Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Aug. 31, 2020 | Oct. 20, 2020 | Feb. 29, 2020 | |
Cover [Abstract] | |||
Document Type | 10-K | ||
Amendment Flag | false | ||
Document Period End Date | Aug. 31, 2020 | ||
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2020 | ||
Document Fiscal Period Focus | FY | ||
Trading Symbol | LNN | ||
Entity Registrant Name | Lindsay Corporation | ||
Entity Central Index Key | 0000836157 | ||
Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | ||
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --08-31 | ||
Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer | ||
Entity Voluntary Filers | No | ||
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer | Yes | ||
Entity Shell Company | false | ||
Entity Small Business | false | ||
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | ||
Entity Interactive Data Current | Yes | ||
Entity File Number | 1-13419 | ||
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE | ||
Entity Tax Identification Number | 47-0554096 | ||
Entity Address, Address Line One | 18135 Burke Street | ||
Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 100 | ||
Entity Address, City or Town | Omaha | ||
Entity Address, State or Province | NE | ||
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 68022 | ||
City Area Code | 402 | ||
Local Phone Number | 829-6800 | ||
Document Annual Report | true | ||
Document Transition Report | false | ||
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $1.00 par value | ||
Security Exchange Name | NYSE | ||
Entity Public Float | $ 1,072,966,580 | ||
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 10,834,763 |
Consolidated Statements of Earn
Consolidated Statements of Earnings - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 | Aug. 31, 2018 | |
Income Statement [Abstract] | |||
Operating revenues | $ 474,692 | $ 444,072 | $ 547,705 |
Cost of operating revenues | 322,149 | 329,464 | 396,243 |
Gross profit | 152,543 | 114,608 | 151,462 |
Operating expenses: | |||
Selling expense | 31,444 | 30,820 | 40,885 |
General and administrative expense | 52,947 | 63,737 | 55,533 |
Engineering and research expense | 13,950 | 13,936 | 16,032 |
Total operating expenses | 98,341 | 108,493 | 112,450 |
Operating income | 54,202 | 6,115 | 39,012 |
Other (expense) income: | |||
Interest expense | (4,759) | (4,767) | (4,687) |
Interest income | 1,956 | 2,402 | 1,640 |
Other expense, net | (2,556) | (1,643) | (2,112) |
Total other (expense) income | (5,359) | (4,008) | (5,159) |
Earnings before income taxes | 48,843 | 2,107 | 33,853 |
Income tax expense (benefit) | 10,214 | (65) | 13,576 |
Net earnings | $ 38,629 | $ 2,172 | $ 20,277 |
Earnings per share: | |||
Basic | $ 3.57 | $ 0.20 | $ 1.89 |
Diluted | $ 3.56 | $ 0.20 | $ 1.88 |
Shares used in computing earnings per share: | |||
Basic | 10,823 | 10,781 | 10,741 |
Diluted | 10,861 | 10,810 | 10,772 |
Cash dividends declared per share | $ 1.26 | $ 1.24 | $ 1.21 |
Consolidated Statements of Comp
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 | Aug. 31, 2018 | |
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | |||
Net earnings | $ 38,629 | $ 2,172 | $ 20,277 |
Other comprehensive loss: | |||
Defined benefit pension plan adjustment, net of tax | (310) | (192) | 251 |
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of hedging activities and tax | (501) | (1,042) | (6,231) |
Unrealized gains on marketable securities, net of tax | 86 | 0 | 0 |
Total other comprehensive loss, net of tax (benefit) expense of ($929), $467, and $267 | (725) | (1,234) | (5,980) |
Total comprehensive income | $ 37,904 | $ 938 | $ 14,297 |
Consolidated Statements of Co_2
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 | Aug. 31, 2018 | |
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | |||
Other comprehensive loss, tax (benefit) expense | $ (929) | $ 467 | $ 267 |
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 |
Current assets: | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 121,403 | $ 127,204 |
Marketable securities | 19,511 | 0 |
Receivables, net of allowance of $2,780 and $2,635, respectively | 84,604 | 75,551 |
Inventories, net | 104,792 | 92,287 |
Assets held-for-sale | 0 | 2,744 |
Other current assets | 17,625 | 15,704 |
Total current assets | 347,935 | 313,490 |
Property, plant, and equipment, net | 79,581 | 68,968 |
Intangible assets, net | 23,477 | 24,382 |
Goodwill | 68,004 | 64,387 |
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 27,457 | 0 |
Deferred income tax assets | 9,935 | 11,758 |
Other noncurrent assets | 14,137 | 17,329 |
Total assets | 570,526 | 500,314 |
Current liabilities: | ||
Accounts payable | 29,554 | 29,434 |
Current portion of long-term debt | 195 | 209 |
Other current liabilities | 72,646 | 52,488 |
Total current liabilities | 102,395 | 82,131 |
Pension benefits liabilities | 6,374 | 6,029 |
Long-term debt | 115,682 | 115,846 |
Operating lease liabilities | 25,862 | 0 |
Deferred income tax liabilities | 889 | 872 |
Other noncurrent liabilities | 20,806 | 27,227 |
Total liabilities | 272,008 | 232,105 |
Shareholders' equity: | ||
Preferred stock of $1 par value - authorized 2,000 shares; no shares issued and outstanding | 0 | 0 |
Common stock at $1 par value - authorized 25,000 shares; 18,918 and 18,870 shares issued at August 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively | 18,918 | 18,870 |
Capital in excess of stated value | 77,686 | 71,684 |
Retained earnings | 499,724 | 474,740 |
Less treasury stock - at cost, 8,083 shares | (277,238) | (277,238) |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net | (20,572) | (19,847) |
Total shareholders' equity | 298,518 | 268,209 |
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ 570,526 | $ 500,314 |
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 |
Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract] | ||
Receivables, allowance | $ 2,780 | $ 2,635 |
Preferred stock, par value | $ 1 | $ 1 |
Preferred stock, authorized | 2,000,000 | 2,000,000 |
Preferred stock, issued | 0 | 0 |
Preferred stock, outstanding | 0 | 0 |
Common stock, par value | $ 1 | $ 1 |
Common stock, authorized | 25,000,000 | 25,000,000 |
Common stock, issued | 18,918,000 | 18,870,000 |
Treasury stock, shares | 8,083,000 | 8,083,000 |
Consolidated Statements of Shar
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands | Total | Common Stock [Member] | Treasury Stock [Member] | Capital In Excess Of Stated Value [Member] | Retained Earnings [Member] | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net [Member] |
Beginning balance, value at Aug. 31, 2017 | $ 270,055 | $ 18,780 | $ (277,238) | $ 63,006 | $ 477,615 | $ (12,108) |
Beginning balance, shares at Aug. 31, 2017 | 18,780 | 8,083 | ||||
Net earnings | 20,277 | $ 0 | $ 0 | 0 | 20,277 | 0 |
Other comprehensive loss | (5,980) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (5,980) |
Total comprehensive income | 14,297 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cash dividends per share | (13,006) | 0 | 0 | 0 | (13,006) | 0 |
Issuance of common shares under share compensation plans, net | 1,955 | $ 61 | 0 | 1,894 | 0 | 0 |
Issuance of common shares under share compensation plans, net, shares | 61 | |||||
Share-based compensation expense | 3,565 | $ 0 | 0 | 3,565 | 0 | 0 |
Ending balance, value at Aug. 31, 2018 | 276,866 | $ 18,841 | $ (277,238) | 68,465 | 484,886 | (18,088) |
Ending Balance, shares at Aug. 31, 2018 | 18,841 | 8,083 | ||||
Net earnings | 2,172 | $ 0 | $ 0 | 0 | 2,172 | 0 |
Other comprehensive loss | (1,234) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (1,234) |
Total comprehensive income | 938 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cash dividends per share | (13,375) | 0 | 0 | 0 | (13,375) | 0 |
Issuance of common shares under share compensation plans, net | (947) | $ 29 | 0 | (976) | 0 | 0 |
Issuance of common shares under share compensation plans, net, shares | 29 | |||||
Share-based compensation expense | 4,195 | $ 0 | 0 | 4,195 | 0 | 0 |
Cumulative impact of ASC/ASU adoption | ASC 606 [Member] | 532 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 532 | 0 |
Cumulative impact of ASC/ASU adoption | ASU 2018-02 [Member] | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 525 | (525) |
Ending balance, value at Aug. 31, 2019 | 268,209 | $ 18,870 | $ (277,238) | 71,684 | 474,740 | (19,847) |
Ending Balance, shares at Aug. 31, 2019 | 18,870 | 8,083 | ||||
Net earnings | 38,629 | $ 0 | $ 0 | 0 | 38,629 | 0 |
Other comprehensive loss | (725) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (725) |
Total comprehensive income | 37,904 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Cash dividends per share | (13,645) | 0 | 0 | 0 | (13,645) | 0 |
Issuance of common shares under share compensation plans, net | 434 | $ 48 | 0 | 386 | 0 | 0 |
Issuance of common shares under share compensation plans, net, shares | 48 | |||||
Share-based compensation expense | 5,616 | $ 0 | 0 | 5,616 | 0 | 0 |
Ending balance, value at Aug. 31, 2020 | $ 298,518 | $ 18,918 | $ (277,238) | $ 77,686 | $ 499,724 | $ (20,572) |
Ending Balance, shares at Aug. 31, 2020 | 18,918 | 8,083 |
Consolidated Statements of Sh_2
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Parenthetical) - $ / shares | 12 Months Ended | ||
Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 | Aug. 31, 2018 | |
Statement Of Stockholders Equity [Abstract] | |||
Cash dividends per share | $ 1.26 | $ 1.24 | $ 1.21 |
Consolidated Statements of Cash
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 | Aug. 31, 2018 | |
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | |||
Net earnings | $ 38,629 | $ 2,172 | $ 20,277 |
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||
Depreciation and amortization | 19,396 | 14,018 | 16,514 |
(Gain) loss on sale of property and equipment | (1,158) | 26 | 90 |
Loss on sale of businesses | 0 | 301 | 4,056 |
Provision (benefit) for uncollectible accounts receivable | 589 | (496) | (2,587) |
Deferred income taxes | 1,384 | (5,686) | (50) |
Share-based compensation expense | 5,616 | 4,195 | 3,891 |
Valuation adjustment for indirect tax credits | 0 | 2,795 | 0 |
Foreign currency transaction loss | 1,102 | 709 | 808 |
Other, net | 1,446 | 246 | 2,005 |
Changes in assets and liabilities: | |||
Receivables | (9,523) | (7,969) | (3,714) |
Inventories | (14,039) | (16,187) | (8,173) |
Other current assets | (6,612) | 173 | (1,150) |
Accounts payable | (691) | 2,119 | 159 |
Other current liabilities | 16,673 | 2,629 | 3,671 |
Other noncurrent assets and liabilities | (6,778) | 4,752 | (1,863) |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 46,034 | 3,797 | 33,934 |
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | |||
Purchases of property, plant and equipment | (21,445) | (23,211) | (11,054) |
Proceeds from sale of businesses | 0 | 0 | 29,888 |
Proceeds from sale of assets held-for-sale | 3,955 | 0 | 0 |
Purchases of marketable securities available-for-sale | (28,041) | 0 | 0 |
Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities available-for-sale | 8,548 | 0 | 0 |
Proceeds from settlement of net investment hedges | 1,503 | 2,262 | 2,278 |
Payments for settlement of net investment hedges | 0 | (327) | (3,089) |
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired | (3,034) | 0 | 0 |
Other investing activities, net | 0 | 57 | 82 |
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities | (38,514) | (21,219) | 18,105 |
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | |||
Proceeds from exercise of stock options | 1,545 | 177 | 2,788 |
Common stock withheld for payroll tax obligations | (1,111) | (1,124) | (833) |
Principal payments on long-term debt | (227) | (205) | (201) |
Payment of debt issuance costs | 0 | (115) | 0 |
Dividends paid | (13,645) | (13,375) | (13,006) |
Net cash used in financing activities | (13,438) | (14,642) | (11,252) |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 117 | (1,519) | (1,620) |
Net change in cash and cash equivalents | (5,801) | (33,583) | 39,167 |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 127,204 | 160,787 | 121,620 |
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | 121,403 | 127,204 | 160,787 |
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION | |||
Income taxes paid | 7,314 | 7,887 | 11,184 |
Interest paid | 4,673 | 4,671 | 4,626 |
NONCASH INVESTING ACTIVITIES | |||
Earn-out liability related to business acquisition | 1,195 | 0 | 0 |
Holdback related to business acquisition | 300 | 0 | 0 |
Issuance of note receivable from sale of business | $ 0 | $ 5,589 | $ 0 |
Description of Business and Sig
Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies | 12 Months Ended |
Aug. 31, 2020 | |
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies | Note 1 – Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies Lindsay Corporation, along with its subsidiaries (collectively called “Lindsay” or the “Company”), is a global leader in providing a variety of proprietary water management and road infrastructure products and services. The Company has been involved in the manufacture and distribution of agricultural irrigation equipment since 1955 and has grown from a regional company to an international water efficiency solutions and highway infrastructure firm with worldwide sales and distribution. Lindsay, a Delaware corporation, maintains its global headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska. The Company has operations which are categorized into two reporting segments. Irrigation Segment The Company’s irrigation segment includes the manufacture and marketing of center pivot, lateral move, and hose reel irrigation systems which are used principally in the agricultural industry to increase or stabilize crop production while conserving water, energy and labor Infrastructure Segment The Company’s infrastructure segment includes the manufacture and marketing of moveable barriers, specialty barriers, crash cushions and end terminals, road marking and road safety equipment, large diameter steel tubing, and railroad signals and structures. The infrastructure segment also provides outsourced manufacturing and production services. The principal infrastructure manufacturing facilities are located in Rio Vista, California; Milan, Italy; and Lindsay, Nebraska. Notes to the consolidated financial statements describe various elements of the financial statements and the accounting policies, estimates, and assumptions applied by management. While actual results could differ from those estimated at the time of preparation of the consolidated financial statements, management believes that the accounting policies, assumptions, and estimates applied promote the representational faithfulness, verifiability, neutrality, and transparency of the accounting information included in the consolidated financial statements. The significant accounting policies of the Company are as follows: Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated in consolidation. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and 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. Revenue Recognition The Company adopted ASC 606 – Revenue from Contracts with Customers Share-Based Compensation The Company recognizes compensation expense for all share-based payment awards made to employees and directors based on estimated fair values on the date of grant. The Company uses the straight-line amortization method over the vesting period of the awards. The Company has historically issued shares upon exercise of stock options or vesting of restricted stock units or performance stock units. The value of the portion of the award that is ultimately expected to vest is recognized as expense in the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Operations over the periods during which the employee or director is required to perform a service in exchange for the award. The Company uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model (“Black-Scholes model”) as its valuation method for stock option awards. Under the Black-Scholes model, the fair value of stock option awards on the date of grant is estimated using an option-pricing model that is affected by the Company’s stock price as well as assumptions regarding a number of highly complex and subjective variables. These variables include, but are not limited to, the Company’s expected stock price volatility over the term of the awards and actual and projected employee stock option exercise behaviors. Restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance shares and performance stock units issued under the 2015 Long-Term Incentive Plan will have a grant-date fair value equal to the fair market value of the underlying stock on the grant date less present value of expected dividends. Warranty Costs The Company’s provision for product warranty reflects management’s best estimate of probable liability under its product warranties. At the time a sale is recognized, the company records the estimated future warranty costs. The Company generally determines its total future warranty liability by applying historical claims rate experience to the amount of equipment that has been sold and is still within the warranty period. In addition, the Company records provisions for known warranty claims. This provision is periodically adjusted to reflect actual experience. Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. Marketable Securities The Company accounts for and classifies its marketable securities in accordance with the accounting guidance related to the accounting and classification of certain investments in marketable securities. The determination on appropriate classification is based primarily on management’s ability and intent to sell the debt security. The Company’s investment in marketable securities consists of United States treasury bonds and investment grade corporate bonds. The marketable securities are classified as available-for-sale and are carried at fair value with the change in unrealized gains and losses reported as a separate component on the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income until realized. The Company determines fair value using data points that are observable, such as quoted prices and interest rates. The amortized cost of the investments approximates fair value. Investment income is recorded within interest income on the consolidated statements of earnings. As of August 31, 2020, approximately 64% of the Company’s marketable securities investments mature within one year and 36% mature within one to two years. Receivables and Allowances Trade receivables are reported on the balance sheet net of any doubtful accounts. Losses are recognized when it is probable that an asset has been impaired and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. In estimating probable losses, the Company reviews specific accounts that are significant and past due, in bankruptcy or otherwise identified as at risk for potential credit loss. Collectability of these specific accounts are assessed based on facts and circumstances of that customer, and an allowance for credit losses is established based on the probability of default. In assessing the likelihood of collection of receivable, the Company considers (for example) the Company’s history of collections, the current status of discussions and repayment plans, collateral received, and other evidence and information regarding collection or default risk that is available in the market place. The allowance for credit losses attributable to the remaining accounts is established using probabilities of default and an estimate of associated losses based upon the aging of receivable balances, collection experience, economic condition and credit risk quality. As the Company’s international business has grown, the exposure to potential losses in international markets has also increased. These exposures can be difficult to estimate, particularly in areas of political instability or with governments with which the Company has limited experience or where there is a lack of transparency as to the current credit condition of governmental units. The Company’s allowance for all doubtful accounts related to outstanding receivables increased to $2.8 million at August 31, 2020 from $2.6 million at August 31, 2019. The Company’s evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses is based on facts and circumstances available to the Company at the date the consolidated financial statements are issued and considers any significant changes in circumstances occurring through the date that the financial statements are issued. Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined by the last‑in, first‑out (“LIFO”) method, the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method, or the weighted average cost method for inventory depending on the operations at each specific location. At all locations, the Company reserves for obsolete, slow moving, and excess inventory by estimating the net realizable value based on the potential future use of such inventory. Property, Plant, and Equipment Property, plant, equipment, and capitalized assets held for lease are stated at cost. The Company capitalizes major expenditures and charges to operating expenses the cost of current maintenance and repairs. Provisions for depreciation and amortization have been computed principally on the straight-line method for property, plant, and equipment. Rates used for depreciation are based principally on the following expected lives: buildings ‑‑ 15 to 40 years; equipment ‑‑ 3 to 7 years; computer hardware and software – 3 to 5 years; leased barrier transfer machines -- 8 to 10 years; leased barriers -- 12 years; other ‑‑ 2 to 20 years and leasehold improvements – shorter of the economic life or term of the lease. The Company’s internally developed software is included in computer hardware and software. All of the Company’s long‑lived asset groups are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. If the sum of the expected future cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset group, an impairment loss is recognized based upon the difference between the fair value of the asset and its carrying value. No impairments were recorded during the fiscal years ended August 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018. The cost and accumulated depreciation relating to assets retired or otherwise disposed of are eliminated from the respective accounts at the time of disposition. The resulting gain or loss is included in operating income in the consolidated statements of earnings. Valuation of Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired in a business combination. Acquired intangible assets are recognized separately from goodwill. Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are tested for impairment at least annually at August 31 and whenever triggering events or changes in circumstances indicate its carrying value may not be recoverable. Assessment of the potential impairment of goodwill and identifiable intangible assets is an integral part of the Company’s normal ongoing review of operations. Testing for potential impairment of these assets is significantly dependent on numerous assumptions and reflects management’s best estimates at a particular point in time. The dynamic economic environments in which the Company’s businesses operate and key economic and business assumptions related to projected selling prices, market growth, inflation rates and operating expense ratios, can significantly affect the outcome of impairment tests. Estimates based on these assumptions may differ significantly from actual results. Changes in factors and assumptions used in assessing potential impairments can have a significant impact on the existence and magnitude of impairments, as well as the time in which such impairments are recognized. In fiscal 2020, in conjunction with the Company’s annual review for impairment, the Company performed a qualitative analysis of goodwill for each of the Company’s reporting units, which are the same as its operating segments, and did not identify any potential impairment. The estimated fair value of all reporting units is substantially in excess of its carrying value. Also in fiscal 2020, the Company performed a qualitative analysis of other intangible assets not subject to amortization and concluded there were no indicators of impairment. Income Taxes Income taxes are accounted for utilizing the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying value of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. These expected future tax consequences are measured based on currently enacted tax rates. The effect of tax rate changes on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income during the period that includes the enactment date. In assessing the ability to realize deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. The Company’s evaluation of the adequacy of any potential allowance is based on facts and circumstances available to the Company at the date the consolidated financial statements are issued and considers any significant changes in circumstances occurring through the date that the financial statements are issued. Net Earnings per Share Basic net earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period. Employee stock options, non-vested shares and similar equity instruments granted by the Company are treated as potential common share equivalents outstanding in computing diluted net earnings per share. The Company’s diluted common shares outstanding reported in each period includes the dilutive effect of restricted stock units, in-the-money options, and performance stock units for which threshold performance conditions have been satisfied and is calculated based on the average share price for each fiscal period using the treasury stock method. Under the treasury stock method, the amount the employee must pay for exercising stock options, and the amount of compensation cost for future service that the Company has not yet recognized, are assumed to be used to repurchase shares. Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities The Company uses certain financial derivatives to mitigate its exposure to volatility in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. All derivative instruments are recorded on the balance sheet at their respective fair values. The Company uses these derivative instruments only to hedge exposures in the ordinary course of business and does not invest in derivative instruments for speculative purposes. On the date a derivative contract is entered into, the Company may elect to designate the derivative as a fair value hedge, a cash flow hedge, or the hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation. The Company also formally assesses, both at the hedge’s inception and on an ongoing basis, whether the derivative that is used in the hedging transaction is effective. For those instruments that are designated as a cash flow hedge and meet certain documentary and analytical requirements to qualify for hedge accounting treatment, changes in the fair value for the effective portion are reported in other comprehensive income (“OCI”), net of related income tax effects, and are reclassified to the income statement when the effects of the item being hedged are recognized in the income statement. Changes in fair value of derivative instruments that qualify as hedges of a net investment in foreign operations are recorded as a component of accumulated currency translation adjustment in accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”), net of related income tax effects. Changes in the fair value of undesignated hedges are recognized currently in earnings. All changes in derivative fair values due to ineffectiveness are recognized currently in income. The Company discontinues hedge accounting prospectively when it is determined that the derivative is no longer effective in offsetting changes in the cash flows of the hedged item, the derivative expires or is sold, terminated, or exercised, or management determines that designation of the derivative as a hedging instrument is no longer appropriate. In situations in which the Company does not elect hedge accounting or hedge accounting is discontinued and the derivative is retained, the Company carries or continues to carry the derivative at its fair value on the balance sheet and recognizes any subsequent changes in its fair value through earnings. The Company manages market and credit risks associated with its derivative instruments by establishing and monitoring limits as to the types and degree of risk that may be undertaken, and by entering into transactions with high-quality counterparties. As of August 31, 2020, the Company’s derivative counterparty had investment grade credit ratings. Fair Value Measurements The Company’s disclosure of the fair value of assets and liabilities is based on a three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date. Inputs refers broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk. The categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value will be classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories: • Level 1 – inputs to valuation techniques are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities • Level 2 – inputs to the valuation techniques are other than quoted prices but are observable for the assets or liabilities, either directly or indirectly • Level 3 – inputs to the valuation techniques are unobservable for the assets or liabilities Treasury Stock When the Company repurchases its outstanding stock, it records the repurchased shares at cost as a reduction to shareholders’ equity. The weighted average cost method is utilized for share re-issuances. The difference between the cost and the re-issuance price is charged or credited to a “capital in excess of stated value – treasury stock” account to the extent that there is a sufficient balance to absorb the charge. If the treasury stock is sold for an amount less than its cost and there is not a sufficient balance in the capital in excess of stated value – treasury stock account, the excess is charged to retained earnings. Contingencies The Company’s accounting for contingencies covers a variety of business activities including contingencies for legal exposures and environmental exposures. The Company accrues these contingencies when its assessments indicate that it is probable that a liability has been incurred and an amount can be reasonably estimated. The Company’s estimates are based on currently available facts and its estimates of the ultimate outcome or resolution. Actual results may differ from the Company’s estimates resulting in an impact, positive or negative, on earnings. Environmental Remediation Liabilities Environmental remediation liabilities include costs directly associated with site investigation and clean up, such as materials, external contractor costs and incremental internal costs directly related to the remedy. The Company accrues the anticipated cost of environmental remediation when the obligation is probable and can be reasonably estimated. Estimates used to record environmental remediation liabilities are based on the Company’s best estimate of probable future costs based on site-specific facts and circumstances. The Company records the undiscounted environmental remediation liabilities that represent the points in the range of estimates that are most probable or the minimum amount when no amount within the range is a better estimate than any other amount. Translation of Foreign Currency The Company’s portion of the assets and liabilities related to foreign investments are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date. Revenue and expenses are translated at the average rates of exchange prevailing during the year. Unrealized gains or losses are reflected within common shareholders’ equity as accumulated other comprehensive income or loss. |
New Accounting Pronouncements
New Accounting Pronouncements | 12 Months Ended |
Aug. 31, 2020 | |
New Accounting Pronouncements And Changes In Accounting Principles [Abstract] | |
New Accounting Pronouncements | Note 2 – New Accounting Pronouncements Recent Accounting Guidance Not Yet Adopted In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326), Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments Recent Accounting Guidance Adopted In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-12, Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities , which modifies the financial reporting of hedging relationships through changes to both the designation and measurement guidance for qualifying hedging relationships and the presentation of hedge results. ASU No. 2017-12 became effective in the first quarter of the Company’s fiscal 2020. T he adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The Company adopted the new standard using the modified retrospective approach effective the first day of fiscal 2019. As a result of the adoption, the Company increased retained earnings, $0.5 million, net of tax. This change relates primarily to custom and contract manufacturing arrangements for certain of the Company’s irrigation and infrastructure equipment products at various stages of production at August 31, 2018 in addition to contracts with multiple performance obligations for which control of the relevant performance obligation had been satisfied. Results for reporting periods beginning September 1, 2018 are presented in accordance with ASC Topic 606, while prior period amounts are not adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with the previously applied revenue recognition guidance. |
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition | 12 Months Ended |
Aug. 31, 2020 | |
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Abstract] | |
Revenue Recognition | Note 3 – Revenue Recognition The Company determines the appropriate revenue recognition for its contracts by analyzing the type, terms and conditions of each contract or arrangement with a customer. Revenue is recognized when the Company satisfies the performance obligation by transferring control over goods or services to a customer. The amount of revenue recognized is measured as the consideration the Company expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services pursuant to a contract with the customer. The Company does not recognize revenue in cases where collectability is not probable, and defers the recognition until collection is probable or payment is received. Sales taxes, value added taxes, and other taxes collected from its customers concurrent with its revenue activities are excluded from revenue. The Company elected to use the practical expedient of treating shipping and handling costs associated with outbound freight as a fulfillment obligation instead of a separate performance obligation. Shipping and handling fees billed to the customer are reported as revenue and recorded in the same period as the associated fulfillment costs. Customer rebates, cash discounts and other sales incentives are recorded as a reduction of revenues in the period in which the sale is recognized. The Company establishes provisions for estimated warranties and does not generally sell extended warranties for its products. For contracts with a length longer than twelve months, the unsatisfied performance obligations were $11.3 million and $7.0 million at August 31, 2020. Performance Obligations A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer and is the unit of account. A contract’s transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and recognized as revenue when, or as, the performance obligation is satisfied. For contracts with multiple performance obligations, the Company allocates the transaction price to each performance obligation using the stand-alone selling price of each distinct good or service in the contract. For most performance obligations, the stand-alone selling price is directly observable as these goods or services are also sold separately by the Company. For performance obligations where the stand-alone selling price is not directly observable, the Company uses the expected cost plus a margin approach, under which the expected costs of satisfying a performance obligation are forecasted and then an appropriate margin for that distinct good or service is added. The Company’s performance obligations are satisfied at either a point in time or over time depending on the measure of progress applied toward the complete satisfaction in the transfer of control of the related goods and services to the customer. Revenue recognized at a point in time is derived from the sale of equipment and related parts. Revenue recognition for equipment and parts is generally at a point in time upon transfer of control of the goods to the customer which generally happens upon shipment of goods to the customer. Revenue recognized over time is primarily derived from engineering services and remote monitoring subscription services as well as custom and contract manufactured products. For engineering services, transfer of control to the customer is continuous over time. Therefore, revenue is recognized based on the extent of progress towards completion of the performance obligation. Judgment is required when selecting the method to measure progress towards completion. For fixed price agreements, the Company recognizes revenue on an inputs basis, using total costs incurred to date as a percentage of total costs expected to be incurred. For time and material arrangements, the Company utilizes an output method of resources consumed such as the expended hours times the hourly billing rate. For remote monitoring subscription services, customers are generally billed in advance and revenue is recognized ratably over the life of the agreement. For custom and contract manufactured products, the transfer of control is continuous over the life of the agreement and products do not have an alternate use to the Company. When the customer agreements contain contractual termination clauses and right to payment for work performed to date, the revenue from these agreements is recognized over time as the products are produced. The Company also leases certain infrastructure property to customers. Revenues from the leasing of infrastructure property are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. A breakout by segment of revenue recognized over time versus point in time for twelve months ended August 31, 2020 is as follows: Year ended August 31, 2020 ($ in thousands) Irrigation Infrastructure Total Point in time $ 298,509 $ 110,871 $ 409,380 Over time 45,020 8,807 53,827 Revenue from the contracts with customers 343,529 119,678 463,207 Lease revenue — 11,485 11,485 Total operating revenues $ 343,529 $ 131,163 $ 474,692 Year ended August 31, 2019 Irrigation Infrastructure Total Point in time $ 318,544 $ 78,768 $ 397,312 Over time 32,954 6,054 39,008 Revenue from the contracts with customers 351,498 84,822 436,320 Lease revenue — 7,752 7,752 Total operating revenues $ 351,498 $ 92,574 $ 444,072 Further disaggregation of revenue is disclosed in the Note 19 – Industry Segment Information. Contract Balances Contract assets arise when recorded revenue for a contract exceeds the amounts billed under the terms of such contract. Contract liabilities arise when billed amounts exceed revenue recorded. Amounts are billable to customers upon various measures of performance, including achievement of certain milestones and completion of specified units of completion of the contract. Contract assets primarily relate to the Company’s rights to consideration for work completed but not billed at the reporting date. The contract liabilities primarily relate to the advance consideration received from customers for customer contracts, for which transfer of control of products or performance of service occurs in the future, and therefore revenue is recognized upon completion of the performance obligation. The Company has elected to recognize the incremental costs of obtaining a contract with a term of less than one year as a selling expense when incurred. At August 31, 2020 and 2019, contract assets amounted to $0.9 million and $1.3 million. These amounts are included within other current assets on the consolidated balance sheet. At August 31, 2020, the contract liability amounted to $19.6 million and $18.4 million. Contract liabilities are included within other current liabilities and noncurrent liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet. During the year ended August 31, 2020, the Company recognized $13.7 million of revenue that was included in the liability as of August 31, 2019. The revenue recognized was due to performance obligations being completed during the year. Amounts included here exclude deferred lease revenues that are also included within other current liabilities. |
Acquisitions and Divestitures
Acquisitions and Divestitures | 12 Months Ended |
Aug. 31, 2020 | |
Acquisitions And Divestitures [Abstract] | |
Acquisitions and Divestitures | Note 4 – Acquisitions and Divestitures Net Irrigate, LLC On April 8, 2020, the Company completed the acquisition of the membership interests of Net Irrigate, LLC (“Net Irrigate”). Net Irrigate is an agriculture technology company based in Indiana that provides remote monitoring services for irrigation customers. The purchase price of $4.5 million consisted of (i) $3.0 million, net of cash acquired, paid in cash at closing and financed from the Company’s cash on hand, (ii) $0.3 million of cash to be paid within one year of closing, and (iii) an earn-out payment, initially valued at $1.2 million, based on active customers one year subsequent to the closing date. As of August 31, 2020, the earn-out payment is valued at $1.1 million. The fair value of the earn-out payment was calculated using the weighted average probability for each potential outcome and has a maximum potential payout of $1.5 million. The Company’s allocation of purchase price consists of goodwill of $3.2 million and various other assets and liabilities amounting to $1.3 million. Divestitures and held-for-sale The Company completed the divestiture of its Company-owned irrigation dealership during the first quarter of fiscal 2019 and recorded a loss on the sale of $0.3 million included in general and administrative expense on the consolidated statement of operations for the year ended August 31, 2020. The Company received a note of $5.6 million as proceeds for this sale. This is included as a noncash investing activity on the consolidated statement of cash flows for fiscal year ended August 31, 2019. Additionally, during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018, the Company closed one of its infrastructure manufacturing facilities in North America and consolidated its operations with an irrigation manufacturing facility. In the second quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company sold the building for net proceeds of $3.9 million, resulting in a gain of $1.2 million. The gain on the sale is included in cost of goods sold on the consolidated statement of earnings for the year ended August 31, 2020. The building was included within the caption “Assets held-for-sale” for $2.7 million in the consolidated balance sheet as of August 31, 2019. |
Net Earnings Per Share
Net Earnings Per Share | 12 Months Ended |
Aug. 31, 2020 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Net Earnings Per Share | Note 5 – Net Earnings Per Share The following table shows the computation of basic and diluted net earnings per share for fiscal 2020, 2019, and 2018: For the years ended August 31, ($ and shares in thousands, except per share amounts) 2020 2019 2018 Numerator: Net earnings $ 38,629 $ 2,172 $ 20,277 Denominator: Weighted average shares outstanding 10,823 10,781 10,741 Diluted effect of stock equivalents 38 29 31 Weighted average shares outstanding assuming dilution 10,861 10,810 10,772 Basic net earnings per share $ 3.57 $ 0.20 $ 1.89 Diluted net earnings per share $ 3.56 $ 0.20 $ 1.88 Certain stock options and restricted stock units were excluded from the computation of diluted net earnings per share because their effect would have been anti-dilutive. Performance stock units are excluded from the calculation of dilutive potential common shares until the threshold performance conditions have been satisfied. The following table shows the securities excluded from the computation of earnings per share because their effect would have been anti-dilutive: For the years ended August 31, (Units and options in thousands) 2020 2019 2018 Restricted stock units 6 8 19 Stock options 34 72 65 Performance stock units — 5 — |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | 12 Months Ended |
Aug. 31, 2020 | |
Stockholders Equity Note [Abstract] | |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | Note 6 – Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Accumulated other comprehensive loss is included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets in the shareholders’ equity section, and consists of the following components: August 31, ($ in thousands) 2020 2019 Accumulated other comprehensive loss: Defined benefit pension plan, net of tax benefit of $1,015 and $885 $ (3,228 ) (2,916 ) Foreign currency translation, net of hedging activities, net of tax expense of $2,371 and $3,202 (17,430 ) (16,931 ) Unrealized gains on marketable securities, net of tax expense of $31 and $0 86 — Total accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (20,572 ) $ (19,847 ) The following is a roll-forward of the balances in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax. Unrealized Accumulated Defined Foreign gains on other benefit currency marketable comprehensive ($ in thousands) pension plan translation securities loss Balance at August 31, 2018 $ (2,199 ) $ (15,889 ) $ — $ (18,088 ) Current period change (717 ) (1,042 ) — (1,759 ) Balance at August 31, 2019 (2,916 ) (16,931 ) — (19,847 ) Current period change (312 ) (499 ) 86 (725 ) Balance at August 31, 2020 $ (3,228 ) $ (17,430 ) $ 86 $ (20,572 ) |
Income Taxes
Income Taxes | 12 Months Ended |
Aug. 31, 2020 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Income Taxes | Note 7 – Income Taxes For financial reporting purposes earnings (losses) before income taxes include the following components: For the years ended August 31, ($ in thousands) 2020 2019 2018 United States $ 38,928 $ (1,949 ) $ 25,116 Foreign 9,915 4,056 8,737 $ 48,843 $ 2,107 $ 33,853 Significant components of the income tax provision are as follows: For the years ended August 31, ($ in thousands) 2020 2019 2018 Current: Federal $ 4,231 $ 2,190 $ 9,313 State 1,421 324 1,047 Foreign 3,178 3,107 3,266 Total current 8,830 5,621 13,626 Deferred: Federal 2,630 (3,209 ) 517 State 121 (624 ) (47 ) Foreign (1,367 ) (1,853 ) (520 ) Total deferred 1,384 (5,686 ) (50 ) Total income tax provision $ 10,214 $ (65 ) $ 13,576 Total income tax provision resulted in effective tax rates differing from that of the statutory United States federal income tax rates. The reasons for these differences are: For the years ended August 31, 2020 2019 2018 ($ in thousands) Amount % Amount % Amount % U.S. statutory rate $ 10,257 21.0 $ 443 21.0 $ 8,700 25.7 State and local taxes, net of federal tax benefit 1,079 2.2 (379 ) (18.0 ) 743 2.2 Foreign tax rate differences (292 ) (0.6 ) 164 7.8 809 2.4 U.S. tax reform (165 ) (0.3 ) 160 7.6 2,496 7.4 Deferred tax asset valuation allowance (479 ) (1.0 ) 142 6.7 758 2.2 Domestic production activities deduction — — — — (727 ) (2.1 ) Federal credits (419 ) (0.9 ) (338 ) (16.0 ) (375 ) (1.1 ) Uncertain tax benefits 165 0.3 (153 ) (7.3 ) 198 0.6 Other 68 0.1 (104 ) (4.9 ) 974 2.9 Effective rate $ 10,214 20.9 $ (65 ) (3.1 ) $ 13,576 40.1 Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows: August 31, ($ in thousands) 2020 2019 Deferred tax assets: Accrued expenses $ 10,376 $ 7,791 Warranty 2,439 2,118 Defined benefit pension plan 1,767 1,705 Inventory 2,362 1,445 Share-based compensation 1,185 1,146 Vacation 780 741 Net operating loss and capital loss carry forwards 3,009 3,648 Deferred revenue 2,282 2,716 Allowance for doubtful accounts 683 687 Other 2,233 2,074 Gross deferred tax assets 27,116 24,071 Valuation allowance (3,218 ) (3,759 ) Net deferred tax assets $ 23,898 $ 20,312 Deferred tax liabilities: Intangible assets $ (6,054 ) $ (6,163 ) Property, plant, and equipment (8,798 ) (3,263 ) Total deferred tax liabilities $ (14,852 ) $ (9,426 ) Net deferred tax assets $ 9,046 $ 10,886 In assessing the ability to realize deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable income, and tax planning strategies in making this assessment. Because the Company has a recent history of generating cumulative losses in a certain foreign tax jurisdiction, management did not consider projections of future taxable income as persuasive evidence for the recoverability of deferred tax assets in that jurisdiction. The Company has recorded a valuation allowance of $1.7 million and $2.4 million as of August 31, 2020 and 2019 respectively, related to the net operating loss in the certain foreign tax jurisdiction. The Company has also recorded a valuation allowance of $1.2 million and $1.4 million as of August 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively, related to capital losses from business divestitures where the Company believes it is more likely than not that the benefit from the capital loss will not be realized. Remaining valuation allowance relates to deferred tax assets in a certain foreign tax jurisdiction not subject to tax due to a free trade zone exemption. The Company does not intend to, and has not historically, repatriated earnings of its foreign subsidiaries. Thus, the Company has not provided a deferred income tax liability on these undistributed earnings that are indefinitely reinvested. The Company would recognize a deferred income tax liability if the Company were to determine that such earnings were no longer indefinitely reinvested. There are other taxes that may be incurred if the Company would repatriate earnings of its foreign subsidiaries. It is not practicable to estimate the amount of income taxes that would be incurred if the Company would repatriate earnings of its foreign subsidiaries. The Company recognizes tax benefits only for tax positions that are more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by tax authorities. The amount recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50 percent likely to be realized upon settlement. Unrecognized tax benefits are tax benefits claimed in the Company’s tax returns that do not meet these recognition and measurement standards. A reconciliation of changes in unrecognized tax benefits is as follows: August 31, ($ in thousands) 2020 2019 Unrecognized tax benefits at September 1 $ 2,389 $ 1,399 Increases for positions taken in current year 52 1,457 Increases for positions taken in prior years 266 78 Decreases for positions taken in prior years (1,360 ) (216 ) Reduction resulting from lapse of applicable statute of limitations (206 ) (329 ) Decreases for settlements with tax authorities — — Unrecognized tax benefits at August 31 $ 1,141 $ 2,389 The net amount of unrecognized tax benefits at both August 31, 2020 and 2019 that, if recognized, would impact the Company’s effective tax rate was $0.8 million and $0.6 million respectively. The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. Total accrued liabilities for interest and penalties included in the unrecognized tax benefits liability were $1.1 million for each of the years ended August 31, 2020 and 2019. While it is expected that the amount of unrecognized tax benefits will change in the next twelve months as a result of the expiration of statutes of limitations, the Company does not expect this change to have a significant impact on its results of operations or financial position. The Company files income tax returns in the United States and various state and foreign jurisdictions. The Company is no longer subject to income tax examination by US federal and most state tax authorities for tax years prior to fiscal 2017. Other major jurisdictions where we conduct business generally have statutes of limitations ranging from three to five years. |
Inventories
Inventories | 12 Months Ended |
Aug. 31, 2020 | |
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Inventories | Note 8 - Inventories August 31, ($ in thousands) 2020 2019 Raw materials and supplies $ 51,205 $ 49,047 Work in process 6,464 4,514 Finished goods and purchased parts 51,684 46,812 Total inventory value before LIFO adjustment 109,353 100,373 Less adjustment to LIFO value (4,561 ) (8,086 ) Inventories, net $ 104,792 $ 92,287 |
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment | 12 Months Ended |
Aug. 31, 2020 | |
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract] | |
Property, Plant and Equipment | Note 9 – Property, Plant, and Equipment August 31, ($ in thousands) 2020 2019 Operating property, plant, and equipment: Land $ 2,639 $ 2,775 Buildings 40,730 41,284 Machinery and equipment 85,185 77,715 Furniture and fixtures 8,089 7,706 Computer hardware and software 20,927 18,956 Construction in progress 10,677 10,953 Total operating property, plant, and equipment 168,247 159,389 Accumulated depreciation (110,389 ) (102,437 ) Total operating property, plant, and equipment, net 57,858 56,952 Property held for lease: Machines 12,457 8,861 Barriers 27,403 20,445 Total property held for lease 39,860 29,306 Accumulated depreciation (18,137 ) (17,290 ) Total property held for lease, net 21,723 12,016 Property, plant, and equipment, net $ 79,581 $ 68,968 Depreciation expense was $11.6 million, $11.1 million, and $12.5 million for fiscal 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. |
Goodwill and Other Intangible A
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets | 12 Months Ended |
Aug. 31, 2020 | |
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets | Note 10 – Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets The carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segment for the year ended August 31, 2020 and August 31, 2019 is as follows: ($ in thousands) Irrigation Infrastructure Total Balance as of August 31, 2018 $ 48,591 $ 16,080 $ 64,671 Foreign currency translation (24 ) (260 ) (284 ) Balance as of August 31, 2019 48,567 15,820 64,387 Acquisition of Net Irrigate 3,265 — 3,265 Foreign currency translation (30 ) 382 352 Balance as of August 31, 2020 $ 51,802 $ 16,202 $ 68,004 The components of the Company’s identifiable intangible assets and their weighted average remaining life at August 31, 2020 and 2019 are included in the table below. August 31, 2020 2019 Weighted Gross Weighted Gross average carrying Accumulated average carrying Accumulated ($ in thousands) years amount amortization years amount amortization Amortizable intangible assets: Patents and developed technology 4.3 $ 27,082 $ (22,905 ) 4.0 $ 26,547 $ (21,097 ) Customer relationships 3.1 17,965 (10,986 ) 3.6 16,439 (9,779 ) Non-compete agreements — — — 0.4 1,132 (1,107 ) Unamortizable intangible assets: Tradenames N/A 12,321 — N/A 12,247 — Total 3.5 $ 57,368 $ (33,891 ) 3.8 $ 56,365 $ (31,983 ) Amortization expense for amortizable intangible assets was $2.5 million, $2.9 million, and $4.0 million for fiscal 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. Future estimated amortization of intangible assets for the next five years is as follows: Fiscal years $ in thousands 2021 $ 2,177 2022 2,006 2023 1,902 2024 1,902 2025 1,653 Thereafter 1,516 $ 11,156 The Company updated its impairment evaluation of goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives at August 31, 2020. No impairment losses were indicated as a result of the annual impairment testing for fiscal 2020, 2019 and 2018. |
Other Current Liabilities
Other Current Liabilities | 12 Months Ended |
Aug. 31, 2020 | |
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Other Current Liabilities | Note 11 – Other Current Liabilities August 31, ($ in thousands) 2020 2019 Other current liabilities: Compensation and benefits $ 20,945 $ 13,960 Contract liabilities 17,296 14,763 Warranties 10,765 8,960 Operating lease liabilities 5,123 — Tax related liabilities 3,726 1,469 Dealer related liabilities 3,664 3,246 Deferred revenue - lease 1,822 2,985 Accrued insurance 1,348 1,482 Accrued environmental liabilities 1,115 1,243 Other 6,842 4,380 Total other current liabilities $ 72,646 $ 52,488 |
Credit Arrangements
Credit Arrangements | 12 Months Ended |
Aug. 31, 2020 | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Credit Arrangements | Note 12 – Credit Arrangements Senior Notes The Company has outstanding $115.0 million in aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes, Series A (the “Senior Notes”). The entire principal of the Senior Notes is due and payable on February 19, 2030. Interest on the Senior Notes is payable semi-annually at a fixed annual rate of 3.82 percent and borrowings under the Senior Notes are unsecured. The Company used the proceeds of the sale of the Senior Notes for general corporate purposes, including acquisitions and dividends. Revolving Credit Facility The Company has outstanding a $50.0 million unsecured Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (“Wells Fargo”) expiring May 31, 2022. The Company intends to use borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility for working capital purposes and to fund acquisitions. At August 31, 2020 and August 31, 2019 , the Company had no outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility. The amount of borrowings available at any time under the Revolving Credit Facility is reduced by the amount of standby letters of credit issued by Wells Fargo then outstanding. At August 31, 2020, the Company had the ability to borrow up to $50.0 million under the Revolving Credit Facility. Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility bear interest at a variable rate equal to LIBOR plus 90 basis points (1.1 percent at August 31, 2020), subject to adjustment as set forth in the loan documents for the Revolving Credit Facility. Interest is paid on a monthly to quarterly basis depending on loan type. The Company currently pays an annual commitment fee of 0.25 percent on the unused portion of the Revolving Credit Facility. Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility have equal priority with borrowings under the Company’s Senior Notes. Each of the credit arrangements described above include certain covenants relating primarily to the Company’s financial condition. These financial covenants include a funded debt to EBITDA leverage ratio and an interest coverage ratio. In the event that the loan documents for the Revolving Credit Facility were to require the Company to comply with any financial covenant that is not already included or is more restrictive than what is already included in the arrangement governing the Senior Notes, then such covenant shall be deemed incorporated by reference into the Senior Notes for the benefit of the holders of the Senior Notes. Upon the occurrence of any event of default of these covenants, including a change in control of the Company, all amounts outstanding thereunder may be declared to be immediately due and payable. At August 31, 20 20 and August 31, 201 9 , the Company was in compliance with all financial loan covenants contained in its credit arrangements in place as of each of those dates. Series 2006A Bonds Elecsys International, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, has outstanding $1.3 million in principal amount of industrial revenue bonds that were issued in 2006 (the “Series 2006A Bonds”). Principal and interest on the Series 2006A Bonds are payable monthly through maturity on September 1, 2026. The interest rate is adjustable every five years based on the yield of the 5-year United States Treasury Notes, plus 0.45 percent (1.92 percent as of August 31, 2020). This rate was adjusted on September 1, 2016 in accordance with the terms of the bonds, and the adjusted rate will be in force until September 1, 2021. The obligations under the Series 2006A Bonds are secured by a first priority security interest in certain real estate. Long-term debt consists of the following: August 31, ($ in thousands) 2020 2019 Series A Senior Notes $ 115,000 $ 115,000 Revolving Credit Facility — — Elecsys Series 2006A Bonds 1,344 1,571 Total debt 116,344 116,571 Less current portion (195 ) (209 ) Less debt issuance costs (467 ) (516 ) Total long-term debt $ 115,682 $ 115,846 Principal payments due on the debt are as follows: Due within $ in thousands 1 year $ 195 2 years 217 3 years 221 4 years 226 5 years 230 Thereafter 115,255 $ 116,344 |
Financial Derivatives
Financial Derivatives | 12 Months Ended |
Aug. 31, 2020 | |
Derivative Instruments And Hedges [Abstract] | |
Financial Derivatives | Note 13 – Financial Derivatives Fair values of derivative instruments are as follows: August 31, ($ in thousands) Balance sheet location 2020 2019 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: Foreign currency forward contracts Other current assets $ — $ 1,073 Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments $ — $ 1,073 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Foreign currency options contracts Other current assets $ 21 $ 39 Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments $ 21 $ 39 Accumulated other comprehensive income included realized and unrealized after-tax gains of $7.3 million, $7.0 million, and $5.0 million at August 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively, related to derivative contracts designated as hedging instruments. Net Investment Hedging Relationships The amount of loss recognized in OCI on derivatives is as follows: For the years ended August 31, ($ in thousands) 2020 2019 2018 Foreign currency forward contracts, net of tax expense of $97, $564, and $498 $ 330 $ (1,964 ) $ (1,103 ) During fiscal 2020, 2019, and 2018, the Company settled foreign currency forward contracts resulting in an after-tax net of $1.2 million, an after-tax net loss $0.6 million and $0.5 million, respectively, which were included in other comprehensive income as part of a currency translation adjustment. There were no amounts recorded in the condensed consolidated statements of operations related to ineffectiveness of foreign currency forward contracts related to net investment hedges for the years ended August 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018. At August 31, 2020 the Company had no foreign currency forward contracts qualifying as a hedge of a net investment in foreign operations. At August 31, 2019, the Company had outstanding foreign currency forward contracts to sell a notional amount of million Euro at fixed prices to settle during the next fiscal quarter. Additionally, at August 31, 2019, the Company also had an outstanding foreign currency forward contract to sell a notional amount of million South African rand at fixed prices to settle during the next fiscal quarter. The Company’s foreign currency forward contracts qualify as hedges of a net investment in foreign operations. Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments The Company generally does not elect hedge accounting treatment for derivative contracts related to future settlements of foreign denominated intercompany receivables and payables. If the Company does not elect hedge accounting treatment for a derivative, the Company carries the derivative at its fair value in the condensed consolidated balance sheets and recognizes any subsequent changes in its fair value during a period through earnings in the condensed consolidated statements of operations. At August 31, 2020, the Company had no foreign currency forward contracts outstanding that are designated as hedging instruments. At August 31, 2019, the Company had notional value of $1.8 million of U.S. dollar equivalent of foreign currency forward contracts outstanding that are not designated as hedging instruments. During the third quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company entered into a foreign exchange option contract with a notional amount of 15 million British Pounds to mitigate the risk related to a revenue contract and related costs denominated in British Pounds over an approximate six-month period. The contract is not speculative and was not designated as a hedging instrument. Gains and losses on this contract are recorded within cost of goods sold in the condensed consolidated statement of operations. |
Leases
Leases | 12 Months Ended |
Aug. 31, 2020 | |
Leases [Abstract] | |
Leases | Note 14 – Leases The Company, as lessee, has operating leases primarily for office space, manufacturing facilities, equipment, and vehicles. The Company determines if a contract is or contains a lease at the inception of the contract based on whether the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset over a period of time in exchange for consideration. The Company considers disclosures related to its transactions as a lessor to not be material and has omitted such disclosures. The Company elected, for all classes of underlying assets, to not separate lease and non-lease components and instead will treat the lease agreement as a single lease component for all asset classes. The Company additionally elected practical expedients to not reassess whether existing contracts are or contain leases, the classification of any existing leases, accounting for initial direct costs for any existing leases, and hindsight in determining the lease term and in assessing impairment of the right-of-use (“ROU”) asset. Short-term operating leases, which have an initial expected term of twelve months or less, are not recorded on the condensed consolidated balance sheet. Such fixed lease payments are recognized within the condensed consolidated statement of earnings on a straight-line basis over the lease term. Any variable payments associated with short-term operating leases are recognized within the condensed consolidated statement of earnings as they are incurred. The Company did not recognize any expense for such leases during the twelve months ended August 31, 2020. Many of the Company’s leases contain renewal or extension options. The Company includes all renewal or extension periods that it is reasonably certain to exercise at lease commencement within the measurement of the ROU asset and lease liability. The Company’s lease portfolio consists of operating leases which are included in operating lease ROU assets and operating lease liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheet. Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term. To calculate the present value of future lease payments, the Company uses an incremental borrowing rate that estimates a collateralized rate based on the expected term of the lease. Lease cost and other information related to the Company’s operating leases are as follows: ($ in thousands) Year Ended August 31, 2020 Operating lease cost (cost resulting from lease payments) $ 5,999 Variable lease cost (cost excluded from lease payments) 424 Total lease cost $ 6,423 Operating cash outflows from operating leases $ 5,767 Weighted average lease term - operating leases 9.1 years Weighted average discount rate - operating leases 3.2 % Supplemental balance sheet information related to operating leases are as follows: ($ in thousands) Classification Year Ended August 31, 2020 Operating lease ROU assets Operating lease right-of-use assets $ 27,457 Operating lease short-term liabilities Other current liabilities 5,123 Operating lease long-term liabilities Operating lease liabilities 25,862 Total lease liabilities $ 30,985 The minimum lease payments under operating leases expiring subsequent to August 31, 2020 are as follows: Fiscal year ending $ in thousands 2021 $ 5,911 2022 5,734 2023 4,075 2024 3,680 2025 2,735 Thereafter 14,370 Total lease payments 36,505 Less: interest 5,520 Present value of lease liabilities $ 30,985 As previously disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2019 and under the previous lease accounting standard, future minimum lease payments under operating leases with an initial or remaining term in excess of one year at August 31, 2019 would have been as follows: Fiscal year ending $ in thousands 2020 $ 6,065 2021 5,266 2022 4,771 2023 3,414 2024 3,107 Thereafter 20,119 Total lease payments $ 42,742 |
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Measurements | 12 Months Ended |
Aug. 31, 2020 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Fair Value Measurements | Note 15 – Fair Value Measurements The following table presents the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value, based upon the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall, as of August 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively: August 31, 2020 ($ in thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Cash and cash equivalents $ 121,403 $ — $ — $ 121,403 Marketable securities: Corporate bonds — 14,426 — 14,426 U.S. treasury securities — 5,085 — 5,085 Derivative assets — 21 — 21 Earn-out liability — — (1,112 ) (1,112 ) ($ in thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Cash and cash equivalents $ 160,787 $ — $ — $ 160,787 Derivative assets — 898 — 898 Derivative liabilities — (12 ) — (12 ) The carrying value of long-term debt (including current portion) was $116.3 million and $116.6 million at August 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The fair value of this debt was estimated to be $122.9 million |
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies | 12 Months Ended |
Aug. 31, 2020 | |
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Commitments and Contingencies | Note 16 – Commitments and Contingencies In the ordinary course of its business operations, the Company enters into arrangements that obligate it to make future payments under contracts such as lease agreements. Additionally, the Company is involved, from time to time, in commercial litigation, employment disputes, administrative proceedings, business disputes and other legal proceedings. The Company has established accruals for certain proceedings based on an assessment of probability of loss. The Company believes that any such currently-pending proceedings are either covered by insurance or would not have a material effect on the business or its consolidated financial statements if decided in a manner that is unfavorable to the Company. Such proceedings are exclusive of environmental remediation matters which are discussed separately below. Infrastructure Products Litigation The Company is currently defending a number of product liability lawsuits arising out of vehicle collisions with highway barriers incorporating the Company’s X-Lite The Company, certain of its subsidiaries, and certain third parties which originally designed the X-Lite end terminal have also been named in a lawsuit filed on June 9, 2020 in the Circuit Court of Cole County, Missouri by Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (“MHTC”). MHTC alleges, among other things, that the X-Lite end terminal was defectively designed and failed to perform as designed, intended, and advertised, leading to MHTC’s removal and replacement of X-Lite end terminals from Missouri’s roadways. MHTC alleges strict liability (defective design and failure to warn), negligence, breach of express warranties, breach of implied warranties (merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose), fraud, and public nuisance. MHTC seeks compensatory damages, interest, attorneys’ fees, and punitive damages. The Company believes it has meritorious factual and legal defenses to each of the lawsuits discussed above and is prepared to vigorously defend its interests. Based on the information currently available to the Company, the Company does not believe that a loss is probable in any of these lawsuits; therefore, no accrual has been included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements. While it is possible that a loss may be incurred, the Company is unable to estimate a range of potential loss due to the complexity and current status of these lawsuits. However, the Company maintains insurance coverage to mitigate the impact of adverse exposures in these lawsuits and does not expect that these lawsuits will have a material adverse effect on its business or its consolidated financial statements. In June 2019, the Company was informed by letter that the Department of Justice, Civil Division and U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of New York, with the assistance of the Department of Transportation, Office of Inspector General, are conducting an investigation of the Company relating to the Company’s X-Lite end terminal and potential violations of the federal civil False Claims Act. Depending on the outcome of this matter, there could be a material adverse effect on the Company’s business or its consolidated financial statements. Given the current posture of the matter, the Company is unable to estimate a range of potential loss, if any, or to express an opinion regarding the ultimate outcome. Environmental Remediation In previous years, the Company committed to a plan to remediate environmental contamination of the groundwater at and adjacent to its Lindsay, Nebraska facility (the “site”). The current estimated aggregate accrued cost of $16.1 million is based on consideration of remediation options which the Company believes could be successful in meeting the long-term regulatory requirements of the site. The Company submitted a revised remedial alternatives evaluation report to the EPA and the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (the “NDEE”) in August 2020 to review remediation alternatives and proposed plans for the site. The proposed remediation plan is preliminary and has not been approved by the EPA or the NDEE. Based on guidance from third-party environmental experts and the preliminary discussions with the regulatory agencies, the Company anticipates that a definitive plan will not be agreed upon until the first half of fiscal 2021 or later. An increase to the liability of $1.0 million was recorded within general and administrative expense on the consolidated statement of earnings for the year ended August 31, 2020. Of the total liability, $11.0 million was calculated on a discounted basis using a discount rate of 1.2%, which represents a risk-free rate. This discounted portion of the liability amounts to $12.4 million on an undiscounted basis. The Company accrues the anticipated cost of investigation and remediation when the obligation is probable and can be reasonably estimated. While the plan has not formally been approved by the EPA, the Company believes the current accrual is a good faith estimate of the long-term cost of remediation at this site; however, the estimate of costs and their timing could change as a result of a number of factors, including (1) EPA input on the proposed remediation plan and any changes which they may subsequently require, (2) refinement of cost estimates and length of time required to complete remediation and post-remediation operations and maintenance, (3) effectiveness of the technology chosen in remediation of the site as well as changes in technology that may be available in the future, and (4) unforeseen circumstances existing at the site. As a result of these factors, the actual amount of costs incurred by the Company in connection with the remediation of contamination of its Lindsay, Nebraska site could exceed the amounts accrued for this expense at this time. While any revisions could be material to the operating results of any fiscal quarter or fiscal year, the Company does not expect such additional expenses would have a material adverse effect on its liquidity or financial condition. The following table summarizes the environmental remediation liability classifications included in the balance sheet as of August 31, 2020 and 2019: ($ in thousands) August 31, Balance sheet location 2020 2019 Other current liabilities $ 1,115 $ 1,243 Other noncurrent liabilities 15,030 14,674 Total environmental remediation liabilities $ 16,145 $ 15,917 |
Retirement Plans
Retirement Plans | 12 Months Ended |
Aug. 31, 2020 | |
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Retirement Plans | Note 17 – Retirement Plans The Company has defined contribution profit‑sharing plans covering substantially all of its full-time U.S. employees. Participants may voluntarily contribute a percentage of compensation, but not in excess of the maximum allowed under the Internal Revenue Code. The plans provide for a matching contribution by the Company. The Company’s total contributions charged to expense under the plans were $1.2 million, $1.2 million, and $1.7 million for the years ended August 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. A supplementary non‑qualified, non‑funded retirement plan for five former executives is also maintained. Plan benefits are based on the executive’s average total compensation during the three highest compensation years of employment. This unfunded supplemental retirement plan is not subject to the minimum funding requirements of ERISA. While the plan is unfunded, the Company has purchased life insurance policies on certain former executives named in this supplemental retirement plan to provide funding for this liability. The cash surrender values of these insurance policies are recorded as other noncurrent assets. As of August 31, 2020 and 2019, the funded status of the supplemental retirement plan was recorded in the consolidated balance sheets. The Company utilizes an August 31 measurement date for plan obligations related to the supplemental retirement plan. As this is an unfunded retirement plan, the funded status is equal to the benefit obligation. The funded status of the plan and the net amount recognized in the accompanying balance sheets as of August 31 is as follows: August 31, ($ in thousands) 2020 2019 Change in benefit obligation: Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 6,559 $ 6,404 Interest cost 208 246 Actuarial loss 667 439 Benefits paid (530 ) (530 ) Benefit obligation at end of year $ 6,904 $ 6,559 Amounts recognized in the statement of financial position consist of: August 31, ($ in thousands) 2020 2019 Other current liabilities $ 530 $ 530 Pension benefit liabilities 6,374 6,029 Net amount recognized $ 6,904 $ 6,559 The before-tax amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss consists of: August 31, ($ in thousands) 2020 2019 Net actuarial loss $ (4,242 ) $ (3,801 ) For the years ended August 31, 2020 and 2019, the Company assumed a discount rate of 2.2 percent and 3.3 percent, respectively, for the determination of the liability. The assumptions used to determine benefit obligations and costs are selected based on current and expected market conditions. The discount rate is based on a hypothetical portfolio of long-term corporate bonds with cash flows approximating the timing of expected benefit payments. For the years ended August 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, the Company assumed a discount rate of 3.3 percent, 4.0 percent, and 3.7 percent, respectively, for the determination of the net periodic benefit cost. The components of the net periodic benefit cost for the supplemental retirement plan recorded within other income (expense) on the consolidated statement of earnings are as follows: For the years ended August 31, ($ in thousands) 2020 2019 2018 Interest cost $ 208 $ 246 $ 243 Net amortization and deferral 226 199 206 Total $ 434 $ 445 $ 449 The estimated actuarial loss for the supplemental retirement plan that will be amortized, on a pre-tax basis, from accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic benefit cost during fiscal 2021 will be $0.3 million. The Company’s future annual contributions to the supplemental retirement plan will be equal to expected net benefit payments since the plan is unfunded. The following net benefit payments are expected to be paid: Fiscal years $ in thousands 2021 $ 521 2022 513 2023 504 2024 494 2025 483 Thereafter 4,389 $ 6,904 |
Warranties
Warranties | 12 Months Ended |
Aug. 31, 2020 | |
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Warranties | Note 18 - Warranties Product Warranties The Company generally warrants its products against certain manufacturing and other defects. These product warranties are provided for specific periods and/or usage of the product. The accrued product warranty costs are for a combination of specifically identified items and other incurred, but not identified, items based primarily on historical experience of actual warranty claims. This reserve is classified within other current liabilities. The following tables provide the changes in the Company’s product warranties: For the years ended August 31, ($ in thousands) 2020 2019 Product warranty accrual balance, beginning of period $ 8,960 $ 7,109 Liabilities accrued for warranties during the period 7,895 7,263 Warranty claims paid during the period (6,970 ) (5,769 ) Changes in estimates 880 357 Product warranty accrual balance, end of period $ 10,765 $ 8,960 Warranty costs were $8.8 million, $7.6 million, and $5.4 million for fiscal 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. |
Industry Segment Information
Industry Segment Information | 12 Months Ended |
Aug. 31, 2020 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
Industry Segment Information | Note 19 – Industry Segment Information The Company manages its business activities in two reportable segments: Irrigation and Infrastructure. The accounting policies of the two reportable segments are the same as those described in Note 1, Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies. The Company evaluates the performance of its reportable segments based on segment sales, gross profit, and operating income, with operating income for segment purposes excluding unallocated corporate general and administrative expenses, interest income, interest expense, other income and expenses, and income taxes. Operating income for segment purposes does include general and administrative expenses, selling expenses, engineering and research expenses and other overhead charges directly attributable to the segment. There are no inter-segment sales included in the amounts disclosed . Irrigation This reporting segment includes the manufacture and marketing of center pivot, lateral move, and hose reel irrigation systems, as well as various innovative technology solutions such as GPS positioning and guidance, variable rate irrigation, wireless irrigation management, M2M communication technology, and smartphone applications. The irrigation reporting segment consists of one operating segment. Infrastructure This reporting segment includes the manufacture and marketing of moveable barriers, specialty barriers, crash cushions and end terminals, and road marking and road safety equipment; the manufacturing and selling of large diameter steel tubing and railroad signals and structures; and providing outsourced manufacturing and production services. The infrastructure reporting segment consists of one operating segment. The Company has no single major customer representing ten percent or more of its total revenues during fiscal 2020, 2019, or 2018. Summarized financial information concerning the Company’s reportable segments is shown in the following tables: ($ in thousands) 2020 2019 2018 Operating revenues: Irrigation: North America $ 218,954 $ 218,627 $ 294,617 International 124,575 132,871 145,241 Irrigation total 343,529 351,498 439,858 Infrastructure 131,163 92,574 107,847 Total operating revenues $ 474,692 $ 444,072 $ 547,705 Operating income: Irrigation $ 40,214 $ 29,804 $ 41,933 Infrastructure 43,771 16,599 23,857 Corporate (29,783 ) (40,288 ) (26,778 ) Total operating income 54,202 6,115 39,012 Other income (expense) (5,359 ) (4,008 ) (5,159 ) Earnings before income taxes $ 48,843 $ 2,107 $ 33,853 Total capital expenditures: Irrigation $ 9,254 $ 9,473 $ 9,259 Infrastructure 11,275 4,928 938 Corporate 916 8,810 857 $ 21,445 $ 23,211 $ 11,054 Depreciation and amortization: Irrigation $ 12,906 $ 9,500 $ 11,412 Infrastructure 3,495 3,663 4,611 Corporate 2,994 855 491 $ 19,396 $ 14,018 $ 16,514 Total assets: Irrigation $ 307,537 $ 292,202 $ 277,712 Infrastructure 113,111 85,848 69,919 Corporate 149,878 122,264 152,184 $ 570,526 $ 500,314 $ 499,815 Summarized financial information concerning the Company’s geographical areas is shown in the following tables. For the years ended August 31, ($ in thousands) 2020 2019 2018 Revenues % of total Revenues % of total Revenues % of total United States $ 259,557 55 $ 257,719 58 $ 321,698 59 International 215,135 45 186,353 42 226,007 41 Total revenues $ 474,692 100 $ 444,072 100 $ 547,705 100 For the years ended August 31, ($ in thousands) 2020 2019 2018 Long-lived tangible assets % of total Long-lived tangible assets % of total Long-lived tangible assets % of total United States $ 64,857 81 $ 52,187 76 $ 39,290 69 International 14,724 19 16,781 24 17,958 31 Total long-lived assets $ 79,581 100 $ 68,968 100 $ 57,248 100 |
Share-Based Compensation
Share-Based Compensation | 12 Months Ended |
Aug. 31, 2020 | |
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract] | |
Share-Based Compensation | Note 20 – Share-Based Compensation Share-Based Compensation Program Share-based compensation is designed to reward employees for their long-term contributions to the Company and provide incentives for them to remain with the Company. The number and frequency of share grants are based on competitive practices, operating results of the Company, and individual performance. As of August 31, 2020, the Company’s share-based compensation plan was the 2015 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “2015 Plan”). The 2015 Plan was approved by the shareholders of the Company, and became effective on January 26, 2015, and replaced the Company’s 2010 Long Term Incentive Plan. At August 31, 2020, the Company had share-based awards outstanding under its 2010 and 2015 Long-Term Incentive Plans. The 2015 Plan provides for awards of stock options, restricted shares, restricted stock units, stock appreciation rights, performance shares and performance stock units to employees and non-employee directors of the Company. The maximum number of shares as to which stock awards may be granted under the 2015 Plan is 626,968 shares, exclusive of any forfeitures from the 2010 Long Term Incentive Plan. At August 31, 2020, 316,093 shares of common stock (including forfeitures from prior plans) remained available for issuance under the 2015 Plan. All stock awards will be counted against the 2015 Plan in a 1 to 1 ratio. If options, restricted stock units or performance stock units awarded under the 2010 Plan terminate without being fully vested or exercised, those shares will be available again for grant under the 2015 Plan. The 2015 Plan also limits the total awards that may be made to any individual. Share-Based Compensation Information The following table summarizes share-based compensation expense for fiscal 2020, 2019, and 2018: For the years ended August 31, ($ in thousands) 2020 2019 2018 Share-based compensation expense included in cost of operating revenues $ 142 $ 105 $ 113 Research and development 207 221 150 Sales and marketing 419 250 461 General and administrative 5,079 3,819 3,169 Share-based compensation expense included in operating expenses 5,705 4,290 3,780 Total share-based compensation expense 5,847 4,395 3,893 Tax benefit (1,374 ) (1,033 ) (1,090 ) Share-based compensation expense, net of tax $ 4,473 $ 3,362 $ 2,803 As of August 31, 2020, there was $6.5 million pre-tax of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share-based compensation arrangements which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.8 years. Stock Options – Stock option awards have an exercise price equal to the closing price on the date of grant, expire no later than ten years from the date of grant and vest evenly over a three or four year period. The fair value of stock option awards is estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The table below shows the annual weighted average assumptions used for valuation purposes. Grant year Fiscal 2020 Fiscal 2019 Risk-free interest rate 1.6 % 3.1 % Dividend yield 1.3 % 1.4 % Expected life (years) 6 6 Volatility 28.4 % 26.3 % Weighted average grant-date fair value of options granted $ 24.18 $ 24.71 The risk-free rate is based on the U.S. Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant; the dividend yield is calculated as the ratio of dividends paid per share of common stock to the stock price on the date of grant; the expected life is based on historical and expected exercise behavior; and volatility is based on the historical volatility of the Company’s stock price over the expected life of the option. The following table summarizes stock option activity for fiscal 2020: Number of stock options Average exercise price Average remaining contractual term (years) Aggregate intrinsic value (thousands) Stock options outstanding at August 31, 2019 112,561 $ 85.70 7.6 $ 540 Granted 44,347 94.41 Exercised (21,400 ) 87.47 721 Forfeited/cancelled (3,364 ) 72.20 12 Stock options outstanding at August 31, 2020 132,144 $ 90.56 7.9 $ 1,242 Stock options exercisable at August 31, 2020 43,229 $ 86.49 6.9 $ 581 There were 25,843, 15,496, and 27,811 outstanding stock options that vested during fiscal 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. Additional information regarding stock option exercises is summarized in the table below. For the years ended August 31, ($ in thousands) 2020 2019 2018 Intrinsic value of stock options exercised $ 721 $ 93 $ 538 Cash received from stock option exercises $ 1,545 $ 177 $ 2,788 Tax benefit realized from stock option exercises $ 169 $ 26 $ 151 Weighted average grant-date fair value of stock options vested $ 27.08 $ 32.66 $ 31.37 Restricted stock units - The restricted stock units have a grant-date fair value equal to the fair market value of the underlying stock on the grant date less present value of expected dividends. The restricted stock units granted to employees vest over a three year period at approximately 33 percent per year. The restricted stock units granted to non-employee directors generally vest over a nine month period. The following table summarizes restricted stock unit activity for fiscal 2020: Number of restricted stock units Weighted average grant- date fair value Restricted stock units outstanding at August 31, 2019 79,342 $ 87.49 Granted 39,716 91.83 Vested (40,792 ) 88.85 Forfeited / Cancelled (5,543 ) 87.47 Restricted stock units outstanding at August 31, 2020 72,723 $ 89.92 Restricted stock units are generally settled with the issuance of shares with the exception of certain restricted stock units awarded to internationally-based employees that are settled in cash. At August 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, outstanding restricted stock units included 4,938, 4,103, and 6,474 units, respectively, that will be settled in cash. The fair value of restricted stock units that vested during the period was $3.8 million and $4.1 million for each of the years ended August 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. Share issuances are presented net of share repurchases to cover payroll taxes of $1.1 million, $1.1 million, and $0.8 million for each of the years ended August 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018, respectively. Performance stock units - The performance stock units have a grant-date fair value equal to the fair market value of the underlying stock on the grant date less present value of expected dividends. The performance stock units granted to employees cliff vest after a three year period and a specified number of shares of common stock will be awarded under the terms of the performance stock units, if performance measures relating to revenue growth and a return on net assets are achieved. The table below summarizes performance stock unit activity for fiscal 2020: Number of performance stock units Weighted average grant- date fair value Performance stock units outstanding at August 31, 2019 37,429 $ 85.10 Granted 22,715 102.28 Forfeited / cancelled (6,216 ) 80.06 Performance stock units outstanding at August 31, 2020 53,928 $ 101.29 Performance stock units outstanding as of August 31, 2019 and issued prior to fiscal 2019 include performance goals based upon revenue growth and a return on net assets during the performance period. The awards actually earned will range from zero to two hundred percent of the targeted number of performance stock units and will be paid in shares of common stock. Shares earned will be distributed upon vesting on the first day of November following the end of the three-year performance period. The Company is accruing compensation expense based on the estimated number of shares expected to be issued utilizing the most current information available to the Company at the date of the financial statements. If defined performance goals are not met, no compensation cost will be recognized and any previously recognized compensation expense will be reversed. In fiscal 2020, 2019, and 2018, no performance stock units vested. Performance stock units outstanding as of August 31, 2020 and issued during fiscal 2020 and 2019 include performance goals based on a return on net assets and total shareholder return (TSR) relative to the Company’s peers during the performance period. The awards actually earned will range from zero to two hundred percent of the targeted number of performance stock units and will be paid in shares of common stock. Shares earned will be distributed upon vesting on the first day of November following the end of the three-year performance period. For the return on net assets portion of the award, the Company is accruing compensation expense based on the estimated number of shares expected to be issued utilizing the most current information available to the Company at the date of the financial statements. For the TSR portion of the award, compensation expense is recorded ratably over the three year term of the award based on the estimated grant date fair value. The fair value of the TSR portion of the awards granted in fiscal 2020 was estimated at the grant date using a Monte Carlo simulation model which included the following assumptions: Expected term (years) 3 Risk-free interest rate 1.5 % Volatility 29.5 % Dividend yield 1.3 % |
Share Repurchases
Share Repurchases | 12 Months Ended |
Aug. 31, 2020 | |
Equity [Abstract] | |
Share Repurchases | Note 21 – Share Repurchases The Company’s Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to $250.0 million of common stock with no expiration date. Under the program, shares may be repurchased in privately negotiated and/or open market transactions as well as under formalized trading plans in accordance with the guidelines specified under Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. There were no shares repurchased during the twelve months ended August 31, 2020. The remaining amount available under the repurchase program was $63.7 million as of August 31, 2020. |
Quarterly Results of Operations
Quarterly Results of Operations | 12 Months Ended |
Aug. 31, 2020 | |
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Quarterly Results of Operations | Note 22 – Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited) First Second Third Fourth ($ in thousands, except per share amounts) Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter Year ended August 31, 2020 Operating revenues $ 109,393 $ 113,788 $ 123,106 $ 128,405 Cost of operating revenues $ 75,319 $ 80,382 $ 83,410 $ 83,038 Earnings before income taxes $ 11,255 $ 6,867 $ 12,265 $ 18,456 Net earnings $ 8,345 $ 5,516 $ 10,094 $ 14,674 Diluted net earnings per share $ 0.77 $ 0.51 $ 0.93 $ 1.35 Year ended August 31, 2019 Operating revenues $ 111,951 $ 109,182 $ 121,054 $ 101,885 Cost of operating revenues $ 83,303 $ 84,708 $ 91,055 $ 70,398 Earnings (loss) before income taxes $ 1,681 $ (5,068 ) $ 3,229 $ 2,265 Net earnings (loss) $ 1,212 $ (3,440 ) $ 2,897 $ 1,503 Diluted net earnings (loss) per share $ 0.11 $ (0.32 ) $ 0.27 $ 0.14 |
Valuation and Qualifying Accoun
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts | 12 Months Ended |
Aug. 31, 2020 | |
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts [Abstract] | |
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts | (a)(2) Financial Statement Schedules. Lindsay Corporation and Subsidiaries VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS Years ended August 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018 Additions (in thousands) Balance at beginning of period Charges to costs and expenses Charged to other accounts Deductions Balance at end of period Year ended August 31, 2020: Deducted in the balance sheet from the assets to which they apply: Allowance for doubtful accounts (1) $ 2,635 589 — 444 $ 2,780 Deferred tax asset valuation allowance (2) 3,759 83 — 624 3,218 Year ended August 31, 2019: Deducted in the balance sheet from the assets to which they apply: Allowance for doubtful accounts (1) $ 3,585 — — 950 $ 2,635 Deferred tax asset valuation allowance (2) 3,562 197 — — 3,759 Year ended August 31, 2018: Deducted in the balance sheet from the Valuation Allowance for doubtful accounts (1) $ 7,447 744 — 4,606 $ 3,585 Deferred tax asset valuation allowance (2) 2,804 758 — — 3,562 (1) Deductions consist of uncollectible items reserved, less recoveries of items previously reserved. (2) Additions and deductions consist of changes to deferred tax assets not expected to be realized. |
Description of Business and S_2
Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) | 12 Months Ended |
Aug. 31, 2020 | |
Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Irrigation Segment | Irrigation Segment The Company’s irrigation segment includes the manufacture and marketing of center pivot, lateral move, and hose reel irrigation systems which are used principally in the agricultural industry to increase or stabilize crop production while conserving water, energy and labor |
Infrastructure Segment | Infrastructure Segment The Company’s infrastructure segment includes the manufacture and marketing of moveable barriers, specialty barriers, crash cushions and end terminals, road marking and road safety equipment, large diameter steel tubing, and railroad signals and structures. The infrastructure segment also provides outsourced manufacturing and production services. The principal infrastructure manufacturing facilities are located in Rio Vista, California; Milan, Italy; and Lindsay, Nebraska. |
Principles of Consolidation | Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated in consolidation. |
Use of Estimates | Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and 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. |
Revenue Recognition | Revenue Recognition The Company adopted ASC 606 – Revenue from Contracts with Customers |
Share-Based Compensation | Share-Based Compensation The Company recognizes compensation expense for all share-based payment awards made to employees and directors based on estimated fair values on the date of grant. The Company uses the straight-line amortization method over the vesting period of the awards. The Company has historically issued shares upon exercise of stock options or vesting of restricted stock units or performance stock units. The value of the portion of the award that is ultimately expected to vest is recognized as expense in the Company’s Consolidated Statement of Operations over the periods during which the employee or director is required to perform a service in exchange for the award. The Company uses the Black-Scholes option-pricing model (“Black-Scholes model”) as its valuation method for stock option awards. Under the Black-Scholes model, the fair value of stock option awards on the date of grant is estimated using an option-pricing model that is affected by the Company’s stock price as well as assumptions regarding a number of highly complex and subjective variables. These variables include, but are not limited to, the Company’s expected stock price volatility over the term of the awards and actual and projected employee stock option exercise behaviors. Restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance shares and performance stock units issued under the 2015 Long-Term Incentive Plan will have a grant-date fair value equal to the fair market value of the underlying stock on the grant date less present value of expected dividends. |
Warranty Costs | Warranty Costs The Company’s provision for product warranty reflects management’s best estimate of probable liability under its product warranties. At the time a sale is recognized, the company records the estimated future warranty costs. The Company generally determines its total future warranty liability by applying historical claims rate experience to the amount of equipment that has been sold and is still within the warranty period. In addition, the Company records provisions for known warranty claims. This provision is periodically adjusted to reflect actual experience. |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | Cash and Cash Equivalents Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. |
Marketable Securities | Marketable Securities The Company accounts for and classifies its marketable securities in accordance with the accounting guidance related to the accounting and classification of certain investments in marketable securities. The determination on appropriate classification is based primarily on management’s ability and intent to sell the debt security. The Company’s investment in marketable securities consists of United States treasury bonds and investment grade corporate bonds. The marketable securities are classified as available-for-sale and are carried at fair value with the change in unrealized gains and losses reported as a separate component on the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income until realized. The Company determines fair value using data points that are observable, such as quoted prices and interest rates. The amortized cost of the investments approximates fair value. Investment income is recorded within interest income on the consolidated statements of earnings. As of August 31, 2020, approximately 64% of the Company’s marketable securities investments mature within one year and 36% mature within one to two years. |
Receivables and Allowances | Receivables and Allowances Trade receivables are reported on the balance sheet net of any doubtful accounts. Losses are recognized when it is probable that an asset has been impaired and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. In estimating probable losses, the Company reviews specific accounts that are significant and past due, in bankruptcy or otherwise identified as at risk for potential credit loss. Collectability of these specific accounts are assessed based on facts and circumstances of that customer, and an allowance for credit losses is established based on the probability of default. In assessing the likelihood of collection of receivable, the Company considers (for example) the Company’s history of collections, the current status of discussions and repayment plans, collateral received, and other evidence and information regarding collection or default risk that is available in the market place. The allowance for credit losses attributable to the remaining accounts is established using probabilities of default and an estimate of associated losses based upon the aging of receivable balances, collection experience, economic condition and credit risk quality. As the Company’s international business has grown, the exposure to potential losses in international markets has also increased. These exposures can be difficult to estimate, particularly in areas of political instability or with governments with which the Company has limited experience or where there is a lack of transparency as to the current credit condition of governmental units. The Company’s allowance for all doubtful accounts related to outstanding receivables increased to $2.8 million at August 31, 2020 from $2.6 million at August 31, 2019. The Company’s evaluation of the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses is based on facts and circumstances available to the Company at the date the consolidated financial statements are issued and considers any significant changes in circumstances occurring through the date that the financial statements are issued. |
Inventories | Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Cost is determined by the last‑in, first‑out (“LIFO”) method, the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method, or the weighted average cost method for inventory depending on the operations at each specific location. At all locations, the Company reserves for obsolete, slow moving, and excess inventory by estimating the net realizable value based on the potential future use of such inventory. |
Property, Plant and Equipment | Property, Plant, and Equipment Property, plant, equipment, and capitalized assets held for lease are stated at cost. The Company capitalizes major expenditures and charges to operating expenses the cost of current maintenance and repairs. Provisions for depreciation and amortization have been computed principally on the straight-line method for property, plant, and equipment. Rates used for depreciation are based principally on the following expected lives: buildings ‑‑ 15 to 40 years; equipment ‑‑ 3 to 7 years; computer hardware and software – 3 to 5 years; leased barrier transfer machines -- 8 to 10 years; leased barriers -- 12 years; other ‑‑ 2 to 20 years and leasehold improvements – shorter of the economic life or term of the lease. The Company’s internally developed software is included in computer hardware and software. All of the Company’s long‑lived asset groups are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. If the sum of the expected future cash flows is less than the carrying amount of the asset group, an impairment loss is recognized based upon the difference between the fair value of the asset and its carrying value. No impairments were recorded during the fiscal years ended August 31, 2020, 2019, and 2018. The cost and accumulated depreciation relating to assets retired or otherwise disposed of are eliminated from the respective accounts at the time of disposition. The resulting gain or loss is included in operating income in the consolidated statements of earnings. |
Valuation of Goodwill And Identifiable Intangible Assets | Valuation of Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired in a business combination. Acquired intangible assets are recognized separately from goodwill. Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are tested for impairment at least annually at August 31 and whenever triggering events or changes in circumstances indicate its carrying value may not be recoverable. Assessment of the potential impairment of goodwill and identifiable intangible assets is an integral part of the Company’s normal ongoing review of operations. Testing for potential impairment of these assets is significantly dependent on numerous assumptions and reflects management’s best estimates at a particular point in time. The dynamic economic environments in which the Company’s businesses operate and key economic and business assumptions related to projected selling prices, market growth, inflation rates and operating expense ratios, can significantly affect the outcome of impairment tests. Estimates based on these assumptions may differ significantly from actual results. Changes in factors and assumptions used in assessing potential impairments can have a significant impact on the existence and magnitude of impairments, as well as the time in which such impairments are recognized. In fiscal 2020, in conjunction with the Company’s annual review for impairment, the Company performed a qualitative analysis of goodwill for each of the Company’s reporting units, which are the same as its operating segments, and did not identify any potential impairment. The estimated fair value of all reporting units is substantially in excess of its carrying value. Also in fiscal 2020, the Company performed a qualitative analysis of other intangible assets not subject to amortization and concluded there were no indicators of impairment. |
Income Taxes | Income Taxes Income taxes are accounted for utilizing the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the estimated future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying value of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases. These expected future tax consequences are measured based on currently enacted tax rates. The effect of tax rate changes on deferred tax assets and liabilities is recognized in income during the period that includes the enactment date. In assessing the ability to realize deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. The Company’s evaluation of the adequacy of any potential allowance is based on facts and circumstances available to the Company at the date the consolidated financial statements are issued and considers any significant changes in circumstances occurring through the date that the financial statements are issued. |
Net Earnings Per Share | Net Earnings per Share Basic net earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period. Employee stock options, non-vested shares and similar equity instruments granted by the Company are treated as potential common share equivalents outstanding in computing diluted net earnings per share. The Company’s diluted common shares outstanding reported in each period includes the dilutive effect of restricted stock units, in-the-money options, and performance stock units for which threshold performance conditions have been satisfied and is calculated based on the average share price for each fiscal period using the treasury stock method. Under the treasury stock method, the amount the employee must pay for exercising stock options, and the amount of compensation cost for future service that the Company has not yet recognized, are assumed to be used to repurchase shares. |
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities | Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities The Company uses certain financial derivatives to mitigate its exposure to volatility in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. All derivative instruments are recorded on the balance sheet at their respective fair values. The Company uses these derivative instruments only to hedge exposures in the ordinary course of business and does not invest in derivative instruments for speculative purposes. On the date a derivative contract is entered into, the Company may elect to designate the derivative as a fair value hedge, a cash flow hedge, or the hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation. The Company also formally assesses, both at the hedge’s inception and on an ongoing basis, whether the derivative that is used in the hedging transaction is effective. For those instruments that are designated as a cash flow hedge and meet certain documentary and analytical requirements to qualify for hedge accounting treatment, changes in the fair value for the effective portion are reported in other comprehensive income (“OCI”), net of related income tax effects, and are reclassified to the income statement when the effects of the item being hedged are recognized in the income statement. Changes in fair value of derivative instruments that qualify as hedges of a net investment in foreign operations are recorded as a component of accumulated currency translation adjustment in accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”), net of related income tax effects. Changes in the fair value of undesignated hedges are recognized currently in earnings. All changes in derivative fair values due to ineffectiveness are recognized currently in income. The Company discontinues hedge accounting prospectively when it is determined that the derivative is no longer effective in offsetting changes in the cash flows of the hedged item, the derivative expires or is sold, terminated, or exercised, or management determines that designation of the derivative as a hedging instrument is no longer appropriate. In situations in which the Company does not elect hedge accounting or hedge accounting is discontinued and the derivative is retained, the Company carries or continues to carry the derivative at its fair value on the balance sheet and recognizes any subsequent changes in its fair value through earnings. The Company manages market and credit risks associated with its derivative instruments by establishing and monitoring limits as to the types and degree of risk that may be undertaken, and by entering into transactions with high-quality counterparties. As of August 31, 2020, the Company’s derivative counterparty had investment grade credit ratings. |
Fair Value Measurements | Fair Value Measurements The Company’s disclosure of the fair value of assets and liabilities is based on a three-level hierarchy for fair value measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement date. Inputs refers broadly to the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability, including assumptions about risk. The categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value will be classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories: • Level 1 – inputs to valuation techniques are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities • Level 2 – inputs to the valuation techniques are other than quoted prices but are observable for the assets or liabilities, either directly or indirectly • Level 3 – inputs to the valuation techniques are unobservable for the assets or liabilities |
Treasury Stock | Treasury Stock When the Company repurchases its outstanding stock, it records the repurchased shares at cost as a reduction to shareholders’ equity. The weighted average cost method is utilized for share re-issuances. The difference between the cost and the re-issuance price is charged or credited to a “capital in excess of stated value – treasury stock” account to the extent that there is a sufficient balance to absorb the charge. If the treasury stock is sold for an amount less than its cost and there is not a sufficient balance in the capital in excess of stated value – treasury stock account, the excess is charged to retained earnings. |
Contingencies | Contingencies The Company’s accounting for contingencies covers a variety of business activities including contingencies for legal exposures and environmental exposures. The Company accrues these contingencies when its assessments indicate that it is probable that a liability has been incurred and an amount can be reasonably estimated. The Company’s estimates are based on currently available facts and its estimates of the ultimate outcome or resolution. Actual results may differ from the Company’s estimates resulting in an impact, positive or negative, on earnings. |
Environmental Remediation Liabilities | Environmental Remediation Liabilities Environmental remediation liabilities include costs directly associated with site investigation and clean up, such as materials, external contractor costs and incremental internal costs directly related to the remedy. The Company accrues the anticipated cost of environmental remediation when the obligation is probable and can be reasonably estimated. Estimates used to record environmental remediation liabilities are based on the Company’s best estimate of probable future costs based on site-specific facts and circumstances. The Company records the undiscounted environmental remediation liabilities that represent the points in the range of estimates that are most probable or the minimum amount when no amount within the range is a better estimate than any other amount. |
Translation of Foreign Currency | Translation of Foreign Currency The Company’s portion of the assets and liabilities related to foreign investments are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date. Revenue and expenses are translated at the average rates of exchange prevailing during the year. Unrealized gains or losses are reflected within common shareholders’ equity as accumulated other comprehensive income or loss. |
New Accounting Pronouncements | Recent Accounting Guidance Not Yet Adopted In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326), Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments Recent Accounting Guidance Adopted In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-12, Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities , which modifies the financial reporting of hedging relationships through changes to both the designation and measurement guidance for qualifying hedging relationships and the presentation of hedge results. ASU No. 2017-12 became effective in the first quarter of the Company’s fiscal 2020. T he adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements. In March 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. The Company adopted the new standard using the modified retrospective approach effective the first day of fiscal 2019. As a result of the adoption, the Company increased retained earnings, $0.5 million, net of tax. This change relates primarily to custom and contract manufacturing arrangements for certain of the Company’s irrigation and infrastructure equipment products at various stages of production at August 31, 2018 in addition to contracts with multiple performance obligations for which control of the relevant performance obligation had been satisfied. Results for reporting periods beginning September 1, 2018 are presented in accordance with ASC Topic 606, while prior period amounts are not adjusted and continue to be reported in accordance with the previously applied revenue recognition guidance. |
Revenue Recognition (Tables)
Revenue Recognition (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Aug. 31, 2020 | |
Revenue From Contract With Customer [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Disaggregation of Revenue by Segment | A breakout by segment of revenue recognized over time versus point in time for twelve months ended August 31, 2020 is as follows: Year ended August 31, 2020 ($ in thousands) Irrigation Infrastructure Total Point in time $ 298,509 $ 110,871 $ 409,380 Over time 45,020 8,807 53,827 Revenue from the contracts with customers 343,529 119,678 463,207 Lease revenue — 11,485 11,485 Total operating revenues $ 343,529 $ 131,163 $ 474,692 Year ended August 31, 2019 Irrigation Infrastructure Total Point in time $ 318,544 $ 78,768 $ 397,312 Over time 32,954 6,054 39,008 Revenue from the contracts with customers 351,498 84,822 436,320 Lease revenue — 7,752 7,752 Total operating revenues $ 351,498 $ 92,574 $ 444,072 |
Net Earnings Per Share (Tables)
Net Earnings Per Share (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Aug. 31, 2020 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Computation of Basic and Diluted Net Earnings Per Share | The following table shows the computation of basic and diluted net earnings per share for fiscal 2020, 2019, and 2018: For the years ended August 31, ($ and shares in thousands, except per share amounts) 2020 2019 2018 Numerator: Net earnings $ 38,629 $ 2,172 $ 20,277 Denominator: Weighted average shares outstanding 10,823 10,781 10,741 Diluted effect of stock equivalents 38 29 31 Weighted average shares outstanding assuming dilution 10,861 10,810 10,772 Basic net earnings per share $ 3.57 $ 0.20 $ 1.89 Diluted net earnings per share $ 3.56 $ 0.20 $ 1.88 |
Schedule of Anti-dilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share | The following table shows the securities excluded from the computation of earnings per share because their effect would have been anti-dilutive: For the years ended August 31, (Units and options in thousands) 2020 2019 2018 Restricted stock units 6 8 19 Stock options 34 72 65 Performance stock units — 5 — |
Accumulated Other Comprehensi_2
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Aug. 31, 2020 | |
Stockholders Equity Note [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | Accumulated other comprehensive loss is included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets in the shareholders’ equity section, and consists of the following components: August 31, ($ in thousands) 2020 2019 Accumulated other comprehensive loss: Defined benefit pension plan, net of tax benefit of $1,015 and $885 $ (3,228 ) (2,916 ) Foreign currency translation, net of hedging activities, net of tax expense of $2,371 and $3,202 (17,430 ) (16,931 ) Unrealized gains on marketable securities, net of tax expense of $31 and $0 86 — Total accumulated other comprehensive loss $ (20,572 ) $ (19,847 ) |
Roll Forward of Balances in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | The following is a roll-forward of the balances in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax. Unrealized Accumulated Defined Foreign gains on other benefit currency marketable comprehensive ($ in thousands) pension plan translation securities loss Balance at August 31, 2018 $ (2,199 ) $ (15,889 ) $ — $ (18,088 ) Current period change (717 ) (1,042 ) — (1,759 ) Balance at August 31, 2019 (2,916 ) (16,931 ) — (19,847 ) Current period change (312 ) (499 ) 86 (725 ) Balance at August 31, 2020 $ (3,228 ) $ (17,430 ) $ 86 $ (20,572 ) |
Income Taxes (Tables)
Income Taxes (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Aug. 31, 2020 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Earnings Before Income Taxes | For the years ended August 31, ($ in thousands) 2020 2019 2018 United States $ 38,928 $ (1,949 ) $ 25,116 Foreign 9,915 4,056 8,737 $ 48,843 $ 2,107 $ 33,853 |
Schedule of Significant Components of Income Tax Provision | For the years ended August 31, ($ in thousands) 2020 2019 2018 Current: Federal $ 4,231 $ 2,190 $ 9,313 State 1,421 324 1,047 Foreign 3,178 3,107 3,266 Total current 8,830 5,621 13,626 Deferred: Federal 2,630 (3,209 ) 517 State 121 (624 ) (47 ) Foreign (1,367 ) (1,853 ) (520 ) Total deferred 1,384 (5,686 ) (50 ) Total income tax provision $ 10,214 $ (65 ) $ 13,576 |
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation | For the years ended August 31, 2020 2019 2018 ($ in thousands) Amount % Amount % Amount % U.S. statutory rate $ 10,257 21.0 $ 443 21.0 $ 8,700 25.7 State and local taxes, net of federal tax benefit 1,079 2.2 (379 ) (18.0 ) 743 2.2 Foreign tax rate differences (292 ) (0.6 ) 164 7.8 809 2.4 U.S. tax reform (165 ) (0.3 ) 160 7.6 2,496 7.4 Deferred tax asset valuation allowance (479 ) (1.0 ) 142 6.7 758 2.2 Domestic production activities deduction — — — — (727 ) (2.1 ) Federal credits (419 ) (0.9 ) (338 ) (16.0 ) (375 ) (1.1 ) Uncertain tax benefits 165 0.3 (153 ) (7.3 ) 198 0.6 Other 68 0.1 (104 ) (4.9 ) 974 2.9 Effective rate $ 10,214 20.9 $ (65 ) (3.1 ) $ 13,576 40.1 |
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities | August 31, ($ in thousands) 2020 2019 Deferred tax assets: Accrued expenses $ 10,376 $ 7,791 Warranty 2,439 2,118 Defined benefit pension plan 1,767 1,705 Inventory 2,362 1,445 Share-based compensation 1,185 1,146 Vacation 780 741 Net operating loss and capital loss carry forwards 3,009 3,648 Deferred revenue 2,282 2,716 Allowance for doubtful accounts 683 687 Other 2,233 2,074 Gross deferred tax assets 27,116 24,071 Valuation allowance (3,218 ) (3,759 ) Net deferred tax assets $ 23,898 $ 20,312 Deferred tax liabilities: Intangible assets $ (6,054 ) $ (6,163 ) Property, plant, and equipment (8,798 ) (3,263 ) Total deferred tax liabilities $ (14,852 ) $ (9,426 ) Net deferred tax assets $ 9,046 $ 10,886 |
Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward | August 31, ($ in thousands) 2020 2019 Unrecognized tax benefits at September 1 $ 2,389 $ 1,399 Increases for positions taken in current year 52 1,457 Increases for positions taken in prior years 266 78 Decreases for positions taken in prior years (1,360 ) (216 ) Reduction resulting from lapse of applicable statute of limitations (206 ) (329 ) Decreases for settlements with tax authorities — — Unrecognized tax benefits at August 31 $ 1,141 $ 2,389 |
Inventories (Tables)
Inventories (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Aug. 31, 2020 | |
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Inventories | August 31, ($ in thousands) 2020 2019 Raw materials and supplies $ 51,205 $ 49,047 Work in process 6,464 4,514 Finished goods and purchased parts 51,684 46,812 Total inventory value before LIFO adjustment 109,353 100,373 Less adjustment to LIFO value (4,561 ) (8,086 ) Inventories, net $ 104,792 $ 92,287 |
Property, Plant and Equipment (
Property, Plant and Equipment (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Aug. 31, 2020 | |
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment | August 31, ($ in thousands) 2020 2019 Operating property, plant, and equipment: Land $ 2,639 $ 2,775 Buildings 40,730 41,284 Machinery and equipment 85,185 77,715 Furniture and fixtures 8,089 7,706 Computer hardware and software 20,927 18,956 Construction in progress 10,677 10,953 Total operating property, plant, and equipment 168,247 159,389 Accumulated depreciation (110,389 ) (102,437 ) Total operating property, plant, and equipment, net 57,858 56,952 Property held for lease: Machines 12,457 8,861 Barriers 27,403 20,445 Total property held for lease 39,860 29,306 Accumulated depreciation (18,137 ) (17,290 ) Total property held for lease, net 21,723 12,016 Property, plant, and equipment, net $ 79,581 $ 68,968 |
Goodwill and Other Intangible_2
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Aug. 31, 2020 | |
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Carrying Amount in Goodwill by Segment | The carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segment for the year ended August 31, 2020 and August 31, 2019 is as follows: ($ in thousands) Irrigation Infrastructure Total Balance as of August 31, 2018 $ 48,591 $ 16,080 $ 64,671 Foreign currency translation (24 ) (260 ) (284 ) Balance as of August 31, 2019 48,567 15,820 64,387 Acquisition of Net Irrigate 3,265 — 3,265 Foreign currency translation (30 ) 382 352 Balance as of August 31, 2020 $ 51,802 $ 16,202 $ 68,004 |
Schedule of Intangible Assets and Weighted Average Remaining Life Finite and Infinite Excluding Goodwill | The components of the Company’s identifiable intangible assets and their weighted average remaining life at August 31, 2020 and 2019 are included in the table below. August 31, 2020 2019 Weighted Gross Weighted Gross average carrying Accumulated average carrying Accumulated ($ in thousands) years amount amortization years amount amortization Amortizable intangible assets: Patents and developed technology 4.3 $ 27,082 $ (22,905 ) 4.0 $ 26,547 $ (21,097 ) Customer relationships 3.1 17,965 (10,986 ) 3.6 16,439 (9,779 ) Non-compete agreements — — — 0.4 1,132 (1,107 ) Unamortizable intangible assets: Tradenames N/A 12,321 — N/A 12,247 — Total 3.5 $ 57,368 $ (33,891 ) 3.8 $ 56,365 $ (31,983 ) |
Schedule of Future Estimated Amortization of Intangible Assets | Future estimated amortization of intangible assets for the next five years is as follows: Fiscal years $ in thousands 2021 $ 2,177 2022 2,006 2023 1,902 2024 1,902 2025 1,653 Thereafter 1,516 $ 11,156 |
Other Current Liabilities (Tabl
Other Current Liabilities (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Aug. 31, 2020 | |
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Other Liabilities Current | Other Current Liabilities August 31, ($ in thousands) 2020 2019 Other current liabilities: Compensation and benefits $ 20,945 $ 13,960 Contract liabilities 17,296 14,763 Warranties 10,765 8,960 Operating lease liabilities 5,123 — Tax related liabilities 3,726 1,469 Dealer related liabilities 3,664 3,246 Deferred revenue - lease 1,822 2,985 Accrued insurance 1,348 1,482 Accrued environmental liabilities 1,115 1,243 Other 6,842 4,380 Total other current liabilities $ 72,646 $ 52,488 |
Credit Arrangements (Tables)
Credit Arrangements (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Aug. 31, 2020 | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Long-Term Debt | Long-term debt consists of the following: August 31, ($ in thousands) 2020 2019 Series A Senior Notes $ 115,000 $ 115,000 Revolving Credit Facility — — Elecsys Series 2006A Bonds 1,344 1,571 Total debt 116,344 116,571 Less current portion (195 ) (209 ) Less debt issuance costs (467 ) (516 ) Total long-term debt $ 115,682 $ 115,846 |
Schedule of Principal Payments Due on Long-Term Debt | Principal payments due on the debt are as follows: Due within $ in thousands 1 year $ 195 2 years 217 3 years 221 4 years 226 5 years 230 Thereafter 115,255 $ 116,344 |
Financial Derivatives (Tables)
Financial Derivatives (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Aug. 31, 2020 | |
Derivative Instruments And Hedges [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Financial Derivatives | Fair values of derivative instruments are as follows: August 31, ($ in thousands) Balance sheet location 2020 2019 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments: Foreign currency forward contracts Other current assets $ — $ 1,073 Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments $ — $ 1,073 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Foreign currency options contracts Other current assets $ 21 $ 39 Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments $ 21 $ 39 |
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Effect on Other Comprehensive Income | The amount of loss recognized in OCI on derivatives is as follows: For the years ended August 31, ($ in thousands) 2020 2019 2018 Foreign currency forward contracts, net of tax expense of $97, $564, and $498 $ 330 $ (1,964 ) $ (1,103 ) |
Leases (Tables)
Leases (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Aug. 31, 2020 | |
Leases [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Lease Cost and Other Information Related to Company's Operating Leases | Lease cost and other information related to the Company’s operating leases are as follows: ($ in thousands) Year Ended August 31, 2020 Operating lease cost (cost resulting from lease payments) $ 5,999 Variable lease cost (cost excluded from lease payments) 424 Total lease cost $ 6,423 Operating cash outflows from operating leases $ 5,767 Weighted average lease term - operating leases 9.1 years Weighted average discount rate - operating leases 3.2 % |
Supplemental Balance Sheet Information Related to Operating Leases | Supplemental balance sheet information related to operating leases are as follows: ($ in thousands) Classification Year Ended August 31, 2020 Operating lease ROU assets Operating lease right-of-use assets $ 27,457 Operating lease short-term liabilities Other current liabilities 5,123 Operating lease long-term liabilities Operating lease liabilities 25,862 Total lease liabilities $ 30,985 |
Schedule of Minimum Lease Payments Under Operating Leases | The minimum lease payments under operating leases expiring subsequent to August 31, 2020 are as follows: Fiscal year ending $ in thousands 2021 $ 5,911 2022 5,734 2023 4,075 2024 3,680 2025 2,735 Thereafter 14,370 Total lease payments 36,505 Less: interest 5,520 Present value of lease liabilities $ 30,985 |
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments Under Operating Leases | As previously disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2019 and under the previous lease accounting standard, future minimum lease payments under operating leases with an initial or remaining term in excess of one year at August 31, 2019 would have been as follows: Fiscal year ending $ in thousands 2020 $ 6,065 2021 5,266 2022 4,771 2023 3,414 2024 3,107 Thereafter 20,119 Total lease payments $ 42,742 |
Fair Value Measurements (Tables
Fair Value Measurements (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Aug. 31, 2020 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value | The following table presents the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value, based upon the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall, as of August 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively: August 31, 2020 ($ in thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Cash and cash equivalents $ 121,403 $ — $ — $ 121,403 Marketable securities: Corporate bonds — 14,426 — 14,426 U.S. treasury securities — 5,085 — 5,085 Derivative assets — 21 — 21 Earn-out liability — — (1,112 ) (1,112 ) ($ in thousands) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Cash and cash equivalents $ 160,787 $ — $ — $ 160,787 Derivative assets — 898 — 898 Derivative liabilities — (12 ) — (12 ) |
Commitments and Contingencies (
Commitments and Contingencies (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Aug. 31, 2020 | |
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Summary of Environmental Remediation Liability Classifications | The following table summarizes the environmental remediation liability classifications included in the balance sheet as of August 31, 2020 and 2019: ($ in thousands) August 31, Balance sheet location 2020 2019 Other current liabilities $ 1,115 $ 1,243 Other noncurrent liabilities 15,030 14,674 Total environmental remediation liabilities $ 16,145 $ 15,917 |
Retirement Plans (Tables)
Retirement Plans (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Aug. 31, 2020 | |
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet | August 31, ($ in thousands) 2020 2019 Change in benefit obligation: Benefit obligation at beginning of year $ 6,559 $ 6,404 Interest cost 208 246 Actuarial loss 667 439 Benefits paid (530 ) (530 ) Benefit obligation at end of year $ 6,904 $ 6,559 |
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Statement of Financial Position | August 31, ($ in thousands) 2020 2019 Other current liabilities $ 530 $ 530 Pension benefit liabilities 6,374 6,029 Net amount recognized $ 6,904 $ 6,559 |
Schedule of Before-tax Amounts Recognized in Accumulated other Comprehensive Loss | August 31, ($ in thousands) 2020 2019 Net actuarial loss $ (4,242 ) $ (3,801 ) |
Schedules of Net Periodic Benefit Costs | For the years ended August 31, ($ in thousands) 2020 2019 2018 Interest cost $ 208 $ 246 $ 243 Net amortization and deferral 226 199 206 Total $ 434 $ 445 $ 449 |
Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments | Fiscal years $ in thousands 2021 $ 521 2022 513 2023 504 2024 494 2025 483 Thereafter 4,389 $ 6,904 |
Warranties (Tables)
Warranties (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Aug. 31, 2020 | |
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability | The following tables provide the changes in the Company’s product warranties: For the years ended August 31, ($ in thousands) 2020 2019 Product warranty accrual balance, beginning of period $ 8,960 $ 7,109 Liabilities accrued for warranties during the period 7,895 7,263 Warranty claims paid during the period (6,970 ) (5,769 ) Changes in estimates 880 357 Product warranty accrual balance, end of period $ 10,765 $ 8,960 |
Industry Segment Information (T
Industry Segment Information (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Aug. 31, 2020 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment | ($ in thousands) 2020 2019 2018 Operating revenues: Irrigation: North America $ 218,954 $ 218,627 $ 294,617 International 124,575 132,871 145,241 Irrigation total 343,529 351,498 439,858 Infrastructure 131,163 92,574 107,847 Total operating revenues $ 474,692 $ 444,072 $ 547,705 Operating income: Irrigation $ 40,214 $ 29,804 $ 41,933 Infrastructure 43,771 16,599 23,857 Corporate (29,783 ) (40,288 ) (26,778 ) Total operating income 54,202 6,115 39,012 Other income (expense) (5,359 ) (4,008 ) (5,159 ) Earnings before income taxes $ 48,843 $ 2,107 $ 33,853 Total capital expenditures: Irrigation $ 9,254 $ 9,473 $ 9,259 Infrastructure 11,275 4,928 938 Corporate 916 8,810 857 $ 21,445 $ 23,211 $ 11,054 Depreciation and amortization: Irrigation $ 12,906 $ 9,500 $ 11,412 Infrastructure 3,495 3,663 4,611 Corporate 2,994 855 491 $ 19,396 $ 14,018 $ 16,514 Total assets: Irrigation $ 307,537 $ 292,202 $ 277,712 Infrastructure 113,111 85,848 69,919 Corporate 149,878 122,264 152,184 $ 570,526 $ 500,314 $ 499,815 |
Schedule of Revenue and Long-Lived Assets by Geographical Areas | For the years ended August 31, ($ in thousands) 2020 2019 2018 Revenues % of total Revenues % of total Revenues % of total United States $ 259,557 55 $ 257,719 58 $ 321,698 59 International 215,135 45 186,353 42 226,007 41 Total revenues $ 474,692 100 $ 444,072 100 $ 547,705 100 For the years ended August 31, ($ in thousands) 2020 2019 2018 Long-lived tangible assets % of total Long-lived tangible assets % of total Long-lived tangible assets % of total United States $ 64,857 81 $ 52,187 76 $ 39,290 69 International 14,724 19 16,781 24 17,958 31 Total long-lived assets $ 79,581 100 $ 68,968 100 $ 57,248 100 |
Shared-Based Compensation (Tabl
Shared-Based Compensation (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Aug. 31, 2020 | |
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Share-Based Compensation Expense | The following table summarizes share-based compensation expense for fiscal 2020, 2019, and 2018: For the years ended August 31, ($ in thousands) 2020 2019 2018 Share-based compensation expense included in cost of operating revenues $ 142 $ 105 $ 113 Research and development 207 221 150 Sales and marketing 419 250 461 General and administrative 5,079 3,819 3,169 Share-based compensation expense included in operating expenses 5,705 4,290 3,780 Total share-based compensation expense 5,847 4,395 3,893 Tax benefit (1,374 ) (1,033 ) (1,090 ) Share-based compensation expense, net of tax $ 4,473 $ 3,362 $ 2,803 |
Schedule of Assumptions Used | The fair value of stock option awards is estimated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The table below shows the annual weighted average assumptions used for valuation purposes. Grant year Fiscal 2020 Fiscal 2019 Risk-free interest rate 1.6 % 3.1 % Dividend yield 1.3 % 1.4 % Expected life (years) 6 6 Volatility 28.4 % 26.3 % Weighted average grant-date fair value of options granted $ 24.18 $ 24.71 |
Summary of Stock Option Activity | The following table summarizes stock option activity for fiscal 2020: Number of stock options Average exercise price Average remaining contractual term (years) Aggregate intrinsic value (thousands) Stock options outstanding at August 31, 2019 112,561 $ 85.70 7.6 $ 540 Granted 44,347 94.41 Exercised (21,400 ) 87.47 721 Forfeited/cancelled (3,364 ) 72.20 12 Stock options outstanding at August 31, 2020 132,144 $ 90.56 7.9 $ 1,242 Stock options exercisable at August 31, 2020 43,229 $ 86.49 6.9 $ 581 |
Summary of Share Based Compensation Additional Information | Additional information regarding stock option exercises is summarized in the table below. For the years ended August 31, ($ in thousands) 2020 2019 2018 Intrinsic value of stock options exercised $ 721 $ 93 $ 538 Cash received from stock option exercises $ 1,545 $ 177 $ 2,788 Tax benefit realized from stock option exercises $ 169 $ 26 $ 151 Weighted average grant-date fair value of stock options vested $ 27.08 $ 32.66 $ 31.37 |
Summary of Restricted Stock Unit Activity | The following table summarizes restricted stock unit activity for fiscal 2020: Number of restricted stock units Weighted average grant- date fair value Restricted stock units outstanding at August 31, 2019 79,342 $ 87.49 Granted 39,716 91.83 Vested (40,792 ) 88.85 Forfeited / Cancelled (5,543 ) 87.47 Restricted stock units outstanding at August 31, 2020 72,723 $ 89.92 |
Schedule of Performance Stock Unit Activity | The table below summarizes performance stock unit activity for fiscal 2020: Number of performance stock units Weighted average grant- date fair value Performance stock units outstanding at August 31, 2019 37,429 $ 85.10 Granted 22,715 102.28 Forfeited / cancelled (6,216 ) 80.06 Performance stock units outstanding at August 31, 2020 53,928 $ 101.29 |
Schedule of Assumptions Used to Estimate Fair Value of TSR Portion of Awards Granted | The fair value of the TSR portion of the awards granted in fiscal 2020 was estimated at the grant date using a Monte Carlo simulation model which included the following assumptions: Expected term (years) 3 Risk-free interest rate 1.5 % Volatility 29.5 % Dividend yield 1.3 % |
Quarterly Results of Operatio_2
Quarterly Results of Operations (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Aug. 31, 2020 | |
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Quarterly Results | First Second Third Fourth ($ in thousands, except per share amounts) Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter Year ended August 31, 2020 Operating revenues $ 109,393 $ 113,788 $ 123,106 $ 128,405 Cost of operating revenues $ 75,319 $ 80,382 $ 83,410 $ 83,038 Earnings before income taxes $ 11,255 $ 6,867 $ 12,265 $ 18,456 Net earnings $ 8,345 $ 5,516 $ 10,094 $ 14,674 Diluted net earnings per share $ 0.77 $ 0.51 $ 0.93 $ 1.35 Year ended August 31, 2019 Operating revenues $ 111,951 $ 109,182 $ 121,054 $ 101,885 Cost of operating revenues $ 83,303 $ 84,708 $ 91,055 $ 70,398 Earnings (loss) before income taxes $ 1,681 $ (5,068 ) $ 3,229 $ 2,265 Net earnings (loss) $ 1,212 $ (3,440 ) $ 2,897 $ 1,503 Diluted net earnings (loss) per share $ 0.11 $ (0.32 ) $ 0.27 $ 0.14 |
Description of Business and S_3
Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Aug. 31, 2020USD ($)Segment | Aug. 31, 2019USD ($) | Aug. 31, 2018USD ($) | |
Description Of Business And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |||
Number of reportable segments | Segment | 2 | ||
Percentage of marketable securities investments mature within one year | 64.00% | ||
Percentage of marketable securities investments mature within one to two years | 36.00% | ||
Allowance for doubtful accounts | $ 2,800 | $ 2,600 | |
Impairments | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Building [Member] | Minimum [Member] | |||
Description Of Business And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |||
Useful life | 15 years | ||
Building [Member] | Maximum [Member] | |||
Description Of Business And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |||
Useful life | 40 years | ||
Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member] | |||
Description Of Business And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |||
Useful life | 3 years | ||
Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member] | |||
Description Of Business And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |||
Useful life | 7 years | ||
Leased Barrier Transfer Machines [Member] | Minimum [Member] | |||
Description Of Business And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |||
Useful life | 8 years | ||
Leased Barrier Transfer Machines [Member] | Maximum [Member] | |||
Description Of Business And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |||
Useful life | 10 years | ||
Computer Hardware and Software [Member] | Minimum [Member] | |||
Description Of Business And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |||
Useful life | 3 years | ||
Computer Hardware and Software [Member] | Maximum [Member] | |||
Description Of Business And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |||
Useful life | 5 years | ||
Leased Barriers [Member] | |||
Description Of Business And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |||
Useful life | 12 years | ||
Other [Member] | Minimum [Member] | |||
Description Of Business And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |||
Useful life | 2 years | ||
Other [Member] | Maximum [Member] | |||
Description Of Business And Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |||
Useful life | 20 years |
New Accounting Pronouncements (
New Accounting Pronouncements (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 | Aug. 31, 2018 |
New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Line Items] | |||
Right of use asset | $ 27,457 | $ 0 | |
Lease liability | 30,985 | ||
Retained earnings | 499,724 | $ 474,740 | |
ASU 2016-02 [Member] | |||
New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Line Items] | |||
Right of use asset | 26,200 | ||
Lease liability | $ 29,500 | ||
ASC Topic 606 [Member] | Difference between Revenue Guidance in Effect before and after Topic 606 [Member] | |||
New Accounting Pronouncements Or Change In Accounting Principle [Line Items] | |||
Retained earnings | $ 500 |
Revenue Recognition (Narrative)
Revenue Recognition (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | |
Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 | |
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Unsatisfied performance obligation amount | $ 11.3 | $ 7 |
Revenue recognized | 13.7 | |
Other Current Assets [Member] | ||
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Contract assets | 0.9 | 1.3 |
Other Current and Noncurrent Liabilities [Member] | ||
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Contract liabilities | $ 19.6 | $ 18.4 |
Revenue Recognition (Schedule o
Revenue Recognition (Schedule of Disaggregation of Revenue by Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
Aug. 31, 2020 | May 31, 2020 | Feb. 29, 2020 | Nov. 30, 2019 | Aug. 31, 2019 | May 31, 2019 | Feb. 28, 2019 | Nov. 30, 2018 | Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 | Aug. 31, 2018 | |
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Revenue from the contracts with customers | $ 463,207 | $ 436,320 | |||||||||
Lease revenue | 11,485 | 7,752 | |||||||||
Operating revenues | $ 128,405 | $ 123,106 | $ 113,788 | $ 109,393 | $ 101,885 | $ 121,054 | $ 109,182 | $ 111,951 | 474,692 | 444,072 | $ 547,705 |
Irrigation [Member] | |||||||||||
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Revenue from the contracts with customers | 343,529 | 351,498 | |||||||||
Lease revenue | 0 | 0 | |||||||||
Operating revenues | 343,529 | 351,498 | 439,858 | ||||||||
Infrastructure [Member] | |||||||||||
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Revenue from the contracts with customers | 119,678 | 84,822 | |||||||||
Lease revenue | 11,485 | 7,752 | |||||||||
Operating revenues | 131,163 | 92,574 | $ 107,847 | ||||||||
Point in Time [Member] | |||||||||||
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Revenue from the contracts with customers | 409,380 | 397,312 | |||||||||
Point in Time [Member] | Irrigation [Member] | |||||||||||
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Revenue from the contracts with customers | 298,509 | 318,544 | |||||||||
Point in Time [Member] | Infrastructure [Member] | |||||||||||
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Revenue from the contracts with customers | 110,871 | 78,768 | |||||||||
Over Time [Member] | |||||||||||
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Revenue from the contracts with customers | 53,827 | 39,008 | |||||||||
Over Time [Member] | Irrigation [Member] | |||||||||||
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Revenue from the contracts with customers | 45,020 | 32,954 | |||||||||
Over Time [Member] | Infrastructure [Member] | |||||||||||
Disaggregation Of Revenue [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Revenue from the contracts with customers | $ 8,807 | $ 6,054 |
Acquisitions and Divestitures (
Acquisitions and Divestitures (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands | Apr. 08, 2020USD ($) | Feb. 29, 2020USD ($) | Aug. 31, 2020USD ($) | Aug. 31, 2019USD ($) | Aug. 31, 2018USD ($)Facility |
Acquisitions And Divestitures [Line Items] | |||||
Net of cash acquired, paid in cash | $ 3,034 | $ 0 | $ 0 | ||
Goodwill | 68,004 | 64,387 | 64,671 | ||
Loss on sale of irrigation dealership | 0 | 301 | 4,056 | ||
Note receivable from sale of business | 0 | 5,589 | 0 | ||
Assets held-for-sale | 0 | 2,744 | |||
Net proceeds from the sale of building | $ 3,900 | 3,955 | 0 | 0 | |
Gain from the sale of building | $ 1,200 | ||||
Infrastructure [Member] | |||||
Acquisitions And Divestitures [Line Items] | |||||
Goodwill | 16,202 | $ 15,820 | $ 16,080 | ||
North America [Member] | Infrastructure [Member] | |||||
Acquisitions And Divestitures [Line Items] | |||||
Number of manufacturing facilities closed | Facility | 1 | ||||
General and Administrative Expense [Member] | |||||
Acquisitions And Divestitures [Line Items] | |||||
Loss on sale of irrigation dealership | 300 | ||||
Net Irrigate, LLC [Member] | |||||
Acquisitions And Divestitures [Line Items] | |||||
Acquisition date | Apr. 8, 2020 | ||||
Total purchase price | $ 4,500 | ||||
Net of cash acquired, paid in cash | 3,000 | ||||
Cash payable | $ 300 | ||||
Cash payable period | 1 year | ||||
Earn-out payment amount | $ 1,200 | $ 1,100 | |||
Earn-out liability payment period | 1 year | ||||
Maximum potential payout | $ 1,500 | ||||
Goodwill | 3,200 | ||||
Business combination, various other assets and liabilities | $ 1,300 |
Net Earnings Per Share (Schedul
Net Earnings Per Share (Schedule of Computation of Basic and Diluted Net Earnings Per Share) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
Aug. 31, 2020 | May 31, 2020 | Feb. 29, 2020 | Nov. 30, 2019 | Aug. 31, 2019 | May 31, 2019 | Feb. 28, 2019 | Nov. 30, 2018 | Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 | Aug. 31, 2018 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |||||||||||
Net earnings | $ 14,674 | $ 10,094 | $ 5,516 | $ 8,345 | $ 1,503 | $ 2,897 | $ (3,440) | $ 1,212 | $ 38,629 | $ 2,172 | $ 20,277 |
Weighted average shares outstanding | 10,823 | 10,781 | 10,741 | ||||||||
Diluted effect of stock equivalents | 38 | 29 | 31 | ||||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding assuming dilution | 10,861 | 10,810 | 10,772 | ||||||||
Basic net earnings per share | $ 3.57 | $ 0.20 | $ 1.89 | ||||||||
Diluted net earnings per share | $ 1.35 | $ 0.93 | $ 0.51 | $ 0.77 | $ 0.14 | $ 0.27 | $ (0.32) | $ 0.11 | $ 3.56 | $ 0.20 | $ 1.88 |
Net Earnings Per Share (Sched_2
Net Earnings Per Share (Schedule of Anti-dilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share) (Details) - shares shares in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 | Aug. 31, 2018 | |
Restricted Stock Units [Member] | |||
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | |||
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from the computation of earnings per share | 6 | 8 | 19 |
Stock Options [Member] | |||
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | |||
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from the computation of earnings per share | 34 | 72 | 65 |
Performance Stock Units [Member] | |||
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] | |||
Anti-dilutive securities excluded from the computation of earnings per share | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Accumulated Other Comprehensi_3
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 | Aug. 31, 2018 |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Abstract] | |||
Defined benefit pension plan, net of tax benefit of $1,015 and $885 | $ (3,228) | $ (2,916) | |
Foreign currency translation, net of hedging activities, net of tax expense of $2,371 and $3,202 | (17,430) | (16,931) | |
Unrealized gains on marketable securities, net of tax expense of $31 and $0 | 86 | 0 | |
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss | $ (20,572) | $ (19,847) | $ (18,088) |
Accumulated Other Comprehensi_4
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss) (Details) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 | |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Abstract] | ||
Defined benefit pension tax | $ 1,015 | $ 885 |
Foreign currency adjustment tax | 2,371 | 3,202 |
Unrealized gains on marketable securities | $ 31 | $ 0 |
Accumulated Other Comprehensi_5
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Roll Forward of Balances in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 | |
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] | ||
Balance | $ (19,847) | $ (18,088) |
Current period change | (725) | (1,759) |
Balance | (20,572) | (19,847) |
Defined Benefit Pension Plan Adjustment [Member] | ||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] | ||
Balance | (2,916) | (2,199) |
Current period change | (312) | (717) |
Balance | (3,228) | (2,916) |
Defined Benefit Pension Plan Adjustment [Member] | ||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] | ||
Balance | (16,931) | (15,889) |
Current period change | (499) | (1,042) |
Balance | (17,430) | (16,931) |
Unrealized Gains on Marketable Securities [Member] | ||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items] | ||
Balance | 0 | 0 |
Current period change | 86 | 0 |
Balance | $ 86 | $ 0 |
Income Taxes (Schedule of Earni
Income Taxes (Schedule of Earnings Before Income Taxes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
Aug. 31, 2020 | May 31, 2020 | Feb. 29, 2020 | Nov. 30, 2019 | Aug. 31, 2019 | May 31, 2019 | Feb. 28, 2019 | Nov. 30, 2018 | Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 | Aug. 31, 2018 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |||||||||||
United States | $ 38,928 | $ (1,949) | $ 25,116 | ||||||||
Foreign | 9,915 | 4,056 | 8,737 | ||||||||
Earnings before income taxes | $ 18,456 | $ 12,265 | $ 6,867 | $ 11,255 | $ 2,265 | $ 3,229 | $ (5,068) | $ 1,681 | $ 48,843 | $ 2,107 | $ 33,853 |
Income Taxes (Schedule of Signi
Income Taxes (Schedule of Significant Components of Income Tax Provision) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 | Aug. 31, 2018 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |||
Federal, Current | $ 4,231 | $ 2,190 | $ 9,313 |
State, Current | 1,421 | 324 | 1,047 |
Foreign, Current | 3,178 | 3,107 | 3,266 |
Total Current | 8,830 | 5,621 | 13,626 |
Federal, Deferred | 2,630 | (3,209) | 517 |
State, Deferred | 121 | (624) | (47) |
Foreign, Deferred | (1,367) | (1,853) | (520) |
Total Deferred | 1,384 | (5,686) | (50) |
Total income tax provision | $ 10,214 | $ (65) | $ 13,576 |
Income Taxes (Schedule of Effec
Income Taxes (Schedule of Effective income Tax Rate Reconciliation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 | Aug. 31, 2018 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |||
U.S. statutory rate | $ 10,257 | $ 443 | $ 8,700 |
State and local taxes, net of federal tax benefit | 1,079 | (379) | 743 |
Foreign tax rate differences | (292) | 164 | 809 |
U.S. tax reform | (165) | 160 | 2,496 |
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance | (479) | 142 | 758 |
Domestic production activities deduction | 0 | (727) | |
Federal credits | (419) | (338) | (375) |
Uncertain tax benefits | 165 | (153) | 198 |
Other | 68 | (104) | 974 |
Total income tax provision | $ 10,214 | $ (65) | $ 13,576 |
U.S statutory rate, percentage | 21.00% | 21.00% | 25.70% |
State and local taxes, net of federal tax benefit, percentage | 2.20% | (18.00%) | 2.20% |
Foreign tax rate differences, percentage | (0.60%) | 7.80% | 2.40% |
U.S. tax reform, percentage | (0.30%) | 7.60% | 7.40% |
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance, percentage | (1.00%) | 6.70% | 2.20% |
Domestic production activities deduction, percentage | (2.10%) | ||
Federal Credits, percentage | (0.90%) | (16.00%) | (1.10%) |
Uncertain Tax Benefits, percentage | 0.30% | (7.30%) | 0.60% |
Other, percentage | 0.10% | (4.90%) | 2.90% |
Effective rate, percentage | 20.90% | (3.10%) | 40.10% |
Income Taxes (Schedule of Defer
Income Taxes (Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Deferred Tax Assets, Accrued expenses | $ 10,376 | $ 7,791 |
Deferred Tax Assets, Warranty | 2,439 | 2,118 |
Deferred Tax Assets, Defined benefit pension plan | 1,767 | 1,705 |
Deferred Tax Assets, Inventory | 2,362 | 1,445 |
Deferred Tax Assets, Share-based compensation | 1,185 | 1,146 |
Deferred Tax Assets, Vacation | 780 | 741 |
Deferred Tax Assets, Net operating loss and capital loss carryforwards | 3,009 | 3,648 |
Deferred Tax Assets, Deferred revenue | 2,282 | 2,716 |
Deferred Tax Assets, Allowance for doubtful accounts | 683 | 687 |
Deferred Tax Assets, Other | 2,233 | 2,074 |
Gross deferred tax assets | 27,116 | 24,071 |
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation allowance | (3,218) | (3,759) |
Net deferred tax assets | 23,898 | 20,312 |
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Intangible assets | (6,054) | (6,163) |
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, plant and equipment | (8,798) | (3,263) |
Total deferred tax liabilities | (14,852) | (9,426) |
Net deferred tax assets | $ 9,046 | $ 10,886 |
Income Taxes (Narrative) (Detai
Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 | |
Income Taxes [Line Items] | ||
Valuation allowance | $ 3,218 | $ 3,759 |
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact effective tax rate | 800 | 600 |
Accrued interest and penalties | $ 1,100 | 1,100 |
Maximum [Member] | ||
Income Taxes [Line Items] | ||
Percentage of Recognized largest amount benefit realized upon settlement | 50.00% | |
Statutes of limitation range period | 5 years | |
Minimum [Member] | ||
Income Taxes [Line Items] | ||
Statutes of limitation range period | 3 years | |
Filtration Business [Member] | ||
Income Taxes [Line Items] | ||
Valuation allowance | $ 1,200 | 1,400 |
Certain Foreign Tax Jurisdiction [Member] | ||
Income Taxes [Line Items] | ||
Valuation allowance | $ 1,700 | $ 2,400 |
Income Taxes (Schedule of Unrec
Income Taxes (Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits Roll Forward) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Unrecognized tax benefits, beginning balance | $ 2,389 | $ 1,399 |
Increases for positions taken in current year | 52 | 1,457 |
Increases for positions taken in prior years | 266 | 78 |
Decreases for positions taken in prior years | (1,360) | (216) |
Reduction resulting from lapse of applicable statute of limitations | (206) | (329) |
Unrecognized tax benefits, ending balance | $ 1,141 | $ 2,389 |
Inventories (Schedule of Invent
Inventories (Schedule of Inventories) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 |
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Raw materials and supplies | $ 51,205 | $ 49,047 |
Work in process | 6,464 | 4,514 |
Finished goods and purchased parts | 51,684 | 46,812 |
Total inventory value before LIFO adjustment | 109,353 | 100,373 |
Less adjustment to LIFO value | (4,561) | (8,086) |
Inventories, net | $ 104,792 | $ 92,287 |
Property, Plant and Equipment_2
Property, Plant and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 |
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Total operating property, plant and equipment | $ 168,247 | $ 159,389 |
Accumulated depreciation | (110,389) | (102,437) |
Total operating property, plant, and equipment, net | 57,858 | 56,952 |
Machines | 12,457 | 8,861 |
Barriers | 27,403 | 20,445 |
Total property held for lease | 39,860 | 29,306 |
Accumulated depreciation | (18,137) | (17,290) |
Total property held for lease, net | 21,723 | 12,016 |
Property, plant, and equipment, net | 79,581 | 68,968 |
Land [Member] | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Total operating property, plant and equipment | 2,639 | 2,775 |
Building [Member] | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Total operating property, plant and equipment | 40,730 | 41,284 |
Machinery And Equipment [Member] | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Total operating property, plant and equipment | 85,185 | 77,715 |
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Total operating property, plant and equipment | 8,089 | 7,706 |
Computer Hardware and Software [Member] | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Total operating property, plant and equipment | 20,927 | 18,956 |
Construction in Progress [Member] | ||
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] | ||
Total operating property, plant and equipment | $ 10,677 | $ 10,953 |
Property, Plant and Equipment_3
Property, Plant and Equipment (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 | Aug. 31, 2018 | |
Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract] | |||
Depreciation expense | $ 11.6 | $ 11.1 | $ 12.5 |
Goodwill and Other Intangible_3
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Carrying Amount in Goodwill by Segments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 | |
Goodwill [Line Items] | ||
Goodwill, Beginning Balance | $ 64,387 | $ 64,671 |
Acquisition of Net Irrigate | 3,265 | |
Foreign currency translation | 352 | (284) |
Goodwill, Ending Balance | 68,004 | 64,387 |
Irrigation [Member] | ||
Goodwill [Line Items] | ||
Goodwill, Beginning Balance | 48,567 | 48,591 |
Acquisition of Net Irrigate | 3,265 | |
Foreign currency translation | (30) | (24) |
Goodwill, Ending Balance | 51,802 | 48,567 |
Infrastructure [Member] | ||
Goodwill [Line Items] | ||
Goodwill, Beginning Balance | 15,820 | 16,080 |
Foreign currency translation | 382 | (260) |
Goodwill, Ending Balance | $ 16,202 | $ 15,820 |
Goodwill and Other Intangible_4
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Schedule of Intangible Assets and Weighted Average Remaining Life Finite and Infinite Excluding Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 | |
Finite And Indefinite Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Amortizable intangible assets: weighted average years | 3 years 6 months | 3 years 9 months 18 days |
Total, gross carrying amount | $ 57,368 | $ 56,365 |
Amortizable intangible assets: accumulated amortization | (33,891) | (31,983) |
Tradenames [Member] | ||
Finite And Indefinite Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Unamortizable intangible assets: gross carrying amount | $ 12,321 | $ 12,247 |
Patents and Developed Technology [Member] | ||
Finite And Indefinite Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Amortizable intangible assets: weighted average years | 4 years 3 months 18 days | 4 years |
Amortizable intangible assets: gross carrying amount | $ 27,082 | $ 26,547 |
Amortizable intangible assets: accumulated amortization | $ (22,905) | $ (21,097) |
Customer Relationships [Member] | ||
Finite And Indefinite Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Amortizable intangible assets: weighted average years | 3 years 1 month 6 days | 3 years 7 months 6 days |
Amortizable intangible assets: gross carrying amount | $ 17,965 | $ 16,439 |
Amortizable intangible assets: accumulated amortization | $ (10,986) | $ (9,779) |
Non-compete Agreements [Member] | ||
Finite And Indefinite Intangible Assets [Line Items] | ||
Amortizable intangible assets: weighted average years | 4 months 24 days | |
Amortizable intangible assets: gross carrying amount | $ 1,132 | |
Amortizable intangible assets: accumulated amortization | $ (1,107) |
Goodwill and Other Intangible_5
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 | Aug. 31, 2018 | |
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |||
Amortization expense | $ 2,500,000 | $ 2,900,000 | $ 4,000,000 |
Goodwill impairment | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Goodwill and Other Intangible_6
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (Schedule of Future Estimated Amortization of Intangible Assets) (Details) $ in Thousands | Aug. 31, 2020USD ($) |
Goodwill And Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |
2021 | $ 2,177 |
2022 | 2,006 |
2023 | 1,902 |
2024 | 1,902 |
2025 | 1,653 |
Thereafter | 1,516 |
Total | $ 11,156 |
Other Current Liabilities (Sche
Other Current Liabilities (Schedule of Other Liabilities Current) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 |
Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Compensation and benefits | $ 20,945 | $ 13,960 |
Contract liabilities | 17,296 | 14,763 |
Warranties | 10,765 | 8,960 |
Operating lease liabilities | 5,123 | |
Tax related liabilities | 3,726 | 1,469 |
Dealer related liabilities | 3,664 | 3,246 |
Deferred revenue - lease | 1,822 | 2,985 |
Accrued insurance | 1,348 | 1,482 |
Accrued environmental liabilities | 1,115 | 1,243 |
Other | 6,842 | 4,380 |
Total other current liabilities | $ 72,646 | $ 52,488 |
Credit Arrangements (Narrative)
Credit Arrangements (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 | |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Long-term Debt | $ 116,344,000 | $ 116,571,000 |
Elecsys Series 2006A Bonds [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Long-term Debt | $ 1,344,000 | 1,571,000 |
Maturity date | Sep. 1, 2026 | |
Effective interest rate | 1.92% | |
Basis points | 0.45% | |
Interest rate adjustment period | 5 years | |
Elecsys Series 2006A Bond Adjusted Rate [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Maturity date | Sep. 1, 2021 | |
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Long-term Debt | $ 0 | 0 |
Maturity date | May 31, 2022 | |
Unsecured revolving line of credit, maximum borrowing capacity outstanding | $ 50,000,000 | |
Unsecured revolving line of credit, amount outstanding | 0 | 0 |
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity | $ 50,000,000 | |
Effective interest rate | 1.10% | |
Annual commitment fee | 0.25% | |
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Basis points | 0.90% | |
Series A Senior Notes [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Long-term Debt | $ 115,000,000 | $ 115,000,000 |
Face amount | $ 115,000,000 | |
Maturity date | Feb. 19, 2030 | |
Interest rate | 3.82% |
Credit Arrangements (Schedule o
Credit Arrangements (Schedule of Long-Term Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Total debt | $ 116,344 | $ 116,571 |
Less current portion | (195) | (209) |
Less debt issuance costs | (467) | (516) |
Total long-term debt | 115,682 | 115,846 |
Revolving Credit Facility [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Total debt | 0 | 0 |
Elecsys Series 2006A Bonds [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Total debt | 1,344 | 1,571 |
Series A Senior Notes [Member] | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||
Total debt | $ 115,000 | $ 115,000 |
Credit Arrangements (Schedule_2
Credit Arrangements (Schedule of Principal Payments Due on Long-Term Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
1 year | $ 195 | |
2 years | 217 | |
3 years | 221 | |
4 years | 226 | |
5 years | 230 | |
Thereafter | 115,255 | |
Total debt | $ 116,344 | $ 116,571 |
Financial Derivatives (Schedule
Financial Derivatives (Schedule of Financial Derivatives) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 |
Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member] | ||
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
Total derivatives | $ 0 | $ 1,073 |
Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member] | Other Current Assets [Member] | ||
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
Derivative assets | 0 | 1,073 |
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member] | ||
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
Total derivatives | 21 | 39 |
Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member] | Other Current Assets [Member] | ||
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||
Derivative assets | $ 21 | $ 39 |
Financial Derivatives (Narrativ
Financial Derivatives (Narrative) (Details) £ in Millions, $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | |||
Aug. 31, 2020USD ($) | Aug. 31, 2019USD ($) | Aug. 31, 2018USD ($) | May 31, 2020GBP (£) | |
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||||
Outstanding foreign currency forward contracts | £ | £ 15 | |||
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member] | Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments [Member] | ||||
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||||
Outstanding foreign currency forward contracts | $ 0 | $ 1.8 | ||
Fair Value Hedging [Member] | ||||
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||||
Realized and unrealized gains, net of related income tax effects | 7.3 | 7 | $ 5 | |
Net Investment Hedging [Member] | ||||
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | ||||
Foreign currency translation forward contracts, after tax net | 1.2 | (0.6) | (0.5) | |
Derivative contracts ineffective amount | 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | |
Outstanding foreign currency forward contracts | $ 0 |
Financial Derivatives (Schedu_2
Financial Derivatives (Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Effect on Other Comprehensive Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 | Aug. 31, 2018 | |
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts [Member] | |||
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | |||
Foreign currency forward contracts, net of tax expense of $97, $564, and $498 | $ 330 | $ (1,964) | $ (1,103) |
Financial Derivatives (Schedu_3
Financial Derivatives (Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Effect on Other Comprehensive Income) (Parenthetical) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 | Aug. 31, 2018 | |
Foreign Currency Forward Contracts [Member] | |||
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items] | |||
Tax expense | $ 97 | $ 564 | $ 498 |
Leases (Narrative) (Details)
Leases (Narrative) (Details) | 12 Months Ended |
Aug. 31, 2020USD ($) | |
Leases [Abstract] | |
Lease expense | $ 0 |
Leases (Schedule of Lease Cost
Leases (Schedule of Lease Cost and Other Information Related to Company's Operating Leases) (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended |
Aug. 31, 2020USD ($) | |
Lease Cost [Abstract] | |
Operating lease cost (cost resulting from lease payments) | $ 5,999 |
Variable lease cost (cost excluded from lease payments) | 424 |
Total lease cost | 6,423 |
Operating cash outflows from operating leases | $ 5,767 |
Weighted average lease term - operating leases | 9 years 1 month 6 days |
Weighted average discount rate - operating leases | 3.20% |
Leases (Supplemental Balance Sh
Leases (Supplemental Balance Sheet Information Related to Operating Leases) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 |
Leases [Abstract] | ||
Operating lease ROU assets | $ 27,457 | $ 0 |
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List] | us-gaap:OperatingLeaseRightOfUseAsset | |
Operating lease short-term liabilities | $ 5,123 | |
Operating Lease, Liability, Current, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List] | us-gaap:OtherLiabilitiesCurrent | |
Operating lease long-term liabilities | $ 25,862 | $ 0 |
Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List] | us-gaap:OperatingLeaseLiabilityNoncurrent | |
Total lease liabilities | $ 30,985 |
Leases (Schedule of Minimum Lea
Leases (Schedule of Minimum Lease Payments Under Operating Leases) (Details) $ in Thousands | Aug. 31, 2020USD ($) |
Operating Lease Liabilities Payments Due [Abstract] | |
2021 | $ 5,911 |
2022 | 5,734 |
2023 | 4,075 |
2024 | 3,680 |
2025 | 2,735 |
Thereafter | 14,370 |
Total lease payments | 36,505 |
Less: interest | 5,520 |
Present value of lease liabilities | $ 30,985 |
Leases (Schedule of Future Mini
Leases (Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments Under Operating Leases) (Details) $ in Thousands | Aug. 31, 2019USD ($) |
Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due [Abstract] | |
2020 | $ 6,065 |
2021 | 5,266 |
2022 | 4,771 |
2023 | 3,414 |
2024 | 3,107 |
Thereafter | 20,119 |
Total lease payments | $ 42,742 |
Fair Value Measurements (Schedu
Fair Value Measurements (Schedule of Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 121,403 | $ 160,787 |
Marketable securities: | ||
Derivative assets | 21 | 898 |
Earn-out liability | (1,112) | |
Derivative liabilities | (12) | |
Corporate Bonds [Member] | ||
Marketable securities: | ||
Marketable securities | 14,426 | |
U.S. Treasury Securities [Member] | ||
Marketable securities: | ||
Marketable securities | 5,085 | |
Level 1 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | 121,403 | 160,787 |
Marketable securities: | ||
Derivative assets | 0 | 0 |
Earn-out liability | 0 | |
Derivative liabilities | 0 | |
Level 1 [Member] | Corporate Bonds [Member] | ||
Marketable securities: | ||
Marketable securities | 0 | |
Level 1 [Member] | U.S. Treasury Securities [Member] | ||
Marketable securities: | ||
Marketable securities | 0 | |
Level 2 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | 0 | 0 |
Marketable securities: | ||
Derivative assets | 21 | 898 |
Earn-out liability | 0 | |
Derivative liabilities | (12) | |
Level 2 [Member] | Corporate Bonds [Member] | ||
Marketable securities: | ||
Marketable securities | 14,426 | |
Level 2 [Member] | U.S. Treasury Securities [Member] | ||
Marketable securities: | ||
Marketable securities | 5,085 | |
Level 3 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | 0 | 0 |
Marketable securities: | ||
Derivative assets | 0 | 0 |
Earn-out liability | (1,112) | |
Derivative liabilities | $ 0 | |
Level 3 [Member] | Corporate Bonds [Member] | ||
Marketable securities: | ||
Marketable securities | 0 | |
Level 3 [Member] | U.S. Treasury Securities [Member] | ||
Marketable securities: | ||
Marketable securities | $ 0 |
Fair Value Measurements (Narrat
Fair Value Measurements (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | ||
Carrying amount, long-term debt (including current portion) | $ 116.3 | $ 116.6 |
Fair value of the long-term debt | $ 122.9 | $ 120.8 |
Commitments and Contingencies_2
Commitments and Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 | |
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items] | ||
Liabilities | $ 272,008 | $ 232,105 |
Lindsay, Nebraska Facility [Member] | ||
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items] | ||
Current environmental remediation accrual | 16,100 | |
Liabilities | $ 11,000 | |
Liabilities discounted risk Free interest rate | 1.20% | |
Discounted portion of liabilities | $ 12,400 | |
Lindsay, Nebraska Facility [Member] | General and Administrative Expense [Member] | ||
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items] | ||
Liabilities | $ 1,000 |
Commitments and Contingencies_3
Commitments and Contingencies (Summary of Environmental Remediation Liability Classifications) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 |
Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Other current liabilities | $ 1,115 | $ 1,243 |
Other noncurrent liabilities | 15,030 | 14,674 |
Total environmental remediation liabilities | $ 16,145 | $ 15,917 |
Retirement Plans (Narrative) (D
Retirement Plans (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |||
Aug. 31, 2021USD ($) | Aug. 31, 2020USD ($)item | Aug. 31, 2019USD ($) | Aug. 31, 2018USD ($) | |
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Employer contributions | $ 1,200 | $ 1,200 | $ 1,700 | |
Number of former executives | item | 5 | |||
Number of highest compensation years | item | 3 | |||
Discount rate, liability | 2.20% | 3.30% | ||
Discount Rate, net periodic benefit cost | 3.30% | 4.00% | 3.70% | |
Actuarial loss | $ (667) | $ (439) | ||
Scenario, Forecast [Member] | Supplemental Employee Retirement Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | ||||
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items] | ||||
Actuarial loss | $ 300 |
Retirement Plans (Schedule of A
Retirement Plans (Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 | Aug. 31, 2018 | |
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract] | |||
Benefit obligation at beginning of year | $ 6,559 | $ 6,404 | |
Interest cost | 208 | 246 | $ 243 |
Actuarial loss | 667 | 439 | |
Benefits paid | (530) | (530) | |
Benefit obligation at end of year | $ 6,904 | $ 6,559 | $ 6,404 |
Retirement Plans (Schedule of_2
Retirement Plans (Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Statement of Financial Position) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 | Aug. 31, 2018 |
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract] | |||
Other current liabilities | $ 530 | $ 530 | |
Pension benefit liabilities | 6,374 | 6,029 | |
Net amount recognized | $ 6,904 | $ 6,559 | $ 6,404 |
Retirement Plans (Schedule of B
Retirement Plans (Schedule of Before-tax Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 |
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Net actuarial loss | $ (4,242) | $ (3,801) |
Retirement Plans (Schedules of
Retirement Plans (Schedules of Net Benefit Costs) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 | Aug. 31, 2018 | |
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract] | |||
Interest cost | $ 208 | $ 246 | $ 243 |
Net amortization and deferral | 226 | 199 | 206 |
Total | $ 434 | $ 445 | $ 449 |
Retirement Plans (Schedule of E
Retirement Plans (Schedule of Expected Benefit Payments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 | Aug. 31, 2018 |
Compensation And Retirement Disclosure [Abstract] | |||
2021 | $ 521 | ||
2022 | 513 | ||
2023 | 504 | ||
2024 | 494 | ||
2025 | 483 | ||
Thereafter | 4,389 | ||
Net amount recognized | $ 6,904 | $ 6,559 | $ 6,404 |
Warranties (Schedule of Product
Warranties (Schedule of Product Warranty Liability) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 | |
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract] | ||
Product warranty accrual balance, beginning of period | $ 8,960 | $ 7,109 |
Liabilities accrued for warranties during the period | 7,895 | 7,263 |
Warranty claims paid during the period | (6,970) | (5,769) |
Changes in estimates | 880 | 357 |
Product warranty accrual balance, end of period | $ 10,765 | $ 8,960 |
Warranties (Narrative) (Details
Warranties (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended | ||
Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 | Aug. 31, 2018 | |
Product Warranties Disclosures [Abstract] | |||
Warranty costs | $ 8.8 | $ 7.6 | $ 5.4 |
Industry Segment Information (N
Industry Segment Information (Narrative) (Details) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Aug. 31, 2020Segmentcustomer | Aug. 31, 2019customer | Aug. 31, 2018customer | |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Number of reportable segments | 2 | ||
Customer Concentration Risk [Member] | Sales Revenue, Net [Member] | |||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Concentration risk, percentage | 10.00% | 10.00% | 10.00% |
Number of major customers | customer | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Irrigation [Member] | |||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Number of operating segments | 1 | ||
Infrastructure [Member] | |||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Number of operating segments | 1 |
Industry Segment Information (S
Industry Segment Information (Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
Aug. 31, 2020 | May 31, 2020 | Feb. 29, 2020 | Nov. 30, 2019 | Aug. 31, 2019 | May 31, 2019 | Feb. 28, 2019 | Nov. 30, 2018 | Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 | Aug. 31, 2018 | |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Total operating revenues | $ 128,405 | $ 123,106 | $ 113,788 | $ 109,393 | $ 101,885 | $ 121,054 | $ 109,182 | $ 111,951 | $ 474,692 | $ 444,072 | $ 547,705 |
Total operating income | 54,202 | 6,115 | 39,012 | ||||||||
Other income (expense) | (5,359) | (4,008) | (5,159) | ||||||||
Earnings before income taxes | 48,843 | 2,107 | 33,853 | ||||||||
Capital expenditures | 21,445 | 23,211 | 11,054 | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 19,396 | 14,018 | 16,514 | ||||||||
Total Assets | 570,526 | 500,314 | 570,526 | 500,314 | 499,815 | ||||||
Irrigation [Member] | |||||||||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Total operating revenues | 343,529 | 351,498 | 439,858 | ||||||||
Total operating income | 40,214 | 29,804 | 41,933 | ||||||||
Capital expenditures | 9,254 | 9,473 | 9,259 | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 12,906 | 9,500 | 11,412 | ||||||||
Total Assets | 307,537 | 292,202 | 307,537 | 292,202 | 277,712 | ||||||
Irrigation [Member] | North America [Member] | |||||||||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Total operating revenues | 218,954 | 218,627 | 294,617 | ||||||||
Irrigation [Member] | International [Member] | |||||||||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Total operating revenues | 124,575 | 132,871 | 145,241 | ||||||||
Infrastructure [Member] | |||||||||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Total operating revenues | 131,163 | 92,574 | 107,847 | ||||||||
Total operating income | 43,771 | 16,599 | 23,857 | ||||||||
Capital expenditures | 11,275 | 4,928 | 938 | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 3,495 | 3,663 | 4,611 | ||||||||
Total Assets | 113,111 | 85,848 | 113,111 | 85,848 | 69,919 | ||||||
Corporate Segment | |||||||||||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Total operating income | (29,783) | (40,288) | (26,778) | ||||||||
Capital expenditures | 916 | 8,810 | 857 | ||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 2,994 | 855 | 491 | ||||||||
Total Assets | $ 149,878 | $ 122,264 | $ 149,878 | $ 122,264 | $ 152,184 |
Industry Segment Information _2
Industry Segment Information (Schedule of Revenue by Geographical Areas) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
Aug. 31, 2020 | May 31, 2020 | Feb. 29, 2020 | Nov. 30, 2019 | Aug. 31, 2019 | May 31, 2019 | Feb. 28, 2019 | Nov. 30, 2018 | Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 | Aug. 31, 2018 | |
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Total Revenues | $ 128,405 | $ 123,106 | $ 113,788 | $ 109,393 | $ 101,885 | $ 121,054 | $ 109,182 | $ 111,951 | $ 474,692 | $ 444,072 | $ 547,705 |
Revenues [Member] | |||||||||||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Total Revenues | $ 474,692 | $ 444,072 | $ 547,705 | ||||||||
Percentage | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | ||||||||
Revenues [Member] | United States [Member] | |||||||||||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Total Revenues | $ 259,557 | $ 257,719 | $ 321,698 | ||||||||
Percentage | 55.00% | 58.00% | 59.00% | ||||||||
Revenues [Member] | International [Member] | |||||||||||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Total Revenues | $ 215,135 | $ 186,353 | $ 226,007 | ||||||||
Percentage | 45.00% | 42.00% | 41.00% | ||||||||
Long-Lived Tangible Assets [Member] | |||||||||||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Percentage | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | ||||||||
Long-lived tangible assets | 79,581 | 68,968 | $ 79,581 | $ 68,968 | $ 57,248 | ||||||
Long-Lived Tangible Assets [Member] | United States [Member] | |||||||||||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Percentage | 81.00% | 76.00% | 69.00% | ||||||||
Long-lived tangible assets | 64,857 | 52,187 | $ 64,857 | $ 52,187 | $ 39,290 | ||||||
Long-Lived Tangible Assets [Member] | International [Member] | |||||||||||
Revenues from External Customers and Long-Lived Assets [Line Items] | |||||||||||
Percentage | 19.00% | 24.00% | 31.00% | ||||||||
Long-lived tangible assets | $ 14,724 | $ 16,781 | $ 14,724 | $ 16,781 | $ 17,958 |
Share-Based Compensation (Narra
Share-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Aug. 31, 2020USD ($)itemshares | Aug. 31, 2019USD ($)shares | Aug. 31, 2018USD ($)shares | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Pre-tax total unrecognized compensation cost related to nonvested share-based compensation | $ | $ 6,500 | ||
Weighted average period to be recognized | 1 year 9 months 18 days | ||
Outstanding stock options vested | 25,843 | 15,496 | 27,811 |
Shares outstanding | 132,144 | 112,561 | |
Share withheld for payroll tax obligations | $ | $ 1,111 | $ 1,124 | $ 833 |
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense | $ | $ 5,847 | 4,395 | $ 3,893 |
Restricted Stock Units [Member] | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Vesting period | 3 years | ||
Percentage vested per year | 33.00% | ||
Fair value vested | $ | $ 3,800 | $ 4,100 | |
Number of shares vested | 40,792 | ||
Restricted Stock Units Settled In Cash [Member] | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Shares outstanding | 4,938 | 4,103 | 6,474 |
Performance Stock Units [Member] | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Vesting period | 3 years | ||
Number of shares vested | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Performance Stock Units [Member] | Minimum [Member] | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Percentage of awards actually earned | 0.00% | ||
Performance Stock Units [Member] | Maximum [Member] | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Percentage of awards actually earned | 20000.00% | ||
Performance Stock Units [Member] | Defined Performance Goal Not Met [Member] | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense | $ | $ 0 | ||
2015 Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member] | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Plan effective date | Jan. 26, 2015 | ||
Maximum number of shares authorized | 626,968 | ||
Number of shares available | 316,093 | ||
Stock award ratio | item | 1 | ||
2015 Long-Term Incentive Plan [Member] | Stock Options [Member] | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Stock option expire, years | 10 years | ||
Vesting period | 4 years | ||
Non Employee Directors [Member] | Restricted Stock Units [Member] | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Vesting period | 9 months |
Share-Based Compensation (Sched
Share-Based Compensation (Schedule of Share-Based Compensation Expense) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 | Aug. 31, 2018 | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Total share-based compensation expense | $ 5,847 | $ 4,395 | $ 3,893 |
Tax benefit | (1,374) | (1,033) | (1,090) |
Share-based compensation expense, net of tax | 4,473 | 3,362 | 2,803 |
Cost Of Operating Revenues [Member] | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Total share-based compensation expense | 142 | 105 | 113 |
Research and Development [Member] | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Total share-based compensation expense | 207 | 221 | 150 |
Sales and Marketing [Member] | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Total share-based compensation expense | 419 | 250 | 461 |
General and Administrative [Member] | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Total share-based compensation expense | 5,079 | 3,819 | 3,169 |
Operating Expenses [Member] | |||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |||
Total share-based compensation expense | $ 5,705 | $ 4,290 | $ 3,780 |
Share-Based Compensation (Sch_2
Share-Based Compensation (Schedule of Assumptions Used) (Details) - $ / shares | 12 Months Ended | |
Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 | |
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract] | ||
Risk-free interest rate | 1.60% | 3.10% |
Dividend yield | 1.30% | 1.40% |
Expected life (years) | 6 years | 6 years |
Volatility | 28.40% | 26.30% |
Weighted average grant-date fair value of options granted | $ 24.18 | $ 24.71 |
Share-Based Compensation (Summa
Share-Based Compensation (Summary of Stock Option Activity) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | |
Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 | |
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract] | ||
Stock options outstanding, number of stock options | 112,561 | |
Granted, number of stock options | 44,347 | |
Exercised, number of stock options | (21,400) | |
Forfeited/cancelled, number of stock options | (3,364) | |
Stock options outstanding, number of stock options | 132,144 | 112,561 |
Exercisable number of stock options | 43,229 | |
Stock options outstanding, average exercise price | $ 85.70 | |
Granted, average exercise price | 94.41 | |
Exercised, average exercise price | 87.47 | |
Forfeited/cancelled, average exercise price | 72.20 | |
Stock options outstanding, average exercise price | 90.56 | $ 85.70 |
Exercisable average exercise price | $ 86.49 | |
Aggregate intrinsic value outstanding | $ 540 | |
Exercised aggregate intrinsic value | 721 | |
Forfeited/cancelled aggregate intrinsic value | 12 | |
Aggregate intrinsic value outstanding | 1,242 | $ 540 |
Exercisable aggregate intrinsic value | $ 581 | |
Average remaining contractual term (years) | 7 years 10 months 24 days | 7 years 7 months 6 days |
Exercisable average remaining contractual term (years) | 6 years 10 months 24 days |
Share-Based Compensation (Sum_2
Share-Based Compensation (Summary of Share Based Compensation Additional Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 | Aug. 31, 2018 | |
Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract] | |||
Intrinsic value of stock options exercised | $ 721 | $ 93 | $ 538 |
Cash received from stock option exercises | 1,545 | 177 | 2,788 |
Tax benefit realized from stock option exercises | $ 169 | $ 26 | $ 151 |
Weighted average grant-date fair value of stock options vested | $ 27.08 | $ 32.66 | $ 31.37 |
Share-Based Compensation (Sum_3
Share-Based Compensation (Summary of Restricted Stock Unit Activity) (Details) - Restricted Stock Units [Member] | 12 Months Ended |
Aug. 31, 2020$ / sharesshares | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
Stock units outstanding | shares | 79,342 |
Granted, number of stock units | shares | 39,716 |
Vested, number of stock units | shares | (40,792) |
Forfeited/ cancelled, number of stock units | shares | (5,543) |
Stock units outstanding | shares | 72,723 |
Stock units, weighted-average grant-date fair value | $ / shares | $ 87.49 |
Granted, weighted-average grant-date fair value | $ / shares | 91.83 |
Vested, weighted-average grant-date fair value | $ / shares | 88.85 |
Forfeited/ cancelled, weighted-average grant-date fair value | $ / shares | 87.47 |
Stock units, weighted-average grant-date fair value | $ / shares | $ 89.92 |
Share-Based Compensation (Sch_3
Share-Based Compensation (Schedule of Performance Stock Unit Activity) (Details) - Performance Stock Units [Member] | 12 Months Ended |
Aug. 31, 2020$ / sharesshares | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | |
Stock units outstanding | shares | 37,429 |
Granted, number of stock units | shares | 22,715 |
Forfeited/ cancelled, number of stock units | shares | (6,216) |
Stock units outstanding | shares | 53,928 |
Stock units, weighted-average grant-date fair value | $ / shares | $ 85.10 |
Granted, weighted-average grant-date fair value | $ / shares | 102.28 |
Forfeited/ cancelled, weighted-average grant-date fair value | $ / shares | 80.06 |
Stock units, weighted-average grant-date fair value | $ / shares | $ 101.29 |
Share-Based Compensation (Sch_4
Share-Based Compensation (Schedule of Assumptions Used to Estimate Fair Value of TSR Portion of Awards Granted) (Details) | 12 Months Ended | |
Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Expected term (years) | 6 years | 6 years |
Risk-free interest rate | 1.60% | 3.10% |
Volatility | 28.40% | 26.30% |
Dividend yield | 1.30% | 1.40% |
Performance Stock Units [Member] | ||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Expected term (years) | 3 years | |
Risk-free interest rate | 1.50% | |
Volatility | 29.50% | |
Dividend yield | 1.30% |
Share Repurchases (Narrative) (
Share Repurchases (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended |
Aug. 31, 2020USD ($)shares | |
Equity [Abstract] | |
Repurchase authorization amount | $ 250 |
Number of shares of common stock repurchased during the period | shares | 0 |
Remaining amount available under the repurchase program | $ 63.7 |
Quarterly Results of Operatio_3
Quarterly Results of Operations (Schedule of Quarterly Results) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||||
Aug. 31, 2020 | May 31, 2020 | Feb. 29, 2020 | Nov. 30, 2019 | Aug. 31, 2019 | May 31, 2019 | Feb. 28, 2019 | Nov. 30, 2018 | Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 | Aug. 31, 2018 | |
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract] | |||||||||||
Operating revenues | $ 128,405 | $ 123,106 | $ 113,788 | $ 109,393 | $ 101,885 | $ 121,054 | $ 109,182 | $ 111,951 | $ 474,692 | $ 444,072 | $ 547,705 |
Cost of operating revenues | 83,038 | 83,410 | 80,382 | 75,319 | 70,398 | 91,055 | 84,708 | 83,303 | 322,149 | 329,464 | 396,243 |
Earnings (loss) before income taxes | 18,456 | 12,265 | 6,867 | 11,255 | 2,265 | 3,229 | (5,068) | 1,681 | 48,843 | 2,107 | 33,853 |
Net earnings (loss) | $ 14,674 | $ 10,094 | $ 5,516 | $ 8,345 | $ 1,503 | $ 2,897 | $ (3,440) | $ 1,212 | $ 38,629 | $ 2,172 | $ 20,277 |
Diluted net earnings (loss) per share | $ 1.35 | $ 0.93 | $ 0.51 | $ 0.77 | $ 0.14 | $ 0.27 | $ (0.32) | $ 0.11 | $ 3.56 | $ 0.20 | $ 1.88 |
Valuation and Qualifying Acco_2
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended | ||
Aug. 31, 2020 | Aug. 31, 2019 | Aug. 31, 2018 | |
Allowance For Doubtful Accounts [Member] | |||
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Balance at beginning of period | $ 2,635 | $ 3,585 | $ 7,447 |
Charges to costs and expenses | 589 | 0 | 744 |
Charged to other accounts | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Deductions | 444 | 950 | 4,606 |
Balance at end of period | 2,780 | 2,635 | 3,585 |
Deferred Tax Asset Valuation Allowance [Member] | |||
Valuation And Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items] | |||
Balance at beginning of period | 3,759 | 3,562 | 2,804 |
Charges to costs and expenses | 83 | 197 | 758 |
Charged to other accounts | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Deductions | 624 | 0 | 0 |
Balance at end of period | $ 3,218 | $ 3,759 | $ 3,562 |