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TITAN INTERNATIONAL INC - Quarter Report: 2009 September (Form 10-Q)

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549

TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC. LOGO
 
FORM 10-Q
 

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

For Quarterly Period Ended: September 30, 2009

OR

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

Commission File Number:  1-12936

TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter)
Illinois
 
36-3228472
(State of Incorporation)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

2701 Spruce Street, Quincy, IL 62301
(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)

(217) 228-6011
(Registrant’s 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 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 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  Yes o  No o
 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company.  See 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 þ
Non-accelerated filer o (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
Smaller reporting company o

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

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

   
Shares Outstanding at
Class
 
October 26, 2009
     
Common stock, no par value per share
 
35,260,941

 
 

 

TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

   
Page
Part I.
Financial Information
 
     
Item 1.
Financial Statements (Unaudited)
 
     
 
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Operations
for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008
1
     
 
Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets as of
September 30, 2009, and December 31, 2008
2
     
 
Consolidated Condensed Statement of Changes in Stockholders’
Equity for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009
3
     
 
Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009 and 2008
4
     
 
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
5-17
     
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations
18-32
     
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
33
     
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
33
     
Part II.
Other Information
 
     
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
33
     
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
33
     
Item 6.
Exhibits
33
     
 
Signatures
34
 
 
 

 

PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
Item 1.  Financial Statements
TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in thousands, except earnings per share data)

   
Three months ended
   
Nine months ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
Net sales
  $ 141,496     $ 255,463     $ 581,083     $ 778,102  
Cost of sales
    144,526       218,040       524,304       666,389  
Gross profit (loss)
    (3,030 )     37,423       56,779       111,713  
Selling, general & administrative expenses
    11,272       13,789       39,425       43,155  
Royalty expense
    1,464       2,371       6,123       6,786  
Income (loss) from operations
    (15,766 )     21,263       11,231       61,772  
Interest expense
    (3,997 )     (3,734 )     (11,819 )     (11,426 )
Other income (expense)
    644       (358 )     2,700       2,559  
Income (loss) before income taxes
    (19,119 )     17,171       2,112       52,905  
Income tax provision (benefit)
    (8,006 )     6,868       274       21,162  
Net income (loss)
  $ (11,113 )   $ 10,303     $ 1,838     $ 31,743  
Earnings (loss) per common share:
                               
Basic
  $ (.32 )   $ .30     $ .05     $ .92  
Diluted
    (.32 )     .30       .05       .91  
Average common shares outstanding:
                               
Basic
    34,746       34,499       34,692       34,373  
Diluted
    34,746       34,883       35,251       34,798  
 

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.

 
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TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)

   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
Assets
 
2009
   
2008
 
Current assets
           
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 45,360     $ 61,658  
Accounts receivable
    80,205       126,531  
Inventories
    124,833       147,306  
Deferred income taxes
    12,042       12,042  
Prepaid and other current assets
    23,898       21,662  
Total current assets
    286,338       369,199  
                 
Property, plant and equipment, net
    260,360       248,442  
Goodwill
    11,702       11,702  
Deferred income taxes
    4,039       7,256  
Other assets
    26,155       18,183  
                 
Total assets
  $ 588,594     $ 654,782  
                 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
               
Current liabilities
               
   Short-term debt
  $ 0     $ 25,000  
Accounts payable
    25,064       65,547  
Other current liabilities
    40,933       46,088  
Total current liabilities
    65,997       136,635  
                 
Long-term debt
    193,800       200,000  
Other long-term liabilities
    42,001       38,959  
Total liabilities
    301,798       375,594  
                 
Stockholders’ equity
               
Common stock (no par, 60,000,000 shares authorized, 37,475,288 issued)
    30       30  
Additional paid-in capital
    299,614       300,024  
Retained earnings
    43,036       41,726  
Treasury stock (at cost, 2,216,759 and 2,443,604 shares, respectively)
    (20,296 )     (22,332 )
Treasury stock reserved for contractual obligations
    (5,501 )     (5,501 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (30,087 )     (34,759 )
Total stockholders’ equity
    286,796       279,188  
                 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 588,594     $ 654,782  
 

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.

 
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TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
(All amounts in thousands, except share data)

   
 
Number of common shares
   
 
 
Common Stock
   
 
Additional
paid-in
capital
   
 
 
Retained earnings
   
 
 
Treasury stock
   
Treasury stock reserved for contractual obligations
   
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
   
 
 
 
Total
 
                                                 
Balance January 1, 2009
   # 35,031,684     $ 30     $ 300,024     $ 41,726     $ (22,332 )   $ (5,501 )   $ (34,759 )   $ 279,188  
                                                                 
Comprehensive income:
                                                               
Net income
                            1,838                               1,838  
Pension liability adjustments, net of tax
                                                    2,039       2,039  
Unrealized gain on investment, net of tax
                                                    2,633       2,633  
Comprehensive income
                                                            6,510  
Dividends on common stock
                            (528 )                             (528 )
Exercise of stock options
    170,000               (298 )             1,526                       1,228  
Issuance of treasury stock under 401(k) plan
    56,845               (112 )             510                       398  
                                                                 
Balance September 30, 2009
   #  35,258,529     $ 30     $ 299,614     $ 43,036     $ (20,296 )   $ (5,501 )   $ (30,087 )   $ 286,796  

 
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.

 
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TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
(Amounts in thousands)

   
Nine months ended
 
   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
           
Net income
  $ 1,838     $ 31,743  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
               
provided by operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    24,759       21,543  
Deferred income tax provision
    550       7,537  
Gain on senior note repurchase
    (1,398 )     0  
Excess tax benefit from stock options exercised
    (86 )     (4,131 )
Issuance of treasury stock under 401(k) plan
    398       400  
(Increase) decrease in assets:
               
Accounts receivable
    46,326       (50,080 )
Inventories
    22,473       (15,651 )
Prepaid and other current assets
    (2,236 )     (4,252 )
Other assets
    (1,753 )     (108 )
Increase (decrease) in liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
    (40,483 )     40,954  
Other current liabilities
    (5,070 )     6,082  
Other liabilities
    6,330       (3,869 )
Net cash provided by operating activities
    51,648       30,168  
                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
Capital expenditures
    (36,482 )     (60,144 )
Acquisition of shares of Titan Europe Plc
    (2,399 )     0  
Other
    1,030       104  
Net cash used for investing activities
    (37,851 )     (60,040 )
                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
Repurchase of senior notes
    (4,726 )     0  
Payment on debt
    (25,000 )     0  
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
    1,142       3,537  
Excess tax benefit from stock options exercised
    86       4,131  
Payment of financing fees
    (1,070 )     0  
Dividends paid
    (527 )     (412 )
Other
    0       (70 )
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities
    (30,095 )     7,186  
                 
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
    (16,298 )     (22,686 )
                 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    61,658       58,325  
                 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 45,360     $ 35,639  

 
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements.

 
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TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

1.  ACCOUNTING POLICIES

In the opinion of Titan International, Inc. (“Titan” or the “Company”), the accompanying unaudited consolidated condensed financial statements contain all adjustments, which are normal and recurring in nature and necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position as of September 30, 2009, the results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, and cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008.

Accounting policies have continued without significant change and are described in the Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies contained in the Company’s 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K.  These interim financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules for Form 10-Q’s and, therefore, 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.  These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K.  Certain amounts from prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the current period financial presentation.

Fair value of financial instruments
The Company records all financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, notes receivable, accounts payable, other accruals and notes payable at cost, which approximates fair value.  Investments in marketable equity securities are recorded at fair value.  The senior unsecured notes are the only significant financial instrument of the Company with a fair value different from the recorded value.  At September 30, 2009, the fair value of the senior unsecured notes, based on market prices, was approximately $186.5 million, compared to a carrying value of $193.8 million.
 
Cash dividends
The Company declared cash dividends of $.005 and $.015 per share of common stock for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, and $.005 and $.013 per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008, respectively.  The third quarter 2009 cash dividend of $.005 per share of common stock was paid October 15, 2009, to stockholders of record on September 30, 2009.
 
Subsequent events
The Company has performed an evaluation of subsequent events through October 28, 2009, which is the date the financial statements were filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
 
2.  ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

Accounts receivable consisted of the following (in thousands):
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
Accounts receivable
  $ 86,871     $ 133,170  
Allowance for doubtful accounts
    (6,666 )     (6,639 )
Accounts receivable, net
  $ 80,205     $ 126,531  

The Company had net accounts receivable balance of $80.2 million at September 30, 2009, and $126.5 million at December 31, 2008.  These amounts are net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $6.7 million at September 30, 2009, and $6.6 million at December 31, 2008.

 
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TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

3.  INVENTORIES

Inventories consisted of the following (in thousands):
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
Raw materials
  $ 48,442     $ 73,927  
Work-in-process
    22,939       26,820  
Finished goods
    55,857       56,488  
      127,238       157,235  
Adjustment to LIFO basis
    (2,405 )     (9,929 )
    $ 124,833     $ 147,306  

Inventories were $124.8 million at September 30, 2009, and $147.3 million at December 31, 2008.  At September 30, 2009, cost is determined using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method for approximately 77% of inventories and the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method for approximately 23% of the inventories.  At December 31, 2008, the FIFO method was used for approximately 78% of inventories and LIFO was used for approximately 22% of the inventories.  The change in the adjustment to LIFO basis was the result of lower raw material costs in the current year and lower inventory levels.  Included in the inventory balances were reserves for slow-moving and obsolete inventory of $3.4 million at September 30, 2009, and $3.8 million at December 31, 2008.
 
4.  PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET

Property, plant and equipment, net consisted of the following (in thousands):
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
Land and improvements
  $ 2,993     $ 3,343  
Buildings and improvements
    96,924       99,650  
Machinery and equipment
    352,070       318,327  
Tools, dies and molds
    75,185       62,856  
Construction-in-process
    24,413       37,536  
      551,585       521,712  
Less accumulated depreciation
    (291,225 )     (273,270 )
    $ 260,360     $ 248,442  

At September 30, 2009, there was $17.6 million in construction-in-process related to the giant OTR mining tire project, including $1.7 million of capitalized interest.  Depreciation on fixed assets for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, totaled $22.8 million and $19.4 million, respectively.

 
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TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

5.  INVESTMENT IN TITAN EUROPE PLC

Investment in Titan Europe Plc consisted of the following (in thousands):
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
Investment in Titan Europe Plc
  $ 9,099     $ 2,649  

Titan Europe Plc is publicly traded on the AIM market in London, England.  During the first quarter of 2009, the Company purchased $2.4 million of additional shares in Titan Europe Plc, thereby increasing its investment from 17.2% to a 22.9% ownership percentage.  The Company has considered the applicable guidance in Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 323 Investments – Equity Method and Joint Ventures and has concluded that the Company’s investment in Titan Europe Plc should continue to be accounted for as an available-for-sale security and recorded at fair value in accordance with ASC 320 Investments – Debt and Equity Securities.  The Company has determined that the equity method of accounting for this investment is not appropriate after considering all of the facts and circumstances relating to the investment.  In particular, the Company has concluded that its inability to obtain the needed quarterly financial information from Titan Europe Plc is an indication that the Company does not have the ability to exercise significant influence over the financial and operating policies of this investee.  The investment in Titan Europe Plc is included as a component of other assets on the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets.  The increased value in the Titan Europe Plc investment at September 30, 2009, was due to a higher publicly quoted Titan Europe Plc market price and additional purchased shares.
 
6.  GOODWILL

The carrying amount of goodwill by segment consisted of the following (in thousands):
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
Agricultural segment
  $ 6,912     $ 6,912  
Earthmoving/construction segment
    3,552       3,552  
Consumer segment
    1,238       1,238  
    $ 11,702     $ 11,702  

The Company reviews goodwill to assess recoverability from future operations during the fourth quarter of each annual reporting period, and whenever events and circumstances indicate that the carrying values may not be recoverable.  No goodwill impairments were recorded in the first nine months of 2009 or 2008.  There can be no assurance that future goodwill tests will not result in a charge to earnings.
 
7.  WARRANTY

Changes in the warranty liability consisted of the following (in thousands):
   
2009
   
2008
 
Warranty liability, January 1
  $ 7,488     $ 5,854  
Provision for warranty liabilities
    12,735       8,574  
Warranty payments made
    (11,398 )     (8,005 )
Warranty liability, September 30
  $ 8,825     $ 6,423  

The Company provides limited warranties on workmanship on its products in all market segments.  The majority of the Company’s products have a limited warranty that ranges from zero to ten years, with certain products being prorated after the first year.  The Company calculates a provision for warranty expense based on past warranty experience.  Warranty accruals are included as a component of other current liabilities on the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets.

 
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TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

8.  REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY AND LONG-TERM DEBT

Long-term debt consisted of the following (in thousands):
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
Senior unsecured notes
  $ 193,800     $ 200,000  
Revolving credit facility
    0       25,000  
      193,800       225,000  
Less:  Amounts due within one year
    0       25,000  
    $ 193,800     $ 200,000  

Aggregate maturities of long-term debt at September 30, 2009, were as follows (in thousands):
October 1 – December 31, 2009
  $ 0  
2010
    0  
2011
    0  
2012
    193,800  
Thereafter
    0  
    $ 193,800  

Senior unsecured notes
The Company’s 8% senior unsecured notes are due January 2012.  In the first quarter of 2009, the Company repurchased $6.2 million of principal value of senior notes for approximately $4.8 million resulting in a $1.4 million gain on the senior note repurchases.  The senior notes outstanding balance was $193.8 million at September 30, 2009.

Revolving credit facility
The Company’s $150 million revolving credit facility (credit facility) with agent Bank of America, N.A. has a January 2012 termination date and is collateralized by a first priority security interest in certain assets of Titan and its domestic subsidiaries.  At September 30, 2009, there were no cash borrowings under the credit facility.  Outstanding letters of credit were $5.0 million at September 30, 2009, leaving $145.0 million of unused availability on the credit facility.  During the first nine months of 2009, the borrowings under the credit facility bore an approximate 3¼% interest rate.

On January 30, 2009, Titan International, Inc. amended and restated its credit facility with Bank of America, N.A.  The amendment included a multi-year extension that extended the credit facility to a January 2012 termination date.  The amendment created an accordion feature within the credit facility that set the initial loan availability at $150 million with the ability to request increases up to a maximum availability of $250 million.

The credit facility contains certain financial covenants, restrictions and other customary affirmative and negative covenants.  The Company is in compliance with these covenants and restrictions as of September 30, 2009.

 
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TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

9.  EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

The Company has three frozen defined benefit pension plans and one defined benefit plan that previously purchased a final annuity settlement.  The Company also sponsors four 401(k) retirement savings plans.

The components of net periodic pension cost (income) consisted of the following (in thousands):
   
Three months ended
   
Nine months ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
Interest cost
  $ 1,364     $ 1,324     $ 4,092     $ 3,972  
Expected return on assets
    (1,235 )     (1,954 )     (3,703 )     (5,862 )
Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost
    34       34       102       102  
Amortization of unrecognized deferred taxes
    (14 )     (14 )     (42 )     (42 )
Amortization of net unrecognized loss
    1,076       397       3,228       1,191  
Net periodic pension cost (income)
  $ 1,225     $ (213 )   $ 3,677     $ (639 )

During the first nine months of 2009, the Company contributed cash funds of $0.1 million to the frozen defined pension plans.  The Company expects to contribute approximately $0.1 million to the pension plans during the remainder of 2009.
 
10.  LEASE COMMITMENTS

The Company leases certain buildings and equipment under operating leases.  Certain lease agreements provide for renewal options and payment of property taxes, maintenance and insurance by the Company.

At September 30, 2009, future minimum commitments under noncancellable operating leases with initial or remaining terms of at least one year were as follows (in thousands):
October 1 – December 31, 2009
  $ 418  
2010
    1,429  
2011
    721  
2012
    52  
Thereafter
    1  
Total future minimum lease payments
  $ 2,621  
 
11.  ROYALTY EXPENSE

Royalty expense consisted of the following (in thousands):
   
Three months ended
   
Nine months ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
Royalty expense
  $ 1,464     $ 2,371     $ 6,123     $ 6,786  

The Company has a license agreement with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company to manufacture and sell certain off-highway tires in North America under the Goodyear name.  Royalty expenses recorded were $1.5 million and $2.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  Royalty expenses were $6.1 million and $6.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

 
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TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

12.  OTHER INCOME

Other income consisted of the following (in thousands):
   
Three months ended
   
Nine months ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
Gain on senior note repurchases
  $ 0     $ 0     $ 1,398     $ 0  
Dividend income – Titan Europe Plc
    0       0       0       1,234  
Interest income
    35       338       147       1,212  
Other income (expense)
    609       (696 )     1,155       113  
    $ 644     $ (358 )   $ 2,700     $ 2,559  

The gain on senior note repurchases of $1.4 million resulted from the Company’s repurchase of $6.2 million of principal value of senior notes for approximately $4.8 million in the first quarter of 2009.
 
13.  INCOME TAXES

Income tax provision (benefit) consisted of the following (in thousands):
   
Three months ended
   
Nine months ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
Income tax provision (benefit)
  $ (8,006 )   $ 6,868     $ 274     $ 21,162  

The Company recorded income tax benefit of $(8.0) million and income tax provision of $0.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, respectively, as compared to income tax provision of $6.9 million and $21.2 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2008.  The Company’s effective income tax rate was 13% and 40% for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  The 2009 effective income tax rate was impacted by a reduction to the Company’s income tax provision of $0.5 million that related to one of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries.  At this time, Titan currently projects a full year 2009 tax rate of approximately 40% for the Company.
 
14.  COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

The Company’s quarterly comprehensive loss consisted of the following:  (i) for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, net loss of $(11.1) million, amortization of pension adjustments of $0.7 million and unrealized gain on the Titan Europe Plc investment of $1.7 million for a total comprehensive loss of $(8.7) million; (ii) for the quarter ended September 30, 2008, net income of $10.3 million, amortization of pension adjustments of $0.3 million and unrealized loss on the Titan Europe Plc investment of $(19.0) million for a total comprehensive loss of $(8.4) million.

The Company’s year-to-date comprehensive income consisted of the following:  (i) for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, net income of $1.8 million, amortization of pension adjustments of $2.1 million and unrealized gain on the Titan Europe Plc investment of $2.6 million for a total comprehensive income of $6.5 million; (ii) for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, net income of $31.7 million, amortization of pension adjustments of $0.8 million and unrealized loss on the Titan Europe Plc investment of $(14.9) million for a total comprehensive income of $17.6 million.

 
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TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

15.  SEGMENT INFORMATION

The table below presents information about certain revenues and income from operations used by the chief operating decision maker of the Company for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008 (in thousands):

   
Three months ended
   
Nine months ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
Revenues from external customers
                       
Agricultural
  $ 105,426     $ 179,162     $ 453,098     $ 538,263  
Earthmoving/construction
    30,732       71,287       113,085       221,591  
Consumer
    5,338       5,014       14,900       18,248  
    $ 141,496     $ 255,463     $ 581,083     $ 778,102  
                                 
Gross profit (loss)
                               
Agricultural
  $ (522 )   $ 23,633     $ 48,400     $ 68,714  
Earthmoving/construction
    (1,815 )     11,072       8,727       38,658  
Consumer
    (142 )     1,008       1,254       3,438  
Corporate expenses
    (551 )     1,710       (1,602 )     903  
    $ (3,030 )   $ 37,423     $ 56,779     $ 111,713  
                                 
Income (loss) from operations
                               
Agricultural
  $ (3,775 )   $ 19,465     $ 35,530     $ 57,918  
Earthmoving/construction
    (2,951 )     9,454       3,711       32,649  
Consumer
    (282 )     854       842       2,913  
Corporate expenses
    (8,758 )     (8,510 )     (28,852 )     (31,708 )
Income (loss) from operations
    (15,766 )     21,263       11,231       61,772  
Interest expense
    (3,997 )     (3,734 )     (11,819 )     (11,426 )
Other income (expense)
    644       (358 )     2,700       2,559  
Income (loss) before income taxes
  $ (19,119 )   $ 17,171     $ 2,112     $ 52,905  

Assets by segment were as follows (in thousands):
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
Total Assets
 
2009
   
2008
 
Agricultural segment
  $ 295,729     $ 360,030  
Earthmoving/construction segment
    191,977       188,486  
Consumer segment
    12,353       9,401  
Other assets
    88,535       96,865  
    $ 588,594     $ 654,782  
 
 
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TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

16.  EARNINGS PER SHARE

Earnings per share (EPS) are as follows (amounts in thousands, except per share data):
   
Three months ended,
 
   
September 30, 2009
   
September 30, 2008
 
   
Net
Loss
   
Weighted average shares
   
Per share
amount
   
Net
Income
   
Weighted average shares
   
Per share
amount
 
Basic EPS
  $ (11,113 )     34,746     $ (.32 )   $ 10,303       34,499     $ .30  
Effect of stock options/trusts
    0       0               0       384          
Diluted EPS
  $ (11,113 )     34,746     $ (.32 )   $ 10,303       34,883     $ .30  
 
 
   
Nine months ended,
 
   
September 30, 2009
   
September 30, 2008
 
   
Net Income
   
Weighted average shares
   
Per share amount
   
Net
Income
   
Weighted average shares
   
Per share amount
 
Basic EPS
  $ 1,838       34,692     $ .05     $ 31,743       34,373     $ .92  
Effect of stock options/trusts
    0       559               0       425          
Diluted EPS
  $ 1,838       35,251     $ .05     $ 31,743       34,798     $ .91  

The effect of stock options/trusts has been excluded for the three months ended September 30, 2009, as the effect would have been antidilutive.  The weighted average share amount excluded was 0.6 million shares.  The weighted-average diluted shares outstanding for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, exclude stock options to purchase approximately 0.3 million shares for both periods, because such options have an exercise price in excess of the average market price of the Company’s common stock during the period.
 
17.  FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The adoption of guidance in ASC 820 Fair Value Measurements for nonfinancial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, effective January 1, 2009, did not have a material impact on Titan’s consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

ASC 820 establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value.  These tiers are defined as:
 
 
Level 1 – Quoted prices in active markets for identical instruments;
 
 
Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable.
 
 
Level 3 – Unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions.

Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis consisted of the following (in thousands):

   
September 30, 2009
   
December 31, 2008
 
   
Total
   
Level 1
   
Levels 2 & 3
   
Total
   
Level 1
   
Levels 2 & 3
 
Investment in Titan Europe Plc
  $ 9,099     $ 9,099     $ 0     $ 2,649     $ 2,649     $ 0  
Investments for contractual obligations
    5,454       5,454       0       4,426       4,426       0  
Total
  $ 14,553     $ 14,553     $ 0     $ 7,075     $ 7,075     $ 0  
 
 
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TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

18.  LITIGATION

The Company is a party to routine legal proceedings arising out of the normal course of business.  Although it is not possible to predict with certainty the outcome of these unresolved legal actions or the range of possible loss, the Company believes at this time that none of these actions, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse affect on the consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.  However, due to the difficult nature of predicting unresolved and future legal claims, the Company cannot anticipate or predict the material adverse effect on its consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows as a result of efforts to comply with or its liabilities pertaining to legal judgments.
 
19.  RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

Accounting Guidance on Business Combinations
In January 2009, the Company adopted revised accounting guidance on business combinations.  This guidance requires an acquirer to recognize assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree at their fair values on the acquisition date, with goodwill being the excess value over the net identifiable assets acquired.  The adoption of this guidance had no material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Accounting Guidance on Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments
In April 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued accounting guidance on interim disclosures about fair value of financial instruments.  This guidance amends previous guidance to require disclosures about fair value of financial instruments for interim reporting periods of publicly traded companies as well as in annual financial statements.  This guidance also amends previous guidance to require disclosures in summarized financial information at interim reporting periods.  This guidance was effective for interim reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009.  The adoption of this guidance had no material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Accounting Guidance on Other-Than-Temporary-Impairments
In April 2009, accounting guidance on recognition and presentation of other-than-temporary impairments was issued.  This guidance amends the other-than-temporary impairment guidance in U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for debt securities to make the guidance more operational and to improve the presentation and disclosure of other-than-temporary impairments on debt and equity securities in the financial statements.  This guidance does not amend existing recognition and measurement guidance related to other-than-temporary impairments of equity securities.  This guidance was effective for interim reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009.  The adoption of this guidance had no material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Accounting Guidance on Subsequent Events
In June 2009, the Company adopted accounting guidance on subsequent events.  The objective of this guidance was to establish general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued.  This guidance was effective for interim periods ending after June 15, 2009.  The adoption of this guidance had no material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Accounting Guidance on Accounting Standards Codification and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
In June 2009, FASB issued accounting guidance on the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (Codification) and the hierarchy of GAAP.  This guidance establishes the Codification as the single source of authoritative GAAP to be applied by nongovernmental entities, except for the rules and interpretive releases of the SEC under authority of federal securities laws, which are sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants.  This guidance was effective for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009.  The adoption of this guidance had no material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 
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TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

20.  SUBSIDIARY GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The Company’s 8% senior unsecured notes are guaranteed by each of Titan’s current and future wholly owned domestic subsidiaries other than its immaterial subsidiaries (subsidiaries with total assets less than $250,000 and total revenues less than $250,000.) The note guarantees are full and unconditional, joint and several obligations of the guarantors. Non-guarantors consist primarily of foreign subsidiaries of the Company, which are organized outside the United States of America. The following condensed consolidating financial statements are presented using the equity method of accounting.
 
   
Consolidating Condensed Statements of Operations
 
(Amounts in thousands)
     
   
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2009
 
   
Titan
         
Non-
             
   
Intl., Inc.
   
Guarantor
   
Guarantor
             
   
(Parent)
   
Subsidiaries
   
Subsidiaries
   
Eliminations
   
Consolidated
 
Net sales
  $ 0     $ 141,496     $ 0     $ 0     $ 141,496  
Cost of sales
    273       144,253       0       0       144,526  
Gross loss
    (273 )     (2,757 )     0       0       (3,030 )
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    3,514       7,736       22       0       11,272  
Royalty expense
    0       1,464       0       0       1,464  
Loss from operations
    (3,787 )     (11,957 )     (22 )     0       (15,766 )
Interest expense
    (3,997 )     0       0       0       (3,997 )
Other income
    618       26       0       0       644  
Loss before income taxes
    (7,166 )     (11,931 )     (22 )     0       (19,119 )
Income tax provision (benefit)
    3,070       (11,085 )     9       0       (8,006 )
Equity in loss of subsidiaries
    (877 )     0       0       877       0  
Net loss
  $ (11,113 )   $ (846 )   $ (31 )   $ 877     $ (11,113 )
 

   
Consolidating Condensed Statements of Operations
 
(Amounts in thousands)
     
   
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2008
 
   
Titan
         
Non-
             
   
Intl., Inc.
   
Guarantor
   
Guarantor
             
   
(Parent)
   
Subsidiaries
   
Subsidiaries
   
Eliminations
   
Consolidated
 
Net sales
  $ 0     $ 255,463     $ 0     $ 0     $ 255,463  
Cost of sales
    (1,988 )     220,028       0       0       218,040  
Gross profit
    1,988       35,435       0       0       37,423  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    4,461       9,323       5       0       13,789  
Royalty expense
    0       2,371       0       0       2,371  
Income (loss) from operations
    (2,473 )     23,741       (5 )     0       21,263  
Interest expense
    (3,734 )     0       0       0       (3,734 )
Other income (expense)
    (398 )     40       0       0       (358 )
Income (loss) before income taxes
    (6,605 )     23,781       (5 )     0       17,171  
Income tax provision (benefit)
    (2,642 )     9,512       (2 )     0       6,868  
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries
    14,266       0       0       (14,266 )     0  
Net income (loss)
  $ 10,303     $ 14,269     $ (3 )   $ (14,266 )   $ 10,303  
 
 
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TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

   
Consolidating Condensed Statements of Operations
 
(Amounts in thousands)
     
   
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009
 
   
Titan
         
Non-
             
   
Intl., Inc.
   
Guarantor
   
Guarantor
             
   
(Parent)
   
Subsidiaries
   
Subsidiaries
   
Eliminations
   
Consolidated
 
Net sales
  $ 0     $ 581,083     $ 0     $ 0     $ 581,083  
Cost of sales
    707       523,597       0       0       524,304  
Gross profit (loss)
    (707 )     57,486       0       0       56,779  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    12,475       26,885       65       0       39,425  
Royalty expense
    0       6,123       0       0       6,123  
Income (loss) from operations
    (13,182 )     24,478       (65 )     0       11,231  
Interest expense
    (11,819 )     0       0       0       (11,819 )
Other income
    2,470       230       0       0       2,700  
Income (loss) before income taxes
    (22,531 )     24,708       (65 )     0       2,112  
Income tax provision (benefit)
    (2,922 )     3,204       (8 )     0       274  
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries
    21,447       0       0       (21,447 )     0  
Net income (loss)
  $ 1,838     $ 21,504     $ (57 )   $ (21,447 )   $ 1,838  


   
Consolidating Condensed Statements of Operations
 
(Amounts in thousands)
     
   
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008
 
   
Titan
         
Non-
             
   
Intl., Inc.
   
Guarantor
   
Guarantor
             
   
(Parent)
   
Subsidiaries
   
Subsidiaries
   
Eliminations
   
Consolidated
 
Net sales
  $ 0     $ 778,102     $ 0     $ 0     $ 778,102  
Cost of sales
    (1,674 )     668,063       0       0       666,389  
Gross profit
    1,674       110,039       0       0       111,713  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    15,672       27,417       66       0       43,155  
Royalty expense
    0       6,786       0       0       6,786  
Income (loss) from operations
    (13,998 )     75,836       (66 )     0       61,772  
Interest expense
    (11,426 )     0       0       0       (11,426 )
Other income (expense)
    1,488       (163 )     1,234       0       2,559  
Income (loss) before income taxes
    (23,936 )     75,673       1,168       0       52,905  
Income tax provision (benefit)
    (9,574 )     30,268       468       0       21,162  
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries
    46,105       0       0       (46,105 )     0  
Net income
  $ 31,743     $ 45,405     $ 700     $ (46,105 )   $ 31,743  
 
 
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TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

   
Consolidating Condensed Balance Sheets
 
(Amounts in thousands)
                             
   
September 30, 2009
 
   
Titan
         
Non-
             
   
Intl., Inc.
   
Guarantor
   
Guarantor
             
   
(Parent)
   
Subsidiaries
   
Subsidiaries
   
Eliminations
   
Consolidated
 
Assets
                             
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 45,136     $ 29     $ 195     $ 0     $ 45,360  
Accounts receivable
    0       80,205       0       0       80,205  
Inventories
    0       124,833       0       0       124,833  
Prepaid and other current assets
    17,746       18,194       0       0       35,940  
  Total current assets
    62,882       223,261       195       0       286,338  
Property, plant and equipment, net
    7,709       252,651       0       0       260,360  
Investment in subsidiaries
    33,433       0       0       (33,433 )     0  
Other assets
    14,354       18,443       9,099       0       41,896  
Total assets
  $ 118,378     $ 494,355     $ 9,294     $ (33,433 )   $ 588,594  
                                         
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
                                       
Accounts payable
  $ 2,050     $ 23,014     $ 0     $ 0     $ 25,064  
Other current liabilities
    12,644       28,289       0       0       40,933  
  Total current liabilities
    14,694       51,303       0       0       65,997  
Long-term debt
    193,800       0       0       0       193,800  
Other long-term liabilities
    5,105       36,896       0       0       42,001  
Intercompany accounts
    (382,017 )     404,333       (22,316 )     0       0  
Stockholders’ equity
    286,796       1,823       31,610       (33,433 )     286,796  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 118,378     $ 494,355     $ 9,294     $ (33,433 )   $ 588,594  


   
Consolidating Condensed Balance Sheets
 
(Amounts in thousands)
                             
   
December 31, 2008
 
   
Titan
         
Non-
             
   
Intl., Inc.
   
Guarantor
   
Guarantor
             
   
(Parent)
   
Subsidiaries
   
Subsidiaries
   
Eliminations
   
Consolidated
 
Assets
                             
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 59,011     $ 60     $ 2,587     $ 0     $ 61,658  
Accounts receivable
    (127 )     126,658       0       0       126,531  
Inventories
    0       147,306       0       0       147,306  
Prepaid and other current assets
    17,117       16,573       14       0       33,704  
Total current assets
    76,001       290,597       2,601       0       369,199  
Property, plant and equipment, net
    6,160       242,282       0       0       248,442  
Investment in subsidiaries
    31,474       0       0       (31,474 )     0  
Other assets
    15,842       18,650       2,649       0       37,141  
Total assets
  $ 129,477     $ 551,529     $ 5,250     $ (31,474 )   $ 654,782  
                                         
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
                                       
Short-term debt
  $ 25,000     $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $ 25,000  
Accounts payable
    3,106       62,441       0       0       65,547  
Other current liabilities
    10,548       34,540       1,000       0       46,088  
Total current liabilities
    38,654       96,981       1,000       0       136,635  
Long-term debt
    200,000       0       0       0       200,000  
Other long-term liabilities
    3,943       35,016       0       0       38,959  
Intercompany accounts
    (392,308 )     419,738       (27,430 )     0       0  
Stockholders’ equity
    279,188       (206 )     31,680       (31,474 )     279,188  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 129,477     $ 551,529     $ 5,250     $ (31,474 )   $ 654,782  
 
 
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TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

   
Consolidating Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
 
(Amounts in thousands)
                       
   
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009
 
   
Titan
         
Non-
       
   
Intl., Inc.
   
Guarantor
   
Guarantor
       
   
(Parent)
   
Subsidiaries
   
Subsidiaries
   
Consolidated
 
Net cash provided by operating activities
  $ 18,609     $ 33,032     $ 7     $ 51,648  
                                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
                               
Capital expenditures
    (2,389 )     (34,093 )     0       (36,482 )
  Acquisition of shares of Titan Europe Plc
    0       0       (2,399 )     (2,399 )
Other, net
    0       1,030       0       1,030  
Net cash used for investing activities
    (2,389 )     (33,063 )     (2,399 )     (37,851 )
                                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
                               
  Repurchase of senior notes
    (4,726 )     0       0       (4,726 )
  Payment on debt
    (25,000 )     0       0       (25,000 )
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
    1,142       0       0       1,142  
Payment of financing fees
    (1,070 )     0       0       (1,070 )
Other, net
    (441 )     0       0       (441 )
Net cash used for financing activities
    (30,095 )     0       0       (30,095 )
                                 
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
    (13,875 )     (31 )     (2,392 )     (16,298 )
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    59,011       60       2,587       61,658  
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 45,136     $ 29     $ 195     $ 45,360  


   
Consolidating Condensed Statements of Cash Flows
 
(Amounts in thousands)
                       
   
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2008
 
   
Titan
         
Non-
       
   
Intl., Inc.
   
Guarantor
   
Guarantor
       
   
(Parent)
   
Subsidiaries
   
Subsidiaries
   
Consolidated
 
Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities
  $ (27,363 )   $ 56,385     $ 1,146     $ 30,168  
                                 
Cash flows from investing activities:
                               
Capital expenditures
    (3,617 )     (56,527 )     0       (60,144 )
Other, net
    7       97       0       104  
Net cash used for investing activities
    (3,610 )     (56,430 )     0       (60,040 )
                                 
Cash flows from financing activities:
                               
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
    3,537       0       0       3,537  
Excess tax benefit from stock options exercised
    4,131       0       0       4,131  
Other, net
    (482 )     0       0       (482 )
Net cash provided by financing activities
    7,186       0       0       7,186  
                                 
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
    (23,787 )     (45 )     1,146       (22,686 )
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    57,285       63       977       58,325  
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 33,498     $ 18     $ 2,123     $ 35,639  
 
 
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TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Item 2.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations (MD&A) is designed to provide a reader of these financial statements with a narrative from the perspective of the management of Titan International, Inc. (Titan or the Company) on Titan’s financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and other factors which may affect the Company’s future results.  The MD&A in this quarterly report should be read in conjunction with the MD&A in Titan’s 2008 annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 26, 2009.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
 
This Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding, among other items:
 
·  
Anticipated trends in the Company’s business
 
·  
Future expenditures for capital projects
 
·  
The Company’s ability to continue to control costs and maintain quality
 
·  
Ability to meet financial covenants and conditions of loan agreements
 
·  
The Company’s business strategies, including its intention to introduce new products
 
·  
Expectations concerning the performance and success of the Company’s existing and new products
 
·  
The Company’s intention to consider and pursue acquisitions and divestitures

Readers of this Form 10-Q should understand that these forward-looking statements are based on the Company’s expectations and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond the Company’s control.

Actual results could differ materially from these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including:
 
·  
The effect of the current banking and credit crisis on the Company and its customers and suppliers
 
·  
Changes in the Company’s end-user markets as a result of world economic or regulatory influences
 
·  
Changes in the marketplace, including new products and pricing changes by the Company’s competitors
 
·  
Availability and price of raw materials
 
·  
Levels of operating efficiencies
 
·  
Actions of domestic and foreign governments
 
·  
Results of investments
 
·  
Fluctuations in currency translations
 
·  
Ability to secure financing at reasonable terms

Any changes in such factors could lead to significantly different results.  The Company cannot provide any assurance that the assumptions referred to in the forward-looking statements or otherwise are accurate or will prove to transpire.  Any assumptions that are inaccurate or do not prove to be correct could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s ability to achieve the results as indicated in forward-looking statements.  The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.  In light of these risks and uncertainties, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking information contained in this document will in fact transpire.

 
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TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations

OVERVIEW
 
Titan International, Inc. and its subsidiaries are leading manufacturers of wheels, tires and assemblies for off-highway vehicles used in the agricultural, earthmoving/construction and consumer markets.  Titan manufactures both wheels and tires for the majority of these market applications, allowing the Company to provide the value-added service of delivering complete wheel and tire assemblies.  The Company offers a broad range of products that are manufactured in relatively short production runs to meet the specifications of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and/or the requirements of aftermarket customers.

Agricultural Market:  Titan’s agricultural rims, wheels and tires are manufactured for use on various agricultural and forestry equipment, including tractors, combines, skidders, plows, planters and irrigation equipment, and are sold directly to OEMs and to the aftermarket through independent distributors, equipment dealers and Titan’s own distribution centers.

Earthmoving/Construction Market:  The Company manufactures rims, wheels and tires for various types of off-the-road (OTR) earthmoving, mining, military and construction equipment, including skid steers, aerial lifts, cranes, graders and levelers, scrapers, self-propelled shovel loaders, articulated dump trucks, load transporters, haul trucks and backhoe loaders.  The earthmoving/construction market is often referred to as OTR, an acronym for off-the-road.

Consumer Market:  Titan builds select products for all-terrain vehicles (ATV), turf, golf and trailer applications.  Titan’s sales in the consumer market include sales to Goodyear, which are under an off-take/mixing agreement.  This agreement includes mixed stock, which is a prepared rubber compound used in tire production.  The Company provides wheels/tires and assembles brakes, actuators and components for the domestic boat, recreational and utility trailer markets.

The Company’s major OEM customers include large manufacturers of off-highway equipment such as AGCO Corporation, Caterpillar Inc., CNH Global N.V., Deere & Company and Kubota Corporation, in addition to many other off-highway equipment manufacturers.  The Company distributes products to OEMs, independent and OEM-affiliated dealers, and through a network of distribution facilities.

The following table provides highlights for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, compared to 2008 (amounts in thousands):
   
Three months ended September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
Net sales
  $ 141,496     $ 255,463  
Gross profit (loss)
    (3,030 )     37,423  
Income (loss) from operations
    (15,766 )     21,263  
Net income (loss)
    (11,113 )     10,303  
 
Quarter:  The Company recorded sales of $141.5 million for the third quarter of 2009, which were 45% lower than the third quarter 2008 sales of $255.5 million.  The lower sales levels resulted from reduced demand for the Company’s products, as many of the Company’s major customers implemented extended shutdowns during the period as a consequence of the worldwide recession and economic crisis.  Titan in turn scheduled extended shutdowns at its production facilities to manage lower demand during the quarter.  These events had a significant impact on Titan’s agricultural sales, which were down approximately 41%, and earthmoving/construction sales, which were down approximately 57%, when comparing quarter over quarter.

The following operating results were primarily related to the significantly lower sales levels.  The Company’s loss from operations was $(15.8) million for the third quarter of 2009, compared to income from operations of $21.3 million in 2008.  Net loss was $(11.1) million for the quarter, compared to net income of $10.3 million in 2008.  Basic loss per share was $(.32) in for the three months ended September 30, 2009, compared to earnings per share of $.30 in 2008.

 
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TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The following table provides highlights for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, compared to 2008 (amounts in thousands):
   
Nine months ended September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
Net sales
  $ 581,083     $ 778,102  
Gross profit
    56,779       111,713  
Income from operations
    11,231       61,772  
Net income
    1,838       31,743  

Year-to-date:  The Company recorded sales of $581.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, as compared to $778.1 million in 2008.  The lower sales levels resulted from reduced demand for the Company’s products, as many of the Company’s major customers implemented extended shutdowns during the third quarter of 2009 as a consequence of the worldwide recession and economic crisis.  Titan in turn scheduled extended shutdowns at its production facilities to manage lower demand during the third quarter.  These events had a significant impact on Titan’s agricultural year-to-date sales, which were down approximately 16%, and earthmoving/construction year-to-date sales, which were down approximately 49%, when comparing to the first nine months of 2008.

The following operating results were primarily related to the lower sales levels.  Titan’s income from operations was $11.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, as compared to $61.8 million in 2008.  Net income was $1.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, as compared to $31.7 million in 2008.  Basic earnings per share were $.05 for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, compared to $.92 in 2008.
 
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES
 
Preparation of the financial statements and related disclosures in compliance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires the application of appropriate technical accounting rules and guidance, as well as the use of estimates.  The Company’s application of these policies involves assumptions that require difficult subjective judgments regarding many factors, which, in and of themselves, could materially impact the financial statements and disclosures.  A future change in the estimates, assumptions or judgments applied in determining the following matters, among others, could have a material impact on future financial statements and disclosures.

Inventories
Inventories are valued at lower of cost or market.  Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method for approximately 77% of inventories and the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method for approximately 23% of inventories.  The major rubber material inventory and related work-in-process and their finished goods are accounted for under the FIFO method.  The major steel material inventory and related work-in-process and their finished goods are accounted for under the LIFO method.  Market value is estimated based on current selling prices.  Estimated provisions are established for slow-moving and obsolete inventory, as well as inventory carried above market price based on historical experience.  Should experience change, adjustments to estimated provisions would be necessary.

Impairment of Goodwill
The Company reviews goodwill to assess recoverability from future operations during the fourth quarter of each annual reporting period, and whenever events and circumstances indicate that the carrying values may not be recoverable.  The Company had goodwill of $11.7 million at September 30, 2009.  Significant assumptions relating to future operations must be made when estimating future cash flows in analyzing goodwill for impairment.  Should unforeseen events occur or operating trends continue, impairment losses could occur.  Due to the difficult nature of predicting future markets and business outcomes, the Company cannot always anticipate or predict when a goodwill impairment loss may be required by the Company in the future.

Income taxes
Deferred income tax provisions are determined using the liability method whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized based upon temporary differences between the financial statement and income tax basis of assets and liabilities.  The Company assesses the realizability of its deferred tax asset positions and recognizes and measures uncertain tax positions in accordance with ASC 740 Income Taxes.

 
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TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Retirement Benefit Obligations
Pension benefit obligations are based on various assumptions used by third-party actuaries in calculating these amounts.  These assumptions include discount rates, expected return on plan assets, mortality rates and other factors.  Revisions in assumptions and actual results that differ from the assumptions affect future expenses, cash funding requirements and obligations.  The Company has three frozen defined benefit pension plans and one defined benefit plan that previously purchased a final annuity settlement.  During the first nine months of 2009, the Company contributed cash funds of $0.1 million to its frozen pension plans.  Titan expects to contribute approximately $0.1 million to these frozen defined pension plans during the remainder of 2009.  For more information concerning these costs and obligations, see the discussion of the “Pensions” and Note 21 to the Company’s financial statements on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Highlights for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2009, compared to 2008 (amounts in thousands):
   
Three months ended
   
Nine months ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2008
   
2008
 
Net sales
  $ 141,496     $ 255,463     $ 581,083     $ 778,102  
Cost of sales
    144,526       218,040       524,304       666,389  
Gross profit (loss)
    (3,030 )     37,423       56,779       111,713  
Gross profit margin
    (2.1 )%     14.6 %     9.8 %     14.4 %

Net Sales
Quarter:  Net sales for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, were $141.5 million, compared to $255.5 million in 2008.  The lower sales levels resulted from reduced demand for the Company’s products, as many of the Company’s major customers implemented extended shutdowns during the period as a consequence of the worldwide recession and economic crisis.  Titan in turn scheduled extended shutdowns at its production facilities to manage lower demand during the quarter.  These events had a significant impact on Titan’s agricultural sales, which were down approximately 41%, and earthmoving/construction sales, which were down approximately 57%, when comparing quarter over quarter.

Year-to-date:  Net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, were $581.1 million, compared to 2008 net sales of $778.1 million.  The lower sales levels resulted from reduced demand for the Company’s products, as many of the Company’s major customers implemented extended shutdowns during the third quarter of 2009 as a consequence of the worldwide recession and economic crisis.  Titan in turn scheduled extended shutdowns at its production facilities to manage lower demand during the third quarter.  These events had a significant impact on Titan’s agricultural year-to-date sales, which were down approximately 16%, and earthmoving/construction year-to-date sales, which were down approximately 49%, when comparing to the first nine months of 2008.

Cost of Sales and Gross Profit (Loss)
Quarter:  Cost of sales was $144.5 million and $218.0 million for the quarters ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  The cost of sales decreased as a result of the significantly lower sales levels.

Gross loss for the third quarter of 2009 was $(3.0) million or (2.1)% of net sales, compared to gross profit of $37.4 million or 14.6% of net sales for the third quarter of 2008.  In response to significantly lower demand from customers, Titan scheduled extended shutdowns at all Company production facilities during the third quarter of 2009.  These extended shutdowns, in conjunction with lower production levels when operating, drastically reduced the Company’s manufacturing efficiencies.  These lower efficiencies resulted in the gross profit reduction.

Year-to-date:  Cost of sales was $524.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, compared to $666.4 million in 2008.  The cost of sales decreased as a result of the significantly lower sales levels.

Gross profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, was $56.8 million or 9.8% of net sales, compared to $111.7 million or 14.4% of net sales in 2008.  The gross profit margin decreased primarily as the result of extended production facility shutdowns and the resulting reduction in manufacturing efficiencies in the third quarter.

 
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TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses were as follows (amounts in thousands):
   
Three months ended
   
Nine months ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
Selling, general and administrative
  $ 11,272     $ 13,789     $ 39,425     $ 43,155  
Percentage of net sales
    8.0 %     5.4 %     6.8 %     5.5 %

Quarter:  Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses for the third quarter of 2009 were $11.3 million or 8.0% of net sales, compared to $13.8 million or 5.4% of net sales for 2008.  SG&A expenses were down primarily as the result of lower professional fees.  The Company’s third quarter 2009 SG&A expense was lower than that of the previous year’s quarter.  However, when the SG&A expenses are expressed as a percentage of net sales, the percentage is higher due to the significantly lower sales levels.

Year-to-date:  Expenses for SG&A for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, were $39.4 million or 6.8% of net sales, compared to $43.2 million or 5.5% of net sales in 2008.  SG&A expenses were down primarily as the result of lower professional fees.  The Company’s SG&A expense for the first nine months of 2009 was lower than that of the previous year’s first nine months.  However, when the SG&A expenses are expressed as a percentage of net sales, the percentage is higher due to the lower sales levels.

Royalty Expense
Royalty expense was as follows (amounts in thousands):
   
Three months ended
   
Nine months ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
Royalty expense
  $ 1,464     $ 2,371     $ 6,123     $ 6,786  

The Company has a license agreement with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company to manufacture and sell certain off-highway tires in North America under the Goodyear name.

Quarter:  Royalty expenses recorded were $1.5 million and $2.4 million for the quarters ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  As sales subject to the license agreement have decreased, the Company’s third quarter 2009 royalty expense has decreased when compared to the previous year’s quarter.

Year-to-date: Year-to-date royalty expenses recorded were $6.1 million and $6.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  As sales subject to the license agreement have decreased, the Company’s royalty expense for the first nine months of 2009 has decreased when compared to the previous year’s first nine months.

Income (Loss) from Operations
Income (loss) from operations was as follows (amounts in thousands):
   
Three months ended
   
Nine months ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
Income (loss) from operations
  $ (15,766 )   $ 21,263     $ 11,231     $ 61,772  
Percentage of net sales
    (11.1 )%     8.3 %     1.9 %     7.9 %

Quarter: Loss from operations for the third quarter of 2009 was $(15.8) million or (11.1)% of net sales, compared to income from operations of $21.3 million or 8.3% of net sales in 2008.  The reduction in income from operations was the net result of the items previously discussed in the sales, cost of sales, administrative and royalty line items.

Year-to-date:  Income from operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, was $11.2 million or 1.9% of net sales, compared to $61.8 million or 7.9% of net sales in 2008.  The reduction in income from operations was the net result of the items previously discussed in the sales, cost of sales, administrative and royalty line items.

 
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Interest Expense
Interest expense was as follows (amounts in thousands):
   
Three months ended
   
Nine months ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
Interest expense
  $ 3,997     $ 3,734     $ 11,819     $ 11,426  

Quarter: Interest expense was $4.0 million and $3.7 million for the quarters ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  The Company’s third quarter 2009 interest expense has remained relatively consistent with that of the previous year’s quarter.

Year-to-date: Year-to-date interest expense was $11.8 million and $11.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  The Company’s interest expense for the first nine months of 2009 has remained relatively consistent with that of the previous year’s corresponding period.

Other Income (Expense)
Other income (expense) was as follows (amounts in thousands):
   
Three months ended
   
Nine months ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
Other income (expense)
  $ 644     $ (358 )   $ 2,700     $ 2,559  

Quarter:  Other income was $0.6 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, as compared to other expense of $(0.4) million for the quarter ended September 30, 2008.

Year-to-date:  Other income was $2.7 million for nine months ended September 30, 2009, as compared to $2.6 million in 2008.  Dividend income of zero and $1.2 million from the Titan Europe Plc investment was recorded in the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  Interest income included in other income was $0.1 million and $1.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  The nine months ended September 30, 2009, includes a $1.4 million gain on senior note repurchases.

Income Taxes
Income taxes were as follows (amounts in thousands):
   
Three months ended
   
Nine months ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
Income tax provision (benefit)
  $ (8,006 )   $ 6,868     $ 274     $ 21,162  

Quarter:  The Company recorded income tax benefit of $(8.0) million for the three months ended September 30, 2009, as compared to income tax provision of $6.9 million in 2008.  The Company’s effective income tax rate was 42% and 40% for the quarters ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.

Year-to-date:  Income tax provision for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, was $0.3 million and $21.2 million, respectively.  The Company’s effective income tax rate was 13% and 40% for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  The 2009 effective income tax rate was impacted by a reduction to the Company’s income tax provision of $0.5 million that related to one of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries.  At this time, Titan currently projects a full year 2009 tax rate of approximately 40% for the Company.


 
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TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Net Income (Loss)
Net income (loss) was as follows (amounts in thousands):
   
Three months ended
   
Nine months ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
Net income (loss)
  $ (11,113 )   $ 10,303     $ 1,838     $ 31,743  

Quarter:  Net loss for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, was $(11.1) million, compared to net income of $10.3 million in 2008.  For the quarters ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, basic and diluted earnings per share were $(.32) and $.30, respectively.  The Company’s net income and earnings per share were lower due to the items previously discussed.

Year-to-date:  Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, was $1.8 million and $31.7 million, respectively.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2009 and 2008, basic earnings per share were $.05 and $.92, respectively, and diluted earnings per share were $.05 and $.91, respectively.  The Company’s net income and earnings per share were lower due to the items previously discussed.

Agricultural Segment Results
Agricultural segment results were as follows (amounts in thousands):
   
Three months ended
   
Nine months ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
Net sales
  $ 105,426     $ 179,162     $ 453,098     $ 538,263  
Gross profit (loss)
    (522 )     23,633       48,400       68,714  
Income (loss) from operations
    (3,775 )     19,465       35,530       57,918  

Quarter:  Net sales in the agricultural market were $105.4 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, down approximately 41%, as compared to $179.2 million in 2008.  The lower sales levels resulted from reduced demand for the Company’s products, as many of the Company’s major customers implemented extended shutdowns during the period as a consequence of the worldwide recession and economic crisis.  Titan in turn scheduled extended shutdowns at its production facilities to manage lower demand during the quarter.

Gross loss in the agricultural market was $(0.5) million for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, as compared to gross profit of $23.6 million in 2008.  Loss from operations in the agricultural market was $(3.8) million for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, as compared to income from operations of  $19.5 million in 2008.  The reduction in gross profit and income from operations in the agricultural market was primarily attributed to lower farm equipment sales and the corresponding reduction in manufacturing efficiencies.

Year-to-date:  Net sales in the agricultural market were $453.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, down approximately 16%, as compared to $538.3 million in 2008.  The lower sales levels resulted from reduced demand for the Company’s products, as many of the Company’s major customers implemented extended shutdowns during the third quarter of 2009 as a consequence of the worldwide recession and economic crisis.  Titan in turn scheduled extended shutdowns at its production facilities to manage lower demand during the third quarter.

Gross profit in the agricultural market was $48.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, as compared to $68.7 million in 2008.  Income from operations in the agricultural market was $35.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, as compared to $57.9 million in 2008.  The reduction in gross profit and income from operations in the agricultural market was primarily attributed to lower farm equipment sales and the corresponding reduction in manufacturing efficiencies.

 
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Earthmoving/Construction Segment Results
Earthmoving/Construction segment results were as follows (amounts in thousands):
   
Three months ended
   
Nine months ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
Net sales
  $ 30,732     $ 71,287     $ 113,085     $ 221,591  
Gross profit (loss)
    (1,815 )     11,072       8,727       38,658  
Income (loss) from operations
    (2,951 )     9,454       3,711       32,649  

Quarter:  The Company’s earthmoving/construction market net sales were $30.7 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, down approximately 57%, as compared to $71.3 million in 2008.  The lower sales levels resulted from reduced demand for the Company’s products, as many of the Company’s major customers implemented extended shutdowns during the period as a consequence of the worldwide recession and economic crisis.  Titan in turn scheduled extended shutdowns at its production facilities to manage lower demand during the quarter.  Also negatively impacting this segment was the large reduction in the construction market related to commercial, residential and infrastructure.

Gross loss in the earthmoving/construction market was $(1.8) million for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, as compared to gross profit of $11.1 million in 2008.  Loss from operations in the earthmoving/construction market was $(3.0) million for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, as compared to income from operations of $9.5 million in 2008.  Gross profit and income from operations declined as a result of the major sales contraction and the corresponding reduction in manufacturing efficiencies.

Year-to-date:  The Company’s earthmoving/construction market net sales were $113.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, down approximately 49%, as compared to $221.6 million in 2008.  The lower sales levels resulted from reduced demand for the Company’s products, as many of the Company’s major customers implemented extended shutdowns during the third quarter of 2009 as a consequence of the worldwide recession and economic crisis.  Titan in turn scheduled extended shutdowns at its production facilities to manage lower demand during the third quarter.  Also negatively impacting this segment was the large reduction in the construction market related to commercial, residential and infrastructure.

Gross profit in the earthmoving/construction market was $8.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, as compared to $38.7 million in 2008.  Income from operations in the earthmoving/construction market was $3.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, as compared to $32.6 million in 2008.  Gross profit and income from operations declined as a result of the major sales contraction and the corresponding reduction in manufacturing efficiencies.

Consumer Segment Results
Consumer segment results were as follows (amounts in thousands):
   
Three months ended
   
Nine months ended
 
   
September 30,
   
September 30,
 
   
2009
   
2008
   
2009
   
2008
 
Net sales
  $ 5,338     $ 5,014     $ 14,900     $ 18,248  
Gross profit (loss)
    (142 )     1,008       1,254       3,438  
Income (loss) from operations
    (282 )     854       842       2,913  

Quarter:  Consumer market net sales were $5.3 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, as compared to $5.0 million in 2008.  Titan’s consumer sales appear to have stabilized at these reduced sales levels during the third quarter of 2009.

 
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Gross loss from the consumer market was $(0.1) million for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, as compared to gross profit of $1.0 million in 2008.  Consumer market loss from operations was $(0.3) million for the quarter ended September 30, 2009, as compared to income from operations of $0.9 million for 2008.  Gross profit and income from operations declined as a result of reduced manufacturing efficiencies related to the extended shutdowns in the 2009 quarter.

Year-to-date:  Consumer market net sales were $14.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, down approximately 18%, as compared to $18.2 million in 2008.  The reduction in consumer market sales is attributed to the large contraction in consumer discretionary spending resulting from the recession and economic crisis.

Gross profit from the consumer market was $1.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, as compared to $3.4 million in 2008.  Consumer market income from operations was $0.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, as compared to $2.9 million for 2008.  Gross profit and income from operations declined primarily as a result of reduced manufacturing efficiencies related to the third quarter 2009 extended shutdowns.

Segment Summary (Amounts in thousands)

Quarter
Three months ended
September 30, 2009
 
Agricultural
   
Earthmoving/
Construction
   
Consumer
   
Corporate
Expenses
   
Consolidated
Totals
 
Net sales
  $ 105,426     $ 30,732     $ 5,338     $ 0     $ 141,496  
Gross loss
    (522 )     (1,815 )     (142 )     (551 )     (3,030 )
Loss from operations
    (3,775 )     (2,951 )     (282 )     (8,758 )     (15,766 )
                                         
Three months ended
September 30, 2008
                                       
Net sales
  $ 179,162     $ 71,287     $ 5,014     $ 0     $ 255,463  
Gross profit
    23,633       11,072       1,008       1,710       37,423  
Income (loss) from operations
    19,465       9,454       854       (8,510 )     21,263  

Year-to-Date
Nine months ended
September 30, 2009
 
Agricultural
   
Earthmoving/
Construction
   
Consumer
   
Corporate
Expenses
   
Consolidated
Totals
 
Net sales
  $ 453,098     $ 113,085     $ 14,900     $ 0     $ 581,083  
Gross profit (loss)
    48,400       8,727       1,254       (1,602 )     56,779  
Income (loss) from operations
    35,530       3,711       842       (28,852 )     11,231  
                                         
Nine months ended
September 30, 2008
                                       
Net sales
  $ 538,263     $ 221,591     $ 18,248     $ 0     $ 778,102  
Gross profit
    68,714       38,658       3,438       903       111,713  
Income (loss) from operations
    57,918       32,649       2,913       (31,708 )     61,772  
 
 
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TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Corporate Expenses

Quarter
Income from operations on a segment basis does not include corporate expenses or depreciation and amortization expense related to property, plant and equipment carried at the corporate level totaling $8.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2009, as compared to $8.5 million for 2008.

Corporate expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2009, were composed of selling and marketing expenses of approximately $4 million and administrative expenses of approximately $5 million.

Corporate expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2008, were composed of selling and marketing expenses of approximately $5 million and administrative expenses of approximately $4 million.

Year-to-Date
Income from operations on a segment basis does not include corporate expenses or depreciation and amortization expense related to property, plant and equipment carried at the corporate level totaling $28.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, as compared to $31.7 million for 2008.

Corporate expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, were composed of selling and marketing expenses of approximately $13 million and administrative expenses of approximately $16 million.

Corporate expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2008, were composed of selling and marketing expenses of approximately $15 million and administrative expenses of approximately $17 million.

The lower corporate expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, as compared to 2008 resulted from costs reductions and reduced spending due to the lower sales levels.

MARKET RISK SENSITIVE INSTRUMENTS
 
The Company’s risks related to foreign currencies, commodity prices and interest rates are consistent with those for 2008.  For more information, see the “Market Risk Sensitive Instruments” discussion in the Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008.

PENSIONS
 
The Company has three frozen defined benefit pension plans and one defined benefit plan that previously purchased a final annuity settlement.  These plans are described in Note 21 of the Company’s Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The Company’s recorded liability for pensions is based on a number of assumptions, including discount rates, rates of return on investments, mortality rates and other factors.  Certain of these assumptions are determined by the Company with the assistance of outside actuaries.  Assumptions are based on past experience and anticipated future trends.  These assumptions are reviewed on a regular basis and revised when appropriate.  Revisions in assumptions and actual results that differ from the assumptions affect future expenses, cash funding requirements and the carrying value of the related obligations.  Titan expects to contribute approximately $0.1 million to these frozen defined pension plans during the remainder of 2009.

 
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TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Cash Flows
As of September 30, 2009, the Company had $45.4 million of cash balances within various bank accounts.  This cash balance decreased by $16.3 million from December 31, 2008, due to the following cash flow items.

(amounts in thousands)
     
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2009
   
2008
 
Cash
  $ 45,360     $ 61,658  

Operating cash flows
Summary of cash flows from operating activities (amounts in thousands):
   
Nine months ended September 30,
       
   
2009
   
2008
   
Change
 
Net income
  $ 1,838     $ 31,743     $ (29,905 )
Depreciation and amortization
    24,759       21,543       3,216  
Deferred income tax provision
    550       7,537       (6,987 )
Accounts receivable
    46,326       (50,080 )     96,406  
Inventories
    22,473       (15,651 )     38,124  
Accounts payable
    (40,483 )     40,954       (81,437 )
Other operating activities
    (3,815 )     (5,878 )     2,063  
Cash provided by operating activities
  $ 51,648     $ 30,168     $ 21,480  

In the first nine months of 2009, operating activities provided cash of $51.6 million.  Net income included in operating activities was $1.8 million.  Operating cash flows were primarily provided by a lower accounts receivable balance of $46.3 million and a lower inventory balance of $22.5 million.  Included in net income were noncash charges of $24.8 million for depreciation and amortization.  Positive cash flows were offset by a decrease in the accounts payable balance of $40.5 million.  Accounts receivable and accounts payable were lower as a result of lower sales during the third quarter of 2009.  Inventories were lower as the Company made a concerted effort to bring inventory levels in line with the reduced sales levels.

In the first nine months of 2008, operating activities provided cash of $30.2 million.  This cash was primarily provided by net income of $31.7 million and a higher accounts payable balance of $41.0 million.  Included in net income were noncash charges of $21.5 million for depreciation and amortization and a $7.5 million deferred income tax provision.  Positive cash flows were offset by an increase in the accounts receivable balance of $50.1 million due to record sales levels and an increase in inventories of $15.7 million.

Operating cash flows increased $21.5 million when comparing the nine months ended September 30, 2009, to the nine months ended September 30, 2008.  Net income in the first nine months of 2009 decreased $29.9 million from the first nine months of 2008.  When comparing the first nine months of 2009 to the first nine months of 2008, cash flows from accounts receivable increased by $96.4 million and cash flows from accounts payable decreased by $81.4 million.  These large changes are the result of increasing sales during the first nine months of 2008 with corresponding increases in accounts receivable and accounts payable, while the first nine months of 2009 were a period of reduced sales with corresponding decreases in accounts receivable and accounts payable.  When comparing the first nine months of 2009 to the first nine months of 2008, cash flows from inventories increased $38.1 million.

 
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TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Investing cash flows
 
Summary of cash flows from investing activities:
(amounts in thousands)
 
Nine months ended September 30,
       
   
2009
   
2008
   
Change
 
Capital expenditures
  $ (36,482 )   $ (60,144 )   $ 23,662  
Other investing activities
    (1,369 )     104       (1,473 )
Cash used for investing activities
  $ (37,851 )   $ (60,040 )   $ 22,189  
 
Net cash used for investing activities was $37.9 million in the first nine months of 2009, as compared to $60.0 million in the first nine months of 2008.  The Company invested a total of $36.5 million in capital expenditures in the first nine months of 2009, compared to $60.1 million in 2008.  Of the $36.5 million of capital expenditures in the first nine months of 2009, approximately $22 million related to the Company’s Giant OTR Project.  The remaining expenditures represent various equipment purchases and improvements to enhance production capabilities.  Other investing activities in the first nine months of 2009 relate primarily to the Company’s $2.4 million purchase of additional shares in Titan Europe Plc.

Financing cash flows
 
Summary of cash flows from financing activities:
(amounts in thousands)
 
Nine months ended September 30,
       
   
2009
   
2008
   
Change
 
Repurchase of senior notes
  $ (4,726 )   $ 0     $ (4,726 )
Payment on debt
    (25,000 )     0       (25,000 )
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
    1,142       3,537       (2,395 )
Excess tax benefit from option exercise
    86       4,131       (4,045 )
Payment of financing fees
    (1,070 )     0       (1,070 )
Other financing activities
    (527 )     (482 )     (45 )
Cash (used for) provided by financing activities
  $ (30,095 )   $ 7,186     $ (37,281 )
 
In the first nine months of 2009, cash of $30.1 million was used for financing activities.  This cash was primarily used for payment on debt of $25.0 million and repurchase of senior notes of $4.7 million.

In the first nine months of 2008, cash of $7.2 million was provided by financing activities.  This cash was primarily provided by $3.5 million in proceeds from the exercise of stock options and $4.1 million of excess tax benefit from stock options exercised.

Financing cash flows decreased $37.3 million when comparing the first nine months of 2009 to the first nine months of 2008.  This cash flow reduction resulted primarily from payment on debt and repurchase of senior notes in 2009.

 
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TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Debt Covenants
The Company’s revolving credit facility contains various covenants and restrictions.  The financial covenants in this agreement require that:
 
·  
Collateral coverage be equal to or greater than 1.2 times the outstanding revolver balance.
 
·  
If the 30-day average of the outstanding revolver balance exceeds $125 million, the fixed charge coverage ratio be equal to or greater than a 1.0 to 1.0 ratio.

Restrictions include:
 
·  
Limits on payments of dividends and repurchases of the Company’s stock.
 
·  
Restrictions on the ability of the Company to make additional borrowings, or to consolidate, merge or otherwise fundamentally change the ownership of the Company.
 
·  
Limitations on investments, dispositions of assets and guarantees of indebtedness.
 
·  
Other customary affirmative and negative covenants.
 
These covenants and restrictions could limit the Company’s ability to respond to market conditions, to provide for unanticipated capital investments, to raise additional debt or equity capital, to pay dividends or to take advantage of business opportunities, including future acquisitions.  The failure by Titan to meet these covenants could result in the Company ultimately being in default on this loan agreement.

The Company is in compliance with these covenants and restrictions as of September 30, 2009.  The collateral coverage was calculated to be approximately 81 times the outstanding revolver balance at September 30, 2009.

The fixed charge coverage ratio did not apply for the quarter ended September 30, 2009.  The credit facility usage was $5.0 million at September 30, 2009, consisting exclusively of letters of credit of $5.0 million with no cash borrowings.

Other Issues
The Company’s business is subject to seasonal variations in sales that affect inventory levels and accounts receivable balances.  Historically, Titan tends to experience higher sales demand in the first and second quarters.

Liquidity Outlook
At September 30, 2009, the Company had $45.4 million of cash and cash equivalents and $145.0 million of unused availability under the terms of its credit facility.  The availability under the Company’s $150 million credit facility was reduced by $5.0 million for letters of credit.
 
The Company estimates that total commitments from inception related to the Giant OTR Project at this time are approximately $105 million, of which approximately $104 million has been disbursed through September 30, 2009.  Additional capital expenditure commitments may be incurred through 2009 as the Giant OTR Project moves to completion.  The final cost of these additional Giant OTR capital items have not been finalized at this time.  However, the Company currently does not anticipate that additional Giant OTR capital items would exceed approximately $5 million.

The Company currently anticipates that cash on hand and anticipated internal cash flows from operations will allow the Company sufficient funds for completion of the Giant OTR Project.  In addition to the Giant OTR Project, Titan estimates approximately $3 million of capital expenditures for other projects for the remainder of the 2009 year.

Cash on hand, anticipated internal cash flows from operations and utilization of remaining available borrowings are expected to provide sufficient liquidity for working capital needs and capital expenditures.  If the Company were to exhaust all currently available working capital sources or not meet the financial covenants and conditions of its loan agreements, the Company’s ability to secure additional funding may be negatively impacted.

 
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations

MARKET CONDITIONS AND OUTLOOK
 
The magnitude and duration of this worldwide recession and economic crisis makes it extremely difficult to forecast future sales levels.  In the first nine months of 2009, Titan experienced sales decline across the board.  This decline was more severe in the third quarter.  Titan expects to continue to experience sales declines in each of the Company’s markets for the remainder of 2009.  Although the short-term outlook is for continued sales declines, the Company has seen signs that the market may currently be experiencing the bottom of the cycle.  The Company is cautiously optimistic that sales may move higher in the latter part of 2010.

Energy, raw material and petroleum-based product costs have been exceptionally volatile and may negatively impact the Company’s margins.  Many of Titan’s overhead expenses are fixed; therefore, lower seasonal trends may cause negative fluctuations in quarterly profit margins and affect the financial condition of the Company.

AGRICULTURAL MARKET OUTLOOK
 
Agricultural market sales are forecasted to be lower in the final quarter of 2009 when compared to the record sales levels in 2008.  Commodity prices have declined from last year’s highs, but remain above the long-term average.  The gradual increase in the use of biofuels may help sustain future production.  However, the magnitude and duration of the worldwide economic crisis makes it extremely difficult to forecast future sales levels.  Many variables, including weather, grain prices, export markets and future government policies and payments can greatly influence the overall health of the agricultural economy.  For the remainder of 2009, the Company expects challenging conditions for the agricultural market.
 
EARTHMOVING/CONSTRUCTION MARKET OUTLOOK
 
Sales for the earthmoving/construction market are expected to be significantly lower for the remainder of 2009 as a result of the worldwide economic crisis.  The magnitude and duration of this crisis makes it extremely difficult to forecast future sales levels.  Metals, oil and gas prices have retreated from last year’s highs as a result of the economic crisis.  In the long-term, these prices are expected to return to levels that are attractive for continued investment, which should help support future earthmoving and mining sales.  However, many producers are currently delaying new investments which are affecting current year sales.  The significant decline in the United States housing market continues to cause a major reduction in demand for equipment used for construction.  The earthmoving/construction segment is affected by many variables, including commodity prices, road construction, infrastructure, government appropriations, housing starts and the current banking and credit crisis.  For the remainder of 2009, the Company expects difficult conditions for the earthmoving/construction market.

CONSUMER MARKET OUTLOOK
 
Consumer discretionary spending has experienced a major contraction as a result of the worldwide recession, housing market decline, and high unemployment rates.  Many of the Company’s consumer market sales are ultimately used in items which fall into the discretionary spending category.  There is no clear consensus among economists as to when consumer spending will rebound.  Many factors continue to affect the consumer market including weather, competitive pricing, energy prices and consumer attitude.  For the remainder of 2009, the Company expects continued weakness in consumer spending related to Titan’s consumer market.
 
OTHER EVENTS
 
In September 2009, Titan signed a letter of intent with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company to purchase certain farm tire assets, including the Goodyear Dunlop Tires France (GDTF) Amiens North factory.  This agreement is non-binding and will be subject to GDTF’s satisfactory completion of a social plan related to a consumer tire activity at the Amiens North facility, along with completion of due diligence, a definitive acquisition agreement and other standard acquisition approval requirements.  At this time, the due diligence process continues.
 
 
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis of
Financial Condition and Results of Operations

NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

Accounting Guidance on Business Combinations
In January 2009, the Company adopted revised accounting guidance on business combinations.  This guidance requires an acquirer to recognize assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree at their fair values on the acquisition date, with goodwill being the excess value over the net identifiable assets acquired.  The adoption of this guidance had no material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Accounting Guidance on Interim Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments
In April 2009, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued accounting guidance on interim disclosures about fair value of financial instruments.  This guidance amends previous guidance to require disclosures about fair value of financial instruments for interim reporting periods of publicly traded companies as well as in annual financial statements.  This guidance also amends previous guidance to require disclosures in summarized financial information at interim reporting periods.  This guidance was effective for interim reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009.  The adoption of this guidance had no material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Accounting Guidance on Other-Than-Temporary-Impairments
In April 2009, accounting guidance on recognition and presentation of other-than-temporary impairments was issued.  This guidance amends the other-than-temporary impairment guidance in U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for debt securities to make the guidance more operational and to improve the presentation and disclosure of other-than-temporary impairments on debt and equity securities in the financial statements.  This guidance does not amend existing recognition and measurement guidance related to other-than-temporary impairments of equity securities.  This guidance was effective for interim reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009.  The adoption of this guidance had no material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Accounting Guidance on Subsequent Events
In June 2009, the Company adopted accounting guidance on subsequent events.  The objective of this guidance was to establish general standards of accounting for and disclosure of events that occur after the balance sheet date but before financial statements are issued.  This guidance was effective for interim periods ending after June 15, 2009.  The adoption of this guidance had no material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Accounting Guidance on Accounting Standards Codification and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
In June 2009, FASB issued accounting guidance on the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (Codification) and the hierarchy of GAAP.  This guidance establishes the Codification as the single source of authoritative GAAP to be applied by nongovernmental entities, except for the rules and interpretive releases of the SEC under authority of federal securities laws, which are sources of authoritative GAAP for SEC registrants.  This guidance was effective for financial statements issued for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009.  The adoption of this guidance had no material effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 
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PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

See the Company’s 2008 Annual Report filed on Form 10-K (Item 7A).  There has been no material change in this information.

Item 4.  Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company’s principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) are effective as of the end of the period covered by this Form 10-Q based on an evaluation of the effectiveness of disclosure controls and procedures.

Changes in Internal Controls
There were no material changes in internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) that occurred during the third quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal controls over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements.  Also, projections of any evaluations of the effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
 
 
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings

The Company is a party to routine legal proceedings arising out of the normal course of business.  Although it is not possible to predict with certainty the outcome of these unresolved legal actions or the range of possible loss, the Company believes at this time that none of these actions, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse affect on the consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows of the Company.  However, due to the difficult nature of predicting unresolved and future legal claims, the Company cannot anticipate or predict the material adverse effect on its consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows as a result of efforts to comply with or its liabilities pertaining to legal judgments.

Item 1A.  Risk Factors

See the Company’s 2008 Annual Report filed on Form 10-K (Item 1A).  There has been no material change in this information.

Item 6.  Exhibits
 
31.1
Certification of the Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2
Certification of the Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
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Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002


 
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PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION
 
SIGNATURES

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.

 
TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
 
(Registrant)

Date:  
October 28, 2009
By:  
/s/ MAURICE M. TAYLOR JR.
   
Maurice M. Taylor Jr.
   
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)

 
By:  
/s/ KENT W. HACKAMACK
   
Kent W. Hackamack
   
Vice President of Finance and Treasurer
   
(Principal Financial Officer)
 
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