | (8,807 | ) | ||||
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax |
||||||||
Gain on sale of subsidiaries |
48,055 | 47,805 | ||||||
Loss from discontinued operations |
(4,307 | ) | (14,418 | ) | ||||
Net income from discontinued operations |
43,748 | 33,387 | ||||||
NET INCOME |
$ | 39,401 | $ | 24,580 | ||||
Earnings (Loss) per share basic and diluted: |
||||||||
Net loss from continuing operations |
$ | (0.53 | ) | $ | (1.08 | ) | ||
Net income from discontinued operations |
5.35 | 4.08 | ||||||
Total income per share basic and diluted |
$ | 4.82 | $ | 3.00 | ||||
Weighted average number of common shares: |
||||||||
Basic |
8,177,559 | 8,175,580 | ||||||
Diluted |
8,177,559 | 8,182,279 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (Going Concern Basis)
(Unaudited)
(Unaudited)
(Thousands of Dollars)
Nine Months Ended | ||||
September 30, 2010 | ||||
Cash flows from operating activities |
||||
Net income |
$ | 24,580 | ||
Less: Gain on sale of subsidiaries |
(47,805 | ) | ||
Plus: Loss on discontinued operations, net of tax |
14,418 | |||
Loss from continuing operations |
(8,807 | ) | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss from continuing operations to net cash used in operating activities,
net of divestitures: |
||||
Depreciation and amortization |
13 | |||
Loss on sale of fixed assets |
1 | |||
Net gain related to fair value of warrants |
17 | |||
Common stock and stock option awards |
171 | |||
Deferred director stock awards |
43 | |||
(Increase) decrease in operating assets and increase (decrease) in liabilities, net
of effects from discontinued businesses: |
||||
Restricted cash |
160 | |||
Prepaid and other current assets |
88 | |||
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other current liabilities |
(62 | ) | ||
Deferred compensation |
(156 | ) | ||
Income taxes |
(363 | ) | ||
Net cash used in operating activities continuing operations |
(8,895 | ) | ||
Net cash used in operating activities discontinued operations |
| |||
Net cash used in operating activities |
(8,895 | ) | ||
Cash flows from investing activities |
||||
Net proceeds from sale of subsidiaries |
54,446 | |||
Funds deposited in escrow |
(15,000 | ) | ||
Net cash used for short-term investment transactions |
(20,000 | ) | ||
Net cash provided by investing activities continuing operations |
19,446 | |||
Net cash used in investing activities discontinued operations |
| |||
Net cash provided by investing activities |
19,446 | |||
Cash flows from financing activities |
||||
Net principal payments on long-term debt and capital lease obligations |
(1 | ) | ||
Net cash used in financing activities continuing operations |
(1 | ) | ||
Net cash used in financing activities discontinued operations |
| |||
Net cash used in financing activities |
(1 | ) | ||
Effects of exchange rate on cash |
850 | |||
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS |
11,400 | |||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
3,475 | |||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
$ | 14,875 | ||
Supplemental Disclosures of Cash Flow information |
||||
Cash paid during the period for: |
||||
Interest |
$ | 13 | ||
Taxes |
$ | 373 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated statements.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2011
September 30, 2011
(Thousands of Dollars)
NOTE 1 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Business Operations
The Allied Defense Group Inc. (Allied or the Company), a Delaware corporation, previously
conducted a multinational defense business engaged in the manufacture and sale of ammunition and
ammunition related products for use by the U.S. and foreign governments. Allieds business was
conducted by its two wholly owned subsidiaries: MECAR sprl, formerly Mecar S.A. (Mecar), and ADG
Sub USA, Inc., formerly Mecar USA, Inc. (Mecar USA).
Plan of Dissolution and Liquidation
On June 24, 2010, the Company signed a definitive purchase and sale agreement (the
Agreement) with Chemring Group PLC (Chemring) pursuant to which Chemring agreed to acquire
substantially all of the assets of the Company for $59,560 in cash and the assumption of certain
liabilities. On September 1, 2010, the Company completed the asset sale to Chemring contemplated
by the Agreement. Pursuant to the Agreement, Chemring acquired all of the capital stock of Mecar
for approximately $45,810 in cash, and separately Chemring acquired substantially all of the assets
of Mecar USA for $13,750 in cash and the assumption by Chemring of certain specified liabilities of
Mecar USA. A portion of the purchase price was paid through the repayment of certain intercompany
indebtedness owed to the Company that would otherwise have been cancelled at closing. $15,000 of
the proceeds from the sale was deposited into escrow to secure the Companys indemnification
obligations under the Agreement. The $15,000 of cash plus earned interest income remains in escrow
as of September 30, 2011.
In conjunction with the Agreement, the Board of Directors of the Company unanimously approved
the dissolution of the Company pursuant to a Plan of Complete Liquidation and Dissolution (Plan of
Dissolution). The Companys stockholders approved the Plan of Dissolution on September 30, 2010.
In response to concerns of certain of the Companys stockholders, the Company agreed to delay the
filing of a Certificate of Dissolution with the Delaware Secretary of State. The Company filed a
Certificate of Dissolution with the Delaware Secretary of State on August 31, 2011. In connection
with this filing, the Companys stock transfer agent has ceased recording transfers of the stock,
and the Companys stock is no longer publicly traded.
Basis of Presentation
Liquidation Basis of Accounting
With the authorization of the Plan of Dissolution, the Company adopted the liquidation basis
of accounting effective as of the close of business on September 30, 2010. The liquidation basis of
accounting will continue to be used by the Company until such time that the plan is terminated and
all net assets have been distributed to shareholders.
Under the liquidation basis of accounting, the carrying amounts of assets as of the close of
business on September 30, 2010, the date of the authorization of the Plan of Dissolution by the
Company, were adjusted to their estimated net realizable values and liabilities, including the
estimated costs associated with implementing the Plan of Dissolution, were stated at their
estimated settlement amounts. Such value estimates were updated by the Company as of December 31,
2010 and September 30, 2011. The majority of net assets in liquidation at December 31, 2010 and
September 30, 2011 were highly liquid and did not require adjustment as their estimated net
realizable value approximates their current book value. The exception is the short term investments
which are subject to changes in market value.
Consolidated Statements of Net Assets in Liquidation and Changes in Net Assets in Liquidation
are the financial statements presented under the liquidation basis of accounting. The valuations of
assets at their net realizable values and liabilities at their anticipated settlement amounts
represent estimates, based on present facts and circumstances associated with carrying out the Plan
of Dissolution based on the assumptions set forth below. The actual values and costs associated
with carrying out the Plan of Dissolution are expected to differ from the amounts shown herein
because of the inherent uncertainty of the estimates. Such differences may be material. In
particular, the estimates of the Companys liquidation costs will vary with the length of time it
operates under the Plan of Dissolution. Accordingly, it is not possible to predict the
aggregate amount or timing of future distributions to stockholders, as long as the Plan of
Dissolution is in effect and no assurance can be given that the amount of liquidating distributions
to be received will equal or exceed the estimate of net assets in liquidation presented in the
accompanying Statement of Net Assets in Liquidation.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2011
(Thousands of Dollars)
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2011
(Thousands of Dollars)
The estimated net costs to be incurred during liquidation were $3,310 as of September 30,
2011. The $3,310 in net remaining costs consists of $387 in compensation for former employees and
remaining directors; $814 for compliance and other office costs, including resident filing fees and
costs to settle remaining leases; $416 for insurance; $1,743 in fees for professional service
providers including legal representation relating to the DOJ subpoena; and income tax payments not
to exceed $150 for the repatriation of cash balances held in foreign countries; offset by $200
estimated to be received on our cash and short-term investment balances during liquidation. Such
estimates are based on assumptions regarding the Companys ability to settle outstanding
obligations to creditors, resolve outstanding litigation, settle remaining leases and the ultimate
timing of distributions to its stockholders, but does not include any settlement amounts, fines or
penalties, if any, that the Company might incur as a result of the DOJ subpoena or any other legal
proceedings. These estimates will be adjusted from time to time as projections and assumptions
change.
Based on advice from our Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) outside counsel, the Company
is now estimating that conclusion of the DOJ/SEC inquiries and final distributions to stockholders
will not occur until 2013. As a result, the estimate of net costs to be incurred during
liquidation includes estimated costs through 2013.
Going Concern Basis of Accounting
For all periods preceding the authorization of the Plan of Dissolution, the Companys
financial statements are also presented on the going concern basis of accounting. Such financial
statements reflect the historical results of operations and changes in cash for the period from
January 1, 2010 to September 30, 2010.
NOTE 2 PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION
As of September 30, 2011, the consolidated financial statements of the Company include the
accounts of Allied and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, which are as follows:
| ARC Europe, a Belgian company, |
||
| Allied Research BV (BV), a Dutch company, |
||
| Allied Research Cooperative (Coop) and, |
||
| ADG Sub USA, Inc. (Mecar USA) |
On September 1, 2010, Chemring acquired the assets of Mecar USA and the stock of Mecar, a
wholly-owned subsidiary of ARC Europe. As a result of the acquisition, the net income (loss) for
Mecar and Mecar USA has been reclassified to net income (loss) from discontinued operations on the
Statement of Operations for the period from January 1, 2010 to September 30, 2010.
NOTE 3 DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
Mecar and Mecar USA
On June 24, 2010, the Company signed a definitive purchase and sale agreement with Chemring
Group PLC pursuant to which Chemring agreed to acquire substantially all of the assets of the
Company for $59,560 in cash and the assumption of certain liabilities. On September 1, 2010, the
Company completed the asset sale to Chemring contemplated by the Agreement. Pursuant to the
Agreement, Chemring acquired all of the capital stock of Mecar for approximately $45,810 in cash,
and separately Chemring acquired substantially all of the assets of Mecar USA for $13,750 in cash
and the assumption by Chemring of certain specified liabilities of Mecar USA. A portion of the
purchase price was paid through the repayment of certain intercompany indebtedness owed to the
Company that would otherwise have been cancelled at closing. $15,000 of the proceeds
from the sale was deposited into escrow to secure the Companys indemnification obligations
under the Agreement. Such amounts are included in Funds held in escrow on the Statement of Net
Assets (Liquidation Basis).
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2011
(Thousands of Dollars)
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2011
(Thousands of Dollars)
The following summarizes the results of discontinued operations for the three and nine months ended
September 30, 2010 for Mecar and Mecar USA:
Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||
September 30, 2010 | ||||||||||||
Mecar | Mecar USA | Total | ||||||||||
Revenue |
$ | 6,979 | $ | 1,670 | $ | 8,649 | ||||||
Loss before taxes |
(4,035 | ) | (272 | ) | (4,307 | ) | ||||||
Loss, net of tax |
(4,035 | ) | (272 | ) | (4,307 | ) |
Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||
September 30, 2010 | ||||||||||||
Mecar | Mecar USA | Total | ||||||||||
Revenue |
$ | 38,477 | $ | 9,342 | $ | 47,819 | ||||||
Loss before taxes |
(14,122 | ) | (287 | ) | (14,409 | ) | ||||||
Loss, net of tax |
(14,122 | ) | (296 | ) | (14,418 | ) |
NS Microwave Systems, Inc. (NSM)
On August 7, 2009, the Company entered into a Purchase Agreement to sell NSM for $400 in cash
and a promissory note in the amount of $1,325 at closing. The note was due 24 months after
closing, subject to a reduction based on certain terms as defined in the Purchase Agreement. On
December 31, 2009 and again on June 30, 2010, the Company wrote-off $250, for a total write-off of
$500, against the receivable as it was unlikely that one of the Purchase Agreement conditions would
be met. On August 5, 2011, the note was fully repaid and, as a result, the Company received $825
representing the note principal amount.
NOTE 4 SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
Cash in excess of funds required for immediate use by the Company has been invested with the
primary goal to preserve capital. As such, the funds are invested in short-term, high-quality,
fixed-income securities and are accounted for at fair value. As of September 30, 2011 and December
31, 2010, the fair value of these investments was $31,485 and $18,801, respectively, and was
included in short-term investments on the consolidated statements of net assets.
NOTE 5 WARRANTS
On March 6, 2006, in conjunction with the issuance of convertible notes, the Company issued
detachable warrants to the purchasers exercisable for an aggregate of 226,800 shares of Allied
common stock. At December 31, 2010, the Company determined the fair value of the warrants was $0.
No warrants were exercised. All warrants expired on March 9, 2011.
NOTE 6 FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The Company values its assets and liabilities using the methods of fair-value as described in
ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. In accordance with ASC 820, the Company
determines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a
liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The
Company generally applies the income approach to determine fair value. This method uses valuation
techniques to convert future amounts to a single present amount. The measurement is based on the
value indicated by current market expectations about those future amounts.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2011
(Thousands of Dollars)
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2011
(Thousands of Dollars)
ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair
value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to active markets for identical assets and
liabilities (Level 1 measurement) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3
measurement). We classify fair value balances based on the observability of those inputs. The
three levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:
Level 1 Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or
liabilities.
Level 2 Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability,
either directly or indirectly. These include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities
in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets
that are not active and amounts derived from valuation models where all significant inputs
are observable in active markets.
Level 3 Unobservable inputs that reflect managements assumptions.
The Company believes the fair value of its financial instruments consisting of cash, cash
equivalents, and short-term investments, adjusted to recognize unrealized gains and losses,
approximate their carrying values due to the relatively short maturity of these instruments.
NOTE 7 EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE
Basic earnings (loss) per share excludes potential common shares and is computed by dividing
net earnings (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. The
computation of diluted earnings (loss) per share excludes the effects of stock options, warrants
and restricted stock (unvested stock awards), if such effect is anti-dilutive. For the three months
ended September 30, 2010, the Company has excluded warrants, unvested stock awards and stock
options from the calculation of loss per share from continuing operations, discontinued operations,
and total loss since their effect would be anti-dilutive. Consequently, the basic and diluted
weighted average number of common shares is equal to 8,177,559 and 8,177,559 for the three months
ended September 30, 2010 and 8,175,580 and 8,182,279 for the nine months ended September 30, 2010,
respectively. The table below shows the calculation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share
for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010:
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||
September 30, 2010 | September 30, 2010 | |||||||
Net loss from continuing operations |
$ | (4,347 | ) | $ | (8,807 | ) | ||
Net income from discontinued operations, net of tax |
43,748 | 33,387 | ||||||
Total income |
$ | 39,401 | $ | 24,580 | ||||
Number of shares: |
||||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding, basic and diluted |
8,177,559 | 8,175,580 | ||||||
Effect of dilutive potential common shares
Stock Options |
| 6,699 | ||||||
Weighted average number of diluted shares |
8,177,559 | 8,182,279 | ||||||
Basic and diluted net loss per share from continuing operations |
$ | (0.53 | ) | $ | (1.08 | ) | ||
Basic and diluted net income per share from discontinued operations |
5.35 | 4.08 | ||||||
Basic and diluted net income per share from total earnings |
$ | 4.82 | $ | 3.00 | ||||
Basic and diluted weighted average shares are different for the nine months ended
September 30, 2010 but per share amounts are the same when rounded to the nearest full cent.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2011
(Thousands of Dollars)
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2011
(Thousands of Dollars)
NOTE 8 OTHER NET
Other income (expense) included in the Companys consolidated statements of operations for the
three and nine months ended September 30, 2010:
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||
Septmber 30, 2010 | Septmber 30, 2010 | |||||||
Net currency transaction gains |
$ | (1,374 | ) | $ | (1,368 | ) | ||
Miscellaneous net |
2 | 10 | ||||||
$ | (1,372 | ) | $ | (1,358 | ) | |||
NOTE 9 SHARE- BASED COMPENSATION
Under the going concern basis of accounting, total share-based compensation was $6 and $118
(including outside directors compensation of $89) for the three and nine months ended September 30,
2010, respectively. The share-based compensation expense for the period includes costs associated
with stock options, restricted stock grants, and the compensatory element of the Employee Stock
Purchase Plan.
In conjunction with the Companys signing a definitive Merger Agreement on
January 18, 2010, all equity compensation plans were suspended pending the Companys merger.
Thereafter, no new equity awards were made. With the June 24, 2010 signing of the definitive Sale
Agreement, the original Merger Agreement was terminated. The Companys equity compensation plans
have been terminated. As of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, there are no outstanding
options.
NOTE 10 INDUSTRY SEGMENTS
Prior to September 2010, the Company operated within two operating segments: Mecar and Mecar
USA. In September 2010, the Company completed the divesture of Mecar and Mecar USA. As a result,
Allied no longer has operating segments. The Companys continuing operations include only those
expenses incurred to support the Companys corporate headquarters and its non-operating European
subsidiaries.
NOTE 11 PROVISION FOR TAXES
The Company regularly reviews the recoverability of its deferred tax assets and establishes a
valuation allowance as deemed appropriate. Realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon
generation of sufficient income by the Company in the jurisdictions in which it has operations and,
in some cases, by specific location. Because the Company experienced losses in previous years and
continued losses in the current year, management recorded a full valuation allowance against the
Companys net deferred tax asset as of September 30, 2011.
As of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the Company had no unrecognized tax
liabilities or benefits, nor did it have any that would have an effect on the effective tax rate.
Income taxes are provided based on the liability method for financial reporting purposes. For the
nine months ended September 30, 2011, there were no interest or penalties recorded.
In Belgium, the Company is still open to examination by the Belgian tax authorities from 2007
forward. In the United States, the Company is still open to examination from 2007 forward, although
carryforward tax attributes that were generated prior to 2007 may still be adjusted upon
examination by the U.S. tax authorities if they either have been or will be utilized.
Currently, the Company has significant net deferred tax assets that have a full valuation
allowance in accordance with ASC 740, Accounting for Income Taxes. As of December 31, 2010, the
Company provided for U.S. tax on foreign earnings of approximately $25,475 that is expected to be
repatriated. As of September 30, 2011, $13,757 had been successfully repatriated. In anticipation
of the repatriation, the NOL carryforwards are no longer included in the deferred tax assets.
Income taxes related to repatriation of cash held in foreign countries is not expected to exceed
$350 ($200 paid to date; the balance included in the estimated costs for liquidation). As of
September 30, 2010, the fair value of net deferred tax assets is zero due to full valuation
allowance.
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2011
(Thousands of Dollars)
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2011
(Thousands of Dollars)
The Company may undergo, or may already have undergone, an ownership change within the
meaning of Section 382 of the Internal Revenue Code, which could affect the Companys ability to
offset gains realized in the asset sale against net operating losses and foreign tax credit
carryovers. If it is determined that an ownership change has occurred, this could significantly
increase the tax expense incurred from the sale transactions.
NOTE 12 COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Except as set forth under the heading Legal Proceedings in this Note 12, there are no
material pending legal proceedings to which Allied or any of its subsidiaries is a party.
The Company entered into employment agreements with certain management personnel at the
Companys subsidiaries and with certain domestic management personnel. These agreements provided
for severance payments in the event of termination under certain conditions. In September 2010,
the Company paid $1,650 in complete satisfaction of its severance obligations to the Companys
management personnel. Employment agreements with employees at Mecar and Mecar USA were assigned as
part of the sale transactions.
The Company leases domestic office space for the former corporate offices under an
operating lease which expires in early 2013. During the quarter ended June 30, 2011, the Company
entered into a sublease which will offset a portion of the lease expense during the remainder of
the lease.
Legal Proceedings
DOJ Subpoena
On January 19, 2010, the Company received a subpoena and communications from the U.S.
Department of Justice (DOJ) requesting the Company produce documents relating to its dealings
with foreign governments. The subpoena stated that it was issued in connection with an ongoing
criminal investigation. On the same day, the Company also became aware through a press release
issued by the DOJ that an employee of Mecar USA had been indicted by the DOJ for allegedly engaging
in schemes to bribe foreign government officials to obtain business. The unsealed indictment of
this employee and the DOJs press release indicate that the alleged criminal conduct was on behalf
of a Decatur, Georgia company which is unrelated to the Company or Mecar USA. Mecar USAs
employment agreement with the employee provided that the employee not actively engage in any other
employment, occupation or consulting activity that conflicts with the interests of the Company. In
light of the employees breach of his employment agreement, Mecar USA terminated his employment on
January 20, 2010.
According to the DOJs press release, the former employee was arrested on January 19, 2010,
along with twenty-one other individuals, after a large-scale undercover operation that targeted
foreign bribery in the military and law enforcement products industry. The indictments of the
twenty-two individuals allege that the defendants conspired to violate the Foreign Corrupt
Practices Act (FCPA), conspired to engage in money laundering and engaged in substantive
violations of the FCPA.
Subsequently, the Company received notice from the DOJ that indicated that it would request
additional documents and expand its review beyond matters relating to the indicted former employee
of Mecar USA. The Company understood that the DOJs expanded review was in connection with an
industry-wide review. The Company has also received inquiries from the SEC regarding this matter.
The Company is cooperating with the DOJ and SEC and complying with the DOJs subpoena and
SECs request for information. The Companys ongoing compliance with these matters is being
overseen by the Companys Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is being assisted in these
matters by independent outside counsel. The Company cannot predict the outcome of these matters or
the impact, if any, that they may have on our plan to return the net proceeds of the Chemring sale
to our stockholders.
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The Allied Defense Group, Inc.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2011
(Thousands of Dollars)
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
September 30, 2011
(Thousands of Dollars)
Litigation Initiated by Former Employee
A former executive employee of the Company instituted a lawsuit in the Circuit Court for
Fairfax County, Virginia against the Company and others alleging fraud, constructive fraud, breach
of contract, unjust encroachment, tortuous interference with business expectancy and civil
conspiracy, all relating to the former executive employees change of control severance agreement.
During the three months ended September 30, 2011, the Company settled this lawsuit for a payment of
$200.
Litigation Relating to Consulting Agreement (MECAR)
A former consultant to MECAR has initiated a lawsuit in Belgium against MECAR and the Company
for unpaid consulting fees in excess of $750. The Company believes that any liability with respect
to this matter will be borne by MECAR and not the Company.
Indemnification provisions
The Company has sold its SeaSpace, Titan, the VSK Group, GMS and NSM subsidiaries in separate
transactions starting with the first transaction closing in 2007. In each transaction, the Company
agreed to indemnify the purchaser for periods subsequent to closing for losses arising from
breaches of representations, warranties and covenants. Indemnification periods varied based on the
particular representation, warranty or covenant covered, the vast majority of which have all
expired. As of September 30, 2011, the only remaining indemnification obligations relate to
representations and warranties concerning taxes, environmental matters, breaches of title, breaches
of authorization and fraud. For SeaSpace, Titan, the VSK Group, GMS and NSM, these indemnification
provisions have been capped at $1,000, $950, $6,806 (5,000), $5,200 and $863, respectively. At
September 30, 2011, no amount has been accrued related to these indemnifications as a liability is
not deemed probable.
On June 24, 2010, the Company signed a definitive purchase and sale agreement with Chemring
Group PLC pursuant to which Chemring agreed to acquire substantially all of the assets of the
Company for $59,560 in cash and the assumption of certain liabilities. The purchase and sale
agreement contains certain indemnification provisions pursuant to which the Company may be required
to indemnify the buyer for a period subsequent to the completion of the sale for any and all losses
directly or indirectly based upon, related to, arising out of or in connection with Mecars
completed contracts, Mecar USA liabilities retained by the Company and any failure by the Company
to satisfy all transaction related expenses. The Companys indemnification liability is limited to,
and capped at, the escrowed amount of $15,000 plus the accumulated interest. The Companys
indemnification obligations expire upon the earlier of (i) June 30, 2015 or (ii) the Companys
entry into either a court or administrative order or a Chemring-approved settlement agreement, in
either case, finally resolving the matters relating to the DOJs subpoena. In the absence of such
final resolution, in certain circumstances, up to 50% of the escrowed funds may be released as
early as June 24, 2013. At September 30, 2011, no amount has been accrued related to this
indemnification as a liability is not deemed probable.
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ITEM 2. | MANGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS |
Overview
The Allied Defense Group, Inc. (Allied or the Company) previously conducted a
multinational defense business focused on the manufacture and sale of ammunition and ammunition
related products for use by the U.S. and foreign governments. Allieds business was conducted by
two wholly-owned subsidiaries: MECAR sprl, formerly MECAR S.A. (Mecar), and ADG Sub USA, Inc.,
formerly MECAR USA, Inc. (Mecar USA).
On June 24, 2010, the Company signed a definitive purchase and sale agreement (the
Agreement) with Chemring Group PLC (Chemring) pursuant to which Chemring agreed to acquire
substantially all of the assets of the Company for $59.6 million in cash and the assumption of
certain liabilities. On September 1, 2010, the Company completed the asset sale to Chemring
contemplated by the Agreement. Chemring acquired all of the capital stock of Mecar for $45.8
million in cash, and separately Chemring acquired substantially all of the assets of Mecar USA for
$13.8 million in cash and the assumption by Chemring of certain specified liabilities of Mecar USA.
A portion of the purchase price was paid through the repayment of certain intercompany
indebtedness owed to the Company that would otherwise have been cancelled at closing. $15 million
of the proceeds from the sale was deposited into escrow to secure the Companys indemnification
obligations under the Agreement.
In conjunction with the Agreement, the Board of Directors of the Company unanimously approved
the dissolution of the Company pursuant to a Plan of Complete Liquidation and Dissolution (Plan of
Dissolution). The Companys stockholders approved the Plan of Dissolution on September 30, 2010.
In response to concerns of certain of the Companys stockholders, the Company agreed to delay the
filing of a Certificate of Dissolution with the Delaware Secretary of State. The Company filed a
Certificate of Dissolution with the Delaware Secretary of State on August 31, 2011. In connection
with this filing, our stock transfer agent has ceased recording transfers of our stock and our
stock is no longer publicly traded.
In connection with the adoption of the Plan of Dissolution and the anticipated liquidation of
the Company, we adopted the liquidation basis of accounting effective close of business on
September 30, 2010, whereby assets are valued at their estimated net realizable cash values and
liabilities are stated at their estimated settlement amounts. Uncertainties as to the ultimate
amount of our liabilities make it impractical to predict the aggregate net value that may
ultimately be distributable to stockholders. Under the liquidation basis of accounting, we accrue
for the remaining costs to be incurred during liquidation, including compensation for remaining
directors, consultants, insurance costs, costs to settle remaining leases, fees for professional
service providers, income taxes, and miscellaneous other costs, partially offset by estimated
future interest earnings and sublease payments. Such net costs were estimated to be $3.310 million
as of September 30, 2011. Our estimates are based on assumptions regarding our ability to settle
outstanding obligations to trade creditors, settle remaining leases and the ultimate timing of
distributions to our stockholders, but do not include any settlement amounts, fines or penalties,
if any, that we might incur as a result of the DOJ subpoena or any other legal proceedings.
The Company received a subpoena from the Department of Justice (DOJ) on January 19, 2010
requesting that the Company produce documents relating to its dealings with foreign governments.
The DOJ initially limited its request of documents to those relating to an indicted former employee
of Mecar USA. The DOJ has subsequently advised the Company that it is conducting an industry-wide
review, and therefore the DOJs investigation of the Company will be expanded and ongoing. The
Company has also received inquiries from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as to this
matter. We cannot predict the settlement amounts, fines or penalties, if any, that we might incur
as a result of the foregoing. As a result, it is unlikely that any distributions to our
stockholders will be made until the matters relating to the DOJ subpoena have been resolved. The
period of time required to resolve these matters is uncertain but is expected to take in excess of
one year. Furthermore, under the Agreement, the Company has agreed to indemnify Chemring and
certain of its related parties from any losses, fines or penalties arising out of, among other
things, the completed contracts of Mecar and Mecar USA. We have escrowed $15 million of the cash
consideration paid to the Company in the sale to secure our indemnification obligations under the
Agreement. These escrowed funds will not be available to the Company for distribution to our
stockholders, or otherwise, until released to the Company pursuant to the terms of the Agreement.
Based on advice from our Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) outside counsel, we are now
estimating that we may not be able to conclude the DOJ/SEC inquiries and make final distribution to
stockholders until 2013. As a result, our estimate of net costs to be incurred during liquidation
includes our estimate of costs through 2013.
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Prior to September 2010, the Company operated within two operating segments: Mecar and Mecar
USA. Allied, the parent company, provided oversight and corporate services to its subsidiaries and
had no operating activities. With the completion of the September 2010 sale, Allied no longer has
operating segments. The Company is being managed by its two directors who are also serving as the
Companys Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. The Company no longer has any
full-time employees. Allied no longer conducts any active business operations and is winding-up
its affairs as set forth above.
Net Assets in Liquidation
Net assets in liquidation at September 30, 2011 are $44.240 million compared to $45.629
million at December 31, 2010. The change in net assets in liquidation is due to: (i) adjustments
of assets to fair value and (ii) adjustments to estimated costs to be incurred during liquidation.
The net assets in liquidation per share as of September 30, 2011 have been reduced to $5.37 as
compared to $5.54 as of December 31, 2010 and March 31, 2011 and $5.40 as of June 30, 2011.
We expect to use all of our net assets to complete our Plan of Dissolution, which includes
settling existing claims against the Company, including existing litigation and other current
liabilities and accrued expenses, and making cash liquidating distributions to our shareholders.
Net assets available for liquidating distributions to shareholders may vary if we incur greater
than estimated operating expenses associated with executing the Plan of Dissolution, any actual
settlement costs for existing claims against the Company (as we have not accrued any amounts for
resolution of the DOJ/SEC matter or any other existing claim), or if there are existing, but
unknown claims made against us in the future.
Changes in Net Assets in Liquidation During the Three Months Ended September 30, 2011
The change in net assets in liquidation during the three months ended September 30, 2011 is
the net effect of valuation changes to the net assets and changes in the estimated net costs to be
incurred during liquidation. Adjusting net assets to fair market value decreased the net assets in
liquidation by $0.246 million. The estimated net costs to be incurred during liquidation decreased
by $0.045 million. The net effect was a reduction of $0.201 million in net assets in liquidation
for the three months ended September 30, 2011.
The adjustment of assets to fair value consists primarily of adjustments of short term
investments to fair market value. The unrealized loss associated with the short term investments is
due to the Companys purchase of financial instruments with interest rates above market and
therefore are purchased at a premium to their maturity value with an initial unrealized loss. The
unrealized loss will be absorbed against the interest income received as the instruments mature.
The table below reconciles the changes during the quarter ended September 30, 2011, in the
estimated net costs to be incurred during liquidation. Actual costs, net of interest income
received, incurred during the three months ended September 30, 2011 reduce the remaining estimated
net costs to be incurred during liquidation. An updated estimate of remaining estimated net costs
to be incurred during liquidation is prepared and reflected in the net assets in liquidation.
(in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||
June 30, | Changes in | (Costs Incurred) | September 30, | |||||||||||||
Estimated Net Costs to be Incurred During Liquidation | 2011 | Estimates | Income Received | 2011 | ||||||||||||
Estimated net costs to be incurred during liquidation |
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Compensation for remaining employees and directors |
$ | 365 | $ | 61 | $ | (39 | ) | $ | 387 | |||||||
Compliance and other office costs |
809 | 342 | (337 | ) | 814 | |||||||||||
Insurance Fees |
401 | 240 | (225 | ) | 416 | |||||||||||
Professional Fees |
1,865 | 38 | (160 | ) | 1,743 | |||||||||||
Income Taxes |
150 | | | 150 | ||||||||||||
Subtotal |
3,590 | 681 | (761 | ) | 3,510 | |||||||||||
Accrued liabilities |
223 | (223 | ) | | | |||||||||||
Subtotal |
3,813 | 458 | (761 | ) | 3,510 | |||||||||||
Less: interest income on cash and investment balances |
(200 | ) | (503 | ) | 503 | (200 | ) | |||||||||
Total net costs to be incurred during liquidation |
$ | 3,613 | $ | (45 | ) | $ | (258 | ) | $ | 3,310 | ||||||
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The Company incurred net liquidating costs of $258,000 during the quarter ended
September 30, 2011. The estimated net costs to be incurred decreased by $45,000, including accrued
liabilities that were combined with estimated net costs to be incurred during liquidation. Three
primary factors caused the gross increase of $458,000 in the estimated costs during the quarter.
First, in order to estimate costs to be incurred during liquidation, the Company includes an
estimate of defense costs (including attorneys fees) but does not include any estimates of
settlement amounts, fines or penalties for any legal proceedings. As a result, any settlement
amounts, fines or penalties we incur will reduce our net assets in liquidation. The Company
settled a lawsuit filed by a former executive officer of the Company for a payment of $200,000.
This settlement accounts for a reduction in our net assets in liquidation by approximately $150,000
for compliance and other office costs ($200,000 less estimated
defense costs which will not be incurred due to the settlement prior to trial). Secondly, after the
filing of the Certificate of Dissolution, the Company requested a no-action letter from the
Securities and Exchange Commission to allow the Company to cease filing Forms 10-K and Q. During
the three months ended September 30, 2011, the request was denied and the Company will continue to
file Forms 10-K and 10-Q causing an increase of $260,000 for related professional services required
to prepare such filings including audit and consulting fees. Third, the Company increased the
estimate for the insurance costs for the remaining liquidation period from original estimates by
$50,000.
Changes in Net Assets in Liquidation During the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011
The change in net assets in liquidation during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 is the
net effect of valuation changes to the net assets and changes in the estimated net costs to be
incurred during liquidation. Adjusting net assets to fair market value reduced the net assets in
liquidation by $1.237 million. The estimated net costs to be incurred during liquidation were
decreased during the nine months ended September 30, 2011 by $0.152 million. The combined effect
was a reduction of $1.389 million in net assets in liquidation for the nine months ended September
30, 2011.
The adjustment of assets to fair value consists primarily of adjustments of short term
investments to fair market value. The unrealized loss associated with the short term investments is
due to the Companys purchase of financial instruments with interest rates above market and
therefore are purchased at a premium to their maturity value with an initial unrealized loss. This
higher current period interest income is offset in part by the unrealized loss. The unrealized loss
will be absorbed against the interest income received as the instruments mature.
Our estimated costs to be incurred during liquidation consist of $0.836 million, $1.681
million, and $0.992 million in costs to be incurred in 2011, 2012, and 2013, respectively. The
total costs are offset by anticipated interest income of $0.2 million related to short-term
investments. To the extent that we are able to resolve the DOJ/SEC matter and make final
distributions to stockholders prior to the end of 2013, we may be able to minimize certain of these
costs and increase our distribution to the stockholders.
Our estimate of $3.310 million in net remaining costs to be incurred during liquidation
consists of $0.387 million in compensation for remaining employees and directors; $0.814 million
for compliance and other office costs, including resident filing fees and costs to settle remaining
leases; $0.416 million for insurance; $0.1743 million in fees for professional service providers
including legal representation relating to the DOJ subpoena; and $0.15 million in income taxes
related to the repatriation of foreign monies; offset by interest income of $0.2 million estimated
to be received on our cash and short-term investment balances during liquidation. Our estimates are
based on the assumption that liquidation will occur no later than December 31, 2013. As reported in
the table below, during 2011 we reduced the estimated net costs to be incurred during liquidation
by $0.805 million as we incurred various expenses, net of income received. We increased the
estimated net costs an additional $0.152 million due to changes in estimates, primarily due to the
extension of the anticipated liquidation terms to include fiscal year 2013.
The table below reconciles the changes during the nine months ended September 30, 2011, in the
estimated net costs to be incurred during liquidation.
(in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||
December 31, | Changes in | (Costs Incurred) | September 30, | |||||||||||||
Estimated Net Costs to be Incurred During Liquidation | 2010 | Estimates | Income Received | 2011 | ||||||||||||
Estimated net costs to be incurred during liquidation |
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Compensation for remaining employees and directors |
$ | 398 | $ | 197 | $ | (208 | ) | $ | 387 | |||||||
Compliance and other office costs |
1,230 | 153 | (569 | ) | 814 | |||||||||||
Insurance Fees |
351 | 340 | (275 | ) | 416 | |||||||||||
Professional Fees |
1,385 | 788 | (430 | ) | 1,743 | |||||||||||
Income Taxes |
350 | | (200 | ) | 150 | |||||||||||
Subtotal |
3,714 | 1,478 | (1,682 | ) | 3,510 | |||||||||||
Accrued liabilities |
399 | (223 | ) | (176 | ) | | ||||||||||
Subtotal |
4,113 | 1,255 | (1,858 | ) | 3,510 | |||||||||||
Less: interest income on cash and investment balances |
(150 | ) | (1,103 | ) | 1,053 | (200 | ) | |||||||||
Total net costs to be incurred during liquidation |
$ | 3,963 | $ | 152 | $ | (805 | ) | $ | 3,310 | |||||||
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In addition to the factors mentioned above for the three month period ended September 30,
2011, the decrease in the net assets in liquidation per share during the nine months ended
September 30, 2011 is attributable to increased estimated liquidation costs for 2013. As of
December 31, 2010, the Company assumed that the DOJ/SEC inquiries would be concluded and the
Company would make final distributions to stockholders prior to the end of 2012. Accordingly, the
estimate of net costs to be incurred during liquidation included anticipated costs to be incurred
through December 31, 2012. Due to events beyond the Companys control, including a recent mistrial
in the first of several expected trials of individual defendants implicated in DOJs investigation,
there has been a delay in the Companys ability to resume discussions with DOJ and the SEC and the
Company has had no substantive contact with either agency since early 2011. For this reason, and
based on advice from independent outside counsel, the Company is now estimating that conclusion of
the DOJ/SEC inquiries and final distributions to stockholders will not occur until 2013. As a
result, the estimate of net costs to be incurred during liquidation was increased during the nine
months ended September 30, 2011 to include estimated costs of $0.992 million for 2013.
Critical Accounting Policies
The Companys discussion and analysis of its financial condition, results of operations and
cash flows are based upon the Companys unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements,
which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States. The preparation of these financial statements requires the Company to make estimates and
judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, sales, and expenses, and related
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. The Company re-evaluates its estimates on an
on-going basis. The Companys estimates and judgments are based on historical experience and on
various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
Actual results may differ from these estimates or judgments under different assumptions or
conditions.
The Company believes the following are its critical accounting policies which affect its more
significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of its unaudited condensed consolidated
financial statements:
| Estimates of the potential liability associated with litigation and government investigations |
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| Valuation of deferred income taxes and income tax reserves. |
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| Estimation of expenses incurred and interest income received during liquidation. |
A complete discussion of these policies is contained in our Form 10-K filed on March 17, 2011
with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the year ended December 31, 2010. There were no
significant changes to the critical accounting policies discussed in the Companys 10-K filed for
December 31, 2010.
Forward-Looking Statements
This Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
contains forward-looking statements that are based on current expectations, estimates and
projections about the Company. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and
involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions which are difficult to predict. Therefore,
actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecast in such
forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Commitments and Contingencies
DOJ Subpoena
On January 19, 2010, the Company received a subpoena and communications from the U.S.
Department of Justice (DOJ) requesting the Company produce documents relating to its dealings
with foreign governments. The subpoena stated that it was issued in connection with an ongoing
criminal investigation. See Part II-Item 1 (OTHER INFORMATION Legal Proceedings) for additional
information regarding the DOJ matter.
Employee Severance Payments
The Company entered into employment agreements with certain management personnel at the
Companys subsidiaries and with certain domestic management personnel. These agreements provided
for severance payments in the event of termination under certain conditions. In September 2010,
the Company paid $1.650 million in satisfaction of its severance obligations to the Companys
management personnel. Employment agreements with employees at Mecar and Mecar USA were assigned as
part of the sale transactions.
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Leases
The Company leases domestic office space under an operating lease which expires in early 2013.
The lease also includes escalation provisions for taxes and operating costs. In April, 2011, the
Company subleased the office space for 2011 and 2012 to offset a portion of the rental obligation
owed by the Company.
Litigation Initiated by Former Employee
A former executive employee of the Company instituted a lawsuit in the Circuit Court for
Fairfax County, Virginia against the Company and others alleging fraud, constructive fraud, breach
of contract, unjust encroachment, tortuous interference with business expectancy and civil
conspiracy, all relating to the former executive employees change of control severance agreement.
During the three months ended September 30, 2011, the Company settled this lawsuit for a payment of
$0.2 million.
Litigation Relating to Consulting Agreement (MECAR)
A former consultant to MECAR has initiated a lawsuit in Belgium against MECAR and the Company
for unpaid consulting fees in excess of $0.75 million. The Company believes that any liability
with respect to this matter will be borne by MECAR and not the Company.
Indemnification provisions
The Company has sold its SeaSpace, Titan, the VSK Group, GMS and NSM subsidiaries in separate
transactions starting with the first transaction closing in 2007. In each transaction, the Company
agreed to indemnify the purchaser for periods subsequent to closing for losses arising from
breaches of representations, warranties and covenants. Indemnification periods varied based on the
particular representation, warranty or covenant covered, the vast majority of which have all
expired. As of September 30, 2011, the only remaining indemnification obligations relate to
representations and warranties concerning taxes, environmental matters, breaches of title, breaches
of authorization and fraud. For SeaSpace, Titan, the VSK Group, GMS and NSM, these indemnification
provisions have been capped at $1.0 million, $0.950 million, $6.806 million (5.0 million), $5.2
million and $0.863 million, respectively. At September 30, 2011, no amount has been accrued
related to these indemnifications as a liability is not deemed probable.
On June 24, 2010, the Company signed a definitive purchase and sale agreement with Chemring
Group PLC pursuant to which Chemring agreed to acquire substantially all of the assets of the
Company for $59.560 million in cash and the assumption of certain liabilities. The purchase and
sale agreement contains certain indemnification provisions pursuant to which the Company may be
required to indemnify the buyer for a period subsequent to the completion of the sale for any and
all losses directly or indirectly based upon, related to, arising out of or in connection with
Mecars completed contracts, Mecar USA liabilities retained by the Company and any failure by the
Company to satisfy all transaction related expenses. The Companys indemnification liability is
limited to, and capped at, the escrowed amount of $15.0 million plus the accumulated interest. The
Companys indemnification obligations expire upon the earlier of (i) June 30, 2015 and (ii) the
Companys entry into either a court or administrative order or a Chemring-approved settlement
agreement, in either case, finally resolving the matters relating to the DOJs subpoena. In the
absence of such final resolution, in certain circumstances, up to 50% of the escrowed funds may be
released as early as June 24, 2013. At September 30, 2011, no amount has been accrued related to
this indemnification as a liability is not deemed probable.
Future Reporting
The Company filed a Certificate of Dissolution with the State of Delaware on August 31, 2011
and the Company has closed its stock transfer books and instructed its stock transfer agent that no
further stock transfers be recognized. Accordingly, the Companys stock has ceased trading on the
OTCQB Marketplace. The Company is required under Delaware law to maintain a quasi-corporate
existence for a period of three years for the limited purpose of winding up its affairs and
discharging or making provision for the discharge of its liabilities.
Promptly after the filing of the Certificate of Dissolution, the Company requested a no-action
letter from the Securities and Exchange Commission to allow the Company to cease filing Forms 10-K
and Q. The Securities and Exchange Commission has rejected this request; accordingly, the Company
will continue to file all required Forms 10-K and 10-Q.
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ITEM 3. | QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK |
Not required for a smaller reporting company.
ITEM 4. | CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES |
1. Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures
Overview
As a result of the sale of Mecar and Mecar USA and the adoption by the stockholders of the
Plan of Dissolution, the Company terminated all employees. During the third quarter of 2010, the
Company reduced its accounting staff to one (1) person who left the Company in November 2010. The
Companys Officers/Board of Directors continue to oversee and review the Companys system of
financial reporting.
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Subject to the provisions set forth in the Overview section above, the Company carried out an
evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and
procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15 as of the end of the period covered by the report.
Based on this evaluation, the Companys Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have
concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of September 30, 2011.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Subject to the provisions set forth in the Overview section above, there were no
changes in the Companys internal control over financial reporting during the period covered by
this quarterly report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect,
the Companys internal control over financial reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. | Legal Proceedings |
DOJ Subpoena
On January 19, 2010, the Company received a subpoena and communications from the U.S.
Department of Justice (DOJ) requesting the Company produce documents relating to its dealings
with foreign governments. The subpoena stated that it was issued in connection with an ongoing
criminal investigation. On the same day, the Company also became aware through a press release
issued by the DOJ that an employee of Mecar USA had been indicted by the DOJ for allegedly engaging
in schemes to bribe foreign government officials to obtain and retain business. The unsealed
indictment of this employee and the DOJs press release indicate that the alleged criminal conduct
was on behalf of a Decatur, Georgia company which is unrelated to the Company or Mecar USA. Mecar
USAs employment agreement with the employee provided that the employee not actively engage in any
other employment, occupation or consulting activity that conflicts with the interests of the
Company. In light of the employees breach of his employment agreement, Mecar USA terminated his
employment on January 20, 2010.
According to the DOJs press release, the former employee was arrested on January 19, 2010,
along with twenty-one other individuals, after an undercover operation that targeted foreign
bribery in the military, and small arms and ammunition industries. The indictments of the
twenty-two individuals allege that the defendants conspired to violate the Foreign Corrupt
Practices Act (FCPA), conspired to engage in money laundering and engaged in substantive
violations of the FCPA.
Subsequently, the Company received notice from the DOJ that indicated that it would request
additional documents and expand its review beyond matters relating to the indicted former employee
of Mecar USA. The Company understood that the DOJs expanded review was in connection with an
industry-wide review. The Company has also received inquiries from the SEC regarding this matter.
The Company is cooperating with the DOJ and SEC and complying with the DOJs subpoena and
SECs request for information. The Companys ongoing compliance with these matters is being
overseen by the Companys Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is being assisted in these
matters by independent outside counsel. The Company cannot predict the outcome of these matters or
the impact, if any, that they may have on our plan to return the net proceeds of the Chemring sale
to our stockholders.
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Litigation Initiated by Former Employee
A former executive employee of the Company instituted a lawsuit in the Circuit Court for
Fairfax County, Virginia against the Company and others alleging fraud, constructive fraud, breach
of contract, unjust encroachment, tortuous interference with business expectancy and civil
conspiracy, all relating to the former executive employees change of control severance agreement.
During the three months ended September 30, 2011, the Company settled this lawsuit for a payment of
$0.2 million.
Litigation Relating to Consulting Agreement (MECAR)
A former consultant to MECAR has initiated a lawsuit in Belgium against MECAR and the Company
for unpaid consulting fees in excess of $0.75 million. The Company believes that any liability
with respect to this matter will be borne by MECAR and not the Company.
Item 1A. | Risk Factors |
Not required for a smaller reporting company.
Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds |
None.
Item 3. | Defaults Upon Senior Securities |
None.
Item 4. | (Reserved) |
Item 5. | Other Information |
None
Item 6. | Exhibits |
Exhibit No. | Description of Exhibits | |||
31.1 | Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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31.2 | Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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32 | Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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101 | The following financial information from our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the third quarter of 2011 filed with
the SEC formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL): |
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(i) Consolidated Statements of Net Assets as of September 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010 (liquidation basis); (ii)
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Net Assets for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 (liquidation
basis); (iii) Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2010
(going concern basis); and (iv) Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September
30, 2010 (going concern basis). |
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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.
THE ALLIED DEFENSE GROUP, INC. |
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/s/ Charles S. Ream | ||||
Date: November 14, 2011 | Charles S. Ream | |||
Director and Chief Financial Officer |
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