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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(MARK ONE)

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

For the quarterly period ended February 28,29, 20232024

OR

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

Commission File Number 1-13419

 

Lindsay Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

Delaware

 

47-0554096

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

 

 

 

18135 Burke Street, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska

 

68022

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

402829-6800

(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

 

 

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

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $1.00 par value

LNN

New York Stock Exchange, Inc.

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 ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐

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

 

Large accelerated filer

  ☒

 

Accelerated filer

  ☐

Non‑accelerated filer

  ☐

 

Smaller reporting company

Emerging growth company

 

 

 

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

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

As of April 1, 2023,2, 2024, 11,007,90511,038,276 shares of the registrant’s common stock were outstanding.

 

 


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Lindsay Corporation

INDEX FORM 10-Q

 

Page

 

 

 

 

 

Part I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

3

 

 

 

 

 

ITEM 1 – Financial Statements

3

 

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the three and six months ended February 28, 202329, 2024 and February 28, 20222023

3

 

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three and six months ended February 28, 202329, 2024 and February 28, 20222023

4

 

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of February 28, 2023,29, 2024, February 28, 2022,2023, and August 31, 20222023

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity for the three and six months ended February 28, 202329, 2024 and February 28, 20222023

6

 

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended February 28, 202329, 2024 and February 28, 20222023

8

 

 

 

 

 

Notes to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

9

 

 

 

 

 

ITEM 2 – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

1718

 

 

 

 

 

ITEM 3 – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

2526

 

 

 

 

 

ITEM 4 – Controls and Procedures

26

 

 

 

 

 

Part II – OTHER INFORMATION

2728

 

 

 

 

 

ITEM 1 – Legal Proceedings

2728

 

 

 

 

 

ITEM 1A – Risk Factors

2728

 

 

 

 

 

ITEM 2 – Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

2728

 

 

 

 

 

ITEM 3 – Defaults Upon Senior Securities

2728

 

 

 

 

 

ITEM 4 – Mine Safety Disclosures

2728

 

 

 

 

 

ITEM 5 – Other Information

2728

 

 

 

 

 

ITEM 6 – Exhibits

2829

 

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

2930

 

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Part I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1 - Financial Statements

LINDSAY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

(Unaudited)

 

 

Three months ended

 

 

Six months ended

 

 

Three months ended

 

 

Six months ended

 

($ and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

February 28,
2023

 

 

February 28,
2022

 

 

February 28,
2023

 

 

February 28,
2022

 

 

February 29,
2024

 

 

February 28,
2023

 

 

February 29,
2024

 

 

February 28,
2023

 

Operating revenues

 

$

166,241

 

 

$

200,137

 

 

$

342,400

 

 

$

366,288

 

 

$

151,519

 

 

$

166,241

 

 

$

312,877

 

 

$

342,400

 

Cost of operating revenues

 

 

111,983

 

 

 

157,193

 

 

 

235,122

 

 

 

285,907

 

 

 

102,565

 

 

 

111,983

 

 

 

214,018

 

 

 

235,122

 

Gross profit

 

 

54,258

 

 

 

42,944

 

 

 

107,278

 

 

 

80,381

 

 

 

48,954

 

 

 

54,258

 

 

 

98,859

 

 

 

107,278

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling expense

 

 

8,733

 

 

 

7,932

 

 

 

18,410

 

 

 

15,922

 

 

 

9,498

 

 

 

8,733

 

 

 

19,315

 

 

 

18,410

 

General and administrative expense

 

 

13,739

 

 

 

13,022

 

 

 

28,176

 

 

 

25,901

 

 

 

13,466

 

 

 

13,739

 

 

 

28,128

 

 

 

28,176

 

Engineering and research expense

 

 

4,521

 

 

 

3,652

 

 

 

8,829

 

 

 

6,859

 

 

 

3,892

 

 

 

4,521

 

 

 

8,244

 

 

 

8,829

 

Total operating expenses

 

 

26,993

 

 

 

24,606

 

 

 

55,415

 

 

 

48,682

 

 

 

26,856

 

 

 

26,993

 

 

 

55,687

 

 

 

55,415

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income

 

 

27,265

 

 

 

18,338

 

 

 

51,863

 

 

 

31,699

 

 

 

22,098

 

 

 

27,265

 

 

 

43,172

 

 

 

51,863

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income (expense):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

 

(1,038

)

 

 

(1,176

)

 

 

(1,947

)

 

 

(2,339

)

 

 

(830

)

 

 

(1,038

)

 

 

(1,707

)

 

 

(1,947

)

Interest income

 

 

490

 

 

 

160

 

 

 

865

 

 

 

338

 

 

 

1,295

 

 

 

490

 

 

 

2,363

 

 

 

865

 

Other income (expense), net

 

 

(984

)

 

 

1,882

 

 

 

(1,043

)

 

 

(1,018

)

 

 

134

 

 

 

(984

)

 

 

(136

)

 

 

(1,043

)

Total other income (expense)

 

 

(1,532

)

 

 

866

 

 

 

(2,125

)

 

 

(3,019

)

 

 

599

 

 

 

(1,532

)

 

 

520

 

 

 

(2,125

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings before income taxes

 

 

25,733

 

 

 

19,204

 

 

 

49,738

 

 

 

28,680

 

 

 

22,697

 

 

 

25,733

 

 

 

43,692

 

 

 

49,738

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax expense

 

 

7,681

 

 

 

4,638

 

 

 

13,469

 

 

 

6,213

 

 

 

4,574

 

 

 

7,681

 

 

 

10,550

 

 

 

13,469

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings

 

$

18,052

 

 

$

14,566

 

 

$

36,269

 

 

$

22,467

 

 

$

18,123

 

 

$

18,052

 

 

$

33,142

 

 

$

36,269

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

1.64

 

 

$

1.33

 

 

$

3.30

 

 

$

2.05

 

 

$

1.64

 

 

$

1.64

 

 

$

3.01

 

 

$

3.30

 

Diluted

 

$

1.63

 

 

$

1.32

 

 

$

3.28

 

 

$

2.04

 

 

$

1.64

 

 

$

1.63

 

 

$

2.99

 

 

$

3.28

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares used in computing earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

11,007

 

 

 

10,974

 

 

 

10,998

 

 

 

10,950

 

 

 

11,033

 

 

 

11,007

 

 

 

11,025

 

 

 

10,998

 

Diluted

 

 

11,063

 

 

 

11,014

 

 

 

11,068

 

 

 

11,020

 

 

 

11,074

 

 

 

11,063

 

 

 

11,067

 

 

 

11,068

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash dividends declared per share

 

$

0.34

 

 

$

0.33

 

 

$

0.68

 

 

$

0.66

 

 

$

0.35

 

 

$

0.34

 

 

$

0.70

 

 

$

0.68

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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LINDSAY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(Unaudited)

 

 

Three months ended

 

 

Six months ended

 

 

Three months ended

 

 

Six months ended

 

($ in thousands)

 

February 28,
2023

 

 

February 28,
2022

 

 

February 28,
2023

 

 

February 28,
2022

 

 

February 29,
2024

 

 

February 28,
2023

 

 

February 29,
2024

 

 

February 28,
2023

 

Net earnings

 

$

18,052

 

 

$

14,566

 

 

$

36,269

 

 

$

22,467

 

 

$

18,123

 

 

$

18,052

 

 

$

33,142

 

 

$

36,269

 

Other comprehensive income (loss):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive (loss) income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Defined benefit pension plan adjustment, net of tax

 

 

40

 

 

 

48

 

 

 

80

 

 

 

97

 

 

 

36

 

 

 

40

 

 

 

73

 

 

 

80

 

Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of hedging activities and tax

 

 

1,308

 

 

 

1,997

 

 

 

(878

)

 

 

(1,353

)

 

 

(583

)

 

 

1,308

 

 

 

(747

)

 

 

(878

)

Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities, net of tax

 

 

71

 

 

 

(105

)

 

 

72

 

 

 

(162

)

Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax expense (benefit) of $52, ($21), ($417), and ($19) respectively

 

 

1,419

 

 

 

1,940

 

 

 

(726

)

 

 

(1,418

)

Unrealized gain on marketable securities, net of tax

 

 

22

 

 

 

71

 

 

 

59

 

 

 

72

 

Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax expense (benefit) of $262, $52, $96, and ($417) respectively

 

 

(525

)

 

 

1,419

 

 

 

(615

)

 

 

(726

)

Total comprehensive income

 

$

19,471

 

 

$

16,506

 

 

$

35,543

 

 

$

21,049

 

 

$

17,598

 

 

$

19,471

 

 

$

32,527

 

 

$

35,543

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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LINDSAY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

 

($ and shares in thousands, except par values)

 

February 28,
2023

 

 

February 28,
2022

 

 

August 31,
2022

 

 

February 29,
2024

 

 

February 28,
2023

 

 

August 31,
2023

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

97,675

 

 

$

68,951

 

 

$

105,048

 

 

$

133,415

 

 

$

97,675

 

 

$

160,755

 

Marketable securities

 

 

8,763

 

 

 

24,934

 

 

 

11,460

 

 

 

17,219

 

 

 

8,763

 

 

 

5,556

 

Receivables, net of allowance of $4,959, $3,726, and $4,118,
respectively

 

 

167,007

 

 

 

134,694

 

 

 

138,200

 

Receivables, net of allowance of $5,149, $4,959, and $5,048,
respectively

 

 

153,624

 

 

 

167,007

 

 

 

144,774

 

Inventories, net

 

 

178,703

 

 

 

187,328

 

 

 

193,776

 

 

 

167,334

 

 

 

178,703

 

 

 

155,932

 

Other current assets, net

 

 

27,973

 

 

 

34,350

 

 

 

28,617

 

Other current assets

 

 

29,121

 

 

 

27,973

 

 

 

20,467

 

Total current assets

 

 

480,121

 

 

 

450,257

 

 

 

477,101

 

 

 

500,713

 

 

 

480,121

 

 

 

487,484

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property, plant, and equipment:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cost

 

 

246,396

 

 

 

234,183

 

 

 

240,981

 

 

 

275,340

 

 

 

246,396

 

 

 

257,741

 

Less accumulated depreciation

 

 

(152,558

)

 

 

(141,892

)

 

 

(146,509

)

 

 

(164,649

)

 

 

(152,558

)

 

 

(158,060

)

Property, plant, and equipment, net

 

 

93,838

 

 

 

92,291

 

 

 

94,472

 

 

 

110,691

 

 

 

93,838

 

 

 

99,681

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intangibles, net

 

 

17,329

 

 

 

19,311

 

 

 

18,208

 

 

 

26,277

 

 

 

17,329

 

 

 

27,719

 

Goodwill

 

 

67,409

 

 

 

67,679

 

 

 

67,130

 

 

 

84,099

 

 

 

67,409

 

 

 

83,121

 

Operating lease right-of-use assets

 

 

17,984

 

 

 

16,724

 

 

 

19,181

 

 

 

16,755

 

 

 

17,984

 

 

 

17,036

 

Deferred income tax assets

 

 

9,518

 

 

 

5,352

 

 

 

9,313

 

 

 

9,203

 

 

 

9,518

 

 

 

10,885

 

Other noncurrent assets

 

 

22,881

 

 

 

24,970

 

 

 

25,248

 

 

 

17,542

 

 

 

22,881

 

 

 

19,734

 

Total assets

 

$

709,080

 

 

$

676,584

 

 

$

710,653

 

 

$

765,280

 

 

$

709,080

 

 

$

745,660

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

52,998

 

 

$

74,345

 

 

$

60,036

 

 

$

47,903

 

 

$

52,998

 

 

$

44,278

 

Current portion of long-term debt

 

 

224

 

 

 

220

 

 

 

222

 

 

 

228

 

 

 

224

 

 

 

226

 

Other current liabilities

 

 

79,566

 

 

 

86,837

 

 

 

100,684

 

 

 

81,147

 

 

 

79,566

 

 

 

91,604

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

132,788

 

 

 

161,402

 

 

 

160,942

 

 

 

129,278

 

 

 

132,788

 

 

 

136,108

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pension benefits liabilities

 

 

4,733

 

 

 

5,567

 

 

 

4,892

 

 

 

4,234

 

 

 

4,733

 

 

 

4,382

 

Long-term debt

 

 

115,253

 

 

 

115,428

 

 

 

115,341

 

 

 

115,075

 

 

 

115,253

 

 

 

115,164

 

Operating lease liabilities

 

 

18,659

 

 

 

17,170

 

 

 

19,810

 

 

 

16,936

 

 

 

18,659

 

 

 

17,689

 

Deferred income tax liabilities

 

 

702

 

 

 

783

 

 

 

1,054

 

 

 

677

 

 

 

702

 

 

 

689

 

Other noncurrent liabilities

 

 

14,673

 

 

 

19,696

 

 

 

15,256

 

 

 

16,046

 

 

 

14,673

 

 

 

15,977

 

Total liabilities

 

 

286,808

 

 

 

320,046

 

 

 

317,295

 

 

 

282,246

 

 

 

286,808

 

 

 

290,009

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders' equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock of $1 par value - authorized 2,000 shares; no shares issued and outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock of $1 par value - authorized 25,000 shares;
19,091, 19,061, and 19,063 shares issued, respectively

 

 

19,091

 

 

 

19,061

 

 

 

19,063

 

Preferred stock of $1 par value - authorized 2,000 shares; no shares issued and outstanding

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock of $1 par value - authorized 25,000 shares;
19,122, 19,091, and 19,094 shares issued, respectively

 

 

19,122

 

 

 

19,091

 

 

 

19,094

 

Capital in excess of stated value

 

 

94,834

 

 

 

90,711

 

 

 

94,006

 

 

 

101,060

 

 

 

94,834

 

 

 

98,508

 

Retained earnings

 

 

607,784

 

 

 

543,355

 

 

 

579,000

 

 

 

661,715

 

 

 

607,784

 

 

 

636,297

 

Less treasury stock - at cost, 8,083 shares

 

 

(277,238

)

 

 

(277,238

)

 

 

(277,238

)

 

 

(277,238

)

 

 

(277,238

)

 

 

(277,238

)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net

 

 

(22,199

)

 

 

(19,351

)

 

 

(21,473

)

 

 

(21,625

)

 

 

(22,199

)

 

 

(21,010

)

Total shareholders' equity

 

 

422,272

 

 

 

356,538

 

 

 

393,358

 

 

 

483,034

 

 

 

422,272

 

 

 

455,651

 

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

 

$

709,080

 

 

$

676,584

 

 

$

710,653

 

 

$

765,280

 

 

$

709,080

 

 

$

745,660

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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Lindsay Corporation and Subsidiaries

Lindsay Corporation and Subsidiaries

 

Lindsay Corporation and Subsidiaries

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

($ and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)

($ and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

($ and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

Shares of
common
stock

 

 

Shares of
treasury
stock

 

 

Common
stock

 

 

Capital in
excess of
stated
value

 

 

Retained
earnings

 

 

Treasury
stock

 

 

Accumulated
other
comprehensive
loss,
net

 

 

Total
shareholders’
equity

 

Balance at August 31, 2021

 

 

18,991

 

 

 

8,083

 

 

$

18,991

 

 

$

86,495

 

 

$

528,130

 

 

$

(277,238

)

 

$

(17,933

)

 

$

338,445

 

Comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22,467

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22,467

 

Other comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,418

)

 

 

(1,418

)

Total comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

21,049

 

Cash dividends ($.66) per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(7,242

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(7,242

)

Issuance of common shares under share compensation plans, net

 

 

70

 

 

 

 

 

 

70

 

 

 

1,805

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,875

 

Share-based compensation expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,411

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,411

 

Balance at February 28, 2022

 

 

19,061

 

 

 

8,083

 

 

$

19,061

 

 

$

90,711

 

 

$

543,355

 

 

$

(277,238

)

 

$

(19,351

)

 

$

356,538

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares of
common
stock

 

 

Shares of
treasury
stock

 

 

Common
stock

 

 

Capital in
excess of
stated
value

 

 

Retained
earnings

 

 

Treasury
stock

 

 

Accumulated
other
comprehensive
loss,
net

 

 

Total
shareholders’
equity

 

Balance at August 31, 2022

 

 

19,063

 

 

 

8,083

 

 

$

19,063

 

 

$

94,006

 

 

$

579,000

 

 

$

(277,238

)

 

$

(21,473

)

 

$

393,358

 

 

 

19,063

 

 

 

8,083

 

 

$

19,063

 

 

$

94,006

 

 

$

579,000

 

 

$

(277,238

)

 

$

(21,473

)

 

$

393,358

 

Comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

36,269

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

36,269

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

36,269

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

36,269

 

Other comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(726

)

 

 

(726

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(726

)

 

 

(726

)

Total comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

35,543

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

35,543

 

Cash dividends ($.68) per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(7,485

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(7,485

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(7,485

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(7,485

)

Issuance of common shares under share compensation plans, net

 

 

28

 

 

 

 

 

 

28

 

 

 

(2,261

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,233

)

 

 

28

 

 

 

 

 

 

28

 

 

 

(2,261

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(2,233

)

Share-based compensation expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,089

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,089

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,089

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,089

 

Balance at February 28, 2023

 

 

19,091

 

 

 

8,083

 

 

$

19,091

 

 

$

94,834

 

 

$

607,784

 

 

$

(277,238

)

 

$

(22,199

)

 

$

422,272

 

 

 

19,091

 

 

 

8,083

 

 

$

19,091

 

 

$

94,834

 

 

$

607,784

 

 

$

(277,238

)

 

$

(22,199

)

 

$

422,272

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at August 31, 2023

 

 

19,094

 

 

 

8,083

 

 

$

19,094

 

 

$

98,508

 

 

$

636,297

 

 

$

(277,238

)

 

$

(21,010

)

 

$

455,651

 

Comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

33,142

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

33,142

 

Other comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(615

)

 

 

(615

)

Total comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

32,527

 

Cash dividends ($.70) per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(7,724

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(7,724

)

Issuance of common shares under share compensation plans, net

 

 

28

 

 

 

 

 

 

28

 

 

 

(783

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(755

)

Share-based compensation expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,335

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,335

 

Balance at February 29, 2024

 

 

19,122

 

 

 

8,083

 

 

$

19,122

 

 

$

101,060

 

 

$

661,715

 

 

$

(277,238

)

 

$

(21,625

)

 

$

483,034

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Lindsay Corporation and Subsidiaries

Lindsay Corporation and Subsidiaries

 

Lindsay Corporation and Subsidiaries

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

($ and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)

($ and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

($ and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

(Unaudited)

(Unaudited)

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

Shares of
common
stock

 

 

Shares of
treasury
stock

 

 

Common
stock

 

 

Capital in
excess of
stated
value

 

 

Retained
earnings

 

 

Treasury
stock

 

 

Accumulated
other
comprehensive
loss,
net

 

 

Total
shareholders’
equity

 

Balance at November 30, 2021

 

 

19,056

 

 

 

8,083

 

 

$

19,056

 

 

$

89,006

 

 

$

532,410

 

 

$

(277,238

)

 

$

(21,291

)

 

$

341,943

 

Comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14,566

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14,566

 

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,940

 

 

 

1,940

 

Total comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

16,506

 

Cash dividends ($.33) per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,621

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,621

)

Issuance of common shares under share compensation plans, net

 

 

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

516

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

521

 

Share-based compensation expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,189

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,189

 

Balance at February 28, 2022

 

 

19,061

 

 

 

8,083

 

 

$

19,061

 

 

$

90,711

 

 

$

543,355

 

 

$

(277,238

)

 

$

(19,351

)

 

$

356,538

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares of
common
stock

 

 

Shares of
treasury
stock

 

 

Common
stock

 

 

Capital in
excess of
stated
value

 

 

Retained
earnings

 

 

Treasury
stock

 

 

Accumulated
other
comprehensive
loss,
net

 

 

Total
shareholders’
equity

 

Balance at November 30, 2022

 

 

19,090

 

 

 

8,083

 

 

$

19,090

 

 

$

93,079

 

 

$

593,475

 

 

$

(277,238

)

 

$

(23,618

)

 

$

404,788

 

 

 

19,090

 

 

 

8,083

 

 

$

19,090

 

 

$

93,079

 

 

$

593,475

 

 

$

(277,238

)

 

$

(23,618

)

 

$

404,788

 

Comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18,052

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18,052

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18,052

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18,052

 

Other comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,419

 

 

 

1,419

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,419

 

 

 

1,419

 

Total comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19,471

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19,471

 

Cash dividends ($0.34) per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,743

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,743

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,743

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,743

)

Issuance of common shares under share compensation plans, net

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

139

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

140

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

139

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

140

 

Share-based compensation expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,616

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,616

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,616

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,616

 

Balance at February 28, 2023

 

 

19,091

 

 

 

8,083

 

 

$

19,091

 

 

$

94,834

 

 

$

607,784

 

 

$

(277,238

)

 

$

(22,199

)

 

$

422,272

 

 

 

19,091

 

 

 

8,083

 

 

$

19,091

 

 

$

94,834

 

 

$

607,784

 

 

$

(277,238

)

 

$

(22,199

)

 

$

422,272

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance at November 30, 2023

 

 

19,115

 

 

 

8,083

 

 

$

19,115

 

 

$

98,628

 

 

$

647,455

 

 

$

(277,238

)

 

$

(21,100

)

 

$

466,860

 

Comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18,123

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18,123

 

Other comprehensive loss

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(525

)

 

 

(525

)

Total comprehensive income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

17,598

 

Cash dividends ($.35) per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,863

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,863

)

Issuance of common shares under share compensation plans, net

 

 

7

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

700

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

707

 

Share-based compensation expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,732

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,732

 

Balance at February 29, 2024

 

 

19,122

 

 

 

8,083

 

 

$

19,122

 

 

$

101,060

 

 

$

661,715

 

 

$

(277,238

)

 

$

(21,625

)

 

$

483,034

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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LINDSAY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

 

Six months ended

 

 

Six months ended

 

($ in thousands)

 

February 28, 2023

 

 

February 28, 2022

 

 

February 29, 2024

 

 

February 28, 2023

 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings

 

$

36,269

 

 

$

22,467

 

 

$

33,142

 

 

$

36,269

 

Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

9,695

 

 

 

9,912

 

 

 

10,574

 

 

 

9,695

 

Provision for uncollectible accounts receivable

 

 

834

 

 

 

322

 

 

 

249

 

 

 

834

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

(185

)

 

 

3,052

 

 

 

1,488

 

 

 

(185

)

Share-based compensation expense

 

 

3,089

 

 

 

2,411

 

 

 

3,335

 

 

 

3,089

 

Unrealized foreign currency transaction loss (gain)

 

 

878

 

 

 

(111

)

Unrealized foreign currency transaction (gain) loss

 

 

(94

)

 

 

878

 

Other, net

 

 

354

 

 

 

627

 

 

 

150

 

 

 

354

 

Changes in assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Receivables

 

 

(28,707

)

 

 

(41,286

)

 

 

(9,349

)

 

 

(28,707

)

Inventories

 

 

14,014

 

 

 

(42,412

)

 

 

(12,003

)

 

 

14,014

 

Other current assets

 

 

1,635

 

 

 

(2,541

)

 

 

(7,009

)

 

 

1,635

 

Accounts payable

 

 

(6,178

)

 

 

28,757

 

 

 

3,792

 

 

 

(6,178

)

Other current liabilities

 

 

(25,553

)

 

 

(8,317

)

 

 

(15,186

)

 

 

(25,553

)

Other noncurrent assets and liabilities

 

 

1,742

 

 

 

(8,732

)

 

 

3,047

 

 

 

1,742

 

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

 

 

7,887

 

 

 

(35,851

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

 

12,136

 

 

 

7,887

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases of property, plant, and equipment

 

 

(7,222

)

 

 

(6,926

)

 

 

(18,773

)

 

 

(7,222

)

Purchases of marketable securities

 

 

 

 

 

(18,468

)

 

 

(15,042

)

 

 

 

Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities

 

 

2,725

 

 

 

12,752

 

 

 

3,525

 

 

 

2,725

 

Other investing activities, net

 

 

(1,214

)

 

 

(2,974

)

 

 

(540

)

 

 

(1,214

)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(5,711

)

 

 

(15,616

)

 

 

(30,830

)

 

 

(5,711

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

 

 

 

 

 

2,821

 

 

 

479

 

 

 

 

Dividends paid

 

 

(7,724

)

 

 

(7,485

)

Common stock withheld for payroll tax obligations

 

 

(2,471

)

 

 

(1,181

)

 

 

(1,575

)

 

 

(2,471

)

Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan

 

 

238

 

 

 

235

 

Principal payments on long-term debt

 

 

(110

)

 

 

(108

)

Dividends paid

 

 

(7,485

)

 

 

(7,242

)

Other financing activities, net

 

 

229

 

 

 

128

 

Net cash used in financing activities

 

 

(9,828

)

 

 

(5,475

)

 

 

(8,591

)

 

 

(9,828

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

 

279

 

 

 

(1,214

)

 

 

(55

)

 

 

279

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

 

 

(7,373

)

 

 

(58,156

)

 

 

(27,340

)

 

 

(7,373

)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

 

 

105,048

 

 

 

127,107

 

 

 

160,755

 

 

 

105,048

 

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

 

$

97,675

 

 

$

68,951

 

 

$

133,415

 

 

$

97,675

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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LINDSAY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

Note 1 – Basis of Presentation

 

The condensed consolidated financial statements are presented in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and do not include all of the disclosures normally required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) as contained in Lindsay Corporation’s (the “Company”) Annual Report on Form 10-K. Accordingly, these condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022.2023.

 

In the opinion of management, the condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) necessary to present fairly the financial position and the results of operations and cash flows for the periods presented. The results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of trends or results expected by the Company for a full year. The condensed consolidated financial statements were prepared using U.S. GAAP. These principles require us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

 

Recent Accounting Guidance Adopted

In December 2019, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2019-12, Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes, which simplifies the accounting and related disclosure requirements for income taxes. The Company adopted this standard in the first quarter of its fiscal 2022. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

Recent Accounting Guidance Not Yet Adopted

In September 2022, the FASBFinancial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued ASUAccounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2022-04, Liabilities - Supplier Finance Programs, which requires annual and interim disclosures for entities that finance its purchases with supplier finance programs. TheseThe Company adopted these amendments are effective for the Company beginning in its fiscal 2024, except for the amendment on rollforward information, which is effective for the Company beginning in its fiscal 2025. The adoption of this ASU is not expected to have a material impact on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

Recent Accounting Guidance Not Yet Adopted

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which requires entities to disclose more detailed information in their reconciliation of their statutory tax rate to their effective tax rate. The Company plans to adopt this ASU in its fiscal 2026.

In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures which requires, among other updates, enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the CODM, as well as the aggregate amount of other segment items included in the reported measure of segment profit or loss. This ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023. The Company plans to adopt this ASU in its fiscal 2025.

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Note 2 – Revenue Recognition

 

Disaggregation of Revenue

 

A breakout by segment of revenue recognized over time versus at a point in time for the three and six months ended February 28,29, 2024 and 2023 and 2022 is as follows:

 

Three months ended

 

Three months ended

 

 

Three months ended

 

Three months ended

 

 

February 28, 2023

 

 

February 28, 2022

 

 

February 29, 2024

 

 

February 28, 2023

 

($ in thousands)

 

Irrigation

 

 

Infrastructure

 

 

Total

 

 

Irrigation

 

 

Infrastructure

 

 

Total

 

 

Irrigation

 

 

Infrastructure

 

 

Total

 

 

Irrigation

 

 

Infrastructure

 

 

Total

 

Point in time

 

$

141,528

 

 

$

14,697

 

 

$

156,225

 

 

$

175,251

 

 

$

16,010

 

 

$

191,261

 

 

$

125,241

 

 

$

12,343

 

 

$

137,584

 

 

$

141,528

 

 

$

14,697

 

 

$

156,225

 

Over time

 

 

6,248

 

 

 

1,657

 

 

 

7,905

 

 

 

5,508

 

 

 

1,467

 

 

 

6,975

 

 

 

7,777

 

 

 

1,437

 

 

 

9,214

 

 

 

6,248

 

 

 

1,657

 

 

 

7,905

 

Revenue from the contracts with customers

 

 

147,776

 

 

 

16,354

 

 

 

164,130

 

 

 

180,759

 

 

 

17,477

 

 

 

198,236

 

 

 

133,018

 

 

 

13,780

 

 

 

146,798

 

 

 

147,776

 

 

 

16,354

 

 

 

164,130

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lease revenue

 

 

 

 

 

2,111

 

 

 

2,111

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,901

 

 

 

1,901

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,721

 

 

 

4,721

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,111

 

 

 

2,111

 

Total operating revenues

 

$

147,776

 

 

$

18,465

 

 

$

166,241

 

 

$

180,759

 

 

$

19,378

 

 

$

200,137

 

 

$

133,018

 

 

$

18,501

 

 

$

151,519

 

 

$

147,776

 

 

$

18,465

 

 

$

166,241

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Six months ended

 

Six months ended

 

 

Six months ended

 

Six months ended

 

 

February 28, 2023

 

 

February 28, 2022

 

 

February 29, 2024

 

 

February 28, 2023

 

($ in thousands)

 

Irrigation

 

 

Infrastructure

 

 

Total

 

 

Irrigation

 

 

Infrastructure

 

 

Total

 

 

Irrigation

 

 

Infrastructure

 

 

Total

 

 

Irrigation

 

 

Infrastructure

 

 

Total

 

Point in time

 

$

287,245

 

 

$

34,927

 

 

$

322,172

 

 

$

315,383

 

 

$

30,723

 

 

$

346,106

 

 

$

257,746

 

 

$

25,294

 

 

$

283,040

 

 

$

287,245

 

 

$

34,927

 

 

$

322,172

 

Over time

 

 

12,614

 

 

 

3,111

 

 

 

15,725

 

 

 

11,284

 

 

 

2,209

 

 

 

13,493

 

 

 

15,440

 

 

 

2,668

 

 

 

18,108

 

 

 

12,614

 

 

 

3,111

 

 

 

15,725

 

Revenue from the contracts with customers

 

 

299,859

 

 

 

38,038

 

 

 

337,897

 

 

 

326,667

 

 

 

32,932

 

 

 

359,599

 

 

 

273,186

 

 

 

27,962

 

 

 

301,148

 

 

 

299,859

 

 

 

38,038

 

 

 

337,897

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lease revenue

 

 

 

 

 

4,503

 

 

 

4,503

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,689

 

 

 

6,689

 

 

 

 

 

 

11,729

 

 

 

11,729

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,503

 

 

 

4,503

 

Total operating revenues

 

$

299,859

 

 

$

42,541

 

 

$

342,400

 

 

$

326,667

 

 

$

39,621

 

 

$

366,288

 

 

$

273,186

 

 

$

39,691

 

 

$

312,877

 

 

$

299,859

 

 

$

42,541

 

 

$

342,400

 

 

Further disaggregation of revenue is disclosed in the Note 1314 – Industry Segment Information.

 

For contracts with an initial length longer than twelve months, the unsatisfied performance obligations were $1.81.0 million at February 28, 2023.29, 2024.

 

Contract Balances

 

Contract assets arise when recorded revenue for a contract exceeds the amounts billed under the terms of such contract. Contract liabilities arise when billed amounts exceed revenue recorded. Amounts are billable to customers upon various measures of performance, including achievement of certain milestones and completion of specified units of completion of the contract. At February 28, 2023,29, 2024, February 28, 2022,2023, and August 31, 2022,2023, contract assets amounted to $1.1 million, $1.1 million, and $0.91.3 million, respectively. These amounts are included within other current assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

Contract liabilities include advance payments from customers and billings in excess of delivery of performance obligations. At February 28, 2023,29, 2024, February 28, 2022,2023, and August 31, 2022,2023, contract liabilities amounted to $17.918.3 million, $39.717.9 million, and $30.620.5 million, respectively. Contract liabilities are included within other current liabilities and other noncurrent liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. During the Company’s six months ended February 29, 2024 and February 28, 2023, and 2022, the Company recognized $25.012.1 million and $25.625.0 million of revenue that were included in the liabilities as of August 31, 20222023 and 20212022 respectively. The revenue recognized was due to applying advance payments received for the performance obligations completed during the quarter.

 

Note 3 – Net Earnings per Share

Basic earnings per share is calculated on the basis of weighted average outstanding common shares. Diluted earnings per share is calculated on the basis of basic weighted average outstanding common shares adjusted for the dilutive effect of stock options, restricted stock unit awards and other dilutive securities.

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The following table shows the computation of basic and diluted net earnings per share for the three and six months ended February 28, 202329, 2024 and 2022:2023:

 

Three months ended

 

 

Six months ended

 

 

Three months ended

 

 

Six months ended

 

($ and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

February 28,
2023

 

 

February 28,
2022

 

 

February 28,
2023

 

 

February 28,
2022

 

 

February 29,
2024

 

 

February 28,
2023

 

 

February 29,
2024

 

 

February 28,
2023

 

Numerator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings

 

$

18,052

 

 

$

14,566

 

 

$

36,269

 

 

$

22,467

 

 

$

18,123

 

 

$

18,052

 

 

$

33,142

 

 

$

36,269

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Denominator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding

 

 

11,007

 

 

 

10,974

 

 

 

10,998

 

 

 

10,950

 

 

 

11,033

 

 

 

11,007

 

 

 

11,025

 

 

 

10,998

 

Diluted effect of stock awards

 

 

56

 

 

 

40

 

 

 

70

 

 

 

70

 

 

 

41

 

 

 

56

 

 

 

42

 

 

 

70

 

Weighted average shares outstanding assuming
dilution

 

 

11,063

 

 

 

11,014

 

 

 

11,068

 

 

 

11,020

 

 

 

11,074

 

 

 

11,063

 

 

 

11,067

 

 

 

11,068

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic net earnings per share

 

$

1.64

 

 

$

1.33

 

 

$

3.30

 

 

$

2.05

 

 

$

1.64

 

 

$

1.64

 

 

$

3.01

 

 

$

3.30

 

Diluted net earnings per share

 

$

1.63

 

 

$

1.32

 

 

$

3.28

 

 

$

2.04

 

 

$

1.64

 

 

$

1.63

 

 

$

2.99

 

 

$

3.28

 

 

Certain stock options and restricted stock units were excluded from the computation of diluted net earnings per share because their effect would have been anti-dilutive. Performance stock units are excluded from the calculation of dilutive potential common shares until the threshold performance conditions have been satisfied. The number of securities excluded from the computation of earnings per share because their effect would have been anti-dilutive was not significant for the three and six months ended February 29, 2024 and February 28, 2023 and 2022.2023.

 

Note 4 – Acquisitions

FieldWise, LLC

On July 28, 2023 ("the acquisition date"), the Company completed the acquisition of the membership interests of FieldWise, LLC ("FieldWise"). FieldWise is a market leader in agricultural technology products with a focus on subscription-based, precision irrigation solutions. The purchase price of $32.7 million was financed through an all-cash transaction from the Company's cash on hand.

The following table summarizes the final purchase price allocation for the acquisition of FieldWise.

($ in thousands)

 

Total

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

1,779

 

Accounts receivable

 

 

376

 

Inventories

 

 

2,651

 

Property and equipment

 

 

2,443

 

Deferred tax asset

 

 

94

 

Intangible assets

 

 

11,400

 

Goodwill

 

 

16,593

 

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

 

 

(228

)

Deferred revenues

 

 

(2,132

)

Non-current deferred revenues

 

 

(235

)

Total purchase price

 

$

32,741

 

During the post-acquisition period, the Company recorded measurement period adjustments to the preliminary recorded values assigned to certain Company assets acquired as of the acquisition date. These adjustments were the product of final working capital adjustments with the seller and are incorporated within the values noted in the table above. These adjustments did not have a material impact on the Company's condensed consolidated financial statements.

The acquired intangible assets include amortizable intangible assets of $10.7 million and indefinite-lived intangible assets of $0.7 million related to tradenames. The amortizable intangible assets have a weighted average useful life of approximately 13.1 years. The following table summarizes the identifiable intangible assets at fair value as of the acquisition date.

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($ in thousands)

 

Weighted average useful life in years

 

 

Fair value of identifiable asset

 

Intangible assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Customer relationships

 

 

15.0

 

 

$

8,700

 

Developed technology

 

 

5.0

 

 

 

2,000

 

Tradenames

 

N/A

 

 

 

700

 

Total intangible assets

 

 

13.1

 

 

$

11,400

 

Goodwill related to the acquisition of FieldWise primarily relates to intangible assets that do not qualify for separate recognition, including the experience and knowledge of FieldWise management, its assembled workforce, and its intellectual capital and specialization with monitoring technology solutions, data acquisition and management systems. This goodwill is included in the irrigation reporting segment and is deductible for income tax purposes. Pro forma information related to this acquisition was not included because the impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements was not considered to be material.

Note 5 – Income Taxes

The Company recorded income tax expense of $7.74.6 million and $4.67.7 million for the three months ended February 29, 2024 and February 28, 2023, and 2022, respectively, and recorded income tax expense of $13.510.6 million and $6.213.5 million for the six months ended February 29, 2024 and February 28, 2023, and 2022, respectively.

 

It is the Company’s policy to report income tax expense for interim periods using an estimated annual effective income tax rate. The estimated annual effective income tax rate was 28.226.4 percent and 25.528.2 percent for the six months ended February 29, 2024 and February 28, 2023, and 2022, respectively. The increasedecrease in the estimated annual effective income tax rate relates primarily to the change in earnings mix among domestic and foreign operations and the finalization of U.S. tax regulations related to foreign tax credits in calendar 2022.operations.

 

The tax effects of significant or unusual items are not considered in the estimated annual effective income tax rate. The tax effects of such discrete events are recognized in the interim period in which the events occur. The Company recorded discrete items resulting in an income tax benefit of $0.61.0 million and $1.10.6 million for the six months ended February 29, 2024 and February 28, 2023, and 2022, respectively. The discrete items recorded primarily relate to the vesting of share-based compensation awards.

Note 56 – Inventories

Inventories consisted of the following as of February 28, 2023,29, 2024, February 28, 2022,2023, and August 31, 2022:2023:

 

($ in thousands)

 

February 28,
2023

 

 

February 28,
2022

 

 

August 31,
2022

 

 

February 29,
2024

 

 

February 28,
2023

 

 

August 31,
2023

 

Raw materials and supplies

 

$

89,968

 

 

$

86,010

 

 

$

93,469

 

 

$

89,500

 

 

$

89,968

 

 

$

83,908

 

Work in process

 

 

9,837

 

 

 

11,620

 

 

 

12,603

 

 

 

10,788

 

 

 

9,837

 

 

 

7,820

 

Finished goods and purchased parts, net

 

 

103,067

 

 

 

96,724

 

 

 

110,022

 

 

 

88,955

 

 

 

103,067

 

 

 

86,793

 

Total inventory value before LIFO adjustment

 

 

202,872

 

 

 

194,354

 

 

 

216,094

 

 

 

189,243

 

 

 

202,872

 

 

 

178,521

 

Less adjustment to LIFO value

 

 

(24,169

)

 

 

(7,026

)

 

 

(22,318

)

 

 

(21,909

)

 

 

(24,169

)

 

 

(22,589

)

Inventories, net

 

$

178,703

 

 

$

187,328

 

 

$

193,776

 

 

$

167,334

 

 

$

178,703

 

 

$

155,932

 

 

Of the $178.7167.3 million, $187.3178.7 million, and $193.8155.9 million of net inventories at February 28, 2023,29, 2024, February 28, 2022,2023, and August 31, 2022,2023, respectively, $45.3 million, $47.2 million, $53.5 million, and $55.542.1 million, respectively, was valued on the last-in, first-out ("LIFO") basis, and $131.5122.0 million, $133.9131.5 million, and $138.3113.8 million, respectively, was valued on the first-in, first-out ("FIFO") or average cost methods.

 

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Note 67 – Long-Term Debt

The following table sets forth the outstanding principal balances of the Company’s long-term debt as of the dates shown:

 

($ in thousands)

 

February 28,
2023

 

 

February 28,
2022

 

 

August 31,
2022

 

 

February 29,
2024

 

 

February 28,
2023

 

 

August 31,
2023

 

Series A Senior Notes

 

$

115,000

 

 

$

115,000

 

 

$

115,000

 

 

$

115,000

 

 

$

115,000

 

 

$

115,000

 

Elecsys Series 2006A Bonds

 

 

822

 

 

 

1,042

 

 

 

931

 

 

 

598

 

 

 

822

 

 

 

710

 

Total debt

 

 

115,822

 

 

 

116,042

 

 

 

115,931

 

 

 

115,598

 

 

 

115,822

 

 

 

115,710

 

Less current portion

 

 

(224

)

 

 

(220

)

 

 

(222

)

 

 

(228

)

 

 

(224

)

 

 

(226

)

Less unamortized debt issuance costs

 

 

(345

)

 

 

(394

)

 

 

(368

)

 

 

(295

)

 

 

(345

)

 

 

(320

)

Total long-term debt

 

$

115,253

 

 

$

115,428

 

 

$

115,341

 

 

$

115,075

 

 

$

115,253

 

 

$

115,164

 

 

Principal payments on the debt are due as follows:

 

Due within

 

$ in thousands

 

 

$ in thousands

 

1 year

 

$

224

 

 

$

228

 

2 years

 

 

228

 

 

 

232

 

3 years

 

 

232

 

 

 

138

 

4 years

 

 

138

 

Thereafter

 

 

115,000

 

 

 

115,000

 

 

$

115,822

 

 

$

115,598

 

 

Note 78 – Fair Value Measurements

The following table presents the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value, based upon the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall, as of February 28, 2023,29, 2024, February 28, 2022,2023, and August 31, 2022.2023. There were no transfers between any levels for the periods presented.

 

February 29, 2024

 

($ in thousands)

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

 

Total

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

133,415

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

133,415

 

Marketable securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate bonds

 

 

 

 

 

10,084

 

 

 

 

 

 

10,084

 

U.S. treasury securities

 

 

 

 

 

7,135

 

 

 

 

 

 

7,135

 

Derivative asset

 

 

 

 

 

1,840

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,840

 

Derivative liability

 

 

 

 

 

(391

)

 

 

 

 

 

(391

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

February 28, 2023

 

 

February 28, 2023

 

($ in thousands)

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

 

Total

 

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

 

Total

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

97,675

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

97,675

 

 

 

97,675

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

97,675

 

Marketable securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate bonds

 

 

 

 

 

6,976

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,976

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,976

 

 

 

 

 

 

6,976

 

U.S. treasury securities

 

 

 

 

 

1,787

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,787

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,787

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,787

 

Derivative asset

 

 

 

 

 

3,520

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,520

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,520

 

 

 

 

 

 

3,520

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

February 28, 2022

 

 

August 31, 2023

 

($ in thousands)

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

 

Total

 

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

 

Total

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

68,951

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

68,951

 

 

$

160,755

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

160,755

 

Marketable securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate bonds

 

 

 

 

 

20,322

 

 

 

 

 

 

20,322

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,095

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,095

 

U.S. treasury securities

 

 

 

 

 

4,612

 

 

 

 

 

 

4,612

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,461

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,461

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

August 31, 2022

 

($ in thousands)

 

Level 1

 

 

Level 2

 

 

Level 3

 

 

Total

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

105,048

 

 

$

 

 

$

 

 

$

105,048

 

Marketable securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate bonds

 

 

 

 

 

9,668

 

 

 

 

 

 

9,668

 

U.S. treasury securities

 

 

 

 

 

1,792

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,792

 

Derivative asset

 

 

 

 

 

5,505

 

 

 

 

 

 

5,505

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,672

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,672

 

Derivative liability

 

 

 

 

 

(457

)

 

 

 

 

 

(457

)

 

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The Company’s investment in marketable securities consists of United States treasury bonds and investment grade corporate bonds. The marketable securities are classified as available-for-sale and are carried at fair value with the change in unrealized gains and losses reported as a separate component on the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income until realized. The Company determines fair value using data points that are observable, such as quoted prices and interest rates. The amortized cost of the investments approximates fair value. Investment income is recorded within other income (expense) on the condensed consolidated statements of earnings. As of February 28, 2023, approximately 64%29, 2024, all of the Company’s marketable securities investments mature within one year and 36% mature within one to two years.year.

 

The Company enters into derivative instrument agreements to manage risk in connection with changes in foreign currency. The Company only enters into derivative instrument agreements with counterparties who have highly rated credit and does not enter into derivative instrument agreements for trading or speculative purposes. The fair values are based on inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability and are determined by standard calculations and models that use readily observable market parameters. These inputs include foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. Industry standard data providers are the primary source for forward and spot rate information for both interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates.

On March 28, 2022, theThe Company has entered into a fixed-to-fixedvarious cross currency swapswaps that mature between the second quarter of fiscal 2026 and the third quarter of fiscal 2027 with a total notional amount of $50.0100.0 million, or €45.691.7 million, that is set to mature on March 30, 2027.million. The Company elected the spot method for designating this contractthese swaps as a net investment hedge.hedges. Changes in the fair value of this contractthese contracts are reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss on the condensed consolidated balance sheets and the fair value of these contracts are recorded within other noncurrent assets and other noncurrent liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The fair value of these contracts as of February 29, 2024 are included in the table above as either a derivative asset or liability.

At February 29, 2024 the Company had an outstanding foreign currency forward contract to sell a notional amount of 189.6 million South African rand at fixed prices to settle during the Company's next fiscal quarter ending May 31, 2024. The Company’s foreign currency forward contract does not qualify as a hedge of a net investment in foreign operations. The fair value of this contract as of February 28, 2023, is disclosed in the table above, and29, 2024 is recorded within other noncurrentcurrent assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.

 

 

There were no required fair value adjustments for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis for the six months ended February 28, 202329, 2024 or 2022.2023.

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Note 89 – Commitments and Contingencies

In the ordinary course of its business operations, the Company enters into arrangements that obligate it to make future payments under contracts such as lease agreements. Additionally, the Company is involved, from time to time, in commercial litigation, employment disputes, administrative proceedings, business disputes and other legal proceedings. The Company has established accruals for certain proceedings based on an assessment of probability of loss. The Company believes that any such currently-pending proceedings are either covered by insurance or would not have a material effect on the business or its consolidated financial statements if decided in a manner that is unfavorable to the Company. Such proceedings are exclusive of environmental remediation matters which are discussed separately below.

Infrastructure Products

The Company is currently defending a number of product liability lawsuits arising out of vehicle collisions with highway barriers incorporating the Company’s X-Lite® end terminal. Despite the September 2018 reversal of a sizable judgment against a competitor, the Company expects that the significant attention brought to the infrastructure products industry by the original judgment may lead to additional lawsuits being filed against the Company and others in the industry.

The Company, certain of its subsidiaries, and certain third parties which originally designed the X-Lite end terminal have also been named in a lawsuit filed on June 9, 2020 in the Circuit Court of Cole County, Missouri by Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (“MHTC”). MHTC alleges, among other things, that the X-Lite end terminal was defectively designed and failed to perform as designed, intended, and advertised, leading to MHTC’s removal and replacement of X-Lite end terminals from Missouri’s roadways. MHTC alleges strict liability (defective design and failure to warn), negligence, breach of express warranties, breach of implied warranties (merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose), fraud, and public nuisance. MHTC seeks compensatory damages, interest, attorneys’ fees, and punitive damages.

The Company believes it has meritorious factual and legal defenses to each of the lawsuits discussed above and is prepared to vigorously defend its interests. Based on the information currently available to the Company, the Company does not

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believe that a loss is probable in any of these lawsuits; therefore, no accrual has been included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. While it is reasonably possible that a loss may be incurred, the Company is unable to estimate a range of potential loss due to the complexity and current status of these lawsuits. However, the Company maintains insurance coverage to mitigate the impact of adverse exposures in these lawsuits and does not expect that these lawsuits will have a material adverse effect on its business or its consolidated financial statements.

In June

Following the March 2019 filing of a qui tam lawsuit (as amended, the Company was informed“Lawsuit”) by letter thatan individual relator, on behalf of the United States and twelve individual states, in the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York (the “Court”), the Department of Justice, Civil Division and the U.S. Attorney’sAttorney's Office for the Northern District of New York with the assistance of the Department of Transportation, Office of Inspector General, are conducting(the “U.S. Attorney’s Office”) proceeded to initiate an investigation ofinto the Companyrelator’s allegations relating to the Company’sCompany's X-Lite end terminal and potential violations of the federal civil False Claims Act. Depending onOn September 28, 2023, the outcomeU.S. Attorney’s Office submitted a letter motion (the “Letter Motion”) informing the Court that the United States had investigated the relator’s allegations and now sought to move to dismiss the Lawsuit as it had “determined that dismissal is commensurate with the public interest because the claims lack merit and the matter does not warrant the continued expenditure of this matter, thereresources to pursue or monitor the action.” The U.S. Attorney’s Office also noted that it had “been advised by counsel for the twelve states that the states [had] no objection to the Court declining to exercise supplemental jurisdiction over the remaining state claims and to dismissing those claims without prejudice to the states.” On October 2, 2023, the Court granted the Letter Motion and indicated that a motion to dismiss could be a material adverse effect onfiled without further order or pre-motion conference. On October 12, 2023, after the Company’s business orrelator proceeded to file his own notice of voluntary dismissal, the U.S. Attorney’s Office filed its consolidated financial statements. Givennotice of consent to the current posturerelator’s voluntary dismissal. On October 26, 2023, the Court ordered the dismissal of the matter,Lawsuit without prejudice as to the Company is unable to estimate a rangerelator, the United States, and each of potential loss, if any, or to express an opinion regarding the ultimate outcome.twelve state plaintiffs.

Environmental Remediation

In previous years, the Company committed to a plan to remediate environmental contamination of the groundwater at and adjacent to its Lindsay, Nebraska facility (the “site”). The current estimated aggregate accrued cost of $13.110.7 million is based on consideration of remediation options which the Company believes could be successful in meeting the long-term regulatory requirements of the site. The Company submitted a revised remedial alternatives evaluation report to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) and the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (the “NDEE”) in August 2020 to review remediation alternatives and proposed plans for the site. While the proposed remediation plan is preliminary and has not been approved by the EPA or the NDEE, they have recently approved an in situ thermal remediation pilot study to bethat was conducted by the Company at a specific location on the site. The Company commenced implementation ofcompleted the pilot program in the second halffourth quarter of calendar 2022fiscal 2023. A final report was submitted to the EPA and expectsNDEE for review in November 2023. The Company continues to completework with the pilot program in calendar 2023.EPA and the NDEE on finalizing the proposed remediation plans for the site. Of the total liability as of February 28, 2023, $10.129, 2024, $8.0 million was calculated on a discounted basis using a discount rate of 1.2%, percent, which represents a risk-free rate. This discounted portion of the liability amounts to $11.49.0 million on an undiscounted basis.at February 29, 2024.

The Company accrues the anticipated cost of investigation and remediation when the obligation is probable and can be reasonably estimated. While a definitivethe plan has not been formally approved by the EPA, the Company believes the current accrual is a good faith estimate of the long-term cost of remediation at this site; however, the estimate of costs and their timing could change as a result of a number of factors, including but not limited to (1) EPA input on the proposed remediation plan and any changes which the EPA may subsequently require, (2) effectiveness of the in situ thermal pilot remediation pilot study, (3) refinement of cost estimates and length of time required to complete remediation and post-remediation operations and maintenance, (4)(3) effectiveness of the technology chosen in remediation of the site as well as changes in technology that may be available in the future, and (5)(4) unforeseen circumstances existing at the site. As a result of these factors, the actual amount of costs incurred by the Company in connection with the remediation of contamination of its Lindsay, Nebraska site

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could exceed the amounts accrued for this expense at this time. While any revisions could be material to the operating results of any fiscal quarter or fiscal year, the Company does not expect such additional expenses would have a material adverse effect on its liquidity or financial condition.

The following table summarizes the environmental remediation liability classifications included in the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of February 28, 2023,29, 2024, February 28, 2022,2023, and August 31, 2022:2023:

 

($ in thousands)

 

February 28,
2023

 

 

February 28,
2022

 

 

August 31,
2022

 

 

February 29,
2024

 

 

February 28,
2023

 

 

August 31,
2023

 

Other current liabilities

 

$

3,097

 

 

$

777

 

 

$

4,179

 

 

$

460

 

 

$

3,097

 

 

$

1,287

 

Other noncurrent liabilities

 

 

9,975

 

 

 

15,155

 

 

 

10,967

 

 

 

10,172

 

 

 

9,975

 

 

 

10,175

 

Total environmental remediation liabilities

 

$

13,072

 

 

$

15,932

 

 

$

15,146

 

 

$

10,632

 

 

$

13,072

 

 

$

11,462

 

 

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Note 910 – Warranties

The following table provides the changes in the Company’s product warranties:

 

Three months ended

 

 

Six months ended

 

 

Three months ended

 

 

Six months ended

 

($ in thousands)

 

February 28,
2023

 

 

February 28,
2022

 

 

February 28,
2023

 

 

February 28,
2022

 

 

February 29,
2024

 

 

February 28,
2023

 

 

February 29,
2024

 

 

February 28,
2023

 

Product warranty accrual balance, beginning of period

 

$

13,602

 

 

$

12,379

 

 

$

14,080

 

 

$

12,736

 

 

$

14,254

 

 

$

13,602

 

 

$

14,535

 

 

$

14,080

 

Liabilities accrued for warranties during the period

 

 

2,888

 

 

 

1,825

 

 

 

4,128

 

 

 

4,219

 

 

 

2,178

 

 

 

2,888

 

 

 

3,747

 

 

 

4,128

 

Warranty claims paid during the period

 

 

(2,318

)

 

 

(1,250

)

 

 

(4,036

)

 

 

(4,001

)

 

 

(2,061

)

 

 

(2,318

)

 

 

(3,911

)

 

 

(4,036

)

Changes in estimates

 

 

-

 

 

 

(136

)

 

 

-

 

 

 

(136

)

Product warranty accrual balance, end of period

 

$

14,172

 

 

$

12,818

 

 

$

14,172

 

 

$

12,818

 

 

$

14,371

 

 

$

14,172

 

 

$

14,371

 

 

$

14,172

 

 

Note 1011 – Share-Based Compensation

 

The Company’s current share-based compensation plans, approved by the stockholders of the Company, provides for awards of stock options, restricted shares, restricted stock units (“RSUs”), stock appreciation rights, performance shares, and performance stock units (“PSUs”) to employees and non-employee directors of the Company. The Company measures and recognizes compensation expense for all share-based payment awards made to employees and directors based on estimated fair values. Share-based compensation expense was $1.71.8 million and $1.31.7 million for the three months ended February 29, 2024 and February 28, 2023, and 2022, respectively, and $3.33.5 million and $2.53.3 million for the six months ended February 29, 2024 and February 28, 2023, and 2022, respectively.

 

Note 1112 – Other Current Liabilities

($ in thousands)

 

February 28,
2023

 

 

February 28,
2022

 

 

August 31,
2022

 

 

February 29,
2024

 

 

February 28,
2023

 

 

August 31,
2023

 

Other current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contract liabilities

 

$

16,782

 

 

$

38,454

 

 

$

29,494

 

 

$

16,825

 

 

$

16,782

 

 

$

18,800

 

Compensation and benefits

 

 

16,490

 

 

 

15,212

 

 

 

23,148

 

 

 

16,705

 

 

 

16,490

 

 

 

24,957

 

Warranties

 

 

14,172

 

 

 

12,818

 

 

 

14,080

 

 

 

14,371

 

 

 

14,172

 

 

 

14,535

 

Dealer related liabilities

 

 

10,405

 

 

 

8,969

 

 

 

9,629

 

Tax related liabilities

 

 

9,044

 

 

 

1,532

 

 

 

7,820

 

 

 

7,905

 

 

 

9,044

 

 

 

9,187

 

Dealer related liabilities

 

 

8,969

 

 

 

4,616

 

 

 

8,396

 

Accrued environmental liabilities

 

 

3,097

 

 

 

777

 

 

 

4,179

 

Operating lease liabilities

 

 

3,069

 

 

 

3,428

 

 

 

3,159

 

 

 

3,415

 

 

 

3,069

 

 

 

3,028

 

Deferred revenue - lease

 

 

1,223

 

 

 

1,031

 

 

 

1,064

 

 

 

1,634

 

 

 

1,223

 

 

 

2,830

 

Accrued insurance

 

 

1,049

 

 

 

1,119

 

 

 

1,193

 

 

 

771

 

 

 

1,049

 

 

 

1,163

 

Accrued environmental liabilities

 

 

460

 

 

 

3,097

 

 

 

1,287

 

Other

 

 

5,671

 

 

 

7,850

 

 

 

8,151

 

 

 

8,656

 

 

 

5,671

 

 

 

6,188

 

Total other current liabilities

 

$

79,566

 

 

$

86,837

 

 

$

100,684

 

 

$

81,147

 

 

$

79,566

 

 

$

91,604

 

 

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Note 1213 – Share Repurchases

There were no shares repurchased during the three or six months ended February 29, 2024 and February 28, 2023 and 2022 under the Company’s share repurchase program. The remaining amount available under the repurchase program was $63.7 million as of February 28, 2023.29, 2024.

Note 1314 – Industry Segment Information

 

The Company manages its business activities in two reportable segments: irrigation and infrastructure. The Company evaluates the performance of its reportable segments based on segment revenues gross profit and operating income, with operating income for segment purposes excluding unallocated corporate general and administrative expenses, interest income, interest expense, other income and expenses and income taxes. Operating income for segment purposes includes general and administrative expenses, selling expenses, engineering and research expenses and other overhead charges directly attributable to the segment. There are no inter-segment sales included in the amounts disclosed. The Company had no single customer who represented 10 percent or more of its total revenues during the three or six months ended February 28, 202329, 2024 or 2022.2023.

 

Irrigation - This reporting segment includes the manufacture and marketing of center pivot, lateral move and hose reel irrigation systems and large diameter steel tubing as well as various innovative technology solutions such as GPS positioning and guidance, variable rate irrigation, remote irrigation management and scheduling technology, irrigation consulting and

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design and industrial internet of things, or “IIoT”, solutions. The irrigation reporting segment consists of one operating segment.

Infrastructure – This reporting segment includes the manufacture and marketing of moveable barriers, specialty barriers, crash cushions and end terminals, and road marking and road safety equipment. The infrastructure reporting segment consists of one operating segment.

 

Three months ended

 

 

Six months ended

 

 

Three months ended

 

 

Six months ended

 

($ in thousands)

 

February 28,
2023

 

 

February 28,
2022

 

 

February 28,
2023

 

 

February 28,
2022

 

 

February 29,
2024

 

 

February 28,
2023

 

 

February 29,
2024

 

 

February 28,
2023

 

Operating revenues:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Irrigation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

North America

 

$

90,354

 

 

$

100,730

 

 

$

174,288

 

 

$

179,705

 

 

$

82,845

 

 

$

90,354

 

 

$

172,222

 

 

$

174,288

 

International

 

 

57,422

 

 

 

80,029

 

 

 

125,571

 

 

 

146,962

 

 

 

50,173

 

 

 

57,422

 

 

 

100,964

 

 

 

125,571

 

Irrigation total

 

 

147,776

 

 

 

180,759

 

 

 

299,859

 

 

 

326,667

 

 

 

133,018

 

 

 

147,776

 

 

 

273,186

 

 

 

299,859

 

Infrastructure

 

 

18,465

 

 

 

19,378

 

 

 

42,541

 

 

 

39,621

 

 

 

18,501

 

 

 

18,465

 

 

 

39,691

 

 

 

42,541

 

Total operating revenues

 

$

166,241

 

 

$

200,137

 

 

$

342,400

 

 

$

366,288

 

 

$

151,519

 

 

$

166,241

 

 

$

312,877

 

 

$

342,400

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Irrigation

 

$

32,820

 

 

$

24,734

 

 

$

61,461

 

 

$

41,946

 

 

$

25,649

 

 

$

32,820

 

 

$

50,956

 

 

$

61,461

 

Infrastructure

 

 

2,019

 

 

 

324

 

 

 

5,391

 

 

 

3,090

 

 

 

3,506

 

 

 

2,019

 

 

 

7,125

 

 

 

5,391

 

Corporate

 

 

(7,574

)

 

 

(6,720

)

 

 

(14,989

)

 

 

(13,337

)

 

 

(7,057

)

 

 

(7,574

)

 

 

(14,909

)

 

 

(14,989

)

Total operating income

 

 

27,265

 

 

 

18,338

 

 

 

51,863

 

 

 

31,699

 

 

 

22,098

 

 

 

27,265

 

 

 

43,172

 

 

 

51,863

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest and other expense, net

 

 

(1,532

)

 

 

866

 

 

 

(2,125

)

 

 

(3,019

)

 

 

599

 

 

 

(1,532

)

 

 

520

 

 

 

(2,125

)

Earnings before income taxes

 

$

25,733

 

 

$

19,204

 

 

$

49,738

 

 

$

28,680

 

 

$

22,697

 

 

$

25,733

 

 

$

43,692

 

 

$

49,738

 

 

 

Note 15 – Subsequent Event

On April 3, 2024, the Company agreed to acquire a 49.9% non-controlling minority interest in Pessl Instruments GmbH ("Pessl"), an Austrian company that provides agricultural technology solutions focused on field monitoring systems such as weather stations and soil moisture probes. The agreement includes a call option that if exercised, would allow the Company to acquire the remainder of Pessl's outstanding shares based on Pessl's future earnings at certain dates between approximately two-and-a-half and five years after the date of the agreement. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of the Company's fiscal 2024, subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.

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ITEM 2 ‑ Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Concerning Forward‑Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains not only historical information, but also forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Statements that are not historical are forward-looking and reflect information concerning possible or assumed future results of operations and planned financing of the Company. In addition, forward-looking statements may be made orally or in press releases, conferences, reports, on the Company's web site, or otherwise, in the future by or on behalf of the Company. When used by or on behalf of the Company, the words “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “intend,” “will,” “plan,” “predict,” “project,” “outlook,” “could,” “may,” “should” or similar expressions generally identify forward-looking statements. The entire section entitled “Executive Overview and Outlook” should be considered forward-looking statements. For these statements, the Company claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

 

Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to those discussed in the “Risk Factors” section in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022.2023. Readers should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement and should recognize that the statements are predictions of future results or conditions, which may not occur as anticipated. Actual results or conditions could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements and from historical results, due to the risks and uncertainties described herein and in the Company’s other public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the Company’s fiscal year ended August 31, 2022,2023, as well as other risks and uncertainties not now anticipated. The risks and uncertainties described herein and in the Company’s other public filings are not exclusive and further information concerning the Company and its businesses, including factors that potentially could materially affect the Company's financial results, may emerge from time to time. Except as required by law, the Company assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect actual results or changes in factors or assumptions affecting such forward-looking statements.

COVID-19 Impact

In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic. COVID-19 has had a limited impact on the Company’s manufacturing operations to date. While the Company implemented new procedures to protect the health and well-being of employees and customers, costs associated with these procedures have not been material. In addition, the pandemic has not had a material adverse effect on demand for the Company’s irrigation or infrastructure products; however, the COVID-19 pandemic did result in a slowdown of road construction activity and delays in certain project implementations. As pandemic conditions improved and economic activity increased, the Company experienced a number of supply chain challenges including increased lead times and limited availability of certain components, significant raw material inflation, and labor and logistics constraints.

The ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s business, results of operations, or cash flows in future periods remain uncertain and will depend on numerous evolving factors that the Company may not be able to accurately predict or effectively respond to, including, without limitation: the duration and scope of any outbreak; the transmissibility and severity of new variants of COVID-19; actions taken by governments, businesses, and individuals in response to any outbreak; the effect on economic activity and actions taken in response; the effect on customers and their demand for the Company’s products and services; and the Company’s ability to manufacture, sell, and service its products, including without limitation as a result of supply chain challenges, facility closures, social distancing, restrictions on travel, fear or anxiety by the populace, and shelter-in-place orders.

Accounting Policies

In preparing the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP, management must make a variety of decisions which impact the reported amounts and the related disclosures. These decisions include the selection of the appropriate accounting principles to be applied and the assumptions on which to base accounting estimates. In making these decisions, management applies its judgment based on its understanding and analysis of the relevant circumstances and the Company’s historical experience.

The Company’s accounting policies that are most important to the presentation of its results of operations and financial condition, and which require the greatest use of judgments and estimates by management, are designated as its critical accounting policies. See discussion of the Company’s critical accounting policies under Item 7 in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the Company’s fiscal year ended August 31, 2022.2023. Management periodically re-evaluates and

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adjusts its critical accounting policies as circumstances change. There were no significant changes in the Company’s critical accounting policies during the six months ended February 28, 2023.29, 2024.

Recent Accounting Guidance

See Note 1 – Basis of Presentation and the disclosure therein of recently adopted accounting guidance to the condensed consolidated financial statements set forth in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Executive Overview and Outlook

Operating revenues for the three months ended February 28, 202329, 2024 were $166.2$151.5 million, a decrease of 179 percent compared to $200.1$166.2 million for the three months ended February 28, 2022.2023. Irrigation segment revenues for the three months ended February 29, 2024 decreased 1810 percent to $147.8$133.0 million andfrom the same prior year period, while infrastructure segment revenues decreased 5 percent toof $18.5 million.million were equivalent during both periods. Net earnings for the three months ended February 28, 202329, 2024 were $18.1 million, or $1.63$1.64 per diluted share, compared to net earnings of $14.6$18.1 million, or $1.32$1.63 per diluted share, for the three months ended February 28, 2022.2023.

The primary drivers for the Company’s irrigation segment are the need for irrigated agricultural crop production, which is tied to population growth and the attendant need for expanded food production, and the need to use water resources efficiently. These drivers are affected by a number of factors, including the following:

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Agricultural commodity prices – As of February 2023,2024, U.S. corn prices have increaseddecreased approximately 35 percent and U.S. soybean prices have increaseddecreased approximately 825 percent from price levels prevailing in February 2022. Higher2023. The reduction in commodity prices are being sustained by constrainedis due primarily to higher production levels in calendar 2023 that resulted in increased supply and higher inventory levels globally coupled with higher demand. Expanding drought conditions in various regionsat the end of the worldyear. Agriculture commodity prices fluctuate based on supply factors, such as global production and inventory levels and the continuedongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, has put additional pressure onand demand factors such as food and feed consumption, biofuel production and the supplylevel of China's demand for agricultural commodities, further increasing corn, wheat and soybean prices.imports.
Net farm incomeAs of February 2023,2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (the “USDA”) estimated 2024 U.S. 2023 net farm income to be $136.9$116.1 billion, a decrease of 15.926 percent from the USDA’s estimatedforecasted 2023 U.S. 2022 net farm income of $162.7$155.9 billion. MostThe majority of this projected decrease is comingexpected to come from a reduction in government support payments while cash receipts for crops is projected to decrease by 3.16 percent and cash expenses are projected to increase by 4 percent. Following record net farm income in 2022, projected net farm income in 2023 remains at a relatively high level historically.
Weather conditions – Demand for irrigation equipment is often positively affected by storm damage and prolonged periods of drought conditions as producers look for ways to reduce the risk of low crop production and crop failures. Conversely, demand for irrigation equipment can be negatively affected during periods of more predictable or excessiveabundant natural precipitation.
Governmental policies – A number of governmental laws and regulations can affect the Company’s business, including:
The Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (the “Farm Bill”) was signed into law in December 2018. The Farm Bill2018 and provides a degree of certainty to growers, including funding for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, which provides financial assistance to farmers to implement conservation practices, and is frequently used to assist in the purchase of center pivot irrigation systems. The currentIn November 2023, Congress voted to extend the Farm Bill, willwhich is now set to expire at the end of September 2023.2024.
Changes to U.S. income tax laws enacted in December 2017 increased the benefit of certain tax incentives, such as the Section 179 income tax deduction and Section 168 bonus depreciation, which are intended to encourage equipment purchases by allowing 100 percent of the cost of equipment to be treated as an expense in the year of purchase rather than amortized over its useful life. This benefit is scheduled to bebeing phased out by 20 percent per year over a five-year period, beginning in 2023. For calendar 2023, when the allowable deduction drops tois 80 percent of the cost of equipment.equipment and in calendar 2024 the allowable deduction drops to 60 percent.
Biofuel production continues to be a major demand driver for irrigated corn, sugar cane and soybeans as these crops are used in high volumes to produce ethanol and biodiesel. In December 2022,On June 21, 2023, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”) proposedannounced a final rule setting biofuel volume requirements for the Renewable Fuels Standard (RFS) volume requirementsprogram for 2023, 2024, and 2025. The proposed volumes for 2023 are comparable to thefinal volume requirements reflect an increase in total gallons of renewable fuel estimatedof approximately 3 to be used in 2022, with years 2024 and 2025 increasing 5 percent and 4 percent respectively.in each successive year.

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Many international markets are affected by government policies such as subsidies and other agriculturally related incentives. While these policies can have a significant effect on individual markets, they typically do not have a material effect on the consolidated results of the Company.
Currency – The value of the U.S. dollar fluctuates in relation to the value of currencies in a number of countries to which the Company exports products and in which the Company maintains local operations. The strengthening of the dollar increases the cost in the local currency of the products exported from the U.S. into these countries and, therefore, could negatively affect the Company’s international sales and margins. In addition, the U.S. dollar value of sales made in any affected foreign currencies will decline as the value of the dollar rises in relation to these other currencies.

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Demand for irrigation equipment in the U.S. has remained steady overstable during the first half of fiscal 2024 compared to the same prior year period,period. Net farm income levels in calendar 2023, although lower than historically high 2022 levels, supported farmer sentiment has been tempered somewhat byprofitability and demand for investment so far in our fiscal 2024. However, the projected decreaseforecasted decline in estimated 2024 net farm income, higher interest rates and concerns regarding inflation and general economic conditions. During this periodif realized, could negatively affect demand for irrigation equipment during the remainder of our fiscal 2024. The Company has been able to maintain its pricing for irrigation equipment while inflationary pressure on steel and other raw material costs as well as freight and logistics costs, have moderated. The Company expectsmoderated compared to continue to actively track these circumstances and will monitor its prices in connection with changes in raw material and other costs.the same prior year period.

The most significant opportunities for growth in irrigation sales over the next several years continue to be in international markets where irrigation use is less developed and demand is driven primarilynot only by commodity prices and net farm income, but also by food security, water scarcity and population growth. While international irrigation markets remain active with opportunities for further development and expansion, regional political and economic factors, including armed conflict, currency conditions and other factors can create a challenging environment. The Company continues to monitor the Ukraine and Russia conflict for both short and long-term implications and has suspended new business activity in Russia and Belarus since February 2022. Sales with Russian, Ukrainian and UkrainianBelarusian customers historically have represented less than 5%5 percent of consolidated revenues. Additionally, international results are heavily dependent upon project sales which tend to fluctuate and can be difficult to forecast accurately.

The infrastructure business continues to be driven by the Company's transportation safety products, the demand for which largely depends on government spending for road construction and improvements. The enactment of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in November 2021 marked the largest infusion of federal investment into infrastructure projects in more than a decade. This legislation introduced $110 billion in incremental federal funding, planned for roads, bridges, and other transportation projects, whichprojects. The Company expects this additional funding to support higher demand in the Company anticipates will translate into higher demandU.S. for its transportation safety products as the funds are appropriated and states begin to implement projects beginning in the second half of fiscal 2023.products.

The backlog of unshipped orders at February 28, 202329, 2024 was $95.2$94.2 million compared with $111.0$95.2 million at February 28, 2022.2023. Included in these backlogs are amounts of $20.3 million and $5.4 million, respectively, for orders that are not expected to be fulfilled within the subsequent twelve months. The irrigation backlog iswas lower and the infrastructure backlog iswas higher compared to the prior year. The Company’s backlog can fluctuate from period to period due to the seasonality, cyclicality, timing and execution of contracts. Backlog typically represents long-term projects as well as short lead-time orders, and therefore is generally not a good indication of the next fiscal quarter’s revenues.

 

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Results of Operations

 

For the Three Months ended February 28, 202329, 2024 compared to the Three Months ended February 28, 20222023

 

The following section presents an analysis of the Company’s operating results displayed in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings for the three months ended February 29, 2024 and February 28, 2023 and 2022.2023. It should be read together with the industry segment information in Note 1314 to the condensed consolidated financial statements:

 

Three months ended

 

 

 

 

Three months ended

 

 

 

($ in thousands)

 

February 28,
2023

 

 

February 28,
2022

 

 

Percent
Change

 

February 29,
2024

 

 

February 28,
2023

 

 

Percent
Change

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating revenues

 

$

166,241

 

 

$

200,137

 

 

-17%

 

$

151,519

 

 

$

166,241

 

 

(9%)

Gross profit

 

$

54,258

 

 

$

42,944

 

 

26%

 

$

48,954

 

 

$

54,258

 

 

(10%)

Gross margin

 

 

32.6

%

 

 

21.5

%

 

 

 

32.3

%

 

 

32.6

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses (1)

 

$

26,993

 

 

$

24,606

 

 

10%

 

$

26,856

 

 

$

26,993

 

 

(1%)

Operating income

 

$

27,265

 

 

$

18,338

 

 

49%

 

$

22,098

 

 

$

27,265

 

 

(19%)

Operating margin

 

 

16.4

%

 

 

9.2

%

 

 

 

14.6

%

 

 

16.4

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income (expense), net

 

$

(1,532

)

 

$

866

 

 

-277%

 

$

599

 

 

$

(1,532

)

 

(139%)

Income tax expense

 

$

7,681

 

 

$

4,638

 

 

66%

 

$

4,574

 

 

$

7,681

 

 

(40%)

Overall income tax rate

 

 

29.8

%

 

 

24.2

%

 

 

 

20.2

%

 

 

29.8

%

 

Net earnings

 

$

18,052

 

 

$

14,566

 

 

24%

 

$

18,123

 

 

$

18,052

 

 

0%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Irrigation Segment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Segment operating revenues

 

$

147,776

 

 

$

180,759

 

 

-18%

 

$

133,018

 

 

$

147,776

 

 

(10%)

Segment operating income

 

$

32,820

 

 

$

24,734

 

 

33%

 

$

25,649

 

 

$

32,820

 

 

(22%)

Segment operating margin

 

 

22.2

%

 

 

13.7

%

 

 

 

19.3

%

 

 

22.2

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Infrastructure Segment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Segment operating revenues

 

$

18,465

 

 

$

19,378

 

 

-5%

 

$

18,501

 

 

$

18,465

 

 

0%

Segment operating income

 

$

2,019

 

 

$

324

 

 

523%

 

$

3,506

 

 

$

2,019

 

 

74%

Segment operating margin

 

 

10.9

%

 

 

1.7

%

 

 

 

19.0

%

 

 

10.9

%

 

(1)
Includes $7.6$7.1 million and $6.7$7.6 million of corporate operating expenses for the three months ended February 29, 2024 and February 28, 2023, and 2022, respectively.

 

Revenues

Operating revenues for the three months ended February 28, 202329, 2024 decreased 179 percent to $166.2$151.5 million from $200.1$166.2 million for the three months ended February 28, 2022,2023, as irrigation revenues decreased $32.9$14.8 million andwhile infrastructure revenues decreased $0.9 million.were equivalent to revenues during the prior year period. The irrigation segment provided 8988 percent of the Company’s revenue during the three months ended February 28, 202329, 2024 as compared to 9089 percent for the three months ended February 28, 2022.2023.

 

North America irrigation revenues for the three months ended February 28, 202329, 2024 of $90.4$82.8 million decreased $10.3$7.6 million, or 108 percent, from $100.7$90.4 million for the three months ended February 28, 2022.2023. The decrease resulted from lower unit sales volume which was partially offset byof replacement parts, the impact of highera less favorable mix of shorter machines, and slightly lower average selling prices compared to the same prior year period. HigherThis decrease was partially offset by the impact of slightly higher unit sales volume in the prior year period was primarily due to a pull forward of orders in advance of announced selling price increases while current year unit volume reflected a more traditional seasonal demand as selling prices had stabilized. Higher average selling prices compared to the same prior year period resulted from the pass through of higher raw material costs to customers.period.

 

International irrigation revenues for the three months ended February 28, 202329, 2024 of $57.4$50.2 million decreased $22.6$7.2 million, or 2813 percent, from $80.0$57.4 million for the three months ended February 28, 2022.2023. The decrease resulted primarily from the completion of a large Egypt project in the prior year that did not repeat and lower sales volumes in Brazil Ukraine and Russia. Sales andother Latin America markets compared to the same prior year period. In Brazil, order activity declined due to a significant drop in Brazillocal commodity prices during the quarter which has negatively impacted the outlook for grower profitability and available liquidity. This dynamic has also resulted in a more constrained credit environment which is limiting growers' ability to invest in irrigation equipment. This decrease was temporarily reduced as a result of the federal government transition following the October 2022 presidential election. The current year was also impactedpartially offset by the unfavorablefavorable effects of foreign currency translation of approximately $0.3$0.9 million compared to the same prior year period.

 

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Infrastructure segment revenues were $18.5 million for both of the three months ended February 28, 2023 of $18.5 million decreased $0.9 million, or 5 percent, from $19.4 million for the three months ended29, 2024 and February 28, 2022.2023. An increase in Road Zipper System lease revenue duringin the current yearthree months ended February 29, 2024 was more than offset by lower Road Zipper System sales and lower sales of road safety products compared to the same prior year period. Road Zipper project sales were similar to the prior year second quarter.

 

Gross Profit

Gross profit for the three months ended February 28, 202329, 2024 of $54.3$49.0 million increased 26decreased 10 percent from $42.9$54.3 million for the three months ended February 28, 2022.2023. The decrease in gross profit resulted primarily from lower irrigation revenues. Gross margin was 32.3 percent of sales for the three months ended February 29, 2024 compared with 32.6 percent of sales for the three months ended February 28, 2023 compared with 21.5 percent of sales for the three months ended February 28, 2022.2023. Increased gross profit and gross margin in irrigation resulted primarily from improved price realization, lower inflationary impact on input costs and a more favorable margin mix of international revenues compared to the same prior year period. Prior year irrigation results were negatively impacted by the impact of higher raw material costs, including approximately $2.8 million in additional expense resulting from the impact of the LIFO method of accounting for inventory while the LIFO impact in the current year reduced expense by approximately $1.5 million. Additionally, the prior year included non-recurring costs of approximately $1.8 million related to factory maintenance and outside consulting services. Increased gross profit and gross margin in infrastructure resulted primarily from a more favorable margin mix of revenue, improved price realization andrevenues with higher Road Zipper System lease revenues. This favorable impact was offset by lower inflationary impact on input costs compared to the same prior year period.irrigation gross margin resulting from a decrease in revenues without a corresponding reduction in fixed costs.

 

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses of $26.9 million for the three months ended February 29, 2024 decreased $0.1 million, or 1 percent, compared with $27.0 million for the three months ended February 28, 2023 increased $2.4 million, or 10 percent, compared with $24.6 million for the three months ended February 28, 2022. The increase resulted primarily from higher employee compensation costs2023. Increased selling expense was offset by lower engineering and increased spending on new product development compared to the same prior year period.research expense and cost reductions in other areas.

Other Income (Expense), net

The Company recorded other income of $0.6 million for the three months ended February 29, 2024 compared to other expense of $1.5 million for the three months ended February 28, 2023 compared to other income of $0.9 million for the three months ended February 28, 2022.2023. The change resulted primarily from foreign currency transaction lossesgains of $0.1 million in the current year compared to foreign currency transaction gainslosses of $1.1 million in the same prior year period.period and a $0.8 million increase in interest income.

 

Income Taxes

The Company recorded income tax expense of $7.7$4.6 million and $4.6$7.7 million for the three months ended February 29, 2024 and February 28, 2023, and 2022, respectively. The effective income tax rate was 29.820.2 percent and 24.229.8 percent for the three months ended February 29, 2024 and February 28, 2023, and 2022, respectively. The higherlower effective tax rate in the current year period reflects an increaseda decreased proportion of earnings in higher rate foreign jurisdictions primarily Brazil, compared to the same prior year period. In addition, the same prior year period benefited from the impactas well as a discrete income tax benefit of larger discrete items.approximately $1.1 million realized in Brazil.

 

 

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For the Six Months ended February 28, 202329, 2024 compared to the Six Months ended February 28, 20222023

 

The following section presents an analysis of the Company’s operating results displayed in the condensed consolidated statements of earnings for the six months ended February 29, 2024 and February 28, 2023 and 2022.2023. It should be read together with the industry segment information in Note 1314 to the condensed consolidated financial statements:

 

Six months ended

 

 

 

Six months ended

 

 

($ in thousands)

 

February 28,
2023

 

 

February 28,
2022

 

 

Percent
Change

 

February 29,
2024

 

 

February 28,
2023

 

 

Percent
Change

Consolidated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating revenues

 

$

342,400

 

 

$

366,288

 

 

-7%

 

$

312,877

 

 

$

342,400

 

 

(9%)

Gross profit

 

$

107,278

 

 

$

80,381

 

 

33%

 

$

98,859

 

 

$

107,278

 

 

(8%)

Gross margin

 

 

31.3

%

 

 

21.9

%

 

 

 

31.6

%

 

 

31.3

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating expenses (1)

 

$

55,415

 

 

$

48,682

 

 

14%

 

$

55,687

 

 

$

55,415

 

 

0%

Operating income

 

$

51,863

 

 

$

31,699

 

 

64%

 

$

43,172

 

 

$

51,863

 

 

(17%)

Operating margin

 

 

15.1

%

 

 

8.7

%

 

 

 

13.8

%

 

 

15.1

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other expense, net

 

$

(2,125

)

 

$

(3,019

)

 

-30%

Other income (expense), net

 

$

520

 

 

$

(2,125

)

 

(124%)

Income tax expense

 

$

13,469

 

 

$

6,213

 

 

117%

 

$

10,550

 

 

$

13,469

 

 

(22%)

Overall income tax rate

 

 

27.1

%

 

 

21.7

%

 

 

 

24.1

%

 

 

27.1

%

 

Net earnings

 

$

36,269

 

 

$

22,467

 

 

61%

 

$

33,142

 

 

$

36,269

 

 

(9%)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Irrigation Segment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Segment operating revenues

 

$

299,859

 

 

$

326,667

 

 

-8%

 

$

273,186

 

 

$

299,859

 

 

(9%)

Segment operating income

 

$

61,461

 

 

$

41,946

 

 

47%

 

$

50,956

 

 

$

61,461

 

 

(17%)

Segment operating margin

 

 

20.5

%

 

 

12.8

%

 

 

 

18.7

%

 

 

20.5

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Infrastructure Segment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Segment operating revenues

 

$

42,541

 

 

$

39,621

 

 

7%

 

$

39,691

 

 

$

42,541

 

 

(7%)

Segment operating income

 

$

5,391

 

 

$

3,090

 

 

74%

 

$

7,125

 

 

$

5,391

 

 

32%

Segment operating margin

 

 

12.7

%

 

 

7.8

%

 

 

 

18.0

%

 

 

12.7

%

 

(1)
Includes $15.0$14.9 million and $13.3$15.0 million of corporate operating expenses for the six months ended February 29, 2024 and February 28, 2023, and 2022, respectively.

 

Revenues

Operating revenues for the six months ended February 28, 202329, 2024 decreased 79 percent to $342.4$312.9 million from $366.3$342.4 million for the six months ended February 28, 2022,2023, as irrigation revenues decreased $26.8$26.7 million and infrastructure revenues increased $2.9decreased $2.8 million. The irrigation segment provided 8887 percent of the Company’s revenue during the six months ended February 28, 202329, 2024 as compared to 8988 percent for the six months ended February 28, 2022.2023.

 

North America irrigation revenues for the six months ended February 28, 202329, 2024 of $174.3$172.2 million decreased $5.4$2.1 million, or 31 percent, from $179.7$174.3 million for the six months ended February 28, 2022. The decrease resulted from lower2023. Higher unit sales volume whichin the current year period was partiallymore than offset by higherlower sales of replacement parts, the impact of a less favorable mix of shorter machines, and slightly lower average selling prices compared to the same prior year period. Higher unit volume in the prior year period was primarily due to a pull forward of orders in advance of announced selling price increases while current year unit volume reflected a more traditional seasonal demand as selling prices had stabilized. Higher average selling prices compared to the same prior year period resulted from the pass through of higher raw material costs to customers.

 

International irrigation revenues for the six months ended February 28, 202329, 2024 of $125.6$101.0 million decreased $21.4$24.6 million, or 1520 percent, from $147.0$125.6 million for the six months ended February 28, 2022.2023. The decrease resulted primarily from the completion of a large Egypt project in the prior year that did not repeat and lower sales volumes in UkraineBrazil and Russia.other Latin America markets compared to the same prior year period. In Brazil, market demand has declined due to a significant drop in local commodity prices that has had a negative impact on farmer profitability and liquidity. This decrease was partially offset by higher sales in Brazil and other markets. The current year was also impacted by unfavorablethe favorable effects of foreign currency translation of approximately $2.0$2.7 million compared to the same prior year period.

 

Infrastructure segment revenues for the six months ended February 28, 202329, 2024 of $42.5$39.7 million increased $2.9decreased $2.8 million, or 7 percent, from $39.6$42.5 million for the six months ended February 28, 2022.2023. The increasedecrease resulted from higherlower Road Zipper System sales which were partiallycompared to the same prior year period due to a project in the same prior year period that did not repeat. This decrease was largely offset by lowerhigher Road Zipper System lease revenue and lower sales of road safety products.during the six months ended February 29, 2024 compared to the prior year period.

 

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Gross Profit

Gross profit for the six months ended February 28, 202329, 2024 of $107.3$98.9 million increased 33decreased 8 percent from $80.4$107.3 million for the six months ended February 28, 2022.2023. The decrease in gross profit resulted primarily from lower revenues in both segments. Gross margin was 31.6 percent of sales for the six months ended February 29, 2024 compared with 31.3 percent of sales for the six months ended February 28, 2023 compared with 21.9 percent of sales for the six months ended February 28, 2022.2023. Increased gross profit and gross margin in irrigation resulted primarily from improved price realization, lower inflationary impact on input costs and a more favorable margin mix of international revenues compared to the same prior year period. Prior year irrigation results were negatively impacted by the impact of higher raw material costs, including approximately $7.8 million in additional expense resulting from the impact of the LIFO method of accounting for inventory while the LIFO impact in the current year reduced expense by approximately $1.5 million. In addition, costs of approximately $1.8 million were incurred in the prior year related to non-recurring factory maintenance and outside consulting services that did not repeat. Increased gross profit and gross margin in infrastructure resulted primarily from a more favorable margin mix of revenue, improved price realization andrevenues with higher Road Zipper System lease revenues. This favorable impact was offset by lower inflationary impact on input costs compared to the same prior year period. Prior year infrastructure results were negatively impacted by approximately $1.0 million in additional expenseirrigation gross margin resulting from the impact of LIFO while the current year impact was minimal.a decrease in revenues without a corresponding reduction in fixed costs.

 

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses of $55.7 million for the six months ended February 29, 2024 increased $0.3 million compared with $55.4 million for the six months ended February 28, 2023 increased $6.7 million, or 14 percent, compared with $48.7 million2023.

Other Income (Expense), net

The Company recorded other income for the six months ended February 28, 2022. The increase resulted primarily from higher employee incentive expense attributable to improved business results, increased spending on new product development and increased personnel costs29, 2024 of $0.5 million compared to the same prior year period.

Other Expense, net

Otherother expense forof 2.1 million the six months ended February 28, 2023 decreased $0.92023. The current year period includes $0.2 million of foreign currency transaction losses compared to losses of $1.1 million in the six months ended February 28, 2022. The change resulted primarily from lower interest expensesame prior year period and higher$2.3 million of interest income compared to $0.9 million in the same prior year period.

 

Income Taxes

The Company recorded income tax expense of $13.5$10.6 million and $6.2$13.5 million for the six months ended February 29, 2024 and February 28, 2023, and 2022, respectively. The effective income tax rate was 27.124.1 percent and 21.727.1 percent for the six months ended February 29, 2024 and February 28, 2023, and 2022, respectively. The higherlower effective tax rate in the current year period reflects an increaseda decreased proportion of earnings in higher rate foreign jurisdictions primarily Brazil, compared to the same prior year period. In addition, the same prior year period benefited from the impactas well as a discrete income tax benefit of larger discrete items.approximately $1.1 million realized in Brazil.

 

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Company's cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities totaled $150.6 million at February 29, 2024 compared with $106.4 million at February 28, 2023 compared with $93.9 million at February 28, 2022 and $116.5$166.3 million at August 31, 2022.2023. The Company requires cash for financing its receivables and inventories, paying operating expenses and capital expenditures, and for dividends and share repurchases. The Company meets its liquidity needs and finances its capital expenditures from its available cash and funds provided by operations along with borrowings under its credit arrangements described below. The Company’s investments in marketable securities are primarily comprised of United States government securities and investment grade corporate securities. The Company believes its current cash resources, investments in marketable securities, projected operating cash flow, and remaining capacity under its continuing bank lines of credit are sufficient to cover all its expected working capital needs, planned capital expenditures and dividends. The Company may require additional borrowings to fund potential acquisitions in the future.

The Company’s total cash and cash equivalents held by foreign subsidiaries were approximately $57.3 million, $51.2 million, $37.3 million, and $49.0$64.6 million as of February 28, 2023,29, 2024, February 28, 2022,2023, and August 31, 2022,2023, respectively. The Company considers earnings in foreign subsidiaries to be indefinitely reinvested and would need to accrue and pay incremental state, local, and foreign taxes if such earnings were repatriated to the United States. The Company does not intend to repatriate the funds and does not expect these funds to have a significant impact on the Company’s overall liquidity.

Net working capital was $371.4 million at February 29, 2024, as compared with $347.3 million at February 28, 2023 as compared with $288.9 million at February 28, 2022 and $316.2$351.4 million at August 31, 2022.2023. Cash provided by operating activities totaled $12.1 million during the six months ended February 29, 2024, compared to cash provided by operating activities of $7.9 million during the six months ended February 28, 2023, compared to cash used in operating activities of $35.9 million during the six months ended February 28, 2022.2023. The increase was primarily driven by higher net earnings, a reductionfavorable improvements in inventoryworking capital, mainly receivables and a lower increase in accounts receivable,other current liabilities, partially offset by a reductionan increase in current liabilities, compared toinventory during the same priorcurrent year period.

Cash flows used in investing activities totaled $30.8 million during the six months ended February 29, 2024 compared to $5.7 million during the six months ended February 28, 2023 compared to $15.6 million during the six months ended February 28, 2022.2023. Cash proceeds from the maturities of marketable securities decreased $10.0amounted to $15.0 million in the current year compared to zero in the same prior year period. Purchases of property, plant, and equipment were $7.2$18.8 million, compared to $6.9$7.2 million in the same prior year period.

Cash flows used in financing activities totaled $8.6 million during the six months ended February 29, 2024 compared to cash flows used in financing activities of $9.8 million during the six months ended February 28, 2023 compared to cash flows used in financing activities of $5.5 million during the six months ended February 28, 2022.2023. The change was primarily the result of lower proceeds from the exercise ofcommon stock optionswithheld for payroll tax obligations compared to the same prior year period.

 

Capital Allocation Plan

The Company’s capital allocation plan is to continue investing in revenue and earnings growth, combined with a defined process for enhancing returns to stockholders. Under the Company’s capital allocation plan, the priorities for uses of cash include:

Investment in organic growth including capital expenditures and expansion of international markets,
Dividends to stockholders, along with expectations to increase dividends over time,
Synergistic acquisitions that provide attractive returns to stockholders, and
Opportunistic share repurchases taking into account cyclical and seasonal fluctuations.

Capital Expenditures

Capital expenditures for fiscal 20232024 are expected to be between $15.0$35.0 million and $20.0$40.0 million, including equipment replacement, productivity improvements, and new product development.development and commercial growth investments. The increase over recent levels of capital expenditures is primarily related to modernization and productivity improvements planned at certain manufacturing facilities. The Company’s management does maintain flexibility to modify the amount and timing of some of the planned expenditures in response to economic conditions.

Dividends

In the second quarter of fiscal 2023,2024, the Company paid a quarterly cash dividend to stockholders of $0.34$0.35 per common share, or $3.7$3.9 million, compared to a quarterly cash dividend of $0.33$0.34 per common share, or $3.6$3.7 million, in the second quarter of fiscal 2022.2023.

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Share Repurchases

The Company’s Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to $250.0 million of common stock with no expiration date. Under the program, shares may be repurchased in privately negotiated and/or open market transactions as well as under formalized trading plans in accordance with the guidelines specified under Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. There were no shares repurchased during the six months ended February 28, 202329, 2024 or 2022.2023. The remaining amount available under the repurchase program was $63.7 million as of February 28, 2023.29, 2024.

Long-Term Borrowing Facilities

Senior Notes. The Company has outstanding $115.0 million in aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes, Series A (the “Senior Notes”). The entire principal of the Senior Notes is due and payable on February 19, 2030. Interest on the Senior Notes is payable semi-annually at a fixed annual rate of 3.82 percent. Borrowings under the Senior Notes are unsecured. The Company used the proceeds of the sale of the Senior Notes for general corporate purposes, including acquisitions and dividends.

Revolving Credit Facility. The Company has outstanding a $50.0 million unsecured Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (“Wells Fargo”) expiring August 26, 2026. The Company intends to use borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility for working capital purposes and to fund acquisitions. At February 29, 2024 and February 28, 2023, and 2022, the Company had no outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility. The amount of borrowings available at any time under the Revolving Credit Facility is reduced by the amount of standby letters of credit issued by Wells Fargo then outstanding. At February 28, 2023,29, 2024, the Company had the ability to borrow up to $50.0 million under the Revolving Credit Facility. The Revolving Credit Facility may be increased by up to an additional $50.0 million at any time, subject to additional commitment approval. Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility bear interest at a variable rate equal to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") plus a margin of between 100 and 210 basis points depending on the Company’s leverage ratio then in effect (which resulted in a variable rate of 5.906.67 percent at February 28, 2023)29, 2024), subject to adjustment as set forth in the loan documents for the Revolving Credit Facility. Interest is paid on a monthly to quarterly basis depending on loan type. The Company currently pays an annual commitment fee on the unused portion of the Revolving Credit Facility. The fee is between 0.125 percent and 0.2 percent on the unused balance depending on the Company’s leverage ratio then in effect (which resulted in a fee of 0.125 percent at February 28, 2023)29, 2024).

Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility have equal priority with borrowings under the Company’s Senior Notes. Each of the credit arrangements described above include certain covenants relating primarily to the Company’s financial condition. These financial covenants include a funded debt to EBITDA leverage ratio and an interest coverage ratio. In the event that the loan documents for the Revolving Credit Facility were to require the Company to comply with any financial covenant that is not already included or is more restrictive than what is already included in the arrangement governing the Senior Notes, then such covenant shall be deemed incorporated by reference for the benefit of holders of the Senior Notes. Upon the occurrence of any event of default of these covenants, including a change in control of the Company, all amounts outstanding thereunder may be declared to be immediately due and payable. At February 29, 2024 and February 28, 2023, and 2022, the Company was in compliance with all financial loan covenants contained in its credit arrangements in place as of each of those dates.

Series 2006A Bonds. Elecsys International LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, has outstanding $0.8 million in principal amount of industrial revenue bonds that were issued in 2006 (the “Series 2006A Bonds”). Principal and interest on the Series 2006A Bonds are payable monthly through maturity on September 1, 2026. The interest rate is adjustable every five years based on the yield of the 5-year United States Treasury Notes, plus 0.45 percent (1.72 percent as of February 28, 2023). This rate was adjusted on September 1, 2021 in accordance with the terms of the bonds, and the adjusted rate will be in force through maturity. The obligations under the Series 2006A Bonds are secured by a first priority security interest in certain real estate.

Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments

There have been no material changes in the Company’s contractual obligations and commercial commitments as described in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022.2023.

ITEM 3 – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

There have been no material changes from the Company’s quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk previously disclosed in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. See discussion of the Company’s quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk under Part II, Item 7A in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022.2023.

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ITEM 4 – Controls and Procedures

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The Company carried out an evaluation under the supervision and the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), of the effectiveness of the design and

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operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e). Based upon that evaluation, the CEO and CFO concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of February 28, 2023.29, 2024.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

The CEO and CFO determined that there has not been any significant change to the Company’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) during the last fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

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Part II – OTHER INFORMATION

See the disclosure in Note 8 – Commitments and Contingencies to the condensed consolidated financial statements set forth in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which disclosure is hereby incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 1A – Risk Factors

 

There have been no material changes from risk factors previously disclosed in the Company’s most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K. See the discussions of the Company’s risk factors under Part I, Item 1A in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2022.

ITEM 2 – Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

None.

ITEM 3 – Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

ITEM 4 – Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

ITEM 5 – Other Information

None.

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ITEM 6 – Exhibits

 

Exhibit

No.

Description

3.1

Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 14, 2006.

3.2

Amended and Restated By‑Laws of the Company, effective October 17, 2018, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 19, 2018.

4.1

Specimen Form of Common Stock Certificate, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(a) of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended November 30, 2006.

10.1

 

Lindsay Corporation Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 3, 2022. †

10.2

 

Lindsay Corporation Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan Adoption Agreement, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company's Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 3, 2022. †

31.1*

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.

31.2*

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.

32.1*

Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.

101*

Interactive Data Files pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T formatted in Inline Extensible Business Reporting Language ("Inline XBRL").

104*

Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted in Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).

† Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement required to be filed as an exhibit hereto pursuant to Item 6 of Part II of Form 10-Q.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized on this 4th day of April 2023.2024.

 

 

 

 

LINDSAY CORPORATION

 

 

 

 

 

By:

 

/s/ BRIAN L. KETCHAM

 

Name:

 

Brian L. Ketcham

 

Title:

 

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

(on behalf of the registrant and as principal financial officer)

 

 

 

 

 

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