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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
     
þ   QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarter ended June 30, 2007
OR
     
o   TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from                      to                     
Commission file number: 001 - 13337
STONERIDGE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
     
Ohio   34-1598949
     
( State or other jurisdiction of   (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)   Identification No.)
     
9400 East Market Street, Warren, Ohio   44484
     
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)
(330) 856-2443
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. þ Yes o No
     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer o       Accelerated filer þ       Non-accelerated filer o
     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). o Yes þ No
     The number of Common Shares, without par value, outstanding as of July 27, 2007 was 24,213,162.
 
 

 


 

STONERIDGE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
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  EX-3.1
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PART I–FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements.
STONERIDGE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)
                 
    June 30,     December 31,  
    2007     2006  
    (Unaudited)     (Audited)  
ASSETS
               
Current Assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 66,066     $ 65,882  
Accounts receivable, less allowances for doubtful accounts and other reserves of $5,747 and $5,243, respectively
    113,818       106,985  
Inventories, net
    57,261       58,521  
Prepaid expenses and other
    21,037       13,448  
Deferred income taxes
    8,820       9,196  
 
           
Total current assets
    267,002       254,032  
 
           
 
               
Long-Term Assets:
               
Property, plant and equipment, net
    106,016       114,586  
Other Assets:
               
Goodwill
    65,176       65,176  
Investments and other, net
    36,138       30,875  
Deferred income taxes
    36,133       37,138  
 
           
Total long-term assets
    243,463       247,775  
 
           
Total Assets
  $ 510,465     $ 501,807  
 
           
 
               
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Current Liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 66,499     $ 72,493  
Accrued expenses and other
    46,597       45,624  
 
           
Total current liabilities
    113,096       118,117  
 
           
 
               
Long-Term Liabilities:
               
Long-term debt
    200,000       200,000  
Deferred income taxes
    1,921       1,923  
Other liabilities
    3,695       3,145  
 
           
Total long-term liabilities
    205,616       205,068  
 
           
 
               
Shareholders’ Equity:
               
Preferred Shares, without par value, authorized 5,000 shares, none issued
           
Common Shares, without par value, authorized 60,000 shares, issued 24,582 and 23,990 shares and outstanding 24,224 and 23,804 shares, respectively, with no stated value
           
Additional paid-in capital
    152,754       150,078  
Common Shares held in treasury, 358 and 186 shares, respectively, at cost
    (369 )     (151 )
Retained earnings
    29,266       21,701  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    10,102       6,994  
 
           
Total shareholders’ equity
    191,753       178,622  
 
           
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
  $ 510,465     $ 501,807  
 
           
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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STONERIDGE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share data)
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30,     July 1,     June 30,     July 1,  
    2007     2006     2007     2006  
Net Sales
  $ 183,802     $ 185,499     $ 368,830     $ 365,133  
 
                               
Costs and Expenses:
                               
Cost of goods sold
    144,920       141,504       287,101       280,447  
Selling, general and administrative
    33,629       31,151       66,802       62,971  
(Gain) Loss on sale of property, plant and equipment, net
    (1,653 )     20       (1,688 )     (1,469 )
 
                       
 
                               
Operating Income
    6,906       12,824       16,615       23,184  
 
                               
Interest expense, net
    5,619       5,833       11,103       11,752  
Equity in earnings of investees
    (2,298 )     (1,550 )     (4,418 )     (2,966 )
Other loss, net
    224       1,745       512       1,750  
 
                       
 
                               
Income Before Income Taxes
    3,361       6,796       9,418       12,648  
 
                               
Provision for income taxes
    666       1,906       1,853       3,993  
 
                       
 
                               
Net Income
  $ 2,695     $ 4,890     $ 7,565     $ 8,655  
 
                       
 
                               
Basic net income per share
  $ 0.12     $ 0.21     $ 0.33     $ 0.38  
 
                       
Basic weighted average shares outstanding
    23,114       22,861       23,052       22,824  
 
                       
 
                               
Diluted net income per share
  $ 0.11     $ 0.21     $ 0.32     $ 0.38  
 
                       
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding
    23,702       22,902       23,603       22,884  
 
                       
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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STONERIDGE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)
                 
    Six Months Ended  
    June 30,     July 1,  
    2007     2006  
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
               
Net income
  $ 7,565     $ 8,655  
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities -
               
Depreciation
    14,513       12,608  
Amortization
    799       821  
Deferred income taxes
    (325 )     2,269  
Equity in earnings of investees
    (4,418 )     (2,980 )
Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment
    (1,688 )     (1,469 )
Share-based compensation expense
    1,252       926  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities -
               
Accounts receivable, net
    (6,506 )     (24,274 )
Inventories, net
    1,538       (2,372 )
Prepaid expenses and other
    (3,910 )     (219 )
Other assets
    (6 )     985  
Accounts payable
    (6,112 )     15,489  
Accrued expenses and other
    1,317       1,776  
 
           
Net cash provided by operating activities
    4,019       12,215  
 
           
 
               
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
Capital expenditures
    (10,814 )     (13,150 )
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
    4,951       2,266  
Business acquisitions and other
          (673 )
 
           
Net cash used for investing activities
    (5,863 )     (11,557 )
 
           
 
               
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Repayments of long-term debt
          (44 )
Share-based compensation activity, net
    1,796       13  
Other financing costs
          (150 )
 
           
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities
    1,796       (181 )
 
           
 
               
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    232       1,730  
 
           
 
               
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
    184       2,207  
 
               
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    65,882       40,784  
 
           
 
               
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 66,066     $ 42,991  
 
           
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
(1) Basis of Presentation
     The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by Stoneridge, Inc. (the “Company”) without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”). The information furnished in the condensed consolidated financial statements includes normal recurring adjustments and reflects all adjustments, which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of such financial statements. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the Commission’s rules and regulations. Although the Company believes that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading, it is suggested that these condensed consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006.
     The results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2007 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.
     Beginning in 2005, the Company changed from a calendar year-end to a 52-53 week fiscal year-end. Until October 30, 2006, the Company’s fiscal quarters were comprised of 13-week periods. On October 30, 2006, the Company changed back to a calendar (December 31) fiscal year-end; therefore, the 2006 fiscal year ended on December 31, 2006. Our fiscal quarters are now comprised of 3-month periods. Throughout this document, “three months” and “six months” will be used to reference the 3- and 6-month periods of 2007 and the comparable 13- and 26-week periods of 2006.
     The Company has reclassified the presentation of certain prior-period information to conform to the current presentation.
(2) Inventories
     Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined by the last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) method for approximately 69% and 67% of the Company’s inventories at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively, and by the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method for all other inventories. Inventory cost includes material, labor and overhead. Inventories consist of the following:
                 
    June 30,     December 31,  
    2007     2006  
Raw materials
  $ 36,586     $ 39,832  
Work-in-progress
    8,778       8,196  
Finished goods
    13,591       12,614  
 
           
Total inventories
    58,955       60,642  
Less: LIFO reserve
    (1,694 )     (2,121 )
 
           
Inventories, net
  $ 57,261     $ 58,521  
 
           
(3) Fair Value of Financial Instruments
      Financial Instruments
     A financial instrument is cash or a contract that imposes an obligation to deliver, or conveys a right to receive cash or another financial instrument. The carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable are considered to be representative of fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments. The estimated fair value of the Company’s senior notes (fixed rate debt) at June 30, 2007 and July 1, 2006, per quoted market sources, was $209.0 million and $192.0 million, respectively. On both dates, the carrying value was $200.0 million.

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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
      Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
     The Company makes use of derivative instruments in foreign exchange and commodity price hedging programs. Derivatives currently in use are foreign currency forward and commodity swap contracts. These contracts are used for hedging and not for speculative purposes. Management believes that its use of these instruments to reduce risk is in the Company’s best interest.
     As a result of the Company’s international business presence it is exposed to foreign currency exchange risk. The Company uses derivative financial instruments, including foreign currency forward contracts, to mitigate its exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates by reducing the effect of such fluctuations on foreign currency denominated intercompany transactions and other known foreign currency exposures. The principal currencies hedged by the Company include the Swedish krona, British pound and Mexican peso. In certain instances, the foreign currency forward contracts are marked to market, with gains and losses recognized in the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of operations as a component of other income. The Company’s foreign currency forward and option contracts substantially offset gains and losses on the underlying foreign currency denominated transactions. In addition, the Company’s contracts intended to reduce exposure to the Mexican peso were executed to hedge forecasted transactions, and therefore the contracts are accounted for as cash flow hedges. The effective portion of the unrealized gain or loss is deferred and reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income. The Company’s expectation is that the cash flow hedges will be highly effective in the future. The effectiveness of the transaction will be measured on an ongoing basis using the hypothetical operative method.
     The Company’s foreign currency forward contracts had a notional value of $33,268 and $16,003 at June 30, 2007 and July 1, 2006, respectively. The purpose of these investments is to reduce exposure related to the Company’s Mexican peso-, Swedish krona- and British pound-denominated exposures. The estimated fair value of these contracts at June 30, 2007 and July 1, 2006, per quoted market sources, was approximately $676 and $(235), respectively. In 2006, the Company used foreign currency options contracts to reduce the risk of exposures to the Mexican peso. As of July 1, 2006, the Company’s foreign currency option contracts had a notional value of $167 and an estimated fair value of $43. The Company’s foreign currency options contracts expired as of December 31, 2006.
     To mitigate the risk of future price volatility and, consequently, fluctuations in gross margins, the Company has entered into fixed price commodity swaps with a bank to fix the cost of copper purchases. In December 2006, we entered into a fixed price swap for 480 metric tonnes of copper. In January 2007, we entered into an additional fixed price swap for 420 metric tonnes of copper. Because these contracts were executed to hedge forecasted transactions, the contracts are accounted for as cash flow hedges. The unrealized gain or loss for the effective portion of the hedge is deferred and reported as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income. The Company’s expectation is that the cash flow hedges will be highly effective in the future; however, as of December 31, 2006 they were not deemed effective and had no impact on other comprehensive income. The effectiveness of the transactions has been and will be measured on an ongoing basis using the hypothetical operative method. As of June 30, 2007, the fair value of the fixed price commodity swap contracts was approximately $752.
(4) Share-Based Compensation
     Total compensation expense recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for share-based compensation arrangements was $665 and $292 for the three months ended June 30, 2007 and July 1, 2006, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2007 and July 1, 2006, total compensation expense recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for share-based compensation arrangements was $1,252 and $926, respectively.
     The total income tax benefit recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for share-based compensation arrangements was $233 and $102 for the three months ended June 30, 2007 and July 1, 2006, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2007 and July 1, 2006, total income tax benefit recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for share-based compensation arrangements was $438 and $324, respectively. There was no share-based compensation cost capitalized as inventory or fixed assets for either period.

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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
(5) Comprehensive Income (Loss)
     Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 130, Reporting Comprehensive Income , establishes standards for the reporting and disclosure of comprehensive income.
     The components of comprehensive income, net of tax are as follows:
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30,     July 1,     June 30,     July 1,  
    2007     2006     2007     2006  
Net income
  $ 2,695     $ 4,890     $ 7,565     $ 8,655  
 
                       
Other comprehensive income:
                               
Currency translation adjustments
    1,533       2,325       1,982       3,359  
Pension liability adjustments
    (28 )     (197 )     (36 )     (234 )
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities
    10       (19 )     61       22  
Unrecognized gain on derivatives
    629             1,101        
 
                       
Total other comprehensive income
    2,144       2,109       3,108       3,147  
 
                       
Comprehensive income
  $ 4,839     $ 6,999     $ 10,673     $ 11,802  
 
                       
     Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax is comprised of the following:
                 
    June 30,     December 31,  
    2007     2006  
Foreign currency translation adjustments
  $ 10,507     $ 8,525  
Pension liability adjustments
    (1,503 )     (1,467 )
Unrealized loss on marketable securities
    (3 )     (64 )
Unrecognized gain on derivatives
    1,101        
 
           
Accumulated other comprehensive income
  $ 10,102     $ 6,994  
 
           

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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
(6) Long-Term Debt
      Senior Notes
     On May 1, 2002, the Company issued $200.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes. The $200.0 million senior notes bear interest at an annual rate of 11.50% and mature on May 1, 2012. The senior notes are redeemable at 105.75 until April 2008. The Notes will remain redeemable at various levels until the maturity date. Interest is payable on May 1 and November 1 of each year. On July 1, 2002, the Company completed an exchange offer of the senior notes for substantially identical notes registered under the Securities Act of 1933.
      Credit Agreement
     On March 7, 2006, the Company amended the existing credit agreement, which provided the Company with substantially all of its borrowing capacity on the $100.0 million credit facility. The credit agreement contains various covenants that require, among other things, the maintenance of certain specified ratios of consolidated total debt to consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) and interest coverage. Restrictions also include limits on capital expenditures, operating leases and dividends. The amendment utilizes a borrowing base composed of accounts receivable and inventory. The borrowing base limitation expired June 30, 2007. In addition, the Company is prohibited from repurchasing, repaying or redeeming subordinated notes until certain covenant levels are met. As of June 30, 2007, $96.4 million of the $100.0 million credit facility was available to the Company. The revolving facility expires on April 30, 2008 and requires a commitment fee of 0.375% to 0.500% on the unused balance. The revolving facility permits the Company to borrow up to half its borrowings in specified foreign currencies. Interest is payable quarterly at either (i) the prime rate plus a margin of 0.25% to 1.25% or (ii) LIBOR plus a margin of 1.75% to 2.75%, depending upon the Company’s ratio of consolidated total debt to consolidated EBITDA, as defined. Interest on the swing line facility is payable monthly at the quoted overnight borrowing rate plus a margin of 1.75% to 2.75%, depending upon the Company’s ratio of consolidated total debt to consolidated EBITDA, as defined.
(7) Net Income Per Share
     Basic net income per share was computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of Common Shares outstanding for each respective period. Diluted net income per share was calculated by dividing net income by the weighted-average of all potentially dilutive Common Shares that were outstanding during the periods presented.
     Actual weighted-average shares outstanding used in calculating basic and diluted net income per share are as follows:
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30,     July 1,     June 30,     July 1,  
    2007     2006     2007     2006  
Basic weighted-average shares outstanding
    23,113,827       22,861,311       23,051,721       22,824,135  
Effect of dilutive securities
    588,522       40,932       551,096       59,968  
 
                       
Diluted weighted-average shares outstanding
    23,702,349       22,902,243       23,602,817       22,884,103  
 
                       
     For the three months ended June 30, 2007 and July 1, 2006, options to purchase 234,000 and 680,850 Common Shares at an average price of $16.71 and $12.14, respectively, were not included in the computation of diluted net income per share because their respective exercise prices were greater than the average market price of Common Shares and, therefore, their effect would have been anti-dilutive. Options not included in the computation of diluted net income per share to purchase 260,000 and 680,850 Common Shares at an average price of $16.20 and $12.14, respectively, were outstanding during the six months ended June 30, 2007 and July 1, 2006, respectively.

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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
     As of June 30, 2007, 508,275 performance-based restricted shares were outstanding. These shares were not included in the computation of diluted net income per share because not all vesting conditions were met. Approximately one quarter of these shares was associated with a plan that used highly optimistic earnings per share targets. At this time, we believe that meeting such thresholds is highly unlikely. The remainder may or may not become dilutive based on the Company’s ability to exceed future earnings thresholds or attain certain targets of total return to its shareholders measured against a peer group’s performance.
(8) Restructuring
     In January 2005, the Company announced restructuring initiatives related to the rationalization of certain manufacturing facilities in Europe and North America. This rationalization is part of the Company’s cost reduction initiatives. In connection with these initiatives, the Company recorded restructuring charges of $31 and $(150) for the three months ended June 30, 2007 and July 1, 2006, respectively. Restructuring charges for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and July 1, 2006 was $72 and $74, respectively. Restructuring expenses are included in the Company’s condensed consolidated statement of operations as a part of selling, general and administrative expense.
     The restructuring charges related to the Electronics reportable segment included the following:
                         
            Asset-        
    Severance     Related        
    Costs     Charges     Total  
Total expected restructuring charges
  $ 964     $ 127     $ 1,091  
 
                 
 
                       
Balance at December 31, 2004
  $     $     $  
 
                       
First quarter charge to expense
    88       127       215  
Second quarter charge to expense
    9             9  
Third quarter charge to expense
    356             356  
Fourth quarter charge to expense
    70             70  
Cash payments
    (111 )           (111 )
Non-cash utilization
          (127 )     (127 )
 
                 
 
                       
Balance at December 31, 2005
  $ 412     $     $ 412  
 
                       
First quarter charge to expense
    176             176  
Second quarter charge to expense
    (370 )           (370 )
Third quarter charge to expense
    127             127  
Fourth quarter charge to expense
    436             436  
Cash payments
    (343 )           (343 )
 
                 
 
                       
Balance at December 31, 2006
  $ 438     $     $ 438  
 
                       
First quarter charge to expense
    41             41  
Second quarter charge to expense
    31             31  
Cash payments
    (493 )           (493 )
 
                 
 
                       
Balance at June 30, 2007
  $ 17     $     $ 17  
 
                 
 
                       
Remaining expected restructuring charge
  $     $     $  
 
                 

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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
     The restructuring charges related to the Control Devices reportable segment included the following:
                                         
            Asset-     Facility              
    Severance     Related     Closure     Other Exit        
    Costs     Charges     Costs     Costs     Total  
Total expected restructuring charges
  $ 3,665     $ 983     $ 1,137     $ 653     $ 6,438  
 
                             
 
                                       
Balance at March 31, 2004
  $     $     $     $     $  
 
                                       
Second quarter charge to expense
          205                   205  
Third quarter charge to expense
          202             118       320  
Fourth quarter charge to expense
    1,068       207             287       1,562  
Cash payments
    (590 )                 (405 )     (995 )
Non-cash utilization
          (614 )                 (614 )
 
                             
 
                                       
Balance at December 31, 2004
  $ 478     $     $     $     $ 478  
 
                                       
First quarter charge to expense
    1,698       206             7       1,911  
Second quarter charge to expense
    586       163       746       174       1,669  
Third quarter charge to expense
    214             218       35       467  
Fourth quarter charge to expense
    (57 )           140       (18 )     65  
Cash payments
    (2,722 )           (140 )     (198 )     (3,060 )
Non-cash utilization
          (369 )                 (369 )
 
                             
 
                                       
Balance at December 31, 2005
  $ 197     $     $ 964     $     $ 1,161  
 
                                       
First quarter charge to expense
                      48       48  
Second quarter charge to expense
    204             14       2       220  
Third quarter charge to expense
    (48 )           1             (47 )
Fourth quarter charge to expense
                18             18  
Cash payments
    (353 )           (569 )     (50 )     (972 )
 
                             
 
                                       
Balance at December 31, 2006
  $     $     $ 428     $     $ 428  
 
                                       
First quarter charge to expense
                             
Second quarter charge to expense
                             
Cash payments
                (324 )           (324 )  
 
                             
 
                                       
Balance at June 30, 2007
  $     $     $ 104     $     $ 104  
 
                             
 
                                       
Remaining expected restructuring charge
  $     $     $     $     $  
 
                             
     All restructuring charges, except for the asset-related charges, result in cash outflows. Asset-related charges primarily relate to accelerated depreciation and the write-down of property, plant and equipment, resulting from the closure or streamlining of certain facilities. Severance costs relate to a reduction in workforce. Facility closure costs primarily relate to asset relocation and lease termination costs. Other exit costs include miscellaneous expenditures associated with exiting business activities. As of June 30, 2007, these restructuring initiatives have been substantially completed.
(9)Commitments and Contingencies
     In the ordinary course of business, the Company is involved in various legal proceedings and workers’ compensation and product liability disputes. The Company is of the opinion that the ultimate resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the results of operations, cash flows or the financial position of the Company.

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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
      Product Warranty and Recall
     Amounts accrued for product warranty and recall claims are established based on the Company’s best estimate of the amounts necessary to settle future and existing claims on products sold as of the balance sheet dates. These accruals are based on several factors including past experience, production changes, industry developments and various other considerations. The Company can provide no assurances that it will not experience material claims in the future or that it will not incur significant costs to defend or settle such claims beyond the amounts accrued or beyond what the Company may recover from its suppliers.
     The following provides a reconciliation of changes in product warranty and recall liability for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and July 1, 2006:
                 
    2007     2006  
Product warranty and recall at beginning of period
  $ 5,825     $ 6,220  
Accruals for products shipped during period
    1,228       2,019  
Changes in estimates of existing liabilities
    847       96  
Settlements made during the period (in cash or in kind)
    (2,069 )     (2,291 )
 
           
Product warranty and recall at end of period
  $ 5,831     $ 6,044  
 
           
(10) Employee Benefit Plans
     The Company has a single defined benefit pension plan that covers certain employees in the United Kingdom and a postretirement benefit plan that covers certain employees in the U. S. The components of net periodic benefit cost under the plans are as follows:
                                 
    Defined Benefit Plan  
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30,     July 1,     June 30,     July 1,  
    2007     2006     2007     2006  
Service cost
  $ 43     $ 36     $ 85     $ 64  
Interest cost
    514       331       1,021       585  
Expected return on plan assets
    (574 )     (355 )     (1,140 )     (628 )
Amortization of actuarial loss
    111       84       221       149  
 
                       
Net periodic benefit cost
  $ 94     $ 96     $ 187     $ 170  
 
                       
                                 
    Postretirement Benefit Plan  
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30,     July 1,     June 30,     July 1,  
    2007     2006     2007     2006  
Service cost
  $ 4     $ 4     $ 7     $ 8  
Interest cost
    6       4       12       8  
Amortization of actuarial gain
    (2 )           (3 )      
 
                       
Net periodic benefit cost
  $ 8     $ 8     $ 16     $ 16  
 
                       
     The Company previously disclosed in its financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2006 that it expected to contribute $353 to its pension plan in 2007. Of this amount, contributions of $128 have been made to the pension plan as of June 30, 2007.

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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
(11) Income Taxes
     The Company recognized a provision for income taxes of $666, or 19.8% of pre-tax income, and $1,906, or 28.1% of pre-tax income, for federal, state and foreign income taxes for the three months ended June 30, 2007 and July 1, 2006, respectively. The Company recognized a provision for income taxes of $1,853, or 19.7% of pre-tax income, and $3,993, or 31.6% of pre-tax income, for federal, state and foreign income taxes for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and July 1, 2006, respectively. The decrease in the effective tax rate for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 and July 1, 2006, respectively, was primarily attributable to the benefit of the federal research and development tax credit which had not been extended at July 1, 2006, a reduction in accrued income taxes, and a more favorable mix of domestic and lower taxed foreign earnings.
     In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued FASB interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes – An Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 (“FIN 48”). FIN 48 clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprise’s financial statements in accordance with SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes . This interpretation prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. This interpretation also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition. The Company adopted the provisions of FIN 48 as of the beginning of the 2007 calendar year. The adoption of FIN 48 did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements.
     As of January 1, 2007, the Company provided a liability of $4,731, excluding interest and penalties, for unrecognized tax benefits related to various federal, state and foreign income tax matters. The liability for uncertain tax positions is classified as a non-current income tax liability unless it is expected to be paid within one year. The liability for unrecognized tax positions increased by $96 for the second quarter ended June 30, 2007 and decreased by $91 for the six months ended June 30, 2007 resulting in a balance at June 30, 2007 of $4,640. Through a combination of anticipated state audit settlements and the expiration of certain statutes of limitation, the amount of unrecognized tax benefits could decrease by approximately $150-$700 within the next 12 months.
     If the Company’s tax positions are sustained by the taxing authorities in favor of the Company, approximately $4,438 would reduce the Company’s effective tax rate.
     Consistent with historical financial reporting, the Company has elected to classify interest expense and, if applicable, penalties which could be assessed related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of income tax expense. For the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, the Company recognized approximately $(43) and $26 of gross interest and penalties, respectively. The Company has accrued approximately $779 and $821 for the payment of interest and penalties at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively.
     The Company conducts business globally and, as a result, the Company or a subsidiary of the Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state and foreign jurisdictions. In the normal course of business the Company is subject to examination by taxing authorities throughout the world. The following table summarizes the open tax years for each important jurisdiction:
         
Jurisdiction   Open Tax Years
Federal
    2003-2006  
France
    2003-2006  
Mexico
    2001-2006  
Spain
    2002-2006  
Sweden
    2001-2006  
United Kingdom
    2002-2006  

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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
(12) Accounting Pronouncements
     In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (“SFAS 157”) , which provides a definition of fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and requires expanded disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 and interim periods within those years. The provisions of SFAS 157 will be applied prospectively. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that SFAS 157 will have on the Company’s financial statements in 2008.
     In September 2006, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position (“FSP”) No. AUG AIR-1, Accounting for Planned Major Maintenance Activities (“FSP No. AUG AIR-1”). This position prohibits the use of the accrue-in-advance method of accounting for planned major maintenance activities in annual and interim financial reporting periods. The Company adopted the provisions of this FSP as of January 1, 2007, as required. The adoption did not have a material impact on our condensed consolidated statements of operations or financial condition.
     In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities
      Including an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115 (“SFAS 159”). SFAS 159 permits entities to choose, at specified election dates, to measure eligible items at fair value (the “Fair Value Option”). Unrealized gains and losses on items for which the Fair Value Option has been elected are reported in earnings. The Fair Value Option is applied instrument by instrument (with certain exceptions), is irrevocable (unless a new election date occurs) and is applied only to an entire instrument. The effect of the first remeasurement to fair value is reported as a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance of retained earnings. SFAS 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 with earlier application permitted, subject to certain conditions. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting SFAS 159 on its consolidated financial statements and whether to adopt its provisions prior to the required effective date.
     In May 2007, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position FIN 48-1, Definition of Settlement in FASB Interpretation No. 48 (“FSP FIN 48-1”). FSP FIN 48-1 provides guidance on determining whether a tax position is effectively settled for the purpose of recognizing previously unrecognized tax benefits. FSP FIN 48-1 is effective retroactively to January 1, 2007. The implementation of this standard did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.

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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
(13) Segment Reporting
     SFAS No. 131, Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information, establishes standards for reporting information about operating segments in financial statements. Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise that are evaluated regularly by the Company’s chief operating decision maker in deciding how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. The Company’s chief operating decision maker is the president and chief executive officer.
     The Company has two reportable segments: Electronics and Control Devices. These reportable segments were determined based on the differences in the nature of the products offered. The Electronics reportable segment, formerly known as the Vehicle Management & Power Distribution reportable segment, produces electronic instrument clusters, electronic control units, driver information systems and electrical distribution systems, primarily wiring harnesses and connectors for electrical power and signal distribution. The Control Devices reportable segment produces electronic and electromechanical switches and control actuation devices and sensors.
     The accounting policies of the Company’s reportable segments are the same as those described in Note 2, “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” of the Company’s December 31, 2006 Form 10-K. The Company’s management evaluates the performance of its reportable segments based primarily on revenues from external customers, capital expenditures and income before income taxes. Inter-segment sales are accounted for on terms similar to those to third parties and are eliminated upon consolidation.
     A summary of financial information by reportable segment is as follows:
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30,     July 1,     June 30,     July 1,  
    2007     2006     2007     2006  
Net Sales
                               
Electronics
  $ 98,248     $ 105,543     $ 199,049     $ 205,907  
Inter-segment sales
    5,359       4,534       10,490       9,003  
 
                       
Electronics net sales
    103,607       110,077       209,539       214,910  
 
                       
 
                               
Control Devices
    85,554       79,956       169,781       159,226  
Inter-segment sales
    590       1,193       1,391       2,111  
 
                       
Control Devices net sales
    86,144       81,149       171,172       161,337  
 
                       
 
                               
Eliminations
    (5,949 )     (5,727 )     (11,881 )     (11,114 )
 
                       
Total consolidated net sales
  $ 183,802     $ 185,499     $ 368,830     $ 365,133  
 
                       
 
                               
Income Before Income Taxes
                               
Electronics
  $ 1,884     $ 8,847     $ 8,990     $ 15,044  
Control Devices
    5,510       4,497       8,038       8,906  
Other corporate activities
    1,572       (735 )     3,521       197  
Corporate interest expense
    (5,605 )     (5,813 )     (11,131 )     (11,499 )
 
                       
Total consolidated income before income taxes
  $ 3,361     $ 6,796     $ 9,418     $ 12,648  
 
                       
 
                               
Depreciation and Amortization
                               
Electronics
  $ 2,427     $ 1,977     $ 4,757     $ 3,767  
Control Devices
    4,885       4,359       9,690       8,789  
Corporate activities
    88       97       173       188  
 
                       
Total consolidated depreciation and amortization(A)
  $ 7,400     $ 6,433     $ 14,620     $ 12,744  
 
                       

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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30,     July 1,     June 30,     July 1,  
    2007     2006     2007     2006  
Interest Expense (Income)
                               
Electronics
  $ (137 )   $ (131 )   $ (225 )   $ (237 )
Control Devices
    151       151       197       490  
Corporate activities
    5,605       5,813       11,131       11,499  
 
                       
Total consolidated interest expense, net
  $ 5,619     $ 5,833     $ 11,103     $ 11,752  
 
                       
 
                               
Capital Expenditures
                               
Electronics
  $ 1,446     $ 2,834     $ 4,173     $ 5,034  
Control Devices
    2,817       3,750       6,231       8,067  
Corporate activities
    (256 )     3       410       49  
 
                       
Total consolidated capital expenditures
  $ 4,007     $ 6,587     $ 10,814     $ 13,150  
 
                       
                 
    June 30,     December 31,  
    2007     2006  
Total Assets
               
Electronics
  $ 172,237     $ 184,327  
Control Devices
    220,653       216,523  
Corporate(B)
    275,775       265,986  
Eliminations
    (158,200 )     (165,029 )
 
           
Total consolidated assets
  $ 510,465     $ 501,807  
 
           
 
(A)   These amounts represent depreciation and amortization on fixed and certain intangible assets.
 
(B)   Assets located at Corporate consist primarily of cash, deferred taxes and equity investments.
     The following table presents net sales and non-current assets for each of the geographic areas in which the Company operates:
                                 
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    June 30,     July 1,     June 30,     July 1,  
    2007     2006     2007     2006  
Net Sales
                               
North America
  $ 132,449     $ 143,391     $ 266,510     $ 284,415  
Europe and other
    51,353       42,108       102,320       80,718  
 
                       
Total consolidated net sales
  $ 183,802     $ 185,499     $ 368,830     $ 365,133  
 
                       
                 
    June 30,     December 31,  
    2007     2006  
Non-Current Assets
               
North America
  $ 216,406     $ 215,429  
Europe and other
    27,057       32,346  
 
           
Total consolidated non-current assets
  $ 243,463     $ 247,775  
 
           

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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
(14) Investments
      PST Indústria Eletrônica da Amazônia Ltda.
     The Company has a 50% equity interest in PST Indústria Eletrônica da Amazônia Ltda. (“PST”), a Brazilian electronic components business that specializes in electronic vehicle security devices. The investment is accounted for under the equity method of accounting. The Company’s investment in PST was $27,275 and $21,616 at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively.
     Condensed financial information for PST is as follows:
                                 
    Three Months Ended
June 30,
  Six Months Ended
June 30,
    2007   2006   2007   2006
Revenues
  $ 31,279     $ 21,014     $ 58,630     $ 42,013  
Cost of sales
  $ 14,683     $ 10,664     $ 27,506     $ 21,338  
 
                               
Total pre-tax income
  $ 5,040     $ 3,628     $ 10,365     $ 7,824  
The Company’s share of pre-tax income
  $ 2,520     $ 1,814     $ 5,183     $ 3,912  
     Equity in earnings of PST included in the condensed consolidated statements of operations was $2,141 and $1,466 for the three months ended June 30, 2007 and July 1, 2006, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2007 and July 1, 2006, equity in earnings of PST was $4,156 and $2,826, respectively.
     Minda Instruments Ltd.
     At July 1, 2006, the Company had a 30% equity interest in Minda Instruments Ltd. (“Minda”), a company based in India that manufactures electronic instrumentation equipment for the transportation market. Since then, the Company has increased its ownership interest in Minda to 49%. The investment is accounted for under the equity method of accounting. The Company’s investment in Minda was $4,209 and $3,796 at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, respectively. Equity in earnings of Minda included in the condensed consolidated statements of operations was $157 and $84, for the three months ended June 30, 2007 and July 1, 2006, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2007 and July 1, 2006, equity in earnings of Minda was $262 and $140, respectively.
(15) Guarantor Financial Information
     The senior notes and the credit facility are fully and unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, by each of the Company’s existing and future domestic wholly owned subsidiaries (Guarantor Subsidiaries). The Company’s non-U. S. subsidiaries do not guarantee the senior notes or the credit facility (Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries).
     Presented below are summarized consolidating financial statements of the Parent (which includes certain of the Company’s operating units), the Guarantor Subsidiaries, the Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries and the Company on a condensed consolidated basis, as of June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 and for each of the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 and July 1, 2006.
     These summarized condensed consolidating financial statements are prepared under the equity method. Separate financial statements for the Guarantor Subsidiaries are not presented based on management’s determination that they do not provide additional information that is material to investors. Therefore, the Guarantor Subsidiaries are combined in the presentations on the subsequent pages.

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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
                                         
    June 30, 2007  
                    Non-              
            Guarantor     Guarantor              
    Parent     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
ASSETS
                                       
Current Assets:
                                       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 28,474     $ 40     $ 37,552     $     $ 66,066  
Accounts receivable, net
    47,693       31,933       34,192             113,818  
Inventories, net
    24,382       14,290       18,589             57,261  
Prepaid expenses and other
    (279,803 )     283,871       16,969             21,037  
Deferred income taxes
    2,939       4,634       1,247             8,820  
 
                             
Total current assets
    (176,315 )     334,768       108,549             267,002  
 
                             
 
                                       
Long-Term Assets:
                                       
Property, plant and equipment, net
    58,783       27,144       20,089             106,016  
Other Assets:
                                       
Goodwill
    44,585       20,591                   65,176  
Investments and other, net
    35,567       363       208             36,138  
Deferred income taxes
    39,244       (3,069 )     (42 )           36,133  
Investment in subsidiaries
    426,283                   (426,283 )      
 
                             
Total long-term assets
    604,462       45,029       20,255       (426,283 )     243,463  
 
                             
Total Assets
  $ 428,147     $ 379,797     $ 128,804     $ (426,283 )   $ 510,465  
 
                             
 
                                       
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
                                       
Current Liabilities:
                                       
Accounts payable
  $ 21,277     $ 20,880     $ 24,342     $     $ 66,499  
Accrued expenses and other
    14,635       8,241       23,721             46,597  
 
                             
Total current liabilities
    35,912       29,121       48,063             113,096  
 
                             
 
                                       
Long-Term Liabilities:
                                       
Long-term debt
    200,000                         200,000  
Deferred income taxes
                1,921             1,921  
Other liabilities
    482       465       2,748             3,695  
 
                             
Total long-term liabilities
    200,482       465       4,669             205,616  
 
                             
 
                                       
Shareholders’ Equity
    191,753       350,211       76,072       (426,283 )     191,753  
 
                             
 
                                       
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
  $ 428,147     $ 379,797     $ 128,804     $ (426,283 )   $ 510,465  
 
                             

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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
     Supplemental condensed consolidating financial statements (continued):
                                         
    December 31, 2006  
                    Non-              
            Guarantor     Guarantor              
    Parent     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
ASSETS
                                       
Current Assets:
                                       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 28,937     $ 12     $ 36,933     $     $ 65,882  
Accounts receivable, net
    48,187       28,376       30,422             106,985  
Inventories, net
    26,173       12,502       19,846             58,521  
Prepaid expenses and other
    (273,206 )     275,577       11,077             13,448  
Deferred income taxes
    3,724       4,379       1,093             9,196  
 
                             
Total current assets
    (166,185 )     320,846       99,371             254,032  
 
                             
Long-Term Assets:
                                       
Property, plant and equipment, net
    61,320       31,643       21,623             114,586  
Other Assets:
                                       
Goodwill
    44,585       20,591                   65,176  
Investments and other, net
    30,874       131       170       (300 )     30,875  
Deferred income taxes
    40,713       (3,341 )     (234 )           37,138  
Investment in subsidiaries
    411,366                   (411,366 )      
 
                             
Total long-term assets
    588,858       49,024       21,559       (411,666 )     247,775  
 
                             
Total Assets
    422,673       369,870       120,930       (411,666 )     501,807  
 
                             
 
                                       
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
                                       
Current Liabilities:
                                       
Accounts payable
    26,690       19,044       26,759             72,493  
Accrued expenses and other
    17,291       7,314       21,019             45,624  
 
                             
Total current liabilities
    43,981       26,358       47,778             118,117  
 
                             
 
                                       
Long-Term Liabilities:
                                       
Long-term debt
    200,000             300       (300 )     200,000  
Deferred income taxes
                1,923             1,923  
Other liabilities
    70       450       2,625             3,145  
 
                             
Total long-term liabilities
    200,070       450       4,848       (300 )     205,068  
 
                             
 
                                       
Shareholders’ Equity
    178,622       343,062       68,304       (411,366 )     178,622  
 
                             
 
                                       
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
  $ 422,673     $ 369,870     $ 120,930     $ (411,666 )   $ 501,807  
 
                             

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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
     Supplemental condensed consolidating financial statements (continued):
                                         
    For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2007  
                    Non-              
            Guarantor     Guarantor              
    Parent     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
Net Sales
  $ 85,017     $ 54,528     $ 65,096     $ (20,839 )   $ 183,802  
 
                                       
Costs and Expenses:
                                       
Cost of goods sold
    69,086       46,281       49,642       (20,089 )     144,920  
Selling, general and administrative
    14,056       7,640       12,683       (750 )     33,629  
Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment, net
    (304 )     (1,349 )                 (1,653 )
 
                             
 
                                       
Operating Income
    2,179       1,956       2,771             6,906  
 
                                       
Interest expense (income), net
    5,870             (251 )           5,619  
Other income, net
    (1,865 )     (26 )     (183 )           (2,074 )
Equity earnings from subsidiaries
    (5,043 )                 5,043        
 
                             
 
                                       
Income Before Income Taxes
    3,217       1,982       3,205       (5,043 )     3,361  
 
                                       
Provision for income taxes
    522       3       141             666  
 
                             
 
Net Income (Loss)
  $ 2,695     $ 1,979     $ 3,064     $ (5,043 )   $ 2,695  
 
                             
                                         
    For the Three Months Ended July 1, 2006  
                    Non-              
            Guarantor     Guarantor              
    Parent     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
Net Sales
  $ 90,915     $ 60,809     $ 54,955     $ (21,180 )   $ 185,499  
 
                                       
Costs and Expenses:
                                       
Cost of goods sold
    77,376       44,845       39,734       (20,451 )     141,504  
Selling, general and administrative
    9,605       12,031       10,244       (729 )     31,151  
(Gain) Loss on sale of property, plant and equipment, net
    (1,472 )     1,489       3             20  
 
                             
 
                                       
Operating Income
    5,406       2,444       4,974             12,824  
 
                                       
Interest expense (income), net
    5,890             (57 )           5,833  
Other (income) loss, net
    (550 )           745             195  
Equity earnings from subsidiaries
    (5,364 )                 5,364        
 
                             
 
                                       
Income Before Income Taxes
    5,430       2,444       4,286       (5,364 )     6,796  
 
                                       
Provision for income taxes
    540             1,366             1,906  
 
                             
 
Net Income
  $ 4,890     $ 2,444     $ 2,920     $ (5,364 )   $ 4,890  
 
                             

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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
     Supplemental condensed consolidating financial statements (continued):
                                         
    For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2007  
                    Non-              
            Guarantor     Guarantor              
    Parent     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
Net Sales
  $ 173,868     $ 106,599     $ 129,071     $ (40,708 )   $ 368,830  
 
                                       
Costs and Expenses:
                                       
Cost of goods sold
    147,630       82,862       95,909       (39,300 )     287,101  
Selling, general and administrative
    27,122       15,673       25,415       (1,408 )     66,802  
(Gain) Loss on sale of property, plant and equipment, net
    (347 )     (1,349 )     8             (1,688 )
 
                             
 
                                       
Operating Income (Loss)
    (537 )     9,413       7,739             16,615  
 
                                       
Interest expense (income), net
    11,668             (565 )           11,103  
Other income, net
    (3,898 )           (8 )           (3,906 )
Equity earnings from subsidiaries
    (16,534 )                 16,534        
 
                             
 
                                       
Income Before Income Taxes
    8,227       9,413       8,312       (16,534 )     9,418  
 
                                       
Provision for income taxes
    662       7       1,184             1,853  
 
                             
 
                                       
Net Income (Loss)
  $ 7,565     $ 9,406     $ 7,128     $ (16,534 )   $ 7,565  
 
                             
                                         
    For the Six Months Ended July 1, 2006  
                    Non-              
            Guarantor     Guarantor              
    Parent     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
Net Sales
  $ 181,242     $ 119,669     $ 107,555     $ (43,333 )   $ 365,133  
 
                                       
Costs and Expenses:
                                       
Cost of goods sold
    155,174       88,209       78,986       (41,922 )     280,447  
Selling, general and administrative
    26,318       18,820       19,244       (1,411 )     62,971  
(Gain) Loss on sale of property, plant and equipment, net
    (1,472 )           3             (1,469 )
 
                             
 
                                       
Operating Income
    1,222       12,640       9,322             23,184  
 
                                       
Interest expense (income), net
    11,770             (18 )           11,752  
Other (income) loss, net
    (1,696 )           480             (1,216 )
Equity earnings from subsidiaries
    (18,611 )                 18,611        
 
                             
 
                                       
Income Before Income Taxes
    9,759       12,640       8,860       (18,611 )     12,648  
 
                                       
Provision for income taxes
    1,104       20       2,869             3,993  
 
                             
 
                                       
Net Income
  $ 8,655     $ 12,620     $ 5,991     $ (18,611 )   $ 8,655  
 
                             

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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share and per share data, unless otherwise indicated)
     Supplemental condensed consolidating financial statements (continued):
                                         
    For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2007  
                    Non-              
            Guarantor     Guarantor              
    Parent     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities
  $ 3,730     $ (1,949 )   $ 3,038     $ (800 )   $ 4,019  
 
                             
 
                                       
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
                                       
Capital expenditures
    (6,090 )     (2,380 )     (2,344 )           (10,814 )
Proceeds from the sale of fixed assets
    308       4,643                   4,951  
Business acquisitions and other
    (207 )     (286 )     (7 )     500        
 
                             
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities
    (5,989 )     1,977       (2,351 )     500       (5,863 )
 
                             
 
                                       
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
                                       
Borrowings (repayments) of long-term debt
                (300 )     300        
Share-based compensation activity, net
    1,796                         1,796  
Other financing costs
                             
 
                             
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities
    1,796             (300 )     300       1,796  
 
                             
 
                                       
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
                232             232  
 
                             
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
    (463 )     28       619             184  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    28,937       12       36,933             65,882  
 
                             
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 28,474     $ 40     $ 37,552     $     $ 66,066  
 
                             
                                         
    For the Six Months Ended July 1, 2006  
                    Non-              
            Guarantor     Guarantor              
    Parent     Subsidiaries     Subsidiaries     Eliminations     Consolidated  
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities
  $ (6,911 )   $ 6,028     $ 24,116     $ (11,018 )   $ 12,215  
 
                             
 
                                       
INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
                                       
Capital expenditures
    (6,586 )     (3,213 )     (3,351 )           (13,150 )
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets
    2,266                         2,266  
Business acquisitions and other
    1,018       (33 )           (1,658 )     (673 )
 
                             
Net cash used for investing activities
    (3,302 )     (3,246 )     (3,351 )     (1,658 )     (11,557 )
 
                             
 
                                       
FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
                                       
Repayments of long-term debt
    1,556             (12,619 )     11,019       (44 )
Share-based compensation activity
    13                         13  
Shareholder distributions
    11,614             (11,614 )            
Other financing costs
    4,234       (2,779 )     (3,262 )     1,657       (150 )
 
                             
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities
    17,417       (2,779 )     (27,495 )     12,676       (181 )
 
                             
 
                                       
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
                1,730             1,730  
 
                             
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
    7,204       3       (5,000 )           2,207  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
    7,754       47       32,983             40,784  
 
                             
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
  $ 14,958     $ 50     $ 27,983     $     $ 42,991  
 
                             

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STONERIDGE, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Overview
     The following Management Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) is intended to help the reader understand the results of operations and financial condition of the Company. This MD&A is provided as a supplement to, and should be read in conjunction with, our financial statements and the accompanying notes to the financial statements.
     We are an independent designer and manufacturer of highly engineered electrical and electronic components, modules and systems for the automotive, medium- and heavy-duty truck, agricultural and off-highway vehicle markets.
     We recognized net income for the second quarter ended June 30, 2007 of $2.7 million, or $0.11 per diluted share, compared with net income of $4.9 million, or $0.21 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2006.
     We recognized net income for the six-month period ended June 30, 2007 of $7.6 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, compared with net income of $8.7 million, or $0.38 per diluted share, for the comparable period of 2006.
     Our second quarter 2007 revenue was unfavorably affected by the substantial decline in North American medium- and heavy-duty truck production and a decline in North American light vehicle production. Medium- and heavy-duty truck production in the second quarter was unfavorably impacted by the new 2007 diesel emissions regulations that were implemented on January 1 in the U.S. The decline in revenue from North American medium- and heavy-duty truck and light vehicle production was offset by increased European commercial vehicle production and new program launches in both North America and Europe.
     Our second quarter operating income was $6.9 million compared with $12.8 million in the previous year. Our results were unfavorably affected by increased depreciation expense and direct material costs as well as operational inefficiencies related to new product launches and supply chain management. In addition, the Company’s selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses increased in the areas of design and development and selling and marketing. Our SG&A expense increase resulted from additional spending in sales and marketing support for a new product launch, higher design and development expenses and increased systems implementation costs. Partially offsetting these variances was a $1.7 million pretax gain on the sale of fixed assets. Our PST Indústria Eletrônica da Amazônia Ltda (“PST”) joint venture in Brazil continued to perform well during the quarter, resulting in equity earnings of $2.1 million compared to $1.5 million in the previous year.
     On July 29, 2006, we announced that we would begin work on our second major instrument panel assembly contract for the North American commercial vehicle market. Production began in the first quarter of 2007 and the contract is expected to contribute net sales of approximately $40.0 million annually at full production. We expect that the program will reach full production levels by 2009.
     During the second quarter, our results were unfavorably affected by a significant decline in medium- and heavy-duty truck production as the U.S. adopted more stringent diesel emissions standards beginning in 2007. We currently expect this decline to continue for the remainder of the year. We expect our overall sales decline will be less than the industry production decline as our second instrument panel award and stable demand outside of the U.S. partially offsets reduced medium- and heavy-duty truck production. Our expected performance will be based on our continued drive toward operational excellence across the organization, ongoing cost reduction initiatives and successful launches of several key products in 2007.
     Significant factors inherent to our markets that could affect our results for the remainder of 2007 include the financial stability of our customers and suppliers as well as our ability to successfully execute our planned productivity and cost reduction initiatives. We are undertaking these initiatives to mitigate commodity price increases and customer-demanded price reductions. Our results for 2007 also depend on conditions in the automotive and commercial vehicle industries, which are generally dependent on domestic and global economies.
Results of Operations
     We are primarily organized by markets served and products produced. Under this organizational structure, our operations have been aggregated into two reportable segments: Electronics and Control Devices. The Electronics reportable segment, formerly known as the Vehicle Management & Power Distribution reportable segment, includes results of operations that design

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and manufacture electronic instrument clusters, electronic control units, driver information systems and electrical distribution systems, primarily wiring harnesses and connectors for electrical power and signal distribution. The Control Devices reportable segment includes results of operations from our operations that design and manufacture electronic and electromechanical switches, control actuation devices and sensors.
     Beginning in 2005, we changed from a calendar year-end to a 52-53 week fiscal year-end. Until October 30, 2006, our fiscal quarters were comprised of 13-week periods. On October 30, 2006, we changed back to a calendar (December 31) fiscal year-end; therefore, the 2006 fiscal year ended on December 31, 2006. Our fiscal quarters are now comprised of 3-month periods. Throughout this document, “three months” and “six months” will be used to reference the 3- and 6-month periods of 2007 and the comparable 13- and 26-week periods of 2006.
Three Months Ended June 30, 2007 Compared to Three Months Ended July 1, 2006
      Net Sales. Net sales for our reportable segments, excluding inter-segment sales, for the three months ended June 30, 2007 and July 1, 2006 are summarized in the following table (in thousands):
                                                 
    Three Months Ended     $ Increase /     % Increase /  
    June 30, 2007     July 1, 2006     (Decrease)     (Decrease)  
Electronics
  $ 98,248       53.5 %   $ 105,543       56.9 %   $ (7,295 )     (6.9 )%
Control Devices
    85,554       46.5       79,956       43.1       5,598       7.0 %
 
                                     
Total net sales
  $ 183,802       100.0 %   $ 185,499       100.0 %   $ (1,697 )     (0.9 )%
 
                                     
     The decrease in net sales for our Electronics segment was primarily due to a substantial decline in medium- and heavy-duty truck production in North America. Offsetting the unfavorable North American production were increased production volume in our European commercial vehicle operations, favorable foreign currency exchange rates and new program revenues in our European operations. Favorable foreign currency exchange rates contributed $3.0 million to sales in the second quarter compared with the prior year. We continue to expect our North American commercial vehicle business to be unfavorably affected by the new 2007 diesel emissions regulations for the balance of 2007.
     The increase in net sales for our Control Devices segment was primarily attributable to new product launches in our temperature and speed sensor businesses. The increase was partially offset by production volume reductions at our major customers. In addition, the impact from foreign currency exchange rate translation increased our sales by $0.7 million during the quarter compared with the prior year.
     Net sales by geographic location for the three months ended June 30, 2007 and July 1, 2006 are summarized in the following table (in thousands):
                                                 
    Three Months Ended     $ Increase /     % Increase /  
    June 30, 2007     July 1, 2006     (Decrease)     (Decrease)  
North America
  $ 132,449       72.1 %   $ 143,391       77.3 %   $ (10,942 )     (7.6 )%
Europe and other
    51,353       27.9       42,108       22.7       9,245       22.0 %
 
                                     
Total net sales
  $ 183,802       100.0 %   $ 185,499       100.0 %   $ (1,697 )     (0.9 )%
 
                                     
     The decrease in North American sales was primarily attributable to lower sales to our commercial vehicle customers as a result of the new U.S. diesel emission regulations and lower production volume from our North American light vehicle customers. The decrease was partially offset by new program launches of temperature and speed sensor products. Our increase in sales outside of North America for the quarter was primarily due to increased production volume, new product revenues and favorable foreign currency exchange rates. The favorable effect of foreign currency exchange rates affected net sales outside North America by $3.7 million in the second quarter of 2007 compared with the prior year.

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     Condensed consolidated statements of operations as a percentage of net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2007 and July 1, 2006 are presented in the following table (in thousands):
                                         
    Three Months Ended     $ Increase /  
    June 30, 2007     July 1, 2006     (Decrease)  
Net Sales
  $ 183,802       100.0 %   $ 185,499       100.0 %   $ (1,697 )
 
       
Costs and Expenses:
                                       
Cost of goods sold
    144,920       78.8       141,504       76.3       3,416  
Selling, general and administrative
    33,629       18.3       31,151       16.8       2,478  
(Gain) loss on sale of property, plant & equipment, net
    (1,653 )     (0.9 )     20       0.0       (1,673 )
 
                             
 
       
Operating Income
    6,906       3.8       12,824       6.9       (5,918 )
 
       
Interest expense, net
    5,619       3.1       5,833       3.1       (214 )
Equity in earnings of investees
    (2,298 )     (1.3 )     (1,550 )     (0.8 )     (748 )
Other loss, net
    224       0.1       1,745       0.9       (1,521 )
 
                             
 
       
Income Before Income Taxes
    3,361       1.9       6,796       3.7       (3,435 )
Provision for income taxes
    666       0.4       1,906       1.0       (1,240 )
 
                             
 
       
Net Income
  $ 2,695       1.5 %   $ 4,890       2.7 %   $ (2,195 )
 
                             
      Cost of Goods Sold. The increase in cost of goods sold as a percentage of sales was due to unfavorable material costs, operational inefficiencies related to new product launches and higher depreciation expense. These higher costs were partially offset by favorable gains from our commodity and foreign exchange hedging activities and ongoing procurement initiatives.
      Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Product development expenses included in SG&A were $10.9 million and $10.3 million for the second quarters ended June 30, 2007 and July 1, 2006, respectively. The increase relates to development spending in the areas of tachographs and instrumentation. In the future, the Company intends to reallocate its resources to focus on the design and development of new products rather than primarily focusing on sustaining existing product programs.
     The increase in SG&A expenses, excluding product development expenses, for the second quarter 2007 compared with the second quarter of 2006 is primarily attributable to additional marketing resources for a new aftermarket product launch in Europe.
      (Gain) Loss on Sale of Property, Plant and Equipment, net. The increase was attributable to the sale of two closed facilities during the second quarter of 2007.
      Equity in Earnings of Investees. Equity in earnings of investees was $2.3 million and $1.6 million for the second quarters ended June 30, 2007 and July 1, 2006, respectively. The increase was predominately attributable to the increase in equity earnings recognized from our PST joint venture. The increase primarily reflects higher volume for PST’s security product lines.
      Income Before Income Taxes. Income before income taxes is summarized in the following table by reportable segment (in thousands).
                                 
    Three Months Ended     $ Increase /     % Increase /  
    June 30, 2007     July 1, 2006     (Decrease)     (Decrease)  
Electronics
  $ 1,884     $ 8,847     $ (6,963 )     (78.7 )%
Control Devices
    5,510       4,497       1,013       22.5 %
Other corporate activities
    1,572       (735 )     2,307       313.9 %
Corporate interest expense
    (5,605 )     (5,813 )     208       3.6 %
 
                         
Income before income taxes
  $ 3,361     $ 6,796     $ (3,435 )     (50.5 )%
 
                         
     The decrease in income before income taxes in the Electronics segment is related to reduced volume and increased SG&A expenses. The increased SG&A expenses were predominantly due to increased development spending in the areas of tachographs and instrumentation and higher selling and marketing costs associated with new product introductions.

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     The increase in income before income taxes in the Control Devices reportable segment was primarily due to the recognition of a pretax gain of approximately $1.3 million on the sale of a vacant building in the second quarter of 2007. In addition, operating inefficiencies related to a new product launch and additional China start-up expenses unfavorably affected income before income taxes for the second quarter of 2007. These factors were offset by increased volume resulting from new product launches.
     The increase in income before income taxes from other corporate activities was primarily due to an increase of $0.7 million in equity earnings from our PST joint venture and a reduction in foreign exchange losses recorded in the previous year.
     Income before income taxes by geographic location for the three months ended June 30, 2007 and July 1, 2006 is summarized in the following table (in thousands):
                                                 
    Three Months Ended     $ Increase /     % Increase /  
    June 30, 2007     July 1, 2006     (Decrease)     (Decrease)  
North America
  $ 1,431       42.6 %   $ 2,448       36.0 %   $ (1,017 )     (41.5 )%
Europe and other
    1,930       57.4       4,348       64.0       (2,418 )     (55.6 )%
 
                                     
Income before income taxes
  $ 3,361       100.0 %   $ 6,796       100.0 %   $ (3,435 )     (50.5 )%
 
                                     
     The decrease in our profitability in North America was primarily attributable to unfavorable variances related to new product launches, lower North American light and commercial vehicle production and unfavorable product mix. The decrease was offset by increased revenue from new temperature and speed sensor product launches. The decrease in our profitability outside North America was primarily due to increased SG&A expenses related to increased development spending in the areas of tachographs and instrumentation and higher selling and marketing costs associated with new product introductions.
      Provision for Income Taxes. We recognized a provision for income taxes of $0.7 million, or 19.8% of pre-tax income, and $1.9 million, or 28.1% of the pre-tax income, for federal, state and foreign income taxes for the second quarters ended June 30, 2007 and July 1, 2006, respectively. The decrease in the effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2007 compared to the three months ended July 1, 2006 was primarily attributable to the benefit of the federal research and development tax credit which had not been extended at July 1, 2006 and a more favorable mix of domestic and lower taxed foreign earnings.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2007 Compared to Six Months Ended July 1, 2006
      Net Sales. Net sales for our reportable segments, excluding inter-segment sales, for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and July 1, 2006 are summarized in the following table (in thousands):
                                                 
    Six Months Ended     $ Increase /     % Increase /  
    June 30, 2007     July 1, 2006     (Decrease)     (Decrease)  
Electronics
  $ 199,049       54.0 %   $ 205,907       56.4 %   $ (6,858 )     (3.3 )%
Control Devices
    169,781       46.0       159,226       43.6       10,555       6.6 %
 
                                     
Total net sales
  $ 368,830       100.0 %   $ 365,133       100.0 %   $ 3,697       1.0 %
 
                                     
     The decrease in net sales for our Electronics segment was primarily due to a substantial decline in medium- and heavy-duty truck production in North America. As referenced above, medium- and heavy-duty truck production in the second quarter was unfavorably impacted by the new 2007 diesel emissions regulations that were implemented on January 1 in the U.S. Offsetting the unfavorable North American production were increased production volume in our European commercial vehicle operations, favorable foreign currency exchange rates and new business wins in our European operations. Favorable foreign currency exchange rates contributed $7.1 million to sales in the first 6 months compared with the prior year. We continue to expect our North American commercial vehicle business to be unfavorably affected by the new 2007 diesel emissions regulations for the balance of 2007.
     The increase in net sales for our Control Devices segment was primarily attributable to new product launches in our temperature and speed sensor businesses. The increase was partially offset by substantial production volume reductions at our

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major customers. In addition, the impact from foreign currency exchange rate translation increased our sales by $1.7 million during 2007 compared with the prior year.
     Net sales by geographic location for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and July 1, 2006 are summarized in the following table (in thousands):
                                                 
    Six Months Ended     $ Increase /     % Increase /  
    June 30, 2007     July, 2006     (Decrease)     (Decrease)  
North America
  $ 266,510       72.3 %   $ 284,415       77.9 %   $ (17,905 )     (6.3) %
Europe and other
    102,320       27.7       80,718       22.1       21,602       26.8 %
 
                                     
Total net sales
  $ 368,830       100.0 %   $ 365,133       100.0 %   $ 3,697       1.0 %
 
                                     
     The decrease in North American sales was primarily attributable to lower sales to our commercial vehicle customers as a result of the new U.S. diesel emission regulations and lower production volume from our North American light vehicle customers. The decrease was partially offset by new program launches of temperature and speed sensor products. Our increase in sales outside of North America for the first half of 2007 was primarily due to new product revenues, increased commercial vehicle production and favorable foreign currency exchange rates. The favorable effect of foreign currency exchange rates affected net sales outside North America by $8.8 million for the first half of 2007 compared with the prior year.
     Condensed consolidated statements of operations as a percentage of net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and July 1, 2006 are presented in the following table (in thousands):
                                         
    Six Months Ended     $ Increase /  
    June 30, 2007     July 1, 2006     (Decrease)  
Net Sales
  $ 368,830       100.0 %   $ 365,133       100.0 %   $ 3,697  
 
       
Costs and Expenses:
                                       
Cost of goods sold
    287,101       77.8       280,447       76.8       6,654  
Selling, general and administrative
    66,802       18.1       62,971       17.2       3,831  
Gain on sale of property, plant & equipment, net
    (1,688 )     (0.4 )     (1,469 )     (0.4 )     (219 )
 
                             
 
       
Operating Income
    16,615       4.5       23,184       6.4       (6,569 )
 
       
Interest expense, net
    11,103       3.0       11,752       3.2       (649 )
Equity in earnings of investees
    (4,418 )     (1.2 )     (2,966 )     (0.8 )     (1,452 )
Other loss, net
    512       0.1       1,750       0.5       (1,238 )
 
                             
 
       
Income Before Income Taxes
    9,418       2.6       12,648       3.5       (3,230 )
 
       
Provision for income taxes
    1,853       0.5       3,993       1.1       (2,140 )
 
                             
 
       
Net Income
  $ 7,565       2.1 %   $ 8,655       2.4 %   $ (1,090 )
 
                             
      Cost of Goods Sold. The increase in cost of goods sold as a percentage of sales was due to unfavorable material costs, operational inefficiencies related to new product launches and higher depreciation expense. These costs were partially offset by favorable gains from our commodity and foreign exchange hedging activities and ongoing procurement initiatives.
      Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Product development expenses included in SG&A were $21.8 million and $20.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and July 1, 2006, respectively. The increase relates to development spending in the areas of tachographs and instrumentation. Mitigating the overall increase in spending were reductions in development costs at lower productivity locations. In the future, the Company intends to reallocate its resources to focus on the design and development of new products rather than primarily focusing on sustaining existing product programs.
     The increase in SG&A expenses, excluding product development expenses, in 2007 compared with 2006 is primarily attributable to the increase in our selling and marketing activity to support new products in Europe and the increase in systems implementation expenses related to a new information system in Europe.

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      Gain on Sale of Property, Plant and Equipment, net. The increase was attributable to a $1.6 million gain on the sale of two closed facilities during the second quarter of 2007 exceeding the $1.5 million gain on the sale of land and a building during the first quarter of 2006.
      Equity in Earnings of Investees. The increase was predominately attributable to the increase in equity earnings recognized from our PST joint venture. The increase primarily reflects higher volume for PST’s security product lines
      Income Before Income Taxes. Income before income taxes is summarized in the following table by reportable segment (in thousands).
                                 
    Six Months Ended     $ Increase /     % Increase /  
    June 30, 2007     July 1, 2006     (Decrease)     (Decrease)  
Electronics
  $ 8,990     $ 15,044     $ (6,054 )     (40.2 )%
Control Devices
    8,038       8,906       (868 )     (9.7 )%
Other corporate activities
    3,521       197       3,324       1,687.3 %
Corporate interest expense
    (11,131 )     (11,499 )     368       3.2 %
 
                         
Income before income taxes
  $ 9,418     $ 12,648     $ (3,230 )     (25.5 )%
 
                         
     The decrease in income before income taxes in the Electronics segment is related to reduced volume and increased SG&A expenses. The increased SG&A expenses were predominantly due to increased development spending in the areas of tachographs and instrumentation and higher selling and marketing costs associated with new product introductions.
     The decrease in income before income taxes in the Control Devices reportable segment was primarily due to operating inefficiencies related to a new product launch and additional China start-up expenses. These factors were offset by increased volume resulting from new product launches.
     The increase in income before income taxes from other corporate activities was primarily due to a reduction in foreign exchange losses recorded in the previous year and an increase in equity earnings from our PST joint venture of $1.3 million.
     Income before income taxes by geographic location for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and July 1, 2006 is summarized in the following table (in thousands):
                                                 
    Six Months Ended     $ Increase /     % Increase /  
    June 30, 2007     July 1, 2006     (Decrease)     (Decrease)  
North America
  $ 3,825       40.6 %   $ 5,337       42.2 %   $ (1,512 )     (28.3 )%
Europe and other
    5,593       59.4       7,311       57.8       (1,718 )     (23.5 )%
 
                                     
Income before income taxes
  $ 9,418       100.0 %   $ 12,648       100.0 %   $ (3,230 )     (25.5 )%
 
                                     
     The decrease in our profitability in North America was primarily attributable to unfavorable variances related to new product launches, lower North American light and commercial vehicle production and unfavorable product mix. The decrease was offset by increased revenue from new temperature and speed sensor product launches. The decrease in our profitability outside North America was primarily due to increased SG&A related to increased development spending in the areas of tachographs and instrumentation and higher selling and marketing costs associated with new product introductions.
      Provision for Income Taxes. We recognized a provision for income taxes of $1.9 million, or 19.7% of pre-tax income, and $4.0 million, or 31.6% of the pre-tax income, for federal, state and foreign income taxes for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and July 1, 2006, respectively. The decrease in the effective tax rate for the six months ended June 30, 2007 compared to the six months ended July 1, 2006 was primarily attributable to the benefit of the Federal research and development tax credit which had not been extended at July 1, 2006, a reduction in accrued income taxes and a more favorable mix of domestic and lower taxed foreign earnings.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Summary of Cash Flows (in thousands):
                         
    Six Months Ended     $ Increase /  
    June 30, 2007     July 1, 2006     (Decrease)  
Cash provided by (used for):
                       
Operating activities
  $ 4,019     $ 12,215     $ (8,196 )
Investing activities
    (5,863 )     (11,557 )     5,694  
Financing activities
    1,796       (181 )     1,977  
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    232       1,730       (1,498 )
 
                 
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
  $ 184     $ 2,207     $ (2,023 )
 
                 
     The decrease in net cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to lower earnings and a larger investment in working capital. Specifically, cash used to finance movements in working capital asset and liability accounts, in particular accounts receivable, accounts payable and prepaid expenses and other, gave rise to a use of funds in the current period of $14.9 million versus a use of funds of $8.6 million in the prior year.
     The decrease in net cash used for investing activities reflects an increase in cash received from the sale of fixed assets in 2007 and decreases in cash used for capital projects and business investment.
     The increase in net cash provided by financing activities was due, principally, to the exercise of stock options during 2007 and the fees associated with amending our credit agreement during the first quarter of 2006.
     Our credit facilities contain various covenants that require, among other things, the maintenance of certain specified ratios of consolidated total debt to consolidated EBITDA, interest coverage and fixed charge coverage. Restrictions also include limits on capital expenditures, operating leases and dividends. We were in compliance with all covenants at June 30, 2007. On March 7, 2006, we amended our credit agreement dated May 1, 2002. The amendment modifies certain financial covenant requirements, changes certain reporting requirements, sets borrowing levels based on certain asset levels and prohibits us from repurchasing, repaying or redeeming any of our outstanding subordinated notes unless certain covenant levels are met.
     Future capital expenditures are expected to be consistent with recent levels and future organic growth is expected to be funded through cash flows from operations. Management will continue to focus on reducing its weighted average cost of capital and believes that cash flows from operations and the availability of funds from our credit facilities will provide sufficient liquidity to meet our future growth and operating needs. As outlined in Note 6 to our condensed consolidated financial statements, the Company is a party to a $100.0 million revolving credit facility. On March 7, 2006, the Company amended the credit agreement, which, among other things, gave the Company substantially all of its borrowing capacity on the $100.0 million credit facility. As of June 30, 2007, $96.4 million of the $100.0 million was available.
     There have been no material changes to the table of contractual obligations presented on page 24 of the Company’s 2006 Form 10-K. The table excludes the liability for unrecognized income tax benefits, since the Company cannot predict with reasonable reliability the timing of cash settlements with the respective taxing authorities. The unrecognized income tax benefits totaled $5.6 million as of January 1, 2007, including interest and penalties of $0.8 million.

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      Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
     The Company’s significant accounting policies, which include management’s best estimates and judgments, are included in Item 7, Part II to the consolidated financial statements of the Company’s 2006 Form 10-K. Certain of these accounting policies are considered critical as disclosed in the Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates section of Management’s Discussion and Analysis of the Company’s 2006 Form 10-K because of the potential for a significant impact on the financial statements due to the inherent uncertainty in such estimates. Other than the adoption of Financial Accounting Standards Board interpretation No. 48, as discussed in Note 11, there have been no significant changes in the Company’s critical accounting policies since December 31, 2006.
      Inflation and International Presence
     Given the current economic climate and recent increases in certain commodity prices, we believe that a continuation of such price increases would significantly affect our profitability. Furthermore, by operating internationally, we are affected by the economic conditions of certain countries. Based on the current economic conditions in these countries, we believe we are not significantly exposed to adverse economic conditions.
      Forward-Looking Statements
     Portions of this report contain “forward-looking statements” under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements appear in a number of places in this report and include statements regarding the intent, belief or current expectations of the Company, our directors or officers with respect to, among other things, our (i) future product and facility expansion, (ii) acquisition strategy, (iii) investments and new product development, and (iv) growth opportunities related to awarded business. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the words “will,” “may,” “designed to,” “believes,” “plans,” “expects,” “continue,” and similar words and expressions. The forward-looking statements in this report are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, among other factors:
    the loss or bankruptcy of a major customer or supplier;
 
    the costs and timing of facility closures, business realignment, or similar actions;
 
    a significant change in automotive, medium- and heavy-duty, agricultural or off-highway vehicle production;
 
    our ability to achieve cost reductions that offset or exceed customer-mandated selling price reductions;
 
    a significant change in general economic conditions in any of the various countries in which we operate;
 
    labor disruptions at our facilities or at any of our significant customers or suppliers;
 
    the ability of our suppliers to supply us with parts and components at competitive prices on a timely basis;
 
    the amount of debt and the restrictive covenants contained in our credit facility;
 
    customer acceptance of new products;
 
    capital availability or costs, including changes in interest rates or market perceptions;
 
    the successful integration of any acquired businesses;
 
    the occurrence or non-occurrence of circumstances beyond our control; and
 
    those items described in Part I, Item IA (“Risk Factors”) of the Company’s 2006 Form 10-K.

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
Interest Rate Risk
     From time to time, we are exposed to certain market risks, primarily resulting from the effects of changes in interest rates. At June 30, 2007, however, all of our debt was fixed rate debt. At this time, we do not intend to use financial instruments to manage this risk.
Commodity Price Risk
     Given the current economic climate and the recent increases in certain commodity costs, we currently are experiencing an increased risk, particularly with respect to the purchase of copper, zinc, resins and certain other commodities. We manage this risk through a combination of fixed price agreements, staggered short-term contract maturities and commercial negotiations with our suppliers. We may also consider pursuing alternative commodities or alternative suppliers to mitigate this risk over a period of time. The recent increases in certain commodity costs have negatively affected our operating results, and a continuation of such price increases could significantly affect our profitability.
     In December 2006, we entered into fixed price swap contracts for 480 metric tonnes of copper. In January 2007, we entered into an additional fixed price swap for 420 metric tonnes of copper. The purpose of these contracts is to reduce our price risk as it relates to copper prices.
     Going forward, we believe that our mitigation efforts will offset a substantial portion of the financial impact of these increased costs. However, no assurances can be given that the magnitude or duration of these increased costs will not have a material impact on our future operating results. A hypothetical pre-tax gain or loss in fair value from a 10.0% favorable or adverse change in commodity prices would not significantly affect our results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
Foreign Currency Exchange Risk
     We have currency exposures related to buying, selling and financing in currencies other than the local currency in which we operate. In some instances, we choose to reduce our exposures through financial instruments that provide offsets or limits to our exposures. Currently, our most significant currency exposures relate to the Mexican peso, Swedish krona, and British pound. We use derivative financial instruments, including foreign currency forward and option contracts, to mitigate our exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates by reducing the effect of such fluctuations on foreign currency denominated intercompany transactions and other known foreign currency exposures.
     As discussed in Note 3 to our condensed consolidated financial statements, we have entered into foreign currency forward contracts related to our Mexican peso, Swedish krona and British pound exposures. These foreign currency forward contracts had a notional value of $33,268 and $16,003 at June 30, 2007 and July 1, 2006, respectively. The estimated net fair value of these contracts at June 30, 2007 and July 1, 2006, per quoted market sources, was approximately $676 and $(235), respectively. In 2006, the Company used foreign currency options contracts to reduce the risk of exposures to the Mexican peso. As of July 1, 2006, the Company’s foreign currency options contracts had a notional value of $167 and an estimated fair value of $43. The Company’s foreign currency options have expired as of December 31, 2006.
     We do not expect the effects of this risk to be material in the future based on the current operating and economic conditions in the countries in which we operate. A hypothetical pre-tax gain or loss in fair value from a 10.0% favorable or adverse change in quoted foreign currencies would not significantly affect our results of operations, financial position or cash flows.

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures.
      Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
     As of June 30, 2007, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the chief executive officer (CEO) and chief financial officer (CFO), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, the Company’s management, including the CEO and CFO, concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2007.
      Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
     There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the six months ended June 30, 2007 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II–OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings.
     The Company is involved in certain legal actions and claims arising in the ordinary course of business. The Company, however, does not believe that any of the litigation in which it is currently engaged, either individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on its business, consolidated financial position or results of operations. The Company is subject to the risk of exposure to product liability claims in the event that the failure of any of its products causes personal injury or death to users of the Company’s products and there can be no assurance that the Company will not experience any material product liability losses in the future. In addition, if any of the Company’s products prove to be defective, the Company may be required to participate in government-imposed or other instituted recalls involving such products. The Company maintains insurance against such liability claims.
Item 1A. Risk Factors.
     There were no material changes from risk factors previously disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
     None.
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
     None.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders.
(a)   The Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Stoneridge, Inc. was held on May 7, 2007.
 
(b)   The following matters were submitted to a vote at the meeting:
 
    The election of the following nominees as directors of the Company. The vote with respect to each nominee was as follows:
                 
Nominee   For   Withheld
Avery S. Cohen
    21,421,415       683,042  
John C. Corey
    22,051,531       52,926  
Jeffrey P. Draime
    22,059,221       45,236  
Sheldon J. Epstein
    22,056,721       47,736  
Douglas C. Jacobs
    22,100,641       3,816  
Kim Korth
    22,100,641       3,816  
William M. Lasky
    22,100,621       3,836  
Earl L. Linehan
    22,057,721       46,736  
     The ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the year ended December 31, 2007. The results of the vote were as follows:
                         
    For   Against   Abstain
Ratify Appointment of Accounting Firm
    22,103,620            400          438  
     The proposal to approve the adoption of the Annual Incentive Plan. The results of the vote were as follows:
                         
    For   Against   Abstain
Adopt Annual Incentive Plan
    19,551,824       66,318       1,132  

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     The proposal to approve an amendment to the Company’s Code of Regulations. The results of the vote were as follows:
                         
    For   Against   Abstain
Amend Code of Regulations
    19,613,772       4,202       1,300  
Item 5. Other Information.
     None.
Item 6. Exhibits.
     Reference is made to the separate, “Index to Exhibits,” filed herewith.

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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.
         
  STONERIDGE, INC.
 
 
Date: August 9, 2007  /s/ John C. Corey    
  John C. Corey   
  President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
(Principal Executive Officer) 
 
 
         
     
Date: August 9, 2007  /s/ George E. Strickler    
  George E. Strickler   
  Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
(Principal Financial Officer) 
 

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
     
Exhibit    
Number   Exhibit
3. 1
  Amended Code of Regulations, filed herewith.
 
   
10. 1
  Annual Incentive Plan, filed herewith.
 
   
10. 2
  Severance Agreement and Release for Edward F. Mosel, dated May 22, 2007, (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99. 1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 25, 2007).
 
   
31. 1
  Chief Executive Officer certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, filed herewith.
 
   
31. 2
  Chief Financial Officer certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, filed herewith.
 
   
32. 1
  Chief Executive Officer certification pursuant to 18 U. S. C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, filed herewith.
 
   
32. 2
  Chief Financial Officer certification pursuant to 18 U. S. C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, filed herewith.

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EXHIBIT 3.1
AMENDED AND RESTATED CODE OF REGULATIONS
OF
STONERIDGE, INC.
ARTICLE I
Meetings of Shareholders
          Section 1. Annual Meetings . The annual meeting of shareholders shall be held at such time and on such date as may be fixed by the Board of Directors and stated in the notice of the meeting, for the election of directors, the consideration of reports to be laid before such meeting and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting.
          Section 2. Special Meetings . Special meetings of the shareholders shall be called upon the written request of the president, the directors by action at a meeting, a majority of the directors acting without a meeting, or of the holders of shares entitling them to exercise fifty percent (50%) of the voting power of the Corporation entitled to vote thereat. Special meetings may not be called by any other person. Calls for such meetings shall specify the purposes thereof. No business other than that specified in the call shall be considered at any special meeting.
          Section 3. Notices of Meetings . Unless waived, written notice of each annual or special meeting stating the time, place, and the purposes thereof shall be given by personal delivery or by mail to each shareholder of record entitled to vote at or entitled to notice of the meeting, not more than sixty (60) days nor less than seven (7) days before any such meeting. If mailed, such notice shall be directed to the shareholder at his address as the same appears upon the records of the Corporation and shall be deemed to have been given at the time when it was mailed. Any shareholder, either before or after any meeting, may waive any notice required to be given by law or under these Regulations.
          Section 4. Place of Meetings . Meetings of shareholders shall be held at the principal office of the Corporation unless the Board of Directors determines that a meeting shall be held at some other place within or without the State of Ohio and causes the notice thereof to so state.
          Section 5. Quorum . The holders of shares entitling them to exercise a majority of the voting power of the Corporation entitled to vote at any meeting, present in person or by proxy, shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business to be considered at such meeting; provided, however, that no action required by law or by the Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation (as they may be amended from time to time, the “Articles of Incorporation”) or these Regulations to be authorized or taken by the holders of a designated proportion of the shares of any particular class or of each class may be authorized or taken by a lesser proportion. The holders of a majority of the voting shares represented at a meeting, whether or not a quorum is present, may adjourn such meeting from time to time until a quorum shall be present.
          Section 6. Record Date . The Board of Directors may fix a record date for any lawful purpose, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the determination of shareholders entitled to (i) receive notice of or to vote at any meeting, (ii) receive payment of any dividend or distribution, (iii) receive or exercise rights of purchase of or subscription for, or exchange or conversion of, shares or other securities, subject to any contract right with respect thereto, or (iv) participate in the execution of written consents, waivers or releases. Said record date shall not be more than sixty (60) days preceding the date of such meeting, the date fixed for the payment of any dividend or distribution or the date fixed for the receipt or the exercise of rights, as the case may be.
          If a record date shall not be fixed, the record date for the determination of shareholders who are entitled to notice of, or who are entitled to vote at, a meeting of shareholders shall be the close of business on the date next preceding the day on which notice is given, or the close of business on the date next preceding the day on which the meeting is held, as the case may be.

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          Section 7. Proxies . A person who is entitled to attend a shareholders’ meeting, to vote thereat, or to execute consents, waivers or releases, may be represented at such meeting or vote thereat, and execute consents, waivers and releases, and exercise any of his other rights, by proxy or proxies appointed by a writing signed by such person.
          Section 8. Conduct of Meeting . Unless otherwise determined by the Board of Directors prior to the meeting, the chairman of any meeting of the shareholders shall determine the order of business and shall have the authority in his discretion to regulate the conduct of such meeting, including, without limitation, by imposing restrictions on the persons (other than shareholders of the Corporation or their duly appointed proxies) who may attend any such meeting of shareholders, whether any shareholder or his proxy may be excluded from any shareholders’ meeting based upon any determination by the chairman, in his sole discretion, that any such person has unduly disrupted or is likely to disrupt the proceedings thereat, and the circumstances under which any person may make a statement or ask questions at any meeting of shareholders.
ARTICLE II
Directors
          Section 1. Number of Directors . Until changed in accordance with the provisions of this section (or as otherwise provided in the Corporation’s Articles of Incorporation), the number of directors of the Corporation, none of whom need be shareholders, shall be six (6). The number of directors may be increased or decreased by action of the Board of Directors upon the vote of the majority of the board or by the vote of the shareholders that are present in person or by proxy at a meeting to elect directors at which a quorum is present and that are holders of a majority of the shares represented at the meeting and entitled to vote on the proposal; provided, however, that in no case shall the number be fewer than five (5) or more than twelve (12); and provided, further, that no decrease in the number of directors shall have the effect of removing any director prior to the expiration of his term of office. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the aggregate number of members of the Board of Directors shall automatically increase by the number of directors elected pursuant to Article Fourth, Division A, subsection 5(b) of the Articles of Incorporation of the Company, such directors to be elected and hold office in accordance with such provisions of the Articles of Incorporation of the Company, notwithstanding any other provision of this Code of Regulations.
          Section 2. Election of Directors . (a) Directors shall be elected at the annual meeting of shareholders, but when the annual meeting is not held or directors are not elected thereat, they may be elected at a special meeting called and held for that purpose. Such election shall be by ballot whenever requested by any shareholder entitled to vote at such election; but, unless such request is made, the election may be conducted in any manner approved at such meeting.
          At each meeting of shareholders for the election of directors, the candidates receiving the greatest number of votes entitled to be cast shall be elected as directors.
          Section 3. Nominations .
          (a) Qualifications . Directors of the Corporation need not be shareholders or residents of the State of Ohio. No person shall be appointed or elected a director of the Corporation unless:
               (i) such person is elected to fill a vacancy in the Board of Directors pursuant to section 6 of this Article II; or
               (ii) such person is nominated for election as a director of the Corporation in accordance with this section.
          Nominations of candidates for election as directors at any meeting of shareholders called for election of directors (an “Election Meeting”) may be made by the Board of Directors or a committee thereof or any shareholder of record providing written notification to the Secretary of the Company of such nomination(s). At the request of the Secretary, each proposed nominee shall provide the Corporation with such information concerning himself as is required under the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) to be included in the Corporation’s proxy statement soliciting proxies for the election of such nominee as a director.
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of Directors or a committee thereof may designate a substitute nominee upon delivery, not fewer than five (5) days prior to the date of an Election Meeting, of a written notice of the Secretary setting forth such information regarding such substitute nominee as would have been required to be delivered to the Secretary pursuant to this Code of Regulations had such substitute nominee been initially proposed as a nominee.
          Section 4. Term of Office . Each director shall hold office until the annual meeting next succeeding his election and until his successor is elected and qualified, or until his earlier resignation, removal from office or death.
          Section 5. Removal . All the directors or any individual director may be removed from office, without assigning any cause, by the vote of the holders of a majority of the voting power entitling them to elect directors in place of those to be removed. In case of any such removal, a new director may be elected at the same meeting for the unexpired term of each director removed.
          Section 6. Vacancies . Vacancies in the Board of Directors may be filled by a majority vote of the remaining directors until an election to fill such vacancies is had. A vacancy or vacancies in the Board of Directors shall be deemed to exist if the number of directors is increased by the Board of Directors. Shareholders entitled to elect directors shall have the right to fill any vacancy in the board (whether the same has been temporarily filled by the remaining directors or not) at any meeting of the shareholders called for that purpose, and any directors elected at any such meeting of shareholders shall serve until the next annual election of directors and until their successors are elected and qualified.
          Section 7. Quorum and Transaction of Business . A majority of the whole authorized number of directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, except that a majority of the directors in office shall constitute a quorum for filling a vacancy on the board. Whenever less than a quorum is present at the time and place appointed for any meeting of the board, a majority of those present may adjourn the meeting from time to time until a quorum shall be present. The act of a majority of the directors present at a meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the board.
          Section 8. Annual Meeting . Annual meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held immediately following annual meetings of the shareholders, or as soon thereafter as is practicable. If no annual meeting of the shareholders is held, or if directors are not elected thereat, then the annual meeting of the Board of Directors shall be held immediately following any special meeting of the shareholders at which directors are elected, or as soon thereafter as is practicable. If such annual meeting of directors is held immediately following a meeting of the shareholders, it shall be held at the same place at which such shareholders’ meeting was held.
          Section 9. Regular Meetings . Regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held at such times and places, within or without the State of Ohio, as the Board of Directors may, by resolution or by-law, from time to time determine. The secretary shall give notice of each such resolution or by-law to any director who was not present at the time the same was adopted, but no further notice of such regular meeting need be given.
          Section 10. Special Meetings . Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by the chairman of the board, the president, any vice president, or a majority of the Board of Directors, and shall be held at such times and places, within or without the State of Ohio, as may be specified in such call.
          Section 11. Notice of Annual or Special Meetings . Notice of the time and place of each annual or special meeting shall be given to each director by the secretary or by the person or persons calling such meeting. Such notice need not specify the purpose or purposes of the meeting and may be given in any manner or method and at such time so that the director receiving it may have reasonable opportunity to participate in the meeting. Such notice shall, in all events, be deemed to have been properly and duly given if mailed at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting and directed to the residence of each director as shown upon the secretary’s records and, in the event of a meeting to be held through the use of communications equipment, if the notice sets forth the telephone number at which each director may be reached for purposes of participation in the meeting as shown upon the secretary’s records and states that the secretary must be notified if a director desires to be reached at a different telephone number. The giving of notice shall be deemed to have been waived by any director who shall participate in such meeting and may be waived, in a writing, by any director either before or after such meeting.
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equipment by means of which all persons participating in the meeting can hear each other, and participants in a meeting pursuant to this Section shall constitute presence in person at such meeting.
          Section 13. Compensation . The directors, as such, shall be entitled to receive such reasonable compensation for their services as may be fixed from time to time by resolution of the board, and expenses of attendance, if any, may be allowed for attendance at each annual, regular or special meeting of the Board of Directors. Nothing herein contained shall be construed to preclude any director from serving the Corporation in any other capacity and receiving compensation therefor. Members of the executive committee, if any, or of any standing or special committee may by resolution of the board be allowed such compensation for their services as the Board of Directors may deem reasonable, and additional compensation may be allowed to directors for special services rendered.
          Section 14. By-laws . For the government of its actions, the Board of Directors may adopt by-laws consistent with the Articles of Incorporation of the Corporation and this Code of Regulations.
ARTICLE III
Committees
          Section 1. Executive Committee . The Board of Directors may from time to time, by resolution passed by a majority of the whole board, create an executive committee of three or more directors, the members of which shall be elected by the Board of Directors to serve at the pleasure of the board. If the Board of Directors does not designate a chairman of the executive committee, the executive committee shall elect a chairman from its own number. Except as otherwise provided herein and in the resolution creating an executive committee, such committee shall, during the intervals between the meetings of the Board of Directors, possess and may exercise all of the powers of the Board of Directors in the management of the business and affairs of the Corporation, other than that of filling vacancies among the directors or in any committee of the directors. The executive committee shall keep full records and accounts of its proceedings and transactions. All action by the executive committee shall be reported to the Board of Directors at its meeting next succeeding such action and shall be subject to control, revision and alteration by the Board of Directors, provided that no rights of third persons shall be prejudicially affected thereby. Vacancies in the executive committee shall be filled by the directors, and the directors may appoint one or more directors as alternate members of the committee who may take the place of any absent member or members at any meeting.
          Section 2. Meetings of Executive Committee . Subject to the provisions of this Code of Regulations, the executive committee shall fix its own rules of procedure and shall meet as provided by such rules or by resolutions of the Board of Directors, and it shall also meet at the call of the president, the chairman of the executive committee or any two members of the committee. Unless otherwise provided by such rules or by such resolutions, the provisions of Section 10 of Article II relating to the notice required to be given of meetings of the Board of Directors shall also apply to meetings of the executive committee. A majority of the executive committee shall be necessary to constitute a quorum. The executive committee may act in a writing, or by telephone with written confirmation, without a meeting, but no action by writing of the executive committee shall be effective unless concurred in by all members of the committee.
          Section 3. Other Committees . The Board of Directors may by resolution provide for such other standing or special committees as it deems desirable, and discontinue the same at pleasure. Each such committee shall have such powers and perform such duties, not inconsistent with law, as may be delegated to it by the Board of Directors. The provisions of Section 1 and Section 2 of this Article shall govern the appointment and action of such committees so far as the same are consistent with such appointment and unless otherwise provided by the Board of Directors. Vacancies in such committees shall be filled by the Board of Directors or as the Board of Directors may provide.
ARTICLE IV
Officers
          Section 1. General Provisions . The Board of Directors shall elect a president, such number of vice presidents as the board may from time to time determine, a secretary and a treasurer and, in its discretion, a chairman of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors may from time to time create such offices and appoint such other officers, subordinate officers and assistant officers as it may determine. The president, any vice president who succeeds to the office of the president, and the

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chairman of the board shall be, but the other officers need not be, chosen from among the members of the Board of Directors. Any two of such offices, other than that of president and vice president, may be held by the same person, but no officer shall execute, acknowledge or verify any instrument in more than one capacity.
          Section 2. Term of Office . The officers of the Corporation shall hold office at the pleasure of the Board of Directors, and, unless sooner removed by the Board of Directors, until the annual meeting of the Board of Directors following the date of their election and until their successors are chosen and qualified. The Board of Directors may remove any officer at any time, with or without cause. A vacancy in any office, however created, shall be filled by the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE V
Duties of Officers
          Section 1. Chairman of the Board . The chairman of the board, if one be elected, shall preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors and shall have such other powers and duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors.
          Section 2. President . The president shall be the chief executive officer of the Corporation and shall exercise supervision over the business of the Corporation and over its several officers, subject, however, to the control of the Board of Directors. He shall preside at all meetings of shareholders, and, in the absence of the chairman of the board, or if a chairman of the board shall not have been elected, shall also preside at meetings of the Board of Directors. He shall have authority to sign all certificates for shares and all deeds, mortgages, bonds, agreements, notes, and other instruments requiring his signature; and shall have all the powers and duties prescribed by Chapter 1701 of the Revised Code of Ohio and such others as the Board of Directors may from time to time assign to him.
          Section 3. Vice Presidents . The vice presidents shall have such powers and duties as may from time to time be assigned to them by the Board of Directors or the president. At the request of the president, or in the case of his absence or disability, the vice president designated by the president (or in the absence of such designation, the vice president designated by the board) shall perform all the duties of the president and, when so acting, shall have all the powers of the president. The authority of vice presidents to sign in the name of the Corporation certificates for shares and deeds, mortgages, bonds, agreements, notes and other instruments shall be coordinate with like authority of the president.
          Section 4. Secretary . The secretary shall keep minutes of all the proceedings of the shareholders and Board of Directors and shall make proper record of the same, which shall be attested by him; shall have authority to execute and deliver certificates as to any of such proceedings and any other records of the Corporation; shall have authority to sign all certificates for shares and all deeds, mortgages, bonds, agreements, notes and other instruments to be executed by the Corporation which require his signature; shall give notice of meetings of shareholders and directors; shall produce on request at each meeting of shareholders a certified list of shareholders arranged in alphabetical order; shall keep such books and records as may be required by law or by the Board of Directors; and, in general, shall perform all duties incident to the office of secretary and such other duties as may from time to time be assigned to him by the Board of Directors or the president.
          Section 5. Treasurer . The treasurer shall have general supervision of all finances; he shall receive and have in charge all money, bills, notes, deeds, leases, mortgages and similar property belonging to the Corporation, and shall do with the same as may from time to time be required by the Board of Directors. He shall cause to be kept adequate and correct accounts of the business transactions of the Corporation, including accounts of its assets, liabilities, receipts, disbursements, gains, losses, stated capital and shares, together with such other accounts as may be required, and upon the expiration of his term of office shall turn over to his successor or to the Board of Directors all property, books, papers and money of the Corporation in his hands; and shall have such other powers and duties as may from time to time be assigned to him by the Board of Directors or the president.
          Section 6. Assistant and Subordinate Officers . The Board of Directors may appoint such assistant and subordinate officers as it may deem desirable. Each such officer shall hold office during the pleasure of the Board of Directors, and perform such duties as the Board of Directors or the president may prescribe.
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          Section 7. Duties of Officers May be Delegated . In the absence of any officer of the Corporation, or for any other reason the Board of Directors may deem sufficient, the Board of Directors may delegate, for the time being, the powers or duties, or any of them, of such officer to any other officer or to any director.
ARTICLE VI
Indemnification and Insurance
          Section 1. Indemnification in Non-Derivative Actions . The Corporation shall indemnify any person who was or is a party, or is threatened to be made a party, to any threatened, pending, or completed action, suit, or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative, or investigative, other than an action by or in the right of the Corporation, by reason of the fact that he is or was a director or officer of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of another corporation, domestic or foreign, nonprofit or for profit, partnership, joint venture, trust, or other enterprise, against expenses, including attorneys’ fees, judgments, fines, and amounts paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection with such action, suit, or proceeding if he acted in good faith and in a manner he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Corporation, and with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his conduct was unlawful. The termination of any action, suit, or proceeding by judgment, order, settlement, conviction, or upon a plea of nolo contendere or its equivalent, shall not, of itself, create a presumption that the person did not act in good faith and in a manner which he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Corporation and, with respect to any criminal action or proceeding, that he had reasonable cause to believe that his conduct was unlawful.
          Section 2. Indemnification in Derivative Actions . The Corporation shall indemnify any person who was or is a party, or is threatened to be made a party to any threatened, pending, or completed action or suit by or in the right of the Corporation to procure a judgment in its favor by reason of the fact that he is or was a director or officer of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of another corporation, domestic or foreign, nonprofit or for profit, partnership, joint venture, trust, or other enterprise against expenses, including attorneys’ fees, actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection with the defense or settlement of such action or suit if he acted in good faith and in a manner he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Corporation, except that no indemnification shall be made in respect of (a) any claim, issue or matter as to which such person shall have been adjudged to be liable for negligence or misconduct in the performance of his duty to the Corporation unless, and only to the extent that the Court of Common Pleas, or the court in which such action or suit was brought shall determine upon application that, despite the adjudication of liability, but in view of all the circumstances of the case, such person is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnity for such expenses as the Court of Common Pleas or such court shall deem proper, or (b) any action or suit in which the only liability asserted against a director is pursuant to Section 1701.95 of the Ohio Revised Code.
          Section 3. Indemnification as Matter of Right . To the extent that a director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent has been successful on the merits or otherwise in defense of any action, suit, or proceeding referred to in Section 1 or 2 of this Article VI, or in defense of any claim, issue, or matter therein, he shall be indemnified against expenses, including attorneys’ fees, actually and reasonably incurred by him in connection therewith.
          Section 4. Determination of Conduct . Any indemnification under Sections 1 and 2 of this Article VI, unless ordered by a court, shall be made by the Corporation only as authorized in the specific case upon a determination that indemnification of the director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent is proper in the circumstances because he has met the applicable standard of conduct set forth in Sections 1 and 2 of this Article VI. Such determination shall be made (a) by a majority vote of a quorum consisting of directors of the Corporation who were not and are not parties to or threatened with any such action, suit, or proceeding, or (b) if such a quorum is not obtainable or if a majority vote of a quorum of disinterested directors so directs, in a written opinion by independent legal counsel, other than an attorney or a firm having associated with it an attorney who has been retained by or who has performed services for the Corporation or any person to be indemnified within the past five years, or (c) by the shareholders or (d) by the Court of Common Pleas or the court in which such action, suit, or proceeding was brought. Any determination made by the disinterested directors under Section 4(a) or by independent legal counsel under Section 4(b) of this Article VI shall be promptly communicated to the person who threatened or brought the action or suit, by or in the right of the Corporation under Section 2 of this Article VI, and within ten days after receipt of such notification, such person shall have the right to petition the Court of Common Pleas or the court in which such action or suit was brought to review the reasonableness of such determination.

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          Section 5. Advance Payment of Expenses . Expenses, including attorneys’ fees, incurred in defending any action, suit, or proceeding referred to in Sections 1 or 2 of this Article VI, shall be paid by the Corporation in advance of the final disposition of such action, suit, or proceeding as authorized by the directors in the specific case upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of the director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent to repay such amount, unless it shall ultimately be determined that he is entitled to be indemnified by the Corporation as authorized in this Article VI.
          Section 6. Nonexclusivity . The indemnification provided by this Article VI shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to which those seeking indemnification may be entitled under the Articles of Incorporation or the Amended and Restated Code of Regulations or any agreement, vote of shareholders or disinterested directors, or otherwise, both as to action in his official capacity and as to action in another capacity while holding such office and shall continue as to a person who has ceased to be a director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors, and administrators of such a person.
          Section 7. Liability Insurance . The Corporation may purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any person who is or was a director, officer, employee, or agent of the Corporation, or is or was serving at the request of the Corporation as a director, trustee, officer, employee, or agent of another corporation, domestic or foreign, nonprofit or for profit, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against any liability asserted against him and incurred by him in any such capacity, or arising out of his status as such, whether or not the Corporation would have the power to indemnify him against such liability under the provisions of this Article VI or of Chapter 1701 of the Ohio Revised Code.
ARTICLE VII
Certificates for Shares; Uncertificated Shares
          Section 1. Form and Execution of Certificates . Except as provided in Section 2, certificates for shares, certifying the number of fully paid shares owned, shall be issued to each shareholder in such form as shall be approved by the Board of Directors. Such certificates shall be signed by the president or a vice president and by the secretary or an assistant secretary or the treasurer or an assistant treasurer; provided, however, that if such certificates are countersigned by a transfer agent and/or registrar, the signatures of any of said officers and the seal of the Corporation upon such certificates may be facsimiles, engraved, stamped or printed. If any officer or officers, who shall have signed, or whose facsimile signature shall have been used, printed or stamped on any certificate or certificates for shares, shall cease to be such officer or officers, because of death, resignation or otherwise, before such certificate or certificates shall have been delivered by the Corporation, such certificate or certificates, if authenticated by the endorsement thereon of the signature of a transfer agent or registrar, shall nevertheless be conclusively deemed to have been adopted by the Corporation by the use and delivery thereof and shall be as effective in all respects as though signed by a duly elected, qualified and authorized officer or officers, and as though the person or persons who signed such certificate or certificates, or whose facsimile signature or signatures shall have been used thereon, had not ceased to be an officer or officers of the Corporation.
          Section 2. Uncertificated Shares . In addition to Section 1 above, the Board of Directors may provide by resolution that some or all of any or all classes and series of shares of the Corporation shall be uncertificated shares, provided that the resolution shall not apply to shares represented by a certificate until the certificate is surrendered to the Corporation and the resolution shall not apply to a certificated security issued in exchange for an uncertificated security. Within a reasonable time after the issuance or transfer of uncertificated shares, the Corporation shall send to the registered owner of the shares a written notice containing the information that would be required to be set forth or stated on a share certificate in accordance with applicable law. Except as otherwise expressly provided by law, the rights and obligations of the holders of uncertificated shares and the rights and obligations of the holders of certificates representing shares of the same class and series shall be identical.
          Section 3. Registration of Transfer . The Board of Directors shall have authority to make such rules and regulations, not inconsistent with law, the Second Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation or this Amended and Restated Code of Regulations, as it deems expedient concerning the issuance, transfer and registration of certificates for shares and the shares represented thereby and of uncertificated shares.
          Section 4. Lost, Destroyed or Stolen Certificates . A new share certificate or certificates may be issued in place of any certificate theretofore issued by the Corporation which is alleged to have been lost, destroyed or wrongfully taken upon (a) the execution and delivery to the Corporation by the person claiming the certificate to have been lost, destroyed or wrongfully taken of an affidavit of that fact, specifying whether or not, at the time of such alleged loss, destruction or taking, the certificate

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was endorsed, and (b) the furnishing to the Corporation of indemnity and other assurances satisfactory to the Corporation and to all transfer agents and registrars of the class of shares represented by the certificate against any and all losses, damages, costs, expenses or liabilities to which they or any of them may be subjected by reason of the issue and delivery of such new certificate or certificates or in respect of the original certificate.
          Section 5. Registered Shareholders . A person in whose name shares are of record on the books of the Corporation shall conclusively be deemed the unqualified owner and holder thereof for all purposes and to have capacity to exercise all rights of ownership. Neither the Corporation nor any transfer agent of the Corporation shall be bound to recognize any equitable interest in or claim to such shares on the part of any other person, whether disclosed upon such certificate or otherwise, nor shall they be obliged to see to the execution of any trust or obligation.
ARTICLE VIII
Fiscal Year
          The fiscal year of the Corporation shall end on December 31 of each year, or on such other date as may be fixed from time to time by the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE IX
Seal
          The Board of Directors may provide a suitable seal containing the name of the Corporation. If deemed advisable by the Board of Directors, duplicate seals may be provided and kept for the purposes of the Corporation.
ARTICLE X
Amendments
          This Amended and Restated Code of Regulations may be amended, or new regulations may be adopted, at any meeting of shareholders called for such purpose by the affirmative vote of, or without a meeting by the written consent of, the holders of shares entitling them to exercise a majority of the voting power of the Corporation on such proposal.

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EXHIBIT 10.1
STONERIDGE, INC.
ANNUAL INCENTIVE PLAN
Section 1. Purpose
     The purpose of the Stoneridge, Inc. (the “Company”) Annual Incentive Plan (the “Plan”) is to provide an opportunity to the Company’s (and the Company’s Subsidiaries’) officers and other key employees selected by the Committee (defined below) to earn annual incentive or bonus awards in order to motivate those persons to put forth maximum efforts toward the growth, profitability and success of the Company and its Subsidiaries (defined below) and to encourage such individuals to remain in the employ of the Company or a Subsidiary. Awards for participating employees under the Plan shall depend upon corporate and individual performance measures as determined by the Committee (defined below) for the Performance Year (defined below).
Section 2. Definitions
     In this Plan document, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, words in the masculine gender shall be deemed to include a reference to the female gender, any term used in the singular also shall refer to the plural, and the following terms, when capitalized, shall have the meaning set forth in this Section 2:
     (a) “Award” means a potential cash benefit payable or cash benefit paid to a person in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Plan.
     (b) “Beneficiary” means the person or persons designated in writing by the Grantee as his or her beneficiary in respect of an Award; or, in the absence of an effective designation, or if the designated person or persons predecease the Grantee, the Grantee’s Beneficiary shall be the person or persons who acquire by bequest or inheritance the Grantee’s rights in respect of an Award. In order to be effective, a Grantee’s designation of a Beneficiary must be on file with the Company before the Grantee’s death. Any such designation may be revoked and a new designation substituted therefor at any time before the Grantee’s death.
     (c) “Board of Directors” or “Board” means the Board of Directors of the Company.
     (d) “Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended from time to time.
     (e) “Committee” means the Compensation Committee appointed by the Board for the purpose of administering the Plan. The Committee shall consist of three members of the Board of Directors each of whom shall qualify, at the time of appointment and thereafter, as an “outside director” within the meaning of Section 162(m) of the Code (or a successor provision of similar import), as in effect from time to time.
     (f) “Company” means Stoneridge, Inc.
     (g) “Covered Executive” means an individual who is determined by the Committee to be reasonably likely to be a “covered employee” under Section 162(m) of the Code as of the end of the Company’s taxable year for which an Award to the individual will be deductible and whose Award would exceed the deductibility limits under Section 162(m) if such Award is not Performance-Based Compensation.
     (h) “Disability” or “Disabled” means having a total and permanent disability as defined in Section 22(e)(3) of the Code.

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     (i) “Grantee” means an officer or key employee of the Company or a Subsidiary to whom an Award has been granted under the Plan.
     (j) “Performance Objective” means the goal or goals identified by the Committee that will result in an Award if the target for the Performance Year is satisfied.
     (k) “Performance Year” means the then current fiscal year of the Company.
     (l) “Performance-Based Compensation” means compensation that is intended to qualify as “performance-based compensation” under Section 162(m) of the Code and the regulations thereunder.
     (m) “Retirement” means voluntary resignation from the employ of the Company after reaching the age of 64 or as otherwise preapproved by the Committee.
     (n) “Subsidiary” means a corporation, association, partnership, limited liability company, joint venture, business trust, organization, or business of which the Company directly or indirectly through one or more intermediaries owns at least fifty percent (50%) of the outstanding capital stock (or other shares of beneficial interest) entitled to vote generally in the election of directors or other managers of the entity.
Section 3. Administration
     (a) The Plan shall be administered by the Committee. The Committee shall have all the powers vested in it by the terms of the Plan, such powers to include authority (within the limitations described herein) to select the persons to be granted Awards under the Plan, to determine the time when Awards will be granted, to determine whether performance objectives and other conditions for earning Awards have been met, to determine whether Awards will be paid at the end of the Performance Year, and to determine whether an Award or payment of an Award should be reduced or eliminated. The Committee is authorized, subject to the remaining provisions of the Plan, to establish such rules and regulations as it deems necessary for the proper administration of the Plan and to make such determinations and interpretations and to take such action in connection with the Plan and any Awards granted hereunder as it deems necessary or advisable. All determinations and interpretations made by the Committee shall be binding and conclusive on all persons participating in the Plan and their legal representatives.
     (b) The Committee may not delegate to any individual the authority to make determinations concerning that individual’s own Awards, or the Awards of any Covered Executive or any executive officer (as defined pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934). Except as provided in the preceding sentence, as to the selection of and grant of Awards to Grantees who are not Covered Executives or executive officers of the Company, the Committee may delegate its responsibilities to members of the Company’s management in a manner consistent with applicable law and provided that such participant’s compensation is not subject to the limitations of Section 162(m) of the Code. References herein to the Committee shall include any delegate described under this paragraph, except where the context or the regulations under Code Section 162(m) otherwise require.
     (c) The Committee, or any person to whom it has delegated duties as described herein, may employ one or more persons to render advice with respect to any responsibility the Committee or such person may have under the Plan (including such legal or other counsel, consultants, and agents as it may deem desirable for the administration of the Plan) and may rely upon any opinion or computation received from any such counsel, consultant, or agent. Expenses incurred in the engagement of such counsel, consultant, or agent shall be paid by the Company.

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Section 4. Eligibility
     The Committee may grant Awards under the Plan to such of the Company’s (and the Company’s Subsidiaries’) officers and key employees as it shall select for participation pursuant to Section 3 above.
Section 5. Awards; Limitations on Awards
     (a) Each Award granted under the Plan shall represent an amount payable in cash by the Company to the Grantee upon achievement of one or more of a combination of Performance Objectives in a Performance Year, subject to all other terms and conditions of the Plan and to such other terms and conditions as may be specified by the Committee. The grant of Awards under the Plan shall be evidenced by Award letters in a form approved by the Committee from time to time which shall contain the terms and conditions, as determined by the Committee, of a Grantee’s Award; provided, however, that in the event of any conflict between the provisions of the Plan and any Award letters, the provisions of the Plan shall prevail. An Award shall be determined by multiplying the Grantee’s target percentage of base salary with respect to a Performance Year by applicable factors and percentages based on the achievement of Performance Objectives, subject to the discretion of the Committee provided in Section 6 hereof.
     (b) The maximum amount of an Award granted to any one Grantee in respect of a Performance Year shall not exceed $2.0 million. This maximum amount limitation shall be measured at the time of settlement of an Award under Section 7.
     (c) Annual Performance Objectives shall be based on the performance of the Company, one or more of its Subsidiaries or affiliates, one or more of its units or divisions and/or the individual for the Performance Year. The Committee shall use one or more of the following business criteria to establish Performance Objectives for Grantees: increase in net sales; pretax income before allocation of corporate overhead and bonus; operating profit; net working capital; earnings per share; net income; attainment of division, group or corporate financial goals; return on shareholders’ equity; return on assets; attainment of strategic and operational initiatives; attainment of one or more specific and measurable individual strategic goals; appreciation in or maintenance of the price of the Company’s common shares; increase in market share; gross profits; earnings before interest and taxes; earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization; comparisons with various stock market indices; or reductions in costs. The Performance Objective for any Grantee shall be sufficiently specific that a third party having knowledge of the relevant facts could determine whether the objective is met; and the outcome under the Performance Objective shall be substantially uncertain when the Committee establishes the objective.
Section 6. Grant of Awards
     (a) The Committee shall grant Awards to any Grantees who are Covered Executives not later than 90 days after the commencement of the Performance Year. If a Covered Executive is initially employed by the Company or a Subsidiary after the beginning of a Performance Year, the Committee may grant an Award to that Covered Executive with respect to a period of service following the Covered Executive’s date of hire, provided that no more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the relevant service period has elapsed when the Committee grants the Award and the Performance Objective otherwise satisfies the requirements applicable to the Covered Executive. The Committee shall select Grantees other than Covered Executives for participation in the Plan and shall grant Awards to such Grantees at such times as the Committee may determine. In granting an Award, the Committee shall establish the terms of the Award, including the Performance Objective and the maximum amount that will be paid (subject to the limit in Section 5) if the Performance Objective is achieved. The Committee may establish different payment levels under an Award based on different levels of achievement under the Performance Objective.
     (b) After the end of each Performance Year, the Committee shall determine the amount payable to each Grantee in settlement of the Grantee’s Award for the Performance Year. The Committee, in its discretion, may reduce the maximum payment established when the Award was granted, or may determine to make no payment under the Award. The Committee, in its discretion, may increase the amount payable under the Award (but not to an amount greater than the limit in Section 5) to a Grantee who is not a Covered Executive. The Committee shall certify in writing, in a manner conforming to applicable regulations under Section 162(m) of the Code, prior to the settlement of each Award granted to a Covered Executive, that the

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Performance Objectives and other material terms of the Award upon which settlement of the Award was conditioned have been satisfied.
     (c) The Committee may adjust or modify Awards or terms of Awards (1) in recognition of unusual or nonrecurring events affecting the Company or any business unit, or the financial statements or results thereof, or in response to changes in applicable laws (including tax, disclosure, and other laws), regulations, accounting principles, or other circumstances deemed relevant by the Committee, (2) with respect to any Grantee whose position or duties with the Company change during a Performance Year, or (3) with respect to any person who first becomes a Grantee after the first day of the Performance Year; provided, however, that no adjustment to an Award granted to a Covered Executive shall be authorized or made if, and to the extent that, such authorization or the making of such adjustment would contravene the requirements applicable to Performance-Based Compensation.
Section 7. Settlement of Awards
     (a) Except as provided in this Section 7, each Grantee shall receive payment of a cash lump sum in settlement of his or her Award, in the amount determined in accordance with Section 6. Such payment shall be made on the fifteenth (15th) day of the third (3rd) month following the Performance Year. No Award to a Covered Executive for a Performance Year commencing after December 30, 2006, shall be settled until the shareholders of the Company have approved the Plan in a manner that satisfies the requirements of Section 162(m) of the Code.
     (b) Each Grantee shall have the right to defer his or her receipt of part, or all, of any payment due in settlement of an Award under and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Stoneridge, Inc. Employees’ Deferred Compensation Plan unless otherwise specified by the Committee. In the event that a Grantee exercises his or her right to defer under this Section 7(b), then any Award so deferred shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the Stoneridge, Inc. Employees’ Deferred Compensation Plan as of the date of such deferral election.
Section 8. Termination of Employment
     Except as otherwise provided in any written agreement between the Company and a Grantee, including but not limited to a deferral election under the Stoneridge, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan, if a Grantee ceases to be employed by the Company after the beginning of a Performance Year, but prior to the date an Award is settled in accordance with Section 7, for any reason other than death, Disability, or Retirement, any Award for such Performance Year shall be forfeited. If such cessation of employment results from such Grantee’s death, Disability, or Retirement, the Committee shall determine, in its sole discretion and in such manner as it may deem reasonable, subject to Section 9, the extent to which the Performance Objectives for the Performance Year or portion thereof completed at the date of cessation of employment have been achieved, and the amount payable in settlement of the Award based on such determinations. The Committee may base such determination on the performance achieved for the full year, in which case its determination may be deferred until following the Performance Year. Such determinations shall be set forth in a written certification, as specified in Section 6. Such Grantee or his or her Beneficiary shall be entitled to receive a lump sum cash settlement of such Award at the earliest time such payment may be made without causing the payment to fail to be deductible by the Company under Section 162(m) of the Code.
Section 9. Status of Awards Under Section 162(m)
     It is the intent of the Company that Awards granted to Covered Executives for Performance Years commencing after December 30, 2006, shall constitute Performance-Based Compensation, if at the time of settlement the Grantee remains a Covered Executive. Accordingly, the Plan shall be interpreted in a manner consistent with Section 162(m) of the Code and the regulations thereunder. If any provision of the Plan relating to a Covered Executive or any Award letter evidencing such an Award to a Covered Executive does not comply with, or is inconsistent with, the provisions of Section 162(m)(4)(C) of the Code or the regulations thereunder (including Treasury Regulation § 1.162-27(e) or its succession provisions) for Performance-Based Compensation, such provision shall be construed or deemed amended to the extent necessary to conform to such requirements.

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Section 10. Transferability
     Awards and any other benefit payable under, or interest in, this Plan are not transferable by a Grantee except upon a Grantee’s death by will or the laws of descent and distribution, and shall not be subject in any manner to anticipation, alienation, sale, transfer, assignment, pledge, encumbrance, or charge, and any such attempted action shall be void.
Section 11. Withholding
     All payments relating to an Award, whether at settlement or resulting from any further deferral or issuance of an Award under another plan of the Company in settlement of the Award, shall be net of any amounts required to be withheld pursuant to applicable federal, state and local tax withholding requirements.
Section 12. Tenure
     A Grantee’s right, if any, to continue to serve the Company as a Covered Executive, officer, employee, or otherwise, shall not be enlarged or otherwise affected by his or her designation as a Grantee or any other event under the Plan.
Section 13. No Rights to Participation or Settlement
     Nothing in the Plan shall be deemed to give any eligible employee any right to participate in the Plan except upon determination of the Committee. Until the Committee has determined to settle an Award under Section 7, a Grantee’s selection to participate, the grant of an Award, and other events under the Plan shall not be construed as a commitment that any Award will be settled under the Plan. The foregoing notwithstanding, the Committee may authorize legal commitments with respect to Awards under the terms of an employment agreement or other agreement with a Grantee, to the extent of the Committee’s authority under the Plan, including commitments that limit the Committee’s future discretion under the Plan, but in all cases subject to Section 9.
Section 14. Unfunded Plan
     Grantees shall have no right, title, or interest whatsoever in or to any specific assets of the Company, or to any investments that the Company may make to aid in meeting its obligations under the Plan. Nothing contained in the Plan, and no action taken pursuant to its provisions, shall create or be construed to create a trust of any kind, or a fiduciary relationship between the Company and any Grantee, Beneficiary, legal representative or any other person. To the extent that any person acquires a right to receive payments from the Company under the Plan, such right shall be no greater than the right of an unsecured general creditor of the Company. All payments to be made hereunder shall be paid from the general funds of the Company. The Company shall not be required to establish any special or separate fund, or to segregate any assets, to assure payment of such amounts. The Plan is not intended to be subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended.
Section 15. Other Compensatory Plans and Arrangements
     Nothing in the Plan shall preclude any Grantee from participation in any other compensation or benefit plan of the Company or its Subsidiaries. The adoption of the Plan and the grant of Awards hereunder shall not preclude the Company or any Subsidiary from paying any other compensation apart from the Plan, including compensation for services or in respect of performance in a Performance Year for which an Award has been made. If an Award to a Covered Executive may not be settled under the terms of the Plan, however (for example, because the Covered Executive has not achieved the Performance Objective or because shareholders have not approved the Plan), neither the Company nor a Subsidiary may pay any part of the Award to the Covered Executive outside the Plan.

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Section 16. Duration, Amendment and Termination of Plan
     No Award may be granted in respect of any Performance Year commencing after December 31, 2011 (if the Company’s 2011 fiscal year does not end on December 31 then for purposes of this sentence the actual date of the end the of Company’s 2011 fiscal year shall be substituted for December 31, 2011).
     The Board may amend the Plan from time to time (either retroactively or prospectively), and may suspend or terminate the Plan at any time, provided that any such action shall be subject to shareholder approval if and to the extent required to ensure that compensation under the Plan will qualify as Performance-Based Compensation, or as otherwise may be required under applicable law.
Section 17. Governing Law
     The Plan, Awards granted hereunder, and actions taken in connection herewith shall be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Ohio (regardless of the law that might otherwise govern under applicable Ohio principles of conflict of laws).
Section 18. Effective Date
     The Plan shall be effective as of December 31, 2006; provided, however, that Awards to the Company’s officers granted for Performance Years commencing after December 30, 2006, shall be subject to approval of the shareholders of the Company at an annual meeting or any special meeting of shareholders of the Company before settlement of Awards granted to the Company’s officers for the year ending December 31, 2007, so that compensation will qualify as Performance-Based Compensation; provided, further, that the Company’s 2006 fiscal year ends on December 30, 2006 and any change to the Company’s fiscal year so that the Company’s fiscal year shall be set as the calendar year would mean that the Plan would be effective on January 1, 2007, instead of December 31, 2006. In addition, the Board may determine to submit the Plan to shareholders for reapproval at such time, if any, as may be required in order that compensation under the Plan shall qualify as Performance-Based Compensation.

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EXHIBIT 31.1
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES–OXLEY ACT OF 2002
     I, John C. Corey certify that:
(1)   I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Stoneridge, Inc. (the “Company”);
 
(2)   Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
 
(3)   Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Company as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
 
(4)   The Company’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a – 15(f) and 15d – 15(f)) for the Company and we have:
  (a)   Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Company, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
 
  (b)   Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
 
  (c)   Evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
 
  (d)   Disclosed in this report any change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting; and
(5)   The Company’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Company’s auditors and the audit committee of the Company’s board of directors:
  (a)   All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Company’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
 
  (b)   Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
     
/s/ John C. Corey
 
   
John C. Corey, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
   
August 9, 2007
   

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EXHIBIT 31.2
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES–OXLEY ACT OF 2002
     I, George E. Strickler certify that:
(1)   I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Stoneridge, Inc. (the “Company”);
 
(2)   Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
 
(3)   Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the Company as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
 
(4)   The Company’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a – 15(f) and 15d – 15(f)) for the Company and we have:
  (a)   Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the Company, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
 
  (b)   Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
 
  (c)   Evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
 
  (d)   Disclosed in this report any change in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the Company’s most recent fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting; and
(5)   The Company’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the Company’s auditors and the audit committee of the Company’s board of directors:
  (a)   All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the Company’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
 
  (b)   Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
     
/s/ George E. Strickler
 
   
George E. Strickler, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
   
August 9, 2007
   

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EXHIBIT 32.1
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
     I, John C. Corey, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director, of Stoneridge, Inc. (the “Company”), certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
     (1) the report on Form 10-Q of the Company for the second quarter ended June 30, 2007 (“the Report”) which this certification accompanies fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m(a) or 78o(d)); and
     (2) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
     
/s/ John C. Corey
 
   
John C. Corey, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
   
August 9, 2007
   
     A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

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EXHIBIT 32.2
CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO 18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350, AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
     I, George E. Strickler, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, of Stoneridge, Inc. (the “Company”), certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:
     (1) the report on Form 10-Q of the Company for the second quarter ended June 30, 2007 (“the Report”) which this certification accompanies fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m(a) or 78o(d)); and
     (2) the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
     
/s/ George E. Strickler
 
   
George E. Strickler, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
   
August 9, 2007
   
     A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 has been provided to the Company and will be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.

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