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TITAN INTERNATIONAL INC

For the period ended Mar 31, 2025. Filed Apr 30, 2025.

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Mar 31, 2025 · Filed Apr 30, 2025

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

  1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements include the accounts of Titan International, Inc. and its subsidiaries (Titan or the Company) and have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (US GAAP) for interim financial information and in accordance with the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC). Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by US GAAP for complete financial statements. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements reflect all normal and recurring adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the Company's financial position and the results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented, and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the related notes thereto included in the Company’s latest Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, filed with the SEC on February 27, 2025 (the 2024 Form 10-K). All intercompany transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. These unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements include estimates and assumptions of management that affect the amounts reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements. Actual results could differ from these estimates. The Company’s results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2025 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2025.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The Company’s financial assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis include investments in marketable equity securities of $3.4 million as of March 31, 2025 and $5.3 million as of December 31, 2024, which are Level 1 fair value measurements as the Company uses quoted market prices. Cash and cash equivalents are carried at cost, which approximates fair value because of the short-term maturities of these instruments. The Company’s revolving credit facility and notes payable are carried at cost, which approximates fair value due to their short terms or stated rates, which are considered Level 2 fair value measurements. Our 7.00% senior secured notes due 2028 were carried at a cost of $397.4 million at March 31, 2025 and $397.2 million at December 31, 2024. The fair value of the senior secured notes due 2028, as determined with the assistance of an independent pricing platform using real-time trade data, was approximately $390.8 million and $390.0 million, at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively, which was determined to be a level 2 fair value measurement.

Hyperinflation in Argentina and Turkey

In July 2018 and March 2022, thethree-year cumulative rate of inflation for consumer prices and wholesale prices reached a level in excess of 100% for Argentina and Turkey, respectively. As a result, in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 830, Foreign Currency Matters, Argentina and Turkey were considered hyperinflationary economies and the Company has applied the standard since December 31, 2023.

For the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company recognized a net monetary loss of $1.1 million and $1.2 million, respectively, recorded in foreign exchange loss in the consolidated statements of operations associated with the application of ASC 830.

Russia-Ukraine Military Conflict

In February 2022, in response to the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine, the United States, other North Atlantic Treaty Organization member states, as well as non-member states, announced targeted economic sanctions on Russia, certain Russian citizens and enterprises. The continuation of the conflict triggered additional economic and other sanctions enacted by the United States and other countries throughout the world. The scope of potential additional sanctions is unknown.

The Company currently owns 64.3% of the Voltyre-Prom, a leading producer of agricultural and industrial tires in Volgograd, Russia, which represented approximately 6% and 5% of consolidated assets of Titan as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. The Russian operations represented 4% and 5% of consolidated global sales for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The impact of the military conflict between Russia and Ukraine has not had a significant impact on the Company's global operations. The Company continues to monitor the potential impacts on the business including the increased cost of energy in Europe and the ancillary impacts that the military conflict could have on other global operations.

Share Repurchase Program

On December 16, 2022, the Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program allowing for the expenditure of up to $50.0 million (the Share Repurchase Program) for the repurchase of the Company's common stock. This authorization took effect immediately and will remain in place for up tothree years. Titan did not repurchase any shares of its common stock under the Share Repurchase Program during the three months ended March 31, 2025. Titan repurchased 100,000 shares of its common stock totaling $1.4 million during the three months ended March 31, 2024. As of March 31, 2025, $1.0 million remains available for future share repurchases under this program. The Company records treasury stock using the cost method.

Supplier Financing Program

A subsidiary of Titan participates in supplier financing programs pursuant to credit agreements between certain suppliers and financial institutions. The program enables those suppliers to receive payment from participating financial institutions prior to the payment date specified in the terms between Titan and the supplier. Titan does not incur annual service fees associated with its enrollment in the supplier financing program. The transactions are at the sole discretion of both the suppliers and the financial institution, and Titan is not a party to the agreement and has no economic interest in the supplier's decision to receive payment prior to the payment date. The terms between Titan and a supplier, including the amount due and scheduled payment dates, are not impacted by a supplier's participation in the program. Amounts due to suppliers who participate in the program are included in the accounts payable line item in Titan's consolidated balance sheets, and Titan’s payments made under the program are reflected in cash flows from operating activities in Titan's consolidated statements of cash flows. For suppliers who participate in a supplier financing program, Titan will pay the financial institution directly rather than the supplier. The confirmed obligations under the supplier financing programs included in the accounts payable line item in Titan's consolidated balance sheet were $15.8 million at March 31, 2025, and $13.2 million at December 31, 2024.

New Accounting Pronouncements to be Adopted in Future Periods

In December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2023-09, Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which requires disclosure of disaggregated income taxes paid, prescribes standard categories for the components of the effective tax rate reconciliation, and modifies other income tax-related disclosures. ASU 2023-09 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, may be applied prospectively or retrospectively, and allows for early adoption. These requirements will impact our income tax disclosures and we are currently evaluating the impact of adoption.

In November 2024, FASB issued ASU 2024-03, “Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income - Expense Disaggregation Disclosure (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses,” which requires additional disclosure about the specific expense categories in the notes to financial statements at interim and annual reporting periods. The amendments in this ASU do not change or remove current expense disclosure requirements but affect where this information appears in the notes to financial statements. This ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027, with early adoption permitted. Upon adoption, the guidance can be applied prospectively or retrospectively. We are currently evaluating the impact that ASU 2024-03 will have on our consolidated financial statements.

  1. BUSINESS COMBINATION

Acquisition of The Carlstar Group (now also known as Titan Specialty)

On February 29, 2024, the Company acquired 100% of the equity interests of The Carlstar Group, LLC ("Carlstar") for the following purchase consideration and subject to a working capital adjustment based on an agreed upon working capital target (amounts in thousands):

Purchase Consideration
Titan International, Inc. common stock$168,693
Base cash consideration, net of cash acquired of $10,288127,500
$296,193
Additional cash consideration for excess net working capital acquired19,759
Other debt-like items(3,616)
Total purchase consideration, net of cash acquired$312,336

Carlstar is a global manufacturer and distributor of wheels and tires for a variety of end-market verticals including outdoor power equipment, power sports, trailers, and small to midsize agricultural and construction equipment. Carlstar has 17 manufacturing and distribution facilities located infour countries and provides solutions to customers in North America, Europe and China. Since the acquisition, the Company refers to much of Carlstar’s product line as “Titan Specialty” with all of Carlstar's operations now integrated as part of our One Titan platform.

The following table summarizes the final allocation of purchase price consideration to the major classes of assets and liabilities as of February 29, 2024 (amounts in thousands):

Final Purchase Price Allocation
Accounts receivable$92,043
Inventories150,900
Prepaid and other current assets13,339
Property, plant, and equipment115,090
Other long-term assets111,864
Goodwill29,563
Intangible assets11,500
Fair value of assets acquired$524,299
Accounts payable$66,055
Other current liabilities28,377
Operating leases108,249
Deferred tax liabilities7,773
Other long-term liabilities1,509
Fair value of liabilities assumed$211,963
Purchase price$312,336

Goodwill represents value the Company expects to be created by combining the operations of the acquired business with the Company's operations, including the expansion of customer relationships, access to new customers, and potential cost savings and synergies. Goodwill related to the acquisition is deductible for tax purposes. The carrying value of goodwill by reportable segment as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 was as follows:

Carrying Value
Agricultural$4,844
Earthmoving/construction—
Consumer24,719
Total$29,563

Through March 31, 2024, the actual revenue and income before taxes of Titan Specialty since the acquisition date of February 29, 2024 included in the consolidated statement of operations is as shown below (amounts in thousands). The net income includes the effect of fair value adjustments for the amortization of inventory, intangible assets, and depreciation of property, plant and equipment.

From Acquisition Date to March 31, 2024
Titan Specialty revenue$51,788
Titan Specialty income before taxes1,254

The following is the unaudited pro forma financial information for the three months ended March 31, 2024 that reflects our results of our operations as if the acquisition of Titan Specialty had been completed on January 1, 2023. This unaudited pro forma financial information is provided for informational purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of what the actual results of operations would have been had the transactions taken place on January 1, 2023, nor is it indicative of the future consolidated results of operations or financial position of the combined companies (amounts in thousands, except per share data).

Three months ended
March 31, 2024
Pro forma revenues$584,027
Pro forma net income25,445
Net income per common share, basic$0.35
Net income per common share, diluted0.35

These pro forma amounts have been calculated after applying Titan's accounting policies and making certain adjustments, which primarily relate to: (i) severance-related costs, (ii) adjustments relating to the fair value step-ups to inventory and (iii) transaction-related costs of both Titan and Titan Specialty. These pro forma amounts were adjusted to be excluded from the unaudited pro forma information for the three months ended March 31, 2024.

Total acquisition-related costs for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was $6.2 million.

  1. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET

Accounts receivable consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):

March 31,2025December 31,2024March 31,2024
Accounts receivable$327,042$214,952$362,763
Allowance for credit losses(3,778)(3,232)(7,204)
Accounts receivable, net$323,264$211,720$355,559

Accounts receivable is reduced by an estimated allowance for credit losses which is based on known risks and historical losses.

Changes in the allowance for credit losses during the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):

20252024
Balance at January 1,$3,232$5,340
Provision charged to expense72198
Recoveries of accounts receivable—(742)
Other, including foreign currency translation and acquisition related activity4742,408
Balance at March 31,$3,778$7,204
  1. INVENTORIES

Inventories consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):

March 31,2025December 31,2024
Raw material$102,510$103,616
Work-in-process45,43241,898
Finished goods308,003291,678
$455,945$437,192

Inventories are reduced by estimated provisions for slow-moving and obsolete inventory. These provisions reduce the cost basis of the asset.

  1. PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT, NET

Property, plant and equipment, net consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):

March 31,2025December 31,2024
Land and improvements$45,053$42,534
Buildings and improvements271,578260,256
Machinery and equipment740,016703,899
Tools, dies and molds117,863118,569
Construction-in-process47,95146,997
1,222,4611,172,255
Less accumulated depreciation(783,297)(751,037)
$439,164$421,218

Depreciation on property, plant and equipment was $14.1 million and $11.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

  1. INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET

The components of intangible assets, net consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):

Weighted- Average Useful Lives (in Years)Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying Amount
Amortizable intangible assets:
Customer lists/relationships12.50$6,000$(520)$5,480
Trade names10.005,500(596)4,904
Other intangibles15.373,585(2,263)1,322
Total$15,085$(3,379)$11,706
Weighted- Average Useful Lives (in Years)Gross Carrying AmountAccumulated AmortizationNet Carrying Amount
Amortizable intangible assets:
Customer lists/relationships12.50$6,000$(400)$5,600
Trade names10.005,500(458)5,042
Other intangibles15.523,523(2,180)1,343
Total$15,023$(3,038)$11,985

Amortization related to intangible assets was $0.3 million and $0.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

The estimated aggregate amortization expense at March 31, 2025, for each of the years (or other periods) set forth below was as follows (amounts in thousands):

April 1 - December 31, 2025$957
20261,276
20271,218
20281,153
20291,153
Thereafter5,949
$11,706
  1. OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES

Other current liabilities consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):

March 31,2025December 31,2024
Compensation and benefits$47,274$47,735
Warranty12,18612,571
Accrued insurance benefits19,81920,218
Customer rebates and deposits11,85415,004
Accrued other taxes12,89112,142
Accrued interest12,5135,646
Foreign government grant (1)3,8943,672
Other25,64426,306
$146,075$143,294

(1) The Company received government subsidies in 2023 associated with capital expenditure investments in technological and digital innovation in Europe. The amount of the government subsidies is used to offset existing payables to governmental entities in the future. In addition, during August 2014, the Company received an approximately $17.0 million capital grant from the Italian government for asset damages related to the earthquake that occurred in May 2012 at one of its Italian subsidiaries. The grant was recorded as deferred income in non-current liabilities which is being amortized over the life of the reconstructed building. There are no specific stipulations associated with the government grant.

  1. WARRANTY

Changes in the warranty liability during the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):

20252024
Warranty liability at beginning of the period$22,392$21,710
Provision for warranty liabilities3,0584,043
Warranty payments made(3,032)(4,037)
Other adjustments, including acquisition of Titan Specialty—1,784
Warranty liability at end of the period$22,418$23,500

The Company provides limited warranties on workmanship on its products in all market segments. The majority of the Company’s products are subject to a limited warranty that ranges between less thanone year andten years, with certain product warranties being prorated after the first year. The Company calculates a provision for warranty expense based on past warranty experience. Warranty accruals are included as a component of other current liabilities and other long-term liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

  1. DEBT

Long-term debt consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):

March 31, 2025
Principal BalanceUnamortized Debt IssuanceNet Carrying Amount
7.00% senior secured notes due 2028$400,000$(2,628)$397,372
Revolving credit facility163,000—163,000
Titan Europe credit facilities18,176—18,176
Other debt6,855—6,855
Total debt588,031(2,628)585,403
Less amounts due within one year13,814—13,814
Total long-term debt$574,217$(2,628)$571,589
December 31, 2024
Principal BalanceUnamortized Debt IssuanceNet Carrying Amount
7.00% senior secured notes due 2028$400,000$(2,847)$397,153
Revolving credit facility146,000—146,000
Titan Europe credit facilities15,199—15,199
Other debt7,093—7,093
Total debt568,292(2,847)565,445
Less amounts due within one year12,479—12,479
Total long-term debt$555,813$(2,847)$552,966

The weighted-average interest rates on short-term borrowings due within one year at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, were approximately 2.6% and 4.1%, respectively.

Aggregate principal maturities of long-term debt at March 31, 2025 for each of the years (or other periods) set forth below were as follows (amounts in thousands):

April 1 - December 31, 2025$12,184
20267,449
20272,259
2028563,549
2029556
Thereafter2,034
$588,031

7.00% senior secured notes due 2028

On April 22, 2021, the Company issued $400 million aggregate principal amount of 7.00% senior secured notes due April 2028 (the senior secured notes due 2028), guaranteed by certain of the Company's subsidiaries. Including the impact of debt issuance costs, these notes had an effective yield of 7.27% at issuance. These notes are secured by the land and buildings of the following subsidiaries of the Company: Titan Wheel Corporation of Illinois, Titan Tire Corporation, Titan Tire Corporation of Freeport, and Titan Tire Corporation of Bryan.

Revolving Credit Facility

In connection with the acquisition of Titan Specialty, Titan entered into a new domestic credit facility which was effective on February 29, 2024. The new credit facility, with Bank of America as agent, consists of a $225.0 million revolving line of credit (the previous credit facility was $125.0 million) and is collateralized by accounts receivable and inventory of certain of the

Company's domestic and Canadian subsidiaries. In addition, swingline loans and letters of credit are available under the facility up to an aggregate outstanding amount of $20.0 million for swingline loans and $50.0 million for letters of credit. The credit facility has afive-year term and can be expanded by up to $50.0 million through an uncommitted accordion provision within the agreement. It is scheduled to mature on February 28, 2029 or 91 days prior to the maturity of the Company's 7.00% secured notes due in 2028. The new credit facility has terms similar to those contained in the previous credit facility as well as other enhancements to further improve the availability within the borrowing base. The interest rate of the credit facility is based on the prevailing SOFR rate subject to certain debt levels within each month. As of March 31, 2025, the weighted average interest rate was 6.35%.

The Company's total amount available for borrowing under the new credit facility at March 31, 2025 totaled $225.0 million, based on eligible accounts receivable and inventory balances. With outstanding letters of credit totaling $5.4 million and $163.0 million in outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility, the net amount available for borrowing under the new credit facility totaled $56.6 million at March 31, 2025.

The Company's total amount available for borrowing under the new credit facility at December 31, 2024 totaled $177.1 million, based on eligible accounts receivable and inventory balances. With outstanding letters of credit totaling $9.9 million and $146.0 million in outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility, the net amount available for borrowing under the new credit facility totaled $21.2 million at December 31, 2024.

Prior to February 29, 2024, the Company had a $125.0 million revolving credit facility until the completion of the new credit facility noted above. The $125.0 million credit facility was collateralized by accounts receivable and inventory of certain of the Company’s domestic subsidiaries and was scheduled to mature in October 2026. This credit facility was terminated in connection with the effectiveness of the new credit facility.

Titan Europe Credit Facilities

The Titan Europe credit facilities include borrowings from various institutions totaling $18.2 million and $15.2 million in aggregate principal amount at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. Maturity dates on this debt range from less than one year to five years. The interest rates range from 0.5% to 6.5%.

Other Debt

The Company has working capital loans at Titan Pneus do Brasil Ltda at varying interest rates between approximately 6.0% and 7.6%, which totaled $6.9 million at March 31, 2025. Similarly, the Company had a working capital loan at Titan Pneus do Brasil Ltda at varying interest rates from approximately 6.9% to 7.6%, which totaled $7.1 million at December 31, 2024. The maturity dates on these loans range fromone year totwo years. The Company expects to negotiate an extension of the maturity dates on these loans with the applicable financial institutions or to repay the loan, as needed.

Debt Restrictions

The Company’s $225.0 million revolving credit facility and indenture relating to the 7.00% senior secured notes due 2028 contain various restrictions, including:

When remaining availability under the credit facility is less than the greater of (i) $17.0 million and (ii)10% of the credit facility’s line cap (the line cap being the lesser of our borrowing base or the lenders’ commitments under the credit facility), the Company will be required to maintain a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of not less than 1.0 to 1.0 (calculated quarterly on a trailing four quarter basis);

Limits on dividends and repurchases of the Company’s stock;

Restrictions on the ability of the Company to make additional borrowings, or to consolidate, merge, or otherwise fundamentally change the ownership of the Company;

Limits on investments, dispositions of assets, and guarantees of indebtedness; and

Other customary affirmative and negative covenants.

These covenants are subject to a number of exceptions and qualifications that are described in the credit and security agreement and the indenture relating to the 7.00% senior secured notes due 2028. These restrictions could limit the Company’s ability to respond to market conditions, provide for unanticipated capital investments, raise additional debt or equity capital, pay dividends, repurchase stock or take advantage of business opportunities, including future acquisitions. The Company was in compliance with these debt covenants at March 31, 2025.

  1. LEASES

The Company leases certain buildings and equipment under both operating and finance leases. Certain lease agreements provide for renewal options, fair value purchase options, and payment of property taxes, maintenance, and insurance by the Company. Under ASC Topic 842, Leases, the Company made an accounting policy election, by class of underlying asset, not to separate non-lease components such as those previously stated from lease components and instead will treat the lease agreement as a single lease component for all asset classes. Operating right-of-use (ROU) assets represent the Company's right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent Titan's obligations to make lease payments arising from the lease. The majority of Titan's leases are operating leases. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. As most of Titan's leases do not provide an implicit interest rate, the Company used its incremental borrowing rate (7.27%), based on the information available at the lease commencement date, in determining the present value of lease payments. Operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term and is included in cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses on the condensed consolidated statements of operations. Amortization expense associated with finance leases is included in cost of sales and selling, general and administrative expenses, and interest expense associated with finance leases is included in interest expense in the condensed consolidated statements of operations.

Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows (amounts in thousands):

Balance Sheet ClassificationMarch 31,2025December 31,2024
Operating lease ROU assetsOperating lease assets$117,600$117,027
Operating lease current liabilitiesOperating leases current liabilities11,87211,999
Operating lease long-term liabilitiesOperating leases long-term liabilities107,802106,020
Total operating lease liabilities$119,674$118,019
Finance lease, grossProperty, plant & equipment, net$7,123$6,801
Finance lease accumulated depreciationProperty, plant & equipment, net(4,687)(4,442)
Finance lease, net$2,436$2,359
Finance lease current liabilitiesOther current liabilities$953$986
Finance lease long-term liabilitiesOther long-term liabilities1,6311,483
Total finance lease liabilities$2,584$2,469

At March 31, 2025, maturities of lease liabilities were as follows (amounts in thousands):

OperatingLeases · FinanceLeases
April 1 - December 31, 2025$16,493$975
202618,730994
202715,699562
202813,997313
202913,12174
Thereafter119,17266
Total lease payments$197,212$2,984
Less imputed interest77,538400
$119,674$2,584
Weighted average remaining lease term (in years)13.342.96
Weighted average discount rate7.27%7.27%

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases for the three months ended March 31, 2025 were as follows: operating cash flows from operating leases were $5.3 million.

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases for the three months ended March 31, 2024 were as follows: operating cash flows from operating leases were $3.9 million.

  1. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

The Company hasthree frozen defined benefit pension plans covering certain employees or former employees ofthree U.S. subsidiaries. The Company also has pension plans covering certain employees of several foreign subsidiaries. The Company also sponsors a number of defined contribution plans in the U.S. and at foreign subsidiaries. The Company contributed approximately $0.1 million to the pension plans during the three months ended March 31, 2025 and $0.2 million are expected to be contributed to the pension plans during the remainder of 2025.

The components of net periodic pension cost consisted of the following for the periods set forth below (amounts in thousands):

Three months ended
March 31,
20252024
Service cost$161$162
Interest cost945952
Expected return on assets(1,329)(1,301)
Amortization of unrecognized prior service cost(14)(16)
Amortization of net unrecognized loss1868
Net periodic pension (benefit)$(219)$(135)

Service cost is recorded as cost of sales in the condensed consolidated statements of operations while all other components are recorded in other income.

  1. VARIABLE INTEREST ENTITIES

The Company holds variable interests in certain variable interest entities (VIEs) that are not consolidated because Titan is not the primary beneficiary. The Company's involvement with these entities is in the form of direct equity interests and prepayments related to purchases of materials. The maximum exposure to loss represents the loss of assets recognized by Titan relating to non-consolidated entities and amounts due to the non-consolidated assets. The assets and liabilities recognized in

Titan's condensed consolidated balance sheets related to Titan's interest in these non-consolidated VIEs and the Company's maximum exposure to loss relating to non-consolidated VIEs as of the dates set forth below were as follows (amounts in thousands):

March 31,2025December 31,2024
Investments$8,174$7,919
Total VIE assets8,1747,919
Accounts payable to the non-consolidated VIEs3,4732,646
Maximum exposure to loss$11,647$10,565
  1. ROYALTY EXPENSE

The Company has trademark license agreements with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company to manufacture and sell certain farm, ATV and truck tires under the Goodyear brand. These agreements cover sales in North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Russia, other Commonwealth of Independent States countries, Australia, and New Zealand. The farm and ATV agreement is scheduled to expire in 2029 with annual renewal options following the initial term. The truck tires royalty agreement expires December 31, 2025. The Company also has a trademark license agreement with Carlisle Companies, Inc. to manufacture and sell certain tires under the Carlisle® brand. This trademark license agreement is scheduled to expire in 2033. Royalty expenses were $2.4 million and $3.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.

  1. OTHER INCOME

Other income consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):

Three months ended
March 31,
20252024
Equity investment income$174$327
Loss on sale of assets(40)(25)
Pension plan income527405
Other income (loss)473(302)
$1,134$405
  1. INCOME TAXES

The Company recorded income tax expense of $4.2 million and $9.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. The Company's effective income tax rate was 99.5% and 49.4% for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively. For the three months ended March 31, 2025, and 2024, the income tax expense differed each period due to an overall decrease in pre-tax income.

The Company’s 2025 and 2024 income tax expense and rates differed from the amount of income tax determined by applying the U.S. Federal income tax rate to pre-tax income primarily as a result of foreign income tax rate differential on the mix of earnings, the valuation allowance on the interest expense carryforward, and certain foreign inclusion items on the domestic provision.

The Company continues to monitor the realization of its deferred tax assets and assesses the need for a valuation allowance. The Company analyzes available positive and negative evidence to determine if a valuation allowance is needed based on the weight of the evidence. This objectively verifiable evidence primarily includes the past three years' profit and loss positions. This process requires management to make estimates, assumptions, and judgments that are uncertain in nature. The Company has established valuation allowances with respect to certain deferred tax assets in the U.S. and certain foreign jurisdictions and continues to monitor and assess the need for valuation allowances in all its jurisdictions.

The Organization Economic Co-operation and Development (“OECD”) introduced Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (“BEPS”) Pillar 2 rules that impose a global minimum tax rate of 15%. Numerous countries, including European Union member states, have enacted or are expected to enact legislation to be effective as early as January 1, 2024, with general implementation of a global minimum tax by January 1, 2025. Titan will continue to evaluate the potential impact on the condensed consolidated financial statements and related disclosures but does not anticipate a material impact. Titan did not record any tax associated with Pillar 2 for the three months ended March 31, 2025.

16.(LOSS) EARNINGS PER SHARE

(Loss) earnings per share (EPS) were as follows (amounts in thousands, except per share data):

Three months ended
March 31,
20252024
Net (loss) income attributable to Titan and applicable to common shareholders$(649)$9,201
Determination of shares:
Weighted average shares outstanding (basic)63,28364,928
Effect of restricted stock and stock options—776
Weighted average shares outstanding (diluted)63,28365,704
(Loss) earnings per common share:
Basic$(0.01)$0.14
Diluted$(0.01)$0.14

The effect of restricted stock and stock options has been excluded for the three months ended March 31, 2025, as the effect would have been antidilutive. The weighted average shares excluded for equity awards for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was 0.8 million.

  1. LITIGATION

The Company is a party to routine legal proceedings arising out of the normal course of business. Due to the difficult nature of predicting unresolved and future legal claims, the Company cannot anticipate or predict the material adverse effect on its consolidated financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows as a result of efforts to comply with, or liabilities pertaining to, legal judgments. In the opinion of management, the Company is not currently involved in any legal proceedings which, individually or in the aggregate, could have a material effect on its financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

  1. SEGMENT INFORMATION

The Company has aggregated its operating segments into reportable segments based on itsthree customer markets: agricultural, earthmoving/construction, and consumer. These segments are based on the information used by the chief operating decision maker ("CODM") to make certain operating decisions, allocate portions of capital expenditures and assess segment performance. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in Note 1, “Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies” to these Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Segment external revenues, expenses, and income from operations are determined on the basis of the results of operations of operating units of manufacturing facilities.

Titan is organized primarily on the basis of products being included inthree marketing segments, with each reportable segment including wheels, tires, wheel/tire assemblies, and undercarriage systems and components. Given the integrated manufacturing operations and common administrative and marketing support, a substantial number of allocations primarily based on segment sales data must be made to determine operating segment data.

The CODM of Titan is Paul Reitz (President and CEO of Titan). The CODM utilizes both forecasted and actual expense information on a consolidated basis to manage operations. The CODM utilizes segment gross profit and segment operating profit (loss), both in comparison to the prior year and the current forecasted level of gross profit, for purposes of analyzing the segment’s financial performance. The assessment of each segment’s financial performance by the CODM is then utilized to contemplate and execute on business decisions to allocate resources to manage the growth and profitability of each reportable segment and for the Company as a whole. The CODM does not review asset information by segment to manage operations or allocate resources. Therefore, segment assets are not disclosed.

The table below presents information about certain operating results, separated by market segments, for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 (amounts in thousands):

Three months ended March 31, 2025
AgricultureEarthmoving/ConstructionConsumerCorporate & UnallocatedTotal
Net sales$197,746$143,290$149,672$—$490,708
Cost of sales173,259128,397120,408—422,064
Gross profit$24,487$14,893$29,264$—$68,644
Selling, general and administrative expenses12,07411,02119,0877,67349,855
Research and development expenses1,3541,8498884534,544
Royalty expense1,617347482—2,446
Segment profit (loss)$9,442$1,676$8,807$(8,126)$11,799
Interest expense(9,535)(9,535)
Interest income2,2392,239
Foreign exchange loss(1,385)(1,385)
Other income1,1341,134
(Loss) income before income taxes$(15,673)$4,252
Three months ended March 31, 2024
AgricultureEarthmoving/ConstructionConsumerCorporate & UnallocatedTotal
Net sales$239,673$165,208$77,328$—$482,209
Cost of sales199,054142,23163,554—404,839
Gross profit$40,619$22,977$13,774$—$77,370
Selling, general and administrative expenses13,39411,9567,8036,26739,420
Acquisition related expenses———6,1966,196
Research and development expenses1,2301,6663364223,654
Royalty expense1,985521522—3,028
Segment profit (loss)$24,010$8,834$5,113$(12,885)$25,072
Interest expense(8,367)(8,367)
Interest income2,8752,875
Foreign exchange loss(275)(275)
Other income405405
(Loss) income before income taxes$(18,247)$19,710

The table below presents net sales by products and reportable segments for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024 (amounts in thousands):

Agricultural SegmentEarthmoving/Construction SegmentConsumer SegmentTotal
Wheels and Tires [including assemblies]$188,367$54,413$142,175$384,955
Undercarriage systems and components9,37988,8777,497105,753
Total$197,746$143,290$149,672$490,708
Agricultural SegmentEarthmoving/Construction SegmentConsumer SegmentTotal
Wheels and Tires [including assemblies]$229,034$66,245$71,354$366,633
Undercarriage systems and components10,63998,9635,974115,576
Total$239,673$165,208$77,328$482,209

Depreciation and amortization expense by segment were as follows as of the periods set forth below (amounts in thousands):

Agricultural SegmentEarthmoving/Construction SegmentConsumer SegmentCorporate & UnallocatedTotal
Three months ended March 31, 2025$6,158$4,463$4,661$589$15,871
Three months ended March 31, 20245,7083,9351,84251612,001
  1. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME

Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income consisted of the following (amounts in thousands):

CurrencyTranslationAdjustmentsGain (Loss) onDerivativesUnrecognizedLosses andPrior ServiceCostTotal
Balance at January 1, 2025$(289,678)$505$3,296$(285,877)
Currency translation adjustments39,274——39,274
Defined benefit pension plans:
Amortization of unrecognized losses and prior service cost, net of tax of $(21)——9090
Derivative loss—(8)—(8)
Balance at March 31, 2025$(250,404)$497$3,386$(246,521)
CurrencyTranslationAdjustmentsGain (Loss) onDerivativesUnrecognizedLosses andPrior ServiceCostTotal
Balance at January 1, 2024$(217,455)$740$(2,328)$(219,043)
Currency translation adjustments, net(14,032)——(14,032)
Defined benefit pension plans:
Amortization of unrecognized losses and prior service cost, net of tax of $(12)——148148
Derivative gain—2—2
Balance at March 31, 2024$(231,487)$742$(2,180)$(232,925)
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