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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

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

For the Quarterly Period Ended June 29, 2003

OR

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

For the transition period from                      to

Commission File Number: 333-49821

MSX International, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

     
Delaware   38-3323099
(State or other jurisdiction   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
of incorporation or organization)    
     
22355 W. Eleven Mile, Southfield, Michigan   48034
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip 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 o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12(b)-2 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934). Yes o No x



 


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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. Financial Statements
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 29, 2003 (unaudited) and December 29, 2002
Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited) for the fiscal quarters and fiscal six months ended June 29, 2003 and June 30, 2002
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) for the fiscal six months ended June 29, 2003 and June 30, 2002
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
SIGNATURE
302 Certification of Chief Financial Officer
302 Certification of Chief Executive Officer
Section 906 Certification of the CEO & CFO
Press Release


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MSX INTERNATIONAL, INC.
INDEX

             
PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION
       
             
 
ITEM 1. Financial Statements:
  Pages
             
   
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 29, 2003 (unaudited) and December 29, 2002
    2  
             
   
Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited) for the fiscal quarters and fiscal six months ended June 29, 2003 and June 30, 2002
    3  
             
   
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) for the fiscal six months ended June 29, 2003 and June 30, 2002
    4  
             
   
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (unaudited)
    5  
             
 
ITEM 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
    17  
             
 
ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures
    22  
             
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
       
             
 
ITEM 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
    23  
             
SIGNATURE
    24  

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PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

MSX INTERNATIONAL, INC.
 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

as of June 29, 2003 and December 29, 2002

                         
            June 29,          
            2003     December 29,  
            (Unaudited)     2002  
           
   
 
 
(dollars in thousands)  
ASSETS
               
Current assets:
               
 
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 4,434     $ 10,935  
 
Accounts receivable, net (Note 5)
    215,151       211,957  
 
Inventory
    5,743       4,824  
 
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    8,308       7,277  
 
Deferred income taxes, net
    6,737       6,557  
 
 
   
 
   
Total current assets
    240,373       241,550  
 
Property and equipment, net
    33,679       39,186  
Goodwill, net (Note 3)
    130,370       127,254  
Other assets
    12,030       11,732  
Deferred income taxes, net
    14,064       12,820  
 
 
   
 
   
Total assets
  $ 430,516     $ 432,542  
 
 
   
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
               
Current liabilities:
               
 
Notes payable and current portion of long-term debt (Note 6)
  $ 8,361     $ 14,671  
 
Accounts payable and drafts
    134,528       132,358  
 
Accrued payroll and benefits
    29,156       28,252  
 
Other accrued liabilities
    56,753       61,786  
 
 
   
 
   
Total current liabilities
    228,798       237,067  
 
Long-term debt (Note 6)
    225,519       220,003  
Long-term deferred compensation and other liabilities
    10,578       11,494  
 
 
   
 
   
Total liabilities
    464,895       468,564  
 
Minority interests
    60       166  
Mandatorily Redeemable Series A Preferred Stock (Note 7)
    77,084       72,629  
Shareholders’ deficit:
               
 
Common Stock, $.01 par value, 200,000,000 aggregate shares of Class A and Class B Common Stock authorized; 20,054,000 shares of Class A Common Stock issued and outstanding
    201       201  
 
Additional paid-in-capital
    (21,879 )     (21,879 )
 
Note receivable from officer
    (3,198 )     (3,198 )
 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (4,104 )     (9,303 )
 
Retained deficit
    (82,543 )     (74,638 )
 
 
   
 
   
Total shareholders’ deficit
    (111,523 )     (108,817 )
 
 
   
 
   
Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficit
  $ 430,516     $ 432,542  
 
 
   
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements

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MSX INTERNATIONAL, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
for the fiscal quarters and fiscal six months ended June 29, 2003 and June 30, 2002

                                   
      Fiscal Quarter Ended     Fiscal Six Months Ended  
     
   
 
              June 30,             June 30,  
      June 29,     2002     June 29,     2002  
      2003     (as restated)     2003     (as restated)  
     
   
   
   
 
 
    (in thousands)  
Net sales
  $ 185,735     $ 212,141     $ 369,086     $ 417,614  
Cost of sales
    162,634       185,540       325,808       364,360  
 
 
   
   
   
 
 
Gross profit
    23,101       26,601       43,278       53,254  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    15,722       20,684       31,426       40,549  
Restructuring and severance costs (Note 4)
    565       147       1,996       425  
 
 
   
   
   
 
 
Operating income
    6,814       5,770       9,856       12,280  
Interest expense, net
    6,633       6,306       13,308       12,567  
 
 
   
   
   
 
 
Income (loss) before income taxes, minority interests, and equity in affiliates
    181       (536 )     (3,452 )     (287 )
Income tax provision
    132       1,566       233       1,667  
Less minority interests and equity in affiliates, net of taxes
    (61 )     378       (235 )     616  
 
 
   
   
   
 
 
Income (loss) before cumulative effect of accounting change for goodwill impairment
    110       (2,480 )     (3,450 )     (2,570 )
Cumulative effect of accounting change for goodwill impairment, net of taxes of $9,745 (Note 3)
                      (38,102 )
 
 
   
   
   
 
 
Net income (loss)
    110       (2,480 )     (3,450 )     (40,672 )
Preferred stock dividends (Note 7)
    (2,261 )     (2,007 )     (4,455 )     (3,956 )
 
 
   
   
   
 
 
Net loss available to common shareholders
  $ (2,151 )   $ (4,487 )   $ (7,905 )   $ (44,628 )
 
 
   
   
   
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements

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MSX INTERNATIONAL, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
for the fiscal six months ended June 29, 2003 and June 30, 2002

                     
        Fiscal Six Months Ended  
       
 
        June 29,     June 30,  
        2003     2002  
       
   
 
 
  (in thousands)
Cash flows from operating activities:
               
 
Net loss
  $ (3,450 )   $ (40,672 )
 
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:
               
   
Cumulative effect of accounting change for goodwill impairment
          38,102  
   
Minority interests and equity in affiliates
    (235 )     616  
   
Depreciation
    9,445       9,123  
   
Amortization of debt issuance costs
    1,072       766  
   
Deferred taxes
    (1,435 )     (1,811 )
   
Loss on sale/disposal of property and equipment
    332       225  
   
(Increase) decrease in receivables, net
    (3,194 )     2,036  
   
(Increase) decrease in inventory
    (919 )     (2,265 )
   
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets
    (1,083 )     (280 )
   
Increase (decrease) in current liabilities
    (1,097 )     (15,599 )
   
Other, net
    (883 )     (46 )
 
 
 
   
 
Net cash used for operating activities
    (1,447 )     (9,805 )
 
 
   
 
Cash flows from investing activities:
               
 
Capital expenditures
    (3,754 )     (6,723 )
 
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired
          (3,014 )
 
Proceeds from sale/disposal of equipment
    1,291       144  
 
Other, net
    (399 )     1,891  
 
 
   
 
Net cash used for investing activities
    (2,862 )     (7,702 )
 
 
   
 
Cash flows from financing activities:
               
 
Repayment of debt
    (6,343 )     (13,745 )
 
Debt issuance costs
    (1,008 )     (25 )
 
Changes in revolving debt, net
    5,540       26,490  
 
Changes in book overdrafts, net
    (850 )     4,428  
 
Repurchase of common and preferred stock
          (209 )
 
 
 
   
 
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities
    (2,661 )     16,939  
 
 
   
 
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    469       1,439  
 
 
   
 
Cash and cash equivalents:
               
 
(Decrease) increase for the period
    (6,501 )     871  
 
Balance, beginning of period
    10,935       4,924  
 
 
 
   
 
 
Balance, end of period
  $ 4,434     $ 5,795  
 
 
   
 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements

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MSX International, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

(dollars in thousands unless otherwise stated)

1.   Organization and Basis of Presentation:

     The accompanying financial statements present the consolidated assets and liabilities and results of operations of MSX International, Inc. and its majority owned subsidiaries (“MSXI”). MSXI is a holding company owned by Citicorp and affiliates and certain members of management. We are principally engaged in providing technical business services to automobile manufacturers and suppliers and other industries primarily in North America and Europe. We utilize a 52-53 week fiscal year, which ends on the Sunday nearest December 31.

     All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring items, which are necessary for a fair presentation. The operating results for the fiscal quarters and fiscal six months ended June 29, 2003 and June 30, 2002 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations for the entire year. Reference should be made to the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2002. Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform to the presentation adopted during the current period.

2.   Acquisitions of Businesses:

     Effective in December 2002 we acquired the remaining 25% of the outstanding common stock of Satiz Srl from Fiat SpA. The transaction had been contemplated as part of the original acquisition of 75% of the outstanding common stock of Satiz in December of 1999. The total purchase price was about $3.5 million based on formulas established at the time of the original 75% acquisition. The transaction was accounted for under the purchase method of accounting resulting in additional goodwill of $2.4 million. Satiz specializes in commercial and technical publishing in Europe and derives a significant portion of its sales from Fiat and related subsidiaries.

3.   Goodwill and Intangible Assets:

     Effective January 1, 2002, we adopted the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 142. Under the new standard, goodwill is no longer amortized but is tested periodically for impairment. Additionally, SFAS No. 142 changes the methodology of assessing goodwill impairment. Under the new standard, goodwill is considered impaired if the book value of an operating unit exceeds its estimated fair value. Upon adoption of SFAS No. 142 we recorded a one-time, non-cash charge of about $47.8 million ($38.1 million net of taxes), to reduce the carrying value of goodwill. The charge is reflected as a cumulative effect of an accounting change in our consolidated results of operations, net of taxes. In calculating the impairment charge, the fair value of the operating units underlying our business was estimated using a discounted cash flow methodology.

     The following summarizes the changes in our goodwill balances during the six months ended June 29, 2003:

                                 
    Collaborative                          
    Engineering     Human Capital     Technical and          
    Management     Management Services     Marketing Services     Total  
   
   
   
   
 
Balance at December 29, 2002
  $     $ 97,603     $ 29,651     $ 127,254  
Translation changes and other
          134       2,982       3,116  
 
 
   
   
   
 
Balance at June 29, 2003
  $     $ 97,737     $ 32,633     $ 130,370  
 
 
   
   
   
 

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MSX International, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — continued

(dollars in thousands unless otherwise stated)

4.   Restructuring and Severance:

     As of December 29, 2002, accrued restructuring and severance costs totaled $4.5 million. Approximately $2.0 million and $4.9 million were charged to the restructuring and severance accrual during the second quarter and the first six months of 2003, respectively. These charges are comprised of severance and termination benefits associated with headcount reductions approved by management during the fourth quarter of 2002. Additional charges of $2.0 million were recorded during the first six months of 2003 primarily for additional severance and termination benefits approved and communicated by management prior to June 29, 2003. Remaining accrued severance costs totaled $1.6 million as of June 29, 2003 and are expected to be paid during 2003.

5.   Accounts Receivable:

     Accounts receivable includes both billed and unbilled receivables. Unbilled receivables amounted to $82.8 million and $66.8 million at June 29, 2003 and December 29, 2002, respectively. All such billings are expected to be collected within the ensuing year. Accounts receivable also include the portion of our billings for certain master vendor and supply chain management services attributable to services provided by our vendors which are passed on to our customers. These amounts totaled $41.9 million as of June 29, 2003 and $37.1 million as of December 29, 2002. A corresponding liability to our vendors for these amounts is recorded in accounts payable at the time the receivable is recognized.

6.   Debt:

     Debt is comprised of the following:

                                   
      Interest Rates at     Outstanding at  
     
   
 
      June 29,     December 29,     June 29,     December 29,  
      2003     2002     2003     2002  
     
   
   
   
 
Senior subordinated notes
    11.375 %     11.375 %   $ 130,000     $ 130,000  
Second secured term loan
    10.00 %     10.00 %     16,934       16,109  
Credit facility, as amended and restated:
                               
 
Revolving line of credit notes
    4.68-6.13 %     4.42 %     19,034       4,000  
 
Swingline notes
    7.25-8.50 %     4.46-11.15 %     325       8,559  
 
Term notes
    5.54-6.29 %     5.64-6.26 %     64,105       65,798  
Satiz facility
    4.73 %     4.12 %     1,284       4,954  
Other
    7.00 %     7.00-9.00 %     2,198       5,254  
 
                 
   
 
 
                    233,880       234,674  
Less current portion
                    8,361       14,671  
 
                 
   
 
Total long-term debt
                  $ 225,519     $ 220,003  
 
                 
   
 

     As of June 29, 2003, $19.4 million was outstanding under the revolving credit portions of our credit facility and has been classified as long-term debt as we have both the ability and intent to refinance such amounts under the credit facility. Recent developments related to our debt arrangements are discussed in Note 10.

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MSX International, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — continued

(dollars in thousands unless otherwise stated)

7.   Mandatorily Redeemable Series A Preferred Stock:

     As of June 29, 2003 and December 29, 2002 there are 359,448 shares of 12% Series A Cumulative Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred Stock (the “Preferred Stock”) outstanding with a stated value of $100 per share or about $36 million in total. We are authorized to issue up to 1,500,000 shares of Preferred Stock, divided into two classes: 500,000 shares of Redeemable Series A Preferred Stock, par value $0.01, and 1,000,000 shares of New Preferred Stock, par value $0.01. As of June 29, 2003, we have not declared or paid any dividends. However, due to the mandatory redemption features of the preferred stock, dividends accrued totaled $41.1 million as of June 29, 2003. We may not declare or pay any dividends or other distribution with respect to any common stock or other class or series of stock ranking junior to the Preferred Stock without first complying with restrictions specified in the Amended and Restated Stockholders’ Agreement. Our ability to pay cash dividends, and to acquire or redeem the preferred stock, is subject to restrictions contained in our debt agreements.

     Prior results of operations reflect a change in the treatment of accumulated dividends on the Preferred Stock. Accumulated dividends on Preferred Stock, which had been disclosed in previous filings, have been deducted from shareholders’ deficit and included with the related Preferred Stock on the consolidated balance sheets. The change in treatment was adopted during the fourth quarter of 2002 and had no impact on cash flows for any of the periods presented.

8.   Comprehensive Income (Loss):

     Our comprehensive income (loss) was:

                                 
    Fiscal Quarter Ended     Fiscal Six Months Ended  
   
   
 
    June 29, 2003     June 30, 2002     June 29, 2003     June 30, 2002  
   
   
   
   
 
Net income (loss)
  $ 110     $ (2,480 )   $ (3,450 )   $ (40,672 )
Other comprehensive income - foreign currency translation adjustments
    3,801       4,561       5,199       2,835  
 
 
   
   
   
 
Comprehensive income (loss)
  $ 3,911     $ 2,081     $ 1,749     $ (37,837 )
 
 
   
   
   
 

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MSX International, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — continued

(dollars in thousands unless otherwise stated)

9.   Segment Information:

     MSXI is a global provider of technical business services to the automotive and other industries. Our business includes: collaborative engineering services, human capital management services, and technical and marketing services. Collaborative engineering offers a full range of total product, custom, or single point engineering solutions. Human capital management services include a full range of staffing solutions, including direct support of our engineering and other collaborative services. Our technical and marketing services include solutions to quality, supply chain, and communication related customer needs. Certain operations within each of our segments have been aggregated following the provisions of SFAS No. 131 due to the similar characteristics of their operations, including the nature of their service offerings, processes supporting the delivery of the services, customers, and marketing and sales processes.

     The accounting policies of our segments are the same as those for MSXI except that the financial results for each segment are presented using a management approach. We evaluate performance based on earnings before interest, taxes and amortization (EBITA), including the Michigan Single Business Tax and other similar taxes. The results of each segment include certain allocations for general, administrative, and other shared costs. However, certain shared costs and termination and restructuring costs, included in other below, are not allocated to the segments.

     The following is a summary of selected data for each of our service lines:

                                             
        Collaborative                                  
        Engineering     Human Capital     Technical and                  
        Management     Management Services     Marketing Services     Other     Total  
       
   
   
   
   
 
Quarter Ended June 29, 2003
                                       
 
Net sales — external
  $ 50,556     $ 61,924     $ 73,255     $     $ 185,735  
 
Net intercompany sales
    153       23       2,411       (2,587 )      
 
EBITA
    (894 )     4,349       5,709       (1,449 )     7,715  
Quarter Ended June 30, 2002
                                       
   
Net sales — external
    60,113       85,268       66,760             212,141  
   
Net intercompany sales
    208       362       2,626       (3,196 )      
   
EBITA
    584       3,753       4,503       (2,168 )     6,672  
                                             
        Collaborative                                  
        Engineering     Human Capital     Technical and                  
        Management     Management Services     Marketing Services     Other     Total  
       
   
   
   
   
 
Six Months Ended June 29, 2003
                                       
 
Net sales — external
  $ 101,324     $ 127,011     $ 140,751     $     $ 369,086  
 
Net intercompany sales
    292       315       3,939       (4,546 )      
 
EBITA
    (2,138 )     8,151       9,741       (4,122 )     11,632  
Six Months Ended June 30, 2002
                                       
   
Net sales — external
    117,252       170,126       130,236             417,614  
   
Net intercompany sales
    1,176       742       4,441       (6,359 )      
   
EBITA
    542       7,823       10,326       (4,618 )     14,073  

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MSX International, Inc.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) — continued

(dollars in thousands unless otherwise stated)

9.   Segment Information: — continued

     A reconciliation of consolidated EBITA to consolidated income (loss) before income taxes, minority interests and equity in affiliates is as follows:

                                 
    Fiscal Quarter Ended     Fiscal Six Months Ended  
   
   
 
    June 29,     June 30,     June 29,     June 30,  
    2003     2002     2003     2002  
   
   
   
   
 
Total EBITA before minority interests and equity in affiliates
  $ 7,715     $ 6,672     $ 11,632     $ 14,073  
Interest expense, net
    (6,633 )     (6,306 )     (13,308 )     (12,567 )
Michigan single business tax and other similar taxes
    (901 )     (902 )     (1,776 )     (1,793 )
 
 
   
   
   
 
Consolidated income (loss) before taxes, minority interests and equity in affiliates
  $ 181     $ (536 )   $ (3,452 )   $ (287 )
 
 
   
   
   
 

10.   Subsequent Event:

     On August 1, 2003 we completed a private offering of senior notes totaling $100.5 million that mature October 15, 2007. The transaction included the issuance of $75.5 million aggregate principal amount of 11% notes, priced to yield 11.25%, and $25.0 million aggregate principal amount of 11.5% notes. The notes were issued by both MSX International, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary in the United Kingdom. The $25.0 million notes were issued to Citicorp Mezzanine III, L.P. In connection with the $25.0 million issuance, the company will also issue stock purchase warrants for a number of shares of our Class A common stock to be determined. Proceeds from the offering totaled $96.6 million, net of related expenses and were used to repay substantially all debt outstanding under our credit facility.

     Upon consummation of this offering, our second secured term note was amended and restated into a $14.7 million note issued by MSX International, Inc and a $2.4 million note issued by MSX International Limited (our subsidiary in the United Kingdom). The amendments to the note also include extending the maturity from June 7, 2007 to January 15, 2008, and resetting the covenants in the notes so that they are equivalent to the covenants in the senior notes sold on August 1, 2003.

     Concurrent with the offering, we entered into an amended and restated credit facility with Bank One, N.A. Terms of the amendment allow for revolving debt up to $40.0 million on a secured basis through July 2006 plus an additional $5 million available exclusively for the issuance of letters of credit. Available borrowings are subject to adequate accounts receivable balance requirements.

11.   New Accounting Pronouncement:

     In May 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 150, “Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity”. SFAS No. 150 establishes standards for how companies classify and measure in their statement of financial position certain financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity. It requires that a company classify certain financial instruments as liabilities because they embody an obligation of the company. This statement is effective for financial instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003 except for mandatorily redeemable financial instruments for nonpublic entities. For nonpublic entities with mandatorily redeemable financial instruments, such as MSXI, this statement is effective for the first fiscal period beginning after December 15, 2003. The Company is in the process of assessing the impact that SFAS No. 150 will have on the consolidated results of operations and financial position.

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12.   Guarantor and Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries:

     In connection with our $130 million of senior subordinated notes outstanding, each of our significant domestic restricted subsidiaries, as defined in the related bond indenture (the “Guarantor Subsidiaries”), irrevocably and unconditionally guarantee MSXI’s performance as primary obligor. The following condensed consolidating financial data provides information regarding the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Guarantor Subsidiaries as set forth below. Separate financial statements of the Guarantor Subsidiaries are not presented because management has determined those would not be material to the holders of the senior subordinated notes.

     The Guarantor Subsidiaries account for their investments in the non-guarantor subsidiaries, if any, on the equity method. The principal elimination entries are to eliminate the investments in subsidiaries and intercompany balances and transactions. The following presentation does not reflect changes in the makeup of guarantors and non-guarantors which will result from the refinancing transactions discussed in Note 10. As a result of the refinancing transactions, certain subsidiaries classified as non-guarantor subsidiaries will be presented as guarantor subsidiaries in future filings.

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MSX INTERNATIONAL, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
as of June 29, 2003

                                             
        MSXI     Guarantor     Non-Guarantor             MSXI  
        (Issuer)     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
       
   
   
   
   
 
ASSETS
                                       
Current assets:
                                       
 
Cash and cash equivalents
  $     $ 170     $ 4,264     $     $ 4,434  
 
Accounts receivable, net
    106       110,519       104,526             215,151  
 
Inventory
          3,515       2,228             5,743  
 
Prepaid expenses and other assets
          4,602       3,706             8,308  
 
Deferred income taxes, net
          1,966       4,771             6,737  
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
   
Total current assets
    106       120,772       119,495             240,373  
 
Property and equipment, net
          17,902       15,777             33,679  
Goodwill, net
          99,473       30,897             130,370  
Investment in subsidiaries
    117,492       61,495       2,125       (178,723 )     2,389  
Other assets
    5,908       3,534       199             9,641  
Deferred income taxes, net
    6,618       5,440       2,006             14,064  
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
   
Total assets
  $ 130,124     $ 308,616     $ 170,499     $ (178,723 )   $ 430,516  
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
                                       
Current liabilities:
                                       
 
Notes payable and current portion of long-term debt
  $ 7,077     $     $ 1,284     $     $ 8,361  
 
Accounts payable and drafts
          85,759       48,769             134,528  
 
Accrued liabilities
    3,285       45,165       37,459             85,909  
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
   
Total current liabilities
    10,362       130,924       87,512             228,798  
 
Long-term debt
    219,562             5,957             225,519  
Intercompany accounts
    (65,361 )     56,138       9,223              
Long-term deferred compensation and other liabilities
          2,911       7,667             10,578  
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
   
Total liabilities
    164,563       189,973       110,359             464,895  
 
Minority interests
                60             60  
Mandatorily Redeemable Series A Preferred Stock
    77,084                         77,084  
Shareholders’ equity (deficit)
    (111,523 )     118,643       60,080       (178,723 )     (111,523 )
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
   
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity (deficit)
  $ 130,124     $ 308,616     $ 170,499     $ (178,723 )   $ 430,516  
 
 
   
   
   
   
 

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MSX INTERNATIONAL, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING BALANCE SHEET
as of December 29, 2002

                                             
        MSXI     Guarantor     Non-Guarantor             MSXI  
        (Issuer)     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
       
   
   
   
   
 
ASSETS
                                       
Current assets:
                                       
 
Cash and cash equivalents
  $     $ 154     $ 10,781     $     $ 10,935  
 
Accounts receivable, net
    181       108,616       103,160             211,957  
 
Inventory
          3,405       1,419             4,824  
 
Prepaid expenses and other assets
    7       3,469       3,801             7,277  
 
Deferred income taxes, net
          2,152       4,405             6,557  
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
   
Total current assets
    188       117,796       123,566             241,550  
 
Property and equipment, net
          21,097       18,089             39,186  
Goodwill, net
          99,473       27,781             127,254  
Investment in subsidiaries
    108,502       57,167       2,222       (165,519 )     2,372  
Other assets
    5,972       3,159       229             9,360  
Deferred income taxes, net
    4,661       6,001       2,158             12,820  
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
   
Total assets
  $ 119,323     $ 304,693     $ 174,045     $ (165,519 )   $ 432,542  
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY (DEFICIT)
                                       
Current liabilities:
                                       
 
Notes payable and current portion of long-term debt
  $ 6,461     $     $ 8,210     $     $ 14,671  
 
Accounts payable and drafts
          78,965       53,393             132,358  
 
Accrued liabilities
    3,287       51,074       35,677             90,038  
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
   
Total current liabilities
    9,748       130,039       97,280             237,067  
 
Long-term debt
    217,445             2,558             220,003  
Intercompany accounts
    (71,682 )     61,729       9,953              
Long-term deferred compensation and other liabilities
          3,266       8,228             11,494  
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
   
Total liabilities
    155,511       195,034       118,019             468,564  
 
Minority interests
                166             166  
Redeemable Series A Preferred Stock
    72,629                         72,629  
Shareholders’ equity (deficit)
    (108,817 )     109,659       55,860       (165,519 )     (108,817 )
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
   
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity (deficit)
  $ 119,323     $ 304,693     $ 174,045     $ (165,519 )   $ 432,542  
 
 
   
   
   
   
 

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MSX INTERNATIONAL, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the fiscal quarters ended June 29, 2003 and June 30, 2002

                                           
      MSXI     Guarantor     Non-Guarantor             MSXI  
      (Issuer)     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
     
   
   
   
   
 
Fiscal Quarter Ended June 29, 2003:
                                       
Net sales
  $     $ 101,838     $ 86,483     $ (2,586 )   $ 185,735  
Cost of sales
          86,328       78,581       (2,275 )     162,634  
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
 
Gross profit
          15,510       7,902       (311 )     23,101  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
          7,340       8,382             15,722  
Restructuring and severance costs
          (55 )     620             565  
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
 
Operating income
          8,225       (1,100 )     (311 )     6,814  
Interest income (expense), net
    (5,345 )     (1,081 )     (207 )           (6,633 )
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
 
Income (loss) before income taxes, minority interests and equity in affiliates
    (5,345 )     7,144       (1,307 )     (311 )     181  
Income tax provision (benefit)
    (148 )     393       (113 )           132  
Minority interests and equity in affiliates
    5,307       (1,049 )     61       (4,258 )     61  
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
 
Income (loss) before cumulative effect of accounting change for goodwill impairment
    110       5,702       (1,133 )     (4,569 )     110  
Cumulative effect of accounting change for goodwill impairment, net of taxes
                             
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
 
Net income (loss)
  $ 110     $ 5,702     $ (1,133 )   $ (4,569 )   $ 110  
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
Fiscal Quarter Ended June 30, 2002:
                                       
Net sales
  $     $ 116,912     $ 98,425     $ (3,196 )   $ 212,141  
Cost of sales
          102,405       86,331       (3,196 )     185,540  
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
 
Gross profit
          14,507       12,094             26,601  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
          11,980       8,704             20,684  
Restructuring and severance costs
          147                   147  
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
 
Operating income
          2,380       3,390             5,770  
Interest income (expense), net
    (3,084 )     (2,699 )     (523 )           (6,306 )
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
 
Income (loss) before income taxes, minority interests and equity in affiliates
    (3,084 )     (319 )     2,867             (536 )
Income tax provision (benefit)
    (890 )     1,105       1,351             1,566  
Minority interests and equity in affiliates
    (286 )     1,138       (277 )     (953 )     (378 )
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
 
Income (loss) before cumulative effect of accounting change for goodwill impairment
    (2,480 )     (286 )     1,239       (953 )     (2,480 )
Cumulative effect of accounting change for goodwill impairment, net of taxes
                             
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
 
Net income (loss)
  $ (2,480 )   $ (286 )   $ 1,239     $ (953 )   $ (2,480 )
 
 
   
   
   
   
 

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MSX INTERNATIONAL, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the fiscal six months ended June 29, 2003 and June 30, 2002

                                           
      MSXI     Guarantor     Non-Guarantor             MSXI  
      (Issuer)     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
     
   
   
   
   
 
Fiscal Six Months Ended June 29, 2003:
                                       
Net sales
  $     $ 204,877     $ 168,754     $ (4,545 )   $ 369,086  
Cost of sales
          177,569       152,473       (4,234 )     325,808  
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
 
Gross profit
          27,308       16,281       (311 )     43,278  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
          16,794       14,632             31,426  
Restructuring and severance costs
          957       1,039             1,996  
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
 
Operating income
          9,557       610       (311 )     9,856  
Interest income (expense), net
    (8,694 )     (4,099 )     (515 )           (13,308 )
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
 
Income (loss) before income taxes, minority interests, and equity in affiliates
    (8,694 )     5,458       95       (311 )     (3,452 )
Income tax provision (benefit)
    (1,443 )     792       884             233  
Minority interests and equity in affiliates
    3,801       (865 )     120       (2,821 )     235  
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
 
Income (loss) before cumulative effect of accounting change for goodwill impairment
    (3,450 )     3,801       (669 )     (3,132 )     (3,450 )
Cumulative effect of accounting change for goodwill impairment, net of taxes
                             
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
 
Net income (loss)
  $ (3,450 )   $ 3,801     $ (669 )   $ (3,132 )   $ (3,450 )
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
Fiscal Six Months Ended June 30, 2002:
                                       
Net sales
  $     $ 231,393     $ 192,580     $ (6,359 )   $ 417,614  
Cost of sales
          202,426       168,293       (6,359 )     364,360  
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
 
Gross profit
          28,967       24,287             53,254  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
          23,441       17,108             40,549  
Restructuring and severance costs
          382       43             425  
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
 
Operating income
          5,144       7,136             12,280  
Interest income (expense), net
    (6,204 )     (5,361 )     (1,002 )           (12,567 )
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
 
Income (loss) before income taxes, minority interests, and equity in affiliates
    (6,204 )     (217 )     6,134             (287 )
Income tax provision (benefit)
    (2,169 )     1,147       2,689             1,667  
Minority interests and equity in affiliates
    (36,637 )     (17,175 )     (377 )     53,573       (616 )
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
 
Income (loss) before cumulative effect of accounting change for goodwill impairment
    (40,672 )     (18,539 )     3,068       53,573       (2,570 )
Cumulative effect of accounting change for goodwill impairment, net of taxes
          (18,098 )     (20,004 )           (38,102 )
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
 
Net income (loss)
  $ (40,672 )   $ (36,637 )   $ (16,936 )   $ 53,573     $ (40,672 )
 
 
   
   
   
   
 

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MSX INTERNATIONAL, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
for the six months ended June 29, 2003

                                               
          MSXI     Guarantor     Non-Guarantor             MSXI  
          (Issuer)     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
         
   
   
   
   
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
                                       
   
Net income (loss)
  $ (3,450 )   $ 3,801     $ (669 )   $ (3,132 )   $ (3,450 )
   
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:
                                       
     
Equity in affiliates
    (3,801 )     865       (120 )     2,821       (235 )
     
Depreciation
          4,624       4,821             9,445  
     
Amortization of debt issuance costs
    1,072                         1,072  
     
Deferred taxes
    (1,958 )     747       (224 )           (1,435 )
     
Loss on sale/disposal of property and equipment
          101       231             332  
     
(Increase) decrease in receivables, net
    75       (1,903 )     (1,366 )           (3,194 )
     
(Increase) decrease in inventory
          (111 )     (808 )           (919 )
     
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets
    7       (1,134 )     44             (1,083 )
     
Increase (decrease) in current liabilities
          1,728       (2,825 )           (1,097 )
     
Other, net
    (1 )     (552 )     (330 )           (883 )
   
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities
    (8,056 )     8,166       (1,246 )     (311 )     (1,447 )
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
Cash flows from investing activities:
                                       
   
Capital expenditures
          (1,970 )     (1,784 )           (3,754 )
   
Proceeds from sale/disposal of equipment
          672       619             1,291  
   
Other, net
          (397 )     (2 )           (399 )
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities
          (1,695 )     (1,167 )           (2,862 )
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
Cash flows from financing activities:
                                       
   
Intercompany
    6,331       (5,601 )     (730 )            
   
Transactions with subsidiaries
    (5,193 )     (5,194 )     (313 )     10,700        
   
Repayment of debt
    (3,077 )     (10 )     (3,256 )           (6,343 )
   
Debt issuance costs
    (1,008 )                       (1,008 )
   
Changes in revolving debt, net
    5,809             (269 )           5,540  
   
Changes in book overdrafts, net
          (844 )     (6 )           (850 )
   
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities
    2,862       (11,649 )     (4,574 )     10,700       (2,661 )
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
 
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    5,194       5,194       470       (10,389 )     469  
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
Cash and cash equivalents:
                                       
   
Increase (decrease) for the period
          16       (6,517 )           (6,501 )
   
Balance, beginning of period
          154       10,781             10,935  
   
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
   
Balance, end of period
  $     $ 170     $ 4,264     $     $ 4,434  
 
 
   
   
   
   
 

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MSX INTERNATIONAL, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
for the six months ended June 30, 2002

                                             
        MSXI     Guarantor     Non-Guarantor             MSXI  
        (Issuer)     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
       
   
   
   
   
 
Cash flows from operating activities:
                                       
 
Net income (loss)
  $ (40,672 )   $ (36,637 )   $ (16,936 )   $ 53,573     $ (40,672 )
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:
                                       
   
Cumulative effect of accounting change for goodwill impairment
          18,098       20,004             38,102  
   
Equity in affiliates
    36,637       17,175       377       (53,573 )     616  
   
Depreciation
          4,408       4,715             9,123  
   
Amortization of debt issuance costs
    766                         766  
   
Deferred taxes
    (3,085 )     1,330       (56 )           (1,811 )
   
Loss on sale/disposal of property and equipment
          13       212             225  
   
(Increase) decrease in receivables, net
    (100 )     14,021       (11,885 )           2,036  
   
(Increase) decrease in inventory
          (660 )     (1,605 )           (2,265 )
   
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets
    63       2,132       (2,475 )           (280 )
   
Increase (decrease) in current liabilities
    (234 )     (22,001 )     6,636             (15,599 )
   
Other, net
    (75 )     441       (412 )             (46 )
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
Net cash used for operating activities
    (6,700 )     (1,680 )     (1,425 )           (9,805 )
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
Cash flows from investing activities:
                                       
 
Capital expenditures
          (5,138 )     (1,585 )           (6,723 )
 
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired
          (323 )     (2,691 )           (3,014 )
 
Proceeds from sale/disposal of equipment
          41       103             144  
 
Other, net
          1,891                   1,891  
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
Net cash used for investing activities
          (3,529 )     (4,173 )           (7,702 )
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
Cash flows from financing activities:
                                       
 
Intercompany
    1,179       3,546       (4,725 )            
 
Transactions with subsidiaries
    (2,835 )     (2,372 )     (471 )     5,678        
 
Repayment of debt
    (13,745 )                       (13,745 )
 
Debt issuance costs
    (25 )                       (25 )
 
Changes in revolving debt, net
    19,500             6,990             26,490  
 
Changes in book overdrafts, net
          4,444       (16 )           4,428  
 
Repurchase of common and preferred stock
    (209 )                       (209 )
 
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
Net cash provided by financing activities
    3,865       5,618       1,778       5,678       16,939  
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    2,835       2,835       1,447       (5,678 )     1,439  
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents:
                                       
 
Increase (decrease) for the period
          3,244       (2,373 )           871  
 
Balance, beginning of period
          638       4,286             4,924  
 
 
   
   
   
   
 
 
Balance, end of period
  $     $ 3,882     $ 1,913     $     $ 5,795  
 
 
   
   
   
   
 

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

Results of Operations

     Outlook

     As reflected in our year over year operating results, our business has been challenged by reduced demand for information technology staffing solutions, cost containment actions at out major customers and deferrals of product development initiatives in the automotive industry resulting from economic uncertainties. In response to these trends, we have taken, and continue to take, actions to reduce indirect and overhead costs and discontinue unprofitable operations while maintaining disciplined cash flow management. As a result of these actions, we achieved significant improvements in operating profit during the second quarter of 2003 versus both the first quarter of 2003 and fourth quarter of 2002. We believe our sales have now stabilized as we have seen recent increases in new product development activity and strengthening demand for technical staffing.

     We remain focused on bundling our customized services into standardized and scalable product offerings. We believe that this positioning of our services as integrated solutions will improve our value proposition to existing and prospective customers. Our strategy is to sell high value solutions by leveraging our global organization and existing customer base. Although we cannot provide assurance about the future, our actions are expected to improve profitability, increase operating efficiencies, and expand our customer base, including growth in non-automotive markets.

     Net Sales

     For the first six months of fiscal 2003, consolidated net sales decreased $48.5 million, or 11.6%, from $417.6 million during fiscal 2002 to $369.1 million during fiscal 2003. For the second quarter of fiscal 2003, consolidated net sales decreased $26.4 million, or 12.4%, from $212.1 million in fiscal 2002 to $185.7 million during fiscal 2003. Overall, the decline in sales reflects lower demand for automotive engineering and human capital management services and reductions from the closure/sale of certain operations. Spending on information technology projects and product development programs remains lower versus early 2002. Although sales for the second quarter remain unfavorable compared to last year, our sales have leveled off versus the first quarter of 2003 and late 2002. Our sales by service line, net of intercompany sales, were as follows:

                                     
                        Change  
                       
 
        2003     2002     $     %  
       
   
   
   
 
 
(dollars in thousands)  
Fiscal Quarter:
                               
 
Collaborative Engineering Management
  $ 50,556     $ 60,113     $ (9,557 )     (15.9 %)
 
Human Capital Management Services
    61,924       85,268       (23,344 )     (27.4 %)
 
Technical and Marketing Services
    73,255       66,760       6,495       9.7 %
 
 
   
   
         
   
Total net sales
  $ 185,735     $ 212,141     $ (26,406 )     (12.4 )%
 
 
   
   
         
Fiscal Six Months:
                               
 
Collaborative Engineering Management
  $ 101,324     $ 117,252     $ (15,928 )     (13.6 %)
 
Human Capital Management Services
    127,011       170,126       (43,115 )     (25.3 %)
 
Technical and Marketing Services
    140,751       130,236       10,515       8.1 %
 
 
   
   
         
   
Total net sales
  $ 369,086     $ 417,614     $ (48,528 )     (11.6 )%
 
 
   
   
         

     Sales of collaborative engineering services reflect declining volumes in our European operations and improved exchange rates on sales resulting in a net decrease of $10.6 million and $19.8 million in Europe versus the second quarter and first six months of 2002, respectively. Our sales were relatively flat for our North American engineering operations. Our European engineering operations have been challenged by cost reduction programs and delayed product development efforts at key customers. The decline in human capital management services reflects reduced volumes in our engineering staffing in North America and Europe and reduced volumes of information technology and technical staffing services in our North American markets. The decrease in human capital management sales during the second quarter and the first six months of 2003 includes $7.4 million and an $11.8 million, respectively, of reductions as a result of the closure/sale of certain unprofitable operations as part of our 2002 cost reduction plan. In addition, our master vendor programs reflect price reductions negotiated with customers. Sales of technical and marketing services improved versus 2002 as a result of favorable exchange rate changes in our European operations. Excluding the impact of foreign exchange rate changes, sales of technical and marketing services for the second quarter and the first six months of 2003 decreased about $2.2 million, or 3.3% and $6.0 million or 4.6%, respectively, versus 2002. The decrease reflects reduced demand for custom communication services in Italy due to program delays by our customers and lower volumes in North America.

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

     Operating Profit

     Our consolidated gross profit and operating income for the periods presented were:

                                     
                        Change  
                       
 
        2003     2002     $     %  
       
   
   
   
 
Fiscal Quarter:
  (dollars in thousands)  
 
Gross profit
  $ 23,101     $ 26,601     $ (3,500 )     (13.2 )%
   
% of net sales
    12.4 %     12.5 %     n/a       n/a  
 
Operating income
  $ 6,814     $ 5,770     $ 1,044       18.1 %
   
% of net sales
    3.7 %     2.7 %     n/a       n/a  
Fiscal Six Months:
                               
 
Gross profit
  $ 43,278     $ 53,254     $ (9,976 )     (18.7 )%
   
% of net sales
    11.7 %     12.8 %     n/a       n/a  
 
Operating income
  $ 9,856     $ 12,280     $ (2,424 )     (19.7 )%
   
% of net sales
    2.7 %     2.9 %     n/a       n/a  

     Overall, gross profit declined year over year as a result of reduced volumes and pricing pressures, primarily in our collaborative engineering and human capital management services. The impact of reduced volumes and pricing pressures was partially offset by cost reductions implemented throughout the company. Our cost reduction programs have focused primarily on indirect labor and related fringe benefit costs, elimination of unprofitable operations, and other indirect operating costs. These initiatives resulted in overall savings in excess of $4.0 million for the first six months of 2003. Gross profit as a percentage of sales declined to 12.4% for the second quarter and 11.7% for the first six months of 2003 compared to 12.5% and 12.8% during the corresponding periods of 2002. The decrease as a percent of sales for the first six months of 2003 reflects unfavorable absorption of certain fixed costs, including unutilized facilities. In response to this trend, several facility consolidations and/or closures were completed during the first six months of 2003 resulting in lease termination penalties of $0.9 million included in gross margin.

     Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $5.0 million and $9.1 million compared to the second quarter and first six months of 2002, respectively. Selling, general and administrative expenses, as a percentage of net sales, were 8.5% during the first six months of fiscal 2003 compared to 9.7% in the comparable period of fiscal 2002. The decreases resulted from cost reduction programs implemented across the company in late 2001 and throughout 2002. These reductions are expected to result in annualized savings of approximately $16 million during 2003. Cost savings achieved were partially offset by additional restructuring costs totaling $2.0 million for the first six months of 2003. Restructuring costs include additional severance for targeted areas in Europe and North America, primarily in our engineering and supply chain management businesses.

     Interest expense

     Interest expense increased from $6.3 million during the second quarter of 2002 to $6.6 million during the second quarter of 2003, a $0.3 million increase. For the first six months of 2003, interest expense increased $0.7 million versus 2002. The impact of reductions in average bank borrowings outstanding were more than offset by increased interest on our second secured term loan and additional amortization of debt issuance costs associated with amendments to our bank facility. Interest rates on bank debt for the second quarter and for the six months ended 2003 were slightly higher than the comparable periods of 2002 primarily as a result of amendments to our bank facility during the third quarter of 2002 and first quarter of 2003.

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CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

     Income taxes

     Income tax expense was $0.1 million and $0.2 million during the second quarter and first six months of 2003, respectively. This compares to income tax expense of $1.6 million and $1.7 million for the comparable time periods of 2002. A tax provision was recorded on pre-tax losses during 2003 primarily as a result of valuation allowances established against losses from certain European and North American operations. The effect of valuation allowances, combined with taxable income in other tax jurisdictions, resulted in a net provision during 2003 despite an overall loss before taxes for the six months ended 2003. Valuation allowances were required for selected operations where, based on current facts and circumstances, management determined that the likelihood of realizing deferred tax assets, including net operating loss carryforwards, was not sufficient to allow for recognition of the assets.

     Minority interest/equity in affiliates

     Minority interests and equity losses improved from an expense of $0.6 million during the first six months of 2002 to income of $0.2 million during the first six months of 2003. Expense during 2002 included minority interest cost of $0.5 million related to a 25% minority stake in Satiz and $0.2 million of equity losses from our investment in MTE Groups LLC. We acquired the minority interest in Satiz and wrote off our remaining investment in MTE during the fourth quarter of 2002.

     Cumulative effect of accounting change for goodwill impairment

     During the first quarter of fiscal 2002 we adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. SFAS No. 142 requires that goodwill be evaluated for impairment charges based on a fair value approach instead of amortizing such intangibles over specified periods. Effective January 1, 2002, we evaluated the fair value of our operating units as of December 30, 2001 based on a discounted cash flow methodology as prescribed by the standard. The result of this analysis was a one-time, non-cash charge of $47.8 million ($38.1 million after taxes). The impairment charge relates to our collaborative engineering and human capital management service lines. Both of these areas experienced significant downturns during 2001 due to reduced demand for selected services and price reductions implemented by certain customers. The impact of the declines had a significant impact on current valuations when compared to prior performance levels and growth rates. Adoption of SFAS No. 142 required that we record this charge during the first quarter of 2002 as a cumulative adjustment from adoption of the new rules.

     Determining fair values based on discounted cash flows requires management to make significant estimates and assumptions including, but not limited to, long term projections of cash flows, market conditions, and appropriate discount rates. Management judgments are based on historical experience, information from our customers, market and regional trends, and other information. While we believe that the estimates and assumptions underlying our valuation models are valid, different assumptions could result in a different outcome.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

     Cash Flows

     General. Our principal capital requirements are for working capital, product development initiatives, and capital expenditures for customer programs. These requirements have been met through a combination of bank debt, issuance of subordinated notes and cash from operations. Cash balances in excess of amounts required to fund daily operations are used to pay down amounts outstanding under the revolving credit portion of our credit facility. We typically pay our employees on a weekly basis and receive payment from our customers within invoicing terms, which is generally a 60-day period after the invoice date. However, in connection with certain of our supply chain management and master vendor services, we collect related receivables at approximately the same time we make payment to suppliers.

     Operating Activities. Net cash used for operating activities was $1.4 million for the first six months of 2003 compared to $9.8 million during the comparable period of 2002. The improvement in cash used resulted from changes in our working capital due primarily to the timing of vendor payments relative to the close of the fiscal period.

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CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

     Investing Activities. Net cash used for investing activities decreased $4.8 million from $7.7 million for the first six months of 2002 to $2.9 million for the first six months of 2003. Capital expenditure requirements for current programs decreased commensurate with the current lower volumes in business while discretionary spending was reduced as a result of management initiatives. Cash used to acquire businesses during 2002 included funding of the Draupner Associates AB acquisition and the acquisition of the remaining outstanding common stock of Cadform-MSX Engineering GmbH. Proceeds from the sale/disposal of equipment were the result of the company disposing of idle or obsolete equipment. Other cash from investing activities during the first six months of 2002 primarily represents the refund of escrow funds related to an investment in MTE Groups LLC as a result of their non-attainment of earnings targets.

     Financing Activities. Net cash used in financing activities was $2.7 million for the first six months of 2003 compared to cash provided by financing activities of $16.9 million for the first six months of 2002. Financing requirements during the first six months of 2002 increased to fund investments and provide for changes in working capital. Repayment of debt during 2002 includes a mandatory prepayment totaling $9.1 million as a result of cash flows generated during fiscal 2001. Under the terms of our credit agreement, we are subject to mandatory partial prepayments of amounts outstanding under the term loan portion of the credit facility if excess cash flows, as defined, are generated on an annual basis.

     Available Financing Sources

     Our total indebtedness as of June 29, 2003 consists of senior subordinated notes, our second secured term loan, borrowings under our credit facilities and borrowings under various short-term arrangements. In addition to our total indebtedness, we also have contingent commitments under letters of credit totaling about $4.9 million, without duplication, at June 29, 2003.

     Available borrowings under our credit facility as of June 29, 2003 are subject to adequate accounts receivable balance requirements. As of June 29, 2003 we have $65.6 million of unutilized capacity under the revolving credit portion of our credit facility of which $46.9 million was available for immediate borrowing based on eligible accounts receivable as determined in accordance with our credit agreement, as amended.

     On August 1, 2003 we completed a private offering of senior secured notes and mezzanine term notes, both maturing October 15, 2007. We also entered into a new three-year senior secured revolving credit facility that consists of a $40.0 million revolving credit agreement plus an additional $5 million available exclusively for the issuance of letters of credit. In addition we also amended the terms of certain of our other debt obligations. Proceeds from the offering were used to repay term loans and revolving debt under our credit facilities that matured between December 2004 and December 2006. These transactions refinance our current obligations over a longer term and remove certain restrictive covenants in place under prior arrangements.

New Accounting Pronouncement

     In May 2003, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 150, “Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity”. SFAS No. 150 establishes standards for how companies classify and measure in their statement of financial position certain financial instruments with characteristics of both liabilities and equity. It requires that a company classify certain financial instruments as liabilities because they embody an obligation of the company. This statement is effective for financial instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003 except for mandatorily redeemable financial instruments for nonpublic entities. For nonpublic entities, with mandatorily redeemable financial instruments, such as MSXI, this statement is effective for the first fiscal period beginning after December 15, 2003. The Company is in the process of assessing the impact that SFAS No. 150 will have on the consolidated results of operations and financial position.

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CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Forward - Looking Statements

     Certain of the statements made in this report on Form 10Q, including the success of restructuring activities and other operational improvements, constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements may be identified by the use of forward looking terminology such as “believes,” “expects,” “estimates,” “will,” “should,” “plans,” “anticipates” or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy. Such forward-looking statements are based on current management projections and expectations. They involve significant risks and uncertainties. As such, they are not guarantees of future performance. MSX International disclaims any intent or obligation to update such statements.

     Actual results may vary materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of any number of factors, many of which are beyond the control of management. These important factors include: our leverage and related exposure to changes in interest rates; our reliance on major customers in the automotive industry and the timing of their product development and other initiatives; the market demand for our technical business services in general; our ability to recruit and place qualified personnel; delays or unexpected costs associated with cost reduction efforts; risks associated with operating internationally, including economic, political and currency risks; and risks associated with our acquisition strategy. Additional information concerning these and other factors are discussed in MSX International’s Registration Statement on Form S-4 (dated July 20, 1999) and in other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

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ITEM 4.    CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

     As of the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of MSX International, Inc.’s Disclosure Committee and management, including the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-15. Based upon this evaluation the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our periodic SEC reports is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported as and when required. In addition, they concluded that no significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls existed which could significantly affect our ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data.

     There have been no significant changes in internal control over financial reporting that have materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 6.    EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

  (a)   Exhibits:

       
31.1     Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
       
31.2     Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
       
32.1     Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes - Oxley Act of 2002
       
99.1     Press release announcing 2nd quarter results

  (b)   Reports on Form 8-K:
 
      During the period covered by this report, a form 8-K was filed on May 12, 2003 reporting under “Item 9. Regulation FD Disclosure” the announcement of our first quarter results.

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SIGNATURE

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

Date: August 8, 2003

MSX INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Registrant)

     
By:   /s/ Frederick K. Minturn
   
    Frederick K. Minturn
    Executive Vice President and
    Chief Financial Officer

(Chief accounting officer
and authorized signatory)

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EXHIBIT INDEX

       
EXHIBIT NO.   DESCRIPTION

 
31.1   Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
       
31.2   Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
       
32.1   Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to section 906 of the Sarbanes - Oxley Act of 2002
       
99.1   Press release announcing 2nd quarter results

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