Document_and_Entity_Informatio
Document and Entity Information | 3 Months Ended | |
Nov. 30, 2013 | Jan. 02, 2014 | |
Document Document And Entity Information [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Document Type | '10-Q | ' |
Amendment Flag | 'false | ' |
Document Period End Date | 30-Nov-13 | ' |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | '2014 | ' |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | 'Q1 | ' |
Trading Symbol | 'wdfc | ' |
Entity Registrant Name | 'WD 40 CO | ' |
Entity Central Index Key | '0000105132 | ' |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | '--08-31 | ' |
Entity Filer Category | 'Large Accelerated Filer | ' |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | ' | 15,246,308 |
CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $) | Nov. 30, 2013 | Aug. 31, 2013 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | ||
Assets | ' | ' |
Cash and cash equivalents | $51,419 | $53,434 |
Short-term investments | 40,724 | 37,516 |
Trade accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $735 and $540 at November 30, 2013 and August 31, 2013, respectively | 56,477 | 56,878 |
Inventories | 33,790 | 32,433 |
Current deferred tax assets, net | 5,681 | 5,672 |
Other current assets | 6,245 | 6,210 |
Total current assets | 194,336 | 192,143 |
Property and equipment, net | 9,088 | 8,535 |
Goodwill | 95,438 | 95,236 |
Other intangible assets, net | 23,841 | 24,292 |
Other assets | 2,907 | 2,858 |
Total assets | 325,610 | 323,064 |
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity | ' | ' |
Accounts payable | 18,523 | 19,693 |
Accrued liabilities | 15,919 | 16,562 |
Revolving credit facility | 63,000 | 63,000 |
Accrued payroll and related expenses | 12,192 | 17,244 |
Income taxes payable | 2,770 | 1,146 |
Total current liabilities | 112,404 | 117,645 |
Long-term deferred tax liabilities, net | 24,661 | 24,011 |
Deferred and other long-term liabilities | 1,943 | 1,901 |
Total liabilities | 139,008 | 143,557 |
Shareholders' equity: | ' | ' |
Common stock ― authorized 36,000,000 shares, $0.001 par value; 19,459,734 and 19,392,979 shares issued at November 30, 2013 and August 31, 2013, respectively; and 15,274,308 and 15,285,536 shares outstanding at November 30, 2013 and August 31, 2013, respectively | 19 | 19 |
Additional paid-in capital | 134,275 | 133,239 |
Retained earnings | 220,758 | 214,034 |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | -444 | -5,043 |
Common stock held in treasury, at cost ― 4,185,426 and 4,107,443 shares at November 30, 2013 and August 31, 2013, respectively | -168,006 | -162,742 |
Total shareholders' equity | 186,602 | 179,507 |
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $325,610 | $323,064 |
CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_BALANCE1
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) (USD $) | Nov. 30, 2013 | Aug. 31, 2013 |
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | ||
Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Trade accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts | $735 | $540 |
Common stock, shares authorized | 36,000,000 | 36,000,000 |
Common stock, par value | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Common stock, shares issued | 19,459,734 | 19,392,979 |
Common stock, shares outstanding | 15,274,308 | 15,285,536 |
Treasury stock, shares | 4,185,426 | 4,107,443 |
CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | Nov. 30, 2013 | Nov. 30, 2012 |
Income Statement [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Net sales | $95,541 | $95,264 |
Cost of products sold | 45,868 | 47,537 |
Gross profit | 49,673 | 47,727 |
Operating expenses: | ' | ' |
Selling, general and administrative | 26,699 | 25,329 |
Advertising and sales promotion | 5,615 | 6,067 |
Amortization of definite-lived intangible assets | 592 | 466 |
Total operating expenses | 32,906 | 31,862 |
Income from operations | 16,767 | 15,865 |
Other income (expense): | ' | ' |
Interest income | 131 | 62 |
Interest expense | -215 | -125 |
Other income (expense), net | -214 | 52 |
Income before income taxes | 16,469 | 15,854 |
Provision for income taxes | 4,987 | 4,910 |
Net income | $11,482 | $10,944 |
Earnings per common share: | ' | ' |
Basic | $0.75 | $0.69 |
Diluted | $0.74 | $0.69 |
Shares used in per share calculations: | ' | ' |
Basic | 15,279 | 15,693 |
Diluted | 15,366 | 15,807 |
Dividends declared per common share | $0.31 | $0.29 |
CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME1
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Nov. 30, 2013 | Nov. 30, 2012 |
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Net income | $11,482 | $10,944 |
Other comprehensive income: | ' | ' |
Foreign currency translation adjustment | 4,599 | 1,035 |
Total comprehensive income | $16,081 | $11,979 |
CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME2
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (USD $) | Common Stock [Member] | Additional Paid-In Capital [Member] | Retained Earnings [Member] | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Member] | Treasury Stock [Member] | Total |
In Thousands, except Share data | ||||||
Beginning balance at Aug. 31, 2013 | $19 | $133,239 | $214,034 | ($5,043) | ($162,742) | $179,507 |
Beginning balance, shares at Aug. 31, 2013 | 19,392,979 | ' | ' | ' | 4,107,443 | ' |
Issuance of common stock upon settlements of stock-based equity awards | ' | -264 | ' | ' | ' | -264 |
Issuance of common stock upon settlements of stock-based equity awards, shares | 66,755 | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Stock-based compensation | ' | 517 | ' | ' | ' | 517 |
Tax benefits from settlements of stock-based equity awards | ' | 783 | ' | ' | ' | 783 |
Cash dividends ($0.31 per share) | ' | ' | -4,758 | ' | ' | -4,758 |
Acquisition of treasury stock | ' | ' | ' | ' | -5,264 | -5,264 |
Acquisition of treasury stock, shares | ' | ' | ' | ' | 77,983 | ' |
Foreign currency translation adjustment | ' | ' | ' | 4,599 | ' | 4,599 |
Net income | ' | ' | 11,482 | ' | ' | 11,482 |
Ending balance at Nov. 30, 2013 | $19 | $134,275 | $220,758 | ($444) | ($168,006) | $186,602 |
Ending balance, shares at Nov. 30, 2013 | 19,459,734 | ' | ' | ' | 4,185,426 | ' |
CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME3
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Parenthetical) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended |
Nov. 30, 2013 | |
Statement Of Stockholders Equity [Abstract] | ' |
Cash dividends, per share | $0.31 |
CONDENSED_CONSOLIDATED_STATEME4
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Nov. 30, 2013 | Nov. 30, 2012 |
Operating activities: | ' | ' |
Net income | $11,482 | $10,944 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ' | ' |
Depreciation and amortization | 1,378 | 1,203 |
Net gains on sales and disposals of property and equipment | -17 | -9 |
Deferred income taxes | -154 | 183 |
Excess tax benefits from settlements of stock-based equity awards | -777 | 375 |
Stock-based compensation | 517 | 619 |
Unrealized foreign currency exchange gains, net | -1,053 | -210 |
Provision for bad debts | 215 | 221 |
Changes in assets and liabilities: | ' | ' |
Trade accounts receivable | 2,302 | -1,111 |
Inventories | -1,088 | -890 |
Other assets | 117 | -613 |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | -2,580 | 646 |
Accrued payroll and related expenses | -6,720 | 981 |
Income taxes payable | 3,052 | 3,199 |
Deferred and other long-term liabilities | 35 | 57 |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 6,709 | 15,595 |
Investing activities: | ' | ' |
Purchases of property and equipment | -1,186 | -527 |
Proceeds from sales of property and equipment | 95 | 64 |
Purchases of short-term investments | -1,282 | -20,928 |
Net cash used in investing activities | -2,373 | -21,391 |
Financing activities: | ' | ' |
Dividends paid | -4,758 | -4,579 |
Proceeds from issuance of common stock | 1,149 | 944 |
Treasury stock purchases | -5,264 | -8,091 |
Excess tax benefits from settlements of stock-based equity awards | 777 | -375 |
Net cash used in financing activities | -8,096 | -12,101 |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 1,745 | 613 |
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | -2,015 | -17,284 |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 53,434 | 69,719 |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $51,419 | $52,435 |
The_Company
The Company | 3 Months Ended |
Nov. 30, 2013 | |
The Company [Abstract] | ' |
The Company | ' |
Note 1. The Company | |
WD-40 Company (“the Company”), based in San Diego, California, is a global consumer products company dedicated to delivering unique, high value and easy-to-use solutions for a wide variety of maintenance needs of “doer” and “on-the-job” users by leveraging and building upon the Company’s fortress of brands. The Company markets multi-purpose maintenance products – under the WD-40® and 3-IN-ONE® brand names. Currently included in the WD-40 brand are the WD-40 multi-use product and the WD-40 Specialist® and WD-40 BikeTM product lines. The Company launched the WD-40 Specialist product line in early fiscal year 2012 and currently sells this product line in various regions throughout theAmericas, EMEA and Asia-Pacific. The WD-40 Specialist product line has contributed to sales of the multi-purpose maintenance products since its initial launch. In the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2012, the Company developed the WD-40 Bike product line, which is focused on a comprehensive line of bicycle maintenance products that include wet and dry chain lubricants, heavy-duty degreasers, foaming bike wash and frame protectants that are designed specifically for the avid cyclist, bike enthusiasts and mechanics. The Company also markets the following homecare and cleaning brands: X-14® mildew stain remover and automatic toilet bowl cleaners, 2000 Flushes® automatic toilet bowl cleaners, Carpet Fresh® and No Vac® rug and room deodorizers, Spot Shot® aerosol and liquid carpet stain removers, 1001® household cleaners and rug and room deodorizers and Lava® and Solvol® heavy-duty hand cleaners. | |
The Company’s brands are sold in various locations around the world. Multi-purpose maintenance products are sold worldwide in markets throughout North, Central and South America, Asia, Australia and the Pacific Rim, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Homecare and cleaning products are sold primarily in North America, the United Kingdom (“U.K.”) and Australia. The Company’s products are sold primarily through mass retail and home center stores, warehouse club stores, grocery stores, hardware stores, automotive parts outlets, sport retailers, independent bike dealers and industrial distributors and suppliers. | |
Basis_Of_Presentation_And_Summ
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies | 3 Months Ended | |||
Nov. 30, 2013 | ||||
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] | ' | |||
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies | ' | |||
Note 2. Basis of Presentation and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | ||||
Basis of Consolidation | ||||
The condensed consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared by the Company, without audit, according to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The August 31, 2013 year-end condensed consolidated balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by U.S. GAAP. | ||||
In the opinion of management, the unaudited financial information for the interim periods shown reflects all adjustments necessary for a fair statement thereof. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2013, which was filed with the SEC on October 22, 2013. | ||||
The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. | ||||
Use of Estimates | ||||
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of operating results for an entire fiscal year. | ||||
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts | ||||
In the normal course of business, the Company employs established policies and procedures to manage its exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. The Company’s U.K. subsidiary, whose functional currency is Pound Sterling, utilizes foreign currency forward contracts to limit its exposure in converting forecasted cash balances denominated in non-functional currencies. The principal currency affected is the Euro. The Company regularly monitors its foreign currency exchange rate exposures to ensure the overall effectiveness of its foreign currency hedge positions. While the Company engages in foreign currency hedging activity to reduce its risk, for accounting purposes, none of its foreign currency forward contracts are designated as hedges. | ||||
Foreign currency forward contracts are carried at fair value, with net realized and unrealized gains and losses recognized currently in other income (expense) in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations. Cash flows from settlements of foreign currency forward contracts are included in operating activities in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. Foreign currency forward contracts in an asset position at the end of the reporting period are included in other current assets, while foreign currency forward contracts in a liability position at the end of the reporting period are included in accrued liabilities in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets. At November 30, 2013, the Company had a notional amount of $9.5 million outstanding in foreign currency forward contracts, which mature from December 2013 through March 2014. Unrealized net gains and losses related to foreign currency forward contracts were not significant at November 30, 2013 and August 31, 2013. | ||||
Long-lived Assets | ||||
The Company’s long-lived assets consist of property and equipment and definite-lived intangible assets. Long-lived assets are depreciated or amortized, as applicable, on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. The Company assesses potential impairments to its long-lived assets when there is evidence that events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable and/or its remaining useful life may no longer be appropriate. Any required impairment loss would be measured as the amount by which the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its fair value, which is the amount at which the asset could be bought or sold in a current transaction between willing market participants and would be recorded as a reduction in the carrying amount of the related asset and a charge to results of operations. An impairment loss would be recognized when the sum of the expected future undiscounted net cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset. | ||||
During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2013, the Company recorded a non-cash, before tax impairment charge of $1.1 million to reduce the carrying value of the 2000 Flushes trade name intangible asset to its fair value. For additional details, refer to the information set forth in Note 5 – Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. | ||||
Income Taxes | ||||
Current income tax expense is the amount of income taxes expected to be payable for the current year. A deferred income tax liability or asset is established for the expected future tax consequences resulting from the differences in financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities. A valuation allowance is provided if it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. In addition to valuation allowances, the Company provides for uncertain tax positions when such tax positions do not meet the recognition thresholds or measurement standards prescribed by the authoritative guidance on income taxes. Amounts for uncertain tax positions are adjusted in periods when new information becomes available or when positions are effectively settled. The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions as a component of income tax expense. | ||||
U.S. federal income tax expense is provided on remittances of foreign earnings and on unremitted foreign earnings that are not indefinitely reinvested. U.S. federal income taxes and foreign withholding taxes are not provided when foreign earnings are indefinitely reinvested. The Company determines whether its foreign subsidiaries will invest their undistributed earnings indefinitely based on the capital needs of the foreign subsidiaries and reassesses this determination each reporting period. Changes to the Company’s determination may be warranted based on the Company’s experience as well as its plans regarding future international operations and expected remittances. | ||||
Earnings per Common Share | ||||
Unvested share-based payment awards that contain nonforfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents, whether paid or unpaid, are participating securities that are required to be included in the computation of earnings per common share pursuant to the two-class method. Accordingly, the Company’s outstanding unvested, if any, and outstanding vested restricted stock units that provide such nonforfeitable rights to dividend equivalents are included as participating securities in the calculation of earnings per common share (“EPS”) pursuant to the two-class method. | ||||
The Company calculates EPS using the two-class method, which provides for an allocation of net income between common stock and other participating securities based on their respective participation rights to share in dividends. Basic EPS is calculated by dividing net income available to common shareholders for the period by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Net income available to common shareholders for the period includes dividends paid to common shareholders during the period plus a proportionate share of undistributed net income allocable to common shareholders for the period; the proportionate share of undistributed net income allocable to common shareholders for the period is based on the proportionate share of total weighted-average common shares and participating securities outstanding during the period. | ||||
Diluted EPS is calculated by dividing net income available to common shareholders for the period by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period increased by the weighted-average number of potentially dilutive common shares (dilutive securities) that were outstanding during the period if the effect is dilutive. Dilutive securities are comprised of stock options, restricted stock units, performance share units and market share units granted under the Company’s prior stock option plan and current equity incentive plan. | ||||
Fair Value Measurements | ||||
Accounting Standards Codification 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The Company categorizes its financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value into a hierarchy that categorizes fair value measurements into the following three levels based on the types of inputs used in measuring their fair value: | ||||
Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; | ||||
Level 2: Observable market-based inputs or observable inputs that are corroborated by market data; and | ||||
Level 3: Unobservable inputs reflecting the Company’s own assumptions. | ||||
Under fair value accounting, assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. As of November 30, 2013, the Company had no assets or liabilities that are measured at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis, with the exception of the foreign currency forward contracts. The Company’s financial instruments include cash equivalents, short-term investments, trade accounts receivable, accounts payable, short-term borrowings and foreign currency exchange contracts. The carrying amounts of these financial instruments approximate their fair values due to their short-term maturities. | ||||
During the three months ended November 30, 2013, the Company did not record any significant nonrecurring fair value measurements for assets or liabilities in periods subsequent to their initial recognition. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company was required to make a nonrecurring fair value measurement related to the 2000 Flushes trade name intangible asset, for which an impairment charge of $1.1 million was recorded during that quarter. For additional details, refer to the information set forth in Note 5 – Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. | ||||
Segment Information | ||||
The Company discloses certain information about its business segments, which are determined consistent with the way the Company’s Chief Operating Decision Maker organizes and evaluates financial information internally for making operating decisions and assessing performance. In addition, the Chief Operating Decision Maker assesses and measures revenue based on product groups. The Company is organized on the basis of geographical area into the following three segments: | ||||
· | Americas segment consists of the U.S., Canada and Latin America; | |||
· | Europe, Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”) segment consists of countries in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and India; and | |||
· | Asia-Pacific segment consists of Australia, China and other countries in the Asia region. | |||
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards | ||||
In December 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU No. 2011-11, “Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities”. The objective of this updated guidance is to provide enhanced disclosures that will enable users of financial statements to evaluate the effect or potential effect of netting arrangements on an entity’s financial position. The new rules require companies to disclose both gross and net information about instruments and transactions eligible for offset in the statement of financial position, as well as instruments and transactions subject to a netting arrangement. In January 2013, the FASB further issued ASU No. 2013-01, “Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities” to address implementation issues surrounding the scope of ASU No. 2011-11 and to clarify the scope of the offsetting disclosures and address any unintended consequences. In September 2013, the Company adopted ASU No. 2011-11 and the adoption of this new authoritative guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statement disclosures. | ||||
Recently Issued Accounting Standards | ||||
In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-11, “Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists”, which is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. The new rules require companies to present in the financial statements an unrecognized tax benefit as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward except to the extent such items are not available or not intended to be used at the reporting date to settle any additional income taxes that would result from the disallowance of a tax position. In such instances, the unrecognized tax benefit is required to be presented in the financial statements as a liability and not be combined with deferred tax assets. The Company is currently evaluating this updated authoritative guidance, but it does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. | ||||
Inventories
Inventories | 3 Months Ended | |||||
Nov. 30, 2013 | ||||||
Inventories [Abstract] | ' | |||||
Inventories | ' | |||||
Note 3. Inventories | ||||||
Inventories consisted of the following (in thousands): | ||||||
November 30, | August 31, | |||||
2013 | 2013 | |||||
Product held at third-party contract manufacturers | $ | 4,203 | $ | 3,790 | ||
Raw materials and components | 4,213 | 4,597 | ||||
Work-in-process | 184 | 18 | ||||
Finished goods | 25,190 | 24,028 | ||||
Total | $ | 33,790 | $ | 32,433 | ||
Property_and_Equipment
Property and Equipment | 3 Months Ended | |||||
Nov. 30, 2013 | ||||||
Property And Equipment [Abstract] | ' | |||||
Property and Equipment | ' | |||||
Note 4. Property and Equipment | ||||||
Property and equipment, net, consisted of the following (in thousands): | ||||||
November 30, | August 31, | |||||
2013 | 2013 | |||||
Machinery, equipment and vehicles | $ | 12,309 | $ | 12,035 | ||
Buildings and improvements | 3,918 | 3,781 | ||||
Computer and office equipment | 3,440 | 3,389 | ||||
Software | 6,290 | 5,997 | ||||
Furniture and fixtures | 1,310 | 1,285 | ||||
Land | 292 | 283 | ||||
Subtotal | 27,559 | 26,770 | ||||
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization | -18,471 | -18,235 | ||||
Total | $ | 9,088 | $ | 8,535 | ||
Goodwill_And_Other_Intangible_
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets | 3 Months Ended | |||||||||||
Nov. 30, 2013 | ||||||||||||
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets | ' | |||||||||||
Note 5. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets | ||||||||||||
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of tangible and intangible assets acquired. The carrying value of goodwill is reviewed for possible impairment in accordance with the authoritative guidance on goodwill, intangibles and other. The Company assesses possible impairments to goodwill at least annually during its second fiscal quarter and otherwise when there is evidence that events or changes in circumstances indicate that an impairment condition may exist. In performing the annual impairment test of its goodwill, the Company considers the fair value concepts of a market participant and the highest and best use for its intangible assets. In addition to the annual impairment test, goodwill is evaluated each reporting period to determine whether events and circumstances would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value. | ||||||||||||
Intangible assets that are determined to have definite lives are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives and are evaluated each reporting period to determine whether events and circumstances indicate that their carrying amounts may not be recoverable and/or their remaining useful lives may no longer be appropriate. | ||||||||||||
Goodwill | ||||||||||||
The following table summarizes the changes in the carrying amounts of goodwill by segment (in thousands): | ||||||||||||
Americas | EMEA | Asia-Pacific | Total | |||||||||
Balance as of August 31, 2013 | $ | 85,545 | $ | 8,480 | $ | 1,211 | $ | 95,236 | ||||
Translation adjustments | 28 | 174 | - | 202 | ||||||||
Balance as of November 30, 2013 | $ | 85,573 | $ | 8,654 | $ | 1,211 | $ | 95,438 | ||||
There were no indicators of impairment identified as a result of the Company’s review of events and circumstances related to its goodwill subsequent to February 28, 2013, the date of its most recent annual goodwill impairment test. To date, there have been no impairment losses identified and recorded related to the Company’s goodwill. | ||||||||||||
Definite-lived Intangible Assets | ||||||||||||
The Company’s definite-lived intangible assets, which include the 2000 Flushes, Spot Shot, Carpet Fresh and 1001 trade names, are included in other intangible assets, net in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets. The following table summarizes the definite-lived intangible assets and the related accumulated amortization and impairment (in thousands): | ||||||||||||
November 30, | August 31, | |||||||||||
2013 | 2013 | |||||||||||
Gross carrying amount | $ | 34,807 | $ | 34,615 | ||||||||
Accumulated amortization | -9,929 | -9,124 | ||||||||||
Accumulated impairment of intangible assets | -1,077 | -1,077 | ||||||||||
Translation adjustments | 40 | -122 | ||||||||||
Net carrying amount | $ | 23,841 | $ | 24,292 | ||||||||
During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2013, as part of the Company’s ongoing evaluation of potential strategic alternatives for certain of its homecare and cleaning products, the Company determined based on its review of events and circumstances that there were indicators of impairment for the Carpet Fresh and 2000 Flushes trade names. Management accordingly performed the Step 1 recoverability test for these two trade names and based on the results of this analysis, it was determined that the total of the undiscounted cash flows significantly exceeded the carrying value for the Carpet Fresh asset group and that no impairment existed for this trade name as of August 31, 2013. However, the Step 1 analysis indicated that the carrying value of the asset group for the 2000 Flushes exceeded its undiscounted future cash flows, and consequently, a second phase of the impairment test (“Step 2”) was performed specific to the 2000 Flushes trade name to determine whether this trade name was impaired. The 2000 Flushes trade name failed Step 1 in the fourth quarter analysis primarily driven by changes in management’s current expectations for future growth and profitability for the 2000 Flushes trade name as compared to those used in the previous Step 1 analysis performed in the third quarter of fiscal year 2013. In performing the Step 2 analysis, the Company determined the fair value of the asset group utilizing the income approach, which is based on the present value of the estimated future cash flows. The calculation that is prepared in order to determine the estimated fair value of an asset group requires management to make assumptions about key inputs in the estimated cash flows, including long-term forecasts, discount rates and terminal growth rates. In estimating the fair value of the 2000 Flushes trade name, the Company applied a discount rate of 11.3%, annual revenue growth rates ranging from negative 13.6% to positive 1.5% and a long-term terminal growth rate of 1.5%. Cash flow projections used were based on management’s estimates of revenue growth rates, contribution margins and earnings before income taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”). The discount rate used was based on the weighted-average cost of capital. The Company also considered the fair value concepts of a market participant and thus all amounts included in the long-term forecast reflect management’s best estimate of what a market participant could realize over the projection period. After taking all of these factors into consideration, the estimated fair value of the asset group was then compared to the carrying value of the 2000 Flushes trade name asset group to determine the amount of the impairment. The inputs used in the impairment fair value analysis fall within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy due to the significant unobservable inputs used to determine fair value. Based on the results of this Step 2 analysis, the 2000 Flushes asset group’s estimated fair value was determined to be lower than its carrying value. Consequently, the Company recorded a non-cash, before tax impairment charge of $1.1 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2013 to reduce the carrying value of the 2000 Flushes asset to its fair value of $7.9 million. | ||||||||||||
An intangible asset valuation is dependent on a number of significant estimates and assumptions, including macroeconomic conditions, overall category growth rates, sales growth rates, cost containment and margin expansion and expense levels for advertising and promotions and general overhead, all of which must be developed from a market participant standpoint. While the Company believes that the estimates and assumptions used in such analyses are reasonable, actual events and results could differ substantially from those included in the valuation. In the event that business conditions change in the future, the Company may be required to reassess and update its forecasts and estimates used in subsequent impairment analyses. If the results of these future analyses are lower than current estimates, an additional impairment charge may result at that time. | ||||||||||||
In addition, there were no indicators of potential impairment identified as a result of the Company’s review of events and circumstances related to its existing definite-lived intangible assets for the quarter ended November 30, 2013. | ||||||||||||
Changes in the carrying amounts of definite-lived intangible assets by segment for the three months ended November 30, 2013 are summarized below (in thousands): | ||||||||||||
Americas | EMEA | Asia-Pacific | Total | |||||||||
Balance as of August 31, 2013 | $ | 21,536 | $ | 2,756 | $ | - | $ | 24,292 | ||||
Amortization expense | -552 | -40 | - | -592 | ||||||||
Translation adjustments | - | 141 | - | 141 | ||||||||
Balance as of November 30, 2013 | $ | 20,984 | $ | 2,857 | $ | - | $ | 23,841 | ||||
The estimated amortization expense for the Company’s definite-lived intangible assets in future fiscal years is as follows (in thousands): | ||||||||||||
Trade Names | ||||||||||||
Remainder of fiscal year 2014 | $ | 1,780 | ||||||||||
Fiscal year 2015 | 2,373 | |||||||||||
Fiscal year 2016 | 2,373 | |||||||||||
Fiscal year 2017 | 2,373 | |||||||||||
Fiscal year 2018 | 2,373 | |||||||||||
Thereafter | 12,569 | |||||||||||
Total | $ | 23,841 | ||||||||||
Included in the total estimated future amortization expense is the amortization expense for the 1001 trade name intangible asset, which is based on current foreign currency exchange rates, and as a result amounts in future periods may differ from those presented due to fluctuations in those rates. | ||||||||||||
Accrued_And_Other_Liabilities
Accrued And Other Liabilities | 3 Months Ended | |||||
Nov. 30, 2013 | ||||||
Accrued And Other Liabilities [Abstract] | ' | |||||
Accrued And Other Liabilities | ' | |||||
Note 6. Accrued and Other Liabilities | ||||||
Accrued liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands): | ||||||
November 30, | August 31, | |||||
2013 | 2013 | |||||
Accrued advertising and sales promotion expenses | $ | 9,820 | $ | 9,986 | ||
Accrued professional services fees | 1,251 | 1,358 | ||||
Accrued sales taxes | 931 | 1,494 | ||||
Accrued other taxes | 404 | 368 | ||||
Other | 3,513 | 3,356 | ||||
Total | $ | 15,919 | $ | 16,562 | ||
Accrued payroll and related expenses consisted of the following (in thousands): | ||||||
November 30, | August 31, | |||||
2013 | 2013 | |||||
Accrued bonuses | $ | 2,685 | $ | 9,847 | ||
Accrued payroll | 3,182 | 2,048 | ||||
Accrued profit sharing | 3,069 | 2,739 | ||||
Accrued payroll taxes | 2,650 | 1,991 | ||||
Other | 606 | 619 | ||||
Total | $ | 12,192 | $ | 17,244 | ||
Deferred and other long-term liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands): | ||||||
November 30, | August 31, | |||||
2013 | 2013 | |||||
Supplemental employee retirement plan benefits liability | $ | 540 | $ | 548 | ||
Other income taxes payable | 1,249 | 1,243 | ||||
Other | 154 | 110 | ||||
Total | $ | 1,943 | $ | 1,901 | ||
Debt
Debt | 3 Months Ended |
Nov. 30, 2013 | |
Debt [Abstract] | ' |
Debt | ' |
Note 7. Debt | |
Revolving Credit Facility | |
On June 17, 2011, the Company entered into an unsecured credit agreement with Bank of America, N.A. (“Bank of America”). The agreement consisted of a $75.0 million three-year revolving credit facility. Under the terms of the credit facility agreement, the Company may initiate loans in U.S. dollars or in foreign currencies from time to time during the three-year period, which was set to expire on June 17, 2014. Per the terms of the agreement, all loans denominated in U.S. dollars will accrue interest at the bank’s Prime rate or at LIBOR plus a predetermined margin and all loans denominated in foreign currencies will accrue interest at LIBOR plus the same predetermined margin (together with any applicable mandatory liquid asset costs imposed by non-U.S. banking regulatory authorities). Interest on outstanding loans is due and payable on a quarterly basis through the credit facility maturity date. The Company may also borrow against the credit facility through the issuance of standby letters of credit. Outstanding letters of credit are subject to a fee equal to a predetermined percent per annum applied to amounts available to be drawn on outstanding letters of credit. The Company will also incur commitment fees for the credit facility at a predetermined annual rate which will be applied to the portion of the total credit facility commitment that has not been borrowed until outstanding loans and letters of credit exceed one half the total amount of the credit facility. | |
On January 7, 2013, the Company entered into a first amendment (the “Amendment”) to this existing unsecured credit agreement with Bank of America. The Amendment extends the maturity date of the revolving credit facility for five years and increases the revolving commitment to an amount not to exceed $125.0 million. The new maturity date for the revolving credit facility per the Amendment is January 7, 2018. In addition, per the terms of the Amendment, the LIBOR margin decreased from 0.90 to 0.85 percent, the letter of credit fee decreased from 0.90 to 0.85 percent per annum and the commitment fee decreased from an annual rate of 0.15 percent to 0.12 percent. The Company will incur commitment fees applied to the portion of the total credit facility commitment that has not been borrowed until outstanding loans and letters of credit exceed $62.5 million. To date, the Company has used the proceeds of the revolving credit facility for its stock repurchases and plans to continue using such proceeds for its general working capital needs and stock repurchases under any existing board approved share buy-back plans. | |
The agreement includes representations, warranties and covenants customary for credit facilities of this type, as well as customary events of default and remedies. The agreement also requires the Company to maintain minimum consolidated earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) of $40.0 million, measured on a trailing twelve month basis, at each reporting period. | |
During the three months ended November 30, 2013, there were no additional borrowings made against the revolving credit facility. The Company regularly converts existing draws on its line of credit to new draws with new maturity dates and interest rates, however the balance on these draws has remained within a short-term classification as a result of these conversions. As of November 30, 2013, the Company had a $63.0 million outstanding balance on the revolving credit facility and was in compliance with all debt covenants under this credit facility. | |
Share_Repurchase_Plan
Share Repurchase Plan | 3 Months Ended |
Nov. 30, 2013 | |
Share Repurchase Plan [Abstract] | ' |
Share Repurchase Plan | ' |
Note 8. Share Repurchase Plan | |
On June 18, 2013, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a share buy-back plan. Under the plan, which is in effect from August 1, 2013 through August 31, 2015, the Company is authorized to acquire up to $60.0 million of its outstanding shares on such terms and conditions as may be acceptable to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer or Chief Financial Officer and subject to present loan covenants and in compliance with all laws and regulations applicable thereto. During the period from August 1, 2013 through November 30, 2013, the Company repurchased 123,616 shares at a total cost of $7.9 million. | |
Earnings_Per_Common_Share
Earnings Per Common Share | 3 Months Ended | |||||
Nov. 30, 2013 | ||||||
Earnings Per Common Share [Abstract] | ' | |||||
Earnings Per Common Share | ' | |||||
Note 9. Earnings per Common Share | ||||||
The table below reconciles net income to net income available to common shareholders (in thousands): | ||||||
Three Months Ended November 30, | ||||||
2013 | 2012 | |||||
Net income | $ | 11,482 | $ | 10,944 | ||
Less: Net income allocated to participating securities | -58 | -47 | ||||
Net income available to common shareholders | $ | 11,424 | $ | 10,897 | ||
The table below summarizes the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding included in the calculation of basic and diluted EPS (in thousands): | ||||||
Three Months Ended November 30, | ||||||
2013 | 2012 | |||||
Weighted-average common shares outstanding, basic | 15,279 | 15,693 | ||||
Weighted-average dilutive securities | 87 | 114 | ||||
Weighted-average common shares outstanding, diluted | 15,366 | 15,807 | ||||
For the three months ended November 30, 2013, 17,818 weighted-average stock-based equity awards outstanding that are non-participating securities were excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS under the treasury stock method as they were anti-dilutive. For the three months ended November 30, 2012, there were no anti-dilutive weighted-average stock-based equity awards outstanding excluded from the calculation of diluted EPS under the treasury stock method. | ||||||
Related_Parties
Related Parties | 3 Months Ended |
Nov. 30, 2013 | |
Related Parties [Abstract] | ' |
Related Parties | ' |
Note 10. Related Parties | |
On October 11, 2011, the Company’s Board of Directors elected Mr. Gregory A. Sandfort as a director of WD-40 Company. Mr. Sandfort is President and Chief Executive Officer of Tractor Supply Company (“Tractor Supply”), which is a WD-40 Company customer that acquires products from the Company in the ordinary course of business. | |
The condensed consolidated financial statements include sales to Tractor Supply of $0.2 million for each of the three months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012. Accounts receivable from Tractor Supply were $0.1 million as of November 30, 2013. | |
Commitments_And_Contingencies
Commitments And Contingencies | 3 Months Ended |
Nov. 30, 2013 | |
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract] | ' |
Commitments And Contingencies | ' |
Note 11. Commitments and Contingencies | |
Purchase Commitments | |
The Company has ongoing relationships with various suppliers (contract manufacturers) who manufacture the Company’s products. The contract manufacturers maintain title and control of certain raw materials and components, materials utilized in finished products, and of the finished products themselves until shipment to the Company’s customers or third-party distribution centers in accordance with agreed upon shipment terms. Although the Company typically does not have definitive minimum purchase obligations included in the contract terms with its contract manufacturers, when such obligations have been included, they have been immaterial. In the ordinary course of business, supply needs are communicated by the Company to its contract manufacturers based on orders and short-term projections, ranging from two to five months. The Company is committed to purchase the products produced by the contract manufacturers based on the projections provided. | |
Upon the termination of contracts with contract manufacturers, the Company obtains certain inventory control rights and is obligated to work with the contract manufacturer to sell through all product held by or manufactured by the contract manufacturer on behalf of the Company during the termination notification period. If any inventory remains at the contract manufacturer at the termination date, the Company is obligated to purchase such inventory which may include raw materials, components and finished goods. Prior to the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2012, amounts for inventory purchased under termination commitments have been immaterial. As a result of the unanticipated termination of the IQ Products Company contract manufacturing agreement in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2012, the Company is currently obligated to purchase $1.7 million of inventory which is included in inventories in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet as of November 30, 2013. | |
In addition to the commitments to purchase products from contract manufacturers described above, the Company may also enter into commitments with other manufacturers to purchase finished goods and components to support innovation initiatives and/or supply chain initiatives. As of November 30, 2013, no such commitments were outstanding. | |
Litigation | |
The Company is party to various claims, legal actions and complaints, including product liability litigation, arising in the ordinary course of business. | |
On May 31, 2012, a legal action was filed against the Company in the United States District Court, Southern District of Texas, Houston Division (IQ Products Company v. WD-40 Company). IQ Products Company, a Texas corporation ("IQPC"), or an affiliate or a predecessor of IQPC, has provided contract manufacturing services to the Company for many years. The allegations of IQPC’s complaint arose out of a pending termination of this business relationship. In 2011, the Company requested proposals for manufacturing services from all of its domestic contract manufacturers in conjunction with a project to redesign the Company’s supply chain architecture in North America. IQPC submitted a proposal as requested, and the Company tentatively awarded IQPC a new contract based on the information and pricing included in that proposal. IQPC subsequently sought to materially increase the quoted price for such manufacturing services. As a result, the Company chose to terminate its business relationship with IQPC. IQPC also raised alleged safety concerns regarding a long-standing manufacturing specification related to the Company’s products. The Company believes that IQPC’s safety concerns are unfounded. | |
In its complaint, IQPC asserts that the Company is obligated to indemnify IQPC for claims and losses based on a 1993 indemnity agreement and pursuant to common law. IQPC also asserts that it has been harmed by the Company's allegedly retaliatory conduct in seeking to terminate its relationship with IQPC, allegedly in response to the safety concerns identified by IQPC. IQPC seeks declaratory relief to establish that it is entitled to indemnification and also to establish that the Company is responsible for reporting the alleged safety concerns to the United States Consumer Products Safety Commission and to the United States Department of Transportation. The complaint also seeks damages for alleged economic losses in excess of $40.0 million, attorney’s fees and punitive damages based on alleged misrepresentations and false promises. The Company believes the case is without merit and will vigorously defend this matter. At this stage in the litigation, the Company does not believe that a loss is probable and management is unable to reasonably estimate a possible loss or range of possible loss. | |
Indemnifications | |
As permitted under Delaware law, the Company has agreements whereby it indemnifies senior officers and directors for certain events or occurrences while the officer or director is, or was, serving at the Company’s request in such capacity. The maximum potential amount of future payments the Company could be required to make under these indemnification agreements is unlimited; however, the Company maintains Director and Officer insurance coverage that mitigates the Company’s exposure with respect to such obligations. As a result of the Company’s insurance coverage, management believes that the estimated fair value of these indemnification agreements is minimal. Thus, no liabilities have been recorded for these agreements as of November 30, 2013. | |
From time to time, the Company enters into indemnification agreements with certain contractual parties in the ordinary course of business, including agreements with lenders, lessors, contract manufacturers, marketing distributors, customers and certain vendors. All such indemnification agreements are entered into in the context of the particular agreements and are provided in an attempt to properly allocate risk of loss in connection with the consummation of the underlying contractual arrangements. Although the maximum amount of future payments that the Company could be required to make under these indemnification agreements is unlimited, management believes that the Company maintains adequate levels of insurance coverage to protect the Company with respect to most potential claims arising from such agreements and that such agreements do not otherwise have value separate and apart from the liabilities incurred in the ordinary course of the Company’s business. Thus, no liabilities have been recorded with respect to such indemnification agreements as of November 30, 2013. | |
Income_Taxes
Income Taxes | 3 Months Ended |
Nov. 30, 2013 | |
Income Taxes [Abstract] | ' |
Income Taxes | ' |
Note 12. Income Taxes | |
The Company uses an estimated annual effective tax rate, which is based on expected annual income, statutory tax rates and tax planning opportunities available in the various jurisdictions in which the Company operates, to determine its quarterly provision for income taxes. Certain significant or unusual items are separately recognized in the quarter in which they occur and can be a source of variability in the effective tax rates from quarter to quarter. | |
The provision for income taxes was 30.3% and 31.0% of income before income taxes for the three months ended November 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The decrease in the effective income tax rate from period to period was mostly driven by the increasing proportion of the Company’s foreign earnings to total earnings, primarily those in the United Kingdom, which are taxed at lower rates. | |
The Company is subject to taxation in the U.S. and in various state and foreign jurisdictions. Due to expired statutes, the Company’s federal income tax returns for years prior to fiscal year 2011 are not subject to examination by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. Generally, for the majority of state and foreign jurisdictions where the Company does business, periods prior to fiscal year 2009 are no longer subject to examination. The Company has estimated that up to $0.1 million of unrecognized tax benefits related to income tax positions may be affected by the resolution of tax examinations or expiring statutes of limitation within the next twelve months. Audit outcomes and the timing of settlements are subject to significant uncertainty. | |
Business_Segments_And_Foreign_
Business Segments And Foreign Operations | 3 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
Nov. 30, 2013 | |||||||||||||||
Business Segments And Foreign Operations [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||||||||
Business Segments And Foreign Operations | ' | ||||||||||||||
Note 13. Business Segments and Foreign Operations | |||||||||||||||
The Company evaluates the performance of its segments and allocates resources to them based on sales and operating income. The Company is organized on the basis of geographical area into the following three segments: the Americas; EMEA; and Asia-Pacific. Segment data does not include inter-segment revenues. Unallocated corporate expenses are general corporate overhead expenses not directly attributable to the operating segments and are reported separate from the Company’s identified segments. The corporate overhead costs include expenses for the Company’s accounting and finance, information technology, human resources, research and development, quality control and executive management functions, as well as all direct costs associated with public company compliance matters including legal, audit and other professional services costs. | |||||||||||||||
The Company has updated the financial information previously reported for the business segments to separate out the unallocated corporate expenses. These amounts were included within the Americas segment in the Company’s previously reported business segment information. In addition, effective September 1, 2013, the Company transitioned the management of our India operations to the EMEA segment. As a result, the India financial results are now being included in the EMEA segment for all periods presented. These amounts were previously included within the Asia-Pacific segment in the Company’s reported business segment information. Summary information about reportable segments is as follows (in thousands): | |||||||||||||||
Unallocated | |||||||||||||||
For the Three Months Ended | Americas | EMEA | Asia-Pacific | Corporate (1) | Total | ||||||||||
November 30, 2013: | |||||||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 44,062 | $ | 36,516 | $ | 14,963 | $ | - | $ | 95,541 | |||||
Income from operations | $ | 10,024 | $ | 8,935 | $ | 4,027 | $ | -6,219 | $ | 16,767 | |||||
Depreciation and | |||||||||||||||
amortization expense | $ | 1,068 | $ | 247 | $ | 52 | $ | 11 | $ | 1,378 | |||||
Interest income | $ | 1 | $ | 101 | $ | 29 | $ | - | $ | 131 | |||||
Interest expense | $ | 213 | $ | - | $ | 2 | $ | - | $ | 215 | |||||
November 30, 2012: | |||||||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 45,355 | $ | 35,585 | $ | 14,324 | $ | - | $ | 95,264 | |||||
Income from operations | $ | 10,167 | $ | 8,286 | $ | 2,764 | $ | -5,352 | $ | 15,865 | |||||
Depreciation and | |||||||||||||||
amortization expense | $ | 918 | $ | 240 | $ | 43 | $ | 2 | $ | 1,203 | |||||
Interest income | $ | 1 | $ | 36 | $ | 25 | $ | - | $ | 62 | |||||
Interest expense | $ | 123 | $ | - | $ | 2 | $ | - | $ | 125 | |||||
-1 | Unallocated corporate expenses are general corporate overhead expenses not directly attributable to any one of the operating segments. These expenses are reported separate from the Company’s identified segments and are included in Selling, General and Administrative expenses on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations. | ||||||||||||||
The Company’s Chief Operating Decision Maker does not review assets by segment as part of the financial information provided and therefore, no asset information is provided in the above table. | |||||||||||||||
Net sales by product group are as follows (in thousands): | |||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended November 30, | |||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||||
Multi-purpose maintenance products | $ | 83,986 | $ | 81,746 | |||||||||||
Homecare and cleaning products | 11,555 | 13,518 | |||||||||||||
Total | $ | 95,541 | $ | 95,264 | |||||||||||
Subsequent_Events
Subsequent Events | 3 Months Ended |
Nov. 30, 2013 | |
Subsequent Events [Abstract] | ' |
Subsequent Events | ' |
Note 14. Subsequent Events | |
On December 10, 2013, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a 10% increase in the regular quarterly cash dividend, increasing it from $0.31 per share to $0.34 per share. The dividend is payable on January 31, 2014 to shareholders of record on January 6, 2014. | |
Basis_Of_Presentation_And_Summ1
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) | 3 Months Ended | |||
Nov. 30, 2013 | ||||
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] | ' | |||
Basis Of Consolidation | ' | |||
Basis of Consolidation | ||||
The condensed consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared by the Company, without audit, according to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. The August 31, 2013 year-end condensed consolidated balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required by U.S. GAAP. | ||||
In the opinion of management, the unaudited financial information for the interim periods shown reflects all adjustments necessary for a fair statement thereof. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2013, which was filed with the SEC on October 22, 2013. | ||||
The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation. | ||||
Use Of Estimates | ' | |||
Use of Estimates | ||||
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Operating results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of operating results for an entire fiscal year. | ||||
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts | ' | |||
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts | ||||
In the normal course of business, the Company employs established policies and procedures to manage its exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates. The Company’s U.K. subsidiary, whose functional currency is Pound Sterling, utilizes foreign currency forward contracts to limit its exposure in converting forecasted cash balances denominated in non-functional currencies. The principal currency affected is the Euro. The Company regularly monitors its foreign currency exchange rate exposures to ensure the overall effectiveness of its foreign currency hedge positions. While the Company engages in foreign currency hedging activity to reduce its risk, for accounting purposes, none of its foreign currency forward contracts are designated as hedges. | ||||
Foreign currency forward contracts are carried at fair value, with net realized and unrealized gains and losses recognized currently in other income (expense) in the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations. Cash flows from settlements of foreign currency forward contracts are included in operating activities in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. Foreign currency forward contracts in an asset position at the end of the reporting period are included in other current assets, while foreign currency forward contracts in a liability position at the end of the reporting period are included in accrued liabilities in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheets. At November 30, 2013, the Company had a notional amount of $9.5 million outstanding in foreign currency forward contracts, which mature from December 2013 through March 2014. Unrealized net gains and losses related to foreign currency forward contracts were not significant at November 30, 2013 and August 31, 2013. | ||||
Long-lived Assets | ' | |||
Long-lived Assets | ||||
The Company’s long-lived assets consist of property and equipment and definite-lived intangible assets. Long-lived assets are depreciated or amortized, as applicable, on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. The Company assesses potential impairments to its long-lived assets when there is evidence that events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable and/or its remaining useful life may no longer be appropriate. Any required impairment loss would be measured as the amount by which the asset’s carrying amount exceeds its fair value, which is the amount at which the asset could be bought or sold in a current transaction between willing market participants and would be recorded as a reduction in the carrying amount of the related asset and a charge to results of operations. An impairment loss would be recognized when the sum of the expected future undiscounted net cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset. | ||||
During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2013, the Company recorded a non-cash, before tax impairment charge of $1.1 million to reduce the carrying value of the 2000 Flushes trade name intangible asset to its fair value. For additional details, refer to the information set forth in Note 5 – Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. | ||||
Income Taxes | ' | |||
Income Taxes | ||||
Current income tax expense is the amount of income taxes expected to be payable for the current year. A deferred income tax liability or asset is established for the expected future tax consequences resulting from the differences in financial reporting and tax bases of assets and liabilities. A valuation allowance is provided if it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. In addition to valuation allowances, the Company provides for uncertain tax positions when such tax positions do not meet the recognition thresholds or measurement standards prescribed by the authoritative guidance on income taxes. Amounts for uncertain tax positions are adjusted in periods when new information becomes available or when positions are effectively settled. The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions as a component of income tax expense. | ||||
U.S. federal income tax expense is provided on remittances of foreign earnings and on unremitted foreign earnings that are not indefinitely reinvested. U.S. federal income taxes and foreign withholding taxes are not provided when foreign earnings are indefinitely reinvested. The Company determines whether its foreign subsidiaries will invest their undistributed earnings indefinitely based on the capital needs of the foreign subsidiaries and reassesses this determination each reporting period. Changes to the Company’s determination may be warranted based on the Company’s experience as well as its plans regarding future international operations and expected remittances. | ||||
Earnings Per Common Share | ' | |||
Earnings per Common Share | ||||
Unvested share-based payment awards that contain nonforfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents, whether paid or unpaid, are participating securities that are required to be included in the computation of earnings per common share pursuant to the two-class method. Accordingly, the Company’s outstanding unvested, if any, and outstanding vested restricted stock units that provide such nonforfeitable rights to dividend equivalents are included as participating securities in the calculation of earnings per common share (“EPS”) pursuant to the two-class method. | ||||
The Company calculates EPS using the two-class method, which provides for an allocation of net income between common stock and other participating securities based on their respective participation rights to share in dividends. Basic EPS is calculated by dividing net income available to common shareholders for the period by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Net income available to common shareholders for the period includes dividends paid to common shareholders during the period plus a proportionate share of undistributed net income allocable to common shareholders for the period; the proportionate share of undistributed net income allocable to common shareholders for the period is based on the proportionate share of total weighted-average common shares and participating securities outstanding during the period. | ||||
Diluted EPS is calculated by dividing net income available to common shareholders for the period by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period increased by the weighted-average number of potentially dilutive common shares (dilutive securities) that were outstanding during the period if the effect is dilutive. Dilutive securities are comprised of stock options, restricted stock units, performance share units and market share units granted under the Company’s prior stock option plan and current equity incentive plan. | ||||
Fair Value Measurements | ' | |||
Fair Value Measurements | ||||
Accounting Standards Codification 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures, defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The Company categorizes its financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value into a hierarchy that categorizes fair value measurements into the following three levels based on the types of inputs used in measuring their fair value: | ||||
Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities; | ||||
Level 2: Observable market-based inputs or observable inputs that are corroborated by market data; and | ||||
Level 3: Unobservable inputs reflecting the Company’s own assumptions. | ||||
Under fair value accounting, assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. As of November 30, 2013, the Company had no assets or liabilities that are measured at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis, with the exception of the foreign currency forward contracts. The Company’s financial instruments include cash equivalents, short-term investments, trade accounts receivable, accounts payable, short-term borrowings and foreign currency exchange contracts. The carrying amounts of these financial instruments approximate their fair values due to their short-term maturities. | ||||
During the three months ended November 30, 2013, the Company did not record any significant nonrecurring fair value measurements for assets or liabilities in periods subsequent to their initial recognition. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company was required to make a nonrecurring fair value measurement related to the 2000 Flushes trade name intangible asset, for which an impairment charge of $1.1 million was recorded during that quarter. For additional details, refer to the information set forth in Note 5 – Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. | ||||
Segment Information | ' | |||
Segment Information | ||||
The Company discloses certain information about its business segments, which are determined consistent with the way the Company’s Chief Operating Decision Maker organizes and evaluates financial information internally for making operating decisions and assessing performance. In addition, the Chief Operating Decision Maker assesses and measures revenue based on product groups. The Company is organized on the basis of geographical area into the following three segments: | ||||
· | Americas segment consists of the U.S., Canada and Latin America; | |||
· | Europe, Middle East and Africa (“EMEA”) segment consists of countries in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and India; and | |||
· | Asia-Pacific segment consists of Australia, China and other countries in the Asia region. | |||
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards | ' | |||
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards | ||||
In December 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU No. 2011-11, “Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities”. The objective of this updated guidance is to provide enhanced disclosures that will enable users of financial statements to evaluate the effect or potential effect of netting arrangements on an entity’s financial position. The new rules require companies to disclose both gross and net information about instruments and transactions eligible for offset in the statement of financial position, as well as instruments and transactions subject to a netting arrangement. In January 2013, the FASB further issued ASU No. 2013-01, “Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities” to address implementation issues surrounding the scope of ASU No. 2011-11 and to clarify the scope of the offsetting disclosures and address any unintended consequences. In September 2013, the Company adopted ASU No. 2011-11 and the adoption of this new authoritative guidance did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statement disclosures. | ||||
Recently Issued Accounting Standards | ' | |||
Recently Issued Accounting Standards | ||||
In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-11, “Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists”, which is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. The new rules require companies to present in the financial statements an unrecognized tax benefit as a reduction to a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss, or a tax credit carryforward except to the extent such items are not available or not intended to be used at the reporting date to settle any additional income taxes that would result from the disallowance of a tax position. In such instances, the unrecognized tax benefit is required to be presented in the financial statements as a liability and not be combined with deferred tax assets. The Company is currently evaluating this updated authoritative guidance, but it does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures. | ||||
Inventories_Tables
Inventories (Tables) | 3 Months Ended | |||||
Nov. 30, 2013 | ||||||
Inventories [Abstract] | ' | |||||
Schedule Of Inventories | ' | |||||
November 30, | August 31, | |||||
2013 | 2013 | |||||
Product held at third-party contract manufacturers | $ | 4,203 | $ | 3,790 | ||
Raw materials and components | 4,213 | 4,597 | ||||
Work-in-process | 184 | 18 | ||||
Finished goods | 25,190 | 24,028 | ||||
Total | $ | 33,790 | $ | 32,433 | ||
Property_And_Equipment_Tables
Property And Equipment (Tables) | 3 Months Ended | |||||
Nov. 30, 2013 | ||||||
Property And Equipment [Abstract] | ' | |||||
Schedule Of Property And Equipment, Net | ' | |||||
November 30, | August 31, | |||||
2013 | 2013 | |||||
Machinery, equipment and vehicles | $ | 12,309 | $ | 12,035 | ||
Buildings and improvements | 3,918 | 3,781 | ||||
Computer and office equipment | 3,440 | 3,389 | ||||
Software | 6,290 | 5,997 | ||||
Furniture and fixtures | 1,310 | 1,285 | ||||
Land | 292 | 283 | ||||
Subtotal | 27,559 | 26,770 | ||||
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization | -18,471 | -18,235 | ||||
Total | $ | 9,088 | $ | 8,535 | ||
Goodwill_And_Other_Intangible_1
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Tables) | 3 Months Ended | |||||||||||
Nov. 30, 2013 | ||||||||||||
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Abstract] | ' | |||||||||||
Summary Of Changes In Carrying Amounts Of Goodwill | ' | |||||||||||
Americas | EMEA | Asia-Pacific | Total | |||||||||
Balance as of August 31, 2013 | $ | 85,545 | $ | 8,480 | $ | 1,211 | $ | 95,236 | ||||
Translation adjustments | 28 | 174 | - | 202 | ||||||||
Balance as of November 30, 2013 | $ | 85,573 | $ | 8,654 | $ | 1,211 | $ | 95,438 | ||||
Summary Of Definite-Lived Intangible Assets | ' | |||||||||||
November 30, | August 31, | |||||||||||
2013 | 2013 | |||||||||||
Gross carrying amount | $ | 34,807 | $ | 34,615 | ||||||||
Accumulated amortization | -9,929 | -9,124 | ||||||||||
Accumulated impairment of intangible assets | -1,077 | -1,077 | ||||||||||
Translation adjustments | 40 | -122 | ||||||||||
Net carrying amount | $ | 23,841 | $ | 24,292 | ||||||||
Summary Of Changes In Carrying Amounts Of Definite-Lived Intangible Assets By Segment | ' | |||||||||||
Americas | EMEA | Asia-Pacific | Total | |||||||||
Balance as of August 31, 2013 | $ | 21,536 | $ | 2,756 | $ | - | $ | 24,292 | ||||
Amortization expense | -552 | -40 | - | -592 | ||||||||
Translation adjustments | - | 141 | - | 141 | ||||||||
Balance as of November 30, 2013 | $ | 20,984 | $ | 2,857 | $ | - | $ | 23,841 | ||||
Schedule Of Future Estimated Amortization Expense | ' | |||||||||||
Trade Names | ||||||||||||
Remainder of fiscal year 2014 | $ | 1,780 | ||||||||||
Fiscal year 2015 | 2,373 | |||||||||||
Fiscal year 2016 | 2,373 | |||||||||||
Fiscal year 2017 | 2,373 | |||||||||||
Fiscal year 2018 | 2,373 | |||||||||||
Thereafter | 12,569 | |||||||||||
Total | $ | 23,841 | ||||||||||
Accrued_And_Other_Liabilities_
Accrued And Other Liabilities (Tables) | 3 Months Ended | |||||
Nov. 30, 2013 | ||||||
Accrued And Other Liabilities [Abstract] | ' | |||||
Schedule Of Accrued Liabilities | ' | |||||
November 30, | August 31, | |||||
2013 | 2013 | |||||
Accrued advertising and sales promotion expenses | $ | 9,820 | $ | 9,986 | ||
Accrued professional services fees | 1,251 | 1,358 | ||||
Accrued sales taxes | 931 | 1,494 | ||||
Accrued other taxes | 404 | 368 | ||||
Other | 3,513 | 3,356 | ||||
Total | $ | 15,919 | $ | 16,562 | ||
Schedule Of Accrued Payroll And Related Expenses | ' | |||||
November 30, | August 31, | |||||
2013 | 2013 | |||||
Accrued bonuses | $ | 2,685 | $ | 9,847 | ||
Accrued payroll | 3,182 | 2,048 | ||||
Accrued profit sharing | 3,069 | 2,739 | ||||
Accrued payroll taxes | 2,650 | 1,991 | ||||
Other | 606 | 619 | ||||
Total | $ | 12,192 | $ | 17,244 | ||
Schedule Of Deferred And Other Long-Term Liabilities | ' | |||||
November 30, | August 31, | |||||
2013 | 2013 | |||||
Supplemental employee retirement plan benefits liability | $ | 540 | $ | 548 | ||
Other income taxes payable | 1,249 | 1,243 | ||||
Other | 154 | 110 | ||||
Total | $ | 1,943 | $ | 1,901 | ||
Earnings_Per_Common_Share_Tabl
Earnings Per Common Share (Tables) | 3 Months Ended | |||||
Nov. 30, 2013 | ||||||
Earnings Per Common Share [Abstract] | ' | |||||
Schedule Of Reconciliation Of Net Income To Net Income Available To Common Shareholders | ' | |||||
Three Months Ended November 30, | ||||||
2013 | 2012 | |||||
Net income | $ | 11,482 | $ | 10,944 | ||
Less: Net income allocated to participating securities | -58 | -47 | ||||
Net income available to common shareholders | $ | 11,424 | $ | 10,897 | ||
Schedule Of Weighted Average Number Of Shares | ' | |||||
Three Months Ended November 30, | ||||||
2013 | 2012 | |||||
Weighted-average common shares outstanding, basic | 15,279 | 15,693 | ||||
Weighted-average dilutive securities | 87 | 114 | ||||
Weighted-average common shares outstanding, diluted | 15,366 | 15,807 | ||||
Business_Segments_And_Foreign_1
Business Segments And Foreign Operations (Tables) | 3 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
Nov. 30, 2013 | |||||||||||||||
Business Segments And Foreign Operations [Abstract] | ' | ||||||||||||||
Summarized Information By Reportable Segments | ' | ||||||||||||||
Unallocated | |||||||||||||||
For the Three Months Ended | Americas | EMEA | Asia-Pacific | Corporate (1) | Total | ||||||||||
November 30, 2013: | |||||||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 44,062 | $ | 36,516 | $ | 14,963 | $ | - | $ | 95,541 | |||||
Income from operations | $ | 10,024 | $ | 8,935 | $ | 4,027 | $ | -6,219 | $ | 16,767 | |||||
Depreciation and | |||||||||||||||
amortization expense | $ | 1,068 | $ | 247 | $ | 52 | $ | 11 | $ | 1,378 | |||||
Interest income | $ | 1 | $ | 101 | $ | 29 | $ | - | $ | 131 | |||||
Interest expense | $ | 213 | $ | - | $ | 2 | $ | - | $ | 215 | |||||
November 30, 2012: | |||||||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 45,355 | $ | 35,585 | $ | 14,324 | $ | - | $ | 95,264 | |||||
Income from operations | $ | 10,167 | $ | 8,286 | $ | 2,764 | $ | -5,352 | $ | 15,865 | |||||
Depreciation and | |||||||||||||||
amortization expense | $ | 918 | $ | 240 | $ | 43 | $ | 2 | $ | 1,203 | |||||
Interest income | $ | 1 | $ | 36 | $ | 25 | $ | - | $ | 62 | |||||
Interest expense | $ | 123 | $ | - | $ | 2 | $ | - | $ | 125 | |||||
-1 | Unallocated corporate expenses are general corporate overhead expenses not directly attributable to any one of the operating segments. These expenses are reported separate from the Company’s identified segments and are included in Selling, General and Administrative expenses on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations. | ||||||||||||||
Schedule Of Net Sales By Product Group | ' | ||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended November 30, | |||||||||||||||
2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||||
Multi-purpose maintenance products | $ | 83,986 | $ | 81,746 | |||||||||||
Homecare and cleaning products | 11,555 | 13,518 | |||||||||||||
Total | $ | 95,541 | $ | 95,264 | |||||||||||
Basis_Of_Presentation_And_Summ2
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Aug. 31, 2013 | Nov. 30, 2013 |
Basis Of Presentation And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Foreign currency forward contracts outstanding | ' | $9.50 |
Impairment Of Intangible Assets Finite lived | $1.10 | ' |
Inventories_Schedule_Of_Invent
Inventories (Schedule Of Inventories) (Details) (USD $) | Nov. 30, 2013 | Aug. 31, 2013 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | ||
Inventories [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Product held at third-party contract manufacturers | $4,203 | $3,790 |
Raw materials and components | 4,213 | 4,597 |
Work-in-process | 184 | 18 |
Finished goods | 25,190 | 24,028 |
Total | $33,790 | $32,433 |
Property_And_Equipment_Schedul
Property And Equipment (Schedule Of Property And Equipment, Net) (Details) (USD $) | Nov. 30, 2013 | Aug. 31, 2013 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | ||
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Property and Equipment, Gross | $27,559 | $26,770 |
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization | -18,471 | -18,235 |
Total | 9,088 | 8,535 |
Machinery, Equipment and Vehicles [Member] | ' | ' |
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Property and Equipment, Gross | 12,309 | 12,035 |
Building and Building Improvements [Member] | ' | ' |
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Property and Equipment, Gross | 3,918 | 3,781 |
Computer And Office Equipment [Member] | ' | ' |
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Property and Equipment, Gross | 3,440 | 3,389 |
Software and Software Development Costs [Member] | ' | ' |
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Property and Equipment, Gross | 6,290 | 5,997 |
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | ' | ' |
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Property and Equipment, Gross | 1,310 | 1,285 |
Land [Member] | ' | ' |
Property Plant And Equipment [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Property and Equipment, Gross | $292 | $283 |
Goodwill_And_Other_Intangible_2
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Summary Of Changes in Carrying Amounts of Goodwill) (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Nov. 30, 2013 |
Goodwill [Line Items] | ' |
Balance, beginning | $95,236 |
Translation adjustments | 202 |
Balance, ending | 95,438 |
Americas [Member] | ' |
Goodwill [Line Items] | ' |
Balance, beginning | 85,545 |
Translation adjustments | 28 |
Balance, ending | 85,573 |
EMEA [Member] | ' |
Goodwill [Line Items] | ' |
Balance, beginning | 8,480 |
Translation adjustments | 174 |
Balance, ending | 8,654 |
Asia-Pacific [Member] | ' |
Goodwill [Line Items] | ' |
Balance, beginning | 1,211 |
Translation adjustments | ' |
Balance, ending | $1,211 |
Goodwill_And_Other_Intangible_3
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Summary Of Definite-Lived Intangible Assets) (Details) (USD $) | Nov. 30, 2013 | Aug. 31, 2013 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | ||
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Gross carrying amount | $34,807 | $34,615 |
Accumulated amortization | -9,929 | -9,124 |
Accumulated impairment of intangible assets | -1,077 | -1,077 |
Translation adjustments | 40 | -122 |
Net carrying amount | $23,841 | $24,292 |
Goodwill_And_Other_Intangible_4
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Summary Of Changes In Carrying Amounts Of Definite-Lived Intangible Assets By Segment) (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Nov. 30, 2013 | Nov. 30, 2012 |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Beginning balance | $24,292 | ' |
Amortization expense | -592 | -466 |
Translation adjustments | 141 | ' |
Ending balance | 23,841 | ' |
Americas [Member] | ' | ' |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Beginning balance | 21,536 | ' |
Amortization expense | -552 | ' |
Ending balance | 20,984 | ' |
EMEA [Member] | ' | ' |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Beginning balance | 2,756 | ' |
Amortization expense | -40 | ' |
Translation adjustments | 141 | ' |
Ending balance | 2,857 | ' |
Asia-Pacific [Member] | ' | ' |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Beginning balance | ' | ' |
Amortization expense | ' | ' |
Translation adjustments | ' | ' |
Ending balance | ' | ' |
Goodwill_And_Other_Intangible_5
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Future Estimated Amortization Expense) (Details) (USD $) | Nov. 30, 2013 | Aug. 31, 2013 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | ||
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Net carrying amount | $23,841 | $24,292 |
Trade Names [Member] | ' | ' |
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Remainder of fiscal year 2014 | 1,780 | ' |
Fiscal year 2015 | 2,373 | ' |
Fiscal year 2016 | 2,373 | ' |
Fiscal year 2017 | 2,373 | ' |
Fiscal year 2018 | 2,373 | ' |
Thereafter | 12,569 | ' |
Net carrying amount | $23,841 | ' |
Goodwill_And_Other_Intangible_6
Goodwill And Other Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||
Aug. 31, 2013 | Nov. 30, 2013 | Nov. 30, 2013 | Aug. 31, 2013 | Aug. 31, 2013 | Aug. 31, 2013 | Aug. 31, 2013 | |
Trade Names [Member] | 2000 Flushes [Member] | 2000 Flushes [Member] | Minimum [Member] | Maximum [Member] | |||
Income Approach Valuation Technique [Member] | Trade Names [Member] | 2000 Flushes [Member] | 2000 Flushes [Member] | ||||
Income Approach Valuation Technique [Member] | Income Approach Valuation Technique [Member] | ||||||
Finite Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Impairment on definite-lived intangible assets | $1,100,000 | ' | ' | ' | $1,100,000 | ' | ' |
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Net | $24,292,000 | $23,841,000 | $23,841,000 | ' | $7,900,000 | ' | ' |
Fair Value Inputs, Discount Rate | ' | ' | ' | 11.30% | ' | ' | ' |
Fair Value Inputs, Long-term Revenue Growth Rate | ' | ' | ' | 1.50% | ' | -13.60% | 1.50% |
Accrued_And_Other_Liabilities_1
Accrued And Other Liabilities (Schedule Of Accrued Liabilities) (Details) (USD $) | Nov. 30, 2013 | Aug. 31, 2013 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | ||
Accrued And Other Liabilities [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Accrued advertising and sales promotion expenses | $9,820 | $9,986 |
Accrued professional services fees | 1,251 | 1,358 |
Accrued sales taxes | 931 | 1,494 |
Accrued other taxes | 404 | 368 |
Other | 3,513 | 3,356 |
Total | $15,919 | $16,562 |
Accrued_And_Other_Liabilities_2
Accrued And Other Liabilities (Schedule Of Accrued Payroll And Related Expenses) (Details) (USD $) | Nov. 30, 2013 | Aug. 31, 2013 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | ||
Accrued And Other Liabilities [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Accrued bonuses | $2,685 | $9,847 |
Accrued payroll | 3,182 | 2,048 |
Accrued profit sharing | 3,069 | 2,739 |
Accrued payroll taxes | 2,650 | 1,991 |
Other | 606 | 619 |
Total | $12,192 | $17,244 |
Accrued_And_Other_Liabilities_3
Accrued And Other Liabilities (Schedule Of Deferred And Other Long-Term Liabilities) (Details) (USD $) | Nov. 30, 2013 | Aug. 31, 2013 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | ||
Accrued And Other Liabilities [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Supplemental employee retirement plan benefits liability | $540 | $548 |
Other income taxes payable | 1,249 | 1,243 |
Other | 154 | 110 |
Total | $1,943 | $1,901 |
Debt_Details
Debt (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Nov. 30, 2013 | Aug. 31, 2012 |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Revolving credit facility, amount | $125 | $75 |
Revolving credit facility, maturity period | '5 years | '3 years |
Revolving credit facility, expiration date | 7-Jan-18 | 17-Jun-14 |
LIBOR margin rate | 0.85% | 0.90% |
Commitment fee annual rate | 0.85% | 0.90% |
Commitment fee, annual rate applied to amount not borrowed | 0.12% | 0.15% |
Outstanding loans and letters of credit maximum amount | 62.5 | ' |
Revolving credit facility, amount outstanding | 63 | ' |
Minimum [Member] | ' | ' |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Consolidated earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization | $40 | ' |
Share_Repurchase_Plan_Details
Share Repurchase Plan (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 4 Months Ended | ||
Nov. 30, 2013 | Nov. 30, 2012 | Nov. 30, 2013 | Nov. 30, 2013 | |
2013 Share Repurchase Program [Member] | 2013 Share Repurchase Program [Member] | |||
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' | ' |
Share buy-back plan, amount authorized | ' | ' | $60,000,000 | ' |
Share buy-back plan, number of shares repurchased | ' | ' | ' | 123,616 |
Total cost of repurchased shares | $5,264,000 | $8,091,000 | ' | $7,900,000 |
Earnings_Per_Common_Share_Sche
Earnings Per Common Share (Schedule Of Reconciliation Of Net Income To Net Income Available To Common Shareholders) (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Nov. 30, 2013 | Nov. 30, 2012 |
Earnings Per Common Share [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Net income | $11,482 | $10,944 |
Less: Net income allocated to participating securities | -58 | -47 |
Net income available to common shareholders | $11,424 | $10,897 |
Earnings_Per_Common_Share_Sche1
Earnings Per Common Share (Schedule Of Weighted Average Number Of Shares) (Details) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Nov. 30, 2013 | Nov. 30, 2012 |
Earnings Per Common Share [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Weighted-average common shares outstanding, basic | 15,279 | 15,693 |
Weighted-average dilutive securities | 87 | 114 |
Weighted-average common shares outstanding, diluted | 15,366 | 15,807 |
Earnings_Per_Common_Share_Narr
Earnings Per Common Share (Narrative) (Details) | 3 Months Ended | |
Nov. 30, 2013 | Nov. 30, 2012 | |
Earnings Per Common Share [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Anti-dilutive stock options outstanding | 17,818 | 0 |
Related_Parties_Details
Related Parties (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Nov. 30, 2013 | Nov. 30, 2012 |
Related Parties [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Sales to tractor supply | $0.20 | $0.20 |
Accounts receivable from tractor supply | $0.10 | ' |
Commitments_And_Contingencies_
Commitments And Contingencies (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Nov. 30, 2013 |
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract] | ' |
Significant purchase commitment amount committed | $1.70 |
Commitment outstanding | 0 |
Alleged economic losses | 40 |
Liabilities related to indemnification agreement | $0 |
Income_Taxes_Details
Income Taxes (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Millions, unless otherwise specified | Nov. 30, 2013 | Nov. 30, 2012 |
Income Taxes [Abstract] | ' | ' |
Provision for income taxes | 30.30% | 31.00% |
Unrecognized tax benefits affected by the resolution of tax examinations or expiring statutes of limitation | $0.10 | ' |
Recovered_Sheet1
Business Segments and Foreign Operations (Summarized Information Of Reportable Segments) (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |||
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Nov. 30, 2013 | Nov. 30, 2012 | ||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ' | ' | ||
Net sales | $95,541 | $95,264 | ||
Income from operations | 16,767 | 15,865 | ||
Depreciation and amortization expense | 1,378 | 1,203 | ||
Interest income | 131 | 62 | ||
Interest expense | 215 | 125 | ||
Americas [Member] | ' | ' | ||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ' | ' | ||
Net sales | 44,062 | 45,355 | ||
Income from operations | 10,024 | 10,167 | ||
Depreciation and amortization expense | 1,068 | 918 | ||
Interest income | 1 | 1 | ||
Interest expense | 213 | 123 | ||
EMEA [Member] | ' | ' | ||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ' | ' | ||
Net sales | 36,516 | 35,585 | ||
Income from operations | 8,935 | 8,286 | ||
Depreciation and amortization expense | 247 | 240 | ||
Interest income | 101 | 36 | ||
Asia-Pacific [Member] | ' | ' | ||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ' | ' | ||
Net sales | 14,963 | 14,324 | ||
Income from operations | 4,027 | 2,764 | ||
Depreciation and amortization expense | 52 | 43 | ||
Interest income | 29 | 25 | ||
Interest expense | 2 | 2 | ||
Corporate [Member] | ' | ' | ||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | ' | ' | ||
Income from operations | -6,219 | [1] | -5,352 | [1] |
Depreciation and amortization expense | $11 | [1] | $2 | [1] |
[1] | Unallocated corporate expenses are general corporate overhead expenses not directly attributable to any one of the operating segments. These expenses are reported separate from the Company’s identified segments and are included in Selling, General and Administrative expenses on the Company’s condensed consolidated statements of operations. |
Business_Segments_And_Foreign_2
Business Segments And Foreign Operations (Schedule Of Net Sales By Product Group) (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Nov. 30, 2013 | Nov. 30, 2012 |
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Net sales | $95,541 | $95,264 |
Multi-purpose maintenance products [Member] | ' | ' |
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Net sales | 83,986 | 81,746 |
Homecare and cleaning products [Member] | ' | ' |
Revenue from External Customer [Line Items] | ' | ' |
Net sales | $11,555 | $13,518 |
Subsequent_Events_Narrative_De
Subsequent Events (Narrative) (Details) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | |
Nov. 30, 2013 | Nov. 30, 2012 | Dec. 10, 2013 | |
Subsequent Events [Member] | |||
Subsequent Event [Line Items] | ' | ' | ' |
Cash dividend declared | $0.31 | $0.29 | $0.34 |
Dividend payable date | ' | ' | 31-Jan-14 |
Dividend payable record date | ' | ' | 6-Jan-14 |