UNITED STATES
 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
 Washington, D.C. 20549





FORM 10-K





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


For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010


OR


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


For the transition period from to





Commission file number 0-23486


NN, INC.


(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Delaware
62-1096725(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)2000 Waters Edge Drive
37604Johnson City, Tennessee
(Zip Code)(Address of principal executive offices)





Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (423) 743-9151











Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:




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on which registered


Common Stock, par value $.01The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC





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The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant at June 30, 2010, based on the closing price on the NASDAQ Stock Market LLC on that date was approximately $81,171,060.





The number of shares of the registrant's common stock outstanding on March 11, 2011 was 16,637,874.





DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE





Portions of the Proxy Statement with respect to the 2011 Annual Meeting of Stockholders are incorporated by reference in Part III, Items 10 to 14 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K as indicated herein.















PART I




Item 1.  Business Overview




NN, Inc. has three operating segments, the Metal Bearing Components Segment, the Plastic and Rubber Components Segment, and the Precision Metal Components Segment.   As used in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, the terms “NN”, “the Company”, “we”, “our”, or “us” mean NN, Inc. and its subsidiaries.




Within the Metal Bearing Components Segment, we manufacture and supply high precision bearing components, consisting of balls, cylindrical rollers, tapered rollers, and metal retainers, for leading bearing manufacturers on a global basis.  We are a leading independent manufacturer of precision steel bearing balls and rollers for the North American, European and Asian markets.  In 2010, Metal Bearing Components accounted for 74% of total NN, Inc. sales.  Sales of balls and rollers accounted for approximately 69% of our total net sales with 51% of sales from balls and 18% of sales from rollers.  Sales of metal bearing retainers accounted for 5% of net sales.  Through a series of acquisitions and plant expansions, we have built upon our strong core ball business and expanded our bearing component product offering.  Today, we offer among the industry’s most complete line of commercially available bearing components.  We emphasize engineered products that take advantage of our competencies in product design and tight tolerance manufacturing processes.  Our bearing customers use our components in fully assembled ball and roller bearings, which serve a wide variety of industrial applications in the transportation, electrical, agricultural, construction, machinery, mining and aerospace markets.




Within the Plastic and Rubber Components Segment, we manufacture high precision rubber seals and plastic retainers for leading bearing manufacturers on a global basis.  In addition, we manufacture specialized plastic products including automotive components, electronic instrument cases and other molded components used in a variety of applications.  Finally, we also manufacture rubber seals for use in various automotive, industrial and mining applications.  In 2010, plastic products accounted for 7% of net sales and rubber seals accounted for 4% of net sales.




Our Precision Metal Components Segment is comprised of the Whirlaway Corporation (“Whirlaway”).  Whirlaway is a manufacturer of highly engineered, difficult to manufacture precision metal components and subassemblies for the automotive, HVAC, fluid power and diesel engine markets. Our entry into the precision metal components market since 2006 is part of our strategy to serve markets and customers we view as adjacent to bearing components that utilize our core manufacturing competencies.  These products accounted for 15% of net sales in 2010.





The three business segments are composed of the following manufacturing operations:





Metal Bearing Components Segment


·
Erwin, Tennessee Ball and Roller Plant (“Erwin Plant”)


·
Mountain City, Tennessee Ball Plant (“Mountain City Plant”)


·
Eltmann, Germany Ball Plant (“Eltmann Plant”)


·
Pinerolo, Italy Ball Plant (“Pinerolo Plant”)


·
Veenendaal, The Netherlands Roller and Stamped Metal Parts Plant (“Veenendaal Plant”)


·
Kysucke Nove Mesto, Slovakia Ball Plant (“Kysucke Plant”)


·
Kunshan, China Ball Plant (“Kunshan Plant”)





Note: The Eltmann Plant filed for bankruptcy on January 20, 2011 and is now under the effective control of the German bankruptcy court.  See Notes 15 and 21 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Liquidity and Capital Resources" for further details.





Plastic and Rubber Components Segment


·
Delta Rubber Company, Danielson, Connecticut Rubber Seal Plant (“Danielson Plant”)


·
Industrial Molding Corporation, Inc. Lubbock, Texas Plastic Injection Molding Plant (“Lubbock Plant”)





Precision Metal Components Segment


·
Whirlaway Corporation, Wellington, Ohio Metal Components Plant 1 (“Wellington Plant 1”)


·
Whirlaway Corporation, Wellington, Ohio Metal Components Plant 2 (“Wellington Plant 2”)





Financial information about the segments is set forth in Note 12 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.




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Recent Developments




On December 21, 2010, we entered into an amended and restated revolving credit facility expiring December 21, 2014 with Key Bank as administrative agent with an initial size of $75 million.  The amended agreement was entered into to adjust our financial and non-financial covenants to more normalized measures and to provide greater ability to fund our capital investment plans.  The interest rate was amended to LIBOR plus a margin of 1.5 to 3.5% (depending on the level of the ratio of debt to EBITDA) from LIBOR plus a margin of 4.75%.  The facility may be expanded upon our request with approval of the lenders by up to $60 million, under the same terms and conditions.  On March 9, 2011, we exercised an option to increase the size of the facility from $75 million to $100 million to allow additional flexibility and to fund potential growth projects.





On December 21, 2010, our senior note agreement with Prudential Capital was also amended.  The amended agreement was entered into to adjust our financial and non-financial covenants to more normalized measures.  There were no changes to the terms or availability of credit and the interest rate was reduced from 8.50% to 6.70%.





Due to the impacts of the global economic recession and the resulting reduction in revenue and operating losses, our wholly owned German subsidiary Kugelfertigung Eltmann GbmH (“Eltmann” or “Eltmann Plant”) sustained a significant weakening of its financial condition during the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2010 with net losses incurred of $2.8 million and $0.5 million, respectively, during those years.  As a result, Eltmann became technically insolvent at which point it was required to file for bankruptcy under German bankruptcy law.  The filing was made in the bankruptcy court in Germany on January 20, 2011.  Since this date, NN has lost the ability to control or manage Eltmann as a result of the bankruptcy court trustee taking over effective control and day to day management of this subsidiary.  After a period of evaluation, the trustee will hold a preliminary hearing to determine whether Eltmann should be liquidated.  The ultimate impact on NN of Eltmann filing for bankruptcy will depend on the findings of the bankruptcy court.  However, under advice of legal counsel, we believe NN will relinquish all assets and liabilities of Eltmann which have a carrying value of approximately $8.5 million and $8.5 million, respectively, at January 20, 2011.   However, until such court proceedings are finalized, we will not be able to determine what liabilities and contingent obligations, if any, might remain as the responsibility of NN.  As of December 31, 2010, all Eltmann Plant assets and liabilities remain on the consolidated financial statements of the Company. We do not anticipate any significant disruption of normal product flow to our customers being served by Eltmann prior to the bankruptcy filing and have the installed capacity within our remaining plants to meet this demand.





Corporate Information




NN, originally organized in October 1980, is incorporated in Delaware.  Our principal executive offices are located at 2000 Waters Edge Drive, Johnson City, Tennessee, and our telephone number is (423) 743-9151.  Our web site address is www.nnbr.com.  Information contained on our web site is not part of this Annual Report.  Our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and related amendments are available via a link to “SEC.gov” on our web site under “Investor Relations.”




Products




Metal Bearing Components Segment




Precision Steel Balls.  At our Metal Bearing Components Segment facilities, we manufacture and sell high quality, precision steel balls in sizes ranging in diameter from 5/32 of an inch (3.969 mm)  to 2 5/8 inches (66.675 mm). We produce and sell balls in grades ranging from grade 3 to grade 1000, according to international standards endorsed by the American Bearing Manufacturers Association.  The grade number for a ball, in addition to defining allowable dimensional variation within production batches, indicates the degree of spherical precision of the ball; for example, grade 3 balls are manufactured to within three-millionths of an inch of roundness.  Our steel balls are used primarily by manufacturers of anti-friction bearings where precise spherical, tolerance and surface finish accuracies are required.  Sales of precision steel balls accounted for approximately 69%, 73%, and 68% of net Metal Bearing Component Segment sales in 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively.




Steel Rollers.  We manufacture tapered rollers at our Veenendaal Plant and the Erwin Plant and cylindrical rollers at our Erwin Plant. Rollers are an alternative rolling element used instead of balls in anti-friction bearings that typically have heavier loading or different speed requirements.  Our roller products are used primarily for applications similar to those of our precision steel ball product line, plus certain non-bearing applications such as hydraulic pumps and motors.  Tapered rollers are a component in tapered roller bearings that are used in a variety of applications including automotive gearbox applications, automotive wheel bearings and a wide variety of industrial applications.  Most cylindrical rollers are made to specific customer requirements for diameter and length and are used in a variety of industrial applications.   Tapered rollers accounted for approximately 14%, 10% and 14% of consolidated net sales in 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  Cylindrical rollers accounted for approximately 4% of consolidated net sales in each of 2010, 2009, and 2008.




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Metal Retainers.We manufacture and sell precision metal retainers for roller bearings used in a wide variety of industrial applications.  Retainers are used to separate and space the rolling elements (rollers) within a fully assembled bearing.  We manufacture metal retainers at our Veenendaal Plant.




Plastic and Rubber Components Segment




Bearing Seals.  At our Danielson Plant, we manufacture and sell a wide range of precision bearing seals produced through a variety of compression and injection molding processes and adhesion technologies to create rubber-to-metal bonded bearing seals.  The seals are used in applications for automotive, industrial, agricultural and mining markets.




Plastic Retainers.At our Lubbock Plant, we manufacture and sell precision plastic retainers for ball and roller bearings used in a wide variety of industrial applications.  Retainers are used to separate and space the rolling elements (balls or rollers) within a fully assembled bearing.




Precision Plastic Components.At our Lubbock Plant, we also manufacture and sell a wide range of specialized plastic products including automotive under-the-hood components, electronic instrument cases and precision electronic connectors and lenses, as well as a variety of other specialized parts.




Precision Metal Components Segment




Precision Metal Components.  We sell a wide range of highly engineered precision metal components and subassemblies.  Beginning September 1, 2010, these components are manufactured at the two Wellington, Ohio plants.  (NN ceased operations at the Tempe Plant on August 31, 2010.)  The precision metal components offered include highly engineered shafts, fluid power assemblies and complex precision assembled and tested parts.  The components are used in the following end markets:  automotive, HVAC, fluid power and diesel engine.




Research and Development




The amounts spent on research and development activities by us during each of the last three fiscal years are not material and are expensed as incurred.




Customers




Our products are supplied primarily to bearing manufacturers and automotive and industrial parts manufacturers for use in a broad range of industrial applications, including transportation, electrical, agricultural, construction, machinery, mining and aerospace.  Additionally, we supply precision metal, rubber, and plastic components to automotive and industrial companies that are not used in bearing assemblies.  We supply approximately 400 customers; however, our top ten customers account for approximately 75% of our revenue.  Sales to each of these top ten customers are made to multiple customer locations and divisions throughout the world.  Only one of these customers, AB SKF (“SKF”), had sales levels that were over 10% of total net sales. Sales to various U.S. and foreign divisions of SKF accounted for approximately 38% of net sales in 2010.  In 2010, 39% of our products were sold to customers in North America, 45% to customers in Europe, 11% to customers in Asia and the remaining 5% to customers in South America.




We sell our products to most of our largest customers under either sales contracts or agreed upon commercial terms.  In general, we pass through material cost fluctuations when incurred to our customers in the form of changes in selling prices.  We ordinarily ship our products directly to customers within 60 days, and in some cases, during the same calendar month, of the date on which a sales order is placed.  Accordingly, we generally have an insignificant amount of open (backlog) orders from customers at month end.  At the U.S. operations of our Metal Bearings Component Segment, we maintain a computerized, bar coded inventory management system with certain of our major customers that enables us to determine on a day-to-day basis the amount of these components remaining in a customer’s inventory.  When such inventories fall below certain levels, additional product is automatically shipped.




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During 2010, the Metal Bearing Components Segment sold products to approximately 300 customers located in 30 different countries.  Approximately 87% of the net sales in 2010 were to customers outside the United States.  Approximately 60% of net sales in 2010 were to customers within Europe.   Sales to our top ten customers accounted for approximately 88% of the net sales in 2010.  Sales to SKF accounted for approximately 51% of net sales of the segment in 2010.




During 2010, the Plastic and Rubber Components Segment sold its products to over 80 customers located principally in North America.  Approximately 11% of the Plastic and Rubber Components Segment’s net sales were to customers outside the United States, with the vast majority of those sales to customers in Mexico and Canada.  Sales to the segment’s top ten customers accounted for approximately 70% of the segment’s net sales in 2010.




During 2010, the Precision Metal Components Segment sold its products to 23 customers located in five countries.  Approximately 93% of all sales were to customers located within the United States.  Sales to the segment’s top ten customers accounted for approximately 88% of the segment’s net sales in 2010.




In both the foreign and domestic markets, we principally sell our products directly to manufacturers and do not sell significant amounts through distributors or dealers.




See Note 12 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations -- Results of Operations" for additional Segment financial information.




The following table presents a breakdown of our net sales for fiscal years 2010, 2009 and 2008:




(In Thousands)

2010


2009


2008Metal Bearing Components Segment

$
271,339


$
183,605


$
321,660Percentage of Total Sales


74.3
%


70.7
%


75.7
%Precision Metal Components Segment


54,913



45,003



64,235Percentage of Total Sales


15.0
%


17.4
%


15.1
%Plastic and Rubber Components Segment


39,117



30,775



38,942Percentage of Total Sales


10.7
%


11.9
%


9.2
%Total

$
365,369


$
259,383


$
424,837Percentage of Total Sales


100
%


100
%


100
%





The change in value of Euro denominated sales resulted in net sales decreasing $10.7 million in 2010, decreasing $8.3 million in 2009 and increasing $17.6 million in 2008 compared to the prior years when converted to U.S. Dollars.





Sales and Marketing




A primary emphasis of our marketing strategy is to expand key customer relationships by offering high quality, high precision products with the value of a single supply chain partner for a wide variety of components.   Due to the technical nature of many of our products, our engineers and manufacturing management personnel also provide technical sales support functions, while internal sales employees handle customer orders and other general sales support activities.   For the Precision Metal Components Segment and the Plastics and Rubber Components Segment, the current sales structure consists of utilizing manufacturers’ representatives at key accounts supported by senior segment management and engineering involvement.




Our Metal Bearing Components Segment marketing strategy focuses on increasing our outsourcing relationships with global bearing manufacturers that maintain captive (in house) bearing component manufacturing operations.  Our marketing strategy for the Plastic and Rubber Components Segment and the Precision Metal Components Segment is to offer custom manufactured, high quality, precision products to markets with high value-added characteristics at competitive price levels.  This strategy focuses on relationships with key customers that require the production of technically difficult parts and assemblies, enabling us to take advantage of our strengths in custom product development, tool design, component assembly and machining processes.




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Our arrangements with both our U.S. and European customers typically provide that payments are due within 30 to 60 days following the date of shipment of goods.  With respect to export customers of both our U.S. and European businesses, payments generally are due within 60 to 120 days following the date of shipment in order to allow for additional freight time and customs clearance.  For some customers that participate in our inventory management program, sales are recorded when the customer uses the product.  See "Business -- Customers" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations -- Liquidity and Capital Resources."




Manufacturing Process




We have become a leading independent bearing component manufacturer through exceptional service and high quality manufacturing processes.  Because our ball and roller manufacturing processes incorporate the use of standardized tooling, load sizes, and process technology, we are able to produce large volumes of products cost competitively, while maintaining high quality standards.




The key to our high quality production of seals and retainers is the incorporation of customized engineering into our manufacturing processes, metal to rubber bonding competencies and experience with a broad range of engineered resins and custom polymers.  This design process includes the testing and quality assessment of each product.




Within the precision metal components industry, we are well positioned in the market place by virtue of our focus on highly engineered difficult to manufacture critical components, product development and component subassemblies.




Employees




As of December 31, 2010, we employed a total of 1,829 full-time employees and 236 full-time equivalent temporary workers. The following numbers are for full-time employees only.  Our Metal Bearing Components Segment employed 261 in the U.S., 854 in Europe and 114 in China; our Plastic and Rubber Components Segment employed 260, all in the U.S.; and our Precision Metal Components Segment employed 334, all in the U.S.  In addition, there were six employees at our corporate headquarters.  Of our total employment, 16% are management/staff employees and 84% are production employees.  We believe we are able to attract and retain high quality employees because of our quality reputation, technical expertise, history of financial and operating stability, attractive employee benefit programs, and our progressive, employee-friendly working environment.  The employees in the Eltmann Plant, Pinerolo Plant and Veenendaal Plant are unionized.  We have excellent employee relations throughout the Company, and we have never experienced any significant involuntary work stoppages.




During 2010, NN ceased operations at the Tempe Plant on August 31, 2010, reducing our full-time employees by approximately 130.  As of January 20, 2011 the Eltmann Plant and its 113 employees are under the effective control and management of the German bankruptcy court.




Competition




The Metal Bearing Components Segment of our business is intensely competitive.  Our primary domestic competitor is Hoover Precision Products, Inc., a wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of Tsubakimoto Precision Products Co. Ltd. Our primary foreign competitors are Amatsuji Steel Ball Manufacturing Company, Ltd. (Japan), a wholly owed division of NSK LTD., Tsubaki Nakashima Co., LTD and Jingsu General Ball and Roller (China).




We believe that competition within the Metal Bearing Components Segment is based principally on quality, price and the ability to consistently meet customer delivery requirements.  Management believes that our competitive strengths are our precision manufacturing capabilities, our wide product assortment, our reputation for consistent quality and reliability, our global manufacturing footprint and the productivity of our workforce.




The markets for the Plastic and Rubber Components Segment’s products are also intensely competitive.  Since the plastic injection molding industry is currently very fragmented, we must compete with numerous companies in each industry market segment.  Many of these companies have substantially greater financial resources than we do and many currently offer competing products nationally and internationally. Our primary competitor in the plastic bearing retainer market is Nakanishi Manufacturing Corporation.  Domestically, Nypro, Inc. and C&J Industries are among the main competitors in the precision plastic components markets.




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We believe that competition within the plastic injection molding industry is based principally on quality, price, design capabilities and speed of responsiveness and delivery.  Management believes that our competitive strengths are product development, tool design, fabrication, and tight tolerance molding processes.  With these strengths, we have built our reputation in the marketplace as a quality producer of technically difficult products.




While intensely competitive, the markets for our rubber seal products are less fragmented than our plastic injection molding products.  The bearing seal market is comprised of approximately six major competitors that range from small privately held companies to large global enterprises.  Bearing seal manufacturers compete on design, service, quality and price.  Our primary competitors in the U.S. bearing seal market are Freudenburg-NOK, Paulstra, Trostel, and Uchiyama.




In the Precision Metal Components Segment market, internal production of components by our customers can impact our business as the customers weigh the risk of outsourcing strategically critical components or producing in-house. Our primary outside competitors are Linamar, Stanadyne, A. Berger, C&A Tool, American Turned Products and Autocam.  We generally win new business on the basis of technical competence and our proven track record of successful product development.





Raw Materials




The primary raw material used in our core ball and roller business of the Metal Bearing Components Segment is 52100 Steel, which is high quality chromium steel. Our other steel requirements include metal strip, stainless steel, and type S2 rock bit steel.




The Metal Bearing Components Segment businesses purchase substantially all of their 52100 Steel requirements from suppliers in Europe and Japan and all of their metal strip requirements from European suppliers and traders.  The principal suppliers of 52100 Steel for our U.S. businesses are Daido Steel (Japan), Kobe Steel (Japan), Lucchini (affiliate of Ascometal France) and Ohio Star Forge Co.  The principal suppliers of 52100 Steel for our European businesses are Ascometal (France), Ovako, Kobe Steel (Japan) and Daido Steel (Japan) while the principal suppliers of metal strip are Thyssen and Theis.  If any of our current suppliers were unable to supply 52100 Steel to us, we can not provide assurances that we would not face higher costs or production interruptions as a result of obtaining 52100 Steel from alternate sources.




We purchase steel on the basis of composition, quality, availability and price.  For precision steel balls, the pricing arrangements with our suppliers are typically subject to adjustment every three to six months in the U.S. and contractually adjusted on an annual basis within the European locations for the base steel price and quarterly for surcharge adjustments.  In general, we do not enter into written supply agreements with suppliers or commit to maintain minimum monthly purchases of steel except for the year to year supply arrangement between Ascometal and the European operations of our Metal Bearing Components Segment.




Because 52100 Steel is principally produced by non-U.S. manufacturers, our operating results would be negatively affected in the event that the U.S. or European governments impose any significant quotas, tariffs or other duties or restrictions on the import of such steel, if the U.S. Dollar decreases in value relative to foreign currencies or if supplies available to us would significantly decrease.  The value of the U.S. Dollar factors into the steel price as the suppliers' base currencies are the Euro and Japanese Yen.




The Metal Bearing Components Segment has historically been affected by upward price pressure on steel principally due to general increases in global demand and due to global increased consumption of steel.  During 2010, steel prices were up slightly with a net year over year impact of approximately 2%.    In general, we pass through material cost fluctuations to our customers in the form of changes in selling price.




For the Plastic and Rubber Components Segment, we base purchase decisions on quality, service and price.  Generally, we do not enter into written supply contracts with our suppliers or commit to maintain minimum monthly purchases of resins, rubber compounds or metal stampings.




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The primary raw materials used by the Plastic and Rubber Components Segment are engineered resins, injection grade nylon and proprietary rubber compounds.  We purchase substantially all of our resin requirements from domestic manufacturers and suppliers.  The majority of these suppliers are international companies with resin manufacturing facilities located throughout the world.  We use certified vendors to provide a custom mix of proprietary rubber compounds.  This segment also procures metal stampings from several domestic suppliers.




The Precision Metal Components Segment produces products from a wide variety of metals in various forms from various sources.  Basic types include hot rolled steel, cold rolled steel (both carbon and alloy), stainless, extruded aluminum, die cast aluminum, gray and ductile iron castings, and mechanical tubing. Some material is purchased directly under contracts, some is consigned by the customer, and some is purchased directly from the steel mills.





Patents, Trademarks and Licenses




We do not own any U.S. or foreign patents, trademarks or licenses that are material to our business.  We do rely on certain data and processes, including trade secrets and know-how, and the success of our business depends, to some extent, on such information remaining confidential.  Each executive officer is subject to a non-competition and confidentiality agreement that seeks to protect this information.  Additionally, all employees are subject to company ethics policies that prohibit the disclosure of information critical to the operations of our business.




Seasonal Nature of Business




Historically, due to a substantial portion of sales to European customers, seasonality has been a factor for our business in that some European customers typically reduce their production activities during the month of August.




Environmental Compliance




Our operations and products are subject to extensive federal, state and local regulatory requirements both domestically and abroad relating to pollution control and protection of the environment.  We maintain a compliance program to assist in preventing and, if necessary, correcting environmental problems. In the Metal Bearing Components Segment, the Eltmann Plant, the Kysucke Plant, the Veenendaal Plant, Pinerolo Plant and Kunshan Plant are ISO 14000 or 14001 certified and all received the EPD (Environmental Product Declaration), except for the Veenendaal Plant’s stamped metal parts business.  Based on information compiled to date, management believes that our current operations are in substantial compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations, the violation of which could have a material adverse effect on our business and financial condition.  We have assessed conditional asset retirement obligations and have found them to be immaterial to the consolidated financial statements. We cannot assure that currently unknown matters, new laws and regulations, or stricter interpretations of existing laws and regulations will not materially affect our business or operations in the future.  More specifically, although we believe that we dispose of waste in material compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations, we cannot be certain that we will not incur significant liabilities in the future in connection with the clean-up of waste disposal sites.  We maintain long-term environmental insurance covering the four manufacturing locations purchased with the Whirlaway acquisition (two of which have ceased operations).  We are currently a potentially responsible party of a remedial action at a former waste recycling facility used by us.  See Item 3 and Note 15 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.




Executive Officers of the Registrant




Our executive officers are:




Name
Age
PositionRoderick R. Baty
57
Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and PresidentFrank T. Gentry, III
55
Senior Vice President – Managing Director, Metal Bearing ComponentsJames H. Dorton
54
Senior Vice President – Corporate Development and Chief Financial OfficerRobert R. Sams
53
Vice President – SalesWilliam C. Kelly, Jr.
52
Vice President – Chief Administrative Officer, Secretary, and TreasurerThomas G. Zupan
55
Vice President – Business Development Precision Metal Components DivisionJeffrey H. Hodge
49
Vice President – General Manager, U.S. Ball and Roller DivisionJames R. Widders
54
Vice President – General Manager, Precision Metal Components Division





Set forth below is certain additional information with respect to each of our executive officers.




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Roderick R. Baty was elected Chairman of the Board in September 2001 and continues to serve as Chief Executive Officer and President.  He has served as President and Chief Executive Officer since July 1997.  He joined NN in July 1995 as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and was elected to the Board of Directors in 1995.  Prior to joining NN, Mr. Baty served as President and Chief Operating Officer of Hoover Precision Products from 1990 until January 1995, and as Vice President and General Manager of Hoover Group from 1985 to 1990.




Frank T. Gentry, III, was appointed Vice President – Managing Director Metal Bearing Components Division in April 2009 and promoted to Senior Vice President in May 2010.  Prior to that, Mr. Gentry was Vice President – General Manager U.S. Ball and Roller Division from August 1995.  Mr. Gentry joined NN in 1981 and held various manufacturing management positions within NN from 1981 to August 1995.




James H. Dorton joined NN as Vice President of Corporate Development and Chief Financial Officer in June 2005.  In May 2010, he was promoted to Senior Vice President.  Prior to joining NN, Mr. Dorton served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Specialty Foods Group, Inc. from 2003 to 2004, Vice President Corporate Development and Strategy and Vice President – Treasurer of Bowater Incorporated from 1996 to 2002 and as Treasurer of Intergraph Corporation from 1989 to 1996.  Mr. Dorton is a Certified Public Accountant.




Robert R. Sams joined NN in 1996 as Plant Manager of the Mountain City, Tennessee facility.  In 1997, Mr. Sams served as Managing Director of the Kilkenny facility and in 1999 was elected to the position of Vice President – Sales.  Prior to joining NN, Mr. Sams held various positions with Hoover Precision Products from 1980 to 1994 and as Vice President of Production for Blum, Inc. from 1994 to 1996.




William C. Kelly, Jr. was named Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer in June 2005.  In March, 2003, Mr. Kelly was elected to serve as Chief Administrative Officer.  In March 1999, he was elected Secretary of NN and still serves in that capacity as well as that of Treasurer.  In February 1995, Mr. Kelly was elected Treasurer and Assistant Secretary.  He joined NN in 1993 as Assistant Treasurer and Manager of Investor Relations.  In July 1994, Mr. Kelly was elected to serve as NN’s Chief Accounting Officer, and served in that capacity through March 2003.  Prior to joining NN, Mr. Kelly served from 1988 to 1993 as a Staff Accountant and as a Senior Auditor with the accounting firm of Price Waterhouse, LLP.




Thomas G. Zupan co-founded Whirlaway in 1973 with his father and began his career as a toolmaker.  He gained further experience in every line business function including Engineering, Production Operations, Quality Assurance, H/R, Sales, Material Control, IS, and Finance as the company grew from owner operator to professionally managed.  In 1991, Mr. Zupan became CEO and sole shareholder of Whirlaway.  Upon the sale of Whirlaway to NN on November 30, 2006, Mr. Zupan was appointed Vice President – Precision Metal Components Division.  On December 15, 2010, Mr. Zupan was appointed Vice President Business Development Precision Metal Components Division.




Jeffrey H. Hodge joined NN in 1989 and has served various roles including Operations Manager, Plant Manager and Corporate Manager of Level 3 (Lean Enterprise, Six Sigma, TPM) from 2003 – 2009 before accepting his current role in 2009 as Vice-President and General Manager of U.S. Ball & Roller and NN Asia Divisions. Prior to joining NN Inc., Mr. Hodge was a member of the U.S. military from 1985 – 1989.




James R. Widders was named Vice President and General Manager of the Precision Metal Components Division on December 15, 2010.  Mr. Widders had 13 years of service at Whirlaway prior to its acquisition by NN.  Prior to joining NN, he served as Vice President and General Manager at Technifab, Inc. a manufacturer of molded foam components for the Aerospace industry and  in various management positions with GE Superabrasives, a division of General Electric.




Item 1A.           Risk Factors




Cautionary Statements for Purposes of the "Safe Harbor" Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995




We wish to caution readers that this report contains, and our future filings, press releases and oral statements made by our authorized representatives may contain, forward-looking statements that involve certain risks and uncertainties.  Readers can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of such verbs as expects, anticipates, believes or similar verbs or conjugations of such verbs. Our actual results could differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking statements due to important factors bearing on our business, many of which already have been discussed in this filing and in our prior filings. The differences could be caused by a number of factors or combination of factors including, but not limited to, the risk factors described below.




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You should carefully consider the following risks and uncertainties, and all other information contained in or incorporated by reference in this annual report on Form 10-K, before making an investment in our common stock.  Any of the following risks could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or operating results.  In such case, the trading price of our common stock could decline and you may lose all or part of your investment.




A large portion of our capital structure is in the form of debt.  As such, we continue to heavily rely on our current lenders as a major source of long term capital.





We are dependent on the continued provision of financing from our revolving credit lenders and our senior notes lenders for a major portion of our capital structure.  As such we must continually meet our existing financial and non-financial covenants or risk potentially default.  In the event of default, the degree to which our current lenders and/or potential future lenders will continue to lend to us will depend in large part on our results from operations and near term business prospects at the time of the default.





A recession impacting both U.S. and Europe on automotive and industrial markets once again could have a material adverse effect on our ability to finance our operations and implement our growth strategy.





During the three month period ended December 31, 2008 and the year ended December 31, 2009, we experienced a sudden and significant reduction in customer orders driven by reductions in automotive and industrial end market demand across all our businesses.  Prior to this time, our company had never been affected by a recession that had impacted both of our key geographic markets of the U.S. and Europe simultaneously.  If we are impacted by a global recession in the future this could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows from operations and could lead to additional restructuring and/or impairment charges being incurred.  However, we would be in a much better position to weather any recession or economic downturn given the actions taken to permanently reduce our cost base including closing or ceasing operations at four former manufacturing locations.





The demand for our products is cyclical, which could adversely impact our revenues.




The end markets for fully assembled bearings and other industrial and automotive components are cyclical and tend to decline in response to overall declines in industrial and automotive production.  As a result, the market for bearing components and precision metal, plastic, and rubber products is also cyclical and impacted by overall levels of industrial and automotive production.  Our sales in the past have been negatively affected, and in the future will be negatively affected, by adverse conditions in the industrial and/or automotive production sectors of the economy or by adverse global or national economic conditions generally.  Additionally, inflation in oil and the resulting higher gasoline prices could have a negative impact on demand for our products as a result of consumer and corporate spending reductions.




We depend on a very limited number of foreign sources for our primary raw material and are subject to risks of shortages and price fluctuation.




The steel that we use to manufacture our metal bearing components is of an extremely high quality and is available from a limited number of producers on a global basis.  Due to quality constraints in the U.S. steel industry, we obtain substantially all of the steel used in our U.S. operations of our Metal Bearing Components Segment from non-U.S. suppliers.  In addition, we obtain most of the steel used in our European operations from a single European source.  If we had to obtain steel from sources other than our current suppliers we could face higher prices and transportation costs, increased duties or taxes, and shortages of steel.  Problems in obtaining steel, particularly 52100 chrome steel, in the quantities that we require and on commercially reasonable terms, could increase our costs, adversely impacting our ability to operate our business efficiently and have a material adverse effect on our revenues and operating and financial results.




Increases in the market demand for steel can have the impact of increasing scrap surcharges we pay in procuring our steel in the form of higher unit prices and could adversely impact the availability of steel.  Our commercial terms with key customers allow us to pass along steel price fluctuations through changing the customers’ selling prices.




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We depend heavily on a relatively limited number of customers, and the loss of any major customer would have a material adverse effect on our business.




Sales to various U.S. and foreign divisions of SKF, which is one of the largest bearing manufacturers in the world, accounted for approximately 38% of consolidated net sales in 2010.  No other customers accounted for more than 10% of sales.  During 2010, sales to various U.S. and foreign divisions of our ten largest customers accounted for approximately 75% of our consolidated net sales.  The loss of all or a substantial portion of sales to these customers would cause us to lose a substantial portion of our revenue and would lower our operating profit margin and cash flows from operations.




We operate in and sell products to customers outside the U.S. and are subject to several related risks.




Because we obtain a majority of our raw materials from overseas suppliers, actively participate in overseas manufacturing operations and sell to a large number of international customers, we face risks associated with the following:




·
adverse foreign currency fluctuations;




·
changes in trade, monetary and fiscal policies, laws and regulations, and other activities of governments, agencies and similar organizations;




·
the imposition of trade restrictions or prohibitions;




·
a U.S. Federal Tax code that discourages the repatriation of funds to the U.S.;




·
the imposition of import or other duties or taxes; and




·
unstable governments or legal systems in countries in which our suppliers, manufacturing operations, and customers are located.




We do not have a hedging program in place associated with consolidating the operating results of our foreign businesses into U.S. Dollars.  An increase in the value of the U.S. Dollar and/or the Euro relative to other currencies may adversely affect our ability to compete with our foreign-based competitors for international, as well as domestic, sales.  Also, a change in the value of the Euro relative to the U.S. Dollar can negatively impact our consolidated financial results, which are denominated in U.S. Dollars.




In addition, due to the typical slower summer manufacturing season in Europe, we expect that revenues in the third fiscal quarter of each year will reflect lower sales than in the other quarters of the year.




Failure of our product could result in a product recall.




The majority of our products go into bearings used in the automotive industry and other critical industrial manufacturing applications.  A failure of our components could lead to a product recall.  If a recall were to happen as a result of our components failing, we could bear a substantial part of the cost of correction.  In addition to the cost of fixing the parts affected by the component, a recall could result in the loss of a portion of or all of the customers’ business.  To partially mitigate these risks, we carry limited product recall insurance and have invested heavily in the TS16949 quality program.




The costs and difficulties of integrating acquired business could impede our future growth.




We cannot assure you that any future acquisition will enhance our financial performance.  Acquiring companies involves inherent risk in the areas of environmental and legal issues, information technology, cultural and regulatory matters, product/supplier issues, and financial risk.  Our ability to effectively integrate any future acquisitions will depend on, among other things, the adequacy of our implementation plans, the ability of our management to oversee and operate effectively the combined operations and our ability to achieve desired operating efficiencies and sales goals.  The integration of any acquired businesses might cause us to incur unforeseen costs, which would lower our profit margin and future earnings and would prevent us from realizing the expected benefits of these acquisitions.




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We may not be able to continue to make the acquisitions necessary for us to realize our future growth strategy.




Acquiring businesses that complement or expand our operations has been and continues to be an important element of our business strategy.  This strategy calls for growth through acquisitions constituting a portion of our future growth objectives, with the remainder resulting from organic growth and increased market penetration.  We cannot assure you that we will be successful in identifying attractive acquisition candidates or completing acquisitions on favorable terms in the future.  In addition, we may borrow funds to acquire other businesses, increasing our interest expense and debt levels.  Our inability to acquire businesses, or to operate them profitably once acquired, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial position, results of operations and cash flows.Our borrowing agreements limit our ability to complete acquisitions without prior approval of our lenders.





Our growth strategy depends in part on outsourcing, and if the industry trend toward outsourcing does not continue, our business could be adversely affected.




Our growth strategy depends in part on major customers continuing to outsource components and expanding the number of components being outsourced.  This requires manufacturers to depart significantly from their traditional methods of operations.  If major customers do not continue to expand outsourcing efforts or determine to reduce their use of outsourcing, our ability to grow our business could be materially adversely affected.




Our market is highly competitive and many of our competitors have significant advantages that could adversely affect our business.




The global markets for precision bearing components, precision metal components and plastic and rubber components are highly competitive, with a majority of production represented by the captive production operations of large manufacturers and the balance represented by independent manufacturers.  Captive manufacturers make components for internal use and for sale to third parties.  All of the captive manufacturers, and many independent manufacturers, are significantly larger and have greater resources than do we. Our competitors are continuously exploring and implementing improvements in technology and manufacturing processes in order to improve product quality, and our ability to remain competitive will depend, among other things, on whether we are able to keep pace with such quality improvements in a cost effective manner.




Our production capacity has been expanded geographically in recent years to operate in the same markets as our customers.




We have expanded our metal bearing components production facilities and capacity over the last several years.  Historically, metal bearing component production facilities have not always operated at full capacity. We have recently undertaken steps to address a portion of the capacity risk including closing or ceasing operations at certain plants and downsizing employment levels at others.  As such, the risk affecting us is that our customers may exit the geographic markets in which our production capacity is located and/or develop vendors in lower cost countries in which we do not have production capacity.




The price of our common stock may be volatile.




The market price of our common stock could be subject to significant fluctuations and may decline.  Among the factors that could affect our stock price are:




·
economic recession or other macro economic factors;




·
our operating and financial performance and prospects;




·
quarterly variations in the rate of growth of our financial indicators, such as earnings (loss) per share, net income (loss) and revenues;




·
changes in revenue or earnings estimates or publication of research reports by analysts;




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·
loss of any member of our senior management team;




·
speculation in the press or investment community;




·
strategic actions by us or our competitors, such as acquisitions or restructurings;




·
sales of our common stock by stockholders;




·
general market conditions;




·
domestic and international economic, legal and regulatory factors unrelated to our performance;




·
loss of a major customer; and




·
ability to declare and pay a dividend.






The stock markets in general have experienced extreme volatility that has often been unrelated to the operating performance of particular companies.  These broad market fluctuations may adversely affect the trading price of our common stock.  In addition, due to the market capitalization of our stock, our stock tends to be more volatile than large capitalization stocks that comprise the Dow Jones Industrial Average or Standard and Poor’s 500 Index.




Provisions in our charter documents and Delaware law may inhibit a takeover, which could adversely affect the value of our common stock.




Our certificate of incorporation and bylaws, as well as Delaware corporate law, contain provisions that could delay or prevent a change of control or changes in our management that a stockholder might consider favorable and may prevent you from receiving a takeover premium for your shares.  These provisions include, for example, a classified board of directors and the authorization of our board of directors to issue up to 5.0 million preferred shares without a stockholder vote.  In addition, our restated certificate of incorporation provides that stockholders may not call a special meeting.




We are a Delaware corporation subject to the provisions of Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation Law, an anti-takeover law.  Generally, this statute prohibits a publicly-held Delaware corporation from engaging in a business combination with an interested stockholder for a period of three years after the date of the transaction in which such person became an interested stockholder, unless the business combination is approved in a prescribed manner.  A business combination includes a merger, asset sale or other transaction resulting in a financial benefit to the stockholder.  We anticipate that the provisions of Section 203 may encourage parties interested in acquiring us to negotiate in advance with our board of directors, because the stockholder approval requirement would be avoided if a majority of the directors then in office approve either the business combination or the transaction that results in the stockholder becoming an interested stockholder.




These provisions apply even if the offer may be considered beneficial by some of our stockholders.  If a change of control or change in management is delayed or prevented, the market price of our common stock could decline.




In addition, during 2008 we adopted a shareholder’s rights plan intended to deter coercive or unfair takeover tactics and prevent an acquirer from gaining control of the company at less than fair value.  The plan gives existing shareholders the right to purchase Junior Participating Preferred Stock of the company once and only if the acquirer obtains 15% of our common stock.




Item 1B.             Unresolved Staff Comments




None




Item 2.
Properties




The manufacturing plants for each of the company's segments are listed below.  In addition, the company leases a portion of a small office building in Johnson City, Tennessee which serves as our corporate offices.











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Metal Bearing Components SegmentManufacturing Operation
Country
Sq. Feet
Owned or LeasedErwin Plant
U.S.A.
125,000
OwnedMountain City Plant
U.S.A.
86,000
OwnedKilkenny Plant (non-operating)
Ireland
125,000
OwnedEltmann Plant (see comment below)
Germany
175,000
LeasedPinerolo Plant
Italy
330,000
OwnedKysucke Plant
Slovakia
135,000
OwnedVeenendaal Plant
The Netherlands
159,000
OwnedKunshan Plant
China
110,000
Leased





On January 20, 2011, the Eltmann Plant filed for bankruptcy and is now under the effective control of the German bankruptcy court.  The Eltmann Plant was leased from the Schaeffler Group which is also a customer.  The Kunshan Plant lease is accounted for as a capital lease and we have an option to purchase the facility at various points in the future.  Production at the Kilkenny Plant ceased on February 6, 2009 and was moved to other European Metal Bearing Components operations.  The Kilkenny property is being made ready for sale with any expected sale to occur later than a year from the date of this report.   As such, the property is still considered to be held and used for which the carrying value at December 31, 2010 approximates its fair value.





Plastic and Rubber Components SegmentManufacturing Operation
Country
Sq. Feet
Owned or LeasedDanielson Plant
U.S.A.
50,000
OwnedLubbock Plant
U.S.A.
228,000
Owned





Precision Metal Components SegmentManufacturing Operation
Country
Sq. Feet
Owned or LeasedWellington Plant 1
U.S.A.
86,000
LeasedWellington Plant 2
U.S.A.
132,000
Leased





The Wellington Plants are leased from a company controlled by the former owner of Whirlaway Corporation, who is currently an officer of NN (see Note 20 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements).  As of August 31, 2010, we ceased operations at the Tempe Plant with certain production being moved to the Wellington Plants.







For more information, please see "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations -- Liquidity and Capital Resources."






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Item 3.          Legal Proceedings





During 2006, we received correspondence from the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) requesting information regarding a former waste recycling vendor ("AER") used by our former Walterboro, South Carolina facility.  AER, located in Augusta, Georgia, ceased operations in 2000 and EPA began investigating its facility.  As a result of AER’s operations, soil and groundwater became contaminated.  EPA initially contacted fifty-four other companies (“Potentially Responsible Parties” or PRPs”) who also sent waste to AER.  Most of these PRPs, including us, have entered into a consent order with EPA to investigate and remediate the site proactively.  To date, the PRP Group has submitted a Remedial Investigation, which has been accepted by EPA.  In addition, a Feasibility Study has been tentatively approved by EPA.  The costs associated with the chosen remediation are estimated to be approximately $10 million of which our allocated share is approximately $0.1 million which has been fully accrued for as of December 31, 2010.  While there can be no assurances, we believe that the $0.1 million is the maximum amount for which we will be liable under the tentatively accepted remediation plan.





On January 20, 2011, the legal entity representing the Eltmann Plant, Kugelfertigung Etmann GmbH, filed for bankruptcy under German law.  The operation is under the temporary supervision of a court-appointed trustee.  After a period of evaluation, the trustee will hold a preliminary hearing to determine whether Eltmann should be liquidated.  Under advice of legal counsel, we believe that NN will relinquish all assets and liabilities of the company.  However, until such court proceedings are finalized, we will not be able to determine what liabilities and contingent obligations, if any, might remain as the responsibility of NN.  As of December 31, 2010, all Eltmann Plant assets and liabilities remain on the consolidated financial statements of the company.  (See Notes 15 and 21 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements).





All of our other legal proceedings are of an ordinary and routine nature and are incidental to our operations.  Management believes that such proceedings should not, individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.







Part II




Item 5.
Market for the Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities




Since our initial public offering in 1994, the common stock has been traded on The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC (“NASDAQ”) under the trading symbol “NNBR.”  Prior to such time there was no established market for the common stock.  As of March 11, 2011, there were approximately 2,000 holders of the Common Stock and the closing per share stock price as reported by NASDAQ was $14.38.





The following table sets forth the high and low closing sales prices of the common stock, as reported by NASDAQ, and the dividends paid per share on the common stock during each calendar quarter of 2010 and 2009.




Close PriceHigh


Low


Dividend2010First Quarter

$
5.50


$
3.25


$
0.00Second Quarter


7.32



5.00



0.00Third Quarter


8.88



4.46



0.00Fourth Quarter


12.52



8.03



0.002009First Quarter

$
3.10


$
0.83


$
0.00Second Quarter


1.82



1.17



0.00Third Quarter


4.82



1.30



0.00Fourth Quarter


5.25



3.82



0.00



































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The following graph compares the cumulative total shareholder return on our common stock (consisting of stock price performance and reinvested dividends) from December 31, 2005 with the cumulative total return (assuming reinvestment of all dividends) of (i) the Value Line Machinery Index (“Machinery”) and (ii) the Standard & Poor’s 500 Stock Index, for the period December 31, 2005 through December 31, 2010.  The Machinery index is an industry index comprised of 49 companies engaged in manufacturing of machinery and machine parts, a list of which is available from the Company.  The comparison assumes $100 was invested in our common stock and in each of the foregoing indices on December 31, 2005.  We cannot assure you that the performance of the common stock will continue in the future with the same or similar trend depicted on the graph.





Comparison of Five-Year Cumulative Total Return*


NN, Inc., Standard & Poors 500 and Value Line Machinery Index


(Performance Results Through 12/31/10)













*Cumulative total return assumes reinvestment of dividends.





Cumulative Return12/31/2006
12/31/2007
12/31/2008
12/31/2009
12/31/2010NN, Inc.
120.40
93.99
23.28
40.27
125.68Standard & Poors 500
113.62
117.63
72.36
89.33
100.75Machinery
126.23
179.88
104.35
164.12
272.94







The declaration and payment of dividends are subject to the sole discretion of our Board of Directors and depend upon our profitability, financial condition, capital needs, credit agreement restrictions, future prospects and other factors deemed relevant by the Board of Directors.  During the three month period ended December 31, 2008 and the year ended December 31, 2009, we suspended our historic quarterly dividend in order to enhance our liquidity due to the global recession.  As of the date of this report, no dividend has been reinstated by the Board of Directors of the Company.




See Part III, Item 12 – “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters” of this 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K for information required by Item 201 (d) of regulation S-K.




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Item 6. Selected Financial Data




The following selected financial data has been derived from the audited financial statements of the Company. The selected financial data should be read in conjunction with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and the audited consolidated financial statements, including notes thereto.







(In Thousands, Except Per Share Data)
Year ended December 31,


2010


2009


2008


2007


2006Statement of Income Data:Net sales

$
365,369


$
259,383


$
424,837


$
421,294


$
330,325Cost of products sold (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below)


296,422



235,466



344,685



337,024



257,703Selling, general and administrative expenses


30,407



27,273



36,068



36,473



30,008Depreciation and amortization


19,195



22,186



27,981



22,996



17,492(Gain) loss on disposal of assets


808



493



(4,138
)


(71
)


(705
)Impairment of goodwill


--



--



30,029



10,016



--Restructuring and impairment charges (income), excluding  goodwill impairment


2,289



4,977



12,036



3,620



(65
)Income (loss) from operations


16,248



(31,012
)


(21,824
)


11,236



25,892Interest expense


6,815



6,359



5,203



6,373



3,983Write-off of unamortized debt issuance cost


130



604



--



--



--Other income, net


(1,682
)


(351
)


(850
)


(386
)


(1,048
)Income (loss) before provision (benefit) for income taxes


10,985



(37,624
)


(26,177
)


5,249



22,957Provision (benefit) for income taxes


4,569



(2,290
)


(8,535
)


6,422



8,522Net income (loss)

$
6,416


$
(35,334
)

$
(17,642
)

$
(1,173
)

$
14,435Basic income (loss) per share:Net income (loss)

$
0.39


$
(2.17
)

$
(1.11
)

$
(0.07
)

$
0.84Diluted income (loss) per share:Net income (loss)

$
0.39


$
(2.17
)

$
(1.11
)

$
(0.07
)

$
0.83Dividends declared

$
0.00


$
0.00


$
0.24


$
0.32


$
0.32Weighted average number of shares

outstanding - Basic


16,455



16,268



15,895



16,749



17,125Weighted average number of shares

outstanding – Diluted


16,570



16,268



15,895



16,749



17,351


























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As of December 31,


(In Thousands)
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006Balance Sheet Data:Current assets
$ 115,670
$ 98,283
$ 124,621
$ 138,024
$ 125,864Current liabilities
83,587
68,489
63,355
84,256
74,869Total assets
248,555
242,652
284,040
350,078
342,701Long-term debt
67,643
77,558
90,172
100,193
80,711Stockholders' equity
78,107
76,803
109,759
130,043
133,169





During the year ended December 31, 2010, the results were impacted by certain items including $4.5 million from NN ceasing operations at the Tempe plant, $3.0 million in start up costs from two new multi year sales programs (both in our Precision Metals Components Segment) and $1.1 million in costs related to the elimination of certain senior management positions.  See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” for more information.





For the year ended December 31, 2009, the operating results were significantly impacted by the effects of the global recession and related destocking by our customers as our sales decreased 37%, excluding foreign exchange effects, from the year ended December 31, 2008.  Additionally, we incurred $5.0 million in restructuring and impairment charges related to two plant closures and a reduction in force at another manufacturing location.  See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” for more information.





For the year ended December 31, 2008, goodwill, certain intangible assets, and certain tangible assets were subject to impairment charges of $38,371 ($24,402 after tax).  In addition, restructuring charges of $2,247 ($2,247 after tax) and impairment charges of $1,447 ($1,447 after tax) on long lived assets were recorded related to the closure of the Kilkenny Plant.  Finally, 2008 benefited from the sale of excess land resulting in a gain of $4,018 ($2,995 after tax).





For the year ended December 31, 2007, Whirlaway added $62,662 in sales; $53,515 in cost of products sold (exclusive of depreciation and amortization); $4,106 in selling, general and administrative expenses; $3,991 in depreciation and amortization; $2,406 in interest expense and $852 in net loss.





For the year ended December 31, 2006, Whirlaway added $4,722 in sales; $4,706 in cost of products sold (exclusive of depreciation and amortization); $363 in selling, general and administrative expenses; $345 in depreciation and amortization; $240 in interest expense and $598 in net loss.





On November 30, 2006, we purchased 100% of the stock of Whirlaway and incorporated its assets and liabilities into our consolidated financial statements.  Included in the December 31, 2006 balance sheet data are acquired current assets of $19,276, total assets of $55,673 and current liabilities of $7,475.  In addition, we incurred third party debt of $24,700 related to the acquisition.




Item 7.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations




The following discussion should be read in conjunction with, and is qualified in its entirety by, the Consolidated Financial Statements and the Notes thereto and Selected Financial Data included elsewhere in this Form 10-K.  Historical operating results and percentage relationships among any amounts included in the Consolidated Financial Statements are not necessarily indicative of trends in operating results for any future period.




Risk Factors




See Item 1A. “Risk Factors” for a discussion of risk factors that could materially impact our actual results.





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Overview and Management Focus





Our strategy and management focus is based upon the following long-term objectives:




·
Growth by taking over the in-house (captive) production of components from our global customers, providing a competitive and attractive outsourcing alternative





·
Organic and acquisitive growth of our precision metal components platform





·
Global expansion of our manufacturing base to better address the global requirements of our customers





Management generally focuses on these trends and relevant market indicators:





·
Global industrial growth and economics





·
Global automotive production rates





·
Costs subject to the global inflationary environment, including, but not limited to:





o
Raw material





o
Wages and benefits, including health care costs





o
Regulatory compliance





o
Energy





·
Raw material availability





·
Trends related to the geographic migration of competitive manufacturing





·
Regulatory environment for United States public companies





·
Currency and exchange rate movements and trends





·
Interest rate levels and expectations





Management generally focuses on the following key indicators of operating performance:




·
Sales growth





·
Cost of products sold levels





·
Selling, general and administrative expense levels





·
Net income (loss)





·
Cash flow from operations and capital spending





·
Customer service reliability





·
External and internal quality indicators





·
Employee development







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Critical Accounting Policies




Our significant accounting policies, including the assumptions and judgment underlying them, are disclosed in Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.  These policies have been consistently applied in all material respects and address such matters as revenue recognition, inventory valuation, asset impairment recognition, business combination accounting and pension and post-retirement benefits.  Due to the estimation processes involved, management considers the following summarized accounting policies and their application to be critical to understanding our business operations, financial condition and results of operations.  We cannot assure you that actual results will not significantly differ from the estimates used in these critical accounting policies.




Revenue Recognition.  We recognize revenues based on the stated shipping terms with the customer when these terms are satisfied and the risks of ownership are transferred to the customer. We have an inventory management program for certain major Metal Bearing Components Segment customers whereby revenue is recognized when products are used by the customer from consigned stock, rather than at the time of shipment.  Under both circumstances, revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the sellers’ price is determinable and collectability is reasonably assured.




Accounts Receivable.  Accounts receivable are recorded upon recognition of a sale of goods and ownership and risk of loss is assumed by the customer.  Substantially all of our accounts receivables are due primarily from the core served markets: bearing manufacturers, automotive industry, electronics, industrial, and aerospace.  In establishing allowances for doubtful accounts, we perform credit evaluations of our customers, considering numerous inputs when available including the customers’ financial position, past payment history, relevant industry trends, cash flows, management capability, historical loss experience and economic conditions and prospects.  Accounts receivable are written off or reserves established when considered to be uncollectible or at risk of being uncollectible.  We believe that adequate allowances for doubtful accounts have been provided in the Consolidated Financial Statements, however, it is possible that we could experience additional unexpected credit losses.




Inventories.Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market.  Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method.  Inventory valuations are developed using normalized production capacities for each of our manufacturing locations.  Abnormal variances from excess capacity or under utilization of fixed production overheads are expensed in the period incurred.  Our inventories are not generally subject to obsolescence due to spoilage or expiring product life cycles.  We assess inventory obsolescence routinely and record a reserve when inventory items are deemed non recoverable in future periods.  We operate generally as a make-to-order business; however, the Company also stocks products for certain customers in order to meet delivery schedules.  While management believes that adequate write-downs for inventory obsolescence have been made in the Consolidated Financial Statements, we could experience additional inventory write-downs in the future.




Goodwill and Acquired Intangibles.  For new acquisitions, we use estimates, assumptions and appraisals to allocate the purchase price to the assets acquired and to determine the amount of goodwill.  These estimates are based on market analyses and comparisons to similar assets.  Annual tests are required to be performed to assess whether recorded goodwill is impaired.  The annual tests require management to make estimates and assumptions with regard to the future operations of its reporting units, and the expected cash flows that they will generate.  These estimates and assumptions could impact the recorded value of assets acquired in a business combination, including goodwill, and whether or not there is any subsequent impairment of the recorded goodwill and the amount of such impairment.




Goodwill is tested for impairment on an annual basis as of October 1 and between annual tests if a triggering event occurs.  The impairment test is performed at the reporting unit level for the one unit that still has goodwill.  U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”) prescribes a two-step process for testing for goodwill impairments.  The first step is to determine if the carrying value of the reporting unit with goodwill is less than the related fair value of the reporting unit.  The fair value of the reporting unit is determined through use of discounted cash flow methods and market based multiples of earning and sales methods obtained from a grouping of comparable publicly trading companies.  We believe this methodology of valuation is consistent with how market participants would value reporting units.  The discount rate and market based multiples used are specifically developed for the units tested regarding the level of risk and end markets served.  Even though we do use other observable inputs (Level 2 inputs under the US GAAP hierarchy), the calculation of fair value for goodwill would be most consistent with Level 3 under the US GAAP hierarchy.




If the carrying value of the reporting unit is less than fair value of the reporting unit, the goodwill is not considered impaired.  If the carrying value is greater than fair value then the potential for impairment of goodwill exists.  The potential impairment is determined by allocating the fair value of the reporting unit among the assets and liabilities based on a purchase price allocation methodology as if the reporting unit was acquired in a business combination.  The fair value of the goodwill is implied from this allocation and compared to the carrying value with an impairment loss recognized if the carrying value is greater than the implied fair value.




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We base our fair value estimates, in large part, on management business plans and projected financial information which are subject to a high degree of management judgment and complexity.  Actual results may differ from these projections and the differences may be material. As of December 31, 2010, the only location where we have a recorded balance of goodwill is at the Pinerolo Plant of the Metal Bearing Components Segment.  There was no impairment to the goodwill balance as the fair value of this reporting unit was estimated as $42.7 million, which exceeded the carrying value of the reporting unit by approximately $13.8 million.




Income taxes.Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carry forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.  Financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, reflect full valuation allowances against the deferred tax assets at most of the jurisdictions in which we operate.  During 2010 and 2009, we recognized tax costs and benefits at only two jurisdictions, the Pinerolo Plant and the Veenendaal Plant.  (See Note 13 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements).




Impairment of Long-Lived Assets.  Our long-lived assets include property, plant and equipment and an intangible asset not subject to amortization.  The recoverability of the long-term assets is dependent on the performance of the companies which we have acquired or built, as well as the performance of the markets in which these companies operate.  In assessing potential impairment for these assets, we will consider these factors as well as forecasted financial performance based, in large part, on management business plans and projected financial information which are subject to a high degree of management judgment and complexity.    Future adverse changes in market conditions or adverse operating results of the underlying assets could result in having to record additional impairment charges not previously recognized.  (See Notes 6 and 11 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements).




Pension Obligations.  We use several assumptions in determining our periodic pension and post-retirement expense and obligations which are included in the Consolidated Financial Statements.  These assumptions include determining an appropriate discount rate, rate of benefit increase as well as the remaining service period of active employees.  (See Note 8 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements).





























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Results of Operations




The following table sets forth for the periods indicated selected financial data and the percentage of our net sales represented by each income statement line item presented.




As a Percentage of Net Sales

Year ended December 31,


2010


2009


2008Net sales


100.0
%


100.0
%


100.0
%Cost of product sold (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below)


81.1



90.8



81.1Selling, general and administrative expenses


8.3



10.5



8.5Depreciation and amortization


5.3



8.6



6.6(Gain) loss on disposal of assets


0.2



0.2



(1.0
)Impairment of goodwill


--



--



7.1Restructuring and impairment charges, excluding goodwill impairments


0.6



1.9



2.8Income (loss) from operations


4.5



(12.0
)


(5.1
)Interest expense


1.9



2.4



1.2Other (income) expense


(0.5
)


0.1



(0.2
)Income (loss) before provision (benefit) for income taxes


3.1



(14.5
)


(6.1
)Provision (benefit) for income taxes


1.3



(0.9
)


(2.0
)Net income (loss)


1.8
%


(13.6
%)


(4.1
%)










Sales Concentration





Sales to various U.S. and foreign divisions of SKF, which is one of the largest bearing manufacturers in the world, accounted for approximately 38% of consolidated net sales in 2010.  During 2010, sales to various U.S. and foreign divisions of our ten largest customers accounted for approximately 75% of our consolidated net sales.  None of our other customers individually accounted for more than 10% of our consolidated net sales for 2010.  The loss of all or a substantial portion of sales to these customers would cause us to lose a substantial portion of our revenue and have a corresponding negative impact on our operating profit margin due to operation leverage these customers provide.  This could lead to sales volumes not being high enough to cover our current cost structure or to provide adequate operating cash flows or cause us to incur additional restructuring and/or impairment costs.  Due to a limit on the amount of excess bearing component production capacity in the markets we serve, we believe it would be difficult for any of our top ten customers to change suppliers in the short term.









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Year Ended December 31, 2010 Compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2009.





Economic Impacts on the Twelve Month Period ended December 31, 2010





During the year ended December 31, 2010, sales showed significant improvement from the dramatic reductions witnessed during the year ended December 31, 2009 due to the worldwide recession.  Sales increased 45% during the year ended December 31, 2010 from year ended December 31, 2009, excluding the effects of foreign currency exchange rates.





We believe the increase in sales that occurred during 2010 was due both to customers adopting more normalized ordering patterns and increased demand in the end markets we serve.  We believe that during 2009 demand for our products had decreased more than actual demand in the end markets we serve.  We referred to this as the “de-stocking effect”and believed it was due to reduction in overall inventory levels throughout the supply chains we serve.  We are uncertain to what extent the change of overall stock levels within the supply chains had on 2010 sales demand from our customers.





The 45% increase in sales volume was the main driver of the improvement in net income during the year ended December 31, 2010.  Despite the increase in sales volume during 2010, we continued to aggressively manage employment levels, production levels, and discretionary spending in order to maximize the return on each dollar of sales added.  In addition, we have reduced fixed cost through announced plant closures and targeted reductions in permanent positions in order to facilitate a leaner organization and to insure as global revenues improve we will be able to leverage that improvement into increased earnings.





Unusual or Non-Recurring Costs Impacting the Twelve Month Period ended December 31, 2010





Ceasing Operations and Severance Costs





In relation to addressing our global cost structure, we have incurred various charges during 2010 from NN ceasing operations at our Tempe Plant and the elimination of various senior level positions.  The impact of NN ceasing operations of the Tempe Plant totaled $4.5 million in costs and charges during 2010.  This was composed of $2.0 million in cash restructuring costs and $2.5 million in charges related to reducing the book values of certain equipment and inventory that was abandoned as part of ceasing operations and from the loss on sale of other assets.  In addition to the Tempe Plant, we incurred $1.1 million in charges related to eliminating certain senior level positions within our Company to streamline the organization.  Finally, we incurred $0.3 million in impairment charges on certain production machinery at our Eltmann Plant which filed for bankruptcy on January 20, 2011.  The total impact on the 2010 net income of all of the above was $6.0 million pre-tax and $5.8 million after-tax.





New Program Start-up Costs





Within our Precision Metal Components Segment, we are starting-up two major multi-year sales programs concurrently.  We have encountered significant ramp-up costs in making the new parts to the customer’s specification and demand level.  In particular there has been a sigificant manufacturability issue with a single part that represents a large portion of the new business of these two programs.  This manufacturability issue has caused us to incur significant costs beyond normal start-up costs during the last six months of 2010.  In 2010, we incurred $3.0 million in operational inefficiencies and additional costs related to ramping up production for these sales programs.











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OVERALL RESULTS


Consolidated NN, Inc.(In Thousands of Dollars)

2010


2009


ChangeNet sales

$
365,369


$
259,383


$
105,986Foreign exchange effects














(10,718
)Volume














115,975Price














550Mix














(927
)Material inflation pass-through














1,106Cost of products sold(exclusive of depreciation

shown separately below)


296,422



235,466



60,956Foreign exchange effects














(8,125
)Volume














73,390Cost reduction














(9,209
)Mix














(774
)Inflation














1,991New sales program start-up costs and plant

closure related costs














3,683Selling, general and administrative


30,407



27,273



3,134Foreign exchange effects














(724
)Severance costs














1,247Share based compensation expense














1,101Increase in spending














1,510Depreciation and amortization


19,195



22,186



(2,991
)Foreign exchange effects














(490
)Accelerated depreciation due to plant closure














1,000Elimination of depreciation expense on fully

depreciated assets














(3,501
)Restructuring and impairment charges


2,289



4,977



(2,688
)Interest expense


6,815



6,359



456Loss on disposal of assets


808



493



315Write-off of unamortized debt issue cost


130



604



(474
)Other income, net


(1,682
)


(351
)


(1,331
)Income (loss) before provision (benefit) for income taxes


10,985



(37,624
)


48,609Provision (benefit) for income taxes


4,569



(2,290
)


6,859Net income (loss)

$
6,416


$
(35,334
)

$
41,750





Net Sales.  Net sales increased during 2010 from 2009 primarily due to higher customer demand for our products.  As discussed previously, we believe the higher sales volume in 2010 was due to both sales growth in the customer end markets we serve and due to a shift in focus of supply chain participants from reducing inventory levels to adopting ordering patterns based on true market demand.  The negative mix effect was related mainly to timing of the recovery as lower price automotive components rebounded more quickly during 2010 than higher priced industrial components.  The increase in sales price was due to targeted price increases to certain customers and the increase in sales from material pass-through was to adjust selling prices for the increase in raw material costs experienced during 2010.





Cost of Products Sold (exclusive of depreciation and amortization).  The majority of the increase was due to the same sales volume increases discussed above.  Excluding volume effects, cost of products sold decreased due mainly to the reduction in the value of Euro denominated costs relative to the U.S. Dollar and to planned cost saving projects partially offset by increased inflation.  Additionally, cost of products sold increased $3.0 million due to production inefficiencies and additional incurred costs from starting up production on new major multi-year sales programs at our Wellington Plants and from $0.6 million in one-time costs related to the Tempe Plant closure for the revalue of inventory that ceased to be used and the transfer of certain production to our Wellington Plants.




We continue to aggressively manage our production costs.  We were able to effectively leverage fixed manufacturing costs, particularly fixed labor cost in Europe, during 2010 with the 45% increase in sales from 2009 (excluding foreign currency effects).





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During 2010, our cost of products sold as a percentage of sales was approximately 81%, which is slightly higher than our historical range.  This lower profitability was due to operational inefficiencies related to the new sales program start-ups mentioned above.  In general, as sales increase, we are better able to leverage our existing fixed cost base, thereby reducing cost of products sold as a percentage of sales.





Selling, General and Administrative Expenses.  A large portion of the increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was from share-based compensation expense recognized during the first quarter of 2010 due to the immediate vesting of shares granted to certain key employees and non-executive directors.  Additionally, the increase in selling, general and administrative expenses during 2010 was from increased salaries and wages expense particularly due to eliminating the 10% to 20% reduction in salaries put in place in 2009 and reinstating the incentive compensation plans for 2010.  Finally, during 2010, we incurred $1.2 million in severance cost related to permanent administrative cost savings.





Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization expense decreased as certain assets depreciated for a full year during 2009 became fully depreciated during the second quarter of 2010.  Additionally, depreciation expense was lower in 2010 due to the reduction in value of Euro denominated depreciation expense.  These reductions were partially offset by accelerated depreciation of $1.0 million on certain fixed assets at our Tempe Plant due to ceasing operations at that facility. (See Notes 2 and 6 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements).





Interest expense.Interest expense was higher due to increases in the interest rate spread charged on our LIBOR credit facility and our senior notes.  The interest rate was increased upon amending our credit facilities on March 13, 2009 and on March 5, 2010.  In addition, we amortized $0.3 million more of capitalized loan costs into interest expense due to the amendment of the loan facilities.





Restructuring and impairment charges.During the year ended December 31, 2010, we incurred $2.0 million in restructuring charges related to ceasing operations at our Tempe Plant and $0.3 million in impairment charges related to the production equipment at our Eltmann Plant. During the year ended December 31, 2009, we incurred $1.1 of restructuring and impairment costs related to the closures of the Kilkenny Plant and the Hamilton Plant and $3.8 million in restructuring charges related to the reduction in labor force at our Veenendaal Plant.  (See Note 2 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements).





Other income, net.The majority of the other income, net recognized during the year ended December 31, 2010, related to foreign exchange gains at our foreign subsidiaries from U.S. Dollar denominated inter-company loans that were put in place with the amended credit facilities in 2009.  During 2010, the Dollar appreciated approximately 7% against the Euro which lead to the generation of these gains.





Provision for income taxes. For the full year 2010 and 2009, the difference between the effective tax rates of 41.6% and 6%, respectively, was mainly due to valuation allowances placed on U.S. deferred tax benefits during the second quarter of 2009 that are still being applied to U.S. taxable losses and expense during 2010.  In 2010, the main driver is not recognizing tax benefits on the losses in the Precision Metal Components Segment stemming from ceasing operations at the Tempe Plant and the new sales program startups.  (See Note 13 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements).














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RESULTS BY SEGMENT





METAL BEARING COMPONENTS SEGMENT





(In Thousands of Dollars)

Year ended

December 31,2010


2009


ChangeNet sales

$
271,339


$
183,605


$
87,734Foreign exchange effects














(10,718
)Volume














97,465Price














500Mix














(927
)Material inflation pass-through














1,414Segment net income (loss)

$
24,910


$
(16,108
)

$
41,018





All three geographic regions of this segment experienced robust sales growth from 2009 levels.  As discussed previously, these volume increases were related to both increased end market demand and our customers adopting more normalized ordering patterns.  The unfavorable mix resulted as automotive end markets with generally lower sales prices rebounded more quickly than the industrial end markets with generally higher sales prices.





The segment net income was impacted primarily by the large increase in sales volume and the related production efficiencies and leveraging of fixed production costs.  The impact of fixed costs and related leveraging of production capacity was significant in this segment as a large portion of our installed capacity is in Western Europe, where labor cost is not easily reduced when production volumes decrease.  Additionally, the segment results were favorably impacted by reductions in production costs from planned cost reduction projects.  Finally, 2010 depreciation costs were much lower than 2009 depreciation costs within the segment as certain assets depreciated for a full year during 2009 became fully depreciated during the second quarter of 2010.





The positive variance in segment net income for 2010 compared to 2009 was favorably impacted by certain items totaling $4.9 million.  The 2010 segment net income was favorably impacted by $1.2 million, after tax, in foreign exchange gains on certain inter-company U.S. Dollar denominated transactions (as discussed above).   In addition, the segment net loss for 2009 was increased by $0.8 million due to restructuring charges related to the closure of the Kilkenny Plant taken in 2009 and by $2.9 million of after tax restructuring charges related to the reduction in force at our Veenendaal Plant incurred in 2009.





PRECISION METAL COMPONENTS SEGMENT





(In Thousands of Dollars)

Year ended

December 31,2010


2009


ChangeNet sales

$
54,913


$
45,003


$
9,910Volume













$
9,910Segment net loss

$
(8,922
)

$
(4,391
)

$
(4,531
)





The majority of the increase in sales at this segment was due to higher U.S. automotive and industrial demand in 2010 versus 2009. Additionally, 2010 sales increased from the startup of a new multi-year sales program.





Despite a 22% increase in sales from 2009, the 2010 segment net loss increased by $4.5 million from 2009.  The favorable impact to 2010 segment net loss from the increased sales volume was approximately $4.0 million.  However, the 2010 segment net loss was affected by $4.5 million in charges related to ceasing operations at the Tempe Plant.  This includes $2.0 million of severance and other associated closure costs, $1.6 million in charges related to reducing the book values of certain equipment and inventory that ceased to be used, $0.2 million in cost due to the start-up of production of former Tempe Plant products at the Wellington Plant, and $0.7 million from the loss on sale of certain assets that ceased to be used.   Additionally, the segment incurred approximately $3.0 million in operational inefficiencies and additional costs related to ramping up production for the new multi-year sales programs discussed above.





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PLASTIC AND RUBBER COMPONENTS SEGMENT





(In Thousands of Dollars)

Year ended

December 31,2010


2009


ChangeNet sales

$
39,117


$
30,775


$
8,342Volume














8,600Price/Mix














(258
)Segment net income (loss)

$
2,504


$
(2,091
)

$
4,595





The volume increase for this segment was related to increased U.S. automotive end market demand.





The increase in segment net income for 2010 resulted from the 27% increase in sales and the related operational efficiencies from higher levels of production.  Due to effectively managing production costs and resources at the segment, 54% of each dollar of additional sales favorably impacted the segment net income.  The volume benefits were partially offset by $0.3 million in severance costs related to permanent administrative salary costs reduction.




Year Ended December 31, 2009 Compared to the Year Ended December 31, 2008.





Economic Impacts on the three and twelve month periods ended December 31, 2009





For the year ended December 31, 2009, our sales decreased approximately 37% due to the effects of the 2008/2009 global recession and related reductions in inventory balances throughout the automotive and industrial supply chains we serve.  During the second half of 2009, we experienced somewhat of a rebound with an approximately 21% increase in sales from the first half of 2009 due primarily to increased order levels by our customers.  In particular, the fourth quarter of 2009 sales levels were 31% higher, excluding foreign exchange effects, than the second quarter of 2009 sales levels, which were the low sales point of 2009.  During the first half of 2009, sales were down approximately 50% from the corresponding prior year period.





We believe the increase in sales that occurred during the second half of 2009, compared to the level during the first half of 2009 discussed above, was due both to customers adopting more normalized ordering patterns and increased demand in the end markets we serve.  It is unclear what portion of the increase was due to ordering patterns versus demand.  We believe that during 2009, demand for our products decreased more than actual demand in the end markets we serve.  We referred to this as the “de-stocking effect”and believed it was due to reduction in the overall inventory levels throughout the supply chain.  In most cases, we are several tiers down the supply chain from the ultimate consumer.  Thus, we were affected by our customers’ and their customers’ order patterns.  We believe during 2009 that those companies higher in the supply chain reduced production and order levels to control their inventory balances.





The reduction in sales volume was the main cause of the net loss of $35.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2009.  In response to the sales decrease, we focused aggressively on reducing costs and expenses.  However, a significant portion of our cost structure cannot be reduced in the short term.  In particular, at our manufacturing locations in Western Europe, it is very difficult to reduce employment levels in line with reductions in sales and production volumes.  In these locations, we limited production costs by scheduling the production facilities on rolling shutdowns and by temporarily allowing workers to not report to work under existing government programs.   In addition to the reduction in sales volume, the net loss for the year ended December 31, 2009 was further impacted by a $7.1 million valuation allowance placed on, and effectively eliminating, all U.S. based deferred tax assetsand relatedcurrent year tax benefits from incurred losses.  Finally, the year ended December 31, 2009 was negatively impacted by the restructuring charges totaling $5.0 million ($4.0 million after tax) related to two plant closures and reduction in labor force at another manufacturing location as part of our response to the global recession to reduce fixed costs.





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During the year ended December 31, 2009, cost of products sold was 91% of sales.  This is a much higher percentage of sales than in prior years due to the volume losses discussed above.  Returning to a historically normal profitability range wherein cost of products sold is approximately 78% to 80% of sales will depend mostly upon sales volumes returning to normalized levels.  As sales increase, we will be better able to leverage our existing fixed cost base, as discussed above, thus reducing cost of products sold as a percentage of sales.





Additionally, pricing pressures from our customers and competitors and non-material inflation will have, and has had, a negative impact on the relationship of sales to cost of products sold with either selling prices decreasing and/or product cost increasing.  Over the last few years we have combated these negative effects with price increases to selected customers and/or in selected markets and through our formal cost reduction and productivity enhancement program which has more than offset non-material inflation since adoption in 2004.





OVERALL RESULTS





Consolidated NN, Inc.(In Thousands of Dollars)

2009


2008


ChangeNet sales

$
259,383


$
424,837


$
(165,454
)Foreign exchange effects














(8,297
)Volume














(155,759
)Price














112Mix














(179
)Material inflation pass-through














(1,331
)Cost of products sold(exclusive of depreciation

shown separately below)


235,466



344,685



(109,219
)Foreign exchange effects














(7,037
)Volume














(96,608
)Cost reduction














(9,224
)Mix














470Inflation














3,180Selling, general and administrative


27,273



36,068



(8,795
)Foreign exchange effects














(835
)Reductions in spending














(7,960
)Depreciation and amortization


22,186



27,981



(5,795
)Foreign exchange effects














(423
)Reduction in expense














(5,372
)Restructuring and impairment charges


4,977



42,065



(37,088
)Interest expense


6,359



5,203



1,156(Gain) loss on disposal of assets


493



(4,138
)


4,631Write-off of unamortized debt issue cost


604



--



604Other income, net


(351
)


(850
)


499Loss before benefit for income taxes


(37,624
)


(26,177
)


(11,447
)Benefit for income taxes


(2,290
)


(8,535
)


6,245Net loss

$
(35,334
)

$
(17,642
)

$
(17,692
)





Net Sales.  The volume losses were due to reductions in end market demand in the markets we serve and due to a reduction in overall inventory within the supply chain as discussed above.  In addition, sales were lower as the value of the Euro relative to the U.S. Dollar has decreased approximately 6% from 2008.  Changes related to price/mix were all normal in nature although such changes had less of an impact given the depressed sales levels.  The impact on sales from material pass through was negative as material prices have decreased since 2008 and these reductions are being passed to our customers.





Cost of Products Sold (exclusive of depreciation and amortization).  The majority of the decreases were due to the same sales volume reductions mentioned above.  In addition, the aforementioned reduction in value of the Euro reduced Euro based production costs relative to the U.S. Dollar.





While many of our production costs adjust with reductions in sales and production, a portion of our production costs are fixed in nature or cannot be reduced without incurring additional significant restructuring costs.  Additionally, current production levels are much lower than our capacity.  Any abnormal costs from under-utilization of capacity and fixed production costs are expensed in the period incurred.  The main driver of the fixed component of costs was labor cost at our Western European manufacturing locations.  We actively reduced labor costs where possible considering local and national labor rules and regulations of the countries in which we operate.  Production costs were further reduced by the effects of planned cost reduction projects.  Despite the lower sales and production levels, we continue to achieve results from planned cost reduction projects at levels consistent with management expectations.





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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses.  The majority of the reduction was from wage cost reductions.  The wage cost reductions were achieved through a combination of salary cuts ranging from 10% to 20% for a portion of 2009, elimination of all bonus opportunities for 2009 and headcount reductions.  In addition, discretionary expenses were reduced company wide.





Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization in 2009 was lower than 2008 as 2008 included accelerated depreciation on certain abandoned assets totaling $3.5 million that was a one-time effect to 2008.  Additionally, 2009 depreciation expense was lower from the carry-over effects of the year end 2008 impairments and accelerated depreciation of fixed assets mentioned above.  Finally, 2009 depreciation expense was lower due to reduced levels of spending on capital expenditures in 2009.





Interest expense.Interest expense was higher due to increases in the interest rate spread charged on our LIBOR credit facility and our senior notes.  The interest rate was increased upon amendment to our credit facilities on March 13, 2009.  In addition, we amortized $0.9 million of additional capitalized loan costs, due to the amended credit facilities, into interest expense during 2009.





Restructuring and impairment charges.During the year ended December 31, 2009, we incurred $1.1 of restructuring and impairment costs related to the closures of the Kilkenny Plant and the Hamilton Plant and $3.8 million in restructuring charges related to the reduction in labor force at our Veenendaal Plant.  (See Footnote 2 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements).   During the year ended December 31, 2008, goodwill, certain intangible assets, and certain long lived tangible assets were subject to impairment charges of $38.4 million.  In addition, restructuring charges of $2.2 million and impairment charges of $1.4 million on long lived assets were recorded related to the closure of the Kilkenny plant.





Gain on disposal of assets:  During 2008, the Veenendaal Plant (part of the Metal Bearing Components Segment) sold excess land with a book value of $1.6 million for proceeds of $5.6 million and a resulting gain of $4.0 million.





Provision for income taxes.For the year ended December 31, 2009, the difference between the 2008 effective tax rate of 33% and our 2009 effective tax rate of 6% was mainly due to not recognizing the tax benefits incurred during 2009 at our U.S. locations and three of our foreign locations.  We have placed valuation allowances on these deferred tax benefits as the recoverability of these tax benefits in the near future is not certain.  (See Note 13 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements).





RESULTS BY SEGMENT





METAL BEARING COMPONENTS SEGMENT





(In Thousands of Dollars)

Year ended

December 31,2009

2008

ChangeNet sales

$
183,605

$
321,660

$
(138,055
)Foreign exchange effects












(8,297
)Volume












(128,097
)Price












(150
)Mix












(490
)Material inflation pass-through












(1,021
)Segment net income (loss)

$
(16,108
)
$
14,647

$
(30,755
)






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The largest sales decrease during 2009 was in our European operations of the segment with a 44% decrease in sales compared to 2008.  The U.S. operations experienced sales reductions averaging 40% compared to 2008 and at our Asia operation sales increased 30% as compared to 2008.  Sales were down in part due to reduced demand in the end markets served by the segment from the global recession.  Additionally, the segment’s sales were reduced due to de-stocking within the supply chain.  The reduction in value of the Euro relative to the U.S. Dollar of 6% further negatively impacted sales by reducing the value of Euro denominated sales at our European operations.  The reduction in sales related to the decrease in cost of material had little impact on segment net loss as these savings were passed on in the form of price decreases to our customers under existing agreements.





The 2008 segment net income includes restructuring and impairment charges, net of tax, of $3.7 million.  Additionally, 2008 segment net income was impacted by a favorable net gain of $1.6 million in non-operating items,  including a $3.0 million after tax gain on sale of excess land and a $1.1 million tax benefit related to reducing certain deferred tax liabilities at our Italian operation under a new Italian tax law.  Partially offsetting these favorable impacts was the accelerated depreciation of certain long-lived tangible assets that were abandoned in the fourth quarter of 2008 totaling $2.5 million after tax.  The 2009 segment net loss was increased by after tax restructuring charges of $4.0 million related to the Kilkenny Plant closure and the reduction in force at our Veenendaal Plant.  Eliminating these restructuring charges and non-operating items, the 2009 segment net loss was $28.9 million unfavorable to the 2008 net income.





The unfavorable impact on segment net income in 2009 was primarily caused by the 40% reduction in sales volume experienced in 2009 and the related production inefficiencies and under-utilization of fixed production costs.  During the second half of 2009, these impacts were not as pronounced given increased sales and production volumes experienced during the second half and due to higher levels of savings from planned cost reduction projects.  The negative effects from the lost sales income and production inefficiencies were partially offset by reductions in salaries, elimination of 2009 bonus opportunities, and reductions in travel and other discretionary costs.





PRECISION METAL COMPONENTS SEGMENT





(In Thousands of Dollars)

Year ended

December 31,2009


2008


ChangeNet sales

$
45,003


$
64,235


$
(19,232
)Volume













$
(19,232
)Segment net loss

$
(4,391
)

$
(7,353
)

$
2,962





The majority of the decrease in sales was due to much lower U.S. automotive and industrial market demand experienced during 2009.  In addition, sales were negatively impacted by de-stocking within the supply chain.





The 2008 segment net loss included $7.8 million of impairment charges, net of tax.  Factoring out the impairment charges, the segment had a net income of $0.4 million.  The reduced sales volume and related production inefficiencies and under-utilization of fixed production costs were the main causes of the segment loss in 2009.  Planned cost reduction projects, net of inflation, and reductions in selling and administration cost partially offset the volume impacts.   Additionally, the segment net loss was increased by $1.5 million as tax benefits from losses incurred in 2009 were not recognized due to valuation allowances being placed on the related deferred tax assets.





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PLASTIC AND RUBBER COMPONENTS SEGMENT





(In Thousands of Dollars)

Year ended

December 31,2009


2008


ChangeNet sales

$
30,775


$
38,942


$
(8,167
)Volume














(8,429
)Price/Mix














262Segment net loss

$
(2,091
)

$
(17,223
)

$
15,132





The volume reduction for this segment was also related to lower U.S. automotive and industrial end market demand and lower customer orders from supply chain de-stocking.





The 2008 segment net loss included $16.6 million of impairment charges, net of tax.  Factoring out the impairment charges, the segment incurred a loss of $0.6 million in 2008. Segment net loss in 2009 was negatively affected by the volume decreases and related costs from under-utilization of fixed production cost and manufacturing inefficiencies.  Additionally, the segment net loss was increased by $0.7 million as tax benefits from losses incurred in 2009 were not recognized due to valuation allowances being placed on the related deferred tax assets.







Changes in Financial Condition from December 31, 2009 to December 31, 2010




From December 31, 2009 to December 31, 2010, our total assets increased $5.9 million and our current assets increased $17.4 million.  The depreciation in the value of Euro denominated account balances relative to the U.S. Dollar caused total assets and current assets to decrease approximately $9.3 million and $3.1 million, respectively, from December 31, 2009.





Excluding the foreign exchange effects, accounts receivable was higher by $15.4 million due to the 30% increase in sales volume in December and November of 2010 from sales levels in December and November of 2009.  Additionally, the days sales outstanding increased 1 day as of December 31, 2010 from 60.4 days to 61.5 days due to timing of certain customer receipts.  Net overdue receivables remained unchanged at approximately 12% of total accounts receivable at December 31, 2009 and at December 31, 2010.





Excluding the foreign exchange effects, inventories increased by $9.5 million from December 31, 2009, primarily from increased raw material inventory, increased work in process inventory and increased finished goods inventory due to higher production volumes in 2010.  Inventory levels increased 30% from December 31, 2009 while sales demand was up 45% from 2009.  Factoring out foreign exchange effects, property, plant and equipment decreased $5.7 million as year to date capital spending was lower than depreciation and machinery with a net book value of $2.2 million was sold as part of ceasing operations at the Tempe Plant.





From December 31, 2009 to December 31, 2010, our total liabilities increased $4.6 million.  The depreciation in the value of Euro denominated account balances relative to the U.S. Dollar caused total liabilities to decrease approximately $3.9 million from December 31, 2009.  Excluding the foreign exchange effects, accounts payable increased $19.2 million due to higher production and purchasing levels in response to increased demand in 2010 and due to timing of payments to certain vendors at year end.  Additionally, taxes payable increased $2.3 million due to generating taxable income during 2010 at the two European units for which we are recognizing tax benefits and expenses.  Partially offsetting both of these increases was the $13.6 million reduction in long and short term debt.





Working capital, which consists principally of accounts receivable and inventories offset by accounts payable and current maturities of long-term debt, was $32.1 million at December 31, 2010 as compared to $29.8 million at December 31, 2009.  The ratio of current assets to current liabilities decreased from 1.44:1 at December 31, 2009 to 1.38:1 at December 31, 2010.  The decrease in working capital was due primarily to movements in accounts receivable, inventory, and accounts payable discussed above.





Cash flow provided by operations was $27.9 million for 2010 compared with cash flow provided by operations of $14.8 million for the same period in 2009.  The favorable variance in cash flow provided by operations was principally due to the favorable improvement in net income in 2010.  Partially offsetting this impact was the unfavorable effect from increasing net working capital in 2010 versus decreasing net working capital in 2009.  The working capital increases, as discussed above, were due to increased sales and production volumes experienced during 2010.





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Liquidity and Capital Resources




On December 21, 2010, we entered into an amended and restated revolving credit facility expiring December 21, 2014 with Key Bank as administrative agent with an initial size of $75 million.  The amended agreement was entered into to adjust our financial and non-financial covenants to more normalized measures and to provide greater ability to fund our capital investment plans.  The interest rate was amended to LIBOR plus a margin of 1.5 to 3.5% (depending on the level of the ratio of debt to EBITDA) from LIBOR plus a margin of 4.75%.  The facility may be expanded upon our request with approval of the lenders by up to $60 million, under the same terms and conditions.  On March 9, 2011, we exercised an option to increase the size of the facility from $75 million to $100 million to allow additional flexibility and to fund potential growth projects.   The loan agreement contains customary restrictions on, among other things, additional indebtedness, liens on our assets, sales or transfers of assets, investments, restricted payments (including payment of dividends and stock repurchases), issuance of equity securities, and merger, acquisition and other fundamental changes in our business including a “material adverse change” clause, which if triggered would accelerate the maturity of the debt.  The facility has a $10 million swing line feature to meet short term cash flow needs.  Any borrowings under this swing line are considered short term.   Costs associated with entering into the revolving credit facility were capitalized and will be amortized into interest expense over the life of the facility.  As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, $2.0 million and $2.1 million, respectively, of net capitalized loan origination costs were on the balance sheet within other non-current assets.





On December 21, 2010, our senior note agreement with Prudential Capital was also amended.  The amended agreement was entered into to adjust our financial and non-financial covenants to more normalized measures.  There were no changes to the terms or availability of credit and the interest rate was reduced from 8.50% to 6.70%.  The agreement contains customary restrictions on, among other things, additional indebtedness, liens on our assets, sales or transfers of assets, investments, restricted payments (including payment of dividends and stock repurchases), issuance of equity securities, and mergers, acquisitions and other fundamental changes in our business including a “material adverse change” clause, which if triggered would accelerate the maturity of the debt.  Interest is paid semi-annually and the note matures on April 26, 2014.  As of December 31, 2010, $22.9 million remained outstanding.  Annual principal payments of approximately $5.7 million began on April 26, 2008 and extend through the date of maturity.  We incurred costs as a result of issuing these notes which have been recorded as a component of other non-current assets and are being amortized over the term of the notes.  The unamortized balance at December 31, 2010 and 2009 was $0.4 million and $0.4 million, respectively





Amounts outstanding under our $75.0 million credit facility and our $40.0 million senior notes as of December 31, 2010 were $50.5 million, with nothing outstanding under our swing line of credit, and $22.9 million, respectively.  As of December 31, 2010, we could borrow up to an additional $23.8 million under the $75.0 million credit facility, including $10.0 million under our swing line of credit, subject to limitations based on existing financial covenants.  However, based on current forecasts we do not expect any limitations of the access to this available credit.  The $23.8 million is net of $0.7 million of outstanding letters of credit at December 31, 2010 which are considered as usage of the facility.  See Note 7 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.  We were in compliance with all covenants related to the amended and restated $75.0 million credit facility and the amended and restated $40.0 million senior notes as of December 31, 2010.  The specific covenants to which we are subject and our actual results compared to those covenants are disclosed in Note 7 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.





Our arrangements with our domestic customers typically provide that payments are due within 30 to 60 days following the date of our shipment of goods, while arrangements with foreign customers of our domestic business (other than foreign customers that have entered into an inventory management program with us) generally provide that payments are due within 60 to 120 days following the date of shipment.  Under the Metal Bearing Components Segment’s inventory management program with certain European customers, payments typically are due within 30 days after the customer uses the product.  Our arrangements with European customers regarding due dates vary from 30 to 90 days following date of sale with an average of approximately 55 days outstanding.  Our sales and receivables can be influenced by seasonality due to our relative percentage of European business coupled with many foreign customers slowing production during the month of August.  For information concerning our quarterly results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, see Note 16 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.




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We invoice and receive payment from many of our customers in Euro as well as other currencies.  Additionally, we are party to various third party and intercompany loans, payables and receivables denominated in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar.  In 2010, the fluctuation of the Euro against the U.S. Dollar negatively impacted sales and net income.  As a result of these sales, loans, payables and receivables, our foreign exchange transaction and translation risk has increased.  Various strategies to manage this risk are available to management including producing and selling in local currencies and hedging programs.  As of December 31, 2010, no currency hedges were in place.  In addition, a strengthening of the U.S. Dollar and/or Euro against foreign currencies could impair our ability to compete with international competitors for foreign as well as domestic sales.




Sales to various U.S. and foreign divisions of SKF, which is one of the largest bearing manufacturers in the world, accounted for approximately 38% of consolidated net sales in 2010.  During 2010, sales to various U.S. and foreign divisions of our ten largest customers accounted for approximately 75% of our consolidated net sales.  None of our other customers individually accounted for more than 10% of our consolidated net sales for 2010.  The loss of all or a substantial portion of sales to these customers would cause us to lose a substantial portion of our revenue and have a corresponding negative impact on our operating profit margin due to operation leverage these customers provide.  This could lead to sales volumes not being high enough to cover our current cost structure or provide adequate operating cash flows or cause us to incur additional restructuring and impairment cost.  Due to a limit on the amount of excess bearing component capacity, in the markets we serve, we believe it would be difficult for any of our top ten customers to change suppliers in the short term.




During 2010, we spent approximately $15.2 million on capital expenditures.    During 2011, we plan to spend approximately $23.0 million on capital expenditures, the majority of which is related to new or expanded business.While there can be no assurances due to the liquidity issues discussed above, we believe that funds generated from operations and borrowings from the credit facilities will be sufficient to finance our capital expenditures and working capital needs through December 2011.  We base this assertion on our current availability for borrowing under our $100 million credit facility and our forecasted positive cash flow from operations for 2011.





Due to the impacts of the global economic recession and the resulting reduction in revenue and operating losses, our wholly owned German subsidiary Kugelfertigung Eltmann GbmH (“Eltmann” or “Eltmann Plant”) sustained a significant weakening of its financial condition during the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2010 with net losses incurred of $2.8 million and $0.5 million, respectively, during those years.  As a result, Eltmann became technically insolvent at which point Eltmann was required to file for bankruptcy under German bankruptcy law.  The filing was made in the bankruptcy court in Germany on January 20, 2011.  Since this date, NN has lost the ability to control or manage Eltmann as a result of the bankruptcy court trustee taking over effective control and day to day management of this subsidiary.  After a period of evaluation, the trustee will hold a preliminary hearing to determine whether Eltmann should be liquidated.  The ultimate impact on NN of Eltmann filing for bankruptcy will depend on the findings of the bankruptcy court.  However, under advice of legal counsel, we believe NN will relinquish all assets and liabilities of Eltmann which have a carrying value of approximately $8.5 million and $8.5 million, respectively, at January 20, 2011.   However, until such court proceedings are finalized, we will not be able to determine what liabilities and contingent obligations, if any, might remain as the responsibility of NN.  As of December 31, 2010, all Eltmann Plant assets and liabilities remain on the consolidated financial statements of the Company. We do not anticipate any significant disruption of normal product flow to our customers being served by Eltmann prior to the bankruptcy filing and have the installed capacity within our remaining plants to meet this demand.  As a result of loss of control of this subsidiary, concurrent with the bankruptcy filing during the first quarter of 2011, NN will deconsolidate the assets and liabilities of Eltmann from our Consolidated Financial Statements effective January 20, 2011.

















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The table below sets forth our contractual obligations and commercial commitments as of December 31, 2010 (in thousands):




Payments Due by PeriodCertain

Contractual Obligations

Total


Less than 1 year


1-3 years


3-5 years


After 5 yearsLong-term debt including current portion

$
73,357


$
5,714


$
11,428


$
56,215


$
--Expected interest payments


11,785



3,071



4,993



3,721



--Operating leases


16,306



2,848



4,170



3,613



5,675Capital leases


4,057



275



550



550



2,682Total contractual cash obligations

$
105,505


$
11,908


$
21,141


$
64,099


$
8,357





We have approximately $1.7 million in unrecognized tax benefits and related penalties and interest accrued within the liabilities section of our balance sheet.  We are unsure when or if at all these amounts might be paid to U.S. and/or foreign taxing authorities.  Accordingly, these amounts have been excluded from the table above.  See Note 13 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for additional details.





Functional Currencies




We currently have operations in Slovakia, Germany, Italy and The Netherlands, all of which are Euro participating countries. Each of our European facilities sell product to customers in many of the Euro participating countries.  The Euro has been adopted as the functional currency at all locations in Europe.  The functional currency of NN Asia is the Chinese Yuan.




Seasonality and Fluctuation in Quarterly Results




Our net sales historically have been seasonal in nature, due to a significant portion of our sales being to European customers that significantly slow production during the month of August.  For information concerning our quarterly results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, see Note 16 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.




Inflation and Changes in Prices




The cost base of our operations has been materially affected by steel inflation during recent years, but due to the ability to pass on this steel inflation to our customers the overall financial impact has been minimized.  The prices for steel, engineered resins and other raw materials which we purchase are subject to material change.  Our typical pricing arrangements with steel suppliers are subject to adjustment every three to six months in the U.S. and annually in Europe for base prices but quarterly for surcharge adjustments.  In the past, we have been able to minimize the impact on our operations resulting from the steel price fluctuations by adjusting selling prices to our customers periodically in the event of changes in our raw material costs.




Recently Issued Accounting Standards




As of December 31, 2010, there are no new accounting pronouncements that are expected to significantly affect the Company.







Off Balance Sheet Arrangements




We have operating lease commitments for machinery, office equipment, vehicles, manufacturing and office space which expire on varying dates.  The following is a schedule by year of future minimum lease payments as of December 31, 2010 under operating leases that have initial or remaining non-cancelable lease terms in excess of one year (in thousands).







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Year ending December 31,2011

$
2,8482012


2,1272013


2,0432014


1,8212015


1,793Thereafter


5,674Total minimum lease payments

$
16,306








Item 7A.          Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk




We are exposed to changes in financial market conditions in the normal course of our business due to our outstanding debt balances as well as transacting in various foreign currencies.  To mitigate our exposure to these market risks, we have established policies, procedures and internal processes governing our management of financial market risks.  We are exposed to changes in interest rates primarily as a result of our borrowing activities.  At December 31, 2010, we had $22.9 million of fixed rate senior notes outstanding and $50.5 million outstanding under the variable rate revolving credit facilities.  At December 31, 2010, a one-percent increase in the interest rate charged on our outstanding variable rate borrowings would result in interest expense increasing annually by approximately $0.5 million.  The nature and amount of our borrowings may vary as a result of future business requirements, market conditions and other factors.




Translation of our operating cash flows denominated in foreign currencies is impacted by changes in foreign exchange rates.  Our Metal Bearing Component Segment invoices and receives payment in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar including the Euro.  Additionally, we participate in various third party and intercompany loans, payables and receivables denominated in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar.  In 2010, the fluctuation of the Euro against the U.S. Dollar negatively impacted revenue and net loss but positively impacted assets and liabilities.  To help reduce exposure to foreign currency fluctuation, we have incurred debt in Euros in the past and have, from time to time, used foreign currency hedges to hedge currency exposures when these exposures meet certain discretionary levels.  We did not use any currency hedges in 2010, nor did we hold a position in any foreign currency hedging instruments as of December 31, 2010.









Item 8.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data




Index to Financial Statements




Financial Statements                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         Page





Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm     ................................................................................................................................................     36





Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2010 and 2009  ................................................................................................................................................     37





Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss


for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008            .................................................................................................................................................      38





Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the


years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008                         ...............................................................................................................................................       39





Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended


December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008                                                ...............................................................................................................................................       40





Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements                              ..............................................................................................................................................        41





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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm







To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of NN, Inc.





In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss, of changes in stockholders' equity and of cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of NN, Inc. and its subsidiaries at December 31, 2010 and December 31, 2009, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2010 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.  Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2010, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).  The Company's management is responsible for these financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting appearing under Item 9A.  Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements and on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our integrated audits.  We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States).  Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.  Our audits of the financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation.  Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk.  Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.





A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed 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.  A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.





Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements.  Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.





/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP


Raleigh, North Carolina


March 15, 2011








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NN, Inc.Consolidated Balance SheetsDecember 31, 2010 and 2009(In thousands, except per share data)





Assets

2010


2009Current assets:Cash and cash equivalents

$
5,556


$
8,744Accounts receivable, net


63,331



49,412Inventories, net


41,882



33,275Income tax receivable


530



3,196Other current assets


4,371



3,656Total current assets


115,670



98,283Property, plant and equipment, net


118,488



129,715Goodwill


8,396



9,278Intangible assets, net


900



1,506Non-current deferred tax assets


238



260Other non-current assets


4,863



3,610Total assets

$
248,555


$
242,652Liabilities and Stockholders’ EquityCurrent liabilities:Accounts payable

$
55,549


$
38,048Accrued salaries, wages and benefits


13,548



14,469Income taxes payable


2,560



--Current maturities of long-term debt


5,714



9,405Current portion of obligation under capital lease


275



266Other liabilities


5,941



6,301Total current liabilities


83,587



68,489Non-current deferred tax liability


3,954



3,558Long-term debt, net of current portion


67,643



77,558Accrued pension


13,438



14,308Obligation under capital lease, net of current portion


1,826



1,820Other non-current liabilities


--



116Total liabilities


170,448



165,849Commitments and Contingencies (Note 15)Stockholders’ equity:Common stock - $0.01 par value, authorized 45,000 shares,

issued and outstanding 16,620 in 2010 and 16,268 in 2009.


167



163Additional paid-in capital


51,863



49,861Retained earnings


6,675



259Accumulated other comprehensive income


19,402



26,520Total stockholders’ equity


78,107



76,803Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

$
248,555


$
242,652








See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements





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NN, Inc.Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive LossYears ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008(In thousands, except per share data)





2010


2009


2008Net sales

$
365,369


$
259,383


$
424,837Cost of products sold (exclusive of depreciation shown separately below)


296,422



235,466



344,685Selling, general and administrative


30,407



27,273



36,068Depreciation and amortization


19,195



22,186



27,981(Gain) loss on disposal of assets


808



493



(4,138
)Impairment of goodwill


--



--



30,029Restructuring and impairment charges, excluding goodwill impairment


2,289



4,977



12,036Income (loss) from operations


16,248



(31,012
)


(21,824
)Interest expense


6,815



6,359



5,203Write-off of unamortized debt issuance cost


130



604



--Other income, net


(1,682
)


(351
)


(850
)Income (loss) before provision (benefit) for income taxes


10,985



(37,624
)


(26,177
)Provision (benefit) for income taxes


4,569



(2,290
)


(8,535
)Net income (loss)

$
6,416


$
(35,334
)

$
(17,642
)Other comprehensive loss:Actuarial loss recognized in change of projected benefit

obligation (net of tax of $0, $0 and $0, respectively)


(392
)


(315
)


(58
)Foreign currency translation gain (loss)


(6,726
)


2,356



(3,232
)Comprehensive loss

$
(702
)

$
(33,293
)

$
(20,932
)Basic income (loss) per share:Net income (loss)

$
0.39


$
(2.17
)

$
(1.11
)Weighted average shares outstanding


16,455



16,268



15,895Diluted income (loss) per share:Net income (loss)

$
0.39


$
(2.17
)

$
(1.11
)Weighted average shares outstanding


16,570



16,268



15,895Cash dividends per common share

$
0.00


$
0.00


$
0.24


































See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements








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NN, Inc.Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ EquityYears ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008(In thousands)






Common StockNumber

of

Shares

Par

Value

Additional

paid in

capital

Retained

Earnings

Accumulated

Other

Comprehensive

Income

TotalBalance, December 31, 2007

15,855

$
159

$
45,032

$
57,083

$
27,769

$
130,043Shares issued

498


5


3,857


--


--


3,862Tax benefits on option exercised

--


--


1,197


--


--


1,197Net loss

--


--


--


(17,642
)

--


(17,642
)Restricted stock awards expense

--


--


(196
)

--


--


(196
)Stock option expense

--


--


647


--


--


647Dividends declared

--


--


--


(3,848
)

--


(3,848
)Foreign currency translation loss

--


--


--


--


(3,232
)

(3,232
)Actuarial loss recognized in change of

projected benefit obligation (net of tax $0)

--


--


--


--


(58
)

(58
)Repurchase of shares

(85
)

(1
)

(1,013
)

--


--


(1,014
)Balance, December 31, 2008

16,268

$
163

$
49,524

$
35,593

$
24,479

$
109,759Net loss

--


--


--


(35,334
)

--


(35,334
)Stock option expense

--


--


337


--


--


337Actuarial loss recognized in change of

projected benefit obligation (net of tax $0)

--


--


--


--


(315
)

(315
)Foreign currency translation gain

--


--


--


--


2,356


2,356Balance, December 31, 2009

16,268

$
163

$
49,861

$
259

$
26,520

$
76,803Net income

--


--


--


6,416


--


6,416Stock option expense

--


--


152


--


--


152Shares issued for options

103


1


752


--


--


753Actuarial loss recognized in change of

projected benefit obligation (net of tax $0)

--


--


--


--


(392
)

(392
)Stock compensation expense

249


3


1,098


--


--


1,101Foreign currency translation loss

--


--


--


--


(6,726
)

(6,726
)Balance, December 31, 2010

16,620

$
167

$
51,863

$
6,675

$
19,402

$
78,107






See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements





39


NN, Inc. Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
 Years Ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008
 (In thousands)




2010


2009


2008Cash flows from operating activitiesNet income (loss)

$
6,416


$
(35,334
)

$
(17,642
)Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:Depreciation and amortization


19,195



22,186



27,981Amortization of debt issue costs


1,415



1,147



244(Gain) loss on disposals of property, plant and equipment


808



493



(4,138
)Allowance for doubtful accounts


97



(119
)


239Compensation expense from issuance of restricted stock and incentive stock options


1,253



337



451Deferred income tax expense (benefit)


418



841



(14,558
)Capitalized interest and non cash interest and other expenses


--



157



176Non-cash restructuring and impairment charges


308



2,853



41,784Write-off of unamortized debt issue costs


130



604



--Changes in operating assets and liabilities:Accounts receivable


(15,459
)


1,481



12,521Inventories


(10,253
)


20,318



(2,095
)Income tax receivable


2,393



(631
)


(2,565
)Other current assets


740



1,821



578Other assets


(1,403
)


(355
)


(123
)Accounts payable


19,165



(2,128
)


(10,875
)Other liabilities


2,637



1,118



(4,467
)Net cash provided by operating activities


27,860



14,789



27,511Cash flows from investing activities:Acquisition of property, plant and equipment


(15,249
)


(4,255
)


(18,498
)Proceeds from disposals of property, plant and equipment


79



521



5,778Repayment of long-term note receivable


711



--



--Net cash used by investing activities


(14,459
)


(3,734
)


(12,720
)Cash flows from financing activities:Debt issue costs paid


(1,395
)


(3,293
)


(35
)Repayment of long-term debt


(9,914
)


(12,614
)


(9,714
)Proceeds (repayment) of short-term debt, net


(3,691
)


2,850



(4,034
)Proceeds from issuance of stock and exercise of stock options


753



--



3,862Cash dividends paid


--



--



(3,848
)Other financing activity


(57
)


(51
)


(46
)Repurchase of common stock


--



--



(1,014
)Net cash used by financing activities


(14,304
)


(13,108
)


(14,829
)Effect of exchange rate changes on cash flows


(2,285
)


(255
)


(1,939
)Net change in cash and cash equivalents


(3,188
)


(2,308
)


(1,977
)Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year


8,744



11,052



13,029Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

$
5,556


$
8,744


$
11,052Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities:Compensation expense for stock awards, ($1,101 in 2010, $0 in 2009, and $(196) in 2008) and stock option expense ($152 in 2010, $337 in 2009, and $647 in 2008) included in stockholders’ equity

$
1,253


$
337


$
451Windfall tax benefits on incentive stock options

$
--


$
--


$
1,216Reduced note payable to customer with offsetting reduction to accounts receivable ($411 in 2009 and $1,384 in 2008) and an increase to interest expense ($50 in 2009 and $176 in 2008)

$
--


$
361


$
1,208Sale of $2,230 in property, plant and equipment for a note receivable with an aggregate carrying value of $1,562

$
668


$
--


$
--Cash paid for interest and income taxes was as follows:Interest

$
4,825


$
4,678


$
4,937Income taxes

$
1,419


$
353


$
8,024Income tax refunds received from taxing authorities

$
2,393


$
2,653


$
--





See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements






40
  NN, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008
 (In thousands, except per share data)





1)
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Practices




a)
Description of Business




NN, Inc. (“NN”, “the Company”, “we”, “our” or “us”) is a manufacturer of precision balls, cylindrical and tapered rollers, bearing retainers, plastic injection molded products, precision bearing seals and precision metal components. The Company’s balls, rollers, retainers, and bearing seals are used primarily in the domestic and international anti-friction bearing industry. The Company’s plastic injection molded products are used in the bearing components, automotive components, electronic instrument cases and other molded components used in a variety of applications. The precision metal components products are used in the HVAC, automotive, fluid power and diesel engine industries.




The Company experienced a significant loss of revenue and sustained significant loss of income during the global economic recession that began to impact the Company in the fourth quarter of 2008 through the year ended December 31, 2009.  During this time frame, the Company sustained a significant weakening of its financial condition.  During the fourth quarter of 2008 and all of 2009, we implemented certain actions to manage our liquidity position.  These actions included:  obtaining amendments to our existing credit agreements to align covenant levels with the expected weaker operating performance over 2009 and 2010, suspending our quarterly dividend to shareholders, reducing capital spending, establishing programs to reduce working capital needs, reducing or eliminating discretionary spending where possible, reducing permanent employment levels, reducing working hours for many facilities, downsizing plant operations and accelerating plant closures.  In addition, for a portion of 2009, we reduced the compensation of the Board of Directors and the Chief Executive Officer by 20% and the compensation of other managers and employees where legally and contractually possible by 10% to 15%.  We also eliminated any bonus opportunities for 2009.





For the year ended December 31, 2010, the effects of the global recession on our Company have lessened significantly and our operating results have improved during 2010.  Based on the results of 2010, the Company now expects to meet existing financial covenants and as a result, the probability of the Company’s being in default has been significantly reduced since the beginning of the current year.





b)
Cash and Cash Equivalents




The Company considers all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less as cash equivalents.




c)
Inventories




Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market.  Cost is determined using the first-in, first-out method.  Our policy is to expense abnormal amounts of idle facility expense, freight, handling cost, and waste.  In addition, we allocate fixed production overheads based on the normal capacity of our facilities.  Due to the large reduction in production volumes experienced during 2009, inventory valuations were developed using normalized production capacities for each of our manufacturing locations and the costs from excess capacity or under-utilization of fixed production overheads were written-off in the period incurred and are not included as a component of inventory valuation.





Inventories also include tools, molds and dies in progress that we are producing and will ultimately sell to our customers.  This activity is principally related to our Plastic and Rubber Components and Precision Metal Components Segments.  These inventories are carried at the lower of cost or market.





d)
Property, Plant and Equipment




Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Assets to be disposed of are stated at lower of depreciated cost or fair market value less estimated selling costs. Expenditures for maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Major renewals and betterments are capitalized. When a property item is retired, its cost and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the property accounts and any gain or loss is recorded in the statement of operations.  The Company reviews the carrying values of long-lived assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable.  During the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, the Company recorded impairment charges of $308, $235, and $4,197, respectively (See Notes 2 and 6 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements).  Property, plant and equipment includes tools, molds and dies principally used in our Plastic and Rubber Components and Precision Metal Components Segments that are the property of the Company.





41


NN, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008
 (In thousands, except per share data)





Depreciation is provided on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the depreciable assets for financial reporting purposes. Accelerated depreciation methods are used for income tax purposes.  In the event we abandon and cease to use certain property, plant, and equipment, depreciation estimates are revised and, in most cases, depreciation expense will be accelerated to reflect the shortened useful live of the asset.  During the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, we recognized $1,000, $0, and $3,509 respectively in accelerated depreciation for property, plant and equipment that was abandoned. (See Note 6 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements).




e)
Revenue Recognition




The Company recognizes revenues based on the stated shipping terms with customers when these terms are satisfied and the risks of ownership are transferred to the customers. The Company has an inventory management program for certain Metal Bearing Components Segment customers whereby revenue is recognized when products are used by customers from consigned stock, rather than at the time of shipment.  Under both circumstances, revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, delivery has occurred, the sellers’ price is determinable and collectability is reasonably assured.




f)
Accounts Receivable




Accounts receivable are recorded upon recognition of a sale of goods and ownership and risk of loss is assumed by the customer.  Substantially all of our accounts receivable are due primarily from the core served markets: bearing manufacturers, automotive industry, electronics, industrial, agricultural, HVAC and aerospace.  We experienced $97, $(119), and $239 of bad debt expense (income) during 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  In establishing allowances for doubtful accounts, we perform credit evaluations of our customers, considering numerous inputs when available including the customers’ financial position, past payment history, relevant industry trends, cash flows, management capability, historical loss experience and economic conditions and prospects.  Accounts receivable are written off or reserves established when considered to be uncollectible or at risk of being uncollectible.




g)
Income Taxes




Income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carry forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.  Financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 reflect full valuation allowances against the net deferred tax assets of all our U.S.,  German and Slovakian operations.  Based on recent negative financial performance at these locations, we determined that there is a likelihood these locations would be unable to generate sufficient profits in the near future to allow realization of existing deferred tax assets.





We recognize income tax positions that meet the more likely than not threshold and accrue interest and potential penalties related to unrecognized income tax positions which are recorded as a component of the income tax provision.





42


NN, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008
 (In thousands, except per share data)




h)
Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share




Basic earnings per share reflect reported earnings divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings per share include the effect of dilutive stock options, unvested restricted stock (if any) and the respective tax benefits, unless inclusion would not be dilutive.




i)
Stock Based Compensation




The cost of stock options and stock awards are expensed as compensation expense over the vesting periods based on the fair value at the grant date.  (See Note 9 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements)  We use a financial pricing model, the Black Scholes model, to determine the fair value of our stock options as our options are not traded in open markets.





The Company accounts for stock awards by recognizing compensation expense ratably over the vesting period as specified in the award.  Compensation expense to be recognized is based on the stock price at date of grant.




j)
Principles of Consolidation




The Company’s consolidated financial statements include the accounts of NN, Inc. and its subsidiaries.  All of the Company’s subsidiaries are 100% owned and all are included in the consolidated financial statements for the years end December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008.  All significant inter-company profits, transactions, and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.  The assets and liabilities of our Germany subsidiary, which was legally required to file for bankruptcy in January  2011, are included in NN’s Consolidated Financial Statements as we had effective control of this subsidiary during the year ended December 31, 2010.  (See Notes 15 and 21of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements).




k)
Foreign Currency Translation




Assets and liabilities of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries are translated at current exchange rates, while revenue, costs and expenses are translated at average rates prevailing during each reporting period.  Translation adjustments arising from the translation of foreign subsidiary financial statements are reported as a component of other comprehensive income (loss) and accumulated other comprehensive income within stockholders’ equity.  In addition, transactions denominated in foreign currencies, including intercompany transactions, are initially recorded at the current exchange rate at the date of the transaction.  The balances are adjusted to the current exchange rate as of each balance sheet date and as of the date when the transaction is consummated.  Transaction gains or losses, excluding intercompany loan transactions, are expensed in either cost of products sold or selling, general and administrative lines in the Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Loss as incurred and were immaterial to the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008.  Transaction gains or losses on intercompany loan transactions are recognized in the other income, net line in the Consolidated Statement of Operations and Comprehensive Loss as incurred.




l)
Goodwill and Other Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets




The Company recognizes the excess of the purchase price of an acquired entity over the fair value of the net identifiable assets as goodwill.  Goodwill is tested for impairment on an annual basis as of October 1 and between annual tests if a triggering event occurs.  The impairment test is performed at the reporting unit level for the one unit that still has goodwill.  U.S. GAAP prescribes a two-step process for testing for goodwill impairments.  The first step is to determine if the carrying value of the reporting unit with goodwill is less than the related fair value of the reporting unit.  The fair value of the reporting unit is determined through use of discounted cash flow methods and market based multiples of earning and sales methods obtained from a grouping of comparable publicly trading companies.  We believe this methodology of valuation is consistent with how market participants would value reporting units.  The discount rate and market based multiples used are specifically developed for the units tested regarding the level of risk and end markets served.  Even though we do use other observable inputs (Level 2 inputs under the US GAAP hierarchy) the calculation of fair value for goodwill would be most consistent with Level 3 under the US GAAP hierarchy.




If the carrying value of the reporting unit is less than fair value of the reporting unit, the goodwill is not considered impaired.  If the carrying value is greater than fair value then the potential for impairment of goodwill exists.  The potential impairment is determined by allocating the fair value of the reporting unit among the assets and liabilities based on a purchase price allocation methodology as if the reporting unit was acquired in a business combination.  The fair value of the goodwill is implied from this allocation and compared to the carrying value with an impairment loss recognized if the carrying value is greater than the implied fair value.




43


NN, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008
 (In thousands, except per share data)





We base our fair value estimates, in large part, on management business plans and projected financial information which are subject to a high degree of management judgment and complexity.  Actual results may differ from these projections and the differences may be material.




Our indefinite lived intangible asset is accounted for similarly to goodwill.  This asset is tested for impairment at least annually by comparing the fair value to the carrying value, using the relief from royalty rate method, and if the fair value is less than the carrying value, an impairment charge is recognized for the difference.




m)
Definite Lived Intangible Assets




The Company recognizes an acquired intangible asset apart from goodwill whenever the asset arises from contractual or other legal rights, or whenever it is capable of being divided or separated from the acquired entity or sold, transferred, licensed, rented, or exchanged, whether individually or in combination with a related contract, asset or liability.  An intangible asset other than goodwill is amortized over its estimated useful life unless that life is determined to be indefinite.  The Company reviews the lives of intangible assets each reporting period and, if necessary, recognizes impairment losses if the carrying amount of an intangible asset is not recoverable from expected future cash flows and its carrying amount exceeds its fair value. (See Notes 2 and 11 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.)




n)
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Long-Lived Assets to Be Disposed Of




Long-lived tangible and intangible assets subject to amortization are tested for recoverability when changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of these assets may not be recoverable.   A test for recoverability is also performed when management has committed to a plan to dispose of a reporting unit or asset group.   Assets to be held and used are tested for recoverability when indications of impairment are evident.  Recoverability of a long-lived tangible and intangible asset is evaluated by comparing its carrying value to the future estimated undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated by the asset or asset group.  If the asset is not recoverable the asset is considered impaired and adjusted to fair value which is then depreciated/amortized over its remaining useful live. Assets to be disposed of are carried at the lesser of carrying value or fair value less costs of disposal. (See Notes 2, 6 and 11 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.)




o)
Use of Estimates in the Preparation of Financial Statements




The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.




p)
Fair Value Measurements




On January 1, 2008, we adopted the standards of U.S. GAAP that pertains to recording financial liabilities subject to recurring fair value measurement at the price that would be paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants.  However, at that time we elected not to adopt the option to use the fair value method of accounting for our existing financial liabilities.  On January 1, 2009, we began recording all non-financial assets and liabilities (principally goodwill and long lived tangible and intangible assets) subject to fair value measurement under the same principles.  These fair value principles prioritize valuation inputs across three broad levels.  Level 1 inputs are quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.  Level 2 inputs are quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets or inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly through market corroboration, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.  Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs based on the Company's assumptions used to measure assets and liabilities at fair value.  An asset or liability's classification within the various levels is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement.




44




NN, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008
 (In thousands, except per share data)




q)
Recently Issued Accounting Standards




As of December 31, 2010, there are no new accounting pronouncements that are expected to significantly affect the Company.




2)
Impairment of Goodwill and Restructuring and Impairment Charges, excluding Goodwill Impairments







Below is a summary of all the impairment and restructuring charges reported in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss during the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008:





(In Thousands of Dollars)

2010


2009


2008Impairment of goodwill

$
--


$
--


$
30,029Impairment of intangible assets

$
--


$
--


$
5,592Impairment of tangible assets


308



235



4,197Restructuring charges


1,981



4,742



2,247Restructuring and impairment charges, excluding goodwill impairment

$
2,289


$
4,977


$
12,036





The above charges are discussed in detail below.





Restructuring Activity





During the first quarter of 2010, we announced the closure of the Tempe (Arizona) Plant.  We ceased operations at this location on August 31, 2010.  This  impacted approximately 130 employees.  Current economic conditions coupled with the long-term manufacturing strategy for our Whirlaway business necessitated a consolidation of our manufacturing resources into existing facilities in Ohio.  We incurred cash charges of approximately $1,518 in severance costs during 2010.  The severance costs were recognized pro-rata over the period from the announcement date until the employees’ termination date as continued employment was a requirement to receive severance payments.  Additionally, during the year ended December 31, 2010, we incurred $506 of site closure and other associated costs.  In the first quarter of 2010, we incurred $1,000 of accelerated depreciation related to certain fixed assets that were expected to be abandoned due to ceasing operations at the Tempe Plant.  (See Note 6 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.)  The majority of the fixed assets and inventory that ceased to be used were sold on August 31, 2010 in exchange for long-term notes receivables.  (See Note 4 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements).




On November 26, 2008, we announced the closure of our Kilkenny Plant.  The closure was part of our long term strategy to rationalize our European operations.  We view the rationalization of manufacturing operations in Europe as a necessary action to adjust our global manufacturing capacity to current and long term market requirements.  The closure affected 68 employees and was completed during 2009.  We recorded restructuring charges during the fourth quarter of 2008 of $2,247 related to severance and other employment cost for the 68 employees.   Additionally, we incurred $70 and $763 in restructuring cost during the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, principally for site closure and other associated cost.





During the first quarter of 2009, we closed our Hamilton Plant.  This closure affected 11 employees and $130 in severance and other associated closure costs were incurred during the first quarter of 2009.  Of this amount, $108 was for employee severance cost which was paid in the second quarter of 2009.





During the third quarter of 2009, we informed our employees of the Veenendaal Plant of our intention to begin a reorganization of the plant’s labor force due to the economic downturn.  During the year ended December 31, 2009, we incurred severance charges of $3,849 which covered the elimination of 53 permanent positions or 17% of the workforce at that time.   The majority of the severance cost was paid out during the fourth quarter of 2009 and first quarter of 2010.   During the year ended December 31, 2010, we recognized a benefit of $113 as the total severance related costs were less than the amount accrued.





45


NN, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008
 (In thousands, except per share data)





The following table summarizes the 2010 and 2009 activity related to the three restructuring programs discussed above:





(In Thousands of Dollars)

Reserve Balance at 1/01/10


Charges


Paid in 2010


Currency

Impacts


Reserve Balance at 12/31/2010Severance and other

employee costs

$
2,382


$
1,405


$
(3,660
)

$
(127
)

$
--Site closure and other

associated cost


--



576



(576
)


--



--Total

$
2,382


$
1,981


$
(4,236
)

$
(127
)

$
--(In Thousands of Dollars)

Reserve Balance at 1/01/09


Charges


Paid in 2009


Currency

Impacts


Reserve Balance at 12/31/2009Severance and other

employee costs

$
2,058


$
4,008


$
(3,448
)

$
(236
)

$
2,382Site closure and other

associated cost


--



734



(734
)


--



--Total

$
2,058


$
4,742


$
(4,182
)

$
(236
)

$
2,382





These restructuring costs were recorded in the Restructuring and Impairment Charges, Excluding Goodwill Impairments line as a component of income (loss) from operations.  The reserve balance for severance and other employee costs were reported within the Accrued salaries, wages and benefits line of the Consolidated Balance Sheets.





As a result of the decision to close the Kilkenny facility, we performed a test of recoverability, during the year ended December 31, 2008, of the long-lived assets associated with that facility.  This test was pursuant to the provisions of U.S. GAAP which require that interim tests of asset recoverability be performed under certain circumstances.  As a result of the test, we concluded that $1,447 of production equipment was impaired and we adjusted these assets to the estimated fair market value.  Additionally, during the year ended December 31, 2009, we further adjusted the fair value of the building and land to its current estimated fair value resulting in a $235 charge.  These impairment charges were reported in the Restructuring and Impairment Charges, Excluding Goodwill Impairments line as a component of loss from operations in both 2009 and 2008.





Impairments of Goodwill and Other Long-Lived Tangible and Intangible Assets





For the year ended December 31, 2010, we recorded $308 of non-cash impairment charges related to the impairment of production machinery at the Eltmann Plant as this subsidiary was legally required to file for bankruptcy in January 2011 (See Notes 15 and 21 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements).





During the fourth quarter of 2008, we recorded $30,029 of non-cash impairment charges related to the impairment of goodwill.  Goodwill was impaired at our Precision Metal Components reporting unit and at both reporting units of our Plastic and Rubber Components Segment (See Note 10 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements).  In addition, we recorded approximately $5,592 of non-cash impairment charges related to the full impairment of the customer relationship intangible at our Precision Metal Components reporting unit.  (See Note 11 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements).   Finally, we recorded $2,750 of non-cash impairment charges related to the impairment of property, plant and equipment at our Precision Metal Components reporting unit (See Note 6 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements).  These impairments were triggered by the significant financial impact the global economic recession had on these segments during the three month period ended December 31, 2008 and expected impact at that time on the year ended December 31, 2009.





46


NN, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008
 (In thousands, except per share data)




3)
Accounts Receivable and Sales Concentrations





December 31,2010


2009Trade

$
63,809


$
49,885Less - allowance for doubtful accounts


478



473Accounts receivable, net

$
63,331


$
49,412





Activity in the allowance for doubtful accounts is as follows:




Description

Balance at

Beginning of

Year


Additions

(reductions)


Write-

offs


Currency

Impacts


Balance at

End of YearDecember 31, 2010Allowance for doubtful accounts

$
473


$
97


$
(81
)

$
(11
)

$
478December 31, 2009Allowance for doubtful accounts

$
635


$
(119
)

$
(48
)

$
5


$
473December 31, 2008Allowance for doubtful accounts

$
1,412


$
239


$
(1,004
)

$
(12
)

$
635




For the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, sales to SKF amounted to $139,242, $93,385, and $172,958, respectively, or 38.1%, 36.0%, and 40.7% of consolidated revenues, respectively.  None of our other customers accounted for more than 10% of our net sales in 2010, 2009 or 2008.  SKF, SNR Roulements (“SNR”) and Schaeffler Group were the only customers with accounts receivable concentrations in excess of 10%.  The outstanding balance as of December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 for SKF was $18,739, $16,154 and $15,588, respectively.  The outstanding balance as of December 31, 2010 and 2009 for SNR was $7,059 and $6,719, respectively.  The outstanding balance as of December 31, 2010 for Schaeffler Group was $6,768. All revenues and receivables related to SKF and Schaeffler Group are in the Metal Bearing Components and Plastics and Rubber Components Segments.  All revenues and receivables related to SNR are in the Metal Bearing Components Segment.  The write-off of $1,004 during 2008 was mostly for receivable balances that were fully reserved at December 31, 2007.







4)
Long Term Note Receivable





Certain property, plant and equipment and inventory of the Tempe Plant was sold on August 31, 2010, the day the Tempe Plant ceased operations, to a newly formed company not affiliated with NN.  Property, plant and equipment with a net book value of $2,230 and inventory with a net book value of $737 were sold in exchange for two promissory notes with aggregate fair values of $2,279 (described below as the Tempe Inventory Note and the Tempe Fixed Asset Note).





47


NN, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008
 (In thousands, except per share data)





The Tempe Inventory Note had an original face value of $737, a 24 month term, a 7% interest rate and equal monthly installments of principal and interest.  The note was unsecured.  As of December 30, 2010, the note has been paid in full in exchange for a 4% discount on the principal amount owed at the time of payment.  The impact of this early payment resulted in a charge for $26 during the year ended December 31, 2010.





The Tempe Fixed Asset Note had an original face value of $2,500, a 60 month term, a 7% interest rate, interest only payments for 24 months, principal and interest payments totaling $40 per month for the next 36 months followed by a balloon payment of $1,525.  The note is secured by a first lien on approximately $1,000 of the assets and a second lien on the remaining assets.  As of December 31, 2010, the note had an estimated fair value and carrying value of $1,562 determined using a discounted cash flow method applying market interest rates for similar types of seller financed, partially secured promissory notes (level 3 under the U.S. GAAP fair value hierarchy).  This note is reported within other current assets for the current portion and other non-current assets for the long-term portion within the Consolidated Balance Sheets.







5)
Inventories






December 31,2010


2009Raw materials

$
12,882


$
9,742Work in process


8,837



7,234Finished goods


21,467



17,963Less-inventory reserve


(1,304
)


(1,664
)Inventories, net

$
41,882


$
33,275





Inventory on consignment at customers’ sites at December 31, 2010 and 2009 was approximately $3,401 and $3,018, respectively.





The inventory valuations above were developed using normalized production capacities for each of our manufacturing locations.  Any costs from abnormal excess capacity or under-utilization of fixed production overheads are written-off in the period incurred and are not included as a component of inventory valuation.







6)
Property, Plant and Equipment




December 31,Estimated

Useful Life

2010


2009Land owned


$
5,985


$
6,336Land under capital lease



501



484Buildings and improvements owned
15-40 years


42,678



44,079Building under capital lease
20 years


1,852



1,789Machinery and equipment
3-12 years


234,153



244,516Construction in process



14,418



7,112299,587



304,316Less - accumulated depreciation



181,099



174,601Property, plant and equipment, net


$
118,488


$
129,715






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NN, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008
 (In thousands, except per share data)


During the first quarter of 2010, we incurred $1,000 of accelerated depreciation to adjust certain assets that were abandoned as a result of NN ceasing operations at the Tempe Plant, to the new estimated salvage values. (See Notes 2 and 4 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements).




During the third quarter of 2010, we sold machinery that ceased to be used at our Tempe Plant with a net book value of $2,230 in exchange for promissory notes receivable with a carrying value and estimated fair value of $1,562.  (See Note 4 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements).




As of December 31, 2010, the asset groups of the Wellington Plants and Eltmann were tested for impairment pursuant to impairment testing relative to long-lived assets due to the losses incurred by the Wellington Plants during 2010 and the legally required bankruptcy filing on January 20, 2011 of Eltmann.  The results of our analysis indicated impairment was not warranted for the Wellington Plants.  The Eltmann production machinery was reduced by $308 to its current estimated fair value.





During the first quarter of 2009, the land and building of the former Hamilton, Ohio Plant of the Precision Metal Components Segment was sold for proceeds of $508, which resulted in no gain or loss from sale.  Additionally, certain machines with a cumulative net book value of $484 were disposed of during 2009.




As of December 31, 2009, the asset groups of all of our reporting units were tested for impairment pursuant to impairment testing relative to long-lived assets due to the losses incurred by the reporting units during 2009.  The results of our analysis indicated impairment was not warranted except for the Kilkenny Plant building and land which was further reduced by $235 to its current estimated fair value.







7)
Debt






Long-term debt at December 31, 2010 and 2009 consisted of the following:




2010


2009Borrowings under our $75,000 revolving credit facility bearing interest at a floating rate equal to LIBOR (0.30% at December 31, 2010) plus an applicable margin of 3.25%, expiring December 21, 2014.

$
50,500


$
58,392Borrowings under our $40,000 aggregate principal amount of senior notes bearing interest at a fixed rate of 6.70% maturing on April 26, 2014.  Annual principal payments of $5,714 began on April 26, 2008 and extend through the date of maturity.


22,857



28,571Total long-term debt


73,357



86,963Less current maturities of long-term debt


5,714



9,405Long-term debt, excluding current maturities

$
67,643


$
77,558





On December 21, 2010, we entered into an amended and restated revolving credit facility expiring December 21, 2014 with Key Bank as administrative agent with an initial size of $75 million.  The amended agreement was entered into to adjust our financial and non-financial covenants to more normalized measures and to provide greater ability to fund our capital investment plans.  The interest rate was amended to LIBOR plus a margin of 1.5 to 3.5% (depending on the level of the ratio of debt to EBITDA) from LIBOR plus a margin of 4.75%.  The facility may be expanded upon our request with approval of the lenders by up to $60 million, under the same terms and conditions.  On March 9, 2011, we exercised an option to increase the size of the facility from $75 million to $100 million to allow additional flexibility and to fund potential growth projects.   The loan agreement contains customary restrictions on, among other things, additional indebtedness, liens on our assets, sales or transfers of assets, investments, restricted payments (including payment of dividends and stock repurchases), issuance of equity securities, and merger, acquisition and other fundamental changes in our business including a “material adverse change” clause, which if triggered would accelerate the maturity of the debt.  The facility has a $10 million swing line feature to meet short term cash flow needs.  Any borrowings under this swing line are considered short term.   Costs associated with entering into the revolving credit facility were capitalized and will be amortized into interest expense over the life of the facility.  As of December 31, 2010 and 2009, $1,978 million and $2,151 million, respectively, of net capitalized loan origination costs related to the revolving credit facility were recorded on the balance sheet within other non-current assets.





49


NN, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008
 (In thousands, except per share data)





On December 21, 2010, our senior note agreement with Prudential Capital was also amended.  The amended agreement was entered into to adjust our financial and non-financial covenants to more normalized measures.  There were no changes to the terms or availability of credit and the interest rate was reduced from 8.50% to 6.70%.  The agreement contains customary restrictions on, among other things, additional indebtedness, liens on our assets, sales or transfers of assets, investments, restricted payments (including payment of dividends and stock repurchases), issuance of equity securities, and mergers, acquisitions and other fundamental changes in our business including a “material adverse change” clause, which if triggered would accelerate the maturity of the debt.  Interest is paid semi-annually and the note matures on April 26, 2014.  As of December 31, 2010, $22,857 remained outstanding.  Annual principal payments of approximately $5,714 began on April 26, 2008 and extend through the date of maturity.  We incurred costs as a result of issuing these notes which have been recorded as a component of other non-current assets and are being amortized over the term of the notes.  The unamortized balance at December 31, 2010 and 2009 was $428 and $404, respectively.





During the first quarter of 2010, we amended both the revolving credit facility and the senior notes.  The primary purpose of these amendments was to re-establish covenant levels to reflect our business outlook at that time.  As a result of the amendments, the revolving credit facility was reduced to $85,000 from $90,000 as of the amendment date and the interest rate was amended to LIBOR plus an applicable margin of 4.75% .  Neither the commitment amount nor the payment terms of the senior notes were changed.  The amendments provide a restriction on restructuring of foreign subsidiaries and removed certain subsidiaries from participation in the credit agreement.  Due to the reduction in the credit availability of the revolving credit facility, $130 in unamortized debt issuance costs from the 2009 revolving credit facility amendment were written-off during the first quarter of 2010.  These amendments were superceded by the December 21, 2010 amendments.





During the first quarter of 2009, we entered into an amended and restated $90,000 revolving credit facility expiring September 2011 with Key Bank as administrative agent.  The amended agreement was entered into to conform the covenants to our outlook at that time for the period from March 31, 2009 through March 31, 2010.  In addition to the reduction in availability from $135,000 to $90,000, the interest rate was amended to LIBOR plus an applicable margin of 4.0%.  In addition, the financial and non-financial covenants were amended and additional collateralization and restrictions on usage of cash flows were added to the agreement.  Costs associated with entering into the revolving credit facility were capitalized and amortized into interest expense over the life of the facility.  These amendments were superceded by the amendments listed above.





During the first quarter of 2009, the senior note agreement was also amended.  The amended agreement was entered into to conform the covenants to our outlook at that time for period from March 31, 2009 through March 31, 2010.  The term, principal balance, and principal payment schedule all remained the same as the original agreement.  The interest rate was increased from 4.89% to 8.50%.  In addition, the financial and non-financial covenants were amended and additional collateralization and restrictions on usage of cash flows were added to the agreement in line with the amended $90,000 revolving credit facility.  Additionally, $461 in unamortized debt issuance cost from the original issuance was written off in 2009.  These amendments were superceded by the amendments listed above.





The table below summarizes the financial covenants of the two amended and restated credit agreements applicable to the Company as of December 31, 2010:





Financial Covenants
Required Covenant Level
Actual Covenant LevelInterest coverage ratio
Not to be less than 3.00 to 1.00 as of the last day of any fiscal quarter
3.76 to 1.00Capital expenditures
Not to exceed 150% of Consolidated Depreciation charges for the immediate previous fiscal year
82%











50


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 December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008
 (In thousands, except per share data)


The aggregate maturities of long-term debt including current portion for each of the five years subsequent to December 31, 2010 are as follows:







Year ending December 31,2011

$
5,7142012


5,7142013


5,7142014


56,2152015


--Total

$
73,357





On June 1, 2004, our wholly owned subsidiary, NN Asia, entered into a twenty year lease agreement with Kunshan Tian Li Steel Structure Co. LTD for the lease of land and building (approximately 110,000 square feet) in the Kunshan Economic and Technology Development Zone, Jiangsu, The People’s Republic of China.  The fair value of the land and building were estimated to be approximately $484 and $1,789, respectively and undiscounted annual lease payments are approximately $265 (approximately $5,300 aggregate non-discounted lease payments over the twenty year term).  The lease is cancelable after the fifth, ninth, and fourteenth years without payment or penalty by the Company.  In addition, after the end of year five we can buy the land for its ascribed fair value and the building for actual cost less depreciation.





Below are the minimum future lease payments under the capital lease together with the present value of the net minimum lease payments as of December 31, 2010:





Year ending December 31,2011

$
2752012


2752013


2752014


2752015


275Thereafter


2,682Total minimum lease payments


4,057Less interest included in payments above


(1,956
)Present value of minimum lease payments

$
2,101




8)
Employee Benefit Plans







We have defined contribution 401(k) profit sharing plans covering substantially all U.S. employees.  All employees are eligible for the plans on the first day of the month following their employment date.  A participant may elect to contribute between 1% and 60% of their compensation to the plans, subject to Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) dollar limitations.  Participants age 50 and older may defer an additional amount up to the applicable IRS Catch Up Provision Limit.  The Company provides a matching contribution which is determined on an individual, participating company basis.  Currently, the matching contribution for U.S. employees of the Metal Bearing Components Segment is the greater of five hundred dollars or 50% of the first 4% of compensation contributed.  The matching contribution for IMC employees is 25% of the first 6% of compensation contributed and the matching contribution for Delta employees is 50% of the first 6% of compensation contributed.  The matching contribution for Precision Metal Components Segment employees is 25% of the first 5% of compensation contributed.  All participant contributions are immediately vested at 100%.  Contributions by the Company for the Metal Bearing Components Segment were $117, $112, and $175 in 2010, 2009, and 2008, respectively.  Contributions by the Company for the Plastic and Rubber Components Segment were $90, $78, and $108 in 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.  Contributions by the Company for the Precision Metal Components Segment employees were $75, $12 and $127 in 2010, 2009 and 2008, respectively.





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NN, Inc.


Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008


(In thousands, except per share data)







We have a defined benefit pension plan covering our Eltmann Plant. The benefits are based on the expected years of service. The plan is unfunded.





Following is a summary of the funded status and changes in the projected benefit obligation for the defined benefit pension plan during 2010 and 2009:





2010


2009Reconciliation of Funded Status:Benefit obligation

$
(5,574
)

$
(5,488
)Fair value of plan assets


--



--Funded status

$
(5,574
)

$
(5,488
)Net amount recognized under accrued pension

$
(5,574
)

$
(5,488
)Items not yet recognized as a component of net periodic pension cost:Unrecognized net actuarial loss

$
546


$
163








2010


2009Change in projected benefit obligation:Benefit obligation at beginning of year

$
5,488


$
4,901Interest cost


262



276Benefits paid


(174
)


(172
)Effect of currency translation


(394
)


168Actuarial loss


392



315Benefit obligation at December 31

$
5,574


$
5,488





2010


2009Weighted-average assumptions as of December 31:Discount rate


4.75
%


5.28
%Rate of compensation increase


0% - 1.5
%


0% - 1.5
%Measurement date

12/31/10


12/31/09





In determining the pension discount rate to be used for our German defined benefit plan, we utilize the German Federal Reserve Bank yield curve for high quality corporate bonds with maturities that are consistent with the projected future benefit obligations of the plan.




During the year ended December 31, 2006, the plan benefits were curtailed by not allowing new employees to join the plan and by eliminating any effects of future wage increases.  The rate of compensation increase of 1.5% only applies to current retirees during the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008.




The pension benefit payments for the next ten fiscal years as of December 31, 2010 are as follows (although as of January 20, 2011, NN does not expect to incur any additional cash payments as Eltmann has filed for bankruptcy).











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NN, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008
 (In thousands, except per share data)


Pension Benefit

Payments2011


2062012


2272013


2432014


2602015


2782016-2020


1,608








2010


2009


2008Components of net periodic benefit cost:Interest cost on projected benefit obligation

$
262


$
276


$
281Amortization of net loss


--



--



--Net periodic pension benefit cost

$
262


$
276


$
281








2010


2009


2008Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income:Period actuarial loss

$
392


$
315


$
58Net periodic pension cost

$
392


$
315


$
58





The amount of actuarial gain expected to be a component of net pension cost in 2011 is $0.





We do not expect to make any contributions to the plan in 2011 or thereafter as this pension plan is under the control of the German bankruptcy court since Eltmann was legally required to file bankruptcy on January 20, 2011.





Severance Indemnity





In accordance with Italian law, the Company has an unfunded severance plan under which all Italian employees are entitled to receive severance indemnities (Trattamento di Fine Rapporto or “TFR”) upon termination of their employment.





Effective January 1, 2007, the amount payable based on salary paid is remitted to a pension fund managed by a third party. The severance indemnities paid to the pension fund accrue approximately at the rate of 1/13.5 of the gross salaries paid during the year.  The amounts accrued become payable upon termination of the individual employee, for any reason, e.g., retirement, dismissal or reduction in work force.  Employees are fully vested in TFR benefits after their first year of service.  The amounts shown in the table below represent the actual liability at December 31, 2010 and 2009 reported under accrued pension in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.





2010


2009Beginning balance

$
(8,015
)

$
(8,073
)Amounts accrued


(899
)


(1,129
)Payments to employees


583



454Payments to government managed plan


636



974Foreign currency impacts


580



(241
)Ending balance

$
(7,115
)

$
(8,015
)











53




NN, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008
 (In thousands, except per share data)




Service and Early Retirement Provisions





We have two plans that cover our Veenendaal Plant employees.  One provides an award for employees who achieve 25 or 40 years of service and the other is an award for employees upon retirement.  These plans are both unfunded and the benefits are based on years of service and rate of compensation at the time the award is paid.  The table below summarizes the changes in the two plans combined for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009.





2010

2009Beginning balance

$
(805
)
$
(852
)Service cost


(72
)

(71
)Interest cost


(18
)

13Benefits paid


87


129Foreign currency impacts


59


(24
)Ending balance

$
(749
)
$
(805
)







9)
Stock Based Compensation




We recognize compensation expense of all employee and non-employee director share-based compensation awards in the financial statements based upon the fair value of the awards over the requisite service or vesting period, less anticipated forfeitures.  We account for stock awards by recognizing the fair value of the awarded stock at the grant date as compensation expense over the vesting period, less anticipated forfeitures.




In the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008, approximately $1,253, $337, and $451, respectively of compensation expense was recognized in selling, general and administrative expense for all share-based awards.  The compensation expense recognized in the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 related to stock options was $152, $337, and $647, respectively.  The compensation expense related to stock awards was $1,101, $0, and ($196), respectively.




Stock Option Awards




Option awards are typically granted to non-employee directors and key employees on an annual basis.  A single option grant is typically awarded to eligible employees and non-employee directors each year if and when granted by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors and occasionally individual grants are awarded to eligible employees.  All employee and non-employee directors are awarded options at an exercise price equal to the closing price of our stock on the date of grant. The term life of options is ten years with vesting periods of generally three years for key employees and one year for non-employee directors.  The fair value of our options cannot be determined by market value as they are not traded in an open market. Accordingly, a financial pricing model is utilized to determine fair value. The Company utilizes the Black Scholes model which relies on certain assumptions to estimate an option's fair value.




During 2010, 2009 and 2008, the Company granted 33, 232, and 160 options, respectively, to certain key employees and non-employee directors.   The weighted average grant date fair value of the options granted during the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 was $2.64, $0.77, and $2.73, respectively.  The total fair value of shares vested during the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008 was $421, $616, and $560, respectively.   The number of options available for future issuance under the current plan is 72. Upon exercise of stock options, new shares of the Company’s stock are issued.   The weighted average assumptions relevant to determining the fair value at the dates of grant are below:




2010


2009


2008Term

6 years


6 years


6 yearsRisk free interest rate


2.37
%


1.84
%


2.50
%Dividend yield


0.00
%


0.00
%


3.42
%Expected volatility


63.9
%


63.9
%


40.75
%Expected forfeiture rate


6.20
%


0.00
%


6.20
%







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NN, Inc.


Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements


December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008


(In thousands, except per share data)




The expected volatility rate is derived from actual Company common stock historical volatility over the same time period as the expected term. The volatility rate is derived by mathematical formula utilizing daily closing price data.




The expected dividend yield is derived by mathematical formula which uses the expected Company annual dividends over the expected term divided by the fair market value of the Company's common stock at the grant date.




The average risk-free interest rate is derived from United States Department of Treasury published interest rates of daily yield curves for the same time period as the expected term.




The forfeiture rate is determined from examining the historical pre-vesting forfeiture patterns of past option issuances to key employees.  The forfeiture rate is estimated to be 0% for non-employee directors.  While the forfeiture rate is not an input of the Black Scholes model for determining the fair value of the options, it is an important determinant of stock option compensation expense to be recorded.




The term is derived from using the “Simplified Method” of determining stock option terms as described under the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Staff Accounting Bulletin 107.




The following table provides a reconciliation of option activity for the year ended December 31, 2010:




Options
Shares

(000’s)
Weighted-Average

Exercise

Price
Weighted-

Average

Remaining Contractual

Term
Aggregate

Intrinsic

Value

($000)Outstanding at January 1, 2010
1,391
$   9.23Granted
33
$     5.24Exercised
(103)
$     7.32Forfeited or expired
(116)
$     9.77Outstanding at December 31, 2010
1,205
$     9.23
5.4
$    3,825
(1)Exercisable at December 31, 2010
1,026
$   10.20
4.9
$    2,274
(1)





(1) Intrinsic value is the amount by which the December 31, 2010 market price of the stock, $12.36, is more than the exercise price of the options outstanding at December 31, 2010.




As of December 31, 2010, there was approximately $93 of unrecognized compensation cost to be recognized over approximately two years.




Cash proceeds from the exercise of options in the year ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008 totaled approximately $753, $0, and $3,862, respectively.  For the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008, proceeds from stock options were presented inclusive of tax benefits of $0, $0, and $1,216, respectively, in the Financing Activities section of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.  The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 was $89, $0, and $3,576 respectively.




Stock Awards




During the year ended December 31, 2010, we issued 249 shares of our common stock under our 2005 stock incentive plan.  The shares were issued on March 17, 2010 and were fully vested at the date of grant.  We incurred $1,101 of compensation expense, which was the entire fair value of the grant, at that date. The fair value of the shares issued was determined by using the grant date price of our common stock.





The recognized compensation expense for restricted stock awards in the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008 was approximately $0, $0, and ($196), respectively.  As of December 31, 2010, the number of restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance shares or stock awards available for future issue is 6.




55


NN, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008
 (In thousands, except per share data)




10)
Goodwill, Net




As of December 31, 2010, we have recorded goodwill at only one site, the Pinerolo Plant of the Metal Bearing Components Segment.  We completed our annual goodwill impairment review during the fourth quarters of 2010, 2009, and 2008.  For the year ended December 31, 2010, we concluded that Step One testing did not indicate impairment at the Pinerolo Plant.  There was no impairment to the goodwill balance as the fair value of this reporting unit was estimated as $42,723 which exceeded the carrying value of the reporting unit of $28,895 by $13,828.




During the year ended December 31, 2008, based on the results of the fourth quarter impairment tests, we determined the carrying amount of the goodwill reported in the Plastic and Rubber Components and Precision Metal Components reporting units was impaired.  As such, during the fourth quarter of 2008, we recorded $30,029 for the full impairment of goodwill in our Precision Metal Components Segment and at both reporting units of our Plastic and Rubber Components Segment.  These impairments were calculated using an equal weighting of a present value of expected future cash flows method and a market based multiples of sales and earnings method.  The main cause of the impairments was the significant reduction in future expected cash flows at each of the reporting units for the periods examined due to the expected sales declines in the automotive and industrial end markets and from general market weakness caused by the global economic downturn.





The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 are as follows:








(In thousands)

Plastic and Rubber Components Segment


Metal Bearing Components Segment


Precision Metal Components Segment


TotalBalance as of January 1, 2008

$
25,755


$
9,442


$
4,274


$
39,471Impairment of goodwill


(25,755
)


--



(4,274
)


(30,029
)Currency impacts


--



(534
)


--



(534
)Balance as of December 31, 2008

$
--


$
8,908


$
--


$
8,908Impairment of goodwill


--



--



--



--Currency impacts


--



370



--



370Balance as of December 31, 2009

$
--


$
9,278


$
--


$
9,278Currency impacts


--



(882
)


--



(882
)Balance as of December 31, 2010

$
--


$
8,396


$
--


$
8,396





The cumulative accumulated impairment charges included in the reported goodwill balances at December 31, 2010 and 2009 are $40,045.




11)
Intangible Assets, Net




The changes in the carrying amount of intangible assets subject to amortization, net of amortization, for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009 are as follows:














56




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 December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008
 (In thousands, except per share data)














Intangible assets subject to amortization, net of accumulated amortization





(In Thousands)

Precision Metal Components Segment


Metal Bearing Components Segment


TotalBalance as of January 1, 2009

$
23


$
1,175


$
1,198Amortization


(23
)


(586
)


(609
)Currency impacts


--



17



17Balance as of December 31, 2009

$
--


$
606


$
606Amortization


--



(562
)


(562
)Currency impacts


--



(44
)


(44
)Balance as of December 31, 2010

$
--


$
--


$
--





Within the Metal Bearing Components Segment, the intangible asset was a contract intangible.  This intangible asset was subject to amortization over approximately five years starting in 2006 and amortization expense was to approximate $550 for each of the five years.  For the year ended December 31, 2010, the amortization expense totaled $562 and accumulated amortization totaled $2,733 at December 31, 2010.





The Precision Metal Components Segment has an intangible asset not subject to amortization of $900 related to the value of the trade names of Whirlaway.  This indefinite lived intangible asset was tested for impairment pursuant to U.S. GAAP as of December 31, 2010 and the fair value of this intangible asset exceeded its book value.




12)
Segment Information




The Company determined its reportable segments under the provisions of U.S. GAAP related to disclosures about segments of an enterprise.  The Company’s three reportable segments are based on differences in product lines and are as follows:





Metal Bearing Components Segment


·  Erwin Plant


·  Mountain City Plant


·  Eltmann Plant


·  Pinerolo Plant


·  Veenendaal Plant


·  Kysucke Plant


·  Kunshan Plant





Note: The Eltmann Plant filed for bankruptcy in Q1 2011.  The Kilkenny Plant ceased operations in Q1 2009 and was closed during 2009.





Plastic and Rubber Components Segment


·  Danielson Plant


·  Lubbock Plant





Precision Metal Components Segment


·  Wellington Plant 1


·  Wellington Plant 2


·  Tempe Plant





Note: The Tempe plant ceased operations August 31, 2010.  The Hamilton Plant was closed during the first quarter of 2009.





57




NN, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008
 (In thousands, except per share data)


All of the facilities in the Metal Bearing Components Segment are engaged in the production of precision balls, rollers, and metal retainers and automotive specialty products used primarily in the bearing industry. The Plastic and Rubber Components Segment facilities are engaged in the production of plastic injection molded products for the bearing components, automotive components, electronic instrument cases and other molded components used in a variety of applications and precision rubber bearing seals for the bearing, automotive, industrial, agricultural, and aerospace markets.  The Precision Metal Components Segment is engaged in the production of highly engineered components and subassemblies including, highly engineered shafts, complex precision turned parts, and fluid power assemblies for the automotive, HVAC, fluid power, and diesel engine industries.




The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies.  The Company evaluates segment performance based on segment net income (loss) after income tax expense (benefit).  The Company accounts for inter-segment sales and transfers at current market prices.  The Company did not have any individually material inter-segment transactions during 2010, 2009, or 2008.




Metal Bearing Components Segment


Precision Metal Components Segment


Plastic and Rubber Components Segment


Corporate and Consolidations


TotalDecember 31, 2010Net sales

$
271,339


$
54,913


$
39,117


$
--


$
365,369Interest expense


660



1,629



960



3,566



6,815Depreciation and amortization


13,522



4,230



1,439



4



19,195Income tax expense (benefit)


4,687



--



--



(118
)


4,569Segment net income (loss)


24,910



(8,922
)


2,504



(12,076
)


6,416Segment assets


190,700



34,839



18,871



4,145



248,555Expenditures for long- lived assets


5,450



9,015



784



--



15,249December 31, 2009Net sales

$
183,605


$
45,003


$
30,775


$
--


$
259,383Interest expense


959



1,359



960



3,081



6,359Depreciation and amortization


17,002



3,573



1,607



4



22,186Income tax expense (benefit)


(4,621
)


--



--



2,331



(2,290
)Segment net loss


(16,108
)


(4,391
)


(2,091
)


(12,744
)


(35,334
)Segment assets


190,482



29,208



18,435



4,527



242,652Expenditures for long- lived assets


3,187



993



75



--



4,255December31, 2008Net sales

$
321,660


$
64,235


$
38,942


$
--


$
424,837Interest expense


215



1,678



955



2,355



5,203Depreciation and amortization


21,005



4,685



2,287



4



27,981Income tax expense (benefit)


6,896



(4,547
)


(9,495
)


(1,389
)


(8,535
)Segment net income (loss)


14,647



(7,353
)


(17,223
)


(7,713
)


(17,642
)Segment assets


218,551



36,806



21,153



7,530



284,040Expenditures for long- lived assets


15,677



1,737



1,084



--



18,498





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NN, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008
 (In thousands, except per share data)





Due to the large number of countries in which we sell our products, sales to external customers and long-lived assets utilized by us are reported in the following geographical regions:




December 31, 2010
December 31, 2009
December 31, 2008Net Sales
Property,

Plant andEquipment,

Net
Net Sales
Property,

Plant andEquipment,

Net
Net Sales
Property,

Plant andEquipment,

NetUnited States
$   120,576
$  41,906
$    91,688
$  40,188
$  131,877
$  44,441Europe
162,438
61,813
118,556
74,331
219,391
84,520Asia
41,616
14,769
27,463
15,196
36,648
16,729Canada
3,909
--
1,771
--
5,041
--Mexico
18,032
--
8,127
--
14,444
--S. America
18,798
--
11,778
--
17,436
--All foreign countries
244,793
76,582
167,695
89,527
292,960
101,249Total
$  365,369
$  118,488
$  259,383
$  129,715
$   424,837
$  145,690







13)
Income Taxes




During the second quarter of 2009, based on the negative financial performance of our U.S. operations during the global economic recession, we determined that it was more likely than not the U.S. locations would be unable to generate sufficient profits in the near future to allow realization of existing deferred tax assets.  Consequently, during the second quarter, a valuation reserve was placed on the deferred tax assets related to the U.S. operations in the amount of $5,478 that increased to $7,136 as of December 31, 2009.  The determination to place a valuation allowance on the tax benefits incurred by our U.S. based operationswasmade based upon the fact that second quarter and cumulative 2009 results of these entities were much more unfavorable than originally forecasted.  Given the magnitude of the incurred and expected losses from these entities for the remainder of 2009, we determined that it was prudent not to recognize any deferred tax benefits and fully reserve the existing deferred tax assets at June 30, 2009.





During the year ended December 31, 2010, we continued to place a valuation allowance on all of the deferred tax assets of our U.S. locations, based on the negative financial performance of our U.S. operations during the global economic recession from the quarter ended December 31, 2008 through the year ended December 31, 2009.  Additionally, the U.S. Consolidated entities incurred a net loss during the year ended December 31, 2010 due to the restructuring at the Tempe Plant and the losses from operations at the Wellington Plants.  If U.S. operations return to a level of profitability sufficient to utilize these deferred tax assets, they will be used to offset future U.S. based taxable income.  If we determine in the future that this is more likely than not, a deferred tax benefit will be recognized at that time.











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NN, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008
 (In thousands, except per share data)





Income (loss) before provision (benefit) for income taxes for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 was as follows:





Year ended December 31,2010


2009


2008Income (loss) before provision (benefit) for income taxes:United States

$
(9,528
)

$
(14,671
)

$
(38,649
)Foreign


20,513



(22,953
)


12,472Total

$
10,985


$
(37,624
)

$
(26,177
)





Total income tax expense (benefit) for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008 were as follows:





Year ended December 31,2010


2009


2008Current:U.S. Federal

$
--


$
(8
)

$
305State


183



55



218Non-U.S.


3,968



(3,178
)


5,500Total current expense (benefit)


4,151



(3,131
)


6,023





Deferred:U.S. Federal


(2,732
)


(4,726
)


(13,094
)State


(160
)


(126
)


(1,260
)U.S. deferred tax valuation allowance


2,892



7,136



(593
)Non-U.S.


418



(1,443
)


389Total deferred expense (benefit)


418



841



(14,558
)Total expense (benefits)

$
4,569


$
(2,290
)

$
(8,535
)





A reconciliation of taxes based on the U.S. federal statutory rate of 34% for each of the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 is summarized as follows:





Year ended December 31,2010


2009


2008Income taxes (benefit) at the federal statutory rate

$
3,735


$
(12,792
)

$
(8,900)Impact of incentive stock options


52



114



220Increase in U.S. valuation allowance


2,892



7,136



1,663Increase (decrease) in foreign valuation allowance


(937
)


1,443



(2,256)Reduction in net deferred tax liabilities in Italy due to changes in tax laws


--



--



(1,142)State income taxes, net of federal taxes


54



(86
)


(1,115)Non-U.S. earnings taxed at different rates


(1,650
)


1,735



2,786Other permanent differences, net


423



160



209$
4,569


$
(2,290
)

$
(8,535)







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NN, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008
 (In thousands, except per share data)




The tax effects of the temporary differences as of  December 31, 2010 and 2009 are as follows:




Year ended December 31,2010


2009Deferred income tax liabilityTax in excess of book depreciation

$
5,208


$
7,401Goodwill


2,209



1,742Allowance for bad debts


62



46Other deferred tax liabilities


387



155Gross deferred income tax liability


7,866



9,344Deferred income tax assetsGoodwill


5,754



6,686Inventories


84



184Pension/Personnel accruals


1,084



1,041Net operating loss carry forwards


10,150



9,181Foreign tax credits


3,326



3,326Other deferred tax assets


356



277Gross deferred income tax assets


20,754



20,695Valuation allowance on deferred tax assets


(16,604
)


(14,649
)Net deferred income tax assets


4,150



6,046Net deferred income tax liability

$
3,716


$
3,298




As realization of deferred tax assets is not assured, management has placed valuation allowances against deferred tax assets it believes are not recoverable.  For the remainder, management believes it is more likely than not that those net deferred tax assets will be realized. However, the amount of the deferred tax assets considered realizable could be reduced based on changing conditions.  Below is a summary of the activity in the total valuation allowances during the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008:







Total Valuation Allowance ActivityBalance at Beginning of Year
Additions
Recoveries
Balance at End of Year2010
$     14,649
$      2,892
$     (937)
$      16,6042009
$       6,070
$      8,579
$          --
$      14,6492008
$       6,663
$      1,663
$  (2,256)
$        6,070








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NN, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008
 (In thousands, except per share data)


The net operating loss carry forwards are composed of net operating losses during 2010, 2009 and 2008 at our U.S. operations and net losses at our German operation for multiple years.  Full valuation allowances have been recorded against the net operating loss carry forwards for the year ended December 31, 2010, as we believe the resulting tax benefits from these loss carry forwards are not currently realizable.  The losses of the U.S. based entities can be carried forward 20 years.  Effective January 20, 2011, our German subsidiary was legally required to file for bankruptcy.  As such, as of this date, NN no longer had access to $7,629 in potential loss carry forwards generated by this subsidiary in prior years.




The foreign tax credits relate to profits of certain foreign subsidiaries that were taxed as deemed dividends.  These credits represent the foreign taxes paid by these subsidiaries at higher effective rates that will be used to offset future foreign source income.  A full valuation allowance was placed against these credits as of December 31, 2008, based on estimates of future levels of U.S. income tax and foreign source income to be generated that these credits can be used to offset.   The valuation allowance will be periodically reviewed as our estimates of future foreign source income are revised based on actual foreign source income recognized in our tax returns and future changes in foreign source income.  As of December 31, 2010, management believes it is still not likely that we would utilize these credits in the near future.




As of December 31, 2006, all of the Company's foreign earnings have been previously taxed in the U.S. due to the application of IRC Sec. 956.  Accordingly, no deferred taxes have been provided for undistributed earnings up to that time. For the remainder of the foreign earnings, we expect to reinvest future earnings indefinitely in operations and expansions outside the U.S. and do not expect such earnings to become subject to U.S. taxation in the foreseeable future.  If such earnings were distributed beyond the amount for which taxes have been provided, foreign tax credits would substantially offset any incremental U.S. tax liability.  A deferred tax liability will be recognized when we expect we will recover these undistributed earnings in a taxable manner, such as through the receipt of dividends or sale of the investments.   As we plan to permanently reinvest foreign undistributed earnings, we have not provided for U.S. income tax liability that would be payable if such earnings were not reinvested indefinitely.







A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of unrecognized tax benefits, excluding interest and penalties for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 is as follows:





2010
2009
2008Beginning balance
$    988
$    988
$1,045Additions for tax positions of prior years
--
--
--Reductions for tax positions of prior years
(35)
--
(57)Ending balance
$    953
$    988
$ 988





As of December 31, 2010, the $953 of unrecognized tax benefits would, if recognized, impact the Company’s effective tax rate.





Interest and penalties related to federal, state, and foreign income tax matters are recorded as a component of the provision for income taxes in our statements of operations.  As of January 1, 2008, we had accrued $657 in both U.S. and foreign interest and penalties.  During 2008, we accrued an additional $43 in foreign interest and penalties resulting in an accrued balance of $700 of interest and penalties as of December 31, 2008.   During 2009, we accrued an additional $40 in foreign interest and penalties resulting in an accrued balance of $740 of interest and penalties as of December 31, 2009.  During 2010, we accrued $30 in foreign interest and penalties and removed $15 in interest and penalties for closed tax years as the previous uncertain tax accruals are no longer required.  As of December 31, 2010, the total amount accrued for interest and penalties was $755.





The Company or its subsidiaries file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, and in various states and foreign jurisdictions.  With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to federal, state and local income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2006.  The Company is no longer subject to non-U.S. income tax examinations within various European Union countries for years before 2006.  We do not foresee any significant changes to our unrecognized tax benefits within the next twelve months.




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  NN, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008
 (In thousands, except per share data)


14)
Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) Per Share




Year ended December 31,2010


2009


2008Net income (loss)

$
6,416


$
(35,334
)

$
(17,642
)Weighted average shares outstanding


16,455



16,268



15,895Effective of dilutive stock options


115



--



--Dilutive shares outstanding


16,570



16,268



15,895Basic net income (loss) per share

$
0.39


$
(2.17
)

$
(1.11
)Diluted net income (loss) per share

$
0.39


$
(2.17
)

$
(1.11
)




Excluded from the shares outstanding for the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008 were 962, 1,391 and 1,184 anti-dilutive options, respectively, which had per share exercise prices ranging from of $8.09 to $12.62 for the year ended December 31, 2010, $1.30 to $12.62 for the year ended December 31, 2009, and $5.94 and $12.62 for the year ended December 31, 2008.




15)
Commitments and Contingencies




The Company has operating lease commitments for machinery, office equipment, vehicles, manufacturing and office space which expire on varying dates. Rent expense for 2010, 2009 and 2008 was $4,153, $4,803, and $4,844, respectively. The following is a schedule by year of future minimum lease payments as of December 31, 2010 under operating leases that have initial or remaining non cancelable lease terms in excess of one year.




Year ending

December 31,2011

$  2,8482012

2,1272013

2,0432014

1,8212015

1,793Thereafter

5,674Total minimum lease payments

$ 16,306







During 2006, we received correspondence from the Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) requesting information regarding a former waste recycling vendor ("AER") used by our former Walterboro, South Carolina facility.  AER, located in Augusta, Georgia, ceased operations in 2000 and EPA began investigating its facility.  As a result of AER’s operations, soil and groundwater became contaminated.  EPA initially contacted fifty-four other companies (“Potentially Responsible Parties” or PRPs”) who also sent waste to AER.  Most of these PRPs, including us, have entered into a consent order with EPA to investigate and remediate the site proactively.  To date, the PRP Group has submitted a Remedial Investigation, which has been accepted by EPA.  In addition, a Feasibility Study has been tentatively approved by EPA.  The costs associated with the chosen remediation are estimated to be approximately $10,000 of which our allocated share is approximately $143 which has been fully accrued for as of December 31, 2010.  While there can be no assurances, we believe that the $143 is the maximum amount for which we will be liable under the tentatively accepted remediation plan.





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NN, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008
 (In thousands, except per share data)





All of our other legal proceedings are of an ordinary and routine nature and are incidental to our operations.  Management believes that such proceedings should not, individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.





Due to the impacts of the global economic recession and the resulting reduction in revenue and operating losses, our wholly owned German subsidiary Kugelfertigung Eltmann GbmH (“Eltmann” or “Eltmann Plant”) sustained a significant weakening of its financial condition during the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2010 with net losses incurred of $2.8 million and $0.5 million, respectively, during those years.  As a result, Eltmann became technically insolvent at which point it was required to file for bankruptcy under German bankruptcy law.  The filing was made in the bankruptcy court in Germany on January 20, 2011.  Since this date, NN has lost the ability to control or manage Eltmann as a result of the bankruptcy court trustee taking over effective control and day to day management of this subsidiary.  After a period of evaluation, the trustee will hold a preliminary hearing to determine whether Eltmann should be liquidated.  The ultimate impact on NN of Eltmann filing for bankruptcy will depend on the findings of the bankruptcy court.  However, under advice of legal counsel, we believe NN will relinquish all assets and liabilities of Eltmann which have a carrying value of approximately approximate $8.5 million and $8.5 million, respectively, at January 20, 2011.   However, until such court proceedings are finalized, we will not be able to determine what liabilities and contingent obligations, if any, might remain as the responsibility of NN.  As of December 31, 2010, all Eltmann Plant assets and liabilities remain on the consolidated financial statements of the Company. We do not anticipate any significant disruption of normal product flow to our customers being served by Eltmann prior to the bankruptcy filing and have the installed capacity within our remaining plants to meet this demand.  As a result of loss of control of this subsidiary, concurrent with the bankruptcy filing during the first quarter of 2011, NN will deconsolidate the assets and liabilities of Eltmann from our Consolidated Financial Statements effective January 20, 2011.







16)
Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited)




The following summarizes the unaudited quarterly results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009.




Year ended December 31, 2010March 31


June 30


Sept. 30


Dec. 31Net sales

$
85,340


$
92,693


$
90,996


$
96,340Income from operations


1,844



6,609



2,926



4,869Net income (loss)


225



5,123



(1,008
)


2,076Basic net income (loss) per share


0.01



0.31



(0.06
)


0.12Dilutive net income (loss) per share


0.01



0.31



(0.06
)


0.12Weighted average shares outstanding:Basic number of shares


16,309



16,522



16,526



16,618Effect of dilutive stock options


96



111



--



150Diluted number of shares


16,405



16,633



16,526



16,768





Year ended December 31, 2009March 31


June 30


Sept. 30

Dec. 31Net sales

$
57,921


$
57,088


$
66,110

$
78,264Loss from operations


(10,953
)


(8,717
)


(8,648
)

(2,694
)Net loss


(9,525
)


(13,466
)


(8,983
)

(3,360
)Basic net loss per share


(0.59
)


(0.83
)


(0.55
)

(0.21
)Dilutive net loss per share


(0.59
)


(0.83
)


(0.55
)

(0.21
)Weighted average shares

outstanding:Basic number of shares


16,268



16,268



16,268


16,268Effect of dilutive stock options


--



--



--


--Diluted number of shares


16,268



16,268



16,268


16,268





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NN, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008
 (In thousands, except per share data)





The first quarter of 2010 was impacted by the immediate vesting of stock awards totaling $1,101 ($1,101 after tax). Additionally, the first quarter was unfavorably impacted by $1,000 ($1,000 after tax) in accelerated depreciation and $533 ($533 after tax) of restructuring costs both related to ceasing operations at the Tempe Plant.  Finally, the first quarter of 2010 was favorably impacted by $1,140 ($910 after tax) of foreign exchange gains on intercompany loans.




The second quarter of 2010 was favorably impacted by $1,703 ($1,379 after tax) in foreign exchange gains on intercompany loans.  This gain was partially offset by $667 ($667 after tax) in restructuring costs related to ceasing operations at the Tempe Plant.





The third quarter of 2010 was impacted by $2,171 ($2,171 after tax) of costs related to ceasing operations at the Tempe Plant.  Additionally the third quarter was impacted by $1,634 ($1,326 after tax) of foreign exchange losses on intercompany loans.  Finally, the third quarter was impacted by $1,023 ($1,023 after tax) of start-up costs related to two new large multi-year sales programs at our Wellington Plant.





The fourth quarter of 2010 was impacted by $2,000 ($2,000 after tax) of start-up costs related to two new large multi-year sales programs at our Wellington Plant.  Additionally, the fourth quarter of 2010 was impacted by $865 ($687 after tax) in severance cost related to eliminating certain senior management positions.




The first quarter of 2009 was impacted by $604 ($386 after tax) of write off of unamortized debt issuance cost related to the amended credit agreements.  (See Note 7 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements).





The second quarter of 2009 was impacted by the valuation allowance placed on the deferred tax assets of all U.S. entities totaling $5,478 after-tax. (See Note 13 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements).





The third quarter of 2009 was impacted by the $3,849 ($2,868 after tax) in restructuring expense related to the reduction in force at our Veenendaal Plant.  (See Note 2 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements).





17)
Fair Value of Financial Instruments




Management believes the fair value of financial instruments with maturities of less than a year approximate their carrying value due to the short maturity of these instruments or in the case of our variable rate debt, due to the variable interest rates.  We elected not to measure any of our financial instruments at fair value and as such will continue to show the fair value of our financial instruments for disclosure purposes only.  The fair value of our fixed rate long-term borrowings is calculated using significant other observable inputs (Level 2 inputs under the U.S. GAAP fair value hierarchy).  The fair value is calculated using a discounted cash flow analysis factoring in current market borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements under our credit profile.  The carrying amounts and fair values of our long-term debt are in the table below (for disclosure purposes only):





December 31, 2010


December 31, 2009Carrying

Amount


Fair

Value


Carrying

Amount


Fair

ValueVariable rate long-term debt

$
50,500


$
50,500


$
58,392


$
58,392Fixed rate long-term debt

$
22,857


$
22,195


$
28,571


$
27,787




18)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income




The majority of our Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income balance relates to foreign currency translation of our foreign subsidiary balances.  During the year ended December 31, 2010, we have deducted from other comprehensive income $6,726 due to foreign currency translations.  During the year ended December 31, 2009, we have added to other comprehensive income $2,356 due to foreign currency translation.  During the year ended December 31, 2008, we have deducted from other comprehensive income $3,232 due to foreign currency translation.  Income taxes on the foreign currency translation adjustment in other comprehensive income were not recognized because the earnings are intended to be indefinitely reinvested in those operations.




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NN, Inc. Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008
 (In thousands, except per share data)





Also deducted from accumulated other comprehensive income as of December 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008 were actuarial losses of $392, net of tax,  $315, net of tax and $58, net of tax, from our pension liability.




19)
Common Stock Repurchase





During the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, we did not repurchase any of our shares.  Our amended and restated credit facility entered into on March 16, 2009, and subsequently amended on March 5, 2010, prohibited the repurchase of our shares during these two years.  The amended and restated credit facilities entered into on December 21, 2010 provides for limited stock repurchase without the consent of the lenders.





On September 12, 2008, our Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program in effect for a period of one year beginning September 15, 2008 with a maximum approved amount of $20 million worth of shares to be repurchased on the open market from time to time in accordance with market regulations.  The new plan replaced an existing $25 million share repurchase program initiated on September 13, 2007 that expired on September 13, 2008.  During the year ended December 31, 2008, we repurchased 85,171 shares at approximately $11.91 per share for a total value of approximately $1.0 million under this new plan.  During 2008, we did not purchase shares under any other program.







20)
Related Party Transactions




With the acquisition of Whirlaway, we entered into operating leases covering two of the Whirlaway manufacturing facilities with a company owned by the former shareholder of Whirlaway who is an officer of NN. The rent payments in 2010, 2009 and 2008 to this related party were $644 each year.  The total future rent payments will be $644 over 1 year.  However, the lease has three options to extend the lease term by successive periods of five years each with potential rental increases of between 2% to 5% of the current annual rent.




21)
Subsequent Events





On January 20, 2011, the legal entity representing the Eltmann Plant, Kugelfertigung Eltmann GmbH, filed for bankruptcy under German law.  The operation is under the temporary supervision of a court-appointed trustee.  After a period of evaluation, the trustee will hold a preliminary hearing to determine whether the company should be liquidated.  Under advice of legal counsel, we believe that NN will relinquish all assets and liabilities of the company.  However, until such court proceedings are finalized, we will not be able to determine what liabilities and contingent obligations, if any, might remain as the responsibility of NN.  As of December 31,2010, the carrying value of all Eltmann Plant assets and liabilities remain on the consolidated financial statements of NN. As a result of loss of control of this subsidiary, concurrent with the bankruptcy filing during the first quarter of 2011, NN will deconsolidate the assets and liabilities of Eltmann from our Consolidated Financial Statements effective January 20, 2011.

















.





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Item 9.
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure




None.




Item 9A.         Controls and Procedures




The Company's management, under the supervision and with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures as defined under Rule l3a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act").  Based on this evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of December 31, 2010, the end of the period covered by this annual report on Form 10-K.





Management's Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting





The management of NN, Inc. is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f).  Management, under the supervision and with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on the Internal Control- Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission ("COSO").  Based on its evaluation, management concluded that the Company's internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2010.





The effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2010 has been audited by PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which appears under item 8 of this filing.




Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting





There were no changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended December 31, 2010 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial reporting.





Item 9B.         Other Information





None




Part III




Item 10.
Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance




The information required by this item of Form 10-K concerning the Company's directors is contained in the sections entitled "Information about the Directors" and "Beneficial Ownership of Common Stock" of the Company's definitive Proxy Statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after December 31, 2010, in accordance with General Instruction G to Form 10-K, is hereby incorporated herein by reference.




Code of Ethics.   Our Code of Ethics (the “Code”) was approved by our Board on November 6, 2003.  The Code is applicable to all officers, directors and employees.  The Code is posted on our website at http://www.nnbr.com.  We will satisfy any disclosure requirements under Item 10 of Form 8-K regarding an amendment to, or waiver from, any provision of the Code with respect to our principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer and persons performing similar functions by disclosing the nature of such amendment or waiver on our website or in a report on Form 8-K.





Item 11.
Executive Compensation




The information required by Item 402 of Regulation S-K is contained in the sections entitled "Information about the Directors -- Compensation of Directors" and "Executive Compensation" of the Company's definitive Proxy Statement and, in accordance with General Instruction G to Form 10-K, is hereby incorporated herein by reference.




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Item 12.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters




The information required by Items 201(d) and 403 of Regulation S-K is contained in the section entitled "Beneficial Ownership of Common Stock" of the Company's definitive Proxy Statement and, in accordance with General Instruction G to Form 10-K, is hereby incorporated herein by reference.




Information required by Item 201 (d) of Regulations S-K concerning the Company’s equity compensation plans is set forth in the table below:




Table of Equity Compensation Plan Information




(in thousands except for share data)


Plan Category
Number of securities to be issued upon exercise of outstanding options, warrants and rights





(a)
Weighted –average exercise price of outstanding options, warrants and rights







(b)
Number of securities remaining available for future issuance under equity compensation plans (excluding securities reflected in column (a))



(c)Equity compensation plans approved by security holders
1,205
$9.23
78Equity compensation plans not approved by security holders
--
--
--Total
1,205
$9.23
78







Item 13.
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence






With the acquisition of Whirlaway, we entered into operating leases covering two of the Whirlaway manufacturing facilities with a company owned by the former shareholder of Whirlaway, Mr. Thomas Zupan, who is an officer of the Company. The rent payments in 2010, 2009 and 2008 to this related party were $0.6 million each year.  The total future rent payments will be $0.6 million over 1 year.  However, the lease has three options to extend the lease term by successive periods of five years each with potential rental increases of between 2% to 5% of the current annual rent.





Information regarding review, approval or ratification of transactions with related persons is contained in a section entitled “Certain Relationships and Related Transactions” of the Company’s definitive Proxy Statement and, in accordance with General Instruction G to Form 10-K, is hereby incorporated herein by reference.





Information regarding director independence is contained in a section entitled “Information about the Directors” of the Company’s definitive Proxy Statement and, in accordance with General Instruction G to Form 10-K, is hereby incorporated herein by reference.





Item 14.
Principal Accountant Fees and Services




Information required by this item of Form 10-K concerning the Company’s accounting fees and services is contained in the section entitled “Fees Paid to Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” of the Company’s definitive Proxy Statement and, in accordance with General Instruction G to Form 10-K, is hereby incorporated herein by reference.











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Part IV




Item 15.
Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules




(a) List of Documents Filed as Part of this Report





1. Financial Statements





The financial statements of the Company filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K begin on the following pages hereof:


Page




Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm ....................................................................................... 36





Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2010 and 2009.................................................................................... 37





Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss for the years


ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008...................................................................................................................... 38





Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the


years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008 ...........................................................................................................39





Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended


December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008 ..................................................................................................................................40





Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements  ............................................................................................................... 41





2. Financial Statement Schedules




The required information is reflected in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements within Item 8.




3. See Index to Exhibits (attached hereto)




(b) Exhibits:  See Index to Exhibits (attached hereto).





The Company will provide without charge to any person, upon the written request of such person, a copy of any of the Exhibits to this Form 10-K.




(c)  Not Applicable







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SIGNATURES




Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.









By:           /s/ Roderick R. Baty


Roderick R. Baty


Chairman of the Board,


Chief Executive Officer and President





Dated:  March 15, 2011





Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the date indicated.




Name and Signature
Title
Date/S/RODERICK R. BATY
Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President
March 15, 2011Roderick R. Baty/S/JAMES H. DORTON
Senior Vice President-Corporate Development and Chief Financial Officer
March 15, 2011James H. Dorton/S/WILLIAM C. KELLY, JR.
Vice President-Chief Administrative Officer, Secretary and Treasurer
March 15, 2011William C. Kelly, Jr./S/THOMAS C. BURWELL, JR.
Corporate Controller
March 15, 2011Thomas C. Burwell, Jr./S/G. RONALD MORRIS
Director
March 15, 2011G. Ronald Morris/S/MICHAEL E. WERNER
Director
March 15, 2011Michael E. Werner/S/STEVEN T. WARSHAW
Director
March 15, 2011Steven T. Warshaw/S/RICHARD G. FANELLI
Director
March 15, 2011Richard G. Fanelli/S/ROBERT M. AIKEN, JR.
Director
March 15, 2011Robert M. Aiken, Jr.





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Index to Exhibits





2.1
Asset Purchase Agreement dated April 14, 2003 among SKF Holding Maatschappij Holland B.V., SKF B.V., NN, Inc. and NN Netherlands B.V. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 of Form 8-K filed on May 16, 2003)





3.1
Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Registration Statement No. 333-89950 on Form S-3 filed June 6, 2002)





3.2
Restated By-Laws of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 of the Company’s Registration Statement No. 333-89950 on Form S-3 filed June 6, 2002)





3.3
Form of Certificate of Designation of Series A Junior Participating Preferred Stock on NN, Inc., as filed with the Secretary of the State of Delaware on December 15, 2008 (incorporated by reference to the Company’s Form 8-K filed December 18, 2008)





3.4
Amendments to the Restated By-Laws of NN, Inc. (incorporated by reference to the Company’s Form 8-K filed December 18, 2008)





4.1
The specimen stock certificate representing the Company’s Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of the Company’s Registration Statement No. 333-89950 on Form S-3 filed June 6, 2002)





4.2
Article IV, Article V (Sections 3 through 6), Article VI (Section 2) and Article VII (Sections 1 and 3) of the Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company (included in Exhibit 3.1)





4.3
Article II (Sections 7 and 12), Article III (Sections 2 and 15) and Article VI of the Restated By-Laws of the Company (included in Exhibit 3.2)








4.4
Rights Agreement, dated as of December 16, 2008, by and between NN, Inc. and ComputershareTrust  Company, N.A. including the form of Certificate of Designation, the Form of Rights Certificate and the Summary of Rights to Purchase attached thereto as Exhibits A, B, and C respectively (incorporated by   reference to the Company’s Form 8-K filed December 18, 2008)














10.1
NN, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan and Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement pursuant to the Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Registration Statement No. 333-89950 on Form S-3/A filed July 15, 2002)*





10.2
Amendment No. 1 to the NN, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.6 of the Company’s Registration Statement No. 333-50934 on Form S-8 filed on November 30, 2000)*





10.3
Amendment No. 2 to the NN, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.7 of the Company’s Registration Statement No. 333-69588 on Form S-8 filed on September 18, 2001)*





10.4
Amendment No. 3 to NN, Inc. Stock Incentive Plan as ratified by the shareholders on May 15, 2003 amending the Plan to permit the issuance of awards under the Plan to directors of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10-1 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed August 14, 2003)*





10.5
Form of Indemnification Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 of the Company’s Registration Statement No. 333-89950 on Form S-3/A filed July 15, 2002)





10.6
Form of Stock Option Agreement, dated December 7, 1998, between the Company and the non-employee directors of the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.15 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed March 31, 1999)*





10.7
Elective Deferred Compensation Plan, dated February 26, 1999 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 of the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed March 31, 1999)*





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10.8
NN, Inc. 2005 Stock Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to the Company's Form S-8 filed December 16, 2005)*





10.9
Executive Employment Agreement, dated August 21, 2006, between the Company and Roderick R. Baty (incorporated by reference to the Company's Forms 8-K filed August 24, 2006 and March 18, 2010)*





10.10
Executive Employment Agreement, dated August 21, 2006, between the Company and James H. Dorton (incorporated by reference to the Company's Forms 8-K filed August 24, 2006 and March 18, 2010)*





10.11
Executive Employment Agreement, dated August 21, 2006, between the Company and James Anderson (incorporated by reference to the Company's Forms 8-K filed August 24, 2006 and March 18, 2010)*





10.12
Executive Employment Agreement, dated August 21, 2006, between the Company and Thomas G. Zupan (incorporated by reference to the Company's Forms 8-K filed December 6, 2006 and March 18, 2010)*





10.13
Executive Employment Agreement, dated August 21, 2006, between the Company and Frank T. Gentry (incorporated by reference to Company's Current Report on Forms 8-K filed August 24, 2006 and March 18, 2010)*





10.14
Executive Employment Agreement, dated August 21, 2006, between the Company and Robert R. Sams (incorporated by reference to the Company's Current Report on Forms 8-K filed August 21, 2006 and March 18, 2010)*





10.15
Executive Employment Agreement dated August 21, 2006, between the Company and William C. Kelly, Jr. (incorporated by reference to the Company's Current Report on Forms 8-K filed August 24, 2006 and March 18, 2010)*





10.16
Executive Employment Agreement dated August 21, 2006, between the Company and Jeffrey H. Hodge (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.16 of the Company's Annual Report on Forms 10-K filed March 31, 2010)*





10.17
NN Euroball, ApS Shareholder Agreement dated April 6, 2000 among NN, Inc., AB SKF and FAG Kugelfischer Georg ShaferAG (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.26 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed March 29, 2002)





10.18
Frame Supply Agreement between Euroball S.p.A., Kugelfertigung Eltmann GmbH, NN Euroball Ireland Ltd. and Ascometal effective January 1, 2002 (We have omitted certain information from the Agreement and filed it separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to our request for confidential treatment under Rule 24b-2. We have identified the omitted confidential information by the following statement, "Confidential portions of material have been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission," as indicated throughout the document with an asterisk in brackets ([*])) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.26 of the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed March 31, 2003)





10.19
Supply Agreement between NN Euroball ApS and AB SKF dated April 6, 2000. (We have omitted certain information from the Agreement and filed it separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to our request for confidential treatment under Rule 24b-2. We have identified the omitted confidential information by the following statement, "Confidential portions of material have been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission, " as indicated throughout the document with a n asterisk in brackets([*]) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed August 14, 2003)





10.20
Global Supply Agreement among NN, Inc., NN Netherlands B.V. and SKF Holding Maatschappij Holland B.V. dated April 14, 2003. (We have omitted certain information from the Agreement and filed it separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to our request for confidential treatment under Rule 24b-2. We have identified the omitted confidential information by the following statement, "Confidential portions of material have been omitted and filed separately with the Securities and Exchange Commission, " as indicated throughout the document with a n asterisk in brackets([*])(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed August 14, 2003)





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10.21
Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement among NN, Inc. as U.S. Borrower and its subsidiaries and the Lenders named therein Key Bank National Association as lead arranger, book runner and administrative agent, and Branch Bank and Trust Company as documentation agent and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. as Foreign Swing line Lender and Regions Bank as Domestic Swing line Lender dated as of December 21, 2010 (incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 27, 2010).





10.22
Third Amended and Restated Note Purchase and Shelf Agreement dated December 21, 2010 among NN, Inc. and certain Series A Note Purchasers as defined therein (incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed December 27, 2010)





21.1   List of Subsidiaries of the Company.





23.1   Consent of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm





31.1   Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act





31.2   Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act





32.1   Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act





32.2   Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act





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*           Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.








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