UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549
FORM 10-Q
 
Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2013
 
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 October 18, 2013, Marine Products Corporation had 38,096,320 shares of common stock outstanding.
 
 
 

 

 
Marine Products Corporation
 
Table of Contents
 
Part I. Financial Information
Page
No.
     
Item 1.
Financial Statements (Unaudited)
 
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets – As of September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012
3
         
 
Consolidated Statements of Operations – for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012
4
         
 
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income – for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012
5
     
 
Consolidated Statement of Stockholders’ Equity – for the nine months ended September 30, 2013
6
         
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012
7
         
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
8-21
         
Item 2.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
22-32
         
Item 3.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
33
         
Item 4.
Controls and Procedures
33
         
Part II.  Other Information
 
 
Item 1.
 
Legal Proceedings
 
34
     
   Item 1A.
Risk Factors
34
     
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
34
     
Item 3.
Defaults upon Senior Securities
34
     
Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
34
     
Item 5.
Other Information
34
     
Item 6.
Exhibits
35
     
Signatures
36
 
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MARINE PRODUCTS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 AND DECEMBER 31, 2012
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
             
   
September 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
ASSETS
           
             
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 5,854     $ 1,648  
Marketable securities
    5,281       1,150  
Accounts receivable, net
    3,972       1,794  
Inventories
    27,587       28,159  
Income taxes receivable
    -       394  
Deferred income taxes
    1,426       1,283  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    1,567       1,607  
   Total current assets
    45,687       36,035  
Property, plant and equipment, net
    11,169       11,470  
Goodwill
    3,308       3,308  
Other intangibles, net
    465       465  
Marketable securities
    32,726       35,773  
Deferred income taxes
    3,630       3,531  
Other assets
    7,004       6,733  
   Total assets
  $ 103,989     $ 97,315  
                 
                 
                 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
               
                 
Accounts payable
  $ 7,286     $ 4,246  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
    9,818       9,000  
   Total current liabilities
    17,104       13,246  
Pension liabilities
    6,421       6,232  
Other long-term liabilities
    87       90  
   Total liabilities
    23,612       19,568  
Common stock
    3,809       3,782  
Capital in excess of par value
    3,127       2,417  
Retained earnings
    75,083       73,120  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
    (1,642 )     (1,572 )
Total stockholders' equity
    80,377       77,747  
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity
  $ 103,989     $ 97,315  
                 
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 NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 AND 2012
(In thousands except per share data)
(Unaudited)
                         
   
Three months ended September 30,
   
Nine months ended September 30,
 
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
                         
Net sales
  $ 41,989     $ 38,494     $ 128,507     $ 114,797  
Cost of goods sold
    34,258       31,120       106,349       93,132  
Gross profit
    7,731       7,374       22,158       21,665  
Selling, general and administrative expenses
    4,935       4,601       15,408       14,079  
Operating income
    2,796       2,773       6,750       7,586  
Interest income
    83       196       410       688  
Income before income taxes
    2,879       2,969       7,160       8,274  
Income tax provision
    877       859       1,774       2,359  
Net income
  $ 2,002     $ 2,110     $ 5,386     $ 5,915  
                                 
Earnings per share
                               
Basic
  $ 0.05     $ 0.06     $ 0.15     $ 0.16  
Diluted
  $ 0.05     $ 0.06     $ 0.15     $ 0.16  
                                 
Dividends paid per share
  $ 0.03     $ 0.02     $ 0.09     $ 0.06  
                                 
Weighted average shares outstanding
                               
Basic
    36,827       36,648       36,779       36,648  
Diluted
    37,180       36,758       37,058       36,793  
                                 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
         
 
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CONSOLIDATED  STATEMENTS  OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 AND 2012
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
                         
   
Three months ended September 30,
   
Nine months ended September 30,
 
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
                         
Net income
  $ 2,002     $ 2,110     $ 5,386     $ 5,915  
                                 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes:
                         
    Pension adjustment
    12       10       33       30  
    Unrealized gain (loss) on securities,
                               
       net of reclassification adjustments
    77       62       (103 )     109  
                                 
Comprehensive income
  $ 2,091     $ 2,182     $ 5,316     $ 6,054  
                                 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
         
 
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MARINE PRODUCTS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
                                     
                           
Accumulated
       
               
Capital in
          Other        
   
Common Stock
    Excess of     Retained     Comprehensive        
   
Shares
   
Amount
    Par Value    
 Earnings
    Income (Loss)    
Total
 
Balance, December 31, 2012
    37,821     $ 3,782     $ 2,417     $ 73,120     $ (1,572 )   $ 77,747  
Stock issued for stock incentive
                                               
     plans, net
    365       36       1,169                   1,205  
Stock purchased and retired
    (90 )     (9 )     (567 )                 (576 )
Net income
                      5,386             5,386  
Pension adjustment, net of taxes
                            33       33  
Unrealized loss on securities, net of taxes
                                         
     and reclassification adjustment
                            (103 )     (103 )
Dividends declared
                      (3,423 )           (3,423 )
Excess tax benefits for share-based
                                               
     payments
                108                   108  
                                                 
Balance, September 30, 2013
    38,096     $ 3,809     $ 3,127     $ 75,083     $ (1,642 )   $ 80,377  
 
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated statements.
 
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 AND 2012
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
   
Nine months ended September 30,
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
OPERATING ACTIVITIES
           
   Net income
  $ 5,386     $ 5,915  
   Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
               
      Depreciation and amortization
    545       582  
      Gain on sale of equipment and property
    (12 )     -  
      Stock-based compensation expense
    1,273       1,135  
      Excess tax benefits for share-based payments
    (108 )     (147 )
      Deferred income tax benefit
    (271 )     (33 )
   (Increase) decrease in assets:
               
      Accounts receivable
    (2,178 )     (987 )
      Inventories
    572       (3,489 )
      Prepaid expenses and other current assets
    40       (92 )
      Income taxes receivable
    394       -  
      Other non-current assets
    (271 )     511  
   Increase (decrease) in liabilities:
               
      Accounts payable
    3,040       4,053  
      Income taxes payable
    489       64  
      Accrued expenses and other liabilities
    437       3,004  
      Other long-term liabilities
    237       (302 )
Net cash provided by operating activities
    9,573       10,214  
                 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES
               
Capital expenditures
    (244 )     (273 )
Proceeds from sale of assets
    12       -  
Purchases of marketable securities
    (12,355 )     (27,077 )
Sales of marketable securities
    11,111       24,558  
Maturities of marketable securities
    -       925  
Net cash used for investing activities
    (1,476 )     (1,867 )
                 
FINANCING ACTIVITIES
               
Payment of dividends
    (3,423 )     (2,264 )
Excess tax benefits for share-based payments
    108       147  
Cash paid for common stock purchased and retired
    (576 )     (708 )
Proceeds received upon exercise of stock options
    -       97  
Net cash used for financing activities
    (3,891 )     (2,728 )
                 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
    4,206       5,619  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    1,648       956  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 5,854     $ 6,575  
                 
Supplemental information:
               
Income tax payments, net
  $ 1,165     $ 2,337  
                 
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 nine months ended September 30, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2013.
 
 
The balance sheet at December 31, 2012 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, 2012.
 
 
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
 
 
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements:
 
 
Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2013-02, Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income.  The amendments in this ASU do not change the current requirements for reporting net income or other comprehensive income in financial statements. All of the information that this ASU requires already is required to be disclosed elsewhere in the financial statements under U.S. GAAP. In addition, an entity is required to present (either on the face of the statement where net income is presented or in the notes) the effects on the line items of net income of significant amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income - but only if the item reclassified is required under U.S. GAAP to be reclassified to net income in its entirety in the same reporting period. The Company adopted these provisions in the first quarter of 2013 and has included the required additional disclosures in the accompanying financial statements and notes.
 
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MARINE PRODUCTS CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
 
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted:
 
 
Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2013-11, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists.  The amendments in this ASU requires an unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of thereof, to be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward.  The only exception would be if the deferred taxes related to these items are not available to settle any additional income taxes that would result from the disallowance of a tax position either by statute or at the entity’s choosing.   In such cases, the unrecognized tax benefit should be presented in the financial statements as a liability and should not be combined with deferred tax assets.  The amendments in this ASU are effective prospectively for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2013 and for interim reporting periods within those years, with early adoption being permitted.  The Company plans to adopt these provisions in the first quarter of 2014 and does not expect the adoption to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
 
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NOTES TO 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.
 
 
A reconciliation of weighted average shares outstanding is as follows:
 
   
Three months ended
September 30,
   
Nine months ended
September 30,
 
(In thousands except per share data )
 
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
Net income available for stockholders:
  $ 2,002     $ 2,110     $ 5,386     $ 5,915  
Less:  Dividends paid
    (1,140 )     (754 )     (3,423 )     (2,264 )
Undistributed earnings
  $ 862     $ 1,356     $ 1,963     $ 3,651  
                                 
Basic shares outstanding:
                               
   Common stock
    35,556       35,514       35,516       35,525  
   Restricted shares of common stock
    1,271       1,134       1,263       1,123  
      36,827       36,648       36,779       36,648  
 
Diluted shares outstanding:
                               
   Common stock
    35,556       35,514       35,516       35,525  
   Dilutive effect of stock based awards
    353       110       279       145  
      35,909       35,624       35,795       35,670  
   Restricted shares of common stock
    1,271       1,134       1,263       1,123  
      37,180       36,758       37,058       36,793  
 
 
Inclusion of all participating securities in the computation of Earnings Per Share (EPS) under the two-class method had no impact on the Basic EPS amounts reported with the exception of the following: $0.01 reduction for the nine months ended September 30, 2013.
 
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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:
 
   
Three months ended September 30,
Nine months ended September 30,
(in thousands)
 
2013
2012
2013
2012
Stock options
 
42
42
42
42
 
 
4.
STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
 
The Company reserved 2,250,000 shares of common stock under a Stock Incentive Plan with a term of ten years.  This plan provides for the issuance of various forms of stock incentives, including, among others, incentive and non-qualified stock options and restricted shares.  As of September 30, 2013, there were approximately 251,000 shares available for grants.
 
Stock-based compensation for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
(in thousands)
 
Three months ended
September 30,
   
Nine months ended
September 30,
 
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
Pre – tax cost
  $ 429     $ 380     $ 1,273     $ 1,135  
After tax cost
  $ 276     $ 245     $ 821     $ 732  
 
Stock Options
 
Transactions involving Marine Products stock options for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 were as follows:
 
   
Shares
   
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
   
Weighted
Average Remaining Contractual
Life in years
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
Outstanding at December 31, 2012
    144,615     $ 6.82       0.44    
Granted
    -       -       N/A    
Exercised
    -       -       N/A    
Forfeited
    (103,015 )     4.54       N/A    
Expired
    -       -       N/A    
Outstanding at September 30, 2013
    41,600     $ 12.47       0.58  
N/A
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
There were no stock options exercised during the nine months ended September 30, 2013. The total intrinsic value of share options exercised was approximately $817,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2012.  Tax benefits associated with the exercise of non-qualified stock options during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 of approximately $51,000 were credited to capital in excess of par value and are classified as financing cash flows, since all of the stock options exercised in the nine months ended September 30, 2012 were incentive stock options which do not generate tax deductions for the Company.
 
Restricted Stock
 
The following is a summary of the changes in non-vested restricted shares for the nine months ended September 30, 2013:
 
   
Shares
   
Weighted
Average
Grant-Date
Fair Value
 
Non-vested shares at December 31, 2012
    1,132,500     $ 5.92  
Granted
    371,000       6.40  
Vested
    (229,000 )     6.20  
Forfeited
    (5,300 )     6.47  
Non-vested shares at September 30, 2013
    1,269,200     $ 6.01  
 
The total fair value of shares vested was approximately $1,457,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and $1,168,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2012. Tax benefits for compensation tax deductions in excess of compensation expense totaling approximately $108,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and $96,000 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 were credited to capital in excess of par value and classified as financing cash flows.
 
Other Information
 
As of September 30, 2013, total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested restricted shares was approximately $6,664,000.  This cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 3.8 years.
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
 
5.
MARKETABLE SECURITIES
 
Marine Products investments are 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.
 
The net realized gains and the reclassification of net realized gains from other comprehensive income are as follows:
 
 
Three months ended
 
Nine months ended
 
 
September 30,
 
September 30,
 
(in thousands)
 
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
Net realized (loss) gain
  $ (24 )   $ 36     $ 56     $ 148  
Reclassification of net realized (loss) gains from other comprehensive income
  $ (24 )   $ 36     $ 56     $ 148  
 
Gross unrealized gains (losses) on marketable securities are as follows:
 
   
September 30, 2013
   
December 31, 2012
 
   
Gross unrealized
   
Gross unrealized
 
(in thousands)
 
Gains
   
(Losses)
   
Gains
   
(Losses)
 
Municipal Obligations
  $ 200     $ (57 )   $ 284     $ (20 )
Corporate Obligations
    8       -       48       -  
    $ 208     $ (57 )   $ 332     $ (20 )
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
The amortized cost basis, fair value and net unrealized gains on the available-for-sale securities are as follows:
 
   
September 30, 2013
   
December 31, 2012
 
Type of Securities
 
Amortized Cost Basis
   
Fair Value
   
Net Unrealized Gains
   
Amortized Cost Basis
   
Fair Value
   
Net Unrealized Gains
 
(in thousands)
                                   
Municipal Obligations
  $ 37,102       37,245       143     $ 35,342     $ 35,606     $ 264  
Corporate Obligations
    754       762       8       1,270       1,317       48  
Total
  $ 37,856       38,007       151     $ 36,612     $ 36,923     $ 312  
 
Municipal obligations consist primarily of municipal notes rated A3 or higher ranging in maturity from less than one year to over 10 years.  Corporate obligations consist primarily of debentures and notes issued by other companies ranging in maturity from one to two years.  These securities are rated A2 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 2014 and 2041.
 
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6.
WARRANTY COSTS AND OTHER CONTINGENCIES
 
Warranty Costs
 
The Company warrants components of the boat, excluding the engine, against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year.  Cockpit upholstery is warranted for 2 years.  The Company also warrants the structural hull, including its bulkhead and supporting stringer system, against defects in materials and workmanship for as long as the purchaser owns the boat.  The structural deck is warranted for a period of 5 years to the original purchaser. An analysis of the warranty accruals for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 is as follows:
 
(in thousands)
 
2013
   
2012
 
Balance at beginning of period
  $ 2,522     $ 1,973  
Less: Payments made during the period
    (1,232 )     (1,286 )
Add:  Warranty provision for the period
    1,903       1,698  
          Changes to warranty provision for prior periods
    222       92  
Balance at September 30
  $ 3,415     $ 2,477  
The warranty accruals are recorded in accrued expenses and other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet.
 
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 lenders. The Company had no material repurchases of inventory during the year ended December 31, 2012 or during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.
 
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.
 
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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 16 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 $5.2 million with various expiration and cancellation terms of less than one year, for an aggregate repurchase obligation with all floor plan financing institutions of approximately $12.0 million as of September 30, 2013.
 
 
7.
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.
 
 
8.
INVENTORIES
 
Inventories consist of the following:
 
(in thousands)
 
September 30,
2013
   
December 31,
2012
 
Raw materials and supplies
  $ 17,425     $ 17,205  
Work in process
    6,071       6,597  
Finished goods
    4,091       4,357  
Total inventories
  $ 27,587     $ 28,159  
 
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9.
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.
 
For the third quarter of 2013, the income tax provision reflects an effective tax rate of 30.5 percent, compared to an effective tax rate of 28.9 percent for the comparable period in the prior year.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2013 the income tax provision reflects an effective tax rate of 24.8 percent, compared to an effective tax rate of 28.5 percent for the comparable period in the prior year. The effective rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 includes the impact of certain 2012 tax credits which were retroactively enacted into law and recorded in the first quarter of 2013 totaling approximately $244,000.
 
 
10.
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
 
The Company participates in a multiple employer pension plan.  The following represents the net periodic benefit (credit) cost and related components for the plan:
 
(in thousands)
 
Three months ended
September 30,
   
Nine months ended
September 30,
 
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
Interest cost
  $ 59     $ 63       176       190  
Expected return on plan assets
    (93 )     (82 )     (277 )     (247 )
Amortization of net losses
    17       15       51       46  
Net periodic benefit
  $ (17 )   $ (4 )     (50 )     (11 )
 
The company made contributions to this plan of $150 thousand during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and $684 thousand during the nine months ended September 30, 2012.
 
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 $6,285,000 as of September 30, 2013 and $6,026,000 as of December 31, 2012.  The SERP assets are reported in other non-current assets on the consolidated balance sheets and changes to the fair value of the assets are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statements of operations.
 
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 
Trading gains or losses related to the SERP assets totaled approximately $259,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and approximately $145,000 during the nine months ended September 30, 2012.
 
 
11.
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 3 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 September 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012:
 
   
Fair Value Measurements at September 30, 2013 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
  $ -     $ 6,285     $ -  
Available-for-sale securities
                       
       Municipal obligations
  $ -     $ 37,245     $ -  
       Corporate obligations
    -       762       -  
    $ -     $ 38,007     $ -  
 
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Fair Value Measurements at December 31, 2012 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
  $ -     $ 6,026     $ -  
Available-for-sale securities
                       
       Municipal obligations
  $ -     $ 35,606     $ -  
       Corporate obligations
    -       1,317       -  
    $ -     $ 36,923     $ -  
 
The carrying amount of other financial instruments reported in the consolidated 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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12.
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME
 
      Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income consists of the following:
 
(in thousands)
 
Pension 
Adjustment
   
Unrealized 
Gain (Loss) On
Securities
   
Total
 
Balance at December 31, 2012
  $ (1,771 )   $ 199     $ (1,572 )
Change during the period ended September 30, 2013:
                       
  Before-tax amount
 
_
      (216 )     (216 )
  Tax benefit
 
_
      77       77  
  Reclassification adjustment,  net of taxes
                       
      Amortization of net loss (1)
    33       -       33  
      Net realized gain (2)
    -       36       36  
Total activity for the period
    33       (103 )     (70 )
Balance at September 30, 2013
  $ (1,738 )   $ 96     $ (1,642 )
 
 
(in thousands)
 
Pension 
Adjustment
   
Unrealized 
Gain (Loss) On
Securities
   
Total
 
Balance at December 31, 2011
  $ (1,666 )   $ 208     $ (1,458 )
Change during the period
 ended September 30, 2012:
                       
  Before-tax amount
 
_
      22       22  
  Tax  benefit
 
_
      (8 )     (8 )
  Reclassification adjustment,  net of taxes
                       
      Amortization of net loss (1)
    30       -       30  
      Net realized gain (2)
    -       95       95  
Total activity for the period
    30       109       139  
Balance at September 30, 2012
  $ (1,636 )   $ 317     $ (1,319 )
 
(1)
Reported as part of selling, general and administrative expenses.
 
(2)
Reported as part of interest income.
 
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13.
SUBSEQUENT EVENT
 
On October 23, 2013, the Company announced that the Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.03 per share in addition to a special dividend of $0.03 per share both payable December 10, 2013 to stockholders of record at the close of business November 8, 2013.
 
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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
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 ten 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, 2012 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 and profitability 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 net sales were higher during the third quarter of 2013 compared to the third quarter of 2012 but lower than the second quarter of 2013.  We operated at higher production levels during the third quarter of 2013 because of strong dealer demand for our larger entry-level Robalo models, our larger Chaparral H2O models, and selected mid-range Chaparral models. In addition, industry indicators such as attendance at the 2013 winter boat shows, industry reports regarding 2013 retail boat sales, and the increased availability of floorplan financing for our dealers, have given us a favorable outlook for the near-term selling environment for our products.  In spite of these positive indicators, however, we also believe that the 2013 domestic retail selling season was negatively impacted by weather that was colder and experienced more rainfall than normal in many of our markets in the Midwest and Northeast.  This weather may have caused potential purchasers of pleasure boats to defer their purchases.  In addition, we believe that delayed repair of vacation homes, docking facilities, and other boating-related infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Sandy has negatively impacted sales in several of our Northeast markets.
 
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Operating income increased by less than one percent during the third quarter of 2013 compared to the prior year due to higher net sales, offset by higher cost of goods sold and selling, general and administrative expenses.  Selling, general and administrative expenses increased due to costs that vary with sales, such as warranty expense and sales commissions. Although dealer inventory in units as of September 30, 2013 was higher than at the end of the second quarter of 2013 and the third quarter of 2012, dealer inventory remains at appropriate levels, given the fact that our retail sales have been steadily improving compared to a year ago.
 
OUTLOOK
 
The discussion on the outlook for 2013 is incorporated herein by reference from the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012.
 
We believe that recreational boating retail demand has improved.  Attendance and sales from the 2013 winter boat shows were moderately higher than the 2012 season, although the 2013 retail selling season was slightly disappointing compared to industry expectations due to cooler and rainy weather in the spring and delayed replacement of boating infrastructure that was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy in the Northeast.
 
Although industry wide retail boat sales remain lower than they were prior to the financial crisis, sales volumes expanded in 2012 and the first nine months of 2013, and we expect this to continue for the remainder of 2013.  We believe improvements in retail boat sales will be modest due to the lack of economic improvement, which tends to discourage consumers from purchasing large discretionary goods such as pleasure boats.  Fluctuations in fuel prices can impact our sales, although fuel prices have declined during the third quarter of 2013, which should encourage consumers to participate in recreational boating.  Furthermore, recent improvements within selected housing markets could have positive effects on sales.  For a number of years, Marine Products as well as other boat 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. The Company provides financial incentives to its dealers for favorable customer satisfaction surveys.  In addition, the recreational boating industry conducts a promotional program 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, participate in this program. Management believes that these efforts have incrementally benefited the industry and Marine Products. As in past years, Marine Products is enhancing its selection of models for the 2014 model year which began on July 1, 2013.  We are continuing to emphasize the value-priced Chaparral and Robalo models, as well as larger models in the Chaparral line-up including the SSX’s, and new Robalo bay boat models.  In addition, we plan to introduce a recreational jet boat product line and begin shipping in early 2014.  We have executed a supply agreement with Bombardier Recreational Products for an engine for these boats, and are designing these new products during the third and fourth quarters of 2013.  We believe that these jet boat models will expand our customer base, and leverage our strong dealer network and reputation for quality and styling.
 
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Our financial results for the full year of 2013 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 labor and certain of our raw materials and key components.
 
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
 
Key operating and financial statistics for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
 
   
Three months ended
September 30,
   
Nine months ended
September 30,
 
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
 
2012
 
Total number of boats sold
    879       878       2,730       2,627  
Average gross selling price per boat (in thousands)
  $ 44.6     $ 41.1     $ 43.7     $ 41.1  
Net sales (in thousands)
  $ 41,989     $ 38,494     $ 128,507     $ 114,797  
Percentage of cost of goods sold to net sales
    81.6 %     80.8 %     82.8 %     81.1 %
Gross profit margin percent
    18.4 %     19.2 %     17.2 %     18.9 %
Percentage of selling, general and administrative expenses to net sales
    11.8 %     12.0 %     12.0 %     12.3 %
Operating income (in thousands)
  $ 2,796     $ 2,773     $ 6,750     $ 7,586  
Warranty expense (in thousands)
  $ 687     $ 597     $ 2,125     $ 1,790  
 
THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 COMPARED TO THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012
 
Net sales for the three months ended September 30, 2013 increased $3.5 million or 9.1 percent compared to the comparable period in 2012. The change in net sales was due primarily to an 8.5 percent increase in the average gross selling price per boat, as well as an increase in parts and accessories sales, since consolidated unit sales were unchanged during the quarter compared to the prior year.  Average selling prices per boat increased during the quarter because of a model mix that included higher sales of our Robalo outboard sport fishing boats.  Unit sales increases among our larger Chaparral H2O models and value priced Robalo boats were offset by lower unit sales of our smaller Chaparral H2O models and Sunesta Sportsdecks.   In the third quarter of 2013, sales outside of the United States accounted for 13.5 percent of net sales compared to 18.4 percent of net sales in the prior year third quarter.  International net sales decreased 19.6 percent during the third quarter of 2013 to $5.7 million while domestic net sales increased 15.6 percent to $36.3 million.  The international net sales declines were primarily due to sales outside of North America as sales to our Canadian dealers declined only 1.4 percent.
 
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Cost of goods sold for the three months ended September 30, 2013 was $34.3 million compared to $31.1 million for the comparable period in 2012, an increase of $3.2 million or 10.1 percent.  Cost of goods sold, as a percentage of net sales, increased primarily due to higher employment costs this quarter as compared to the prior year, partially offset by lower materials costs as a percentage of net sales due to a favorable model mix.
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2013 were $4.9 million compared to $4.6 million for the comparable period in 2012, an increase of $0.3 million or 7.3 percent.  This increase was due to higher promotional advertising and research and development costs, as well as higher costs that vary with sales, such as sales commissions and warranty expense.  Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of net sales, was approximately the same in the third quarter of 2013 and the third quarter of 2012. Warranty expense was 1.6 percent of net sales for the three months ended September 30, 2013, unchanged as a percent of net sales compared to the prior year quarter.
 
Operating income for the three months ended September 30, 2013 increased $0.1 million compared to the comparable period in 2012 due to higher gross profit, partially offset by higher selling, general and administrative expenses.
 
Interest income was $83 thousand during the three months ended September 30, 2013 and $196 thousand for the comparable period in 2012.  The decrease was primarily due to a 32.4 percent decrease in the average balance of our marketable securities portfolio.  The decrease in marketable securities is primarily due to the liquidation of $19.3 million from our marketable securities portfolio to fund a special dividend of $0.55 per share totaling approximately $20.8 million paid in December 2012.
 
Income tax provision for the three months ended September 30, 2013 was $877 thousand compared to $859 thousand for the comparable period in 2012.  The income tax provision for the three months ended September 30, 2013 reflects an effective tax rate of 30.5 percent compared to an effective tax rate of 28.9 percent for the prior year quarter.
 
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NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2013 COMPARED TO NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012
 
Net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 increased $13.7 million or 11.9 percent compared to the comparable period in 2012. The change in net sales was due to a 3.9 percent increase in the number of boats sold coupled with a 6.4 percent increase in the average gross selling price per boat.  Unit sales increased primarily due to higher sales of our larger Chaparral boats and value priced Robalo boats, partially offset by lower unit sales of our smaller H20 models.  Average selling prices increased due to higher sales of our larger models, including the new Chaparral 257 and 277 SSX Sportsdecks and Robalo outboard sport fishing boats.   In the first nine months of 2013, sales outside of the United States accounted for 18.8 percent of net sales compared to 21.2 percent of net sales for the comparable period in 2012.  International net sales decreased 0.5 percent for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 to $24.2 million while domestic net sales increased 15.3 percent to $104.3 million.
 
Cost of goods sold for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was $106.3 million compared to $93.1 million for the comparable period in 2012, an increase of $13.2 million or 14.2 percent.  Cost of goods sold, as a percentage of net sales, increased primarily due to increased employment costs to enhance our production workforce.
 
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 were $15.4 million compared to $14.1 million for the comparable period in 2012, an increase of $1.3 million or 9.4 percent.  This increase was due to expenses that vary with sales, such as sales commissions and warranty expense, as well as increased advertising costs.  Selling, general and administrative expenses, as a percentage of net sales, decreased primarily due to leverage of fixed costs over higher sales. Warranty expense was 1.7 percent of net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 compared to 1.6 percent in the prior year.
 
Operating income for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 decreased $0.8 million compared to the comparable period in 2012 due to higher selling, general and administrative expenses offsetting slightly higher gross profit.
 
Interest income was $410 thousand during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and $688 thousand for the comparable period in 2012.  The decrease was primarily due to a 31.5 percent decrease in the average balance of our marketable securities portfolio.  The decrease in marketable securities is primarily due to the liquidation of $19.3 million from our marketable securities portfolio to fund a special dividend of $0.55 per share totaling approximately $20.8 million paid in December 2012.
 
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Income tax provision for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was $1.8 million compared to $2.4 million for the comparable period in 2012.  The income tax provision for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 reflects an effective tax rate of 24.8 percent compared to an effective tax rate of 28.5 percent for the same period in the prior year.  The effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 includes the impact of certain 2012 tax credits which were retroactively enacted into law and recorded in the first quarter of 2013 totaling approximately $244,000.
 
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
 
Cash Flows
 
The Company’s cash and cash equivalents at September 30, 2013 were $5.9 million compared to $1.6 million at December 31, 2012.  In addition, the aggregate of short-term and long-term marketable securities were $38.0 million at September 30, 2013 compared to $36.9 million at December 31, 2012.
 
 The following table sets forth the cash flows for the applicable periods:
 
 
Nine months ended September 30,
 
(in thousands)
 
2013
   
2012
 
             
Net cash provided by operating activities
  $ 9,573     $ 10,214  
Net cash used for investing activities
    (1,476 )     (1,867 )
Net cash used for financing activities
  $ (3,891 )   $ (2,728 )
 
Cash provided by operating activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 decreased approximately $0.6 million compared to the comparable period in 2012.  This decrease is primarily due to a decrease in net income, partially offset by a favorable change in working capital.
 
The major components of the net favorable change in working capital were as follows: a favorable change of $4.1 million in inventories due to a smaller increase in inventory in the current year;  a $1.0 million unfavorable change in accounts payable due primarily to timing of payments; a $2.6 million unfavorable change in other accrued expenses, largely attributable to timing of payments related to officer compensation and retail incentives; a $1.2 million unfavorable change in accounts receivable primarily due to timing of boat shipments and dealer payments.
 
Cash used for investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 was approximately $1.5 million compared to $1.9 million used for investing activities in the same period in 2012.
 
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Cash used for financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2013 increased approximately $1.2 million compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2012 primarily due to the 50.0 percent increase in the quarterly cash dividends.
 
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.
 
Cash Requirements
 
The Company currently expects that capital expenditures during 2013 will be approximately $400 thousand of which $244 thousand has been spent through September 30, 2013.
 
The Company participates in a multiple employer Retirement Income Plan, sponsored by RPC, Inc. (“RPC”).  The Company made a $150 thousand cash contribution to this plan during the first nine months of 2013, and does not expect to make any additional contributions for the remainder of 2013.
 
As of September 30, 2013, the Company has purchased a total of 5,033,785 shares in the open market under the Company stock repurchase program and there are 3,216,215 shares that remain available for repurchase under the current authorization. The Company repurchased 6,000 shares under this program during the nine months ended September 30, 2013.
 
The Company warrants components of the boat, excluding the engine, against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year.  Cockpit upholstery is warranted for 2 years.  The Company also warrants the structural hull, including its bulkhead and supporting stringer system, against defects in materials and workmanship for as long as the purchaser owns the boat.  The structural deck is warranted for a period of 5 years to the original purchaser. See Note 6 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a detail of activity in the warranty accruals during the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and 2012.
 
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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.  The Company had no material repurchases of inventory during the year ended December 31, 2012 or the nine months ended September 30, 2013.
 
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 currently has an agreement with one of the floor plan lenders whereby the contractual repurchase limit is to not exceed 16 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 $5.2 million with various expiration and cancellation terms of less than one year, for an aggregate repurchase obligation with all financing institutions of approximately $12.0 million as of September 30, 2013.
 
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.  RPC charged the Company for its allocable share of administrative costs incurred for services rendered on behalf of Marine Products totaling approximately $433 thousand in the nine months ended September 30, 2013 and $383 thousand in the nine months ended September 30, 2012.
 
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, 2012.  There have been no significant changes in the critical accounting policies since year-end.
 
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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.
 
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, were very volatile as a result of the financial crisis of 2008, the ensuing global recession and the subsequent economic recovery.  During the first and second quarter of 2013, the prices of many of these commodities decreased, although they remain volatile.  As a result, we believe that the Company’s material costs may decline in 2013, although they continue to remain volatile.  In the event that the prices of these commodities increase in the future and result in higher raw materials costs, we cannot be confident that the Company will be able to institute sufficient price increases to its dealers to compensate for these increased materials costs, or that the Company will be able to implement manufacturing strategies that will significantly reduce usage of raw materials that will compensate for these increased materials costs.
 
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. Should higher inflation and increased interest rates occur, 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 their boat purchases.
 
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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 estimate for warranty accruals; our favorable outlook for the near-term selling environment for our products; our belief that dealer inventory remains at appropriate levels; our belief that the boating industry is improving; our expectation that industry wide retail boat sales will continue to expand in 2013; our belief that these improvements in retail boat sales will be modest; our belief that the decline in fuel prices in 2013 should encourage consumers to participate in recreational boating; our belief that improvements in selected housing markets could have positive effects on sales; the Company’s belief that the recreational boating industry promotional program have incrementally benefited the industry and Marine Products;  our plans to enhance model selection for the 2014 model year; our plans to introduce a jet boat during our 2014 model year, and that these jet boat models will expand our customer base and leverage our strong dealer network and reputation for quality and styling; 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 2013; the Company’s expectation about contributions to its pension plan in 2013; the Company’s belief that material costs may decline in 2013; the Company’s belief that it may not be able to institute sufficient price increases to compensate for increased material costs or implement manufacturing strategies that will significantly reduce usage of raw materials to compensate for these increased material costs; 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.
 
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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 actual results to differ 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, 2012.  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 September 30, 2013, did not hold derivative financial instruments that could expose the Company to significant market risk.  Also, as of September 30, 2013, the Company’s investment portfolio, totaling approximately $38.0 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 2012, the risk of material market value fluctuations is not expected to be significantly different from the end of fiscal year 2012 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, September 30, 2013 (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, 2012.
 
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
 
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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 September 8, 2005 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 99.1 to the Registrant’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 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: November 1, 2013
Richard A. Hubbell
 
 
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
     
     
  /s/ Ben M. Palmer  
Date: November 1, 2013 Ben M. Palmer  
 
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
 
 
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