UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 10-Q QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarter ended January 31, 1997 Commission file number 0-8454 JLG Industries, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Pennsylvania 25-1199382 (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) incorporation or organization) 1 JLG Drive, McConnellsburg, PA 17233 (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) (7l7) 485-5161 	Registrant's telephone number, including area code Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No _________ At March 5, 1997, there were 43,637,106 shares of capital stock of the Registrant outstanding, and the aggregate market value of the voting stock held by nonaffiliates of the Registrant at that date was $867,287,482. PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION JLG INDUSTRIES, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands) January 31, July 31, 1997 1996 (Unaudited) ASSETS Current assets Cash $5,650 $30,438 Accounts receivable 73,522 54,342 Inventories: Finished goods 23,065 12,925 Work in process 20,842 13,972 Raw materials 13,516 12,536 57,423 39,433 Future income tax benefits 4,024 3,908 Other current assets 2,128 741 Total Current Assets 142,747 128,862 Property, plant and equipment - net 39,017 34,094 Equipment held for rental - net 17,130 13,459 Other assets 7,714 6,213 $206,608 $182,628 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities Short-term borrowings, including current portion of long-term debt $192 $243 Accounts payable 37,566 34,535 Accrued expenses 18,005 22,277 Total Current Liabilities 55,763 57,055 Long-term debt, less current portion 1,896 1,951 Other liabilities and deferred credits 11,033 10,414 Shareholders' equity Capital stock: Authorized shares: 100,000 at $.20 par Outstanding shares: Fiscal 1997- 43,599 shares; Fiscal 1996- 43,382 shares 8,720 8,676 Additional paid-in capital 9,690 7,879 Equity adjustment from translation (2,341) (2,060) Retained earnings 121,847 98,713 Total Shareholders' Equity 137,916 113,208 $206,608 $182,628 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. JLG INDUSTRIES, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (in thousands, except per share data) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended January 31, January 31, 1997 1996 1997 1996 Net sales $121,246 $87,558 $241,452 $174,259 Cost of sales 90,250 65,100 177,753 130,307 Gross profit 30,996 22,458 63,699 43,952 Selling, general and administrative expenses 13,282 9,847 26,767 19,557 Income from operations 17,714 12,611 36,932 24,395 Other income (deductions): Interest expense (52) (58) (93) (103) Miscellaneous, net 159 168 573 399 Income before taxes 17,821 12,721 37,412 24,691 Income tax provision 6,594 4,453 13,842 8,642 Net income $11,227 $8,268 $23,570 $16,049 Net income per share $.26 $.19 $.54 $.37 Dividends per share $.005 $.0033 $.01 $.0066 Weighted average shares outstanding 43,584 43,067 43,528 42,974 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. JLG INDUSTRIES, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (in thousands) (Unaudited) Six Months Ended January 31, 1997 1996 OPERATIONS: Net income $23,570 $16,049 Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by (used for) operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 4,473 2,883 Provision for self-insured losses 1,800 1,480 Deferred income taxes (260) 498 29,583 20,910 Changes in operating assets and liabilities (40,253) (26,911) Changes in equipment held for rental (4,707) (4,708) Changes in other assets and liabilities (2,025) (2,075) Cash used for operations (17,402) (12,784) INVESTMENTS: Purchases of property, plant and equipment (8,418) (5,875) FINANCING: Net issuance of short-term debt 8,350 Repayment of long-term debt (106) (127) Payment of dividends (436) (287) Proceeds from exercise of stock options 1,854 972 Cash provided by financing 1,312 8,908 CURRENCY ADJUSTMENTS: Effect of exchange rate changes on cash flows (280) (405) CASH: Net decrease (24,788) (10,156) Beginning balance 30,438 12,973 Ending balance $5,650 $2,817 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. JLG INDUSTRIES, INC. NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS January 31, 1997 (unaudited) NOTE A - BASIS OF PRESENTATION The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all information and notes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Interim results for the three months and six months ended January 31, 1997 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year as a whole. For further information, refer to consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended July 31, 1996. NOTE B - NET INCOME PER SHARE Net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. The incremental shares that would have been outstanding upon the assumed exercise of dilutive stock options were immaterial and therefore, not considered in the calculation. NOTE C - INVENTORIES AND COST OF SALES A precise inventory valuation under the LIFO (last-in, first-out) method can only be made at the end of each fiscal year; therefore, interim LIFO inventory valuation determinations, including the determination at January 31, 1997, must necessarily be based on management's estimate of expected fiscal year-end inventory levels and costs. NOTE D - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES The Company is a party to personal injury and property damage litigation arising out of incidents involving the use of its products. The Company's insurance program for fiscal year 1997 is comprised of a self-insured retention of $5 million and catastrophic coverage of $25 million in excess of the retention. The Company contracts with an independent insurance firm to provide claims handling and adjustment services. The Company's estimates with respect to claims are based on internal evaluations of the merits of individual claims and the reserves assigned by the Company's independent insurance carrier. The methods of making such estimates and establishing the resulting accrued liability are reviewed frequently, and any adjustments resulting therefrom are reflected in current earnings. Claims are paid over varying periods, which generally do not exceed five years. Accrued liabilities for future claims are not discounted. With respect to all claims of which the Company is aware, accrued liabilities of $9.3 million and $8.9 million were established at January 31, 1997 and July 31, 1996, respectively. While the Company's ultimate liability may exceed or be less than the amounts accrued, the Company believes that it is unlikely that it would experience losses that are materially in excess of such reserve amounts. As of January 31, 1997 and July 31, 1996, there were no insurance recoverables or offset implications and there were no claims by the Company being contested by insurers. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The Company is the world's leading manufacturer, distributor and international marketer of mobile elevating work platforms used primarily in industrial, commercial, institutional and construction applications. Sales are made principally to independent equipment rental companies that rent the Company's products and provide service support to equipment users. Equipment purchases by end-users, either directly from the Company or through distributors, comprise a significant, but smaller portion of sales. The Company also generates revenues from sales of used equipment and from equipment rentals and services provided by JLG's Equipment Services operations. Results for the Second Quarters of Fiscal 1997 and 1996 Sales for the second quarter of fiscal 1997 reached $121.2 million, up 38% from $87.6 million for fiscal 1996's second quarter, which included sales from the Company's Material Handling Division that was divested in May 1996. Excluding these sales for comparative purposes, the increase was 47%. The growth in sales was generally across all product classes and geographic markets. Sales from new and redesigned products introduced over the past two years were a significant contributor to sales for the second quarter of 1997. Gross profit, as a percent of sales, was 26% for both the second quarter of fiscal 1997 and 1996. The effect of higher prices in the current year's quarter was offset by a less profitable model mix and costs related to the introduction of a large number of new products. Selling, general and administrative expenses were $3.4 million higher in the second fiscal quarter of 1997 compared to the same quarter last year, but were 11% of sales for both periods. The dollar increase included higher personnel and related costs; increased freight, consulting, retirement and travel and entertainment costs; and higher selling expenses associated with increased international business. These increases were partially offset by elimination of costs associated with the divested Material Handling Division and lower bad debt and product development costs. The effective income tax rates were 37% and 35% for the second quarter of fiscal 1997 and 1996, respectively. The lower effective rate for the 1996 second quarter was due to projected tax benefits related to export sales. Results for the First Six Months of Fiscal 1997 and 1996 Sales for the first six months of fiscal 1997 were $241.5 million, an increase of 39% over the previous year's comparable period. The increase in sales reflected stronger demand across all product classes and markets. Excluding the divested Material Handling Division, the increase was 47%. Sales to customers outside the United States were 30% and 28% for the first six months of 1997 and 1996, respectively. Sales from new and redesigned products introduced over the past two years were a significant contributor to sales for the first six months of 1997. Gross profit, as a percent of sales, improved to 26% for the first six months of fiscal 1997 compared to 25% for the same period in fiscal 1996. The effect of higher prices for the first six months of fiscal 1997 was partially offset by a less profitable model mix and costs related to the introduction of a large number of new products. Selling, general and administrative expenses were $7.2 million higher in the first six months of fiscal 1997 compared to same period last year, but were 11% of sales for both periods. The dollar increase was essentially due to the same factors as discussed in the second quarter comparison. The effective income tax rates were 37% and 35% for the first six months of fiscal 1997 and 1996, respectively. The factor effecting the lower percentage for the first six months of fiscal 1997 is the same as discussed in the second quarter comparison. Financial Condition The Company continues to maintain a strong financial position funding capital projects and working capital needs out of operating cash flow and cash reserves, while remaining virtually debt-free. Working capital increased $15.2 million to $87.0 million at January 31, 1997 principally as a result of increased sales growth, including higher inventory and receivable levels to support increased international business. At January 31, 1997, the Company had unused credit lines totaling $20 million and cash balances of $5.7 million. The Company considers these resources, coupled with cash expected to be generated by operations, adequate to meet its planned funding needs, which includes approximately $50 million planned for capital-related projects in fiscal 1997. The major items planned are approximately $20 million to further expand the JLG Equipment Services fleet of rental machines, $7 million to complete the expansion of the Company's new scissor lift plant and $13 million for construction of the Company's boom lift manufacturing capacity expansion to be completed by the end of calendar 1997. The Company intends to finance about $3 million of the scissor project with borrowed capital. The Company's exposure to product liability claims is discussed in Note D -- Commitments and Contingencies. Future results of operations, financial condition and liquidity may be affected to the extent that the Company's ultimate exposure with respect to product liability varies from current estimates. Outlook This Outlook section and other parts of this Management's Discussion and Analysis contain forward-looking information and involve risks and uncertainties. Certain factors that could significantly impact expected results are described in "Cautionary Statements Pursuant to the Securities Litigation Reform Act" which is an exhibit to this report. The outlook for the balance of fiscal year 1997 remains positive. Demand for the Company's products continues to be strong and the level of unfilled orders remains high. The domestic economy is expected to continue to grow; additional funding in the form of equity capital is being made available to the rental industry to purchase equipment; and new OSHA safety rules requiring fall protection devices for workers continues to drive demand for Company products. Demand for the Company's new products and from increased distribution globally should contribute to additional sales growth. Rental fleet utilization also remains strong throughout most of the United States except for some softening in the Southeast. Used equipment available for resale continues to be scarce. Additional manufacturing throughput, capacity and efficiency gains in the Company's scissor lift production facility should improve its ability to satisfy customer demand. Profit margins should continue to benefit from the Company's ongoing emphasis on improving manufacturing efficiencies and reducing costs. Although product mix is difficult to forecast, projected changes in that mix are anticipated to partially offset the previously discussed gains. Provided there is no unanticipated softening in demand, these factors bode well for a strong second half and another record year of revenues and net income for fiscal 1997. Ernst & Young LLP Independent Accountants' Review Report The Board of Directors JLG Industries, Inc. We have reviewed the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet of JLG Industries, Inc. and subsidiaries as of January 31, 1997, and the related condensed consolidated statements of income for the three-month and six-month periods ended January 31, 1997 and 1996, and the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the six-month periods ended January 31, 1997 and 1996. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. We conducted our reviews in accordance with standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. A review of interim financial information consists principally of applying analytical procedures to financial data, and making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, which will be performed for the full year with the objective of expressing an opinion regarding the financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not express such an opinion. Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material modifications that should be made to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements referred to above for them to be in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. We have previously audited, in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, the consolidated balance sheet of JLG Industries, Inc. as of July 31, 1996, and the related consolidated statements of income, shareholders' equity and cash flows for the year then ended, not presented herein, and in our report dated September 3, 1996, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of July 31, 1996, is fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the consolidated balance sheet from which it has been derived. Ernst & Young LLP Baltimore, Maryland February 10, 1997 PART II OTHER INFORMATION ITEMS 1 - 5 None/not applicable. ITEM 6 -- EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (a) The following exhibits are included herein: 	15	Letter re: Unaudited Interim Financial Information 	99	Cautionary Statements Pursuant to the Securities Litigation 	 		Reform Act (b) The Company was not required to file Form 8-K pursuant to requirements of such form for any of the three months ended January 31, 1997. 	SIGNATURE Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized who is also signing in his capacity as principal financial officer. JLG INDUSTRIES, INC. (Registrant) /s/ Charles H. Diller, Jr. Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer