t71191_10q.htm


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 June 30, 2011
 
Commission File No. 1-16263
 
MARINE PRODUCTS CORPORATION
(exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
58-2572419       
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
 
2801 Buford Highway, Suite 520, Atlanta, Georgia  30329
(Address of principal executive offices)    (zip code)
 
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code -- (404) 321-7910
 
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 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 o 
 
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 definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
 
Large accelerated filer
o
Accelerated filer
o
Non-accelerated filer
o (Do not check if 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 Exchange Act).  Yes­­ o No x
 
As of July 22, 2011 Marine Products Corporation had 37,412,258 shares of common stock outstanding.
 
 
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Marine Products Corporation
 
Table of Contents
 
 
Part I. Financial Information
Page
No.
     
Item 1.
Financial Statements (Unaudited)
 
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets – As of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010
3
     
 
Consolidated Statements of Operations – for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010
4
     
 
Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity – for the six months ended June 30, 2011
5
     
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010
6
     
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
7-18
     
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
19-28
     
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
29
     
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
29
     
Part II.  Other Information
 
 
Item 1.
 
Legal Proceedings
 
30
     
   Item 1A.
Risk Factors
30
     
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
30
     
Item 3.
Defaults upon Senior Securities
30
     
Item 4.
Removed and Reserved
30
     
Item 5.
Other Information
30
     
Item 6.
Exhibits
31
     
Signatures
32
   
 
 
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MARINE PRODUCTS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF JUNE 30, 2011 AND DECEMBER 31, 2010
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
ASSETS
       
(Note 1)
 
             
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 3,450     $ 9,535  
Marketable securities
    13,170       12,826  
Accounts receivable, net
    2,930       1,178  
Inventories
    21,034       21,882  
Income taxes receivable
    17       481  
Deferred income taxes
    984       920  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    1,338       1,451  
   Total current assets
    42,923       48,273  
Property, plant and equipment, net
    11,989       12,416  
Goodwill
    3,308       3,308  
Other intangibles, net
    465       465  
Marketable securities
    39,950       30,007  
Deferred income taxes
    3,146       3,243  
Other assets
    5,116       5,097  
   Total assets
  $ 106,897     $ 102,809  
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
               
                 
Accounts payable
  $ 3,371     $ 1,884  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
    9,039       8,616  
   Total current liabilities
    12,410       10,500  
Pension liabilities
    5,504       5,581  
Other long-term liabilities
    422       423  
   Total liabilities
    18,336       16,504  
Common stock
    3,741       3,708  
Capital in excess of par value
    604       371  
Retained earnings
    85,117       83,222  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (901 )     (996 )
Total stockholders equity
    88,561       86,305  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  $ 106,897     $ 102,809  
                 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.
 
 
 
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MARINE PRODUCTS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONSOLIDATED  STATEMENTS  OF  OPERATIONS
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011 AND 2010
(In thousands except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 
   
Three months ended June 30,
   
Six months ended June 30,
 
 
 
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
                         
Net sales
  $ 29,098     $ 31,677     $ 56,246     $ 56,170  
Cost of goods sold
    24,191       25,080       46,879       46,128  
Gross profit
    4,907       6,597       9,367       10,042  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    3,688       4,065       7,544       7,913  
Operating income
    1,219       2,532       1,823       2,129  
Interest income
    272       290       508       598  
Income before income taxes
    1,491       2,822       2,331       2,727  
Income tax provision
    262       357       436       342  
Net income
  $ 1,229     $ 2,465     $ 1,895     $ 2,385  
                                 
Earnings per share
                               
Basic
  $ 0.03     $ 0.07     $ 0.05     $ 0.07  
Diluted
  $ 0.03     $ 0.07     $ 0.05     $ 0.07  
                                 
Average shares outstanding
                               
Basic
    36,394       36,182       36,340       36,165  
Diluted
    36,781       36,703       36,848       36,653  
                                 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.
                 
 
 
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MARINE PRODUCTS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
                           
Accumulated 
       
                 Capital in           Other        
   
Comprehensive
   
Common Stock
     Excess of    
Retained
   
Comprehensive
       
    Income (Loss)    
Shares
   
Amount
    Par Value     Earnings     Income (Loss)    
Total
 
Balance, December 31, 2010
          37,075     $ 3,708     $ 371     $ 83,222     $ (996 )   $ 86,305  
Stock issued for stock incentive plans, net
          415       41       721                   762  
Stock purchased and retired
          (78 )     (8 )     (565 )                 (573 )
Net income
  $ 1,895                         1,895             1,895  
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
                                                       
Pension adjustment
    12                               12       12  
Unrealized gain on securities, net of reclassification adjustment
    83                               83       83  
Comprehensive income
  $ 1,990                                                  
Excess tax benefits for
share-based
 payments
                            77                       77  
                                                         
Balance, June 30, 2011
            37,412     $ 3,741     $ 604     $ 85,117     $ (901 )   $ 88,561  
                                                         
The accompanying notes are an integral part of this consolidated statement.
                         
 
 
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MARINE PRODUCTS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011 AND 2010
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
   
Six months ended June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
           
   Net income
  $ 1,895     $ 2,385  
   Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
      Depreciation and amortization
    480       567  
      Stock-based compensation expense
    718       855  
      Excess tax benefits for share-based payments
    (77 )     -  
      Deferred income tax benefit
    (156 )     (886 )
   (Increase) decrease in assets:
               
      Accounts receivable
    (1,752 )     (1,180 )
      Inventories
    848       (6,471 )
      Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    113       1,587  
      Income taxes receivable
    541       6,376  
      Other non-current assets
    (19 )     117  
   Increase (decrease) in liabilities:
               
      Accounts payable
    1,487       3,177  
      Income taxes payable
    33       432  
      Accrued expenses and other liabilities
    390       1,739  
      Other long-term liabilities
    (59     (292 )
Net cash provided by operating activities
    4,442       8,406  
                 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
               
Capital expenditures
    (53 )     (68 )
Purchases of marketable securities
    (17,167 )     (14,488 )
Sales of marketable securities
    964       4,416  
Maturities of marketable securities
    6,045       8,360  
Net cash used for investing activities
    (10,211 )     (1,780 )
                 
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
               
Excess tax benefits for share-based payments
    77       -  
Cash paid for common stock purchased and retired
    (447 )     (244 )
Proceeds received upon exercise of stock options
    54       6  
Net cash used for financing activities
    (316 )     (238 )
                 
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
    (6,085 )     6,388  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    9,535       2,573  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 3,450     $ 8,961  
                 
Supplemental information:
               
Income tax payments (refunds),net     32       (5,588 )
   
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.
 
 
 
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MARINE PRODUCTS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
1.
GENERAL
 
The accompanying unaudited condensed financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X.  Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments (all of which consisted of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.  Operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2011.
 
The balance sheet at December 31, 2010 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements.
 
For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.
 
A group that includes the Company’s Chairman of the Board, R. Randall Rollins and his brother Gary W. Rollins, who is also director of the Company, and certain companies under their control, controls in excess of fifty percent of the Company’s voting power.
 
2.
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
 
During the three months ended June 30, 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued the following Accounting Standards Updates (ASU):
 
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted:
 
ASU 2011-05, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220):  Presentation of Comprehensive Income. The amendments to the Codification in this ASU allow an entity the option to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. In both choices, an entity is required to present each component of net income along with total net income, each component of other comprehensive income along with a total for other comprehensive income, and a total amount for comprehensive income. This ASU eliminates the option to present the components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in stockholders’ equity. The amendments to the Codification in the ASU do not change the items that must be reported in other comprehensive income or when an item of other comprehensive income must be reclassified to net income.  The amendments are to be applied retrospectively and are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011.  The Company plans to adopt these provisions in the first quarter of 2012. Adoption of these provisions is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
 
 
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MARINE PRODUCTS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
ASU 2011-04, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs. This ASU represents the converged guidance of the FASB and the International Accounting Standards Board on fair value measurement. These amendments have resulted in common requirements for measuring fair value and for disclosing information about fair value measurements, including a consistent meaning of the term “fair value.” The common requirements is expected to result in greater comparability of fair value measurements presented and disclosed in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards. The amendments are to be applied prospectively and are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011.  The Company plans to adopt these provisions in the first quarter of 2012. Adoption of these provisions is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
 
3.
EARNINGS PER SHARE
 
Basic and diluted earnings per share are computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the respective periods.  The basic and diluted calculations differ as a result of the dilutive effect of stock options and time lapse restricted shares included in diluted earnings per share, but excluded from basic earnings per share. In addition, the Company has periodically issued share-based payment awards that contain non-forfeitable rights to dividends and are therefore considered participating securities.
 
 
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MARINE PRODUCTS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
A reconciliation of weighted average shares outstanding along with the earnings per share attributable to restricted shares of common stock (participating securities) is as follows:
 
      Three months ended
June 30,
      Six months ended
June 30,
 
(In thousands except per share data )
   
2011
     
2010
     
2011
     
2010
 
 Net income available for stockholders:
  $ 1,229     $ 2,465     $ 1,895     $ 2,385  
 Less:  Dividends paid
                               
   Common Stock
    -       -       -       -  
Restricted shares of common stock
    -       -       -       -  
 Undistributed income
  $ 1,229     $ 2,465     $ 1,895     $ 2,385  
                                 
 Allocation of undistributed income:
                         
   Common Stock
  $ 1,196     $ 2,405     $ 1,844     $ 2,327  
Restricted shares of common stock
    33       60       51       58  
                                 
 Basic shares outstanding:
                               
   Common Stock
    35,386       35,277       35,350       35,270  
Restricted shares of common stock
    1,008       905       990       895  
      36,394       36,182       36,340       36,165  
 Diluted shares outstanding:
                               
   Common Stock
    35,386       35,277       35,350       35,270  
   Dilutive effect of stock options
    387       521       508       488  
      35,773       35,798       35,858       35,758  
Restricted shares of common stock
    1,008       905       990       895  
      36,781       36,703       36,848       36,653  
 Basic earnings per share:
                               
   Common Stock:
                               
     Distributed earnings
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
     Undistributed income
    0.03       0.07       0.05       0.07  
    $ 0.03     $ 0.07     $ 0.05     $ 0.07  
 Restricted shares of common stock:
                               
     Distributed earnings
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
     Undistributed income
    0.03       0.07       0.05       0.06  
    $ 0.03     $ 0.07     $ 0.05     $ 0.06  
 Diluted earnings per share:
                               
  Common Stock:
                               
     Distributed earnings
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
     Undistributed income
    0.03       0.07       0.05       0.07  
    $ 0.03     $ 0.07     $ 0.05     $ 0.07  
                                 
 
 
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MARINE PRODUCTS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
 
The effect of the Company’s stock options as shown below have been excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share for the following periods, as their effect would have been anti-dilutive:
 
(in thousands)
 
Three months ended June 30,
   
Six months ended June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
Stock options
    42       42       42       42  
 
4.
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
 
 
The components of comprehensive income for the applicable periods are as follows:
 
(in thousands)
 
Three months ended
June 30,
   
Six months ended
June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
Net income
  $ 1,229     $ 2,465     $ 1,895     $ 2,385  
Other comprehensive income, net of taxes:
                               
Pension adjustment
    6       5       12       164  
Unrealized gain on securities available for sale, net of reclassification adjustment during the period
    62       (16 )     83       (56 )
Total comprehensive income
  $ 1,297     $ 2,454     $ 1,990     $ 2,493  
 
5.
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
 
The Company reserved 5,625,000 shares of common stock under various Stock Incentive Plans each with a term of  ten years.  These plans provide for the issuance of various forms of stock incentives, including, among others, incentive and non-qualified stock options and restricted stock.  As of June 30, 2011, there were approximately 943,000 shares available for grants.
 
 
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MARINE PRODUCTS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
Stock-based compensation for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 were as follows:
 
(in thousands)
 
Three months ended
June 30,
   
Six months ended
June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
Pre – tax cost
  $ 372     $ 419     $ 718     $ 855  
After tax cost
  $ 240     $ 270     $ 463     $ 551  
 
Stock Options
 
Transactions involving Marine Products stock options for the six months ended June 30, 2011 were as follows:
 
   
Shares
   
Weighted Average
Exercise
Price
   
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual
Life
   
Aggregate Intrinsic
Value
 
Outstanding at January 1, 2011
    668,785     $ 3.71    
1.4 years
         
Granted
    -       -       N/A          
Exercised
    (104,050 )     1.72       N/A          
Forfeited
    -       -       N/A          
Expired
    -       -       N/A          
Outstanding and exercisable at June 30, 2011
    564,735     $ 4.08    
1.1 years
    $ 1,491,000  
 
The total intrinsic value of share options exercised was approximately $602,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2011 and approximately $17,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2010.  There were no recognized excess tax benefits associated with the exercise of stock options during the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, since all of the stock options exercised in 2011 were incentive stock options which do not generate tax deductions for the Company.
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
Restricted Stock
 
The following is a summary of the changes in non-vested restricted shares for the six months ended June 30, 2011:
 
   
Shares
   
Weighted Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
 
Non-vested shares at January 1, 2011
    876,800     $ 6.16  
Granted
    311,000       7.33  
Vested
    (180,000 )     8.21  
Forfeited
    -       -  
Non-vested shares at June 30, 2011
    1,007,800     $ 6.16  
 
The total fair value of shares vested was approximately $1,312,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2011 and $814,000 during the six months ended June 30, 2010.  Tax benefits for compensation tax deductions in excess of compensation expense totaling approximately $77,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2011 were credited to capital in excess of par value and classified as financing cash flows.  There were no tax benefits for compensation tax deductions in excess of compensation expense for the six months ended June 30, 2010.
 
Other Information
 
As of June 30, 2011, total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested restricted shares was approximately $5,859,000.  This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.4 years.
 
6.
MARKETABLE SECURITIES
 
Marine Products maintains investments held with a large, well-capitalized financial institution.  Management determines the appropriate classification of debt securities at the time of purchase and reevaluates such designations as of each balance sheet date.  Debt securities are classified as available-for-sale because the Company does not have the intent to hold the securities to maturity. Available-for-sale securities are stated at their fair values, with the unrealized gains and losses, net of tax, reported as a separate component of stockholders’ equity.  The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification method.  Realized gains and losses, declines in value judged to be other than temporary, interest and dividends on available-for-sale securities are included in interest income.
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
The net realized gains and the reclassification of net realized gains  from other comprehensive income are as follows:
 
 
Three months ended
 
Six months ended
 
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
(In thousands)
 
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
Net realized gain
  $ 25     $ -     $ 25     $ -  
Reclassification of net realized gains from other comprehensive income
  $ 25     $ -     $ 25     $ -  
 
Gross unrealized gains (losses) on marketable securities are as follows:
 
   
June 30, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
   
Gross unrealized
   
Gross unrealized
 
(In thousands)
 
Gains
   
(Losses)
   
Gains
   
(Losses)
 
Municipal Obligations
  $ 277     $ (7 )   $ 184     $ (68 )
Corporate Obligations
    117       (- )     142       -  
    $ 394       (7 )   $ 326     $ (68 )
 
The amortized cost basis, fair value and net unrealized gains of the available-for-sale securities are as follows:
 
   
June 30, 2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
Type of Securities
 
Amortized
Cost Basis
   
Fair
Value
   
Net
Unrealized
Gain
   
Amortized
Cost Basis
   
Fair
Value
   
Net
Unrealized
Gain
 
(in thousands)
                                   
Municipal Obligations
  $ 48,795     $ 49,064     $ 270     $ 37,649     $ 37,765     $ 116  
Corporate Obligations
    3,940       4,056       117       4,926       5,068       142  
Total
  $ 52,735     $ 53,120     $ 387     $ 42,575     $ 42,833     $ 258  
 
Municipal obligations consist primarily of municipal notes rated A1/P1 or higher ranging in maturity from less than 12 months to 12 years.  Corporate obligations consist primarily of debentures and notes issued by other companies ranging in maturity from two to four years.  These securities are rated BBB or higher.  Investments with remaining maturities of less than 12 months are considered to be current marketable securities.  Investments with remaining maturities greater than 12 months are considered to be non-current marketable securities. The Company’s non-current marketable securities are scheduled to mature between 2011 and 2027.
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
7.
WARRANTY COSTS AND OTHER CONTINGENCIES
 
Warranty Costs
 
The Company warrants the entire boat, excluding the engine, against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year.  The Company also warrants the entire deck and hull, including its bulkhead and supporting stringer system, against defects in materials and workmanship for periods ranging from five to ten years.
 
An analysis of the warranty accruals for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 is as follows:
 
(in thousands)
 
2011
   
2010
 
Balance at beginning of period
  $ 2,550     $ 2,403  
Less: Payments made during the period
    (724 )     (986 )
Add:  Warranty provision for the period
    1,325       1,319  
          Changes to warranty provision for prior periods
    (299 )     (48 )
Balance at June 30
  $ 2,852     $ 2,688  
 
Repurchase Obligations
 
The Company is a party to various agreements with third party lenders that provide floor plan financing to qualifying dealers whereby the Company guarantees varying amounts of debt on boats in dealer inventory.  The Company’s obligation under these guarantees becomes effective in the case of a default under the financing arrangement between the dealer and the third party lender.  The agreements provide for the return of repossessed boats to the Company in new and unused condition subject to normal wear and tear as defined, in exchange for the Company’s assumption of specified percentages of the debt obligation on those boats, up to certain contractually determined dollar limits by lender. There were no repurchases of inventory under contractual agreements during the six months ended June 30, 2011 or during the year ended December 31, 2010.  However, MPC expects to become obligated to repurchase inventory totaling $1.3 million as the result of a potential default by one dealer on floor plan financing.  During the quarter ended June 30, 2011, the Company recorded estimated costs in connection with this obligation totaling approximately $150 thousand as a reduction of net sales.
 
Management continues to monitor the risk of additional defaults and resulting repurchase obligations based in part on information provided by the third-party floor plan lenders and will adjust the guarantee liability at the end of each reporting period based on information reasonably available at that time.  The Company believes risk of additional defaults at this time is minimal.
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
 
The Company currently has an agreement with one of the floor plan lenders whereby the contractual repurchase limit is to not exceed 15 percent of the amount of the average net receivables financed by the floor plan lender for dealers during the prior 12 month period.  The Company has contractual repurchase agreements with additional lenders with an aggregate maximum repurchase obligation of approximately $5.7 million with various expiration and cancellation terms of less than one year, for an aggregate repurchase obligation with all financing institutions of approximately $10.1 million as of June 30, 2011.
 
8.
BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION
 
The Company has only one reportable segment, its powerboat manufacturing business; therefore, the majority of segment-related disclosures are not relevant to the Company.  In addition, the Company’s results of operations and its financial condition are not significantly reliant upon any single customer or product model.
 
9.
INVENTORIES
 
Inventories consist of the following:
 
(in thousands)
 
June 30,
2011
   
December 31, 2010
 
Raw materials and supplies
  $ 15,348     $ 15,572  
Work in process
    4,052       4,725  
Finished goods
    1,634       1,585  
Total inventories
  $ 21,034     $ 21,882  
 
10.
INCOME TAXES
 
The Company determines its periodic income tax provision (benefit) based upon the current period income and the annual estimated tax rate for the Company adjusted for any change to prior year estimates. The estimated tax rate is revised, if necessary, as of the end of each successive interim period during the fiscal year to the Company’s current annual estimated tax rate.
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
For the second quarter of 2011, the income tax provision reflects an effective tax rate of 17.6 percent, compared to an effective tax rate of 12.7 percent for the comparable period in the prior year.  For the six months ended June 30, 2011, the income tax provision reflects an effective tax rate of 18.7 percent, compared to an effective tax rate of 12.5 percent for the comparable period in the prior year.  The change in the effective rate was due primarily to the relationship of our annual estimated pretax income to permanent differences between book and taxable income including tax-exempt interest earned on municipal securities.
 
11.
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
 
The Company participates in a multiple employer pension plan.  The following represents the net periodic benefit cost (credit) and related components for the plan:
 
(in thousands)
 
Three months ended
June 30,
   
Six months ended
June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
   
2010
 
Service cost
  $ -     $ -     $ -     $ -  
Interest cost
    66       67       133       133  
Expected return on plan assets
    (80 )     (75 )     (161 )     (149 )
Amortization of net losses
    10       8       19       17  
Net periodic (benefit) cost
  $ (4 )   $ -     $ (9 )   $ 1  
 
During the first quarter of 2011, the Company made a contribution of $100,000 to this plan.
 
The Company permits selected highly compensated employees to defer a portion of their compensation into a non-qualified Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan (“SERP”).  The Company maintains certain securities in the SERP that have been classified as trading.  The SERP assets are marked to market and totaled $4,452,000 as of June 30, 2011 and $4,445,000 as of December 31, 2010.  The SERP assets are reported in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets and changes related to the fair value of the assets are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.  Trading gains (losses) related to the SERP assets totaled approximately $(33,200) during the three months ended June 30, 2011 and approximately $7,200 during the six months ended June 30, 2011.  Trading gains (losses) related to the SERP assets totaled approximately $(118,000) during the three months ended June 30, 2010 and approximately $(117,000) during the six months ended June 30, 2010.
 
 
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12.
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
 
The various inputs used to measure assets at fair value establish a hierarchy that distinguishes between assumptions based on market data (observable inputs) and the Company’s assumptions (unobservable inputs).  The hierarchy consists of three broad levels as follows:
1.           Level 1 – Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
2.           Level 2 – Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-based valuation techniques for which all significant assumptions are observable in the market or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities.
3.           Level 3 – Unobservable inputs developed using the Company’s estimates and assumptions, which reflect those that market participants would use.
 
The following table summarizes the valuation of financial instruments measured at fair value on a recurring basis on the balance sheet as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010:
 
   
Fair Value Measurements at June 30, 2011 with:
 
(in thousands)
 
Quoted prices
in active
markets for
identical
assets
   
Significant
other observable
inputs
   
Significant
unobservable
inputs
 
   
(Level 1)
   
(Level 2)
   
(Level 3)
 
Assets:
                 
Trading securities
  $ -     $ 4,452     $ -  
Available-for-sale securities
                       
       Municipal obligations
  $ -     $ 49,064     $ -  
       Corporate obligations
    -       4,056       -  
    $ -     $ 53,120     $ -  
 
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
   
Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2010 with:
 
(in thousands)
 
Quoted prices in active markets
for identical
assets
   
Significant
other
observable
inputs
   
Significant unobservable inputs
 
   
(Level 1)
   
(Level 2)
   
(Level 3)
 
Assets:
                 
Trading securities
  $ -     $ 4,445     $ -  
Available-for-sale securities
                       
       Municipal obligations
  $ -     $ 37,765     $ -  
       Corporate obligations
    -       5,068       -  
    $ -     $ 42,833     $ -  
 
The carrying amount of other financial instruments reported in the balance sheet for current assets and current liabilities approximate their fair values because of the short-term nature of these instruments. The Company currently does not use the fair value option to measure any of its existing financial instruments and has not determined whether or not it will elect this option for financial instruments it may acquire in the future.
 
 
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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
OVERVIEW
 
Marine Products Corporation, through our wholly-owned subsidiaries Chaparral and Robalo, is a leading manufacturer of recreational fiberglass powerboats. Our sales and profits are generated by selling the products that we manufacture to a network of independent dealers who in turn sell the products to retail customers. These dealers are located throughout the continental United States and in several international markets.  Many of these dealers finance their inventory through third-party floorplan lenders, who pay Marine Products generally within seven to 10 days after delivery of the products to the dealers.
 
The discussion on business and financial strategies of the Company set forth under the heading “Overview” in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 is incorporated herein by reference.  There have been no significant changes in the strategies since year-end.
 
In implementing these strategies and attempting to optimize our financial returns, management closely monitors dealer orders and inventories, the production mix of its various models, and indications of near term demand such as consumer confidence, interest rates, fuel costs, dealer orders placed at our annual dealer conferences, and retail attendance and orders at annual winter boat show exhibitions.  We also consider trends related to certain key financial and other data, including our market share, unit sales of our products, average selling price per unit, and gross profit margins, among others, as indicators of the success of our strategies.  Marine Products’ financial results are affected by consumer confidence — because pleasure boating is a discretionary expenditure, interest rates and credit availability — because many retail customers finance the purchase of their boats, and other socioeconomic and environmental factors such as availability of leisure time, consumer preferences, demographics and the weather.
 
Our unit production and sales were lower during the second quarter of 2011 compared to both the first quarter of 2011 and the second quarter of 2010.  We operated at lower production levels as a means of maintaining healthy dealer inventory levels in the face of stagnant retail demand and a 2011 retail selling season that began well but was negatively impacted early in the second quarter due to the rapid rise in gasoline prices that in turn adversely affected dealer confidence.  Operating income decreased compared to the prior year due to lower net sales and gross profit, which was due to lower unit production, partially offset by lower selling, general and administrative expenses during the period.  Dealer inventories are the same at June 30, 2011 as at this time last year, but lower than at March 31, 2011, because of our strategy to produce and sell units to our dealers at approximately the same level as the level of retail demand.
 
 
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OUTLOOK
 
The discussion on the outlook for 2011 is incorporated herein by reference from the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010.
 
Management believes that net sales will decrease slightly in 2011 compared to 2010 and that our operating results will decline as well. This belief is based on indications that the 2011 retail selling season was weaker than expected, as well as the fact that both Marine Products and our dealers seek to maintain field inventories at a manageable level in order to be prepared to sell updated, current model year inventory when retail demand returns.  We believe our dealer inventory levels, which are the same as this time last year and lower than the end of the first quarter of 2011, are appropriate given the current level of retail demand.  Towards the end of the second quarter, we noticed indications of stronger demand, both in overall market statistics and within our dealer network.  These indications have prompted us to begin increasing production gradually during the third quarter.

We do not believe that retail sales will increase in 2011 due to a slow recovery from the recession, continued high unemployment, depressed real estate values and continued weak consumer confidence. We believe that these factors tend to discourage consumers from purchasing large discretionary goods such as pleasure boats.  In addition, fuel prices rose significantly during the beginning of the retail selling season, and although they have moderated during the second quarter of 2011, we believe that the rise in fuel prices dampened sales during the retail selling season.  Furthermore, we believe that the perceived risk of future fuel price increases may lower consumers’ enthusiasm for purchasing our products for the near term. Over the long term, the recent financial crisis may have long-term effects on consumer behavior with regard to pleasure boating. In such a case, consumers may not purchase boats, may purchase boats later in their lives, or may purchase smaller, less expensive boats. Over the past several years, Marine Products as well as other manufacturers have been improving their customer service capabilities, marketing strategies and sales promotions in order to attract more consumers to recreational boating as well as improve consumers’ boating experiences. In addition, the recreational boating industry began a promotional program several years ago which involves advertising and consumer targeting efforts, as well as other activities designed to increase the potential consumer market for pleasure boats. Many manufacturers, including Marine Products, are participating in this program. Management believes that these efforts will benefit the industry and Marine Products. As in past years, Marine Products enhanced the design of a number of boats for the 2012 model year which began on July 1, 2011. For this model year, Marine Products has a new model line called H2O and will begin producing several of these smaller, value-priced models which we believe will appeal to consumers who are seeking a quality product at a lower price point than some of our larger models with more features and options. In addition, the value-priced models will help our fixed production costs over higher volume during this period of fluctuating demand.
 
 
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Our financial results in 2011 will depend on a number of factors, including interest rates, consumer confidence, the availability of credit to our dealers and consumers, fuel costs, the continued acceptance of our new products in the recreational boating market, our ability to compete in the competitive pleasure boating industry, and the costs of certain of our raw materials and key components.
 
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
Key operating and financial statistics for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 are as follows:
 
  ($ in thousands)
 
Three months ended
June 30
   
Six months ended
June 30
 
   
2011
   
2010
   
2011
 
2010
 
  Total number of boats sold
    555       676       1,119       1,215  
  Average gross selling price per boat
  $ 49.7     $ 44.2     $ 48.2     $ 44.1  
  Net sales
  $ 29,098     $ 31,677     $ 56,246     $ 56,170  
  Percentage of cost of goods sold to net sales
    83.1 %     79.2 %     83.4 %     82.1 %
  Gross profit margin percent
    16.9 %     20.8 %     16.6 %     17.9 %
  Percentage of selling, general and administrative expenses to net sales
    12.7 %     12.8 %     13.4 %     14.1 %
  Operating income
  $ 1,219     $ 2,532     $ 1,823     $ 2,129  
  Warranty expense
  $ 459     $ 644     $ 1,026     $ 1,271  
 
THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011 COMPARED TO THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2010
 
Net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2011 decreased $2.6 million or 8.1 percent compared to the comparable period in 2010. The change in net sales was due primarily to a 17.9 percent decrease in the number of boats sold partially offset by a 12.4 percent increase in the average gross selling price per boat.  Unit sales decreased due to a difficult selling environment related to persistently low consumer confidence caused by higher fuel prices among other factors.  Average gross selling price per boat improved among most of the product lines due to the mix of models sold during the quarter, highlighted by sales of the 327 SSX Sportboat, which carries a selling price that is higher than the overall average.  In the second quarter of 2011, sales outside of the United States accounted for 25.2 percent of net sales compared to 36.5 percent of net sales in the prior year second quarter.  While international sales decreased by 36.6 percent during the quarter compared to the prior year due to continued economic instability, domestic sales increased by 8.2 percent compared to the consolidated net sales decrease of 8.1 percent.
 
Cost of goods sold for the three months ended June 30, 2011 was $24.2 million compared to $25.1 million for the comparable period in 2010, a decrease of $0.9 million or 3.6 percent.  Cost of goods sold, as a percentage of net sales, increased primarily as the result of decreased efficiencies due to lower production levels during the second three months of 2011 compared to the same periods in 2010 and to a lesser extent due to engine price increases and higher material costs.
 
 
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Selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2011 were $3.7 million compared to $4.1 million for the comparable period in 2010, a decrease of $0.4 million or 9.8 percent.  Selling, general and administrative expenses, as a percentage of net sales remained relatively steady. Warranty expense was 1.6 percent of net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2011 compared to 2.0 percent in the prior year quarter due primarily to lower claims together with lower dealer field inventory levels.
 
Operating income for the three months ended June 30, 2011 decreased $1.3 million compared to the comparable period in 2010 due to lower net sales and gross profit in the second quarter of 2011 compared to the prior year quarter, partially offset by lower selling, general and administrative expenses.
 
Interest income was $272 thousand during the three months ended June 30, 2011 and $290 thousand for the comparable period in 2010.  The decrease was primarily due to lower market returns on the Company’s debt investments during the period compared to the prior year , partially offset by an increase in the average investment balance compared to the prior year,
 
Income tax provision for the three months ended June 30, 2011 was $262 thousand compared to $357 thousand for the comparable period in 2010.  The income tax provision for the three months ended June 30, 2011 reflects an effective tax rate of 17.6 percent compared to an effective tax rate of 12.7 percent for the prior year.  The change in the effective rate was due primarily to the relationship of our annual estimated pretax income to permanent differences between book and taxable income including primarily tax-exempt interest earned on municipal securities.
 
SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2011 COMPARED TO SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2010
 
Net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2011 increased $76 thousand compared to the comparable period in 2010. The change in net sales was due primarily to a 9.3 percent increase in the average gross selling price per boat partially offset by a 7.9 percent decrease in the number of boats sold.  Unit sales decreased primarily due to the decline in the second quarter discussed earlier which was partially offset by a robust first quarter.  In the six months ended June 30, 2011, sales outside of the United States accounted for 21.7 percent of net sales compared to 36.5 percent of net sales in the prior year.  While international sales decreased by 30.9 percent during the period compared to the prior year due to continued economic instability, domestic sales increased by 14.4 percent compared to the slight change in consolidated net sales.
 
 
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Cost of goods sold for the six months ended June 30, 2011 was $46.9 million compared to $46.1 million for the comparable period in 2010, an increase of $0.8 million or 1.7 percent.  Cost of goods sold, as a percentage of net sales, increased slightly primarily as the result of higher sales combined with decreased efficiencies due to lower production levels during the six months of 2011 compared to the same periods in 2010 and to a lesser extent due to engine price increases and higher material costs.
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the six months ended June 30, 2011 were $7.5 million compared to $7.9 million for the comparable period in 2010, a decrease of $0.4 million or 5.1 percent.  Selling, general and administrative expenses, as a percentage of net sales, decreased primarily due to expenses that vary in line with sales and profitability.  Warranty expense was 1.8 percent of net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2011 compared to 2.3 percent in the prior year due primarily to lower claims together with lower dealer field inventory levels.
 
Operating income for the six months ended June 30, 2011 decreased $0.3 million compared to the comparable period in 2010 primarily due to higher cost of goods sold partially offset by slightly higher net sales and lower selling and administrative expenses in the first six months of 2011 compared to the comparable prior year period.
 
Interest income was $0.5 million during the six months ended June 30, 2011 and $0.6 million for the comparable period in 2010.  The decrease was primarily due to lower market returns on the Companys debt investments during the period compared to the prior year, partially offset by an increase in the average investment balance compared to the prior year period.
 
Income tax provision for the six months ended June 30, 2011 was $436 thousand compared to an income tax benefit of $342 thousand for the comparable period in 2010.  The income tax provision for the six months ended June 30, 2011 reflects an effective tax rate of 18.7 percent compared to an effective tax rate of 12.5 percent for the prior year period.  The change in the effective rate was due primarily to the relationship of our annual estimated pretax income to permanent differences between book and taxable income including tax-exempt interest earned on municipal securities.
 
 
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
 
Cash Flows
 
The Company’s cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 2011 were $3.5 million.  In addition, the aggregate of short-term and long-term marketable securities were $53.1 million at June 30, 2011 compared to $42.8 million at December 31, 2010.  The following table sets forth the cash flows for the applicable periods:
 
  (in thousands)
 
Six months ended June 30,
 
   
2011
   
2010
 
             
  Net cash provided by operating activities
  $ 4,442     $ 8,406  
  Net cash used for investing activities
    (10,211 )     (1,780 )
  Net cash used for financing activities
  $ (316 )   $ (238 )
 
Cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2011 decreased approximately $4.0 million compared to the comparable period in 2010.  This decrease is the result of lower net income during the first six months of 2011 together with reduced working capital levels during 2011 consistent with lower production volumes.
 
Cash used for investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2011 increased approximately $8.4 million compared to the comparable period in 2010 due to increased purchases coupled with lower sales and maturities of marketable securities in the current period.
 
Cash used for financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2011 increased approximately $78 thousand primarily due to higher cost of stock repurchases associated with the vesting and release of restricted stock offset by higher excess tax benefits for share-based payments and proceeds received from exercise of stock options.
 
Financial Condition and Liquidity
 
The Company believes that the liquidity provided by existing cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities, its overall strong capitalization and cash generated by operations will provide sufficient capital to meet the Company’s requirements for at least the next twelve months.  The Company’s decisions about the amount of cash to be used for investing and financing purposes are influenced by its capital position and the expected amount of cash to be provided by operations.
 
 
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Cash Requirements
 
The Company currently expects that capital expenditures during 2011 will be approximately $300 thousand, of which $53 thousand has been spent through June 30, 2011.
 
The Company participates in a multiple employer Retirement Income Plan, sponsored by RPC, Inc. (“RPC”).  During the first quarter of 2011, the Company made a contribution of $100 thousand to this plan in order to achieve the Company’s funding objective.  The Company does not currently expect to make any additional contributions to this plan for the remainder of 2011.
 
As of June 30, 2011, the Company has purchased a total of 4,925,157 shares in the open market under the Company stock repurchase program and there are 3,324,843 shares that remain available for repurchase. The Company did not repurchase any shares under this program during the six months ended June 30, 2011.
 
The Company warrants the entire boat, excluding the engine, against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year.  The Company also warrants the entire deck and hull, including its bulkhead and supporting stringer system, against defects in materials and workmanship for periods ranging from five to ten years.  See Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a detail of activity in the warranty accruals during the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010.
 
OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
 
To assist dealers in obtaining financing for the purchase of its boats for inventory, the Company has entered into agreements with various third-party floor plan lenders whereby the Company guarantees varying amounts of debt for qualifying dealers on boats in inventory. The Company’s obligation under these guarantees becomes effective in the case of a default under the financing arrangement between the dealer and the third-party lender.  The agreements provide for the return of all repossessed boats to the Company in a new and unused condition as defined, in exchange for the Company’s assumption of specified percentages of the debt obligation on those boats, up to certain contractually determined dollar limits which vary by lender.
 
There were no actual repurchases of inventory under contractual agreements during the quarter or six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010. However, MPC expects to become obligated in the future to repurchase inventory totaling $1.3 million as the result of a potential dealer default by one dealer on floor plan financing. During the quarter ended June 30, 2011, the Company recorded estimated costs in connection with this obligation totaling approximately $150 thousand as a reduction of net sales.
 
Management continues to monitor the risk of additional defaults and resulting repurchase obligations based in part on information provided by the third-party floor plan lenders and will adjust the guarantee liability at the end of each reporting period based on information reasonably available at that time.  The Company believes risk of additional defaults at this time is minimal.
 
 
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The Company currently has an agreement with one of the floor plan lenders whereby the contractual repurchase limit is to not exceed 15 percent of the amount of the average net receivables financed by the floor plan lender for dealers during the prior 12 month period.  The Company has contractual repurchase agreements with additional lenders with an aggregate maximum repurchase obligation of approximately $5.7 million with various expiration and cancellation terms of less than one year, for an aggregate repurchase obligation with all financing institutions of approximately $10.1 million as of June 30, 2011.
 
RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
 
In conjunction with its spin-off from RPC in 2001, the Company and RPC entered into various agreements that define their relationship after the spin-off.  A detailed discussion of the various agreements in effect is contained in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.  RPC charged the Company for its allocable share of administrative costs incurred for services rendered on behalf of Marine Products totaling approximately $362 thousand in the six months ended June 30, 2011 and $326 thousand in the six months ended June 30, 2010.
 
The Company has cash held at a bank branch, which is affiliated with one of our executive officers who is also a director.  The Company had a cash balance at this bank of $2,331,000 at June 30, 2011 and of $7,927,000 at December 31, 2010 with interest income earned on collected balances totaling approximately $52,100 during the six months ended June 30, 2011 and approximately $44,500 during the six months ended June 30, 2010.
 
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
 
The discussion of Critical Accounting Policies is incorporated herein by reference from the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010.  There have been no significant changes in the critical accounting policies since year-end.
 
IMPACT OF RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
 
See Note 2 of the Consolidated Financial Statements for a description of recent accounting pronouncements, including the expected dates of adoption and estimated effects on results of operations and financial condition.
 
SEASONALITY
 
Marine Products’ quarterly operating results are affected by weather and general economic conditions.  Quarterly operating results for the second quarter historically have reflected the highest quarterly sales volume during the year with the first quarter being the next highest sales quarter. However, the results for any quarter are not necessarily indicative of results to be expected in any future period.
 
 
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INFLATION
 
The market prices of certain material and component costs used in manufacturing the Company’s products, especially resins that are made with hydrocarbon feedstocks, copper and stainless steel, have been extremely volatile since the third and fourth quarters of 2008. The prices of these commodities fell dramatically due to the global recession and financial crisis in late 2008. During 2009, these commodity prices began to rise, and continued to rise throughout 2010. By the end of 2010, the prices of some of these commodities, such as copper, were higher than the peak market prices reached during 2008. Prices of these commodities have moderated during the first six months of 2011, but are still high by historical standards. These high, volatile commodity prices have resulted in higher materials costs in 2011 and are likely to continue to cause higher materials costs in the near term. We have instituted price increases to our dealers to compensate for these cost increases, but these price increases have not been enough to compensate fully for the increases in commodity costs. Due to the intense competition in our business, we do not believe that we will be able to institute sufficient price increases to its dealers to compensate for these increased materials costs. It is likely that these increased commodity costs will negatively impact the Company’s operating results.
 
New boat buyers typically finance their purchases.  Higher inflation typically results in higher interest rates that could translate into an increased cost of boat ownership. Prospective buyers may choose to forego or delay their purchases or buy a less expensive boat in the event that interest rates rise or credit is not available to finance boat purchase.
 
 
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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
 
Certain statements made in this report that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements may include, without limitation, the expected effect of recent accounting pronouncements on the Company’s consolidated financial statements; the Company’s expectation to become obligated to repurchase inventory totaling $1.3 million as the result of a potential default by one dealer on floor plan financing; the Company’s estimated costs in connection with the repurchase obligation; the Company’s belief that additional risks of dealer defaults on floor plan financing is minimal; management’s belief that net sales will decrease slightly in 2011 compared to 2010 and that the Company’s operating results will decline; the Company’s belief that dealer inventories are at appropriate levels for the current level of retail demand; our belief that we have experienced indications of stronger demand both in the overall market and within our dealer network; our belief that retail sales will not increase in 2011; our belief that the perceived risk of future fuel price increase may lower consumers’ enthusiasm for purchasing our products for the near term; the Company’s belief that several smaller, value-priced models which the Company is producing will appeal to consumers who are seeking a quality product at a lower price point; the Company’s belief that value-priced models may help our production demand by encouraging sales and thereby improving production volume; the financial crisis may have long term effects on consumer behavior with regard to pleasure boating; our belief that the recreational boating industry promotional program will benefit the industry and Marine Products; the company’s belief that its liquidity, capitalization and cash expected to be generated from operations, will provide sufficient capital to meet the Company’s requirements for at least the next twelve months; the Company’s expectations about capital expenditures during 2011; the Company’s expectation about contributions to its pension plan in 2011; the Company’s belief that the prices of many commodities used as raw materials for its manufacturing processes will continue to rise in 2011; the Company’s lack of confidence that it will be able to institute sufficient price increases to compensate for these increased material costs; the Company’s belief that it is likely that these increased prices will negatively impact the Company’s operating results; the Company’s expectation regarding market risk of its investment portfolio; and the Company’s expectations about the effect of litigation on the Company’s financial position or results of operations. The words “may,” “should,” “will,” “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “seek,” “project,” “estimate,” and similar expressions used in this document that do not relate to historical facts are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by our management in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors it believes to be appropriate. We caution you that such statements are only predictions and not guarantees of future performance and that actual results, developments and business decisions may differ from those envisioned by the forward-looking statements.  Risk factors that could cause such future events not to occur as expected include the following: economic conditions, unavailability of credit and possible decreases in the level of consumer confidence impacting discretionary spending, business interruptions due to adverse weather conditions, increased interest rates, unanticipated changes in consumer demand and preferences, deterioration in the quality of Marine Products’ network of independent boat dealers or availability of financing of their inventory, our ability to insulate financial results against increasing commodity prices, the impact of rising gasoline prices and a weak housing market on consumer demand for our products, competition from other boat manufacturers and dealers, and insurance companies that insure a number of Marine Products’ marketable securities have been downgraded, which may cause volatility in the market price of Marine Products’ marketable securities. Additional discussion of factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from management’s projections, forecasts, estimates and expectations is contained in Marine Products’ Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the year ended December 31, 2010.  The Company does not undertake to update its forward-looking statements.
 
 
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
 
Marine Products does not utilize financial instruments for trading purposes and, as of June 30, 2011, did not hold derivative financial instruments that could expose the Company to significant market risk.  Also, as of June 30, 2011, the Company’s investment portfolio, totaling approximately $53.1 million and comprised primarily of municipal and corporate debt securities, is subject to interest rate risk exposure. This risk is managed through conservative policies to invest in high-quality obligations that are both short-term and long-term in nature.  Because Marine Products’ investment portfolio mix has been allocated towards securities with similar term maturities compared to the end of fiscal year 2010, the risk of material market value fluctuations is not expected to be significantly different from the end of fiscal year 2010 and the Company currently expects no such changes through the remainder of the current year.
 
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
 
Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures - The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in its Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Commission’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to its management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
 
As of the end of the period covered by this report, June 30, 2011 (the “Evaluation Date”), the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of its management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a – 15(e)). Based upon this evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a – 15(e)) were effective at a reasonable assurance level as of the Evaluation Date.
 
Changes in internal control over financial reporting - Management’s evaluation of changes in internal control did not identify any changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company’s most recent fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
 
 
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
 
ITEM 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
 
Marine Products is involved in litigation from time to time in the ordinary course of its business.  Marine Products does not believe that the outcome of such litigation will have a material adverse effect on the financial position or results of operations of Marine Products.
 
Item 1A. RISK FACTORS
 
See the risk factors described in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010.
 
ITEM 2.   UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
 
None
 
ITEM 3.  DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES
 
None
 
ITEM 4.  REMOVED AND RESERVED
 
ITEM 5.  OTHER INFORMATION
 
None
 
 
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ITEM 6. Exhibits    
       
  Exhibit Number   Description  
       
 
3.1(a)
 
Marine Products Corporation Articles of Incorporation (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form 10 filed on February 13, 2001).
       
 
3.1(b)
 
Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation of Marine Products Corporation executed on June 8, 2005 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed June 9, 2005).
       
 
3.2
 
Amended and Restated By-laws of Marine Products Corporation (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 25, 2007).
       
 
4
 
Restated Form of Stock Certificate (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form 10 filed on February 13, 2001).
       
 
31.1
 
Section 302 certification for Chief Executive Officer
       
 
31.2
 
Section 302 certification for Chief Financial Officer
       
 
32.1
 
Section 906 certifications for Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
       
  101.INS   XBRL Instance Document
       
  101.SCH   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
       
  101.CAL   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
       
  101.LAB   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
       
  101.PRE   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
       
  101.DEF   XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
 
 
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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
    MARINE PRODUCTS CORPORATION  
       
 
 
/s/ Richard A. Hubbell  
Date: August 1, 2011
  Richard A. Hubbell  
    President and Chief Executive Officer  
    (Principal Executive Officer)  
 
 
 
/s/ Ben M. Palmer  
Date: August 1, 2011
  Ben M. Palmer  
    Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
    (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)  
 
 
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