UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended June 30, 1999 Commission File Number 1-7233 STANDEX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its Charter) DELAWARE 31-0596149 (State of incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 6 MANOR PARKWAY, SALEM, NEW HAMPSHIRE 03079 (Address of principal executive office) (Zip Code) (603) 893-9701 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934: Title of Each Class Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered Common Stock, New York Stock Exchange Par Value $1.50 Per Share Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. YES X NO Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein and will not be contained, to the best of Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. [ ] The aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates of the Registrant at the close of business on July 30, 1999 was approximately $337,560,000. Registrant's closing price as reported on the New York Stock Exchange for July 30, 1999 was $26.50 per share. The number of shares of Registrant's Common Stock outstanding on September 8, 1999 was 12,927,778. Portions of the 1999 Annual Report to Shareholders of Registrant are incorporated in Parts I, II and IV of this report. Portions of the Proxy Statement of Registrant dated September 16, 1999 are incorporated in Part III of this report. PART I ITEM 1. BUSINESS Standex1 is a diversified manufacturing and marketing company with operations in three product segments: Food Service, Industrial and Consumer. Standex was incorporated in 1975 and is the successor of a corporation organized in 1955. The business of the Company is carried on within the three segments by a number of operating units, each with its own organization. The management of each operating unit has responsibility for product development, manufacturing, marketing and for achieving a return on investment in accordance with the standards established by Standex. Overall supervision, coordination and financial control are maintained by the executive staff from its corporate headquarters located at 6 Manor Parkway, Salem, New Hampshire. As of June 30, 1999, the Company had approximately 5,400 employees. The principal products produced and services rendered by each of the segments of Standex are incorporated herein by reference to pages 4 through 15 of the Annual Report to Shareholders for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1999 (the "1999 Annual Report"). Sales are made both directly to customers and by or through manufacturers representatives, dealers and distributors. <F1>References in this Annual Report on Form 10-K to "Standex" or the "Company" shall mean Standex International Corporation and its subsidiaries. The major markets for the Company's products and services are as follows: Food Service Products Master-Bilt(R) refrigerated cabinets, cases, display units, modular structures, coolers and freezers; Barbecue King(R) and BKI(R) commercial cook and hold units, rotisseries, pressure fryers, ovens and baking equipment; and Federal Industries bakery and deli heated and refrigerated display cases for hospitals, schools, fast food industry, restaurants, hotels, clubs, supermarkets, bakeries, convenience stores and delicatessens. USECO food service equipment and patient feeding systems for hospitals, schools, nursing homes, correctional facilities and restaurants; H. F. Coors hotel restaurant china and cookware; and Mason candlelamps and candles for restaurants, hotels and commercial industries. Procon(R) rotary vane pumps for the carbonated beverage industry, espresso coffee machine markets, water purification industry and coolant recirculation systems. Industrial Products Spincraft(R) power metal spinning, custom formed components for aircraft engines, space launch vehicles, gas turbines, nuclear reactors, military ordnance, commercial satellites and similar products for OEMs, U.S. Government, energy, aircraft, aerospace and commercial satellite industry and other commercial industries. Jarvis, Can-Am Casters and Wheels(TM) and PEMCO(R) casters and wheels and industrial hardware for general industry, hospitals, supermarkets, hotels and restaurants. Roehlen(R) embossing rolls, texturizing systems, machines and plates; Mold-Tech(R) mold engraving; Keller-Dorian print rolls and calendering equipment; Mullen(R) Burst Testers; Perkins converting and finishing machinery and systems for general industry (e.g., automotive, plastics, textiles, paper, building products, synthetic materials, OEMs, converting, textile and paper industry, computer, housewares and construction industries). Custom Hoists single and double acting telescopic and piston rod hydraulic cylinders for dump trucks and trailers used in the construction and waste hauling industries. Standex Electronics reed switches, electrical connectors, sensors, toroids and relays, fixed and variable inductors and electronic assemblies, fluid sensors and tunable inductors for telecommunications, consumer electronics, automotive, security systems, communications equipment, computers, air conditioning and refrigeration industries. James Burn Wire-O(R) double looped wire and machinery and complete binding system for printers, publishers and binders of checkbooks, calendars, diaries, appointment books, cookbooks, catalogs and manuals. Consumer Products Standard Publishing(R) publishes and markets religious periodicals, curricula, Sunday school literature, children's books and supplies for Sunday schools, churches, vacation Bible schools and Christian bookstores and prints for general commerce and industry. Berean(R) Christian Stores, a chain of 22 Berean(R) Christian bookstores, which serve as distribution centers and retail outlets for religious books and merchandise. Snappy(R), ACME and ALCO metal ducting and fittings for heating, ventilating and air conditioning distributors throughout the continental United States. Frank Lewis(R) Grapefruit Club gift packages, Red Cooper(R) fresh grapefruit, Harry's Crestview Groves(R) grapefruit packages, grapefruit juice, grapefruit sections, onions, melons and roses; Salsa Express(R) salsas and other related food products; The Vidalia(R)2 Onion Store Vidalia(R)F2 onions for mail order consumer direct sales. National Metal fabricated metal products, including specialty hardware and metal furniture for the food service industry, retail stores, office furniture markets, stationary supply houses and other industries. <F2>A registered trademark of the Georgia Department of Agriculture. Financial information on each of the product groups of Standex as well as financial information of non-U.S. operations is incorporated by reference to the note to the consolidated financial statements entitled Industry Segment Information on page 27 of the 1999 Annual Report. Raw Materials Raw materials and components necessary for the fabrication of products and the rendering of services for the Company are generally available from numerous sources. The Company does not foresee any unavailability of materials or components which would have any material adverse effect on its overall business, or any of its business segments, in the near term. Patents and Trademarks The Company owns or is licensed under a number of patents and trademarks in each of its product groups. However, the loss of any single patent or trademark would not, in the opinion of the Company, materially affect any segment or the overall business. Backlog Backlog orders believed to be firm at June 30, 1999 and 1998 are as follows (in thousands): 1999 1998 Food Service $21,379 $22,242 Industrial 122,337 68,726 Consumer 6,636 11,352 Total $150,352 $102,320 All but approximately $70,415,000 of the 1999 backlog, and $17,024,000 of the 1998 backlog, was expected to be realized as sales in the following fiscal year. Competition Standex manufactures and markets products many of which have achieved a unique or leadership position in their market. However, the Company encounters competition in varying degrees in all product groups and for each product line. Competitors include domestic and foreign producers of the same and similar products. The principal methods of competition are price, delivery schedule, quality of services, product performance and other terms and conditions of sale. During fiscal 1999, the Company invested $16,824,000 in new plant and equipment in order to upgrade facilities to become more competitive in all segments. International Operations Substantially all international operations of the Company are related to domestic operations and are included in the Food Service and Industrial business segments. International operations are conducted at 34 plants, principally in Western Europe. The industry segment information regarding non-U.S. operations on page 27 of the 1999 Annual Report is incorporated herein by reference. Research and Development Due to the nature of the manufacturing operations of Standex and the types of products manufactured, expenditures for research and development are not material to any segment. Environmental and Other Matters To the best of its knowledge, the Company believes that it is presently in substantial compliance with all existing applicable environmental laws and does not anticipate that such compliance will have a material effect on its future capital expenditures, earnings or competitive position. ITEM 2. PROPERTIES At June 30, 1999, Standex operated a total of 92 principal plants, stores and warehouses located through the United States, Western Europe, Canada, Australia, Singapore and Mexico. The Company owned 50 of the facilities and the balance were leased. The Company operated 22 retail stores in various sections of the United States, of which all were leased. The approximate building space utilized by each product group of Standex at June 30, 1999 is as follows (in thousands): Area in Square Feet Owned Leased Food Service 679 228 Industrial 1,067 394 Consumer 1,445 362 General Corporate 29 - Total 3,220 984 In general, the buildings are in good condition, are considered to be adequate for the uses to which they are being put and are in regular use. The Company utilizes machinery and equipment which is necessary to conduct its operations. Substantially all of such machinery and equipment is owned by Standex. ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS There are no material pending legal proceedings. ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS No matters were submitted to stockholders during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF STANDEX Name Age Principal Occupation During the Past Five Years Thomas L. King 69 Chairman of the Board of the Company since January 1992; President of the Company from August 1984 to July 1994; and Chief Executive Officer of the Company from July 1985 to June 1995. Edward J. Trainor 59 Chief Executive Officer of the Company since July 1995; President of the Company since July 1994; Chief Operating Officer of the Company from July 1994 to June 1995; Vice President of the Company from July 1992 to July 1994; and President of the Standex Institutional Products Group of the Company from February 1987 to July 1994. David R. Crichton 61 Executive Vice President/Operations of the Company since June 1989. Edward F. Paquette 63 Vice President/CFO of the Company since July 1998; Assistant to the President/CEO of the Company from September 1997 to June 1998 and prior thereto Partner of Deloitte & Touche LLP. Deborah A. Rosen 44 General Counsel of the Company since January 1998; Secretary of the Company since October 1997; Assistant General Counsel and Assistant Secretary of the Company from January 1997 to December 1997 and prior thereto Senior Corporate Attorney and Assistant Secretary of the Company. Daniel C. Potter 43 Treasurer of the Company since August 1998; Assistant Treasurer from July 1997 to July 1998; Corporate Tax Manager of the Company since February 1997; Tax Manager of the Company from August 1996 to January 1997 and prior thereto Tax Manager/International. Robert R. Kettinger 57 Corporate Controller of the Company since July 1991. The executive officers are elected each year by the Board of Directors to serve for one-year terms of office. There are no family relationships between any of the directors or executive officers of the Company. PART II ITEM 5. MARKET FOR STANDEX COMMON STOCK AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS The principal market in which the Common Stock of Standex is traded is the New York Stock Exchange. The high and low sales prices for the Common Stock on the New York Stock Exchange and the dividends paid per Common Share for each quarter in the last two fiscal years are incorporated by reference to page 20 of the 1999 Annual Report. The approximate number of stockholders of record on September 8, 1999 was 3,350. ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA Selected financial data for the five years ended June 30, 1999 is incorporated by reference to the table entitled "Five-Year Financial Review" on page 20 of the 1999 Annual Report. This summary should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in the 1999 Annual Report on pages 21 through 31. ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS Management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations of the Company is incorporated by reference to pages 16 and 19 of the 1999 Annual Report. ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK Quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risk are incorporated by reference to Page 19 of the 1999 Annual Report. ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA The information required by this item is incorporated by reference to pages 20 through 32 of the 1999 Annual Report. ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE None PART III ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF STANDEX Certain information concerning the directors of the Company is incorporated by reference to pages 2 through 5 and pages 13 through 14 of the Proxy Statement of the Company, dated September 16, 1999 (the "1999 Proxy Statement"). Certain information concerning the executive officers of the Company is set forth in Part I under the caption "Executive Officers of Standex." ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION Information regarding executive compensation is incorporated by reference to pages 9 through 13 of the 1999 Proxy Statement. ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT The stock ownership of each person known to Standex to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of its Common Stock and the stock ownership of all directors and executive officers of Standex as a group are incorporated by reference to pages 3 through 5 of the 1999 Proxy Statement. The beneficial ownership of Standex Common Stock of all directors and executive officers of the Company is incorporated by reference to pages 3 through 4 of the 1999 Proxy Statement. ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS Information regarding certain relationships and related transactions is incorporated by reference to pages 13 through 14 of the 1999 Proxy Statement. PART IV ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K (a) Financial Statements and Schedule (i) The financial statements listed in the accompanying index to the Consolidated Financial Statements and Schedules are incorporated by reference into this Item 14. (ii) The financial statement schedule listed in the accompanying index to the Consolidated Financial Statements and Schedules is filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. (b) Reports on Form 8-K Standex filed no reports on Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission during the last quarter of the fiscal year ended June 30, 1999. (c) Exhibits 3. (i) Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Standex, dated October 27, 1998, is incorporated by reference to the exhibits to the Quarterly Report of Standex on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 1998. (ii) By-Laws of Standex, as amended, and restated on July 27, 1994 are incorporated by reference to the exhibits to the Annual Report of Standex on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1994 (the "1994 10-K"). 4. (a) Agreement of the Company, dated September 15, 1981, to furnish a copy of any instrument with respect to certain other long- term debt to the Securities and Exchange Commission upon its request is incorporated by reference to the exhibits to the Annual Report of Standex on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1981. (b) Rights Agreement of the Company is incorporated by reference to Form 8A filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 18, 1998 and to the Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on December 18, 1998. 10. (a) Employment Agreement dated February 1, 1998, between the Company and David R. Crichton is incorporated by reference to the exhibits to the Quarterly Report of Standex on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 1998. (b) Employment Agreement dated January 29, 1993, between the Company and Edward J. Trainor is incorporated by reference to the exhibits to the 1993 10-K. (c) Employment Agreement dated September 20, 1997 between the Company and Edward F. Paquette is incorporated by reference to the exhibits to the Quarterly Report of Standex on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 1997. (d) Standex International Long-Term Incentive Plan, effective October 27, 1998 is incorporated by reference to the exhibits to the Quarterly Report of Standex on Form 10-Q of the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 1998. (e) Standex International Corporation Profit Improvement Participation Shares Plan as amended and restated on April 26, 1995 is incorporated by reference to the exhibits to the Annual Report of Standex on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1995 ("1995 10-K"). (f) Standex International Corporation Stock Option Loan Plan, effective January 1, 1985, as amended and restated on January 26, 1994, is incorporated by reference to the exhibits to the 1994 10-K. (g) Standex International Corporation Executive Security Program, as amended and restated on July 27, 1994, and as further amended and restated on October 29, 1996 is incorporated by reference to the exhibits to the Quarterly Report of Standex on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 1996 (the "December 31, 1996 10-Q"). (h) Standex International Corporation 1985 Stock Option Plan effective July 31, 1985, as amended on October 30, 1990, is incorporated by reference to the exhibits to the Annual Report of Standex on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1991. (i) Standex International Corporation Executive Life Insurance Plan effective April 27, 1994 and amended on April 24, 1996 and as further amended and restated on October 29, 1996 is incorporated by reference to the exhibits to the December 31, 1996 10-Q. (j) Standex International Corporation 1994 Stock Option Plan effective July 27, 1994 is incorporated by reference to the exhibits to the 1994 10-K. (k) Standex International Corporation Supplemental Retirement Plan adopted April 26, 1995 and amended on July 26, 1995 is incorporated by reference to the exhibits to the 1995 10-K. 13. The Annual Report to Shareholders of the Company for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1999 (except for the pages and information thereof expressly incorporated by reference in this Form 10- K, the Annual Report to Shareholders) is provided solely for the information of the Securities and Exchange Commission and is not deemed "filed" as part of this Form 10-K. 21. Subsidiaries of Standex. 23. Independent Auditors' Consent. 24. Powers of Attorney of John Bolten, Jr., David R. Crichton, Samuel S. Dennis 3d, William R. Fenoglio, Walter F. Greeley, Daniel B. Hogan, Thomas L. King, C. Kevin Landry, H. Nicholas Muller, III, Ph.D., Edward F. Paquette and Sol Sackel. 27. Financial Data Schedule. (d) Schedule The schedule listed in the accompanying Index to the Consolidated Financial Statements and Schedules is filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Standex International Corporation has duly caused this Annual Report on Form 10-K to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, on September 22, 1999. STANDEX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION (Registrant) By: /s/ Edward J. Trainor Edward J. Trainor, President/ Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of Standex International Corporation and in the capacities indicated on September 22, 1999: Signature Title /s/ Edward J. Trainor President/Chief Executive Officer Edward J. Trainor /s/ Edward F. Paquette Vice President/Chief Financial Officer Edward F. Paquette /s/ Robert R. Kettinger Corporate Controller (Chief Accounting Officer) Robert R. Kettinger Edward J. Trainor, pursuant to powers of attorney which are being filed with this Annual Report on Form 10-K, has signed below on September 22, 1999 as attorney-in-fact for the following directors of the Registrant: John Bolten, Jr. Daniel B. Hogan David R. Crichton Thomas L. King Samuel S. Dennis 3d C. Kevin Landry William R. Fenoglio H. Nicholas Muller, III, Ph.D. Walter F. Greeley Edward F. Paquette Sol Sackel /s/ Edward J. Trainor Edward J. Trainor INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SCHEDULE Page No. in Annual Report ("AR") Financial Statements Statements of Consolidated Income for the Years Ended June 30, 1999, 1998 and 1997 AR 21 Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 1999 and 1998 AR 22 Statements of Consolidated Stockholders' Equity for the Years Ended June 30, 1999, 1998 and 1997 AR 21 Statements of Consolidated Cash Flows for the Years Ended June 30, 1999, 1998 and 1997 AR 23 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. AR 24 - 31 Independent Auditors' Report relating to the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto AR 32 Schedule Schedule VIII Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Independent Auditors' Report relating to Schedule VIII Schedules (consolidated) not listed above are omitted because of the absence of conditions under which they are required or because the required information is included in the financial statements submitted. INDEX TO ITEMS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE Page No. in Annual Report ("AR") or Proxy Statement ("P") PART I Item 1 Business AR 4 - 15 Industry Segment Information AR 27 INDEX TO ITEMS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE Page No. in Annual Report ("AR") or Proxy Statement ("P") PART II Item 5 Market for Standex Common Stock and Related Stockholder Matters AR 20 Item 6 Selected Financial Data AR 20 Item 7 Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations AR 16 - 19 Item 7A Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk AR 19 Item 8 Financial Statements and Supplementary Data AR 20 - 32 PART III Item 10 Directors and Executive Officers of Standex P 2 - 5; and 13 - 14 Item 11 Executive Compensation P 9 - 13 Item 12 Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management P 3 - 5 Item 13 Certain Relationships and Related Transactions P 13 - 14 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of STANDEX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION Salem, New Hampshire We have audited the consolidated financial statements of Standex International Corporation and subsidiaries as of June 30, 1999 and 1998, and for each of the three years in the period ended June 30, 1999, and have issued our report thereon dated August 17, 1999; such consolidated financial statements and report are included in your 1999 Annual Report to Shareholders and are incorporated herein by reference. Our audits also included the consolidated financial statement schedule of Standex International Corporation and subsidiaries, listed in Item 14 (a)(ii). This consolidated financial statement schedule is the responsibility of the Corporation's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion based on our audits. In our opinion, such consolidated financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly in all material respects the information set forth therein. /s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP Boston, Massachusetts August 17, 1999 Schedule VIII STANDEX INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS For the Years Ended June 30, 1999, 1998 and 1997 Column A Column B Column C Column D Column E Balance at Additions Beginning Charged to Costs Charged to Balance at Description of Year and Expenses Other Accounts Deductions End of Year Allowances deducted from assets to which they apply--for doubtful accounts receivable: June 30, 1999 $3,550,685 $1,984,598 $(1,944,888) (1) $3,590,395 June 30, 1998 $2,535,535 $2,587,540 $(1,572,390) (1) $3,550,685 June 30, 1997 $2,666,005 $2,276,847 $(2,407,317) (1) $2,535,535 (1) Accounts written off--net of recoveries. INDEX TO EXHIBITS PAGE 13. The Annual Report to Shareholders of the Company for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1999 (except for the pages and information thereof expressly incorporated by reference in this Form 10-K, the Annual Report to Shareholders) is provided solely for the information of the Securities and Exchange Commission and is not deemed "filed" as part of this Form 10-K 21. Subsidiaries of Registrant 23. Independent Auditors' Consent 24. Powers of Attorney of John Bolten, Jr., David R. Crichton, Samuel S. Dennis 3d, William R. Fenoglio, Walter F. Greeley, Daniel B. Hogan, Thomas L. King, C. Kevin Landry, H. Nicholas Muller, III, Ph.D., Edward F. Paquette and Sol Sackel 27. Financial Data Schedule