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

FORM 10-K 

ANNUAL REPORT 
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) 
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013 

Commission File No.: 001-32401 

MANITEX INTERNATIONAL, INC. 

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) 

Michigan 
(State of incorporation) 

9725 Industrial Drive 
Bridgeview, Illinois 
(Address of principal executive offices) 

42-1628978 
(I.R.S. Employer 
Identification No.) 

60455 
(Zip Code) 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (708) 430-7500 

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

Title of each class 
Common Stock, no par value 
Preferred Share Purchase Rights 

Name of each exchange on which registered 
The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC 
The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC 

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

None 

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.    Yes   (cid:133)(cid:3)    No   
(cid:95)(cid:3)

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.    Yes   (cid:133)(cid:3)    No   
(cid:95)(cid:3)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange 
Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has 
been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes   (cid:95)(cid:3)    No   (cid:133)(cid:3)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive 
Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter 
period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes   (cid:95)(cid:3)    No   (cid:133)(cid:3)

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be 
contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this 
Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.   (cid:133)(cid:3)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting 
company.  See  the  definitions  of  “large  accelerated  filer”,  “accelerated  filer”  and  “smaller  reporting  company”  in  Rule 12b-2  of  the 
Exchange Act. 

Large Accelerated Filer   (cid:133)(cid:3)  Accelerated Filer   (cid:95)(cid:3)  Non-Accelerated Filer   (cid:133)(cid:3)  Smaller reporting company   (cid:133)(cid:3)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).    Yes   (cid:133)(cid:3)    No   (cid:95)(cid:3)

The aggregate market value of the shares of common stock, no par value (“Common Stock”), held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of 
June 30,  2013  was  approximately  $89.6  million  based  upon  the  closing  price  for  the  Common  Stock  of  $10.95  on  the  NASDAQ  Stock 
Market on such date. 

The number of shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding as of March 7, 2014 was 13,801,277. 

Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K incorporates by reference information (to the extent specific sections are referred to herein) 
from the registrant’s Proxy Statement for its 2014 Annual Meeting (the “2014 Proxy Statement”) to be filed with the Commission within 
120 days after the end of the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013. 

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

BUSINESS 
RISK FACTORS 
UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS 
PROPERTIES 
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS 
MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES 

MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND 
ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES 
SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA 
MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF 
OPERATIONS 
QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK 
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA 
CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL 
DISCLOSURE 
CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 
OTHER INFORMATION 

DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION 
SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED 
STOCKHOLDER MATTERS 
CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE 
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES 

PART I 

ITEM 1. 
ITEM 1A. 
ITEM 1B. 
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PART II 

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ITEM 7A. 
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ITEM 9A. 
ITEM 9B. 

PART III 

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ITEM 12. 

ITEM 13. 
ITEM 14. 

PART IV 

ITEM 15. 

EXHIBITS, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES 

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PART I 

References to the “Company,” “we,” “our” and “us” refer to Manitex International, Inc., together in each case with our subsidiaries and any 
predecessor entities unless the context suggests otherwise. 

Forward-Looking Statements 

When reading this section of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, it is important that you also read the financial statements and related notes 
thereto. This Annual Report on Form 10-K and certain information incorporated herein by reference contain forward-looking statements 
within the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this Annual Report 
on Form 10-K, other than statements that are purely historical, are forward-looking statements and are based upon management’s present 
expectations,  objectives,  anticipations,  plans,  hopes,  beliefs,  intentions  or  strategies  regarding  the  future.  We  use  words  such  as 
“anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” and 
similar  expressions  to  identify  forward-looking  statements.  Forward-looking  statements  in  this  Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K  include, 
without  limitation:  (1) projections  of  revenue,  earnings,  capital  structure  and  other  financial  items,  (2) statements  of  our  plans  and 
objectives, (3) statements regarding the capabilities and capacities of our business operations, (4) statements of expected future economic 
conditions and the effect on us and on our customers, (5) expected benefits of our cost reduction measures, and (6) assumptions underlying 
statements regarding us or our business. Our actual results may differ from information contained in these forward looking-statements for 
many reasons, including those described below and in the section entitled “Item 1A. Risk Factors”: 

(1)  a future substantial deterioration in economic conditions, especially in the United States and Europe; 

(2)  our customers’ diminished liquidity and credit availability; 

(3)  difficulties  in  implementing  new  systems,  integrating  acquired  businesses,  managing  anticipated  growth,  and  responding  to 

technological change; 

(4)  our ability to negotiate extensions of our credit agreements and to obtain additional debt or equity financing when needed. 

(5) 

the cyclical nature of the markets we operate in; 

(6) 

increases in interest rates; 

(7)  government spending; fluctuations in the construction industry, and capital expenditures in the oil and gas industry; 

(8) 

the performance of our competitors; 

(9) 

shortages in supplies and raw materials or the increase in costs of materials; 

(10)  our level of indebtedness and our ability to meet financial covenants required by our debt agreements; 

(11)  product liability claims, intellectual property claims, and other liabilities; 

(12)  the volatility of our stock price; 

(13)  future sales of our common stock; 

(14)  the willingness of our stockholders and directors to approve mergers, acquisitions, and other business transactions; 

(15)  currency transaction (foreign exchange) risks and the risk related to forward currency contracts; 

(16)  certain provisions of the Michigan Business Corporation Act and the Company’s Articles of Incorporation, as amended, Amended and 
Restated  Bylaws,  and  the  Company’s  Preferred  Stock  Purchase  Rights  may  discourage  or  prevent  a  change  in  control  of  the 
Company; and 

(17)  a substantial portion of our revenues are attributed to limited number of customers which may decrease or cease purchasing any time. 

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The risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks facing our Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not 
currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or 
operating  results.  We  do  not  undertake,  and  expressly  disclaim,  any  obligation  to  update  this  forward-looking  information,  except  as 
required under applicable law. 

ITEM 1.  BUSINESS 

Our Business 

The Company is a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions. The Company operates in two business segments: the Lifting Equipment 
segment and the Equipment Distribution segment. The Company’s predecessor company was formed in 1993 and was purchased in 2003 
by Veri-Tek International, Corp., which changed its name to Manitex International, Inc. in 2008. 

Lifting Equipment Segment 

The Company is a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions. The Company designs, manufactures and distributes a diverse group of 
products  that  serve  different  functions  and  are  used  in  a  variety  of  industries.  Through  its  Manitex,  Inc.  subsidiary  it  markets  a 
comprehensive  line  of  boom  trucks,  truck  cranes  and  sign  cranes.  Manitex’s  crane  products  are  primarily  used  for  industrial  projects, 
energy  exploration  and  infrastructure  development,  including,  roads,  bridges  and  commercial  construction.  Badger  Equipment  Company 
(“Badger”) is a manufacturer of specialized rough terrain cranes and material handling products. Badger primarily serves the needs of the 
construction, municipality, and railroad industries. 

Manitex Liftking ULC (“Manitex Liftking” or “Liftking”) sells a complete line of rough terrain forklifts, a line of stand-up electric forklifts, 
cushioned tired forklifts with lifting capacities from 18 thousand to 40 thousand pounds, and special mission oriented vehicles, as well as 
other specialized carriers, heavy material handling transporters and steel mill equipment. Manitex Liftking’s rough terrain forklifts are used 
in both commercial and military applications. Specialty mission oriented vehicles and specialized carriers are designed and built to meet the 
Company’s  unique  customer  needs  and  requirements.  The  Company’s  specialized  lifting  equipment  has  met  the  particular  needs  of 
customers in various industries that include utility, ship building and steel mill industries. 

Manitex Load King, Inc. (“Load King”) manufactures specialized custom trailers and hauling systems typically used for transporting heavy 
equipment.  Load  King  trailers  serve  niche  markets  in  the  commercial  construction,  railroad,  military,  and  equipment  rental  industries 
through a dealer network. 

CVS  Ferrari,  srl  (“CVS”)  designs  and  manufactures  a  range  of  reach  stackers  and  associated  lifting  equipment  for  the  global  container 
handling market, which are sold through a broad dealer network. On November 30, 2013, CVS Ferrari Srl. (the “Purchaser” or “CVS”), an 
Italian corporation and a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company completed an Asset Purchase Agreement with Valla SpA (the “Seller”), 
an  Italian  based  developer  of  precision  pick  and  carry  cranes,  to  acquire  substantially  all  of  the  Seller’s  operating  assets  and  business 
operations, including the Seller’s accounts receivable, inventory and equipment. Valla develops precision pick and carry cranes with lifting 
capacities  from  2  to  90  tons,  using  electric,  diesel  and  hybrid  power  options.  Its  cranes  offer  wheeled  or  tracked,  fixed  or  swing  boom 
configurations, with special applications designed specifically to meet the needs of its customers. 

Manitex Sabre, Inc. (“Sabre”) manufactures a comprehensive line of specialized mobile tanks for liquid and solid storage and containment 
solutions with capacities from 8,000 to 21,000 gallons. Its mobile tanks will be sold to specialized independent tank rental companies and 
through the Company’s existing dealer network. The tanks are used in a variety of end markets such as petrochemical, waste management 
and oil and gas drilling. 

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E quipment Distribution Segment 

The Company operates a crane dealership that operates as Manitex Valla North America sales operations, distributes Terex rough terrain 
and truck cranes, PM knuckle boom cranes and Manitex’s products. The Company treats these operations as a separate reporting segment 
entitled “Equipment Distribution.” The Equipment Distribution segment also supplies repair parts for a wide variety of medium to heavy 
duty  construction  equipment  sold  both  domestically  and  internationally.  The  crane  products  are  used  primarily  for  infrastructure 
development  and  commercial  construction;  applications  include  road  and  bridge  construction,  general  contracting,  roofing,  and  sign 
construction and maintenance. 

The Company’s North American Equipment Exchange division, (“NAEE”), markets previously-owned construction and heavy equipment, 
domestically  and  internationally. This  division  provides  a  wide  range  of  used  lifting  and  construction  equipment  of  various  ages  and 
condition, and has the capability to refurbish the equipment to the customers’ specification. 

Recent Acquisitions 

On November 30, 2013, CVS Ferrari Srl., an Italian corporation and a wholly subsidiary of Manitex International, Inc., purchased the assets 
of Valla SpA. Valla develops mobile cranes from 2 to 90 tons, using electric, diesel and hybrid power options. Its cranes offer wheeled or 
tracked, fixed or swing boom configurations, with special applications designed specifically to meet the needs of its customers. 

On August 19, 2013, Manitex Sabre, Inc. (“Sabre”) acquired the assets of Sabre Manufacturing, LLC, which is located in Knox, Indiana. 
Sabre manufactures a comprehensive line of specialized mobile tanks for liquid and solid storage and containment solutions with capacities 
from 8,000 to 21,000 gallons. Its mobile tanks will be sold to specialized independent tank rental companies and through the Company’s 
existing dealer network. The tanks are used in a variety of end markets such as petrochemical, waste management and oil and gas drilling. 

General Corporate Information 

The Company’s principal executive offices are located at 9725 Industrial Drive, Bridgeview, Illinois 60455 and our telephone number is 
(708) 430-7500.  The  Company’s  website  address  is  www.manitexinternational.com.  Information  contained  on  our  website  is  not 
incorporated by reference into this report and such information should not be considered to be part of this report. 

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FINANCIAL INFORMATION ABOUT BUSINESS SEGMENTS 

The  following  is  financial  information  about  our  Lifting  Equipment  and  Equipment  Distribution  segments  for  the  years  ending 
December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant 
accounting policies in the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Form 10-K, except corporate expenses 
are  not  allocated  to  segments.  The  Company  evaluates  segment  performance  based  upon  operating  income  before  corporate  expenses. 
Amounts shown are in thousands of dollars. 

(in Thousands) 

Revenues: 

Lifting Equipment 
Equipment Distribution 
Inter-segment Eliminations 

Total 

Operating income: 

AS OF OR FOR THE YEAR ENDED 
DECEMBER 31, 
    2012     

      2011 (1)     

    2013     

$ 228,772 
16,951 

$ 188,792 
17,090 

$  130,330 
11,986 

(651 )  

(633 )  

(25 )  

$ 245,072 

$ 205,249 

$  142,291 

Lifting Equipment 
Equipment Distribution 
Corporate expense 
Elimination of inter-segment profit in inventory 

$  23,311 
628 
(6,391 )  
(10 )  

$  19,880 
222 
(5,613 )  
(30 )  

$  11,069 
64 

(4,532 )  
—  
6,601 

Total 

Total assets: 

Lifting Equipment 
Equipment Distribution 
Corporate 

Total 

$  17,538 

$  14,459 

$ 

$ 170,808 
10,847 
1,075 
$ 182,730 

$ 143,749 
7,562 
193 
$ 151,504 

$  114,133 
7,333 
125 
$  121,591 

(1)  Financial results include the results for CVS Ferrari, srl (our Italian Subsidiary) from the date the Company was formed in June 2010. 
On July 1, 2010, CVS Ferrari, srl entered into an agreement to rent on an exclusive basis certain assets of CVS SpA, while CVS SpA 
proceeded through the Italian bankruptcy process (concordato preventivo). CVS Ferrari, srl commenced operations in the third quarter 
of 2010 utilizing the rented assets to manufacture reach stackers and associated lifting equipment for the global container handling 
market. On July 1, 2011, the Company acquired the assets that were being rented and the rental agreement was terminated. 

Financial  results  include  the  results  for  carry  deck  crane,  Sabre  and  Valla  from  their  dates  of  acquisition  which  are  October 31, 
2012, August 19, 2013 and November 30, 2013, respectively. 

Lifting Equipment Segment 

Boom Trucks 

A  boom  truck  is  a  straight  telescopic  boom  crane  outfitted  with  a  hook  and  winch  which  is  mounted  on  a  standard  flatbed  commercial 
(Class 7 or 8) truck chassis. Relative to other lifting equipment, boom trucks provide increased versatility and are capable of transporting 
relatively large payloads from site to site at highway speeds. A boom truck is usually sold with outriggers, pads and devices for reinforcing 
the chassis in order to improve safety and stability. Although produced in a wide range of models and sizes, boom trucks can be broadly 
distinguished by their normal lifting capability as light, medium, and heavy-cranes. Various models of medium 

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or heavy-lift boom trucks can safely lift loads from 15 to 70 tons and operating radii can exceed 200 feet. Another advantage of the boom 
truck is the ability to provide occasional man lift capabilities at a very low cost to height ratio. While it is not uncommon to see a very old 
boom truck, most replacement cycles seem to trend to seven years. The market for boom trucks has historically been cyclical. 

Although the Company offers a complete line of boom trucks from light to heavy capacity cranes much of our efforts have been devoted to 
the development of higher capacity boom trucks specifically designed to meet the particular needs of customers including those in energy 
production  and  power  distribution.  We  believe  it  is  an  advantage  to  be  skewed  towards  the  heavier  lifting  capacity,  since  the  heavier 
capacity cranes have somewhat higher margins. 

Markets that drive demand for boom trucks include power distribution, oil and gas recovery, infrastructure and new home, commercial and 
industrial construction. The new home construction market, which uses lower capacity cranes, is probably the most cyclical and is where 
our market share is the lowest. We believe that oil and gas extraction and power distribution offer the best chance for long-term growth and 
are markets where the Manitex subsidiary’s products are well represented. 

The  Company  sells  its  boom  trucks  through  a  network  of  over  forty  full  service  dealers  in  the  United  States,  Canada,  Mexico,  South 
America, and the Middle East. A number of our dealers maintain a rental fleet of their own. Boom trucks can be rented for either short or 
long-term periods. 

In September 2008, the demand for boom trucks was dramatically reduced as the United States and world financial markets came under 
unprecedented  stress.  The  impact  on  2008,  revenues  was  mitigated  as  the  Company  had  a  significant  backlog  at  that  time.  However,  in 
2009, the boom truck industry felt the full effect of the financial crisis. As a result, sales of boom trucks declined to levels below those seen 
in  earlier  recessions.  In  2009,  the  Company’s  boom  truck  shipments  declined  by  approximately  50%,  which  we  believe  parallels  the 
industry decline in 2009. 

In  2010,  the  Company  believes  that  total  industry  boom  truck  units  sales  did  not  change  significantly  from  the  prior  year.  There  was, 
however, a modest increase in unit sales of boom trucks with higher lifting capacity and correspondingly higher selling prices. The higher 
capacity  lifting  segment  is  the  market  segment  where  Manitex  has  its  largest  market  share.  The  Company’s  revenues  for  boom  trucks 
increased  approximately  8.5%  in  2010,  while  our  unit  shipments  declined  by  approximately  17%.  A  change  in  product  mix  (to  higher 
lifting capacity boom trucks) accounts for the increase in 2010 revenues while unit sales decreased. 

In 2011, the overall market for boom trucks strengthened considerably. It was, however, still considerably below previous market peaks. In 
2011, the Company unit sales increased approximately 60%. The Company believes its 2011 percent unit sales growth is lower than the 
overall  industry  growth  in  2011.  Much  of  the  industry’s  unit  sales  growth  occurred  in  the  lower  lifting  capacity  boom  truck  segment,  a 
market segment where we traditionally have our lowest market share. 

In 2012, the market for boom trucks again showed considerable improvement with total industry unit sales approaching pre-2008 levels. 
The market dynamics are, however, considerably different than they previously were. Much of the current demand is being driven by niche 
market sectors, i.e., oil and gas exploration and power line construction. The demand from the general construction market although slowly 
improving  is  still  not  approaching  pre-2008  levels.  The  Company’s  boom  truck  unit  sales  for  2012  increased  by  approximately  65%  as 
compared to the prior year. The increase in unit sales reflects the Company’s strategic initiatives which have emphasized the development 
of boom trucks with higher lifting capacities that target the oil and gas and power line distribution market segments. 

In 2013, the overall market for boom truck was marginally down from the prior year. However, revenues generated from boom truck sales 
by the Company increased by approximately 30% in 2013. Accordingly, the Company’s market share was also up. The revenue increased is 
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capacity. This increase in capacity allowed us to reduce the backlog that existed at December 31, 2012 and to more aggressively promote 
the  sale  of  our  lower  tonnage  cranes.  A  significant  portion  of  the  December  2012  backlog  was  for  higher  tonnage  cranes  used  in  niche 
markets segments particularly the North American energy sector. During the current year, there has been a softening in the demand for our 
products  which  are  related  to  the  energy  sector.  The  Company  believes  the  decrease  in  demand  during  2013  from  the  energy  sector  is 
temporary, and that the North American energy sector will continue to grow and, in turn, will drive future demand for our products. In early 
2014, the Company has seen an increase in orders for cranes with higher lifting capacities that serve niche markets, including the North 
American energy sector. 

Sign Cranes 

A sign crane is similar to a boom truck in that it is a straight telescopic boom crane mounted on a commercially available chassis, but has a 
man-basket attached to the end of the boom. Three companies control the large majority of the business and each possesses several hundred 
units in  its  fleet.  Sales  to  any  of  these  three  customers  are  performed  on  a direct  basis  and not  through  a  dealer  network.  Currently,  the 
Company has no contracts  to supply sign cranes to  any of these three companies. Instead, the  Company offers its sign cranes through a 
network of dealers who sell to family run and smaller sized businesses. 

The market for sign cranes is small and has been depressed the last several years as both large and small customers have been deferring the 
purchase of sign cranes. The Company expects the market for sign cranes to gradually improve if general economic conditions continue on 
a  positive  trajectory.  The  Company  has  not  generated  significant  revenues  from  the  sale  of  sign  cranes  in  the  last  3  years.  Even,  if  the 
Company were to obtain a contract to supply sign cranes to one of the three large customers, it would still only have a modest impact on 
our future revenues. 

Rough Terrain Cranes 

Our subsidiary, Badger, sells specialized rough terrain cranes through a network of dealers. The Badger product line includes lattice cranes 
with 20 to 30 ton lifting capacity marketed under the Little Giant trade name, and specialized 15 and 30 ton rough terrain cranes sold under 
the  Badger  name.  The  30  ton  rough  terrain  crane  sold  under  the  Badger  name  was  launched  in  2009  and  was  the  first  in  a  new  line  of 
specialized high quality rough terrain cranes. During the fourth quarter of 2012, Badger expanded the product line by launching a 15 ton 
rough terrain crane which is also sold under the Badger and Manitex name. 

The Little Giant line has five lattice boom models, three of which are dedicated rail cranes. In addition to the rail cranes, Badger sells a 30 
ton truck crane and a 25 ton crawler crane. Although Badger end customers include states and municipalities, our sales are predominately to 
railroads. The Company has an advantage over its competitors in selling to railroads as it is the only crane manufacturer that has integrated 
the installation of rail gear into its production process. Competitors send their cranes to a third party to have rail gear added which both 
increases cost and delays deliveries. 

Badger continues to work on broadening the market for the crane to include non-railroad applications. The Company’s effort to broaden its 
customer  base  has  been  hampered  by  weak  demand  from  several  potential  customer  bases  due  to  general  economic  conditions. 
Nevertheless, Badger has been successful in selling a number of cranes which are being used in non-railroad applications. Our efforts to 
expand  the  customer  base  are  continuing  and  we  expect  that  in  the  future  significant  revenues  from  non-railroad  customers  can  be 
generated. These revenues are expected to come from states, municipalities, mining and oil refineries. 

Specialized Highly Engineered Trailers 

Load  King  designs  and  sells  build-to-order  specialized,  highly  engineered  low-bed,  heavy-haul,  bottom-dump,  and  platform  trailers  and 
hauling systems. The trailers, except for the bottom-dump, are typically used for transporting heavy equipment. Additionally, Load King 
has recently launched a trailer refurbishment service. 

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Our trailers are utilized by commercial construction firms, equipment rental companies, oil field service companies, the railroad industry, 
the U.S. military, and other end users to safely and efficiently haul specialized equipment. The Company routinely customizes its trailers 
and/or innovates new features to address specific customer, end-market or application needs. 

Manitex Load King markets its products through a network of dealers. 

Rough Terrain Forklifts 

Manitex Liftking manufactures a complete range of straight mast forklifts with capacities from 6,000 to 50,000 lbs. and lift heights from 10 
to  32  feet.  All  Manitex  Liftking  straight  mast  forklifts  feature  exceptional  ground  clearance,  easy  access  to  service  points,  ergonomic 
controls and easy operation. The Company also produces a series of tag along forklifts that mount to trucks with lifting capacity ranging 
from  4,000  to  6,000  pounds.  These  mounted  forklifts  are  ideal  for  bricklaying,  landscaping,  construction  or  any  other  application  that 
requires a forklift to tag along. The forklifts feature an easy to mount system, which allows an operator to securely mount or dismount the 
forklift quickly. 

Manitex Liftking forklifts include four rough terrain forklifts, in several configurations, which are sold under the Noble trade name. The 
Noble  product  line  was  originally  designed  and  marketed  by  Caterpillar  in  1983  and  subsequently  sold  through  Eagle  Pitcher’s  dealers. 
Noble has a reputation for providing durable, innovative and high quality products, and as a result, the Noble product has benefited from 
very strong distribution, and has a large installed base giving rise to a healthy after-market parts business. The Noble rough terrain forklifts 
are currently distributed through the Caterpillar dealer network. 

The Company sells its rough terrain forklifts through a network of approximately fifty dealers in the United States and Canada. 

Military Forklifts 

Manitex  Liftking  military  forklifts  are  used  worldwide  during  both  periods  of  conflict  and  peace.  Manitex  Liftking  military  units  are 
working  for  national  militaries  including  the  United  States,  Canada,  and  Britain.  The  Company’s  exported  military  products  (including 
products sold to the U.S.) are sold through the Canadian Commercial Corporation which has direct contracts with various foreign (outside 
of Canada) government agencies. The U.S. Department of Defense alone has hundreds of Manitex Liftking vehicles in the Navy, Army and 
Air Force that they depend on daily. These vehicles range from small shipboard approved forklifts to the biggest articulating, rough-terrain 
forklift in the world. 

Manitex  Liftking  military  forklifts  have  innovative  features  that  allow  them  to  meet  strict  military  standards  and  perform  in  almost  any 
terrain.  These  features  include  the  patented  hydraulically  removable  counterweight  that  permits  aircraft  transportability  of  the  forklift 
without  exceeding  the  load  limits  of  the  aircraft.  The  water  fording capability  of  some  Manitex  Liftking  vehicles  allow  continuous 
operation in water depths of up to 5 feet (1.5 meters), providing true all-terrain operation. The Company believes that these features have 
helped position Manitex Liftking as the product of choice for rough terrain military forklifts. 

All  of  Manitex  Liftking’s  shipboard  approved  vehicles  are  structurally  engineered  to  withstand  a  depth  charge  explosion  while  on  an 
aircraft carrier, and still be fully operational. The detachable mast and 2-piece operator’s cab on some of Manitex Liftking’s bigger vehicles 
allow easy disassembly to satisfy height restrictions while being transported by road or rail. Attachments such as fork rollers and standard 
ISO container handlers further increase the versatility of a Manitex Liftking forklift. 

Manitex Liftking’s forklifts are built to exacting military standards including compliance with the quality controls required by ISO 9001-
2008.  Before  being  shipped  each  machine  is  thoroughly  tested  on  a  military  approved  endurance  track  located  adjacent  to  Manitex 
Liftking’s military vehicle manufacturing plant. There are a limited number of test tracks in North America, and having a military approved 
test track is an advantage. 

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The  timing  of  customer  orders  can  be  expected  to  result  in  fluctuations  in  revenues  from  period  to  period.  The  expected  fluctuations, 
however, are not as dependent on general economic conditions as is our commercial business. 

Mission Oriented Vehicles and Specialized Carriers 

Special  mission  oriented  vehicles  and  specialized  carriers  are  designed  and  built  to  meet  the  Company’s  unique  customer  needs  and 
requirements. The Company’s specialized lifting equipment has met the particular needs of customers in various industries including utility, 
ship building and steel mill industries. Mission oriented vehicles and specialized carriers are sold directly to the end users. 

Transporters, used in ship building, are one example of a specialized carrier built by Manitex Liftking. The ship builder will construct a 
segment  of  the  hull  on  our  transporter.  When  the  section  of  the  hull  is  complete,  the  ship  builder  will  move  the  section  to  the  already 
completed portion of the hull and attach it. Manitex Liftking has built transporters capable of transporting 300,000 pounds. 

Container Handling Equipment 

The Company through its Italian subsidiary, CVS Ferrari, srl (“CVS”) manufactures a range of container handling equipment to serve ports 
and inter-modal customers on a worldwide basis. 

When CVS began operating in the third quarter 2010 it was a startup operation that had no employees. CVS hired a general manager and 
commenced hiring staff, and conducting startup activities including installing systems, obtaining insurance, establishing a supplier base and 
establishing banking relationships, etc. The startup phase was heavily supported by corporate management. Additionally, former customers 
were contacted to see if they would assign any of their unfilled orders with the Predecessor Company to CVS. Under the rental agreement, 
CVS was permitted to purchase inventory it needed for its future production from the Predecessor Company but was not required to do so. 
Management  made  the  decision  that  it  would  concentrate  its  efforts  on  manufacturing  reach  stackers  and  providing  part  support  for  all 
products previously sold by the Predecessor Company. 

CVS purchased all the rights and designs to manufacture all the products previously manufactured by the Predecessor Company including 
reach stackers, empty container handlers, forklift, straddle carriers, and tractors. Although CVS initially concentrated on reach stackers, it 
was  the  Company’s  plan  to  reintroduce  other  products.  The  process  of  reintroducing  products  began  in  2011  with  the  sale  of  a  limited 
number or terminal tractors. Presently, CVS has successfully reintroduced and is currently selling all the Predecessor Company’s products, 
except for the straddle carrier. CVS is still in the process of reviewing the straddle carrier product design and functions with the intent of 
reintroducing the product at a future date. 

Historically, a slight majority of the Predecessor Company’s sales were to Italy and other European countries. The Predecessor Company 
also had a market presence in Africa, South America, the Middle East and the Far East. Historically, the Predecessor Company has had no 
significant penetration into the North American market. Now that CVS is owned by a U.S. based company, it is actively soliciting business 
in North America. In 2012, CVS had sales to the Canadian military of approximately $1.9 million. This sale is the first significant sale by 
CVS  in  North  America.  In  its  traditional  markets,  CVS  competes  with  several  other  companies,  including  three  companies  that  are 
significantly  larger  than  CVS.  In  attempting  to  enter  the  North  American  market,  CVS  will  be  faced  with  competition  from  these 
competitors and also domestic manufacturers. 

The Container handling market is a somewhat cyclical market, which depends in part on general economic conditions but also on the timing 
of  major  port  construction  projects.  The  financial  crisis  that  began  in  the  later  part  of  2008  caused  a  decline  in  demand  for  container 
handling equipment in 2009. The decrease in demand was not nearly as steep as it was for most other types of equipment. The decline was 
tempered as there are long lead times for major deliveries and a lot of orders for 2009 production had been placed when the crisis began. 
Additionally, a significant portion of the funding for purchases comes from governments or governmental 

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agencies, which may be less sensitive to general economic conditions. We believe that demand in markets that CVS traditionally serves did 
not  change  significantly  between  2009  and  2010.  We  believe  that  total  market  demand  increased  modestly  in  2011,  but  was  still  below 
2008  levels.  During  2012,  a  continuing  debt  crisis  in  Western  Europe  both  decreased  governmental  funding  and  made  obtaining  private 
financing difficult. As a result,  the Western European market  for CVS  type products was severely depressed during  2012. Nevertheless, 
CVS was able to grow its revenues during the year by increasing sales to other international markets including South Africa, Brazil, South 
Korea and Russia. 

In 2013, the market for port handling equipment in Europe, CVS’s historical market, overall continued to be weak. There was, however, 
some  modest  improvement  during  the  latter  part  of  the  year.  CVS  was  again  able  to  grow  its  revenues  by  increasing  sales  to  other 
international markets. This increase is attributed to shipments of tractors to South Africa during the first part of the year and an increase in 
sales to Latin America in the second half of the year. The sale of the tractors was related to a large tender order that was awarded to CVS in 
2012. The increase in Latin American revenues is a benefit from obtaining new dealers in Latin America in 2013. 

Part Sales 

The Lifting Equipment segment supplies repair and replacement parts for all of its products. The parts business margins are higher than our 
overall  margins  and  accounts  for  approximately  15%  to  20%  of  our  revenues  each  year.  Part  sales  as  a  percentage  of  revenues  tend  to 
increase when there is a down-turn in the industry. Part sales as a percentage of revenues is approximately 15%, 16% and 19% for the years 
ended  December 31,  2013,  2012  and  2011,  respectively.  The  declines  in  2013  and  2012  are  the  result  of  substantial  increases  in  total 
revenues in those years. 

Equipment Distribution Segment 

The  Equipment  Distribution  segment  located  in  Bridgeview,  Illinois  operates  as  Manitex  Valla  North  America  sales  operations  and  is  a 
distributor of Terex rough terrain and truck cranes, PM knuckle boom cranes and Manitex’s products. The Equipment Distribution segment 
predominately sells its products to end users, including the rental market. Its products are used primarily for infrastructure development and 
commercial  constructions,  applications  include  road  and  bridge  construction,  general  contracting,  roofing,  scrap  handling  and  sign 
construction  and  maintenance.  The  Equipment  Distribution  segment  supplies  repair  parts  for  a  wide  variety  of  medium  to  heavy  duty 
construction equipment and sell both domestically and internationally. The segment also provides repair services in the Chicago area. The 
North American Equipment Exchange division, (“NAEE”), markets previously-owned construction and heavy equipment, domestically and 
internationally. This  Division  provides  a  wide  range  of  used  lifting  and  construction  equipment  of  various  ages  and  condition,  and  the 
Company has the capability to refurbish the equipment to the customers’ specification. 

Revenues attributable to the Company’s Equipment Distribution segment were less than 10% of the Company’s total revenues for fiscal 
years 2013, 2012 and 2011. 

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Total Company Revenues by Sources 

The sources of the Company’s revenues are summarized below: 

Boom trucks & truck cranes 
Sign cranes 
Container handling equipment 
Rough terrain forklifts 
Military forklifts 
Rough terrain 
Mobile tanks 
Specialized trailers 
Used Construction Equipment 
Part sales 

Total Revenue 

2013 

2012 

2011 

46 %  
1 %  
14 %  
6 %  
2 %  
4 %  
2 %  
8 %  
2 %  
15 %  
100 %  

44 %  

—  
12 %  
6 %  
6 %  
4 %  

—  

8 %  
4 %  
16 %  
100 %  

35 %  
—  
17 %  
8 %  
4 %  
6 %  

—  

6 %  
5 %  
19 %  
100 %  

In 2013 and 2011, no customer accounted for 10% of the Company’s revenue. In 2012, one customer, Cropac Equipment, Inc., accounted 
for 10.8% of the Company’s revenue. 

Raw Materials 

The Company both purchases and fabricates components used in production. Our Manitex subsidiary fabricates cranes which are mounted 
on truck chassis, which are either purchased by the Company or supplied by the customer. The Company purchases steel and a variety of 
machined parts and subassemblies including weldments, cylinders, winches, and cables. Manitex Liftking builds rough terrain forklifts, and 
other  specialized  carriers.  Manitex  Liftking  fabricates  some  of  their  cylinders,  and  masts  using  quality  steel  and  proprietary  technology. 
Manitex Liftking purchases engines, transmissions, axles, tire, rims, most of its frames and many of the cylinders and masts that are used. 
Badger  historically  fabricated  its  frames  and  booms,  but  purchases  engines,  transmissions,  axles,  tires,  rims  and  other  components. 
Recently,  Badger  has  been  outsourcing  much  of  its  requirements  for  frames.  Manitex  Load  King  mainly  purchases  materials  including 
steel, axles, suspensions, tires, wheels and other engineered components. CVS principally purchases components used in production. CVS 
purchases frames, booms, engines, transmissions, axles, tire, rims, cylinders, masts, and electronic components. 

Lead  times  for  our  components  vary  from  several  weeks  to  many  months.  The  Company  is  vulnerable  to  an  interruption  of  supply  in 
instances when only one supplier has been qualified and qualification and supply source changes can exceed a year. The Company has been 
working on qualifying secondary sources to assure supply and to reduce costs. The degree to which our supply base can respond to changes 
in market demand directly affects our ability to increase production and the Company attempts to maintain some additional inventory in 
order to react to unexpected increases in demand. In 2011, our production of boom trucks was at times constrained by a shortage of chassis 
and to a lesser degree the availability of cylinders, high density steel and other component parts. Delivery of chassis started to improve in 
the fourth quarter of 2011. During the first part of 2012, supply chain issues at times delayed some of our deliveries. However, we do not 
believe  that  availability  or  lack  of  component  had  any  significant  impact  on  full  year  2012  revenues.  During  2013,  raw  materials  and 
component were generally available to meet our production schedules and had no significant impact on 2013 revenues. 

Any future supply chain issues that might impact the Company will in part depend on how fast the rate of growth is for a product as well as 
the  rate  of  growth  in  the  general  economy.  Strong  general  economic  growth  could  put  us  in  competition  for  parts  with  other  industries. 
Additionally, events or circumstance at a particular supplier could impact the availability of a necessary component. 

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Patents and Trademarks 

The  Company  protects  its  trade  names  and  trademarks  through  registration.  Its  technology  consists  of  bill  of  materials,  drawings,  plans, 
vendor  sources  and  specifications  and  although  the  Company’s  technology  has  considerable  value,  it  does  not  generally  have  patent 
protection. Competitors  will occasionally  patent a  unique  feature, however, the broader  technology  does not  have  patent protection. The 
Company has (on rare occasions) filed for patent protection on a specific feature. In the future, the Company will consider seeking patent 
protection on any new design features believed to present a significant future benefit. 

The Company owns and uses several trademarks relating to its brands that have significant value and are instrumental to the Company’s 
ability  to  market  its  products.  The  Company’s  most  significant  trademarks  are  its  mark  “Manitex”  (presently  registered  with  the  United 
States Patent and Trademark Office until 2017), and its mark “LIFTKING” (presently registered with the Canadian Intellectual Property 
Office until 2015). The Company’s subsidiary, Manitex Load King sells its products using the trademarks Load King (presently registered 
with the United States Patent and Trademark Office until 2018) and also utilizes the trademark Power Fold (presently registered with the 
United  States  Patent  and  Trademark  Office  until  2018).  Badger  Equipment  Company  markets  its  products  under  the  “Little  Giant”  and 
Badger  trade  names.  The  Manitex,  LiftKing,  Badger,  Little  Giant  and  Load  King  trademarks  and  trade  names  are  important  to  the 
marketing and operation of the Company’s business as a significant number of our products are sold under those names. The use of the 
trade name “Noble” is also important to the Company’s business. Although the Company does not own the Noble trade name, it has the 
right to use the Noble name in connection with its rough terrain forklift product line. 

Seasonality 

Traditionally, the Company’s peak selling periods for cranes and commercial rough terrain forklifts are in the first half of a calendar year as 
a result of the need to have new equipment available for the spring, summer and fall construction seasons. Seasonality is reduced when the 
industry  is  operating  at  or  near  full  capacity  as  it  did  in  2006  and  2007.  The  financial  crisis  that  began  in  2008  dramatically  depressed 
demand for our crane products and commercial rough terrain forklifts used in commercial construction and home building, the market areas 
subject to the greatest seasonality. As such, our business has not been subject to normal seasonality in recent years. 

A significant portion of cranes sold over the last several years have been deployed in specialized industries or applications, such as oil and 
gas production, power distribution and in the railroad industry. Sales in these market segments are subject to significant fluctuations which 
correlate more with general economic conditions and the prices of commodities including oil and generally are not of seasonal nature. 

The Lifting Equipment segment’s military, special mission oriented vehicles and specialized carriers business is dependent on the receipt of 
customers’ orders. The timing of customer orders can be expected to result in fluctuations in revenues from period to period. The expected 
fluctuations,  however,  are  not  of  a  seasonal  nature.  The  Lifting  Equipment  segment’s  container  handling  product  line  is  also  subject  to 
fluctuations  due  to  in  part  the  timing  of  contract  awards  related  to  major  port  projects.  Again,  this  fluctuation  is  not  necessarily  of  a 
seasonal nature. 

Sales of cranes from the Equipment Distribution segment mirror the seasonality of the overall Company. However, the sale of parts is much 
less  seasonal  given  the  geographic  breadth  of  the  customer  base.  Crane  repairs  are  performed  by  the  Equipment  Distribution  segment 
throughout  the  year  but  are  somewhat  affected  by  the  slowdown  in  construction  activity  during  the  typically  harsh  winters  in  the 
Midwestern United States. 

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Competition 

Lifting Equipment Segment 

The market for the Company’s boom trucks and sky cranes, commercial rough terrain forklifts, container handling equipment and trailers is 
highly competitive. The Company competes based on product design, quality of products and services, product performance, maintenance 
costs and price. Several competitors have greater financial, marketing, manufacturing and distribution resources than we do. The Company 
believes that it effectively competes with its competitors. 

Military forklifts, special mission oriented vehicles and specialized carriers are highly engineered products and, therefore, only face limited 
competition. The Company’s rough terrain cranes serve smaller niche markets and, therefore, also have less competition. 

The  Company’s  boom  cranes  compete  with  cranes  manufactured  by  National  Crane,  Terex,  Weldco  Beales,  Elliott  and  Altec.  The 
Company’s sky cranes compete with cranes manufactured by Elliott, Wilke, and Radocy. The Company competes with Linamar, Sellick, 
Harlo, Manitou, Mastercraft, and Load Lifter in selling rough terrain forklifts. The Company competes primarily with Terex and Broderson 
in  selling  rough  terrain  cranes.  The  Company’s  container  handling  equipment  competes  with  similar  equipment  sold  by  Cargotec, 
Konecranes  and  Terex.  The  North  American  specialty  trailer  industry  is  highly  fragmented,  but  our  competitors  include:  Aspen  Custom 
Trailers, Landoll Corporation, Manaca, Inc., and Trail King. 

Equipment Distribution Segment 

Our Equipment Distribution segment has a dealership arrangement with Terex and must compete against dealers of other rough terrain and 
truck crane manufacturers such as Imperial Crane (Tadano) and Walter Payton Power (Grove) who operate in the same geographic market 
in and around Chicago. The same dynamic holds true in selling Manitex boom trucks which are part of our Lifting Equipment segment. The 
Equipment Distribution segment competes against Runnion Equipment (dealer for National Crane), Power Equipment Leasing (dealer for 
Elliott)  and  Guiffre  Cranes  (dealer  for  Terex  boom  trucks).  Runnion  is  also  authorized  to  sell  Manitex  boom  trucks.  Our  Equipment 
Distribution segment competes with other PM dealers for distribution in North America. 

While no geographic limitations exist regarding the Equipment Distribution segment’s ability to sell cranes internationally, the lack of any 
barriers to entry and the heavy use of the Internet make this a highly active and competitive market in which to distribute cranes. 

Competition for our Equipment  Distribution segment’s repair business  is even  more  intense since it is  limited geographically due to  the 
necessity of having physical access to the cranes. Most of the above referenced companies also compete in this aspect of the business, as do 
other types of crane and equipment dealers from nearby areas such as Indiana or Wisconsin. 

Parts sales from the Equipment Distribution segment are global in scope and benefit greatly from the Internet and the tenure and expertise 
of our employees. While competition in this area is extensive, the breadth of the products offered and the segment’s long history in this part 
of the business is we believe a competitive advantage. 

The North American Equipment Exchange division, (“NAEE”) markets previously-owned construction and heavy equipment, domestically 
and internationally. This Division provides a wide range of used lifting and construction equipment of various ages and condition, and the 
Company has the capability to refurbish the equipment to the customers’ specification. 

The Equipment Distribution segment competes based on the design, quality, and performance of the products it distributes, price and the 
supporting repair and part services that it provides. Several competitors have greater financial, marketing, and distribution resources than 
we do. The Company, however, believes that it effectively competes with its competitors. 

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Backlog 

The  backlog  at  December 31,  2013  was  approximately  $77.3  million,  compared  to  a  backlog  of  approximately  $130.4  million  at 
December 31, 2012. The Company expects to ship product to fulfill its existing backlog within the next twelve months. 

Research and Development 

The Company spent $2.9 million, $2.5 million and $1.6 million on company-sponsored research and development activities for 2013, 2012 
and 2011, respectively. 

Geographic Information 

The information regarding revenue, the basis for attributing revenue from external customers to individual countries, and long-lived assets 
is found in Note 19 “Segment Information” to our consolidated financial statements, is hereby incorporated by reference into this Part I, 
Item 1. 

Employees 

As  of  December 31,  2013,  the  Company  had  501  full  time  employees.  The  Company  has  not  experienced  any  work  stoppages  and 
anticipates continued good employee relations. Fifty-eight of our employees are covered by collective bargaining agreements. Twenty-two 
of our employees at our Badger subsidiary are represented by International Union, UAW and its local No. 316. The current union contract 
expires on January 21, 2017. Four employees are currently represented by Automobile Mechanics’ Local 701. The union contract expires 
on  October 1,  2014.  The  employees  represented  by  the  Automobile  Mechanics’  Local  701  are  mechanics  that  work  in  our  Equipment 
Distribution  segment.  A  number  of  our  Equipment  Distribution  segment’s  customers  in  the  Chicago  metropolitan  area  mandate  union 
mechanics usage for any service / repair jobs. Thirty-two employees at Manitex Load King are represented by United Electrical Radio and 
Machine Workers of America, Local 1187. The current union contract expires on February 5, 2016. 

Governmental Regulation 

The Company is subject to various governmental regulations, such as environmental regulations, employment and health regulations, and 
safety regulations. We have various internal controls and procedures designed to maintain compliance with these regulations. The cost of 
compliance programs is not material, but is subject to additions to or changes in federal, state or local legislation or changes in regulatory 
implementation or interpretation of government regulations. 

Available Information 

The Company makes available free of charge our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 
8-K and amendments to those reports filed or furnished as required by Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as 
amended, through our Internet Website ( www.manitexinternational.com ) as soon as is reasonably practicable after we electronically file 
such material with, or furnish it to, the Securities and Exchange Commission. Information contained in or incorporated into our Internet 
Website is not incorporated by reference herein. 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS 

You should carefully consider the following risks, together with the cautionary statement under the caption “Forward-Looking Statements” 
and the other information included in this report. The risks described below are not the only ones the Company faces. Additional risks that 
are currently unknown to the Company or that the 

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Company currently considers to be immaterial may also impair its business or adversely affect the Company’s financial condition or results 
of  operations.  If  any  of  the  following  risks  actually  occur,  the  Company’s  business,  financial  condition  or  results  of  operation  could  be 
adversely affected. 

Significant deterioration in economic conditions, especially in the United States and Europe, has had and may again have negative 
effects on the Company’s results of operations and cash flows 

Significant deterioration in economic conditions, especially in the United States and Europe, has had and may again have negative effects 
on  the  Company’s  results  of  operations  and  cash  flows.  Economic  conditions  affect  the  Company’s  sales  volumes,  pricing  levels  and 
overall  profitability.  Demand  for  many  of  the  Company’s  products  depends  on  end-use  markets.  Challenging  economic  conditions  may 
reduce  demand  for  our  products  and  may  also  impair  the  ability  of  customers  to  pay  for  products  they  have  purchased.  As  a  result,  the 
Company’s reserves for doubtful accounts and write-offs for accounts receivable may increase. 

A significant deterioration in economic conditions has caused and may again cause deterioration in the credit quality of our customers and 
the estimated residual value of our equipment. This could further negatively impact the ability of our customers to obtain the resources they 
need  to  make  purchases  of  our  equipment. Reduced  credit  availability  will  diminish  our  customers’  ability  to  invest  in  their  businesses, 
refinance maturing debt obligations, and meet ongoing working capital needs. If customers do not have sufficient access to credit, demand 
for the Company’s products will likely decline. Reduced access to credit and the capital markets will also negatively affect the Company’s 
ability to invest in strategic growth initiatives such as acquisitions. 

The Company may require additional funding, which may not be available on favorable terms or at all. 

Our future capital requirements will depend on the amount of cash generated or required by our current operations, as well as additional 
funds which may be needed to finance future acquisitions. Future cash needs are subject to substantial uncertainty. 

We cannot guarantee that adequate funds will be available when needed, and if we do not receive sufficient capital, we may be required to 
alter or reduce the scope of our operations or to forego making future acquisitions. If we raise additional funds by issuing equity securities, 
existing stockholders may be diluted. 

The Company’s business is sensitive to increases in interest rates. 

The Company is exposed to interest rate volatility with regard to future issuances of fixed rate debt and existing issuances of variable rate 
debt. Primary exposure includes movements in the U.S. prime rate, the Canadian prime rate and Italian short-term borrowing rates. 

If interest rates rise, it becomes more costly for the Company’s customers to borrow money to pay for the equipment they buy from the 
Company.  Should  the  U.  S.  Federal  Reserve  Board  decide  to  increase  rates,  prospects  for  business  investment  and  manufacturing  could 
deteriorate sufficiently and impact sales opportunities. 

The Company’s business is sensitive to government spending. 

Many  of  the  Company’s  customers  depend  substantially  on  government  spending,  including  highway  construction  and  maintenance  and 
other infrastructure projects by U.S. federal and state governments and governments in other nations. Any decrease or delay in government 
funding  of  highway  construction  and  maintenance  and  other  infrastructure  projects  could  cause  the  Company’s  revenues  and  profits  to 
decrease. 

Additionally,  the  portion  of  business  that  is  military  related  (including  an  international  agency)  has  in  the  past  fluctuated  significantly 
between years. A significant decrease in military related revenues would adversely affect our results of operations and our cash flow. 

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The Company’s business is affected by the cyclical nature of its markets. 

A substantial portion of our revenues are attributed to limited number of customers which may decrease or cease purchasing any time, since 
the Company’s products depends upon the general economic conditions of the markets in which the Company competes. The Company’s 
sales depend in part upon its customers’ replacement or repair cycles. Adverse economic conditions, including a decrease in commodity 
prices, may cause customers to forego or postpone new purchases in favor of repairing existing machinery. Downward economic cycles 
may result in reductions in sales of the Company’s products, which may reduce the Company’s profits. The Company has taken a number 
of steps to reduce its fixed costs and diversify its operations to decrease the negative impact of these cycles. There can be no assurance, 
however, that these steps will prevent the negative impact of poor economic conditions. 

The Company’s revenues are attributed to limited number of customers which may decrease or cease purchasing any time. 

The Company’s revenues are attributed to a limited number of customers. We generally do not have long-term supply agreements with our 
customers. Even if a multi-year contract exists, the customer is not required to commit to minimum purchases and can cease purchasing at 
any  time.  If  we  were  to  lose  either  a  significant  customer  or  several  smaller  customers  our  operating  results  and  cash  flows  would  be 
adversely impacted. 

The Company is dependent upon third-party suppliers, making us vulnerable to supply shortages. 

The Company obtains materials and manufactured components from third-party suppliers. Any delay in the Company’s suppliers’ abilities 
to provide the Company with necessary materials and components may affect the Company’s capabilities at a number of our manufacturing 
locations, or may require the Company to seek alternative supply sources. Delays in obtaining supplies may result from a number of factors 
affecting the Company’s suppliers including capacity constraints, labor disputes, the impaired financial condition of a particular supplier, 
suppliers’ allocations to other purchasers, weather emergencies or acts of war or terrorism. Any delay in receiving supplies could impair the 
Company’s ability to deliver products to customers and, accordingly, could have a material adverse effect on business, results of operations 
and financial condition. 

In addition, the Company purchases material and services from suppliers on extended terms based on the Company’s overall credit rating. 
Negative changes in the Company’s credit rating may impact suppliers’ willingness to extend terms and increase the cash requirements of 
the business. 

Price increases in materials could affect our profitability. 

We  use  large  amounts  of  steel  and  other  items  in  the  manufacture  of  our  products.  In  the  past,  market  prices  of  some  of  our  key  raw 
materials  increased  significantly.  If  we  experience  future  significant  increases  in  material  costs,  including  steel,  we  may  not  be  able  to 
reduce  product  cost  in  other  areas  or  pass  future  raw  material  price  increases  on  to  our  customers  and  our  margins  could  be  adversely 
affected. 

The Company depends on its computer systems. If its computer systems do not perform in a satisfactory manner, it could be disruptive 
and or adversely affect the operations and results of operations of the Company, including the ability of the Company to report accurate 
and timely financial results. 

The Company depends on its computer systems. If its computer systems do not perform in a satisfactory manner, it could be disruptive and 
or adversely affect the operations and results of operations of the Company, including the ability of the Company to report accurate and 
timely  financial results. In the future, the Company may either install new releases for  existing  applications or  replace existing systems. 
Systems implementations projects are often not successful. Even when projects are ultimately successful, the projects often require higher 
than anticipated financial and personal resources. In the future, should systems not be implemented successfully and 

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within budget, or if the systems do not perform in a satisfactory manner, it could be disruptive and or adversely affect the operations and 
results of operations of the Company, including the ability of the Company to report accurate and timely financial results. 

The Company’s level of indebtedness reduces financial flexibility and could impede our ability to operate. 

As of December 31, 2013, the Company’s total debt was $54.2 million, which includes: revolving term credit facilities, notes payable, and 
capital lease obligations. 

Our level of debt affects our operations in several important ways, including the following: 

• 

• 

a significant portion of our cash flow from operations is likely to be dedicated to the payment of the principal and interest on our 
indebtedness; 

our ability to obtain additional financing in the future for working capital, capital expenditures or acquisitions may be limited; 

•  we may be unable to refinance our indebtedness on terms acceptable to us or at all; 

• 

our cash flow may be insufficient to meet our required principal and interest payments; and 

•  we may be unable to obtain additional loans as a result of covenants and agreements with existing debt holders. 

The Company has debt outstanding and must comply with restrictive covenants in its debt agreements. 

The  Company’s  existing  debt  agreements  contain  a  number  of  significant  covenants  which  may  limit  its  ability  to,  among  other  things, 
borrow additional money, make capital expenditures, pay dividends, dispose of assets and acquire new businesses. These covenants also 
require the Company to meet certain financial tests. The Company is currently in compliance with all active covenants. A default, if not 
waived by the Company’s lenders, could result in acceleration of the Company’s debt and possibly bankruptcy. 

Certain of the Company’s products are substantially dependent on the level of capital expenditures in the oil and gas industry and lower 
capital expenditures will adversely affect the results of the Company’s operations. 

The demand for our product in part depends on the condition of the oil and gas industry and, in particular, on the capital expenditures of 
companies engaged in the exploration, development, and production of oil and natural gas. Capital expenditures by these companies are 
influenced by the following factors: 

• 

• 

the oil and gas industry’s ability to economically justify placing discoveries of oil and gas reserves in production; 

the oil and gas industry’s need to clear all structures from the lease once the oil and gas reserves have been depleted; 

•  weather events, such as major tropical storms; 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

current and projected oil and gas prices; 

the abilities of oil and gas companies to generate, access and deploy capital; 

exploration, production and transportation costs; 

the discovery rate of new oil and gas reserves; 

the sale and expiration dates of oil and gas leases and concessions; 

local and international political and economic conditions; 

the ability or willingness of host country government entities to fund their budgetary commitments; and 

technological advances. 

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Historically, prices of oil and natural gas and exploration, development and production have fluctuated substantially. A sustained period of 
substantially reduced capital expenditures by oil and gas companies will result in decreased demand for certain equipment produced by the 
Company, lower margins, and possibly net losses. 

The Company may face limitations on its ability to integrate acquired businesses. 

The Company has completed nine acquisitions since 2006. The successful integration of new businesses depends on the Company’s ability 
to manage these new businesses and cut excess costs. While the Company believes it has successfully integrated these acquisitions to date, 
the  Company  cannot  ensure  that  these  acquired  companies  will  operate  profitably  or  that  the  intended  beneficial  effect  from  these 
acquisitions will be realized. 

If the Company is unable to manage anticipated growth effectively, the business could be harmed. 

If the Company fails to manage growth, the Company’s financial results and business prospects may be harmed. To manage the Company’s 
growth and to execute its business plan efficiently, the Company will need to institute operational, financial and management controls, as 
well as reporting systems and procedures. The Company also must effectively expand, train and manage its employee base. The Company 
cannot assure you that it will be successful in any of these endeavors. 

The Company relies on key management. 

The  Company  relies  on  the  management  and  leadership  skills  of  David  Langevin,  Chairman  and  Chief  Executive  Officer.  When 
Mr. Langevin joined the Company, he signed a three year employment agreement with the Company which expired on December 31, 2008. 
Mr. Langevin’s  employment  agreement  has  been  extended  and  now  expires  on  December 31,  2015.  Under  the  employment  agreement, 
Mr. Langevin’s employment term automatically extends for successive periods of three year unless either the Company or Mr. Langevin 
gives written notice to the other party of non-renewal at least 90 days prior to the end of the then current employment term. The loss of his 
services could have a significant and negative impact on the Company’s business. In addition, the Company relies on the management and 
leadership skills of other senior executives. The Company could be harmed by the loss of key personnel in the future. 

The Company’s success depends upon the continued protection of its trademarks and the Company may be forced to incur substantial 
costs to maintain, defend, protect and enforce its intellectual property rights. 

The Company’s registered and common law trademarks, as well as certain of the Company’s licensed trademarks, have significant value 
and  are  instrumental  to  the  Company’s  ability  to  market  its  products.  The  Company’s  marks  “Manitex”  “Liftking”  “Badger”,  “Sabre”, 
“Valla” and “Load King” are important to the Company’s business as the majority of the Company’s products are sold under those names. 
The Company has not registered all of its trademarks in the United States nor in the foreign countries where it does business. The Company 
cannot  assure  you  that  third  parties  will  not  assert  claims  against  any  such  intellectual  property  or  that  the  Company  will  be  able  to 
successfully resolve all such claims. If the Company has to change the names of any of its products, it may experience a loss of goodwill 
associated with its brand names, customer confusion and a loss of sales. 

In  addition,  international  protection  of  the  Company’s  intellectual  property  may  not  be  available  in  some  foreign  countries  to  the  same 
extent permitted by the laws of the United States. The Company could also incur substantial costs to defend legal actions relating to use of 
its intellectual property, which could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, results of operations or financial condition. 

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The Company may be unable to effectively respond to technological change, which could have a material adverse effect on the 
Company’s results of operations and business. 

The  markets  served  by  the  Company  are  not  historically  characterized  by  rapidly  changing  technology.  Nevertheless,  the  Company’s 
future success will depend in part upon the Company’s ability to enhance its current products and to develop and introduce new products. If 
the  Company  fails  to  anticipate  or  respond  adequately  to  competitors’  product  improvements  and  new  production  introductions,  future 
results of operations and financial condition will be negatively affected. 

The Company operates in a highly competitive industry and the Company is particularly subject to the risks of such competition. 

The Company competes in a highly competitive industry and the competition which the Company encounters has an effect on its product 
prices, market share, revenues and profitability. Because certain competitors have substantially greater financial, production, research and 
development  resources  and  substantially  greater  name  recognition  than  the  Company,  the  Company  is  particularly  subject  to  the  risks 
inherent in competing with them and may be put at a competitive disadvantage. To compete successfully, the Company’s products must 
excel  in  terms  of  quality,  price,  product  line,  ease  of  use,  safety  and  comfort,  and  the  Company  must  also  provide  excellent  customer 
service.  The  greater  financial  resources  of  the  Company’s  competitors  may  put  it  at  a  competitive  disadvantage.  If  competition  in  the 
Company’s  industry  intensifies  or  if  the  Company’s  current  competitors  enhance  their  products  or  lower  their  prices  for  competing 
products,  the  Company  may  lose  sales  or  be  required  to  lower  its  prices.  This  may  reduce  revenue  from  the  Company’s  products  and 
services, lower its gross margins or cause the Company to lose market share. The Company may not be able to differentiate our products 
from  those  of  competitors,  successfully  develop  or  introduce  less  costly  products,  offer  better  performance  than  competitors  or  offer 
purchasers of our products payment and other commercial terms as favorable as those offered by competitors. 

The Company faces product liability claims and other liabilities due to the nature of its business. 

In  the  Company’s  lines  of  business  numerous  suits  have  been  filed  alleging  damages  for  accidents  that  have  occurred  during  the  use  or 
operation of the Company’s products. The Company is self-insured, up to certain limits, for these product liability exposures, as well as for 
certain exposures related to general, workers’ compensation and automobile liability. Insurance coverage is obtained for catastrophic losses 
as well as those risks required to be insured by law or contract. Any material liabilities not covered by insurance could have an adverse 
effect on the Company’s financial condition. 

The Company is subject to currency fluctuations. 

Our revenues are generated in U.S. dollars, Canadian dollars and Euros while costs incurred to generate revenues are only partly incurred in 
the same currencies. Changes in currency exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and other currencies have had, and will continue to have, 
an impact on our earnings. 

We  engage  in  hedging  activities  to  mitigate  the  impact  of  the  translation  of  foreign  currencies  on  our  financial  results.  Our  hedging 
activities are designed to reduce and delay, but not to eliminate, the effects of foreign currency fluctuations. Factors that could affect the 
effectiveness of our hedging activities include accuracy of sales forecasts, volatility of currency markets, and the availability of hedging 
instruments. Since the hedging activities are designed to reduce volatility, they not only reduce the negative impact of a weaker U.S. dollar, 
but they also reduce the positive impact of a stronger U.S. dollar. Our future financial results could be significantly affected by the value of 
the U.S. dollar in relation to the foreign currencies in which we conduct business. The degree to which our financial results are affected for 
any given time period will depend in part upon our hedging activities. There can be no assurance that our hedging activities will have the 
desired beneficial impact on our financial condition or results of operations. Moreover, no hedging activity can completely insulate us from 
the risks associated with changes in currency exchange rates. 

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Risks Relating to our Common Stock 

The Company’s principal shareholders, executive officers and directors hold a significant percentage of the Company’s common stock, 
and these shareholders may take actions that may be adverse to your interests. 

The  Company’s  principal  shareholders,  executive  officers  and  directors  beneficially  own,  in  the  aggregate,  more  than  20%  of  the 
Company’s common stock as of March 1, 2014. As a result, these shareholders, acting together, will be able to significantly influence all 
matters requiring shareholder approval, including the election and removal of directors and approval of significant corporate transactions 
such  as  mergers,  consolidations,  sales  and  purchases  of  assets.  They  also  could  dictate  the  management  of  the  Company’s  business and 
affairs. This concentration of ownership could have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change in control or impeding a merger 
or consolidation, takeover or other business combination, which could cause the market price of our common stock to fall or prevent you 
from receiving a premium in such a transaction. 

The cost of compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 may negatively impact the Company’s income. 

The Company is subject to the rules and regulations of the SEC, including those rules and regulations mandated by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act 
of  2002.  Section 404  of  the  Sarbanes-Oxley  Act  requires  all  reporting  companies  to  include  in  their  annual  report  a  statement  of 
management’s  responsibilities  for  establishing  and  maintaining  adequate  internal  control  over  financial  reporting,  together  with  an 
assessment of the effectiveness of those internal controls. Section 404 further requires that the reporting company’s independent auditors 
attest to, and report on, this management assessment. The Company expects its expenses related to its internal and external auditors to be 
significant. If we fail to maintain a system of adequate controls, it could have an adverse effect on our business and stock price. 

The price of our common stock is highly volatile. 

The  trading  price  of  the  Company’s  common  stock  is  highly  volatile  and  could  be  subject  to  wide  fluctuations  in  price  in  response  to 
various factors, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, including: 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

the degree to which the Company successfully implements its business strategy; 

actual or anticipated variations in quarterly or annual operating results; 

changes in recommendations by the investment community or in their estimates of the Company’s revenues or operating results; 

failure to meet expectations of industry analysts; 

speculation in the press or investment community; 

strategic actions by the Company’s competitors; 

announcements of technological innovations or new products by the Company or competitors; and 

changes in business conditions affecting the Company and its customers. 

In  the  past,  following  periods  of  volatility  in  the  market  price  of  a  company’s  securities,  class  action  litigation  has  often  been  brought 
against companies. If a securities class action suit is filed against us, whether or not meritorious, we would incur substantial legal fees and 
our management’s attention and resources would be diverted from operating our business in order to respond to the litigation. 

Future sales of the Company’s common stock by existing shareholders in the public market, or the possibility or perception of such 
sales, could depress the Company’s stock price. 

Sales of a large number of shares of the Company’s common stock, or the availability of a large number of shares for sale, could adversely 
affect the market price of the Company’s common stock and could impair the Company’s ability to raise funds in additional stock offerings. 
Approximately 13,801,277 of the Company’s 

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shares are eligible for sale in the public market, approximately 1,200,000 of which are subject to applicable volume limitations and other 
restrictions set forth in Rule 144 under the Securities Act. 

Provisions of the Michigan Business Corporation Act and the Company’s Articles of Incorporation, Amended and Restated Bylaws, and 
Rights Agreement may discourage or prevent a takeover of the Company. 

Provisions of the Company’s Articles of Incorporation and Amended and Restated Bylaws, Michigan law, and the Rights Agreement, dated 
October 17, 2008, between the Company and Broadridge Corporate Issuer Solution, Inc., as rights agent, could make it more difficult for a 
third  party  to  acquire  the  Company,  even  if  doing  so  would  be  perceived  to  be  beneficial  to  you.  These  provisions  could  discourage 
potential takeover attempts and could adversely affect the market price of the Company’s shares. Because of these provisions, you might 
not be able to receive a premium on your investment. These provisions: 

• 

• 

• 

authorize  the  Company’s  Board  of  Directors,  with  approval  by  a  majority  of  its  independent  Directors  but  without  requiring 
shareholder consent, to issue shares of “blank check” preferred stock that could be issued by the Company’s Board of Directors to 
increase the number of outstanding shares and prevent a takeover attempt; 

limit our shareholders’ ability to call a special meeting of the Company’s shareholders; 

limit the Company’s shareholders’ ability to amend, alter or repeal the Company bylaws; 

•  may  result  in  the  issuance  of  preferred  stock,  which  would  significantly  dilute  the  stock  ownership  percentage  of  certain 
shareholders and make it more difficult for a third party to acquire a majority of the Company’s outstanding voting stock; and 

• 

restrict business combinations with certain shareholders. 

The provisions described above could prevent, delay or defer a change in control of the Company or its management. 

ITEM 1B.  UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS 

None 

ITEM 2.  PROPERTIES 

The  Company’s  executive  offices  are  located  at  9725  Industrial  Drive,  Bridgeview,  Illinois  60455.  The  Company  has  eight  principal 
operating plants. The Company builds boom trucks, and sign cranes in its 188,000 sq. ft. leased facility located in Georgetown, Texas. The 
Company builds rough terrain forklifts and special mission oriented vehicles, as well as other specialized carriers in its 85,000 sq. ft. leased 
facility located in Woodbridge, Ontario. The Company builds specialized rough terrain cranes and material handling product in its 170,000 
sq.  ft.  leased  facility  located  in  Winona,  Minnesota.  The  Company  builds  its  specialized  highly  engineered  trailers  in  its  106,000  sq.  ft. 
owned  facility  in  Elk  Point,  South  Dakota.  The  Company  builds  reach  stackers  and  container  handling  equipment  in  its  103,000  sq.  ft 
leased  facility  in  Cadeo,  Italy.  The  Company  develops  mobile  cranes  in  its  leased  facility  in  Piacenza,  Italy.  The  Company  builds  its 
specialized mobile tanks for liquid and solid storage and containment solutions in its 100,000 sq. ft. leased facility located in Knox, Indiana. 
The Company operates its crane distribution business and North American Equipment Exchange in its 39,000 sq. ft. leased facility located 
in Bridgeview, Illinois. 

All our facilities are used exclusively by our Lifting Equipment segment except for our Bridgeview facility. The Bridgeview facility houses 
our corporate offices and our Crane & Machinery and North American Equipment Exchange divisions. Crane and Machinery and North 
American Equipment Exchange divisions comprise our Equipment Distribution segment. 

The Company believes that its facilities are suitable for its business and will be adequate to meet our current needs. 

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ITEM 3.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS 

The Company is involved in various legal proceedings, including product liability and workers’ compensation matters which have arisen in 
the normal course of operations. The Company has product liability insurance with self insurance retention that ranges from fifty thousand 
to $0.5 million. Until 2012, all worker compensation claims were fully insured. Beginning in 2012, the Company has a $250 thousand per 
claim deductible on worker compensation claims and aggregates of $1.0 and $1.15 million for 2012 and 2013 policy years, respectively. 
Certain cases are at a preliminary stage, and it is not possible to estimate the amount or timing of any cost to the Company. However, the 
Company  does  not  believe  that  these  contingencies,  in  the  aggregate,  will  have  a  material  adverse  effect  on  the  Company.  When  it  is 
probable that a loss has been incurred and possible to make a reasonable estimate of the Company’s liability with respect to such matters, a 
provision is recorded for the amount of such estimate or the minimum amount of a range of estimates when it is not possible to estimate the 
amount within the range that is most likely to occur. 

ITEM 4.  MINING SAFETY DISCLOSURES 

Not applicable 

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PART II 

ITEM 5.  MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER 

PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES 

Market for the Company’s Common Stock 

The Company’s common stock is listed on The NASDAQ Capital Market trading under the symbol MNTX. The following table sets forth 
the high and low sales prices of the common stock for the fiscal periods indicated, as reported on The NASDAQ Capital Market. 

Price Range of Common Stock 

2013 
First Quarter 
Second Quarter 
Third Quarter 
Fourth Quarter 

2012 
First Quarter 
Second Quarter 
Third Quarter 
Fourth Quarter 

High 
$ 12.75 
12.32 
11.98 
$ 15.88 

High 
$  7.86 
10.60 
9.48 
$  7.84 

Low 
$  7.94 
10.01 
10.03 
$ 10.84 

Low 
$  4.08 
6.79 
6.32 
$  6.60 

Number of Common Stockholders 

As of February 26, 2014, there were 111 record holders of the Company’s common stock. 

Dividends 

During the fiscal years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company did not declare or pay any cash dividends on its common 
stock and the Company does not intend to pay any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Furthermore, the terms of our credit facility do 
not allow us to declare or pay dividends without the prior written consent of the lender. 

Performance Graph 

The following stock performance graph is intended to show our stock performance compared with that of comparable companies. The stock 
performance graph shows the change in market value of ten thousand dollars invested in our Common Stock, the Russell 2000 Index and a 
peer group of comparable companies (“Peer Group”) for the five year period commencing December 31, 2008 through December 31, 2013. 
The cumulative  total stockholder return  of the  peer  group assumes  dividends are reinvested.  The stockholder return shown on the  graph 
below is not indicative of future performance. The companies in the Peer Group are weighted by market capitalization. 

The  Peer  Group  consists  of  the  following  companies,  which  are  in  similar  lines  of  business  to  Manitex  International  Inc.  Lindsay 
Corporation (LNN), Gencor Industries Inc. (GENC), Astec Industries, Inc. (ASTE), Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO) and Alamo 
Group,  Inc.  (ALG).  The  companies  in  the  Peer  Group  generally  have  market  capitalizations  that  are  significantly  greater  than  the 
Company’s market capitalization. It was necessary to select companies with higher market capitalizations to find companies with similar 
lines of business. Our competitors are most often either small privately owned companies with a narrow product line or a segment of a very 
large company. In selecting our Peer Group, we intentionally excluded the companies that had the largest market capitalization even when 
their product lines were similar to ours. 

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CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN 
Based upon an initial investment of $10,000 on December 31, 2008 
with dividends reinvested 

Manitex International, Inc. 
Russell 2000 Index 
Construction Equipment 

(5 stocks) 

December 31, 
2008 
$  10,000 
$  10,000 

December 31, 
2009 
$  18,824 
$  12,522 

December 31, 
2010 
$  37,745 
$  15,690 

December 31, 
2011 
$  41,569 
$  14,835 

December 31, 
2012 
$  70,000 
$  17,006 

December 31, 
2013 
$  155,686 
$  23,298 

$  10,000 

$ 

7,701 

$  11,373 

$  10,216 

$  12,546 

$  18,725 

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities 

The following table provides information about the Company’s purchases of equity securities during the quarter ended December 31, 2013: 

Period 
October 1 through October 31, 2013 
November 1 through November 30, 2013 
December 1 through December 31, 2013 
Total 

Total number of 
shares purchased as 
part of publicly  announced 
plans or programs 

Maximum number or 
approximate dollar 
value of shares that  may yet 
be purchased under the 
plans or programs 

Average price 
paid per 
share 

—  
—  
15.88 
15.88 

—  
—  
—   
—   

—  
—  
—  
—  

Total number 
of shares 
purchased (1) 
—   
—   
4,414  $ 
4,414  $ 

(1)  The Company purchased and cancelled 4,414 shares of its common stock on December 31, 2013. The shares were purchased from 
employees on December 31, 2013 at the market closing price of $15.88 on that date. The employees used the proceeds from the sale 
of shares to satisfy their withholding tax obligations that arose when restricted shares vested on that date. 

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ITEM 6. 

SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA 

The  following  selected  financial  data  should  be  read  in  conjunction  with  our  financial  statements  and  the  related  notes  thereto  and 
“Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included elsewhere in this report. 

The  Company’s  result  include  the  results  for  companies  acquired  from  their  respective  dates  of  acquisition:  July 10,  2009  for  Badger, 
December 31, 2009 for Load King, July 1, 2010 for CVS (and July 1, 2011 for the effect of assets purchased ), August 19, 2013 for Sabre 
and November 30, 2013 for Valla. 

(In 000’s except share information) 

Summary of Operations: 

Revenues 
Operating income 
Income before income taxes 
Provision (benefit) for taxes on income 
Net income 
Earnings per share 
Basic 
Diluted 

Shares used to calculate earnings per share: 

Basic 
Diluted 

Total assets 
Total debt 
Total shareholders’ equity 

2013 

2012 

2011 

2010 

2009 

$  245,072 
17,538 
14,447 
4,269 
10,178 

$ 

$ 
$ 

0.80 
0.80 

12,671,205 
12,717,575 
$  182,730 
54,231 
$ 
84,991 
$ 

$ 

$ 

$ 
$ 

205,249 
14,459 
11,898 
3,821 
8,077 

$  142,291 
6,601 
4,213 
1,433 
2,780 

$ 

0.68 
0.68 

$ 
$ 

0.24 
0.24 

$ 

$ 

$ 
$ 

95,875 
5,537 
3,135 
1,026 
2,109 

0.19 
0.19 

$ 

$ 

$ 
$ 

55,887 
3,344 
1,542 
(2,097 )  
3,639 

0.33 
0.33 

11,948,356 
11,957,458 
151,504 
$ 
49,138 
$ 
59,533 
$ 

11,441,914 
11,548,158 
$  121,591 
42,227 
$ 
46,794 
$ 

11,362,361 
11,380,966 
105,517 
$ 
34,019 
$ 
43,274 
$ 

10,957,646 
10,965,444 
94,685 
$ 
33,511 
$ 
40,428 
$ 

ITEM 7.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF 

OPERATIONS 

The  following  management’s  discussion  and  analysis  of  financial  condition  and  results  of  continuing  operations  should  be  read  in 
conjunction with the Company’s financial statements and notes, and other information included elsewhere in this Report. 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS 

When reading this section of this Annual Report on Form 10-K it is important that you also read the financial statements and related notes 
thereto. This Annual Report on Form 10-K and certain information incorporated herein by reference contain forward-looking statements 
within the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this Annual Report 
on Form 10-K, other than statements that are purely historical, are forward-looking statements and are based upon management’s present 
expectations,  objectives,  anticipations,  plans,  hopes,  beliefs,  intentions  or  strategies  regarding  the  future.  We  use  words  such  as 
“anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” and 
similar  expressions  to  identify  forward—looking  statements.  Forward-looking  statements  in  this  Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K  include, 
without  limitation:  (1) projections  of  revenue,  earnings,  capital  structure  and  other  financial  items,  (2) statements  of  our  plans  and 
objectives, (3) statements regarding the capabilities and capacities of our business operations, (4) statements of expected future economic 
performance and (5) assumptions underlying statements regarding us or our business. 

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It is important to note that our actual results could differ materially from those included in such forward-looking statements due to a variety 
of factors including: (1) substantial deterioration in economic conditions, especially in the United States and Europe; (2) our customers’ 
diminished  liquidity  and  credit  availability;  (3) difficulties  in  implementing  new  systems,  integrating  acquired  businesses,  managing 
anticipated growth, and responding to technological change; (4) our ability to negotiate extensions of our credit agreements and to obtain 
additional  debt  or  equity  financing  when  needed;  (5) the  cyclical  nature  of  the  markets  we  operate  in;  (6) increases  in  interest  rates; 
(7) government  spending;  (8) fluctuations  in  the  construction  industry,  and  capital  expenditures  in  the  oil  and  gas  industry;  (9) the 
performance  of  our  competitors;  (10) shortages  in  supplies  and  raw  materials  or  the  increase  in  costs  of  materials;  (11) our  level  of 
indebtedness and our ability to meet financial covenants required by our debt agreements; (12) product liability claims, intellectual property 
claims,  and  other  liabilities;  (13) the  volatility  of  our  stock  price;  (14) future  sales  of  our  common  stock;  (15) the  willingness  of  our 
stockholders and directors to approve mergers, acquisitions, and other business transactions; (16) currency transaction (foreign exchange) 
risks  and  the  risk  related  to  forward  currency  contracts;  (17) certain  provisions  of  the  Michigan  Business  Corporation  Act  and  the 
Company’s Articles of Incorporation, as amended, Amended and Restated Bylaws, and  the Company’s Preferred Stock Purchase Rights 
may discourage or prevent a change in control of the Company; and (18) a substantial portion of our revenues are attributed to a limited 
number of customers which may decrease or cease purchasing any time; and (19) other risks described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” 
and elsewhere in our Annual Report on Form 10-K. 

The risks, described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, are not the only risks facing our Company. Additional risks and uncertainties not 
currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or 
operating  results.  We  do  not  undertake,  and  expressly  disclaim,  any  obligation  to  update  this  forward-looking  information,  except  as 
required under applicable law. 

OVERVIEW 

The Company is a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions. The Company operates in two business segments: the Lifting Equipment 
segment and the Equipment Distribution segment. 

Lifting Equipment Segment 

The Company is a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions. The Company designs, manufactures and distributes a diverse group of 
products  that  serve  different  functions  and  are  used  in  a  variety  of  industries.  Through  its  Manitex,  Inc.  subsidiary  it  markets  a 
comprehensive  line  of  boom  trucks,  truck  cranes  and  sign  cranes.  Manitex’s  boom  trucks  and  crane  products  are  primarily  used  for 
industrial projects, energy exploration and infrastructure development, including, roads, bridges and commercial construction. Its Badger 
Equipment Company (“Badger”) subsidiary is a manufacturer of specialized rough terrain cranes and material handling products. Badger 
primarily serves the needs of the construction, municipality, and railroad industries. 

Manitex Liftking ULC (“Manitex Liftking” or “Liftking”) sells a complete line of rough terrain forklifts, a line of stand-up electric forklifts, 
cushioned tired forklifts with lifting capacities from 18 thousand to 40 thousand pounds, and special mission oriented vehicles, as well as 
other specialized carriers, heavy material handling transporters and steel mill equipment. Manitex Liftking’s rough terrain forklifts are used 
in both commercial and military applications. Specialty mission oriented vehicles and specialized carriers are designed and built to meet the 
Company’s  unique  customer  needs  and  requirements.  The  Company’s  specialized  lifting  equipment  has  met  the  particular  needs  of 
customers in various industries that include utility, ship building and steel mill industries. 

Manitex Load King, Inc. (“Load King”) manufactures specialized custom trailers and hauling systems typically used for transporting heavy 
equipment.  Load  King  Trailers  serve  niche  markets  in  the  commercial  construction,  railroad,  military,  and  equipment  rental  industries 
through a dealer network. 

CVS Ferrari, srl (“CVS”) located near Milan, Italy designs and manufactures a range of reach stackers and associated lifting equipment for 
the global container handling market, which are sold through a broad dealer 

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network.  On November 30,  2013, CVS  purchased the  assets  of  Valla  SpA.  Valla manufactures  and  markets  a  line  of  precision  pick  and 
carry  cranes  from  2  to  90  tons,  using  electric,  diesel  and  hybrid  power.  Its  crane  offer  wheeled  or  tracked,  fixed  or  swing  boom 
configurations, with dozens of special applications designed specifically to meet the needs of its customers. 

On August 19, 2013, Manitex Sabre, Inc. (“Sabre”) acquired the assets of Sabre Manufacturing, LLC, which is located in Knox, Indiana. 
Sabre manufactures a comprehensive line of specialized mobile tanks for liquid and solid storage and containment solutions with capacities 
from 8,000 to 21,000 gallons. Its mobile tanks will be sold to specialized independent tank rental companies and through the Company’s 
existing dealer network. The tanks are used in a variety of end markets such as petrochemical, waste management and oil and gas drilling. 

Equipment Distribution Segment 

The  Equipment  Distribution  segment  located  in  Bridgeview,  Illinois  operates  as  Manitex  Valla  North  America  sales  operations  and  is  a 
distributor of Terex rough terrain and truck cranes, PM knuckle boom cranes and Manitex’s products. The Equipment Distribution segment 
predominately sells its products to end users, including the rental market. Its products are used primarily for infrastructure development and 
commercial  constructions  applications  include  road  and  bridge  construction,  general  contracting,  roofing,  scrap  handling  and  sign 
construction  and  maintenance.  The  Equipment  Distribution  segment  supplies  repair  parts  for  a  wide  variety  of  medium  to  heavy  duty 
construction equipment and sell both domestically and internationally. The segment also provides repair services in the Chicago area. The 
North American Equipment Exchange division, (“NAEE”), markets previously-owned construction and heavy equipment, domestically and 
internationally. This  Division  provides  a  wide  range  of  used  lifting  and  construction  equipment  of  various  ages  and  condition,  and  the 
Company has the capability to refurbish the equipment to the customers’ specification. 

Economic Conditions 

Beginning in September of 2008, the United States and world financial markets came under unprecedented stress. The immediate impact 
was  a  dramatic  decrease  in  liquidity  and  credit  availability  throughout  the  world.  An  incredibly  rapid  and  significant  deterioration  in 
economic conditions, especially in the United States and Europe followed. These events had an immediate significant adverse impact on the 
Company, including order cancellations. 

The overall market for construction equipment has improved substantially since the 2008 down turn but has not returned to pre-2008 levels. 
The  market  for  general  construction  equipment  continues  to  show  gradual  improvement.  A  very  significant  portion  of  the  Company’s 
revenues is attributed to demand from niche market segments, particularly the North American energy sector. 

During the current year, there has been a softening in the demand for our products which are related to the energy sector. The Company 
believes the current decrease in demand from the energy sector is temporary, and that the North American energy sector will continue to 
grow and, in turn, will drive future demand for our products. In early 2014, the Company has seen an increase in orders for its cranes that 
serve niche markets, including the North American energy sector. 

In 2013, the market for port handling equipment in Europe, CVS’s historical market, overall continued to be weak. There was, however, 
some  modest  improvement  during  the  latter  part  of  the  year.  CVS  was  again  able  to  grow  its  revenues  by  increasing  sales  to  other 
international markets. 

Factors Affecting Revenues and Gross Profit 

The Company derives most of  its  revenue  from purchase orders  from  dealers and  distributors. The  demand  for  the  Company’s products 
depends upon the general economic conditions of the markets in which the Company 

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competes. The Company’s sales depend in part upon its customers’ replacement or repair cycles. Adverse economic conditions, including a 
decrease  in  commodity  prices,  may  cause  customers  to  forego  or  postpone  new  purchases  in  favor  of  repairing  existing  machinery. 
Additionally, our Manitex Liftking subsidiary revenues are impacted by the timing of orders received for military forklifts and residential 
housing starts. CVS revenues are impacted in part by the timing of contract awards related to major port projects. 

Gross profit varies from period to period. Factors that affect gross profit include product mix, production levels and cost of raw materials. 
Margins tend to increase when production is skewed towards larger capacity cranes, special mission oriented vehicles, specialized carriers 
and heavy material transporters. 

The following table sets forth certain financial data for the three years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011: 

Results of Consolidated Operations 
MANITEX INTERNATIONAL, INC. 
(Thousands of Dollars, except share data) 

Net revenues 
Cost of sales 

Gross profit 

Operating expenses 

Research and development costs 
Selling, general and administrative expense 
Legal settlement (at net present value) 
Total operating expenses 
Operating income 

Other income (expense) 

Interest expense 
Foreign currency transaction (loss) gains 
Other (expense) income 

Total other expense 
Income before income taxes 

Provision for taxes on income 

Net income 

Year Ended 
December 31, 
2013 
$  245,072 
198,596 
46,476 

2,912 
26,026 
—   
28,938 
17,538 

(2,946 )  
(95 )  
(50 )  
(3,091 )  
14,447 
4,269 
$  10,178 

Year Ended 
December 31, 
2012 
$  205,249 
164,785 
40,464 

Year Ended 
December 31, 
2011 
$  142,291 
113,041 
29,250 

2,457 
23,548 
—  
26,005 
14,459 

(2,457 )  
(110 )  
6 

(2,561 )  
11,898 
3,821 
8,077 

$ 

1,571 
19,895 
1,183 
22,649 
6,601 

(2,540 )  
49 
103 
(2,388 )  
4,213 
1,433 
2,780 

$ 

Year Ended December 31, 2013 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2012 

The  above  results  include  the  results  for  Sabre  and  Valla  from  their  respective  dates  of  acquisition  which  are  August 19,  2013  and 
November 30, 2013, respectively. 

Net income 

For the year ended December 31, 2013, net income was $10.2 million, which consists of revenue of $245.1 million, cost of sales of $198.6 
million, research and development costs of $2.9 million, SG&A costs of $26.0 million, interest expense of $2.9 million, foreign currency 
transaction loss of $0.1 million, other expense of $0.1 million and income tax expense of $4.3 million. 

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For the year ended December 31, 2012, net income was $8.1 million, which consists of revenue of $205.2 million, cost of sales of $164.8 
million, research and development costs of $2.5 million, SG&A costs of $23.5 million, interest expense of $2.5 million, foreign currency 
transaction loss of $0.1 million and income tax expense of $3.8 million. 

Net  revenue  and  gross  profit  —For  the  year  ended  December 31,  2013,  net  revenue  and  gross  profit  were  $245.1 million  and  $46.5 
million, respectively. Gross profit as a percent of sales was 19.0% for the year ended December 31, 2013. For the year ended December 31, 
2012 net revenue and gross profit were $205.2 million and $40.5 million, respectively. Gross profit as a percent of sales was 19.7% for the 
year ended December 31, 2012. 

The revenue increase between 2012 and 2013 was approximately 19.4% of which 14.2% is attributed to an increase in revenues from crane 
products,  5.1%  is  attributed  to  an  increase  in  revenues  from  container  handling  equipment  products,  3.5%  is  attributed  to  sales  from 
companies acquired in 2013, partially offset by a decrease of other products which had the effect of decreasing revenues 3.4%. 

The increase in crane product revenues is principally attributed to an increase in production capacity which allowed the company to reduce 
its backlog and to more aggressively market cranes with lower lifting capacity. The increase in revenues from the sale of container handling 
equipment is attributed to an increase in sales to markets outside Europe, which has historically been the largest market for this equipment 
and is attributed to shipments of tractors to South Africa during the first part of the year and an increase in sales to Latin America in the 
second half of the year. The sale of the tractors was related to a large tender order that was awarded to CVS in 2012. The increase in Latin 
American revenues is a benefit from obtaining new dealers in Latin America in 2013. The decrease in other products revenues is attributed 
to the timing of military orders and a decrease in special trailer revenues. 

Gross profit as a percent of net revenues decreased 0.7% to 19.0% for the year ended December 31, 2013 from 19.7% for the comparable 
2012 period. The slight decrease in margin percent is principally attributed to product mix, including the favorable impact of increased sales 
of crane products which generally have higher margins which was more than offset by an increase in chassis sales which are sold with only 
a nominal market up and the effect that the decrease in parts sales as a percent of total revenues. Part sales, which have significantly higher 
margins,  decreased  from  16%  to  15%  of  total  revenues  from  2012  to  2013.  A  decrease  in  volumes  for  military  and  special  trailer  also 
contributed to the decrease in the gross margin percent. 

Research  and  development—  Research  and  development  for  the  year  ended  December 31,  2013  was  $2.9 million  compared  to  $2.5 
million  for  the  comparable  period  in  2012.  The  increase  in  research  and  development  expense  reflects  our  continued  commitment  to 
develop and introduce new products that gives the Company a competitive advantage. 

Selling, general and administrative expense —Selling, general and administrative expense for the year ended December 31, 2013 was 
$26.0  million  compared  to  $23.5  million  for  the  comparable  period  in  2012.  Selling  general  and  administrative  expense  as  a  percent  of 
revenue for year ended December 31, 2013 was 10.6% a decrease of 0.9% from the 11.5% for the comparable period in 2012. 

The increase in selling, general and administrative expense is $2.5 million of which approximately $1.0 million are either selling, general 
and  administrative  expenses  at  companies  acquired  in  2013  or  costs  directly  associated  with  the  acquisitions.  Excluding  the  impact  of 
acquisitions,  selling,  general  and  administrative  expenses  increased  by  approximately  $1.5  million.  Approximately  two  thirds  of  the 
remaining increase is attributed to an increase in selling expenses, which are partially a direct impact of an increase in revenues and also the 
result  of  an  expansion  of  the  sales  organization.  The  majority  of  the  remaining  increase  in  expense  is  attributed  to  an  increase  in 
compensation expense. Although selective staff additions contributed to an increase in compensation expense, the primary drivers were an 
increase in non-cash stock based deferred compensation and an increase in performance based incentive compensation. 

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Operating income —The Company, had operating income of $17.5 million and $14.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 
2012, respectively. The increase in operating income is due to an increase in gross profit of $6 million offset by $2.9 million increase in 
operating expenses. An increase in revenues accounts for the increase in gross profit as the gross profit percent decreased 0.7% between 
2013  and  2012.  The  increase  in  operating  expenses  is  related  to  increases  in  research  and  development  and  selling,  general  and 
administrative expenses. 

Interest  expense  —Interest  expense  was  $2.9  million  and  $2.5  million  for  the  years  ended  December 31,  2013  and  2012,  respectively. 
Interest expense increased $0.5 million the result of an increase in outstanding debt and a 0.5% increase in the interest rate on our U.S. and 
Canadian Revolver starting in August 2013. 

Foreign currency transaction gains  and  loss —The  Company attempts to purchase  forward  currency exchange  contracts  such that  the 
exchange gains and losses on the assets and liabilities denominated in other than the reporting units’ functional currency will be offset by 
the changes in the market value of the forward currency exchange contracts it holds. The Company records at the balance sheet date the 
forward currency exchange contracts at their market value with any associated gain or loss being recorded in current earnings as a currency 
gain or loss. 

For the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company had foreign currency losses of $0.1 million. 

Income tax —Income tax expense was $4.3 million and $3.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The 
increase in income tax is attributed to an increase in pre-tax income, as the Company’s effective rate decreased to 29.5% for 2013 from 
32.1%  the  effective  tax  rate  for  2012.  The  effective  tax  rate  for  2013  is  favorably  impacted  by  the  Domestic  Production  Activities 
Deduction (Section 199) and Federal Research and Development tax credits. In the prior year, the Company was not able to recognize the 
Domestic Production Activities Deduction as it had unutilized net operating loss carryforwards. Additionally, the Company was not able to 
recognize  a  Federal  Research  and  Development  tax  credit  in  2012  as  the  provision  in  the  Internal  Revenue  Code  authorizing  the  R&D 
credit had expired. 

The American Taxpayer Reconciliation Act enacted on January 2, 2013, retroactively restored the Research and Development credit back 
to January 1, 2012. The tax provision for 2013 includes discrete items of $206 primarily related to 2012 Federal Research & Development 
tax credits which were retroactively restored. 

Net income —Net income for the year ended December 31, 2013 was $10.2 million. This compares with a net income for the year ended 
December 31, 2012 of $8.1 million. 

Year Ended December 31, 2012 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2011 

Financial results include the results for CVS Ferrari, srl (our Italian Subsidiary) from the date the Company was formed in June 2010. In the 
third quarter of 2010 using assets rented under a rental agreement with the Predecessor Company, CVS commenced manufacturing reach 
stackers and associated lifting equipment for the 
global container handling market. On July 1, 2011, the Company purchased the assets previously being rented and the rental agreement was 
terminated. Beginning on July 1, 2011, CVS results includes amortization and depreciation related to intangible assets and manufacturing 
equipment that was purchased on that date. 

Net income 

For the year ended December 31, 2012, net income was $8.1 million, which consists of revenue of $205.2 million, cost of sales of $164.8 
million, research and development costs of $2.5 million, SG&A costs of $23.5 million, interest expense of $2.5 million, foreign currency 
transaction loss of $0.1 million and income tax expense of $3.8 million. 

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For the year ended December 31, 2011, net income was $2.8 million, which consists of revenue of $142.3 million, cost of sales of $113.0 
million, research and development costs of $1.6 million, SG&A costs of $19.9 million, legal settlement of $1.2 million, interest expense of 
$2.5 million, other income of $0.1 million and income tax expense of $1.4 million. 

Net  revenue  and  gross  profit  —For  the  year  ended  December 31,  2012  net  revenue  and  gross  profit  were  $205.2 million  and  $40.5 
million, respectively. Gross profit as a percent of sales was 19.7% for the year ended December 31, 2012. For the year ended December 31, 
2011, net revenue and gross profit were $142.3 million and $29.2 million, respectively. Gross profit as a percent of sales was 20.6% for the 
year ended December 31, 2011. 

Approximately seventy percent of the increase in revenues is attributed to an increase in the sale of boom trucks. The other product lines, 
which are not as large as our boom truck product line, account for the remaining thirty percent increase in revenues and they all contributed 
to  the  increase  in  revenue.  Their  contributions  varied  from  product  line  to  product  line  ranging  from  two  to  twelve  percent  of  the  total 
increase  in  year  over  year  revenues.  The  Company  is  continuing  to  see  a  modest  but  sustained  improvement  in  the  overall  market  for 
construction  equipment,  which  contributed  to  the  year  over  year  growth  in  revenues.  The  much  more  significant  factor,  however, is  the 
strong demand from niche markets, particularly those related to oil and gas extraction and power line distribution. The increase in revenues 
reflect  the  Company’s  strategic  initiatives  which  have  emphasized  the  development  of  boom  trucks  with  higher  lifting  capacities  and 
specialized trailers that target the oil and gas and power line distribution market segments. 

Gross profit as a percent of net revenues decreased 0.9% to 19.7% for the year ended December 31, 2012 from 20.6% for the comparable 
2011 period. The decrease in gross profit of 0.9% between years is attributed to a number of different factors, the most significant of which 
is a change in product mix. Although part sales grew, the growth rate for part sales is not near the rate of growth for unit sales. As a result 
part sales as a percent of total sales decreased to 16% from 19%. As the gross profit percent on part sales is significantly higher than unit 
sales, it had the effect of reducing overall gross profit percent by approximately 1%. The gross profit percent (excluding the effect of part 
sales)  for  boom  trucks  product  line,  which  has  the  highest  gross  profit  percent  of  any  our  product  lines,  showed  a  slight  improvement 
between years. As the sale of boom trucks increased as a percent of total revenues, it had the effect of increasing the Company’s overall 
gross profit percent. This favorable effect was, however, offset by an erosion of gross profit percent for the other product lines and a change 
in product mix. A number of different factors and circumstances had an effect on the gross profit percent for the other product lines. For 
example, the gross margin percent for distributed products (Equipment Distribution segment) decreased as several Terex cranes purchased 
in 2009 which were still in our inventory were sold during 2012 at a slight loss. In 2012, the sale of tractors, a product with a lower gross 
profit percent, increased and resulted in an decrease in the gross profit percent for the port handling equipment product line. 

Research  and  development  —Research  and  development  for  the  year  ended  December 31,  2012  was  $2.5 million  compared  to  $1.6 
million  for  the  comparable  period  in  2011.  The  increase  in  research  and  development  expense  reflects  our  continued  commitment  to 
develop and introduce new products that gives the Company a competitive advantage. 

Selling, general and administrative expense —Selling, general and administrative expense for the year ended December 31, 2012 was 
$23.5 million compared to $19.9 million for the comparable period in 2011. Selling, general and administrative expense for the year ended 
December 31, 2011 includes approximately $0.5 million to attend the 2011 Con Expo trade show, which is held every three years. Selling, 
general and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2012 was 11.5% of revenues a decrease from the comparable period 
in  2011.  Selling  general  and  administrative  expense  as  a  percent  of  revenue  for  year  ended  December 31,  2011  was  14.0%  or  13.6%  if 
adjusted to eliminate the cost associated with attending Con Expo. 

The increase in selling, general and administrative expense after adjusting for the non-recurring Con Expo expenses is approximately $4.2 
million. Slightly less than 60% of the increase is related to an increase in selling 

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expenses which reflects an expansion of our sales organization along with increases in commissions and other selling expense that increase 
with an increase in revenue. Another 30% of the increase is related to an increase in employee related costs, associated with additional staff, 
an increase in performance based compensations and merit increases. The remaining increase is attributed to several other factors including 
increase in audit fees related to our auditor opining on internal controls and an increase in travel expenses. 

Legal settlement (at net present value) 

The results for  2011 included a non-recurring charge of $1.2 million recorded in connection with  the settlement of two  product liability 
cases. This charge was unusual as it was not covered by insurance. The Company is not aware of any other similar potential liabilities at the 
present time and has secured insurance coverage to explicitly cover such future instances, mitigating future business risks. 

For additional details concerning the nature of the 2011 charge see Note 25. 

Operating income —The Company had operating income of $14.5 million and $6.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 
2011, respectively. The increase in operating income is due to an increase in gross profit of $11.2 million offset by $3.4 million increase in 
operating expenses. An increase in revenues accounts for the increase in gross profit as the gross profit percent decreased 0.9% between 
2012  and  2011.  The  increase  in  operating  expenses  is  related  to  increases  in  research  and  development  and  selling,  general  and 
administrative expenses. Additionally, there is a favorable impact on the variance between operating expenses for 2012 and 2011, as 2011 
included a non-recurring expense related the settlement of two product liability cases. This charge was unusual as it was not covered by 
insurance. The Company is not aware of any other similar potential liabilities at the present time and has secured insurance coverage to 
explicitly cover such future instances, mitigating future business risks. 

Interest expense —Interest expense was $2.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Interest expense did 
not change significantly as the effect of an increase in overall debt was offset by an decrease in the average interest rate. The increase in 
debt  is  the  result  of  an  increase  in  the  amount  outstanding  on  revolving  credit  facilities  and  working  capital  lines  offset  by  significant 
retirement of term debt. The interest rate on our revolving credit facilities are much lower than the term debt that was retired during the 
year. 

Foreign currency transaction gains  and  loss —The  Company attempts to purchase  forward  currency exchange  contracts  such that  the 
exchange gains and losses on the assets and liabilities denominated in other than the reporting units’ functional currency will be offset by 
the changes in the market value of the forward currency exchange contracts it holds. The Company records at the balance sheet date the 
forward currency exchange contracts at their market value with any associated gain or loss being recorded in current earnings as a currency 
gain or loss. 

For the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company had a foreign currency loss of $0.1 million as compared to a $0.05 million foreign 
currency gain for the year ended December 31, 2011. The aforementioned foreign currency gains and losses are net of forward currency 
contracts gains and losses. 

Income tax —Income tax expense was $3.8 million and $1.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The 
increase in income tax is attributed to an increase in pre-tax income, as the Company’s effective tax rate decreased to 32.1% for 2012 from 
34.0%  for  2011.  The  decrease  in  the  effective  tax rate  is  primarily  the  result  of  being  able  to record  a  deduction  in  connection  with  the 
American  Jobs  Creation  Act  of  2004  (which  affords  a  taxpayer  a  deduction  for  9%  of  qualifying  production  activities  income)  and  a 
remeasurement of the Texas Margin Credit. In prior years, the Company was not able to recognize a benefit under American Jobs Creation 
Act of 2004 as it had unutilized net operating loss carryforwards. 

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Net income —Net income for the year ended December 31, 2012 was $8.1 million. This compares with a net income for the year ended 
December 31, 2011 of $2.8 million. 

SEGMENT INFORMATION 

Lifting Equipment Segment 

Net revenues 
Operating income 
Operating margin 

2013 
$ 228,772 
23,311 

2012 
$ 188,792 
19,870 

2011 
$ 130,330 
11,069 

10.1 %  

10.5 %  

8.5 %  

(1)  The above results include the results for Sabre and Valla from their respective dates of acquisition which are August 19, 2013 and 

November 30, 2013, respectively. 

Year Ended December 31, 2013 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2012 

Net revenues —Net revenues increased $39.9 million to $228.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2013 from $188.8 million for the 
comparable period in 2012. 

The revenue increase between 2012 and 2013 was approximately 21.2% of which 15.5% is attributed to an increase in revenues from crane 
products, 5.5% is attribute an increase in revenues from container handling equipment products, 4.0% is attributed to sales from companies 
acquired in 2013, partially offset by a decrease of other products which had the effect of decreasing revenues 3.8%. 

The increase in crane product revenues is principally attributed to an increase in production capacity which allowed the company to reduce 
its backlog and to more aggressively market cranes with lower lifting capacity. The increase in revenues from the sale of container handling 
equipment is attributed to increase in sales to markets outside Europe, which has historically been the largest market for Company’s port 
handling equipment. This increase is attributed to shipments of tractors to South Africa during the first part of the year and an increase in 
sales to Latin America in the second half of the year. The sale of the tractors was related to a large tender order that was awarded to CVS in 
2012. The increase in Latin American revenues is a benefit from obtaining new dealers in Latin America in 2013. The decrease in other 
products revenues is attributed to the timing of military orders and a decrease in special trailer revenues. 

Operating income and operating margins —Operating income of $23.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2013 was equivalent to 
10.1% of net revenues compared to an operating income of $19.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2012 or 10.5% of net revenues. 

Operating  income  increased  $3.4  million  which  is  the  net  of  an  increase  in  gross  profit  of  $5.1  million  offset  by  increase  in  operating 
expenses of $1.7 million. The increase in gross profit is attributed to an increase in revenues as there was a modest decrease in the gross 
profit percent. Approximately 40% of the increase in operating expenses is attributed to companies acquired in 2013. Another 25% of the 
increase  in  operating  expenses  is  related  to  an  increase  in  research  and  development  cost.  The  majority  of  the  remaining  increase  is 
attributed  to  an  increase  in  selling  expenses,  which  are  partially  a  direct  impact  of  an  increase  in  revenues  and  also  the  result  of  an 
expansion of the sales organization. 

The decrease in operating margin percent is attributed to the decrease in the gross profit as percent of revenues between 2012 and 2013. 

Year Ended December 31, 2012 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2011 

Net Revenues —Net revenues increased $58.5 million to $188.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2012 from $130.3 million for the 
comparable period in 2011. 

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Approximately seventy-five percent of the increase in revenues is attributed to an increase in the sale of boom trucks. The other product 
lines, which are not as large as our boom truck product line, account for the remaining twenty-five percent increase in revenues and they all 
contributed to the increase in revenue. The Company is continuing to see a modest but sustained  improvement in the overall market for 
construction  equipment,  which  contributed  to  the  year  over  year  growth  in  revenues.  The  much  more  significant  factor,  however, is  the 
strong demand from niche markets particularly those related to oil and gas extraction and power line distribution. The increase in revenues 
reflect  the  Company’s  strategic  initiatives  which  have  emphasized  the  development  of  boom  trucks  with  higher  lifting  capacities  and 
specialized trailers that target the oil and gas and power line distribution market segments. 

Operating Income and Operating Margins —Operating income of $19.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2012 was equivalent 
to 10.5% of net revenues compared to an operating income of $11.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2011 or 8.5% of net revenues. 
The increase in operating income is attributed to an $11.0 million increase in gross profit. 

The Segment had operating income of $19.9 million and $11.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The 
increase in operating income is due to an increase in gross profit of $11.0 million offset by a $2.2 million increase in operating expenses. 

The  increase  in  gross  profit  is  entirely  due  to  an  increase  in  revenues  as  the  gross  profit  percent  decreased  modestly  between  2011  and 
2012. The decrease in margin percent is principally attributed to the fact that part sales, which have substantially higher margins, decreased 
significantly as a percent of total revenues. Part sales revenues, however, were approximately 24% above the prior year. 

Operating expenses increased by $2.2 million from 2011 to 2012. Included in 2011 operating expenses is an unusual non-recurring charge 
of $1.2 million to recognize a liability for a legal settlement. Operating expense excluding the impact of the non-recurring charge increased 
by $3.4 million. The increase in operating expenses is attributed to increases of $0.9 million and $2.5 million in research and development 
and  selling  and  general  administrative  expenses,  respectively.  The  increase  in  research  and  development  expense  reflects  our  continued 
commitment to develop and introduce new products that gives the Company a competitive advantage. Approximately 75% of the increase 
in  selling  general  and  administrative  expenses  is  related  to  increased  selling  expenses,  which  reflects  an  expansion  of  our  sale’s 
organization along with increases in commissions and other selling expense that increase with an increase in revenue. The remaining 25% 
is the net  impact  of other  increases  and decreases.  The  net  other increase  is principally  related  to an increase  in  employee related costs, 
associated with additional staff, an increase in performance based compensations and merit increases. 

Equipment Distribution Segment 

Net revenues 
Operating income 
Operating margin 

2013 
$ 16,951 
628 
3.7 %  

2012 
$ 17,090 
222 
1.3 %  

2011 
$ 11,986 
64 
0.5 %  

Year Ended December 31, 2013 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2012 

Net  revenues  —The  Equipment  Distribution  segment  had  net  revenues  of  $17.0  million  and  $17.1  million  for  the  years  ended 
December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, an insignificant decrease of $0.1 million. 

Operating  income  (loss)  and  operating  margins  —Operating  income  of  $0.6  million  for  the  year  ended  December 31,  2013  was 
equivalent to 3.7% of net revenues and compares to operating income of $0.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2012 or 1.2% of net 
revenues. 

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Operating income and operating margin percent improved this year as prior year results were adversely impact by the sale of several cranes 
purchased in 2009 which were still in our inventory until they were sold during 2012 at a loss. 

Year Ended December 31, 2012 Compared to Year Ended December 31, 2011 

Net revenues —The Equipment Distribution segment net revenue increased $5.1 million to $17.1 million for the year ended December 31, 
2012 from $12.0 million in the prior year. Approximately 60% of the increase is related to an increase in new crane sales. The remaining 
40% is attributed principally to an increase in used equipment sales. The increase in both new cranes and used equipment is attributed to an 
improvement in market conditions and an internal commitment to expand this operation. 

Operating  Income  (loss)  and  Operating  Margins  —Operating  income  of  $0.2  million  for  the  year  ended  December 31,  2012  was 
equivalent to 1.2% of net revenues and compares to operating income of $0.06 million for the year ended December 31, 2011 or 0.5% of 
net revenues. The increase in operating income is due to an increase in revenues from 2011 to 2012. The additional gross profit generated 
by an increase in revenues offset the effect of a decrease in the gross margin percent. The decrease in the gross percent is primarily related 
to the sales of several Terex cranes purchased in 2009 which were still in our inventory until they were sold during 2012 and a decrease in 
the  percent  of  total  revenues  which  were  related  to  part  sales.  The  sales  of  the  2009  cranes  increased  revenues  but  decreased  the  gross 
margin percent as they were sold at a slight loss. The gross margin percent for part sales is substantially higher than gross margin percent 
for  equipment  sales.  Although  part  sales  in  dollars  were  comparable  between  years,  part  sales  as  a  percent  of  total  revenues  decreased 
significantly, the effect of which would be a decrease in the overall gross profit percent. 

Liquidity and Capital Resources 

Cash  and  cash  equivalents  were  $6.1  million  and  $1.9  million  at  December 31,  2013  and  December 31,  2012,  respectively.  As  of 
December 31, 2013, the Company had approximately $6.0 million available to borrow under its credit facilities. 

The Company needs cash to meet its working capital needs as the business grows, to acquire capital equipment, and to fund acquisitions 
and debt repayment. We intend to use cash flows from operations and existing availability under the current revolving credit facilities to 
fund  anticipated  levels  of  operations  for  approximately  the  next  12  months.  As  our  availability  under  our  credit  lines  is  limited,  it  is 
important that we manage our working capital. We may need to raise additional capital through debt or equity financings to support our 
growth strategy, which may include additional acquisitions. There is no assurance that such financing will be available or, if available, on 
acceptable terms. 

Stock offerings 

On September 30, 2013, the Company issued 1,375,000 shares of the Company’s common stock and received net proceeds after expenses 
of $13.9 million dollars. The proceeds and additional cash were used to repay the $15,000 term debt, which was the source of funds used 
acquire Sabre. 

On July 17, 2012, the Company issued 500,000 shares of the Company’s common stock and received net proceeds after expenses of $3.8 
million, which were used to repay outstanding term debt. 

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Outstanding borrowings and required payments 

The following is a summary of our outstanding borrowings at December 31, 2013: 

(In millions) 

Outstanding 
Balance 

Interest 
Rate 

U.S Revolver 
Canadian Revolver 
Specialized export facility 
Load King bank debt 
Load King debt (SD Board of Economic 

$ 

Development 

Note payable—Terex 

Capital lease—cranes for sale 
Capital lease—Georgetown facility 

Acquisition note—Valla 
Capital leases—Winona facility 

29.2 
8.1 
2.7 
1.1 

0.8 

0.8 

1.5 
2.7 

0.2 
0.6 

3.25 %  
3.50 %  
3.50 %  
6%/6.25 %  

Interest 
Paid 
Monthly 
Monthly 
Periodic 
Monthly 

3.00 %  

Monthly 

6.00 %  

Quarterly 

6.25 %  
12.00 %  

Monthly 
Monthly 

1.5 %  
6.13 %  

Annually 
Monthly 

Principal Payment 

n.a. 
n.a. 
5 days after receipt of customer payment 
$0.011 million monthly including interest 

$0.005 million monthly including 
interest 
$0.25  million  March  1,  2014,  2015  and 
2016 ($0.15 million can be paid in stock) 
Over 36 or 60 months 
$0.07 million monthly payment 
includes interest 
$0.1 in 2015 and 2016 
$0.025 million monthly payment includes 
interest 
Upon payment of invoice 

CVS short-term working capital borrowings 

6.5 
54.2 

$ 

2.09 to 5.19 %  

Monthly 

The debt matures at various points in time. See Note 13 to the financial statements for additional details. 

Change in outstanding debt 

In  2013,  existing  debt  (including  lines  of  credit,  capital  lease  obligations  and  the  current  portion  of  notes  payable  and  capital  lease 
obligations) increased $5.1 million dollars to $54.2 million from $49.1 million at December 31, 2012. The increase in debt is principally 
attributed to increases in borrowing under the Company’s revolving credit facilities and increase in CVS working capital borrowings, which 
were increased to support our substantial increase in revenues. 

Our debt increased by approximately $5.1 million. The following is a summary of changes in debt: 

(In millions) 

U.S. Revolver 
Canadian Revolver 
Special export facility 
Revolving term credit facility—Equipment line 
Load King bank debt 
Capital leases—buildings 
Capital leases—equipment 
Valla acquisition debt 
CVS working capital borrowings 

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Increase/ 
(decrease) 
3.3 
$ 
0.7 
1.8 
(1.0 )  
(0.1 )  
(0.7 )  
0.5 
0.2 
0.4 
  5.1 

$ 

2013 

Operating  activities  generated  $2.1  million  of  cash  for  the  year  ended  December 31,  2013,  and  is  comprised  of  net  earnings  of  $10.2 
million, and non-cash items of $4.5 million offset by an increase in working capital of $12.6 million. The following are the principal non-
cash items: depreciation and amortization of $3.9 million, stock based deferred compensation of $0.7 million, and increase in the provision 
for  doubtful  accounts  of  $0.2  offset  by  an  increase  in  net  deferred  tax  assets  of $0.2  million,  a  decrease in  the reserve for  uncertain  tax 
positions of $0.1 million and a gain on the disposal of assets of $0.1 million. 

The increase in working capital is principally due to increases in inventory of $8.9 million, prepaids of $0.4 million, other assets of $0.9 
million and decreases in accounts payable of $4.1 million and accruals of $0.1 million and other current liabilities or $.01 million offset by 
decrease in accounts receivable of $1.7, and accounts receivable—finance of $0.3 million. The increase in inventory is principally due to 
increased  revenues.  A  slight  increase  in  days  in  inventory  on  hand  did,  however,  contribute  to  the  increase.  The  increase  in  prepaids  is 
principally attributed to prepayment for the CONEXPO show, which is held in March every three years and an increase in prepayments to 
vendor. Other assets increase as fees and expenses incurred in connection with the Company’s new banking facilities were capitalized and 
are  being  amortized.  The  decrease  in  accounts  payable  and  accounts  receivable  is  due  to  the  timing  of  payments  to  vendors  and  from 
customers respectively. 

Cash flows related to investing activities consumed $14.1 million of cash for the year ended December 31, 2013. The Company used $13.0 
million to acquire Sabre and invested another $1.2 in capital equipment. The $1.2 million spent to purchase capital equipment is the total of 
numerous purchases for various operations. No single item in itself was particularly significant. 

Financing  activities  generated  $16.1  million  in cash for  the  year  ended December 31,  2013.  The  Company raised  $13.9  million  in stock 
offering  in  September  2013.  The  proceeds  from  the  stock  offering  were  used  to  repay  debt,  principally  incurred  to  purchase  Sabre.  An 
increase in debt, excluding $3.0 of non-cash items (see note 16 in the financial statements) provided $2.2 million of cash. 

2012 

Operating activities consumed $6.5 million of cash for the year ended December 31, 2012, and is comprised of net earnings of $8.1 million, 
and  non-cash  items  of  $4.0  million  offset  by  an  increase  in  working  capital  of  $18.5 million.  The  following  are  the  principal  non-cash 
items: depreciation  and  amortization  of $3.5  million, a  decrease  in net  deferred tax  assets  of $0.2  million, an increase  in  the reserve  for 
uncertain tax positions of $0.2 million and stock based deferred compensation of $0.2 million offset by a gain on the disposal of assets of 
$0.1 million.  The  increase  in  working  capital  is  principally  due  to  increases  in  accounts  receivable  and  inventory,  of  $12.1  million  and 
$17.2 million, respectively offset by decrease in prepaid expenses of $0.1 million and increases in accounts payables, accrued expenses and 
other  current  liabilities  of  $6.7  million,  $2.8  million  and  $1.2  million,  respectively.  The  increase  in  accounts  receivable,  inventory  and 
accounts payable are due to an increase in revenues. The increase in accrued expense is principally attributed to increases in the accruals for 
income  taxes  payable  of  $1.1  million,  payroll  and  commissions  of  $0.6  million,  and  performance  based  compensation  of  $0.8 million, 
respectively. The increase in other current liabilities is due to an increase in advance payment received from customers. 

Cash flows related to investing activities consumed $1.3 million of cash for the year ended December 31, 2012. The Company expended 
$1.1 million to purchases capital equipment offset by $0.2 million generated from the sales of equipment. Additionally, the Company spent 
$0.3 million to purchase the rights and designs for a nine ton carry deck crane. The $1.1 million spent to purchase capital equipment is the 
total of numerous purchases for various operations. No single item in itself was particularly significant. 

Financing activities generated $9.3 million in cash for the year ended December 31, 2012. The increases in borrowing on the Company’s 
revolving credit facilities and working capital borrowings provided approximately 

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$13.7  million  of  cash.  Additionally,  the  Company  received  proceeds  of  approximately  $3.8  million  in  connection  with  the  issuance  of 
500,000 shares of its common stock in offering pursuant to a shelf registration statement. The Company stated in its offering that the funds 
received from the offering were going to be used to repay debt. In 2012, the Company made debt payments that totaled approximately $8.2 
million  of  which  approximately  $6.0  was  related  to  debt  incurred  in  connection  with  various  acquisitions.  A  significant  portion  of  the 
repayment of the acquisition debt was repaid earlier than required. 

Contingencies 

The Company is involved in various legal proceedings, including product liability and workers’ compensation matters which have arisen in 
the normal course of operations. Certain cases are at a preliminary stage, and it is not possible to estimate the amount or timing of any cost 
to the Company. However, the Company does not believe that these contingencies, in aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on the 
Company. 

The Company has a conditional commitment to purchase the building in which CVS Ferrari srl operates. Under the agreement, CVS Ferrari 
srl  has  a  commitment  to  purchase  the  building  at  the  conclusion  of  a  rental  period  that  ends  on  September 30,  2014  for  €9,200.  The 
commitment  to  purchase the  building is contingent  on  CVS  Ferrari srl  being  able to  secure  a  mortgage on  market terms for  75%  of  the 
purchase price. 

Off Balance Sheet Arrangements 

Comerica  has  issued  a  $0.625  million  standby  letter  of  credit  in  favor  of  an  insurance  carrier  to  secure  obligations  which  may  arise  in 
connection with future deductible payments that may be incurred under the Company’s workman compensation insurance policies. 

Additionally, various Italian banks have issued performance bonds which total €0.5 million ($0.7 million) which are also guaranteed by the 
Company. 

Contractual Obligations 

The following is a schedule as of December 31, 2013 of our long-term contractual commitments, future minimum lease payments under 
non-cancelable operating lease arrangements and other long-term obligations. 

(in thousands) 

Revolving term credit facilities 
CVS working capital borrowing 
Term loans 
Operating lease obligations 
Capital lease obligations (3) 
Legal Settlement (see Note 25) (3) 
Purchase obligations (1) 

Total 

Total 
$ 40,013 
6,526 
2,896 
3,569 
6,147 
1,710 
15,038 
$ 75,899 

Payments due by period 
2014- 
2015 
$  —   
—   
1,658 
1,763 
2,613 
190 
—   
$ 6,224 

2016- 
2017 
$ 37,306 
—  
192 
320 
1,214 
190 
—  
$ 39,222 

2013 
$  2,707 
6,526 
383 
1,486 
2,320 
95 
15,038 
$ 28,555 

Thereafter 
$  —  
—  
663 
—   
—   
1,235 
—  
$  1,898 

(1)  Except  for  a  very insignificant amount,  purchase  obligations  are  for  inventory  items.  Purchase obligations  not for inventory  would 

include research and development materials, supplies and services. 

(2)  At  December 31,  2013,  the  Company  had  unrecognized  tax  benefits  of  $250  thousand  for  which  the  Company  is  unable  to  make 
reasonably reliable estimates of the period of cash settlement with the respective tax authority. Thus, these liabilities have not been 
included in the contractual obligations table (see Note 15). 

(3)  Capital lease obligations and legal settlement include imputed interest. 

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Related Party Transactions 

For  a  description  of  the  Company’s  related  party  transactions,  please  see  Note  24  to  the  Company’s  consolidated  financial  statements 
entitled “Transactions between the Company and Related Parties.” 

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates 

The  preparation  of  our  financial  statements  and  related  disclosures  in  conformity  with  accounting  principles  generally  accepted  in  the 
United States of America requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect our reported amounts of assets and liabilities, 
revenues  and  expenses,  and  related  disclosures  of  contingent  assets  and  liabilities.  On  an  on-going  basis,  we  evaluate  our  estimates  and 
assumptions  based  upon  historical  experience  and  various  other  factors  and  circumstances.  Management  believes  that  our  estimates  and 
assumptions  are  reasonable  under  the  circumstances;  however,  actual  results  may  vary  from  these  estimates  and  assumptions  under 
different future circumstances. We have identified the following critical accounting policies that affect the more significant judgments and 
estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements. 

Revenue Recognition. For products shipped FOB destination, sales are recognized when the product reaches its FOB destination, or when 
the services are rendered, which represents the point when the risks and rewards of ownership are transferred to the customer. For products 
shipped FOB shipping point, revenue is recognized when the product is shipped, as this is the point when title and risk of loss pass from us 
to the customers. 

Customers  may  be  invoiced  prior  to  the  time  customers  take  physical  possession.  Revenue  is  recognized  in  such  cases  only  when  the 
customer  has  a  fixed  commitment  to  purchase  the  units,  the  units  have  been  completed,  tested  and  made  available  to  the  customer  for 
pickup  or  delivery,  and  the  customer  has  authorized  in  writing  that  we  hold  the  units  for  pickup  or  delivery  at  a  time  specified  by  the 
customer.  In  such  cases,  the  units  are  invoiced  under  our  customary  billing  terms,  title  to  the  units  and  risks  of  ownership  pass  to  the 
customer upon invoicing, the units are segregated from our inventory and identified as belonging to the customer and we have no further 
obligations under the order. 

The Company establishes reserve for future warranty expense at the point when revenue is recognized by the Company and is based on 
percentage of revenues. The provision for estimated warranty claims, which is included in cost of sales, is based on sales. 

Allowance  for  Doubtful  Accounts.  Accounts  Receivable  is  reduced  by  an  allowance  for  amounts  that  may  become  uncollectible  in  the 
future. The Company’s estimate for the allowance for doubtful accounts related to trade receivables includes evaluation of specific accounts 
where we have information that the customer may have an inability to meet its financial obligations. 

Inventories and Related Reserve for Obsolete and Excess Inventory . Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market and are reduced 
by  a  reserve  for  excess  and  obsolete  inventories.  The  estimated  reserve  is  based  upon  specific  identification  of  excess  or  obsolete 
inventories. 

Other Intangible Assets. The Company accounts for Other Intangible Assets under the guidance of ASC 350, “Intangibles—Goodwill and 
Other”. The Company capitalizes certain costs related to patent technology. Additionally, a substantial portion of the purchase price related 
to  the  Company’s  acquisitions  has  been  assigned  to  patents  or  unpatented  technology,  trade  name,  customer  backlog,  and  customer 
relationships.  Under  the  guidance,  Other  Intangible  Assets  with  definite  lives  are  amortized  over  their  estimated  useful  lives.  Intangible 
assets with indefinite lives are tested annually for impairment. 

Goodwill. Goodwill, representing the difference between the total purchase price and the fair value of assets (tangible and intangible) and 
liabilities at the date of acquisition, is reviewed for impairment annually, and more 

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frequently  as  circumstances  warrant,  and  written  down  only  in  the  period  in  which  the  recorded  value  of  such  assets  exceed  their  fair 
value. The  Company  does  not  amortize  goodwill  in  accordance  with  Financial  Accounting  Standards  Board  (the  “FASB”)  Accounting 
Standards Codification (“ASC”) 350, “Intangibles—Goodwill and Other” (“ASC 350”). The Company selected October 1 as the date for 
the required annual impairment test. 

Goodwill  is  tested  for  impairment  at  the  reporting  unit  level. The  Company’s  two  operating  segments  comprise  the  reporting  units  for 
goodwill impairment testing purposes. 

Under ASU 2011-08, entities are provided with the option of first performing a qualitative assessment on none, some, or all of its reporting 
units to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value. If after completing a 
qualitative analysis, it is determined that it is  more  likely than  not that the fair  value of a reporting  unit is  less than its  carrying value a 
quantitative analysis is required. 

For 2011, 2012 and 2013, the Company determined on a qualitative basis, that it was not more likely than not that the fair value of the 
Lifting reporting unit was less than its carrying value. For 2011 and 2013, the Company also determined on a qualitative basis, that it was 
not more likely than not that the fair value of the Equipment Distribution reporting unit was less than its carrying value. 

In 2012, the Company elected to evaluate the Equipment Distribution reporting unit’s goodwill using the quantitative two step approach. 
The  first  step  used  to  identify  potential  impairment  involves  comparing  the  reporting  unit’s  estimated  fair  value  to  its  carrying  value, 
including goodwill. The aforementioned mentioned Step one quantitative tests did not indicate impairment. During the first step testing, the 
Company  evaluated  goodwill  for  impairment  using  a  business  valuation  method,  which  is  calculated  as  of  a  measurement  date  by 
determining  the  present  value  of  debt-free,  after-tax  projected  future  cash  flows,  discounted  at  the  weighted  average  cost  of  capital  of  a 
hypothetical third party buyer. The market approach was also considered in evaluating the potential for impairment by calculating fair value 
based  on  multiples  of  earnings  before  interest,  taxes,  depreciation  and  amortization  (EBITDA)  of  comparable,  publicly  traded 
companies. This  analysis  also  did  not  indicate  impairment. Moreover,  the  Company  also  observed  implied  EBITDA  multiples  from 
relatively recent merger and acquisition activity in the industry, which was used to test the reasonableness of the results. 

The  second  step  of  the  process  involves  the  calculation  of  an  implied  fair  value  of  goodwill  for  each  reporting  unit  for  which  step  one 
indicated impairment. The implied fair value of goodwill is determined by measuring the excess of the estimated fair value of the reporting 
unit over the estimated fair values of the individual assets, liabilities and identifiable intangibles as if the reporting unit was being acquired 
in a business combination. If the implied fair value of goodwill exceeds the carrying value of goodwill assigned to the reporting unit, there 
is  no  impairment. If  the  carrying  value  of  goodwill  assigned  to  a  reporting  unit  exceeds  the  implied  fair  value  of  the  goodwill,  an 
impairment charge is recorded for the excess. An impairment loss cannot exceed the carrying value of goodwill assigned to a reporting unit 
and the subsequent reversal of goodwill impairment losses is not permitted. 

The  determination  of  fair  value  requires  the  Company  to  make  significant  estimates  and  assumptions.  These  estimates  and  assumptions 
primarily  include,  but  are  not  limited  to,  revenue  growth  and  operating  earnings  projections,  discount  rates,  terminal  growth  rates,  and 
required  capital  expenditure  projections.  Due  to  the  inherent  uncertainty  involved  in  making  these  estimates,  actual  results  could  differ 
materially from those estimates. Deterioration in the market or actual results as compared with the projections may ultimately result in a 
future impairment. In the event, the Company determines that goodwill is impaired in the future the Company would need to recognize a 
non-cash impairment charge. 

The Company did not have any impairment for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011. 

Impairment of Long Lived Assets. —The Company’s policy is to assess the realizability of its long-lived assets, including intangible assets, 
and to evaluate such assets for impairment whenever events or changes in 

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circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets (or group of assets) may not be recoverable. Impairment is determined to 
exist if the estimated future undiscounted cash flows are less than the carrying value. Future cash flow projections include assumptions for 
future sales levels, the impact of cost reduction programs, and the level of working capital needed to support each business. The amount of 
any  impairment  then  recognized  would  be  calculated  as  the  difference  between  the  estimated  fair  value  and  the  carrying  value  of  the 
asset. The Company did not have any impairment for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011. 

Warranty Expense. The Company establishes reserves for future warranty expense at point when revenue is recognized by the Company 
and is based on a percentage of revenues. The provision for estimated warranty claims, which is included in cost of sales, is based on sales. 

Litigation  Claims.  In  determining  whether  liabilities  should  be  recorded  for  pending  litigation  claims,  the  Company  must  assess  the 
allegations and the likelihood that it will successfully defend itself. When the Company believes it is probable that it will not prevail in a 
particular matter, it will then make an estimate of the amount of liability based, in part, on the advice of outside legal counsel. 

Income Taxes. The Company accounts for income taxes under the provisions of ASC 740 “Income Taxes,” which requires recognition of 
income  taxes  based  on  amounts  payable  with  respect  to  the  current  year  and  the  effects  of  deferred  taxes  for  the  expected  future  tax 
consequences of events that have been included in the Company’s financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred tax assets 
and liabilities are determined based on the differences between the financial accounting and tax basis of assets and liabilities, as well as for 
operating  losses  and  tax  credit  carryforwards  using  enacted  tax  rates  in  effect  for  the  year  in  which  the  differences  are  expected  to 
reverse. Valuation allowances are recorded to reduce deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not a tax benefit will not be realized. 

ASC 740 also prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a 
tax  position  taken  or  expected  to  be  taken  in  a  tax  return,  as  well  as  guidance  on  derecognition,  classification,  interest  and  penalties, 
accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. 

In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the 
deferred tax assets will be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income 
prior to the expiration of any net operating loss carryforwards. See Note 15, Income Taxes, for further details. 

Recently Adopted Accounting Guidance 

In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU 2013-02 that requires enhanced disclosures in the notes to the consolidated financial statements to 
present  separately,  by  item,  reclassifications  out  of  Accumulated  Other  Comprehensive  Income  (Loss).  The  new  guidance  is  effective 
prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2012. The adoption of this ASU is not expected to have a material impact 
on the company’s consolidated financial statements. 

In March 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-05, “Parent’s Accounting for the Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition 
of Certain Subsidiaries or Groups of Assets within a Foreign Entity or of an Investment in a Foreign Entity.” This ASU changes a parent 
entity’s accounting for the cumulative translation adjustment upon derecognition of certain subsidiaries or groups of assets within a foreign 
entity  or  of  an  investment  in  a  foreign  entity.  A  parent  entity  is  required  to  release  any  related  cumulative  foreign  currency  translation 
adjustment  from  accumulated  other  comprehensive  income  into  net  income  in  the  following  circumstances:  (i) a  parent  entity  ceases  to 
have a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets that is a business within a foreign entity if the sale or transfer results 
in  the  complete  or  substantially  complete  liquidation  of  the  foreign  entity  in  which  the  subsidiary  or  group  of  assets  had  resided;  (ii) a 
partial sale of an 

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equity method investment that is a foreign entity; (iii) a partial sale of an equity method investment that is not a foreign entity whereby the 
partial  sale represents  a complete  or  substantially  complete liquidation of  the  foreign  entity  that held  the  equity  method investment;  and 
(iv) the  sale  of  an  investment  in  a  foreign  entity.  The  amendments  in  this  ASU  are  effective  prospectively  for  fiscal  years  (and  interim 
reporting  periods  within  those  years)  beginning  after  December 15,  2013.  The  adoption  of  this  ASU  is  not  expected  to  have  a  material 
impact on the company’s consolidated financial statements. 

In  July  2013,  the  FASB  issued  ASU  2013-11,  Income  Taxes  (Topic  740):  Presentation  of  an  Unrecognized  Tax  Benefit  When  a  Net 
Operating  Loss  Carryforward,  a  Similar  Tax  Loss,  or  a  Tax  Credit  Carryforward  Exists.  This  Update  applies  to  all  entities  that  have 
unrecognized tax benefits when a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward exists at the reporting date. 
An unrecognized tax benefit, or a portion of an unrecognized tax benefit, should be presented in the financial statements as a reduction to a 
deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward, except as follows. To the extent a net 
operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward is not available at the reporting date under the tax law of the 
applicable jurisdiction to settle any additional income taxes that would result from the disallowance of a tax position or the tax law of the 
applicable jurisdiction does not require the entity to use, and the entity does not intend to use, the deferred tax asset for such purpose, the 
unrecognized tax benefit should be presented in the financial statements as a liability and should not be combined with deferred tax assets. 
The assessment of whether a deferred tax asset is available is based on the unrecognized tax benefit and deferred tax asset that exist at the 
reporting date and should be made presuming disallowance of the tax position at the reporting date. The amendments in this Update are 
effective  for  fiscal  years,  and  interim  periods  within  those  years,  beginning  after  December 15,  2013.  For  nonpublic  entities,  the 
amendments are effective  for  fiscal  years,  and  interim  periods within those  years, beginning  after December 15,  2014. Early adoption is 
permitted. The amendments should be applied prospectively to all unrecognized tax benefits that exist at the effective date. Retrospective 
application is permitted. 

Except as noted above, the guidance issued by the FASB during the current year is not expected to have a material effect on the Company’s 
consolidated financial statements. 

ITEM 7A.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK 

The Company is exposed to certain market risks that exist as part of our ongoing business operations and the Company’s use of derivative 
financial  instruments,  where  appropriate,  to  manage  our  foreign  change  risks.  As  a  matter  of  policy,  the  Company  does  not  engage  in 
trading or speculative transactions. For further information on accounting policies related to derivative financial instruments, refer to Note 
6—“Derivative Financial Instruments” in our Consolidated Financial Statements. 

Foreign Exchange Risk 

The Company is exposed to fluctuations in foreign currency cash flows related to third-party purchases and sales, intercompany product 
shipments  and  intercompany  loans.  The  Company  is  also  exposed  to  fluctuations  in  the  value  of  foreign  currency  investments  in 
subsidiaries and cash flows related to repatriation of these investments. Additionally, the Company is exposed to volatility in the translation 
of  foreign  currency  earnings  to  U.S.  Dollars.  Primary  exposures  include  the  U.S. Dollar  when  compared  to  functional  currencies  of  our 
major  foreign  subsidiaries,  which  include  the  Euro  and  the  Canadian  dollar.  The  Company  assesses  foreign  currency  risk  based  on 
transactional  cash  flows,  identifies  naturally  offsetting  positions  and  purchases  hedging  instruments  to  partially  offset  anticipated 
exposures.  At  December 31,  2013,  the  Company  had  foreign  exchange  contracts  with  a  notional  value  of  $3.5  million.  The  fair  market 
value  of  these  arrangements,  which  represents  the  cost  to  settle  these  contracts,  was  a  loss  of  approximately  seven  thousand  dollars  at 
December 31, 2013. 

At  December 31,  2013,  the  Company  performed  a  sensitivity  analysis  on  the  effect  that  aggregate  changes  in  the  translation  effect  of 
foreign currency exchange rate changes would have on our operating income. Based on this 

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sensitivity  analysis,  we  have  determined  that  a  change  in  the  value  of  the  U.S.  dollar  relative  to  currencies  outside  the  U.S.  by  10%  to 
amounts  already  incorporated  in  the  financial  statements  for  the  year  ended  December 31,  2013  would  have  $0.3  million  impact  on  the 
translation effect of foreign currency exchange rate changes already included in our reported operating income for the period. 

Interest Rate Risk 

The Company is exposed to interest rate volatility with regard to future issuances of fixed rate debt and existing issuances of variable rate 
debt. Primary exposure includes movements in the U.S. prime rate, the Canadian prime rate and EURIBOR. At December 31, 2013, the 
Company  had  approximately  $47.6  million  of  variable  interest  debt  with  average  weighted  average  interest  rate  at  year  end  of 
approximately 3.6%. 

At December 31, 2013, the Company performed a sensitivity analysis to determine the impact that in increase in interest rates would have. 
Based  on  this  sensitivity  analysis,  the  Company  has  determined  that  an  increase  of  10%  in  our  average  floating  interest  rates  at 
December 31, 2013 would increase interest expense by approximately $0.2 million. 

Commodities Risk 

Principal materials and components that the Company uses in our various manufacturing processes include steel, castings, engines, tires, 
hydraulics, cylinders, drive trains, electric controls and motors, and a variety of other commodities and fabricated or manufactured items. 
Extreme  movements  in  the  cost  and  availability  of  these  materials  and  components  may  affect  the  Company’s  financial  performance. 
Changes input costs did not have a significant effect on the Company’s operating performance in 2013. During 2013, raw materials and 
component were generally available to meet our production schedules and had no significant impact on 2013 revenues. 

In  the  absence  of  labor  strikes  or  other  unusual  circumstances,  substantially  all  materials  and  components  are  normally  available  from 
multiple  suppliers.  However,  certain  businesses  receive  materials  and  components  from  a  single  source  supplier,  although  alternative 
suppliers of such materials may be generally available. Current and potential suppliers are evaluated on a regular basis on their ability to 
meet our requirements and standards. The Company actively manages our material supply sourcing, and may employ various methods to 
limit risk associated with commodity cost fluctuations and availability. The inability of suppliers, especially any single source suppliers for 
a particular business, to deliver materials and components promptly could result in production delays and increased costs to manufacture 
the Company’s products. To mitigate the impact of these risks, the Company continues to search for acceptable alternative supply sources 
and less expensive supply options on a regular basis, including improving the globalization. 

ITEM 8. 

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA 

The report of the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm and the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements are filed 
pursuant to this Item 8 and are included in this report. See the Index to Financial Statements. 

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The financial statements of the registrant required to be included in Item 8 are listed below: 

Index to Financial Statements 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 

Consolidated Financial Statements: 

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 

Consolidated Statements of Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for Years Ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm 

To the Board of Directors and 
Shareholders of Manitex International, Inc. 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Manitex International, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2013 
and 2012, and the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the 
years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2013. We also have audited Manitex International, Inc.’s internal control over financial 
reporting  as  of  December 31,  2013,  based  on  criteria  established  in  Internal  Control—Integrated  Framework  (1992)   issued  by  the 
Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Manitex International, Inc.’s management is responsible 
for these consolidated 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  Annual  Report  on  Internal  Control  over  Financial 
Reporting  appearing  under  Item 9A.  Our  responsibility  is  to  express  an  opinion  on  these  financial  statements  and  an  opinion  on  the 
company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our 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 consolidated 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 consolidated financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the 
consolidated financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating 
the  overall  consolidated  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 (1) pertain to the maintenance 
of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) 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 (3) 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 consolidated 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. 

As  described  in  Management’s  Annual  Report  on  Internal  Control  over  Financial  Reporting  appearing  under  Item 9A,  management  has 
excluded  Manitex  Sabre,  Inc.  from  its  assessment  of  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  as  of  December 31,  2013.  We  also  have 
excluded Manitex Sabre, Inc. from our audit of internal control over financial reporting. Manitex Sabre is a wholly owned subsidiary of 
Manitex  International,  Inc.  whose  total  revenues  and  total  assets  represent  approximately  3%  and  9%,  respectively,  of  the  related 
consolidated financial statement amounts as of and for the year ended December 31, 2013. 

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In  our  opinion,  the  consolidated  financial  statements  referred  to  above  present  fairly,  in  all  material  respects,  the  financial  position  of 
Manitex International, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for 
each  of  the  years  in  the three-year  period  ended  December 31,  2013,  in  conformity with  accounting  principles  generally  accepted  in  the 
United States of America. Also in our opinion, Manitex International, Inc. and Subsidiaries maintained, in all material respects, effective 
internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2013, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework 
(1992)  issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. 

/s/ UHY LLP 
UHY LLP 

Sterling Heights, Michigan 
March 11, 2014 

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MANITEX INTERNATIONAL, INC. 
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS 
(In thousands, except share and per share data) 

As of December 31, 

2013 

2012 

Current assets 

ASSETS 

Cash 
Trade receivables (net) 
Accounts receivable finance 
Other receivables 
Inventory (net) 
Deferred tax asset 
Prepaid expense and other 

Total current assets 
Accounts receivable finance 
Total fixed assets (net) 
Intangible assets (net) 
Deferred tax asset 
Goodwill 
Other long-term assets 

Total assets 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 

Current liabilities 

Notes payable—short term 
Revolving credit facilities 
Current portion of capital lease obligations 
Accounts payable 
Accounts payable related parties 
Accrued expenses 
Other current liabilities 

Total current liabilities 

Long-term liabilities 

Revolving term credit facilities 
Deferred tax liability 
Notes payable 
Capital lease obligations 
Deferred gain on sale of building 
Other long-term liabilities 

Total long-term liabilities 

Total liabilities 

Commitments and contingencies 
Shareholders’ equity 

Preferred Stock—Authorized 150,000 shares, no shares issued or outstanding at December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 
Common Stock—no par value, authorized, 20,000,000 shares issued and outstanding, 13,801,277 and 12,268,443 shares at December 31, 2013 and 

December 31, 2012, respectively 

Paid in capital 
Retained earnings 
Accumulated other comprehensive income 
Total shareholders’ equity 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements 

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$  6,091 
38,170 
326 
1,775 
72,734 
1,272 
1,669 
122,037 
—  
11,143 
24,036 
2,117 
22,366 
1,031 
$ 182,730 

$  6,910 
2,707 
1,812 
24,974 
789 
8,894 
1,930 
48,016 

37,306 
4,074 
2,512 
2,984 
1,648 
1,199 
49,723 
97,739 

$  1,889 
36,189 
276 
2,761 
61,290 
1,166 
1,206 
104,777 
307 
10,297 
18,442 
2,259 
15,283 
139 
$ 151,504 

$  6,218 
875 
1,040 
25,101 
839 
7,745 
1,533 
43,351 

34,357 
4,269 
2,648 
4,000 
2,028 
1,318 
48,620 
91,971 

—   

—  

68,554 
1,191 
14,857 
389 
84,991 
$ 182,730 

53,040 
1,098 
4,679 
716 
59,533 
$ 151,504 

Net revenues 
Cost of sales 

Gross profit 

Operating expenses 

Research and development costs 
Selling, general and administrative expense 
Legal settlement (at net present value) 
Total operating expenses 
Operating income 

Other income (expense) 

Interest expense 
Foreign currency transaction (loss) gain 
Other(expense) income 

Total other expense 

Income before income taxes 
Provision for taxes on income 

Net income 

Earnings per share : 

Basic 
Diluted 

Weighted average common shares outstanding: 

Basic 
Diluted 

MANITEX INTERNATIONAL, INC. 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME 
(In thousands, except share and per share data) 

For the years ended December 31, 

2013 
$  245,072 
198,596 
46,476 

$ 

2012 
205,249 
164,785 
40,464 

2011 
$  142,291 
113,041 
29,250 

2,912 
26,026 
—   
28,938 
17,538 

(2,946 )  
(95 )  
(50 )  
(3,091 )  
14,447 
4,269 
10,178 

0.80 
0.80 

$ 

$ 
$ 

2,457 
23,548 
—  
26,005 
14,459 

(2,457 )  
(110 )  
6 

(2,561 )  
11,898 
3,821 
8,077 

0.68 
0.68 

$ 

$ 
$ 

1,571 
19,895 
1,183 
22,649 
6,601 

(2,540 )  
49 
103 
(2,388 )  
4,213 
1,433 
2,780 

0.24 
0.24 

$ 

$ 
$ 

12,671,205 
12,717,575 

11,948,356 
11,957,458 

11,441,914 
11,548,158 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements 

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MANITEX INTERNATIONAL, INC. 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPRENHENSIVE INCOME 
(In thousands) 

Net income 
Other comprehensive (loss) income 

Foreign currency translation adjustments 
Derivative instrument fair market value adjustments—net of income taxes of $3, $13 and $(33) 

for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively 

Total other comprehensive (loss) income 
Comprehensive income 

For the years ended December 31, 

2013 
$ 10,178 

2012 
$ 8,077 

2011 
$ 2,780 

(320 )  

429 

(384 )  

(7 )  
(327 )  

$  9,851 

26 
455 
$ 8,532 

(63 )  
(447 )  

$ 2,333 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements 

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MANITEX INTERNATIONAL, INC. 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY 

Years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 
(In thousands, except per share data) 

Common Stock 

11,394,621 
266,568 

$ 46,920 
1,554 

22,927 

109 

(3,065 )  

(12 )  

Paid in 
Capital 
6 
$ 

1,098 

(6 )  

Warrants 
$  1,788 

(458 )  
(1,098 )  

Accumulated 
Other 
Comprehensive 
Income 
(Loss) 

$ 

708 

Retained 
Earnings 
(Deficit) 
$ (6,148 )  

2,780 

(384 )  

(63 )  
261 

429 

26 
716 

11,681,051 
105,000 

$ 48,571 
986 

$ 1,098 

$  232 

$ (3,368 )  

$ 

(232 )  

(77,071 )  
500,000 
30,351 

(724 )  
3,781 
226 

29,112 

200 

12,268,443 
1,375,000 
74,320 

$ 53,040 
13,927 
657 

(4,414 )  

(70 )  

87,928 

1,000 

(30 )  

8,077 

$ 1,098 

$  —  

$  4,679 

$ 

7 

86 

10,178 

Total 
$ 43,274 
1,096 
—  
103 

(12 )  

2,780 
(384 )  

(63 )  

$ 46,794 
754 

(754 )  
3,781 
226 

200 
8,077 
429 

26 
$ 59,533 
13,927 
664 

86 

(70 )  

1,000 
10,178 

13,801,277 

$ 68,554 

$ 1,191 

$  —  

$ 14,857 

$ 

389 

$ 84,991 

(320 )  

(320 )  

(7 )  

(7 )  

Balance, December 31, 2010 
Shares issued on warrant exercise 
Expiration of warrants 
Employee 2004 incentive plan grant 
Repurchase to satisfy withholding and 

cancelled 
Net Income 
Loss on foreign currency translation 
Derivative instrument fair market 

adjustment—net of income taxes 

Balance, December 31, 2011 
Shares issued on warrant exercise 
Repurchase shares in connection with a 

cashless warrant exercise 

Stock offering 
Employee 2004 incentive plan grant 
Stock issued in connection with asset 

purchase (see Note 21) 

Net Income 
Gain on foreign currency translation 
Derivative instrument fair market 

adjustment—net of income taxes 

Balance, December 31, 2012 
Stock offering 
Employee 2004 incentive plan grant 
Excess tax benefits related to vesting of 

restricted stock 

Repurchase to satisfy withholding and 

cancelled 

Stock issued in connection with asset 

purchase (see Note 21) 

Net Income 
Loss on foreign currency translation 
Derivative instrument fair market 

adjustment—net of income taxes 

Balance, December 31, 2013 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements 

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Cash flows from operating activities: 

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

Depreciation and amortization 
Legal settlement 
Provisions for allowance for doubtful accounts 
Gain on debt restructuring 
(Gain) loss on disposal of assets 
Deferred income taxes 
Inventory reserves 
Reserves for uncertain tax positions 
Stock based deferred compensation 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: 

(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable 
(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable finance 
(Increase) decrease in inventory 
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses 
(Increase) decrease in other assets 
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable 
Increase (decrease) in accrued expense 
Increase (decrease) in other current liabilities 
Increase (decrease) in other long-term liabilities 

Net cash provided by (used) for operating activities 

Cash flows from investing activities: 

Proceeds from sale of fixed assets 
Purchase of property and equipment 
Acquisition of business assets 
Investment in intangibles except goodwill 

Net cash used for investing activities 

Cash flows from financing activities: 
New borrowings term loan 
Repayment of term loan 
Net proceeds of stock offering 
Borrowing on revolving credit facilities 
Net (repayments) borrowings on working capital facilities 
Proceeds from exercise of warrants 
New borrowings—notes payable 
Note payments 
Repayment on capital lease obligations 
Excess tax benefits related to vesting of restricted stock 
Shares repurchased for income tax withholding on share-based compensation 
Net cash provided by financing activities 
Effect of exchange rate change on cash 
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents 

Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information: 
Cash paid during the year for 
Interest 

MANITEX INTERNATIONAL, INC. 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS 
(Thousands of Dollars) 

For the years ended December 31, 

2013 

2012 

2011 

$ 10,178 

$  8,077 

$  2,780 

3,945 
—   
172 
—   
(100 )  
(168 )  
47 
(83 )  
664 

1,653 
271 
(8,852 )  
(424 )  
(892 )  
(4,079 )  
(89 )  
(131 )  
(36 )  

2,076 

139 
(1,215 )  
(13,000 )  

—   

(14,076 )  

15,000 
(15,000 )  
13,927 
5,409 
(1,960 )  
—  
809 
(916 )  
(1,185 )  
86 
(70 )  

16,100 
102 
4,100 
1,889 
$  6,091 

3,498 
—  
17 
—  
(119 )  
181 
1 
183 
226 

(12,494 )  
378 
(17,187 )  
117 
11 
6,702 
2,765 
1,168 

(8 )  
(6,484 )  

212 
(1,125 )  
(345 )  
—  
(1,258 )  

—  
—  
3,781 
9,221 
4,181 
—  
764 
(7,884 )  
(795 )  

3,336 
1,183 
25 
(194 )  
62 
1,089 
316 
—  
104 

(5,597 )  
(927 )  
(12,484 )  
389 
(99 )  

4,297 
478 
(165 )  
—   
(5,407 )  

289 
(610 )  
(1,585 )  
(12 )  
(1,918 )  

—  
—  
—  
6,009 
1,600 
1,096 
4,647 
(5,868 )  
(578 )  

(12 )  

6,894 
(160 )  
(431 )  
662 
71 

—  
9,268 
292 
1,526 
71 
$  1,889 

$ 

$  2,857 

$  2,498 

$  2,552 

Income taxes 

$  4,415 

$  2,067 

$  1,247 

(See Note 16 for other supplemental cash flow information) 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements 

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MANITEX INTERNATIONAL INC. 
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
(In thousands, except per share data) 

Note 1. Nature of Operations 

The Company is a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions. The Company operates in two business segments: the Lifting Equipment 
segment and the Equipment Distribution segment. 

Lifting Equipment Segment 

The Company is a leading provider of engineered lifting solutions. The Company designs, manufactures and distributes a diverse group of 
products  that  serve  different  functions  and  are  used  in  a  variety  of  industries.  Through  its  Manitex,  Inc.  subsidiary  it  markets  a 
comprehensive  line  of  boom  trucks,  truck  cranes  and  sign  cranes.  Manitex’s  boom  trucks  and  crane  products  are  primarily  used  for 
industrial  projects,  energy  exploration  and  infrastructure  development,  including,  roads,  bridges  and  commercial  construction.  Badger 
Equipment  Company  (“Badger”)  is  a  manufacturer  of  specialized  rough  terrain  cranes  and  material handling products.  Badger  primarily 
serves the needs of the construction, municipality, and railroad industries. 

Manitex Liftking ULC (“Manitex Liftking” or “Liftking”) sells a complete line of rough terrain forklifts, a line of stand-up electric forklifts, 
cushioned tired forklifts with lifting capacities from 18 thousand to 40 thousand pounds, and special mission oriented vehicles, as well as 
other specialized carriers, heavy material handling transporters and steel mill equipment. Manitex Liftking’s rough terrain forklifts are used 
in both commercial and military applications. Specialty mission oriented vehicles and specialized carriers are designed and built to meet the 
Company’s  unique  customer  needs  and  requirements.  The  Company’s  specialized  lifting  equipment  has  met  the  particular  needs  of 
customers in various industries that include utility, ship building and steel mill industries. 

Manitex Load King, Inc. (“Load King”) manufactures specialized custom trailers and hauling systems typically used for transporting heavy 
equipment.  Load  King  trailers  serve  niche  markets  in  the  commercial  construction,  railroad,  military,  and  equipment  rental  industries 
through a dealer network. Load King complements our existing material handling business. 

CVS  Ferrari,  slr  (“CVS”)  designs  and  manufactures  a  range  of  reach  stackers  and  associated  lifting  equipment  for  the  global  container 
handling market, are sold through a broad dealer network. On November 30, 2013, CVS acquired the assets of Valla SpA (“Valla”) located 
in Piacenza, Italy. Valla offers a full range of mobile cranes from 2 to 90 tons, using electric, diesel, and hybrid power options. Its cranes 
offer  wheeled  or  tracked,  fixed  or  swing  boom  configurations,  with  special  applications  designed  specifically  to  meet  the  needs  of  its 
customers. 

On  August 19,  2013,  Manitex  Sabre,  Inc.  (“Sabre”)  acquired  the  assets  of  Sabre  Manufacturing,  LLC.  Sabre  located  in  Knox,  Indiana, 
manufactures a comprehensive line of specialized mobile tanks for liquid and solid storage and containment solutions with capacities from 
8,000 to 21,000 gallons. Its mobile tanks are sold to specialized independent tank rental companies and through the Company’s existing 
dealer network. The tanks are used in a variety of end markets such as petrochemical, waste management and oil and gas drilling. 

Equipment distribution segment 

The Company operates a crane dealership that operates as Manitex Valla’s North American sales operation and also distributes Terex rough 
terrain  and  truck  cranes,  Manitex  boom  trucks  and  sky  cranes,  and  the  PM  Group’s  knuckle  boom  cranes.  The  Company  treats  these 
operations  as  a  separate  reporting  segment  entitled  “Equipment  Distribution.”  The  Equipment  Distribution  segment  also  supplies  repair 
parts for a wide variety of medium to heavy duty construction equipment sold both domestically and internationally. The crane products are 
used  primarily  for  infrastructure  development  and  commercial  construction;  applications  include  road  and  bridge  construction,  general 
contracting, roofing, and sign construction and maintenance. 

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The Company’s North American Equipment Exchange division, (“NAEE”) markets previously-owned construction and heavy equipment, 
domestically  and  internationally. This  division  provides  a  wide  range  of  used  lifting  and  construction  equipment  of  various  ages  and 
condition, and has the capability to refurbish the equipment to the customers’ specification. 

Note 2. Basis of Presentation 

The consolidated financial statements, included herein,  have been prepared by the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the 
United  States  Securities  and  Exchange  Commission. Pursuant  to  these  rules  and  regulations,  the  financial  statements  are  prepared  in 
accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The consolidated financial statement includes 
the  accounts  of  Manitex  International,  Inc.,  and  its  subsidiaries.  Significant  intercompany  transactions  have  been  eliminated  in 
consolidation. The Company’s result include the results for companies acquired from their respective dates of acquisition: July 1, 2010 for 
CVS (and July 1, 2011 for the effect of assets purchased ), August 19, 2013 for Sabre and November 30, 2013 for Valla. 

Financial statements are presented in thousands of dollars except for per share amounts. 

Note 3. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies 

The  summary  of  significant  accounting  policies  of  Manitex  International,  Inc.  is  presented  to  assist  in  understanding  the  Company’s 
financial  statements.  The  financial  statements  and  notes  are  representations  of  the  Company’s  management  who  is  responsible  for  their 
integrity and objectivity. These accounting policies conform to generally accepted accounting principles and have been consistently applied 
in the preparation of the financial statements. 

Cash and Cash Equivalents —For purposes of the statement of cash flows, the Company considers all short-term securities purchased with 
maturity dates of three months or less to be cash equivalents. 

Warrants —The Company had issued warrants, which allowed the warrant holder to purchase one share of stock at a specified price for a 
specific period of time.  The Company records equity instruments including warrants issued to non-employees based on the fair  value at 
date of issue. The fair value of the warrants at date of issuance is estimated using the Black-Scholes Model. 

Revenue Recognition —For products shipped FOB destination, sales are recognized when the product reaches its FOB destination, or when 
the services are rendered, which represents the point when the risks and rewards of ownership are transferred to the customer. For products 
shipped FOB shipping point, revenue is recognized when the product is shipped, as this is the point when title and risk of loss pass from the 
Company to the customers. 

Customers  may  be  invoiced  prior  to  the  time  customers  take  physical  possession.  Revenue  is  recognized  in  such  cases  only  when  the 
customer  has  a  fixed  commitment  to  purchase  the  units,  the  units  have  been  completed,  tested  and  made  available  to  the  customer  for 
pickup  or  delivery,  and  the  customer  has  authorized  in  writing  that  we  hold  the  units  for  pickup  or  delivery  at  a  time  specified  by  the 
customer.  In  such  cases,  the  units  are  invoiced  under  our  customary  billing  terms,  title  to  the  units  and  risks  of  ownership  pass  to  the 
customer upon invoicing, the units are segregated from our inventory and identified as belonging to the customer and we have no further 
obligations under the order. 

The Company establishes reserves for future warranty expense at the point when revenue is recognized by the Company and is based on 
percentage of revenues. The provision for estimated warranty claims, which is included in cost of sales, is based on revenues. 

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts —The Company has adopted a policy consistent with U.S. GAAP for the periodic review of its accounts 
receivable to determine whether the establishment of an allowance for doubtful accounts is warranted based on the Company’s assessment 
of the collectability of the accounts. The Company 

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established  an  allowance  for  bad  debt  of  $333  and  $161  at  December 31,  2013  and  2012,  respectively.  The  Company  also  has  in  some 
instances a security interest in its accounts receivable until payment is received. 

Property,  Equipment  and  Depreciation  —Property  and  equipment  are  stated  at  cost  or  the  fair  market  value  at  date  of  acquisition  for 
property and equipment acquired in connection with the acquisition of a company. Depreciation of property and equipment is provided over 
the following useful lives: 

Asset Category 
Machinery and equipment 
Furniture and fixtures 
Leasehold improvements 

Depreciable Life 
1 – 15 years 
3 – 12 years 
1.5 – 12 years 

Expenditures for major renewals and betterments that extend the useful lives of property and equipment are capitalized. Expenditures for 
maintenance and repairs are charged to expense as incurred. Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011 
was $1,627, $1,401, and $1,284, respectively. 

Other Intangible Assets —The Company accounts for Other Intangible Assets under the guidance of ASC 350, “Intangibles—Goodwill 
and Other”. The Company capitalizes certain costs related to patent technology. Additionally, a substantial portion of the purchase price 
related to the Company’s acquisitions has been assigned to patents or unpatented technology, trade name, customer backlog, and customer 
relationships.  Under  the  guidance,  Other  Intangible  Assets  with  definite  lives  are  amortized  over  their  estimated  useful  lives.  Intangible 
assets with indefinite lives are tested annually for impairment. 

Goodwill —Goodwill, representing the difference between the total purchase price and the fair value of assets (tangible and intangible) and 
liabilities at the date of acquisition is reviewed for impairment annually, and more frequently as circumstances warrant, and written down 
only  in  the  period  in  which  the  recorded  value  of  such  assets  exceed  their  fair  value. The  Company  does  not  amortize  goodwill  in 
accordance  with  Financial  Accounting  Standards  Board  (the  “FASB”)  Accounting  Standards  Codification  (“ASC”)  350, 
“Intangibles—Goodwill and Other” (“ASC 350”). The Company selected October 1 as the date for the required annual impairment test. 

Goodwill  is  tested  for  impairment  at  the  reporting  unit  level.  The  Company’s  two  operating  segments  comprise  the  reporting  units  for 
goodwill impairment testing purposes. 

Under ASU 2011-08, entities are provided with the option of first performing a qualitative assessment on none, some, or all of its reporting 
units to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value. If after completing a 
qualitative analysis, it is determined that it is  more  likely than  not that the fair  value of a reporting  unit is  less than its  carrying value a 
quantitative analysis is required. 

For 2011, 2012 and 2013, the Company determined on a qualitative basis, that it was not more likely than not that the fair value of the 
Lifting reporting unit was less than its carrying value. For 2011 and 2013, the Company also determined on a qualitative basis, that it was 
not more likely than not that the fair value of the Equipment Distribution reporting unit was less than its carrying value. 

In 2012, the Company elected to evaluate the Equipment Distribution reporting unit’s goodwill using the quantitative two step approach. 
The  first  step  used  to  identify  potential  impairment  involves  comparing  the  reporting  unit’s  estimated  fair  value  to  its  carrying  value, 
including goodwill. The aforementioned mentioned Step one quantitative tests did not indicate impairment. During the first step testing, the 
Company  evaluated  goodwill  for  impairment  using  a  business  valuation  method,  which  is  calculated  as  of  a  measurement  date  by 
determining  the  present  value  of  debt-free,  after-tax  projected  future  cash  flows,  discounted  at  the  weighted  average  cost  of  capital  of  a 
hypothetical third party buyer. The market approach was also considered in evaluating the potential for impairment by calculating fair value 
based on multiples of earnings before interest, 

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taxes,  depreciation  and  amortization  (EBITDA)  of  comparable,  publicly  traded  companies. This  analysis  also  did  not  indicate 
impairment. Moreover, the Company also observed implied EBITDA multiples from relatively recent merger and acquisition activity in the 
industry, which was used to test the reasonableness of the results. 

The  second  step  of  the  process  involves  the  calculation  of  an  implied  fair  value  of  goodwill  for  each  reporting  unit  for  which  step  one 
indicated impairment. The implied fair value of goodwill is determined by measuring the excess of the estimated fair value of the reporting 
unit over the estimated fair values of the individual assets, liabilities and identifiable intangibles as if the reporting unit was being acquired 
in a business combination. If the implied fair value of goodwill exceeds the carrying value of goodwill assigned to the reporting unit, there 
is  no  impairment. If  the  carrying  value  of  goodwill  assigned  to  a  reporting  unit  exceeds  the  implied  fair  value  of  the  goodwill,  an 
impairment charge is recorded for the excess. An impairment loss cannot exceed the carrying value of goodwill assigned to a reporting unit 
and the subsequent reversal of goodwill impairment losses is not permitted. 

The  determination  of  fair  value  requires  the  Company  to  make  significant  estimates  and  assumptions.  These  estimates  and  assumptions 
primarily  include,  but  are  not  limited  to,  revenue  growth  and  operating  earnings  projections,  discount  rates,  terminal  growth  rates,  and 
required  capital  expenditure  projections.  Due  to  the  inherent  uncertainty  involved  in  making  these  estimates,  actual  results  could  differ 
materially from those estimates. Deterioration in the market or actual results as compared with the projections may ultimately result in a 
future impairment. In the event, the Company determines that goodwill is impaired in the future the Company would need to recognize a 
non-cash impairment charge. 

The Company did not have any impairment for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011. 

Impairment of Long Lived Assets —The Company’s policy is to assess the realizability of its long-lived assets, including intangible assets, 
and to evaluate such assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets (or 
group of assets) may not be recoverable. Impairment is determined to exist if the estimated future undiscounted cash flows are less than the 
carrying  value. Future  cash  flow  projections  include  assumptions  for  future  sales  levels,  the  impact  of  cost  reduction  programs,  and  the 
level  of  working  capital  needed  to  support  each  business.  The  amount  of  any  impairment  then  recognized  would  be  calculated  as  the 
difference between estimated fair value and the carrying value of the asset. The Company did not have any impairment for the years ended 
December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011. 

Inventory —Inventory consists of stock materials and equipment stated at the lower of cost (first in, first out) or market. All equipment 
classified as inventory is available for sale. The company records excess and obsolete inventory reserves. The estimated reserve is based 
upon specific identification of excess or obsolete inventories. Selling, general and administrative expenses are expensed as incurred and are 
not capitalized as a component of inventory. 

Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions —The financial statements of the Company’s non-U.S. subsidiaries are translated using 
the  current  exchange  rate  for  assets  and  liabilities  and  the  weighted-average  exchange  rate  for  the  year  for  income  and  expense  items. 
Resulting translation adjustments are recorded to accumulated other comprehensive income (OCI) as a component of shareholders’ equity. 

The Company converts receivables and payables denominated in other than the Company’s functional currency at the exchange rate as of 
the  balance  sheet  date.  The  resulting  transaction  exchange  gains  or  losses,  except  for  certain  transaction  gains  or  loss  related  to 
intercompany  receivable  and  payables,  are  included  in  other  income  and  expense.  Transaction  gains  and  losses  related  to  intercompany 
receivables and payables not anticipated to be settled in the foreseeable future are excluded from the determination of net income and are 
recorded  as  a  translation  adjustment  (with  consideration  to  the  tax  effect)  to  accumulated  other  comprehensive  income  (OCI)  as  a 
component of shareholders’ equity. 

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Derivatives—Forward  Currency  Exchange  Contracts  —The  Company  enters  into  forward  currency  exchange  contracts  in  relationship 
such  that  the  exchange  gains  and  losses  on  the  assets  and  liabilities  denominated  in  other  than  the  reporting  units’  functional  currency 
would be offset by the changes in the market value of the forward currency exchange contracts it holds. The forward currency exchange 
contracts that the Company has to offset existing assets and liabilities denominated in other than the reporting units’ functional currency 
have  been  determined  not  to  be  considered  a  hedge  under  ASC  815-10.  The  Company  records  at  the  balance  sheet  date  the  forward 
currency  exchange  contracts  at  its  market  value  with  any  associated  gain  or  loss  being  recorded  in  current  earnings.  Both  realized  and 
unrealized  gains  and  losses  related  to  forward  currency  contracts  are  included  in  current  earnings  and  are  reflected  in  the  Statement  of 
Operations in the other income expense section on the line titled foreign currency transaction gain (loss). 

The Company has entered into forward currency contracts to hedge certain future U.S. dollar sales of its Canadian Subsidiary. The forward 
currency contracts to hedge future sales are designated as cash flow hedges under ASC 815-10. As required, forward currency contracts are 
recognized  as  an  asset  or  liability  at  fair  value  on  the  Company’s  Consolidated  Balance  Sheet.  For  derivative  instruments  that  are 
designated and qualify as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative is reported as a component of other 
comprehensive income and reclassified into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction affects earnings 
(date of sale). Gains or losses on cash flow hedges when recognized into income are included in net revenues (see Note 6). 

Credit  Risk  Concentrations  —Financial  instruments  which  potentially  subject  the  Company  to  concentrations  of  credit  risk  consist 
primarily of cash, trade receivables and payables. The Company maintains its cash balances and marketable securities at banks located in 
Detroit,  Michigan,  Toronto,  Canada  as  well  as  several  separate  Italian  banks.  Accounts  in  the  United  States  are  insured  by  the  Federal 
Deposit Insurance Corporation up to $250. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company had uninsured balances of $5,814 and $1,889, 
respectively. 

As of December 31, 2013, no customers accounted for 10% or more of total Company’s accounts receivable. As of December 31, 2012, 
two customers accounted for 15% and 13% if the Company’s total accounts receivable, respectively. In 2013, no one customer accounted 
for  10%  or  more  of  total  company’s  revenues.  In  2012,  one  customer  accounted  for  11%  of  total  company  revenue.  In  2011,  no  one 
customer accounted for 10% or more of total company’s revenues. For 2013, 2012 and 2011 purchases from any single supplier did not 
exceed 10% of total purchases. 

Research  and  Development  Expenses  .  The  Company  expenses  research  and  development  costs,  as  incurred.  For  the  periods  ended 
December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 expenses were $2,912, $2,457, and $1,571, respectively. 

Advertising —Advertising costs are expensed as incurred and were $626, $517, and $475 for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012, 
and 2011, respectively. 

Litigation  Claims  —In  determining  whether  liabilities  should  be  recorded  for  pending  litigation  claims,  the  Company  must  assess  the 
allegations and the likelihood that it will successfully defend itself. When the Company believes it is probable that it will not prevail in a 
particular matter, it will then record an estimate of the amount of liability based, in part, on advice of outside legal counsel. 

Shipping  and  Handling  —The  Company  records  the  amount  of  shipping  and  handling  costs  billed  to  customers  as  revenue.  The  cost 
incurred for shipping and handling is included in the cost of sales. 

Use  of  Estimates  —The  preparation  of  financial  statements  in  conformity  with  accounting  principles  generally  accepted  in  the  United 
States  of  America  requires  management  to  make  estimates  and  assumptions  that  affect  certain  reported  amounts  and  disclosures. 
Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates. 

Income Taxes —The Company accounts for income taxes under the provisions of ASC 740 “ Income Taxes,” which requires recognition 
of  income  taxes  based  on  amounts  payable  with  respect  to  the  current  year  and  the  effects  of  deferred  taxes  for  the  expected  future  tax 
consequences of events that have been included in the 

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Company’s financial statements or tax returns. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the differences 
between the financial accounting and tax basis of assets and liabilities, as well as for operating losses and tax credit carryforwards using 
enacted  tax  rates  in  effect  for  the  year  in  which  the  differences  are  expected  to  reverse. Valuation  allowances  are  recorded  to  reduce 
deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not a tax benefit will not be realized. 

ASC 740 also prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a 
tax  position  taken  or  expected  to  be  taken  in  a  tax  return,  as  well  as  guidance  on  derecognition,  classification,  interest  and  penalties, 
accounting in interim periods, disclosure and transition. 

In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the 
deferred tax assets will be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income 
prior to the expiration of any net operating loss carryforwards. See Note 15, Income Taxes, for further details. 

Accrued Warranties —Warranty costs are accrued at the time revenue is recognized. The Company’s products are typically sold with a 
warranty covering defects that arise during a fixed period of time. The specific warranty offered is a function of customer expectations and 
competitive forces. The Equipment Distribution segment does not accrue for warranty costs at the time of sales, as they are reimbursed by 
the manufacturers for any warranty that they provides to their customers. 

A  liability  for  estimated  warranty  claims  is  accrued  at  the  time  of  sale.  The  liability  is  established  using  historical  warranty  claim 
experience.  Historical  warranty  experience  is,  however,  reviewed  by  management.  The  current  provision  may  be  adjusted  to  take  into 
account unusual or non-recurring events in the past or anticipated changes in future warranty claims. Adjustments to the initial warranty 
accrual are recorded if actual claim experience indicates that adjustments are necessary. Warranty reserves are reviewed to ensure critical 
assumptions are updated for known events that may impact the potential warranty liability. 

Debt Issuance Costs —Debt issuance costs incurred in securing the Company’s financing arrangements are capitalized and amortized over 
the term of the associated debt. Deferred financing cost are included with other long-term assets on the Company’s balance sheet. 

Sale  and  Leaseback  —In  accordance  with  ASC  840-40  Sales-Leaseback  Transactions,  the  Company  has  recorded  deferred  revenue  in 
relationship to the sale and leaseback of one of the Company’s operating facilities. As such, the gain on the sale of the land and building has 
been deferred and is being amortized on a straight line basis over the life of the lease. 

Computation of EPS —Basic Earnings per Share (“EPS”) was computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average number of 
common shares outstanding during the period. 

The number of shares related to options, warrants, restricted stock and similar instruments included in diluted EPS (“EPS”) is based on the 
“Treasury  Stock  Method”  prescribed  in  ASC  260-10,  Earnings  per  Share.  This  method  assumes  theoretical  repurchase  of  shares  using 
proceeds of the respective stock option or warrant exercised, and for restricted stock the amount of compensation cost attributed to future 
services which has not yet been recognized and the amount of current and deferred tax benefit, if any, that would be credited to additional 
paid in capital upon the vesting of the restricted stock, at a price equal to the issuer’s average stock price during the related earnings period. 
Accordingly, the number of shares includable in the calculation of EPS in respect of the stock options, warrants, restricted stock and similar 
instruments is dependent on this average stock price and will increase as the average stock price increases. 

Stock  Based  Compensation  —In  accordance  with  ASC  718  Compensation-Stock  Compensation,  share-based  payments  to  employees, 
including grants of restricted stock units, are measured at fair value as of the date of grant and are expensed in the consolidated statement of 
income over the service period (generally the vesting period). 

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Comprehensive  Income  —“Reporting  Comprehensive  Income”  requires  reporting  and  displaying  comprehensive  income  and  its 
components.  Comprehensive  income  includes,  in  addition  to  net  earnings,  other  items  that  are  reported  as  direct  adjustments  to 
shareholder’s equity. Currently, the comprehensive income  adjustment required for the Company has two components. First is a foreign 
currency  translation  adjustment,  the  result  of  consolidating  its  foreign  subsidiary.  The  second  component  is  a  derivative  instrument  fair 
market value adjustment (net of income taxes) related to forward currency contracts designated as a cash flow hedge. 

For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative is 
reported  as  a  component  of  other  comprehensive  income  and  reclassified  into  earnings  in  the  same  period  or  periods  during  which  the 
hedged transaction affects earnings (date of sale). See Note 6 for additional details. 

Reclassifications  —Certain  reclassifications  have  been  made  to  the  2012  and  2011  financial  statements  to  conform  to  the  2013 
presentation. 

Business  Combinations  —The  Company  accounts  for  acquisitions  in  accordance  with  guidance  found  in  ASC  805,  Business 
Combinations. The guidance requires consideration given, including contingent consideration, assets acquired and liabilities assumed to be 
valued at their fair market values at the acquisition date. The guidance further provides that: (1) in-process research and development will 
be recorded at fair value as an indefinite-lived intangible asset; (2) acquisition costs will generally be expensed as incurred, (3) restructuring 
costs associated with a business combination will generally be expensed subsequent to the acquisition date; and (4) changes in deferred tax 
asset valuation allowances and income tax uncertainties after the acquisition date generally will affect income tax expense. 

ASC  805  requires  that  any  excess  of  purchase  price  over  fair  value  of  assets  acquired,  including  identifiable  intangibles  and  liabilities 
assumed  be  recognized  as goodwill. In  accordance  with  ASC  805,  any excess  of fair value  of acquired  net assets, including identifiable 
intangibles assets, over the acquisition consideration results in a bargain purchase gain. Prior to recording a gain, the acquiring entity must 
reassess whether all acquired assets and assumed liabilities have been identified and recognized and perform re-measurements to verify that 
the consideration paid, assets acquired and liabilities assumed have been properly valued. 

Note 4. Earnings per Common Share 

Basic net earnings per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the 
period.  Diluted  earnings  per  share  reflects  the  potential  dilution  of  warrants  and  restricted  stock  units.  Details  of  the  calculations  are  as 
follows: 

Net Income attributed to common shares 

Basic 
Diluted 
Earnings per share 

Basic 
Diluted 

Weighted average common shares outstanding 
Basic 
Diluted 

Basic 
Dilutive effect of warrants 
Dilutive effect of restricted stock units 

2013 

2012 

2011 

$ 
$ 

$ 
$ 

10,178 
10,178 

0.80 
0.80 

$ 
$ 

$ 
$ 

8,077 
8,077 

0.68 
0.68 

$ 
$ 

$ 
$ 

2,780 
2,780 

0.24 
0.24 

12,671,205 

11,948,356 

11,441,914 

12,671,205 
—   
46,370 
12,717,575 

11,948,356 
2,521 
6,581 
11,957,458 

11,441,914 
102,534 
3,710 
11,548,158 

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Note 5. Fair Value Measurements 

The following tables set forth the Company’s financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of 
December 31,  2013  and  2012  by  level  within  the  fair  value  hierarchy.  As  required  by  ASC  820-10  financial  assets  and  liabilities  are 
classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. 

The following is a summary of items that the Company measures at fair value on a recurring basis: 

Assets: 
Forward currency exchange contracts 
Total current assets at fair value 

Liabilities: 
Forward currency exchange contracts 
Valla contingent consideration (see Note 20) 
Total long-term liabilities at fair value 

Assets: 
Forward currency exchange contracts 
Total current assets at fair value 

Liabilities: 
Forward currency exchange contracts 

Total current liabilities at fair value 

Fair Value at December 31, 2013 

Level 1 

Level 2 

Level 3 

Total 

$ —  
$ —  

$ —   
—   
$ —  

$  40 
$  40 

$  47 
—   
$  47 

$ —  
$ —  

$ —  
250 
$ 250 

$  40 
$  40 

$  47 
250 
$ 297 

Fair Value at December 31, 2012 

Level 1 

Level 2 

Level 3 

Total 

$ —   
$ —  

$ —  
$ —   

$ 137 
$ 137 

$  (13 )  
$  (13 )  

$ —  
$ —  

$ —  
$ —  

$ 137 
$ 137 

$ (13 )  
$ (13 )  

The carrying value of the amounts reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets for cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and short-
term  variable  debt,  including  any  amounts  outstanding  under  the  Company’s  revolving  credit  facilities  and  working  capital  borrowing, 
approximate fair value due to the short periods during which these amounts are outstanding. 

The book and fair value of the Company’s term debt was $2,896 and $2,912 for the year ended December 31, 2013, and $2,755 and $2,800 
for the period ending December 31,  2012. The  book and fair value of  the  Company’s capital leases was $4,796 and $5,565 for  the year 
ended December 31, 2013 and $5,040 and $6,200 for the period ending December 31, 2012. There is no difference between the book value 
and the fair value for amount recorded in connection with a long-term legal settlement, which was $1,022 and $1,049 for the periods ending 
December 31, 2013 and 2012 respectively. 

Fair Value Measurements 

ASC 820-10 classifies the inputs used to measure fair value into the following hierarchy: 

Level 1 

-  Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted 

assets or liabilities; 

Level 2 

-  Quoted prices in markets that are not active, or inputs which are observable, either directly or indirectly, for 

substantially the full term of the asset or liability; and 

Level 3 

-  Prices or valuation techniques that require inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and 

unobservable (i.e., supported by little or no market activity) 

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Fair  value  of  the  forward  currency  contracts  are  determined  on  the  last  day  of  each  reporting  period  using  observable  inputs,  which  are 
supplied to the Company by the foreign currency trading operation of its bank and are Level 2 items. 

Note 6. Derivative Financial Instruments 

ASC 815-10 requires enhanced disclosures regarding an entity’s derivative and hedging activities as provided below. 

The Company’s risk management objective is to use the most efficient and effective methods available to us to minimize, eliminate, reduce 
or transfer the risks which are associated with fluctuation of exchange rates between the Canadian and U.S. dollar and the Euro and the U.S. 
dollar. 

When  the  Company’s  Canadian  subsidiary  receives  a  significant  new  U.S.  dollar  order,  management  will  evaluate  different  options  that 
may be available to mitigate future currency exchange risks. The decision to hedge future sales is not automatic and is decided case by case. 
The  Company  will  only  use  hedge  instruments  to  hedge  firm  existing  sales  orders  and  not  estimated  exposure,  when  management 
determines that exchange risks exceeds desired risk tolerance levels. 

The Company enters into forward currency exchange contracts in relationship such that the exchange gains and losses on the assets and 
liabilities  denominated  in  other  than  the  reporting  units’  functional  currency  would  be  offset  by  the  changes  in  the  market  value  of  the 
forward currency exchange contracts it holds. The forward currency exchange contracts that the Company has to offset existing assets and 
liabilities denominated in other than the reporting units’ functional currency have been determined not to be considered a hedge under ASC 
815-10. The Company records at the balance sheet date the forward currency exchange contracts at its market value with any associated 
gain  or  loss  being  recorded  in  current  earnings.  Both  realized  and  unrealized  gains  and  losses  related  to  forward  currency  contracts  are 
included  in  current  earnings  and  are  reflected  in  the  Statement  of  Income  in  the  other  income  expense  section  on  the  line  titled  foreign 
currency  transaction  gains  (losses).  Items  denominated  in  other  than  a  reporting  units  functional  currency  includes  U.S.  denominated 
accounts receivables and accounts payable held by our Canadian subsidiary and certain intercompany receivables due from the Company’s 
Canadian and Italian subsidiaries. The decision, to hedge future sales is not automatic and is decided case by case. The forward currency 
contracts to hedge future sales are designated as cash flow hedges under ASC 815-10. 

As required, forward currency contracts are recognized as an asset or liability at fair value on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet. 
For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative is 
reported  as  a  component  of  other  comprehensive  income  and  reclassified  into  earnings  in  the  same  period  or  periods  during  which  the 
hedged transaction affects earnings (date of sale). Gains or losses on cash flow hedges when recognized into income are included in net 
revenues. Gains and losses on the derivative instruments representing either hedge ineffectiveness or hedge components excluded from the 
assessment of effectiveness are recognized in current earnings. The Company expects minimal ineffectiveness as the Company has hedged 
only  firm  sales  orders  and  has  not  hedged  estimated  exposures.  In  the  next  twelve  months,  the  Company  estimates  $10  of  pre-tax  loss 
related to forward currency contracts hedges to be reclassified from other comprehensive income into earnings. 

At  December 31,  2013,  the  Company  had  entered  into  a  forward  currency  exchange  contract.  The  contract  obligates  the  Company  to 
purchase  CDN  $1,700.  The  contract  matures  on  April 30,  2014.  Under  the  contract,  the  Company  will  purchase  Canadian  dollars  at 
exchange  rates  of  .9619.  The  Canadian  to  US  dollar  exchange  rates  was  $0.9402  at  December 31,  2013.  At  December 31,  2013,  the 
Company had forward currency contracts to sell €800 at 1.4251, €400 at 1.3635 and €100 at 1.3538 with contract maturity dates of July 2, 
2014, February 10, 2014 and January 31, 2014, respectively. The Euro to US dollar exchange rate was 1.3194 at December 31, 2013. The 
unrealized currency exchange asset is reported under prepaid expense and other if it is an asset or under accrued expenses if it is a liability 
on the balance sheet at December 31, 2013 and 2012. 

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As of December 31, 2013, the Company had the following forward currency contracts: 

Nature of Derivative 
Forward currency contract 
Forward currency contract 
Forward currency contract 

Amount 
CDN$  1,325 
CDN$   442 
1,300 
€ 

Type 
Not designated as hedge instrument 
Cash flow hedge 
Not designated as hedge instrument 

The following table provides the location and fair value amounts of derivative instruments that are reported in the Consolidated Balance 
Sheet as of December 31, 2013 and 2012: 

Total derivatives not designated as a hedge instrument 

Asset Derivatives 
Foreign currency Exchange Contract 

Balance Sheet Location 
Prepaid expense and other 

Liabilities Derivatives 
Foreign currency Exchange Contract 

Accrued expense 

Total derivatives designated as a hedge instrument 

Asset Derivatives 
Foreign currency Exchange Contract 

Balance Sheet Location 
Prepaid expense and other 

Fair Value 

December 31, 
2013 

December 31, 
2012 

$ 

$ 

40 

(37 )  

$ 

$ 

137 

(13 )  

Fair Value 

December 31, 
2013 

December 31, 
2012