Exhibit 99.1
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LINDSAY CORPORATION: | | THREE PART ADVISORS: |
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Brian Ketcham | | Hala Elsherbini |
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Lindsay Corporation Reports Fiscal 2021 Third Quarter Results
| • | | Third quarter consolidated revenues increase 32 percent to $161.9 million with EPS of $1.61 |
| • | | Higher agriculture commodity prices drive improved demand for irrigation equipment across all geographies |
| • | | Irrigation revenues increase 39 percent in North America and 62 percent in international markets |
| • | | Infrastructure revenues decrease 21 percent due to coronavirus-related project delays |
OMAHA, Neb., July 1, 2021—Lindsay Corporation (NYSE: LNN), a leading global manufacturer and distributor of irrigation and infrastructure equipment and technology, today announced results for its third quarter of fiscal 2021, which ended on May 31, 2021.
Third Quarter Summary
Revenues for the third quarter of fiscal 2021 were $161.9 million, an increase of $38.8 million, or 32 percent, compared to revenues of $123.1 million in the prior year third quarter. Net earnings for the quarter were $17.8 million, or $1.61 per diluted share, compared with net earnings of $10.1 million, or $0.93 per diluted share, for the prior year third quarter.
“Healthy agricultural market fundamentals and positive grower sentiment continue to drive increased global demand for irrigation equipment,” said Randy Wood, President and Chief Executive Officer. “At the same time, raw material inflation and other supply chain issues continue to create challenges and margin headwinds. Our teams have responded well and effectively managed through these dynamic market conditions in order to support our customers.”
Third Quarter Segment Results
Irrigation segment revenues for the third quarter of fiscal 2021 increased $44.7 million, or 47 percent, to $140.2 million, compared to $95.5 million in the prior year third quarter. North America irrigation revenues increased $24.5 million, or 39 percent, to $87.4 million compared to the prior year third quarter. The increase resulted from a combination of higher irrigation equipment unit sales volume and higher average selling prices. The increase was partially offset by lower engineering services revenue. International irrigation revenues of $52.8 million increased $20.2 million, or 62 percent, compared to the prior year third quarter. The increase resulted from higher unit sales volumes in most international markets, higher prices, and favorable foreign currency translation impact of $2.3 million.
Irrigation segment operating income was $23.9 million, an increase of $8.5 million, or 55 percent, compared to the prior year third quarter. Operating margin was 17.1 percent of sales, compared to 16.1 percent of sales in the prior year third quarter. The increase resulted primarily from the impact of higher irrigation system unit volume and was partially offset by the impact of higher raw material and other costs.
Infrastructure segment revenues for the third quarter of fiscal 2021 decreased $5.8 million, or 21 percent, to $21.8 million, compared to $27.6 million in the prior year third quarter. The decrease resulted from lower Road Zipper System® sales, which were partially offset by higher Road Zipper System lease revenue and increased sales of road safety products. Road construction activity and the timing of certain projects continues to be impacted by coronavirus-related delays.
Infrastructure segment operating income was $3.8 million, a decrease of $4.4 million, or 54 percent, compared to the prior year third quarter. Operating margin was 17.3 percent of sales, compared to 29.5 percent of sales in the prior year third quarter. Current year results reflect lower revenues and a less favorable margin mix of revenues compared to the prior year.