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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 March 31, 2013

Commission File Number: 1-11376

 

 

The Allied Defense Group, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   04-2281015

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S.

Employer Number)

120 E. Baltimore Street, Suite 2100

Baltimore, MD 21202

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(410) 385-8155

(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 has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer   ¨    Accelerated filer   ¨
Non-accelerated filer   ¨  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)    Smaller reporting company   x

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

The number of shares of registrant’s Common Stock outstanding as of April 30, 2013 was 8,235,195.

 

 

 


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THE ALLIED DEFENSE GROUP, INC.

INDEX

 

     PAGE  
     NUMBER  

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION — UNAUDITED

  

Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited)

  

Consolidated Statements of Net Assets as of March 31, 2013 and December  31, 2012 (Liquidation Basis)

     2   

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets for the three months ended March  31, 2013 and 2012 (Liquidation Basis)

     3   

Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Liquidation Basis)

     4   

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

     8   

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

     12   

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

     12   

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

  

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

     12   

Item 1A. Risk Factors

     13   

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

     13   

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

     13   

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

     13   

Item 5. Other Information

     13   

Item 6. Exhibits

     13   

Signatures

     14   


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The Allied Defense Group, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF NET ASSETS (Liquidation Basis)

(Thousands of Dollars, except per share and share data)

 

     March 31, 2013      December 31, 2012  
     Unaudited         

ASSETS

     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 3,405       $ 1,079   

Short-term investments

     25,998         28,604   

Accrued interest receivable

     350         330   

Funds held in escrow

     15,014         15,013   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

     44,767         45,026   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

LIABILITIES

     

Estimated net costs to be incurred during liquidation

     1,388         1,577   

Accounts payable

     253         95   

Other liabilities

     99         98   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

     1,740         1,770   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

NET ASSETS IN LIQUIDATION

   $ 43,027       $ 43,256   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING

     8,235,195         8,235,195   

NET ASSETS IN LIQUIDATION PER SHARE

   $ 5.22       $ 5.25   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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The Allied Defense Group, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS (Liquidation Basis)

(Unaudited)

(Thousands of Dollars)

 

     Three Months Ended     Three Months Ended  
     March 31, 2013     March 31, 2012  

Net assets on liquidation basis at beginning of period

   $ 43,256      $ 44,333   

Changes in fair value of net assets in liquidation

    

Adjust net assets to fair value

     13        (15

Increase in estimated net costs to be incurred during liquidation

     (242     (288

Adjust estimated income to be earned during liquidation

     —          2   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net assets on liquidation basis at end of period

   $ 43,027      $ 44,032   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

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The Allied Defense Group, Inc.

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Liquidation Basis)

March 31, 2013

(Thousands of Dollars)

NOTE 1 — DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS

Business Operations

The Allied Defense Group Inc. (“Allied” or the “Company”), a Delaware corporation, previously conducted a multinational defense business focused on the manufacture and sale of ammunition and ammunition related products for use by the U.S. and foreign governments. Allied’s business was conducted by its two wholly-owned subsidiaries: MECAR sprl, formerly Mecar S.A. (“Mecar”), and ADG Sub USA, Inc., formerly Mecar USA, Inc. (“Mecar USA”).

Plan of Dissolution and Liquidation

On June 24, 2010, the Company signed a definitive purchase and sale agreement (the “Agreement”) with Chemring Group PLC (“Chemring”) pursuant to which Chemring agreed to acquire substantially all of the assets of the Company for $59,560 in cash and the assumption of certain liabilities. On September 1, 2010, the Company completed the asset sale to Chemring contemplated by the Agreement. Pursuant to the Agreement, Chemring acquired all of the capital stock of Mecar for approximately $45,810 in cash, and separately Chemring acquired substantially all of the assets of Mecar USA for $13,750 in cash and the assumption by Chemring of certain specified liabilities of Mecar USA. A portion of the purchase price was paid through the repayment of certain intercompany indebtedness owed to the Company that would otherwise have been cancelled at closing. $15,000 of the proceeds of the sale was deposited into escrow to secure the Company’s indemnification obligations under the Agreement.

In conjunction with the Agreement, the Board of Directors of the Company unanimously approved the dissolution of the Company pursuant to a Plan of Complete Liquidation and Dissolution (“Plan of Dissolution”). The Company’s stockholders approved the Plan of Dissolution on September 30, 2010. In response to concerns of certain of the Company’s stockholders, the Company agreed to delay the filing of a certificate of dissolution with the Delaware Secretary of State. The Company filed a certificate of dissolution with the Delaware Secretary of State on August 31, 2011. In connection with this filing, our stock transfer agent has ceased recording transfers of our stock and our stock is no longer publicly traded.

NOTE 2 — SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

Liquidation Basis of Accounting

With the authorization of the Plan of Dissolution, the Company adopted the liquidation basis of accounting effective as of the close of business on September 30, 2010. The liquidation basis of accounting will continue to be used by the Company until such time that the plan is terminated and all net assets have been distributed to shareholders.

Under the liquidation basis of accounting, the carrying amounts of assets as of the close of business on September 30, 2010, the date of the authorization of the Plan of Dissolution by the Company, were adjusted to their estimated net realizable values and liabilities, including the estimated costs associated with implementing the Plan of Dissolution, were stated at their estimated settlement amounts. Such value estimates were updated by the Company as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012. The majority of net assets in liquidation at March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were highly liquid and did not require adjustment as their estimated net realizable value approximates their current book value. The exception is the short-term investments which are subject to changes in market value.

Consolidated Statements of Net Assets (Liquidation Basis) and Changes in Net Assets (Liquidation Basis) are the financial statements presented under the liquidation basis of accounting. The valuations of assets at their net realizable values and liabilities at their anticipated settlement amounts represent estimates, based on present facts and circumstances associated with carrying out the Plan of Dissolution based on the assumptions set forth below. The actual values and costs associated with carrying out the Plan of Dissolution are expected to differ from the amounts shown herein because of the inherent uncertainty of the estimates. Such differences may be material. In particular, the estimates of the Company’s liquidation costs will vary with the length of time it operates under the Plan of Dissolution. Accordingly, it is not possible to predict the aggregate amount or timing of future distributions to stockholders, as long as the Plan of Dissolution is in effect and no assurance can be given that the amount of liquidating distributions to be received will equal or exceed the estimate of net assets in liquidation presented in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Net Assets (Liquidation Basis).

 

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The Allied Defense Group, Inc.

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Liquidation Basis)

March 31, 2013

(Thousands of Dollars)

 

The estimated net costs to be incurred during liquidation as of March 31, 2013 are as follows:

 

Compensation for employees and directors

   $ 164   

Compliance costs

     141   

Insurance Fees

     210   

Professional Fees

     791   

Income Taxes

     150   
  

 

 

 

Subtotal

     1,456   

Less: interest income on cash and investment balances

     (68
  

 

 

 

Total net costs to be incurred during liquidation

   $ 1,388   
  

 

 

 

These estimates are based on assumptions regarding the Company’s ability to settle outstanding obligations to creditors and the ultimate timing of distributions to its stockholders, but does not include any settlement amounts, fines or penalties, if any, that the Company might incur as a result of the DOJ subpoena or any other legal proceedings. These estimates are reviewed quarterly and adjusted as projections and assumptions change.

Principles of Consolidation

As of March 31, 2013, the consolidated financial statements of the Company include the accounts of Allied and its wholly-owned subsidiaries, which are as follows:

 

   

ARC Europe, a Belgian company,

 

   

Allied Research BV (“BV”), a Dutch company,

 

   

Allied Research Cooperative (“Coop”) and,

 

   

ADG Sub USA, Inc. (“Mecar USA”)

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company values its assets and liabilities using the methods of fair-value as described in ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. In accordance with ASC 820, the Company determines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to active markets for identical assets and liabilities (Level 1 measurement) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurement). We classify fair value balances based on the observability of those inputs. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:

 

   

Level 1 – Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

 

   

Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active and amounts derived from valuation models where all significant inputs are observable in active markets.

 

   

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs that reflect management’s assumptions.

 

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The Allied Defense Group, Inc.

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Liquidation Basis)

March 31, 2013

(Thousands of Dollars)

 

NOTE 3 — SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS

Cash in excess of funds required for immediate use by the Company has been invested with the primary goal to preserve capital. As such, the funds are invested in short-term, high-quality, fixed-income securities and are accounted for at fair value. As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the fair value of these investments was $25,998 and $28,604, respectively, and was included in short-term investments on the Consolidated Statements of Net Assets (Liquidation Basis).

In addition to short-term investments, the Company invests in money market funds which are classified as cash equivalents. Amounts are transferred between short-term investments and money market funds based on investment availability and yield.

NOTE 4 — FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

For disclosure purposes, assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety in the fair value hierarchy level based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the overall fair value measurement. Our assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement requires judgment and may affect the placement within the fair value hierarchy levels.

The following table sets forth the assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, by input level, in the Consolidated Statement of Net Assets (Liquidation Basis) at March 31, 2013:

 

     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Municipal Bonds

   $ 22,072       $ —         $ —         $ 22,072   

Certificates of Deposit

     3,926         —           —           3,926   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets at fair value

   $ 25,998       $ —         $ —         $ 25,998   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following table sets forth the assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis, by input level, in the Consolidated Statement of Net Assets (Liquidation Basis) at December 31, 2012:

 

     Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Municipal Bonds

   $ 23,697       $ —         $ —         $ 23,697   

Certificates of Deposit

     4,907         —           —           4,907   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets at fair value

   $ 28,604       $ —         $ —         $ 28,604   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

NOTE 5 — INDUSTRY SEGMENTS

Prior to September 2010, the Company operated within two operating segments: Mecar and Mecar USA. In September 2010, the Company completed the divesture of Mecar and Mecar USA. As a result, Allied no longer has operating segments.

NOTE 6 — PROVISION FOR TAXES

The Company recognizes deferred tax liabilities and assets for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the consolidated financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred tax liabilities and assets are determined based on the difference between the consolidated financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates in effect for the years in which the differences are expected to reverse.

As of December 31, 2010, the Company provided for U.S. tax on foreign earnings of approximately $25,475 that is expected to be repatriated. As of March 31, 2013, $13,757 had been successfully repatriated. Income taxes related to repatriation of cash held in foreign countries is not expected to exceed $350. As of March 31, 2013, $200 of income taxes related to the repatriation has been paid and the remainder is expected to be paid in 2013. As of March 31, 2013, the fair value of net deferred tax assets is zero due to full valuation allowance.

 

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The Allied Defense Group, Inc.

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Liquidation Basis)

March 31, 2013

(Thousands of Dollars)

 

As of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, the Company had no unrecognized tax benefits. For the quarter ended March 31, 2013, there were no interest or penalties recorded.

In Belgium, the Company is still open to examination by the Belgian tax authorities from 2009 forward. Currently the tax years 2009 and 2010 are under examination. It is unclear at the present whether the results of that audit would have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements. In the United States, the Company is still open to examination from 2009 forward, although carryforward tax attributes that were generated prior to 2009 may still be adjusted upon examination by the U.S. tax authorities if they either have been or will be utilized.

NOTE 7 — COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Legal Proceedings

DOJ Subpoena

On January 19, 2010, the Company received a subpoena and communications from the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) requesting the Company produce documents relating to its dealings with foreign governments. The subpoena stated that it was issued in connection with an ongoing criminal investigation. See Part II – Item 1 for additional information regarding the DOJ proceedings.

Employee Severance Payments

The Company entered into employment agreements with certain management personnel at the Company’s subsidiaries and with certain domestic management personnel. These agreements provided for severance payments in the event of termination under certain conditions. In September 2010, the Company paid $1,650 in satisfaction of its severance obligations to the Company’s management personnel. Employment agreements with employees at Mecar and Mecar USA were assigned as part of the sale transactions. The Company is obligated to pay up to $75 of additional severance payments at the time it makes distributions to stockholders. These expenses are included in the estimated net costs to be incurred during liquidation.

Indemnification provisions

The Company has sold its SeaSpace, Titan, the VSK Group, GMS and NSM subsidiaries in separate transactions starting with the first transaction closing in 2007. In each transaction, the Company agreed to indemnify the purchaser for periods subsequent to closing for losses arising from breaches of representations, warranties and covenants. Indemnification periods varied based on the particular representation, warranty or covenant covered, the vast majority of which have all expired. As of March 31, 2013, the only remaining indemnification obligations relate to representations and warranties concerning taxes, environmental matters, breaches of title, breaches of authorization and fraud. For SeaSpace, Titan, the VSK Group, GMS and NSM, these indemnification provisions have been capped at $1,000, $950, $6,408 (€5,000), $5,200 and $863, respectively. At March 31, 2013, no amount has been accrued related to these indemnifications as a liability is not deemed probable.

On June 24, 2010, the Company signed a definitive purchase and sale agreement with Chemring Group PLC pursuant to which Chemring agreed to acquire substantially all of the assets of the Company for $59,560 in cash and the assumption of certain liabilities. The purchase and sale agreement contains certain indemnification provisions pursuant to which the Company may be required to indemnify the buyer for a period subsequent to the completion of the sale for any and all losses directly or indirectly based upon, related to, arising out of or in connection with Mecar’s completed contracts, Mecar USA liabilities retained by the Company and any failure by the Company to satisfy all transaction related expenses. The Company’s indemnification liability is limited to, and capped at, the escrowed amount of $15,000 plus the accumulated interest. The Company’s indemnification obligations expire upon the earlier of (i) June 30, 2015 and (ii) the Company’s entry into either a court or administrative order or a Chemring-approved settlement agreement, in either case, finally resolving the matters relating to the DOJ’s subpoena. In the absence of such final resolution, in certain circumstances, up to 50% of the escrowed funds may be released as early as June 24, 2013. At March 31, 2013, no amount has been accrued related to this indemnification as a liability is not deemed probable.

 

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

Overview

The Allied Defense Group, Inc. (“Allied” or the “Company”) previously conducted a multinational defense business focused on the manufacture and sale of ammunition and ammunition related products for use by the U.S. and foreign governments. Allied’s business was conducted by two wholly-owned subsidiaries: MECAR sprl, formerly MECAR S.A. (“Mecar”), and ADG Sub USA, Inc., formerly MECAR USA, Inc. (“Mecar USA”).

On June 24, 2010, the Company signed a definitive purchase and sale agreement (the “Agreement”) with Chemring Group PLC (“Chemring”) pursuant to which Chemring agreed to acquire substantially all of the assets of the Company for $59.6 million in cash and the assumption of certain liabilities. On September 1, 2010, the Company completed the asset sale to Chemring contemplated by the Agreement. Chemring acquired all of the capital stock of Mecar for $45.8 million in cash, and separately Chemring acquired substantially all of the assets of Mecar USA for $13.8 million in cash and the assumption by Chemring of certain specified liabilities of Mecar USA. A portion of the purchase price was paid through the repayment of certain intercompany indebtedness owed to the Company that would otherwise have been cancelled at closing. $15 million of the proceeds from the sale was deposited into escrow to secure the Company’s indemnification obligations under the Agreement.

In conjunction with the Agreement, the Board of Directors of the Company unanimously approved the dissolution of the Company pursuant to a Plan of Complete Liquidation and Dissolution (“Plan of Dissolution”). The Company’s stockholders approved the Plan of Dissolution on September 30, 2010. In response to concerns of certain of the Company’s stockholders, the Company agreed to delay the filing of a Certificate of Dissolution. The Company filed a Certificate of Dissolution with the Delaware Secretary of State on August 31, 2011. In connection with this filing, our stock transfer agent has ceased recording transfers of our stock and our stock is no longer publicly traded.

In connection with the adoption of the Plan of Dissolution and the anticipated liquidation of the Company, we adopted the liquidation basis of accounting effective the close of business on September 30, 2010, whereby assets are valued at their estimated net realizable cash values and liabilities are stated at their estimated settlement amounts. Uncertainties as to the ultimate amount of our liabilities make it impractical to predict the aggregate net value that may ultimately be distributable to stockholders. Under the liquidation basis of accounting, we accrue for the remaining costs to be incurred during liquidation, including compensation for remaining directors, consultants, insurance costs, fees for professional service providers, income taxes, and miscellaneous other costs, partially offset by estimated future interest earnings. Such net costs were estimated to be $1.388 million as of March 31, 2013. Our estimates are based on assumptions regarding our ability to settle outstanding obligations and the ultimate timing of distributions to our stockholders, but do not include any settlement amounts, fines or penalties, if any, that we might incur as a result of the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) subpoena or any other legal proceedings. Our estimate of net costs only includes costs through December 31, 2013 based on the assumption that the Company will reach resolution of the DOJ inquiry prior to that date.

The Company received a subpoena from the DOJ on January 19, 2010 requesting that the Company produce documents relating to its dealings with foreign governments. This subpoena was issued at the same time as the DOJ announced that it had indicted several individuals in connection with a Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”) sting operation, including an employee of MECAR USA. This individual’s employment was promptly terminated. The DOJ initially limited its request of documents to those relating to the former employee of Mecar USA. The DOJ subsequently advised the Company that it is conducting an industry-wide review, and therefore the DOJ’s investigation of the Company will be expanded and ongoing. The Company also received inquiries from the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) as to this matter.

In early 2012, the DOJ dismissed charges against all individuals indicted in the FCPA sting operation, including the former employee of MECAR USA. The Company has subsequently requested that the DOJ consider the Company’s status in its investigation so that the Company may move forward with distributions to Company stockholders. The SEC has advised that it will not pursue an enforcement action against the Company. The discussions with the DOJ are continuing and based upon these discussions it appears likely that resolution of the DOJ inquiry will involve a payment by the Company in connection with at least one transaction involving the former employee of MECAR USA. At this point, the amount of this payment is undeterminable. In April 2013, Company representatives met with senior DOJ officials to discuss the Company’s status in the ongoing investigation. No resolution was reached at this meeting, but the Company believes that it was a productive meeting that moved the Company forward in its efforts to resolve this matter and effect a corporate dissolution.

 

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No distributions to stockholders are expected prior to resolution of the DOJ inquiry and completion of the Delaware dissolution process which includes notice to creditors and publication of the dissolution, followed by a petition to the Delaware courts. The Company has commenced the creditor notice process and believes it will be in a position to make initial distributions to stockholders by the end of 2013, contingent upon timely finalizing a settlement with the DOJ.

We cannot predict the settlement amounts, fines or penalties, if any, that we might incur as a result of the DOJ inquiry. The period of time required to resolve these matters is uncertain. As a result, it is unlikely that any distributions to our stockholders will be made until the matters relating to the DOJ inquiry have been resolved. Furthermore, under the Agreement, the Company has agreed to indemnify Chemring and certain of its related parties from any losses, fines or penalties arising out of, among other things, the completed contracts of Mecar and Mecar USA. We have escrowed $15 million of the cash consideration paid to the Company in the sale to secure our indemnification obligations under the Agreement. These escrowed funds will not be available to the Company for distribution to our stockholders, or otherwise, until released to the Company pursuant to the terms of the Agreement.

Net Assets on Liquidation Basis at March 31, 2013

Net assets in liquidation at March 31, 2013 are $43.027 million compared to $43.256 million at December 31, 2012. The change in net assets in liquidation is due to adjustments to: (i) the fair value of assets and (ii) estimated costs to be incurred during liquidation. The net assets in liquidation per share as of March 31, 2013 have been adjusted to $5.22 as compared to $5.25 as of December 31, 2012, $5.26 as of September 30, 2012, $5.32 as of June 30, 2012, $5.35 as of March 31, 2012 and $5.38 as of December 31, 2011.

We expect to use all of our net assets to complete our Plan of Dissolution, which includes settling existing claims against the Company, including current liabilities and accrued expenses, and making cash liquidating distributions to our shareholders. Net assets available for liquidating distributions to shareholders may vary if we incur greater than estimated operating expenses associated with executing the Plan of Dissolution, any actual settlement costs for existing claims against the Company (as we have not accrued any amounts for resolution of the DOJ matter or any other existing claim), or if there are existing, but unknown claims made against us in the future.

Our estimate of net costs to be incurred during liquidation includes costs through December 31, 2013. We have assumed that we will be in a position to make an initial distribution to stockholders by the end of 2013. To meet this goal we must (i) complete the Delaware law requirements for liquidation, which include creditor notices, newspaper publications and a petition to the Delaware courts and (ii) complete the DOJ settlement. We have initiated the Delaware law proceedings and anticipate completing them in 2013, contingent upon timely resolution of the DOJ settlement. If we are unable to timely complete the Delaware law proceedings and/or the DOJ settlement, we will incur additional costs in 2014 and continuing until we complete these matters. Such a delay will further reduce the amount available for distribution to the stockholders.

As of March 31, 2013, cash and cash equivalents increased by approximately $2.3 million and short-term investments decreased by approximately the same amount from December 31, 2012. The shift between these asset categories is the result of temporarily investing in institutional money market funds (classified as cash equivalents) which at that time provided a higher yield than municipal bonds and certificates of deposit.

Changes in Net Assets on Liquidation Basis During the Three Months Ended March 31, 2013

The table below summarizes the changes in net assets during the three months ended March 31, 2013:

 

     Three Months Ended  
     March 31, 2013  

Net assets on liquidation basis at beginning of period

   $ 43,256   

Changes in fair value of net assets in liquidation

  

Adjust net assets to fair value

     13   

Increase in estimated net costs to be incurred during liquidation

     (242

Adjust estimated income to be earned during liquidation

     —     
  

 

 

 

Net assets on liquidation basis at end of period

   $ 43,027   
  

 

 

 

 

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The change in net assets in liquidation during the three months ended March 31, 2013 is the net effect of valuation changes to the net assets, and changes in the estimated net costs to be incurred during liquidation. Adjusting net assets to fair market value increased the net assets in liquidation by $0.013 million. The change in estimated net costs to be incurred during liquidation decreased the net assets by $0.242 million. The net effect was a decrease of $0.229 million in net assets in liquidation for the three months ended March 31, 2013.

The Company invests only in money market funds and short-term investments with maturities of less than twelve months. At the date of purchase, the amount paid for a short-term investment exceeds the maturity value of the investment. Over the remaining term of the investment the Company receives income at the coupon rate which represents a return of the excess purchase price plus income at the market rate. The current market rate for our investments is between 0.25% and 0.30% per year. Our investment income during the year is the net of the unrealized fair value adjustment and the income received. During the first quarter of 2013, the net investment income was approximately $0.035 million. These amounts were previously accrued as a reduction to the estimated net costs and therefore do not impact the change in the estimated net costs to liquidate.

The table below reconciles the changes during the quarter ended March 31, 2013, in the estimated net costs to be incurred during liquidation:

 

     (in thousands)  
     December 31,     Changes in     (Costs Incurred)     March 31,  

Estimated Net Costs to be Incurred During Liquidation

   2012     Estimates     Income Received     2013  

Estimated net costs to be incurred during liquidation:

        

Compensation for employees and directors

   $ 193      $ —        $ (29   $ 164   

Compliance costs

     236        (16     (79     141   

Insurance Fees

     210        —          —          210   

Professional Fees

     878        258        (345     791   

Income Taxes

     150        —          —          150   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Subtotal

     1,667        242        (453     1,456   

Less: interest income on cash and investment balances

     (90     —          22        (68
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net costs to be incurred during liquidation

   $ 1,577      $ 242      $ (431   $ 1,388   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The estimate of costs to be incurred in liquidation was increased by $0.242 million in the first quarter of 2013 primarily as a result of an increase in professional fees related to the DOJ inquiry.

Critical Accounting Policies

The Company’s discussion and analysis of its financial condition, results of operations and cash flows are based upon the Company’s consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires the Company to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, sales, and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. The Company re-evaluates its estimates on an on-going basis. The Company’s estimates and judgments are based on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates or judgments under different assumptions or conditions.

The Company believes the following are its critical accounting policies which affect its more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of its unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements:

 

   

Estimates of the potential liability associated with litigation and government investigations.

 

   

Estimates of expenses incurred and interest income received during liquidation. Under the liquidation basis of accounting, the Company accrues for the remaining costs to be incurred during liquidation, including compensation for remaining directors, consultants, insurance costs, fees for professional service providers and miscellaneous other costs, partially offset by estimated future interest earnings. These estimates are undiscounted for present value and are based on the assumption that liquidation will occur no later than December 31, 2013.

 

   

Fair Value of financial instruments. The fair values for substantially all of our financial assets and financial liabilities are based on observable prices and inputs and are classified in Level 1 of the hierarchy.

 

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A complete discussion of these policies is contained in our Form 10-K filed on March 29, 2013 with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the year ended December 31, 2012. There were no significant changes to the critical accounting policies discussed in the Company’s Form 10-K filed for December 31, 2012.

Forward-Looking Statements

This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations contains forward-looking statements that are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the Company. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions which are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecast in such forward-looking statements. The Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Commitments and Contingencies

DOJ Subpoena

On January 19, 2010, the Company received a subpoena and communications from the DOJ requesting the Company produce documents relating to its dealings with foreign governments. The subpoena stated that it was issued in connection with an ongoing criminal investigation. See Part II – Item 1 for additional information regarding the DOJ matter.

Employee Severance Payments

The Company entered into employment agreements with certain management personnel at the Company’s subsidiaries and with certain domestic management personnel. In September 2010, the Company paid $1.650 million in satisfaction of its severance obligations to the Company management personnel. Employment agreements with employees at Mecar and Mecar USA were assigned as part of the sale transactions. The Company is obligated to pay up to $0.075 million of additional severance payments at the time it makes distributions to stockholders. These expenses are included in the estimated net costs to be incurred during liquidation.

Indemnification provisions

The Company has sold its SeaSpace, Titan, the VSK Group, GMS and NSM subsidiaries in separate transactions starting with the first transaction closing in 2007. In each transaction, the Company agreed to indemnify the purchaser for periods subsequent to closing for losses arising from breaches of representations, warranties and covenants. Indemnification periods varied based on the particular representation, warranty or covenant covered, the vast majority of which have all expired. As of September 30, 2011, the only remaining indemnification obligations relate to representations and warranties concerning taxes, environmental matters, breaches of title, breaches of authorization and fraud. For SeaSpace, Titan, the VSK Group, GMS and NSM, these indemnification provisions have been capped at $1.0 million, $0.950 million, $6.408 million (€5.0 million), $5.2 million and $0.863 million, respectively. At March 31, 2013, no amount has been accrued related to these indemnifications as a liability is not deemed probable.

On June 24, 2010, the Company signed a definitive purchase and sale agreement with Chemring Group PLC pursuant to which Chemring agreed to acquire substantially all of the assets of the Company for $59.560 million in cash and the assumption of certain liabilities. The purchase and sale agreement contains certain indemnification provisions pursuant to which the Company may be required to indemnify the buyer for a period subsequent to the completion of the sale for any and all losses directly or indirectly based upon, related to, arising out of or in connection with Mecar’s completed contracts, Mecar USA liabilities retained by the Company and any failure by the Company to satisfy all transaction related expenses. The Company’s indemnification liability is limited to, and capped at, the escrowed amount of $15 million plus the accumulated interest. The Company’s indemnification obligations expire upon the earlier of (i) June 30, 2015 and (ii) the Company’s entry into either a court or administrative order or a Chemring-approved settlement agreement, in either case, finally resolving the matters relating to the DOJ’s subpoena. In the absence of such final resolution, in certain circumstances, up to 50% of the escrowed funds may be released as early as June 24, 2013. At March 31, 2013, no amount has been accrued related to this indemnification as a liability is not deemed probable.

 

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Future Reporting

The Company filed a Certificate of Dissolution with the State of Delaware on August 31, 2011 and the Company has closed its stock transfer books and instructed its stock transfer agent that no further stock transfers be recognized. Accordingly, the Company’s stock has ceased trading on the OTCQB Marketplace. The Company is required under Delaware law to maintain a quasi-corporate existence for a period of three years for the limited purpose of winding up its affairs and discharging or making provision for the discharge of its liabilities.

Promptly after the filing of the Certificate of Dissolution, the Company requested a no-action letter from the Securities and Exchange Commission to allow the Company to cease filing Forms 10-K and 10-Q. The Securities and Exchange Commission has rejected this request; accordingly, the Company will continue to file all required Forms 10-K and 10-Q.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Not required for a smaller reporting company.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Overview

As a result of the sale of Mecar and Mecar USA and the adoption by the stockholders of the Plan of Dissolution, the Company terminated all employees. The Company’s Officers/Board of Directors continue to oversee and review the Company’s system of financial reporting.

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Subject to the provisions set forth in the Overview section above, the Company carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-15 as of the end of the period covered by the report. Based on this evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of March 31, 2013.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Subject to the provisions set forth in the Overview section above, there were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the period covered by this quarterly report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

DOJ Subpoena

On January 19, 2010, the Company received a subpoena and communications from the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) requesting the Company produce documents relating to its dealings with foreign governments. The subpoena stated that it was issued in connection with an ongoing criminal investigation. On the same day, the Company also became aware through a press release issued by the DOJ that an employee of Mecar USA had been indicted by the DOJ for allegedly engaging in schemes to bribe foreign government officials to obtain and retain business. The unsealed indictment of this employee and the DOJ’s press release indicate that the alleged criminal conduct was on behalf of a Decatur, Georgia company which is unrelated to the Company or Mecar USA. Mecar USA’s employment agreement with the employee provided that the employee not actively engage in any other employment, occupation or consulting activity that conflicts with the interests of the Company. In light of the employee’s breach of his employment agreement, Mecar USA terminated his employment on January 20, 2010.

The former employee was arrested on January 19, 2010, along with twenty-one other individuals, after a large-scale undercover operation that targeted foreign bribery in the military and law enforcement products industry. The indictments of the twenty-one individuals allege that the defendants conspired to violate the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (“FCPA”), conspired to engage in money laundering and engaged in substantive violations of the FCPA.

Subsequently, the Company received notice from the DOJ that indicated that it would request additional documents and expand its review beyond matters relating to the indicted former employee of Mecar USA. The Company understands that the DOJ’s expanded review is in connection with an industry-wide review. The Company has also received inquiries from the SEC regarding this matter. The SEC recently advised that it will not pursue an enforcement action against the Company.

 

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The Company is cooperating with the DOJ and complying with the DOJ’s subpoena. The Company’s ongoing compliance is being overseen by the Company’s Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is being assisted in these matters by outside counsel. The Company cannot predict the outcome of these matters or the impact, if any, that they may have on our plan to return the net proceeds of the Chemring sale to our stockholders.

In early 2012, the DOJ dismissed charges against all individuals indicted in the FCPA sting operation, including the former employee of MECAR USA. Since this time, the Company’s outside counsel has had numerous discussions with the DOJ regarding the inquiry. Based upon these discussions, it appears likely that resolution of this inquiry will involve a payment by the Company in connection with at least one transaction involving the former employee of Mecar USA. At this point, the amount of this payment is undeterminable. In April 2013, Company representatives met with senior DOJ officials to discuss the Company’s status in the ongoing investigation. No resolution was reached at this meeting, but the Company believes that it was a productive meeting that moved the Company forward in its efforts to resolve this matter and effect a corporate dissolution.

No distributions to stockholders are expected prior to resolution of the DOJ inquiry and completion of the Delaware dissolution process which includes notice to creditors and publication of the dissolution, followed by a petition to the Delaware courts. The Company has commenced the creditor notice process and believes it will be in a position to make an initial distribution to stockholders by the end of 2013, contingent upon timely finalizing a settlement with the DOJ.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

Not required for a smaller reporting company.

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

None.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

Not Applicable

Item 5. Other Information

None

Item 6. Exhibits

 

Exhibit No.

  

Description of Exhibits

31.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2    Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32    Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101    The following financial information from our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the first quarter of 2013 filed with the SEC formatted in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL):
  

(i)     Consolidated Statements of Net Assets as of March 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 (Liquidation Basis)

  

(ii)    Consolidated Statements of Changes in Net Assets for the three months ended March 31, 2013 and 2012 (Liquidation Basis).

 

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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.

 

      THE ALLIED DEFENSE GROUP, INC.
     

/s/ Charles S. Ream

Date: May 15, 2013       Charles S. Ream
      Director and Chief Financial Officer

 

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