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Chrysler Installing XM Radio’s?

Saturday, April 21st, 2012

The day has finally come when we officially know which automaker would be the first to add Satellite Radio 2.0 to the line-up.  While close followers of satellite radio have known about Chrysler and the 2.0 initiative for some time, it was not until this past week that a press release officially unveiled the move.

What was not contained in the press release was the fact that Chrysler is now effectively installing XM platform radios into vehicles.  You read that right Chrysler, a long time installer of Sirius based radios is now installing XM.

For most consumers the issue of platform is a confusing one at best.  Ever since the merger the overall brand has been known as Sirius XM rather than Sirius XM.  The company wants a unified brand, but sometimes things are not so easy.  Because of a promise to the FCC that legacy radios would not be impacted by the merger, the company actually has to double broadcast most of their content.  This is because there is Sirius spectrum and XM spectrum.  Sirius receivers get signal from the Sirius spectrum, and XM radios get their signal from the XM spectrum.  Because the radios do not cross over into the other spectrum, each channel needs to be sent twice.  In simple terms, while the brand is now unified, two platforms still exist.

It has long been discussed that the company is working toward getting things rolled over to the XM platform, a process that will take years.  Most newer radios, such as the Sirius XM Lynx are on the XM platform.  The easiest way to determine the platform of a radio is by the content it receives.  If Howard Stern comes standard over the satellite feed with the base service then you have a Sirius based radio.  If the radio receives Major League Baseball over satellite then you have an XM based radio.

So how can we tell that the new radios installed in Chrysler vehicles are XM based?  Again, it is the content that offers the clue:

For the first time, new Ram 1500 and Viper customers also will receive a 12-month SiriusXM Premier satellite radio subscription, with every available premium channel, including Howard Stern, every NFL game, Oprah Radio, every MLB® and NHL® game, every NASCAR® race, Martha Stewart and more, when purchasing new Model Year 2013 vehicles.

The interesting part of this is that it is the first time a major automaker has installed a platform other than that which was originally contracted.  Chrysler receives a revenue share on each active radio installed in Chrysler vehicles.  There was a time, prior to the merger, when the automotive contracts forbid an automaker from installing a radio from another brand.  For example, GM was forbidden to install Sirius, and Chrysler was forbidden to install XM.  It would appear that some language in the contract with Chrysler got some modification somewhere along the way.

The exciting news for investors and consumers is that Satellite radio 2.0 with all of the additional content is now getting to a point of reality.  Other automakers will need to follow suit soon in order to keep up.  As modest as this news seems at first blush (with only the Ram 1500 SRT and Viper included), it will not take long for others to follow.  Especially if Chrysler adds more models in the coming months.

This news also demonstrates that Sirius XM has some negotiating power with automakers.  The satellite radio provider is still paying out subsidies and revenue sharing to several automakers while competitors such as Pandora are getting a free ride.  As long as satellite radio remains relevant and a consumer driven choice, the company may have a shot at one day getting rid of some of these costs.  Certainly Sirius XM can point to the fact that Pandora is not paying as a negotiating point in getting better deals for themselves.

Satellite Radio 2.0 is a promising technology that provides added channels as well as some additional features.  The biggest component of Satellite radio 2.0 is a suite of Latin programming that would be enough to satisfy virtually any genre of Latin music.

With the expanded channel lineup from SiriusXM, Chrysler Group customers get coast-to-coast access to our new programming featuring commercial-free music, more comedy channels, more live sports talk content, as well as SiriusXM Latino which delivers the most comprehensive Latin programming on broadcast radio today, said Jim Meyer, President, Operations and Sales, SiriusXM.  We are excited to deliver our unparalleled audio entertainment lineup on the first deployment of SiriusXM 2.0 factory installed in vehicles.

One key to the move over to the XM platform is that it will negate any future hardware issues and allow consumers to upgrade to newer capabilities and content offerings without having to swap out to new hardware or having to hang a retail unit from the windshield.  Chrysler is taking an forward looking stance here that will not be ignored by the likes of Ford.

Chrysler is pleased to move quickly to be the first automaker to offer our customers the new and exciting programming for model year 2013, said Marios Zenios, Vice President, Uconnect Systems and Services Chrysler Group LLC. The next generation Uconnect systems are designed to carry our customers through many years of service, allowing the freedom to upgrade features without having to change hardware in factory-installed units and we look forward to bringing more innovation to market with SiriusXM.

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Detroit’s Big Three part of February’s auto sales surge

Friday, March 9th, 2012

An article by Reuter’s by Deepa Seetharaman and Ben Klayman posted earlier today cited a February sales surge to an annual level higher than at any time in the last four years, projecting a 16 percent jump, that sustained would lead to a record post-slump total of 15.1 million vehicle sales in the US this year.

This is the second month in a row auto sales have topped even the rosiest predictions and a good sign for the economy, which despite resilient mortgage woes and $5 gasoline, may be a portent of a business environment in remission.

That in itself is probably a big green-light indicator for consumers, said Jesse Toprak of TrueCar.com analyst according to Reuters. Its telling them its OK to buy a car. Youll be fine.

Those increased gas prices, now at a national average of $3.70 and $4.29 in California according to AAA, are driving more people to high-mileage vehicles, which represent a significant portion of the surge in sales.

Notably sales of the Ford Focus, one of the major success stories of the brand post-slump, more than doubled in February as overall sales climbed 15.7 percent higher with 1.1 million units contracted by the country’s dealers.

Toprak connected the sales surge to loosening credit and the decision of consumers to replace older low mileage vehicles with new, more efficient automobiles.

There are a number of factors that are helping release this pent-up demand, GMs US sales chief, Don Johnson, told analysts on a conference call. Perhaps the most encouraging sign is that home builders are becoming more optimistic.

This marks the third year of an intermittent recovery by the Big Three and the auto industry, still trying to return to the average sales level of 17 million during the 10 years including and preceding 2007. Sales of 15 million this year would reclaim a fair portion of the difference between last year’s 12.8 million total sales and the 2007 target.

By brand, Chrysler increased US sales by 40 percent year to year in the same period. Volkswagen AG sales surged similarly by 42.5 percent, while Kia Motors was up 37.3 percent and Nissan boosted their sales by 15.5 percent. Ford gained at the rate of 14 percent and GM sold 209,306 vehicles last month, up 1.1 percent from the previous February. Notably GM was already on its way to regaining its number one position in global sales by that time. Many pundits expected sagging sales for the brand without the incentives GM offered last year, but were proven wrong.

This trend to smaller cars is definitely showing up in the economic weather report illuminated by this sales surge. Besides the jump in Focus sales, Honda moved over 27,000 Civics in February, up 42% from last year. The brand most associated with the word “Green,” the Toyota Prius hybrid, enjoyed a year over year sales surge of 52 percent, exceeding 20,000 units. Chevy’s sub-compact Sonic sold three times as well as the Aveo it replaced, accounting for 7,900 sales last month.

You look at the various things happening out there in the economy. Claims for unemployment are coming down. Jobs are being created. While we would like it to be better, consumer confidence is on the upswing, said Erich Merkle, sales analyst at Ford Motor Co., according to a post by Jerry Hirsch in the Los Angeles Times.

Leasing deals, which dried up and blew away like tumbleweeds during the economic downturn, are coming back and currently represent one fifth of automotive contracts.

Were seeing a rebound in leasing and a slight improvement in credit availability, which is bringing customers that were shut out of the market two or three years ago back into dealerships, John Humphrey, senior vice president of global automotive operations at JD Power amp; Associates, told Hirsch. Both of these elements bode well for consumers in terms of making vehicles more affordable, which will drive more traffic into showrooms.

What’s notably missing from the February numbers and sales surge is an exodus away from full size pickups, a traditional result of rising gas prices. So far truck sales remain strong and are playing their part in a resurging economy – perhaps due to the rising outlook of home builders.

Given this data, it will be interesting to see what March sales may bring. If the month comes in like a lamb and goes out like a lion in an economic sense, the vernal equinox may herald more prosperous times for us all.

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Hemaraj Projects Continued Growth in 2012

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

2011 Overall business performance achieved record
levels including industrial estate land sales, industrial
estate utilities and ready-built factory for rent

Bangkok: 25 January 2012. Hemaraj Land And
Development Plc. recently announced a record year of
operation in 2011 and expects to continue record level in
2012. Industrial estate land sales in 2011 hits a
total of 1,670 rai (668 acres or 267 hectares), an increase
of 80% from the prior year, with 74 contracts, 49 new
customers and 25 project expansions from existing
customers, all record levels. Ready Built Factories
for Rent in Year 2011 grew by 52,594 square meters or a 49%
increase from the Year 2010 cumulative balance. There
are also another 30,000 square meters of pre-leased and
pre-sold for the Year 2012, all record levels.

According to David Nardone, President CEO of Hemaraj,
Hemaraj continues our leading industrial estates
sales, with customer investment from the automotive and
industrial equipment industry resulting in 1,670 rai (668
acres or 267 hectares) #1 Market Share, an increase of 80%
from prior year. 2011 results have reflected the
overall
accelerated level of investment in Thailand. The land
sales target has been revised 3 times in 2011, from 1,200
rai (480 acres or 194 hectares) eventually to 1,670 rai
(668 acres or 267 hectares). In 2011, Hemaraj
also signed 74 land sales contracts being 49 new customers
and 25 project expansions from existing customers, with
accelerated investment from overseas and relocation and
diversification of sites in Thailand. Total
industrial customers stand at 475 distinct new customers
with 717 contracts. This includes 167 automotive
customers with 254 automotive contracts.

Vivat Jiratikarnsakul, Executive Vice President of Hemaraj
said The company is confident Thailand will continue
to see foreign direct investment flowing into the
country. In 2012 we foresee Hemaraj will continue to
attract new customers mostly from automotive, consumer,
steel, building material, logistics, electronics,
chemical,and industrial sectors.

The construction of initial 8 buildings (a total of 49,000
square meters) at Hemaraj Logistics Park 1 (HLP
1) will be completed from the second quarter of this
year. Located on New Highway 331, only 20 kilometers
from Laem Chabang Deep Sea Port, HLP 1 covers an area of
280 rai and offers 122,000 square meters for rent.
Initially 85 rai has been sold to Hi-Tech Nittsu
(Thailand).

On the business outlook for 2012, David said The 2012
investment policy of Hemaraj will continue to focus on core
business areas – industrial estate, utilities, power, and
properties. With Thailands economic outlook positive,
and the continued relocation and consolidation of
automotive investment, the company expects its business to
grow in all areas.

Looking forward to 2012, industrial land sales are budgeted
at 1,500 rai (600 acres or 243 hectares) with upside.
We also have the land transfer backlog which will be
carried forward to 2012 of more than 900 rai. The
industrial estate utility demand is expected to grow by
20%. We budget the rental of Ready Built Factory and
Logistics Parks will increase by 60% in square meters
rented from the cumulative balance at 2011 year
end.

The company also has significant power investments
ongoing. Gheco-One, our 35% joint venture 660MW IPP
power plant with Glow Energy will be operational in April
2012. In addition, 7 Cogen SPP power projects with
25.01% Hemaraj equity option in four industrial estates
will be operational from 2013 to 2016. Glow Hemaraj
Wind is now under feasibility study for renewable
energy.

Overall, we are looking for over 40% revenue growth in
2012. David concluded.

About Hemaraj
Hemaraj Land And Development Public Company Limited is
Thailands leading developer of Industrial Estates,
Utilities, and Property Solutions.

Hemaraj develops six industrial estates of 31,280 rai
(12,500 acres, 5,000 hectares) with automotive,
petrochemical and other clusters comprising 475 distinct
customers, 167 automotive customers with 254 automotive
contracts, 717 Land or factory contracts, and a customer
investment estimate of USD 22.0 billion.

Hemaraj received the Excellent (5 logos)
corporate governance recognition level from Thai Institute
of Directors (IOD) in 2009, 2010, and 2011.

For further information
concerning Hemaraj Land And
Development Public Company Limited
(SET symbol Hemraj), please
visit our website at
www.hemaraj.com or www.theparkresidence.co.th or
contact us by email at invest@hemaraj.com

Mr. Paopitaya Smutrakalin, Director – Corporate Planning
Investor Relations
Hemaraj Land And Development Public Company Limited
18/F UM Tower,
9 Ramkhamhaeng, Suanluang
Bangkok 10250, Thailand
Tel: 662-719-9555 to 9 Fax: 662-719-9546 to 7
www.hemaraj.com

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Transportation Acquisition Consultants, Ahern And Associates Announces …

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

For individual transportation companies looking to be part of a larger organization or simply sell their company, 2012 is your year according to Ahern and Associates, Ltd.; the nations leading trucking and logistics acquisition firm.

Ahern and Associates announces fourteen open acquisition needs from clients ranging from well known public companies to regional carriers, logistics agents, private equity firms and everywhere in between. Aherns current client base is seeking opportunities for expansion into every corner of the country whether youre a regional carrier, freight broker, asset or non-asset based, intermodal or independent contractor company.

The following open acquisition needs are to be filled immediately and can close in as little as 60 days:

Client 1

Acquisition client 1 is a fast growing logistics company looking for freight brokers that are between $4MM-$10MM of annual revenue.

  • Management must be willing to stay and grow the business.
  • Gross profit margins must be 15% and higher.
  • Client is looking to acquire 5 opportunities in 2012
  • Revenue should be between $10MM to $50MM and company should be profitable.
  • Looking for a company that has an agricultural component (tractors, farm implement equipment/ oil amp; gas pipe movements construction equipment).
  • Client would like to close opportunity within first or second quarter of 2012.
  • Company must demonstrate experience in the IMC space.
  • Must be profitable and have willingness to structure an earn out.
  • Client willing to pay a multiple of EBITDA based upon earning performance.
  • Minimum revenue $10MM.
  • Maximum revenue $100MM.
  • Client is willing to pay market EBITDA for a company that demonstrates consistent growth and profit over the last 3 years.
  • Closing can be completed in 60-90 days.
  • Management must be willing to stay for at least a 3-5yr period.
  • Must be profitable minimum of $1MM EBITDA.
  • Revenue should be $20MM-$100MM.
  • Should be involved in specialized and over dimensional movements.
  • Not interested in crane and rigging business.
  • Will purchase an asset based carrier.
  • Minimum EBITDA $5MM.
  • Must have a strong management team.
  • Management team must be willing to stay and go forward.
  • They will pay between 5 7 times EBITDA, based upon revenue size and EBITDA.
  • The air freight forwarder needs to have a substantial amount of business overseas, preferably in Asia or China.
  • The company has to generate a minimum of $5MM of EBITDA
  • The client is willing to pay a very favorable price for a company that is profitable and has a strong management team.
  • They are looking for opportunities in the following areas: Texas, Florida, Georgia, Oklahoma, Missouri, South Carolina, Colorado, Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana and North Carolina.
  • The length of haul has to be under 700 miles theyre not interested in cross country or teams, and no less than truckload.
  • The company is interested primarily in van carriers that do not haul specialized equipment and are not interested in cross border work.
  • Potential company must be non-union and must have a satisfactory DOT safety rating if you have a conditional or unsatisfactory, they will not consider.
  • Theyre looking for companies that generate $20MM $70MM of annual revenue
  • Potential deal can close within 60-90 days.
  • A company tank operation that hauls food, juice, wine, liquid and fertilizer.
  • Revenue would be between $4MM-$12MM annually.
  • Target areas would be; Arizona, California, Nevada, Washington and Oregon.
  • A company refrigerated carrier.
  • Revenue between $5MM- $10MM
  • Target areas: Arizona, California, Washington and Oregon.
  • Theyre part of a publicly owned corporation and are willing take over the entire back office as well as buy trailers and lease them back or buy trailers and put them into your system.
  • They have an asset truck following in their overall company foot print.
  • The company charges approximately 5% of the line haul revenue, plus insurance for cargo legal liability and bodily injury property damage.
  • They offer quick pay and fuel discounts and may consider financing tractors.
  • The client does the billing, collecting and credit checks as well as the receivable financing and the safety and DOT.
  • Client will review asset and non-asset based companies.
  • Client would prefer independent contractors with gross revenue of $10MM and up and that the company is profitable and wants to become part of a larger organization.
  • Theyre looking in 3 specific areas in the California area:
  • The company is willing to pay a fair price and can close quickly.
  • Theyre willing to pay 4 6 times EBITDA based upon size of revenue and profitability.
  • Theyre not interested in automotive contracts within the auto industry.
  • They are historically looking for company owners looking for an exit strategy and want to stay on for some time period.
  • Ideal revenue size $5MM- $50MM.
  • Must be predominately an independent contractor.
  • Marginal profitability is acceptable.
  • Ideal locations would be; Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Tennessee, Kentucky, Arkansas, Missouri, North amp; South Carolina.
  • Minimum revenue $50MM
  • Must be profitable with diverse customer base.
  • Van, flatbed, refer
  • Must have satisfactory CSA no conditional companies.

These are clients that have signed contracts with Ahern and are currently looking for opportunities. In some instances, Ahern has sold them companies in the past, and theyre looking to acquire additional companies. In other cases, the acquisition searches are new.

If your company is a match to any of these needs, or you know of a company that is a potential match, you are urged to contact Andy Ahern at 602-242-1030 immediately.

About Ahern amp; Associates, Ltd.:

Ahern and Associates is North Americas leading trucking and transportation management consulting firm. The skilled consultants at Ahern and Associates specialize in mergers and acquisitions of trucking and logistics companies as well as the restructuring and evaluation of existing carriers that seek to increase operating efficiency and improve profitability. Since 1987, Ahern and Associates has aided hundreds of buyers in the acquisition of trucking and logistics companies throughout the US and Canada as well as assisting many transportation and logistics companies in reducing their overall operating costs and increasing their profitability. For more information, please call 602-242-1030 or visit http://www.Ahern-Ltd.com

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Flexpoint Advances Automotive and Trucking and Relationships

Tuesday, January 10th, 2012

DRAPER, Utah, Dec. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ –Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: FLXT) http://www.flexpoint.com today provided an update of their progress in the automotive industry.

The Company is diligently working with automotive manufacturers on a number of applications in the automotive industry. We have now completed the preproduction requirements on one of these applications and are progressing on other applications and working toward a production contract with a major Tier 1 supplier for the first application. The Company anticipates that once these products are in production they will generate millions of dollars in annual revenue.

Clark Mower, President of Flexpoint stated, I have never been more optimistic about the future of the Company, and the progress of the automotive contracts. While the process has taken longer than originally anticipated, significant advances have and been made and we are moving forward with both the automotive and truck related contracts that have been previously disclosed. Because of the competitive nature of the automotive industry and the size of the Companies involved, we were required to execute confidentiality agreements that prevent us from disclosing details of our relationship, including specifics about the development of the product.

Mower further stated, The Company continues to actively work on a regular ongoing basis with the manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers involved and have had discussions on advancing the products and production of the sensors involved even during this week when many in the industry are already beginning their Holiday vacation.

In response to a number of recent inquiries I feel compelled to respond to our shareholders. In my nearly seven years as President of Flexpoint I believe that the opportunities that the company is developing with the automotive, trucking and at least a dozen other applications will result in our best year ever in 2012. As for the ability of the Company to fulfill production orders, let me assure the shareholders that I feel confident that no matter what the size of the contracts or orders received that we have the ability to complete the transaction, and in fact have recently received and delivered a previously unannounced order from Bridgepoint.

I know that our shareholders are result oriented and at this point I feel confident that the Company will be able to deliver results in the near term. We are excited as a Company to move into the New Year with its many opportunities.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that certain statements in this release are forward-looking statements and involve both known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors. Such uncertainties include, among others, certain risks associated with the operation of the company described above. The Companys actual results could differ materially from expected results.

Flexpoint Sensor Systems
Clark Mower, President, 801-568-5111

Brokers and Analysts:
Chesapeake Group
410-825-3930

SOURCE Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc.

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Flexpoint Advances Automotive and Trucking and Relationships

Saturday, December 24th, 2011

DRAPER, Utah, Dec. 22, 2011 — /PRNewswire/ –#xA0;Flexpoint Sensor Systems, Inc. (OTCBB: FLXT) http://www.flexpoint.com today provided an update of their progress in the automotive industry.

The Company is diligently working with automotive manufacturers on a number of applications in the automotive industry.#xA0; We have now completed the preproduction requirements on one of these applications and are progressing on other applications and working toward a production contract with a major Tier 1 supplier for the first application. The Company anticipates that once these products are in production they will generate millions of dollars in annual revenue.

Clark Mower, President of Flexpoint stated, I have never been more optimistic about the future of the Company, and the progress of the automotive contracts.#xA0; While the process has taken longer than originally anticipated, significant advances have and been made and we are moving forward with both the automotive and truck related contracts that have been previously disclosed. Because of the competitive nature of the automotive industry and the size of the Companies involved, we were required to execute confidentiality agreements that prevent us from disclosing details of our relationship, including specifics about the development of the product.

Mower further stated, The Company continues to actively work on a regular ongoing basis with the manufacturers and Tier 1 suppliers involved and have had discussions on advancing the products and production of the sensors involved even during this week when many in the industry are already beginning their Holiday vacation.#xA0;

In response to a number of recent inquiries I feel compelled to respond to our shareholders. In my nearly seven years as President of Flexpoint I believe that the opportunities that the company is developing with the automotive, trucking and at least a dozen other applications will result in our best year ever in 2012.#xA0; As for the ability of the Company to fulfill production orders, let me assure the shareholders that I feel confident that no matter what the size of the contracts or orders received that we have the ability to complete the transaction, and in fact have recently received and delivered a previously unannounced order from Bridgepoint.

I know that our shareholders are result oriented and at this point I feel confident that the Company will be able to deliver results in the near term.#xA0; We are excited as a Company to move into the New Year with its many opportunities.#xA0;

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements.#xA0; Investors are cautioned that certain statements in this release are forward-looking statements and involve both known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors. Such uncertainties include, among others, certain risks associated with the operation of the company described above. The Companys actual results could differ materially from expected results.

Flexpoint Sensor SystemsClark Mower, President, 801-568-5111

Brokers and Analysts:Chesapeake Group410-825-3930

#xA0;

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Report of Hemaraj Financial Results of Q3 ’2011

Monday, November 14th, 2011

HRD 254/2011
November 10, 2011
Attention: Managing Director – Stock Exchange of Thailand
Subject: Report of Hemaraj Financial Results of Quarter3,
2011
Hemaraj Land And Development Public Company Limited would
like to announce its operating and financial results for
Quarter 3, 2011 based on the auditors reviewed. Hemarajs
Quarter 3, 2011 financial results was impacted by the change
in accounting method which consisted of TAS 18 Revenue for
Revenue from Sales of Real Estate, comparing with financial
results of Quarter 3, 2010 which restated to reflect the new
accounting standard.

Net Income for Quarter 3 2011

For Quarter 32011, Hemaraj reported Total Net Income of Baht
154.5 million, a decrease of Baht 200 million or 56% compared
with the same period of last year adjusted , due to for
Quarter 3 2011, there was a Loss from Associates of Baht
81.2 million compared with a Gain from Associates of Baht 312
million mainly from an unrealized foreign exchange
translation from Gheco-One.
However, Hemarajs Total Revenue were Baht 1,178.1 million,
an increase of Baht 591.2 million or 100% from the same
period of the prior year. Gross Profit increased by Baht
272.4
million and Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation, and
Amortization (EBITDA)
increased by Baht 225 million from the same period of last
year.

Revenue and Results of Operations for the first 9 months of
2011

For the first 9 months of 2011, Hemarajs Total Revenue was
Baht 2,605.3 million compared with Baht 3,399.5 million for
the same period of 2010, representing a 23% decrease.
Industrial Estate Land Sales for the first 9 months of 2011,
based on the new accounting standard, were Baht 920.6 million
or a 40% decrease. The decrease of Industrial Estate Sales
has a lag in new revenue recognition and will be back to
normal in Q42011 and thereafter as titles transfer, which
are reflected in the deferred revenue of Baht 1,854 million
at the end of Q32011 to be recognized primarily over 3 -12
months. However, Industrial Estate Sales in terms of area
sold were 1,212 rai with 46 contracts, 30 new customers and
16 project expansions from existing customers. Hemaraj now
has 456 distinct new customers with 689 contracts and 162
automotive customers with 246 automotive contracts.
Services Revenue mainly from Utilities and Rental increased
to Baht 1,291.4 million, an increase of 25% reflecting higher
volume and the consolidation of Hemaraj SIL and Hemaraj RIL
since Q42010 in case of Utilities Revenue and the higher
rental and occupancy rate in case of Rent Revenue.
Sales of pre-fabricated factory were Baht 64.2 million.
Residential sales were to Baht 329.1 million.

Balance Sheet Highlights for the 9-month period ended 30th
September 2011

At 30th September 2011, Hemaraj reported Total Assets of Baht
18,077.4 million, Total Liabilities of Baht 9,347.2 million
and Total Shareholders Equity of Baht 8,730.2 million. The
Net Debt to Equity ratio was 0.81 to 1 with Cash and Deposits
on Hand of Baht 2,725.8 million.
Please be informed accordingly.
Sincerely,
David R. Nardone
Managing Director

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10-Q: PARK OHIO HOLDINGS CORP

Monday, November 14th, 2011

10-Q: PARK OHIO HOLDINGS CORP

(EDGAR Online via COMTEX) –
Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Our condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Park-Ohio Holdings Corp. and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Executive Overview

We are an industrial Total Supply ManagementTM and diversified manufacturing business, operating in three segments: Supply Technologies, Aluminum Products and Manufactured Products. Our Supply Technologies business provides our customers with Total Supply ManagementTM, a proactive solutions approach that manages the efficiencies of every aspect of supplying production parts and materials to our customers manufacturing floor, from strategic planning to program implementation. Total Supply ManagementTM includes such services as engineering and design support, part usage and cost analysis, supplier selection, quality assurance, bar coding, product packaging and tracking, just-in-time and point-of-use delivery, electronic billing services and ongoing technical support. The principal customers of Supply Technologies are in the heavy-duty truck, automotive and vehicle parts, electrical distribution and controls, consumer electronics, power sports/fitness equipment, HVAC, agricultural and construction equipment, semiconductor equipment, plumbing, aerospace and defense, and appliance industries. Aluminum Products casts and machines aluminum engine, transmission, brake, suspension and other components such as pump housings, clutch retainers/pistons, control arms, knuckles, master cylinders, pinion housings, brake calipers, oil pans and flywheel spacers for automotive, agricultural equipment, construction equipment, heavy-duty truck and marine equipment original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), primarily on a sole-source basis. Aluminum Products also provides value-added services such as design and engineering and assembly. Manufactured Products operates a diverse group of niche manufacturing businesses that design and manufacture a broad range of highly-engineered products including induction heating and melting systems, pipe threading systems, industrial oven systems, injection molded rubber components, and forged and machined products. Manufactured Products also produces and provides services and spare parts for the equipment it manufactures. The principal customers of Manufactured Products are OEMs, sub-assemblers and end users in the ferrous and non-ferrous metals, silicon, coatings, forging, foundry, heavy-duty truck, construction equipment, automotive, oil and gas, rail and locomotive manufacturing and aerospace and defense industries. Sales, earnings and other relevant financial data for these three segments are provided in Note B to the consolidated financial statements, included elsewhere herein.

During the third quarter of 2010, Supply Technologies completed the acquisition of certain assets and assumed specific liabilities relating to the ACS business (ACS) of Lawson Products, Inc. for $16.0 million in cash and a $2.2 million subordinated promissory note payable in equal quarterly installments over three years ($1.2 million outstanding at September 30, 2011). ACS is a provider of supply chain management solutions for a broad range of production components through its service centers throughout North America.

On September 30, 2010, the Company entered a Bill of Sale with Rome Die Casting LLC (Rome), a producer of aluminum high pressure die castings, pursuant to which Rome agreed to transfer to the Company substantially all of its assets in exchange for approximately $7.5 million of notes receivable due from Rome.

On December 31, 2010, the Company, through its subsidiary Ajax Tocco Magnathermic, acquired the assets and the related induction heating intellectual property of ABP Inductions United States heating business operating as Pillar Induction (Pillar) for $10.3 million in cash. Pillar provides complete turnkey automated induction power systems and aftermarket parts and service to a worldwide market.

On April 7, 2011, the Company completed the sale of $250 million in aggregate principal amount of 8.125% Senior Notes due 2021 (the Notes). The Notes bear an interest rate of 8.125% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears on April 1 and October 1 of each year, commencing on October 1, 2011. The Notes mature on April 1, 2021. In connection with the sale of the Notes, the Company entered into a fourth amended and restated credit agreement (the Amended Credit Agreement). The Amended Credit Agreement, among other things, provides an increased credit facility up to $200 million, extends the maturity date of the borrowings under the facility to April 7, 2016 and amends fee and pricing terms. Furthermore, the Company has the option, pursuant to the Amended Credit Agreement, to increase the availability under the revolving credit facility by $50 million. The Company also purchased all of its outstanding $183.8 million aggregate principal amount of 8.375% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2014 (the Senior Subordinated Notes) that were not held by its affiliates pursuant to a tender offer and subsequent redemption, repaid all of the term loan A and term loan B outstanding

under its then existing credit facility and retired the Senior Subordinated Notes in the aggregate principal amount of $26.2 million that were held by an affiliate. The Company incurred debt extinguishment costs related to premiums and other transaction costs associated with the tender offer and subsequent redemption of the Senior Subordinated Notes and wrote off deferred financing costs totaling $7.3 million and recorded a provision for foreign income taxes of $2.1 million resulting from the retirement of the Senior Subordinated Notes that were held by an affiliate.

During the third quarter of 2011, the Company recorded an asset impairment charge of $5.4 million associated with the underperformance of the assets of its rubber products business unit.

Critical Accounting Policies

Our critical accounting policies are described in Item 7. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, and in the notes to our Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2010, contained in our 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Any new accounting policies or updates to existing accounting policies as a result of new accounting pronouncements have been discussed in the notes to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The application of our critical accounting policies may require management to make judgments and estimates about the amounts reflected in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Management uses historical experience and all available information to make these estimates and judgments, and different amounts could be reported using different assumptions and estimates.

Results of Operations
Nine Months 2011 versus Nine Months 2010
Net Sales by Segment:
Nine Months
Ended
September 30,Percent
20112010ChangeChange
(Dollars in millions)
Supply Technologies$373.6$295.3$78.327 %
Aluminum Products102.8109.7(6.9)(6)%
Manufactured Products255.6188.067.636 %
Consolidated Net Sales$732.0$593.0$ 139.023 %

Net sales increased $139.0 million to $732.0 million in the first nine months of 2011 compared to $593.0 million in the same period in 2010 as the Company experienced volume increases in the Supply Technologies and Manufactured Products segments. Supply Technologies sales increased 27% primarily due to volume increases in the heavy-duty truck, electrical, industrial equipment, auto, power sports, HVAC, furniture, agricultural and construction equipment industries, offset primarily by declines in the instruments, medical and semi-conductor industries. In addition, there were $31.6 million of incremental sales resulting from the acquisition of ACS. Aluminum Products sales decreased 6%, resulting primarily from the completion of certain automotive supply contracts offset by sales of $9.5 million resulting from the acquisition of Rome. Manufactured Products sales increased 36% primarily due to increased business in the capital equipment, forged and machined products and rubber products business units. In addition, there were $11.4 million of incremental sales resulting from the acquisition of Pillar. Approximately $10.4 million of the increases in consolidated net sales was due to price increases of which $5.3 million relates to the Supply Technologies segment and $5.1 million relates to the Aluminum Products segment.

Cost of Products Sold amp; Gross Profit:
Nine Months
Ended
September 30,Percent
20112010ChangeChange
(Dollars in millions)
Consolidated cost of products sold$603.0$495.4$ 107.622 %
Consolidated gross profit$129.0$97.6$31.432 %
Gross Margin17.6 %16.5 %

Cost of products sold increased $107.6 million in the first nine months of 2011 to $603.0 million compared to $495.4 million in the same period in 2010, while gross margin increased to 17.6% in the first nine months of 2011 from 16.5% in the same period in 2010. The increase in cost of products sold was due primarily to higher sales levels and higher commodity prices (which we expect to remain at this level through the end of the year) offset by higher production levels which contributed to improved absorption of fixed costs in the Manufactured Products segment.

Supply Technologies and Manufactured Products gross margin increased primarily due to sales volume increases and product mix. Gross margin in the Aluminum Products segment remained level primarily because of reduced sales volume and mix of products sold.

Selling, General amp; Administrative (SGamp;A) Expenses:
Nine Months
Ended
September 30,Percent
20112010ChangeChange
(Dollars in millions)
Consolidated SGamp;A expenses$80.7$65.5$15.223 %
SGamp;A percent11.0 %11.0 %

Consolidated SGamp;A expenses increased 23% in the first nine months of 2011 compared to the same period in 2010. SGamp;A expenses increased in the first nine months of 2011 compared to the same period in 2010 primarily due to increases in payroll and payroll related expenses of $8.8 million and to $5.1 million of incremental expenses resulting from the acquisitions of ACS, Rome and Pillar.

Interest Expense:
Nine Months
Ended
September 30,Percent
20112010ChangeChange
(Dollars in millions)
Interest expense$26.3$18.1$8.245 %
Debt extinguishment costs included
in interest expense$7.3-7.3NM
Amortization of deferred financing
costs and bank service charges$1.8$1.9(.1)(5)%
Average outstanding borrowings$332.6$324.2$8.43 %
Average borrowing rate6.90 %6.67 %23 basis points

Interest expense increased $8.2 million in the first nine months of 2011 compared to the same period of 2010, primarily due to debt extinguishment costs of $7.3 million related to premiums and other transaction costs associated with the tender offer and subsequent redemption and write off of deferred financing costs associated with the Senior Subordinated Notes. Excluding these costs, interest increased due primarily to a higher average borrowing rate during the first nine months of 2011 and by higher average outstanding borrowings. The higher average borrowing rate in the first nine months of 2011 was due primarily to the interest rate mix of our revolving credit facility and the Notes when compared to the mix in the same period in 2010.

Income Tax:

The provision for income taxes was $6.1 million in the first nine months of 2011 and the reported effective tax rate for that period was 37% and the underlying effective tax rate on operations was 24%, compared

to a provision for income taxes of $1.1 million and reported effective tax rate and underlying effective tax rate on operations of 9% in the corresponding period of 2010. The variance between the reported rate and the underlying rate in the first nine months of 2011 was primarily due to the tax impact resulting from the retirement of the Senior Subordinated Notes that were held by a foreign affiliate. We estimate that our reported effective tax rate for full-year 2011 will be approximately 34%.

Third Quarter 2011 versus Third Quarter 2010

Net Sales by Segment:

Three Months
Ended
September 30,Percent
20112010ChangeChange
(Dollars in millions)
Supply Technologies$124.8$103.9$20.920 %
Aluminum Products30.235.6(5.4)(15)%
Manufactured Products88.563.525.039 %
Consolidated Net Sales$243.5$203.0$40.520 %

Consolidated net sales increased $40.5 million in the third quarter of 2011 to $243.5 million compared to $203.0 million in the same quarter of 2010 substantially the result of volume increases in the Supply Technologies and Manufactured Products segments. Supply Technologies sales increased 20% primarily due to volume increases in the heavy-duty truck, electrical, industrial equipment, power sports, HVAC, agricultural and construction equipment industries offset by declines in the semi-conductor, instruments, medical and appliance industries. In addition, there were $5.9 million of incremental sales resulting from the acquisition of ACS. Aluminum Products sales decreased 15%, resulting primarily from the completion of certain automotive contracts. Manufactured Products sales increased 39% primarily due to increased business in the capital equipment and forged and machined products business units. In addition, there were $3.9 million of incremental sales resulting from the acquisition of Pillar.

Cost of Products Sold amp; Gross Profit:
Three Months
Ended
September 30,Percent
20112010ChangeChange
(Dollars in millions)
Consolidated cost of products sold$201.7$168.0$33.720 %
Consolidated gross profit$41.8$35.0$6.819 %
Gross Margin17.2 %17.2 %

Cost of products sold increased $33.7 million to $201.7 million in the third quarter of 2011 compared to $168.0 million for the same quarter of 2010, while gross margin remained unchanged from 17.2% in the same quarter of 2010. The increase in cost of products sold was due primarily to higher sales levels and higher commodity prices offset by higher production levels which contributed to improved absorption of fixed costs in the Manufactured Products segment.

Supply Technologies and Manufactured Products gross margin increased primarily due to volume increases and product mix. Gross margin in the Aluminum Products segment decreased primarily from a lower sales volume and mix of products sold.

SGamp;A Expenses:
Three Months
Ended
September 30,Percent
20112010ChangeChange
(Dollars in millions)
Consolidated SGamp;A expenses$26.2$22.2$4.018 %
SGamp;A percent10.8 %10.9 %

Consolidated SGamp;A expenses increased 18% in the third quarter of 2011 compared to the same quarter in 2010, representing a decrease in SGamp;A expenses as a percent of sales of 10 basis points from 10.9% to 10.8%. SGamp;A expenses increased in the third quarter of 2011 compared to the same quarter in 2010 primarily due to increases in payroll and payroll related expenses of $2.4 million and to $1.2 million of incremental expenses resulting from the acquisitions of ACS, Rome and Pillar.

Interest Expense:
Three Months
Ended
September 30,Percent
20112010ChangeChange
(Dollars in millions)
Interest expense$6.2$6.5$(.3)(5)%
Amortization of deferred
financing costs and bank service
charges$.3$.8
Average outstanding borrowings$347.8$315.9$31.910 %
Average borrowing rate6.79 %7.20 %(41) basis points

Interest expense decreased $.3 million in the third quarter of 2011 compared to the same period of 2010, primarily due to lower interest rates on the Companys revolving credit facility in 2011 offset by higher average outstanding borrowings in the third quarter of 2011 compared to the same period in 2010 and to lower amortization of deferred financing costs and bank service charges in the third quarter of 2011 compared to the same period in 2010.

Income Tax:

The provision for income taxes was $1.2 million in the third quarter of 2011 and the reported effective tax rate and the underlying effective tax rate on operations was 29%, compared to a provision for income taxes of $(1.2) million and a reported effective tax rate and underlying effective tax rate on operations of (23)% in the corresponding period of 2010. We estimate that our reported effective tax rate for full-year 2011 will be approximately 34%.

Liquidity and Sources of Capital

As of September 30, 2011, the Company had $91.2 million outstanding under the revolving credit facility, and approximately $74.0 million of unused borrowing availability.

Our liquidity needs are primarily for working capital and capital expenditures. Our primary sources of liquidity have been funds provided by operations and funds available from existing bank credit arrangements and the sale of debt securities. On April 7, 2011, the Company completed the sale of $250,000 aggregate principal amount of Notes. The Notes bear an interest rate of 8.125% per annum and will be payable semi-annually in arrears on April 1 and October 1 of each year, commencing on April 1, 2011. The Notes mature on April 1, 2021. In connection with the sale of the Notes, the Company also entered into the Amended Credit Agreement. The Amended Credit Agreement, among other things, provides an increased credit facility up to $200,000, extends the maturity date of the facility to April 7, 2016 and amends fee and pricing terms. Furthermore, the Company has the option, pursuant to the Amended Credit Agreement, to increase the availability under the revolving credit facility by $50,000. The Company also purchased all of its outstanding $183,835 aggregate principal amount of the Senior Subordinated Notes that were not held by its affiliates, repaid all of the term loan A and term loan B outstanding under its then existing credit facility and retired the Senior Subordinated Notes that were held by its affiliates.

Current financial resources (cash, working capital and available bank borrowing arrangements) and anticipated funds from operations are expected to be adequate to meet current cash requirements for at least the next twelve months. The future availability of bank borrowings under the revolving credit facility is based on the Companys ability to meet a debt service ratio covenant, which could be materially impacted by negative economic trends. Failure to meet the debt service ratio could materially impact the availability and interest rate of future borrowings.

The Company had cash and cash equivalents held by foreign subsidiaries of $63.0 million at September 30, 2011 and $33.7 million at December 31, 2010. For each of its foreign subsidiaries, the Company makes a determination regarding the amount of earnings intended for permanent reinvestment, with the balance, if any, available to be repatriated to the United States. The cash held by foreign subsidiaries for permanent reinvestment is generally used to finance the foreign subsidiaries operational activities and/or future foreign investments. At September 30, 2011, management believed that sufficient liquidity was available in the United States, and it is our current intention to permanently reinvest undistributed earnings of our foreign subsidiaries outside of the United States. Although we have no intention to repatriate the approximately $65.4 million of undistributed earnings of our foreign subsidiaries as of December 31, 2010, if we were to repatriate these earnings, there would potentially be an adverse tax impact.

At September 30, 2011, the Companys debt service coverage ratio was 1.9, and, therefore, it was in compliance with the debt service coverage ratio covenant contained in the revolving credit facility. The Company was also in compliance with the other covenants contained in the revolving credit facility as of September 30, 2011. The debt service coverage ratio is calculated at the end of each fiscal quarter and is based on the most recently ended four fiscal quarters of consolidated EBITDA minus cash taxes paid, minus unfunded capital expenditures, plus cash tax refunds to consolidated debt charges that are consolidated cash interest expense plus scheduled principal payments on indebtedness plus scheduled reductions in our term debt as defined in the revolving credit facility. If the Companys aggregate availability under its revolving credit facility is less than $25,000, the debt service coverage ratio must be greater than 1.0 and not less than 1.1 for any two consecutive fiscal quarters. While we expect to remain in compliance throughout 2011, declines in sales volumes in 2011 could adversely impact our ability to remain in compliance with certain of these financial covenants. Additionally, to the extent our customers are adversely affected by declines in the economy in general, they may not be able to pay their accounts payable to us on a timely basis or at all, which would make the accounts receivable ineligible for purposes of the revolving credit facility and could reduce our borrowing base and our ability to borrow under such facility.

The ratio of current assets to current liabilities was 2.38 at September 30, 2011 versus 2.28 at December 31, 2010. Working capital increased by $51.2 million to $270.4 million at September 30, 2011 from $219.2 million at December 31, 2010. Accounts receivable increased $18.5 million to $144.9 million at September 30, 2011 from $126.4 million at December 31, 2010 primarily resulting from sales volume increases. Inventory increased by $16.1 million at September 30, 2011 to $208.6 million from $192.5 million at December 31, 2010, primarily resulting from planned increases due to sales volume increases. Accrued expenses increased by $18.0 million to $77.5 million at September 30, 2011 from $59.5 million at December 31, 2010, primarily resulting from the terms of the payments of interest due on the Notes. Accounts payable increased $19.8 million to $115.5 million at September 30, 2011 from $95.7 million at December 31, 2010, resulting from an increase in inventory and vendor payment term extensions.

During the first nine months of 2011, the Company provided $26.1 million from operating activities compared to $49.7 million in the same period of 2010. The decrease in the operating cash provision of $23.6 million in 2011 compared to 2010 was primarily the result of an increase in operating assets and liabilities and a decrease in net income. In the first nine months of 2011, the Company used cash of $9.5 million for capital expenditures. These activities, plus cash interest and tax payments of $12.9 million, a net increase in borrowings of $35.1 million and purchase of treasury stock of $.6 million, resulted in an increase in cash of $35.3 million in the first nine months of 2011.

We do not have off-balance sheet arrangements, financing or other relationships with unconsolidated entities or other persons. There are occasions whereupon we enter into forward contracts on foreign currencies, purely for the purpose of hedging exposure to changes in the value of accounts receivable in those currencies against the US dollar. At September 30, 2011, none were outstanding. We currently have no other derivative instruments.

Seasonality; Variability of Operating Results

The timing of orders placed by our customers has varied with, among other factors, orders for customers finished goods, customer production schedules, competitive conditions and general economic conditions. The variability of the level and timing of orders has, from time to time, resulted in significant periodic and quarterly

fluctuations in the operations of our business units. Such variability is particularly evident at the capital equipment businesses, included in the Manufactured Products segment, which typically ship a few large systems per year.

Forward-Looking Statements

This Form 10-Q contains certain statements that are forward-looking statements . . .

Nov 09, 2011

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