UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
   ___________________________________ 
FORM 10-Q
   ___________________________________
(Mark One)
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2017
or
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from __________ to __________.
Commission File Number: 001-36127
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COOPER-STANDARD HOLDINGS INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
    ______________________________
Delaware
 
20-1945088
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
39550 Orchard Hill Place Drive
Novi, Michigan 48375
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(248) 596-5900
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
 ______________________________
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As of April 28, 2017 there were 17,858,134 shares of the registrant’s common stock, $0.001 par value, outstanding.




COOPER-STANDARD HOLDINGS INC.
Form 10-Q
For the period ended March 31, 2017
 
 
 
Page
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 1.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Item 2.
Item 6.


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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1.         Financial Statements
COOPER-STANDARD HOLDINGS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF NET INCOME
(Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share amounts)  
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2017
 
2016
Sales
$
902,051

 
$
862,497

Cost of products sold
731,966

 
702,673

Gross profit
170,085

 
159,824

Selling, administration & engineering expenses
87,634

 
83,458

Amortization of intangibles
3,595

 
3,278

Impairment charges
4,270

 

Restructuring charges
9,988

 
10,832

Other operating loss

 
155

Operating profit
64,598

 
62,101

Interest expense, net of interest income
(11,239
)
 
(9,752
)
Equity in earnings of affiliates
1,675

 
1,770

Other expense, net
(640
)
 
(7,816
)
Income before income taxes
54,394

 
46,303

Income tax expense
11,890

 
14,766

Net income
42,504

 
31,537

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
(798
)
 
(214
)
Net income attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.
$
41,706

 
$
31,323

 
 
 
 
Earnings per share:
 
 
 
Basic
$
2.35

 
$
1.80

Diluted
$
2.20

 
$
1.67

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


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COOPER-STANDARD HOLDINGS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in thousands)  
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2017
 
2016
Net income
$
42,504

 
$
31,537

Other comprehensive income (loss):
 
 
 
Currency translation adjustment
10,291

 
18,327

Benefit plan liabilities adjustment, net of tax
(193
)
 
(1,724
)
Fair value change of derivatives, net of tax
1,093

 
(2,075
)
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
11,191

 
14,528

Comprehensive income
53,695

 
46,065

Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
(981
)
 
(275
)
Comprehensive income attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.
$
52,714

 
$
45,790

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


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COOPER-STANDARD HOLDINGS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollar amounts in thousands except share amounts)
 
 
March 31, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
 
(unaudited)
 

Assets
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
406,925

 
$
480,092

Accounts receivable, net
518,634

 
460,503

Tooling receivable
101,430

 
90,974

Inventories
160,587

 
146,449

Prepaid expenses
34,663

 
37,142

Other current assets
96,013

 
81,021

Total current assets
1,318,252

 
1,296,181

Property, plant and equipment, net
841,371

 
832,269

Goodwill
167,888

 
167,441

Intangible assets, net
78,198

 
81,363

Other assets
101,361

 
114,448

Total assets
$
2,507,070

 
$
2,491,702

 
 
 
 
Liabilities and Equity
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
Debt payable within one year
$
33,470

 
$
33,439

Accounts payable
483,168

 
475,426

Payroll liabilities
118,062

 
144,812

Accrued liabilities
104,353

 
105,665

Total current liabilities
739,053

 
759,342

Long-term debt
728,470

 
729,480

Pension benefits
173,445

 
172,950

Postretirement benefits other than pensions
54,474

 
54,225

Other liabilities
42,228

 
53,914

Total liabilities
1,737,670

 
1,769,911

7% Cumulative participating convertible preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding

 

Equity:
 
 
 
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 190,000,000 shares authorized; 19,825,486 shares issued and 17,856,180 shares outstanding as of March 31, 2017, and 19,686,917 shares issued and 17,690,611 outstanding as of December 31, 2016
18

 
17

Additional paid-in capital
513,415

 
513,934

Retained earnings
462,110

 
425,972

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(231,555
)
 
(242,563
)
Total Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. equity
743,988

 
697,360

Noncontrolling interests
25,412

 
24,431

Total equity
769,400

 
721,791

Total liabilities and equity
$
2,507,070

 
$
2,491,702

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

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COOPER-STANDARD HOLDINGS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
(Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in thousands except share amounts)  
 
Total Equity
 
Common Shares
 
Common Stock
 
Additional Paid-In Capital
 
Retained Earnings
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
 
Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. Equity
 
Noncontrolling Interests
 
Total Equity
Balance as of December 31, 2016
17,690,611

 
$
17

 
$
513,934

 
$
425,972

 
$
(242,563
)
 
$
697,360

 
$
24,431

 
$
721,791

Warrant exercises
21,304

 

 
580

 

 

 
580

 

 
580

Share-based compensation, net
144,265

 
1

 
(1,099
)
 
(5,568
)
 

 
(6,666
)
 

 
(6,666
)
Net income

 

 

 
41,706

 

 
41,706

 
798

 
42,504

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 

 
11,008

 
11,008

 
183

 
11,191

Balance as of March 31, 2017
17,856,180

 
$
18

 
$
513,415

 
$
462,110

 
$
(231,555
)
 
$
743,988

 
$
25,412

 
$
769,400

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

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COOPER-STANDARD HOLDINGS INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2017
 
2016
Operating Activities:
 
 
 
Net income
$
42,504

 
$
31,537

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation
28,262

 
26,927

Amortization of intangibles
3,595

 
3,278

Impairment charges
4,270

 

Share-based compensation expense
6,804

 
4,434

Equity in earnings of affiliates, net of dividends related to earnings
965

 
1,252

Other
7,661

 
(362
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
(90,510
)
 
(39,152
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
3,551

 
27,914

Investing activities:
 
 
 
Capital expenditures
(58,270
)
 
(55,090
)
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired

 
(3,020
)
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets and other
33

 
(127
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(58,237
)
 
(58,237
)
Financing activities:
 
 
 
Increase in short-term debt, net
142

 
2,295

Principal payments on long-term debt
(1,836
)
 
(2,436
)
Repurchase of common stock

 
(23,800
)
Proceeds from exercise of warrants
580

 
248

Taxes withheld and paid on employees' share based payment awards
(10,740
)
 
(1,714
)
Other
(117
)
 
28

Net cash used in financing activities
(11,971
)
 
(25,379
)
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
(6,510
)
 
(9,464
)
Changes in cash and cash equivalents
(73,167
)
 
(65,166
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
480,092

 
378,243

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
406,925

 
$
313,077

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

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share and share amounts)


1. Overview
Basis of Presentation
Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, the “Company” or “Cooper Standard”), through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc. (“CSA U.S.”), is a leading manufacturer of sealing, fuel and brake delivery, fluid transfer, and anti-vibration systems. The Company’s products are primarily for use in passenger vehicles and light trucks that are manufactured by global automotive original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”) and replacement markets. The Company conducts substantially all of its activities through its subsidiaries.
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for interim financial information and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 (the “ 2016 Annual Report”), as filed with the SEC. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) for complete financial statements. These financial statements include all adjustments (consisting of normal, recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and results of operations of the Company. The operating results for the interim period ended March 31, 2017 are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year. In preparing these financial statements, the Company has evaluated events and transactions for potential recognition or disclosure through the date the financial statements were issued.
The Company’s financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2016 have been recast to reflect the effects of the Company’s adoption of Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-09, Compensation-Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting , which was adopted in the second quarter of 2016 . The financial statement line items affected were selling, administration & engineering expenses, income tax expense, net income and basic and diluted earnings per share.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In the first quarter of 2017, the Company adopted ASU 2015-11, Inventory (Topic 330): Simplifying the Measurement of Inventory. This ASU amended the guidelines for the measurement of inventory from lower of cost or market to the lower of cost and net realizable value. This new guidance has been adopted prospectively and had an immaterial impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In March 2017, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU 2017-07, Compensation-Retirement Benefits (Topic 715): Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost . This guidance requires the service cost component of net periodic benefit cost to be recorded in the same income statement line item as other employee compensation costs arising from services rendered during the period. Other components of the net periodic benefit cost must be presented separately outside of operating income. This guidance is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this ASU is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment . This guidance eliminates the requirement to calculate the implied fair value of goodwill to measure a goodwill impairment charge. Instead, entities will record an impairment charge based on the excess of a reporting unit’s carrying amount over its fair value. This guidance is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this ASU is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-18, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash . This guidance requires that a statement of cash flows explain the change during the period in the total of cash, cash equivalents, and amounts generally described as restricted cash or restricted cash equivalents. Therefore, amounts generally described as restricted cash and restricted cash equivalents should now be included with cash and cash equivalents when reconciling the beginning-of-period and end-of-period total amounts shown on the statement of cash flows. This guidance is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this ASU is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-16, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory . This guidance will require companies to recognize the income tax effects of intercompany sales and transfers

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-(Continued)
(Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share and share amounts)

of assets other than inventory in the period in which the transfer occurs. This guidance is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, and should be applied on a modified retrospective approach with a cumulative catch-up adjustment to opening retained earnings in the period of adoption. Early adoption is permitted at the beginning of an annual period. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance on its consolidated financial statements.
In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. The amendments provide guidance on eight specific cash flow issues, thereby reducing diversity in practice. The amendments are effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017. Early adoption is permitted. An entity that elects early adoption must adopt all of the amendments in the same period. The guidance requires companies to use a retrospective transition method upon adoption. The Company has evaluated the issues specified in this guidance, which is consistent with its current treatment, therefore the guidance is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842) . The guidance revises existing U.S. GAAP by requiring lessees to recognize assets and liabilities for all leases (with an exception of short-term leases). This guidance is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. The new guidance does not change how leases impact the income statement, but does require that substantially all leases be recognized on the balance sheet. Although the Company is in the preliminary phases of assessing the effect of this guidance, it does not believe that this standard will materially impact its consolidated income statement. The Company plans on adopting this ASU effective January 1, 2019 and has yet to determine the effect on its consolidated balance sheet.
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) . The guidance prescribes a single, common revenue standard that replaces most existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP. The standard outlines a five-step model whereby revenue is recognized as performance obligations within a contract are satisfied. The standard also requires new, expanded disclosures regarding revenue recognition. Several ASUs have been issued since the issuance of ASU 2014-09. These ASUs, which modify certain sections of ASU 2014-09, are intended to promote a more consistent interpretation and application of the principles outlined in the standard. The guidance is effective January 1, 2018 and permits the use of either the full retrospective or modified retrospective method.
Since the new standard will impact the Company’s business processes, systems and controls, the Company has developed a comprehensive project plan to guide the implementation. This project plan includes analyzing the standard’s impact on the Company’s customer contracts, comparing its historical accounting policies and practices to the requirements of the new standard, and identifying potential differences from applying the requirements of the new standard to its contracts. The Company will adopt the guidance effective January 1, 2018 using the modified retrospective method, under which the cumulative effect is recognized in equity at the date of initial application. The Company has yet to determine the effect on its consolidated financial statements, but expects this determination will near completion by the third quarter of 2017. Once the Company adopts the new standard, it does not anticipate that its internal control framework will materially change, but rather that existing internal controls will be modified and augmented, as necessary.
The new standard could impact how the Company accounts for pre-production costs related to long-term supply arrangements, such as reimbursable tooling. Under current guidance, such reimbursements from customers are recorded as cost offsets. Under the new guidance, revenue could potentially be recognized for pre-production activities that are transferred to the customer. During the first quarter of 2017, the FASB performed additional outreach with preparers and other stakeholders related to the accounting for pre-production activities. Since final clarification on the accounting treatment is still outstanding, the Company’s evaluation of pre-production costs is ongoing.
The Company anticipates that under the new guidance it will continue recognizing revenue at a point in time, generally when products are either shipped or delivered. While implementing the new standard, the Company will continue to monitor FASB activities and interpretations of various non-authoritative industry groups.
2. Acquisitions
AMI Acquisition
In 2016, the Company acquired the North American fuel and brake business of AMI Industries (the “AMI Business”) for cash consideration of $32,000 (the “AMI Acquisition”). This acquisition directly aligns with the Company’s growth strategy by expanding the Company’s fuel and brake business. The results of operations of the AMI Business are included in the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements from the date of acquisition, August 15, 2016, and reported within the North America segment. This acquisition was accounted for as a business combination, resulting in the recognition of intangible assets of $19,410 and goodwill of $7,175 in 2016.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-(Continued)
(Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share and share amounts)

Other Acquisitions
In 2016, the Company acquired a business in furtherance of the Company’s China operations. The total purchase price of the acquisition was $5,478 , of which $3,020 was paid during the first quarter of 2016 and $2,458 was paid in the third quarter of 2016. The Company recognized $2,972 of goodwill in 2016 as a result of this acquisition.
Also in 2016, the Company obtained control of its 51% -owned joint venture, Shenya Sealing (Guangzhou) Company Limited (“Guangzhou”) through an amendment of the joint venture governing document. This joint venture was previously accounted for as an investment under the equity method. The results of operations of Guangzhou are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements from the date of consolidation, August 4, 2016, and reported within the Asia Pacific segment. Business combination accounting was completed, resulting in the recognition of intangible assets of $6,605 and goodwill of $9,741 in 2016. There was no gain or loss recognized on the remeasurement of the Company’s equity method investment in Guangzhou.
3. Restructuring
On an ongoing basis, the Company evaluates its business and objectives to ensure that it is properly configured and sized based on changing market conditions. Accordingly, the Company has implemented several restructuring initiatives, including closure or consolidation of facilities throughout the world and the reorganization of its operating structure.
In January 2015, the Company announced its intention to further restructure its European manufacturing footprint based on the then current and anticipated market demands. The total estimated cost of this initiative, which is expected to be substantially completed by the end of 2017, is approximately $120,000 to $125,000 , of which approximately $99,000 has been incurred to date. We expect to incur total employee separation costs of approximately $70,000 to $75,000 , other related exit costs of approximately $49,000 to $54,000 and non-cash asset impairments related to restructuring activities of approximately $500 .
The Company’s restructuring charges consist of severance, retention and outplacement services, and severance-related postemployment benefits (collectively, “employee separation costs”), other related exit costs and asset impairments related to restructuring activities.
The following table summarizes the restructuring expense by segment for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 :
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2017
 
2016
North America
$

 
$
960

Europe
9,289

 
8,835

Asia Pacific
699

 
1,037

Total
$
9,988

 
$
10,832

The following table summarizes the activity for restructuring initiatives for the three months ended March 31, 2017 :
 
 
Employee Separation Costs
 
Other Exit Costs
 
Total
Balance as of December 31, 2016
 
$
21,927

 
$
2,311

 
$
24,238

Expense
 
6,754

 
3,234

 
9,988

Cash payments
 
(14,253
)
 
(3,295
)
 
(17,548
)
Foreign exchange translation and other
 
509

 
(133
)
 
376

Balance as of March 31, 2017
 
$
14,937

 
$
2,117

 
$
17,054


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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-(Continued)
(Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share and share amounts)

4. Inventories
Inventories were comprised of the following as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 :
 
March 31, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
Finished goods
$
45,925

 
$
43,511

Work in process
37,015

 
32,839

Raw materials and supplies
77,647

 
70,099

 
$
160,587

 
$
146,449

5. Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment was comprised of the following as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 :
 
March 31, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
 Land and improvements
$
67,868

 
$
71,002

 Buildings and improvements
272,123

 
265,824

 Machinery and equipment
900,612

 
864,337

 Construction in progress
154,139

 
153,924

 
1,394,742

 
1,355,087

 Accumulated depreciation
(553,371
)
 
(522,818
)
 Property, plant and equipment, net
$
841,371

 
$
832,269

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
Due to the Company’s decision to divest two of its inactive European sites, the Company recorded impairment charges of $4,270 in the three months ended March 31, 2017 . Fair value was determined based on current real estate market conditions.
6. Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill
The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reportable operating segment for the three months ended March 31, 2017 are summarized as follows:
 
North America
 
Europe
 
Asia Pacific
 
Total
Balance as of December 31, 2016
$
121,996

 
$
10,753

 
$
34,692

 
$
167,441

Foreign exchange translation
30

 
128

 
289

 
447

Balance as of March 31, 2017
$
122,026

 
$
10,881

 
$
34,981

 
$
167,888

Goodwill is tested for impairment by reporting unit annually or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate that an impairment may exist. There were no indicators of potential impairment during the three months ended March 31, 2017 .

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-(Continued)
(Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share and share amounts)

Intangible Assets
The following table presents intangible assets and accumulated amortization balances of the Company as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , respectively:
 
Gross
Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Net
Carrying
Amount
Customer relationships
$
135,029

 
$
(76,374
)
 
$
58,655

Developed technology
8,801

 
(8,568
)
 
233

Other
21,367

 
(2,057
)
 
19,310

Balance as of March 31, 2017
$
165,197

 
$
(86,999
)
 
$
78,198

 
 
 
 
 
 
Customer relationships
$
134,918

 
$
(73,088
)
 
$
61,830

Developed technology
8,762

 
(8,386
)
 
376

Other
20,965

 
(1,808
)
 
19,157

Balance as of December 31, 2016
$
164,645

 
$
(83,282
)
 
$
81,363

Amortization expense is estimated to be approximately $14,000 for the year ending December 31, 2017 .
7. Debt
Outstanding debt consisted of the following as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 :
 
March 31, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
Senior Notes
$
393,147

 
$
393,060

Term Loan
332,240

 
332,827

Other borrowings
36,553

 
37,032

Total debt
761,940

 
762,919

Less current portion
(33,470
)
 
(33,439
)
Total long-term debt
$
728,470

 
$
729,480

5.625% Senior Notes due 2026
In November 2016, the Company issued $400,000 aggregate principal amount of its 5.625% Senior Notes due 2026 (the “Senior Notes”). The Senior Notes mature on November 15, 2026 . Interest on the Senior Notes is payable semi-annually in arrears in cash on May 15 and November 15 of each year, commencing on May 15, 2017.
Debt issuance costs related to the Senior Notes are amortized into interest expense over the term of the Senior Notes. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , the Company has $6,853 and $6,940 of unamortized debt issuance costs, respectively, related to the Senior Notes, which are presented as direct deductions from the principal balance in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Term Loan Facility
Also in November 2016, the Company entered into Amendment No. 1 to its senior term loan facility (“Term Loan Facility”), which provides for loans in an aggregate principal amount of $340,000 . Subject to certain conditions, the Term Loan Facility, without the consent of the then existing lenders (but subject to the receipt of commitments), may be expanded (or a new term loan or revolving facility added) by an amount that will not cause the consolidated secured net debt ratio to exceed 2.25 to 1.00 plus $400,000 plus any voluntary prepayments, including the senior asset-based revolving credit facility (“ABL Facility”) to the extent commitments are reduced, not funded from proceeds of long-term indebtedness. The Term Loan Facility matures on November 2, 2023 , unless earlier terminated.
Borrowings under the Term Loan Facility bear interest, at the borrower’s option, at either (1) with respect to Eurodollar rate loans, the greater of the applicable Eurodollar rate and 0.75%, plus 2.75% per annum, or (2) with respect to base rate loans, the base rate (which is the highest of the then current federal funds rate plus 0.5%, the prime rate most recently announced by the administrative agent under the term loan, and the one-month Eurodollar rate plus 1.0%), plus 1.75% per annum .

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-(Continued)
(Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share and share amounts)

As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , the Company had $4,192 and $4,352 of unamortized debt issuance costs, respectively, and $2,718 and $2,821 of unamortized original issue discount, respectively, related to the Term Loan Facility, which are presented as direct deductions from the principal balance in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Both the debt issuance costs and the original issue discount are amortized into interest expense over the term of the Term Loan Facility.
Subsequent Event
On May 2, 2017, the Company entered into Amendment No. 2 to its Term Loan Facility to modify the interest rate, which provides for (1) with respect to Eurodollar rate loans, the greater of the Eurodollar rate and 0.75%, plus 2.25% from 2.75% per annum, or (2) with respect to base rate loans, the base rate plus 1.25% from 1.75% per annum .
ABL Facility
In November 2016, the Company entered into a $210,000 Third Amended and Restated Loan Agreement of its ABL Facility.
The ABL Facility provides for an aggregate revolving loan availability of up to $210,000 , subject to borrowing base availability, including a $100,000 letter of credit sub-facility and a $25,000 swing line sub-facility. The ABL Facility also provides for an uncommitted $100,000 incremental loan facility, for a potential total ABL Facility of $310,000 (if requested by the Borrowers and the lenders agree to fund such increase). No consent of any lender (other than those participating in the increase) is required to effect any such increase. As of March 31, 2017 , there were no borrowings under the ABL Facility, and subject to borrowing base availability, the Company had $199,409 in availability, less outstanding letters of credit of $19,308 .
Any borrowings under our ABL Facility will mature, and the commitments of the lenders under our ABL Facility will terminate, on November 2, 2021.
As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , the Company had $ 1,617 and $1,706 , respectively, of unamortized debt issuance costs related to the ABL Facility, which are presented in other assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Debt Covenants
The Company was in compliance with all covenants of the Senior Notes, Term Loan Facility and ABL Facility, as of March 31, 2017 .
Other
Other borrowings reflect borrowings under capital leases, local bank lines and accounts receivable factoring sold with recourse classified in debt payable within one year on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
8. Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments
Fair Value Measurements
Fair value is defined as an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based upon assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. As a basis for considering such assumptions, a three-tier fair value hierarchy is utilized, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:
Level 1:
Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;
Level 2:
Inputs, other than quoted prices in active markets, that are observable either directly or indirectly; and
Level 3:
Unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-(Continued)
(Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share and share amounts)

Items Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
Estimates of the fair value of foreign currency and interest rate derivative instruments are determined using exchange traded prices and rates. The Company also considers the risk of non-performance in the estimation of fair value and includes an adjustment for non-performance risk in the measure of fair value of derivative instruments. In certain instances where market data is not available, the Company uses management judgment to develop assumptions that are used to determine fair value. Fair value measurements and the fair value hierarchy level for the Company’s assets and liabilities measured or disclosed at fair value on a recurring basis as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , are shown below:
 
March 31, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
 
Input
Forward foreign exchange contracts - other current assets
$
1,482

 
$
764

 
Level 2
Forward foreign exchange contracts - accrued liabilities
(419
)
 
(535
)
 
Level 2
Interest rate swaps - other current assets
5

 
6

 
Level 2
Interest rate swaps - other assets
2

 
2

 
Level 2
Interest rate swaps - accrued liabilities
(1,805
)
 
(2,458
)
 
Level 2
Interest rate swaps - other liabilities
(392
)
 
(661
)
 
Level 2
Items Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis
In addition to items that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, the Company measures certain assets and liabilities at fair value on a nonrecurring basis, which are not included in the table above. As these nonrecurring fair value measurements are generally determined using unobservable inputs, these fair value measurements are classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. For further information on assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a nonrecurring basis see Note 2. “Acquisitions,” Note 3. “Restructuring,” Note 5. “Property, Plant and Equipment” and Note 6. “Goodwill and Intangible Assets.”
Items Not Carried At Fair Value
Fair values of the Company’s debt instruments are shown below:
 
March 31, 2017
 
December 31, 2016
Aggregate fair value
$
738,998

 
$
735,850

Aggregate carrying value (1)
$
739,150

 
$
740,000

(1) Excludes the impact of unamortized debt issuance costs and unamortized original issue discount.
Fair values were based on quoted market prices and are classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
The Company is exposed to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates and commodity prices. The Company enters into derivative instruments primarily to hedge portions of its forecasted foreign currency denominated cash flows and designates these derivative instruments as cash flow hedges in order to qualify for hedge accounting. Certain foreign exchange contracts that do not qualify for hedge accounting are entered into hedge recognized foreign currency transactions. All gains or losses on derivative instruments which are not designated for hedge accounting treatment or do not qualify for hedge accounting, or result from hedge ineffectiveness, are reported in earnings.
The Company formally documents its hedge relationships, including the identification of the hedging instruments and the hedged items, as well as its risk management objectives and strategies for undertaking the cash flow hedges. The Company also formally assesses whether a cash flow hedge is highly effective in offsetting changes in the cash flows of the hedged item. Derivatives are recorded at fair value in other current assets, other assets, accrued liabilities and other long-term liabilities. The Company is exposed to credit risk in the event of nonperformance by its counterparties on its derivative financial instruments. The Company mitigates this credit risk exposure by entering into agreements directly with major financial institutions with high credit standards that are expected to fully satisfy their obligations under the contracts.
Cash Flow Hedges
Forward Foreign Exchange Contracts —The Company uses forward contracts to mitigate the potential volatility to earnings and cash flow arising from changes in currency exchange rates that impact the Company’s foreign currency transactions. The principal currencies hedged by the Company include various European currencies, the Canadian Dollar, the

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-(Continued)
(Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share and share amounts)

Mexican Peso, and the Brazilian Real. As of March 31, 2017 , the notional amount of these contracts was $173,771 and consisted of hedges of transactions up to March 2018 .
Interest rate swaps - The Company uses interest rate swap transactions to manage cash flow variability associated with its variable rate Term Loan Facility. The interest rate swap contracts, which fix the interest payments of variable rate debt instruments, are used to manage exposure to fluctuations in interest rates. As of March 31, 2017 , the notional amount of these contracts was $300,000 with maturities through September 2018 . The fair market value of all outstanding interest rate swap contracts is subject to changes in value due to changes in interest rates.
Pretax amounts related to the Company’s cash flow hedges that were recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”) are shown below:
 
Gain (loss) recognized in AOCI
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2017
 
2016
Foreign currency derivatives
$
941

 
$
(2,232
)
Interest rate swaps
126

 
(1,658
)
Total
$
1,067

 
$
(3,890
)
Pretax amounts related to the Company’s cash flow hedges that were reclassified from AOCI are shown below:
 
 
 
Gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI to income (effective portion)
 
Gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI to income (ineffective portion)
 
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
Location
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Foreign currency derivatives
Cost of products sold
 
$
121

 
$
(209
)
 
$

 
$

Interest rate swaps
Interest expense, net of interest income
 
(794
)
 
(795
)
 
85

 

Total
 
 
$
(673
)
 
$
(1,004
)
 
$
85

 
$

The amount of losses to be reclassified from AOCI into income in the next twelve months related to the interest rate swap is expected to be approximately $1,800 .
9. Accounts Receivable Factoring
As a part of its working capital management, the Company sells certain receivables through third party financial institutions with and without recourse. The amount sold varies each month based on the amount of underlying receivables and cash flow needs of the Company. The Company continues to service the receivables. These are permitted transactions under the Company’s credit agreement governing the ABL Facility, the Term Loan Facility and the Senior Notes.
As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , the Company had $80,617 and $57,497 , respectively, outstanding under receivable transfer agreements without recourse entered into by various locations. The total amount of accounts receivable factored without recourse was $148,924 and $133,297 for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 , respectively. Costs incurred on the sale of receivables were $455 and $487 for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 , respectively. These amounts are recorded in other expense, net and interest expense, net of interest income in the condensed consolidated statements of net income.
As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , the Company had $5,217 and $5,014 , respectively, outstanding under receivable transfer agreements with recourse. The secured borrowings are recorded in debt payable within one year , and receivables are pledged equal to the balance of the borrowings. The total amount of accounts receivable factored with recourse was $7,651 and $6,894 for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 , respectively. Costs incurred on the sale of receivables were $26 and $12 for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 , respectively. These amounts are recorded in other expense, net and interest expense, net of interest income in the condensed consolidated statements of net income.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-(Continued)
(Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share and share amounts)

10. Pension and Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions
The following tables disclose the components of net periodic benefit (income) cost for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 for the Company’s defined benefit plans and other postretirement benefit plans:
 
 Pension Benefits
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2017
 
2016
 
 U.S.
 
 Non-U.S.
 
 U.S.
 
 Non-U.S.
Service cost
$
204

 
$
939

 
$
202

 
$
847

Interest cost
2,925

 
1,056

 
3,145

 
1,247

Expected return on plan assets
(4,003
)
 
(657
)
 
(3,959
)
 
(769
)
Amortization of prior service cost and actuarial loss
468

 
696

 
429

 
547

Net periodic benefit (income) cost
$
(406
)
 
$
2,034

 
$
(183
)
 
$
1,872

 
 
 Other Postretirement Benefits
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2017
 
2016
 
 U.S.
 
 Non-U.S.
 
 U.S.
 
 Non-U.S.
Service cost
$
79

 
$
104

 
$
90

 
$
90

Interest cost
324

 
170

 
346

 
164

Amortization of prior service credit and actuarial gain
(479
)
 
(4
)
 
(507
)
 
(15
)
Other
1

 

 
1

 

Net periodic benefit (income) cost
$
(75
)
 
$
270

 
$
(70
)
 
$
239

11. Other Expense, Net
The components of other expense, net are as follows:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2017
 
2016
Foreign currency losses
$
(672
)
 
$
(1,689
)
Secondary offering underwriting fees

 
(5,900
)
Losses on sales of receivables
(218
)
 
(227
)
Miscellaneous income
250

 

Other expense, net
$
(640
)
 
$
(7,816
)
12. Income Taxes
The Company is required to determine its effective tax rate each quarter based upon its estimated annual effective tax rate. The Company is also required to record the tax impact of certain unusual or infrequently occurring items, including changes in judgment about valuation allowances and effects of changes in tax laws or rates, in the interim period in which they occur. In addition, jurisdictions with a projected loss for the year where no tax benefit can be recognized are excluded from the estimated annual effective tax rate.
The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 was 22% and 32% , respectively. The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2017 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2016 was lower primarily due to increased discrete tax adjustments for excess tax benefits on share-based compensation. The income tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2017 varies from statutory rates primarily due to the impact of income taxes on foreign earnings taxed at rates lower than the U.S. statutory rate, the inability to record a tax benefit for pre-tax losses in certain foreign jurisdictions to the extent not offset by other categories of income, tax credits, income tax incentives, excess tax benefits related to share-based compensation and other permanent items. Further, the Company’s current and future provision for income taxes may be impacted by the recognition of valuation allowances in certain countries. The Company intends to maintain these allowances until it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will be realized.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-(Continued)
(Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share and share amounts)

13. Net Income Per Share Attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.
Basic net income per share attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. was computed by dividing net income attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. was computed using the treasury stock method by dividing diluted net income available to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding, including the dilutive effect of common stock equivalents, using the average share price during the period.
A summary of information used to compute basic and diluted net income per share attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. is shown below:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
Net income attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.
$
41,706

 
$
31,323

(1)  
Increase in fair value of share-based awards
18

 

 
Diluted net income available to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. common stockholders
$
41,724

 
$
31,323

(1)  
 
 
 
 
 
Basic weighted average shares of common stock outstanding
17,742,994

 
17,442,364

 
Dilutive effect of common stock equivalents
1,229,556

 
1,304,236

(1)  
Diluted weighted average shares of common stock outstanding
18,972,550

 
18,746,600

 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic net income per share attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.
$
2.35

 
$
1.80

(1)  
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted net income per share attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.
$
2.20

 
$
1.67

(1)  

(1) Amounts were recast to reflect the adoption of ASU 2016-09 in the second quarter of 2016. See Note 16.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-(Continued)
(Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share and share amounts)

14. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) by component for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 , net of related tax, are as follows:
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2017
 
Cumulative currency translation adjustment
 
Benefit plan
liabilities
 
Fair value change of derivatives
 
Total
Balance as of December 31, 2016
$
(143,481
)
 
$
(97,612
)
 
$
(1,470
)
 
$
(242,563
)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
10,108

(1)  
(657
)
(2)  
726

(3)  
10,177

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

 
464

(4)  
367

(5)  
831

Balance as of March 31, 2017
$
(133,373
)
 
$
(97,805
)
 
$
(377
)
 
$
(231,555
)
(1)
Includes $4,242 of other comprehensive income related to intra-entity foreign currency balances that are of a long-term investment nature.
(2)
Net of tax benefit of $29 .
(3)
Net of tax expense of $341 . See Note 8.
(4)
Includes actuarial losses of $732 , offset by prior service credits of $84 , net of tax of $184 . See Note 10.
(5)
Net of tax benefit of $221 . See Note 8.
 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
 
Cumulative currency translation adjustment
 
Benefit plan
liabilities
 
Fair value change of derivatives
 
Total
Balance as of December 31, 2015
$
(130,661
)
 
$
(84,124
)
 
$
(2,280
)
 
$
(217,065
)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications
18,266

(1)  
(2,069
)
(2)  
(2,748
)
(3)  
13,449

Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

 
345

(4)  
673

(5)  
1,018

Balance as of March 31, 2016
$
(112,395
)
 
$
(85,848
)
 
$
(4,355
)
 
$
(202,598
)
(1)
Includes $9,019 of other comprehensive loss related to intra-entity foreign currency balances that are of a long-term investment nature.
(2)
Net of tax benefit of $121 .
(3)
Net of tax benefit of $1,142 . See Note 8.
(4)
Includes actuarial losses of $553 , offset by prior service credits of $82 , net of tax of $126 . See Note 10.
(5)
Net of tax benefit of $331 . See Note 8.
15. Common Stock
Secondary Offering and Stock Repurchase
In March 2016, certain selling stockholders affiliated with Silver Point Capital, L.P., Oak Hill Advisors, L.P. and Capital World Investors (the “Selling Stockholders”) sold 2,278,031 shares, including overallotments, of the Company’s common stock at a public offering price of $68.00 per share, in a secondary public offering. Of the 2,278,031 shares sold in the offering, 350,000 shares were purchased by the Company for $23,800 . The Company paid the underwriting discounts and commissions payable on the shares sold by the Selling Stockholders, excluding the shares the Company repurchased, resulting in $5,900 of fees incurred for the three months ended March 31, 2016 , which is included in other expense, net in the condensed consolidated statement of net income. The Company also incurred approximately $600 of other expenses related to legal and audit services for the three months ended March 31, 2016 , which is included in selling, administration & engineering expenses in the condensed consolidated statement of net income. The Company did not sell or receive any proceeds from the sales of shares by the Selling Stockholders.

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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-(Continued)
(Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share and share amounts)

16. Share-Based Compensation
The 2011 Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “Omnibus Plan”) allows for the grant of various types of share-based awards to key employees and directors of the Company and its affiliates. The Company generally awards grants on an annual basis.
In February 2017, the Company granted Restricted Stock Units (“RSUs”), Performance Units (“PUs”) and stock options. The RSUs cliff vest after three years, the PUs cliff vest at the end of their three-year performance period, and the stock options vest ratably over three years. The number of PUs that will vest depends on the Company’s achievement of target performance goals related to the Company’s return on invested capital (“ROIC”), which may range from 0% to 200% of the target award amount. The grant-date fair value of the RSUs and PUs was determined using the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. The grant-date fair value of the stock options was determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model.
During the three months ended March 31, 2017 , the Company paid $4,296 of cash to settle PUs that vested in February 2017. Total compensation expense recognized was $6,804 and $4,434 for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 , respectively.
In the second quarter of 2016, the Company early adopted ASU 2016-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting . The provisions related to forfeitures were adopted on the modified retrospective basis to record actual forfeitures as they occur in the consolidated financial statements, and the impact from adoption resulted in a cumulative effect adjustment of $473 to retained earnings as of January 1, 2016. Provisions related to income taxes and forfeitures were adopted prospectively from January 1, 2016, and resulted in a tax benefit of $787 and additional share-based compensation expense of $63 for the three months ended March 31, 2016 . Provisions related to the statement of cash flows have been adopted prospectively and resulted in the recognition of excess tax benefits in cash provided by operating activities instead of financing activities.
17. Related Party Transactions
Sales to Nishikawa Cooper LLC (“NISCO”), a 40% -owned joint venture accounted for as an investment under the equity method, totaled $9,312 and $8,564 for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 , respectively. Purchases from NISCO were $190 and $76 for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 , respectively.
The Company received dividends from unconsolidated affiliates of $2,640 and $3,022 for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 , respectively, all of which was related to earnings.
In March 2016, as part of the secondary offering, the Company paid $5,900 of fees incurred on behalf of the Selling Stockholders as defined in Note 15. “Common Stock.”
18. Commitments and Contingencies
The Company is periodically involved in claims, litigation and various legal matters that arise in the ordinary course of business. The Company accrues for litigation exposure when it is probable that future costs will be incurred and such costs can be reasonably estimated. Any resulting adjustments, which could be material, are recorded in the period the adjustments are identified. As of March 31, 2017 , the Company does not believe that there is a reasonable possibility that any material loss exceeding the amounts already recognized for claims, litigation and various legal matters, if any, has been incurred. However, the ultimate resolutions of these proceedings and matters are inherently unpredictable. As such, the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows could be adversely affected in any particular period by the unfavorable resolution of one or more of these proceedings or matters.
In addition, the Company conducts and monitors environmental investigations and remedial actions at certain locations. As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 , the undiscounted reserve for environmental investigation and remediation was approximately $5,390 and $5,490 , respectively. The Company does not believe that the environmental liabilities associated with its current and former properties will have a material adverse impact on its financial condition, results of operations or cash flows; however, no assurances can be given in this regard.

19

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-(Continued)
(Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in thousands except per share and share amounts)

19. Segment Reporting
The Company has determined that it operates in four reportable segments, North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and South America. The Company’s principal products within each of these segments are sealing, fuel and brake delivery, fluid transfer and anti-vibration systems. The Company evaluates segment performance based on segment profit before tax. The results of each segment include certain allocations for general, administrative, interest and other shared costs.
The following tables detail information on the Company’s reportable segments:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2017
 
2016
Sales to external customers
 
 
 
North America
$
484,238

 
$
449,701

Europe
261,506

 
269,326

Asia Pacific
132,591

 
127,079

South America
23,716

 
16,391

Consolidated
$
902,051

 
$
862,497

 
 
 
 
Intersegment sales
 
 
 
North America
$
3,598

 
$
3,649

Europe
3,581

 
3,351

Asia Pacific
831

 
1,319

South America
2

 
2

Eliminations
(8,012
)
 
(8,321
)
Consolidated
$

 
$

 
 
 
 
Segment profit (loss)
 
 
 
North America
$
62,281

 
$
54,233

Europe
(8,559
)
 
(2,608
)
Asia Pacific
3,477

 
2,500

South America
(2,805
)
 
(7,822
)
Consolidated income before income taxes
$
54,394

 
$
46,303

 
March 31,
2017
 
December 31,
2016
Segment assets
 
 
 
North America
$
1,005,052

 
$
985,809

Europe
536,960

 
582,385

Asia Pacific
589,393

 
611,849

South America
49,372

 
46,125

Eliminations and other
326,293

 
265,534

Consolidated
$
2,507,070

 
$
2,491,702


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Item 2.        Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
This management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is intended to assist in understanding and assessing the trends and significant changes in our results of operations and financial condition. Our historical results may not indicate, and should not be relied upon as an indication of, our future performance. Our forward-looking statements reflect our current views about future events, are based on assumptions and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. See “Forward-Looking Statements” below for a discussion of risks associated with reliance on forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause differences between actual results and those contemplated by forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those discussed below and in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016 filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“2016 Annual Report”) see Item 1A. “Risk Factors.” The following should be read in conjunction with our 2016 Annual Report and the other information included herein. Our discussion of trends and conditions supplements and updates such discussion included in our 2016 Annual Report. References in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q (the “Report”) to “we,” “our,” or the “Company” refer to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc., together with its subsidiaries.
Executive Overview
Our Business
We design, manufacture and sell sealing, fuel and brake delivery, fluid transfer, and anti-vibration systems for use in passenger vehicles and light trucks manufactured by global automotive original equipment manufacturers (“OEMs”) and replacement markets. We operate our business along four segments: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and South America. We are primarily a “Tier 1” supplier, with approximately 84% of our sales in 2016 made directly to major OEMs.
Recent Trends and Conditions
General Economic Conditions and Outlook
The global automotive industry is susceptible to uncertain economic conditions that could adversely impact new vehicle demand. 
The U.S. economy is going through a period of relative stability and modest growth, which has sustained vehicle demand and high production levels. The improving business outlook combined with relatively low fuel prices is driving demand for light trucks, sport utility vehicles (“SUVs”) and crossover utility vehicles. We anticipate slow to modest growth in North America going forward with the mix of vehicles produced continuing to shift toward light trucks and SUVs.
The economic recovery in Europe has lagged that of the U.S. economy but is now gaining momentum. We expect this will result in modest growth in vehicle demand and production in 2017.
We expect that modest growth in light vehicle production will continue in the Asia Pacific region, driven mainly by China. Overall economic growth and an expanding middle class in China continue to drive SUV and crossover utility vehicle demand higher, while demand for passenger cars is expected to decline slightly year over year.
Finally, with a change in the Brazilian government occurring in 2016, consumer confidence and economic outlook now appear to be improving. Economic stabilization may begin to stimulate vehicle demand and production in this region.
Production Levels
Our business is directly affected by the automotive vehicle production rates in North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific Region and South America. New vehicle demand is driven by macroeconomic and other factors, such as interest rates, manufacturer and dealer sales incentives, fuel prices, consumer confidence, employment levels, income growth trends and government and tax incentives.

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Details on light vehicle production in certain regions for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 are provided in the following table:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
(In millions of units)
2017 (1)
 
2016 (1)
 
% Change
North America
4.6

 
4.5

 
2.5%
Europe
5.9

 
5.5

 
6.3%
Asia Pacific (2)
12.5

 
11.9

 
5.3%
South America
0.7

 
0.6

 
19.0%
(1)
Production data based on IHS Automotive, April 2017 .
(2)
Includes Greater China units of 6.9 and 6.5 for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 , respectively.
Industry Overview
Competition in the automotive supplier industry is intense and has increased in recent years as OEMs have demonstrated a preference for stronger relationships with fewer suppliers. Because of a growing emphasis on global vehicle platforms, automotive suppliers with a global manufacturing footprint capable of fully servicing customers around the world will typically have a competitive advantage over smaller, regional competitors. This dynamic is likely to result in further consolidation of competing suppliers within our industry over time.
OEMs have shifted some research and development, design and testing responsibility to suppliers, while at the same time shortening new product cycle times. To remain competitive, suppliers must have state-of-the-art engineering and design capabilities and must be able to continuously improve their engineering, design and manufacturing processes to effectively service the customer. Suppliers are increasingly expected to collaborate on, or assume the product design and development of, key automotive components and to provide innovative solutions to meet evolving technologies aimed at improved emissions and fuel economy.
Pricing pressure has continued as competition for market share has reduced the overall profitability of the industry and resulted in continued pressure on suppliers for price reductions. Consolidations and market share shifts among vehicle manufacturers continue to put additional pressures on the supply chain. These pricing and market pressures will continue to drive our focus on reducing our overall cost structure through continuous improvement initiatives, capital redeployment, restructuring and other cost management processes.
In addition to the above, other factors will present significant opportunities for automotive suppliers who are positioned for the changing environment, including autonomous and connected vehicles, increased government regulation, and consumer preference for environmentally friendly products and technology.

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Results of Operations
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2017
 
2016
 
Change
 
(dollar amounts in thousands)
Sales
$
902,051

 
$
862,497

 
$
39,554

Cost of products sold
731,966

 
702,673

 
29,293

Gross profit
170,085

 
159,824

 
10,261

Selling, administration & engineering expenses
87,634

 
83,458

 
4,176

Amortization of intangibles
3,595

 
3,278

 
317

Impairment charges
4,270

 

 
4,270

Restructuring charges
9,988

 
10,832

 
(844
)
Other operating loss

 
155

 
(155
)
Operating profit
64,598

 
62,101

 
2,497

Interest expense, net of interest income
(11,239
)
 
(9,752
)
 
(1,487
)
Equity in earnings of affiliates
1,675

 
1,770

 
(95
)
Other expense, net
(640
)
 
(7,816
)
 
7,176

Income before income taxes
54,394

 
46,303

 
8,091

Income tax expense
11,890

 
14,766

 
(2,876
)
Net income
42,504

 
31,537

 
10,967

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
(798
)
 
(214
)
 
(584
)
Net income attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.
$
41,706

 
$
31,323

 
$
10,383

Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 Compared with Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
Sales. Sales for the three months ended March 31, 2017 increased $39.6 million , or 4.6% , compared to the three months ended March 31, 2016 , primarily due to improved volume and product mix in all regions, the acquisition of AMI Industries’ fuel and brake business and consolidation of a previously unconsolidated joint venture, partially offset by customer price reductions and unfavorable foreign exchange.
Cost of Products Sold. Cost of products sold is primarily comprised of material, labor, manufacturing overhead, depreciation and amortization and other direct operating expenses. Cost of products sold for the three months ended March 31, 2017 increased $29.3 million , or 4.2% , compared to the three months ended March 31, 2016 . Materials comprise the largest component of our cost of products sold and represented approximately 51% of the total cost of products sold for both the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 . Cost of sales was impacted by higher production volumes primarily in North America and Europe. These items were partially offset by continuous improvement and material cost savings.
Gross Profit. Gross profit for the three months ended March 31, 2017 increased $10.3 million , or 6.4% , compared to the three months ended March 31, 2016 . The increase in gross profit was driven primarily by continuous improvement and material cost savings and improved volume and mix in North America and Europe. These items were partially offset by customer price reductions and commodity pricing pressure. As a percentage of sales, gross profit was 18.9% and 18.5% for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 , respectively.
Selling, Administration and Engineering. Selling, administration and engineering expense for the three months ended March 31, 2017 was $87.6 million , or 9.7% of sales, compared to $83.5 million , or 9.7% of sales, for the three months ended March 31, 2016 . Selling, administration and engineering expense for the three months ended March 31, 2017 was impacted primarily by wage inflation, continued investments to support growth in Asia and innovation.
Impairment charges. Impairment charges of $4.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 resulted from our decision to divest two of our inactive European sites based on current real estate market conditions.
Restructuring. Restructuring charges for the three months ended March 31, 2017 decreased $0.8 million compared to the three months ended March 31, 2016 .
Interest Expense, Net. Net interest expense for the three months ended March 31, 2017 increased $1.5 million compared to the three months ended March 31, 2016 , which resulted primarily from higher interest rates related to the new Senior Notes.

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Other Expense, Net. Other expense for the three months ended March 31, 2017 decreased $7.2 million compared to the three months ended March 31, 2016 . The decrease was primarily due to the nonrecurrence of underwriting fees related to the secondary offering of $5.9 million recorded in the three months ended March 31, 2016 , and lower foreign currency losses for the three months ended March 31, 2017 as compared to the three months ended March 31, 2016 .
Income Tax Expense . Income tax expense for the three months ended March 31, 2017 was $11.9 million on earnings before income taxes of $54.4 million . This compares to income tax expense of $14.8 million on earnings before income taxes of $46.3 million for the same period of 2016 . The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2017 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2016 was lower primarily due to increased discrete tax adjustments for excess tax benefits on share-based compensation. The income tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2017 varied from statutory rates due primarily to the impact of income taxes on foreign earnings taxed at rates lower than the U.S. statutory rate, the inability to record a tax benefit for pre-tax losses in certain foreign jurisdictions to the extent not offset by other categories of income, tax credits, income tax incentives, excess tax benefits related to share-based compensation and other permanent items. Further, the Company’s current and future provision for income taxes may be impacted by the recognition of valuation allowances in certain countries. The Company intends to maintain these allowances until it is more likely than not that the deferred tax assets will be realized.
Segment Results of Operations
The following table presents sales and segment profit (loss) for each of the reportable segments for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 :
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2017
 
2016
 
Change
 
(dollar amounts in thousands)
Sales to external customers
 
 
 
 
 
North America
$
484,238

 
$
449,701

 
$
34,537

Europe
261,506

 
269,326

 
(7,820
)
Asia Pacific
132,591

 
127,079

 
5,512

South America
23,716

 
16,391

 
7,325

Consolidated
$
902,051

 
$
862,497

 
$
39,554

 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment profit (loss)
 
 
 
 
 
North America
$
62,281

 
$
54,233

 
$
8,048

Europe
(8,559
)
 
(2,608
)
 
(5,951
)
Asia Pacific
3,477

 
2,500

 
977

South America
(2,805
)
 
(7,822
)
 
5,017

Consolidated income before income taxes
$
54,394

 
$
46,303

 
$
8,091

Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 Compared with Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
North America. Sales for the three months ended March 31, 2017 increased $34.5 million , or 7.7% , compared to the three months ended March 31, 2016 , primarily due to improved volume and product mix and the acquisition of AMI Industries’ fuel and brake business, partially offset by customer price reductions. Segment profit for the three months ended March 31, 2017 increased by $8.0 million , primarily due to continuous improvement and material cost savings, improved volume and product mix, and favorable foreign exchange of $3.0 million, partially offset by customer price reductions, commodity pricing pressure and inflation.
Europe. Sales for the three months ended March 31, 2017 decreased $7.8 million , or 2.9% , compared to the three months ended March 31, 2016 , primarily due unfavorable foreign exchange of $9.7 million and customer price reductions, partially offset by improved volume and product mix. Segment loss for the three months ended March 31, 2017 increased by $6.0 million , primarily due to customer price reductions, impairment charges recorded in the first quarter of 2017, commodity pricing pressure and unfavorable foreign exchange of $2.2 million, partially offset by improved volume and product mix, the favorable impact of continuous improvement and restructuring savings.

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Asia Pacific. Sales for the three months ended March 31, 2017 increased $5.5 million , or 4.3% , compared to the three months ended March 31, 2016 , primarily due to the consolidation of a previously unconsolidated joint venture, partially offset by unfavorable foreign exchange of $4.9 million and customer price reductions. Segment profit for the three months ended March 31, 2017 increased by $1.0 million primarily driven by the favorable impact of continuous improvement and material cost savings, and the consolidation of a previously unconsolidated joint venture, partially offset by customer price reductions, commodity pricing pressure, higher engineering costs to support growth in the region and wage inflation.
South America. Sales for the three months ended March 31, 2017 increased $7.3 million , or 44.7% , compared to the three months ended March 31, 2016 , primarily due to favorable foreign exchange of $4.5 million and improved volume and mix. Segment loss for the three months ended March 31, 2017 improved by $5.0 million primarily due to continuous improvement and material cost savings, partially offset by commodity pricing pressure.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Short and Long-Term Liquidity Considerations and Risks
We intend to fund our ongoing working capital, capital expenditures, debt service and other funding requirements through a combination of cash flows from operations, cash on hand, borrowings under our ABL Facility and receivables factoring. The Company utilizes intercompany loans and equity contributions to fund its worldwide operations. There may be country specific regulations which may restrict or result in increased costs in the repatriation of these funds. See Note 7. “Debt” to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part 1, Item 1 of this Report for additional information.
Based on our current and anticipated levels of operations and the condition in our markets and industry, we believe that our cash flows from operations, cash on hand, borrowings under our ABL Facility and receivables factoring will enable us to meet our ongoing working capital, capital expenditures, debt service and other funding requirements for the next twelve months. However, our ability to fund our working capital needs, debt payments and other obligations, and to comply with the financial covenants, including borrowing base limitations, under our ABL Facility, depend on our future operating performance and cash flow and many factors outside of our control, including the costs of raw materials, the state of the overall automotive industry and financial and economic conditions and other factors.
Cash Flows
Operating Activities. Net cash provided by operations was $3.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 , as compared to $27.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 . The change was primarily driven by an increased use of cash of $24.4 million related to higher outflows associated with the timing of accounts payable, increased inventory, and higher payments related to incentive compensation and restructuring, partially offset by increased earnings, higher inflows for prepaid expenses and reduced cash paid for taxes.
Investing Activities. Net cash used in investing activities was $58.2 million for both the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 . Cash used in financing activities consisted primarily of capital spending of $58.3 million and $55.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016 , respectively. We anticipate that we will spend approximately $165 million to $175 million on capital expenditures in 2017.
Financing Activities. Net cash used in financing activities totaled $12.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2017 , compared to $25.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2016 . The decrease was primarily due to the nonrecurrence of the repurchase of common stock in conjunction with the secondary offering in the three months ended March 31, 2016 , and higher taxes withheld and paid on employees’ share-based awards in the three months ended March 31, 2017 .
Share Repurchase Program
In March 2016, the Company announced that its Board of Directors approved a securities repurchase program (the “Program”) authorizing the Company to repurchase, in the aggregate, up to $125 million of its outstanding common stock or warrants to purchase common stock. Under the Program, repurchases may be made on the open market or through private
transactions, as determined by the Company’s management and in accordance with prevailing market conditions and federal
securities laws and regulations. The Company expects to fund any future repurchases from cash on hand and future
cash flows from operations. The Company is not obligated to acquire a particular amount of securities, and the Program may be
discontinued at any time at the Company’s discretion. No repurchases were made in the current reporting period under the Program. As of March 31, 2017 , we have approximately $101.2 million of repurchase authorization remaining under the Program.

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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In evaluating our business, management considers EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to be key indicators of our operating performance. Our management also uses EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA:
because similar measures are utilized in the calculation of the financial covenants and ratios contained in our financing arrangements;
in developing our internal budgets and forecasts;
as a significant factor in evaluating our management for compensation purposes;
in evaluating potential acquisitions;
in comparing our current operating results with corresponding historical periods and with the operational performance of other companies in our industry; and
in presentations to the members of our board of directors to enable our board of directors to have the same measurement basis of operating performance as is used by management in their assessments of performance and in forecasting and budgeting for our company.
In addition, we believe EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA and similar measures are widely used by investors, securities analysts and other interested parties in evaluating our performance. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) plus income tax expense (benefit), interest expense, net of interest income, depreciation and amortization or EBITDA, as adjusted for items that management does not consider to be reflective of our core operating performance. These adjustments include, but are not limited to, restructuring costs, impairment charges, non-cash fair value adjustments and acquisition-related costs.
We calculate EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA by adjusting net income (loss) to eliminate the impact of items we do not consider indicative of our ongoing operating performance. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not financial measurements recognized under U.S. GAAP, and when analyzing our operating performance, investors should use EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA as a supplement to, and not as alternatives for, net income (loss), operating income, or any other performance measure derived in accordance with U.S. GAAP, nor as an alternative to cash flow from operating activities as a measure of our liquidity. EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA have limitations as analytical tools, and they should not be considered in isolation or as substitutes for analysis of our results of operations as reported under U.S. GAAP. These limitations include:
 
they do not reflect our cash expenditures or future requirements for capital expenditure or contractual commitments;
they do not reflect changes in, or cash requirements for, our working capital needs;
they do not reflect interest expense or cash requirements necessary to service interest or principal payments under our ABL Facility, Term Loan Facility and Senior Notes;
they do not reflect certain tax payments that may represent a reduction in cash available to us;
although depreciation and amortization are non-cash charges, the assets being depreciated or amortized may have to be replaced in the future, and EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA do not reflect cash requirements for such replacements; and
other companies, including companies in our industry, may calculate these measures differently and, as the number of differences in the way companies calculate these measures increases, the degree of their usefulness as a comparative measure correspondingly decreases.
In addition, in evaluating Adjusted EBITDA, it should be noted that in the future, we may incur expenses similar to the adjustments in the below presentation. Our presentation of Adjusted EBITDA should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by special items.

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The following table provides a reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA from net income, which is the most comparable financial measure in accordance with U.S. GAAP:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2017
 
2016
 
(dollar amounts in thousands)
Net income attributable to Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc.
$
41,706

 
$
31,323

Income tax expense
11,890

 
14,766

Interest expense, net of interest income
11,239

 
9,752

Depreciation and amortization
31,857

 
30,205

EBITDA
$
96,692

 
$
86,046

Restructuring charges
9,988

 
10,832

Impairment charges (1)
4,270

 

Secondary offering underwriting fees and other expenses (2)

 
6,500

Other

 
155

Adjusted EBITDA
$
110,950

 
$
103,533

(1)
Impairment charges related to fixed assets.
(2)
Fees and other expenses associated with the March 2016 secondary offering.
Contingencies and Environmental Matters
The information concerning contingencies, including environmental contingencies and the amount currently held in reserve for environmental matters, contained in Note 18. “Commitments and Contingencies” to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Report, is incorporated herein by references.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 1. “Overview” to the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Report.
Critical Accounting Estimates
There have been no significant changes in our critical accounting estimates during the three months ended March 31, 2017.
Forward Looking Statements
This quarterly report on Form 10-Q includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of U.S. federal securities laws, and we intend that such forward-looking statements be subject to the safe harbor created thereby. Our use of words “estimate,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “project,” “plan,” “intend,” “believe,” “forecast,” or future or conditional verbs, such as “will,” “should,” “could,” “would,” or “may,” and variations of such words or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements are based upon our current expectations and various assumptions. Our expectations, beliefs, and projections are expressed in good faith and we believe there is a reasonable basis for them. However, we cannot assure you that these expectations, beliefs, and projections will be achieved. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or achievements to be materially different from the future results or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Among other items, such factors may include: prolonged or material contractions in automotive sales and production volumes; our inability to realize sales represented by awarded business; escalating pricing pressures; loss of large customers or significant platforms; our ability to successfully compete in the automotive parts industry; availability and increasing volatility in costs of manufactured components and raw materials; disruption in our supply base; possible variability of our working capital requirements; risks associated with our international operations; foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations; our ability to control the operations of our joint ventures for our sole benefit; our substantial amount of indebtedness; our ability to obtain adequate financing sources in the future; operating and financial restrictions imposed on us under our debt instruments; the underfunding of our pension plans; significant changes in discount rates and the actual return on pension assets; effectiveness of continuous improvement programs and other cost savings plans; manufacturing facility closings

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or consolidation; our ability to execute new program launches; our ability to meet customers' needs for new and improved products; the possibility that our acquisitions and divestitures may not be successful; product liability, warranty and recall claims brought against us; laws and regulations, including environmental, health and safety laws and regulations; legal proceedings, claims or investigations against us; work stoppages or other labor disruptions; the ability of our intellectual property to withstand legal challenges; cyber-attacks or other disruptions in our information technology systems; the possible volatility of our annual effective tax rate; the possibility of future impairment charges to our goodwill and long-lived assets; and our dependence on our subsidiaries for cash to satisfy our obligations.
You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or otherwise revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except where we are expressly required to do so by law.
This quarterly report on Form 10-Q also contains estimates and other information that is based on industry publications, surveys, and forecasts. This information involves a number of assumptions and limitations, and we have not independently verified the accuracy or completeness of the information.
Item 3.        Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
There have been no material changes to the quantitative and qualitative information about the Company’s market risk from those previously disclosed in the Company’s 2016 Annual Report.
Item 4.        Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company has evaluated, under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) as of the end of the period covered by this Report. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. Based on that evaluation, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer along with the Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this Report.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended March 31, 2017 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

Item 2.        Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
(c) Purchases of Equity Securities By the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers
On March 14, 2016, the Company announced that its Board of Directors approved a securities repurchase program (the “Program”) authorizing the Company to repurchase, in the aggregate, up to $125 million of its outstanding common stock or warrants to purchase common stock. No repurchases were made in the current reporting period under the Program. Approximately $101.2 million dollar value of shares may yet be purchased under the Program.
During the three months ended March 31, 2017 , the Company repurchased shares to satisfy employee tax withholding requirements due upon the vesting of restricted stock awards. The Company repurchased 22 shares at an average price paid per share of $103.88 from January 1, 2017 through January 31, 2017, 18 shares at an average price paid per share of $106.40 from February 1, 2017 through February 28, 2017, and 23 shares at an average price paid per share of $111.07 from March 1, 2017 through March 31, 2017.

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Item 6.        Exhibits
 
 
 
Exhibit
No.
 
Description of Exhibit
 
 
10.1*
 
Form of Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. 2011 Omnibus Incentive Plan 2017 Performance Award Agreement (stock-settled award).
 
 
10.2*
 
Form of Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. 2011 Omnibus Incentive Plan 2017 Performance Award Agreement (cash-settled award).
 
 
31.1*
 
Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) (Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002).
 
 
31.2*
 
Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) (Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002).
 
 
32*
 
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
101.INS**
 
XBRL Instance Document
 
 
101.SCH**
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
 
 
101.CAL**
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
 
 
101.DEF**
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
 
 
101.LAB**
 
XBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase Document
 
 
101.PRE**
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
*
Filed herewith.
**
Submitted electronically with the Report.





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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.
 
 
 
 
 
COOPER-STANDARD HOLDINGS INC.    
 
 
 
May 3, 2017
 
 
 
/S/ MATTHEW W. HARDT
Date
 
 
 
Matthew W. Hardt
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)


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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
 
Exhibit
No.
 
Description of Exhibit
 
 
 
10.1*
 
Form of Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. 2011 Omnibus Incentive Plan 2017 Performance Award Agreement (stock-settled award).
 
 
10.2*
 
Form of Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. 2011 Omnibus Incentive Plan 2017 Performance Award Agreement (cash-settled award).
 
 
31.1*
 
Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) (Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002).
 
 
31.2*
 
Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) (Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002).
 
 
32*
 
Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
 
 
101.INS**
 
XBRL Instance Document
 
 
101.SCH**
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
 
 
101.CAL**
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
 
 
101.DEF**
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
 
 
101.LAB**
 
XBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase Document
 
 
101.PRE**
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
*
Filed herewith.
**
Submitted electronically with the Report.


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Exhibit 10.1
COOPER-STANDARD HOLDINGS INC.
PERFORMANCE UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), which relates to a grant of Performance Units (“PUs”) made on ________ (the “Date of Grant”), is between Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and the individual whose name is set forth on the signature page hereof (the “Participant”):
R E C I T A L S :
WHEREAS, the Company has adopted the Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. 2011 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended and restated (the “Plan”) and the Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “LTIP”) which are incorporated herein by reference and made a part of this Agreement (capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the same meanings as in the Plan or the LTIP, as applicable); and
WHEREAS, the Committee has determined that it would be in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders to grant the PUs provided for herein to the Participant pursuant to the Plan and the LTIP, and the terms set forth herein.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows:
1.     Grant . The Company hereby grants to the Participant _________ PUs on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. One hundred percent (100%) of such PUs are referred to as the “Target PUs.” The Participant’s rights with respect to the PUs will remain forfeitable at all times prior to the date such PUs vest as described in Section 4.
2.     Performance Period and Goals . The vesting of the PUs is subject to the achievement of one or more Performance Goals during the Performance Period.
(a)     Performance Period . The Performance Period for this Award is the three–year period commencing on January 1, 2017 and ending on December 31, 2019.
(b)      Performance Goals . The Performance Goal is the Company’s return on invested capital (ROIC) for the three-year Performance Period. The Performance Goal will be met at “target” if 14.9% ROIC is achieved. The Performance Goal will be met at “threshold” if 80% of target performance is met. The Performance Goal will be met at “maximum” if 120% of target performance is met. Performance between threshold and target, or between target and maximum, shall be interpolated.
3.     Restrictions on Transfer . The Participant will not be entitled to sell, transfer, or otherwise dispose of or pledge or otherwise hypothecate or assign the PUs.
4.     Vesting; Termination of Employment .


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(a) Vesting . Except as set forth in subsection (b) or (c), the PUs will be eligible to vest only if the Participant continues in Employment with the Company or its Affiliate until the end of the Performance Period. As soon as practical after the end of the Performance Period (and in all events during the calendar year immediately following the end of the Performance Period), the Committee will determine to what extent the Performance Goal has been achieved. Based on such determination, the potential number of PUs that will vest will be determined as follows:
  
If Performance Goal is Met at*:
Target PUs Potential Vesting is:
Threshold (80% of Target)
50%
Target
100%
Maximum (120% of Target)
200%
*If the Performance Goal is achieved between threshold and target, or between target and maximum, the percent of Target PUs that are considered potentially vested will be interpolated.
The Committee may then exercise its discretion, pursuant to Section 5.1 of the LTIP, to adjust the potential number of PUs that are vesting either upwards or downwards, provided that if the Participant is a Covered Employee, then the Committee may only approve a downward adjustment. The total number of PUs, after adjustment (if any), so determined by the Committee shall be considered vested as of the date of such Committee determination (the “Lapse Date”).
(b) Termination of Employment . If the Participant’s Employment with the Company and its Affiliates terminates for any reason prior to the end of the Performance Period, the PUs shall be canceled by the Company without consideration; provided that:
(i) upon termination of the Participant’s Employment due to the Participant’s death or Disability, the Target PUs shall vest in full on the date of such Employment termination;
(ii) if the Participant’s Employment terminates for Retirement, then a number of PUs equal to (x) the total number of PUs determined pursuant to subsection (a) multiplied by (y) a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of the Participant’s days of Employment during the Performance Period and the denominator of which is 1,095, shall vest and no longer be subject to forfeiture as of the Lapse Date; and
(iii) in the case of either (i) or (ii), any remaining unvested PUs shall be canceled by the Company without consideration.
(c) Change of Control . Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of a Change of Control while the Participant remains in Employment with the Company or its Affiliate, the Performance Goal shall be deemed to have been satisfied at the target level, regardless of actual performance prior to or after such Change of Control, such that only the Target PUs remain available for vesting under this Award, and the following will apply:
(i) If the purchaser, successor or surviving entity (or parent thereof) in the Change of Control (the “Survivor”) so agrees, then some or all of the Target PUs shall be assumed, or replaced with the same type of award with similar terms and conditions, by the Survivor in the Change of Control transaction. If applicable, each

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PU that is assumed by the Survivor shall be appropriately adjusted, immediately after such Change of Control, to apply to the number and class of securities which would have been issuable to the Participant upon the consummation of such Change of Control had the PUs been actual shares immediately prior to such Change of Control. Upon termination of the Participant’s Employment (A) by the Company and its Affiliates without Cause or (B) if the Participant is then or was at the time of a Change of Control a Section 16 Participant, by such Section 16 Participant for Good Reason, in each case within two years after a Change of Control, any unvested portion of this Award (or the replacement award) shall immediately become vested in full.
(ii) To the extent the Survivor does not assume the PUs or issue replacement awards as provided in clause (i), then, immediately prior to the date of the Change of Control, the Target PUs shall become immediately and fully vested.
    5.     Settlement .
(a) General . Except as otherwise provided in Section 5(b), as soon as practicable after the PUs vest (but in all events during the year immediately following the end of the Performance Period), the Company will settle such vested PUs by making an appropriate book entry in the Participant’s name for a number of Shares equal to the number of PUs that have vested. The Transfer Restrictions applicable to any Shares issued in respect of the PUs shall lapse upon such issuance. For purposes hereof, the PUs that vest upon a Participant’s termination of Employment shall be settled only upon the Participant’s separation from service within the meaning of Code Section 409A.
(b) Six-Month Delay for Specified Employees . Notwithstanding any other provision in the Plan or this Agreement to the contrary, if (i) the PUs become vested as a result of the Participant’s separation from service other than as a result of death, and (ii) the Participant is a “specified employee” within the meaning of Code Section 409A as of the date of such separation from service, then settlement of such vested PUs shall occur on the date that is six months after the date of the Participant’s separation from service to the extent necessary to comply with Code Section 409A.
(c) Restrictions . The Company shall not be liable to the Participant for damages relating to any delays in making an appropriate book entry, or any mistakes or errors in the making of the book entry, provided that the Company shall correct any such errors caused by it. Any such book entry shall be subject to such stop transfer orders and other restrictions as the Committee may deem advisable under the Plan or the rules, regulations, and other requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission, any stock exchange upon which such Shares are listed, and any applicable Federal or state laws, and the Company may make an appropriate book entry notation to make appropriate reference to such restrictions.
6.     No Voting Rights; Dividend Equivalents . The Participant shall not have voting rights with respect to the Shares underlying the PUs. If any dividends or other distributions are paid with respect to the Shares underlying the PUs the Participant shall be credited with additional performance units equal to the number of Shares that the Participant would have received had the PUs been actual Shares, so long as the applicable record date occurs on or after the Date of Grant and before such PUs are forfeited or settled; and further provided that such performance units shall be deemed PUs subject to the same risk of forfeiture and other terms of

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this Agreement and the Plan as apply to the PUs to which such dividends or other distributions relate.
7.     No Right to Continued Employment or Future Awards . The granting of the PUs shall impose no obligation on the Company or any of its Affiliates to continue the Employment of the Participant and shall not lessen or affect the Company’s or its Affiliate’s right to terminate the Employment of the Participant. In addition, the granting of the PUs shall impose no obligation on the Company or any of its Affiliates to make awards under the Plan or the LTIP to the Participant in the future.
8.     Taxes . The Company and its Affiliates shall have the right and are hereby authorized to withhold any applicable withholding taxes in respect of the PUs and to take such other action as may be necessary to satisfy all obligations for the payment of such withholding taxes, including withholding Shares otherwise deliverable hereunder to satisfy such tax obligations.

9.     Securities Laws . Upon the acquisition of any Shares pursuant to the RSUs, the Participant will make or enter into such written representations, warranties and agreements as the Committee may reasonably request in order to comply with applicable securities laws or with this Agreement.
10.     Notices . Any notice necessary under this Agreement shall be addressed to the Company in care of its Secretary at the principal executive office of the Company and to the Participant at the address appearing in the personnel records of the Company for the Participant or to either party at such other address as either party may designate in writing to the other. Any such notice shall be deemed effective upon receipt by the addressee.
11.     Choice of Law . THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICTS OF LAWS.
12.     Performance Units Subject to Plan and LTIP . By entering into this Agreement, the Participant agrees and acknowledges that the Participant has received and read a copy of the Plan and the LTIP. The PUs are subject to the Plan and the LTIP. The terms and provisions of the Plan and the LTIP as they may be amended from time to time are incorporated herein by reference. In the event of a conflict between any term or provision in this Agreement and a term or provision of the Plan or LTIP, the applicable terms and provisions of the Plan or LTIP will govern.
13.     Recoupment . This Award and the compensation received by the Participant under this Award shall be subject to the terms of any recoupment or clawback policy that may be adopted by the Company from time to time and to any requirement of applicable law, regulation or listing standard that requires the Company to recoup or clawback compensation paid under this Award.
14.     Amendments . The Company may amend this Award at any time, provided that the Participant’s consent to any amendment is required to the extent the amendment materially diminishes the rights of the Participant or results in cancellation of the Award. Notwithstanding

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the foregoing, the Company need not obtain Participant (or other interested party) consent for (a) the adjustment or cancellation of an Award pursuant to the adjustment provisions of the Plan; (b) the modification of the Award to the extent deemed necessary to comply with any applicable law, the listing requirements of any principal securities exchange or market on which the Shares are then traded; (c) the modification of the Award to preserve favorable accounting or tax treatment of the Award for the Company; or (d) the modification of the Award to the extent the Committee determines that such action does not materially and adversely affect the value of an Award or that such action is in the best interest of the affected Participant or any other person(s) as may then have an interest in the Award.
15.     Committee Interpretation . As a condition to the grant of this Award, the Participant agrees (with such agreement being binding upon the Participant’s legal representatives, guardians, legatees or beneficiaries) that this Agreement will be interpreted by the Committee and that any interpretation by the Committee of the terms of this Agreement, the Plan or the LTIP, and any determination made by the Committee under this Agreement, the Plan or the LTIP, will be final, binding and conclusive.
16.     Signature in Counterparts . This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of which shall be an original, with the same effect as if the signatures were upon the same instrument.
 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement.
 
 
 
 
COOPER-STANDARD HOLDINGS INC.
 
 
By:
 
 
   
 
                        
 
Agreed and acknowledged as of the date first above written:
 
 
Participant:
 
 



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Exhibit 10.2
COOPER-STANDARD HOLDINGS INC.
PERFORMANCE UNIT AWARD AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT (this “Agreement”), which relates to a grant of Performance Units (“PUs”) made on _____ (the “Date of Grant”), is between Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), and the individual whose name is set forth on the signature page hereof (the “Participant”):
R E C I T A L S :
WHEREAS, the Company has adopted the Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. 2011 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended and restated (the “Plan”) and the Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “LTIP”) which are incorporated herein by reference and made a part of this Agreement (capitalized terms not otherwise defined herein shall have the same meanings as in the Plan or the LTIP, as applicable); and
WHEREAS, the Committee has determined that it would be in the best interests of the Company and its shareholders to grant the PUs provided for herein to the Participant pursuant to the Plan and the LTIP, and the terms set forth herein.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter set forth, the parties agree as follows:
1.     Grant . The Company hereby grants to the Participant _________ on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. One hundred percent (100%) of such PUs are referred to as the “Target PUs.” The Participant’s rights with respect to the PUs will remain forfeitable at all times prior to the date such PUs vest as described in Section 4.
2.     Performance Period and Goals . The vesting of the PUs is subject to the achievement of one or more Performance Goals during the Performance Period.
(a)     Performance Period . The Performance Period for this Award is the three–year period commencing on January 1, 2017 and ending on December 31, 2019.
(b)      Performance Goals . The Performance Goal is the Company’s return on invested capital (ROIC) for the three-year Performance Period. The Performance Goal will be met at “target” if 14.9% ROIC is achieved. The Performance Goal will be met at “threshold” if 80% of target performance is met. The Performance Goal will be met at “maximum” if 120% of target performance is met. Performance between threshold and target, or between target and maximum, shall be interpolated.
3.     Restrictions on Transfer . The Participant will not be entitled to sell, transfer, or otherwise dispose of or pledge or otherwise hypothecate or assign the PUs.
4.     Vesting; Termination of Employment .


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(a) Vesting . Except as set forth in subsection (b) or (c), the PUs will be eligible to vest only if the Participant continues in Employment with the Company or its Affiliate until the end of the Performance Period. As soon as practical after the end of the Performance Period (and in all events during the calendar year immediately following the end of the Performance Period), the Committee will determine to what extent the Performance Goal has been achieved. Based on such determination, the potential number of PUs that will vest will be determined as follows:
  
If Performance Goal is Met at*:
Target PUs Potential Vesting is:
Threshold (80% of Target)
50%
Target
100%
Maximum (120% of Target)
200%
*If the Performance Goal is achieved between threshold and target, or between target and maximum, the percent of Target PUs that are considered potentially vested will be interpolated.
The Committee may then exercise its discretion, pursuant to Section 5.1 of the LTIP, to adjust the potential number of PUs that are vesting either upwards or downwards, provided that if the Participant is a Covered Employee, then the Committee may only approve a downward adjustment. The total number of PUs, after adjustment (if any), so determined by the Committee shall be considered vested as of the date of such Committee determination (the “Lapse Date”).
(b) Termination of Employment . If the Participant’s Employment with the Company and its Affiliates terminates for any reason prior to the end of the Performance Period, the PUs shall be canceled by the Company without consideration; provided that:
(i) upon termination of the Participant’s Employment due to the Participant’s death or Disability, the Target PUs shall vest in full on the date of such Employment termination;
(ii) if the Participant’s Employment terminates for Retirement, then a number of PUs equal to (x) the total number of PUs determined pursuant to subsection (a) multiplied by (y) a fraction, the numerator of which is the number of the Participant’s days of Employment during the Performance Period and the denominator of which is 1,095, shall vest and no longer be subject to forfeiture as of the Lapse Date; and
(iii) in the case of either (i) or (ii), any remaining unvested PUs shall be canceled by the Company without consideration.
(c) Change of Control . Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of a Change of Control while the Participant remains in Employment with the Company or its Affiliate, the Performance Goal shall be deemed to have been satisfied at the target level, regardless of actual performance prior to or after such Change of Control, such that only the Target PUs remain available for vesting under this Award, and the following will apply:
(i) If the purchaser, successor or surviving entity (or parent thereof) in the Change of Control (the “Survivor”) so agrees, then some or all of the Target PUs shall be assumed, or replaced with the same type of award with similar terms and conditions, by the Survivor in the Change of Control transaction. If applicable, each

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PU that is assumed by the Survivor shall be appropriately adjusted, immediately after such Change of Control, to apply to the number and class of securities which would have been issuable to the Participant upon the consummation of such Change of Control had the PUs been actual shares immediately prior to such Change of Control. Upon termination of the Participant’s Employment (A) by the Company and its Affiliates without Cause or (B) if the Participant is then or was at the time of a Change of Control a Section 16 Participant, by such Section 16 Participant for Good Reason, in each case within two years after a Change of Control, any unvested portion of this Award (or the replacement award) shall immediately become vested in full.
(ii) To the extent the Survivor does not assume the PUs or issue replacement awards as provided in clause (i), then, immediately prior to the date of the Change of Control, the Target PUs shall become immediately and fully vested.
    5.     Settlement .
(a) General . Except as otherwise provided in Section 5(b), as soon as practicable after the PUs vest (but in all events during the year immediately following the end of the Performance Period), the Company will settle such vested PUs by delivering an amount of cash equal to the Fair Market Value, determined as of the vesting date, of a number of Shares equal to the number of PUs that have vested. For purposes hereof, the PUs that vest upon a Participant’s termination of Employment shall be settled only upon the Participant’s separation from service within the meaning of Code Section 409A.
(b) Six-Month Delay for Specified Employees . Notwithstanding any other provision in the Plan or this Agreement to the contrary, if (i) the PUs become vested as a result of the Participant’s separation from service other than as a result of death, and (ii) the Participant is a “specified employee” within the meaning of Code Section 409A as of the date of such separation from service, then settlement of such vested PUs shall occur on the date that is six months after the date of the Participant’s separation from service to the extent necessary to comply with Code Section 409A.
6.     No Voting Rights; Dividend Equivalents . The Participant shall not have voting rights with respect to the Shares underlying the PUs. The Participant shall be credited with an amount of cash equivalent to any dividends or other distributions paid with respect to the Shares underlying the PUs, so long as the applicable record date occurs on or after the Date of Grant and before such PUs are forfeited or settled; provided that such cash amounts shall be subject to the same risk of forfeiture and Performance Goals as the PUs to which such amounts relate. If, however, any dividends or other distributions with respect to the Shares underlying the PUs are paid in Shares rather than cash, then the Participant shall be credited with additional performance units equal to the number of Shares that the Participant would have received had the PUs been actual Shares, and such performance units shall be deemed PUs subject to the same risk of forfeiture and other terms of this Agreement and the Plan as apply to the PUs to which such dividends or other distributions relate. Any amounts due to the Participant under this provision shall be paid to the Participant at the same time as payment is made in respect of the PUs to which such dividends or other distributions relate.

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7.     No Right to Continued Employment or Future Awards . The granting of the PUs shall impose no obligation on the Company or any of its Affiliates to continue the Employment of the Participant and shall not lessen or affect the Company’s or its Affiliate’s right to terminate the Employment of the Participant. In addition, the granting of the PUs shall impose no obligation on the Company or any of its Affiliates to make awards under the Plan or the LTIP to the Participant in the future.
8.     Taxes . The Company and its Affiliates shall have the right and are hereby authorized to withhold from amounts otherwise payable hereunder any applicable withholding taxes in respect of the PUs and to take such other action as may be necessary to satisfy all obligations for the payment of such withholding taxes.
9.     Notices . Any notice necessary under this Agreement shall be addressed to the Company in care of its Secretary at the principal executive office of the Company and to the Participant at the address appearing in the personnel records of the Company for the Participant or to either party at such other address as either party may designate in writing to the other. Any such notice shall be deemed effective upon receipt by the addressee.
10.     Choice of Law . THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED BY AND CONSTRUED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE WITHOUT REGARD TO CONFLICTS OF LAWS.
11.     Performance Units Subject to Plan and LTIP . By entering into this Agreement, the Participant agrees and acknowledges that the Participant has received and read a copy of the Plan and the LTIP. The PUs are subject to the Plan and the LTIP. The terms and provisions of the Plan and the LTIP as they may be amended from time to time are incorporated herein by reference. In the event of a conflict between any term or provision in this Agreement and a term or provision of the Plan or LTIP, the applicable terms and provisions of the Plan or LTIP will govern.
12.     Recoupment . This Award and the compensation received by the Participant under this Award shall be subject to the terms of any recoupment or clawback policy that may be adopted by the Company from time to time and to any requirement of applicable law, regulation or listing standard that requires the Company to recoup or clawback compensation paid under this Award.
13.     Amendments . The Company may amend this Award at any time, provided that the Participant’s consent to any amendment is required to the extent the amendment materially diminishes the rights of the Participant or results in cancellation of the Award. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Company need not obtain Participant (or other interested party) consent for (a) the adjustment or cancellation of an Award pursuant to the adjustment provisions of the Plan; (b) the modification of the Award to the extent deemed necessary to comply with any applicable law, the listing requirements of any principal securities exchange or market on which the Shares are then traded; (c) the modification of the Award to preserve favorable accounting or tax treatment of the Award for the Company; or (d) the modification of the Award to the extent the Committee determines that such action does not materially and adversely affect the value of an Award or that such action is in the best interest of the affected Participant or any other person(s) as may then have an interest in the Award.

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14.     Committee Interpretation . As a condition to the grant of this Award, the Participant agrees (with such agreement being binding upon the Participant’s legal representatives, guardians, legatees or beneficiaries) that this Agreement will be interpreted by the Committee and that any interpretation by the Committee of the terms of this Agreement, the Plan or the LTIP, and any determination made by the Committee under this Agreement, the Plan or the LTIP, will be final, binding and conclusive.
15.     Signature in Counterparts . This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of which shall be an original, with the same effect as if the signatures were upon the same instrument.
 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement.
 
 
 
 
COOPER-STANDARD HOLDINGS INC.
 
 
By:
 
 
   
 
                        
 
Agreed and acknowledged as of the date first above written:
 
 
Participant:
 
 



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Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER, PURSUANT TO EXCHANGE ACT RULE 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)
(SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002)
I, Jeffrey S. Edwards, certify that:
 
1.
I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Cooper-Standard Holdings 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(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the 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 statements 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(s) 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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date: May 3, 2017
 
 
 
By:
 
/S/ JEFFREY S. EDWARDS
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jeffrey S. Edwards
 
 
 
 
 
 
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Principal Executive Officer)





Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION OF PRINCIPAL FINANCIAL OFFICER, PURSUANT TO EXCHANGE ACT RULE 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a)
(SECTION 302 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002)

I, Matthew W. Hardt, certify that:
 
1.
I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of Cooper-Standard Holdings 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(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the 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 statements 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(s) 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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date: May 3, 2017
 
 
 
By:
 
/S/ MATTHEW W. HARDT
 
 
 
 
 
 
Matthew W. Hardt
 
 
 
 
 
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Principal Financial Officer)





Exhibit 32
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 the filing of this quarterly report of Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2017 , with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), each of the undersigned officers certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. section 1350, as adopted pursuant to 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 Exchange 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.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date: May 3, 2017
 
 
 
By:
 
/S/ JEFFREY S. EDWARDS
 
 
 
 
 
 
Jeffrey S. Edwards
 
 
 
 
 
 
Chief Executive Officer
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
/S/ MATTHEW W. HARDT
 
 
 
 
 
 
Matthew W. Hardt
 
 
 
 
 
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
 
 
 
 
 
(Principal Financial Officer)