STONERIDGE, INC. 10-Q
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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 the quarter ended September 30, 2007
OR
     
o   TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from                     to                     
Commission file number: 001-13337
STONERIDGE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Ohio   34-1598949
     
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
  (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
 
9400 East Market Street, Warren, Ohio   44484
     
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)
(330) 856-2443
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 for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90                                                                                                   þ Yes o No
     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer o      Accelerated filer þ      Non-accelerated filer o
     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).       o Yes þ No
     The number of Common Shares, without par value, outstanding as of October 26, 2007 was 24,226,564.
 
 

 


 

STONERIDGE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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PART I–FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements.
STONERIDGE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)
                 
    September 30,     December 31,  
    2007     2006  
    (Unaudited)     (Audited)  
ASSETS
               
 
               
Current Assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 67,649     $ 65,882  
Accounts receivable, less allowances for doubtful accounts and other reserves of $5,521 and $5,243, respectively
    123,916       106,985  
Inventories, net
    57,591       58,521  
Prepaid expenses and other
    19,925       13,448  
Deferred income taxes
    9,305       9,196  
 
           
Total current assets
    278,386       254,032  
 
           
 
               
Long-Term Assets:
               
Property, plant and equipment, net
    102,378       114,586  
Other Assets:
               
Goodwill
    65,176       65,176  
Investments and other, net
    40,317       30,875  
Deferred income taxes
    36,896       37,138  
 
           
Total long-term assets
    244,767       247,775  
 
           
Total Assets
  $ 523,153     $ 501,807  
 
           
 
               
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
 
               
Current Liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 65,753     $ 72,493  
Accrued expenses and other
    53,949       45,624  
 
           
Total current liabilities
    119,702       118,117  
 
           
 
               
Long-Term Liabilities:
               
Long-term debt
    200,000       200,000  
Deferred income taxes
    2,030       1,923  
Other liabilities
    3,800       3,145  
 
           
Total long-term liabilities
    205,830       205,068  
 
           
 
               
Shareholders’ Equity:
               
Preferred Shares, without par value, authorized 5,000 shares, none issued
           
Common Shares, without par value, authorized 60,000 shares, issued 24,599 and 23,990 shares and outstanding 24,227 and 23,804 shares, respectively, with no stated value
           
Additional paid-in capital
    153,585       150,078  
Common Shares held in treasury, 373 and 186 shares, respectively, at cost
    (383 )     (151 )
Retained earnings
    31,891       21,701  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    12,528       6,994  
 
           
Total shareholders’ equity
    197,621       178,622  
 
           
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
  $ 523,153     $ 501,807  
 
           
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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STONERIDGE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,     September 30,  
    2007     2006     2007     2006  
Net Sales
  $ 172,814     $ 172,351     $ 541,644     $ 537,484  
 
                               
Costs and Expenses:
                               
Cost of goods sold
    134,944       134,173       422,045       414,619  
Selling, general and administrative
    32,407       29,074       99,209       92,044  
(Gain) loss on sale of property, plant and equipment, net
    223       15       (1,465 )     (1,454 )
 
                       
 
                               
Operating Income
    5,240       9,089       21,855       32,275  
 
                               
Interest expense, net
    5,467       5,710       16,570       17,462  
Equity in earnings of investees
    (3,506 )     (1,838 )     (7,924 )     (4,804 )
Other (income) loss, net
    273       (55 )     785       1,697  
 
                       
 
                               
Income Before Income Taxes
    3,006       5,272       12,424       17,920  
 
Provision for income taxes
    381       866       2,234       4,857  
 
                       
 
                               
Net Income
  $ 2,625     $ 4,406     $ 10,190     $ 13,063  
 
                       
 
                               
Basic net income per share
  $ 0.11     $ 0.19     $ 0.44     $ 0.57  
 
                       
Basic weighted average shares outstanding
    23,213       22,880       23,106       22,833  
 
                       
 
                               
Diluted net income per share
  $ 0.11     $ 0.19     $ 0.43     $ 0.56  
 
                       
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding
    23,694       23,396       23,656       23,250  
 
                       
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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STONERIDGE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
                 
    Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,  
    2007     2006  
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
               
Net income
  $ 10,190     $ 13,063  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities -
               
Depreciation
    21,775       19,124  
Amortization
    1,196       1,238  
Deferred income taxes
    (1,272 )     2,726  
Equity in earnings of investees
    (7,924 )     (4,804 )
Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment
    (1,465 )     (1,454 )
Share-based compensation expense
    1,858       1,380  
Postretirement benefit settlement gain
          (1,242 )
Changes in operating assets and liabilities -
               
Accounts receivable, net
    (15,197 )     (19,499 )
Inventories, net
    756       (3,094 )
Prepaid expenses and other
    (1,676 )     189  
Other assets
    (101 )     1,149  
Accounts payable
    (8,446 )     12,020  
Accrued expenses and other
    8,215       1,814  
 
           
Net cash provided by operating activities
    7,909       22,610  
 
           
 
               
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
Capital expenditures
    (14,259 )     (19,794 )
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
    5,042       2,266  
Business acquisitions and other
          (668 )
 
           
Net cash used for investing activities
    (9,217 )     (18,196 )
 
           
 
               
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Repayments of long-term debt
          (44 )
Share-based compensation activity, net
    1,956       47  
Other financing costs
          (150 )
 
           
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities
    1,956       (147 )
 
           
 
               
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    1,119       1,679  
 
           
 
               
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
    1,767       5,946  
 
               
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    65,882       40,784  
 
           
 
               
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 67,649     $ 46,730  
 
           
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
(1) Basis of Presentation
     The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by Stoneridge, Inc. (the “Company”) without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”). The information furnished in the condensed consolidated financial statements includes normal recurring adjustments and reflects all adjustments, which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of such financial statements. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the Commission’s rules and regulations. Although the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading, it is suggested that these condensed consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006.
     The results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
     Beginning in 2005, the Company changed from a calendar year-end to a 52-53 week fiscal year-end. Until October 30, 2006, the Company’s fiscal quarters were comprised of 13-week periods. On October 30, 2006, the Company changed back to a calendar (December 31) fiscal year-end; therefore, the 2006 fiscal year ended on December 31, 2006. Our fiscal quarters are now comprised of 3-month periods. Throughout this document, “three months” and “nine months” will be used to reference the 3- and 9-month periods of 2007 and the comparable 13- and 39-week periods of 2006.
     The Company has reclassified the presentation of certain prior-period information to conform to the current presentation.
(2) Inventories
     Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined by the last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) method for approximately 69% and 67% of the Company’s inventories at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively, and by the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method for all other inventories. Inventory cost includes material, labor and overhead. Inventories consist of the following:
                 
    September 30,     December 31,  
    2007     2006  
Raw materials
  $ 38,239     $ 39,832  
Work-in-progress
    9,263       8,196  
Finished goods
    11,919       12,614  
 
           
Total inventories
    59,421       60,642  
Less: LIFO reserve
    (1,830 )     (2,121 )
 
           
Inventories, net
  $ 57,591     $ 58,521  
 
           
(3) Fair Value of Financial Instruments
     Financial Instruments
     A financial instrument is cash or a contract that imposes an obligation to deliver, or conveys a right to receive cash or another financial instrument. The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable are considered to be representative of fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments. The estimated fair value of the Company’s senior notes (fixed rate debt) at September 30, 2007 and 2006, per quoted market sources, was $207.0 million and $192.0 million, respectively. On both dates, the carrying value was $200.0 million.

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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
     Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
     The Company makes use of derivative instruments in foreign exchange and commodity price hedging programs. Derivatives currently in use are foreign currency forward and commodity swap contracts. These contracts are used for hedging and not for speculative purposes. Management believes that its use of these instruments to reduce risk is in the Company’s best interest.
     As a result of the Company’s international business presence it is exposed to foreign currency exchange risk. The Company uses derivative financial instruments, including foreign currency forward contracts, to mitigate its exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates by reducing the effect of such fluctuations on foreign currency denominated intercompany transactions and other known foreign currency exposures. The principal currencies hedged by the Company include the Swedish krona, British pound and Mexican peso. In certain instances, the foreign currency forward contracts are marked to market, with gains and losses recognized in the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of operations as a component of other income. The Company’s foreign currency forward and option contracts substantially offset gains and losses on the underlying foreign currency denominated transactions. In addition, the Company’s contracts intended to reduce exposure to the Mexican peso were executed to hedge forecasted transactions, and therefore the contracts are accounted for as cash flow hedges. The effective portion of the unrealized gain or loss is deferred and reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income. The Company’s expectation is that the cash flow hedges will be highly effective in the future. The effectiveness of the transactions will be measured on an ongoing basis using the hypothetical operative method.
     The Company’s foreign currency forward contracts had a notional value of $18,743 and $15,044 at September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The purpose of these investments is to reduce the risk of exposure related to the Company’s Mexican peso-, Swedish krona- and British pound-denominated exposures. The contracts related to the Company’s Swedish krona denominated exposures expired on July 2, 2007. The estimated fair value of the existing contracts at September 30, 2007 and 2006, per quoted market sources, was approximately $198 and $(311), respectively. In 2006, the Company used foreign currency option contracts to reduce the risk of exposures to the Mexican peso. As of September 30, 2006, the Company’s foreign currency option contracts had a notional value of $56 and an estimated fair value of $12. The Company’s foreign currency option contracts expired as of December 31, 2006.
     To mitigate the risk of future price volatility and, consequently, fluctuations in gross margins, the Company has entered into fixed price commodity swaps with a bank to fix the cost of copper purchases. In December 2006, we entered into a fixed price swap for 480 metric tonnes of copper. In January 2007, we entered into an additional fixed price swap for 420 metric tonnes of copper. Because these contracts were executed to hedge forecasted transactions, the contracts are accounted for as cash flow hedges. The unrealized gain or loss for the effective portion of the hedge is deferred and reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income. The Company’s expectation is that the cash flow hedges will be highly effective in the future; however, as of December 31, 2006 they were not deemed effective and had no impact on other comprehensive income. The effectiveness of the transactions has been and will be measured on an ongoing basis using the hypothetical operative method. As of September 30, 2007, the fair value of the fixed price commodity swap contracts was approximately $536.
(4) Share-Based Compensation
     Total compensation expense recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for share-based compensation arrangements was $606 and $454 for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, total compensation expense recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for share-based compensation arrangements was $1,858 and $1,380, respectively.
     The total income tax benefit recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for share-based compensation arrangements was $212 and $159 for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, total income tax benefit recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for share-based compensation arrangements was $650 and $483, respectively. There was no share-based compensation cost capitalized as inventory or fixed assets for either period.

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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
(5) Comprehensive Income (Loss)
     Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 130, Reporting Comprehensive Income, establishes standards for the reporting and disclosure of comprehensive income.
     The components of comprehensive income, net of tax are as follows:
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,     September 30,  
    2007     2006     2007     2006  
Net income
  $ 2,625     $ 4,406     $ 10,190     $ 13,063  
 
                       
Other comprehensive income:
                               
Currency translation adjustments
    3,019       249       5,001       3,608  
Pension liability adjustments
    (24 )     (41 )     (60 )     (275 )
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities
    (22 )     10       39       32  
Unrecognized gain (loss) on derivatives
    (547 )           554        
 
                       
Total other comprehensive income
    2,426       218       5,534       3,365  
 
                       
Comprehensive income
  $ 5,051     $ 4,624     $ 15,724     $ 16,428  
 
                       
     Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax is comprised of the following:
                 
    September 30,     December 31,  
    2007     2006  
Foreign currency translation adjustments
  $ 13,526     $ 8,525  
Pension liability adjustments
    (1,527 )     (1,467 )
Unrealized loss on marketable securities
    (25 )     (64 )
Unrecognized gain on derivatives
    554        
 
           
Accumulated other comprehensive income
  $ 12,528     $ 6,994  
 
           
6) Long-Term Debt
     Senior Notes
     On May 1, 2002, the Company issued $200.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes. The $200.0 million senior notes bear interest at an annual rate of 11.50% and mature on May 1, 2012. The senior notes (the “Notes”) are redeemable at 105.75 until April 2008. The Notes will remain redeemable at various levels until the maturity date. Interest is payable on May 1 and November 1 of each year. On July 1, 2002, the Company completed an exchange offer of the senior notes for substantially identical notes registered under the Securities Act of 1933.

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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
     Credit Agreement
     On March 7, 2006, the Company amended the existing credit agreement, which provided the Company with substantially all of its borrowing capacity on the $100.0 million credit facility. The credit agreement contains various covenants that require, among other things, the maintenance of certain specified ratios of consolidated total debt to consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) and interest coverage. Restrictions also include limits on capital expenditures, operating leases and dividends. The amendment utilizes a borrowing base composed of accounts receivable and inventory. The borrowing base limitation expired June 30, 2007. In addition, the Company is prohibited from repurchasing, repaying or redeeming subordinated notes until certain covenant levels are met. As of September 30, 2007, $96.3 million of the $100.0 million credit facility was available to the Company. The revolving facility expires on April 30, 2008 and requires a commitment fee of 0.375% to 0.500% on the unused balance. The revolving facility permits the Company to borrow up to half its borrowings in specified foreign currencies. Interest is payable quarterly at either (i) the prime rate plus a margin of 0.25% to 1.25% or (ii) LIBOR plus a margin of 1.75% to 2.75%, depending upon the Company’s ratio of consolidated total debt to consolidated EBITDA, as defined. Interest on the swing line facility is payable monthly at the quoted overnight borrowing rate plus a margin of 1.75% to 2.75%, depending upon the Company’s ratio of consolidated total debt to consolidated EBITDA, as defined.
     On November 2, 2007, the Company entered into an asset-based credit facility, which permits borrowing up to a maximum level of $100.0 million. The available borrowing capacity on this credit facility is based on eligible current assets, as defined. The asset-based credit facility does not contain maintenance covenants; however, restrictions include limits on capital expenditures, operating leases and dividends. The asset-based credit facility expires on November 1, 2011, and requires a commitment fee of 0.25% on the unused balance. Interest is payable quarterly at either (i) the higher of the prime rate or the Federal Funds rate plus 0.50%, plus a margin of 0.00% to 0.25% or (ii) LIBOR plus a margin of 1.00% to 1.75%, depending upon the Company’s undrawn availability, as defined.
(7) Net Income Per Share
     Basic net income per share was computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of Common Shares outstanding for each respective period. Diluted net income per share was calculated by dividing net income by the weighted-average of all potentially dilutive Common Shares that were outstanding during the periods presented.
     Actual weighted-average shares outstanding used in calculating basic and diluted net income per share are as follows:
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,     September 30,  
    2007     2006     2007     2006  
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding
    23,213,240       22,880,325       23,105,561       22,833,392  
Effect of dilutive securities
    481,190       515,368       550,038       416,626  
 
                       
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding
    23,694,430       23,395,693       23,655,599       23,250,018  
 
                       
     For the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, options to purchase 139,500 and 470,250 Common Shares at an average price of $15.56 and $13.46, respectively, were not included in the computation of diluted net income per share because their respective exercise prices were greater than the average market price of Common Shares and, therefore, their effect would have been anti-dilutive. Options not included in the computation of diluted net income per share to purchase 139,500 and 610,850 Common Shares at an average price of $15.56 and $12.18, respectively, were outstanding during the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
     As of September 30, 2007, 499,950 performance-based restricted shares were outstanding. These shares were not included in the computation of diluted net income per share because not all vesting conditions were met. Approximately one tenth of these shares was associated with a plan that used highly optimistic earnings per share targets. At this time, we believe that meeting

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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
such thresholds is highly unlikely. The remainder may or may not become dilutive based on the Company’s ability to exceed future earnings thresholds or attain certain targets of total return to its shareholders measured against a peer group’s performance.
(8) Restructuring
     In January 2005, the Company announced restructuring initiatives related to the rationalization of certain manufacturing facilities in Europe and North America. This rationalization is part of the Company’s cost reduction initiatives. In connection with these initiatives, the Company recorded restructuring charges of $2 and $80 for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Restructuring charges for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 was $74 and $154, respectively. Restructuring expenses are included in the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of operations as a part of selling, general and administrative expense.
     The restructuring charges related to the Electronics reportable segment included the following:
                         
            Asset-        
    Severance     Related        
    Costs     Charges     Total  
Total expected restructuring charges
  $ 966     $ 127     $ 1,093  
 
                 
 
                       
Balance at December 31, 2004
  $     $     $  
 
                       
First quarter charge to expense
    88       127       215  
Second quarter charge to expense
    9             9  
Third quarter charge to expense
    356             356  
Fourth quarter charge to expense
    70             70  
Cash payments
    (111 )           (111 )
Non-cash utilization
          (127 )     (127 )
 
                 
 
                       
Balance at December 31, 2005
  $ 412     $     $ 412  
 
                       
First quarter charge to expense
    176             176  
Second quarter charge to expense
    (370 )           (370 )
Third quarter charge to expense
    127             127  
Fourth quarter charge to expense
    436             436  
Cash payments
    (343 )           (343 )
 
                 
 
                       
Balance at December 31, 2006
  $ 438     $     $ 438  
 
                       
First quarter charge to expense
    41             41  
Second quarter charge to expense
    31             31  
Third quarter charge to expense
    2             2  
Cash payments
    (512 )           (512 )
 
                 
 
                       
Balance at September 30, 2007
  $     $     $  
 
                       
 
                 
Remaining expected restructuring charge
  $     $     $  
 
                 

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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
     The restructuring charges related to the Control Devices reportable segment included the following:
                                         
            Asset-     Facility              
    Severance     Related     Closure     Other Exit        
    Costs     Charges     Costs     Costs     Total  
Total expected restructuring charges
  $ 3,665     $ 983     $ 1,137     $ 653     $ 6,438  
 
                             
 
                                       
Balance at March 31, 2004
  $     $     $     $     $  
 
                                       
Second quarter charge to expense
          205                   205  
Third quarter charge to expense
          202             118       320  
Fourth quarter charge to expense
    1,068       207             287       1,562  
Cash payments
    (590 )                 (405 )     (995 )
Non-cash utilization
          (614 )                 (614 )
 
                             
 
                                       
Balance at December 31, 2004
  $ 478     $     $     $     $ 478  
 
                                       
First quarter charge to expense
    1,698       206             7       1,911  
Second quarter charge to expense
    586       163       746       174       1,669  
Third quarter charge to expense
    214             218       35       467  
Fourth quarter charge to expense
    (57 )           140       (18 )     65  
Cash payments
    (2,722 )           (140 )     (198 )     (3,060 )
Non-cash utilization
          (369 )                 (369 )
 
                             
 
                                       
Balance at December 31, 2005
  $ 197     $     $ 964     $     $ 1,161  
 
                                       
First quarter charge to expense
                      48       48  
Second quarter charge to expense
    204             14       2       220  
Third quarter charge to expense
    (48 )           1             (47 )
Fourth quarter charge to expense
                18             18  
Cash payments
    (353 )           (569 )     (50 )     (972 )
 
                             
 
                                       
Balance at December 31, 2006
  $     $     $ 428     $     $ 428  
 
                                       
First quarter charge to expense
                             
Second quarter charge to expense
                             
Third quarter charge to expense
                             
Cash payments
                (428 )           (428 )
 
                             
 
                                       
Balance at September 30, 2007
  $     $     $     $     $  
 
                             
 
                                       
Remaining expected restructuring charge
  $     $     $     $     $  
 
                             
     All restructuring charges, except for the asset-related charges, result in cash outflows. Asset-related charges primarily relate to accelerated depreciation and the write-down of property, plant and equipment, resulting from the closure or streamlining of certain facilities. Severance costs relate to a reduction in workforce. Facility closure costs primarily relate to asset relocation and lease termination costs. Other exit costs include miscellaneous expenditures associated with exiting business activities. As of September 30, 2007, these restructuring initiatives have been substantially completed.
(9) Commitments and Contingencies
     In the ordinary course of business, the Company is involved in various legal proceedings and workers’ compensation and product liability disputes. The Company is of the opinion that the ultimate resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the results of operations, cash flows or the financial position of the Company.

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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
     Product Warranty and Recall
     Amounts accrued for product warranty and recall claims are established based on the Company’s best estimate of the amounts necessary to settle future and existing claims on products sold as of the balance sheet dates. These accruals are based on several factors including past experience, production changes, industry developments and various other considerations. The Company can provide no assurances that it will not experience material claims in the future or that it will not incur significant costs to defend or settle such claims beyond the amounts accrued or beyond what the Company may recover from its suppliers.
     The following provides a reconciliation of changes in product warranty and recall liability for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006:
                 
    2007     2006  
Product warranty and recall at beginning of period
  $ 5,825     $ 6,220  
Accruals for products shipped during period
    2,131       3,185  
Changes in estimates of existing liabilities
    1,197       525  
Settlements made during the period (in cash or in kind)
    (2,518 )     (3,167 )
 
           
Product warranty and recall at end of period
  $ 6,635     $ 6,763  
 
           
(10) Employee Benefit Plans
     The Company has a single defined benefit pension plan that covers certain employees in the United Kingdom and a postretirement benefit plan that covers certain employees in the U.S. The components of net periodic benefit cost under the plans are as follows:
                                 
    Defined Benefit Plan  
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,     September 30,  
    2007     2006     2007     2006  
Service cost
  $ 44     $ 34     $ 129     $ 98  
Interest cost
    523       308       1,544       893  
Expected return on plan assets
    (585 )     (331 )     (1,725 )     (959 )
Amortization of actuarial loss
    114       79       335       228  
 
                       
Net periodic benefit cost
  $ 96     $ 90     $ 283     $ 260  
 
                       
                                 
    Postretirement Benefit Plan  
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,     September 30,  
    2007     2006     2007     2006  
Service cost
  $ 3     $ 12     $ 10     $ 40  
Interest cost
    5       17       17       58  
Settlement gain
          (1,242 )           (1,242 )
Amortization of actuarial gain
    (1 )           (4 )      
 
                       
Net periodic benefit cost
  $ 7     $ (1,213 )   $ 23     $ (1,144 )
 
                       
     The Company previously disclosed in its financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2006 that it expected to contribute $353 to its pension plan in 2007. Of this amount, contributions of $194 have been made to the pension plan as of September 30, 2007.

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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
(11) Income Taxes
     The Company recognized a provision for income taxes of $381, or 12.7% of pre-tax income, and $866, or 16.4% of pre-tax income, for federal, state and foreign income taxes for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The Company recognized a provision for income taxes of $2,234, or 18.0% of pre-tax income, and $4,857, or 27.1% of pre-tax income, for federal, state and foreign income taxes for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The decrease in the effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, was primarily attributable to the benefit of the federal research and development tax credit which had not been extended at September 30, 2006 and a benefit for a change in state tax law. The decrease in the effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, was primarily attributable to the benefit of the federal research and development tax credit which had not been extended at September 30, 2006, a reduction in accrued income taxes, and a benefit for a change in state tax law.
     In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FASB interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes — An Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements in accordance with SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. This interpretation prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. This interpretation also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition. The Company adopted the provisions of FIN 48 as of the beginning of the 2007 calendar year. The adoption of FIN 48 did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.
     As of January 1, 2007, the Company provided a liability of $4,731, excluding interest and penalties, for unrecognized tax benefits related to various federal, state and foreign income tax matters. The liability for uncertain tax positions is classified as a non-current income tax liability unless it is expected to be paid within one year. The liability for unrecognized tax positions increased by $82 for the third quarter ended September 30, 2007 and decreased by $9 for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 resulting in a balance at September 30, 2007 of $4,722. Through a combination of anticipated state audit settlements and the expiration of certain statutes of limitation, the amount of unrecognized tax benefits could decrease by approximately $87-$152 within the next 12 months.
     If the Company’s tax positions are sustained by the taxing authorities in favor of the Company, approximately $4,515 would reduce the Company’s effective tax rate.
     Consistent with historical financial reporting, the Company has elected to classify interest expense and, if applicable, penalties which could be assessed related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense. For the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, the Company recognized approximately $6 and $(419) of gross interest and penalties, respectively. The Company has accrued approximately $828 and $821 for the payment of interest and penalties at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively.
     The Company conducts business globally and, as a result, the Company or a subsidiary of the Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state and foreign jurisdictions. In the normal course of business the Company is subject to examination by taxing authorities throughout the world. The following table summarizes the open tax years for each important jurisdiction:
         
Jurisdiction   Open Tax Years
U.S. Federal
    2003-2006  
France
    2003-2006  
Mexico
    2001-2006  
Spain
    2002-2006  
Sweden
    2001-2006  
United Kingdom
    2002-2006  

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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
(12) Accounting Pronouncements
     In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (“SFAS 157”), which provides a definition of fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires expanded disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 and interim periods within those years. The provisions of SFAS 157 will be applied prospectively. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that SFAS 157 will have on the Company’s financial statements in 2008.
     In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities - Including an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115 (“SFAS 159”). SFAS 159 permits entities to choose, at specified election dates, to measure eligible items at fair value (the “Fair Value Option”). Unrealized gains and losses on items for which the Fair Value Option has been elected are reported in earnings. The Fair Value Option is applied instrument by instrument (with certain exceptions), is irrevocable (unless a new election date occurs) and is applied only to an entire instrument. The effect of the first remeasurement to fair value is reported as a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings. SFAS 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 with earlier application permitted, subject to certain conditions. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting SFAS 159 on its consolidated financial statements and whether to adopt its provisions prior to the required effective date.
     In May 2007, the FASB issued FSP FIN 48-1, Definition of Settlement in FASB Interpretation No. 48 (“FSP FIN 48-1”). FSP FIN 48-1 provides guidance on determining whether a tax position is effectively settled for the purpose of recognizing previously unrecognized tax benefits. FSP FIN 48-1 is effective retroactively to January 1, 2007. The implementation of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.

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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
(13) Segment Reporting
     SFAS No. 131, Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information, establishes standards for reporting information about operating segments in financial statements. Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise that are evaluated regularly by the Company’s chief operating decision maker in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. The Company’s chief operating decision maker is the president and chief executive officer.
     The Company has two reportable segments: Electronics and Control Devices. During the third quarter of 2007, a European business unit in the Control Devices reportable segment experienced a change in future business prospects due to the loss of a significant customer contract. As a result, the Company announced that it would cease manufacturing at this business unit and transfer remaining production to a business unit in the Electronics reportable segment. In addition, management and oversight responsibilities for this business were realigned to the Electronics reportable segment. Because the Company changed the structure of its internal organization in a manner that caused the composition of its reportable segments to change, the corresponding information for prior periods has been reclassified to conform to the current year reportable segment presentation.
     These reportable segments were determined based on the differences in the nature of the products offered. The Electronics reportable segment, formerly known as the Vehicle Management & Power Distribution reportable segment, produces electronic instrument clusters, electronic control units, driver information systems and electrical distribution systems, primarily wiring harnesses and connectors for electrical power and signal distribution. The Control Devices reportable segment produces electronic and electromechanical switches and control actuation devices and sensors.
     The accounting policies of the Company’s reportable segments are the same as those described in Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” of the Company’s December 31, 2006 Form 10-K. The Company’s management evaluates the performance of its reportable segments based primarily on revenues from external customers, capital expenditures and income before income taxes. Inter-segment sales are accounted for on terms similar to those to third parties and are eliminated upon consolidation.
     A summary of financial information by reportable segment is as follows:
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,     September 30,  
    2007     2006     2007     2006  
Net Sales
                               
Electronics
  $ 103,021     $ 111,860     $ 321,497     $ 335,072  
Inter-segment sales
    3,806       3,422       13,139       11,073  
 
                       
Electronics net sales
    106,827       115,282       334,636       346,145  
 
                       
 
Control Devices
    69,793       60,491       220,147       202,412  
Inter-segment sales
    1,077       1,267       3,560       4,375  
 
                       
Control Devices net sales
    70,870       61,758       223,707       206,787  
 
                       
 
                               
Eliminations
    (4,883 )     (4,689 )     (16,699 )     (15,448 )
 
                       
Total consolidated net sales
  $ 172,814     $ 172,351     $ 541,644     $ 537,484  
 
                       
 
Income Before Income Taxes
                               
Electronics
  $ 3,005     $ 7,764     $ 9,146     $ 22,160  
Control Devices
    2,714       479       13,601       10,032  
Other corporate activities
    2,827       2,715       6,348       2,913  
Corporate interest expense
    (5,540 )     (5,686 )     (16,671 )     (17,185 )
 
                       
Total consolidated income before income taxes
  $ 3,006     $ 5,272     $ 12,424     $ 17,920  
 
                       

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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,     September 30,  
    2007     2006     2007     2006  
Depreciation and Amortization
                               
Electronics
  $ 3,400     $ 2,638     $ 10,164     $ 7,548  
Control Devices
    3,812       3,789       11,495       11,435  
Corporate activities
    96       157       270       345  
 
                       
Total consolidated depreciation and amortization(A)
  $ 7,308     $ 6,584     $ 21,929     $ 19,328  
 
                       
 
                               
Interest Expense (Income)
                               
Electronics
  $ (69 )   $ 25     $ (96 )   $ 282  
Control Devices
    (4 )     (1 )     (5 )     (5 )
Corporate activities
    5,540       5,686       16,671       17,185  
 
                       
Total consolidated interest expense, net
  $ 5,467     $ 5,710     $ 16,570     $ 17,462  
 
                       
 
                               
Capital Expenditures
                               
Electronics
  $ 1,569     $ 3,880     $ 6,562     $ 10,489  
Control Devices
    1,641       2,454       7,051       8,946  
Corporate activities
    235       310       646       359  
 
                       
Total consolidated capital expenditures
  $ 3,445     $ 6,644     $ 14,259     $ 19,794  
 
                       
                 
    September 30,     December 31,  
    2007     2006  
Total Assets
               
Electronics
  $ 205,874     $ 213,846  
Control Devices
    191,149       187,004  
Corporate(B)
    282,823       265,986  
Eliminations
    (156,693 )     (165,029 )
 
           
Total consolidated assets
  $ 523,153     $ 501,807  
 
           
 
(A)   These amounts represent depreciation and amortization on fixed and certain intangible assets.
 
(B)   Assets located at Corporate consist primarily of cash, deferred taxes and equity investments.
     The following table presents net sales and non-current assets for each of the geographic areas in which the Company operates:
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
    September 30,     September 30,  
    2007     2006     2007     2006  
Net Sales
                               
North America
  $ 126,882     $ 130,941     $ 393,392     $ 415,356  
Europe and other
    45,932       41,410       148,252       122,128  
 
                       
Total consolidated net sales
  $ 172,814     $ 172,351     $ 541,644     $ 537,484  
 
                       
                 
    September 30,     December 31,  
    2007     2006  
Non-Current Assets
               
North America
  $ 219,749     $ 215,429  
Europe and other
    25,018       32,346  
 
           
Total consolidated non-current assets
  $ 244,767     $ 247,775  
 
           

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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
(14)   Investments
     PST Indústria Eletrônica da Amazônia Ltda.
     The Company has a 50% equity interest in PST Indústria Eletrônica da Amazônia Ltda. (“PST”), a Brazilian electronic components business that specializes in electronic vehicle security devices. The investment is accounted for under the equity method of accounting. The Company’s investment in PST was $31,636 and $21,616 at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively.
     Condensed financial information for PST is as follows:
                                 
    Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended
    September 30,   September 30,
    2007   2006   2007   2006
Revenues
  $ 36,278     $ 24,598     $ 94,908     $ 66,612  
Cost of sales
  $ 16,704     $ 12,095     $ 44,210     $ 33,433  
 
                               
Total pre-tax income
  $ 7,462     $ 4,381     $ 17,827     $ 12,206  
The Company’s share of pre-tax income
  $ 3,731     $ 2,191     $ 8,914     $ 6,103  
     Equity in earnings of PST included in the condensed consolidated statements of operations was $3,401 and $1,750 for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, equity in earnings of PST was $7,557 and $4,576, respectively.
     Minda Instruments Ltd.
     At September 30, 2006, the Company had a 30% equity interest in Minda Instruments Ltd. (“Minda”), a company based in India that manufactures electronic instrumentation equipment for the transportation market. Since then, the Company has increased its ownership interest in Minda to 49%. The investment is accounted for under the equity method of accounting. The Company’s investment in Minda was $4,333 and $3,796 at September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively. Equity in earnings of Minda included in the condensed consolidated statements of operations was $105 and $88, for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, equity in earnings of Minda was $367 and $228, respectively.
(15) Guarantor Financial Information
     The senior notes and the credit facility are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, by each of the Company’s existing and future domestic wholly owned subsidiaries (Guarantor Subsidiaries). The Company’s non-U.S. subsidiaries do not guarantee the senior notes or the credit facility (Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries).
     Presented below are summarized consolidating financial statements of the Parent (which includes certain of the Company’s operating units), the Guarantor Subsidiaries, the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries and the Company on a condensed consolidated basis as of September 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 and for each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006.
     These summarized condensed consolidating financial statements are prepared under the equity method. Separate financial statements for the Guarantor Subsidiaries are not presented based on management’s determination that they do not provide additional information that is material to investors. Therefore, the Guarantor Subsidiaries are combined in the presentations on the subsequent pages.

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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
                                         
    September 30, 2007  
                    Non-              
            Guarantor     Guarantor              
    Parent     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
ASSETS
                                       
 
Current Assets:
                                       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 31,750     $ 56     $ 35,843     $     $ 67,649  
Accounts receivable, net
    54,732       33,068       36,116             123,916  
Inventories, net
    25,404       13,617       18,570             57,591  
Prepaid expenses and other
    (284,742 )     285,926       18,741             19,925  
Deferred income taxes
    2,932       4,978       1,395             9,305  
 
                             
Total current assets
    (169,924 )     337,645       110,665             278,386  
 
                             
 
                                       
Long-Term Assets:
                                       
Property, plant and equipment, net
    57,051       26,055       19,272             102,378  
Other Assets:
                                       
Goodwill
    44,585       20,591                   65,176  
Investments and other, net
    39,650       324       343             40,317  
Deferred income taxes
    39,741       (2,862 )     17             36,896  
Investment in subsidiaries
    430,739                   (430,739 )      
 
                             
Total long-term assets
    611,766       44,108       19,632       (430,739 )     244,767  
 
                             
Total Assets
  $ 441,842     $ 381,753     $ 130,297     $ (430,739 )   $ 523,153  
 
                             
 
                                       
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
                                       
 
Current Liabilities:
                                       
Accounts payable
  $ 22,357     $ 20,840     $ 22,556     $     $ 65,753  
Accrued expenses and other
    21,361       8,571       24,017             53,949  
 
                             
Total current liabilities
    43,718       29,411       46,573             119,702  
 
                             
 
                                       
Long-Term Liabilities:
                                       
Long-term debt
    200,000                         200,000  
Deferred income taxes
                2,030             2,030  
Other liabilities
    503       473       2,824             3,800  
 
                             
Total long-term liabilities
    200,503       473       4,854             205,830  
 
                             
 
                                       
Shareholders’ Equity
    197,621       351,869       78,870       (430,739 )     197,621  
 
                             
 
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
  $ 441,842     $ 381,753     $ 130,297     $ (430,739 )   $ 523,153  
 
                             

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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
     Supplemental condensed consolidating financial statements (continued):
                                         
    December 31, 2006  
                    Non-              
            Guarantor     Guarantor              
    Parent     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
ASSETS
                                       
 
Current Assets:
                                       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 28,937     $ 12     $ 36,933     $     $ 65,882  
Accounts receivable, net
    48,187       28,376       30,422             106,985  
Inventories, net
    26,173       12,502       19,846             58,521  
Prepaid expenses and other
    (273,206 )     275,577       11,077             13,448  
Deferred income taxes
    3,724       4,379       1,093             9,196  
 
                             
Total current assets
    (166,185 )     320,846       99,371             254,032  
 
                             
 
                                       
Long-Term Assets:
                                       
Property, plant and equipment, net
    61,320       31,643       21,623             114,586  
Other Assets:
                                       
Goodwill
    44,585       20,591                   65,176  
Investments and other, net
    30,874       131       170       (300 )     30,875  
Deferred income taxes
    40,713       (3,341 )     (234 )           37,138  
Investment in subsidiaries
    411,366                   (411,366 )      
 
                             
Total long-term assets
    588,858       49,024       21,559       (411,666 )     247,775  
 
                             
Total Assets
  $ 422,673     $ 369,870     $ 120,930     $ (411,666 )   $ 501,807  
 
                             
 
                                       
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
                                       
 
Current Liabilities:
                                       
Accounts payable
    26,690       19,044       26,759             72,493  
Accrued expenses and other
    17,291       7,314       21,019             45,624  
 
                             
Total current liabilities
    43,981       26,358       47,778             118,117  
 
                             
 
                                       
Long-Term Liabilities:
                                       
Long-term debt
    200,000             300       (300 )     200,000  
Deferred income taxes
                1,923             1,923  
Other liabilities
    70       450       2,625             3,145  
 
                             
Total long-term liabilities
    200,070       450       4,848       (300 )     205,068  
 
                             
 
                                       
Shareholders’ Equity
    178,622       343,062       68,304       (411,366 )     178,622  
 
                             
 
                                       
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
  $ 422,673     $ 369,870     $ 120,930     $ (411,666 )   $ 501,807  
 
                             

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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
     Supplemental condensed consolidating financial statements (continued):
                                         
    For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2007  
            Guarantor     Non-Guarantor              
    Parent     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
Net Sales
  $ 83,251     $ 50,588     $ 57,843     $ (18,868 )   $ 172,814  
 
                                       
Costs and Expenses:
                                       
Cost of goods sold
    69,451       40,369       43,342       (18,218 )     134,944  
Selling, general and administrative
    13,597       7,417       12,043       (650 )     32,407  
(Gain) loss on sale of property, plant and equipment, net
    231             (8 )           223  
 
                             
 
                                       
Operating Income (Loss)
    (28 )     2,802       2,466             5,240  
 
                                       
Interest expense (income), net
    5,830             (363 )           5,467  
Other (income) loss, net
    (3,696 )           463             (3,233 )
Equity earnings from subsidiaries
    (4,285 )                 4,285        
 
                             
 
                                       
Income Before Income Taxes
    2,123       2,802       2,366       (4,285 )     3,006  
 
                                       
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
    (502 )     4       879             381  
 
                             
 
                                       
Net Income
  $ 2,625     $ 2,798     $ 1,487     $ (4,285 )   $ 2,625  
 
                             
                                         
    For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2006  
                    Non-              
            Guarantor     Guarantor              
    Parent     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
Net Sales
  $ 86,662     $ 52,953     $ 54,496     $ (21,760 )   $ 172,351  
 
                                       
Costs and Expenses:
                                       
Cost of goods sold
    75,571       39,867       39,798       (21,063 )     134,173  
Selling, general and administrative
    13,354       6,858       9,559       (697 )     29,074  
Loss on sale of property, plant and equipment, net
    15                         15  
 
                             
 
                                       
Operating Income (Loss)
    (2,278 )     6,228       5,139             9,089  
 
                                       
Interest expense (income), net
    5,896             (186 )           5,710  
Other (income) loss, net
    (1,948 )           55             (1,893 )
Equity earnings from subsidiaries
    (10,243 )                 10,243        
 
                             
 
                                       
Income Before Income Taxes
    4,017       6,228       5,270       (10,243 )     5,272  
 
                                       
Provision (benefit) for income taxes
    (389 )           1,255             866  
 
                             
 
                                       
Net Income
  $ 4,406     $ 6,228     $ 4,015     $ (10,243 )   $ 4,406  
 
                             

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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
     Supplemental condensed consolidating financial statements (continued):
                                         
    For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007  
                    Non-              
            Guarantor     Guarantor              
    Parent     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
Net Sales
  $ 257,119     $ 157,187     $ 186,914     $ (59,576 )   $ 541,644  
 
                                       
Costs and Expenses:
                                       
Cost of goods sold
    217,081       123,231       139,251       (57,518 )     422,045  
Selling, general and administrative
    40,719       23,090       37,458       (2,058 )     99,209  
Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment, net
    (116 )     (1,349 )                 (1,465 )
 
                             
 
                                       
Operating Income (Loss)
    (565 )     12,215       10,205             21,855  
 
                                       
Interest expense (income), net
    17,498             (928 )           16,570  
Other (income) loss, net
    (7,594 )           455             (7,139 )
Equity earnings from subsidiaries
    (20,819 )                 20,819        
 
                             
 
                                       
Income Before Income Taxes
    10,350       12,215       10,678       (20,819 )     12,424  
 
                                       
Provision for income taxes
    160       11       2,063             2,234  
 
                             
 
                                       
Net Income
  $ 10,190     $ 12,204     $ 8,615     $ (20,819 )   $ 10,190  
 
                             
                                         
    For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006  
            Guarantor     Non-Guarantor              
    Parent     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
Net Sales
  $ 267,904     $ 172,622     $ 162,051     $ (65,093 )   $ 537,484  
 
                                       
Costs and Expenses:
                                       
Cost of goods sold
    230,745       128,076       118,785       (62,987 )     414,619  
Selling, general and administrative
    39,671       25,677       28,802       (2,106 )     92,044  
(Gain) loss on sale of property, plant and equipment, net
    (1,457 )           3             (1,454 )
 
                             
 
                                       
Operating Income (Loss)
    (1,055 )     18,869       14,461             32,275  
 
                                       
Interest expense (income), net
    17,665             (203 )           17,462  
Other (income) loss, net
    (3,645 )           538             (3,107 )
Equity earnings from subsidiaries
    (28,852 )                 28,852        
 
                             
 
                                       
Income Before Income Taxes
    13,777       18,869       14,126       (28,852 )     17,920  
 
                                       
Provision for income taxes
    714       19       4,124             4,857  
 
                             
 
                                       
Net Income
  $ 13,063     $ 18,850     $ 10,002     $ (28,852 )   $ 13,063  
 
                             

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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
     Supplemental condensed consolidating financial statements (continued):
                                         
    For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007  
            Guarantor     Non-Guarantor              
    Parent     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities
  $ 8,237     $ (1,561 )   $ 1,533     $ (300 )   $ 7,909  
 
                             
 
                                       
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
                                       
Capital expenditures
    (7,772 )     (3,038 )     (3,449 )           (14,259 )
Proceeds from the sale of fixed assets
    392       4,643       7             5,042  
Business acquisitions and other
                             
 
                             
Net cash (used for) provided by investing activities
    (7,380 )     1,605       (3,442 )           (9,217 )
 
                             
 
                                       
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
                                       
Borrowings (repayments) of long-term debt
                (300 )     300        
Share-based compensation activity, net
    1,956                         1,956  
Other financing costs
                             
 
                             
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities
    1,956             (300 )     300       1,956  
 
                             
 
                                       
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
                1,119             1,119  
 
                             
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
    2,813       44       (1,090 )           1,767  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    28,937       12       36,933             65,882  
 
                             
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 31,750     $ 56     $ 35,843     $     $ 67,649  
 
                             
                                         
    For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006  
                    Non-              
            Guarantor     Guarantor              
    Parent     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities
  $ (4,799 )   $ 5,075     $ 33,353     $ (11,019 )   $ 22,610  
 
                             
 
                                       
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
                                       
Capital expenditures
    (9,273 )     (4,840 )     (5,681 )           (19,794 )
Proceeds from the sale of fixed assets
    2,266                         2,266  
Business acquisitions and other
    (110 )     (50 )     388       (896 )     (668 )
 
                             
Net cash used for investing activities
    (7,117 )     (4,890 )     (5,293 )     (896 )     (18,196 )
 
                             
 
                                       
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
                                       
Borrowings (repayments) of long-term debt
    1,556             (12,619 )     11,019       (44 )
Share-based compensation activity, net
    47                         47  
Shareholder distributions
    10,850             (10,850 )            
Other financing costs
    7,544       (186 )     (8,404 )     896       (150 )
 
                             
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities
    19,997       (186 )     (31,873 )     11,915       (147 )
 
                             
 
                                       
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
                1,679             1,679  
 
                             
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
    8,081       (1 )     (2,134 )           5,946  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    7,754       47       32,983             40,784  
 
                             
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 15,835     $ 46     $ 30,849     $     $ 46,730  
 
                             

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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
(16) Subsequent Events
     PST Filing
     On October 23, 2007, the Company announced that its PST joint venture filed certain financial information with the Brazilian Securities Commission (Comissão de Valores Mobiliários). The Company currently holds a 50% equity interest in PST.
     Restructuring Initiatives
     On October 29, 2007, the Company announced restructuring initiatives to improve manufacturing efficiency and cost position by ceasing manufacturing operations at its Sarasota, Florida and Mitcheldean, England locations. The initiatives will begin in the fourth quarter of 2007 and the Company expects them to be substantially complete by December 31, 2008. The Company anticipates recognizing both total pre-tax costs and incurring cash expenditures of approximately $17.4 million or less associated with these restructuring initiatives. These expected restructuring related costs are comprised of one-time termination benefits of $5.2 million, contract termination costs of $1.0 million and other associated costs of $11.2 million. No impairment charges were incurred because assets will primarily be transferred to other locations for continued production, with some equipment depreciated on an accelerated basis over the remaining production period. Related 2007 fourth quarter expenses, primarily comprised of one-time termination benefits, are expected to result in pre-tax charges of $1.0 million. As part of these restructuring initiatives, the Company also intends to sell a facility.
     New Credit Agreement
     On November 2, 2007, the Company entered into an asset-based credit facility, which permits borrowing up to a maximum level of $100.0 million. The available borrowing capacity on this credit facility is based on eligible current assets, as defined. The asset-based credit facility does not contain maintenance covenants; however, restrictions include limits on capital expenditures, operating leases and dividends. The asset-based credit facility expires on November 1, 2011, and requires a commitment fee of 0.25% on the unused balance. Interest is payable quarterly at either (i) the higher of the prime rate or the Federal Funds rate plus 0.50%, plus a margin of 0.00% to 0.25% or (ii) LIBOR plus a margin of 1.00% to 1.75%, depending upon the Company’s undrawn availability, as defined. 

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Overview
     The following Management Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) is intended to help the reader understand the results of operations and financial condition of the Company. This MD&A is provided as a supplement to, and should be read in conjunction with, our financial statements and the accompanying notes to the financial statements.
     We are an independent designer and manufacturer of highly engineered electrical and electronic components, modules and systems for the automotive, medium- and heavy-duty truck, agricultural and off-highway vehicle markets.
     We recognized net income for the third quarter ended September 30, 2007 of $2.6 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, compared with net income of $4.4 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2006.
     We recognized net income for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2007 of $10.2 million, or $0.43 per diluted share, compared with net income of $13.1 million, or $0.56 per diluted share, for the comparable period of 2006.
     Our third quarter 2007 revenue was unfavorably affected by the substantial decline in North American medium- and heavy-duty truck production and a decline in North American light vehicle production. Medium- and heavy-duty truck production in the third quarter continued to be unfavorably impacted by the new diesel emissions regulations that were implemented on January 1, 2007 in the U.S. The decline in revenue from North American medium- and heavy-duty truck and light vehicle production was offset by increased European commercial vehicle production and new program launches in both North America and Europe.
     Our third quarter 2007 operating income was $5.2 million compared with $9.1 million in the previous year. Our results were unfavorably affected by increased depreciation expense and direct material costs as well as operational inefficiencies related to new product launches and supply chain management. In addition, the Company’s selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses increased in the areas of design and development and selling and marketing. Our SG&A expense increase resulted from additional spending in sales and marketing support for a new product launch, higher design and development expenses and increased systems implementation costs, and a $1.2 million one-time gain in the third quarter of 2006 related to the settlement of the life insurance benefits portion of a postretirement plan. Partially offsetting these variances was higher earnings from our PST Indústria Eletrônica da Amazônia Ltda (“PST”) joint venture in Brazil, which continued to perform well during the quarter, resulting in equity earnings of $3.4 million compared to $1.8 million in the previous year.
     Our 2007 results continue to be unfavorably affected by a significant decline in medium- and heavy-duty truck production as the U.S. adopted more stringent diesel emissions regulations beginning in 2007. We currently expect this decline to continue for the remainder of the year. We expect our overall sales decline will be less than the industry production decline as our second instrument panel award and stable demand outside of the U.S. partially offsets reduced medium- and heavy-duty truck production.
     We announced restructuring initiatives on October 29, 2007 to improve the Company’s manufacturing efficiency and cost position by ceasing manufacturing operations at its Sarasota, Florida and Mitcheldean, England locations. We will begin these initiatives in the fourth quarter of 2007 and expect to be substantially complete by December 31, 2008. The Company anticipates recognizing both total pre-tax costs and incurring cash expenditures of approximately $17.4 million or less associated with these restructuring initiatives. These expected restructuring related costs are comprised of one-time termination benefits of $5.2 million, contract termination costs of $1.0 million and other associated costs of $11.2 million. No impairment charges were incurred because assets will primarily be transferred to other locations for continued production, with some equipment depreciated on an accelerated basis over the remaining production period. Related 2007 fourth quarter expenses, primarily comprised of one-time termination benefits, are expected to result in pre-tax charges of $1.0 million. As part of these restructuring initiatives, we also intend to sell a facility.
     Significant factors inherent to our markets that could affect our results for the remainder of 2007 include the financial stability of our customers and suppliers as well as our ability to successfully execute our planned productivity and cost reduction initiatives. We are undertaking these initiatives to mitigate commodity price increases and customer-demanded price reductions. Our results for 2007 also depend on conditions in the automotive and commercial vehicle industries, which are generally dependent on domestic and global economies.

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Results of Operations
     We are primarily organized by markets served and products produced. Under this organizational structure, our operations have been aggregated into two reportable segments: Electronics and Control Devices. The Electronics reportable segment, formerly known as the Vehicle Management & Power Distribution reportable segment, includes results of operations that design and manufacture electronic instrument clusters, electronic control units, driver information systems and electrical distribution systems, primarily wiring harnesses and connectors for electrical power and signal distribution. The Control Devices reportable segment includes results of operations from our operations that design and manufacture electronic and electromechanical switches, control actuation devices and sensors.
     During the third quarter of 2007, a European business unit in the Control Devices reportable segment experienced a change in future business prospects due to the loss of a significant customer contract. As a result, the Company announced that it would cease manufacturing at this business unit and transfer remaining production to a business unit in the Electronics reportable segment. Because the Company changed the structure of its internal organization in a manner that caused the composition of its reportable segments to change, the corresponding information for prior periods has been reclassified to conform to the current year reportable segment presentation.
     Beginning in 2005, we changed from a calendar year-end to a 52-53 week fiscal year-end. Until October 30, 2006, our fiscal quarters were comprised of 13-week periods. On October 30, 2006, we changed back to a calendar (December 31) fiscal year-end; therefore, the 2006 fiscal year ended on December 31, 2006. Our fiscal quarters are now comprised of 3-month periods. Throughout this document, “three months” and “nine months” will be used to reference the 3- and 9-month periods of 2007 and the comparable 13- and 39-week periods of 2006.
Three Months Ended September 30, 2007 Compared to Three Months Ended September 30, 2006
     Net Sales. Net sales for our reportable segments, excluding inter-segment sales, for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 are summarized in the following table (in thousands):
                                                 
    Three Months Ended              
    September 30,     September 30,     $ Increase /     % Increase /  
    2007     2006     (Decrease)     (Decrease)  
Electronics
  $ 103,021       59.6 %   $ 111,860       64.9 %   $ (8,839 )     (7.9 )%
Control Devices
    69,793       40.4       60,491       35.1       9,302       15.4 %
 
                                     
Total net sales
  $ 172,814       100.0 %   $ 172,351       100.0 %   $ 463       0.3 %
 
                                     
     The decrease in net sales for our Electronics segment was primarily due to a substantial decline in medium- and heavy-duty truck production in North America. Offsetting the unfavorable North American production were increased production volume in our European commercial vehicle operations, favorable foreign currency exchange rates and new program revenues in our European operations. Favorable foreign currency exchange rates contributed $3.2 million to sales in the third quarter compared with the prior year. We continue to expect our North American commercial vehicle business to be unfavorably affected by the new 2007 diesel emissions regulations through the first half of 2008.
     The increase in net sales for our Control Devices segment was primarily attributable to new product launches in our temperature and speed sensor businesses. The increase was partially offset by production volume reductions at our major customers.

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     Net sales by geographic location for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 are summarized in the following table (in thousands):
                                                 
    Three Months Ended              
    September 30,     September 30,     $ Increase /     % Increase /  
    2007     2006     (Decrease)     (Decrease)  
North America
  $ 126,882       73.4 %   $ 130,941       76.0 %   $ (4,059 )     (3.1 )%
Europe and other
    45,932       26.6       41,410       24.0       4,522       10.9 %
 
                                     
Total net sales
  $ 172,814       100.0 %   $ 172,351       100.0 %   $ 463       0.3 %
 
                                     
     The decrease in North American sales was primarily attributable to lower sales to our commercial vehicle customers as a result of the new U.S. diesel emission regulations and lower production volume from our North American light vehicle customers. The decrease was partially offset by new program launches of temperature and speed sensor products. Our increase in sales outside of North America for the quarter was primarily due to increased production volume, new product revenues and favorable foreign currency exchange rates. The favorable effect of foreign currency exchange rates affected net sales outside North America by $3.2 million in the third quarter of 2007 compared with the prior year.
     Condensed consolidated statements of operations as a percentage of net sales for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 are presented in the following table (in thousands):
                                         
    Three Months Ended        
    September 30,     September 30,     $ Increase /  
    2007     2006     (Decrease)  
Net Sales
  $ 172,814       100.0 %   $ 172,351       100.0 %   $ 463  
Costs and Expenses:
                                       
Cost of goods sold
    134,944       78.1       134,173       77.8       771  
Selling, general and administrative
    32,407       18.8       29,074       16.9       3,333  
Loss on sale of property, plant & equipment, net
    223       0.1       15       0.0       208  
 
                             
Operating Income
    5,240       3.0       9,089       5.3       (3,849 )
Interest expense, net
    5,467       3.2       5,710       3.3       (243 )
Equity in earnings of investees
    (3,506 )     (2.0 )     (1,838 )     (1.1 )     (1,668 )
Other (income) expense, net
    273       0.2       (55 )           328  
 
                             
Income Before Income Taxes
    3,006       1.6       5,272       3.1       (2,266 )
Provision for income taxes
    381       0.2       866       0.5       (485 )
 
                             
Net Income
  $ 2,625       1.4 %   $ 4,406       2.6 %   $ (1,781 )
 
                             
     Cost of Goods Sold. The increase in cost of goods sold as a percentage of sales was due to unfavorable material costs, operational inefficiencies related to new product launches and higher depreciation expense. These higher costs were partially offset by favorable gains from our commodity and foreign exchange hedging activities and ongoing procurement initiatives.
     Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Product development expenses included in SG&A were $10.5 million and $9.3 million for the third quarters ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The increase related to development spending in the areas of tachographs and instrumentation. In the future, the Company intends to reallocate its resources to focus on the design and development of new products rather than primarily focusing on sustaining existing product programs.
     The increase in SG&A expenses, excluding product development expenses, for the third quarter 2007 compared with the third quarter of 2006 was primarily attributable to the $1.2 million one-time gain in the third quarter of 2006 related to the settlement of the life insurance benefits portion of a postretirement plan.

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     Equity in Earnings of Investees. The increase in equity earnings of investees was predominately attributable to the increase in equity earnings recognized from our PST joint venture. The increase primarily reflects higher volume for PST’s security product lines.
     Income Before Income Taxes. Income before income taxes is summarized in the following table by reportable segment (in thousands).
                                 
    Three Months Ended              
    September 30,     September 30,     $ Increase /     % Increase /  
    2007     2006     (Decrease)     (Decrease)  
Electronics
  $ 3,005     $ 7,764     $ (4,759 )     (61.3 )%
Control Devices
    2,714       479       2,235       466.6 %
Other corporate activities
    2,827       2,715       112       4.1 %
Corporate interest expense
    (5,540 )     (5,686 )     146       2.6 %
 
                         
Income before income taxes
  $ 3,006     $ 5,272     $ (2,266 )     (43.0 )%
 
                         
     The decrease in income before income taxes in the Electronics segment was related to reduced volume and increased SG&A expenses. The increased SG&A expenses were predominantly due to increased development spending in the areas of tachographs and instrumentation and higher selling and marketing costs associated with new product introductions.
     The increase in income before income taxes in the Control Devices reportable segment was primarily due to increased volume resulting from new product launches. These factors were partially offset by operating inefficiencies related to a new product launch and additional China start-up expenses.
     The increase in income before income taxes from other corporate activities was primarily due to an increase of $1.6 million in equity earnings from our PST joint venture and a reduction in foreign exchange losses recorded in the previous year.
     Income before income taxes by geographic location for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 is summarized in the following table (in thousands):
                                                 
    Three Months Ended              
    September 30,     September 30,     $ Increase /     % Increase /  
    2007     2006     (Decrease)     (Decrease)  
North America
  $ 1,842       61.3 %   $ 669       12.7 %   $ 1,173       175.3 %
Europe and other
    1,164       38.7       4,603       87.3       (3,439 )     (74.7 )%
 
                                     
Income before income taxes
  $ 3,006       100.0 %   $ 5,272       100.0 %   $ (2,266 )     (43.0 )%
 
                                     
     The increase in our profitability in North America was primarily attributable to increased revenue from new temperature and speed sensor product launches. The increase was offset by unfavorable variances related to new product launches, lower North American light and commercial vehicle production and unfavorable product mix. The decrease in our profitability outside North America was primarily due to increased SG&A expenses related to increased development spending in the areas of tachographs and instrumentation and higher selling and marketing costs associated with new product introductions.
     Provision for Income Taxes. We recognized a provision for income taxes of $0.4 million, or 12.7% of pre-tax income, and $0.9 million, or 16.4% of the pre-tax income, for federal, state and foreign income taxes for the third quarters ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The decrease in the effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, was primarily attributable to the benefit of the federal research and development tax credit which had not been extended at September 30, 2006 and a benefit for a change in state tax law.

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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2007 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006
     Net Sales. Net sales for our reportable segments, excluding inter-segment sales, for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 are summarized in the following table (in thousands):
                                                 
    Nine Months Ended              
    September 30,     September 30,     $ Increase /     % Increase /  
    2007     2006     (Decrease)     (Decrease)  
Electronics
  $ 321,497       59.4 %   $ 335,072       62.3 %   $ (13,575 )     (4.1 )%
Control Devices
    220,147       40.6       202,412       37.7       17,735       8.8 %
 
                                     
Total net sales
  $ 541,644       100.0 %   $ 537,484       100.0 %   $ 4,160       0.8 %
 
                                     
     The decrease in net sales for our Electronics segment was primarily due to a substantial decline in medium- and heavy-duty truck production in North America. As referenced above, medium- and heavy-duty truck production in 2007 was unfavorably impacted by the new 2007 diesel emissions regulations that were implemented on January 1, 2007 in the U.S. Offsetting the unfavorable North American production were increased production volume in our European commercial vehicle operations, favorable foreign currency exchange rates and new business wins in our European operations. Favorable foreign currency exchange rates contributed $12.0 million to sales in the first nine months compared with the prior year. We continue to expect our North American commercial vehicle business to be unfavorably affected by the new 2007 diesel emissions regulations through the first half of 2008.
     The increase in net sales for our Control Devices segment was primarily attributable to new product launches in our temperature and speed sensor businesses. The increase was partially offset by substantial production volume reductions at our major customers.
     Net sales by geographic location for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and September, 2006 are summarized in the following table (in thousands):
                                                 
    Nine Months Ended              
    September 30,     September 30,     $ Increase /     % Increase /  
    2007     2006     (Decrease)     (Decrease)  
North America
  $ 393,392       72.6 %   $ 415,356       77.3 %   $ (21,964 )     (5.3 )%
Europe and other
    148,252       27.4       122,128       22.7       26,124       21.4 %
 
                                     
Total net sales
  $ 541,644       100.0 %   $ 537,484       100.0 %   $ 4,160       0.8 %
 
                                     
     The decrease in North American sales was primarily attributable to lower sales to our commercial vehicle customers as a result of the new U.S. diesel emission regulations and lower production volume from our North American light vehicle customers. The decrease was partially offset by new program launches of temperature and speed sensor products. Our increase in sales outside of North America for the first nine months of 2007 was primarily due to new product revenues, increased commercial vehicle production and favorable foreign currency exchange rates. The favorable effect of foreign currency exchange rates affected net sales outside North America by $12.0 million for the first nine months of 2007 compared with the prior year.

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     Condensed consolidated statements of operations as a percentage of net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 are presented in the following table (in thousands):
                                         
    Nine Months Ended        
    September 30,     September 30,     $ Increase /  
    2007     2006     (Decrease)  
Net Sales
  $ 541,644       100.0 %   $ 537,484       100.0 %   $ 4,160  
 
                                       
Costs and Expenses:
                                       
Cost of goods sold
    422,045       77.9       414,619       77.1       7,426  
Selling, general and administrative
    99,209       18.3       92,044       17.1       7,165  
Gain on sale of property, plant & equipment, net
    (1,465 )     (0.2 )     (1,454 )     (0.3 )     (11 )
 
                             
 
                                       
Operating Income
    21,855       4.0       32,275       6.1       (10,420 )
 
Interest expense, net
    16,570       3.1       17,462       3.2       (892 )
Equity in earnings of investees
    (7,924 )     (1.5 )     (4,804 )     (0.9 )     (3,120 )
Other expense, net
    785       0.1       1,697       0.3       (912 )
 
                             
 
Income Before Income Taxes
    12,424       2.3       17,920       3.5       (5,496 )
 
Provision for income taxes
    2,234       0.4       4,857       0.9       (2,623 )
 
                             
 
Net Income
  $ 10,190       1.8 %   $ 13,063       2.6 %   $ (2,873 )
 
                             
     Cost of Goods Sold. The increase in cost of goods sold as a percentage of sales was due to unfavorable material costs, operational inefficiencies related to new product launches and higher depreciation expense. These costs were partially offset by favorable gains from our commodity and foreign exchange hedging activities and ongoing procurement initiatives.
     Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Product development expenses included in SG&A were $32.3 million and $29.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The increase related to development spending in the areas of tachographs and instrumentation. Mitigating the overall increase in spending were reductions in development costs at lower productivity locations. In the future, the Company intends to reallocate its resources to focus on the design and development of new products rather than primarily focusing on sustaining existing product programs.
     The increase in SG&A expenses, excluding product development expenses, in 2007 compared with 2006 was primarily attributable to the increase in our selling and marketing activity to support new products in Europe, the increase in systems implementation expenses related to a new information system in Europe, and a $1.2 million one-time gain in the third quarter of 2006 related to the settlement of the life insurance benefits portion of a postretirement plan.
     Gain on Sale of Property, Plant and Equipment, net. The increase was attributable to a $1.6 million gain on the sale of two closed facilities during the second quarter of 2007 exceeding the $1.5 million gain on the sale of land and a building during the first quarter of 2006.
     Equity in Earnings of Investees. The increase was predominately attributable to the increase in equity earnings recognized from our PST joint venture. The increase primarily reflects higher volume for PST’s security product lines.

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     Income Before Income Taxes. Income before income taxes is summarized in the following table by reportable segment (in thousands).
                                 
    Nine Months Ended              
    September 30,     September 30,     $ Increase /     % Increase /  
    2007     2006     (Decrease)     (Decrease)  
Electronics
  $ 9,146     $ 22,160     $ (13,014 )     (58.7) %
Control Devices
    13,601       10,032       3,569       35.6 %
Other corporate activities
    6,348       2,913       3,435       117.9 %
Corporate interest expense
    (16,671 )     (17,185 )     514       3.0 %
 
                         
Income before income taxes
  $ 12,424     $ 17,920     $ (5,496 )     (30.7) %
 
                         
     The decrease in income before income taxes in the Electronics segment was related to reduced volume and increased SG&A expenses. The increased SG&A expenses were predominantly due to increased development spending in the areas of tachographs and instrumentation and higher selling and marketing costs associated with new product introductions.
     The increase in income before income taxes in the Control Devices reportable segment was primarily due to increased volume resulting from new product launches. These factors were offset by operating inefficiencies related to a new product launch and additional China start-up expenses.
     The increase in income before income taxes from other corporate activities was primarily due to a reduction in foreign exchange losses recorded in the previous year and an increase in equity earnings from our PST joint venture of $3.0 million.
     Income before income taxes by geographic location for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006 is summarized in the following table (in thousands):
                                                 
    Nine Months Ended              
    September 30,     September 30,     $ Increase /     % Increase /  
    2007     2006     (Decrease)     (Decrease)  
                         
North America
  $ 5,667       45.6 %   $ 6,006       33.5 %   $ (339 )     (5.6 )%
Europe and other
    6,757       54.4       11,914       66.5       (5,157 )     (43.3 )%
 
                                     
Income before income taxes
  $ 12,424       100.0 %   $ 17,920       100.0 %   $ (5,496 )     (30.7 )%
 
                                     
     The decrease in our profitability in North America was primarily attributable to unfavorable variances related to new product launches, lower North American light and commercial vehicle production and unfavorable product mix. The decrease was offset by increased revenue from new temperature and speed sensor product launches. The decrease in our profitability outside North America was primarily due to increased SG&A related to increased development spending in the areas of tachographs and instrumentation and higher selling and marketing costs associated with new product introductions.
     Provision for Income Taxes. We recognized a provision for income taxes of $2.2 million, or 18.0% of pre-tax income, and $4.9 million, or 27.1% of the pre-tax income, for federal, state and foreign income taxes for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The decrease in the effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, was primarily attributable to the benefit of the federal research and development tax credit which had not been extended at September 30, 2006, a reduction in accrued income taxes, and a benefit for a change in state tax law.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources
     Summary of Cash Flows (in thousands):
                         
    Nine Months Ended        
    September 30,     September 30,     $ Increase /  
    2007     2006     (Decrease)  
Cash provided by (used for):
                       
Operating activities
  $ 7,909     $ 22,610     $ (14,701 )
Investing activities
    (9,217 )     (18,196 )     8,979  
Financing activities
    1,956       (147 )     2,103  
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    1,119       1,679       (560 )
 
                 
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
  $ 1,767     $ 5,946     $ (4,179 )
 
                 
     The decrease in net cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to lower earnings and a larger investment in working capital. Specifically, cash used to finance movements in working capital asset and liability accounts was a use of funds in the current period of $16.4 million versus a use of funds of $7.4 million in the prior year.
     The decrease in net cash used for investing activities reflects an increase in cash received from the sale of fixed assets in 2007 and decreases in cash used for capital projects and business investment.
     The increase in net cash provided by financing activities was due to cash received from the exercise of share options during 2007 and the payment of fees associated with amending our credit agreement during the first quarter of 2006.
     Future capital expenditures are expected to be consistent with recent levels and future organic growth is expected to be funded through cash flows from operations. As part of this, we will continue to evaluate the sale of non-strategic assets. In October 2007, we sold our corporate aircraft as part of this program, resulting in proceeds of $7.1 million. Also in October 2007, we announced restructuring initiatives to improve the Company’s manufacturing efficiency and cost position by ceasing manufacturing operations at its Sarasota, Florida and Mitcheldean, England locations. We anticipate recognizing both total pre-tax costs and incurring cash expenditures of approximately $17.4 million or less associated with these restructuring initiatives. Related 2007 fourth quarter expenses, primarily comprised of one-time termination benefits, are expected to result in pre-tax charges of $1.0 million. As part of these restructuring initiatives, we also intend to sell a facility.
     Management will continue to focus on reducing its weighted average cost of capital and believes that cash flows from operations and the availability of funds from our credit facilities will provide sufficient liquidity to meet our future growth and operating needs. As outlined in Note 6 to our condensed consolidated financial statements, on November 2, 2007, we completed our new asset-based credit facility. This facility will provide us with lower borrowing rates and eliminates our financial maintenance covenants. We have also structured this facility to allow us the flexibility to refinance our outstanding debt.
     There have been no material changes to the table of contractual obligations presented on page 24 of the Company’s 2006 Form 10-K. The table excludes the liability for unrecognized income tax benefits, since the Company cannot predict with reasonable reliability the timing of cash settlements with the respective taxing authorities. The unrecognized income tax benefits totaled $5.6 million as of January 1, 2007, including interest and penalties of $0.8 million.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
     The Company’s significant accounting policies, which include management’s best estimates and judgments, are included in Item 7, Part II to the consolidated financial statements of the Company’s 2006 Form 10-K. Certain of these accounting policies are considered critical as disclosed in the Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates section of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of the Company’s 2006 Form 10-K because of the potential for a significant impact on the financial statements due to the inherent uncertainty in such estimates. Other than the adoption of Financial Accounting Standards Board interpretation No. 48, as discussed in Note 11, there have been no significant changes in the Company’s critical accounting policies since December 31, 2006.

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Inflation and International Presence
     Given the current economic climate and recent increases in certain commodity prices, we believe that a continuation of such price increases would significantly affect our profitability. Furthermore, by operating internationally, we are affected by the economic conditions of certain countries. Based on the current economic conditions in these countries, we believe we are not significantly exposed to adverse economic conditions.
Forward-Looking Statements
     Portions of this report contain “forward-looking statements” under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements appear in a number of places in this report and include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company, our directors or officers with respect to, among other things, our (i) future product and facility expansion, (ii) acquisition strategy, (iii) investments and new product development, and (iv) growth opportunities related to awarded business. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the words “will,” “may,” “designed to,” “believes,” “plans,” “expects,” “continue,” and similar words and expressions. The forward-looking statements in this report are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, among other factors:
    the loss or bankruptcy of a major customer or supplier;
 
    the costs and timing of facility closures, business realignment, or similar actions;
 
    a significant change in automotive, medium- and heavy-duty, agricultural or off-highway vehicle production;
 
    our ability to achieve cost reductions that offset or exceed customer-mandated selling price reductions;
 
    a significant change in general economic conditions in any of the various countries in which we operate;
 
    labor disruptions at our facilities or at any of our significant customers or suppliers;
 
    the ability of our suppliers to supply us with parts and components at competitive prices on a timely basis;
 
    the amount of debt and the restrictive covenants contained in our credit facility;
 
    customer acceptance of new products;
 
    capital availability or costs, including changes in interest rates or market perceptions;
 
    the successful integration of any acquired businesses;
 
    the occurrence or non-occurrence of circumstances beyond our control; and
 
    those items described in Part I, Item IA (“Risk Factors”) of the Company’s 2006 Form 10-K.

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
Interest Rate Risk
     From time to time, we are exposed to certain market risks, primarily resulting from the effects of changes in interest rates. At September 30, 2007, however, all of our debt was fixed rate debt. At this time, we do not intend to use financial instruments to manage this risk.
Commodity Price Risk
     Given the current economic climate and the recent increases in certain commodity costs, we currently are experiencing an increased risk, particularly with respect to the purchase of copper, zinc, resins and certain other commodities. We manage this risk through a combination of fixed price agreements, staggered short-term contract maturities and commercial negotiations with our suppliers. We may also consider pursuing alternative commodities or alternative suppliers to mitigate this risk over a period of time. The recent increases in certain commodity costs have negatively affected our operating results, and a continuation of such price increases could significantly affect our profitability.
     In December 2006, we entered into fixed price swap contracts for 480 metric tonnes of copper. In January 2007, we entered into an additional fixed price swap contract for 420 metric tonnes of copper. The purpose of these contracts is to reduce our price risk as it relates to copper prices.
     Going forward, we believe that our mitigation efforts will offset a substantial portion of the financial impact of these increased costs. However, no assurances can be given that the magnitude or duration of these increased costs will not have a material impact on our future operating results. A hypothetical pre-tax gain or loss in fair value from a 10.0% favorable or adverse change in commodity prices would not significantly affect our results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
Foreign Currency Exchange Risk
     We have currency exposures related to buying, selling and financing in currencies other than the local currency in which we operate. In some instances, we choose to reduce our exposures through financial instruments that provide offsets or limits to our exposures. Currently, our most significant currency exposures relate to the Mexican peso, Swedish krona, and British pound. We use derivative financial instruments, including foreign currency forward and option contracts, to mitigate our exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates by reducing the effect of such fluctuations on foreign currency denominated intercompany transactions and other known foreign currency exposures.
     As discussed in Note 3 to our condensed consolidated financial statements, we have entered into foreign currency forward contracts related to our Mexican peso, Swedish krona and British pound exposures. The contracts related to the Swedish krona have expired as of July 2, 2007. The existing foreign currency forward contracts at September 30, 2007 and 2006 had a notional value of $18.7 and $15.0 million, respectively. The estimated net fair value of these contracts at September 30, 2007 and 2006, per quoted market sources, was approximately $0.2 and $(0.3) million, respectively.
     We do not expect the effects of this risk to be material in the future based on the current operating and economic conditions in the countries in which we operate. A hypothetical pre-tax gain or loss in fair value from a 10.0% favorable or adverse change in quoted foreign currencies would not significantly affect our results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
     As of September 30, 2007, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the chief executive officer (CEO) and chief financial officer (CFO), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, the Company’s management, including the CEO and CFO, concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2007.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
     There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the nine months ended September 30, 2007 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II–OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
     The Company is involved in certain legal actions and claims arising in the ordinary course of business. The Company, however, does not believe that any of the litigation in which it is currently engaged, either individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on its business, consolidated financial position or results of operations. The Company is subject to the risk of exposure to product liability claims in the event that the failure of any of its products causes personal injury or death to users of the Company’s products and there can be no assurance that the Company will not experience any material product liability losses in the future. In addition, if any of the Company’s products prove to be defective, the Company may be required to participate in government-imposed or other instituted recalls involving such products. The Company maintains insurance against such liability claims.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
     There were no material changes from risk factors previously disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
     None.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
     None.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
     None.
Item 5. Other Information.
     None.
Item 6. Exhibits.
     Reference is made to the separate, “Index to Exhibits,” filed herewith.

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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.
         
  STONERIDGE, INC.
 
 
Date: November 9, 2007  /s/ John C. Corey    
  John C. Corey   
  President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
(Principal Executive Officer) 
 
 
 
Date: November 9, 2007  /s/ George E. Strickler    
  George E. Strickler
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
(Principal Financial Officer) 
 

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
     
Exhibit    
Number   Exhibit
 
   
31.1
  Chief Executive Officer certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, filed herewith.
 
   
31.2
  Chief Financial Officer certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, filed herewith.
 
   
32.1
  Chief Executive Officer certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, filed herewith.
 
   
32.2
  Chief Financial Officer certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, filed herewith.

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