MILLER INDUSTRIES INC /TN/ - Quarter Report: 2007 March (Form 10-Q)
SECURITIES
AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington,
D.C. 20549
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FORM
10-Q
x
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QUARTERLY
REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF
1934
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For the quarterly period ended |
March
31, 2007
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o
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TRANSITION
REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF
1934
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For
the
transition period from _______________________________________
to __________________________________________________
Commission file number |
1-14124
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MILLER
INDUSTRIES, INC.
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(Exact
Name of Registrant as Specified in Its
Charter)
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Tennessee
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62-1566286
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(State
or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)
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(I.R.S.
Employer Identification No.)
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8503
Hilltop Drive
Ooltewah,
Tennessee
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37363
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(Address
of Principal Executive Offices)
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(Zip
Code)
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(423)
238-4171
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(Registrant’s
Telephone Number, Including
Area Code)
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Not
Applicable
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(Former
name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since
last
report)
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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.
x Yes o No
Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an
accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated
filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange
Act.
Large
Accelerated Filer o
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Accelerated
Filer x
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Non-Accelerated
Filer o
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Indicate
by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in
Rule
12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
o
Yes x No.
The
number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock, par value $.01
per share, as of April 30, 2007 was
11,538,894.
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FORWARD-LOOKING
STATEMENTS
Certain
statements in this Form 10-Q, including but not limited to Item 2, “Management’s
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” may
be deemed to be forward-looking statements, as defined in the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are made based
on
our management’s belief, as well as assumptions made by, and information
currently available to, our management, pursuant to “safe harbor” provisions of
the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Our actual results may
differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking
statements due to, among other things, the risks related to the cyclical nature
of our industry, general economic conditions and the economic health of our
customers; our dependence on outside suppliers of raw materials, increases
in
the cost of aluminum, steel and related raw materials, and increases in fuel
and
other transportation costs; and those other risks referenced herein, including
those risks referred to in this report, in Part II, “Item 1A. Risk Factors,” and
those risks discussed in our other filings with the SEC, including those risks
discussed under the caption “Risk Factors” in our Form 10-K for fiscal 2006,
which discussion is incorporated herein by this reference. Such factors are
not
exclusive. We do not undertake to update any forward-looking statement that
may
be made from time to time by, or on behalf of, our company.
PART
I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
MILLER
INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE
SHEETS
(In
thousands, except share data)
March
31, 2007
(Unaudited)
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December
31, 2006
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ASSETS
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CURRENT
ASSETS:
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Cash
and temporary investments
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$
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12,734
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$
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8,204
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Accounts
receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2,357
and $2,488 at
March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively
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85,600
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84,186
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Inventories,
net
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45,045
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43,155
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Prepaid
expenses and other
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4,141
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2,079
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Current
deferred income taxes
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10,198
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12,154
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Total
current assets
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157,718
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149,778
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PROPERTY,
PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT, net
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29,605
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27,527
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GOODWILL,
net
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11,619
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11,619
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DEFERRED
INCOME TAXES
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7,586
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7,586
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OTHER
ASSETS
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746
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922
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$
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207,274
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$
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197,432
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LIABILITIES
AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
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CURRENT
LIABILITIES:
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Current
portion of long-term obligations
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$
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1,598
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$
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1,623
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Accounts
payable
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59,222
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58,620
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Accrued
liabilities and other
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17,273
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13,269
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Total
current liabilities
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78,093
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73,512
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LONG-TERM
OBLIGATIONS,
less current portion
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10,067
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10,537
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COMMITMENTS
AND CONTINGENCIES (Notes
5 and 8)
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SHAREHOLDERS’
EQUITY:
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Preferred
stock, $.01 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized, none issued
or
outstanding
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-
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-
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Common
stock, $.01 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized, 11,528,779
and
11,509,964 outstanding at March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006,
respectively
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115
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115
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Additional
paid-in capital
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159,978
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159,702
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Accumulated
deficit
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(43,144
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)
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(48,539
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)
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Accumulated
other comprehensive income
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2,165
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2,105
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Total
shareholders’ equity
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119,114
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113,383
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$
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207,274
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$
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197,432
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The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial
statements.
3
MILLER
INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In
thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
Three
Months Ended
March
31,
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2007
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2006
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NET
SALES
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$
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114,003
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$
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93,436
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COSTS
AND EXPENSES:
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Costs
of operations
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97,752
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79,291
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Selling,
general and administrative expenses
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7,162
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6,584
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Interest
expense, net
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712
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834
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Total
costs and expenses
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105,626
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86,709
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INCOME
BEFORE INCOME TAXES
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8,377
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6,727
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INCOME
TAX PROVISION
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2,982
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844
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NET
INCOME
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$
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5,395
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$
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5,883
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BASIC
INCOME PER COMMON SHARE
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$
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0.47
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$
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0.52
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DILUTED
INCOME PER COMMON SHARE
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$
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0.46
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$
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0.51
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WEIGHTED
AVERAGE SHARES OUTSTANDING:
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Basic
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11,521
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11,309
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Diluted
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11,651
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11,598
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The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial
statements.
4
MILLER
INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH
FLOWS
(In
thousands)
(Unaudited)
Three
Months Ended
March
31,
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2007
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2006
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OPERATING
ACTIVITIES:
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Net
income
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$
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5,395
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$
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5,883
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Adjustments
to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating
activities:
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Depreciation
and amortization
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698
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700
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Amortization
of deferred financing costs
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31
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30
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Provision
for doubtful accounts
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75
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255
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Stock-based
compensation
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77
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77
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Issuance
of non-employee director shares
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75
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75
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Deferred
income tax provision
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1,877
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-
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Changes
in operating assets and liabilities:
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Accounts
receivable
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(1,471
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(7,494
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)
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Inventories
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(1,846
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)
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(3,502
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)
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Prepaid
expenses and other
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(2,062
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(2,753
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)
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Accounts
payable
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568
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5,653
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Accrued
liabilities and other
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4,069
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1,224
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Net
cash provided by operating activities from continuing
operations
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7,486
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148
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Net
cash provided by operating activities from discontinued
operations
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-
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315
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Net
cash provided by operating activities
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7,486
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463
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INVESTING
ACTIVITIES:
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Purchases
of property, plant, and equipment
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(2,803
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)
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(884
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Proceeds
from sale of property, plant and equipment
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33
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33
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Payments
received on notes receivables
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156
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67
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Net
cash used in investing activities from continuing
operations
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(2,614
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)
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(784
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Net
cash provided by investing activities from discontinued
operations
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-
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87
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Net
cash used in investing activities
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(2,614
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)
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(697
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)
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FINANCING
ACTIVITIES:
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Payments
on long-term obligations
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(493
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(417
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)
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Proceeds
from the exercise of stock options
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124
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126
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Net
cash used in financing activities from continuing
operations
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(369
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)
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(291
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)
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Net
cash used in financing activities from discontinued
operations
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-
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-
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Net
cash used in financing activities
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(369
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)
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(291
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)
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EFFECT
OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND TEMPORARY
INVESTMENTS
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27
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67
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NET
CHANGE IN CASH AND TEMPORARY INVESTMENTS
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4,530
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(458
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)
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CASH
AND TEMPORARY INVESTMENTS, beginning of period
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8,204
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6,147
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CASH
AND TEMPORARY INVESTMENTS-DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, beginning of
period
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-
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23
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CASH
AND TEMPORARY INVESTMENTS-DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS, end of
period
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-
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201
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CASH
AND TEMPORARY INVESTMENTS, end of period
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$
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12,734
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$
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5,511
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SUPPLEMENTAL
DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
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Cash
payments for interest
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$
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902
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$
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852
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Cash
payments for income taxes
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$
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464
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$
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593
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The
accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial
statements.
5
MILLER
INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES
TO
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
1. BASIS
OF PRESENTATION
The
condensed consolidated financial statements of Miller Industries, Inc. and
subsidiaries (the “Company”) included herein have been prepared by the Company
pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual
financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted pursuant
to such rules and regulations. Nevertheless, the Company believes that the
disclosures are adequate to make the financial information presented not
misleading. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited condensed
consolidated financial statements reflect all adjustments, which are of a normal
recurring nature, to present fairly the Company’s financial position, results of
operations and cash flows at the dates and for the periods presented. Cost
of
goods sold for interim periods for certain entities is determined based on
estimated gross profit rates. Interim results of operations are not necessarily
indicative of results to be expected for the fiscal year. These condensed
consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the
Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2006.
2. BASIC
AND DILUTED INCOME PER SHARE
Basic
income per share is computed by dividing income by the weighted average number
of common shares outstanding. Diluted income per share is calculated by dividing
income by the weighted average number of common and potential dilutive common
shares outstanding. Diluted income per share takes into consideration the
assumed conversion of outstanding stock options resulting in approximately
130,000 and 289,000 potential dilutive common shares for the three months ended
March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. For the three months ended March 31,
2007
and 2006, options to purchase approximately 52,000 and 95,000 shares,
respectively, which were outstanding during the period, were not included in
the
computation of diluted earnings per share because the effect would have been
anti-dilutive.
3. INVENTORIES
Inventory
costs include materials, labor and factory overhead. Inventories are stated
at
the lower of cost or market, determined on a first-in, first-out
basis.
Inventories
for continuing operations at March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006 consisted
of
the following (in thousands):
March
31, 2007
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December
31, 2006
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Chassis
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$
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4,918
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$
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3,596
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Raw
materials
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18,437
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18,767
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Work
in process
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10,390
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12,566
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Finished
goods
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11,300
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8,226
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$
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45,045
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$
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43,155
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4. LONG-LIVED
ASSETS
The
Company periodically reviews the carrying amount of the long-lived assets and
goodwill to determine if those assets may be recoverable based upon the future
operating cash flows expected to be generated by those assets. Management
believes that its long-lived assets are appropriately valued.
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5. LONG-TERM
OBLIGATIONS
Long-term
obligations consisted of the following at March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006
(in thousands):
March
31, 2007
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December
31, 2006
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Outstanding
borrowings under Senior Credit Facility
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$
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4,550
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$
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4,900
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Outstanding
borrowings under Junior Credit Facility
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5,000
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5,000
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Mortgage,
equipment and other notes payable
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2,115
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2,260
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11,665
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12,160
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Less
current portion
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(1,598
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)
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(1,623
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$
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10,067
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$
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10,537
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Certain
equipment and manufacturing facilities are pledged as collateral under the
mortgage and equipment notes payable.
Credit
Facilities
Senior
Credit Facility.
The
Company is party to a Credit Agreement (the “Senior Credit Agreement”) with
Wachovia Bank, National Association, for a $27.0 million senior secured credit
facility (the “Senior Credit Facility”). The Senior Credit Facility consists of
a $20.0 million revolving credit facility (the “Revolver”), and a $7.0 million
term loan (the “Term Loan”). At March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, the
Company had no outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility.
In
the absence of a default, all borrowings under the Revolver bear interest at
the
LIBOR Market Index Rate (as defined in the Senior Credit Agreement) plus a
margin of between 1.75% to 2.50% per annum that is subject to adjustment from
time to time based upon the Consolidated Leverage Ratio (as defined in the
Senior Credit Agreement), and the Term Loan bears interest at a 30-day adjusted
LIBOR rate plus a margin of between 1.75% to 2.50% per annum that is subject
to
adjustment from time to time based upon the Consolidated Leverage Ratio. The
Revolver expires on June 15, 2008, and the Term Loan matures on June 15, 2010.
The Senior Credit Facility is secured by substantially all of the Company’s
assets, and contains customary representations and warranties, events of default
and affirmative and negative covenants for secured facilities of this
type.
The
Company is currently discussing potential new senior loan arrangements which
are
expected to be at least as favorable to the Company as the current
facility.
Junior
Credit Facility.
William
G. Miller, the Company’s Chairman of the Board and Co-Chief Executive Officer,
is the sole lender under the Company’s junior credit facility (the “Junior
Credit Facility”). The Company’s Junior Credit Facility is, by its terms,
expressly subordinated only to the Senior Credit Facility, and is secured by
a
second priority lien and security interest in substantially all of the Company’s
other assets. The Junior Credit Facility matures on September 17, 2008, and
contains certain representations and warranties, covenants and events of default
consistent with the representations and warranties, covenants and events of
default in the Senior Credit Agreement. In the absence of a default, all of
the
term loans outstanding under the Junior Credit Facility bear interest at a
rate
of 9.0% per annum.
In
May
2006, the Company repaid $5.0 million of the subordinated debt under the Junior
Credit Facility using additional borrowings under the Senior Credit Facility
Revolver. In May 2007, the Company determined to repay the remaining $5.0
million principal balance under the Junior Credit Facility during the second
quarter of 2007. With such payment, all loans from Mr. Miller, which were first
made as part of the restructuring of the Company’s overall bank debt in
2003 will be paid in full and all agreements related thereto will be
terminated.
Interest
Rate Sensitivity.
Because
of the amount of obligations outstanding under the Senior Credit Facility and
the connection of the interest rate under the Senior Credit Facility (including
the default rates) to the LIBOR rate, an increase in the LIBOR rate could have
an effect on the Company’s ability to satisfy its obligations under the Senior
Credit Facility and increase its interest expense. Therefore, the Company’s
liquidity and access to capital resources could be further affected by
increasing interest rates.
7
Future
maturities of long-term obligations at March 31, 2007 are as follows (in
thousands):
2008
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$
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1,598
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2009
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6,550
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2010
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3,149
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2011
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364
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2012
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4
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$
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11,665
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6.
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RELATED
PARTY TRANSACTIONS
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Junior
Credit Facility
As
a
result of a series of transactions in 2005, William G. Miller is the sole lender
under the Company’s Junior Credit Facility. The Company paid approximately
$112,500 and $225,000 in interest expense on the Junior Credit Facility for
the
three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Additionally,
approximately $39,000 is included in accrued liabilities for unpaid interest
on
the Junior Credit Facility at March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006.
In
May
2006, the Company repaid $5.0 million of subordinated debt under the Junior
Credit Facility, and in May 2007, the Company determined to repay the remaining
$5.0 million principal balance under the Junior Credit Facility during the
second quarter of 2007. These payments were approved by the Audit Committee
of
the Company’s Board of Directors and by the full Board of Directors with Mr.
Miller abstaining due to his personal interest in the transaction.
With
such payment, all loans from Mr. Miller, which were first made as part of
the restructuring of the Company’s overall bank debt in 2003 will be paid in
full and all agreements related thereto will be terminated.
DataPath,
Inc.
During
2006, the Company continued to manufacture mobile communication trailers for
DataPath, Inc. (“DataPath”) under the Company’s March 30, 2005 requirements
agreement with DataPath. DataPath is a company in which Mr. Miller and one
of
the Company’s other directors, hold a minority interest, and on whose board they
also served. As of June 30, 2006, Mr. Miller and the Company’s other director
had resigned from their positions on Datapath’s board of directors, and had
reduced their collective interest in Datapath to less than 4% of its total
outstanding shares.
7. |
STOCK-BASED
COMPENSATION
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Effective
January 1, 2006, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
(“SFAS”) No. 123R, “Share-Based Payment” using the modified prospective
transition method. This statement requires the determination of the fair-value
of stock-based compensation at the grant date and the recognition of the related
expense over the period in which the stock-based compensation vests. During
the
three months ended March 31, 2007, the Company recorded approximately $77,000,
in compensation expense related to its stock-based compensation. The stock-based
compensation expense is included in selling, general and administrative expenses
in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.
Prior
to
the adoption of SFAS No. 123R, the Company accounted for stock-based
compensation in accordance with Accounting Principles Bulletin (APB) No. 25,
“Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees.” Under the provisions of APB No. 25,
no compensation expense is recorded when the terms of the grant are fixed and
the option exercise prices are equal to the market value of the common stock
on
the date of the grant. Disclosure-only provisions of SFAS No. 123 “Accounting
for Stock-Based Compensation” were adopted.
8
The
Company did not issue any stock options during the three months ended March
31,
2007. As of March 31, 2007, the Company had $308,000 of unrecognized
compensation expense related to stock options, with approximately $231,000
to be
expensed during the remainder of 2007, and $77,000 to be expensed in 2008,
respectively. The Company issued approximately 15,500 shares of common stock
during the three months ended March 31, 2007 from the exercise of stock options.
For additional disclosures related to the Company’s stock-based compensation
refer to Notes 2 and 5 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
in
the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2006.
8. |
COMMITMENTS
AND CONTINGENCIES
|
Commitments
The
Company has entered into arrangements with third-party lenders where it has
agreed, in the event of default by a customer, to repurchase from the
third-party lender Company products repossessed from the customer. These
arrangements are typically subject to a maximum repurchase amount. The Company’s
risk under these arrangements is mitigated by the value of the products
repurchased as part of the transaction. The maximum amount of collateral that
the Company could be required to purchase was approximately $29.4 million at
March 31, 2007, and $27.5 million at December 31, 2006.
At
March
31, 2007, the Company had commitments of approximately $1.2 million for
construction and acquisition of property and equipment, all of which is expected
to be incurred in the remainder of 2007.
Contingencies
The
Company is, from time to time, a party to litigation arising in the normal
course of its business. Litigation is subject to various inherent uncertainties,
and it is possible that some of these matters could be resolved unfavorably
to
the Company, which could result in substantial damages against the Company.
The
Company has established accruals for matters that are probable and reasonably
estimable and maintains product liability and other insurance that management
believes to be adequate. Management believes that any liability that may
ultimately result from the resolution of these matters in excess of available
insurance coverage and accruals will not have a material adverse effect on
the
consolidated financial position or results of operations of the
Company.
9. |
INCOME
TAXES
|
Before
the fourth quarter of 2006, the Company had maintained a valuation allowance
reflecting the Company’s recognition that cumulative losses in recent years
indicated that it was unclear whether certain future tax benefits would be
realized as a result of future taxable income. In the fourth quarter of 2006,
the Company concluded that the valuation allowance on the deferred tax asset
was
no longer necessary given the Company’s sustained income and growth throughout
the year and the favorable projected earnings outlook. A tax benefit of $8.8
million was recognized in the fourth quarter of 2006 as a result of the reversal
of the valuation allowance.
10. |
COMPREHENSIVE
INCOME
|
The
Company had comprehensive income of $5.4 million and $6.1 million for the three
months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Components of the Company’s
other comprehensive income consist primarily of foreign currency translation
adjustments.
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11. |
GEOGRAPHIC
AND CUSTOMER INFORMATION
|
Net
sales
and long-lived assets (property, plant and equipment and goodwill and intangible
assets) by region was as follows (revenue is attributed to regions based on
the
locations of customers) (in thousands):
For
the Three Months Ended March 31,
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2007
|
2006
|
||||||
Net
Sales:
|
|||||||
North
America
|
$
|
95,893
|
$
|
77,517
|
|||
Foreign
|
18,110
|
15,919
|
|||||
$
|
114,003
|
$
|
93,436
|
March
31, 2007
|
December
31, 2006
|
||||||
Long
Lived Assets:
|
|||||||
North
America
|
$
|
38,568
|
$
|
36,455
|
|||
Foreign
|
2,656
|
2,691
|
|||||
$
|
41,224
|
$
|
39,146
|
No
single
customer accounted for 10% or more of consolidated net sales for the three
months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006.
12. |
DISCONTINUED
OPERATIONS
|
In
2002,
the Company’s management and board of directors made the decision to divest of
its remaining towing services segment, as well as the operations of the
distribution group of the towing and recovery equipment segment. In accordance
with SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived
Assets”, the assets for the towing services segment and the distribution group
are considered a “disposal group” and are no longer being depreciated.
In
October 2005, the Company’s subsidiary, RoadOne, Inc., filed for liquidation
under Chapter 7 of the federal bankruptcy laws in the Bankruptcy Court of the
Eastern District of Tennessee and a trustee was appointed. In December 2006,
the
trustees final report was approved by the United States trustee, and the parties
are awaiting receipt of the final decree from the court. Upon RoadOne, Inc.’s
liquidation from bankruptcy, we recognized a pre tax, non-cash gain on
deconsolidation of RoadOne, Inc., in the amount of $126,000. In addition, a
tax
benefit of $18,244,000 was recognized in 2006 related to deductible losses
from
excess tax basis of advances to and investments in certain discontinued
operations.
The
operating results for the discontinued operations of the towing services segment
and the distributor group for the three months ended March 31, 2006, were as
follows (in thousands):
Three
Months Ended March 31, 2006
|
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Dist.
|
Towing
|
Total
|
||||||||
Net
sales
|
$
|
287
|
$
|
-
|
$
|
287
|
||||
Operating
income (loss)
|
$
|
-
|
$
|
-
|
$
|
-
|
||||
Loss
from discontinued operations
|
$
|
-
|
$
|
-
|
$
|
-
|
13. |
RECENT
ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
|
In
September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS
No. 157”). SFAS No. 157 provides a framework for measuring fair value in
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and expands
disclosures regarding fair value measurements and the effect on earnings. SFAS
No. 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning
after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. We
are
in the process of evaluating the impact SFAS No. 157 will have on the Company’s
financial statements.
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In
June
2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in
Income Taxes - an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109” (“FIN 48”). FIN 48
clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes by prescribing a
recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement
recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken
in a
tax return. The interpretation also gives guidance on derecognition,
classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, and
disclosure. FIN 48 was effective on January 1, 2007 and did not have a material
impact on the Company’s financial statements.
In
February 2007, the FASB issued a Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
No.
159 (SFAS 159), “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets & Financial
Liabilities - Including an Amendment of SFAS No. 115.” SFAS 159 will create a
fair value option under which an entity may irrevocably elect fair value as
the
initial and subsequent measurement attribute for certain financial assets and
liabilities on a contract by contract basis, with changes in fair values
recognized in earnings as these changes occur. SFAS 159 will become effective
for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. We are currently reviewing
the impact of SFAS 159 on our financial statements and expect to complete this
evaluation in 2007. We will adopt this new accounting standard on January 1,
2008.
ITEM 2. |
MANAGEMENT’S
DISCUSSION
AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
|
Executive
Overview
Miller
Industries, Inc. is the world’s largest manufacturer of vehicle towing and
recovery equipment, with domestic manufacturing subsidiaries in Tennessee and
Pennsylvania, and foreign manufacturing subsidiaries in France and the United
Kingdom. We offer a broad range of equipment to meet our customers’ design,
capacity and cost requirements under our Century®,
Vulcan®,
Challenger®,
Holmes®,
Champion®,
Chevron™, Eagle®,
Titan®,
Jige™
and Boniface™ brand names.
Overall,
management focuses on a variety of key indicators to monitor our operating
and
financial performance. These indicators include measurements of revenue,
operating income, gross margin, income from operations, earnings per share,
capital expenditures and cash flow.
We
derive
revenues primarily from product sales made through our network of domestic
and
foreign independent distributors. Our revenues are sensitive to a variety of
factors, such as demand for, and price of, our products, our technological
competitiveness, our reputation for providing quality products and reliable
service, competition within our industry, the cost of raw materials (including
aluminum, steel and petroleum related products) and general economic
conditions.
Our
revenues continued to be positively affected by strong overall demand for our
products resulting from general economic improvements. In addition, we continued
to manufacture heavy-duty towing and recovery units for several military and
governmental orders for towing and recovery equipment. While we continue to
increase production of our commercial lines, the timing of the receipt of
additional government and military orders as well as the timing of deliveries
of
chassis and other wrecker components could have short-term effects on the timing
of production and revenue over the remainder of 2007.
We
have
been and will continue to be affected by increases in the prices that we pay
for
raw materials, particularly aluminum, steel, petroleum-related products and
other raw materials. Raw material costs represent a substantial part of our
total costs of operations, and management expects aluminum and steel prices
to
remain at historically high levels for the foreseeable future. As we determined
necessary, we implemented price increases to offset these higher costs. We
also
began to develop alternatives to the components used in our production process
that incorporate these raw materials. We have shared several of these
alternatives with our major component part suppliers, some of whom have begun
to
implement them in the production of our component parts. We continue to monitor
raw material prices and availability in order to more favorably position the
Company in this dynamic market.
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During
2006, we repaid $5.0 million of subordinated debt under our junior credit
facility using additional borrowings under the revolving portion of our senior
credit facility. Total senior and junior debt at March 31, 2007 was $9.6
million, which represents a significant decrease in our overall indebtedness
from prior periods. In May 2007, we determined to repay the remaining $5.0
million principal balance under our junior credit facility during the second
quarter of 2007. Following repayment of this amount, we will have no outstanding
indebtedness under our junior credit facility.
During
2006, we reversed our deferred tax valuation allowance. As a result of our
positive earnings, the favorable projected earnings outlook as well as the
improvements in overall financial position, we determined that it is more likely
than not that the deferred tax asset will be realized. Additionally, we
recognized a tax benefit related to losses from advances to and investments
in
certain discontinued operations.
We
are
currently modernizing and expanding our manufacturing facilities in Ooltewah,
Tennessee and Hermitage, Pennsylvania and expect these projects to continue
through 2007. In addition, we are considering modernization and expansion
projects at our other manufacturing facilities as necessary to allow us to
continue to meet anticipated demand for our products. We believe these
modernization and expansion efforts will position us to more effectively face
the challenges of the global marketplace in the future.
Discontinued
Operations
During
2002, management and the board of directors made the decision to divest of
our
towing services segment, as well as the operations of the distribution group
of
our towing and recovery equipment segment. In accordance with SFAS No. 144,
“Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets”, the assets of
the towing services segment and the distribution group are considered a
“disposal group” and the assets are no longer being depreciated. All assets and
liabilities and results of operations associated with these assets have been
separately presented in the accompanying financial statements. The analyses
contained herein are of continuing operations, as restated, unless otherwise
noted.
In
general, the customary operating liabilities of these disposed businesses were
assumed by the new owners. Our subsidiaries that sold these businesses are
nevertheless subject to some continuing liabilities with respect to their
pre-sale operations, including, for example, liabilities related to litigation,
certain trade payables, workers compensation and other insurance, surety bonds,
and real estate. Except in the case of direct guarantees, these are not
obligations of Miller Industries, Inc. and Miller Industries, Inc. has taken
and
would expect to take whatever steps it deems appropriate to protect itself
from
any such liabilities.
In
October 2005, RoadOne, Inc. filed for liquidation under Chapter 7 of the federal
bankruptcy laws in the Bankruptcy Court of the Eastern District of Tennessee
and
a trustee was appointed. In December 2006, the trustees final report was
approved by the United States trustee, and the parties are awaiting receipt
of
the final decree from the court. Upon RoadOne, Inc.’s liquidation from
bankruptcy, we recognized a pre tax, non-cash gain on deconsolidation of
RoadOne, Inc., in the amount of $126,000. In addition, a tax benefit of
$18,244,000 was recognized in 2006 related to deductible losses from excess
tax
basis of advances to and investments in certain discontinued
operations.
Critical
Accounting Policies
Our
consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America, which require
us
to make estimates. Certain accounting policies are deemed “critical,” as they
require management’s highest degree of judgment, estimates and assumptions. A
discussion of critical accounting policies, the judgments and uncertainties
affecting their application and the likelihood that materially different amounts
would be reported under different conditions or using different assumptions
follows:
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Accounts
receivable
We
extend
credit to customers in the normal course of business. Collections from customers
are continuously monitored and an allowance for doubtful accounts is maintained
based on historical experience and any specific customer collection issues.
While such bad debt expenses have historically been within expectations and
the
allowance established, there can be no assurance that we will continue to
experience the same credit loss rates as in the past.
Valuation
of long-lived assets and goodwill
Long-lived
assets and goodwill are reviewed for impairment whenever events or circumstances
indicate that the carrying amount of these assets may not be fully recoverable.
When a determination has been made that the carrying amount of long-lived assets
and goodwill may not be fully recovered, the amount of impairment is measured
by
comparing an asset’s estimated fair value to its carrying value. The
determination of fair value is based on projected future cash flows discounted
at a rate determined by management or, if available independent appraisals
or
sales price negotiations. The estimation of fair value includes significant
judgment regarding assumptions of revenue, operating costs, interest rates,
property and equipment additions; and industry competition and general economic
and business conditions among other factors. We believe that these estimates
are
reasonable; however, changes in any of these factors could affect these
evaluations. Based on these estimations, we believe that our long-lived assets
are appropriately valued.
Warranty
Reserves
We
estimate expense for product warranty claims at the time products are sold.
These estimates are established using historical information about the nature,
frequency, and average cost of warranty claims. We review trends of warranty
claims and take actions to improve product quality and minimize warranty claims.
We believe the warranty reserve is adequate; however, actual claims incurred
could differ from the original estimates, requiring adjustments to the
accrual.
Income
taxes
We
recognize deferred tax assets and liabilities based on differences between
the
financial statement carrying amounts and the tax bases of assets and
liabilities. Differences between the effective tax rate and the expected tax
rate are due primarily to losses from advances to and investments in certain
discontinued operations and changes in deferred tax asset valuation allowances.
We consider the need to record a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax
assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized. We consider
tax loss carryforwards, reversal of deferred tax liabilities, tax planning
and
estimates of future taxable income in assessing the need for a valuation
allowance.
In
the
fourth quarter of 2006, we reversed our deferred tax valuation allowance. As
a
result of our positive earnings, our favorable projected earnings outlook as
well as the improvements in our overall financial position, we determined that
it is more likely than not that the deferred tax asset will be realized. The
Company recognized a net deferred tax asset of $19.7 million as of December
31,
2006, which includes the $8.8 million recognized as a result of the reversal
of
the valuation allowance.
Revenues
Under
our
accounting policies, revenues are recorded when risk of ownership has
transferred to independent distributors or other customers, which generally
occurs on shipment. While we manufacture only the bodies of wreckers, which
are
installed on truck chassis manufactured by third parties, we frequently purchase
the truck chassis for resale to our customers. Sales of company-purchased truck
chassis are included in net sales. Margins are substantially lower on completed
recovery vehicles containing company-purchased chassis because the markup over
the cost of the chassis is nominal.
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Foreign
Currency Translation
The
functional currency for our foreign operations is the applicable local currency.
The translation from the applicable foreign currencies to U.S. dollars is
performed for balance sheet accounts using current exchange rates in effect
at
the balance sheet date, historical rates for equity and the weighted average
exchange rate during the period for revenue and expense accounts. The gains
or
losses resulting from such translations are included in shareholders’ equity.
For intercompany debt denominated in a currency other than the functional
currency, the remeasurement into the functional currency is also included in
shareholders’ equity as the amounts are considered to be of a long-term
investment nature.
Results
of Operations-Three Months Ended March 31, 2007 Compared to Three Months Ended
March 31, 2006
Net
sales
for the three months ended March 31, 2007 increased 22.0% to $114.0 million
from
$93.4 million for the comparable period in 2006. This increase was attributable
to continuing overall improvements in market conditions with increases in demand
leading to increases in production levels.
Costs
of
operations for the three months ended March 31, 2007 increased 23.3% to $97.8
million from $79.3 million for the comparable period in 2006, which was
attributable to increases in demand and production. Overall, costs of operations
increased slightly as a percentage of sales from 84.9% to 85.8% because of
product mix as well as higher raw material costs, partially offset by past
pricing actions.
Selling,
general, and administrative expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2007,
increased to $7.2 million from $6.6 million for the three months ended March
31,
2006. The increase is attributable to increases in personnel-related expenses
and other expenses associated with higher sales volume. As a percentage of
sales, selling, general, and administrative expenses decreased to 6.3% for
the
three months ended March 31, 2007 from 7.1% for the three months ended March
31,
2006.
The
provision for income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2007 and 2006
reflects the combined effective U.S. federal, state and foreign tax rate of
35.6% and 12.5%, respectively.
Our
total
interest expense decreased to $0.7 million for the three months ended March
31,
2007 from $0.8 million for the comparable year-ago period. Decreases in interest
expense were primarily the result of lower debt levels.
Liquidity
and Capital Resources
Cash
provided by operating activities was $7.5 million for the three months ended
March 31, 2007, compared to $0.5 million for the comparable period of 2006.
The
cash provided by operating activities for the three months ended March 31,
2007
reflects increases in profitability partially offset by increases in accounts
receivable and inventory directly related to our revenue increases and increases
in accounts payable and accrued liabilities to support increased
volume.
Cash
used
in investing activities was $2.6 million for the three months ended March 31,
2007, compared to $0.7 million for the comparable period in 2006. The cash
used
in investing activities was for the purchase of property, plant and
equipment.
Cash
used
in financing activities was $0.4 million for the three months ended March 31,
2007 compared to $0.3 million in comparable period in the prior year. The cash
used in financing activities paid down our term loan, and repaid other
outstanding long-term debt.
Over
the
past year, we generally have used available cash flow from operations to reduce
the outstanding balance on our credit facilities, to pay down other long-term
debt and to pay for capital expenditures related to our plant modernization.
In
addition, our working capital requirements have been and will continue to be
significant in connection with the increase in our manufacturing output to
meet
recent increases in demand for our products.
We
are
modernizing and expanding our manufacturing facilities in Ooltewah, Tennessee
and Hermitage, Pennsylvania. The cost of these projects is anticipated to be
approximately $14.0 million. At March 31, 2007, the Company had commitments
of
approximately $1.2 million for construction and acquisition of property and
equipment, all of which is expected to be incurred in the remainder of 2007.
We
expect to fund these projects from cash flows from operations and unused
availability under our senior credit facility.
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Additionally,
in May 2006 we repaid $5.0 million of subordinated debt under our junior credit
facility using additional borrowings under the revolving portion of our senior
credit facility, and in May 2007, we determined to repay the remaining $5.0
million principal balance of our junior credit facility during the second
quarter of 2007.
In
addition to our modernization and expansion and the planned repayment of our
junior indebtedness, our primary cash requirements include working capital,
capital expenditures and interest and principal payments on indebtedness under
our senior credit facility. We expect our primary sources of cash to be cash
flow from operations, cash and cash equivalents on hand at March 31, 2007 and
borrowings from unused availability under our senior credit facility. We expect
these sources to be sufficient to satisfy our cash needs for the remainder
of
2007.
Credit
Facilities and Other Obligations
Senior
Credit Facility
On
June
17, 2005, we entered into a Credit Agreement with Wachovia Bank, National
Association, for a $27.0 million senior secured credit facility. Proceeds from
this new senior credit facility were used to repay The CIT Group/Business
Credit, Inc. and William
G. Miller, our Chairman of the Board and Co-Chief Executive Officer,
under
our former senior credit facility. As a result, effective June 17, 2005, our
former senior credit facility was satisfied and terminated, and Mr. Miller
no
longer holds any of our senior debt.
The
senior credit facility consists of a $20.0 million revolving credit facility,
and a $7.0 million term loan. At March 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006, the
Company had no outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility.
In
the absence of a default, all new borrowings under the revolving credit facility
bear interest at the LIBOR Market Index Rate (as defined in the Credit
Agreement) plus a margin of between 1.75% to 2.50% per annum that is subject
to
adjustment from time to time based upon the Consolidated Leverage Ratio (as
defined in the new Credit Agreement), and the term loan bears interest at a
30-day adjusted LIBOR rate plus a margin of between 1.75% to 2.50% per annum
that is subject to adjustment based upon the Consolidated Leverage Ratio. The
revolving credit facility expires on June 15, 2008, and the term loan matures
on
June 15, 2010. The senior credit facility is
secured by substantially all of our assets, and contains
customary representations and warranties, events of default and affirmative
and
negative covenants for secured facilities of this type.
The
Company is currently discussing potential new senior loan arrangements which
are
expected to be at least as favorable to the Company as the current
facility.
Junior
Credit Facility
William
G. Miller is the sole lender under our junior credit facility. Our junior credit
facility is, by its terms, expressly subordinated only to our senior credit
facility, and is secured by a second priority lien and security interest in
substantially all of our other assets. The junior credit facility matures on
September 17, 2008, and contains certain representations and warranties,
covenants and events of default consistent with the representations and
warranties, covenants and events of default in our Senior Credit Agreement.
In
the absence of a default, all of the term loans outstanding under the junior
credit facility bear interest at a rate of 9.0% per annum.
In
May
2006, we repaid $5 million of subordinated debt under our junior credit facility
using additional borrowings under our revolving portion of our senior credit
facility. In May 2007, the Company determined to repay the remaining $5.0
million principal balance under the Junior Credit Facility during the second
quarter of 2007. With such payment, all loans from Mr. Miller, which were first
made as part of the restructuring of the Company’s overall bank debt in 2003
will be paid in full and all agreements related thereto will be
terminated.
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Interest
Rate Sensitivity
Because
of the amount of obligations outstanding under the senior credit facility and
the connection of the interest rate under such facility (including the default
rates) to the LIBOR rate, an increase in the LIBOR rate could have an effect
on
our ability to satisfy our obligations under this facility and increase our
interest expense. Therefore, our liquidity and access to capital resources
could
be further affected by increasing interest rates.
Other
Long-Term Obligations
In
addition to the borrowings under the senior and junior credit facilities
described above, we had approximately $2.1 million of mortgage notes payable,
equipment notes payable and other long-term obligations at March 31, 2007.
We
also had approximately $2.7 million in non-cancelable operating lease
obligations.
ITEM
4. CONTROLS
AND
PROCEDURES
Within
90
days prior to the filing date of this report, we carried out an evaluation,
under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including
our Co-Chief Executive Officers (Co-CEOs) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO),
of
the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and
procedures as defined in Rules 13a14(c) under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934. Based upon this evaluation, our Co-CEOs and CFO have concluded that the
disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information
required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the
Exchange Act are recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time
periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and
forms.
There
were no significant changes in our internal controls or in other factors that
could significantly affect internal controls subsequent to the date of this
evaluation.
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PART
II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. |
LEGAL
PROCEEDINGS
|
We
are,
from time to time, a party to litigation arising in the normal course of our
business. Litigation is subject to various inherent uncertainties, and it is
possible that some of these matters could be resolved unfavorably to us, which
could result in substantial damages against us. We have established accruals
for
matters that are probable and reasonably estimable and maintain product
liability and other insurance that management believes to be adequate.
Management believes that any liability that may ultimately result from the
resolution of these matters in excess of available insurance coverage and
accruals will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial
position or results of operations.
ITEM 1A. |
RISK
FACTORS
|
There
have been no material changes to the Risk Factors included in our Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006.
ITEM 6. |
3.1 |
Charter,
as amended, of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
3.1 to
the Registrant’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Commission on
April 22, 2002)
|
3.2 |
Bylaws
of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the
Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed with the Commission
in August 1994)
|
31.1 |
Certification
Pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) by Co-Chief Executive
Officer*
|
31.2 |
Certification
Pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) by Co-Chief Executive
Officer*
|
31.3 |
Certification
Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) by Chief Financial
Officer*
|
32.1 |
Certification
Pursuant to Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of United States
Code
by Co-Chief Executive Officer*
|
32.2 |
Certification
Pursuant to Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of United States
Code
by Co-Chief Executive Officer*
|
32.3 |
Certification
Pursuant to Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of United States
Code
by Chief Financial Officer*
|
______________
* Filed
herewith
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Pursuant
to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934, Miller Industries, Inc. has duly caused this report to be signed on its
behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
MILLER
INDUSTRIES, INC.
By:
/s/ J. Vincent
Mish
J. Vincent Mish
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer
|
Date:
May
8, 2007
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