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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

LOGO

FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)

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

For the Quarterly Period Ended October 31, 2011

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

For the transition period from to

Commission file number 1-12557

CASCADE CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


Oregon		93-0136592
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

2201 N.E. 201st Ave.
Fairview, Oregon		97024-9718
(Address of principal executive office)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (503) 669-6300

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 x No ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x No ¨

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

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

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock as of November 14, 2011 was 11,077,553.

CASCADE CORPORATION

FORM 10-Q

Quarter Ended October 31, 2011

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Part I – Financial Information:

Item 1. Financial Statements (unaudited):
Consolidated Statements of Income		4
Consolidated Balance Sheets		5
Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity		6
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows		7
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements		8

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations		19

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk		33

Item 4. Controls and Procedures		34

Part II – Other Information		35

Signatures		36

Exhibit Index		37

Forward-Looking Statements

This Form 10-Q, including “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” (Item 2), contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, as well as assumptions that, if they never materialize or prove incorrect, could cause our results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. All statements that do not constitute statements of historical fact are deemed forward-looking statements, including any projections or statements of expectations of market conditions, revenue, gross profit, expenses, earnings or losses from operations or other financial items; any discussion of expectations regarding future profitability of operations in particular regions or product lines; any statements of plans, strategies, and objectives of management for future operations; any statements regarding future economic conditions or performance; any statements of expectation or belief; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that could cause material differences from expectations include, but are not limited to:

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General business and economic conditions globally and in particular in the Americas, Europe, the Asia Pacific region and China;

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Competitive factors and the cyclical nature of the materials handling industry and lift truck orders;

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Risks and complexities associated with international operations, including foreign currency fluctuations and international tax considerations;

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Cost and availability of raw materials;

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Environmental matters;

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Assumptions relating to pension and other postretirement costs; and

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Impact of acquisitions.

We undertake no obligation to publicly revise or update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date of this report. See “Risk Factors” under Item 1A in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2011, for additional information on risk factors with the potential to impact our financial results and business operations.

PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements

CASCADE CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(Unaudited — in thousands, except per share amounts)


	Three Months Ended October 31				Nine Months Ended October 31
	2011		2010		2011		2010
Net sales	$	138,024	$	107,377	$	409,843	$	299,510
Cost of goods sold		92,841		73,585		276,976		208,484

Gross profit		45,183		33,792		132,867		91,026
Selling and administrative expenses		21,784		18,336		63,984		55,667

Operating income		23,399		15,456		68,883		35,359
Interest expense, net		20		445		477		1,514
Foreign currency loss, net		378		232		1,037		752

Income before provision for income taxes		23,001		14,779		67,369		33,093
Provision for income taxes		3,426		5,995		17,519		15,411

Net income	$	19,575	$	8,784	$	49,850	$	17,682

Basic earnings per share	$	1.78	$	.81	$	4.54	$	1.63

Diluted earnings per share	$	1.74	$	.79	$	4.42	$	1.60

Basic weighted average shares outstanding		11,016		10,906		10,979		10,876
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding		11,256		11,092		11,280		11,083
Cash dividends per share	$	.25	$	.10	$	.65	$	.17

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidation financial statements.

CASCADE CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited — in thousands, except per share amounts)


	October 31 2011		January 31 2011
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	19,795	$	25,037
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,253 and $1,196		85,373		66,497
Inventories		85,020		67,041
Deferred income taxes		4,154		5,001
Assets available for sale		8,022		8,610
Prepaid expenses and other		18,112		11,170

Total current assets		220,476		183,356
Property, plant and equipment, net		69,926		66,978
Goodwill		88,891		88,708
Deferred income taxes		19,029		16,606
Other assets		3,761		3,531

Total assets	$	402,083	$	359,179

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Notes payable to banks	$	632	$	—
Current portion of long-term debt		576		548
Accounts payable		31,110		23,905
Accrued payroll and payroll taxes		9,062		9,299
Accrued incentive pay		2,917		2,868
Other accrued expenses		15,714		11,612

Total current liabilities		60,011		48,232
Long-term debt, net of current portion		21,522		41,789
Accrued environmental expenses		2,590		3,198
Deferred income taxes		4,457		4,452
Employee benefit obligations		8,140		7,864
Other liabilities		8,175		5,088

Total liabilities		104,895		110,623

Commitments and contingencies (Note 7)
Shareholders’ equity:
Common stock, $.50 par value, 40,000 authorized shares; 11,078 and 10,972 shares issued and outstanding		5,539		5,486
Additional paid-in capital		12,187		9,254
Retained earnings		240,854		198,194
Accumulated other comprehensive income		38,608		35,622

Total shareholders’ equity		297,188		248,556

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	402,083	$	359,179

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidation financial statements.

CASCADE CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(Unaudited — in thousands, except per share amounts)


					Additional Paid-In		Retained			Accumulated Other Comprehensive		Total Shareholders’			Year-To-Date Comprehensive
	Common Stock				Additional Paid-In		Retained			Accumulated Other Comprehensive		Total Shareholders’			Year-To-Date Comprehensive
	Shares		Amount		Capital		Earnings			Income		Equity			Income
Balance at January 31, 2011		10,972	$	5,486	$	9,254	$	198,194		$	35,622	$	248,556
Net income		—		—		—		49,850			—		49,850		$	49,850
Dividends ($.65 per share)		—		—		—		(7,190	)		—		(7,190	)		—
Common stock issued		106		53		756		—			—		809			—
Share-based compensation		—		—		1,916		—			—		1,916			—
Tax effect on stock-based compensation		—		—		261		—			—		261			—
Currency translation adjustment		—		—		—		—			2,986		2,986			2,986

Balance at October 31, 2011		11,078	$	5,539	$	12,187	$	240,854		$	38,608	$	297,188		$	52,836

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidation financial statements.

CASCADE CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited — in thousands)


	Three Months Ended October 31						Nine Months Ended October 31
	2011			2010			2011			2010
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$	19,575		$	8,784		$	49,850		$	17,682
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		2,622			2,570			7,508			7,627
Share-based compensation		571			499			1,916			2,138
Deferred income taxes		(1,635	)		856			(1,445	)		1,774
Tax effect on share-based compensation		439			393			(261	)		393
Gain on disposition of assets, net		(10	)		(26	)		(146	)		(20	)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable		(555	)		(7,395	)		(17,794	)		(20,995	)
Inventories		(4,622	)		(1,300	)		(16,903	)		(1,577	)
Prepaid expenses and other		(2,148	)		996			(6,719	)		(2,735	)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		906			(450	)		8,679			1,887
Income taxes payable and receivable		3,761			3,278			2,088			5,772
Other assets and liabilities		804			419			2,172			49

Net cash provided by operating activities		19,708			8,624			28,945			11,995

Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures		(3,482	)		(1,810	)		(9,190	)		(3,715	)
Proceeds from disposition of assets		122			1,065			1,174			1,182

Net cash used in investing activities		(3,360	)		(745	)		(8,016	)		(2,533	)

Cash flows from financing activities:
Cash dividends paid		(2,769	)		(1,097	)		(7,190	)		(1,863	)
Tax effect on share-based compensation		(439	)		(393	)		261			(393	)
Payments on long-term debt		(37,146	)		(21,635	)		(77,423	)		(54,634	)
Proceeds from long-term debt		10,500			22,250			57,000			53,750
Notes payable to banks, net		635			(1,360	)		635			(2,266	)
Common stock issued under share-based compensation plans		—			—			809			14

Net cash used in financing activities		(29,219	)		(2,235	)		(25,908	)		(5,392	)

Effect of exchange rate changes		523			(1,810	)		(263	)		1,926

Change in cash and cash equivalents		(12,348	)		3,834			(5,242	)		5,996
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		32,143			22,363			25,037			20,201

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	19,795		$	26,197		$	19,795		$	26,197

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
See Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidation financial statements.

CASCADE CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Unaudited)

Note 1—Description of Business

Cascade Corporation is an international company engaged in the manufacture of materials handling products that are widely used on industrial fork lift trucks and, to a lesser extent, construction, mining and agricultural vehicles. Accordingly, our sales are largely dependent on sales of lift trucks and replacement parts. Our sales are made throughout the world. We are headquartered in Fairview, Oregon, employing approximately 1,900 people and maintaining operations in 16 countries outside the United States.

Note 2—Interim Financial Information

The accompanying consolidated financial statements for the interim periods ended October 31, 2011 and 2010 are unaudited. In the opinion of management, the accompanying consolidated financial statements reflect normal recurring adjustments necessary for a fair statement of the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for those interim periods. Results of operations for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year, and these financial statements do not contain the detail or footnote disclosures concerning accounting policies and other matters that would be included in full fiscal year financial statements. Therefore, these statements should be read in conjunction with our audited financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2011.

Note 3—Segment Information

Our operating units have several similar economic characteristics and attributes, including products, distribution patterns and classes of customers. As a result, we aggregate our operating units related to the manufacturing, distribution and servicing of material handling load engagement products into four geographic operating segments, which we identify as the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific and China. We evaluate the performance of each of our operating segments based on income or loss before interest, foreign currency gains or losses and income taxes. The accounting policies of the operating segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies contained in Note 2 of our consolidated financial statements included in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 31, 2011.

Revenues and operating results are classified according to the country of origin. Transfers between areas represent sales between our geographic operating segments. The costs of our corporate office are included in the Americas. Identifiable assets are attributed to the geographic location in which they are located. Net sales and transfers, operating results and identifiable assets by geographic operating segment were as follows (in thousands):

Segment Information

(In thousands)


	Three Months Ended October 31
2011	Americas		Europe			Asia Pacific		China		Eliminations			Consolidated
Net sales	$	73,309	$	27,184		$	20,158	$	17,373	$	—		$	138,024
Transfers between areas		6,946		107			15		9,016		(16,084	)		—

Net sales and transfers	$	80,255	$	27,291		$	20,173	$	26,389	$	(16,084	)	$	138,024

Gross profit	$	26,500	$	5,767		$	5,912	$	7,004				$	45,183
Selling and administrative		12,373		4,658			3,007		1,746					21,784

Operating income	$	14,127	$	1,109		$	2,905	$	5,258				$	23,399

Total assets	$	191,550	$	96,531		$	49,493	$	64,509				$	402,083
Property, plant and equipment, net	$	28,771	$	10,430		$	11,174	$	19,551				$	69,926
Capital expenditures	$	1,528	$	495		$	842	$	617				$	3,482
Depreciation expense	$	1,327	$	467		$	187	$	606				$	2,587

	Three Months Ended October 31
2010	Americas		Europe			Asia Pacific		China		Eliminations			Consolidated
Net sales	$	53,615	$	22,653		$	16,353	$	14,756	$	—		$	107,377
Transfers between areas		6,433		180			9		6,012		(12,634	)		—

Net sales and transfers	$	60,048	$	22,833		$	16,362	$	20,768	$	(12,634	)	$	107,377

Gross profit	$	18,933	$	3,409		$	4,601	$	6,849				$	33,792
Selling and administrative		10,365		4,219			2,500		1,252					18,336

Operating income (loss)	$	8,568	$	(810	)	$	2,101	$	5,597				$	15,456

Total assets	$	179,545	$	84,546		$	48,559	$	56,938				$	369,588
Property, plant and equipment, net	$	28,885	$	11,218		$	11,458	$	18,076				$	69,637
Capital expenditures	$	697	$	4		$	736	$	373				$	1,810
Depreciation expense	$	1,288	$	546		$	165	$	536				$	2,535

	Nine Months Ended October 31
2011	Americas		Europe			Asia Pacific		China		Eliminations			Consolidated
Net sales	$	212,038	$	83,967		$	59,417	$	54,421	$	—		$	409,843
Transfers between areas		22,975		748			103		25,075		(48,901	)		—

Net sales and transfers	$	235,013	$	84,715		$	59,520	$	79,496	$	(48,901	)	$	409,843

Gross profit	$	73,189	$	18,289		$	18,985	$	22,404				$	132,867
Selling and administrative		37,015		14,073			8,168		4,728					63,984

Operating income	$	36,174	$	4,216		$	10,817	$	17,676				$	68,883

Capital expenditures	$	3,623	$	1,267		$	1,992	$	2,308				$	9,190
Depreciation expense	$	3,743	$	1,396		$	487	$	1,776				$	7,402


	Nine Months Ended October 31
2010	Americas		Europe			Asia Pacific		China		Eliminations			Consolidated
Net sales	$	147,085	$	66,910		$	44,406	$	41,109	$	—		$	299,510
Transfers between areas		19,062		378			119		17,445		(37,004	)		—

Net sales and transfers	$	166,147	$	67,288		$	44,525	$	58,554	$	(37,004	)	$	299,510

Gross profit	$	50,619	$	8,365		$	12,114	$	19,928				$	91,026
Selling and administrative		31,999		13,025			7,165		3,478					55,667

Operating income (loss)	$	18,620	$	(4,660	)	$	4,949	$	16,450				$	35,359

Capital expenditures	$	1,714	$	226		$	1,001	$	774				$	3,715
Depreciation expense	$	3,874	$	1,584		$	474	$	1,576				$	7,508

Note 4—Inventories

During the nine months ended October 31, 2011, inventories increased primarily due to additional product needed to meet increased customer demand. Inventories stated at the lower of average cost or market are presented below by major class (in thousands):


	October 31 2011		January 31 2011
Finished goods	$	32,720	$	24,933
Raw materials and components		52,300		42,108

	$	85,020	$	67,041

Note 5—Goodwill

During the nine months ended October 31, 2011, goodwill remained consistent as the impact of changes in foreign currencies was minimal. We have no goodwill recorded in China. The following table provides a breakdown of goodwill by geographic region (in thousands):


	October 31 2011		January 31 2011
Americas	$	75,063	$	74,988
Europe		10,898		10,776
Asia Pacific		2,930		2,944

	$	88,891	$	88,708

Note 6—Share-Based Compensation Plans

We have granted three types of share-based awards to officers, key managers and directors; stock appreciation rights (“SARS”), restricted stock and stock options under our share-based compensation plans. The grant prices applicable to SARS and stock options are established by our Board of Directors’ Compensation Committee at the time the awards are granted. We issue new common shares upon the exercise of all share-based awards.

SARS provide the holder the right to receive an amount, payable in our common shares, equal to the excess of the market value of our common shares on the date of exercise (“intrinsic value”) over the base price at the time the right was granted. The base price may not be less than the market price of our common shares on the date of grant. All SARS vest ratably over a four-year period and have a term of ten years.

Restricted stock is a grant of common shares to a recipient, subject to restrictions on transfer until vesting conditions are satisfied. Regardless of vesting, restricted shares have full voting rights and any dividends declared will be paid to the restricted stock recipient free of restrictions. Restricted shares granted to officers vest ratably over a period of three years. Restricted shares granted to directors prior to June 1, 2010 vest ratably over a period of four years and grants after May 31, 2010 vest after one year.

Stock options provide the holder the right to receive our common shares at an established price. No additional stock options can be granted under the terms of our plan. All outstanding stock options are fully vested and have a term of ten years.

The following table provides the number of shares to be issued under our share-based plans, based on outstanding awards as of October 31, 2011 (in thousands):


	Stock Options		SARS
Common stock previously issued		1,198		206
Restricted stock previously issued		—		158
Shares issuable upon exercise of SARS, based on $43.10 share price at October 31, 2011		—		199
Shares issuable upon exercise of stock options		154		—

Estimated shares to be issued		1,352		563

Maximum shares of common stock to be issued per plan document		1,400		750

A summary of the status of our plans at October 31, 2011, together with changes during the nine months then ended, is presented in the following tables (in thousands, except per share amounts):


	Stock Options					SARS
	Outstanding Awards			Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share		Outstanding Awards			Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share
Balance at January 31, 2011		218		$	13.96		791		$	34.24
Granted		—			—		96			48.65
Exercised		(64	)		11.81		(8	)		35.88
Forfeited		—			—		(3	)		33.30

Balance at October 31, 2011		154		$	14.86		876		$	35.80


	Restricted Stock Awards
	Number of Shares			Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share
Unvested restricted stock at January 31, 2011		56		$	31.85
Granted		39			48.42
Vested		(33	)		33.90

Unvested restricted stock at October 31, 2011		62		$	41.14

We calculate share-based compensation cost for stock options and SARS using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The range of assumptions used to compute share-based compensation are as follows:


	Granted in Fiscal 2012	Granted Prior to Fiscal 2012
Risk-free interest rate	2.1 - 2.6%	2.3 - 5.1%
Expected volatility	56.0%	40.0 - 53.0%
Expected dividend yield	1.6%	0.6 - 2.8%
Expected life (in years)	6 - 7	5 - 7
Weighted average fair value at date of grant	$22.80 - $23.70	$4.16 - $33.31

We calculate share-based compensation cost for restricted stock by multiplying the fair market value of our common shares on the grant date by the number of restricted shares expected to vest. Share-based compensation is expensed ratably over the applicable vesting period. Additional information regarding the assumptions used to calculate fair value under our share-based compensation plans is presented in Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements included in our Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2011.

As of October 31, 2011, there was $4 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested share-based compensation awards granted under the plans. The following table shows the share-based compensation costs to be recognized in future periods for awards granted to date as of October 31, 2011 (in thousands):


Fiscal Year	Amount
2012*	$	570
2013		1,791
2014		1,291
2015		646
2016		86

	$	4,384

*	Represents last three months of fiscal 2012.

Note 7—Commitments and Contingencies

Environmental Matters

We are subject to environmental laws and regulations, which include obligations to remove or mitigate environmental effects of past disposal and release of certain wastes and substances at various sites. We record liabilities for affected sites when environmental assessments indicate probable cleanup and the costs can be reasonably estimated. Other than for costs of assessments themselves, the timing and amount of these liabilities is determined based on the estimated costs of remediation activities and our commitment to a formal plan of action, such as an approved remediation plan. The reliability and precision of the loss estimates are affected by numerous factors, such as different stages of site evaluation and reevaluation of the degree of remediation required. We adjust our liabilities as new remediation requirements are defined, as information becomes available permitting reasonable estimates to be made and to reflect new and changing facts.

It is reasonably possible that changes in estimates will occur in the near term and the related adjustments to environmental liabilities may have a material impact on our operating results. Unasserted claims are not currently reflected in our environmental remediation liabilities. It is also reasonably possible that these claims may also have a material impact on our operating results if asserted. We cannot predict when the additional expense will be necessary or the amount of any additional loss or range of loss that may reasonably be possible.

Our specific environmental matters consist of the following:

Fairview, Oregon

In 1996, the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued two Records of Decision affecting our Fairview, Oregon manufacturing facility. The records of decision required us to initiate remedial activities related to the cleanup of groundwater contamination at and near the facility. Remediation activities have been conducted since 1996 and current estimates provide for some level of activity to continue through 2019. Costs of certain remediation activities at the facility are shared with The Boeing Company, with Cascade paying 70% of these costs. The recorded liability for ongoing remediation activities at our Fairview facility was $2.3 million at October 31, 2011 and $2.7 million at January 31, 2011.

Springfield, Ohio

In March 2010 we signed a Facility Lead Corrective Action Agreement (“Action Agreement”) with the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, which outlines a more comprehensive remediation plan at our Springfield, Ohio facility. We had previously been performing our remediation activities under a consent order signed in 1994, which had required the installation of remediation systems for the cleanup of groundwater contamination. The Action Agreement specifies an action plan that would allow us to be more proactive in our environmental cleanup efforts. The current estimate is that the remediation activities will continue through 2019. The recorded liability for ongoing remediation activities in Springfield was $1.5 million at October 31, 2011 and $1.7 million at January 31, 2011.

Legal Proceedings

We are subject to legal proceedings, claims and litigation, in addition to the environmental matters previously discussed, arising in the ordinary course of business. While the outcome of these matters is currently not determinable, management does not expect the ultimate costs to be material to our consolidated financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

Note 8—Earnings Per Share

The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share (in thousands, except per share amounts):


	Three Months Ended October 31				Nine Months Ended October 31
	2011		2010		2011		2010
Basic earnings per share:
Net income	$	19,575	$	8,784	$	49,850	$	17,682

Weighted average shares outstanding		11,016		10,906		10,979		10,876

	$	1.78	$	0.81	$	4.54	$	1.63
Diluted earnings per share:
Net income	$	19,575	$	8,784	$	49,850	$	17,682

Weighted average shares outstanding		11,016		10,906		10,979		10,876
Dilutive effect of stock awards		240		186		301		207

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding		11,256		11,092		11,280		11,083

	$	1.74	$	0.79	$	4.42	$	1.60

Basic earnings per share is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted weighted average common shares includes the incremental shares that would be issued upon the assumed exercise of stock options and SARS and the amount of unvested restricted stock. All unvested restricted stock were included in our calculation of incremental shares for the three months ended October 31, 2011 and the nine months ended October 31, 2011 and 2010 because they were dilutive. The number of unexercised SARS that were not included in the calculation as the impact would be antidilutive are as follows (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended October 31				Nine Months Ended October 31
	2011		2010		2011		2010
Excluded Awards:
Unexercised SARS Awards		231		571		188		571
Unvested Restricted Stock		—		5		—		—

Note 9—Supplemental Cash Flow Information

The following table presents information that supplements the consolidated statements of cash flows (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended October 31					Nine Months Ended October 31
	2011			2010		2011		2010
Cash paid (received) during the period for:
Interest	$	225		$	448	$	851	$	1,587
Income taxes	$	(93	)	$	1,832	$	14,058	$	7,670

Note 10—Benefit Plans

The following table represents the net periodic cost related to our defined benefit plans in England and France and our postretirement health benefit plan in the United States (in thousands):


	Defined Benefit Three Months Ended October 31						Postretirement Benefit Three Months Ended October 31
	2011			2010			2011			2010
Net periodic benefit cost:
Service cost	$	4		$	5		$	22		$	31
Interest cost		115			116			95			110
Expected return on plan assets		(118	)		(108	)		—			—
Recognized prior service cost		—			—			(19	)		(19	)
Recognized net actuarial loss		29			30			—			—

	$	30		$	43		$	98		$	122


	Defined Benefit Nine Months Ended October 31						Postretirement Benefit Nine Months Ended October 31
	2011			2010			2011			2010
Net periodic benefit cost:
Service cost	$	12		$	15		$	66		$	93
Interest cost		348			341			285			330
Expected return on plan assets		(357	)		(318	)		—			—
Recognized prior service cost		—			—			(57	)		(57	)
Recognized net actuarial loss		88			88			—			—

	$	91		$	126		$	294		$	366

Note 11—Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Other Comprehensive Income

In June 2011, a pronouncement was issued that eliminates the option of presenting other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in stockholders’ equity and provides an entity with the option to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. This guidance also requires presentation of items on the face of the financial statements that are reclassified from other comprehensive income to net income. This guidance does not change the items that must be reported in other comprehensive income, when an item of other comprehensive income must be reclassified to net income or how tax effects of each item of other comprehensive income are presented. This guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2011 and should be applied retrospectively. We currently report other comprehensive income in the consolidated statement of changes in shareholders’ equity and will be required to update the presentation of comprehensive income to be in compliance with the new standard. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance on the presentation of our consolidated financial statements.

Fair Value Measurements

In May 2011, a pronouncement was issued that amends existing guidance and expands disclosure requirements for fair value measurements, particularly for “Level 3” (as defined in the accounting guidance) inputs. The amendments in this guidance are not intended to result in a change in current accounting. This guidance is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2011. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance on our disclosures included within notes to consolidated financial statements.

Goodwill Impairment

In December 2010, a pronouncement was issued that modified the process used to test goodwill for impairment. The pronouncement impacted reporting units with zero or negative carrying amounts and required an additional test to be performed to determine whether goodwill has been impaired and to calculate the amount of that impairment. This amendment is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010. We adopted this pronouncement as of January 30, 2011.

In September 2011, accounting guidance was issued which revises the requirements around how entities test goodwill for impairment. It allows companies to perform a qualitative assessment before calculating the fair value of the reporting unit. If entities determine, on the basis of qualitative factors, that the fair value of the reporting unit is more likely than not greater than the carrying amount, a quantitative calculation would not be needed. This guidance is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011, with early adoption permitted.

We normally perform our annual goodwill impairment analysis during the fourth quarter. As there have been no indicators of impairment during the first three quarters of fiscal 2012, we have not determined the potential impact, if any, the adoption of these pronouncements will have on our consolidated financial statements.

Note 12—Warranty Obligations

We record a liability on our consolidated balance sheet for costs related to warranties with the sales of our products. This liability is estimated through historical customer claims, product failure rates, material usage and service delivery costs incurred in correcting a product failure. Our warranty obligations, which are recorded in other accrued expenses on the consolidated balance sheets, were as follows (in thousands):


	2011			2010
Balance at January 31	$	1,339		$	1,348
Accruals for warranties issued during the period		1,950			1,452
Accruals for pre-existing warranties		102			30
Settlements during the period		(1,759	)		(1,435	)
Foreign currency changes		15			38

Balance at October 31	$	1,647		$	1,433

Note 13—Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income

During the nine months ended October 31, 2011, accumulated other comprehensive income increased due to fluctuations in foreign currencies, primarily the Australian Dollar, Chinese Yuan and Japanese Yen. The following table presents the changes in and the components of accumulated other comprehensive income (in thousands):


	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Translation Adjustment		Minimum Pension Liability Adjustment			Total
Balance at January 31, 2011	$	36,455	$	(833	)	$	35,622
Currency translation adjustment		2,991		(5	)		2,986

Balance at October 31, 2011	$	39,446	$	(838	)	$	38,608

Note 14—Income Taxes

The effective tax rate was 15% in the third quarter of fiscal 2012. The effective tax rate is lower than the US tax rate of 35% primarily due to the release of $3.6 million of valuation allowances recorded against deferred tax assets in The Netherlands. In addition, our tax rate was also reduced by lower tax rates in certain foreign jurisdictions where we earned income and current year income in Europe which is offset by historical losses.

In recent years, we have recorded significant deferred tax assets related to net operating losses in Europe. In assessing the realizability of these deferred tax assets, we considered whether it is more-likely-than-not that some portion or all of our deferred tax assets will not be realized through the generation of future taxable income. Based on this assessment we have provided full valuation allowances against these deferred tax assets prior to the third quarter of fiscal 2012. The valuation allowances have been provided because management has determined that it is more-likely-than-not that we would not realize these deferred tax assets in the foreseeable future based on historical financial performance in this region.

Management quarterly assesses the need for valuation allowances on deferred tax assets based on all available positive and negative evidence. The primary negative evidence is continuing operating losses. Positive evidence consists of improved financial performance over time due to market conditions, restructuring activities and expected future taxable income.

In third quarter of fiscal 2012, the Company concluded that is it more-likely-than-not that a portion of the deferred tax assets related to net operating loss carryforwards in The Netherlands will be realized and therefore released $3.6 million of the existing valuation allowance. The Company continues to provide a $6.9 million valuation allowance on deferred tax assets in The Netherlands that we do not expect to utilize. The release is due to improved financial performance in The Netherlands as a result of restructuring our manufacturing operations and sales agent model and the financial results of our parts business.

Our determination to record the release is based on estimates of future taxable income through 2019, the expiration date for the operating loss carryforwards. If the estimates of future taxable income vary from actual results, our assessment regarding the realization of these deferred tax assets could change. Future changes in the

estimated amount of deferred taxes expected to be realized will be reflected in the Company’s financial statements in the period the estimate is changed, with a corresponding adjustment to operating results. Changes in estimate may occur often and can have a significant favorable or unfavorable impact on the Company’s operating results period-to-period.

At October 31, 2011 we continue to provide valuation allowances of $29.2 million against deferred tax assets relating to net operating loss carryforwards generated in Europe that we currently do not expect to realize. This includes $6.9 million in The Netherlands as previously noted.

As of October 31, 2011 our liability for uncertain tax positions was $3.9 million, excluding interest and penalties. We recognize interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions in income tax expense. As of October 31, 2011 we had approximately $907,000 of accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions.

We are subject to taxation primarily in the jurisdictions where we have operations. As of October 31, 2011, we remain subject to examination in various state and foreign jurisdictions for the 2003 – 2011 fiscal tax years.

Note 15—Australia Flood

Our operations in Brisbane, Australia, were significantly disrupted in January 2011 due to damage from flooding caused by heavy rainfalls in the Queensland, Australia region. During fiscal 2012, we have made significant progress in restoring our operations to pre-flood conditions and have been able to meet customer needs with on-hand inventory and product sourced from other locations.

The flood resulted in charges of $5.1 million in fiscal 2011 and an additional $2.8 million during fiscal 2012. To date we have received $5.1 million of insurance proceeds during fiscal 2012 as a partial recovery of our losses. We may receive additional insurance proceeds of up to $6 million.

The following table shows flood-related costs and insurance proceeds recorded during fiscal 2012 (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended October 31, 2011			Nine Months Ended October 31, 2011
Cost of Goods Sold Related
Flood-related costs	$	(9	)	$	630
Insurance proceeds		—			(2,666	)

Net expense (recovery)		(9	)		(2,036	)

Selling, General & Administrative Related
Flood-related costs		132			2,131
Insurance proceeds					(2,397	)

Net expense (recovery)		132			(266	)

Total Flood Related
Flood-related costs		123			2,761
Insurance proceeds		—			(5,063	)

Net expense (recovery)	$	123		$	(2,302	)

The following table shows flood-related costs and insurance proceeds recorded in total for the Australia flood (in thousands):


Flood-related costs	$	7,906
Insurance proceeds		(5,063	)

Net expense	$	2,843

Note 16—Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities

The fair value of our financial instruments represents the amount at which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties, other than in a forced sale or liquidation. The carrying amount of our cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables and payables and notes payable to banks approximates fair value due to the short maturity of these instruments. The carrying value of long-term debt approximates fair market value due to the variable interest rate on the debt and consideration of credit risk.

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Our businesses globally manufacture and distribute material handling load engagement products primarily for the lift truck industry and to a lesser extent the construction industry. We operate in four geographic segments: Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific and China. The Americas region includes activity in North, Central and South America.

All references to fiscal years are defined as the year ended January 31, 2011 (“fiscal 2011”) and the year ended January 31, 2012 (“fiscal 2012”).

RECENT TRENDS AND DEVELOPMENTS AFFECTING OUR RESULTS

Global Economic & Lift Truck Market Conditions

Our industry has continued its recovery in fiscal 2012 from the global economic recession. However, during the second and third quarters of fiscal 2012, we began to experience a slower rate of growth in markets globally compared to the rapid growth experienced in the first quarter. Global lift truck shipments in the third quarter of fiscal 2012 were 1% below shipments for the second quarter.

The following table shows the quarter-over-quarter percent increase in global lift truck shipments:


	Lift Truck Shipments Q3 Fiscal 2012 vs 2011	Lift Truck Orders Q3 Fiscal 2012 vs 2011
Americas	45%	26%
Europe	37%	9%
Asia Pacific	27%	24%
China	15%	6%
Global	28%	14%

We expect lift truck demand to moderate and business levels to be impacted by regular holiday shutdowns during the fourth quarter. However, given the current economic uncertainty in Europe, we are unable to predict how this may affect our future financial performance.

Currently, the lift truck market is the only direct economic or industrial indicator we have available for our markets. While results across this market do not correlate exactly with our business levels over the short term, since customers in the various end markets use our products to differing degrees, it does give us a good indication of trends over the year.

Additional information on lift truck industry trends can be found at www.cascorp.com/investor/industrytrends. This website address is intended to provide an inactive, textual reference only. The information at this website is not part of this Form 10-Q and is not incorporated by reference.

Use of Cash

In recent years we have used excess cash to reduce our outstanding debt balance. During the third quarter of fiscal 2012 we paid down debt $26 million. At October 31, 2011, our cash balance was $19.8 million and our outstanding debt balance was $22.7 million. Given our current and projected liquidity position we are evaluating various growth opportunities, both within and outside the lift truck and construction equipment industries. Our board of directors will also continue to review our dividend policy periodically in light of our cash flows and operating results.

COMPARISON OF THIRD QUARTER OF FISCAL 2012 AND FISCAL 2011

Executive Summary


	Three Months Ended October 31
	2011			2010			Change			Change %
	(In thousands except per share amounts)
Net sales	$	138,024		$	107,377		$	30,647			29	%
Gross profit %		33	%		31	%
Operating income	$	23,399		$	15,456		$	7,943			51	%
Operating Income %		17	%		14	%
Income before taxes	$	23,001		$	14,779		$	8,222			56	%
Provision for income taxes	$	3,426		$	5,995		$	(2,569	)		(43	)%
Effective tax rate		15	%		41	%
Net income	$	19,575		$	8,784		$	10,791			123	%
Diluted earnings per share	$	1.74		$	0.79		$	0.95			120	%

Details of the change in net sales compared to the prior year quarter are as follows (in thousands):


	Amount		Change %
Net sales change	$	26,626		25	%
Foreign currency change		4,021		4	%

Total	$	30,647		29	%

The following is an overview for the three months ended October 31, 2011 and 2010. All percentage change comparisons to the prior year exclude the impact of foreign currencies:

•

Consolidated net sales increased 25% due to higher sales volumes as a result of a strong global lift truck market.

•

Our consolidated gross profit percentage increased to 33% during the third quarter of fiscal 2012 from 31% in the prior period, primarily as a result of improved cost absorption due to increased sales volumes and our restructuring efforts in recent years which have reduced our overall cost structure in Europe.

•

The effective tax rate of 15% in the third quarter of fiscal 2012 was primarily a result of the release of $3.6 million of tax valuation allowance in The Netherlands. This release was due to improved financial performance in The Netherlands as a result of restructuring our manufacturing operations and sales agent model and the financial results of our parts business.

•

The effective tax rate of 41% in the third quarter of fiscal 2011 relects additional valuation allowances related to losses in Europe for which we were unable to realize tax benefits.

Americas


	Three Months Ended October 31
	2011			2010			Change		Change %
Net sales	$	73,309		$	53,615		$	19,694		37	%
Transfers between areas		6,946			6,433			513		8	%

Net sales and transfers		80,255			60,048			20,207		34	%
Cost of goods sold		53,755			41,115			12,640		31	%

Gross profit		26,500			18,933			7,567		40	%
Gross profit %		33	%		32	%
Selling and administrative		12,373			10,365			2,008		19	%

Operating income	$	14,127		$	8,568		$	5,559		65	%

Operating income %		18	%		14	%

Details of the change in net sales compared to the prior year quarter are as follows (in thousands):


	Amount		Change %
Net sales change	$	19,410		36	%
Foreign currency change		284		1	%

Total	$	19,694		37	%

The following summarizes financial results for the Americas for the third quarter of fiscal 2012. All percentage change comparisons to the prior year exclude the impact of foreign currencies:

•

Net sales increased 36% primarily due to higher sales volumes as a result of a strong lift truck market in the Americas and sales price increases.

•

Our gross profit percentage increased as the benefit of additional fixed costs absorption due to higher sales volumes was partially offset by increases in material and other costs.

•

Selling and administrative costs increased due primarily to consulting, warranty, professional fees and other general costs.

Europe


	Three Months Ended October 31
	2011			2010			Change			Change %
Net sales	$	27,184		$	22,653		$	4,531			20	%
Transfers between areas		107			180			(73	)		(41	)%

Net sales and transfers		27,291			22,833			4,458			20	%
Cost of goods sold		21,524			19,424			2,100			11	%

Gross profit		5,767			3,409			2,358			69	%
Gross profit %		21	%		15	%
Selling and administrative		4,658			4,219			439			10	%

Operating income (loss)	$	1,109		$	(810	)	$	1,919			—

Operating income (loss) %		4	%		(4	)%

Details of the change in net sales compared to the prior year quarter are as follows (in thousands):


	Amount		Change %
Net sales change	$	3,303		15	%
Foreign currency change		1,228		5	%

Total	$	4,531		20	%

The following summarizes financial results for Europe for the third quarter of fiscal 2012. All percentage change comparisons to the prior year exclude the impact of foreign currencies:

•

Net sales increased 15% primarily due to higher sales volumes as a result of a stronger lift truck market and price increases.

•

The improvement in our gross profit percentage is due to our restructuring efforts in recent years which have reduced our overall cost structure, increased cost absorption as a result of higher sales volumes, a shift in sourcing more products from China and sales price increases for certain products.

•

Selling and administrative costs increased due to changes in foreign currency rates and higher marketing and other general costs.

Asia Pacific


	Three Months Ended October 31
	2011			2010			Change		Change %
Net sales	$	20,158		$	16,353		$	3,805		23	%
Transfers between areas		15			9			6		67	%

Net sales and transfers		20,173			16,362			3,811		23	%
Cost of goods sold		14,261			11,761			2,500		21	%

Gross profit		5,912			4,601			1,311		28	%
Gross profit %		29	%		28	%
Selling and administrative		3,007			2,500			507		20	%

Operating income	$	2,905		$	2,101		$	804		38	%

Operating income %		14	%		13	%

Details of the change in net sales compared to the prior year quarter are as follows (in thousands):


	Amount		Change %
Net sales change	$	2,178		13	%
Foreign currency change		1,627		10	%

Total	$	3,805		23	%

The following summarizes financial results for Asia Pacific for the third quarter of fiscal 2011. All percentage change comparisons to the prior year exclude the impact of foreign currencies:

•

Net sales increased 13% primarily due to higher sales volumes as a result of a strong lift truck market throughout the region. The sales increase due to foreign currency changes was primarily a result of the strengthening of the Japanese Yen and Australian Dollar against the US Dollar.

•

Our gross profit percentage increased compared to the prior year primarily due to fluctuations in foreign currency rates.

•

Selling and administrative costs increased primarily due to flood related costs incurred, higher warranty costs and changes in foreign currency rates.

China


	Three Months Ended October 31
	2011			2010			Change			Change %
Net sales	$	17,373		$	14,756		$	2,617			18	%
Transfers between areas		9,016			6,012			3,004			50	%

Net sales and transfers		26,389			20,768			5,621			27	%
Cost of goods sold		19,385			13,919			5,466			39	%

Gross profit		7,004			6,849			155			2	%
Gross profit %		27	%		33	%
Selling and administrative		1,746			1,252			494			39	%

Operating income	$	5,258		$	5,597		$	(339	)		(6	)%

Operating income %		20	%		27	%

Details of the change in net sales compared to the prior year quarter are as follows (in thousands):


	Amount		Change %
Net sales change	$	1,735		12	%
Foreign currency change		882		6	%

Total	$	2,617		18	%

The following summarizes financial results for China for the third quarter of fiscal 2012. All percentage change comparisons to the prior year exclude the impact of foreign currencies:

•

Net sales increased 12% primarily due to higher sales volumes as a result of the growth in the Chinese economy and a strong lift truck market.

•

Transfers to other Cascade locations increased due to higher global demand.

•

Our gross profit percentage decreased due to changes in product mix and competitive price reductions. Our gross profit percentage was 28% during the second quarter of fiscal 2012.

•

Selling and administrative costs increased 32% primarily due to higher local taxes and research and development costs.

Non-Operating Items

The following are financial highlights for non-operating items during the third quarter of fiscal 2012:

•

During the third quarter of fiscal 2012 we repatriated $14.1 million of profits from China, which resulted in no additional tax liability due to foreign tax credits.

•

The effective tax rate for the third quarter of fiscal 2012 was 15% compared to 41% for the third quarter of fiscal 2011. The decrease in the effective tax rate is primarily a result of the release of $3.6 million of tax valuation allowance in The Netherlands during fiscal 2012. This compares to third quarter 2011 losses in Europe for which a tax benefit could not be recorded.

COMPARISON OF THE FIRST NINE MONTHS OF FISCAL 2012 AND FISCAL 2011

Executive Summary


	Nine Months Ended October 31
	2011			2010			Change		Change %
	(In thousands except per share amounts)
Net sales	$	409,843		$	299,510		$	110,333		37	%
Gross profit %		32	%		30	%
Operating income	$	68,883		$	35,359		$	33,524		95	%
Operating income %		17	%		12	%
Income before taxes	$	67,369		$	33,093		$	34,276		104	%
Provision for income taxes	$	17,519		$	15,411		$	2,108		14	%
Effective tax rate		26	%		47	%
Net income	$	49,850		$	17,682		$	32,168		182	%
Diluted earnings per share	$	4.42		$	1.60		$	2.82		176	%

Details of the change in net sales compared to the prior year are as follows (in thousands):


	Amount		Change %
Net sales change	$	95,333		32	%
Foreign currency change		15,000		5	%

Total	$	110,333		37	%

The following is an overview for the first nine months of fiscal 2012. All percentage change comparisons to the prior year exclude the impact of foreign currencies:

•

Consolidated net sales increased 32% due to higher sales volumes as a result of a strong global lift truck market.

•

Our consolidated gross profit percentage increased from 30% to 32% during fiscal 2012 primarily as a result of improved cost absorption due to increased sales volumes and the benefit of cost cutting measures implemented in the past.

•

The effective tax rate of 26% during fiscal 2012 is primarily a result of the release of $3.6 million of tax valuation allowance in The Netherlands and current year income in Europe which was offset by historical losses.

•

The effective tax rate of 47% during fiscal 2011 is primarily a result of losses in Europe for which a tax benefit could not be recognized and a $3.4 million charge due to recording valuation allowances against deferred tax assets in Italy and the United Kingdom.

Americas


	Nine Months Ended October 31
	2011			2010			Change		Change %
Net sales	$	212,038		$	147,085		$	64,953		44	%
Transfers between areas		22,975			19,062			3,913		21	%

Net sales and transfers		235,013			166,147			68,866		41	%
Cost of goods sold		161,824			115,528			46,296		40	%

Gross profit		73,189			50,619			22,570		45	%
Gross profit %		31	%		30	%
Selling and administrative		37,015			31,999			5,016		16	%

Operating income	$	36,174		$	18,620		$	17,554		94	%

Operating income %		15	%		11	%

Details of the change in net sales compared to the prior year are as follows (in thousands):


	Amount		Change %
Net sales change	$	63,696		43	%
Foreign currency change		1,257		1	%

Total	$	64,953		44	%

The following summarizes financial results for North America for the first nine months of fiscal 2012. All percentage change comparisons to the prior year exclude the impact of foreign currencies:

•

Net sales increased 43% primarily due to higher sales volumes as a result of a strong lift truck market.

•

Transfers to other Cascade locations increased due primarily to higher customer demand in China, Korea and Australia.

•

Our gross profit percentage increased as a result of higher sales volumes, but were partially offset by increases in material and other costs.

•

Selling and administrative costs increased 15% due primarily to additional personnel, consulting, marketing and warranty costs.

Europe


	Nine Months Ended October 31
	2011			2010			Change		Change %
Net sales	$	83,967		$	66,910		$	17,057		25	%
Transfers between areas		748			378			370		98	%

Net sales and transfers		84,715			67,288			17,427		26	%
Cost of goods sold		66,426			58,923			7,503		13	%

Gross profit		18,289			8,365			9,924		119	%
Gross profit %		22	%		12	%
Selling and administrative		14,073			13,025			1,048		8	%

Operating income (loss)	$	4,216		$	(4,660	)	$	8,876		—

Operating income %		5	%		(7	)%

Details of the change in net sales compared to the prior year are as follows (in thousands):


	Amount		Change %
Net sales change	$	11,727		17	%
Foreign currency change		5,330		8	%

Total	$	17,057		25	%

The following summarizes financial results for Europe for the first nine months of fiscal 2012. All percentage change comparisons to the prior year exclude the impact of foreign currencies:

•

Net sales increased 17% primarily as a result of a stronger lift truck market and price increases.

•

The improvement in our gross profit percentage is due to our restructuring efforts which have reduced our overall cost structure, increased cost absorption as a result of higher sales volumes, a shift in sourcing more products from China and sales price increases for certain products.

•

Selling and administrative costs increased primarily due to changes in foreign currency rates.

Asia Pacific


	Nine Months Ended October 31
	2011			2010			Change			Change %
Net sales	$	59,417		$	44,406		$	15,011			34	%
Transfers between areas		103			119			(16	)		(13	)%

Net sales and transfers		59,520			44,525			14,995			34	%
Cost of goods sold		40,535			32,411			8,124			25	%

Gross profit		18,985			12,114			6,871			57	%
Gross profit %		32	%		27	%
Selling and administrative		8,168			7,165			1,003			14	%

Operating income	$	10,817		$	4,949		$	5,868			119	%

Operating income %		18	%		11	%

Details of the change in net sales compared to the prior year are as follows (in thousands):


	Amount		Change %
Net sales change	$	9,107		21	%
Foreign currency change		5,904		13	%

Total	$	15,011		34	%

The following summarizes financial results for Asia Pacific for the first nine months of fiscal 2012. All percentage change comparisons to the prior year exclude the impact of foreign currencies:

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Net sales increased 21% primarily due to higher sales volumes as a result of an improved lift truck market. The sales increase due to foreign currency changes was primarily a result of the strengthening of the Australian Dollar, Japanese Yen and Korean Won against the US Dollar.

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Our gross profit percentage increased compared to the prior year primarily due to insurance proceeds related to the Australia flood.

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Selling and administrative costs increased primarily due to changes in foreign currency rates.

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During fiscal 2012, operating income increased $2.3 million from flood insurance proceeds we received, which were net of additional costs we incurred related to the Australia flood.

China


	Nine Months Ended October 31
	2011			2010			Change		Change %
Net sales	$	54,421		$	41,109		$	13,312		32	%
Transfers between areas		25,075			17,445			7,630		44	%

Net sales and transfers		79,496			58,554			20,942		36	%
Cost of goods sold		57,092			38,626			18,466		48	%

Gross profit		22,404			19,928			2,476		12	%
Gross profit %		28	%		34	%
Selling and administrative		4,728			3,478			1,250		36	%

Operating income	$	17,676		$	16,450		$	1,226		7	%

Operating income %		22	%		28	%

Details of the change in net sales compared to the prior year are as follows (in thousands):


	Amount		Change %
Net sales change	$	10,803		26	%
Foreign currency change		2,509		6	%

Total	$	13,312		32	%

The following summarizes financial results for China for the first nine months of fiscal 2012. All percentage change comparisons to the prior year exclude the impact of foreign currencies:

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Net sales increased 26% primarily due to higher sales volumes as a result of the growth of the Chinese economy and a strong lift truck market.

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Transfers to other Cascade locations increased due to higher global demand.

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Our gross profit percentage decreased due to changes in product mix and strategic pricing adjustments.

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Selling and administrative costs increased 30% primarily due to higher local taxes and research and development costs.

Non-Operating Items

The following are financial highlights for non-operating items during the first nine months of fiscal 2012:

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During fiscal 2012 we repatriated $15.5 million of profits from China, which resulted in no additional tax liability due to foreign tax credits.

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The effective tax rate for fiscal 2012 was 26% primarily due to the release of $3.6 million of tax valuation allowance in The Netherlands. The effective tax rate for fiscal 2011 was 47% primarily due to losses in Europe for which a tax benefit could not be recorded and a $3.4 million charge as a result of recording valuation allowances against deferred tax assets in Italy and the United Kingdom.

CASH FLOWS

Statements of Cash Flows

The statements of cash flows reflect the changes in cash and cash equivalents for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2011 and October 31, 2010 by classifying transactions into three major categories of activities: operating, investing and financing.

The following table presents a summary of our cash flows:


	Three Months Ended October 31						Nine Months Ended October 31
	2011			2010			2011			2010
	(In thousands)						(In thousands)
Operating activities	$	19,708		$	8,624		$	28,945		$	11,995
Investing activities		(3,360	)		(745	)		(8,016	)		(2,533	)
Financing activities		(29,219	)		(2,235	)		(25,908	)		(5,392	)
Effect of exchange rate changes		523			(1,810	)		(263	)		1,926

Net change in cash and cash equivalents	$	(12,348	)	$	3,834		$	(5,242	)	$	5,996

Operating Activities

Our primary source of liquidity is cash generated from operating activities, which is measured as net income adjusted for changes in working capital and non-cash operating items such as depreciation, amortization and share-based compensation.

The following are operating activity highlights:

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The increase in net income in fiscal 2012 was primarily the result of higher sales in the current year as a result of strong lift truck markets.

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Inventories increased during fiscal 2012 compared to fiscal 2011 due to increased customer demand.

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During the first nine months of fiscal 2012, accounts receivable increased primarily as a result of higher sales.

Investing Activities

Our primary investing activity is capital expenditures, which are primarily for equipment and tooling related to product improvements, more efficient production methods and replacement for normal wear and tear. Capital expenditures by geographic segment were as follows (in thousands):


	Three Months Ended October 31				Nine Months Ended October 31
	2011		2010		2011		2010
Americas	$	1,528	$	697	$	3,623	$	1,714
Europe		495		4		1,267		226
Asia Pacific		842		736		1,992		1,001
China		617		373		2,308		774

	$	3,482	$	1,810	$	9,190	$	3,715

The following are investing activity highlights:

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Capital expenditures during fiscal 2011 were below historical levels as we limited spending to only critical projects.

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We expect capital expenditures for the remainder of fiscal 2012 to be approximately $4 million.

Financing Activities

The following are financing activity highlights:

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During the first quarter of fiscal 2012, increased working capital requirements, arising out of higher sales levels, led to additional borrowings. However, during the second and third quarters of fiscal 2012, we have been able to pay down our debt as working capital requirements have stabilized and we received cash from repatriated overseas profits. In the future, we anticipate paying down the debt further as we continue to generate net income.

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We declared dividends totaling $7.2 million ($0.65 per share) during fiscal 2012 and $1.9 million ($0.17 per share) during fiscal 2011. We increased our dividend during the current year as a result of improved financial results.

FINANCIAL CONDITION AND LIQUIDITY

The following are highlights regarding our financial condition and liquidity for the first nine months of fiscal 2012:

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Our working capital, defined as current assets less current liabilities, increased from $135 million at January 31, 2011 to $160 million at October 31, 2011. Our current ratio, defined as current assets divided by current liabilities, decreased from 3.8 to 1 at January 31, 2011 to 3.7 to 1 at October 31, 2011.

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Total outstanding debt decreased from $42 million at January 31, 2011 to $23 million at October 31, 2011 due to our ability to pay down debt utilizing income from operations and cash from repatriated overseas profits.

We were in compliance with our debt covenants at October 31, 2011. We believe our cash and cash equivalents, existing credit facilities and cash flows from operations will be sufficient to satisfy our expected working capital, capital expenditures and debt payment requirements for at least the next twelve months.

As of October 31, 2011, outstanding borrowings under our $100 million credit facility totaled $19 million and an additional $1 million was used to issue letters of credit. Based on these borrowings, the additional amount that may be borrowed under our newly amended loan agreement is $80 million.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based on our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (GAAP). The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. We evaluate our estimates and judgments on an on-going basis, including those related to inventory reserves, impairment of long-lived assets, impairment of goodwill, environmental liabilities, benefit plans, share-based compensation and income taxes. We base our estimates on historical experience and various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances.

Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. A description of our critical accounting policies and related judgments and estimates that affect the preparation of our consolidated financial statements is set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2011.

OFF BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

At October 31, 2011, we did not have any relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships, such as entities often referred to as structured finance or special purpose entities, that would have been established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance sheet arrangements or for other contractually narrow or limited purposes. As such, we are not materially exposed to any financing, liquidity, market or credit risk that could arise if we had engaged in such relationships.

RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

Other Comprehensive Income

Fair Value Measurements

Goodwill Impairment

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Market risk is the potential loss arising from adverse changes in market rates and prices, such as foreign currency exchange rate and interest rate fluctuations. A significant portion of our net sales and expenses are denominated in foreign currencies. As a result, our operating results could become subject to significant fluctuations based upon changes in the exchange rates of the foreign currencies in relation to the U.S. Dollar.

The following table represents the three-month percentage change from July, 2011 to October 31, 2011 and the nine-month percentage change from January 31, 2011 to October 31, 2011 in the end of month foreign currency rates compared to the U.S. dollar used by our significant operations. As a result of these changes, foreign currency translation adjustments decreased shareholders’ equity by $6.8 million during the quarter ended October 31, 2011 and increased shareholders’ equity by $2.9 million during the first nine months of fiscal 2012.


Currency	Change for Three Months Ended October 31, 2011	Change for Nine Months Ended October 31, 2011
Euro	(4)%	1%
Chinese Yuan	1%	4%
Japanese Yen	(2)%	5%
Australian Dollar	(4)%	6%
Canadian Dollar	(4)%	0%
Korean Won	(6)%	0%
British Pound	(2)%	0%

The table below illustrates the hypothetical increase in net sales for the third quarter of fiscal 2012 resulting from a 10% weaker U.S. dollar against foreign currencies which impact our operations (in millions):


Euro	$	2.2
Chinese Yuan		1.7
Japanese Yen		0.8
Australian Dollar		0.7
Canadian Dollar		0.7
Korean Won		0.5
British Pound		0.5
Other currencies (representing 1% of consolidated net sales)		0.1

A 10% weaker U.S. dollar during the quarter, measured against foreign currencies that affect our operations, would have increased our operating income by $1.5 million.

We enter into foreign currency forward exchange contracts to offset the impact of currency fluctuations on certain nonfunctional currency assets and liabilities. The principal currencies hedged are denominated in Japanese Yen, Canadian Dollars, Euros, Chinese Yuan, Korean Won, Swedish Krona and British Pounds. Our foreign currency forward exchange contracts have terms lasting up to three months, but generally less than one month. We do not enter into derivatives or other financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes and we do not record our derivatives under hedge accounting.

A majority of our products are manufactured using specialty steel. As such, our cost of goods sold is sensitive to fluctuations in specialty steel prices, either directly through the purchase of raw materials or indirectly through the purchase of components. However, due to the nature of specialty steel, we are not impacted by changes in commodity steel prices to the extent others might be.

Presuming that the full impact of steel price increases is reflected in all steel and steel based component purchases, we estimate our gross profit percentage would decrease by approximately 0.3% for each 1.0% increase in steel prices. Based on our statement of income for the three months ended October 31, 2011, a 1.0% increase in steel prices would have decreased consolidated gross profit by approximately $0.5 million.

The majority of our debt as of October 31, 2011 had a variable interest rate, which was 1.43% at October 31, 2011 and was based on LIBOR plus a margin of 1%. Based on the October 31, 2011 outstanding balance of our variable rate debt of $18.5 million, a 1% increase in our interest rate to 2.43% would result in a $0.2 million increase in annual interest expense.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Our management has evaluated, under the supervision and with the participation of our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report pursuant to Rule 13a-15(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”). Based on that evaluation, our chief executive officer and chief financial officer have concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that information required to be disclosed in our Exchange Act reports is (1) recorded, processed, summarized and reported in a timely manner, and (2) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our chief executive officer and chief financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There has been no change in the internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the three months ended October 31, 2011 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II—OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

None

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There are no material changes from risk factors previously disclosed in our Form 10-K for the year ended January 31, 2011.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

None

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None

Item 4. Removed and Reserved

Item 5. Other Information

None

Item 6. Exhibits

A list of exhibits filed or furnished with this report on Form 10-Q (or incorporated by reference to exhibits previously filed or furnished by Cascade) is provided in the accompanying Exhibit Index.

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.


		CASCADE CORPORATION
December 7, 2011

		/s/ JOSEPH G. POINTER
		Joseph G. Pointer
		Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

EXHIBIT INDEX


Exhibit No.		Description

31.1		Certification of Chief Executive Officer.

31.2		Certification of Chief Financial Officer.

32		Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.

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