Exhibit 99.1
2222 NO. 111TH ST. OMAHA, NE 68164 TEL: 402-829-6800 FAX: 402-829-6836 |
For further information, contact:
LINDSAY CORPORATION: | HALLIBURTON INVESTOR RELATIONS: | |||
Jim Raabe | Hala Elsherbini or Geralyn DeBusk | |||
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer | 972-458-8000 | |||
402-827-6579 |
Lindsay Corporation Reports Fiscal 2013 First Quarter Results
OMAHA, Neb., January 8, 2013—Lindsay Corporation (NYSE: LNN), a leading provider of irrigation systems and infrastructure products, today announced results for its first quarter ended November 30, 2012.
First Quarter Results
First quarter fiscal 2013 revenues of $147.4 million increased 24 percent from $119.2 million in the same prior year period. Net earnings were $14.7 million or $1.15 per diluted share compared with $2.9 million or $0.23 per diluted share in the prior year. Fiscal 2012 operating costs included $7.2 million of accrued expenses, or $0.37 per diluted share on an after tax basis, relating to an estimated increase in the Company’s liability for environmental remediation at its Lindsay, Nebraska facility.
Total irrigation equipment revenues increased 33 percent to $134.2 million from $100.8 million in the prior fiscal year’s first quarter. Domestic irrigation revenues of $96.5 million increased 59 percent, while international irrigation revenues of $37.7 million decreased 6 percent due to lower project revenues in the Middle East. Infrastructure revenues decreased 29 percent to $13.2 million.
Gross margin was 29.1 percent compared to 25.4 percent in the prior year’s first quarter. Irrigation gross margins increased by approximately 4 percentage points due to lower input costs, a strong pricing environment and fixed cost leverage on higher sales. Infrastructure margins decreased by approximately 4 percentage points due to sales mix and deleverage of fixed costs from lower sales.
Operating expenses were $20.6 million compared to $25.2 million in prior fiscal year. Current year expenses included higher personnel related expenses and increased research and development, while the prior year period included accrued environmental expenses of $7.2 million. Operating expenses were 14.0 percent of sales in the first quarter of fiscal 2013 compared with 21.1 percent of sales in the prior year period. Operating margins of 15.1 percent increased from 4.3 percent in the prior year period.
Cash and cash equivalents of $152.2 million were $43.4 million higher compared to the end of the first quarter last year, while debt decreased $4.3 million.
Backlog of unshipped orders at November 30, 2012 was $85.1 million compared with $52.8 million at November 30, 2011 and $57.1 million at August 31, 2012.
Outlook
Rick Parod, president and chief executive officer, commented, “Irrigation order volumes remained extremely robust throughout the first quarter as drought conditions combined with positive farmer sentiment, farm incomes and commodity prices continued into fiscal 2013. Infrastructure sales were disappointing, although we remain optimistic that we will see improving trends over the course of the year.”
Parod added, “We believe the quarter end backlog represents pulling forward some volume, at least in part, from the second half of fiscal 2013. As is always the case, full year results will be dependent on conditions for agriculture equipment sales through the peak selling season this spring. Overall the long term fundamentals of the business remain very positive, as growth drivers of population growth, expanded food production and efficient and environmentally friendly water use remain imperative.”
First-Quarter Conference Call
Lindsay’s fiscal 2013 first quarter investor conference call is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time today. Interested investors may participate in the call by dialing (888) 321-8161 domestically, or (706) 758-0065 internationally, and referring to conference ID # 82593517. Additionally, the conference call will be simulcast live on the Internet, and can be accessed via the investor relations section of the Company’s Web site,www.lindsay.com. Replays of the conference call will remain on our Web site through the end of the second quarter of fiscal 2013. The Company will have a slide presentation available to augment management’s formal presentation, which will also be accessible via the Company’s Web site.
About the Company
Lindsay manufactures and markets irrigation equipment primarily used in agricultural markets which increase or stabilize crop production while conserving water, energy, and labor. The Company also manufactures and markets infrastructure and road safety products through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Barrier Systems Inc. and Snoline S.P.A. At November 30, 2012 Lindsay had approximately 12.8 million shares outstanding, which are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol LNN.
For more information regarding Lindsay Corporation, see Lindsay’s Web site at www.lindsay.com. For more information on the Company’s infrastructure products, visitwww.barriersystemsinc.com andwww.snoline.com.
Concerning Forward-looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties and which reflect management’s current beliefs and estimates of future economic circumstances, industry conditions, company performance and financial results. You can find a discussion of many of these risks and uncertainties in the annual, quarterly and current reports that the Company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements include information concerning possible or assumed future results of operations of the Company and those statements preceded by, followed by or including the words “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “intend,” “expect,” “outlook,” “could,” “may,” “should,” “will,” or similar expressions. For these statements, the Company claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this press release.
Lindsay Corporation and Subsidiaries
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
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($ and shares in thousands, except per share amounts) | November 30, 2012 | November 30, 2011 | ||||||
Operating revenues | $ | 147,370 | $ | 119,205 | ||||
Cost of operating revenues | 104,513 | 88,957 | ||||||
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Gross profit | 42,857 | 30,248 | ||||||
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Operating expenses: | ||||||||
Selling expense | 7,321 | 6,944 | ||||||
General and administrative expense | 10,118 | 8,940 | ||||||
Engineering and research expense | 3,154 | 2,056 | ||||||
Environmental remediation expense | — | 7,225 | ||||||
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Total operating expenses | 20,593 | 25,165 | ||||||
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Operating income | 22,264 | 5,083 | ||||||
Other income (expense): | ||||||||
Interest expense | (143 | ) | (143 | ) | ||||
Interest income | 138 | 96 | ||||||
Other income (expense), net | 124 | (595 | ) | |||||
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Earnings before income taxes | 22,383 | 4,441 | ||||||
Income tax expense | 7,655 | 1,520 | ||||||
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Net earnings | $ | 14,728 | $ | 2,921 | ||||
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Earnings per share: | ||||||||
Basic | $ | 1.15 | $ | 0.23 | ||||
Diluted | $ | 1.15 | $ | 0.23 | ||||
Shares used in computing earnings per share: | ||||||||
Basic | 12,756 | 12,682 | ||||||
Diluted | 12,853 | 12,764 | ||||||
Cash dividends declared per share | $ | 0.115 | $ | 0.090 |
Lindsay Corporation and Subsidiaries
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
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($ in thousands) | November 30, 2012 | November 30, 2011 | ||||||
Net earnings | $ | 14,728 | $ | 2,921 | ||||
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Other comprehensive income (loss): | ||||||||
Defined benefit pension plan adjustment, net of tax | 33 | 26 | ||||||
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedges, net of tax | 26 | 72 | ||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of hedging activities, net of tax | (41 | ) | (4,131 | ) | ||||
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Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax (benefit) expense of ($393) and $139 | 18 | (4,033 | ) | |||||
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Total comprehensive income (loss) | $ | 14,746 | $ | (1,112 | ) | |||
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Lindsay Corporation and Subsidiaries
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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($ and shares in thousands, except par values) | November 30, 2012 | November 30, 2011 | August 31, 2012 | |||||||||
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Current Assets: | ||||||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 152,173 | $ | 108,731 | $ | 143,444 | ||||||
Receivables, net of allowance of $1,645, $2,171 and $1,717 | 88,893 | 76,671 | 82,565 | |||||||||
Inventories, net | 67,250 | 57,646 | 52,873 | |||||||||
Deferred income taxes | 8,171 | 8,980 | 9,505 | |||||||||
Other current assets | 10,719 | 11,787 | 10,478 | |||||||||
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Total current assets | 327,206 | 263,815 | 298,865 | |||||||||
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Property, Plant and Equipment: | ||||||||||||
Cost | 139,032 | 131,555 | 136,695 | |||||||||
Less accumulated depreciation | (82,947 | ) | (74,580 | ) | (80,515 | ) | ||||||
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Property, plant and equipment, net | 56,085 | 56,975 | 56,180 | |||||||||
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Intangibles, net | 24,410 | 27,494 | 25,070 | |||||||||
Goodwill | 30,114 | 30,390 | 29,961 | |||||||||
Other noncurrent assets | 5,063 | 5,408 | 5,455 | |||||||||
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Total assets | $ | 442,878 | $ | 384,082 | $ | 415,531 | ||||||
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | ||||||||||||
Current Liabilities: | ||||||||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 50,662 | $ | 39,955 | $ | 31,372 | ||||||
Current portion of long-term debt | 3,214 | 4,286 | 4,285 | |||||||||
Other current liabilities | 39,141 | 38,072 | 44,781 | |||||||||
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Total current liabilities | 93,017 | 82,313 | 80,438 | |||||||||
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Pension benefits liabilities | 6,749 | 6,173 | 6,821 | |||||||||
Long-term debt | — | 3,214 | — | |||||||||
Deferred income taxes | 9,622 | 10,433 | 9,984 | |||||||||
Other noncurrent liabilities | 7,417 | 8,128 | 7,450 | |||||||||
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Total liabilities | 116,805 | 110,261 | 104,693 | |||||||||
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Shareholders’ Equity: | ||||||||||||
Preferred stock of $1 par value- Authorized 2,000 shares; none issued | — | — | — | |||||||||
Common stock of $1 par value- Authorized 25,000 shares; 18,531 issued | 18,531 | 18,397 | 18,421 | |||||||||
Capital in excess of stated value | 44,995 | 39,446 | 43,140 | |||||||||
Retained earnings | 354,367 | 304,510 | 341,115 | |||||||||
Less treasury stock (at cost, 5,698 shares) | (90,961 | ) | (90,961 | ) | (90,961 | ) | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net | (859 | ) | 2,429 | (877 | ) | |||||||
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Total shareholders’ equity | 326,073 | 273,821 | 310,838 | |||||||||
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Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | $ | 442,878 | $ | 384,082 | $ | 415,531 | ||||||
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Lindsay Corporation and Subsidiaries
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
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($ in thousands) | November 30, 2012 | November 30, 2011 | ||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
Net earnings | $ | 14,728 | $ | 2,921 | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 3,130 | 3,125 | ||||||
Provision for uncollectible accounts receivable | 199 | 47 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | (782 | ) | (2,596 | ) | ||||
Share-based compensation expense | 1,219 | 898 | ||||||
Other, net | 157 | 1,014 | ||||||
Changes in assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
Receivables | (6,441 | ) | 162 | |||||
Inventories | (14,341 | ) | (9,565 | ) | ||||
Other current assets | (357 | ) | (928 | ) | ||||
Accounts payable | 19,210 | 8,775 | ||||||
Other current liabilities | (4,396 | ) | (6,399 | ) | ||||
Current taxes payable | 1,312 | �� | 3,553 | |||||
Other noncurrent assets and liabilities | (181 | ) | 5,200 | |||||
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Net cash provided by operating activities | 13,457 | 6,207 | ||||||
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
Purchases of property, plant and equipment | (2,215 | ) | (2,632 | ) | ||||
(Payment) proceeds for settlement of net investment hedge | (1,093 | ) | 476 | |||||
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Net cash used in investing activities | (3,308 | ) | (2,156 | ) | ||||
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | ||||||||
Proceeds from exercise of stock options | 1,082 | — | ||||||
Common stock withheld for payroll tax withholdings | (2,441 | ) | (579 | ) | ||||
Principal payments on long-term debt | (1,072 | ) | (1,071 | ) | ||||
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation | 2,185 | 135 | ||||||
Dividends paid | (1,476 | ) | (1,143 | ) | ||||
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Net cash used in financing activities | (1,722 | ) | (2,658 | ) | ||||
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 302 | (829 | ) | |||||
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Net change in cash and cash equivalents | 8,729 | 564 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 143,444 | 108,167 | ||||||
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ | 152,173 | $ | 108,731 | ||||
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