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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 


FORM 10-Q

 


QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended September 29, 2007   Commission file number 0-21835

 


SUN HYDRAULICS CORPORATION

(Exact Name of Registration as Specified in its Charter)

 


 

FLORIDA   59-2754337

(State or Other Jurisdiction of

Incorporation or Organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

1500 WEST UNIVERSITY PARKWAY

SARASOTA, FLORIDA

  34243
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

941/362-1200

(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 days.    Yes  x    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  ¨    Accelerated filer  x    Non-accelerated filer  ¨

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

The Registrant had 16,487,544 shares of common stock, par value $.001, outstanding as of October 26, 2007.

 



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Sun Hydraulics Corporation

INDEX

For the quarter ended September 29, 2007

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION   

Item 1.         Financial Statements

  

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 29, 2007 (unaudited) and December 30, 2006

   3

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended September 29, 2007 (unaudited) and September 30, 2006 (unaudited)

   4

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Nine Months Ended September 29, 2007 (unaudited) and September 30, 2006 (unaudited)

   5

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity and Comprehensive Income for the Nine Months Ended September 29, 2007 (unaudited)

   6

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended September 29, 2007 (unaudited) and September 30, 2006 (unaudited)

   7

Notes to the Consolidated, Unaudited Financial Statements

   8

Item 2.        Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

   15

Forward Looking Information

   21

Item 3.        Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

   22

Item 4.        Controls and Procedures

   22
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION    23

Item 1.        Legal Proceedings

  

Item 1A.     Risk Factors

  

Item 2.        Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

  

Item 3.        Defaults Upon Senior Securities

  

Item 4.        Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

  

Item 5.        Other Information

  

Item 6.        Exhibits

  

 

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PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1.

 

Sun Hydraulics Corporation

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands, except share data)

     September 29, 2007    December 30, 2006
     (unaudited)     

Assets

     

Current assets:

     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 17,206    $ 9,379

Restricted cash

     145      118

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $101 and $140

     18,297      13,917

Inventories

     11,321      10,386

Deferred income taxes

     219      219

Other current assets

     2,470      986
             

Total current assets

     49,658      35,005

Property, plant and equipment, net

     55,676      50,355

Other assets

     2,076      1,825
             

Total assets

   $ 107,410    $ 87,185
             

Liabilities and shareholders’ equity

     

Current liabilities:

     

Accounts payable

   $ 6,047    $ 4,812

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     5,433      4,059

Long-term debt due within one year

     458      426

Dividends payable

     1,482      1,085

Income taxes payable

     1,034      608
             

Total current liabilities

     14,454      10,990

Long-term debt due after one year

     292      646

Deferred income taxes

     4,529      4,451

Other noncurrent liabilities

     502      298
             

Total liabilities

     19,777      16,385

Commitments and contingencies

     —        —  

Shareholders’ equity:

     

Preferred stock, 2,000,000 shares authorized, par value $0.001, no shares outstanding

     —        —  

Common stock, 20,000,000 shares authorized, par value $0.001, 16,461,956 and 16,273,974 shares outstanding

     16      16

Capital in excess of par value

     33,633      30,962

Retained earnings

     48,202      35,279

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     5,782      4,543
             

Total shareholders’ equity

     87,633      70,800
             

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 107,410    $ 87,185
             

The accompanying Notes to the Consolidated, Unaudited Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Sun Hydraulics Corporation

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations

 

(in thousands, except per share data)

    
     Three months ended  
     September 29, 2007     September 30, 2006  
     (unaudited)     (unaudited)  

Net sales

   $ 41,809     $ 36,202  

Cost of sales

     28,485       25,540  
                

Gross profit

     13,324       10,662  

Selling, engineering and administrative expenses

     5,279       4,707  
                

Operating income

     8,045       5,955  

Interest (income)/expense, net

     (120 )     61  

Foreign currency transaction loss, net

     —         32  

Miscellaneous income, net

     (115 )     (34 )
                

Income before income taxes

     8,280       5,896  

Income tax provision

     3,034       1,980  
                

Net income

   $ 5,246     $ 3,916  
                

Basic net income per common share

   $ 0.32     $ 0.24  

Weighted average basic shares outstanding

     16,460       16,217  

Diluted net income per common share

   $ 0.32     $ 0.24  

Weighted average diluted shares outstanding

     16,507       16,300  

Dividends declared per share

   $ 0.090     $ 0.067  

The accompanying Notes to the Consolidated, Unaudited Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Sun Hydraulics Corporation

 

Consolidated Statements of Operations

 

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

     Nine months ended  
     September 29, 2007     September 30, 2006  
     (unaudited)     (unaudited)  

Net sales

   $ 126,085     $ 107,315  

Cost of sales

     84,581       74,433  
                

Gross profit

     41,504       32,882  

Selling, engineering and administrative expenses

     15,932       14,068  
                

Operating income

     25,572       18,814  

Interest (income)/expense, net

     (282 )     142  

Foreign currency transaction loss, net

     2       63  

Miscellaneous income, net

     (321 )     (41 )
                

Income before income taxes

     26,173       18,650  

Income tax provision

     9,169       6,240  
                

Net income

   $ 17,004     $ 12,410  
                

Basic net income per common share

   $ 1.04     $ 0.76  

Weighted average basic shares outstanding

     16,401       16,338  

Diluted net income per common share

   $ 1.03     $ 0.76  

Weighted average diluted shares outstanding

     16,468       16,431  

Dividends declared per share

   $ 0.247     $ 0.200  

The accompanying Notes to the Consolidated, Unaudited Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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Sun Hydraulics Corporation

 

Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity and Comprehensive Income (unaudited)

 

(in thousands)

 

     Preferred
shares
   Preferred
stock
   Common
shares
   Common
stock
   Capital in
excess of
par value
   Retained
earnings
    Accumulated
other
comprehensive
income
   Total  

Balance, December 30, 2006

   —      $ —      16,274    $ 16    $ 30,962    $ 35,279     $ 4,543    $ 70,800  

Shares issued, stock options

         70         266           266  

Shares issued, ESPP

         15         191           191  

Shares issued, ESOP

         103         1,386           1,386  

Stock-based compensation

                 542           542  

Stock option income tax benefit

                 286           286  

Dividends declared

                    (4,081 )        (4,081 )

Comprehensive income:

                      

Net income

                    17,004          17,004  

Foreign currency translation adjustments

                      1,239      1,239  
                            

Comprehensive income

                         18,243  
                                                      

Balance, September 29, 2007

   —      $ —      16,462    $ 16    $ 33,633    $ 48,202     $ 5,782    $ 87,633  
                                                      

The accompanying Notes to the Consolidated, Unaudited Financial Statements are an integral part of this financial statement.

 

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Sun Hydraulics Corporation

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

 

(in thousands)

 

     Nine months ended  
     September 29, 2007     September 30, 2006  
     (unaudited)     (unaudited)  

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net income

   $ 17,004     $ 12,410  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     4,657       4,372  

(Gain)/Loss on disposal of assets

     (60 )     37  

Provision for deferred income taxes

     78       20  

Allowance for doubtful accounts

     (39 )     4  

Stock-based compensation expense

     542       421  

Stock options income tax benefit

     (286 )     (82 )

(Increase) decrease in:

    

Accounts receivable

     (4,341 )     (4,167 )

Inventories

     (935 )     (1,448 )

Income taxes receivable

     —         236  

Other current assets

     (1,484 )     492  

Other assets

     (271 )     (72 )

Increase (decrease) in:

    

Accounts payable

     1,235       673  

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

     2,759       1,474  

Taxes payable

     712       840  

Other noncurrent liabilities

     204       (15 )
                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     19,775       15,195  

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Capital expenditures

     (9,448 )     (7,194 )

Proceeds from dispositions of equipment

     76       20  
                

Net cash used in investing activities

     (9,372 )     (7,174 )

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Proceeds from debt

     —         7,000  

Repayment of debt

     (322 )     (4,791 )

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

     267       112  

Proceeds from stock issued

     191       179  

Payments for purchase of treasury stock

     —         (2,951 )

Dividends to shareholders

     (3,684 )     (3,267 )

Stock options income tax benefit

     286       82  
                

Net cash used in financing activities

     (3,262 )     (3,636 )

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     713       862  
                

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     7,854       5,247  

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

     9,497       5,830  
                

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

   $ 17,351     $ 11,077  
                

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

    

Cash paid:

    

Interest

   $ 35     $ 235  

Income taxes

   $ 8,884     $ 5,226  

Supplemental disclosure of noncash transactions:

    

Common stock issued to ESOP through accrued expenses and other liabilities

   $ 1,386     $ 1,183  

The accompanying Notes to the Consolidated, Unaudited Financial Statements are an integral part of these financial statements.

 

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SUN HYDRAULICS CORPORATION

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED, UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars in thousands except per share data)

 

1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SUMMARY OF BUSINESS

Sun Hydraulics Corporation, and its wholly-owned subsidiaries and joint ventures, design, manufacture, and sell screw-in cartridge valves and manifolds used in hydraulic systems. The Company has facilities in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Korea, France, and China. Sun Hydraulics Corporation (“Sun Hydraulics”), with its main offices located in Sarasota, Florida, designs, manufactures, and sells its products primarily through distributors. Sun Hydraulik Holdings Limited (“Sun Holdings”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sun Hydraulics, was formed to provide a holding company for the European market operations; its wholly-owned subsidiaries are Sun Hydraulics Limited (a British corporation, “Sun Ltd.”) and Sun Hydraulik GmbH (a German corporation, “Sun GmbH”). Sun Ltd. operates a manufacturing and distribution facility located in Coventry, England, and Sun GmbH operates a manufacturing and distribution facility located in Erkelenz, Germany. Sun Hydraulics Korea Corporation (“Sun Korea”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sun Hydraulics, located in Inchon, South Korea, operates a manufacturing and distribution facility. Sun Hydraulics, SARL (“Sun France”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sun Hydraulics, located in Bordeaux, France, operates a sales and engineering support facility. Sun Hydraulics Systems (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. (“Sun China”), a 50/50 joint venture between Sun Hydraulics and Links Lin, the owner of Sun Hydraulics’ Taiwanese distributor, is located in Shanghai, China, and operates a manufacturing and distribution facility. WhiteOak Controls, Inc. (“WhiteOak”), a 40% equity method investment, is located in Mediapolis, Iowa, and designs and produces complementary electronic control products.

The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission for reporting on Form 10-Q. Accordingly, certain information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements are not included herein. The financial statements are prepared on a consistent basis (including normal recurring adjustments) and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes contained in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2006, filed by Sun Hydraulics Corporation (together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 14, 2007. In Management’s opinion, all adjustments necessary for a fair presentation of the Company’s financial statements are reflected in the interim periods presented. Operating results for the three and nine month periods ended September 29, 2007, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the period ending December 29, 2007.

 

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Earnings per share

The following table represents the computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share as required by Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (“FAS”) No. 128, Earnings Per Share (in thousands, except per share data):

 

     Three Months Ended    Nine Months Ended
     September 29, 2007    September 30, 2006    September 29, 2007    September 30, 2006

Net income

   $ 5,246    $ 3,916    $ 17,004    $ 12,410

Weighted average basic shares outstanding

     16,460      16,217      16,401      16,338

Basic net income per common share

   $ 0.32    $ 0.24    $ 1.04    $ 0.76

Effect of dilutive stock options

     47      83      67      93

Weighted average diluted shares outstanding

     16,507      16,300      16,468      16,431

Diluted net income per common share

   $ 0.32    $ 0.24    $ 1.03    $ 0.76

 

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Stock Split

On June 18, 2007, the Company declared a three-for-two stock split, effected in the form of a 50% stock dividend, to shareholders of record on June 30, 2007, payable on July 15, 2007. The Company issued approximately 5,500,000 shares of common stock as a result of the stock split. The effect of the stock split on outstanding shares and earnings per share was retroactively applied to all periods presented.

Reclassification

Certain amounts shown in the 2006 consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to the 2007 presentation.

 

3. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

Effective January 1, 2006, the Company adopted the provisions of FAS No. 123R, Share-Based Payment, (“FAS 123R”) for its share-based compensation plans, using the modified prospective method.

During 1996, the Company adopted the 1996 Stock Option Plan (“1996 Plan”), which provides for the grant of incentive stock options and nonqualified stock options for the purchase of up to an aggregate of 2,250,000 shares of the Company’s common stock by officers, employees and directors of the Company. Under the terms of the plan, incentive stock options may be granted to employees at an exercise price per share of not less than the fair value per common share on the date of the grant (not less than 110% of the fair value in the case of holders of more than 10% of the Company’s voting stock). Nonqualified stock options may be granted at the discretion of the Company’s Board of Directors. The maximum term of an option may not exceed 10 years, and options become exercisable at such times and in such installments as determined by the Board of Directors.

A summary of activity under the 1996 Plan for the nine months ended September 29, 2007, is as follows:

 

     Number
of shares
    Weighted
average
exercise price
   Weighted
average
remaining
contractual
term (in years)
   Aggregate
intrinsic
value

Options outstanding as of December 30, 2006

   113     $ 4.47      

Granted

   —            

Exercised

   (69 )   $ 3.89      

Forfeitures

   —            
              

Options outstanding as of September 29, 2007

   44     $ 5.35    3.90    $ 1,167
              

Options exercisable as of September 29, 2007

   22     $ 3.55    3.51    $ 623
              

All options listed above vest over three to five years with a maximum term of seven to ten years.

The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes option pricing model using weighted average assumptions. Stock option compensation expense for the nine months ended September 29, 2007, and September 30, 2006, was $30 and $56, respectively. There were no options granted during these periods.

In September 2006, the Company adopted the 2006 Stock Option Plan (“2006 Plan”), which provides for the grant of incentive stock options and nonqualified stock options for the purchase of up to an aggregate of 750,000 shares of the Company’s common stock by officers, employees and directors of the Company. The Company adopted the 2006 Plan due to the expiration of the Company’s 1996 Stock Option Plan in 2006. Under the terms of the plan, incentive stock options may be granted to employees at an exercise price per share of not less than the fair value per common share on the date of the grant (not less than 110% of the fair value in the case of holders of more than 10% of the Company’s voting stock). Nonqualified stock options may be granted at the discretion of the Company’s Board of Directors. The

 

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maximum term of an option may not exceed 10 years, and options become exercisable at such times and in such installments as determined by the Board of Directors. The Company’s shareholders at the 2007 Annual Meeting approved the 2006 Plan. No awards have been granted under the 2006 Plan.

During 2001, the Company adopted the 2001 Restricted Stock Plan, which provides for the grant of restricted stock of up to an aggregate of 618,750 shares of the Company’s common stock to officers, employees, consultants and directors of the Company. Under the terms of the plan, the minimum period before any shares become non-forfeitable may not be less than six months. Restricted stock granted prior to January 1, 2006, was accounted for using the measurement and recognition principles of APB 25. Accordingly, compensation cost was measured at the date of the grant and is recognized in earnings over the period in which the shares vest. Restricted stock expense for the nine months ended September 29, 2007, and September 30, 2006, totaled $346 and $304, respectively.

The following table summarizes restricted stock activity from December 30, 2006, through September 29, 2007:

 

     Number
of shares
    Weighted
average
grant-date
fair value

Nonvested balance at December 30, 2006

   92     11.14

Granted

   —       —  

Vested

   (5 )   3.62

Forfeitures

   —       —  
        

Nonvested balance at September 29, 2007

   87     11.60
        

The Company has $568 of total unrecognized compensation cost related to restricted stock awards granted under the Plan as of September 29, 2007. That cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.21 years.

During 2001, the Company adopted the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“ESPP”), which became effective August 1, 2001. Most employees are eligible to participate. Employees who choose to participate are granted an opportunity to purchase common stock at 85 percent of market value on the first or last day of the quarterly purchase period, whichever is lower. The ESPP authorizes the issuance, and the purchase by employees, of up to 731,250 shares of common stock through payroll deductions. No employee is allowed to buy more than $25,000 of common stock in any year, based on the market value of the common stock at the beginning of the purchase period. Employees purchased 15,027 shares at a weighted average price of $12.73 and 15,600 shares at a weighted average price of $11.31, under the ESPP during the nine months ended September 29, 2007, and September 30, 2006, respectively. In accordance with FAS 123R, the Company recognized $123 and $38 of compensation expense during the nine months ended September 29, 2007 and September 30, 2006, respectively. At September 29, 2007, 586,702 shares remained available to be issued through the ESPP.

The Company has a Nonemployee Director Equity and Deferred Compensation Plan (the “Plan”), which originally was adopted by the Board of Directors and approved by the shareholders in 2004. The Plan was amended on September 9, 2006, and the amendment was approved by the shareholders at the 2007 Annual Meeting. Under the Plan, Directors who are not officers of the Company are paid $5,000 for attendance at each meeting of the Board of Directors, as well as each meeting of each Board Committee on which they serve when the committee meeting is not held within one day of a meeting of the Board of Directors. Directors receive $2,500 of the $5,000 Director fee in shares of Company common stock under the Plan. Directors also may elect under the Plan to receive all or part of the remainder of their fees in Company stock and to defer receipt of their fees until a subsequent year. The Plan authorizes the issuance of up to 180,000 shares of common stock.

 

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Directors were granted 3,034 and 2,905 shares for the nine months ended September 29, 2007, and September 30, 2006, respectively. At September 29, 2007, there were 10,522 deferred stock units outstanding. Deferred stock units are treated as liabilities in accordance with FAS 123R. The Company recognized director stock compensation expense of $239 and $38, for the nine months ended September 29, 2007, and September 30, 2006, respectively. At September 29, 2007, 162,434 shares remained available to be issued through the Plan

 

4. RESTRICTED CASH

The restricted cash balance at September 29, 2007, consisted of $61 in reserves as a required deferment for customs in the U.K. operation. The restricted amount was calculated as an estimate of two months of customs for items coming into the Company’s U.K. operations and is held with Lloyd’s TSB in the U.K. The remaining amount of $84 relates to a guarantee of VAT in our France operation. The guarantee is held with Crédit Agricole Bank in France.

 

5. INVENTORIES

 

     September 29, 2007     December 30, 2006  

Raw materials

   $ 4,970     $ 3,585  

Work in process

     3,663       3,481  

Finished goods

     3,244       3,715  

Provision for slow moving inventory

     (556 )     (395 )
                

Total

   $ 11,321     $ 10,386  
                

 

6. GOODWILL

On September 29, 2007, the Company had $715 of goodwill, related to its acquisition of Sun Korea. Goodwill is held in other assets on the balance sheet. Valuation models reflecting the expected future cash flow projections were used to value Sun Korea at December 30, 2006. The analysis indicated that there was no impairment of the carrying value of the goodwill. As of September 29, 2007, no factors were identified that indicated impairment of the carrying value of the goodwill.

 

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7. LONG-TERM DEBT

 

     September 29, 2007     December 30, 2006  

$35,000 revolving line of credit, collateralized by U.S. assets, interest rate variable based upon the Company’s leverage ratio, due August 1, 2011.

   $ —       $ —    

$2,400 12-year mortgage note on the German facility, fixed interest rate of 6.05%, due September 30, 2008.

     314       464  

10-year notes, fixed interest rates ranging from 3.5-5.1%, collateralized by equipment in Germany, due between 2009 and 2011.

     436       593  

Other

     —         15  
                
     750       1,072  

Less amounts due within one year

     (458 )     (426 )
                

Total

   $ 292     $ 646  
                

The revolving line of credit is subject to debt covenants (capitalized terms are defined therein) including: 1) Debt to Tangible Net Worth ratio of not more than 1.5:1.0, 2) Funded Debt to EBITDA ratio of not more than 2.5:1.0, and 3) EBIT to Interest Expense ratio of not less than 1.1:1.0; and requires the Company to maintain its primary domestic deposit accounts with the Bank. As of September 29, 2007, the Company was in compliance with all debt covenants.

 

8. INCOME TAXES

In July 2006, the FASB issued FIN 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, and Related Implementation Issues (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in a Company’s financial statements in accordance with FASB No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes. FIN 48 prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. FIN 48 also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition. The Company adopted FIN 48 effective January 1, 2007. The adoption of FIN 48 did not have a material effect on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

As of January 1, 2007, the Company had an unrecognized tax benefit of $208 including accrued interest. During the three months ended September 29, 2007, the Company recognized the tax benefit of $208, which had a favorable effect on the effective tax rate for the periods ended September 29, 2007.

At September 29, 2007, the Company had an unrecognized tax benefit of $33 including accrued interest. If recognized, the unrecognized tax benefit would have a favorable effect on the effective tax rate in future periods. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to income tax matters in income tax expense. Interest related to the unrecognized tax benefit has been recognized and included in income tax expense. Interest accrued as of September 29, 2007, is not considered material to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

The Company files U.S. federal income tax returns as well as income tax returns in various states and foreign jurisdictions. The Company is no longer subject to income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2003 for the majority of tax jurisdictions.

 

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9. SEGMENT REPORTING

The individual subsidiaries comprising the Company operate predominantly in a single industry as manufacturers and distributors of hydraulic components. The Company is multinational with operations in the United States, and subsidiaries in the United Kingdom, Germany, Korea, and France. Amounts for France, due to their immateriality, are included with the U.S. In computing operating profit for the foreign subsidiaries, no allocations of general corporate expenses have been made. Management bases its financial decisions by the geographical location of its operations.

Identifiable assets of the foreign subsidiaries are those assets related to the operation of those companies. United States assets consist of all other operating assets of the Company.

Segment information is as follows:

 

     United
States
   Korea    Germany    United
Kingdom
   Elimination     Consolidated
Three Months Ended September 29, 2007                 

Sales to unaffiliated customers

   $ 24,770    $ 5,244    $ 6,033    $ 5,762    $ —       $ 41,809

Intercompany sales

     7,551      —        65      609      (8,225 )     —  

Operating income

     4,871      613      1,583      1,007      (29 )     8,045

Depreciation

     1,142      46      131      284      —         1,603

Capital expenditures

     1,957      55      5      547      —         2,564
Three Months Ended September 30, 2006                 

Sales to unaffiliated customers

   $ 22,912    $ 4,085    $ 4,874    $ 4,331    $ —       $ 36,202

Intercompany sales

     6,158      —        26      810      (6,994 )     —  

Operating income

     3,760      488      1,114      572      21       5,955

Depreciation

     1,023      37      127      247      —         1,434

Capital expenditures

     2,179      26      143      30      —         2,378
Nine Months Ended September 29, 2007                 

Sales to unaffiliated customers

   $ 74,375    $ 15,896    $ 18,730    $ 17,084    $ —       $ 126,085

Intercompany sales

     23,715      —        115      2,143      (25,973 )     —  

Operating income

     16,767      1,759      4,604      2,529      (87 )     25,572

Depreciation

     3,301      129      403      804      —         4,637

Capital expenditures

     7,675      263      52      1,458      —         9,448

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2006

                

Sales to unaffiliated customers

   $ 67,105    $ 12,247    $ 14,644    $ 13,319    $ —       $ 107,315

Intercompany sales

     19,450      —        88      2,262      (21,800 )     —  

Operating income

     12,088      1,691      3,230      1,893      (88 )     18,814

Depreciation

     3,142      112      368      730      —         4,352

Capital expenditures

     6,586      46      205      357      —         7,194

Operating income is total sales and other operating income less operating expenses. Segment operating income does not include interest expense and net miscellaneous income/expense.

 

10. NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

In February 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (“FAS 159”), which gives entities the option to

 

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measure eligible financial assets, and financial liabilities at fair value on an instrument by instrument basis, that are otherwise not permitted to be accounted for at fair value under other accounting standards. The election to use the fair value option is available when an entity first recognizes a financial asset or financial liability. Subsequent changes in fair value must be recorded in earnings. This statement is effective as of the beginning of a company’s first fiscal year after November 15, 2007. The adoption of this Statement is not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

In September 2006, the FASB issued FAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (“FAS 157”). FAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. FAS 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. The adoption of this Statement is not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

11. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

The Company is not a party to any legal proceedings other than routine litigation incidental to its business. In the opinion of management, the amount of ultimate liability with respect to these actions will not materially affect the results of operations, financial position or cash flows of the Company.

 

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

OVERVIEW

Sun Hydraulics Corporation is a leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance screw-in hydraulic cartridge valves and manifolds, which control force, speed and motion as integral components in fluid power systems. The Company sells its products globally through wholly owned subsidiaries and independent distributors. Sales outside the United States for the year ended December 30, 2006, were approximately 53% of total net sales.

Approximately 66% of product sales are used by the mobile market, which is characterized by applications where the equipment is not fixed in place, the operating environment is often unpredictable, and duty cycles are generally moderate to low. Some examples of mobile equipment include off-road construction equipment, fire and rescue equipment and mining machinery.

The remaining 34% of sales are used by industrial markets, which are characterized by equipment that is fixed in place, typically in a controlled environment, and which operates at higher pressures and duty cycles. Automation machinery, metal cutting machine tools and plastics machinery are some examples of industrial equipment. The Company sells to both markets with a single product line.

Company Focus

In recent years, the Company has realized robust growth in all areas of the world. Management believes there are five key reasons why:

 

   

Delivery performance,

 

   

New products, especially electro-hydraulic products,

 

   

Integrated packages,

 

   

Our geographic presence, and

 

   

Our website.

The Company is continuously engaged in efforts to improve productivity to enhance productive capacity and be in the best position to be able to respond to marketplace demand. Company engineering and manufacturing personnel redesign existing products, where necessary, to improve manufacturability. New product design efforts include personnel from engineering, manufacturing and marketing to help reduce the time and effort required to release products to the market. These on-going activities enable the Company to maintain a level of delivery performance and shipping reliability that it believes differentiates it from its competitors.

The Company continues to add to its electro-hydraulic valve offerings with many new products, including different types of solenoid and proportional valves. Electrically actuated cartridges help create new system opportunities as they enable the Company to offer complete integrated valve packages which could not be offered previously. The addition of electro-hydraulic products allows integrated packages to be designed with 100% Sun content. Integrated packages, standard cartridges housed in a custom designed manifold, have been one of the Company’s fastest growing areas.

The Company has wholly-owned companies in North America, Europe and the Far East, augmented by what management believes to be the finest distribution network in the fluid power industry. The Company’s distributors are particularly skilled in applying products and developing integrated solutions for the local market. Through its wholly-owned companies and global distribution network, the Company is able to service all major industrialized market areas.

The Company’s major marketing tool is its website, www.sunhydraulics.com. The Company’s website is developed for serious design engineers. It provides all the detailed technical information and specifications to select, apply and obtain Sun products, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The website continues to evolve by adding greater levels of detail in technical information and new configuration capability.

 

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Industry conditions

Demand for the Company’s products is dependent on demand for the capital goods into which the products are incorporated. The capital goods industries in general, and the fluid power industry specifically, are subject to economic cycles. According to the National Fluid Power Association (the fluid power industry’s trade association in the United States), the United States index of shipments of hydraulic products increased 9% and 13% in 2006 and 2005, respectively. The index of shipments of hydraulic products remained relatively flat for the three months period ending September, 2007, compared to the same period of the prior year.

The Company’s order trend has historically tracked closely to the United States Purchasing Managers Index (PMI). The index decreased to 52.0 in September 2007 compared to 52.9 in September 2006. In October 2007, the index decreased to 50.9. When PMI is over 50, it indicates economic expansion; when it is below 50, it indicates contraction in the economy.

Results for the third quarter

 

(Dollars in millions except net income per share)

        
     September 29,
2007
   September 30,
2006
   Increase  

Three Months Ended

        

Net Sales

   $ 41.8    $ 36.2    15 %

Net Income

   $ 5.2    $ 3.9    33 %

Net Income per share:

        

Basic

   $ 0.32    $ 0.24    33 %

Diluted

   $ 0.32    $ 0.24    33 %

Nine Months Ended

        

Net Sales

   $ 126.1    $ 107.3    18 %

Net Income

   $ 17.0    $ 12.4    37 %

Net Income per share:

        

Basic

   $ 1.04    $ 0.76    37 %

Fully Diluted

   $ 1.03    $ 0.76    36 %

Both revenue and income remained strong, sustaining double digit growth for the quarter and year to date. Management is pleased with Sun’s performance and believes its growth continues to outpace the industry, resulting in additional market share.

Management believes the Company’s international presence provides a necessary balance to its business. While the US economy appears to be softening, the Company’s international sales continue to contribute significantly to its top and bottom lines, with international sales making up 59% of the total last quarter.

The Company announced last week its intention to take an equity ownership in High Country Tek, Inc. Management believes this relationship will enhance its ability to better understand customers’ needs, especially with regard to the electro-hydraulic solutions being sought by the marketplace.

Outlook

Forth quarter 2007 sales are estimated to be approximately $40 million and earnings per share are estimated to be in the range of $0.28 to $0.30. This would represent an increase of approximately 14% in sales and 26% in earnings per share over last year. 2007 year-end sales are estimated to be approximately $166 million, a 17% increase compared to 2006. Earnings per share for 2007 are estimated to be between $1.31 and $1.33, up approximately 33% over last year.

 

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COMPARISON OF THE THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 29, 2007 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2006

Net Sales

Net sales were $41.8 million, an increase of $5.6 million, or 15.5%, compared to $36.2 million in 2006. The increase was due in large part to the continued growth of international sales, particularly in Europe and Asia, and continued growth in the United States.

European sales increased 32.6%, or $3.3 million, to $13.4 million. Sales to the U.K. increased 40.4%, to Germany 27.6%, and to France 25.2%. Significant increases were also noted in Austria, Finland, and Sweden.

Asian sales continued to grow, increasing 29.6%, or $1.8 million, to $7.9 million. Domestic sales in Korea increased 28.4% and sales to China increased 72.6%. A significant increase was also noted in Singapore.

North American sales increased 1.0%, or $0.2 million, to $19.3 million.

Gross Profit

Gross profit increased $2.7 million, or 25.0%, to $13.3 million. Gross profit as a percentage of net sales increased to 31.9% in the third quarter of 2007, compared to 29.5% in the third quarter last year. Increases in gross profit were primarily due to fixed cost absorption from higher sales volume, productivity improvements in the U.S. and lower material costs in the UK and German operations due to the strength of local currencies against the U.S. dollar for material purchases made in U.S. dollars.

Selling, Engineering and Administrative Expenses

Selling, engineering and administrative expenses increased 12.2%, or $0.6 million, to $5.3 million compared to the same quarter last year. The change is primarily a result of increased costs associated with stock based compensation and professional fees relating to tax and legal matters.

Interest (Income)/ Expense, Net

Net interest income for the quarter ended September 29, 2007, was $0.1 compared to $0.1 of net interest expense in the quarter ended September 30, 2006. Total average debt for the quarter ended September 29, 2007, was $0.8 million compared to $4.7 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2006. Total average cash for the quarter ended September 29, 2007, was $15.5 million compared to $9.3 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2006. The Company did not have any outstanding variable debt during the period ended September 29, 2007.

Foreign Currency Transaction Loss, Net

There was minimal impact to net income from foreign currency in the quarters ended September 29, 2007, and September 30, 2006.

Miscellaneous Income, Net

Miscellaneous income was $0.1 for the quarter ended September 29, 2007, compared to a minimal amount for the quarter ended September 30, 2006. The income was primarily a result of earnings from joint ventures.

 

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Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes for the quarter ended September 29, 2007, was 36.6% of pretax income compared to 33.6% for the quarter ended September 30, 2006. The increase was attributable to the completion of the Company’s 2006 U.S. tax return, which resulted in a provision to return true up, primarily related to the phase-out of graduated rates due to a higher income level. Additionally, the current period US provision includes the phase-out of graduated rates and a change in permanent items, primarily related to the decreased benefit from joint venture earnings. These amounts were partially offset by the reversal of an unrecognized tax benefit during the period.

COMPARISON OF THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 29, 2007 AND SEPTEMBER 30, 2006

Net Sales

Net sales were $126.1 million, an increase of $18.8 million, or 17.5%. This increase reflected strong demand in Europe, increased domestic sales in Korea and to China, and continued growth in the United States.

European sales increased 32.1%, or $10.0 million, to $41.1 million. Sales to France increased 36.8%, to the U.K. 35.9%, and to Germany 30.6%. Significant increases were also noted in the Netherlands, Italy, Sweden and Finland.

Asian sales increased 31.0%, or $5.4 million, to $22.8 million. Domestic sales in Korea increased 29.8%, and sales to China increased 49.6%. Significant increases were also noted in Singapore and Japan.

North American sales increased 5.0%, or $2.8 million, to $59.1 million.

Gross Profit

Gross profit increased 26.2%, or $8.6 million. Gross profit as a percentage of net sales increased to 32.9% from 30.6% last year. Gross profit percentage increases were due to fixed cost absorption from higher sales volume, a sales price increase that occurred in July 2006, productivity improvements in the U.S. and lower material costs in the UK and German operations due to the strength of local currencies against the U.S. dollar for material purchases made in U.S. dollars.

Selling, Engineering, and Administrative Expenses

Selling, engineering and administrative expenses increased 13.2%, or $1.9 million, to $15.9 million compared to last year. The change is primarily a result of increased compensation expenses, associated with stock based compensation awards, advertising, and professional fees relating to tax and legal matters.

Interest (Income)/Expense, Net

Net interest income for the nine months ended September 29, 2007, was $0.3 million compared to net interest expense of $0.1 for the nine months ended September 30, 2006. Total average debt for the period ended September 29, 2007, was $0.9 million compared to $3.5 million for the period ended September 30, 2006. Total average cash for the period ended September 29, 2007, was $13.4 million compared to $8.5 million for the period ended September 30, 2006. The Company did not have any outstanding variable debt during the period ended September 29, 2007.

Foreign Currency Transaction Loss, Net

There was a minimal loss from foreign currency transactions during the nine months ended September 29, 2007, compared to a $0.1 million foreign currency loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2006. While the Euro, the Korean Won and the British Pound made gains against the U.S. dollar during the periods, the European operations experienced losses related to sales conducted in U.S. dollars and from the revaluation of Sun Ltd. balance sheet items, which were held in U.S. dollars.

 

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Miscellaneous Income, Net

Miscellaneous income was $0.3 for the nine months ended September 29, 2007, compared to a minimal impact to net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2006. The increase was primarily a result of earnings from joint ventures.

Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes for the nine months ended September 29, 2007, was 35.0% of pretax income compared to 33.5% for the nine months ended September 30, 2006. The increase was attributable to the completion of the Company’s 2006 U.S. tax return, which resulted in a provision to return true up, primarily related to the phase-out of graduated rates due to a higher income level. Additionally, the current period US provision includes the phase-out of graduated rates and a change in permanent items, primarily related to the decreased benefit from joint venture earnings. These amounts were partially offset by the reversal of an unrecognized tax benefit during the period.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

Historically, the Company’s primary source of capital has been cash generated from operations, although fluctuations in working capital requirements have from time to time been met through borrowings under revolving lines of credit. The Company’s principal uses of cash have been to pay operating expenses, make capital expenditures, pay dividends to shareholders, repurchase Company common stock and service debt.

Cash from operations for the nine months ended September 29, 2007, was $19.8 million, compared to $15.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006. The $4.6 million increase in the Company’s net cash flow from operations during the period was due primarily to the increase in net income, accounts payable, and accrued expenses. In addition, the Company did not experience as much of an increase in inventory compared to the prior year period. These amounts were partially offset by the increase in other current assets. Days sales outstanding (DSO) were 40 and 38 at September 29, 2007, and September 30, 2006, respectively. Inventory turns decreased from 11.0 as of September 30, 2006 to 10.1 as of September 29, 2007.

Capital expenditures, consisting primarily of purchases of machinery and equipment, were $9.4 million for the nine months ended September 29, 2007, compared to $7.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2006. Capital expenditures for the year are projected to be approximately $11.5 million.

The Company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.09 per share to shareholders of record as of September 30, 2007, payable on October 15, 2007. The declaration and payment of future dividends is subject to the sole discretion of the Board of Directors, and any determination as to the payment of future dividends will depend upon the Company’s profitability, financial condition, capital needs, future prospects and other factors deemed pertinent by the Board of Directors.

The Company believes that cash generated from operations and its borrowing availability under its revolving Line of Credit will be sufficient to satisfy the Company’s operating expenses and capital expenditures for the foreseeable future. In the event that economic conditions were to severely worsen for a protracted period of time, the Company would have several options available to ensure liquidity in addition to increased borrowing. Capital expenditures could be postponed since they primarily pertain to long-term improvements in operations. Additional operating expense reductions also could be made. Finally, the dividend to shareholders could be reduced or suspended.

 

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Off Balance Sheet Arrangements

The Company uses the equity method of accounting to account for its investments in Sun China and WhiteOak. The Company does not have a majority ownership in or exercise control over either of the entities. The Company does not believe that its investments in Sun China or WhiteOak qualify as Variable Interest Entities, within the scope of FASB Interpretation (FIN) No. 46, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an interpretation of ARB No. 5, nor are they material to the financial statements of the Company at September 29, 2007.

Seasonality

The Company generally has experienced increased sales during the second quarter of the year, largely as a result of the order patterns of our customers. As a result, the Company’s second quarter net sales, income from operations and net income historically are the highest of any quarter during the year.

Inflation

The impact of inflation on the Company’s operating results has been moderate in recent years. While inflation has not had, and the Company does not expect that it will have, a material impact upon operating results, there is no assurance that the Company’s business will not be affected by inflation in the future.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The Company currently applies judgment and estimates which may have a material effect on the eventual outcome of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses for impairment of long-lived assets, accounts receivable, inventory, goodwill and accruals. The following explains the basis and the procedure for each account where judgment and estimates are applied.

Revenue Recognition

The Company reports revenues, net of sales incentives, when title passes and risk of loss transfers to the customer. The effect of material non-recurring events is provided for when they become known.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

In accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“FAS”) No. 144, Accounting for Impairment or Disposal of Long-lived Assets (“FAS 144”), long-lived assets, such as property and equipment, and purchased intangibles subject to amortization, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of the asset is measured by comparison of its carrying amount to future net cash flows the asset is expected to generate. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of the asset exceeds its fair market value.

The Company assesses the recoverability of goodwill and intangible assets not subject to amortization under FAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (“FAS 142”). See Goodwill below.

Accounts Receivable

The Company sells to most of its customers on a recurring basis, primarily through distributors with which the Company maintains long-term relationships. As a result, bad debt experience has not been material. The allowance for doubtful accounts is determined on a specific identification basis by a review of those accounts that are significantly in arrears. There can be no assurance that a distributor or a large direct sale customer with overdue accounts receivable balances will not develop financial difficulties and default on payment. See balance sheet for allowance amounts.

Inventory

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changes are disposed of and charged to material cost. The Company reviews on-hand balances of products and component parts against specific criteria. Products and component parts without usage or that have excess quantities on hand are evaluated. An inventory reserve is then established for the full inventory carrying value of those products and component parts deemed to be obsolete or slow moving. See Note 5 for inventory reserve amounts.

Goodwill

The Company acquired its Korean operations in September 1998 using the purchase method. As a result, goodwill is reflected on the consolidated balance sheet. A valuation based on the cash flow method was performed at December 30, 2006. It was determined that the value of the goodwill was not impaired. There is no assurance that the value of the acquired company will not decrease in the future due to changing business conditions. See Note 6 for goodwill amounts.

Accruals

The Company makes estimates related to certain employee benefits and miscellaneous accruals. Estimates for employee benefit accruals are based on information received from plan administrators in conjunction with management’s assessments of estimated liabilities related to workers’ compensation, health care benefits and annual contributions to an employee stock ownership plan (“ESOP”), established in 2004 as part of the Company’s retirement plan. Estimates for miscellaneous accruals are based on management’s assessment of estimated liabilities for costs incurred.

FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

Certain oral statements made by management from time to time and certain statements contained herein that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and, because such statements involve risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements, including those in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, are statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations, estimates or projections of the Company, its Directors or its Officers about the Company and the industry in which it operates, and assumptions made by management, and include among other items, (i) the Company’s strategies regarding growth, including its intention to develop new products; (ii) the Company’s financing plans; (iii) trends affecting the Company’s financial condition or results of operations; (iv) the Company’s ability to continue to control costs and to meet its liquidity and other financing needs; (v) the declaration and payment of dividends; and (vi) the Company’s ability to respond to changes in customer demand domestically and internationally, including as a result of standardization. Although the Company believes that its expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that the anticipated results will occur.

Important factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, among other items, (i) the economic cyclicality of the capital goods industry in general and the hydraulic valve and manifold industry in particular, which directly affect customer orders, lead times and sales volume; (ii) conditions in the capital markets, including the interest rate environment and the availability of capital; (iii) changes in the competitive marketplace that could affect the Company’s revenue and/or cost bases, such as increased competition, lack of qualified engineering, marketing, management or other personnel, and increased labor and raw materials costs; (iv) changes in technology or customer requirements, such as standardization of the cavity into which screw-in cartridge valves must fit, which could render the Company’s products or technologies noncompetitive or obsolete; (v) new product introductions, product sales mix and the geographic mix of sales nationally and internationally; and (vi) changes relating to the Company’s international sales, including changes in regulatory requirements or tariffs, trade or currency restrictions, fluctuations in exchange rates, and tax and collection issues. Further information relating to factors that could cause actual results to differ from those anticipated is included but not limited to information under the headings Item 1. “Business,” and Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 30, 2006, and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Conditions and Results of Operations” in this Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 29, 2007. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

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Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The Company is exposed to market risk from changes in interest rates on borrowed funds, which could affect its results of operations and financial condition. The Company’s interest rate on its debt financing remains variable based upon the Company’s leverage ratio. The Company had no variable-rate debt outstanding at September 29, 2007.

The Company’s exposure to foreign currency exchange fluctuations relates primarily to the direct investment in its facilities in the United Kingdom, Germany and Korea. The Company does not use financial instruments to hedge foreign currency exchange rate changes.

 

Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

As of September 29, 2007, the Company’s management, under the direction of its Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15. Our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed in our SEC reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the SEC’s rules and forms, and is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Based upon that evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level as of September 29, 2007, in timely alerting them to material information required to be included in the Company’s periodic SEC filings.

There were no significant changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting during the period ended September 29, 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.

None.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

For information regarding risk factors, please refer to Part I, Item 1A in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 30, 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.

Exhibits:

 

Exhibit
Number

  

Exhibit Description

10.1

   Sun Hydraulics Corporation Amended and Restated 2004 Nonemployee Director Equity and Deferred Compensation Plan.

31.1

   CEO Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2

   CFO Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1

   CEO Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350.

32.2

   CFO Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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, in the City of Sarasota, State of Florida on November 6, 2007.

 

SUN HYDRAULICS CORPORATION
By:  

/s/ Tricia L. Fulton

  Tricia L. Fulton
  Chief Financial Officer (Principal
Financial and Accounting Officer)

 

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