UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C.  20549

FORM 10-Q

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

For Quarterly Period Ended: September 30, 2013

or

o	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 þ  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 þ	Accelerated filer ¨
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 21, 2013
Common stock, no par value per share		53,550,422

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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, 2013 and 2012	1
	Consolidated Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012	2
	Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets as of September 30, 2013, and December 31, 2012	3
	Consolidated Condensed Statement of Changes in Equity for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013	4
	Consolidated Condensed Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013 and 2012	5
	Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements	6
Item 2.	Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	28
Item 3.	Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	44
Item 4.	Controls and Procedures	44
Part II.	Other Information
Item 1.	Legal Proceedings	45
Item 1A.	Risk Factors	45
Item 6.	Exhibits	45
	Signatures	45

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

(All amounts in thousands, except per share data)

 

	Three months ended								Nine months ended
	September 30,								September 30,
	2013				2012				2013				2012
Net sales	$	497,510			$	404,719			$	1,669,188			$	1,327,040
Cost of sales	435,004				337,558				1,423,276				1,084,430
Gross profit	62,506				67,161				245,912				242,610
Selling, general and administrative expenses	38,731				25,497				124,827				79,742
Research and development expenses	2,778				1,759				8,281				4,456
Royalty expense	3,942				3,739				10,960				8,740
Supply agreement termination income	—				—				—				(26,134		)
Income from operations	17,055				36,166				101,844				175,806
Interest expense	(12,414		)		(6,187		)		(35,924		)		(18,699		)
Convertible debt conversion charge	—				—				(7,273		)		—
Gain on earthquake insurance recovery	—				—				22,451				—
Other income	8,722				2,439				7,712				6,163
Income before income taxes	13,363				32,418				88,810				163,270
Provision for income taxes	5,711				13,589				38,913				64,722
Net income	7,652				18,829				49,897				98,548
Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(441		)		(750		)		(888		)		(506		)
Net income attributable to Titan	$	8,093			$	19,579			$	50,785			$	99,054
Earnings per common share:
Basic	$	.15			$	.46			$	.96			$	2.35
Diluted	$	.15			$	.39			$	.89			$	1.92
Average common shares and equivalents outstanding:
Basic	53,440				42,180				52,900				42,148
Diluted	59,391				53,326				59,444				53,315
Dividends declared per common share:	$	.005			$	.005			$	.015			$	.015

 

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)

(All amounts in thousands)

	Three months ended
	September 30,
	2013				2012
Net income	$	7,652			$	18,829
Unrealized loss on investments, net of tax of $0 and $208, respectively	—				(353		)
Currency translation adjustment, net	854				(1,247		)
Pension liability adjustments, net of tax of $557 and $491, respectively	969				836
Comprehensive income	9,475				18,065
Net comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(85		)		(1,104		)
Comprehensive income attributable to Titan	$	9,560			$	19,169

	Nine months ended
	September 30,
	2013				2012
Net income	$	49,897			$	98,548
Unrealized loss on investments, net of tax of $0 and $9, respectively	(3		)		(16		)
Currency translation adjustment, net	(24,513		)		(5,816		)
Pension liability adjustments, net of tax of $1,670 and $1,473, respectively	2,990				2,508
Comprehensive income	28,371				95,224
Net comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	(3,243		)		(859		)
Comprehensive income attributable to Titan	$	31,614			$	96,083

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

(All amounts in thousands, except share data)

	September 30,				December 31,
Assets	2013				2012
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	447,456			$	189,114
Accounts receivable, net	290,247				297,798
Inventories	375,893				366,385
Deferred income taxes	33,133				50,558
Prepaid and other current assets	97,292				92,268
Total current assets	1,244,021				996,123
Property, plant and equipment, net	561,706				568,344
Goodwill	22,534				24,941
Deferred income taxes	7,241				8,383
Other assets	112,259				112,444
Total assets	$	1,947,761			$	1,710,235
Liabilities and Equity
Current liabilities
Short-term debt	$	104,884			$	145,801
Accounts payable	195,123				180,065
Other current liabilities	153,476				141,214
Total current liabilities	453,483				467,080
Long-term debt	637,388				441,438
Deferred income taxes	47,216				62,259
Other long-term liabilities	98,632				107,096
Total liabilities	1,236,719				1,077,873
Equity
Titan stockholders' equity
Common stock (no par, 120,000,000 shares authorized, 55,253,092 and 50,350,048 issued,   respectively)	—				—
Additional paid-in capital	557,467				507,199
Retained earnings	223,389				173,407
Treasury stock (at cost, 1,712,557 and 1,787,844 shares, respectively)	(15,769		)		(16,445		)
Treasury stock reserved for deferred compensation	(1,075		)		(1,075		)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(75,640		)		(56,469		)
Total Titan stockholders’ equity	688,372				606,617
Noncontrolling interests	22,670				25,745
Total equity	711,042				632,362
Total liabilities and equity	$	1,947,761			$	1,710,235

 

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY (UNAUDITED)

(All amounts in thousands, except share data)

	Number of common shares			Additional paid-in capital				Retained earnings				Treasury stock				Treasury stock  reserved for deferred compensation				Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)				Total Titan Equity				Noncontrolling interest				Total Equity
Balance January 1, 2013	48,562,204			$	507,199			$	173,407			$	(16,445	)		$	(1,075	)		$	(56,469	)		$	606,617			$	25,745			$	632,362
Net income								50,785																50,785				(888		)		49,897
Currency translation adjustment																				(22,158		)		(22,158		)		(2,355		)		(24,513		)
Pension liability adjustments, net of tax																				2,990				2,990								2,990
Unrealized loss on investment																				(3		)		(3		)						(3		)
Dividends on common stock								(803		)														(803		)						(803		)
Note conversion	4,903,044			45,903																				45,903								45,903
Exercise of stock options	49,967			414								449												863								863
Acquisition																								—				168				168
Stock-based compensation				3,727																				3,727								3,727
Tax benefit related to stock-based compensation				(46		)																		(46		)						(46		)
Issuance of treasury stock under 401(k) plan	25,320			270								227												497								497
Balance September 30, 2013	53,540,535			$	557,467			$	223,389			$	(15,769	)		$	(1,075	)		$	(75,640	)		$	688,372			$	22,670			$	711,042

 

See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

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TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.

CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

(All amounts in thousands)

	Nine months ended September 30,
Cash flows from operating activities:	2013				2012
Net income	$	49,897			$	98,548
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	56,333				35,865
Amortization of debt premium	(2,185		)		—
Deferred income tax provision	(6,860		)		6,906
Convertible debt conversion charge	7,273				—
Gain on earthquake insurance recovery	(22,451		)		—
Supply agreement termination income	—				(26,134		)
Stock-based compensation	3,727				2,959
Excess tax benefit from stock options exercised	46				(185		)
Insurance proceeds	35,808				—
Issuance of treasury stock under 401(k) plan	497				453
(Increase) decrease in assets:
Accounts receivable	(1,022		)		(24,099		)
Inventories	(18,599		)		(36,921		)
Prepaid and other current assets	(24,687		)		(17,619		)
Other assets	5,924				3,699
Increase (decrease) in liabilities:
Accounts payable	23,302				25,893
Other current liabilities	23,218				4,786
Other liabilities	1,968				10,937
Net cash provided by operating activities	132,189				85,088
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(54,956		)		(36,319		)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(1,670		)		(32,760		)
Additional equity investment in Wheels India	(8,017		)		—
Insurance proceeds	2,879				—
Other	1,342				636
Net cash used for investing activities	(60,422		)		(68,443		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from borrowings	345,313				—
Payment on debt	(162,040		)		(14,434		)
Term loan borrowing	25,880				4,378
Convertible note conversion	(14,090		)		—
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	863				925
Excess tax benefit from stock options exercised	(46		)		185
Payment of financing fees	(5,520		)		—
Dividends paid	(778		)		(634		)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	189,582				(9,580		)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(3,007		)		(1,345		)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	258,342				5,720
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	189,114				129,170
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	447,456			$	134,890
Supplemental information:
Interest paid	$	18,484			$	15,330
Income taxes paid	$	56,523			$	63,669
Noncash investing and financing information:
Issuance of common stock for convertible debt payment	$	45,903			$	—

 See accompanying Notes to Consolidated 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 for a fair statement of the Company's financial position as of September 30, 2013, and the results of operations and cash flows for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.

Accounting policies have continued without significant change and are described in the Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies contained in the Company's 2012 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 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Sales

Sales and revenues are presented net of sales taxes and other related taxes.

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 due to their short term or stated rates.  Investments in marketable equity securities are recorded at fair value.  The 7.875% senior secured notes due 2017 (senior secured notes) and 5.625% convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017 (convertible notes) are carried at cost of $543.1 million and $60.2 million at September 30, 2013, respectively. The fair value of the senior secured notes at September 30, 2013, as obtained through an independent pricing source, was approximately $577.1 million.

Cash dividends

The Company declared cash dividends of $.005 and $.015 per share of common stock for each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, and 2012. The third quarter 2013 cash dividend of $.005 per share of common stock was paid October 15, 2013, to stockholders of record on September 30, 2013.

Interest paid

Titan paid $2.1 million and $3.5 million for interest for the quarters ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $18.5 million and $15.3 million for interest for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

 

Income taxes paid

Titan paid $18.5 million and $16.7 million for income taxes for the quarters ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and $56.5 million and $63.7 million for income taxes for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

 

Use of estimates

The policies utilized by the Company in the preparation of the financial statements conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America and require management to make estimates, assumptions and judgments that affect the reported amount of assets and liabilities, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual amounts could differ from these estimates and assumptions.

Reclassification

Certain amounts from prior years have been reclassified to conform to the current year's presentation.

Subsequent Events

The Company has evaluated subsequent events and transactions for potential recognition or disclosure in the financial statements through the date of issuance of the financial statements.

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TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

2. ACQUISITIONS

Acquisition of Titan Europe Plc.

On October 31, 2012, Titan acquired over 97% of the outstanding stock of Titan Europe Plc (Titan Europe) and in December 2012, the remaining 3% interest was acquired. Titan Europe is an international engineering group which designs and manufactures wheels, undercarriage components and assemblies for tracked and wheeled "off-road vehicles". The Titan Europe acquisition allowed the Company to expand its global presence and expand its product line. Prior to the acquisition, Titan held a 21.8% ownership percentage in Titan Europe. Titan Europe shareholders received one share of new Titan common stock for every 11 Titan Europe shares held. A total of 6,257,051 new shares of Titan were issued with a value of $121.8 million. In addition, Titan paid cash of $5.6 million for option payouts and partial shares. Titan's previous investment in Titan Europe had a fair value on the acquisition date of $31.7 million based on Titan Europe's stock price on the AIM market in London. Total consideration including the value of stock issued, cash payments, and the fair value of previously held Titan Europe shares totaled $159.1 million. A gain of $26.7 million was recorded on Titan's previously held interest in Titan Europe which was recorded as Noncash Titan Europe Plc gain in the consolidated statement of operations. This gain was previously recorded in other comprehensive income.

The purchase price was allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their fair values. Inventory was valued using the comparative sales method. Real and personal property was valued at fair value. The Company continues to evaluate the preliminary purchase price allocation, primarily the value of certain deferred taxes and property, plant & equipment, and may revise the purchase price allocation in future periods as these estimates are finalized.

The purchase price allocation of the Titan Europe acquisition consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):

Cash	$	39,122
Accounts receivable	128,585
Inventories	178,407
Deferred income taxes - current asset	22,068
Prepaid & other current assets	21,745
Earthquake insurance receivable	17,024
Property, plant & equipment	217,309
Investment in Wheels India Limited	36,804
Other assets	8,414
Short term debt	(96,822		)
Accounts payable	(142,752		)
Other current liabilities	(56,391		)
Long term debt	(158,183		)
Deferred income taxes - noncurrent liability	(12,636		)
Other noncurrent liabilities	(31,874		)
Net assets acquired	$	170,820

The purchase price allocation has changed from that reported in the Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, and the 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2013. Titan Europe's wheel manufacturing facility in Finale Emilia, Italy experienced damage from an earthquake in May 2012, prior to Titan's acquisition of Titan Europe.  The plant was closed for production during initial remedial work. This resulted in a limited transfer of production to other facilities within Titan Europe as well as sourcing product from facilities in the US owned by Titan and competitors.  In the second quarter of 2013, Titan received a final insurance settlement payment of $38.7 million. As a result of this information, Titan has recorded an earthquake insurance receivable of $17.0 million, decreased the current deferred income taxes by $5.3 million, and recorded a bargain purchase gain of $11.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2012.

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TITAN INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

Pro forma financial information

The following unaudited pro forma financial information gives effect to the acquisition of Titan Europe Plc as if the acquisition had taken place on January 1, 2012. The pro forma financial information for Titan Europe Plc was derived from the historical accounting records of Titan Europe. The Titan Europe results were adjusted to reflect additional depreciation.

 

Pro forma financial information is as follows (in thousands, except per share data):

		Nine Months ended September 30, 2012
Net sales		$	1,876,691
Net income		101,801
Net income attributable to Titan		102,307
Basic earnings per share		$	2.11
Diluted earnings per share		1.77

The pro forma information is presented for illustrative purposes only and may not be indicative of the results that would have been obtained had the acquisition actually occurred on January 1, 2012, nor is it necessarily indicative of Titan's future consolidated results of operations or financial position.

3. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

Accounts receivable consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):

	September 30, 2013				December 31, 2012
Accounts receivable	$	299,063			$	302,928
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(8,816		)		(5,130		)
Accounts receivable, net	$	290,247			$	297,798

 

Accounts receivable are reduced by an allowance for doubtful accounts which is based on historical losses.

4. INVENTORIES

Inventories consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):

	September 30, 2013				December 31, 2012
Raw material	$	134,229			$	153,308
Work-in-process	59,214				69,030
Finished goods	189,566				154,785
	383,009				377,123
Adjustment to LIFO basis	(7,116		)		(10,738		)
	$	375,893			$	366,385

 

At September 30, 2013, approximately 12% of the Company's inventories were valued under the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method. At December 31, 2012, approximately 16% of the Company's inventories were valued under the LIFO method. The remaining inventories were valued under the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method or average cost method. All inventories are valued at lower of cost or market. The LIFO reserve decreased primarily as a result of the composition of inventory. An overall increase in raw material relative to total inventory resulted in a greater decrease in the FIFO cost versus the LIFO cost.

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Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

5. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

Property, plant and equipment, net consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):

	September 30, 2013				December 31, 2012
Land and improvements	$	66,511			$	66,012
Buildings and improvements	193,393				192,135
Machinery and equipment	581,591				555,261
Tools, dies and molds	106,094				117,341
Construction-in-process	47,776				49,136
	995,365				979,885
Less accumulated depreciation	(433,659		)		(411,541		)
	$	561,706			$	568,344

 

Depreciation on fixed assets for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, totaled $53.0 million and $34.1 million, respectively.

Included in the total building and improvements are capital leases of $4.6 million and $4.5 million at September 30, 2013, and December 31, 2012, respectively. Included in the total of machinery and equipment are capital leases of $39.7 million and $36.0 million at September 30, 2013, and December 31, 2012, respectively.

6. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Changes in goodwill consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):

	2013												2012
					Earthmoving/												Earthmoving/
	Agricultural				Construction								Agricultural				Construction
	Segment				Segment				Total				Segment				Segment				Total
Goodwill balance, January 1	$	11,522			$	13,419			$	24,941			$	19,841			$	—			$	19,841
Acquisitions	—				—				—				—				13,982				13,982
Acquisition adjustment	—				—				—				(7,289		)		—				(7,289		)
Foreign currency translation	(1,040		)		(1,367		)		(2,407		)		(957		)		(193		)		(1,150		)
Goodwill balance, September 30	$	10,482			$	12,052			$	22,534			$	11,595			$	13,789			$	25,384

 

The Company's agricultural segment goodwill balance is related to the acquisition of Goodyear's Latin American farm tire business which included the Sao Paulo, Brazil manufacturing facility. The Company's earthmoving/construction goodwill balance is related to the acquisition of Planet Group in August 2012. The Company reviews goodwill for impairment 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's consumer segment does not have any recorded goodwill.

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Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

The components of intangible assets consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):

	Weighted- Average Useful Lives (in Years)		September 30, 2013			December 31, 2012
Amortizable intangible assets:
Customer relationships	13.8		17,457			19,357
Patents, trademarks and other	2.0		3,466			3,658
Total at cost			20,923			23,015
Less accumulated amortization			(3,470	)		(1,807	)
			17,453			21,208

 

Amortization related to intangible assets for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, totaled $1.7 million and $0.5 million, respectively. Intangible assets are included as a component of other assets in the consolidated condensed balance sheet.

The estimated aggregate amortization expense at September 30, 2013, is as follows (amounts in thousands):

October 1 - December 31, 2013	$	534
2014	2,143
2015	1,764
2016	1,180
2017	1,118
Thereafter	10,714
	$	17,453

7. WARRANTY

Changes in the warranty liability consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):

	2013				2012
Warranty liability, January 1	$	27,482			$	17,659
Provision for warranty liabilities	35,134				23,036
Warranty payments made	(28,049		)		(18,282		)
Warranty liability, September 30	$	34,567			$	22,413

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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Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

8. REVOLVING CREDIT FACILITY AND LONG-TERM DEBT

 

Long-term debt consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):

	September 30, 2013				December 31, 2012
7.875% senior secured notes due 2017 - Issued 2013	$	325,000			$	—
Unamortized premium based on 7.875% senior secured notes issued 2013	18,128				—
7.875% senior secured notes due 2017 - Issued 2010	200,000				200,000
European credit facilities	78,301				202,097
5.625% convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017	60,161				112,881
Other debt	58,082				69,151
Capital leases	2,600				3,110
	742,272				587,239
Less amounts due within one year	104,884				145,801
	$	637,388			$	441,438

 

Aggregate maturities of long-term debt at September 30, 2013, were as follows (amounts in thousands):

September 1 - December 31, 2013	$	101,397
2014	19,753
2015	10,041
2016	18,963
2017	589,621
Thereafter	2,497
	$	742,272

 

7.875% senior secured notes due 2017

The Company’s 7.875% senior secured notes (senior secured notes) are due October 2017.  These notes are secured by the land and buildings of the following subsidiaries of the Company:  Titan Tire Corporation, Titan Tire Corporation of Bryan, Titan Tire Corporation of Freeport and Titan Wheel Corporation of Illinois.  The Company’s senior secured notes outstanding balance was $525.0 million at September 30, 2013 including $200.0 million issued in 2010 and $325.0 million issued in 2013. The 2013 amount was issued at a premium. Otherwise, all the notes have the same terms. The senior secured notes issued in 2013 have an imputed interest rate of 6.277% and an unamortized premium balance of $18.1 million at September 30, 2013. See Note 23 for additional information.

Titan Europe credit facilities

The Titan Europe credit facilities contain borrowings from various institutions totaling $78.3 million at September 30, 2013. Maturity dates on this debt range from less than one year to eleven years and interest rates range from 2% to 6.9%. The European facilities are secured by the assets of select European subsidiaries.

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Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

5.625% convertible senior subordinated notes due 2017

The Company’s 5.625% convertible senior subordinated notes (convertible notes) are due January 2017.   The initial base conversion rate for the convertible notes is 93.0016 shares of Titan common stock per $1,000 principal amount of convertible notes, equivalent to an initial base conversion price of approximately $10.75 per share of Titan common stock.  If the price of Titan common stock at the time of determination exceeds the base conversion price, the base conversion rate will be increased by an additional number of shares (up to 9.3002 shares of Titan common stock per $1,000 principal amount of convertible notes) as determined pursuant to a formula described in the indenture.  The base conversion rate will be subject to adjustment in certain events.  The Company’s convertible notes balance was $60.2 million at September 30, 2013.

In the first quarter of 2013, the Company closed an Exchange Agreement with a note holder of the convertible notes. The two parties privately negotiated an agreement to exchange approximately $52.7 million in aggregate principal amount of the convertible notes for approximately 4.9 million shares of the Company's common stock plus a cash payment totaling $14.2 million. In connection with this exchange, the Company recognized a charge of $7.3 million in accordance with accounting standards related to debt conversions.

Revolving credit facility

The Company’s $150 million revolving credit facility (credit facility) with agent Bank of America, N.A. has a December 2017 termination date and is collateralized by the accounts receivable and inventory of certain Titan domestic subsidiaries.  During the first nine months of 2013 and at September 30, 2013, there were no borrowings under the credit facility.

Other debt

Brazil Revolving Line of Credit

The Company's wholly-owned Brazilian subsidiary, Titan Pneus Do Brasil Ltda (Titan Brazil), has a revolving line of credit (Brazil line of credit) established with Bank of America Merrill Lynch Banco Multiplo S.A. in May 2011. Titan Brazil could borrow up to 16.0 million Brazilian Reais, which equates to approximately $7.1 million dollars as of September 30, 2013, for working capital purposes. Under the terms of the Brazil line of credit, borrowings, if any, bear interest at a rate of 1 month LIBOR plus 247 basis points. During the first nine months of 2013 and at September 30, 2013 there were no borrowings outstanding on this line of credit.

Brazil Other Debt

Titan Brazil has working capital loans for the Sao Paulo, Brazil manufacturing facility totaling $9.2 million at September 30, 2013.

Australia Other Debt

Titan National Australia Holdings has capital leases totaling $1.1 million at September 30, 2013.

Titan Europe Other Debt

Titan Europe has overdraft facilities totaling $47.7 million at September 30, 2013.

Titan Europe Capital Leases

Titan Europe has capital lease obligations totaling $2.6 million at September 30, 2013.

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Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

9. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Prior to the April 2013 payoff of the Brazil Term Loan with Bank of America, N.A. (BoA Term Loan), the Company used financial derivatives to mitigate its exposure to volatility in the interest rate and foreign currency exchange rate in Brazil. The Company used these derivative instruments to hedge exposure in the ordinary course of business and did not invest in derivative instruments for speculative purposes. In order to reduce interest rate and foreign currency risk on the BoA Term Loan, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement and cross currency swap transactions with Bank of America Merrill Lynch Banco Multiplo S.A. that was designed to convert the outstanding $5.0 million US Dollar based LIBOR loan to a Brazilian Reais based CDI loan. The Company did not designate these agreements as a hedging instrument. Changes in the fair value of the cross currency swap were recorded in other income/expense and changes in the fair value of the interest rate swap agreement were recorded as interest expense (or gain as an offset to interest expense). For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company recorded $0.6 million of other expense and $0.1 million of interest expense related to these derivatives.

The Company also used derivative financial instruments to manage its exposure to market risks from changes in interest rates in Europe. These derivative financial instruments are recognized at fair value. The Company has not designated these financial instruments as hedging instruments. Any gain or loss on the re-measurement of the fair value is taken to interest expense. For the three months ended September 30, 2013, the Company recorded interest expense of $0.1 million related to these derivatives. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company recorded an offset to interest expense of $1.0 million related to these derivatives.

10. LEASE COMMITMENTS

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

At September 30, 2013, future minimum rental commitments under noncancellable operating leases with initial terms of at least one year were as follows (amounts in thousands):

October 1 - December 31, 2013	$	1,302
2014	7,429
2015	4,801
2016	3,814
2017	2,368
Thereafter	3,943
Total future minimum lease payments	$	23,657

At September 30, 2013, the Company had assets held as capital leases with a net book value of $9.1 million included in property, plant and equipment. Total future capital lease obligations relating to these leases are as follows (amounts in thousands):

October 1 - December 31, 2013	$	679
2014	1,374
2015	892
2016	480
2017	200
Thereafter	103
Total future capital lease obligation payments	3,728
Less amount representing interest	(174		)
Present value of future capital lease obligation payments	$	3,554

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Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

11. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

The Company has three frozen defined benefit pension plans covering certain employees or former employees of three U.S. subsidiaries. The Company also has pension plans covering certain employees of several foreign subsidiaries. The Company also sponsors four 401(k) retirement savings plans in the U.S. and a number of defined contribution plans at foreign subsidiaries. The Company contributed approximately $3.8 million to the pension plans during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and expects to contribute approximately $1.7 million to the pension plans during the remainder of 2013.

The components of net periodic pension cost consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):

	Three months ended								Nine months ended
	September 30,								September 30,
	2013				2012				2013				2012
Service cost	$	275			$	—			$	665			$	—
Interest cost	1,352				1,133				4,031				3,399
Expected return on assets	(1,381		)		(1,252		)		(4,143		)		(3,756		)
Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost	34				34				103				102
Amortization of net unrecognized loss	1,314				1,293				3,942				3,879
Net periodic pension cost	$	1,594			$	1,208			$	4,598			$	3,624

12. ROYALTY EXPENSE

The Company has a trademark license agreement with Goodyear to manufacture and sell certain tires in North America and Latin America under the Goodyear name.  The North American and Latin American farm tire royalties were prepaid for seven years as part of the 2011 Goodyear Latin American farm tire acquisition. In May 2012, the Company and Goodyear entered into an agreement under which Titan will sell certain non-farm tire products directly to third party customers and pay a royalty to Goodyear. Royalty expenses recorded were $3.9 million and $3.7 million for the quarters ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Royalty expenses were $11.0 million and $8.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

13. SUPPLY AGREEMENT TERMINATION INCOME

Supply agreement termination income consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):

	Three months ended								Nine months ended
	September 30,								September 30,
	2013				2012				2013				2012
Supply agreement termination income	$	—			$	—			$	—			$	26,134

The Company's April 2011 acquisition of Goodyear's farm tire business included a three year supply agreement with Goodyear for certain non-farm tire products. A liability was recorded as the supply agreement was for sales at below market prices. In May 2012, the Company and Goodyear terminated this supply agreement and entered into an agreement under which Titan will sell these products directly to third party customers and pay a royalty to Goodyear. The remaining balance of the supply agreement liability was recorded as income as the Company is no longer obligated to sell the products at below market prices.

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Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

14. GAIN ON EARTHQUAKE INSURANCE RECOVERY

Gain on earthquake insurance recovery consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):

	Three months ended								Nine months ended
	September 30,								September 30,
	2013				2012				2013				2012
Gain on earthquake insurance recovery	$	—			$	—			$	22,451			$	—

Titan Europe's wheel manufacturing facility in Finale Emilia, Italy experienced damage from an earthquake in May 2012, prior to Titan's acquisition of Titan Europe.  The plant was closed for production during initial remedial work. This resulted in a limited transfer of production to other facilities within Titan Europe as well as sourcing product from facilities in the US owned by Titan and competitors.  In the second quarter of 2013, Titan received a final insurance settlement payment of $38.7 million, which offset the earthquake insurance receivable and resulted in a gain of $22.5 million.

15. OTHER INCOME

Other income consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):

	Three months ended								Nine months ended
	September 30,								September 30,
	2013				2012				2013				2012
Currency exchange gain (loss)	$	5,678			$	250			$	(976	)		$	(206	)
Wheels India Limited equity gain	826				—				1,101				—
Discount amortization on prepaid royalty	780				910				2,483				2,882
Interest income	594				372				2,525				757
Investment gain (loss) related to contractual obligation investments	497				492				590				1,287
Other income	180				224				1,418				889
Building rental income	167				191				571				554
	$	8,722			$	2,439			$	7,712			$	6,163

The Company's investment in Wheels India Limited increased from 35.9% to 41.7% during the second quarter of 2013.

16. INCOME TAXES

The Company recorded income tax expense of $5.7 million and $38.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively, as compared to $13.6 million and $64.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012. The Company's effective income tax rate was 44% and 40% for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

The Company's 2013 income tax expense and rate differs from the amount of income tax determined by applying the U.S. Federal income tax rate to pre-tax income primarily as a result of a change in Italian law making the insurance proceeds from the earthquake non-taxable. In addition, as a result of the reassessment of the realizability of the deferred tax assets due to the Italian law change, a valuation allowance was established on the Italy net deferred tax assets. Other items contributing to the rate difference are state income tax expense, unrecognized tax benefits, foreign earnings, domestic production activities deduction, and tax deductible expenses related to the convertible bond repurchase.

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Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

Accounting standards for income taxes provide that a tax benefit from an uncertain tax position may be recognized when it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained upon examination. The Company's unrecognized tax benefits were $20.0 million and $14.3 million as of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively. As of September 30, 2013, $16.0 million would affect income tax expense if recognized. The majority of the increase in unrecognized tax benefits relates to potential state tax exposures. The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense. The amount of accrued interest and penalties included in the unrecognized tax benefits at September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012 was $3.3 million and $2.4 million, respectively.

17. EARNINGS PER SHARE

Earnings per share (EPS) were as follows (amounts in thousands, except per share data):

	Three months ended
	September 30, 2013											September 30, 2012
	Titan Net income				Weighted- average shares			Per share  amount				Titan Net income				Weighted- average shares			Per share  amount
Basic earnings per share	$	8,093			53,440			$	0.15			$	19,579			42,180			$	0.46
Effect of stock options/trusts	—				207							—				237
Effect of convertible notes	610				5,744							1,143				10,909
Diluted earnings per share	$	8,703			59,391			$	0.15			$	20,722			53,326			$	0.39

	Nine months ended
	September 30, 2013											September 30, 2012
	Titan Net income				Weighted- average shares			Per share  amount				Titan Net income				Weighted- average shares			Per share  amount
Basic earnings per share	$	50,785			52,900			$	0.96			$	99,054			42,148			$	2.35
Effect of stock options/trusts	—				265							—				258
Effect of convertible notes	1,991				6,279							3,429				10,909
Diluted earnings per share	$	52,776			59,444			$	0.89			$	102,483			53,315			$	1.92

There were no stock options/trusts or convertible notes that were antidilutive for the periods presented.

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 effect 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.

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Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

19. SEGMENT INFORMATION

The table below presents information about certain revenues and income from operations used by the chief executive officer of the Company for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 (amounts in thousands):

	Three months ended								Nine months ended
	September 30,								September 30,
	2013				2012				2013				2012
Revenues from external customers
Agricultural	$	273,301			$	246,578			$	907,797			$	831,376
Earthmoving/construction	168,964				103,135				586,806				318,244
Consumer	55,245				55,006				174,585				177,420
	$	497,510			$	404,719			$	1,669,188			$	1,327,040
Gross profit
Agricultural	$	48,346			$	48,091			$	158,566			$	173,684
Earthmoving/construction	11,283				18,689				75,598				60,598
Consumer	3,363				1,016				13,841				10,488
Unallocated corporate	(486		)		(635		)		(2,093		)		(2,160		)
	$	62,506			$	67,161			$	245,912			$	242,610
Income from operations
Agricultural	$	37,762			$	41,740			$	125,063			$	156,965
Earthmoving/construction	(1,833		)		13,468				27,365				51,385
Consumer	55				(234		)		4,224				30,284
Unallocated corporate	(18,929		)		(18,808		)		(54,808		)		(62,828		)
Income from operations	17,055				36,166				101,844				175,806
Interest expense	(12,414		)		(6,187		)		(35,924		)		(18,699		)
Convertible debt conversion charge	—				—				(7,273		)		—
Gain on earthquake insurance recovery	—				—				22,451				—
Other income, net	8,722				2,439				7,712				6,163
Income before income taxes	$	13,363			$	32,418			$	88,810			$	163,270

Assets by segment were as follows (amounts in thousands):

	September 30, 2013				December 31, 2012
Total assets
Agricultural	$	698,905			$	630,222
Earthmoving/construction	788,578				851,995
Consumer	143,559				142,341
Unallocated corporate	316,719				85,677
	$	1,947,761			$	1,710,235

 

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Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

20. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Accounting standards for fair value measurements establish 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 (amounts in thousands):

	September 30, 2013																December 31, 2012
	Total				Level 1				Level 2				Level 3				Total				Level 1				Level 2				Level 3
Contractual obligation investments	$	7,998			$	7,998			$	—			$	—			$	7,408			$	7,408			$	—			$	—
Interest rate swap	—				—				—				—				1,048				—				1,048				—
Preferred stock	250				—				—				250				250				—				—				250
Derivative financial instruments liability	(135		)		—				(135		)		—				(7,376		)		—				(7,376		)		—
Total	$	8,113			$	7,998			$	(135	)		$	250			$	1,330			$	7,408			$	(6,328	)		$	250

The following table presents the changes during the periods presented in Titan's Level 3 investments that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis (amounts in thousands):

	Preferred stock
Balance at December 31, 2012	$	250
Total realized and unrealized gains and losses	—
Balance as of September 30, 2013	$	250

21. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

The Company sells products and pays commissions to companies controlled by persons related to the chief executive officer of the Company.  The related party is Mr. Fred Taylor and is Mr. Maurice Taylor’s brother.  The companies which Mr. Fred Taylor is associated with that do business with Titan include the following:  Blackstone OTR, LLC; FBT Enterprises; and OTR Wheel Engineering.  Sales of Titan products to these companies were approximately $0.9 million and $2.2 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively, as compared to $0.6 million and $1.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012. Titan had trade receivables due from these companies of approximately $0.4 million at September 30, 2013, and approximately $0.2 million at December 31, 2012.  On other sales referred to Titan from the above manufacturing representative companies, commissions were approximately $0.6 million and $1.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, respectively as compared to $0.6 million and $2.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2012.

The Company has a 41.7% equity stake in Wheels India Limited, a company incorporated in India and listed on the National Stock Exchange in India. The Company had trade payables due to Wheels India of approximately $0.4 million at December 31, 2012.

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Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

In the second quarter of 2013, the Company sold Titan Wheels Australia, a 100% owned subsidiary, to Titan National Australia Holdings, a 56% owned subsidiary operating as the Planet Corporation Group. The Company maintained financial control over Titan Wheels Australia and no gain or loss was recognized for the transaction.

22. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):

	Currency Translation Adjustments				Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments				Unrecognized Losses and Prior Service Cost				Total
Balance at July 1, 2013	$	(43,449	)		$	—			$	(33,658	)		$	(77,107	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before
reclassifications	498				—				—				498
Reclassification adjustments:
Amortization of unrecognized losses and prior
service cost, net of tax of $(557)	—				—				969				969
Balance at September 30, 2013	$	(42,951	)		$	—			$	(32,689	)		$	(75,640	)

	Currency Translation Adjustments				Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investments				Unrecognized Losses and Prior Service Cost				Total
Balance at January 1, 2013	$	(20,793	)		$	3			$	(35,679	)		$	(56,469	)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before
reclassifications	(22,158		)		(3		)		—				(22,161		)
Reclassification adjustments:
Amortization of unrecognized losses and prior
service cost, net of tax of $(1,670)	—				—				2,990				2,990
Balance at September 30, 2013	$	(42,951	)		$	—			$	(32,689	)		$	(75,640	)

23. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Voltyre-Prom Purchase

On October 4, 2013, Titan in partnership with One Equity Partners and the Russian Direct Investment Fund closed the acquisition of an 85% interest in Voltyre-Prom, a leading producer of agricultural and industrial tires in Volgograd, Russia, for approximately $94.0 million. Titan will act as operating partner with responsibility for Voltyre-Prom's daily operations on behalf of the consortium of which Titan holds a 30% interest.

6.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2020

On October 7, 2013, the Company closed on an offering of $400.0 million 6.875% senior secured notes due 2020. Titan used the net proceeds from the offering towards financing the repurchase of the Company's 7.875% senior secured notes due 2017 including tender and consent payments, accrued interest and expenses associated therewith.

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Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

7.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2017 Tender Offer Settlement

On October 7, 2013, the Company elected to exercise its early settlement election in connection with a tender offer to purchase all of its 7.875% senior secured notes due 2017, and purchased $387.3 million, or approximately 73.8% of such notes. In connection with this transaction, Titan will record expenses of approximately $18 million in the fourth quarter of 2013. These expenses relate primarily to a tender and consent premium of $64.50 per $1,000 principal amount of the notes and unamortized deferred financing fees offset by unamortized premium on the notes. The tender offer expired October 21, 2013, with no additional notes tendered.

7.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2017 Redemption Call

On October 7, 2013, the Company announced a call for redemption for all 7.875% senior secured notes due 2017 that were not validly tendered by the expiration of the tender offer on October 21, 2013. The remaining notes will be redeemed on November 6, 2013. In connection with this transaction, Titan will record expenses of approximately $4 million in the fourth quarter of 2013. These expenses relate primarily to a redemption premium of $59.06 per $1,000 principal amount of the notes and unamortized deferred financing fees offset by unamortized premium on the notes.

24. SUBSIDIARY GUARANTOR FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The Company's 7.875% senior secured notes and 5.625% convertible senior subordinated notes are guaranteed by the following 100% owned subsidiaries of the Company: Titan Tire Corporation, Titan Tire Corporation of Bryan, Titan Tire Corporation of Freeport, and Titan Wheel Corporation of Illinois. The note guarantees are full and unconditional, joint and several obligations of the guarantors. The guarantees of the guarantor subsidiaries are subject to release in limited circumstances only upon the occurrence of certain customary conditions. The following condensed consolidating financial statements are presented using the equity method of accounting. Certain sales & marketing expenses recorded by non-guarantor subsidiaries have not been allocated to the guarantor subsidiaries.

(Amounts in thousands)	Consolidating Condensed Statements of Operations For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
	Titan  Intl., Inc. (Parent)				Guarantor Subsidiaries				Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Consolidated
Net sales	$	—			$	256,252			$	241,258			$	—			$	497,510
Cost of sales	241				216,445				218,318				—				435,004
Gross profit (loss)	(241		)		39,807				22,940				—				62,506
Selling, general and administrative expenses	3,561				16,513				18,657				—				38,731
Research and development expenses	(17		)		1,423				1,372				—				2,778
Royalty expense	—				1,850				2,092				—				3,942
Income (loss) from operations	(3,785		)		20,021				819				—				17,055
Interest expense	(10,945		)		—				(1,469		)		—				(12,414		)
Intercompany interest income (expense)	2,469				—				(2,469		)		—				—
Other income	1,182				(117		)		7,657				—				8,722
Income (loss) before income taxes	(11,079		)		19,904				4,538				—				13,363
Provision for income taxes	(4,717		)		7,435				2,993				—				5,711
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	14,014				—				4,827				(18,841		)		—
Net income (loss)	7,652				12,469				6,372				(18,841		)		7,652
Net loss noncontrolling interests	—				—				(441		)		—				(441		)
Net income (loss) attributable to Titan	$	7,652			$	12,469			$	6,813			$	(18,841	)		$	8,093

 

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Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands)	Consolidating Condensed Statements of Operations For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2012
	Titan  Intl., Inc. (Parent)				Guarantor Subsidiaries				Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Consolidated
Net sales	$	—			$	311,422			$	93,297			$	—			$	404,719
Cost of sales	253				246,275				91,030				—				337,558
Gross profit (loss)	(253		)		65,147				2,267				—				67,161
Selling, general and administrative expenses	(9,013		)		40,635				(6,125		)		—				25,497
Research and development expenses	155				1,604				—				—				1,759
Royalty expense	—				1,778				1,961				—				3,739
Income (loss) from operations	8,605				21,130				6,431				—				36,166
Interest expense	(6,012		)		—				(175		)		—				(6,187		)
Other income	1,163				364				912				—				2,439
Income (loss) before income taxes	3,756				21,494				7,168				—				32,418
Provision for income taxes	6,329				7,398				(138		)		—				13,589
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	21,402				—				5,420				(26,822		)		—
Net income (loss)	18,829				14,096				12,726				(26,822		)		18,829
Net loss noncontrolling interests	—				—				(750		)		—				(750		)
Net income (loss) attributable to Titan	$	18,829			$	14,096			$	13,476			$	(26,822	)		$	19,579

(Amounts in thousands)	Consolidating Condensed Statements of Operations For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
	Titan  Intl., Inc. (Parent)				Guarantor Subsidiaries				Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Consolidated
Net sales	$	—			$	903,628			$	765,560			$	—			$	1,669,188
Cost of sales	908				734,460				687,908				—				1,423,276
Gross profit (loss)	(908		)		169,168				77,652				—				245,912
Selling, general and administrative expenses	8,008				54,637				62,182				—				124,827
Research and development expenses	(35		)		4,136				4,180				—				8,281
Royalty expense	—				5,478				5,482				—				10,960
Income (loss) from operations	(8,881		)		104,917				5,808				—				101,844
Interest expense	(29,509		)		—				(6,415		)		—				(35,924		)
Convertible debt conversion charge	(7,273		)		—				—				—				(7,273		)
Gain on earthquake insurance recovery	—				—				22,451				—				22,451
Intercompany interest income (expense)	5,158				—				(5,158		)		—				—
Other income (expense)	2,741				(91		)		5,062				—				7,712
Income (loss) before income taxes	(37,764		)		104,826				21,748				—				88,810
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	(6,561		)		38,025				7,449				—				38,913
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	81,100				—				38,351				(119,451		)		—
Net income (loss)	49,897				66,801				52,650				(119,451		)		49,897
Net loss noncontrolling interests	—				—				(888		)		—				(888		)
Net income (loss) attributable to Titan	$	49,897			$	66,801			$	53,538			$	(119,451	)		$	50,785

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Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands)	Consolidating Condensed Statements of Operations For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
	Titan  Intl., Inc. (Parent)				Guarantor Subsidiaries				Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Consolidated
Net sales	$	—			$	1,055,586			$	271,454			$	—			$	1,327,040
Cost of sales	812				828,935				254,683				—				1,084,430
Gross profit (loss)	(812		)		226,651				16,771				—				242,610
Selling, general and administrative expenses	4,970				71,372				3,400				—				79,742
Research and development expenses	327				3,983				146				—				4,456
Royalty expense	—				5,250				3,490				—				8,740
Supply agreement termination income	—				—				(26,134		)		—				(26,134		)
Income (loss) from operations	(6,109		)		146,046				35,869				—				175,806
Interest expense	(18,119		)		—				(580		)		—				(18,699		)
Other income	3,620				1,174				1,369				—				6,163
Income (loss) before income taxes	(20,608		)		147,220				36,658				—				163,270
Provision (benefit) for income taxes	1,261				51,311				12,150				—				64,722
Equity in earnings of subsidiaries	120,417				—				24,242				(144,659		)		—
Net income (loss)	98,548				95,909				48,750				(144,659		)		98,548
Net loss noncontrolling interests	—				—				(506		)		—				(506		)
Net income (loss) attributable to Titan	$	98,548			$	95,909			$	49,256			$	(144,659	)		$	99,054

(Amounts in thousands)	Consolidating Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
	Titan  Intl., Inc. (Parent)				Guarantor Subsidiaries				Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Consolidated
Net income (loss)	$	7,652			$	12,469			$	6,372			$	(18,841	)		$	7,652
Currency translation adjustment, net	854				—				854				(854		)		854
Pension liability adjustments, net of tax	969				781				188				(969		)		969
Comprehensive income (loss)	9,475				13,250				7,414				(20,664		)		9,475
Net comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	—				—				(85		)		—				(85		)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Titan	$	9,475			$	13,250			$	7,499			$	(20,664	)		$	9,560

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Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands)	Consolidating Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2012
	Titan  Intl., Inc. (Parent)				Guarantor Subsidiaries				Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Consolidated
Net income (loss)	$	18,829			$	14,096			$	12,726			$	(26,822	)		$	18,829
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net of tax	(353		)		—				(353		)		353				(353		)
Currency translation adjustment, net	(1,247		)		—				(1,247		)		1,247				(1,247		)
Pension liability adjustments, net of tax	836				790				46				(836		)		836
Comprehensive income (loss)	18,065				14,886				11,172				(26,058		)		18,065
Net comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	—				—				(1,104		)		—				(1,104		)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Titan	$	18,065			$	14,886			$	12,276			$	(26,058	)		$	19,169

(Amounts in thousands)	Consolidating Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
	Titan  Intl., Inc. (Parent)				Guarantor Subsidiaries				Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Consolidated
Net income (loss)	$	49,897			$	66,801			$	52,650			$	(119,451	)		$	49,897
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net of tax	(3		)		—				(3		)		3				(3		)
Currency translation adjustment, net	(24,513		)		—				(24,513		)		24,513				(24,513		)
Pension liability adjustments, net of tax	2,990				2,343				647				(2,990		)		2,990
Comprehensive income (loss)	28,371				69,144				28,781				(97,925		)		28,371
Net comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	—				—				(3,243		)		—				(3,243		)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Titan	$	28,371			$	69,144			$	32,024			$	(97,925	)		$	31,614

(Amounts in thousands)	Consolidating Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
	Titan  Intl., Inc. (Parent)				Guarantor Subsidiaries				Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Consolidated
Net income (loss)	$	98,548			$	95,909			$	48,750			$	(144,659	)		$	98,548
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments, net of tax	(16		)		—				(16		)		16				(16		)
Currency translation adjustment, net	(5,816		)		—				(5,816		)		5,816				(5,816		)
Pension liability adjustments, net of tax	2,508				2,370				138				(2,508		)		2,508
Comprehensive income (loss)	95,224				98,279				43,056				(141,335		)		95,224
Net comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interests	—				—				(859		)		—				(859		)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Titan	$	95,224			$	98,279			$	43,915			$	(141,335	)		$	96,083

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Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands)	Consolidating Condensed Balance Sheets September 30, 2013
	Titan  Intl., Inc. (Parent)				Guarantor Subsidiaries				Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Consolidated
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	350,611			$	4			$	96,841			$	—			$	447,456
Accounts receivable	—				125,048				165,199				—				290,247
Inventories	—				129,672				246,221				—				375,893
Prepaid and other current assets	63,335				13,634				53,456				—				130,425
Total current assets	413,946				268,358				561,717				—				1,244,021
Property, plant and equipment, net	16,393				205,666				339,647				—				561,706
Investment in subsidiaries	631,910				—				127,384				(759,294		)		—
Other assets	35,590				403				106,041				—				142,034
Total assets	$	1,097,839			$	474,427			$	1,134,789			$	(759,294	)		$	1,947,761
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Short-term debt	$	4,121			$	—			$	100,763			$	—			$	104,884
Accounts payable	1,219				20,899				173,005				—				195,123
Other current liabilities	30,222				59,921				63,333				—				153,476
Total current liabilities	35,562				80,820				337,101				—				453,483
Long-term debt	599,168				—				38,220				—				637,388
Other long-term liabilities	38,396				31,532				75,920				—				145,848
Intercompany accounts	(263,659		)		(126,589		)		390,248				—				—
Titan stockholders' equity	688,372				488,664				270,630				(759,294		)		688,372
Noncontrolling interests	—				—				22,670				—				22,670
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	1,097,839			$	474,427			$	1,134,789			$	(759,294	)		$	1,947,761

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Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands)	Consolidating Condensed Balance Sheets December 31, 2012
	Titan  Intl., Inc. (Parent)				Guarantor Subsidiaries				Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries				Eliminations				Consolidated
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	103,154			$	4			$	85,956			$	—			$	189,114
Accounts receivable	(72		)		128,917				168,953				—				297,798
Inventories	—				142,070				224,315				—				366,385
Prepaid and other current assets	49,438				17,021				76,367				—				142,826
Total current assets	152,520				288,012				555,591				—				996,123
Property, plant and equipment, net	11,497				208,734				348,113				—				568,344
Investment in subsidiaries	565,811				—				86,189				(652,000		)		—
Other assets	35,564				499				109,705				—				145,768
Total assets	$	765,392			$	497,245			$	1,099,598			$	(652,000	)		$	1,710,235
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Short-term debt	$	—			$	—			$	145,801			$	—			$	145,801
Accounts payable	1,000				21,222				157,843				—				180,065
Other current liabilities	13,911				55,290				72,013				—				141,214
Total current liabilities	14,911				76,512				375,657				—				467,080
Long-term debt	312,881				—				128,557				—				441,438
Other long-term liabilities	44,512				35,482				89,361				—				169,355
Intercompany accounts	(213,529		)		(34,272		)		247,801				—				—
Titan stockholders' equity	606,617				419,523				232,477				(652,000		)		606,617
Noncontrolling interests	—				—				25,745				—				25,745
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	765,392			$	497,245			$	1,099,598			$	(652,000	)		$	1,710,235

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Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands)	Consolidating Condensed Statements of Cash Flows For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
	Titan  Intl., Inc. (Parent)				Guarantor Subsidiaries				Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries				Consolidated
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities	$	(72,306	)		$	21,528			$	182,967			$	132,189
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(5,979		)		(21,763		)		(27,214		)		(54,956		)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	—				—				(1,670		)		(1,670		)
Additional equity investment in Wheels India	—				—				(8,017		)		(8,017		)
Insurance proceeds	—				—				2,879				2,879
Other, net	—				235				1,107				1,342
Net cash used for investing activities	(5,979		)		(21,528		)		(32,915		)		(60,422		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from borrowings	345,313				—				—				345,313
Payment on debt	—				—				(162,040		)		(162,040		)
Term loan borrowing	—				—				25,880				25,880
Convertible note conversion	(14,090		)		—				—				(14,090		)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	863				—				—				863
Excess tax benefit from stock options exercised	(46		)		—				—				(46		)
Payment of financing fees	(5,520		)		—				—				(5,520		)
Dividends paid	(778		)		—				—				(778		)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	325,742				—				(136,160		)		189,582
Effect of exchange rate change on cash	—				—				(3,007		)		(3,007		)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	247,457				—				10,885				258,342
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	103,154				4				85,956				189,114
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	350,611			$	4			$	96,841			$	447,456

 

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Notes to Consolidated Condensed Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

(Amounts in thousands)	Consolidating Condensed Statements of Cash Flows For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012
	Titan  Intl., Inc. (Parent)				Guarantor Subsidiaries				Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries				Consolidated
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	20,502			$	21,736			$	42,850			$	85,088
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures	(3,571		)		(22,076		)		(10,672		)		(36,319		)
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(32,760		)		—				—				(32,760		)
Other, net	—				355				281				636
Net cash used for investing activities	(36,331		)		(21,721		)		(10,391		)		(68,443		)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payment on debt	—				—				(14,434		)		(14,434		)
Term loan borrowing	—				—				4,378				4,378
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	925				—				—				925
Excess tax benefit from stock options exercised	185				—				—				185
Dividends paid	(634		)		—				—				(634		)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities	476				—				(10,056		)		(9,580		)
Effect of exchange rate change on cash	—				—				(1,345		)		(1,345		)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(15,353		)		15				21,058				5,720
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	125,266				4				3,900				129,170
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	109,913			$	19			$	24,958			$	134,890

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Management's Discussion and Analysis of

Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

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 2012 annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 27, 2013.

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 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 acquisition and divestiture opportunities

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 (including, but not limited to, the factors discussed in Item 1A, Risk Factors of the Company's most recent annual report on Form 10-K), 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 a recession 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

•	Ability to maintain satisfactory labor relations

•	Unfavorable outcomes of legal proceedings

•	Availability and price of raw materials

•	Levels of operating efficiencies

•	Unfavorable product liability and warranty claims

•	Actions of domestic and foreign governments

•	Results of investments

•	Fluctuations in currency translations

•	Climate change and related laws and regulations

•	Risks associated with environmental laws and regulations

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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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, wheel and tire assemblies, and undercarriage systems and components 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, tires and undercarriage systems and components 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, tires and undercarriage systems and components 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.

Consumer Market: Titan manufactures bias truck tires in Latin America, provides wheels and tires and assembles brakes, actuators and components for the domestic boat, recreational and utility trailer markets. Titan also offers select products for ATVs, turf, and golf cart applications. Likewise, Titan produces a variety of tires for the consumer market.

The Company’s major OEM customers include large manufacturers of off-highway equipment such as AGCO Corporation, CNH Global N.V., Deere & Company, Hitachi Construction Machinery, Kubota Corporation and Liebherr Group, 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 table provides highlights for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, compared to 2012 (amounts in thousands):

	2013				2012				% Increase (Decrease)
Net sales	$	497,510			$	404,719			23	%
Gross profit	62,506				67,161				(7	)%
Income from operations	17,055				36,166				(53	)%
Net income	7,652				18,829				(59	)%

Quarter: The Company recorded sales of $497.5 million for the third quarter of 2013, which were approximately 23% higher than the third quarter 2012 sales of $404.7 million. The higher sales levels were primarily the result of recent acquisitions including the October 2012 acquisition of Titan Europe, offset by a price/mix reduction which resulted largely from decreased raw material prices that were generally passed on to customers, weakened demand in the earthmoving/construction market, and unfavorable currency translation.

The Company's gross profit was $62.5 million, or 12.6% of net sales, for the third quarter of 2013, compared to $67.2 million, or 16.6%, of net sales, in 2012. Income from operations was $17.1 million for the third quarter of 2013, compared to $36.2 million in 2012. Net income was $7.7 million for the third quarter of 2013, compared to net income of $18.8 million in 2012. Basic income per share was $.15 in the third quarter of 2013, compared to $.46 in 2012. Increased SG&A expense from recently acquired entities contributed to a decline in income from operations. This increased SG&A expense as well as higher interest expense from additional debt contributed to a decline in net income.

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Management's Discussion and Analysis of

Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The table provides highlights for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, compared to 2012 (amounts in thousands):

	2013				2012				% Increase (Decrease)
Net sales	$	1,669,188			$	1,327,040			26	%
Gross profit	245,912				242,610				1	%
Income from operations	101,844				175,806				(42	)%
Net income	49,897				98,548				(49	)%

Year-to-date: The Company recorded sales of $1,669.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, which were approximately 26% higher than the nine months ended September 30, 2012 sales of $1,327.0 million. The higher sales levels were primarily the result of recent acquisitions including the August 2012 acquisition of the Planet Group of companies based in Perth, Australia, and the October 2012 acquisition of Titan Europe, as well as increased demand in the Company's agricultural segment, offset by a price/mix reduction which resulted largely from decreased raw material prices that were generally passed on to customers, and unfavorable currency translation.

The Company's gross profit was $245.9 million, or 14.7% of net sales, for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, compared to $242.6 million, or 18.3% of net sales, in 2012. Income from operations was $101.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, compared to $175.8 million in 2012. Net income was $49.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, compared to net income of $98.5 million in 2012. Basic income per share was $0.96 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, compared to $2.35 in 2012. Increased SG&A expense from recently acquired entities contributed to a decline in income from operations. This increased SG&A expense as well as higher interest expense from additional debt contributed to a decline in net income. Net income and earnings per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 were positively affected by the gain on earthquake insurance recovery of $22.5 million. Income from operations, net income and earnings per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 were positively affected by the supply agreement termination income of $26.1 million.

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.

Asset and Business Acquisitions

The allocation of purchase price for asset and business acquisitions requires management estimates and judgment as to expectations for future cash flows of the acquired assets and business and the allocation of those cash flows to identifiable intangible assets in determining the estimated fair value for purchase price allocations. If the actual results differ from the estimates and judgments used in determining the purchase price allocations, impairment losses could occur. To aid in establishing the value of any intangible assets at the time of acquisition, the Company typically engages a professional appraisal firm.

Inventories

Inventories are valued at lower of cost or market. At September 30, 2013, approximately 12% of the Company's inventories were valued under the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method. The majority of steel material inventory and related work-in-process and finished goods are accounted for under the LIFO method. The remaining inventories were valued under the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method or average cost method. Market value is estimated based on current selling prices. Estimated provisions are established for slow-moving and obsolete inventory.

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.

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Management's Discussion and Analysis of

Financial Condition and Results of Operations

The Company assesses the realizability of its deferred tax asset positions and recognizes and measures uncertain tax positions in accordance with accounting standards for income taxes.

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 in the United States and pension plans in several foreign countries. During the first nine months of 2013, the Company contributed cash funds of $3.8 million to its pension plans. Titan expects to contribute approximately $1.7 million to these pension plans during the remainder of 2013. For more information concerning these costs and obligations, see the discussion of the “Pensions” and Note 25 to the Company's financial statements on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012.

Product Warranties

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. Actual warranty expense may differ from historical experience. The Company's warranty accrual was $34.6 million at September 30, 2013, and $27.5 million at December 31, 2012. The Company's warranty accrual increased primarily as a result of increased provisions related to earthmoving tires.

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

Voltyre-Prom Purchase

On October 4, 2013, Titan in partnership with One Equity Partners and the Russian Direct Investment Fund closed the acquisition of an 85% interest in Voltyre-Prom, a leading producer of agricultural and industrial tires in Volgograd, Russia, for approximately $94.0 million. Titan will act as operating partner with responsibility for Voltyre-Prom's daily operations on behalf of the consortium of which Titan holds a 30% interest.

6.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2020

On October 7, 2013, the Company closed on an offering of $400.0 million 6.875% senior secured notes due 2020. Titan used the net proceeds from the offering towards financing the repurchase of the Company's 7.875% senior secured notes due 2017 including tender and consent payments, accrued interest and expenses associated therewith.

7.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2017 Tender Offer Settlement

On October 7, 2013, the Company elected to exercise its early settlement election in connection with a tender offer to purchase all of its 7.875% senior secured notes due 2017, and purchased $387.3 million, or approximately 73.8% of such notes. In connection with this transaction, Titan will record expenses of approximately $18 million in the fourth quarter of 2013. These expenses relate primarily to a tender and consent premium of $64.50 per $1,000 principal amount of the notes and unamortized deferred financing fees offset by unamortized premium on the notes. The tender offer expired October 21, 2013, with no additional notes tendered.

7.875% Senior Secured Notes due 2017 Redemption Call

On October 7, 2013, the Company announced a call for redemption for all 7.875% senior secured notes due 2017 that were not validly tendered by the expiration of the tender offer on October 21, 2013. The remaining notes will be redeemed on November 6, 2013. In connection with this transaction, Titan will record expenses of approximately $4 million in the fourth quarter of 2013. These expenses relate primarily to a redemption premium of $59.06 per $1,000 principal amount of the notes and unamortized deferred financing fees offset by unamortized premium on the notes.

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Management's Discussion and Analysis of

Financial Condition and Results of Operations

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Highlights for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013, compared to 2012 (amounts in thousands):

	Three months ended								Nine months ended
	September 30,								September 30,
	2013				2012				2013				2012
Net sales	$	497,510			$	404,719			$	1,669,188			$	1,327,040
Cost of sales	435,004				337,558				1,423,276				1,084,430
Gross profit	62,506				67,161				245,912				242,610
Gross profit percentage	12.6		%		16.6		%		14.7		%		18.3		%

Net Sales

Quarter: Net sales for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, were $497.5 million compared to $404.7 million in 2012, an increase of 23%. Sales increased approximately 35% from the inclusion of recently acquired entities including $128.9 million at Titan Europe. The increase in net sales was partially offset by a price/mix reduction which resulted largely from decreased raw material prices that were generally passed on to customers and decreased sales approximately 5%, weakened demand in the earthmoving/construction market which contributed to a 4% decrease in sales volume, and unfavorable currency translation which decreased sales by approximately 3%.

Year-to-date: Net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, were $1,669.2 million compared to $1,327.0 million in 2012, an increase of 26%. Sales increased approximately 35% from the inclusion of recently acquired entities including $432.0 million at Titan Europe. Overall sales volume was flat compared to the prior year.  The increase in net sales was partially offset by a price/mix reduction which resulted largely from decreased raw material prices that were generally passed on to customers and decreased sales approximately 7%, and unfavorable currency translation which decreased sales by approximately 2%.

Cost of Sales and Gross Profit

Quarter: Cost of sales was $435.0 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, compared to $337.6 million in 2012. The higher cost of sales resulted primarily from the increase in sales levels. The cost of sales increased by approximately 29%, as compared to an approximate 23% increase in net sales.

Gross profit for the third quarter of 2013 was $62.5 million, or 12.6% of net sales, compared to $67.2 million, or 16.6% of net sales for the third quarter of 2012. Gross profit, as a percentage of net sales, decreased as a result of lower raw material costs that were passed on to customers before being fully realized by the Company. Increased warranty provisions relating to earthmoving tires also contributed to the decreased gross profit. Titan Europe provided gross profit of $16.2 million, or 12.6% of net sales. Titan Europe margins were negatively affected by decreased earthmoving/construction demand.

Year-to-date: Cost of sales was $1,423.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, compared to $1,084.4 million in 2012. The higher cost of sales resulted primarily from the increase in sales levels. The cost of sales increased by approximately 31%, as compared to an approximate 26% increase in net sales.

Gross profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, was $245.9 million, or 14.7% of net sales, compared to $242.6 million, or 18.3% of net sales in 2012. Gross profit, as a percentage of net sales, decreased as a result of the Titan Europe acquisition and lower raw material costs that were passed on to customers before being fully realized by the Company. Increased warranty provisions relating to earthmoving tires also contributed to the decreased gross profit. Titan Europe provided gross profit of $50.5 million, or 11.7% of net sales. Titan Europe margins were negatively affected by decreased earthmoving/construction demand.

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Management's Discussion and Analysis of

Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses were as follows (amounts in thousands):

	Three months ended								Nine months ended
	September 30,								September 30,
	2013				2012				2013				2012
Selling, general and administrative	$	38,731			$	25,497			$	124,827			$	79,742
Percentage of net sales	7.8		%		6.3		%		7.5		%		6.0		%

Quarter: Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses for the third quarter of 2013 were $38.7 million, or 7.8% of net sales, compared to $25.5 million, or 6.3% of net sales, for 2012.  The higher SG&A expenses were primarily the result of approximately $10 million of SG&A expenses at recently acquired facilities. The increase in SG&A as a percentage of sales was primarily the result of higher SG&A percentages at recently acquired facilities.

Year-to-date: Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 were $124.8 million, or 7.5% of net sales, compared to $79.7 million, or 6.0% of net sales, for 2012.  The higher SG&A expenses were primarily the result of approximately $45 million of SG&A expenses at recently acquired facilities. The increase in SG&A as a percentage of sales was primarily the result of higher SG&A percentages at recently acquired facilities.

Research and Development Expenses

Research and development expenses were as follows (amounts in thousands):

	Three months ended								Nine months ended
	September 30,								September 30,
	2013				2012				2013				2012
Research and development	$	2,778			$	1,759			$	8,281			$	4,456
Percentage of net sales	0.6		%		0.4		%		0.5		%		0.3		%

 

Quarter: Research and development (R&D) expenses for the third quarter of 2013 were $2.8 million, or 0.6% of net sales, compared to $1.8 million, or 0.4% of net sales, for 2012. Approximately $1 million of R&D expenses of recently acquired facilities contributed to the increase.

 

Year-to-date: Expenses for R&D were $8.3 million, or 0.5% of net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, compared to $4.5 million, or 0.3% of net sales, for 2012. Approximately $4 million of R&D expenses of recently acquired facilities contributed to the increase.

Royalty Expense

Royalty expense was as follows (amounts in thousands):

	Three months ended								Nine months ended
	September 30,								September 30,
	2013				2012				2013				2012
Royalty expense	$	3,942			$	3,739			$	10,960			$	8,740

The Company has a trademark license agreement with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company to manufacture and sell certain tires in North America and Latin America under the Goodyear name.  The North American and Latin American farm tire royalties were prepaid through March 2018 as a part of the 2011 Goodyear Latin American farm tire acquisition. In May 2012, the Company and Goodyear entered into an agreement under which Titan will sell certain non-farm tire products directly to third party customers and pay a royalty to Goodyear.

Quarter: Royalty expenses were $3.9 million and $3.7 million for the quarters ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

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Year-to-date: Year-to-date royalty expenses recorded were $11.0 million and $8.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. As sales subject to the license agreement increased in the first nine months of 2013, the Company's royalty expense increased accordingly.

Supply agreement termination income

Supply agreement termination income was as follows (amounts in thousands):

	Three months ended								Nine months ended
	September 30,								September 30,
	2013				2012				2013				2012
Supply agreement termination income	$	—			$	—			$	—			$	26,134

 

The Company's April 2011 acquisition of Goodyear's farm tire business included a three year supply agreement with Goodyear for certain non-farm tire products. A liability was recorded as the supply agreement was for sales at below market prices. In May 2012, the Company and Goodyear terminated this supply agreement and entered into an agreement under which Titan will sell these products directly to third party customers and pay a royalty to Goodyear. The remaining balance of the supply agreement liability was recorded as income as the Company is no longer obligated to sell the products at below market prices.

Income from Operations

Income from operations was as follows (amounts in thousands):

	Three months ended								Nine months ended
	September 30,								September 30,
	2013				2012				2013				2012
Income from operations	$	17,055			$	36,166			$	101,844			$	175,806
Percentage of net sales	3.4		%		8.9		%		6.1		%		13.2		%

Quarter: Income from operations for the third quarter of 2013, was $17.1 million, or 3.4% of net sales, compared to $36.2 million, or 8.9% of net sales, in 2012.  This decrease was the net result of the items previously discussed.

Year-to-date: Income from operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, was $101.8 million, or 6.1% of net sales, compared to $175.8 million, or 13.2% of net sales, in 2012.  This decrease was the net result of the items previously discussed.

Interest Expense

Interest expense was as follows (amounts in thousands):

	Three months ended								Nine months ended
	September 30,								September 30,
	2013				2012				2013				2012
Interest expense	$	12,414			$	6,187			$	35,924			$	18,699

 

Quarter: Interest expense was $12.4 million and $6.2 million for the quarters ended September 30, 2013, and 2012, respectively. Interest expense for the third quarter of 2013 increased primarily as a result of approximately $5 million of interest recorded for the additional 7.875% senior secured notes issued in the first quarter of 2013. Interest expense at the recently acquired Titan Europe Plc of approximately $1 million also contributed to the increase.

Year-to-date: Year-to-date interest expense was $35.9 million and $18.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, and 2012, respectively. Interest expense for the first nine months of 2013 increased primarily as a result of approximately $12 million of interest recorded for the additional 7.875% senior secured notes issued in the first quarter of 2013. Interest expense at the recently acquired Titan Europe Plc of approximately $6 million also contributed to the increase.

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Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Convertible Debt Conversion Charge

Convertible debt conversion charge was as follows (amounts in thousands):

	Three months ended								Nine months ended
	September 30,								September 30,
	2013				2012				2013			2012
Convertible debt conversion charge	$	—			$	—			7,273			$	—

 

In the first quarter of 2013, the Company closed an Exchange Agreement with a note holder of the convertible notes. The two parties privately negotiated an agreement to exchange approximately $52.7 million in aggregate principal amount of the convertible notes for approximately 4.9 million shares of the Company's common stock plus a cash payment totaling $14.2 million. In connection with this exchange, the Company recognized a charge of $7.3 million in accordance with accounting standards for debt conversion.

 

Gain on Earthquake Insurance Recovery

Gain on earthquake insurance recovery (amounts in thousands):

	Three months ended								Nine months ended
	September 30,								September 30,
	2013				2012				2013			2012
Gain on earthquake insurance recovery	$	—			$	—			22,451			$	—

 

Titan Europe's wheel manufacturing facility in Finale Emilia, Italy experienced damage from an earthquake in May of 2012 prior to Titan's acquisition of Titan Europe.  The plant was closed for production during initial remedial work. This resulted in a limited transfer of production to other facilities within Titan Europe as well as sourcing product from facilities in the US owned by Titan and competitors.  In the second quarter of 2013, Titan received a final insurance settlement payment of $38.7 million, which offset the earthquake insurance receivable and resulted in a gain of $22.5 million.

 

Other Income

Other income was as follows (amounts in thousands):

	Three months ended								Nine months ended
	September 30,								September 30,
	2013				2012				2013				2012
Other income	$	8,722			$	2,439			$	7,712			$	6,163

 

Quarter: Other income was $8.7 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, as compared to other income of $2.4 million in 2012.  The Company recorded currency exchange gain of $5.7 million, $0.8 million in discount amortization on prepaid royalty and interest income of $0.6 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2013. The Company recorded $0.9 million in discount amortization on prepaid royalty and a $0.5 million gain on contractual obligation investments for the quarter ended September 30, 2012.

Year-to-date: Other income was $7.7 million and $6.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.  For the first nine months of 2013, the Company recorded interest income of $2.5 million and $2.5 million in discount amortization on prepaid royalty, offset by currency exchange loss of $1.0 million. The Company recorded $2.9 million in discount amortization on prepaid royalty and a $1.3 million gain on contractual obligation investments for the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

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Management's Discussion and Analysis of

Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Income Taxes

Income taxes were as follows (amounts in thousands):

	Three months ended								Nine months ended
	September 30,								September 30,
	2013				2012				2013				2012
Income tax expense	$	5,711			$	13,589			$	38,913			$	64,722

Quarter: The Company recorded income tax expense of $5.7 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, as compared to $13.6 million in 2012.   The Company's effective income tax rate was 43% and 42% for the three months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Year-to-date: Income tax expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, was $38.9 million and $64.7 million, respectively. The Company's effective income tax rate was 44% and 40% for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

 

The Company's 2013 income tax expense and rate differs from the amount of income tax determined by applying the U.S. Federal income tax rate to pre-tax income primarily as a result of a change in Italian law making the insurance proceeds from the earthquake non-taxable. In addition, as a result of the reassessment of the realizability of the deferred tax assets due to the Italian law change, a valuation allowance was established on the Italy net deferred tax assets. Other items contributing to the rate difference are state income tax expense, unrecognized tax benefits, foreign earnings, domestic production activities deduction, and tax deductible expenses related to the convertible bond repurchase.

The Company's 2012 income tax expense and rate differs from the amount of income tax determined by applying the U.S. Federal income tax rate to pre-tax income primarily as a result of the supply agreement termination income and related income tax effects and the liability for unrecognized tax benefits recorded during the three months ended June 30, 2012.

Net Income

Net income was as follows (amounts in thousands):

	Three months ended								Nine months ended
	September 30,								September 30,
	2013				2012				2013				2012
Net income	$	7,652			$	18,829			$	49,897			$	98,548

Quarter: Net income for the third quarter of September 30, 2013, was $7.7 million, compared to $18.8 million in 2012. For the quarters ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, basic earnings per share were $.15 and $.46, respectively, and diluted earnings per share were $.15 and $.39, 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, 2013 and 2012, was $49.9 million and $98.5 million, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012, basic earnings per share were $0.96 and $2.35, respectively, and diluted earnings per share were $0.89 and $1.92, respectively. The Company's net income and earnings per share were lower due to the items previously discussed.

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Management's Discussion and Analysis of

Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Agricultural Segment Results

Agricultural segment results were as follows (amounts in thousands):

	Three months ended								Nine months ended
	September 30,								September 30,
	2013				2012				2013				2012
Net sales	$	273,301			$	246,578			$	907,797			$	831,376
Gross profit	48,346				48,091				158,566				173,684
Income from operations	37,762				41,740				125,063				156,965

Quarter: Net sales in the agricultural market were $273.3 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, as compared to $246.6 million in 2012, an increase of 11% . Sales increased approximately 16% from the inclusion of recently acquired entities. Sales volume was approximately 8% higher as the result of increased demand in the Company's agricultural segment.  The increase in net sales was partially offset by a price/mix reduction which resulted largely from decreased raw material costs passed through to customers that decreased sales approximately 11%, and unfavorable currency translation which decreased sales by approximately 2%.

 

Gross profit in the agricultural market was $48.3 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, as compared to $48.1 million in 2012.  Income from operations in the agricultural market was $37.8 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, as compared to $41.7 million in 2012.  The Company's gross profit, as a percentage of net sales, and income from operations decreased as a result of the Titan Europe acquisition and lower raw material costs that were passed on to customers before being fully realized by the Company. Titan Europe provided gross profit of $4.4 million, or 12.3% of net sales. Titan Europe margins were negatively affected by decreased agriculture demand.

Year-to-date: Net sales in the agricultural market were $907.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to $831.4 million in 2012, an increase of 9% . Sales increased approximately 16% from the inclusion of recently acquired entities. Sales volume was approximately 6% higher as the result of increased demand in the Company's agricultural segment.  The increase in net sales was partially offset by a price/mix reduction which resulted largely from decreased raw material costs passed through to customers that decreased sales approximately 11%, and unfavorable currency translation which decreased sales by approximately 2%.

 

Gross profit in the agricultural market was $158.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to $173.7 million in 2012.  Income from operations in the agricultural market was $125.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to $157.0 million in 2012.  The Company's gross profit, as a percentage of net sales, and income from operations decreased as a result of the Titan Europe acquisition and lower raw material costs that were passed on to customers before being fully realized by the Company. Titan Europe provided gross profit of $14.8 million, or 11.5% of net sales. Titan Europe margins were negatively affected by decreased agriculture demand.

Earthmoving/Construction Segment Results

Earthmoving/construction segment results were as follows (amounts in thousands):

	Three months ended								Nine months ended
	September 30,								September 30,
	2013				2012				2013				2012
Net sales	$	168,964			$	103,135			$	586,806			$	318,244
Gross profit	11,283				18,689				75,598				60,598
Income (loss) from operations	(1,833		)		13,468				27,365				51,385

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Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Quarter: The Company's earthmoving/construction market net sales were $169.0 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, as compared to $103.1 million in 2012, an increase of 64%. Sales increased approximately 96% from the inclusion of recently acquired entities, primarily Titan Europe which recorded earthmoving/construction sales of $91.2 million. The increase in net sales was partially offset by a price/mix reduction which resulted largely from decreased demand for larger products used in the mining industry that decreased sales approximately 25%, decreased volume of 6%, and unfavorable currency translation which decreased sales by approximately 2%.

 

Gross profit in the earthmoving/construction market was $11.3 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, as compared to $18.7 million in 2012. The Company's earthmoving/construction market loss from operations was $1.8 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, as compared to income from operations of $13.5 million in 2012. Gross profit and income from operations were negatively affected by decreased demand in the earthmoving/construction market and increased warranty provisions relating to earthmoving tires.

Year-to-date: The Company's earthmoving/construction market net sales were $586.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to $318.2 million in 2012, an increase of 84%. Sales increased approximately 103% from the inclusion of recently acquired entities, primarily Titan Europe which recorded earthmoving/construction sales of $295.6 million. Sales increased approximately 3% as the result of price/mix improvements. The increase in net sales was partially offset by decreased volume of 22%.

 

Gross profit in the earthmoving/construction market was $75.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to $60.6 million in 2012. The Company's earthmoving/construction market income from operations was $27.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to $51.4 million in 2012. The Company's gross profit and income from operations increased from recently acquired facilities. Gross profit and income from operations were negatively affected by decreased demand in the earthmoving/construction market and increased warranty provisions relating to earthmoving tires.

Consumer Segment Results

Consumer segment results were as follows (amounts in thousands):

	Three months ended								Nine months ended
	September 30,								September 30,
	2013				2012				2013				2012
Net sales	$	55,245			$	55,006			$	174,585			$	177,420
Gross profit	3,363				1,016				13,841				10,488
Income (loss) from operations	55				(234		)		4,224				30,284

Quarter: Consumer market net sales were $55.2 million for quarter ended September 30, 2013, as compared to $55.0 million in 2012.

Gross profit from the consumer market was $3.4 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, as compared to $1.0 million in 2012. Consumer market income from operations was $0.1 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, as compared to loss from operations of $(0.2) million in 2012.

Year-to-date: Consumer market net sales were $174.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to $177.4 million in 2012, a decrease of 2%.

Gross profit from the consumer market was $13.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to $10.5 million in 2012. Consumer market income from operations was $4.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to income from operations of $30.3 million in 2012. The Company's decrease in income from operations was primarily the result of the supply agreement termination income of $26.1 million recorded in the second quarter of 2012.

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Segment Summary (Amounts in thousands)

Quarter

Three months ended September 30, 2013		Agricultural				Earthmoving/ Construction				Consumer				Corporate  Expenses				Consolidated  Totals
Net sales		$	273,301			$	168,964			$	55,245			$	—			$	497,510
Gross profit (loss)		48,346				11,283				3,363				(486		)		62,506
Income (loss) from operations		37,762				(1,833		)		55				(18,929		)		17,055
Three months ended September 30, 2012
Net sales		$	246,578			103,135				$	55,006			$	—			$	404,719
Gross profit (loss)		48,091				18,689				1,016				(635		)		67,161
Income (loss) from operations		41,740				13,468				(234		)		(18,808		)		36,166

Year-to-Date

Nine months ended September 30, 2013		Agricultural				Earthmoving/ Construction				Consumer				Corporate  Expenses				Consolidated  Totals
Net sales		$	907,797			$	586,806			$	174,585			$	—			$	1,669,188
Gross profit (loss)		158,566				75,598				13,841				(2,093		)		245,912
Income (loss) from operations		125,063				27,365				4,224				(54,808		)		101,844
Nine months ended September 30, 2012
Net sales		$	831,376			318,244				$	177,420			$	—			$	1,327,040
Gross profit (loss)		173,684				60,598				10,488				(2,160		)		242,610
Income (loss) from operations		156,965				51,385				30,284				(62,828		)		175,806

Corporate Expenses

Quarter: Income from operations on a segment basis does not include corporate expenses totaling $18.9 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2013, as compared to $18.8 million for 2012.

Corporate expenses for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 were composed of selling and marketing expenses of approximately $8 million and administrative expenses of approximately $11 million.

Corporate expenses for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 were composed of selling and marketing expenses of approximately $7 million and administrative expenses of approximately $12 million.

Year-to-date: Income from operations on a segment basis does not include corporate expenses totaling $54.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2013, as compared to $62.8 million for 2012.

Corporate expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 were composed of selling and marketing expenses of approximately $24 million and administrative expenses of approximately $31 million.

Corporate expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 were composed of selling and marketing expenses of approximately $24 million and administrative expenses of approximately $39 million.

Corporate administrative expenses were approximately $8 million lower for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 primarily due to a decrease in incentive compensation of approximately $9 million.

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Financial Condition and Results of Operations

MARKET RISK SENSITIVE INSTRUMENTS

The Company's risks related to foreign currencies, commodity prices and interest rates are consistent with those for 2012. For more information, see the “Market Risk Sensitive Instruments” discussion in the Company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012.

PENSIONS

The Company has three frozen defined benefit pension plans covering certain employees or former employees of three U.S. subsidiaries. The Company also has pension plans covering certain employees of several foreign subsidiaries. These plans are described in Note 25 of the Company's Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the 2012 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 $1.7 million to these pension plans during the remainder of 2013.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Cash Flows

As of September 30, 2013, the Company had $447.5 million of cash within various bank accounts.  

(amounts in thousands)	September 30,				December 31,
	2013				2012				Change
Cash	$	447,456			$	189,114			$	258,342

The cash balance increased by $258.3 million from December 31, 2012, due to the following items.

Operating Cash Flows

Summary of cash flows from operating activities:

(Amounts in thousands)	Nine months ended September 30,
	2013				2012				Change
Net income	$	49,897			$	98,548			$	(48,651	)
Depreciation and amortization	56,333				35,865				20,468
Convertible debt conversion charge	7,273				—				7,273
Gain on earthquake insurance recovery	(22,451		)		—				(22,451		)
Insurance proceeds	35,808				—				35,808
Deferred income tax provision	(6,860		)		6,906				(13,766		)
Supply agreement termination income	—				(26,134		)		26,134
Accounts receivable	(1,022		)		(24,099		)		23,077
Inventories	(18,599		)		(36,921		)		18,322
Accounts payable	23,302				25,893				(2,591		)
Other current liabilities	23,218				4,786				18,432
Other liabilities	1,968				10,937				(8,969		)
Other operating activities	(16,678		)		(10,693		)		(5,985		)
Cash provided by operating activities	$	132,189			$	85,088			$	47,101

 

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Management's Discussion and Analysis of

Financial Condition and Results of Operations

In the first nine months of 2013, operating activities provided cash of $132.2 million, which included net income of $49.9 million and an increase in accounts payable of $23.3 million and other current liabilities of $23.2 million. Net income included $56.3 million of noncash charges for depreciation and amortization. Insurance proceeds less gain on earthquake insurance recovery provided cash of $13.4 million. Positive cash inflows were offset by an increase in inventory of $18.6 million.

In the first nine months of 2012, operating activities provided cash of $85.1 million, which included net income of $98.5 million and an increase in accounts payable and other liabilities of $25.9 million and $10.9 million, respectively. Net income included $35.9 million of noncash charges for depreciation and amortization. Positive cash inflows were offset by increases in accounts receivable and inventory of $24.1 million and $36.9 million, respectively, and noncash supply agreement income of $26.1 million.

Operating cash flows increased $47.1 million when comparing the nine months ended September 30, 2013, to the nine months ended September 30, 2012. Net income in the first nine months of 2013 was $48.7 million lower than the net income in the first nine months of 2012. Partially contributing to this was increased depreciation and amortization of $20.5 million and a convertible debt conversion charge of $7.3 million. When comparing the first nine months of 2013 to the first nine months of 2012, cash flows from inventories and other current liabilities increased $18.3 million and $18.4 million, respectively, which was partially offset by decreased cash flows from other liabilities of $9.0 million.

The Company's inventory balance was higher at September 30, 2013, as compared to December 31, 2012. The Company's accounts receivable balance was lower at September 30, 2013, as compared to December 31, 2012. Days sales in inventory decreased to 73 days at September 30, 2013, compared to 86 days at December 31, 2012. Days sales outstanding decreased to 53 days at September 30, 2013, from 54 days at December 31, 2012.

Investing Cash Flows

Summary of cash flows from investing activities:

(Amounts in thousands)	Nine months ended September 30,
	2013				2012				Change
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired	$	(1,670	)		$	(32,760	)		$	31,090
Additional equity investment in Wheels India	(8,017		)		—				(8,017		)
Capital expenditures	(54,956		)		(36,319		)		(18,637		)
Other investing activities	4,221				636				3,585
Cash used for investing activities	$	(60,422	)		$	(68,443	)		$	8,021

 

Net cash used for investing activities was $60.4 million in the first nine months of 2013, as compared to $68.4 million in the first nine months of 2012. The Company invested a total of $55.0 million in capital expenditures in the first nine months of 2013, compared to $36.3 million in 2012. The 2013 and 2012 expenditures represent various equipment purchases and improvements to enhance production capabilities of Titan's existing business and maintaining existing equipment. The Company invested a total of $1.7 million in acquisitions in the first nine months of 2013, as compared to $32.8 million in the first nine months of 2012. The Company also used $8.0 million for additional equity investment in Wheels India in the first nine months of 2013.

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Management's Discussion and Analysis of

Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Financing Cash Flows

Summary of cash flows from financing activities:

(Amounts in thousands)	Nine months ended September 30,
	2013				2012				Change
Proceeds from borrowings	$	345,313			$	—			$	345,313
Term loan borrowing	25,880				4,378				21,502
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	863				925				(62		)
Convertible note conversion	(14,090		)		—				(14,090		)
Payment of financing fees	(5,520		)		—				(5,520		)
Payment on debt	(162,040		)		(14,434		)		(147,606		)
Excess tax benefit from stock options exercised	(46		)		185				(231		)
Dividends paid	(778		)		(634		)		(144		)
Cash provided by (used for) financing activities	$	189,582			$	(9,580	)		$	199,162

 

In the first nine months of 2013, $189.6 million of cash was provided by financing activities. This cash was primarily provided by proceeds from the issuance of $345.3 million of additional 7.875% senior secured notes due 2017. This was partially offset by payment on debt of $162.0 million, primarily at the Company's European facilities.

 

In the first nine months of 2012, $9.6 million of cash was used for financing activities. This cash was primarily used for the payment on term loan borrowings of $14.4 million that was originally borrowed to provide working capital for Titan's Latin American operations. This was partially offset by $4.4 million of additional term loan borrowings for Titan's Latin American operations.

Financing cash flows increased by $199.2 million when comparing the first nine months of 2013 to 2012. This increase was primarily the result of the additional issuance of 7.875% senior secured notes due 2017.

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 have higher production levels in the first and second quarters. 

Debt Restrictions

The Company’s revolving credit facility (credit facility) contains various restrictions, including:

•	Limits on 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 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.

Liquidity Outlook

At September 30, 2013, the Company had $447.5 million of cash and cash equivalents and no outstanding borrowings on the Company's $150 million credit facility. The cash and cash equivalents balance of $447.5 million includes $96.7 million held in foreign countries. The Company's current plans do not demonstrate a need to repatriate the foreign amounts to fund U.S. operations, with the exception of intercompany loans to foreign subsidiaries totaling $149.3 million at September 30, 2013. However, if foreign funds were needed for U.S. operations, the Company would be required to accrue and pay taxes to repatriate the funds.

 

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Management's Discussion and Analysis of

Financial Condition and Results of Operations

In October 2013, Titan paid approximately $19 million in connection with the tender offer for the Company's 7.875% senior secured notes due 2017. This amount represents payments for principal, tender and consent payments, and accrued interest which were not covered by the net proceeds of the offering of 6.875% senior secured notes due 2020. In November 2013, the Company expects to pay approximately $147 million for the redemption of the remaining 7.875% senior secured notes due 2017. This amount represents principal, redemption premium and interest.

Capital expenditures for the remainder of 2013 are forecasted to be approximately $15 million to $20 million.  Cash payments for interest are currently forecasted to be approximately $23 million for the remainder of 2013 based on September 30, 2013 debt balances. The forecasted interest payments are comprised primarily of a semi-annual payment of $20.7 million for the 7.875% senior secured notes paid on October 1.

 

In the future, Titan may seek to grow by making acquisitions which will depend on the ability to identify suitable acquisition candidates, to negotiate acceptable terms for their acquisition and to finance those acquisitions.

 

Subject to the terms of indebtedness, the Company may finance future acquisitions with cash on hand, cash from operations, additional indebtedness and/or by issuing additional equity securities.

 

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, capital expenditures and potential acquisitions.

MARKET CONDITIONS AND OUTLOOK

In the first nine months of 2013, Titan experienced higher sales when compared to the sales levels in the first nine months of 2012.  The higher sales were primarily the result of increased demand in the Company's agricultural segment, as well as recent acquisitions including the August 2012 acquisition of the Planet Group of companies based in Perth, Australia, and the October 2012 acquisition of Titan Europe. For the remainder of 2013, the Company expects demand to remain weak in the earthmoving/construction market.

Energy, raw material and petroleum-based product costs have been 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 were higher in the first nine months of 2013 when compared to the first nine months of 2012.  The Titan Europe acquisition and continued strong demand contributed to the higher sales levels. The increase in the global population may help grow future demand.  The gradual increase in the use of biofuels may help sustain future production.  Many variables, including weather, grain prices, export markets and future government policies and payments can greatly influence the overall health of the agricultural economy.

 

EARTHMOVING/CONSTRUCTION MARKET OUTLOOK

Earthmoving and mining sales were significantly higher in the first nine months of 2013 when compared to the first nine months of 2012. Recent acquisitions contributed to the higher sales levels. Although metals, oil and gas prices may fluctuate in the short-term, in the long-term, these prices are expected to remain at levels that are attractive for continued investment, which should help support future earthmoving and mining sales.  The earthmoving/construction segment is affected by many variables, including commodity prices, road construction, infrastructure, government appropriations, housing starts and the on-going banking and credit issues.  For the remainder of 2013, the Company expects earthmoving/construction market demand to remain weak.

CONSUMER MARKET OUTLOOK

Consumer market sales were slightly lower in the first nine months of 2013, when compared to the first nine months of 2012. The decrease in net sales was primarily the result of unfavorable currency translation on consumer product sales in Latin America, partially offset by the inclusion of recently acquired entities. Consumer market sales may fluctuate from period to period.

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

See the Company's 2012 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) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act)) 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.

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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 effect 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 2012 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

32    Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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 29, 2013	By:	/s/ MAURICE M. TAYLOR JR.
			Maurice M. Taylor Jr.
			Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer)

	By:	/s/ PAUL G. REITZ
		Paul G. Reitz
		Chief Financial Officer
		(Principal Financial Officer)

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