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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

 


FORM 10-Q

 


 

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

For the quarterly period ended April 30, 2007

OR

 

¨ 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 0-21964

 


SHILOH INDUSTRIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 


 

Delaware   51-0347683

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

Suite 202, 103 Foulk Road, Wilmington, Delaware 19803

(Address of principal executive offices—zip code)

(302) 656-1950

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

N/A

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes   x     No   ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant 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.

Large accelerated filer   ¨     Accelerated filer   x     Non-accelerated filer   ¨

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

Number of shares of Common Stock outstanding as of May 21, 2007 was 16,351,366.

 



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INDEX

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION   
Item 1.   

Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

  
  

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

   3
  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations

   4
  

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

   5
  

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

   6
Item 2.   

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

   12
Item 3.   

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

   21
Item 4.   

Controls and Procedures

   22

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

  
Item 6.   

Exhibits

   23

 

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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

SHILOH INDUSTRIES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     April 30,
2007
    October 31,
2006
 
ASSETS     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 186     $ 367  

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $682 and $680 at April 30, 2007 and October 31, 2006, respectively

     96,366       99,433  

Related-party accounts receivable

     10,682       3,670  

Income taxes receivable

     979       2,015  

Inventories, net

     33,969       44,644  

Deferred income taxes

     6,517       6,431  

Prepaid expenses

     590       971  

Investment in rabbi trust

     —         1,677  
                

Total current assets

     149,289       159,208  
                

Property, plant and equipment, net

     210,886       221,823  

Other assets

     1,862       2,004  
                

Total assets

   $ 362,037     $ 383,035  
                
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY     

Current debt

   $ 11,919     $ 12,705  

Accounts payable

     70,199       77,474  

Other accrued expenses

     29,351       33,260  

Accrued restructuring charges

     649       750  
                

Total current liabilities

     112,118       124,189  
                

Long-term debt

     97,233       72,179  

Deferred income taxes

     16,234       16,237  

Long-term benefit liabilities

     11,177       7,987  

Other liabilities

     345       427  
                

Total liabilities

     237,107       221,019  
                

Commitments and contingencies

    

Stockholders’ equity:

    

Common stock, 16,351,366 and 16,313,883 shares issued and outstanding at April 30, 2007 and October 31, 2006, respectively

     164       163  

Paid-in capital

     59,090       58,700  

Retained earnings

     81,452       118,791  

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (15,776 )     (15,638 )
                

Total stockholders’ equity

     124,930       162,016  
                

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 362,037     $ 383,035  
                

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

 

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SHILOH INDUSTRIES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Amounts in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three months ended
April 30,
   Six months ended
April 30,
     2007    2006    2007    2006

Revenues

   $ 155,917    $ 172,154    $ 303,542    $ 317,899

Cost of sales

     140,341      152,746      276,378      282,056
                           

Gross profit

     15,576      19,408      27,164      35,843

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     9,308      8,459      16,923      16,078

Restructuring charges

     100      —        100      —  
                           

Operating income

     6,168      10,949      10,141      19,765

Interest expense

     2,043      1,506      3,749      2,995

Interest income

     17      11      31      22

Other income, net

     71      6      345      47
                           

Income before income taxes

     4,213      9,460      6,768      16,839

Provision for income taxes

     2,162      2,107      3,235      4,911
                           

Net income

   $ 2,051    $ 7,353    $ 3,533    $ 11,928
                           

Earnings per share:

           

Basic earnings per share

   $ .13    $ .46    $ .22    $ .75
                           

Basic weighted average number of common shares

     16,351      15,967      16,341      15,958
                           

Diluted earnings per share

   $ .12    $ .45    $ .21    $ .73
                           

Diluted weighted average number of common shares

     16,477      16,467      16,481      16,448
                           

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

 

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SHILOH INDUSTRIES, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Dollar amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     Six months ended April 30,  
     2007     2006  

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

    

Net income

   $ 3,533     $ 11,928  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     15,587       16,964  

Asset impairment charges

     59       —    

Amortization of deferred financing costs

     142       154  

Deferred income taxes

     (89 )     (862 )

Stock-based compensation expense

     170       178  

Loss on sale of assets

     20       154  

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

    

Accounts receivable

     (3,945 )     (6,084 )

Inventories

     10,675       (10,144 )

Prepaids and other assets

     1,921       835  

Payables and other liabilities

     (6,143 )     (8,341 )

Income taxes receivable, and estimated payments

     1,036       123  
                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     22,966       4,905  
                

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

    

Capital expenditures

     (3,813 )     (10,027 )

Proceeds from sale of assets

     14       289  

Purchase of investment securities

     —         (252 )
                

Net cash used in investing activities

     (3,799 )     (9,990 )
                

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

    

Repayments of short-term borrowings

     (508 )     (465 )

Payment of capital lease

     (163 )     (49 )

(Decrease) Increase in overdraft balances

     (2,965 )     9,188  

Proceeds from long-term borrowings

     41,800       15,212  

Repayments of long-term borrowings

     (16,860 )     (19,054 )

Payment of dividends

     (40,872 )     —    

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

     204       174  

Tax benefit on employee stock options and stock compensation

     16       104  
                

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

     (19,348 )     5,110  
                

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

     (181 )     25  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     367       661  
                

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 186     $ 686  
                

Supplemental Cash Flow Information:

    

Cash paid for interest

   $ 3,675     $ 3,001  

Cash paid for income taxes

   $ 2,109     $ 5,410  

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

 

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SHILOH INDUSTRIES, INC.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share data)

Note 1—Basis of Presentation

The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by Shiloh Industries, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”), without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange 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 accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such 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 financial statements and the notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2006.

Revenues and operating results for the six months ended April 30, 2007 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

Note 2—New Accounting Standards

In July 2006, the FASB issued FIN No. 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes – an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109.” FIN No. 48 prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. FIN No. 48 also provides guidance on derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, disclosure, and transition. FIN No. 48 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2006. The Company is evaluating the impact that the adoption of FIN No. 48 will have on its consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flow.

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 158 “Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans – an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106, and 132(R).” SFAS 158 requires an employer to recognize a plan’s funded status in its statement of financial position, measure a plan’s assets and obligations as of the end of the employer’s fiscal year and recognize the changes in a defined benefit postretirement plan’s funded status in comprehensive income in the year in which the changes occur. SFAS 158’s requirement to recognize the funded status of a benefit plan and new disclosure requirements are effective as of the end of the fiscal year ending after December 15, 2006. The requirement to measure plan assets and benefit obligations as of the date of the employer’s fiscal year-end statement of financial position is effective for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2008. The Company is currently assessing the impact SFAS 158 will have on its consolidated financial statements. Based on information as of October 31, 2006, the impact of adopting SFAS 158 would reduce assets and stockholders’ equity by $1,078, the amount of long-term pension assets.

Note 3—Asset Impairment and Restructuring Charges

In October 2006, management presented to the Board of Directors an assessment of its current business at its Cleveland Stamping facility. This facility, which is leased from MTD Products Inc. (“MTD”) as part of the acquisition by the Company of MTD Automotive in 1999, is faced with declining business volumes. The two major customers at the Cleveland Stamping facility have balanced out programs for which the Company provided components during the first and second quarters of fiscal 2007. The Company therefore committed to a plan to cease operation of the Cleveland facility. As a result, the Company recorded an impairment charge to reduce long-lived assets, acquired since the acquisition, to their estimated fair value. The Company also recorded an estimated restructuring charge related to approximately 200 employees for severance, health insurance and curtailment of the retirement plan for employees of the Cleveland plant and such amounts are subject to change based on future restructuring charges, as incurred. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006, the Company recorded the restructuring charges shown in the table below, in addition to asset impairment of $3,072. In the first quarter of fiscal 2007, the Company refined its estimate of asset impairments and recorded an additional charge of $59. In February 2007, the Company finalized negotiations with the employees of the Cleveland Stamping facility and recorded an additional charge of $100 for severance and benefits.

 

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     Restructuring
Reserves at
October 31, 2006
   Restructuring
Charges
   Cash Payments     Restructuring
Reserves at
April 30, 2007

Restructuring

          

Severance and benefits

   $ 750    $ 100    $ (201 )   $ 649
                            

Note 4—Inventories

Inventories consist of the following:

 

     April 30,
2007
  

October 31,

2006

Raw materials

   $ 13,611    $ 17,937

Work-in-process

     4,730      6,232

Finished goods

     10,706      12,961
             

Total material

     29,047      37,130

Tooling

     4,922      7,514
             

Total inventory

   $ 33,969    $ 44,644
             

Total cost of inventory is net of reserves to reduce certain inventory from cost to net realizable value. Such reserves aggregated $2,198 and $2,238 at April 30, 2007 and October 31, 2006, respectively.

Note 5—Property, Plant and Equipment

Property, plant and equipment consist of the following:

 

    

April 30,

2007

  

October 31,

2006

Land and improvements

   $ 8,530    $ 8,530

Buildings and improvements

     103,914      103,814

Machinery and equipment

     331,218      326,170

Furniture and fixtures

     11,581      21,471

Construction in progress

     7,652      8,775
             

Total, at cost

     462,895      468,760

Less: Accumulated depreciation

     252,009      246,937
             

Property, plant and equipment, net

   $ 210,886    $ 221,823
             

Note 6—Financing Arrangements

Debt consists of the following:

 

    

April 30,

2007

   October 31,
2006

Amended and Restated Credit Agreement —interest at 7.35% and 6.81% at April 30, 2007 and October 31, 2006, respectively

   $ 106,100    $ 80,300

Insurance broker financing agreement

     —        508

State of Ohio promissory note

     1,453      1,612

Two-year notes

     1,335      2,035

Capital lease debt

     264      429
             

Total debt

     109,152      84,884

Less: Current debt

     11,919      12,705
             

Total long-term debt

   $ 97,233    $ 72,179
             

The weighted average interest rate of all debt excluding the capital lease debt was 6.94% and 6.88% for the three and six months ended April 30, 2007, respectively. The weighted average interest rate of all debt excluding the capital lease debt was 6.23% and 6.08% for the three and six months ended April 30, 2006, respectively.

 

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The Company’s Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Amended Credit Agreement”) provides the Company with borrowing capacity of $175,000 in the form of a five-year $125,000 revolving credit facility and a five-year term loan of $50,000, each maturing January 2010. The balance of the term loan at April 30, 2007 was $27,500.

Under the Amended Credit Agreement, the Company has the option to select the applicable interest rate based upon two indices—a Base Rate, as defined in the Amended Credit Agreement, or the Eurodollar rate, as adjusted by the Eurocurrency Reserve Percentage, if any (“LIBOR”). The selected index is combined with a designated margin from an agreed upon pricing matrix. The Base Rate is the greater of the LaSalle Bank publicly announced prime rate or the Federal Funds effective rate plus 0.5% per annum. LIBOR is the published Bloomberg Financial Markets Information Service rate. At April 30, 2007, the interest rate for the revolving credit facility and the term loan was LIBOR plus 2.00%. The margins for the revolving credit facility and the term loan have increased from the margins in place at October 31, 2006 because the Company’s ratio of funded debt to EBITDA, as defined in the Amended Credit Agreement, increased in January 2007 related to additional borrowed funds (see below).

Borrowings under the Amended Credit Agreement are collateralized by a first priority security interest in substantially all of the tangible and intangible property of the Company and its domestic subsidiaries and 65% of the stock of foreign subsidiaries.

The Amended Credit Agreement requires the Company to observe several financial covenants. At April 30, 2007, the covenants required a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.25 to 1.00, a maximum leverage ratio of 2.75 to 1.00 and a minimum net worth equal to the sum of $100,000 plus 50% of consolidated net income since October 31, 2004. The Amended Credit Agreement also establishes limits for additional borrowings, dividends, investments, acquisitions or mergers and sales of assets. On December 20, 2006, the Amended Credit Agreement was further amended to permit a distribution of a special dividend to shareholders of the Company. The covenants of the Amended Credit Agreement remain in place with exceptions permitted for this special dividend. The Board of Directors of the Company declared a special dividend of $2.50 per share, paid on January 19, 2007 to shareholders of record as of January 5, 2007. At April 30, 2007, the Company was in compliance with the covenants under the Amended Credit Agreement.

Borrowings under the revolving credit facility must be repaid in full in January 2010. Repayments of borrowings under the term loan began in March 2005 in equal quarterly installments of $2,500 with the final payment due on December 31, 2009. The Company may prepay the borrowings under the revolving credit facility and the term loan without penalty.

The Amended Credit Agreement specifies that upon the occurrence of an event or condition deemed to have a material adverse effect on the business or operations of the Company, as determined by the administrative agent of the lending syndicate or the required lenders, as defined, of 51% of the aggregate commitment under the Amended Credit Agreement, the outstanding borrowings become due and payable. However, the Company does not anticipate at this time any change in business conditions or operations that could be deemed as a material adverse change by the lenders.

In July 2006, the Company entered into a finance agreement with an insurance broker for various insurance policies that bears interest at a fixed rate of 6.67% and requires monthly payments of $103 through April 2007. In June 2005, the Company entered into a finance agreement with an insurance broker for various insurance policies that bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.99% and requires monthly payments of $94 through April 2006. As of April 30, 2007 and October 31, 2006, $0 and $508, respectively, remained outstanding under these agreements and were classified as current debt in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.

In June 2004, the Company issued a $2,000 promissory note to the State of Ohio related to specific machinery and equipment at one of the Company’s Ohio facilities. The promissory note bore interest at 1% for the first year of the term and 3% per annum for the balance of the term, with interest only payments for the first year of the term. Principal payments began in August 2005 in the amount of $25, and monthly principal payments continue thereafter increasing annually until July 2011, when the loan matures. The Company may prepay this promissory note without penalty.

During fiscal 2006, the Company entered into two two-year note agreements with a bank to finance the purchase of equipment that the Company formerly leased. The notes bear interest at 6.56% and 6.91%, respectively, and require monthly payments of $55 and $81, respectively, through December 2007 and March 2008. In addition, the Company entered into a two-year capital lease agreement in the amount of $463 for computer software.

After considering letters of credit of $4,930 that the Company has issued, available funds under the Amended Credit Agreement were $41,470 at April 30, 2007. Overdraft balances were $19,743 and $22,708 at April 30, 2007 and October 31, 2006, respectively, and are included in accounts payable in the Company’s accompanying consolidated balance sheets.

 

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Note 7—Fair Value of Derivative Financial Instruments

The Company does not engage in derivatives trading, market-making or other speculative activities. The intent of any contracts entered into by the Company is to reduce exposure to currency movements affecting foreign currency purchase commitments. The Company’s risks related to foreign currency exchange risks have historically not been material. The Company does not expect the effects of these risks to be material in the future based on current operating and economic conditions in the countries and markets in which it operates. These contracts are marked-to-market and the resulting gain or loss is recorded in the consolidated statements of operations in accordance with SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” as amended. As of April 30, 2007, there were no foreign currency forward exchange contracts outstanding.

In the normal course of business, the Company employs established policies and procedures to manage exposure to changes in interest rates. The Company’s objective in managing the exposure to interest rate changes is to limit the volatility and impact of interest rate changes on earnings and cash flows. In January 2005, the Company entered into a $25,000 interest rate collar agreement that resulted in fixing the interest rate on a portion of the term loan under the Amended Credit Agreement between a floor of 3.08% and a cap of 5.25%. The collar agreement terminated on January 12, 2007.

Note 8—Pension and Other Post-Retirement Benefit Matters

The components of net periodic benefit cost for the three and six months ended April 30, 2007 and 2006 are as follows:

 

    Pension Benefits    

Other Post-Retirement

Benefits

 
    Three months ended April 30,     Three months ended April 30  
    2007     2006     2007     2006  

Service cost

  $ 405     $ 944     $ 2     $ 3  

Interest cost

    1,237       907       16       15  

Expected return on plan assets

    (1,360 )     (917 )     —         —    

Recognized net actuarial loss

    305       545       42       37  

Amortization of prior service cost

    25       81       (43 )     (42 )

Amortization of transition obligation

    4       21       —         —    
                               

Net periodic benefit cost

  $ 616     $ 1,581     $ 17     $ 13  
                               
    Pension Benefits    

Other Post-Retirement

Benefits

 
    Six months ended April 30,     Six months ended April 30,  
    2007     2006     2007     2006  

Service cost

  $ 898     $ 1,871     $ 4     $ 6  

Interest cost

    2,501       1,813       31       30  

Expected return on plan assets

    (2,720 )     (1,835 )     —         —    

Recognized net actuarial loss

    610       1,091       85       74  

Amortization of prior service cost

    49       162       (87 )     (84 )

Amortization of transition obligation

    9       43       —         —    
                               

Net periodic benefit cost

  $ 1,347     $ 3,145     $ 33     $ 26  
                               

The total amount of Company contributions to the defined benefit pension plans paid for the six months ended April 30, 2007 was $1,880. The Company expects estimated contributions to be $771 for the remainder of fiscal 2007. Pension expense in fiscal 2007 has decreased as a result of the closure of the Company’s Cleveland plant and the related freezing of benefits of the pension plan of the plant’s workforce and the freezing of benefits of the Company’s cash balance plan that covers all non-bargaining employees.

Under the Company’s employment agreement with the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, the Company established a supplemental executive retirement plan whereby the executive was entitled to a benefit of $1,868 at the end of the five-year employment agreement in January 2007. This liability was funded at January 31, 2007, in accordance with the agreement.

Note 9—Equity Matters

Effective November 1, 2005, the Company adopted SFAS No. 123 (Revised 2004), “Share-Based Payment.” For the Company, SFAS No. 123R affects the stock options that have been granted and requires the Company to expense share-based

 

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payment (“SBP”) awards with compensation cost for SBP transactions measured at fair value. The Company adopted the modified-prospective-transition method and accordingly has not restated amounts in prior interim periods and fiscal years. The Company has elected to use the simplified method of calculating the expected term of the stock options and historical volatility to compute fair value under the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The risk-free rate for periods within the contractual life of the option is based on the U.S. zero coupon Treasury yield in effect at the time of grant. Forfeitures have been estimated based upon historical rates for the Company.

1993 Key Employee Stock Incentive Plan

The Company maintains the Amended and Restated 1993 Key Employee Stock Incentive Plan (the “Incentive Plan”), which authorizes grants to officers and other key employees of the Company and its subsidiaries of (i) stock options that are intended to qualify as incentive stock options, (ii) nonqualified stock options and (iii) restricted stock awards. An aggregate of 1,700,000 shares of Common Stock at an exercise price equal to 100% of the market value on the date of grant, subject to adjustment upon occurrence of certain events to prevent dilution or expansion of the rights of participants that might otherwise result from the occurrence of such events, has been reserved for issuance upon the exercise of stock options. An individual award is limited to 500,000 shares in a five-year period.

Non-qualified stock options and incentive stock options have been granted to date and all options have been granted at market price at the date of grant. The service period over which the stock options vest is three years from the date of grant. Options expire over a period not to exceed ten years from the date of grant. There were no grants of stock options during fiscal 2006. On February 14, 2007, options to purchase 156,000 shares were awarded to several officers and employees at an exercise price of $14.74. The following assumptions were used to compute the fair value of the stock options granted on February 14, 2007:

 

     Fiscal 2007  

Risk-free interest

   4.70 %

Expected life (in years)

   6.0  

Expected volatility factor

   68.88 %

Expected dividend yield

   0.00 %

Activity in the Company’s stock option plan for the six months ended April 30, 2007 and 2006 was as follows:

 

     Fiscal 2007    Fiscal 2006
    

Number of

Shares

   

Weighted

Average

Exercise Price

Per Share

  

Weighted Average

Remaining

Contractual

Term (Years)

  

Aggregate

Intrinsic

Value

  

Number of

Shares

   

Weighted

Average
Exercise Price

Per Share

  

Weighted Average

Remaining

Contractual

Term (Years)

  

Aggregate

Intrinsic

Value

Options outstanding at November 1

   254,727     $ 4.83          665,291     $ 3.34      

Options:

                     

Granted

   156,000     $ 14.74          —            

Exercised

   (37,817 )   $ 5.57       $ 409    (31,538 )   $ 5.51       $ 334

Canceled

   (3,334 )   $ 11.42       $ 38    (1,334 )   $ 8.96       $ 15
                             

Options outstanding at April 30

   369,576     $ 8.88    7.67    $ 1,338    632,419     $ 3.22    6.78    $ 10,616

Exercisable at April 30

   174,911     $ 3.02    5.67    $ 1,320    527,252     $ 2.00    6.42    $ 9,496

At April 30, 2007, the exercise price of some of the Company’s stock option grants are higher than the market value of the Company’s stock. These grants are excluded from the computation of aggregate intrinsic value of the Company’s outstanding and exercisable stock options.

 

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For the three and six months ended April 30, 2007, the Company recorded compensation expense related to the stock options currently vesting, effectively reducing income before taxes and net income by $119 and $170, respectively. For the three and six months ended April 30, 2006, the Company recorded compensation expense related to the stock options currently vesting, effectively reducing income before taxes and net income by $89 and $178, respectively. The impact on earnings per share was a reduction of $.01 per share, basic and diluted in fiscal 2007 and 2006. The total compensation cost related to nonvested awards not yet recognized is expected to be a combined total of $1,363 over the next three fiscal years.

Earnings per Share

Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of shares of Common Stock outstanding during the period. In addition, the shares of Common Stock issuable pursuant to stock options outstanding under the Incentive Plan are included in the diluted earnings per share calculation to the extent they are dilutive. For the three and six month period ended April 30, 2007, 179 and 108 stock options were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because they were anti-dilutive. For the three and six month period ended April 30, 2006, 5 and 13 stock options were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because they were anti-dilutive. The following is a reconciliation of the numerator and denominator of the basic and diluted earnings per share computation for net income per share:

 

(Shares in thousands)    Three months ended
April 30,
   Six months ended
April 30,
   2007    2006    2007    2006

Net income available to common stockholders

   $ 2,051    $ 7,353    $ 3,533    $ 11,928
                           

Basic weighted average shares

     16,351      15,967      16,341      15,958

Effect of dilutive securities:

           

Stock options

     126      500      140      490
                           

Diluted weighted average shares

     16,477      16,467      16,481      16,448
                           

Basic income per share

   $ .13    $ .46    $ .22    $ .75
                           

Diluted income per share

   $ .12    $ .45    $ .21    $ .73
                           

Comprehensive Income

Comprehensive income amounted to $2,051 and $7,413, net of tax, for the three months ended April 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and $3,395 and $11,977, net of tax, for the six months ended April 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. In fiscal 2007, the difference between net income and comprehensive income is equal to the cumulative unrealized gains and losses on securities available for sale and the change in fair value of the interest rate collar. The securities available for sale were liquidated in the first half of fiscal 2007 and the interest rate collar agreement concluded in January 2007. The difference between net income and comprehensive income for the six months ended April 30, 2006 is equal to the unrealized holding loss on securities available for sale and a change in the fair value of the interest rate collar.

Note 10—Commitments and Contingencies

In November 1999, the Company acquired the assets associated with the automotive division of MTD Products Inc. The Ohio Tax Commissioner (the “Commissioner”) disputed the fair market value assigned by the Company to the purchased assets. Accordingly, the Commissioner claimed that the Company owed an additional amount of personal property tax for such assets. The Company appealed the Commissioner’s decision to the Ohio Board of Tax Appeals, but in July 2006, the Board of Tax Appeals upheld the Commissioner’s decision. Management of the Company strongly disagrees with the position of the Commissioner and the Board of Tax Appeals and the Company is currently appealing the decision of the Board of Tax Appeals to the Ohio Supreme Court. The Company, however, has carefully considered the probability of an adverse ruling and as a result has provided an accrual of $2,324 included in cost of sales in the consolidated statement of operations during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006. There has been no new activity regarding this matter during the first half of fiscal 2007.

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commitment. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006, a jury found in favor of the supplier and awarded the supplier damages and pre-judgment interest amounting to $2,726. The Company is appealing this decision. However, considering the adverse decision the Company evaluated the probable outcome upon appeal and provided an accrual of $2,726 in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006, representing damages plus pre-judgment interest. There has been no new activity regarding this matter during the first half of fiscal 2007.

During the second quarter of fiscal 2007, a jury verdict was entered against Shiloh Industries, Inc., VCS Properties, LLC, Shiloh Corporation, and Sectional Stamping, Inc. in the United States District Court in Akron, Ohio following a jury trial in a claim by the bankruptcy estate of Valley City Steel, LLC relating to the Company’s sale of certain assets in 2001 (the “Valley City Steel Litigation”). Valley City Steel, LLC claimed that the sale of certain assets to Valley City Steel, LLC, in connection with the creation of the joint venture in which the Company was a minority shareholder, amounted to a constructive fraudulent conveyance under Ohio law. The plaintiff also alleged that certain amounts were due and owing on account to Valley City Steel, LLC. The jury rendered a verdict on the constructive fraudulent conveyance claims of approximately $1,693 against Shiloh Industries, Inc., approximately $1,693 against VCS Properties, LLC and approximately $1,292 against Shiloh Corporation. The jury also held that Sectional Stamping, Inc. owed the bankruptcy estate of Valley City Steel, LLC approximately $261 on account. Shiloh Industries, Inc., VCS Properties, LLC and Shiloh Corporation believe that the verdicts relating to the constructive fraudulent conveyance claims are contrary to the facts and the law and have filed post-trial motions including a motion for a new trial and other relief. They will vigorously appeal any final constructive fraudulent conveyance judgments if the court denies the post-trial motions. The Company believes that there are valid grounds to reverse, or reduce the damages applicable to, the portion of any final judgments relating to the constructive fraudulent conveyance claims on appeal. However, there can be no assurance that the appeals will be successful. As a result, during the second quarter of fiscal 2007, the Company provided a reserve of $2,000 for this matter based upon management’s estimate of the probable outcome of the legal decisions possible in this case. Offsetting this legal reserve, the Company recorded a credit of $799, representing the difference between liabilities that the Company had accrued as payable to Valley City Steel, LLC and the payment of $261 to the bankruptcy estate of Valley City Steel, LLC as a result of the jury’s verdict against Sectional Stamping, Inc.

The table below summarizes the legal reserves recorded at April 30, 2007 and October 31, 2006. These amounts are reported in the accrued expenses in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The reserves have been updated to accrue interest.

 

Item

  Reserve
April 30, 2007
  Reserve
October 31, 2006

Ohio Personal Property Tax Valuation

  $ 2,426   $ 2,324

Alleged commitment to purchase equipment

  $ 2,772   $ 2,726

Valley City Steel, LLC

  $ 2,000   $ —  
           
  $ 7,198   $ 5,050
           

In addition to the matters discussed above, the Company is a party to several lawsuits and claims arising in the normal course of its business. In the opinion of management, the Company’s liability or recovery, if any, under pending litigation and claims, other than those matters discussed above, would not materially affect its financial condition, results of operations or cash flow.

 

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

(Dollars in thousands, except per share data)

General

Shiloh is a supplier of numerous parts to both automobile OEMs and, as a Tier II supplier, to Tier I automotive part manufacturers who in turn supply OEMs. The parts that the Company produces supply many models of vehicles manufactured by nearly all vehicle manufacturers that produce vehicles in North America. As a result, the Company’s revenues are very dependent upon the North American production of automobiles and light trucks, particularly traditional domestic manufacturers, such as General Motors, DaimlerChrysler and Ford. According to industry statistics, traditional

 

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domestic manufacturer production for the first half of fiscal 2007 declined by 9.6% and total North American car and light truck production for the first half of fiscal 2007 decreased by 5.4%, in each case compared with production for the first half of fiscal 2006. According to industry statistics, traditional domestic manufacturer production for the second quarter of fiscal 2007 declined by 7.7% and total North American car and light truck production for the second quarter of fiscal 2007 decreased by 4.1%, in each case compared with production for the second quarter of fiscal 2006.

Another significant factor affecting the Company’s revenues is the Company’s ability to successfully bid on the production and supply of parts for models that will be newly introduced to the market by the Company’s customers. These new model introductions typically go through a start of production phase with build levels that are higher than normal because the consumer supply network is filled to ensure adequate supply to the market, resulting in an increase in the Company’s revenues at the beginning of the cycle.

Plant utilization levels are very important to profitability because of the capital-intensive nature of these operations. At April 30, 2007, the Company’s facilities were operating at approximately 49.6% capacity, compared to 50.3% capacity at April 30, 2006. The Company defines capacity as 20 working hours per day and five days per week. Utilization of capacity is dependent upon the releases against customer purchase orders that are used to establish production schedules and manpower and equipment requirements for each month and quarterly period of the fiscal year.

The significant majority of the steel purchased by the Company’s stamping and engineered welded blank operations is purchased through the customers’ steel program. Under these programs, the Company pays the steel suppliers and passes on to the customers the steel price the customers negotiated with the steel suppliers. Although the Company takes ownership of the steel, the customers are responsible for all steel price fluctuations. The Company also purchases steel directly from domestic primary steel producers and steel service centers. Domestic steel pricing has generally been increasing recently for several reasons, including capacity constraints, higher raw material costs and the weakening of the U.S. dollar in relation to foreign currencies. Finally, the Company blanks and processes steel for some of its customers on a toll processing basis. Under these arrangements, the Company charges a tolling fee for the operations that it performs without acquiring ownership of the steel and being burdened with the attendant costs of ownership and risk of loss. Toll processing operations result in lower revenues but higher gross margins than operations where the Company takes ownership of the steel. Revenues from operations involving directly owned steel include a component of raw material cost whereas toll processing revenues do not.

Changes in the price of scrap steel can have a significant effect on the Company’s results of operations because substantially all of its operations generate engineered scrap steel. Engineered scrap steel is a planned by-product of the Company’s processing operations, and net proceeds from the disposition of scrap steel contribute to gross margin by offsetting the increases in the cost of steel and the attendant costs of quality and availability. Changes in the price of steel impact the Company’s results of operations because raw material costs are by far the largest component of cost of sales in processing directly owned steel. The Company actively manages its exposure to changes in the price of steel, and, in most instances, passes along the rising price of steel to its customers.

In November 1999, the Company acquired the assets associated with the automotive division of MTD Products Inc. The Ohio Tax Commissioner (the “Commissioner”) disputed the fair market value assigned by the Company and MTD Products to the purchased assets. Accordingly, the Commissioner claimed that the Company owed an additional amount of personal property tax for such assets. The Company appealed the Commissioner’s decision to the Ohio Board of Tax Appeals, but in July 2006, the Board of Tax Appeals upheld the Commissioner’s decision. Management of the Company strongly disagrees with the position of the Commissioner and the Board of Tax Appeals and the Company is currently appealing the decision of the Board of Tax Appeals to the Ohio Supreme Court. If the Ohio Supreme Court upholds the decision of the Board of Tax Appeals, the Company will have to pay additional personal property tax for the 2001 through 2006 tax years in the approximate amount of $2,324, including interest and will have increased personal property tax expense through the 2008 tax year in connection with these assets. The Company has carefully considered the probability of an adverse ruling and as a result provided an accrual of $2,324 during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2006. There has been no new activity regarding this matter during the first half of fiscal 2007.

During the second quarter of fiscal 2007, a jury verdict was entered against Shiloh Industries, Inc., VCS Properties, LLC, Shiloh Corporation, and Sectional Stamping, Inc. in the United States District Court in Akron, Ohio following a jury trial in a claim by the bankruptcy estate of Valley City Steel, LLC relating to the Company’s sale of certain assets in 2001 (the “Valley City Steel Litigation”). Valley City Steel, LLC claimed that the sale of certain assets to Valley City Steel, LLC, in connection with the creation of the joint venture in which the Company was a minority shareholder, amounted to a constructive fraudulent conveyance under Ohio law. The plaintiff also alleged that certain amounts were due and owing on account to Valley City Steel, LLC. The jury rendered a verdict on the constructive fraudulent conveyance claims of approximately $1,693 against Shiloh Industries, Inc., approximately $1,693 against VCS Properties, LLC and approximately

 

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$1,292 against Shiloh Corporation. The jury also held that Sectional Stamping, Inc. owed the bankruptcy estate of Valley City Steel, LLC approximately $261 on account. Shiloh Industries, Inc., VCS Properties, LLC and Shiloh Corporation believe that the verdicts relating to the constructive fraudulent conveyance claims are contrary to the facts and the law and have filed post-trial motions including a motion for a new trial and other relief. They will vigorously appeal any final constructive fraudulent conveyance judgments if the court denies the post-trial motions. The Company believes that there are valid grounds to reverse, or reduce the damages applicable to, the portion of any final judgments relating to the constructive fraudulent conveyance claims on appeal. However, there can be no assurance that the appeals will be successful. As a result, during the second quarter of fiscal 2007, the Company provided a reserve of $2,000 for this matter based upon management’s estimate of the probable outcome of the legal decisions possible in this case. Offsetting this legal reserve, the Company recorded a credit of $799, representing the difference between liabilities that the Company had accrued as payable to Valley City Steel, LLC and the payment of $261 to the bankruptcy estate of Valley City Steel, LLC as a result of the jury’s verdict against Sectional Stamping, Inc.

Critical Accounting Policies

Preparation of the Company’s financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financials statements and accompanying notes. The Company believes its estimates and assumptions are reasonable; however, actual results and the timing of the recognition of such amounts could differ from those estimates. The Company has identified the items that follow as critical accounting policies and estimates utilized by management in the preparation of the Company’s financial statements. These estimates were selected because of inherent imprecision that may result from applying judgment to the estimation process. The expenses and accrued liabilities or allowances related to these policies are initially based on the Company’s best estimates at the time they are recorded. Adjustments are charged or credited to income and the related balance sheet account when actual experience differs from the expected experience underlying the estimates. The Company makes frequent comparisons of actual experience and expected experience in order to mitigate the likelihood that material adjustments will be required.

Revenue Recognition.  In accordance with Securities and Exchange Commission Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 104, the Company recognizes revenue when there is evidence of a sales agreement, the delivery of goods has occurred, the sales price is fixed or determinable and collectibility of revenue is reasonably assured. The Company records revenues upon shipment of product to customers and transfer of title under standard commercial terms. Price adjustments are recognized in the period when management believes that such amounts become probable, based on management’s estimates.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts.  The Company evaluates the collectibility of accounts receivable based on several factors. In circumstances where the Company is aware of a specific customer’s inability to meet its financial obligations, a specific allowance for doubtful accounts is recorded against amounts due to reduce the net recognized receivable to the amount the Company reasonably believes will be collected. Additionally, the allowance for doubtful accounts is estimated based on historical experience of write-offs and the current financial condition of customers. The financial condition of the Company’s customers is dependent on, among other things, the general economic environment, which may substantially change, thereby affecting the recoverability of amounts due to the Company from its customers.

Inventory Reserves.  Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined on the first-in, first-out basis. Where appropriate, standard cost systems are used to determine cost and the standards are adjusted as necessary to ensure they approximate actual costs. Estimates of lower of cost or market value of inventory are based upon current economic conditions, historical sales quantities and patterns, and in some cases, the specific risk of loss on specifically identified inventories.

The Company values inventories on a regular basis to identify inventories on hand that may be obsolete or in excess of current future projected market demand. For inventory deemed to be obsolete, the Company provides a reserve for the full value of the inventory, net of estimated realizable value. Inventory that is in excess of current and projected use is reduced by an allowance to a level that approximates future demand. Additional inventory reserves may be required if actual market conditions differ from management’s expectations.

Deferred Tax Assets.  Deferred taxes are recognized at currently enacted tax rates for temporary differences between the financial reporting and income tax bases of assets and liabilities and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, the Company established a valuation allowance to record its deferred tax assets at an amount that is more likely than not to be realized. While future projections for taxable income and ongoing prudent and feasible tax planning strategies have been considered in assessing the need for the valuation allowance, in the event the Company were to determine that it would be able to realize its deferred tax assets in the future in excess of their recorded amount, an adjustment to the deferred tax asset would increase income in the period such determination was made. Likewise,

 

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should the Company determine that it would not be able to realize all or part of its net deferred tax assets in the future, an adjustment to the deferred tax asset would be charged to income in the period such determination was made.

Impairment of Long-lived Assets.  The Company’s long-lived assets primarily include property, plant and equipment. If an indicator of impairment exists for certain groups of property, plant and equipment, the Company will compare the forecasted undiscounted cash flows attributable to the assets to their carrying value. If the carrying values exceed the undiscounted cash flows, the Company then determines the fair values of the assets. If the carrying value exceeds the fair value of the assets, then an impairment charge is recognized for the difference.

The Company cannot predict the occurrence of future impairment-triggering events. Such events may include, but are not limited to, significant industry or economic trends and strategic decisions made in response to changes in the economic and competitive conditions impacting the Company’s business. Based on current facts, the Company believes there is currently no impairment to the Company’s long-lived assets, except as discussed in Note 3 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

Group Insurance and Workers’ Compensation Accruals.  The Company is self-insured for group insurance and workers’ compensation and reviews these accruals on a monthly basis to adjust the balances as determined necessary. The Company reviews claims data and lag analysis as the primary indicators of the accruals. Additionally, the Company reviews specific large insurance claims to determine whether there is a need for additional accrual on a case-by-case basis. Changes in the claim lag periods and the specific occurrences could materially impact the required accrual balance period-to-period.

Share-Based Payments. The Company records compensation expense for the fair value of nonvested stock option awards over the remaining vesting period. The Company has elected to use the simplified method to calculate the expected term of the stock options outstanding at six years and has utilized historical volatility, most recently 68.88%. The Company determines the volatility and risk free rate assumptions used in computing the fair value using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, in consultation with an outside third party.

The Black-Scholes option valuation model requires the input of highly subjective assumptions, including the expected life of the stock-based award and stock price volatility. The assumptions used are management’s best estimates, but the estimates involve inherent uncertainties and the application of management judgment. As a result, if other assumptions had been used, the recorded and pro forma stock-based compensation expense could have been materially different from that depicted in the financial statements. In addition, the Company has estimated forfeitures based upon historical rates for the Company. If actual forfeitures materially differ from the estimate, the share-based compensation expense could be materially different.

Pension and Other Post-retirement Costs and Liabilities.  The Company has recorded significant pension and other post-retirement benefit liabilities that are developed from actuarial valuations. The determination of the Company’s pension liabilities requires key assumptions regarding discount rates used to determine the present value of future benefit payments and the expected return on plan assets. The discount rate is also significant to the development of other post-retirement liabilities. The Company determines these assumptions in consultation with, and after input from, its actuaries.

The discount rate reflects the estimated rate at which the pension and other post-retirement liabilities could be settled at the end of the year. When determining the discount rate, the Company considers the most recent available interest rates on Moody’s Aa corporate bonds with maturities of at least twenty years as of year-end. Based upon this analysis, the Company increased the discount rate used to measure its pension and post-retirement liabilities to 5.77% at October 31, 2006 from 5.50% at October 31, 2005. A change of 25 basis points in the discount rate would increase or decrease expense on an annual basis by approximately $134.

The assumed long-term rate of return on pension assets is applied to the market value of plan assets to derive a reduction to pension expense that approximates the expected average rate of asset investment return over ten or more years. A decrease in the expected long-term rate of return will increase pension expense whereas an increase in the expected long-term rate will reduce pension expense. Decreases in the level of plan assets will serve to increase the amount of pension expense whereas increases in the level of actual plan assets will serve to decrease the amount of pension expense. Any shortfall in the actual return on plan assets from the expected return will increase pension expense in future years due to the amortization of the shortfall whereas any excess in the actual return on plan assets from the expected return will reduce pension expense in future periods due to the amortization of the excess. A change of 25 basis points in the assumed rate of return on pension assets would increase or decrease pension assets by approximately $140.

The Company’s investment policy for assets of the plans is to maintain an allocation generally of 40 to 60 percent in equity securities, 40 to 60 percent in debt securities, and 0 to 10 percent in real estate. Equity security investments are structured to achieve an equal balance between growth and value stocks. The Company determines the annual rate of return on pension assets by first analyzing the composition of its asset portfolio. Historical rates of return are applied to the portfolio. The Company’s investment advisors and actuaries review this computed rate of return. Industry comparables and other outside guidance are also considered in the annual selection of the expected rates of return on pension assets.

 

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For the twelve months ended October 31, 2006, the actual return on pension plans’ assets for all of the Company’s plans approximated 13.0% to 15.9%, which was a higher rate of return than the 7.25% to 7.50% expected rates of return on plan assets used to derive pension expense. The higher actual return on plans assets reflects the current performance of the assets of the plans.

If the fair value of the pension plans’ assets are below the plans’ accumulated benefit obligation (“ABO”), the Company is required to record a minimum liability. If the amount of the ABO in excess of the fair value of plan assets is large enough, the Company may be required, by law to make additional contributions to the pension plans. Actual results that differ from these estimates may result in more or less future Company funding of the pension plans than is planned by management.

Results of Operations

Three Months Ended April 30, 2007 Compared to Three Months Ended April 30, 2006

REVENUES. Sales for the second quarter of fiscal 2007 were $155,917, a decrease of $16,237 from last year’s second quarter sales of $172,154, or 9.4%. Sales decreased during the second quarter of fiscal 2007 as a result of reduced production volumes experienced by the North American automotive and heavy truck industries for which the Company supplies parts and, most significantly, by the traditional domestic manufacturers, which includes some of the Company’s largest customers. Sales were also reduced by the conclusion of two programs for the automotive customers at the Company’s Cleveland Stamping facility that is currently being shut down. According to industry statistics, traditional domestic manufacturer production for the second quarter of fiscal 2007 declined by 7.7% and total North American car and light truck production for the second quarter of fiscal 2007 decreased by 4.1%, in each case compared with production for the second quarter of fiscal 2006.

GROSS PROFIT. Gross profit for the second quarter of fiscal 2007 was $15,576 compared to gross profit of $19,408 in the second quarter of fiscal 2006, a decrease of $3,832. Gross profit as a percentage of sales was 10.0% in the second quarter of fiscal 2007 compared to 11.3% for the same period a year ago. Gross profit in the second quarter of fiscal 2007 compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2006 was adversely affected by the lower volume of sales in the quarter and the absence of the related gross profit of approximately $5,300. Gross profit in the second quarter of fiscal 2007 was also adversely affected by increased material content of products sold of approximately $2,750. These reductions of gross profit were offset by reduced manufacturing expenses. Manufacturing expenses for the second quarter of fiscal 2007 declined from the previous year by $4,124. Personnel and personnel related expenses decreased by approximately $3,000, manufacturing supplies, expenses and repair materials decreased by approximately $800 and depreciation expense decreased by approximately $425. These reductions were offset by increased utility expenses during the second quarter. The personnel and personnel related expense reductions include the effect of freezing the Company’s cash balance pension plan for non-bargaining employees and the reduction of personnel related to the announced closure of the Company’s Cleveland Stamping facility.

SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. Selling, general and administrative expenses of $9,308 in the second quarter of fiscal 2007 increased by $849 compared to $8,459 in the same period of the prior year. During the second quarter of fiscal 2007, the Company provided a reserve of $2,000 for the Valley City Steel Litigation based upon management’s estimate of the probable outcome of the legal decisions possible in this case. Offsetting this legal reserve, the Company recorded a credit of $799, representing the difference between liabilities that the Company had accrued as payable to Valley City Steel, LLC and the payment of $261 that the Company paid to the bankruptcy estate of Valley City Steel, LLC as a result of the jury’s verdict. Selling, general and administrative expenses were further reduced as a result of lower depreciation expense of approximately $223 and lower personnel related expenses of $178 that are attributable to the Company’s freezing of its cash balance pension plan for non-bargaining employees.

OTHER. Interest expense for the second quarter of fiscal 2007 was $2,043, compared to interest expense of $1,506 during the second quarter of fiscal 2006. Interest expense increased from the prior year second quarter as a result of an increase in the interest rate and higher level of average borrowed funds in the second quarter of fiscal 2007 compared to the prior year. Borrowed funds averaged $117,552 during the second quarter of fiscal 2007 and the weighted average interest rate was 6.94%. In the second quarter of fiscal 2006, borrowed funds averaged $97,396 while the weighted average interest rate was 6.23%.

Other income, net was $71 for the second quarter of fiscal 2007 compared to $6 for the second quarter of fiscal 2006. During the second quarter of fiscal 2007, the Company liquidated the remainder of the assets of its rabbi trust that had been established to fund the Company’s obligation in connection with its employment agreement and the related supplemental executive retirement plan with the Company’s President and CEO. The gain upon final liquidation was $30 in the second quarter of fiscal 2007. The balance of other income net was a gain due to foreign currency transactions in Mexico recorded by the Company’s Mexican subsidiary.

 

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The provision for income taxes in the second quarter of fiscal 2007 was $2,162 on income before taxes of $4,213 for an effective tax rate of 51.3%. The provision for income taxes in the second quarter of fiscal 2006 was $2,107 on income before taxes of $9,460 for an effective tax rate of 22.3%. The effective tax rate in the second quarter of fiscal 2007 reflects an increase in the Company’s estimate of the effective tax rate for all of fiscal 2007. The rising effective tax rate is the result of continued losses of the Company’s Mexican subsidiary for which a tax benefit cannot be provided, and the effect of executive compensation beyond the amount deductible for tax purposes.

In addition, the effective tax rate during the second quarter of fiscal 2006 was low reflecting several factors, including the gradual elimination of the tax on income in the state of Ohio, the estimated benefit of the domestic production activities deduction provided by the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 and the ability of the Company to utilize credits for the investment that the Company had made in machinery and equipment in previous years to reduce taxes payable in Ohio. Furthermore, the Company had provided a valuation allowance for these tax credits based on, first, the uncertainty of the Company’s ability to realize the credits during the Company’s previous period of operating losses and, secondly, the uncertainty of utilization as the constitutionality of the credits in Ohio was challenged. The Company’s return to profitability resolved the first issue. The latter condition was resolved based upon a favorable U.S. Supreme Court ruling. As a result, the Company recorded a benefit in the tax provision of $1,488 representing the benefit related to tax credits in the State of Ohio during the second quarter of fiscal 2006.

NET INCOME. Net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2007 was $2,051, or $0.12 per share, diluted. Net income for the second quarter of fiscal 2006 was $7,353, or $0.45 per share, diluted.

Six Months Ended April 30, 2007 Compared to Six Months Ended April 30, 2006

REVENUES. Sales for the first six months of fiscal 2007 were $303,542, a decrease of $14,357, or 4.5%, from last year’s first six month sales of $317,899. For the first half of fiscal 2007, North American automotive and light truck production decreased by 5.4% compared to the first half of fiscal 2006, while production of traditional domestic manufacturers declined 9.6% compared to the first half of fiscal 2006. For the first six months of fiscal 2007, the Company’s sales reflect sales for several new vehicle programs that launched late in fiscal 2006 and early fiscal 2007, causing the Company’s sales decrease to be less than the overall industry car build decrease.

GROSS PROFIT. Gross profit for the first six months of fiscal 2007 was $27,164 compared to gross profit of $35,843 in the first half of fiscal 2006, a decrease of $8,679. Gross profit as a percentage of sales was 8.9% in the first half of fiscal 2007 compared to 11.3% in the same period a year ago.

For the first six months of fiscal 2007 gross profit was reduced as a result of lower sales volume compared to the prior year first six-month period. The effect of reduced sales on gross profit was approximately $4,300. Gross profit was also reduced by an increase in the material content of sales during the first half of fiscal 2007 compared to the first half of fiscal 2006 in the approximate amount of $7,300. Gross profit was adversely affected by increased material costs, including the effect of lower market prices for engineered scrap material during the first half of fiscal year 2007 compared to the first half of fiscal 2006. The effect of lower scrap prices in the first half of fiscal 2007 reduced gross profit by approximately $1,870. The negative effect on gross profit of reduced sales volume and increased material costs were offset partially by lower manufacturing expenses. Manufacturing expenses for the first six months of fiscal 2007 declined from the same period of the previous year by $5,107. Personnel and personnel related expenses decreased by approximately $3,500, including the effect of the freezing of the Company’s cash balance pension plan for non-bargaining employees and the reduction of personnel related to the announced closure of the Company’s Cleveland Stamping facility. In addition, manufacturing supplies, expenses and repair materials decreased by approximately $800 and depreciation expense decreased by approximately $830.

SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. Selling, general and administrative expenses were $16,923 or 5.6% of sales in the first six months of fiscal 2007 compared to $16,078, or 5.1% in the same period of the prior year. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses of $845 resulted from the provision of a reserve of $2,000 for litigation decided against the Company. During the second quarter of fiscal 2007, the Company provided a reserve of $2,000 for this matter based upon management’s estimate of the probable outcome of the legal decisions possible in this case. Offsetting this legal reserve, the Company recorded a credit of $799, representing the difference between liabilities that the Company had accrued as payable to Valley City Steel, LLC and the payment of $261 that the Company paid to the bankruptcy estate of Valley City Steel, LLC as a result of the jury’s verdict. Selling, general and administrative expenses were further effected by lower depreciation expense of approximately $488 and lower personnel related expenses of $277

 

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that are attributable to the Company’s freezing of its cash balance pension plan for non-bargaining employees, and increased legal and professional fees of approximately $410.

OTHER. For the first six months of fiscal 2007, interest expense was $3,749, an increase of $754 from interest expense of $2,995 in the first six months of fiscal 2006. The increase in interest expense compared to the prior year six-month period resulted from a higher level of average borrowed funds and an increase in the interest rate. Borrowed funds averaged $106,663 during the first six months of fiscal 2007 and the weighted average interest rate was 6.88%. For the first six months of fiscal 2006, borrowed funds averaged $99,356 while the weighted average interest rate was 6.08%.

Other income was $345 for the first half of fiscal 2007, compared to $47 in the first half of fiscal 2006. The majority of the other income is the result of the Company’s liquidation of the assets of its rabbi trust that had been established to fund the Company’s obligation in connection with its employment agreement and the related supplemental executive retirement plan with the Company’s President and CEO.

In the first six months of fiscal 2007 the provision for income taxes was $3,235 on income before taxes of $6,768 for an effective tax rate of 47.8%. The provision for income taxes in the first half of fiscal 2006 was $4,911 on income before taxes of $16,839 for an effective tax rate of 29.2%. The effective tax rate for fiscal 2007 reflects the continued losses of the Company’s Mexican subsidiary for which no tax benefit can be recorded, and the effect of executive compensation beyond the amount deductible for tax purposes. The effective tax rate in fiscal 2006 was unusually low reflecting several factors including the gradual elimination of the tax on income in the state of Ohio, the estimated benefit of the domestic production activities deduction provided by the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004 and the ability of the Company to utilize credits for the investment that the Company had made in machinery and equipment in previous years to reduce taxes payable in Ohio. Furthermore, the Company had provided a valuation allowance for these tax credits based on, first, the uncertainty of the Company’s ability to realize the credits during the Company’s previous period of operating losses and, secondly, the uncertainty of utilization as the constitutionality of the credits in Ohio was challenged. The Company’s return to profitability resolved the first issue. The latter condition was resolved based upon a favorable U.S. Supreme Court ruling. As a result, the Company recorded a benefit in the tax provision of $1,488 representing the benefit related to the tax credits in the state of Ohio.

NET INCOME. Net income for the first six months of fiscal 2007 was $3,533, or $.21 per share, diluted. Net income for the first six months of fiscal 2006 was $11,928, or $.73 per share, diluted.

Liquidity And Capital Resources

The Company’s Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Amended Credit Agreement”) provides the Company with borrowing capacity of $175,000 in the form of a five-year $125,000 revolving credit facility and a five-year term loan of $50,000, each maturing January 2010. The balance of the term loan at April 30, 2007 was $27,500.

Under the Amended Credit Agreement, the Company has the option to select the applicable interest rate based upon two indices—a Base Rate, as defined in the Amended Credit Agreement, or the Eurodollar rate, as adjusted by the Eurocurrency Reserve Percentage, if any (“LIBOR”). The selected index is combined with a designated margin from an agreed upon pricing matrix. The Base Rate is the greater of the LaSalle Bank publicly announced prime rate or the Federal Funds effective rate plus 0.5% per annum. LIBOR is the published Bloomberg Financial Markets Information Service rate. At April 30, 2007, the interest rate for the revolving credit facility and the term loan was LIBOR plus 2.00%. The margins for the revolving credit facility and the term loan have increased from the margins in place at October 31, 2006 because the Company’s ratio of funded debt to EBITDA, as defined in the Amended Credit Agreement, increased in January 2007 related to additional borrowed funds (see below).

Borrowings under the Amended Credit Agreement are collateralized by a first priority security interest in substantially all of the tangible and intangible property of the Company and its domestic subsidiaries and 65% of the stock of foreign subsidiaries.

The Amended Credit Agreement requires the Company to observe several financial covenants. At April 30, 2007, the covenants required a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.25 to 1.00, a maximum leverage ratio of 2.75 to 1.00 and a minimum net worth equal to the sum of $100,000 plus 50% of consolidated net income since October 31, 2004. The Amended Credit Agreement also establishes limits for additional borrowings, dividends, investments, acquisitions or mergers and sales of assets. On December 20, 2006, the Amended Credit Agreement was further amended to permit a distribution of a special dividend to shareholders of the Company. The covenants of the Amended Credit Agreement remain in place with exceptions permitted for this special distribution. The Board of Directors of the Company declared a special dividend of

 

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$2.50 per share, paid on January 19, 2007 to shareholders of record as of January 5, 2007. At April 30, 2007, the Company was in compliance with the covenants under the Amended Credit Agreement.

Borrowings under the revolving credit facility must be repaid in full in January 2010. Repayments of borrowings under the term loan began in March 2005 in equal quarterly installments of $2,500 with the final payment due on December 31, 2009. The Company may prepay the borrowings under the revolving credit facility and the term loan without penalty.

The Amended Credit Agreement specifies that upon the occurrence of an event or condition deemed to have a material adverse effect on the business or operations of the Company, as determined by the administrative agent of the lending syndicate or the required lenders, as defined, of 51% of the aggregate commitment under the Amended Credit Agreement, the outstanding borrowings become due and payable. However, the Company does not anticipate at this time any change in business conditions or operations that could be deemed as a material adverse change by the lenders.

In July 2006, the Company entered into a finance agreement with an insurance broker for various insurance policies that bears interest at a fixed rate of 6.67% and requires monthly payments of $103 through April 2007. In June 2005, the Company entered into a finance agreement with an insurance broker for various insurance policies that bears interest at a fixed rate of 4.99% and requires monthly payments of $94 through April 2006. As of April 30, 2007 and October 31, 2006, $0 and $508, respectively, remained outstanding under these agreements and were classified as current debt in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.

In June 2004, the Company issued a $2,000 promissory note to the State of Ohio related to specific machinery and equipment at one of the Company’s Ohio facilities. The promissory note bore interest at 1% for the first year of the term and 3% per annum for the balance of the term, with interest only payments for the first year of the term. Principal payments began in August 2005 in the amount of $25, and monthly principal payments continue thereafter increasing annually until July 2011, when the loan matures. The Company may prepay this promissory note without penalty.

During fiscal 2006, the Company entered into two two-year note agreements with a bank to finance the purchase of equipment that the Company formerly leased. The notes bear interest at 6.56% and 6.91%, respectively, and require monthly payments of $55 and $81, respectively, through December 2007 and March 2008. In addition, the Company entered into a two-year capital lease agreement in the amount of $463 for computer software.

Scheduled repayments under the terms of the Amended Credit Agreement plus repayments of other debt for the next five years are listed below:

 

Twelve Months ended April 30,

 

Amended

Credit Agreement

  Other Debt   Total

2008

  $ 10,000   $ 1,919   $ 11,919

2009

    10,000     341     10,341

2010

    86,100     346     86,446

2011

    —       356     356

2012

    —       90     90
                 

Total

  $ 106,100   $ 3,052   $ 109,152
                 

At April 30, 2007, total debt was $109,152 and total equity was $124,930, resulting in a capitalization rate of 46.6% debt, 53.4% equity. Current assets were $149,289 and current liabilities were $112,118, resulting in working capital of $37,171.

Current assets and liabilities reflect the liquidation of most of the assets in the Company’s rabbi trust and the use of those assets to fund the Company’s obligation under the employment agreement with the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer. As part of the agreement, the Company had established a supplemental executive retirement plan whereby the executive received a benefit of $1,868 at the end of the five-year employment agreement in January 2007.

Cash was generated by net income and by expenses charged to earnings that do not require a current outlay of cash amounting to $19,422 in the first six months of fiscal 2007 compared to $28,516 in the first six months of fiscal 2006. The decrease of $9,094 reflects lower net income and depreciation in the first half of fiscal 2007 compared to the first half of fiscal 2006.

Working capital changes since October 31, 2006 provided funds of $3,544. During the first half of fiscal 2007, accounts receivable have increased by $3,945 and inventory decreased by $10,675 since the end of fiscal 2006. Considering

 

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the decrease in overdraft balances of $2,965, accounts payable, net have decreased $7,275, in line with the reduced level of production in the first half of fiscal 2007.

Capital expenditures in the first six months of fiscal 2007 were $3,813.

Financing activity in the first six months of fiscal 2007 reflects the borrowing of funds of $40,872 that were used to pay the aforementioned special dividend of $2.50 per share paid on January 19, 2007. In addition, the Company has used funds generated from operations to repay debt of $17,531 in the first six months of fiscal 2007.

After considering letters of credit of $4,930 that the Company has issued, available funds under the Amended Credit Agreement were $41,470 at April 30, 2007. The Company believes that funds available under the Amended Credit Agreement and cash flow from operations will provide sufficient liquidity to meet its cash requirements through April 30, 2008 and until the expiration of the revolving credit facility in January 2010, including capital expenditures, pension obligations and scheduled repayments of $10,000 in the aggregate under the Amended Credit Agreement in accordance with the repayment terms, plus repayments of $1,919 on other debt and the pending outcome of the contingent legal matters presently before the Company. Furthermore, the Company does not anticipate at this time any change in business conditions or operations of the Company that could be deemed as a material adverse change by the agent bank or required lenders, as defined, and thereby result in declaring borrowed amounts as immediately due and payable.

Effect of Inflation

Inflation generally affects the Company by increasing the interest expense of floating rate indebtedness and by increasing the cost of labor, equipment and raw materials. The general level of inflation has not had a material effect on the Company’s financial results.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements made by the Company in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q regarding earnings or general belief in the Company’s expectations of future operating results are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In particular, forward-looking statements are statements that relate to the Company’s operating performance, events or developments that the Company believes or expects to occur in the future, including those that discuss strategies, goals, outlook, or other non-historical matters, or that relate to future sales, earnings expectations, cost savings, awarded sales, volume growth, earnings or general belief in the Company’s expectations of future operating results. The forward-looking statements are made on the basis of management’s assumptions and expectations. As a result, there can be no guarantee or assurance that these assumptions and expectations will in fact occur. The forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to materially differ from those contained in the statements. Some, but not all of the risks, include the ability of the Company to accomplish its strategic objectives with respect to implementing its sustainable business model; the ability to obtain future sales; changes in worldwide economic and political conditions, including adverse effects from terrorism or related hostilities; costs related to legal and administrative matters; the Company’s ability to realize cost savings expected to offset price concessions; inefficiencies related to production and product launches that are greater than anticipated; changes in technology and technological risks; increased fuel and utility costs; work stoppages and strikes at the Company’s facilities and that of the Company’s customers; the Company’s dependence on the automotive and heavy truck industries, which are highly cyclical; the dependence of the automotive industry on consumer spending, which is subject to the impact of domestic and international economic conditions, including increased energy costs affecting car and light truck production, and regulations and policies regarding international trade; financial and business downturns of the Company’s customers or vendors, including any production cutbacks or bankruptcies; increases in the price of, or limitations on the availability of, steel, the Company’s primary raw material, or decreases in the price of scrap steel; the successful launch and consumer acceptance of new vehicles for which the Company supplies parts; the occurrence of any event or condition that may be deemed a material adverse effect under Amended Credit Agreement; pension plan funding requirements; and other factors, uncertainties, challenges and risks detailed in the Company’s other public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any or all of these risks and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements reflect management’s analysis only as of the date of the filing of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof. In addition to the disclosures contained herein, readers should carefully review risks and uncertainties contained in other documents the Company files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

(Dollars in thousands)

The Company’s major market risk exposure is primarily due to possible fluctuations in interest rates as they relate to its variable rate debt. The Company does not enter into derivative financial investments for trading or speculation purposes. As a result, the Company believes that its market risk exposure is not material to the Company’s financial position, liquidity or results of operations.

Interest Rate Risk

The Company is exposed to market risk through variable rate debt instruments. As of April 30, 2007, the Company had $106,100 outstanding under the Amended Credit Agreement. Based on April 30, 2007 debt levels, a 50 basis point change in interest rates would have impacted interest expense by approximately $145 and $256 for the three and six months ended April 30, 2007.

In the normal course of business, the Company employs established policies and procedures to manage exposure to changes in interest rates. The Company’s objective in managing the exposure to interest rate changes is to limit the volatility and impact of interest rate changes on earnings and cash flows. In January 2005, the Company entered into a $25,000 interest rate collar agreement that resulted in fixing the interest rate on a portion of the term loan under the Amended Credit Agreement between a floor of 3.08% and a cap of 5.25%. The collar agreement terminated on January 12, 2007.

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk

In order to reduce the impact of changes in foreign exchange rates on the consolidated results of operations, the Company enters into foreign currency forward exchange contracts periodically. The intent of any contracts entered into by the Company is to reduce exposure to currency movements affecting foreign currency purchase commitments. Changes in the fair value of forward exchange contracts are recorded in the consolidated statements of operations. As of April 30, 2007, there were no foreign currency forward exchange contracts outstanding. The Company’s risks related to foreign currency exchange risks have historically not been material. The Company does not expect the effects of these risks to be material in the future based on current operating and economic conditions in the countries and markets in which it operates.

 

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures

The Company maintains a set of disclosure controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms. As of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report, an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective.

There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the second quarter of fiscal 2007 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

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Part II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 6. Exhibits

 

10.16

  Change in Control Severance Agreement between Theodore K. Zampetis and Shiloh Industries, Inc., dated February 5, 2007.

10.17

  Change in Control Severance Agreement between Stephen E. K. Graham and Shiloh Industries, Inc., dated February 5, 2007.

10.18

  Change in Control Severance Agreement between James F. Keys and Shiloh Industries, Inc., dated February 5, 2007.

10.19

  Change in Control Severance Agreement between Anthony M. Parente and Shiloh Industries, Inc., dated February 5, 2007.

10.20

  Change in Control Severance Agreement between James R. Walker and Shiloh Industries, Inc., dated February 5, 2007.

10.21

  Indemnification Agreement between Directors and Officers and Shiloh Industries, Inc., dated February 5, 2007.

31.1

  Principal Executive Officer’s Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2

  Principal Financial Officer’s Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1

  Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

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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.

 

  S HILOH I NDUSTRIES , I NC .
  By:  

/s/ Theodore K. Zampetis

    Theodore K. Zampetis
    President and Chief Executive Officer
  By:  

/s/ Stephen E. Graham

    Stephen E. Graham
    Chief Financial Officer

Date: May 24, 2007

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

10.16

  Change in Control Severance Agreement between Theodore K. Zampetis and Shiloh Industries, Inc., dated February 5, 2007.

10.17

  Change in Control Severance Agreement between Stephen E. K. Graham and Shiloh Industries, Inc., dated February 5, 2007.

10.18

  Change in Control Severance Agreement between James F. Keys and Shiloh Industries, Inc., dated February 5, 2007.

10.19

  Change in Control Severance Agreement between Anthony M. Parente and Shiloh Industries, Inc., dated February 5, 2007.

10.20

  Change in Control Severance Agreement between James R. Walker and Shiloh Industries, Inc., dated February 5, 2007.

10.21

  Indemnification Agreement between Directors and Officers and Shiloh Industries, Inc., dated February 5, 2007.

31.1

  Principal Executive Officer’s Certification pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

31.2

  Principal Financial Officer’s Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

32.1

  Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

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CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE AGREEMENT

This Change in Control Severance Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into as of February 5, 2007 (the “Effective Date”), by and between Theodore K. Zampetis (the “Executive”) and Shiloh Industries, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”).

W I T N E S S E T H :

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) has determined that it is in the best interest of the Company and its stockholders to assure that the Company will have the continued dedication of the Executive notwithstanding the possibility or occurrence of a Change in Control (as defined below) of the Company;

WHEREAS, the Board believes that it is desirable to diminish the inevitable distraction of the Executive by virtue of the personal uncertainties and risks created by a potential and possible Change in Control and to encourage the Executive’s full attention and dedication to the Company currently and in the event of any Change in Control; and

WHEREAS, the Board also believes that it is desirable to provide the Executive with compensation and benefits in the event that there is a Change in Control under the circumstances described in this Agreement;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the respective agreements contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is mutually acknowledged, the Executive and the Company hereby agree as follows:

1. Definitions . The following definitions shall apply for all purposes under this Agreement:

(a) Change in Control . “Change in Control” means the occurrence of any of the following events commencing on the Effective Date hereof (“Change in Control Period”):

(i) The acquisition, directly or indirectly, in one or more transactions, by any individual, person or group of persons, within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) or 14(d)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) (a “Person”), of beneficial ownership (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act), individually or in the aggregate, of thirty-five percent (35%) or more of either the then outstanding shares of common stock of the Company (the “Outstanding


Company Common Stock”) or the then combined voting power of the Company’s outstanding voting securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors (the “Outstanding Company Voting Securities”); provided, however, that for purposes of this Section 1(a)(i) the following acquisitions shall not constitute, or be deemed to cause a Change in Control of the Company: (A) any acquisition directly or indirectly, individually or in the aggregate by any one or more of the following entities: MTD Products Inc, MTD Holdings Inc, any subsidiaries or related parties thereof or any employee benefit plan sponsored thereby (collectively, the “MTD Entities” or individually a “MTD Entity”); (B) any increase in such percentage ownership of such Person to thirty-five percent (35%) or more resulting solely from any acquisition of shares directly by the Company; (C) any acquisition by any employee benefit plan (or related trust) sponsored or maintained by the Company or any corporation controlled by the Company; or (D) any acquisition by any corporation pursuant to a transaction which complies with clauses (A), (B) and (C) of Section 1(a)(iii) below;

(ii) A change in the composition of the Board of the Company as a result of which fewer than a majority of the directors are Incumbent Directors. “Incumbent Directors” shall mean directors who either: (A) are directors of the Company as of the Effective Date hereof; (B) are elected, or nominated for election, to the Board of the Company with the affirmative votes of at least a majority of the directors of the Company who are Incumbent Directors described in (A) above at the time of such election or nomination; or (C) are elected, or nominated for election, to the Board of the Company with the affirmative votes of at least a majority of the directors of the Company who are Incumbent Directors described in (B) above at the time of such election or nomination. Notwithstanding the foregoing, “Incumbent Directors” shall not include an individual whose election or nomination is in connection with an actual or threatened proxy contest relating to the election of directors to the Company;

(iii) Consummation of a reorganization, merger or consolidation or sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company (a “Business Combination”), in each case, unless, following such Business Combination, (A) the MTD Entities or a MTD Entity, individually or in the aggregate, or all or substantially all of the individuals and entities who were the beneficial owners, respectively, of the Outstanding Company Common Stock and Outstanding Company Voting Securities immediately prior to such Business Combination, beneficially own, directly or indirectly, more than fifty percent (50%) of, respectively, the then outstanding shares of common stock and the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, as the case may be, of the corporation resulting from such Business Combination (including a corporation which as a result of such transaction owns the Company or all or substantially all of the Company’s assets either directly or through one or more subsidiaries) in


increased or substantially the same proportions as their ownership, immediately prior to such Business Combination of the Outstanding Company Common Stock and Outstanding Company Voting Securities, as the case may be, (B) no Person (excluding a MTD Entity or MTD Entities, individually or in the aggregate, any corporation resulting from such Business Combination or any employee benefit plan (or related trust) sponsored or maintained by the Company or such corporation resulting from such Business Combination) beneficially owns, directly or indirectly, individually or in the aggregate, fifty percent (50%) or more of, respectively, the then outstanding shares of common stock of the corporation resulting from such Business Combination or the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting securities of such corporation except to the extent that such ownership existed prior to the Business Combination, and (C) at least a majority of the members of the Board of the corporation resulting from such Business Combination were members of the Incumbent Board at the time of the execution of the initial agreement, or of the action of the Board, providing for such Business Combination; or

(iv) Approval by the stockholders of the Company of the complete liquidation or dissolution of the Company.

(b) Just Cause . “Just Cause” shall mean any of the following committed by the Executive (or omitted to be done by the Executive) that occur on or after the Effective Date:

(i) Material breach of this Agreement or of the Executive’s Employment Agreement with the Company, if any, then in effect between the Executive and the Company;

(ii) A conviction of or plea of “guilty” or “no contest” to a felony under the laws of the United States or any state thereof;

(iii) Any material violation or breach of the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, as determined by the Board; or

(iv) Any serious misconduct or negligence in the course of the Executive’s employment, as determined by the Board.

(c) Affiliate and Control . For purposes of this Agreement, “Affiliate” and “control” shall have the respective meanings assigned to such terms in Rule 12b-2 promulgated under the Exchange Act.


2. Change in Control Payment and Other Benefits .

(a) Eligibility for Change in Control Payment . The Executive shall be entitled to receive the change in control payment (the “Payment”) and benefits set forth in this Section 2 from the Company if a Change in Control occurs.

(b) Termination Prior to a Change in Control . Anything in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, if a Change in Control occurs and not more than 180 days prior to the date on which the Change in Control occurs, the Executive’s employment with the Company is terminated by the Company, such termination of employment will be deemed to be a termination of employment after a Change in Control for purposes of this Agreement if the Executive has reasonably demonstrated that such termination of employment (i) was at the request of a third party who has taken steps reasonably calculated to effect a Change in Control, or (ii) otherwise arose in connection with or in anticipation of a Change in Control.

(c) Change in Control Payment . For all purposes under this Agreement, upon the Executive becoming eligible for the Payment as provided above, the Company shall, within five business days after the Change in Control (the “Payment Date”), pay to the Executive $1,900,000.00 (one million, nine hundred thousand dollars) in cash; provided, however, if the Executive’s employment is terminated within two days of the Change in Control, the Payment Date shall be five days after the expiration of any revocation period relating to the release of claims and covenant not to sue described in Section 2(h) below.

(d) Accrued Compensation . In addition to the Payment provided above, the Executive will also receive on the Payment Date, a lump cash payment for:

(i) Any accrued and unpaid salary through the payment Date and/or bonuses earned for any completed performance period but not yet paid;

(ii) A pro-rated portion of the Executive’s target bonus for the fiscal year in which the Change in Control occurred; and

(iii) Any earned, unused vacation.

(e) Other Compensation Programs . Neither a Change in Control nor the termination of employment as described in this Section 2(b) will not affect any rights that the Executive may have pursuant to any agreement, policy, plan, program or arrangement of the Company providing for benefits, which rights will be governed by the terms thereof. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in any applicable plan, program or agreement, upon the occurrence of a Change in Control, all equity


incentive awards held by the Executive will become fully vested and all stock options held by the Executive will become fully exercisable.

(f) Health Coverage . If the Executive is entitled to the Payment under Section 2(a), the Company shall either (i) maintain the Executives health care coverage at a level of benefit equal to or better than the level of benefit enjoyed by the Executive immediately prior to the Change in Control, or (ii) if the Executive’s employment with the Company is terminated for any reason during the 18-month period following a Change in Control, reimburse the Executive for the full cost of any group health continuation coverage that the Company is otherwise required to offer under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986 (“COBRA”) until the earlier of the date that (A) the Executive becomes covered by comparable health coverage offered by another employer, or (B) is eighteen months (18) months after the Payment Date.

In addition, the Company shall pay to the Executive, in a lump sum on the Payment Date, an amount equal to the difference between (A) the Company’s reasonable determination of present value of the continuation of the benefits described in this Section 2(f) for 24 months and (B) the Company’s reasonable determination of the present value of the benefits the Executive will receive under Section 2(f)(ii) above.

(g) Mitigation . Except as may be expressly provided elsewhere in this Agreement, the Executive shall not be required to mitigate the amount of any payment or benefit contemplated by this Section 2 (whether by seeking new employment or in any other manner). No such payment shall be reduced by earnings that the Executive may receive from any other source.

(h) Conditions . All payments and benefits provided under this Section 2 are conditioned on the Executive’s continuing compliance with this Agreement (including, but not limited to Section 4 hereof) and the Executive’s Employment Agreement if any, and, if the Executive’s employment is terminate within two days of a Change in Control, the Executive’s execution (and effectiveness) of a release of claims and covenant not to sue substantially in the form provided in Exhibit A upon termination of employment.

(i) Special Provisions under Section 409A of the Code . Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, if any payment hereunder would occur at a time that does not qualify the payment as a short-term deferral under Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), the Executive will receive such payment upon the earlier of (i) six months following the Executive’s “separation from service” with the Company (as such phrase is defined in Section 409A of the Code) or (ii) the Executive’s death.

3. Tax Effect of Payments .


(a) Excise Taxes . If it is determined that any payment or distribution of any type to or for the Executive’s benefit made by the Company, by any of its affiliates, by any person who acquires ownership or effective control or ownership of a substantial portion of the Company’s assets (within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations thereunder (the “Code”)) or by any affiliate of such person, whether paid or payable or distributed or distributable pursuant to the terms of an employment agreement or otherwise (the “Total Payments”), would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code or any interest or penalties with respect to such excise tax (such excise tax, together with any such interest or penalties, are collectively referred to as the “Excise Tax”), then the Executive shall be entitled to receive an additional payment (an “Excise Tax Restoration Payment”) in an amount that shall fund the payment by the Executive of any Excise Tax on the Total Payments as well as all income taxes imposed on the excise Tax Restoration Payment, any Excise Tax imposed on the Excise Tax Restoration Payment and any interest or penalties imposed with respect to taxes on the Excise Tax Restoration Payment or any Excise Tax. The Excise Tax Restoration Payment shall be calculated applying the then highest marginal tax rates.

(b) Determination by Auditors . All mathematical determinations and all determinations of whether any of the Total Payments are “parachute payments” (within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code) that are required to be made under this Section 3, shall be made by the independent auditors retained by the Company most recently prior to the Change in Control (the “Auditors”), who shall provide their determination (the “Determination”), together with detailed supporting calculations regarding the amount of any relevant matters, both to the Company and to the Executive within thirty (30) days of the Payment Date, if applicable, or such earlier time as is requested by the Company or by the Executive. If the Auditors determine that no Excise Tax is payable and that no Excise Tax restoration payment is required, the Auditors shall furnish the Executive with a written statement that such Auditors have concluded that no Excise Tax is payable (including the reasons therefore) and that the Executive has substantial authority not to report any Excise Tax on the Executive’s federal income tax return. Any determination by the Auditors shall be binding upon the Company and the Executive, absent manifest error. The Company shall pay the fees and costs of the Auditors.

4. Non-Competition Agreement . During the course of the Executive’s employment with the Company, the Executive has gained access to or knowledge of, or has worked on the development or creation of, confidential and proprietary information, including: (a) supplier and customer lists and supplier and customer-specific information; (b) marketing plans and proposals; (c) product and process designs, formulas, processes, plans, drawings and concepts; (d) research and development data and materials, including those relating to the research and development of products, materials or manufacturing and other processes; (e) financial and accounting records; and (f) other information with respect to the Company and its subsidiaries which if divulged to the Company’s competitors would impair the Company’s


ability to compete in the marketplace (such information is collectively referred to as “Proprietary Information”).

The Executive agrees that during his employment with the Company and, if the Executive has received a Payment pursuant to this Agreement, for a period of 24 months following such Payment, the Executive shall not, except for or with the consent of the Company, directly or indirectly engage in any activity, whether on the Executive’s own behalf or as an employee, consultant or independent contractor of any other person or entity which competes with the Company within the United States, Canada or Mexico, for the development, production or sale of any product, material or process to be sold, produced or used by the Company during the course of the Executive’s employment with the Company, including any product, material or process which may be under development by the Company during the course of the Executive’s employment with the Company and of which the Executive has, or hereafter gains knowledge.

The Executive agrees and acknowledges that the non-competition covenant set forth above will not impose undue hardship on the Executive and is reasonable in both geographic scope and duration in view of: (a) the Company’s legitimate interest in protecting its Proprietary Information, the disclosure of which to the Company’s competitors would substantially and unfairly impair the Company’s ability to compete in the marketplace or substantially and unfairly benefit the Company’s competitors; (b) the specialized training that has been provided to the Executive by the Company and the experience gained by the Executive during the course of the Executive’s employment with the Company; (c) the fact that the services rendered by the Executive on behalf of the Company were specialized, unique and extraordinary; (d) the fact that the Company directly competes within the United States, Canada and Mexico in the sale, production and development of products, materials or processes; and (e) the consideration, including the Severance Payment, provided by the Company to the Executive as provided herein.

The Executive shall not disclose or divulge Proprietary Information to any person or entity at any time during the course of the Executive’s employment with the Company or at any time thereafter, except as may be required in the ordinary course and good-faith performance of the Executive’s employment with the Company. At the time of termination of the Executive’s employment with the Company for any reason, or at such time as the Company may request, the Executive shall promptly deliver or return, without retaining any copies, all Proprietary Information in the Executive’s possession or control, whether in the form of computer-generated documents or otherwise, and, pursuant to the Company’s instructions, shall erase, destroy or return all stored data, whether stored on computer or otherwise, and shall not attempt to use or restore any such data.

For a period of 24 months following termination of the Executive’s employment, the Executive will not employ, hire, solicit, induce or identify for employment or attempt to employ, hire, solicit, induce or identify for employment, directly or indirectly, any employee(s) of the Company to leave his or her employment and become an employee,


consultant or representative of any other entity, including but not limited to the Executive’s new employer, if any.

The non-competition and disclosure covenants set forth above are of a special, unique, extraordinary and intellectual character, which gives them a peculiar value, the loss of which cannot be reasonably or adequately compensated for in damages in an action at law. A breach by the Executive of the provisions set forth in this Section 4 of this Agreement will cause the Company great and irreparable injury and damage. Therefore, the Company shall be entitled to the remedies of injunction, specific performance and other equitable relief to prevent a breach of this Agreement by the Executive. This paragraph shall not, however, be construed as a waiver of any of the rights which the Company may have for damages or otherwise.

5. Successors .

(a) Company’s Successors . This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the Company and its successors and assigns. Any successor (whether direct or indirect and whether by purchase, lease, merger, consolidation, liquidation or otherwise) to all or substantially all of the Company’s business and/or assets, shall be obligated to perform this Agreement, and the Company shall require any such successor to assume expressly and agree to perform this Agreement, in the same manner and to the same extent as the Company would be required to perform it in the absence of a succession. As used in this Agreement, “Company” shall mean the Company as hereinbefore defined and any successor to its business and/or assets as aforesaid which assumes and agrees to perform this Agreement by operation of law, contract or otherwise.

(b) Executive’s Successors . This Agreement and all rights of the Executive hereunder shall inure to the benefit of, and be enforceable by, the Executive’s personal or legal representatives, executors, administrators, successors, heirs, distributes, devisees and legatees.

6. Legal Fees and Expenses/Funding of Benefits .

(a) It is the intent of the Company that the Executive not be required to incur legal fees and the related expenses associated with the interpretation, enforcement or defense of the Executive’s rights in connection with any dispute arising under this Agreement because the cost and expense thereof would substantially detract from the benefits intended to be extended to the Executive hereunder. Accordingly, if it should appear to the Executive that the Company has failed to comply with any of its obligations under this Agreement or in the event that the Company or any other person takes or threatens to take any action to declare this Agreement void or unenforceable, or institutes any proceeding designed to deny, or to recover from, the Executive the benefits provided or intended to be provided to the Executive hereunder, the Company irrevocably authorizes the Executive from time to time to retain counsel of the Executive’s choice, at the expense of the Company as hereafter provided, to advise and


represent the Executive in connection with any such dispute or proceeding. Notwithstanding any existing or prior attorney-client relationship between the Company and such counsel, the Company irrevocably consents to the Executive’s entering into an attorney-client relationship with such counsel, and in that connection the Company and the Executive agree that a confidential relationship will exist between the Executive and such counsel. Without respect to whether the Executive prevails, in whole or in part, in connection with any of the foregoing, the Company will pay and be solely financially responsible for any and all attorneys’ and related fees and expenses incurred by the Executive in connection with any of the foregoing. Such payments will be made within five business days after delivery of the Executive’s written requests for payment, accompanied by such evidence of fees and expenses incurred as the Company may reasonably require.

(b) Without limiting the obligations of the Company pursuant to Section 6(a), in the event a Change in Control occurs, the performance of the Company’s obligations under Section 2 and this Section 6 will be secured by amounts deposited or to be deposited in trust pursuant to certain trust agreements to which the Company will be a party providing that the benefits to be paid pursuant to Section 2 and the fees and expenses of counsel selected from time to time by the Executive pursuant to Section 6(a) will be paid, or reimbursed to the Executive if paid by the Executive, either in accordance with the terms of such trust agreements, or, if not so provided, on a regular, periodic basis upon presentation by the Executive to the trustee of a statement or statements prepared by such counsel in accordance with its customary practices. Any failure by the Company to satisfy any of its obligations under this Section 6(b) will not limit the rights of the Executive hereunder. Subject to the foregoing, the Executive will have the status of a general unsecured creditor of the Company and will have no right to, or security interest in, any assets of the Company or any Subsidiary.

7. Miscellaneous Provisions .

(a) Notice . Notices and all other communications contemplated by this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given when personally delivered or when mailed by U.S. registered or certified mail, return receipt requested and postage prepaid. In the case of the Executive, mailed notices shall be addressed to him at the home address which he most recently communicated to the Company in writing. In the case of the Company, mailed notices shall be addressed to Shiloh Industries, Inc., 880 Steel Drive, Valley City, Ohio 44280, and all notices shall be directed to the attention of its Corporate Secretary.

(b) Amendment; Waiver; Remedies . No provision of this Agreement may be amended, modified, waived or discharged unless the amendment, modification, waiver or discharge is agreed to in writing and signed by the Executive (or the Executive’s personal or legal representative(s), executor(s), administrator(s), successor(s), heir(s), distribute(s), devisee(s) and legatee(s)) and by two (2) authorized officers of the Company (other than the Executive). No waiver by either party of any


breach of, or of compliance with, any condition or provision of this Agreement by the other party shall be considered a waiver of any other condition or provision or of the same condition or provision at another time. The Executive’s or the Company’s failure to insist upon strict compliance with any provision of this Agreement or the failure to assert any right of the Executive or the Company may have hereunder, shall not be deemed to be a waiver of such provision or right or any other provision or right of this Agreement. The rights and remedies of the parties to this Agreement are cumulative and not alternative of any other remedy conferred hereby or by law or equity, and the exercise of any remedy will not preclude the exercise of any other.

(c) Entire Agreement . Except for various terms contained in the Executive’s Employment Agreement, if any, this Agreement contains all the legally binding understandings and agreements between the Executive and the Company pertaining to the subject matter of this Agreement and supersedes all such agreements, whether oral or in writing, previously entered into between the parties. In the event of any inconsistency, conflict or ambiguity as to the rights and obligations of the parties under this Agreement and the Executive’s Employment Agreement, if any, the terms of this Agreement shall control unless otherwise expressly provided in such Employment Agreement, if any, and the parties further acknowledge and agree that there shall not be any duplication of benefits or payments under this Agreement and the Employment Agreement, if any.

(d) Withholding Taxes . All payments made under this Agreement shall be subject to reduction to reflect taxes required to be withheld by law.

(e) Choice of Law . The validity, interpretation, construction and performance of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Ohio without regard to the conflicts of laws principles thereof.

(f) Severability . The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision or provisions of this Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision hereof, which shall remain in full force and effect.

(g) Arbitration . Any dispute, controversy or claim between the parties arising out of or relating to this Agreement (or any subsequent amendments thereof or waiver thereto), including as to its existence, enforceability, validity, interpretation, performance, breach or damages, shall be settled by binding arbitration in Cleveland, Ohio in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules, as then amended and in effect of the American Arbitration Association (the “Association”). Discovery shall be permitted to the same extent as in a proceeding under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. All proceedings and documents prepared in connection with any arbitration under this Agreement shall constitute confidential information and, unless otherwise required by law, the contents or the subject matter thereof shall not be disclosed to any Person other than the parties to the proceedings, their counsel, witnesses and experts, the arbitrator, and, if court enforcement of the award is sought, the court and court


staff hearing such matter. At the arbitration hearing, each party may make written and oral presentations to the arbitrator, present testimony and written evidence and examine witnesses. Judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. The arbitrator’s decision shall be in writing, shall be binding and final and may be entered and enforced in any court of competent jurisdiction. No party shall be eligible to receive, and the arbitrator shall not have the power to award, exemplary or punitive damages. All fees and expenses of the arbitrator and such Association and attorney fees shall be paid by the Company.

(h) No Assignment . The Company may not assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement, unless such assignment is made in compliance with the second sentence of Section 5(a). This Agreement may not be assigned by the Executive otherwise than by will or the laws of descent and distribution. Without limiting the foregoing, the rights of the Executive to payments or benefits under this Agreement shall not be made subject to option or assignment, either by voluntary or involuntary assignment or by operation of law, including bankruptcy, garnishment, attachment or other creditor’s process, and any action in violation of this Section 7(h) shall be void.

(i) Late Payment . Any payments or benefits under this Agreement that are not timely provided to the Executive shall be subject to the accumulation of interest at an annual rate of interest equal to the sum of the then composite prime rate (as published in the Wall Street Journal) plus one percent (1%). The accrued interest shall be paid to the Executive in cash along with the late payment.

(j) Interpretation . When a reference is made in this Agreement to sections, subsections or clauses, such references shall be to a section, subsection or clause of this Agreement, unless otherwise indicated. The words “herein” and “hereof” mean, except where a specific section, subsection or clause reference is expressly indicated, the entire Agreement rather than any specific section, subsection or clause. The words “include”, “includes” and “including” when used in this Agreement shall be deemed to in each case to be followed by the words “without limitation”. The headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

(k) Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, and by the different parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when executed shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same agreement.

(l) Section 409A of the Code . To the extent applicable, it is intended that this Agreement comply with the provisions of Section 409A of the Code. This Agreement shall be administered in a manner consistent with this intent, and any provision that would cause the Agreement to fail to satisfy Section 409A of the Code shall have no force and effect until amended to comply with Section 409A of the Code


(which amendment may be retroactive to the extent permitted by Section 409A of the Code and may be made by the Company without the consent of the Executive).

8. Term of Agreement . The initial term of this Agreement shall begin on the Effective Date hereof and continue until the third Anniversary of the Effective Date. The term of this agreement shall be extended by successive one year intervals until the Company gives the Executive at least one year advanced written notice of non-renewal; provided, however, if a Change in Control has occurred during the term of this Agreement, the term of this Agreement shall be extended for a period of two (2) years after a Change in Control (if later), and further, this Agreement if applicable, shall continue thereafter, until all payments and provision of benefits under Section 2 have been provided to the Executive, if such Change in Control shall have occurred during the term of this Agreement and the Executive becomes entitled to such payments and benefits hereunder. This Agreement shall terminate without notice or action if, prior to a Change in Control, the Executive’s employment with the Company is terminated for Just Cause.


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties has executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.

 

EXECUTIVE

 

Name:

 

Theodore K. Zampetis

SHILOH INDUSTRIES, INC.

By:

 

 

Its:

 

Chairman of the Compensation Committee

And

 

By:

 

 

Its:

 

Chairman of the Board


Exhibit A

Form of Release of Claims and Covenant Not to Sue

In consideration of the payments and other benefits that Shiloh Industries, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), is providing to Theodore K. Zampetis (“Executive”) under the Change in Control Severance Agreement entered into by and between Executive and the Company, dated as of February 5, 2006, the Executive, on his/her own behalf and on behalf of Executive’s representatives, agents, heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, waives, releases, discharges and promises never to assert any and all claims, demands, actions, costs, rights, liabilities, damages or obligations of every kind and nature, whether known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected that Executive ever had, now has or might have as of the date of Executive’s termination of employment with the Company against the Company or its predecessors, parent, affiliates, subsidiaries, stockholders, owners, directors, officers, employees, agents attorneys, insurers, successors, or assigns (including all such persons or entities that have a current and/or former relationship with the Company) for any claims arising from or related to Executive’s employment with the Company, its parent or any of its affiliates and subsidiaries and the termination of that employment.

These claims include, but are not limited to: any and all claims, causes of action, suits, claims for attorneys’ fees, damages or demand; all claims of discrimination, on any basis, including, without limitation, claims of race, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, religion and/or disability discrimination; any and all claims arising under federal, state and/or local statutory, or common law, such as, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, as amended, including the amendments to the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, the Equal Pay Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act, any State laws against discrimination; any and all claims arising under any other state and/or local anti-discrimination statute or any other federal, state or local constitution, law, regulation or ordinance governing the terms and conditions of employment or the termination of employment; and the law of contract and tort; and any and all claims, demands and causes of action, including, but not limited to, breach of public policy, unjust discharge, wrongful discharge, intentional or negligent infliction of emotional distress, misrepresentation, negligence or breach of contract. You further waive, release, and promise never to assert any such claims, even if you presently believe you have no such claims.

Executive also agrees that Executive will not initiate or pursue any complaint or charge against the Company, its affiliates or any of the released parties identified above with any local, state or federal agency or court for the purpose of recovering damages on Executive’s own behalf for any claims of any type Executive might have against the Company based on any act or event occurring on or before the effective date of this release, including claims based on future effects of any past acts. Additionally, Executive agrees not to accept any individualized relief arising out of suits brought by any other party on Executive’s behalf. Executive also represents that Executive has not filed or initiated any such complaint or charge


against the Company or any Company affiliate or released party, and Executive acknowledges that the Company is relying on such representations in entering into the Agreement with Executive.

Executive understands that the claims Executive is releasing do not include rights or claims which may arise out of acts occurring after the effective date of this release which do not in any way relate to the facts and circumstances of this release or Executive’s employment relationship with the Company.

Executive also understands that the above provisions do not preclude Executive from instituting an action to enforce the terms of the Agreement, or from challenging the validity of the Agreement.

Furthermore, the Executive acknowledges that this waiver and release is knowing and voluntary and that the consideration given for this waiver and release is in addition to anything of value to which Executive was already entitled. Executive acknowledges that there may exist facts or claims in addition to or different from those which are now known or believed by Executive to exist. Nonetheless, this Agreement extends to all claims of every nature and kind whatsoever, whether known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, past or present.

FOR EXECUTIVES AGE 40 OR OLDER. The Executive further acknowledges that he/she has been advised by this writing that:

 

   

Executive should consult with an attorney prior to executing this release;

 

   

Executive has at least twenty-one (21) days within which to consider this release;

 

 

 

Executive has up to seven (7) days following the execution of this release, to revoke the release; and to revoke, Executive must deliver to the Company a written statement of revocation by hand-delivery or registered/certified mail, return receipt requested. To be effective the Company must receive this revocation by the close of business on the seventh (7 th ) day after execution of this release; and

 

   

this release shall not be effective until such seven (7) day revocation period has expired.

Executive agrees that the release set forth above shall be and remain in effect in all respects as a complete general release as to the matters released.

 

 

EXECUTIVE
Name:  

 

Date:  

 

Exhibit 10.17

CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE AGREEMENT

This Change in Control Severance Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into as of February 5, 2007 (the “Effective Date”), by and between Stephen E.K. Graham (the “Executive”) and Shiloh Industries, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”).

W I T N E S S E T H :

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) has determined that it is in the best interest of the Company and its stockholders to assure that the Company will have the continued dedication of the Executive notwithstanding the possibility or occurrence of a Change in Control (as defined below) of the Company;

WHEREAS, the Board believes that it is desirable to diminish the inevitable distraction of the Executive by virtue of the personal uncertainties and risks created by a potential and possible Change in Control and to encourage the Executive’s full attention and dedication to the Company currently and in the event of any Change in Control; and

WHEREAS, the Board also believes that it is desirable to provide the Executive with compensation and benefits in the event that there is a Change in Control under the circumstances described in this Agreement;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the respective agreements contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is mutually acknowledged, the Executive and the Company hereby agree as follows:

1. Definitions . The following definitions shall apply for all purposes under this Agreement:

(a) Change in Control . “Change in Control” means the occurrence of any of the following events commencing on the Effective Date hereof (“Change in Control Period”):

(i) The acquisition, directly or indirectly, in one or more transactions, by any individual, person or group of persons, within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) or 14(d)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) (a “Person”), of beneficial ownership (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act), individually or in the aggregate, of thirty-five percent (35%) or more of either the then


outstanding shares of common stock of the Company (the “Outstanding Company Common Stock”) or the then combined voting power of the Company’s outstanding voting securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors (the “Outstanding Company Voting Securities”); provided, however, that for purposes of this Section 1(a)(i) the following acquisitions shall not constitute, or be deemed to cause a Change in Control of the Company: (A) any acquisition directly or indirectly, individually or in the aggregate by any one or more of the following entities: MTD Products Inc, MTD Holdings Inc, any subsidiaries or related parties thereof or any employee benefit plan sponsored thereby (collectively, the “MTD Entities” or individually a “MTD Entity”); (B) any increase in such percentage ownership of such Person to thirty-five percent (35%) or more resulting solely from any acquisition of shares directly by the Company; (C) any acquisition by any employee benefit plan (or related trust) sponsored or maintained by the Company or any corporation controlled by the Company; or (D) any acquisition by any corporation pursuant to a transaction which complies with clauses (A), (B) and (C) of Section 1(a)(iii) below;

(ii) A change in the composition of the Board of the Company as a result of which fewer than a majority of the directors are Incumbent Directors. “Incumbent Directors” shall mean directors who either: (A) are directors of the Company as of the Effective Date hereof; (B) are elected, or nominated for election, to the Board of the Company with the affirmative votes of at least a majority of the directors of the Company who are Incumbent Directors described in (A) above at the time of such election or nomination; or (C) are elected, or nominated for election, to the Board of the Company with the affirmative votes of at least a majority of the directors of the Company who are Incumbent Directors described in (B) above at the time of such election or nomination. Notwithstanding the foregoing, “Incumbent Directors” shall not include an individual whose election or nomination is in connection with an actual or threatened proxy contest relating to the election of directors to the Company;

(iii) Consummation of a reorganization, merger or consolidation or sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company (a “Business Combination”), in each case, unless, following such Business Combination, (A) the MTD Entities or a MTD Entity, individually or in the aggregate, or all or substantially all of the individuals and entities who were the beneficial owners, respectively, of the Outstanding Company Common Stock and Outstanding Company Voting Securities immediately prior to such Business Combination, beneficially own, directly or indirectly, more than fifty percent (50%) of, respectively, the then outstanding shares of common stock and the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, as the case may be, of the corporation resulting from such Business Combination (including a corporation which as a result of such transaction owns the Company or all or substantially all of the


Company’s assets either directly or through one or more subsidiaries) in increased or substantially the same proportions as their ownership, immediately prior to such Business Combination of the Outstanding Company Common Stock and Outstanding Company Voting Securities, as the case may be, (B) no Person (excluding a MTD Entity or MTD Entities, individually or in the aggregate, any corporation resulting from such Business Combination or any employee benefit plan (or related trust) sponsored or maintained by the Company or such corporation resulting from such Business Combination) beneficially owns, directly or indirectly, individually or in the aggregate, fifty percent (50%) or more of, respectively, the then outstanding shares of common stock of the corporation resulting from such Business Combination or the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting securities of such corporation except to the extent that such ownership existed prior to the Business Combination, and (C) at least a majority of the members of the Board of the corporation resulting from such Business Combination were members of the Incumbent Board at the time of the execution of the initial agreement, or of the action of the Board, providing for such Business Combination; or

(iv) Approval by the stockholders of the Company of the complete liquidation or dissolution of the Company.

(b) Just Cause . “Just Cause” shall mean any of the following committed by the Executive (or omitted to be done by the Executive) that occur on or after the Effective Date:

(i) Material breach of this Agreement or of the Executive’s Employment Agreement with the Company, if any, then in effect between the Executive and the Company;

(ii) A conviction of or plea of “guilty” or “no contest” to a felony under the laws of the United States or any state thereof;

(iii) Any material violation or breach of the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, as determined by the Board; or

(iv) Any serious misconduct or negligence in the course of the Executive’s employment, as determined by the Board.

(c) Affiliate and Control . For purposes of this Agreement, “Affiliate” and “control” shall have the respective meanings assigned to such terms in Rule 12b-2 promulgated under the Exchange Act.


2. Change in Control Payment and Other Benefits .

(a) Eligibility for Change in Control Payment . The Executive shall be entitled to receive the change in control payment (the “Payment”) and benefits set forth in this Section 2 from the Company if a Change in Control occurs.

(b) Termination Prior to a Change in Control . Anything in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, if a Change in Control occurs and not more than 180 days prior to the date on which the Change in Control occurs, the Executive’s employment with the Company is terminated by the Company, such termination of employment will be deemed to be a termination of employment after a Change in Control for purposes of this Agreement if the Executive has reasonably demonstrated that such termination of employment (i) was at the request of a third party who has taken steps reasonably calculated to effect a Change in Control, or (ii) otherwise arose in connection with or in anticipation of a Change in Control.

(c) Change in Control Payment . For all purposes under this Agreement, upon the Executive becoming eligible for the Payment as provided above, the Company shall, within five business days after the Change in Control (the “Payment Date”), pay to the Executive $802,000.00 (eight hundred and two thousand dollars) in cash; provided, however, if the Executive’s employment is terminated within two days of the Change in Control, the Payment Date shall be five days after the expiration of any revocation period relating to the release of claims and covenant not to sue described in Section 2(h) below.

(d) Accrued Compensation . In addition to the Payment provided above, the Executive will also receive on the Payment Date, a lump cash payment for:

(i) Any accrued and unpaid salary through the payment Date and/or bonuses earned for any completed performance period but not yet paid;

(ii) A pro-rated portion of the Executive’s target bonus for the fiscal year in which the Change in Control occurred; and

(iii) Any earned, unused vacation.

(e) Other Compensation Programs . Neither a Change in Control nor the termination of employment as described in this Section 2(b) will not affect any rights that the Executive may have pursuant to any agreement, policy, plan, program or arrangement of the Company providing for benefits, which rights will be governed by the terms thereof. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in any applicable


plan, program or agreement, upon the occurrence of a Change in Control, all equity incentive awards held by the Executive will become fully vested and all stock options held by the Executive will become fully exercisable.

(f) Health Coverage . If the Executive is entitled to the Payment under Section 2(a), the Company shall either (i) maintain the Executives health care coverage at a level of benefit equal to or better than the level of benefit enjoyed by the Executive immediately prior to the Change in Control, or (ii) if the Executive’s employment with the Company is terminated for any reason during the 18-month period following a Change in Control, reimburse the Executive for the full cost of any group health continuation coverage that the Company is otherwise required to offer under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986 (“COBRA”) until the earlier of the date that (A) the Executive becomes covered by comparable health coverage offered by another employer, or (B) is eighteen months (18) months after the Payment Date.

In addition, the Company shall pay to the Executive, in a lump sum on the Payment Date, an amount equal to the difference between (A) the Company’s reasonable determination of present value of the continuation of the benefits described in this Section 2(f) for 24 months and (B) the Company’s reasonable determination of the present value of the benefits the Executive will receive under Section 2(f)(ii) above.

(g) Mitigation . Except as may be expressly provided elsewhere in this Agreement, the Executive shall not be required to mitigate the amount of any payment or benefit contemplated by this Section 2 (whether by seeking new employment or in any other manner). No such payment shall be reduced by earnings that the Executive may receive from any other source.

(h) Conditions . All payments and benefits provided under this Section 2 are conditioned on the Executive’s continuing compliance with this Agreement (including, but not limited to Section 4 hereof) and the Executive’s Employment Agreement if any, and, if the Executive’s employment is terminate within two days of a Change in Control, the Executive’s execution (and effectiveness) of a release of claims and covenant not to sue substantially in the form provided in Exhibit A upon termination of employment.

(i) Special Provisions under Section 409A of the Code . Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, if any payment hereunder would occur at a time that does not qualify the payment as a short-term deferral under Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), the Executive will receive such payment upon the earlier of (i) six months following the Executive’s “separation from service” with the Company (as such phrase is defined in Section 409A of the Code) or (ii) the Executive’s death.

3. Tax Effect of Payments .


(a) Excise Taxes . If it is determined that any payment or distribution of any type to or for the Executive’s benefit made by the Company, by any of its affiliates, by any person who acquires ownership or effective control or ownership of a substantial portion of the Company’s assets (within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations thereunder (the “Code”)) or by any affiliate of such person, whether paid or payable or distributed or distributable pursuant to the terms of an employment agreement or otherwise (the “Total Payments”), would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code or any interest or penalties with respect to such excise tax (such excise tax, together with any such interest or penalties, are collectively referred to as the “Excise Tax”), then the Executive shall be entitled to receive an additional payment (an “Excise Tax Restoration Payment”) in an amount that shall fund the payment by the Executive of any Excise Tax on the Total Payments as well as all income taxes imposed on the excise Tax Restoration Payment, any Excise Tax imposed on the Excise Tax Restoration Payment and any interest or penalties imposed with respect to taxes on the Excise Tax Restoration Payment or any Excise Tax. The Excise Tax Restoration Payment shall be calculated applying the then highest marginal tax rates.

(b) Determination by Auditors . All mathematical determinations and all determinations of whether any of the Total Payments are “parachute payments” (within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code) that are required to be made under this Section 3, shall be made by the independent auditors retained by the Company most recently prior to the Change in Control (the “Auditors”), who shall provide their determination (the “Determination”), together with detailed supporting calculations regarding the amount of any relevant matters, both to the Company and to the Executive within thirty (30) days of the Payment Date, if applicable, or such earlier time as is requested by the Company or by the Executive. If the Auditors determine that no Excise Tax is payable and that no Excise Tax restoration payment is required, the Auditors shall furnish the Executive with a written statement that such Auditors have concluded that no Excise Tax is payable (including the reasons therefore) and that the Executive has substantial authority not to report any Excise Tax on the Executive’s federal income tax return. Any determination by the Auditors shall be binding upon the Company and the Executive, absent manifest error. The Company shall pay the fees and costs of the Auditors.

4. Non-Competition Agreement . During the course of the Executive’s employment with the Company, the Executive has gained access to or knowledge of, or has worked on the development or creation of, confidential and proprietary information, including: (a) supplier and customer lists and supplier and customer-specific information; (b) marketing plans and proposals; (c) product and process designs, formulas, processes, plans, drawings and concepts; (d) research and development data and materials, including those relating to the research and development of products, materials or manufacturing and other processes; (e) financial and accounting records; and (f) other information with respect to the Company and its subsidiaries which if divulged to the Company’s competitors would impair the Company’s


ability to compete in the marketplace (such information is collectively referred to as “Proprietary Information”).

The Executive agrees that during his employment with the Company and, if the Executive has received a Payment pursuant to this Agreement, for a period of 24 months following such Payment, the Executive shall not, except for or with the consent of the Company, directly or indirectly engage in any activity, whether on the Executive’s own behalf or as an employee, consultant or independent contractor of any other person or entity which competes with the Company within the United States, Canada or Mexico, for the development, production or sale of any product, material or process to be sold, produced or used by the Company during the course of the Executive’s employment with the Company, including any product, material or process which may be under development by the Company during the course of the Executive’s employment with the Company and of which the Executive has, or hereafter gains knowledge.

The Executive agrees and acknowledges that the non-competition covenant set forth above will not impose undue hardship on the Executive and is reasonable in both geographic scope and duration in view of: (a) the Company’s legitimate interest in protecting its Proprietary Information, the disclosure of which to the Company’s competitors would substantially and unfairly impair the Company’s ability to compete in the marketplace or substantially and unfairly benefit the Company’s competitors; (b) the specialized training that has been provided to the Executive by the Company and the experience gained by the Executive during the course of the Executive’s employment with the Company; (c) the fact that the services rendered by the Executive on behalf of the Company were specialized, unique and extraordinary; (d) the fact that the Company directly competes within the United States, Canada and Mexico in the sale, production and development of products, materials or processes; and (e) the consideration, including the Severance Payment, provided by the Company to the Executive as provided herein.

The Executive shall not disclose or divulge Proprietary Information to any person or entity at any time during the course of the Executive’s employment with the Company or at any time thereafter, except as may be required in the ordinary course and good-faith performance of the Executive’s employment with the Company. At the time of termination of the Executive’s employment with the Company for any reason, or at such time as the Company may request, the Executive shall promptly deliver or return, without retaining any copies, all Proprietary Information in the Executive’s possession or control, whether in the form of computer-generated documents or otherwise, and, pursuant to the Company’s instructions, shall erase, destroy or return all stored data, whether stored on computer or otherwise, and shall not attempt to use or restore any such data.

For a period of 24 months following termination of the Executive’s employment, the Executive will not employ, hire, solicit, induce or identify for employment or attempt to employ, hire, solicit, induce or identify for employment, directly or indirectly, any employee(s) of the Company to leave his or her employment and become an employee,


consultant or representative of any other entity, including but not limited to the Executive’s new employer, if any.

The non-competition and disclosure covenants set forth above are of a special, unique, extraordinary and intellectual character, which gives them a peculiar value, the loss of which cannot be reasonably or adequately compensated for in damages in an action at law. A breach by the Executive of the provisions set forth in this Section 4 of this Agreement will cause the Company great and irreparable injury and damage. Therefore, the Company shall be entitled to the remedies of injunction, specific performance and other equitable relief to prevent a breach of this Agreement by the Executive. This paragraph shall not, however, be construed as a waiver of any of the rights which the Company may have for damages or otherwise.

5. Successors .

(a) Company’s Successors . This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the Company and its successors and assigns. Any successor (whether direct or indirect and whether by purchase, lease, merger, consolidation, liquidation or otherwise) to all or substantially all of the Company’s business and/or assets, shall be obligated to perform this Agreement, and the Company shall require any such successor to assume expressly and agree to perform this Agreement, in the same manner and to the same extent as the Company would be required to perform it in the absence of a succession. As used in this Agreement, “Company” shall mean the Company as hereinbefore defined and any successor to its business and/or assets as aforesaid which assumes and agrees to perform this Agreement by operation of law, contract or otherwise.

(b) Executive’s Successors . This Agreement and all rights of the Executive hereunder shall inure to the benefit of, and be enforceable by, the Executive’s personal or legal representatives, executors, administrators, successors, heirs, distributes, devisees and legatees.

6. Legal Fees and Expenses/Funding of Benefits .

(a) It is the intent of the Company that the Executive not be required to incur legal fees and the related expenses associated with the interpretation, enforcement or defense of the Executive’s rights in connection with any dispute arising under this Agreement because the cost and expense thereof would substantially detract from the benefits intended to be extended to the Executive hereunder. Accordingly, if it should appear to the Executive that the Company has failed to comply with any of its obligations under this Agreement or in the event that the Company or any other person takes or threatens to take any action to declare this Agreement void or unenforceable, or institutes any proceeding designed to deny, or to recover from, the Executive the benefits provided or intended to be provided to the Executive hereunder, the Company irrevocably authorizes the Executive from time to time to retain counsel of the Executive’s choice, at the expense of the Company as hereafter provided, to advise and


represent the Executive in connection with any such dispute or proceeding. Notwithstanding any existing or prior attorney-client relationship between the Company and such counsel, the Company irrevocably consents to the Executive’s entering into an attorney-client relationship with such counsel, and in that connection the Company and the Executive agree that a confidential relationship will exist between the Executive and such counsel. Without respect to whether the Executive prevails, in whole or in part, in connection with any of the foregoing, the Company will pay and be solely financially responsible for any and all attorneys’ and related fees and expenses incurred by the Executive in connection with any of the foregoing. Such payments will be made within five business days after delivery of the Executive’s written requests for payment, accompanied by such evidence of fees and expenses incurred as the Company may reasonably require.

(b) Without limiting the obligations of the Company pursuant to Section 6(a), in the event a Change in Control occurs, the performance of the Company’s obligations under Section 2 and this Section 6 will be secured by amounts deposited or to be deposited in trust pursuant to certain trust agreements to which the Company will be a party providing that the benefits to be paid pursuant to Section 2 and the fees and expenses of counsel selected from time to time by the Executive pursuant to Section 6(a) will be paid, or reimbursed to the Executive if paid by the Executive, either in accordance with the terms of such trust agreements, or, if not so provided, on a regular, periodic basis upon presentation by the Executive to the trustee of a statement or statements prepared by such counsel in accordance with its customary practices. Any failure by the Company to satisfy any of its obligations under this Section 6(b) will not limit the rights of the Executive hereunder. Subject to the foregoing, the Executive will have the status of a general unsecured creditor of the Company and will have no right to, or security interest in, any assets of the Company or any Subsidiary.

7. Miscellaneous Provisions .

(a) Notice . Notices and all other communications contemplated by this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given when personally delivered or when mailed by U.S. registered or certified mail, return receipt requested and postage prepaid. In the case of the Executive, mailed notices shall be addressed to him at the home address which he most recently communicated to the Company in writing. In the case of the Company, mailed notices shall be addressed to Shiloh Industries, Inc., 880 Steel Drive, Valley City, Ohio 44280, and all notices shall be directed to the attention of its Corporate Secretary.

(b) Amendment; Waiver; Remedies . No provision of this Agreement may be amended, modified, waived or discharged unless the amendment, modification, waiver or discharge is agreed to in writing and signed by the Executive (or the Executive’s personal or legal representative(s), executor(s), administrator(s), successor(s), heir(s), distribute(s), devisee(s) and legatee(s)) and by two (2) authorized officers of the Company (other than the Executive). No waiver by either party of any


breach of, or of compliance with, any condition or provision of this Agreement by the other party shall be considered a waiver of any other condition or provision or of the same condition or provision at another time. The Executive’s or the Company’s failure to insist upon strict compliance with any provision of this Agreement or the failure to assert any right of the Executive or the Company may have hereunder, shall not be deemed to be a waiver of such provision or right or any other provision or right of this Agreement. The rights and remedies of the parties to this Agreement are cumulative and not alternative of any other remedy conferred hereby or by law or equity, and the exercise of any remedy will not preclude the exercise of any other.

(c) Entire Agreement . Except for various terms contained in the Executive’s Employment Agreement, if any, this Agreement contains all the legally binding understandings and agreements between the Executive and the Company pertaining to the subject matter of this Agreement and supersedes all such agreements, whether oral or in writing, previously entered into between the parties. In the event of any inconsistency, conflict or ambiguity as to the rights and obligations of the parties under this Agreement and the Executive’s Employment Agreement, if any, the terms of this Agreement shall control unless otherwise expressly provided in such Employment Agreement, if any, and the parties further acknowledge and agree that there shall not be any duplication of benefits or payments under this Agreement and the Employment Agreement, if any.

(d) Withholding Taxes . All payments made under this Agreement shall be subject to reduction to reflect taxes required to be withheld by law.

(e) Choice of Law . The validity, interpretation, construction and performance of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Ohio without regard to the conflicts of laws principles thereof.

(f) Severability . The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision or provisions of this Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision hereof, which shall remain in full force and effect.

(g) Arbitration . Any dispute, controversy or claim between the parties arising out of or relating to this Agreement (or any subsequent amendments thereof or waiver thereto), including as to its existence, enforceability, validity, interpretation, performance, breach or damages, shall be settled by binding arbitration in Cleveland, Ohio in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules, as then amended and in effect of the American Arbitration Association (the “Association”). Discovery shall be permitted to the same extent as in a proceeding under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. All proceedings and documents prepared in connection with any arbitration under this Agreement shall constitute confidential information and, unless otherwise required by law, the contents or the subject matter thereof shall not be disclosed to any Person other than the parties to the proceedings, their counsel, witnesses and experts, the arbitrator, and, if court enforcement of the award is sought, the court and court


staff hearing such matter. At the arbitration hearing, each party may make written and oral presentations to the arbitrator, present testimony and written evidence and examine witnesses. Judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. The arbitrator’s decision shall be in writing, shall be binding and final and may be entered and enforced in any court of competent jurisdiction. No party shall be eligible to receive, and the arbitrator shall not have the power to award, exemplary or punitive damages. All fees and expenses of the arbitrator and such Association and attorney fees shall be paid by the Company.

(h) No Assignment . The Company may not assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement, unless such assignment is made in compliance with the second sentence of Section 5(a). This Agreement may not be assigned by the Executive otherwise than by will or the laws of descent and distribution. Without limiting the foregoing, the rights of the Executive to payments or benefits under this Agreement shall not be made subject to option or assignment, either by voluntary or involuntary assignment or by operation of law, including bankruptcy, garnishment, attachment or other creditor’s process, and any action in violation of this Section 7(h) shall be void.

(i) Late Payment . Any payments or benefits under this Agreement that are not timely provided to the Executive shall be subject to the accumulation of interest at an annual rate of interest equal to the sum of the then composite prime rate (as published in the Wall Street Journal) plus one percent (1%). The accrued interest shall be paid to the Executive in cash along with the late payment.

(j) Interpretation . When a reference is made in this Agreement to sections, subsections or clauses, such references shall be to a section, subsection or clause of this Agreement, unless otherwise indicated. The words “herein” and “hereof” mean, except where a specific section, subsection or clause reference is expressly indicated, the entire Agreement rather than any specific section, subsection or clause. The words “include”, “includes” and “including” when used in this Agreement shall be deemed to in each case to be followed by the words “without limitation”. The headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

(k) Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, and by the different parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when executed shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same agreement.

(l) Section 409A of the Code . To the extent applicable, it is intended that this Agreement comply with the provisions of Section 409A of the Code. This Agreement shall be administered in a manner consistent with this intent, and any provision that would cause the Agreement to fail to satisfy Section 409A of the Code shall have no force and effect until amended to comply with Section 409A of the Code


(which amendment may be retroactive to the extent permitted by Section 409A of the Code and may be made by the Company without the consent of the Executive).

8. Term of Agreement . The initial term of this Agreement shall begin on the Effective Date hereof and continue until the third Anniversary of the Effective Date. The term of this agreement shall be extended by successive one year intervals until the Company gives the Executive at least one year advanced written notice of non-renewal; provided, however, if a Change in Control has occurred during the term of this Agreement, the term of this Agreement shall be extended for a period of two (2) years after a Change in Control (if later), and further, this Agreement if applicable, shall continue thereafter, until all payments and provision of benefits under Section 2 have been provided to the Executive, if such Change in Control shall have occurred during the term of this Agreement and the Executive becomes entitled to such payments and benefits hereunder. This Agreement shall terminate without notice or action if, prior to a Change in Control, the Executive’s employment with the Company is terminated for Just Cause.


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties has executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.

 

EXECUTIVE

 

Name:

 

Stephen E. K. Graham

SHILOH INDUSTRIES, INC.

By:

 

 

Its:

 

Chairman of the Compensation Committee

And

By:

 

 

Its:

 

Chairman of the Board


Exhibit A

Form of Release of Claims and Covenant Not to Sue

In consideration of the payments and other benefits that Shiloh Industries, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), is providing to Stephen E. K. Graham (“Executive”) under the Change in Control Severance Agreement entered into by and between Executive and the Company, dated as of February 5, 2007, the Executive, on his/her own behalf and on behalf of Executive’s representatives, agents, heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, waives, releases, discharges and promises never to assert any and all claims, demands, actions, costs, rights, liabilities, damages or obligations of every kind and nature, whether known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected that Executive ever had, now has or might have as of the date of Executive’s termination of employment with the Company against the Company or its predecessors, parent, affiliates, subsidiaries, stockholders, owners, directors, officers, employees, agents attorneys, insurers, successors, or assigns (including all such persons or entities that have a current and/or former relationship with the Company) for any claims arising from or related to Executive’s employment with the Company, its parent or any of its affiliates and subsidiaries and the termination of that employment.

These claims include, but are not limited to: any and all claims, causes of action, suits, claims for attorneys’ fees, damages or demand; all claims of discrimination, on any basis, including, without limitation, claims of race, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, religion and/or disability discrimination; any and all claims arising under federal, state and/or local statutory, or common law, such as, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, as amended, including the amendments to the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, the Equal Pay Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act, any State laws against discrimination; any and all claims arising under any other state and/or local anti-discrimination statute or any other federal, state or local constitution, law, regulation or ordinance governing the terms and conditions of employment or the termination of employment; and the law of contract and tort; and any and all claims, demands and causes of action, including, but not limited to, breach of public policy, unjust discharge, wrongful discharge, intentional or negligent infliction of emotional distress, misrepresentation, negligence or breach of contract. You further waive, release, and promise never to assert any such claims, even if you presently believe you have no such claims.

Executive also agrees that Executive will not initiate or pursue any complaint or charge against the Company, its affiliates or any of the released parties identified above with any local, state or federal agency or court for the purpose of recovering damages on Executive’s own behalf for any claims of any type Executive might have against the Company based on any act or event occurring on or before the effective date of this release, including claims based on future effects of any past acts. Additionally, Executive agrees not to accept any individualized relief arising out of suits brought by any other party on Executive’s behalf. Executive also represents that Executive has not filed or initiated any such complaint or charge


against the Company or any Company affiliate or released party, and Executive acknowledges that the Company is relying on such representations in entering into the Agreement with Executive.

Executive understands that the claims Executive is releasing do not include rights or claims which may arise out of acts occurring after the effective date of this release which do not in any way relate to the facts and circumstances of this release or Executive’s employment relationship with the Company.

Executive also understands that the above provisions do not preclude Executive from instituting an action to enforce the terms of the Agreement, or from challenging the validity of the Agreement.

Furthermore, the Executive acknowledges that this waiver and release is knowing and voluntary and that the consideration given for this waiver and release is in addition to anything of value to which Executive was already entitled. Executive acknowledges that there may exist facts or claims in addition to or different from those which are now known or believed by Executive to exist. Nonetheless, this Agreement extends to all claims of every nature and kind whatsoever, whether known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, past or present.

FOR EXECUTIVES AGE 40 OR OLDER. The Executive further acknowledges that he/she has been advised by this writing that:

 

   

Executive should consult with an attorney prior to executing this release;

 

   

Executive has at least twenty-one (21) days within which to consider this release;

 

 

 

Executive has up to seven (7) days following the execution of this release, to revoke the release; and to revoke, Executive must deliver to the Company a written statement of revocation by hand-delivery or registered/certified mail, return receipt requested. To be effective the Company must receive this revocation by the close of business on the seventh (7 th ) day after execution of this release; and

 

   

this release shall not be effective until such seven (7) day revocation period has expired.

Executive agrees that the release set forth above shall be and remain in effect in all respects as a complete general release as to the matters released.

 

EXECUTIVE
Name:  

 

Date:  

 

Exhibit 10.18

CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE AGREEMENT

This Change in Control Severance Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into as of February 5, 2007 (the “Effective Date”), by and between James F. Keys (the “Executive”) and Shiloh Industries, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”).

W I T N E S S E T H :

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) has determined that it is in the best interest of the Company and its stockholders to assure that the Company will have the continued dedication of the Executive notwithstanding the possibility or occurrence of a Change in Control (as defined below) of the Company;

WHEREAS, the Board believes that it is desirable to diminish the inevitable distraction of the Executive by virtue of the personal uncertainties and risks created by a potential and possible Change in Control and to encourage the Executive’s full attention and dedication to the Company currently and in the event of any Change in Control; and

WHEREAS, the Board also believes that it is desirable to provide the Executive with compensation and benefits in the event that there is a Change in Control under the circumstances described in this Agreement;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the respective agreements contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is mutually acknowledged, the Executive and the Company hereby agree as follows:

1. Definitions . The following definitions shall apply for all purposes under this Agreement:

(a) Change in Control . “Change in Control” means the occurrence of any of the following events commencing on the Effective Date hereof (“Change in Control Period”):

(i) The acquisition, directly or indirectly, in one or more transactions, by any individual, person or group of persons, within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) or 14(d)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) (a “Person”), of beneficial ownership (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act), individually or in the aggregate, of thirty-five percent (35%) or more of either the then outstanding shares of common stock of the Company (the “Outstanding Company Common Stock”) or the then combined voting power of the


Company’s outstanding voting securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors (the “Outstanding Company Voting Securities”); provided, however, that for purposes of this Section 1(a)(i) the following acquisitions shall not constitute, or be deemed to cause a Change in Control of the Company: (A) any acquisition directly or indirectly, individually or in the aggregate by any one or more of the following entities: MTD Products Inc, MTD Holdings Inc, any subsidiaries or related parties thereof or any employee benefit plan sponsored thereby (collectively, the “MTD Entities” or individually a “MTD Entity”); (B) any increase in such percentage ownership of such Person to thirty-five percent (35%) or more resulting solely from any acquisition of shares directly by the Company; (C) any acquisition by any employee benefit plan (or related trust) sponsored or maintained by the Company or any corporation controlled by the Company; or (D) any acquisition by any corporation pursuant to a transaction which complies with clauses (A), (B) and (C) of Section 1(a)(iii) below;

(ii) A change in the composition of the Board of the Company as a result of which fewer than a majority of the directors are Incumbent Directors. “Incumbent Directors” shall mean directors who either: (A) are directors of the Company as of the Effective Date hereof; (B) are elected, or nominated for election, to the Board of the Company with the affirmative votes of at least a majority of the directors of the Company who are Incumbent Directors described in (A) above at the time of such election or nomination; or (C) are elected, or nominated for election, to the Board of the Company with the affirmative votes of at least a majority of the directors of the Company who are Incumbent Directors described in (B) above at the time of such election or nomination. Notwithstanding the foregoing, “Incumbent Directors” shall not include an individual whose election or nomination is in connection with an actual or threatened proxy contest relating to the election of directors to the Company;

(iii) Consummation of a reorganization, merger or consolidation or sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company (a “Business Combination”), in each case, unless, following such Business Combination, (A) the MTD Entities or a MTD Entity, individually or in the aggregate, or all or substantially all of the individuals and entities who were the beneficial owners, respectively, of the Outstanding Company Common Stock and Outstanding Company Voting Securities immediately prior to such Business Combination, beneficially own, directly or indirectly, more than fifty percent (50%) of, respectively, the then outstanding shares of common stock and the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, as the case may be, of the corporation resulting from such Business Combination (including a corporation which as a result of such transaction owns the Company or all or substantially all of the Company’s assets either directly or through one or more subsidiaries) in increased or substantially the same proportions as their ownership, immediately


prior to such Business Combination of the Outstanding Company Common Stock and Outstanding Company Voting Securities, as the case may be, (B) no Person (excluding a MTD Entity or MTD Entities, individually or in the aggregate, any corporation resulting from such Business Combination or any employee benefit plan (or related trust) sponsored or maintained by the Company or such corporation resulting from such Business Combination) beneficially owns, directly or indirectly, individually or in the aggregate, fifty percent (50%) or more of, respectively, the then outstanding shares of common stock of the corporation resulting from such Business Combination or the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting securities of such corporation except to the extent that such ownership existed prior to the Business Combination, and (C) at least a majority of the members of the Board of the corporation resulting from such Business Combination were members of the Incumbent Board at the time of the execution of the initial agreement, or of the action of the Board, providing for such Business Combination; or

(iv) Approval by the stockholders of the Company of the complete liquidation or dissolution of the Company.

(b) Just Cause . “Just Cause” shall mean any of the following committed by the Executive (or omitted to be done by the Executive) that occur on or after the Effective Date:

(i) Material breach of this Agreement or of the Executive’s Employment Agreement with the Company, if any, then in effect between the Executive and the Company;

(ii) A conviction of or plea of “guilty” or “no contest” to a felony under the laws of the United States or any state thereof;

(iii) Any material violation or breach of the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, as determined by the Board; or

(iv) Any serious misconduct or negligence in the course of the Executive’s employment, as determined by the Board.

 

  (c) Affiliate and Control . For purposes of this Agreement, “Affiliate” and “control” shall have the respective meanings assigned to such terms in Rule 12b-2 promulgated under the Exchange Act.


2. Change in Control Payment and Other Benefits .

(a) Eligibility for Change in Control Payment . The Executive shall be entitled to receive the change in control payment (the “Payment”) and benefits set forth in this Section 2 from the Company if a Change in Control occurs.

(b) Termination Prior to a Change in Control . Anything in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, if a Change in Control occurs and not more than 180 days prior to the date on which the Change in Control occurs, the Executive’s employment with the Company is terminated by the Company, such termination of employment will be deemed to be a termination of employment after a Change in Control for purposes of this Agreement if the Executive has reasonably demonstrated that such termination of employment (i) was at the request of a third party who has taken steps reasonably calculated to effect a Change in Control, or (ii) otherwise arose in connection with or in anticipation of a Change in Control.

(c) Change in Control Payment . For all purposes under this Agreement, upon the Executive becoming eligible for the Payment as provided above, the Company shall, within five business days after the Change in Control (the “Payment Date”), pay to the Executive $805,000.00 (eight hundred and five thousand dollars) in cash; provided, however, if the Executive’s employment is terminated within two days of the Change in Control, the Payment Date shall be five days after the expiration of any revocation period relating to the release of claims and covenant not to sue described in Section 2(h) below.

(d) Accrued Compensation . In addition to the Payment provided above, the Executive will also receive on the Payment Date, a lump cash payment for:

(i) Any accrued and unpaid salary through the payment Date and/or bonuses earned for any completed performance period but not yet paid;

(ii) A pro-rated portion of the Executive’s target bonus for the fiscal year in which the Change in Control occurred; and

(iii) Any earned, unused vacation.

(e) Other Compensation Programs . Neither a Change in Control nor the termination of employment as described in this Section 2(b) will not affect any rights that the Executive may have pursuant to any agreement, policy, plan, program or arrangement of the Company providing for benefits, which rights will be governed by the terms thereof. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in any applicable plan, program or agreement, upon the occurrence of a Change in Control, all equity


incentive awards held by the Executive will become fully vested and all stock options held by the Executive will become fully exercisable.

(f) Health Coverage . If the Executive is entitled to the Payment under Section 2(a), the Company shall either (i) maintain the Executives health care coverage at a level of benefit equal to or better than the level of benefit enjoyed by the Executive immediately prior to the Change in Control, or (ii) if the Executive’s employment with the Company is terminated for any reason during the 18-month period following a Change in Control, reimburse the Executive for the full cost of any group health continuation coverage that the Company is otherwise required to offer under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986 (“COBRA”) until the earlier of the date that (A) the Executive becomes covered by comparable health coverage offered by another employer, or (B) is eighteen months (18) months after the Payment Date.

In addition, the Company shall pay to the Executive, in a lump sum on the Payment Date, an amount equal to the difference between (A) the Company’s reasonable determination of present value of the continuation of the benefits described in this Section 2(f) for 24 months and (B) the Company’s reasonable determination of the present value of the benefits the Executive will receive under Section 2(f)(ii) above.

(g) Mitigation . Except as may be expressly provided elsewhere in this Agreement, the Executive shall not be required to mitigate the amount of any payment or benefit contemplated by this Section 2 (whether by seeking new employment or in any other manner). No such payment shall be reduced by earnings that the Executive may receive from any other source.

(h) Conditions . All payments and benefits provided under this Section 2 are conditioned on the Executive’s continuing compliance with this Agreement (including, but not limited to Section 4 hereof) and the Executive’s Employment Agreement if any, and, if the Executive’s employment is terminate within two days of a Change in Control, the Executive’s execution (and effectiveness) of a release of claims and covenant not to sue substantially in the form provided in Exhibit A upon termination of employment.

(i) Special Provisions under Section 409A of the Code . Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, if any payment hereunder would occur at a time that does not qualify the payment as a short-term deferral under Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), the Executive will receive such payment upon the earlier of (i) six months following the Executive’s “separation from service” with the Company (as such phrase is defined in Section 409A of the Code) or (ii) the Executive’s death.

3. Tax Effect of Payments .


(a) Excise Taxes . If it is determined that any payment or distribution of any type to or for the Executive’s benefit made by the Company, by any of its affiliates, by any person who acquires ownership or effective control or ownership of a substantial portion of the Company’s assets (within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations thereunder (the “Code”)) or by any affiliate of such person, whether paid or payable or distributed or distributable pursuant to the terms of an employment agreement or otherwise (the “Total Payments”), would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code or any interest or penalties with respect to such excise tax (such excise tax, together with any such interest or penalties, are collectively referred to as the “Excise Tax”), then the Executive shall be entitled to receive an additional payment (an “Excise Tax Restoration Payment”) in an amount that shall fund the payment by the Executive of any Excise Tax on the Total Payments as well as all income taxes imposed on the excise Tax Restoration Payment, any Excise Tax imposed on the Excise Tax Restoration Payment and any interest or penalties imposed with respect to taxes on the Excise Tax Restoration Payment or any Excise Tax. The Excise Tax Restoration Payment shall be calculated applying the then highest marginal tax rates.

(b) Determination by Auditors . All mathematical determinations and all determinations of whether any of the Total Payments are “parachute payments” (within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code) that are required to be made under this Section 3, shall be made by the independent auditors retained by the Company most recently prior to the Change in Control (the “Auditors”), who shall provide their determination (the “Determination”), together with detailed supporting calculations regarding the amount of any relevant matters, both to the Company and to the Executive within thirty (30) days of the Payment Date, if applicable, or such earlier time as is requested by the Company or by the Executive. If the Auditors determine that no Excise Tax is payable and that no Excise Tax restoration payment is required, the Auditors shall furnish the Executive with a written statement that such Auditors have concluded that no Excise Tax is payable (including the reasons therefore) and that the Executive has substantial authority not to report any Excise Tax on the Executive’s federal income tax return. Any determination by the Auditors shall be binding upon the Company and the Executive, absent manifest error. The Company shall pay the fees and costs of the Auditors.

4. Non-Competition Agreement . During the course of the Executive’s employment with the Company, the Executive has gained access to or knowledge of, or has worked on the development or creation of, confidential and proprietary information, including: (a) supplier and customer lists and supplier and customer-specific information; (b) marketing plans and proposals; (c) product and process designs, formulas, processes, plans, drawings and concepts; (d) research and development data and materials, including those relating to the research and development of products, materials or manufacturing and other processes; (e) financial and accounting records; and (f) other information with respect to the Company and its subsidiaries which if divulged to the Company’s competitors would impair the Company’s


ability to compete in the marketplace (such information is collectively referred to as “Proprietary Information”).

The Executive agrees that during his employment with the Company and, if the Executive has received a Payment pursuant to this Agreement, for a period of 24 months following such Payment, the Executive shall not, except for or with the consent of the Company, directly or indirectly engage in any activity, whether on the Executive’s own behalf or as an employee, consultant or independent contractor of any other person or entity which competes with the Company within the United States, Canada or Mexico, for the development, production or sale of any product, material or process to be sold, produced or used by the Company during the course of the Executive’s employment with the Company, including any product, material or process which may be under development by the Company during the course of the Executive’s employment with the Company and of which the Executive has, or hereafter gains knowledge.

The Executive agrees and acknowledges that the non-competition covenant set forth above will not impose undue hardship on the Executive and is reasonable in both geographic scope and duration in view of: (a) the Company’s legitimate interest in protecting its Proprietary Information, the disclosure of which to the Company’s competitors would substantially and unfairly impair the Company’s ability to compete in the marketplace or substantially and unfairly benefit the Company’s competitors; (b) the specialized training that has been provided to the Executive by the Company and the experience gained by the Executive during the course of the Executive’s employment with the Company; (c) the fact that the services rendered by the Executive on behalf of the Company were specialized, unique and extraordinary; (d) the fact that the Company directly competes within the United States, Canada and Mexico in the sale, production and development of products, materials or processes; and (e) the consideration, including the Severance Payment, provided by the Company to the Executive as provided herein.

The Executive shall not disclose or divulge Proprietary Information to any person or entity at any time during the course of the Executive’s employment with the Company or at any time thereafter, except as may be required in the ordinary course and good-faith performance of the Executive’s employment with the Company. At the time of termination of the Executive’s employment with the Company for any reason, or at such time as the Company may request, the Executive shall promptly deliver or return, without retaining any copies, all Proprietary Information in the Executive’s possession or control, whether in the form of computer-generated documents or otherwise, and, pursuant to the Company’s instructions, shall erase, destroy or return all stored data, whether stored on computer or otherwise, and shall not attempt to use or restore any such data.

For a period of 24 months following termination of the Executive’s employment, the Executive will not employ, hire, solicit, induce or identify for employment or attempt to employ, hire, solicit, induce or identify for employment, directly or indirectly, any employee(s) of the Company to leave his or her employment and become an employee,


consultant or representative of any other entity, including but not limited to the Executive’s new employer, if any.

The non-competition and disclosure covenants set forth above are of a special, unique, extraordinary and intellectual character, which gives them a peculiar value, the loss of which cannot be reasonably or adequately compensated for in damages in an action at law. A breach by the Executive of the provisions set forth in this Section 4 of this Agreement will cause the Company great and irreparable injury and damage. Therefore, the Company shall be entitled to the remedies of injunction, specific performance and other equitable relief to prevent a breach of this Agreement by the Executive. This paragraph shall not, however, be construed as a waiver of any of the rights which the Company may have for damages or otherwise.

5. Successors .

(a) Company’s Successors . This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the Company and its successors and assigns. Any successor (whether direct or indirect and whether by purchase, lease, merger, consolidation, liquidation or otherwise) to all or substantially all of the Company’s business and/or assets, shall be obligated to perform this Agreement, and the Company shall require any such successor to assume expressly and agree to perform this Agreement, in the same manner and to the same extent as the Company would be required to perform it in the absence of a succession. As used in this Agreement, “Company” shall mean the Company as hereinbefore defined and any successor to its business and/or assets as aforesaid which assumes and agrees to perform this Agreement by operation of law, contract or otherwise.

(b) Executive’s Successors . This Agreement and all rights of the Executive hereunder shall inure to the benefit of, and be enforceable by, the Executive’s personal or legal representatives, executors, administrators, successors, heirs, distributes, devisees and legatees.

6. Legal Fees and Expenses/Funding of Benefits .

(a) It is the intent of the Company that the Executive not be required to incur legal fees and the related expenses associated with the interpretation, enforcement or defense of the Executive’s rights in connection with any dispute arising under this Agreement because the cost and expense thereof would substantially detract from the benefits intended to be extended to the Executive hereunder. Accordingly, if it should appear to the Executive that the Company has failed to comply with any of its obligations under this Agreement or in the event that the Company or any other person takes or threatens to take any action to declare this Agreement void or unenforceable, or institutes any proceeding designed to deny, or to recover from, the Executive the benefits provided or intended to be provided to the Executive hereunder, the Company irrevocably authorizes the Executive from time to time to retain counsel of the Executive’s choice, at the expense of the Company as hereafter provided, to advise and


represent the Executive in connection with any such dispute or proceeding. Notwithstanding any existing or prior attorney-client relationship between the Company and such counsel, the Company irrevocably consents to the Executive’s entering into an attorney-client relationship with such counsel, and in that connection the Company and the Executive agree that a confidential relationship will exist between the Executive and such counsel. Without respect to whether the Executive prevails, in whole or in part, in connection with any of the foregoing, the Company will pay and be solely financially responsible for any and all attorneys’ and related fees and expenses incurred by the Executive in connection with any of the foregoing. Such payments will be made within five business days after delivery of the Executive’s written requests for payment, accompanied by such evidence of fees and expenses incurred as the Company may reasonably require.

(b) Without limiting the obligations of the Company pursuant to Section 6(a), in the event a Change in Control occurs, the performance of the Company’s obligations under Section 2 and this Section 6 will be secured by amounts deposited or to be deposited in trust pursuant to certain trust agreements to which the Company will be a party providing that the benefits to be paid pursuant to Section 2 and the fees and expenses of counsel selected from time to time by the Executive pursuant to Section 6(a) will be paid, or reimbursed to the Executive if paid by the Executive, either in accordance with the terms of such trust agreements, or, if not so provided, on a regular, periodic basis upon presentation by the Executive to the trustee of a statement or statements prepared by such counsel in accordance with its customary practices. Any failure by the Company to satisfy any of its obligations under this Section 6(b) will not limit the rights of the Executive hereunder. Subject to the foregoing, the Executive will have the status of a general unsecured creditor of the Company and will have no right to, or security interest in, any assets of the Company or any Subsidiary.

7. Miscellaneous Provisions .

(a) Notice . Notices and all other communications contemplated by this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given when personally delivered or when mailed by U.S. registered or certified mail, return receipt requested and postage prepaid. In the case of the Executive, mailed notices shall be addressed to him at the home address which he most recently communicated to the Company in writing. In the case of the Company, mailed notices shall be addressed to Shiloh Industries, Inc., 880 Steel Drive, Valley City, Ohio 44280, and all notices shall be directed to the attention of its Corporate Secretary.

(b) Amendment; Waiver; Remedies . No provision of this Agreement may be amended, modified, waived or discharged unless the amendment, modification, waiver or discharge is agreed to in writing and signed by the Executive (or the Executive’s personal or legal representative(s), executor(s), administrator(s), successor(s), heir(s), distribute(s), devisee(s) and legatee(s)) and by two (2) authorized officers of the Company (other than the Executive). No waiver by either party of any


breach of, or of compliance with, any condition or provision of this Agreement by the other party shall be considered a waiver of any other condition or provision or of the same condition or provision at another time. The Executive’s or the Company’s failure to insist upon strict compliance with any provision of this Agreement or the failure to assert any right of the Executive or the Company may have hereunder, shall not be deemed to be a waiver of such provision or right or any other provision or right of this Agreement. The rights and remedies of the parties to this Agreement are cumulative and not alternative of any other remedy conferred hereby or by law or equity, and the exercise of any remedy will not preclude the exercise of any other.

(c) Entire Agreement . Except for various terms contained in the Executive’s Employment Agreement, if any, this Agreement contains all the legally binding understandings and agreements between the Executive and the Company pertaining to the subject matter of this Agreement and supersedes all such agreements, whether oral or in writing, previously entered into between the parties. In the event of any inconsistency, conflict or ambiguity as to the rights and obligations of the parties under this Agreement and the Executive’s Employment Agreement, if any, the terms of this Agreement shall control unless otherwise expressly provided in such Employment Agreement, if any, and the parties further acknowledge and agree that there shall not be any duplication of benefits or payments under this Agreement and the Employment Agreement, if any.

(d) Withholding Taxes . All payments made under this Agreement shall be subject to reduction to reflect taxes required to be withheld by law.

(e) Choice of Law . The validity, interpretation, construction and performance of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Ohio without regard to the conflicts of laws principles thereof.

(f) Severability . The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision or provisions of this Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision hereof, which shall remain in full force and effect.

(g) Arbitration . Any dispute, controversy or claim between the parties arising out of or relating to this Agreement (or any subsequent amendments thereof or waiver thereto), including as to its existence, enforceability, validity, interpretation, performance, breach or damages, shall be settled by binding arbitration in Cleveland, Ohio in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules, as then amended and in effect of the American Arbitration Association (the “Association”). Discovery shall be permitted to the same extent as in a proceeding under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. All proceedings and documents prepared in connection with any arbitration under this Agreement shall constitute confidential information and, unless otherwise required by law, the contents or the subject matter thereof shall not be disclosed to any Person other than the parties to the proceedings, their counsel, witnesses and experts, the arbitrator, and, if court enforcement of the award is sought, the court and court


staff hearing such matter. At the arbitration hearing, each party may make written and oral presentations to the arbitrator, present testimony and written evidence and examine witnesses. Judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. The arbitrator’s decision shall be in writing, shall be binding and final and may be entered and enforced in any court of competent jurisdiction. No party shall be eligible to receive, and the arbitrator shall not have the power to award, exemplary or punitive damages. All fees and expenses of the arbitrator and such Association and attorney fees shall be paid by the Company.

(h) No Assignment . The Company may not assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement, unless such assignment is made in compliance with the second sentence of Section 5(a). This Agreement may not be assigned by the Executive otherwise than by will or the laws of descent and distribution. Without limiting the foregoing, the rights of the Executive to payments or benefits under this Agreement shall not be made subject to option or assignment, either by voluntary or involuntary assignment or by operation of law, including bankruptcy, garnishment, attachment or other creditor’s process, and any action in violation of this Section 7(h) shall be void.

(i) Late Payment . Any payments or benefits under this Agreement that are not timely provided to the Executive shall be subject to the accumulation of interest at an annual rate of interest equal to the sum of the then composite prime rate (as published in the Wall Street Journal) plus one percent (1%). The accrued interest shall be paid to the Executive in cash along with the late payment.

(j) Interpretation . When a reference is made in this Agreement to sections, subsections or clauses, such references shall be to a section, subsection or clause of this Agreement, unless otherwise indicated. The words “herein” and “hereof” mean, except where a specific section, subsection or clause reference is expressly indicated, the entire Agreement rather than any specific section, subsection or clause. The words “include”, “includes” and “including” when used in this Agreement shall be deemed to in each case to be followed by the words “without limitation”. The headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

(k) Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, and by the different parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when executed shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same agreement.

(l) Section 409A of the Code . To the extent applicable, it is intended that this Agreement comply with the provisions of Section 409A of the Code. This Agreement shall be administered in a manner consistent with this intent, and any provision that would cause the Agreement to fail to satisfy Section 409A of the Code shall have no force and effect until amended to comply with Section 409A of the Code


(which amendment may be retroactive to the extent permitted by Section 409A of the Code and may be made by the Company without the consent of the Executive).

8. Term of Agreement . The initial term of this Agreement shall begin on the Effective Date hereof and continue until the third Anniversary of the Effective Date. The term of this agreement shall be extended by successive one year intervals until the Company gives the Executive at least one year advanced written notice of non-renewal; provided, however, if a Change in Control has occurred during the term of this Agreement, the term of this Agreement shall be extended for a period of two (2) years after a Change in Control (if later), and further, this Agreement if applicable, shall continue thereafter, until all payments and provision of benefits under Section 2 have been provided to the Executive, if such Change in Control shall have occurred during the term of this Agreement and the Executive becomes entitled to such payments and benefits hereunder. This Agreement shall terminate without notice or action if, prior to a Change in Control, the Executive’s employment with the Company is terminated for Just Cause.


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties has executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.

 

EXECUTIVE

 

Name:   James F. Keys
SHILOH INDUSTRIES, INC.
By:  

 

Its:   Chairman of the Compensation Committee
By:  

 

Its:   Chairman of the Board


Exhibit A

Form of Release of Claims and Covenant Not to Sue

In consideration of the payments and other benefits that Shiloh Industries, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), is providing to James F. Keys (“Executive”) under the Change in Control Severance Agreement entered into by and between Executive and the Company, dated as of February 5, 2007, the Executive, on his/her own behalf and on behalf of Executive’s representatives, agents, heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, waives, releases, discharges and promises never to assert any and all claims, demands, actions, costs, rights, liabilities, damages or obligations of every kind and nature, whether known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected that Executive ever had, now has or might have as of the date of Executive’s termination of employment with the Company against the Company or its predecessors, parent, affiliates, subsidiaries, stockholders, owners, directors, officers, employees, agents attorneys, insurers, successors, or assigns (including all such persons or entities that have a current and/or former relationship with the Company) for any claims arising from or related to Executive’s employment with the Company, its parent or any of its affiliates and subsidiaries and the termination of that employment.

These claims include, but are not limited to: any and all claims, causes of action, suits, claims for attorneys’ fees, damages or demand; all claims of discrimination, on any basis, including, without limitation, claims of race, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, religion and/or disability discrimination; any and all claims arising under federal, state and/or local statutory, or common law, such as, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, as amended, including the amendments to the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, the Equal Pay Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act, any State laws against discrimination; any and all claims arising under any other state and/or local anti-discrimination statute or any other federal, state or local constitution, law, regulation or ordinance governing the terms and conditions of employment or the termination of employment; and the law of contract and tort; and any and all claims, demands and causes of action, including, but not limited to, breach of public policy, unjust discharge, wrongful discharge, intentional or negligent infliction of emotional distress, misrepresentation, negligence or breach of contract. You further waive, release, and promise never to assert any such claims, even if you presently believe you have no such claims.

Executive also agrees that Executive will not initiate or pursue any complaint or charge against the Company, its affiliates or any of the released parties identified above with any local, state or federal agency or court for the purpose of recovering damages on Executive’s own behalf for any claims of any type Executive might have against the Company based on any act or event occurring on or before the effective date of this release, including claims based on future effects of any past acts. Additionally, Executive agrees not to accept any individualized relief arising out of suits brought by any other party on Executive’s behalf. Executive also represents that Executive has not filed or initiated any such complaint or charge


against the Company or any Company affiliate or released party, and Executive acknowledges that the Company is relying on such representations in entering into the Agreement with Executive.

Executive understands that the claims Executive is releasing do not include rights or claims which may arise out of acts occurring after the effective date of this release which do not in any way relate to the facts and circumstances of this release or Executive’s employment relationship with the Company.

Executive also understands that the above provisions do not preclude Executive from instituting an action to enforce the terms of the Agreement, or from challenging the validity of the Agreement.

Furthermore, the Executive acknowledges that this waiver and release is knowing and voluntary and that the consideration given for this waiver and release is in addition to anything of value to which Executive was already entitled. Executive acknowledges that there may exist facts or claims in addition to or different from those which are now known or believed by Executive to exist. Nonetheless, this Agreement extends to all claims of every nature and kind whatsoever, whether known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, past or present.

FOR EXECUTIVES AGE 40 OR OLDER. The Executive further acknowledges that he/she has been advised by this writing that:

 

   

Executive should consult with an attorney prior to executing this release;

 

   

Executive has at least twenty-one (21) days within which to consider this release;

 

 

 

Executive has up to seven (7) days following the execution of this release, to revoke the release; and to revoke, Executive must deliver to the Company a written statement of revocation by hand-delivery or registered/certified mail, return receipt requested. To be effective the Company must receive this revocation by the close of business on the seventh (7 th ) day after execution of this release; and

 

   

this release shall not be effective until such seven (7) day revocation period has expired.

Executive agrees that the release set forth above shall be and remain in effect in all respects as a complete general release as to the matters released.

 

EXECUTIVE
Name:  

 

Date:  

 

Exhibit 10.19

CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE AGREEMENT

This Change in Control Severance Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into as of February 5, 2007 (the “Effective Date”), by and between Anthony M. Parente (the “Executive”) and Shiloh Industries, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”).

W I T N E S S E T H :

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) has determined that it is in the best interest of the Company and its stockholders to assure that the Company will have the continued dedication of the Executive notwithstanding the possibility or occurrence of a Change in Control (as defined below) of the Company;

WHEREAS, the Board believes that it is desirable to diminish the inevitable distraction of the Executive by virtue of the personal uncertainties and risks created by a potential and possible Change in Control and to encourage the Executive’s full attention and dedication to the Company currently and in the event of any Change in Control; and

WHEREAS, the Board also believes that it is desirable to provide the Executive with compensation and benefits in the event that there is a Change in Control under the circumstances described in this Agreement;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the respective agreements contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is mutually acknowledged, the Executive and the Company hereby agree as follows:

1. Definitions . The following definitions shall apply for all purposes under this Agreement:

(a) Change in Control . “Change in Control” means the occurrence of any of the following events commencing on the Effective Date hereof (“Change in Control Period”):

(i) The acquisition, directly or indirectly, in one or more transactions, by any individual, person or group of persons, within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) or 14(d)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) (a “Person”), of beneficial ownership (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act), individually or in the aggregate, of thirty-five percent (35%) or more of either the then outstanding shares of common stock of the Company (the “Outstanding


Company Common Stock”) or the then combined voting power of the Company’s outstanding voting securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors (the “Outstanding Company Voting Securities”); provided, however, that for purposes of this Section 1(a)(i) the following acquisitions shall not constitute, or be deemed to cause a Change in Control of the Company: (A) any acquisition directly or indirectly, individually or in the aggregate by any one or more of the following entities: MTD Products Inc, MTD Holdings Inc, any subsidiaries or related parties thereof or any employee benefit plan sponsored thereby (collectively, the “MTD Entities” or individually a “MTD Entity”); (B) any increase in such percentage ownership of such Person to thirty-five percent (35%) or more resulting solely from any acquisition of shares directly by the Company; (C) any acquisition by any employee benefit plan (or related trust) sponsored or maintained by the Company or any corporation controlled by the Company; or (D) any acquisition by any corporation pursuant to a transaction which complies with clauses (A), (B) and (C) of Section 1(a)(iii) below;

(ii) A change in the composition of the Board of the Company as a result of which fewer than a majority of the directors are Incumbent Directors. “Incumbent Directors” shall mean directors who either: (A) are directors of the Company as of the Effective Date hereof; (B) are elected, or nominated for election, to the Board of the Company with the affirmative votes of at least a majority of the directors of the Company who are Incumbent Directors described in (A) above at the time of such election or nomination; or (C) are elected, or nominated for election, to the Board of the Company with the affirmative votes of at least a majority of the directors of the Company who are Incumbent Directors described in (B) above at the time of such election or nomination. Notwithstanding the foregoing, “Incumbent Directors” shall not include an individual whose election or nomination is in connection with an actual or threatened proxy contest relating to the election of directors to the Company;

(iii) Consummation of a reorganization, merger or consolidation or sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company (a “Business Combination”), in each case, unless, following such Business Combination, (A) the MTD Entities or a MTD Entity, individually or in the aggregate, or all or substantially all of the individuals and entities who were the beneficial owners, respectively, of the Outstanding Company Common Stock and Outstanding Company Voting Securities immediately prior to such Business Combination, beneficially own, directly or indirectly, more than fifty percent (50%) of, respectively, the then outstanding shares of common stock and the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, as the case may be, of the corporation resulting from such Business Combination (including a corporation which as a result of such transaction owns the Company or all or substantially all of the Company’s assets either directly or through one or more subsidiaries) in


increased or substantially the same proportions as their ownership, immediately prior to such Business Combination of the Outstanding Company Common Stock and Outstanding Company Voting Securities, as the case may be, (B) no Person (excluding a MTD Entity or MTD Entities, individually or in the aggregate, any corporation resulting from such Business Combination or any employee benefit plan (or related trust) sponsored or maintained by the Company or such corporation resulting from such Business Combination) beneficially owns, directly or indirectly, individually or in the aggregate, fifty percent (50%) or more of, respectively, the then outstanding shares of common stock of the corporation resulting from such Business Combination or the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting securities of such corporation except to the extent that such ownership existed prior to the Business Combination, and (C) at least a majority of the members of the Board of the corporation resulting from such Business Combination were members of the Incumbent Board at the time of the execution of the initial agreement, or of the action of the Board, providing for such Business Combination; or

(iv) Approval by the stockholders of the Company of the complete liquidation or dissolution of the Company.

(b) Just Cause . “Just Cause” shall mean any of the following committed by the Executive (or omitted to be done by the Executive) that occur on or after the Effective Date:

(i) Material breach of this Agreement or of the Executive’s Employment Agreement with the Company, if any, then in effect between the Executive and the Company;

(ii) A conviction of or plea of “guilty” or “no contest” to a felony under the laws of the United States or any state thereof;

(iii) Any material violation or breach of the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, as determined by the Board; or

(iv) Any serious misconduct or negligence in the course of the Executive’s employment, as determined by the Board.

(c) Affiliate and Control . For purposes of this Agreement, “Affiliate” and “control” shall have the respective meanings assigned to such terms in Rule 12b-2 promulgated under the Exchange Act.


2. Change in Control Payment and Other Benefits .

(a) Eligibility for Change in Control Payment . The Executive shall be entitled to receive the change in control payment (the “Payment”) and benefits set forth in this Section 2 from the Company if a Change in Control occurs.

(b) Termination Prior to a Change in Control . Anything in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, if a Change in Control occurs and not more than 180 days prior to the date on which the Change in Control occurs, the Executive’s employment with the Company is terminated by the Company, such termination of employment will be deemed to be a termination of employment after a Change in Control for purposes of this Agreement if the Executive has reasonably demonstrated that such termination of employment (i) was at the request of a third party who has taken steps reasonably calculated to effect a Change in Control, or (ii) otherwise arose in connection with or in anticipation of a Change in Control.

(c) Change in Control Payment . For all purposes under this Agreement, upon the Executive becoming eligible for the Payment as provided above, the Company shall, within five business days after the Change in Control (the “Payment Date”), pay to the Executive $528,000.00 (five hundred and twenty eight thousand dollars) in cash; provided, however, if the Executive’s employment is terminated within two days of the Change in Control, the Payment Date shall be five days after the expiration of any revocation period relating to the release of claims and covenant not to sue described in Section 2(h) below.

(d) Accrued Compensation . In addition to the Payment provided above, the Executive will also receive on the Payment Date, a lump cash payment for:

(i) Any accrued and unpaid salary through the payment Date and/or bonuses earned for any completed performance period but not yet paid;

(ii) A pro-rated portion of the Executive’s target bonus for the fiscal year in which the Change in Control occurred; and

(iii) Any earned, unused vacation.

(e) Other Compensation Programs . Neither a Change in Control nor the termination of employment as described in this Section 2(b) will not affect any rights that the Executive may have pursuant to any agreement, policy, plan, program or arrangement of the Company providing for benefits, which rights will be governed by the terms thereof. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in any applicable plan, program or agreement, upon the occurrence of a Change in Control, all equity


incentive awards held by the Executive will become fully vested and all stock options held by the Executive will become fully exercisable.

(f) Health Coverage . If the Executive is entitled to the Payment under Section 2(a), the Company shall either (i) maintain the Executives health care coverage at a level of benefit equal to or better than the level of benefit enjoyed by the Executive immediately prior to the Change in Control, or (ii) if the Executive’s employment with the Company is terminated for any reason during the 18-month period following a Change in Control, reimburse the Executive for the full cost of any group health continuation coverage that the Company is otherwise required to offer under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986 (“COBRA”) until the earlier of the date that (A) the Executive becomes covered by comparable health coverage offered by another employer, or (B) is eighteen months (18) months after the Payment Date.

In addition, the Company shall pay to the Executive, in a lump sum on the Payment Date, an amount equal to the difference between (A) the Company’s reasonable determination of present value of the continuation of the benefits described in this Section 2(f) for 24 months and (B) the Company’s reasonable determination of the present value of the benefits the Executive will receive under Section 2(f)(ii) above.

(g) Mitigation . Except as may be expressly provided elsewhere in this Agreement, the Executive shall not be required to mitigate the amount of any payment or benefit contemplated by this Section 2 (whether by seeking new employment or in any other manner). No such payment shall be reduced by earnings that the Executive may receive from any other source.

(h) Conditions . All payments and benefits provided under this Section 2 are conditioned on the Executive’s continuing compliance with this Agreement (including, but not limited to Section 4 hereof) and the Executive’s Employment Agreement if any, and, if the Executive’s employment is terminate within two days of a Change in Control, the Executive’s execution (and effectiveness) of a release of claims and covenant not to sue substantially in the form provided in Exhibit A upon termination of employment.

(i) Special Provisions under Section 409A of the Code . Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, if any payment hereunder would occur at a time that does not qualify the payment as a short-term deferral under Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), the Executive will receive such payment upon the earlier of (i) six months following the Executive’s “separation from service” with the Company (as such phrase is defined in Section 409A of the Code) or (ii) the Executive’s death.

3. Tax Effect of Payments .


(a) Excise Taxes . If it is determined that any payment or distribution of any type to or for the Executive’s benefit made by the Company, by any of its affiliates, by any person who acquires ownership or effective control or ownership of a substantial portion of the Company’s assets (within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations thereunder (the “Code”)) or by any affiliate of such person, whether paid or payable or distributed or distributable pursuant to the terms of an employment agreement or otherwise (the “Total Payments”), would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code or any interest or penalties with respect to such excise tax (such excise tax, together with any such interest or penalties, are collectively referred to as the “Excise Tax”), then the Executive shall be entitled to receive an additional payment (an “Excise Tax Restoration Payment”) in an amount that shall fund the payment by the Executive of any Excise Tax on the Total Payments as well as all income taxes imposed on the excise Tax Restoration Payment, any Excise Tax imposed on the Excise Tax Restoration Payment and any interest or penalties imposed with respect to taxes on the Excise Tax Restoration Payment or any Excise Tax. The Excise Tax Restoration Payment shall be calculated applying the then highest marginal tax rates.

(b) Determination by Auditors . All mathematical determinations and all determinations of whether any of the Total Payments are “parachute payments” (within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code) that are required to be made under this Section 3, shall be made by the independent auditors retained by the Company most recently prior to the Change in Control (the “Auditors”), who shall provide their determination (the “Determination”), together with detailed supporting calculations regarding the amount of any relevant matters, both to the Company and to the Executive within thirty (30) days of the Payment Date, if applicable, or such earlier time as is requested by the Company or by the Executive. If the Auditors determine that no Excise Tax is payable and that no Excise Tax restoration payment is required, the Auditors shall furnish the Executive with a written statement that such Auditors have concluded that no Excise Tax is payable (including the reasons therefore) and that the Executive has substantial authority not to report any Excise Tax on the Executive’s federal income tax return. Any determination by the Auditors shall be binding upon the Company and the Executive, absent manifest error. The Company shall pay the fees and costs of the Auditors.

4. Non-Competition Agreement . During the course of the Executive’s employment with the Company, the Executive has gained access to or knowledge of, or has worked on the development or creation of, confidential and proprietary information, including: (a) supplier and customer lists and supplier and customer-specific information; (b) marketing plans and proposals; (c) product and process designs, formulas, processes, plans, drawings and concepts; (d) research and development data and materials, including those relating to the research and development of products, materials or manufacturing and other processes; (e) financial and accounting records; and (f) other information with respect to the Company and its subsidiaries which if divulged to the Company’s competitors would impair the Company’s


ability to compete in the marketplace (such information is collectively referred to as “Proprietary Information”).

The Executive agrees that during his employment with the Company and, if the Executive has received a Payment pursuant to this Agreement, for a period of 24 months following such Payment, the Executive shall not, except for or with the consent of the Company, directly or indirectly engage in any activity, whether on the Executive’s own behalf or as an employee, consultant or independent contractor of any other person or entity which competes with the Company within the United States, Canada or Mexico, for the development, production or sale of any product, material or process to be sold, produced or used by the Company during the course of the Executive’s employment with the Company, including any product, material or process which may be under development by the Company during the course of the Executive’s employment with the Company and of which the Executive has, or hereafter gains knowledge.

The Executive agrees and acknowledges that the non-competition covenant set forth above will not impose undue hardship on the Executive and is reasonable in both geographic scope and duration in view of: (a) the Company’s legitimate interest in protecting its Proprietary Information, the disclosure of which to the Company’s competitors would substantially and unfairly impair the Company’s ability to compete in the marketplace or substantially and unfairly benefit the Company’s competitors; (b) the specialized training that has been provided to the Executive by the Company and the experience gained by the Executive during the course of the Executive’s employment with the Company; (c) the fact that the services rendered by the Executive on behalf of the Company were specialized, unique and extraordinary; (d) the fact that the Company directly competes within the United States, Canada and Mexico in the sale, production and development of products, materials or processes; and (e) the consideration, including the Severance Payment, provided by the Company to the Executive as provided herein.

The Executive shall not disclose or divulge Proprietary Information to any person or entity at any time during the course of the Executive’s employment with the Company or at any time thereafter, except as may be required in the ordinary course and good-faith performance of the Executive’s employment with the Company. At the time of termination of the Executive’s employment with the Company for any reason, or at such time as the Company may request, the Executive shall promptly deliver or return, without retaining any copies, all Proprietary Information in the Executive’s possession or control, whether in the form of computer-generated documents or otherwise, and, pursuant to the Company’s instructions, shall erase, destroy or return all stored data, whether stored on computer or otherwise, and shall not attempt to use or restore any such data.

For a period of 24 months following termination of the Executive’s employment, the Executive will not employ, hire, solicit, induce or identify for employment or attempt to employ, hire, solicit, induce or identify for employment, directly or indirectly, any employee(s) of the Company to leave his or her employment and become an employee,


consultant or representative of any other entity, including but not limited to the Executive’s new employer, if any.

The non-competition and disclosure covenants set forth above are of a special, unique, extraordinary and intellectual character, which gives them a peculiar value, the loss of which cannot be reasonably or adequately compensated for in damages in an action at law. A breach by the Executive of the provisions set forth in this Section 4 of this Agreement will cause the Company great and irreparable injury and damage. Therefore, the Company shall be entitled to the remedies of injunction, specific performance and other equitable relief to prevent a breach of this Agreement by the Executive. This paragraph shall not, however, be construed as a waiver of any of the rights which the Company may have for damages or otherwise.

5. Successors .

(a) Company’s Successors . This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the Company and its successors and assigns. Any successor (whether direct or indirect and whether by purchase, lease, merger, consolidation, liquidation or otherwise) to all or substantially all of the Company’s business and/or assets, shall be obligated to perform this Agreement, and the Company shall require any such successor to assume expressly and agree to perform this Agreement, in the same manner and to the same extent as the Company would be required to perform it in the absence of a succession. As used in this Agreement, “Company” shall mean the Company as hereinbefore defined and any successor to its business and/or assets as aforesaid which assumes and agrees to perform this Agreement by operation of law, contract or otherwise.

(b) Executive’s Successors . This Agreement and all rights of the Executive hereunder shall inure to the benefit of, and be enforceable by, the Executive’s personal or legal representatives, executors, administrators, successors, heirs, distributes, devisees and legatees.

6. Legal Fees and Expenses/Funding of Benefits .

(a) It is the intent of the Company that the Executive not be required to incur legal fees and the related expenses associated with the interpretation, enforcement or defense of the Executive’s rights in connection with any dispute arising under this Agreement because the cost and expense thereof would substantially detract from the benefits intended to be extended to the Executive hereunder. Accordingly, if it should appear to the Executive that the Company has failed to comply with any of its obligations under this Agreement or in the event that the Company or any other person takes or threatens to take any action to declare this Agreement void or unenforceable, or institutes any proceeding designed to deny, or to recover from, the Executive the benefits provided or intended to be provided to the Executive hereunder, the Company irrevocably authorizes the Executive from time to time to retain counsel of the Executive’s choice, at the expense of the Company as hereafter provided, to advise and


represent the Executive in connection with any such dispute or proceeding. Notwithstanding any existing or prior attorney-client relationship between the Company and such counsel, the Company irrevocably consents to the Executive’s entering into an attorney-client relationship with such counsel, and in that connection the Company and the Executive agree that a confidential relationship will exist between the Executive and such counsel. Without respect to whether the Executive prevails, in whole or in part, in connection with any of the foregoing, the Company will pay and be solely financially responsible for any and all attorneys’ and related fees and expenses incurred by the Executive in connection with any of the foregoing. Such payments will be made within five business days after delivery of the Executive’s written requests for payment, accompanied by such evidence of fees and expenses incurred as the Company may reasonably require.

(b) Without limiting the obligations of the Company pursuant to Section 6(a), in the event a Change in Control occurs, the performance of the Company’s obligations under Section 2 and this Section 6 will be secured by amounts deposited or to be deposited in trust pursuant to certain trust agreements to which the Company will be a party providing that the benefits to be paid pursuant to Section 2 and the fees and expenses of counsel selected from time to time by the Executive pursuant to Section 6(a) will be paid, or reimbursed to the Executive if paid by the Executive, either in accordance with the terms of such trust agreements, or, if not so provided, on a regular, periodic basis upon presentation by the Executive to the trustee of a statement or statements prepared by such counsel in accordance with its customary practices. Any failure by the Company to satisfy any of its obligations under this Section 6(b) will not limit the rights of the Executive hereunder. Subject to the foregoing, the Executive will have the status of a general unsecured creditor of the Company and will have no right to, or security interest in, any assets of the Company or any Subsidiary.

7. Miscellaneous Provisions .

(a) Notice . Notices and all other communications contemplated by this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given when personally delivered or when mailed by U.S. registered or certified mail, return receipt requested and postage prepaid. In the case of the Executive, mailed notices shall be addressed to him at the home address which he most recently communicated to the Company in writing. In the case of the Company, mailed notices shall be addressed to Shiloh Industries, Inc., 880 Steel Drive, Valley City, Ohio 44280, and all notices shall be directed to the attention of its Corporate Secretary.

(b) Amendment; Waiver; Remedies . No provision of this Agreement may be amended, modified, waived or discharged unless the amendment, modification, waiver or discharge is agreed to in writing and signed by the Executive (or the Executive’s personal or legal representative(s), executor(s), administrator(s), successor(s), heir(s), distribute(s), devisee(s) and legatee(s)) and by two (2) authorized officers of the Company (other than the Executive). No waiver by either party of any


breach of, or of compliance with, any condition or provision of this Agreement by the other party shall be considered a waiver of any other condition or provision or of the same condition or provision at another time. The Executive’s or the Company’s failure to insist upon strict compliance with any provision of this Agreement or the failure to assert any right of the Executive or the Company may have hereunder, shall not be deemed to be a waiver of such provision or right or any other provision or right of this Agreement. The rights and remedies of the parties to this Agreement are cumulative and not alternative of any other remedy conferred hereby or by law or equity, and the exercise of any remedy will not preclude the exercise of any other.

(c) Entire Agreement . Except for various terms contained in the Executive’s Employment Agreement, if any, this Agreement contains all the legally binding understandings and agreements between the Executive and the Company pertaining to the subject matter of this Agreement and supersedes all such agreements, whether oral or in writing, previously entered into between the parties. In the event of any inconsistency, conflict or ambiguity as to the rights and obligations of the parties under this Agreement and the Executive’s Employment Agreement, if any, the terms of this Agreement shall control unless otherwise expressly provided in such Employment Agreement, if any, and the parties further acknowledge and agree that there shall not be any duplication of benefits or payments under this Agreement and the Employment Agreement, if any.

(d) Withholding Taxes . All payments made under this Agreement shall be subject to reduction to reflect taxes required to be withheld by law.

(e) Choice of Law . The validity, interpretation, construction and performance of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Ohio without regard to the conflicts of laws principles thereof.

(f) Severability . The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision or provisions of this Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision hereof, which shall remain in full force and effect.

(g) Arbitration . Any dispute, controversy or claim between the parties arising out of or relating to this Agreement (or any subsequent amendments thereof or waiver thereto), including as to its existence, enforceability, validity, interpretation, performance, breach or damages, shall be settled by binding arbitration in Cleveland, Ohio in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules, as then amended and in effect of the American Arbitration Association (the “Association”). Discovery shall be permitted to the same extent as in a proceeding under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. All proceedings and documents prepared in connection with any arbitration under this Agreement shall constitute confidential information and, unless otherwise required by law, the contents or the subject matter thereof shall not be disclosed to any Person other than the parties to the proceedings, their counsel, witnesses and experts, the arbitrator, and, if court enforcement of the award is sought, the court and court


staff hearing such matter. At the arbitration hearing, each party may make written and oral presentations to the arbitrator, present testimony and written evidence and examine witnesses. Judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. The arbitrator’s decision shall be in writing, shall be binding and final and may be entered and enforced in any court of competent jurisdiction. No party shall be eligible to receive, and the arbitrator shall not have the power to award, exemplary or punitive damages. All fees and expenses of the arbitrator and such Association and attorney fees shall be paid by the Company.

(h) No Assignment . The Company may not assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement, unless such assignment is made in compliance with the second sentence of Section 5(a). This Agreement may not be assigned by the Executive otherwise than by will or the laws of descent and distribution. Without limiting the foregoing, the rights of the Executive to payments or benefits under this Agreement shall not be made subject to option or assignment, either by voluntary or involuntary assignment or by operation of law, including bankruptcy, garnishment, attachment or other creditor’s process, and any action in violation of this Section 7(h) shall be void.

(i) Late Payment . Any payments or benefits under this Agreement that are not timely provided to the Executive shall be subject to the accumulation of interest at an annual rate of interest equal to the sum of the then composite prime rate (as published in the Wall Street Journal) plus one percent (1%). The accrued interest shall be paid to the Executive in cash along with the late payment.

(j) Interpretation . When a reference is made in this Agreement to sections, subsections or clauses, such references shall be to a section, subsection or clause of this Agreement, unless otherwise indicated. The words “herein” and “hereof” mean, except where a specific section, subsection or clause reference is expressly indicated, the entire Agreement rather than any specific section, subsection or clause. The words “include”, “includes” and “including” when used in this Agreement shall be deemed to in each case to be followed by the words “without limitation”. The headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

(k) Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, and by the different parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when executed shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same agreement.

(l) Section 409A of the Code . To the extent applicable, it is intended that this Agreement comply with the provisions of Section 409A of the Code. This Agreement shall be administered in a manner consistent with this intent, and any provision that would cause the Agreement to fail to satisfy Section 409A of the Code shall have no force and effect until amended to comply with Section 409A of the Code


(which amendment may be retroactive to the extent permitted by Section 409A of the Code and may be made by the Company without the consent of the Executive).

8. Term of Agreement . The initial term of this Agreement shall begin on the Effective Date hereof and continue until the third Anniversary of the Effective Date. The term of this agreement shall be extended by successive one year intervals until the Company gives the Executive at least one year advanced written notice of non-renewal; provided, however, if a Change in Control has occurred during the term of this Agreement, the term of this Agreement shall be extended for a period of two (2) years after a Change in Control (if later), and further, this Agreement if applicable, shall continue thereafter, until all payments and provision of benefits under Section 2 have been provided to the Executive, if such Change in Control shall have occurred during the term of this Agreement and the Executive becomes entitled to such payments and benefits hereunder. This Agreement shall terminate without notice or action if, prior to a Change in Control, the Executive’s employment with the Company is terminated for Just Cause.


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties has executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.

 

EXECUTIVE

 

Name:   Anthony M. Parente
SHILOH INDUSTRIES, INC.
By:  

 

Its:   Chairman of the Compensation Committee
And  
By:  

 

Its:   Chairman of the Board


Exhibit A

Form of Release of Claims and Covenant Not to Sue

In consideration of the payments and other benefits that Shiloh Industries, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), is providing to Anthony M. Parente (“Executive”) under the Change in Control Severance Agreement entered into by and between Executive and the Company, dated as of February 5, 2007, the Executive, on his/her own behalf and on behalf of Executive’s representatives, agents, heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, waives, releases, discharges and promises never to assert any and all claims, demands, actions, costs, rights, liabilities, damages or obligations of every kind and nature, whether known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected that Executive ever had, now has or might have as of the date of Executive’s termination of employment with the Company against the Company or its predecessors, parent, affiliates, subsidiaries, stockholders, owners, directors, officers, employees, agents attorneys, insurers, successors, or assigns (including all such persons or entities that have a current and/or former relationship with the Company) for any claims arising from or related to Executive’s employment with the Company, its parent or any of its affiliates and subsidiaries and the termination of that employment.

These claims include, but are not limited to: any and all claims, causes of action, suits, claims for attorneys’ fees, damages or demand; all claims of discrimination, on any basis, including, without limitation, claims of race, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, religion and/or disability discrimination; any and all claims arising under federal, state and/or local statutory, or common law, such as, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, as amended, including the amendments to the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, the Equal Pay Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act, any State laws against discrimination; any and all claims arising under any other state and/or local anti-discrimination statute or any other federal, state or local constitution, law, regulation or ordinance governing the terms and conditions of employment or the termination of employment; and the law of contract and tort; and any and all claims, demands and causes of action, including, but not limited to, breach of public policy, unjust discharge, wrongful discharge, intentional or negligent infliction of emotional distress, misrepresentation, negligence or breach of contract. You further waive, release, and promise never to assert any such claims, even if you presently believe you have no such claims.

Executive also agrees that Executive will not initiate or pursue any complaint or charge against the Company, its affiliates or any of the released parties identified above with any local, state or federal agency or court for the purpose of recovering damages on Executive’s own behalf for any claims of any type Executive might have against the Company based on any act or event occurring on or before the effective date of this release, including claims based on future effects of any past acts. Additionally, Executive agrees not to accept any individualized relief arising out of suits brought by any other party on Executive’s behalf. Executive also represents that Executive has not filed or initiated any such complaint or charge


against the Company or any Company affiliate or released party, and Executive acknowledges that the Company is relying on such representations in entering into the Agreement with Executive.

Executive understands that the claims Executive is releasing do not include rights or claims which may arise out of acts occurring after the effective date of this release which do not in any way relate to the facts and circumstances of this release or Executive’s employment relationship with the Company.

Executive also understands that the above provisions do not preclude Executive from instituting an action to enforce the terms of the Agreement, or from challenging the validity of the Agreement.

Furthermore, the Executive acknowledges that this waiver and release is knowing and voluntary and that the consideration given for this waiver and release is in addition to anything of value to which Executive was already entitled. Executive acknowledges that there may exist facts or claims in addition to or different from those which are now known or believed by Executive to exist. Nonetheless, this Agreement extends to all claims of every nature and kind whatsoever, whether known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, past or present.

FOR EXECUTIVES AGE 40 OR OLDER. The Executive further acknowledges that he/she has been advised by this writing that:

 

   

Executive should consult with an attorney prior to executing this release;

 

   

Executive has at least twenty-one (21) days within which to consider this release;

 

 

 

Executive has up to seven (7) days following the execution of this release, to revoke the release; and to revoke, Executive must deliver to the Company a written statement of revocation by hand-delivery or registered/certified mail, return receipt requested. To be effective the Company must receive this revocation by the close of business on the seventh (7 th ) day after execution of this release; and

 

   

this release shall not be effective until such seven (7) day revocation period has expired.

Executive agrees that the release set forth above shall be and remain in effect in all respects as a complete general release as to the matters released.

 

EXECUTIVE

Name:

 

 

Date:

 

 

Exhibit 10.20

CHANGE IN CONTROL SEVERANCE AGREEMENT

This Change in Control Severance Agreement (the “Agreement”) is entered into as of February 5, 2007 (the “Effective Date”), by and between James R. Walker (the “Executive”) and Shiloh Industries, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”).

W I T N E S S E T H :

WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) has determined that it is in the best interest of the Company and its stockholders to assure that the Company will have the continued dedication of the Executive notwithstanding the possibility or occurrence of a Change in Control (as defined below) of the Company;

WHEREAS, the Board believes that it is desirable to diminish the inevitable distraction of the Executive by virtue of the personal uncertainties and risks created by a potential and possible Change in Control and to encourage the Executive’s full attention and dedication to the Company currently and in the event of any Change in Control; and

WHEREAS, the Board also believes that it is desirable to provide the Executive with compensation and benefits in the event that there is a Change in Control under the circumstances described in this Agreement;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the respective agreements contained herein and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is mutually acknowledged, the Executive and the Company hereby agree as follows:

1. Definitions . The following definitions shall apply for all purposes under this Agreement:

(a) Change in Control . “Change in Control” means the occurrence of any of the following events commencing on the Effective Date hereof (“Change in Control Period”):

(i) The acquisition, directly or indirectly, in one or more transactions, by any individual, person or group of persons, within the meaning of Section 13(d)(3) or 14(d)(2) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) (a “Person”), of beneficial ownership (within the meaning of Rule 13d-3 promulgated under the Exchange Act), individually or in the aggregate, of thirty-five percent (35%) or more of either the then outstanding shares of common stock of the Company (the “Outstanding


Company Common Stock”) or the then combined voting power of the Company’s outstanding voting securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors (the “Outstanding Company Voting Securities”); provided, however, that for purposes of this Section 1(a)(i) the following acquisitions shall not constitute, or be deemed to cause a Change in Control of the Company: (A) any acquisition directly or indirectly, individually or in the aggregate by any one or more of the following entities: MTD Products Inc, MTD Holdings Inc, any subsidiaries or related parties thereof or any employee benefit plan sponsored thereby (collectively, the “MTD Entities” or individually a “MTD Entity”); (B) any increase in such percentage ownership of such Person to thirty-five percent (35%) or more resulting solely from any acquisition of shares directly by the Company; (C) any acquisition by any employee benefit plan (or related trust) sponsored or maintained by the Company or any corporation controlled by the Company; or (D) any acquisition by any corporation pursuant to a transaction which complies with clauses (A), (B) and (C) of Section 1(a)(iii) below;

(ii) A change in the composition of the Board of the Company as a result of which fewer than a majority of the directors are Incumbent Directors. “Incumbent Directors” shall mean directors who either: (A) are directors of the Company as of the Effective Date hereof; (B) are elected, or nominated for election, to the Board of the Company with the affirmative votes of at least a majority of the directors of the Company who are Incumbent Directors described in (A) above at the time of such election or nomination; or (C) are elected, or nominated for election, to the Board of the Company with the affirmative votes of at least a majority of the directors of the Company who are Incumbent Directors described in (B) above at the time of such election or nomination. Notwithstanding the foregoing, “Incumbent Directors” shall not include an individual whose election or nomination is in connection with an actual or threatened proxy contest relating to the election of directors to the Company;

(iii) Consummation of a reorganization, merger or consolidation or sale or other disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Company (a “Business Combination”), in each case, unless, following such Business Combination, (A) the MTD Entities or a MTD Entity, individually or in the aggregate, or all or substantially all of the individuals and entities who were the beneficial owners, respectively, of the Outstanding Company Common Stock and Outstanding Company Voting Securities immediately prior to such Business Combination, beneficially own, directly or indirectly, more than fifty percent (50%) of, respectively, the then outstanding shares of common stock and the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors, as the case may be, of the corporation resulting from such Business Combination (including a corporation which as a result of such transaction owns the Company or all or substantially all of the Company’s assets either directly or through one or more subsidiaries) in


increased or substantially the same proportions as their ownership, immediately prior to such Business Combination of the Outstanding Company Common Stock and Outstanding Company Voting Securities, as the case may be, (B) no Person (excluding a MTD Entity or MTD Entities, individually or in the aggregate, any corporation resulting from such Business Combination or any employee benefit plan (or related trust) sponsored or maintained by the Company or such corporation resulting from such Business Combination) beneficially owns, directly or indirectly, individually or in the aggregate, fifty percent (50%) or more of, respectively, the then outstanding shares of common stock of the corporation resulting from such Business Combination or the combined voting power of the then outstanding voting securities of such corporation except to the extent that such ownership existed prior to the Business Combination, and (C) at least a majority of the members of the Board of the corporation resulting from such Business Combination were members of the Incumbent Board at the time of the execution of the initial agreement, or of the action of the Board, providing for such Business Combination; or

(iv) Approval by the stockholders of the Company of the complete liquidation or dissolution of the Company.

(b) Just Cause . “Just Cause” shall mean any of the following committed by the Executive (or omitted to be done by the Executive) that occur on or after the Effective Date:

(i) Material breach of this Agreement or of the Executive’s Employment Agreement with the Company, if any, then in effect between the Executive and the Company;

(ii) A conviction of or plea of “guilty” or “no contest” to a felony under the laws of the United States or any state thereof;

(iii) Any material violation or breach of the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, as determined by the Board; or

(iv) Any serious misconduct or negligence in the course of the Executive’s employment, as determined by the Board.

(c) Affiliate and Control . For purposes of this Agreement, “Affiliate” and “control” shall have the respective meanings assigned to such terms in Rule 12b-2 promulgated under the Exchange Act.


2. Change in Control Payment and Other Benefits .

(a) Eligibility for Change in Control Payment . The Executive shall be entitled to receive the change in control payment (the “Payment”) and benefits set forth in this Section 2 from the Company if a Change in Control occurs.

(b) Termination Prior to a Change in Control . Anything in this Agreement to the contrary notwithstanding, if a Change in Control occurs and not more than 180 days prior to the date on which the Change in Control occurs, the Executive’s employment with the Company is terminated by the Company, such termination of employment will be deemed to be a termination of employment after a Change in Control for purposes of this Agreement if the Executive has reasonably demonstrated that such termination of employment (i) was at the request of a third party who has taken steps reasonably calculated to effect a Change in Control, or (ii) otherwise arose in connection with or in anticipation of a Change in Control.

(c) Change in Control Payment . For all purposes under this Agreement, upon the Executive becoming eligible for the Payment as provided above, the Company shall, within five business days after the Change in Control (the “Payment Date”), pay to the Executive $578,000.00 (five hundred and seventy eight thousand dollars) in cash; provided, however, if the Executive’s employment is terminated within two days of the Change in Control, the Payment Date shall be five days after the expiration of any revocation period relating to the release of claims and covenant not to sue described in Section 2(h) below.

(d) Accrued Compensation . In addition to the Payment provided above, the Executive will also receive on the Payment Date, a lump cash payment for:

(i) Any accrued and unpaid salary through the payment Date and/or bonuses earned for any completed performance period but not yet paid;

(ii) A pro-rated portion of the Executive’s target bonus for the fiscal year in which the Change in Control occurred; and

(iii) Any earned, unused vacation.

(e) Other Compensation Programs . Neither a Change in Control nor the termination of employment as described in this Section 2(b) will not affect any rights that the Executive may have pursuant to any agreement, policy, plan, program or arrangement of the Company providing for benefits, which rights will be governed by the terms thereof. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in any applicable plan, program or agreement, upon the occurrence of a Change in Control, all equity


incentive awards held by the Executive will become fully vested and all stock options held by the Executive will become fully exercisable.

(f) Health Coverage . If the Executive is entitled to the Payment under Section 2(a), the Company shall either (i) maintain the Executives health care coverage at a level of benefit equal to or better than the level of benefit enjoyed by the Executive immediately prior to the Change in Control, or (ii) if the Executive’s employment with the Company is terminated for any reason during the 18-month period following a Change in Control, reimburse the Executive for the full cost of any group health continuation coverage that the Company is otherwise required to offer under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986 (“COBRA”) until the earlier of the date that (A) the Executive becomes covered by comparable health coverage offered by another employer, or (B) is eighteen months (18) months after the Payment Date.

In addition, the Company shall pay to the Executive, in a lump sum on the Payment Date, an amount equal to the difference between (A) the Company’s reasonable determination of present value of the continuation of the benefits described in this Section 2(f) for 24 months and (B) the Company’s reasonable determination of the present value of the benefits the Executive will receive under Section 2(f)(ii) above.

(g) Mitigation . Except as may be expressly provided elsewhere in this Agreement, the Executive shall not be required to mitigate the amount of any payment or benefit contemplated by this Section 2 (whether by seeking new employment or in any other manner). No such payment shall be reduced by earnings that the Executive may receive from any other source.

(h) Conditions . All payments and benefits provided under this Section 2 are conditioned on the Executive’s continuing compliance with this Agreement (including, but not limited to Section 4 hereof) and the Executive’s Employment Agreement if any, and, if the Executive’s employment is terminate within two days of a Change in Control, the Executive’s execution (and effectiveness) of a release of claims and covenant not to sue substantially in the form provided in Exhibit A upon termination of employment.

(i) Special Provisions under Section 409A of the Code . Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, if any payment hereunder would occur at a time that does not qualify the payment as a short-term deferral under Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), the Executive will receive such payment upon the earlier of (i) six months following the Executive’s “separation from service” with the Company (as such phrase is defined in Section 409A of the Code) or (ii) the Executive’s death.

3. Tax Effect of Payments .


(a) Excise Taxes . If it is determined that any payment or distribution of any type to or for the Executive’s benefit made by the Company, by any of its affiliates, by any person who acquires ownership or effective control or ownership of a substantial portion of the Company’s assets (within the meaning of Section 280G of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and the regulations thereunder (the “Code”)) or by any affiliate of such person, whether paid or payable or distributed or distributable pursuant to the terms of an employment agreement or otherwise (the “Total Payments”), would be subject to the excise tax imposed by Section 4999 of the Code or any interest or penalties with respect to such excise tax (such excise tax, together with any such interest or penalties, are collectively referred to as the “Excise Tax”), then the Executive shall be entitled to receive an additional payment (an “Excise Tax Restoration Payment”) in an amount that shall fund the payment by the Executive of any Excise Tax on the Total Payments as well as all income taxes imposed on the excise Tax Restoration Payment, any Excise Tax imposed on the Excise Tax Restoration Payment and any interest or penalties imposed with respect to taxes on the Excise Tax Restoration Payment or any Excise Tax. The Excise Tax Restoration Payment shall be calculated applying the then highest marginal tax rates.

(b) Determination by Auditors . All mathematical determinations and all determinations of whether any of the Total Payments are “parachute payments” (within the meaning of Section 280G of the Code) that are required to be made under this Section 3, shall be made by the independent auditors retained by the Company most recently prior to the Change in Control (the “Auditors”), who shall provide their determination (the “Determination”), together with detailed supporting calculations regarding the amount of any relevant matters, both to the Company and to the Executive within thirty (30) days of the Payment Date, if applicable, or such earlier time as is requested by the Company or by the Executive. If the Auditors determine that no Excise Tax is payable and that no Excise Tax restoration payment is required, the Auditors shall furnish the Executive with a written statement that such Auditors have concluded that no Excise Tax is payable (including the reasons therefore) and that the Executive has substantial authority not to report any Excise Tax on the Executive’s federal income tax return. Any determination by the Auditors shall be binding upon the Company and the Executive, absent manifest error. The Company shall pay the fees and costs of the Auditors.

4. Non-Competition Agreement . During the course of the Executive’s employment with the Company, the Executive has gained access to or knowledge of, or has worked on the development or creation of, confidential and proprietary information, including: (a) supplier and customer lists and supplier and customer-specific information; (b) marketing plans and proposals; (c) product and process designs, formulas, processes, plans, drawings and concepts; (d) research and development data and materials, including those relating to the research and development of products, materials or manufacturing and other processes; (e) financial and accounting records; and (f) other information with respect to the Company and its subsidiaries which if divulged to the Company’s competitors would impair the Company’s


ability to compete in the marketplace (such information is collectively referred to as “Proprietary Information”).

The Executive agrees that during his employment with the Company and, if the Executive has received a Payment pursuant to this Agreement, for a period of 24 months following such Payment, the Executive shall not, except for or with the consent of the Company, directly or indirectly engage in any activity, whether on the Executive’s own behalf or as an employee, consultant or independent contractor of any other person or entity which competes with the Company within the United States, Canada or Mexico, for the development, production or sale of any product, material or process to be sold, produced or used by the Company during the course of the Executive’s employment with the Company, including any product, material or process which may be under development by the Company during the course of the Executive’s employment with the Company and of which the Executive has, or hereafter gains knowledge.

The Executive agrees and acknowledges that the non-competition covenant set forth above will not impose undue hardship on the Executive and is reasonable in both geographic scope and duration in view of: (a) the Company’s legitimate interest in protecting its Proprietary Information, the disclosure of which to the Company’s competitors would substantially and unfairly impair the Company’s ability to compete in the marketplace or substantially and unfairly benefit the Company’s competitors; (b) the specialized training that has been provided to the Executive by the Company and the experience gained by the Executive during the course of the Executive’s employment with the Company; (c) the fact that the services rendered by the Executive on behalf of the Company were specialized, unique and extraordinary; (d) the fact that the Company directly competes within the United States, Canada and Mexico in the sale, production and development of products, materials or processes; and (e) the consideration, including the Severance Payment, provided by the Company to the Executive as provided herein.

The Executive shall not disclose or divulge Proprietary Information to any person or entity at any time during the course of the Executive’s employment with the Company or at any time thereafter, except as may be required in the ordinary course and good-faith performance of the Executive’s employment with the Company. At the time of termination of the Executive’s employment with the Company for any reason, or at such time as the Company may request, the Executive shall promptly deliver or return, without retaining any copies, all Proprietary Information in the Executive’s possession or control, whether in the form of computer-generated documents or otherwise, and, pursuant to the Company’s instructions, shall erase, destroy or return all stored data, whether stored on computer or otherwise, and shall not attempt to use or restore any such data.

For a period of 24 months following termination of the Executive’s employment, the Executive will not employ, hire, solicit, induce or identify for employment or attempt to employ, hire, solicit, induce or identify for employment, directly or indirectly, any employee(s) of the Company to leave his or her employment and become an employee,


consultant or representative of any other entity, including but not limited to the Executive’s new employer, if any.

The non-competition and disclosure covenants set forth above are of a special, unique, extraordinary and intellectual character, which gives them a peculiar value, the loss of which cannot be reasonably or adequately compensated for in damages in an action at law. A breach by the Executive of the provisions set forth in this Section 4 of this Agreement will cause the Company great and irreparable injury and damage. Therefore, the Company shall be entitled to the remedies of injunction, specific performance and other equitable relief to prevent a breach of this Agreement by the Executive. This paragraph shall not, however, be construed as a waiver of any of the rights which the Company may have for damages or otherwise.

5. Successors .

(a) Company’s Successors . This Agreement shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon the Company and its successors and assigns. Any successor (whether direct or indirect and whether by purchase, lease, merger, consolidation, liquidation or otherwise) to all or substantially all of the Company’s business and/or assets, shall be obligated to perform this Agreement, and the Company shall require any such successor to assume expressly and agree to perform this Agreement, in the same manner and to the same extent as the Company would be required to perform it in the absence of a succession. As used in this Agreement, “Company” shall mean the Company as hereinbefore defined and any successor to its business and/or assets as aforesaid which assumes and agrees to perform this Agreement by operation of law, contract or otherwise.

(b) Executive’s Successors . This Agreement and all rights of the Executive hereunder shall inure to the benefit of, and be enforceable by, the Executive’s personal or legal representatives, executors, administrators, successors, heirs, distributes, devisees and legatees.

6. Legal Fees and Expenses/Funding of Benefits .

(a) It is the intent of the Company that the Executive not be required to incur legal fees and the related expenses associated with the interpretation, enforcement or defense of the Executive’s rights in connection with any dispute arising under this Agreement because the cost and expense thereof would substantially detract from the benefits intended to be extended to the Executive hereunder. Accordingly, if it should appear to the Executive that the Company has failed to comply with any of its obligations under this Agreement or in the event that the Company or any other person takes or threatens to take any action to declare this Agreement void or unenforceable, or institutes any proceeding designed to deny, or to recover from, the Executive the benefits provided or intended to be provided to the Executive hereunder, the Company irrevocably authorizes the Executive from time to time to retain counsel of the Executive’s choice, at the expense of the Company as hereafter provided, to advise and


represent the Executive in connection with any such dispute or proceeding. Notwithstanding any existing or prior attorney-client relationship between the Company and such counsel, the Company irrevocably consents to the Executive’s entering into an attorney-client relationship with such counsel, and in that connection the Company and the Executive agree that a confidential relationship will exist between the Executive and such counsel. Without respect to whether the Executive prevails, in whole or in part, in connection with any of the foregoing, the Company will pay and be solely financially responsible for any and all attorneys’ and related fees and expenses incurred by the Executive in connection with any of the foregoing. Such payments will be made within five business days after delivery of the Executive’s written requests for payment, accompanied by such evidence of fees and expenses incurred as the Company may reasonably require.

(b) Without limiting the obligations of the Company pursuant to Section 6(a), in the event a Change in Control occurs, the performance of the Company’s obligations under Section 2 and this Section 6 will be secured by amounts deposited or to be deposited in trust pursuant to certain trust agreements to which the Company will be a party providing that the benefits to be paid pursuant to Section 2 and the fees and expenses of counsel selected from time to time by the Executive pursuant to Section 6(a) will be paid, or reimbursed to the Executive if paid by the Executive, either in accordance with the terms of such trust agreements, or, if not so provided, on a regular, periodic basis upon presentation by the Executive to the trustee of a statement or statements prepared by such counsel in accordance with its customary practices. Any failure by the Company to satisfy any of its obligations under this Section 6(b) will not limit the rights of the Executive hereunder. Subject to the foregoing, the Executive will have the status of a general unsecured creditor of the Company and will have no right to, or security interest in, any assets of the Company or any Subsidiary.

7. Miscellaneous Provisions .

(a) Notice . Notices and all other communications contemplated by this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given when personally delivered or when mailed by U.S. registered or certified mail, return receipt requested and postage prepaid. In the case of the Executive, mailed notices shall be addressed to him at the home address which he most recently communicated to the Company in writing. In the case of the Company, mailed notices shall be addressed to Shiloh Industries, Inc., 880 Steel Drive, Valley City, Ohio 44280, and all notices shall be directed to the attention of its Corporate Secretary.

(b) Amendment; Waiver; Remedies . No provision of this Agreement may be amended, modified, waived or discharged unless the amendment, modification, waiver or discharge is agreed to in writing and signed by the Executive (or the Executive’s personal or legal representative(s), executor(s), administrator(s), successor(s), heir(s), distribute(s), devisee(s) and legatee(s)) and by two (2) authorized officers of the Company (other than the Executive). No waiver by either party of any


breach of, or of compliance with, any condition or provision of this Agreement by the other party shall be considered a waiver of any other condition or provision or of the same condition or provision at another time. The Executive’s or the Company’s failure to insist upon strict compliance with any provision of this Agreement or the failure to assert any right of the Executive or the Company may have hereunder, shall not be deemed to be a waiver of such provision or right or any other provision or right of this Agreement. The rights and remedies of the parties to this Agreement are cumulative and not alternative of any other remedy conferred hereby or by law or equity, and the exercise of any remedy will not preclude the exercise of any other.

(c) Entire Agreement . Except for various terms contained in the Executive’s Employment Agreement, if any, this Agreement contains all the legally binding understandings and agreements between the Executive and the Company pertaining to the subject matter of this Agreement and supersedes all such agreements, whether oral or in writing, previously entered into between the parties. In the event of any inconsistency, conflict or ambiguity as to the rights and obligations of the parties under this Agreement and the Executive’s Employment Agreement, if any, the terms of this Agreement shall control unless otherwise expressly provided in such Employment Agreement, if any, and the parties further acknowledge and agree that there shall not be any duplication of benefits or payments under this Agreement and the Employment Agreement, if any.

(d) Withholding Taxes . All payments made under this Agreement shall be subject to reduction to reflect taxes required to be withheld by law.

(e) Choice of Law . The validity, interpretation, construction and performance of this Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of Ohio without regard to the conflicts of laws principles thereof.

(f) Severability . The invalidity or unenforceability of any provision or provisions of this Agreement shall not affect the validity or enforceability of any other provision hereof, which shall remain in full force and effect.

(g) Arbitration . Any dispute, controversy or claim between the parties arising out of or relating to this Agreement (or any subsequent amendments thereof or waiver thereto), including as to its existence, enforceability, validity, interpretation, performance, breach or damages, shall be settled by binding arbitration in Cleveland, Ohio in accordance with the Commercial Arbitration Rules, as then amended and in effect of the American Arbitration Association (the “Association”). Discovery shall be permitted to the same extent as in a proceeding under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. All proceedings and documents prepared in connection with any arbitration under this Agreement shall constitute confidential information and, unless otherwise required by law, the contents or the subject matter thereof shall not be disclosed to any Person other than the parties to the proceedings, their counsel, witnesses and experts, the arbitrator, and, if court enforcement of the award is sought, the court and court


staff hearing such matter. At the arbitration hearing, each party may make written and oral presentations to the arbitrator, present testimony and written evidence and examine witnesses. Judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. The arbitrator’s decision shall be in writing, shall be binding and final and may be entered and enforced in any court of competent jurisdiction. No party shall be eligible to receive, and the arbitrator shall not have the power to award, exemplary or punitive damages. All fees and expenses of the arbitrator and such Association and attorney fees shall be paid by the Company.

(h) No Assignment . The Company may not assign its rights and obligations under this Agreement, unless such assignment is made in compliance with the second sentence of Section 5(a). This Agreement may not be assigned by the Executive otherwise than by will or the laws of descent and distribution. Without limiting the foregoing, the rights of the Executive to payments or benefits under this Agreement shall not be made subject to option or assignment, either by voluntary or involuntary assignment or by operation of law, including bankruptcy, garnishment, attachment or other creditor’s process, and any action in violation of this Section 7(h) shall be void.

(i) Late Payment . Any payments or benefits under this Agreement that are not timely provided to the Executive shall be subject to the accumulation of interest at an annual rate of interest equal to the sum of the then composite prime rate (as published in the Wall Street Journal) plus one percent (1%). The accrued interest shall be paid to the Executive in cash along with the late payment.

(j) Interpretation . When a reference is made in this Agreement to sections, subsections or clauses, such references shall be to a section, subsection or clause of this Agreement, unless otherwise indicated. The words “herein” and “hereof” mean, except where a specific section, subsection or clause reference is expressly indicated, the entire Agreement rather than any specific section, subsection or clause. The words “include”, “includes” and “including” when used in this Agreement shall be deemed to in each case to be followed by the words “without limitation”. The headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

(k) Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, and by the different parties hereto in separate counterparts, each of which when executed shall be deemed to be an original, but all of which taken together shall constitute one and the same agreement.

(l) Section 409A of the Code . To the extent applicable, it is intended that this Agreement comply with the provisions of Section 409A of the Code. This Agreement shall be administered in a manner consistent with this intent, and any provision that would cause the Agreement to fail to satisfy Section 409A of the Code shall have no force and effect until amended to comply with Section 409A of the Code


(which amendment may be retroactive to the extent permitted by Section 409A of the Code and may be made by the Company without the consent of the Executive).

8. Term of Agreement . The initial term of this Agreement shall begin on the Effective Date hereof and continue until the third Anniversary of the Effective Date. The term of this agreement shall be extended by successive one year intervals until the Company gives the Executive at least one year advanced written notice of non-renewal; provided, however, if a Change in Control has occurred during the term of this Agreement, the term of this Agreement shall be extended for a period of two (2) years after a Change in Control (if later), and further, this Agreement if applicable, shall continue thereafter, until all payments and provision of benefits under Section 2 have been provided to the Executive, if such Change in Control shall have occurred during the term of this Agreement and the Executive becomes entitled to such payments and benefits hereunder. This Agreement shall terminate without notice or action if, prior to a Change in Control, the Executive’s employment with the Company is terminated for Just Cause.


IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties has executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above written.

 

EXECUTIVE

 

Name:   James R. Walker
SHILOH INDUSTRIES, INC.
By:  

 

Its:   Chairman of the Compensation Committee
And  
By:  

 

Its:   Chairman of the Board


Exhibit A

Form of Release of Claims and Covenant Not to Sue

In consideration of the payments and other benefits that Shiloh Industries, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), is providing to James R. Walker (“Executive”) under the Change in Control Severance Agreement entered into by and between Executive and the Company, dated as of February 5, 2007, the Executive, on his/her own behalf and on behalf of Executive’s representatives, agents, heirs, executors, administrators and assigns, waives, releases, discharges and promises never to assert any and all claims, demands, actions, costs, rights, liabilities, damages or obligations of every kind and nature, whether known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected that Executive ever had, now has or might have as of the date of Executive’s termination of employment with the Company against the Company or its predecessors, parent, affiliates, subsidiaries, stockholders, owners, directors, officers, employees, agents attorneys, insurers, successors, or assigns (including all such persons or entities that have a current and/or former relationship with the Company) for any claims arising from or related to Executive’s employment with the Company, its parent or any of its affiliates and subsidiaries and the termination of that employment.

These claims include, but are not limited to: any and all claims, causes of action, suits, claims for attorneys’ fees, damages or demand; all claims of discrimination, on any basis, including, without limitation, claims of race, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, religion and/or disability discrimination; any and all claims arising under federal, state and/or local statutory, or common law, such as, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, as amended, including the amendments to the Civil Rights Act of 1991, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, the Equal Pay Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Older Workers Benefit Protection Act, any State laws against discrimination; any and all claims arising under any other state and/or local anti-discrimination statute or any other federal, state or local constitution, law, regulation or ordinance governing the terms and conditions of employment or the termination of employment; and the law of contract and tort; and any and all claims, demands and causes of action, including, but not limited to, breach of public policy, unjust discharge, wrongful discharge, intentional or negligent infliction of emotional distress, misrepresentation, negligence or breach of contract. You further waive, release, and promise never to assert any such claims, even if you presently believe you have no such claims.

Executive also agrees that Executive will not initiate or pursue any complaint or charge against the Company, its affiliates or any of the released parties identified above with any local, state or federal agency or court for the purpose of recovering damages on Executive’s own behalf for any claims of any type Executive might have against the Company based on any act or event occurring on or before the effective date of this release, including claims based on future effects of any past acts. Additionally, Executive agrees not to accept any individualized relief arising out of suits brought by any other party on Executive’s behalf. Executive also represents that Executive has not filed or initiated any such complaint or charge


against the Company or any Company affiliate or released party, and Executive acknowledges that the Company is relying on such representations in entering into the Agreement with Executive.

Executive understands that the claims Executive is releasing do not include rights or claims which may arise out of acts occurring after the effective date of this release which do not in any way relate to the facts and circumstances of this release or Executive’s employment relationship with the Company.

Executive also understands that the above provisions do not preclude Executive from instituting an action to enforce the terms of the Agreement, or from challenging the validity of the Agreement.

Furthermore, the Executive acknowledges that this waiver and release is knowing and voluntary and that the consideration given for this waiver and release is in addition to anything of value to which Executive was already entitled. Executive acknowledges that there may exist facts or claims in addition to or different from those which are now known or believed by Executive to exist. Nonetheless, this Agreement extends to all claims of every nature and kind whatsoever, whether known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, past or present.

FOR EXECUTIVES AGE 40 OR OLDER. The Executive further acknowledges that he/she has been advised by this writing that:

 

   

Executive should consult with an attorney prior to executing this release;

 

   

Executive has at least twenty-one (21) days within which to consider this release;

 

 

 

Executive has up to seven (7) days following the execution of this release, to revoke the release; and to revoke, Executive must deliver to the Company a written statement of revocation by hand-delivery or registered/certified mail, return receipt requested. To be effective the Company must receive this revocation by the close of business on the seventh (7 th ) day after execution of this release; and

 

   

this release shall not be effective until such seven (7) day revocation period has expired.

Executive agrees that the release set forth above shall be and remain in effect in all respects as a complete general release as to the matters released.

 

EXECUTIVE
Name:  

 

Date:  

 

Exhibit 10.21

INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT

THIS INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT, dated as of February 5, 2007 (this “Agreement”), is made and entered into by and between Shiloh Industries, Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and                                  (“Indemnitee”).

WHEREAS, it is essential to the Company to retain and attract as directors and officers the most capable persons available;

WHEREAS, Indemnitee is a director and/or officer of the Company;

WHEREAS, both the Company and Indemnitee recognize the increased risk of litigation and other claims being asserted against directors and officers of companies in today’s environment;

WHEREAS, the Company’s Certificate of Incorporation (the “Certificate”) provides that the Company will indemnify its directors and officers to the fullest extent permitted by law, and Indemnitee’s willingness to serve and/or willingness to continue to serve as a director and/or officer of the Company is based in part on Indemnitee’s reliance on such provisions; and

WHEREAS, in recognition of Indemnitee’s need for substantial protection against personal liability in order to enhance Indemnitee’s continued service to the Company in an effective manner, and Indemnitee’s reliance on the aforesaid provisions of the Certificate, and in part to provide Indemnitee with specific contractual assurance that the protection promised by such provisions will be available to Indemnitee regardless of, among other things, any amendment to or revocation of such provisions or any change in the composition of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) or any acquisition or business combination transaction relating to the Company, the Company wishes to provide in this Agreement for the indemnification of and the advancement of expenses to Indemnitee as set forth in this Agreement.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements herein set forth, the parties hereto hereby agree as follows:

1. Certain Definitions .

1.1. Claim . The term “Claim” shall mean any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, or any inquiry or investigation that Indemnitee in good faith believes might lead to the institution of any such action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative, investigative or other.

1.2. Indemnifiable Event . The term “Indemnifiable Event” shall mean any actual or asserted event or occurrence related to the fact that Indemnitee is or was a director,


officer, employee, agent, or fiduciary of the Company, or is or was serving at the request of the Company as a director, officer, employee, trustee, agent, or fiduciary of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, employee benefit plan, trust, enterprise or other entity, or anything done or not done by Indemnitee in any such capacity.

2. Basic Indemnification Arrangement .

(a) In the event Indemnitee was, is or becomes a party to or other participant in, or is threatened to be made a party to or other participant in, a Claim (other than an action by or in the right of the Company) by reason of (or arising in whole or in part out of) an Indemnifiable Event, the Company shall indemnify Indemnitee to the fullest extent permitted by law against any and all costs, charges and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and other fees and expenses, judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement (including all interest, assessments and other charges paid or payable in connection with or in respect of any such attorneys’ fees and other fees and expenses, judgments, fines or amounts paid in settlement) actually and reasonably incurred by Indemnitee in connection with such Claim or any appeal therefrom, if Indemnitee acted in good faith and in a manner he or she reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Company, and, with respect to any criminal action, proceeding or investigation, had no reasonable cause to believe his or her conduct was unlawful.

(b) In the event Indemnitee was, is or becomes a party to or other participant in, or is threatened to be made a party to or other participant in, a Claim by or in the right of the Company to procure a judgment in its favor by reason of (or arising in whole or in part out of) an Indemnifiable Event, the Company will indemnify Indemnitee to the fullest extent permitted by law against costs, charges and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and other fees and expenses, actually and reasonably incurred by Indemnitee in connection with such Claim or any appeal therefrom, if Indemnitee acted in good faith and in a manner he or she reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Company, except that no indemnification shall be made in respect of any such Claim as to which Indemnitee shall have been adjudged to be liable to the Company unless and only to the extent that the Court of Chancery or the court in which such action, suit or proceeding was brought shall determine upon application that, despite the adjudication of liability but in view of all the circumstances of the case, Indemnitee is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnity for such expenses which the Court of Chancery or such other court shall deem proper.

(c) To the extent that the Indemnitee has been successful on the merits or otherwise, including, without limitation, the dismissal of an action without prejudice, in defense of any Claim referred to in Sections 2(a) or 2(b) hereof, Indemnitee shall be indemnified against costs, charges and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees and other fees and expenses) actually and reasonably incurred by him or her in connection therewith.

(d) Subject to Section 3(a), any indemnification under Sections 2(a) and 2(b), unless ordered by a court, shall be made by the Company only as authorized in the


specific case upon a determination that indemnification of the Indemnitee is proper in the circumstances because Indemnitee has satisfied the applicable standard set forth in Sections 2(a) and 2(b). Subject to Section 4(a), such determination shall be made with respect to a person who is a director or officer at the time of such determination (i) by a majority vote of the disinterested directors who are not parties to such action, suit or proceeding even though less than a quorum, or (ii) by a committee of such disinterested directors designated by majority vote of such disinterested directors, even though less than a quorum, or (iii) if there are not such disinterested directors or if such disinterested directors direct, by independent legal counsel in a written opinion, or (iv) by the stockholders of the Company (the “Stockholders”) by a majority vote of Stockholders present at a meeting at which a quorum is present. Independent legal counsel shall be designated by vote of a majority of the disinterested directors; provided , however , that if the Board is unable or fails to so designate, such designation shall be made by the Indemnitee, subject to the approval of the Company which shall not be unreasonably withheld. Independent legal counsel shall not be any person or firm who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or the Indemnitee in an action to determine the Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement. The Company agrees to pay the reasonable fees and expenses of such independent legal counsel and to indemnify fully such counsel against costs, charges and expenses, including, without limitation, attorneys’ fees and other fees and expenses, actually and reasonably incurred by such counsel in connection with this Agreement or the opinion of such counsel pursuant hereto.

(e) All expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and other fees and expenses, incurred by an officer or director in his or her capacity as a director or officer of the Company in connection with a Claim shall be paid by the Company in advance of the final disposition of such Claim in the manner prescribed by Section 3(b) hereof.

3. Certain Procedures Relating to Indemnification and Advancement of Expenses .

(a) Except as otherwise permitted or required by the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware, as amended (the “DGCL”), for purposes of pursuing any rights to indemnification under Sections 2(a), 2(b) or 4(a) hereof, as the case may be, Indemnitee may, but shall not be required to, (i) submit to the entity making the determination whether the Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification (the “Determining Entity”) a written statement of request for indemnification stating that he or she is entitled to indemnification hereunder and the basis for asserting such a claim for indemnification; and (ii) present to the Company reasonable evidence of all expenses for which payment is requested. Submission of such a written statement to the Determining Entity shall create a rebuttable presumption that the Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification under Sections 2(a), 2(b) or 4(a) hereof, as the case may be, and the Determining Entity shall be deemed to have determined that Indemnitee is entitled to such indemnification unless within thirty (30) calendar days after receipt of such written statement, the Determining Entity shall determine (i) in the case of a determination made by a majority vote of the disinterested directors who are not parties to such suit, action or proceeding even though less than a quorum, (ii) in the case of a determination made by a committee of disinterested directors by majority vote, (iii) in the case of a determination made


by independent legal counsel, in its judgment, or (iv) in the case of a determination made by the Stockholders, by a vote of a majority of the Stockholders present at a meeting of Stockholders entitled to vote thereon at a meeting at which a quorum is present, in each case based upon clear and convincing evidence (sufficient to rebut the foregoing presumption) that Indemnitee is not entitled to indemnification and Indemnitee shall have received notice within such thirty (30) calendar day period in writing of such determination that Indemnitee is not so entitled to indemnification. The notice to the Indemnitee specified in the preceding sentence shall disclose with particularity the evidence in support of the Determining Entity’s determination. The provisions of this Section 3(a) are intended to be procedural only and shall not affect the right of Indemnitee to indemnification under this Agreement and any determination by the Determining Entity that the Indemnitee is not entitled to indemnification and any failure to make the payments requested in the written statement for indemnification shall be subject to judicial review as provided in Section 7 hereof.

(b) For purposes of determining whether to authorize advancement of expenses pursuant to Section 2(e) hereof, Indemnitee shall submit to the Board a sworn statement of request for advancement of expenses substantially in the form of Exhibit 1 attached hereto and made a part hereof (the “Undertaking”), averring that (i) he or she has reasonably incurred or will reasonably incur actual expenses in connection with a Claim, and (ii) he or she undertakes to repay such amount if it shall ultimately be determined that he or she is not entitled to be indemnified by the Company under this Agreement or otherwise. For purposes of requesting advancement of expenses pursuant to Section 4(b) hereof, Indemnitee shall submit an Undertaking or such other form of request as he or she determines to be appropriate (an “Expense Request”). Upon receipt of an Undertaking or Expense Request, as the case may be, the Board shall within ten (10) calendar days authorize immediate payment of the expenses stated in the Undertaking or Expense Request, as the case may be, upon such terms and conditions, if any, as the Board deems appropriate, whereupon and upon agreement of the Indemnitee of such terms and conditions, such payments shall immediately be made by the Company.

4. Indemnification for Additional Expenses .

(a) Pursuant to Section 145(f) of the DGCL, without limiting any right which Indemnitee may have pursuant to Section 2 hereof, the Certificate, the By-Laws of the Company (the “By-Laws”), the DGCL, any policy of insurance or otherwise, but subject to the limitations on the maximum permissible indemnity which may exist under applicable law at the time of any request for indemnity hereunder determined as contemplated by this Section 4(a), the Company shall indemnify Indemnitee against any amount which he or she is or becomes legally obligated to pay relating to or arising out of any Claim because of any act, failure to act or neglect or breach of duty, including any actual or alleged error, misstatement or misleading statement, by reason of an Indemnifiable Event. The payments which the Company is obligated to make pursuant to this Section 4(a) shall include, without limitation, damages, judgments, settlements and charges, costs, expenses, expenses of investigation and expenses of defense of legal actions, suits, proceedings or claims, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, and appeals therefrom, and expenses of appeal, attachment or similar bonds,


including attorneys’ fees; provided , however , that the Company shall not be obligated under this Section 4(a) to make any payment in connection with any claim against Indemnitee:

 

  (i) to the extent of any fine or similar governmental imposition which the Company is prohibited by applicable law from paying which results in a final, nonappealable order; or

 

  (ii) to the extent based upon or attributable to Indemnitee gaining in fact a personal profit to which he or she was not legally entitled, including, without limitation, profits made from the purchase and sale by Indemnitee of equity securities of the Company which are recoverable by the Company pursuant to Section 16(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and profits arising from transactions in publicly traded securities of the Company which were effected by Indemnitee in violation of Section 10(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder.

The procedures set forth in Section 3(a) shall be available to the Indemnitee for purposes of indemnification under this Section 4(a).

(b) Expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and other fees and expenses, incurred by Indemnitee in defending any actual or threatened civil or criminal action, suit, proceeding or claim shall be paid by the Company in advance of the final disposition thereof as authorized in accordance with Section 3(b) hereof.

5. Partial Indemnity, Etc . If Indemnitee is entitled under any provision of this Agreement to indemnification by the Company for some or a portion of the expenses, judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement of a Claim but not, however, for the total amount thereof, the Company will nevertheless indemnify Indemnitee for the portion thereof to which Indemnitee is entitled. Moreover, notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, to the extent that Indemnitee has been successful on the merits or otherwise in defense of any or all Claims relating in whole or in part to an Indemnifiable Event or in defense of any issue or matter therein, including, without limitation, dismissal without prejudice, Indemnitee shall be indemnified against all costs, charges and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees and other fees and expenses, incurred in connection therewith.

6. No Presumption . For purposes of this Agreement, the termination of any Claim by judgment, order, settlement (whether with or without court approval), or conviction, or upon a plea of nolo contendere or its equivalent, will not create a presumption that Indemnitee did not meet any particular standard of conduct or have any particular belief or that a court has determined that indemnification is not permitted by applicable law.

7. Enforcement .


(a) If a claim for indemnification made to the Company is not paid in full by the Company within thirty (30) calendar days after a written claim has been received by the Company, the Indemnitee may at any time thereafter bring suit against the Company to recover the unpaid amount of the claim.

(b) In any action brought under Section 7(a) hereof, it shall be a defense to a claim for indemnification pursuant to Sections 2(a) or 2(b) hereof (other than an action brought to enforce a claim for expenses incurred in defending any proceeding in advance of its final disposition where the Undertaking, if any is required, has been tendered to the Company) that the Indemnitee has not met the standards of conduct which make it permissible under the DGCL for the Company to indemnify the Indemnitee for the amount claimed, but the burden of proving such defense shall be on the Company. Neither the failure of the Company, including the disinterested directors, the committee of disinterested directors, independent legal counsel or the Stockholders, to have made a determination prior to commencement of such action that indemnification of the Indemnitee is proper in the circumstances because he or she has met the applicable standard of conduct set forth in the DGCL, nor an actual determination by the Company, including the disinterested directors, the committee of disinterested directors, independent legal counsel or the Stockholders, that the Indemnitee has not met such applicable standard of conduct, shall be a defense to the action or create a presumption that the Indemnitee has not met the applicable standard of conduct.

(c) It is the intent of the Company that the Indemnitee not be required to incur the expenses associated with the enforcement of his or her rights under this Agreement by litigation or other legal action because the cost and expense thereof would substantially detract from the benefits intended to be extended to the Indemnitee hereunder. Accordingly, if it should appear to the Indemnitee that the Company has failed to comply with any of its obligations under this Agreement or in the event that the Company or any other person takes any action to declare this Agreement void or unenforceable, or institutes any action, suit or proceeding designed (or having the effect of being designed) to deny, or to recover from, the Indemnitee the benefits intended to be provided to the Indemnitee hereunder, the Company irrevocably authorizes the Indemnitee from time to time to retain counsel of his or her choice, at the expense of the Company as hereinafter provided, to represent the Indemnitee in connection with the initiation or defense of any litigation or other legal action, whether by or against the Company or any director, officer, stockholder or other person affiliated with the Company, in any jurisdiction. Regardless of the outcome thereof, the Company shall pay and be solely responsible for any and all costs, charges and expenses, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ and other fees and expenses, reasonably incurred by the Indemnitee (i) as a result of the Company’s failure to perform this Agreement or any provision thereof, or (ii) as a result of the Company or any person contesting the validity or enforceability of this Agreement or any provision thereof as aforesaid.

8. Non-Exclusivity and Severability .

(a) The rights of Indemnitee hereunder will be in addition to any other rights Indemnitee may have under the Certificate, the By-Laws or the DGCL or otherwise; provided , however , that to the extent that Indemnitee otherwise would have any greater right


to indemnification under any provision of the Certificate as in effect on the date hereof, Indemnitee will be deemed to have such greater right hereunder; and, provided further , that to the extent that any change is made to the DGCL (whether by legislative action or judicial decision), the Certificate and/or the By-Laws which permits any greater right to indemnification than that provided under this Agreement as of the date hereof, Indemnitee will be deemed to have such greater right hereunder. The Company will not adopt any amendment to the Certificate or the By-Laws the effect of which would be to deny, diminish or encumber Indemnitee’s right to indemnification under the Certificate, the By-Laws, the DGCL, or otherwise as applied to any act or failure to act occurring in whole or in part prior to the date upon which the amendment was approved by the Company’s Board of Directors and/or its Stockholders, as the case may be.

(b) If any provision of this Agreement or the application of any provision hereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, unenforceable or otherwise illegal, the remainder of this Agreement and the application of such provision to any other person or circumstance will not be affected, and the provision so held to be invalid, unenforceable or otherwise illegal will be reformed to the extent (and only to the extent) necessary to make it enforceable, valid or legal.

9. Liability Insurance . To the extent the Company maintains an insurance policy or policies providing directors’ and officers’ liability insurance, Indemnitee will be covered by such policy or policies, in accordance with its or their terms, to the maximum extent of the coverage available for any Company director or officer.

10. Allowance for Compliance with Commission Requirements . Indemnitee acknowledges that the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Commission”) has expressed the opinion that indemnification of directors and officers from liabilities under the Securities Act of 1933 (“Act”) is against public policy as expressed in the Act and is, therefore, unenforceable. Indemnitee hereby acknowledges and agrees that it will not be a breach of this Agreement for the Company to undertake with the Commission in connection with the registration for sale of any shares or other securities of the Company from time to time that, in the event a claim for indemnification against such liabilities (other than the payment by the Company of expenses incurred or paid by a director or officer of the Company in the successful defense of any action, suit or proceeding) is asserted in connection with such shares or other securities being registered, the Company will, unless in the opinion of its counsel the matter has been settled by controlling precedent, submit to a court of competent jurisdiction the question of whether or not such indemnification by the Company is against public policy as expressed in the Act and the Company will be governed by the final adjudication of such issue. Indemnitee further agrees that such submission to a court of competent jurisdiction shall not be a breach of this Agreement.

11. Subrogation . In the event of payment under this Agreement, the Company will be subrogated to the extent of such payment to all of the related rights of recovery of Indemnitee against other persons or entities. Indemnitee will execute all papers reasonably required and will do everything that may be reasonably necessary to secure such rights and enable the Company effectively to bring suit to enforce such rights, including all of


Indemnitee’s reasonable costs and expenses, including attorneys’ fees and disbursements, to be reimbursed by, or at the option of Indemnitee advanced by, the Company.

12. No Duplication of Payments . The Company will not be liable under this Agreement to make any payment in connection with any Claim made against Indemnitee to the extent Indemnitee has otherwise actually received payment (under any insurance policy, the Certificate, the By-Laws or otherwise) of the amounts otherwise indemnifiable hereunder.

13. Successors and Binding Agreement .

(a) The Company will use reasonable efforts to require any successor (whether direct or indirect, by purchase, merger, consolidation, reorganization or otherwise) to all or substantially all of the business or assets of the Company, by agreement in form and substance satisfactory to Indemnitee, expressly to assume and agree to perform this Agreement in the same manner and to the same extent the Company would be required to perform if no such succession had taken place. This Agreement will be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Company and any successor to the Company, including, without limitation, any person acquiring directly or indirectly all or substantially all of the business or assets of the Company whether by purchase, merger, consolidation, reorganization or otherwise (and such successor will thereafter be deemed the “Company” for purposes of this Agreement), but this Agreement will not otherwise be assignable, transferable or delegable by the Company.

(b) This Agreement will inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by Indemnitee’s personal or legal representatives, executors, administrators, successors, heirs, distributes and legatees.

(c) This Agreement is personal in nature and neither of the parties hereto may, without the consent of the other, assign, transfer or delegate this Agreement or any rights or obligations hereunder except as expressly provided in Sections 13(a) and 13(b). Without limiting the generality or effect of the foregoing, Indemnitee’s right to receive payments hereunder will not be assignable, transferable or delegable, whether by pledge, creation of a security interest, or otherwise, other than by a transfer by Indemnitee’s will or by the laws of descent and distribution and, in the event of any attempted assignment or transfer contrary to this Section 13(c), the Company will have no liability to pay any amount so attempted to be assigned, transferred or delegated.

14. Notification and Defense of Claim . Promptly after receipt by Indemnitee of notice of the commencement of any Claim relating to an Indemnifiable Event (each a “Proceeding”), if a claim is to be made against the Company under this Agreement, Indemnitee shall notify the Company of the commencement thereof, but the delay or omission to so notify the Company shall not relieve the Company from any liability which it may have to Indemnitee under this Agreement, except to the extent the Company is materially prejudiced by such delay or omission. With respect to any such Proceeding of which Indemnitee notifies the Company of the commencement:

(a) The Company shall be entitled to participate therein at its own expense;


(b) The Company shall be entitled to assume the defense thereof, jointly with any other indemnifying party similarly notified, with counsel selected by the Company and approved by Indemnitee, which approval shall not unreasonably be withheld. After notice from the Company to Indemnitee of the Company’s election to assume such defense, the Company shall not be liable to Indemnitee under this Agreement for any legal or other expenses subsequently incurred by Indemnitee in connection with the defense thereof except as otherwise provided below. Indemnitee shall have the right to employ his own counsel in such Proceeding, but the fees and expenses of such counsel incurred after notice from the Company of its assumption of such defense shall be the expenses of Indemnitee unless (i) the employment of such counsel by Indemnitee has been authorized by the Company, (ii) Indemnitee, upon the advice of counsel, shall have reasonably concluded that there may be a conflict of interest between the Company and Indemnitee in the conduct of such defense, or (iii) the Company has not in fact employed counsel to assume such defense, in any of which cases the fees and expenses of such counsel shall be the expense of the Company. The Company shall not be entitled to assume the defense of any Proceeding brought by or on behalf of the Company or as to which Indemnitee, upon the advice of counsel, shall have made the conclusion described in (ii), above. In the event the Company assumes the defense of any Proceeding as provided in this Section 14, the Company may defend or settle such Proceeding as it deems appropriate; provided, however, the Company shall not settle any Proceeding in any manner which would impose any penalty or limitation on Indemnitee without Indemnitee’s written consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.

(c) The Company shall not be required to indemnify Indemnitee under this Agreement for any amounts paid in settlement of any Proceeding without the Company’s written consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.

(d) Indemnitee shall cooperate with the Company in all ways reasonably requested by it in connection with the Company fulfilling its obligations under this Agreement.

15. Notices . For all purposes of this Agreement, all communications, including, without limitation, notices, consents, requests or approvals, required or permitted to be given hereunder will be in writing and will be deemed to have been duly given when hand delivered or dispatched by electronic facsimile transmission (with receipt thereof orally confirmed), or five (5) calendar days after having been mailed by United States registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, or one (1) business day after having been sent for next-day delivery by a nationally recognized overnight courier service such as Federal Express or UPS or DHL, addressed to the Company, to the attention of the Chief Financial Officer and the Chief Executive Officer of the Company, at its principal executive office and to Indemnitee at Indemnitee’s principal resident as shown in the Company’s most current records, or to such other address as any party may have furnished to the other in writing and in accordance herewith, except that notices of changes of address will be effective only upon receipt.

16. Governing Law . The validity, interpretation, construction and performance of this Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the substantial laws of the State of Delaware, without giving effect to the principles of conflict of laws of such State.


The Court of Chancery is hereby vested with exclusive jurisdiction to hear and determine all actions for advancement of expenses or indemnification brought under this Agreement.

17. Miscellaneous . No provision of this Agreement may be waived, modified or discharged unless such waiver, modification or discharge is agreed to in writing signed by Indemnitee and the Company. No waiver by either party hereto at any time of any breach by the other party hereto or compliance with any condition or provision of this Agreement to be performed by such other party will be deemed a waiver of similar or dissimilar provisions or conditions at the same or at any prior or subsequent time. No agreements or representations, oral or otherwise, expressed or implied with respect to the subject matter hereof have been made by either party which are not set forth expressly in this Agreement.

18. Counterparts . This Agreement may be executed in one (1) or more counterparts, each of which will be deemed to be an original but all of which together will constitute one and the same agreement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties to this Agreement have executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

 

SHILOH INDUSTRIES, INC.
By:  

 

Name:  
Title:  
INDEMNITEE:

 

[Name]


Exhibit 1

UNDERTAKING

 

STATE OF  

 

    )
      ) SS:
COUNTY OF  

 

    )

I,                                  , being first duly sworn do depose and say as follows:

1. This Undertaking is submitted pursuant to the Indemnification Agreement, dated as of                      , 20      , between Shiloh Industries, Inc. (the “Company”), a Delaware corporation and the undersigned.

2. I am requesting advancement of certain costs, charges and expenses which I have incurred or will incur in defending an actual or pending civil or criminal action, suit, proceeding or claim.

3. I hereby undertake to repay this advancement of expenses if it shall ultimately be determined that I am not entitled to be indemnified by the Company under the aforesaid Indemnification Agreement or otherwise.

4. The costs, charges and expenses for which advancement is requested are, in general, all expenses related to                                  .

 

 

Subscribed and sworn to before me, a Notary Public in and for said County and State, this              day of                      , 20      .

 

 

[Seal]

My commission expires the              day of                      , 20      .

Exhibit 31.1

PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER’S CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF

THE SARBANES-

OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Theodore K. Zampetis, certify that:

 

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Shiloh Industries, Inc.;

 

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 registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

4. The registrant’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)) for the registrant and 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 registrant, 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 statement for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

  c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’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 registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

  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 registrant’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 registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

/s/ Theodore K. Zampetis

Theodore K. Zampetis

President and Chief Executive Officer

Date: May 24, 2007

Exhibit 31.2

PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER’S CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 302 OF

THE SARBANES-

OXLEY ACT OF 2002

I, Stephen E. Graham, certify that:

 

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Shiloh Industries, Inc.;

 

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 registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

4. The registrant’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)) for the registrant and 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 registrant, 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 statement for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

  c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’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 registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

  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 registrant’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 registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

/s/ Stephen E. Graham

Stephen E. Graham

Chief Financial Officer

Date: May 24, 2007

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

In connection with the quarterly report of Shiloh Industries, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 30, 2007, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), each of the undersigned officers of the Company certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C Section 1350, as adopted pursuant the Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that, to such officer’s knowledge:

 

  (1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Act of 1934; and

 

  (2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company as of the dates and for the periods expressed in the Report.

Dated: May 24, 2007

 

/s/ Theodore K. Zampetis

Theodore K. Zampetis

President and Chief Executive Officer

/s/ Stephen E. Graham

Stephen E. Graham

Chief Financial Officer

The foregoing certification is being furnished solely pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350 and is not filed as part of the Report or as a separate disclosure document.