EXHIBIT 13. PORTIONS OF LUFKIN INDUSTRIES, INC. ANNUAL REPORT TO SHAREHOLDERS
LUFKIN INDUSTRIES, INC.
LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS
LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS
Conditions in our primary markets remained difficult for most of 1999.
Slow and uneven economic growth worldwide contributed to results for the
year being below those achieved in 1998. Throughout 1999, we continued our
strategic focus on improving operational efficiencies by adjusting costs to
demand levels. While we believe Lufkin is well positioned to achieve
better results in the future as conditions in our primary markets improve,
three of our four businesses remain dependent upon oil prices and
industrial growth worldwide.
For the year ended December 31, 1999, net sales were $242.5 million
compared with $283.7 million for the year ended December 31, 1998. For
1999, sales of trailer products were $104.2 million compared with $123.0
million last year; oil field products sales were $44.7 million compared
with $57.5 million a year ago; foundry products sales were $22.8 million
compared with $30.3 million last year; and power transmission products
sales were $70.8 million compared with $72.9 million a year ago.
Lufkin posted a net loss of $1.3 million, or $0.20 per share (diluted), for
the year ended December 31, 1999, compared with net earnings of $13.6
million, or $2.08 per share (diluted), a year ago. Results for 1999
include a non-recurring charge of $1.4 million after-tax, or $0.21 per
share (diluted), related to relocation of facilities, staffing level
reductions and legal and warranty expenses incurred during the first
quarter. Results for the year ended December 31, 1998, include
non-recurring gains of approximately $1.4 million, or $0.21 per share
(diluted), related to the sale of certain assets and lower-than-expected
costs on certain employee benefits and manufacturing items. We were
encouraged that, on a quarterly basis, Lufkin did show sequential
improvement in net earnings throughout 1999.
Lufkin's total backlog at December 31, 1999, decreased to $73.6 million
compared with $94.9 million at December 31, 1998. The backlog for trailer
products was $42.2 million compared with $44.7 million last year; for oil
field equipment it was $4.0 million compared with $3.7 million last year;
for power transmission it was $21.4 million compared with $38.1 million at
December 31, 1998; and for foundry products it was $6.0 million compared
with $8.4 million a year ago.
Lufkin continued to maintain its sound financial position in 1999. Lufkin
ended the year with total assets of $221.4 million and working capital of
$40.8 million. Lufkin's shareholders' equity at year-end was $152.4
million with a book value of $24.11 per share. The Company's current ratio
was in excess of 2 to 1 with total debt of $17.1 million at December 31,
1999.
During 1999, the Board of Directors approved the authorization of up to
$3.0 million for the repurchase of additional shares of Lufkin's common
stock. A total of 260,000 shares were repurchased under the current
repurchase program in 1999. This brought the total number of shares
repurchased by the Company to over 716,000 shares, or over $14.9 million.
The Board continues to believe that periodic repurchase of common stock of
Lufkin represents an attractive use of a portion of available cash. The
Board also approved quarterly cash dividends totaling $0.72 per share in
1999. Lufkin has paid a quarterly cash dividend for 60 consecutive years.
Operationally in 1999, we continued to invest in our facilities for the
future. We also made substantial progress in integrating the recent
acquisitions into our overall organization. The two acquisitions we
completed in 1998 in the oil and gas industries are providing unique
opportunities to expand the role Lufkin provides in servicing these
industries. The technical oil well automation services of Delta-X
Corporation provide an excellent way to expand Lufkin's service and oil
field-related products.
Our 1998 acquisition of Comelor, which manufactures industrial gears
primarily in Europe and operates today as Lufkin France, showed positive
results in 1999. We have been able to leverage Lufkin France's strengths by
entering new markets, developing additional products and expanding the array of
services Lufkin provides. We are pleased with the increased marketing ability
that Lufkin France provides, enabling us to better serve customers in Europe,
the Middle East and Asia. We are continuing to look for additional ways to
further "globalize" our gear business.
Over the last few years, Lufkin has taken initiatives to strengthen our
market position within each of our four business units. We have done so in
several ways:
. improving our operational performance;
. decreasing product cycle times;
. reducing scrap and work in process;
. introducing new products;
. developing additional support within our primary markets;
. expanding our international sales presence;
. making necessary capital investments;
. increasing our customer support;
. completing synergistic acquisitions; and
. providing the tools and training for our employees to increase
productivity.
While there is still work to be done, we believe our progress positions
Lufkin to leverage its past efforts into greater achievements in the future
in each of our business units.
Oil field
In 1999, overall demand for oil field products reflected the lackluster
global investment in oil production. Lufkin's shipments to both the
domestic and international markets were down compared with levels of 1998.
Oil prices have only recently reached levels attractive enough to spur
increases in drilling activity.
Our strategy for the future continues to focus on the faster growing
markets of the United States, Canada, the Middle and Far East, and South
America where the outlook for growth is most promising. We believe our
strong position in the domestic market should allow us to participate in a
significant way as conditions improve here, while our local manufacturing
capabilities in key markets can provide Lufkin with the ability to better
meet demand in those more desirable areas of the world.
In addition, our expanded technical support is allowing us to provide
better service on an "after sales" basis to anywhere in the world. We
continue to seek ways to build upon our strong brand name and supply a
broader array of products and services. Our automation services hold
particular promise, and we are aggressively seeking additional ways to
leverage our strengths in this area. We firmly believe the long-term
future for the type of oil field equipment Lufkin manufactures and the
expanded array of services we provide is positive.
Trailer
Lufkin's trailer operations have historically been cyclical and tied to
changes in domestic gross national product. Fundamentally, the trends that
impact the long-term outlook; the increasing average age of trailer fleets;
outsourcing of transportation needs; and more trailers being used for
short-term storage, remain favorable. While economic conditions in 1999
were generally favorable, specific factors affecting our primary markets of
U.S. trucking lines and regional carriers tended to be somewhat weaker.
After a period where the trailer industry experienced increasing orders,
Lufkin had to be very responsive in 1999 to current conditions and bring
production capability and workforce in line with demand.
Lufkin's plans are to focus on increasing its penetration in the various
trailer distribution channels and expanding its customer base by making a
concerted effort to reach a greater number of users and dealers. Our
manufacturing capacity and Lufkin's reputation for quality, reliability,
innovation and competitive prices have helped make Lufkin a premier
manufacturer. Our strategy for the future will focus on expanding share in
market niches where competition is less and the opportunity for higher
margin is greater.
Power Transmission
While we continue to make progress in making power transmission a
world-class leader, industry demand in 1999 was below our earlier
expectations. This decrease in demand was primarily caused by a significant
decline in capital investment in industrial markets around the world.
Lufkin did improve its strong position in the power generation, petrochemical,
pipelines, steel, rubber and marine industries. Orders received from
international accounts have provided expanded opportunities and countered
the effect of the slower growth in other industrial sectors.
We continue to believe the long-term factors affecting demand for Lufkin's
gears are positive. In the power generation sector, the need for
electrical power generation in developing countries and the continuing move
to combined cycle operations in industrialized countries will expand. The
need in the petrochemical sector to invest in new plants and update
existing refineries to improve efficiency as well as address safety and
environmental requirements is ongoing.
We offer products and services that are positioned to compete successfully
in these markets. We intend to focus our future efforts on further
increasing market share in the Far East, European and Latin American
markets through increased sales efforts and strategic alliances with local
manufacturers. We are also continuing our custom product development
efforts to produce new applications, which can yield significant product
improvement. Our sales and service efforts are among the best in the
industry, and we are pursuing opportunities that offer the most attractive
returns.
Foundry
The foundry division remains the smallest of Lufkin's four business units.
Our efforts in 1999 were aimed at expanding the division's customer base
and shifting product mix to higher value-added engineered castings. Lufkin
remains a key supplier of forklift counterweights and has become a
well-established supplier of large, engineered castings to machine tool
customers. Our capabilities to supply the highly engineered machine tool
markets have expanded our customer base to include more industrial sectors
such as building construction equipment, material handling equipment,
valves and water works, and pump and compressor. Strategic customer
relationships in the markets for large, engineered castings that have more
technically demanding products and carry higher margins remain important to
achieving growth in the future.
Summary
In summary, while our overall results were disappointing in 1999, we remain
focused on the things we do well to capitalize on the opportunities ahead.
We believe the successful execution of our strategies is enhancing the
competitive position of Lufkin's products in world markets and is positioning us
to achieve growth in the future. I want to thank our employees, suppliers,
customers and shareholders for their dedication and loyalty displayed during the
past year and for their efforts to maintain Lufkin as a world-class company.
Sincerely,
/s/ Douglas V. Smith
Douglas V. Smith
President and Chief Executive Officer
LUFKIN AT A GLANCE
Power Transmission Products
As a leading manufacturer of power transmission equipment, Lufkin's
products are used in a diversified variety of industrial applications
worldwide, including petrochemical, power generation, steel, marine and
rubber. The Company's precision-made gears range in weights from 300 pounds
to 250 tons, in power levels from 20 to 85,000 horsepower and in size up to
16 feet in diameter. They are primarily parallel shaft, enclosed gear
drives precision-designed to meet all performance requirements. Lufkin's
ongoing support and service is an important part of new equipment sales as
well as in the after-market for installed power transmission equipment.
Trailers
Lufkin produces many different sizes and styles of vans; platforms; and
high capacity, light-weight dump trailers. The Company's trailers are known
for their quality construction, reliability, innovation of design, and
competitive price. New products introduced in the last few years have
expanded the market for the Company's trailers and provided additional
growth opportunities.
Oil Field Equipment and Service
Lufkin is one of the major suppliers worldwide of oil field equipment using
some form of artificial lift. The Company's primary products include the
conventional Mark II, Mobile, Low Profile and Air Balance beam-pumping units,
which are extremely adaptable to meet customers' various production demands. In
addition to Lufkin's high quality products, the Company provides a broad array
of service including on-site installation, technical support, and automation
technology services. The Company maintains a significant presence in all major
oil markets.
Foundry Products
Lufkin's foundry products include low-to-medium-volume ductile and gray
iron castings used as components for numerous of the Company's products as
well as original equipment manufacturers. The Company maintains a
diversified customer base which includes manufacturers in such industrial
sectors as construction equipment, material handling equipment, machine
tools, valve and water works, pump and compressor, and automotive and truck.
LUFKIN INDUSTRIES, INC.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Lufkin Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries
COMMON STOCK INFORMATION
1999 1998
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Stock Price Stock Price
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Quarter High Low Dividend High Low Dividend
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First $20.500 $14.500 $.18 $35.938 $28.500 $.18
Second 20.000 14.375 .18 38.063 29.250 .18
Third 19.375 14.625 .18 35.000 22.750 .18
Fourth 17.000 12.563 .18 26.500 16.875 .18
The Company's common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Stock Market (National
Market) under the symbol LUFK and as of March 7, 2000, there were approximately
716 record holders of its common stock.
The Company has paid cash dividends for 60 consecutive years. Total dividend
payments were $4,654,000 and $4,752,000 in 1999 and 1998, respectively.
QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)
In millions, except First Second Third Fourth
per share data Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter
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1999
Net sales $57.9 $57.6 $65.0 $62.0
Gross profit 6.2 8.1 8.5 9.8
Net earnings (loss) (2.7) 0.1 0.5 0.8
Basic earnings (loss) per share (.42) .01 .09 .13
Diluted earnings (loss) per share (.42) .01 .09 .13
1998
Net sales $73.6 $80.0 $66.7 $63.4
Gross profit 13.3 14.0 13.1 8.2
Net earnings 4.4 4.8 4.0 0.4
Basic earnings per share .67 .73 .61 .06
Diluted earnings per share .66 .72 .60 .06
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ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Shareholders may obtain additional information for the year ended December 31,
1999, from the Company's Form 10-K Report filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission. A copy of such report may be obtained without charge by written
request to the Secretary, Lufkin Industries, Inc., P.O. Box 849, Lufkin, Texas
75902-0849.
LUFKIN INDUSTRIES, INC.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Lufkin Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Net sales for 1999 were $242.5 million compared to $283.7 million for 1998.
Net sales for 1997 were $287.6 million. The Company reported a net operating
loss of $0.2 million for 1999 and operating income of $20.4 million and $21.0
million for 1998 and 1997, respectively. For 1999, the Company reported a net
loss of $1.3 million compared to net income of $13.6 million and $14.8 million
for 1998 and 1997, respectively.
During 1999, the Company experienced revenue declines across all of its
operating segments. The annual percentage increases (decreases) in revenues for
the Company's product groups for the three years ended December 31, 1999 were as
follows:
Annual increases
(decreases) in revenues
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1999 1998 1997
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Oil field pumping units (22)% (29)% 63%
Power transmission products (3) 3 (3)
Foundry castings (25) (12) 6
Trailers (15) 22 43
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Total (15)% (1)% 27%
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The sales mix of the Company's products for the three years ended December 31,
1999 was as follows:
Percent of
total sales
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1999 1998 1997
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Oil field pumping units 19% 20% 28%
Power transmission products 29 26 25
Foundry castings 9 11 12
Trailers 43 43 35
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Total 100% 100% 100%
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Oil field revenues decreased 22% to $44.7 million in 1999 from $57.5 million
in 1998. Oil field revenues for 1997 were $81.6 million. During 1999, the
Company experienced its second year of significant decreases in demand for its
oil field products world wide. In response to increasing oil prices throughout
1999, the service portion of the Company's Oil Field Division experienced
increased revenue while new unit orders declined due to industry consolidations
and the continued uncertainty as to long-term oil prices. To better position
itself for longer term market recoveries, the Company relocated and consolidated
its primary manufacturing facilities at its Lufkin, Texas Buck Creek facility.
The Company booked new orders of $45.0 million for 1999, compared to $46.0
million and $85.0 million in 1998 and 1997, respectively. The decreased
bookings are also a result of the above noted uncertainty of the worldwide oil
field markets. The Company ended 1999 with a backlog for oil field products of
$4.0 million as compared to $3.7 million at December 31, 1998. The backlog at
December 31, 1997 was $15.2 million.
Sales of power transmission products decreased 3% to $70.8 million from $72.9
million in 1998. Power transmission revenues were $70.8 million in 1997. The
1999 bookings for power transmission products were $54.1 million, which
decreased from $74.4 million in 1998. Bookings were $77.3 million in 1997. The
declines in Power Transmission's revenues and bookings reflect the uncertainties
associated with both the U.S. and European capital goods markets. The Company
brought its French acquisition on line at lower than expected volumes also
reflecting the soft European market. The 1999 backlog decreased to $21.4 million
as compared to the 1998 backlog of $38.1 million. The 1997 year end backlog was
$36.6 million.
Foundry castings revenues in 1999 decreased 25% to $22.8 million from $30.3
million in 1998. Sales of foundry castings were $34.5 million in 1997. The
declines in foundry revenues and bookings were due primarily to the decline in
demand for domestically produced machine tool components as highlighted in the
uncertain capital goods market and to price pressures resulting from foreign
competition in the counterweight markets. New orders booked for foundry
castings totaled $20.4 million in 1999. Bookings were $23.0 million and $34.9
million in 1998 and 1997, respectively. The decline in bookings and backlog is
primarily due to greater pricing pressure from the Far East markets due to the
depressed Asian economies combined with unfavorable changes in the monetary
exchange rates. The Company ended 1999 with a backlog for foundry products of
$6.0 million. The year end backlog for foundry products was $8.4 million and
$15.7 million for 1998 and 1997, respectively.
LUFKIN INDUSTRIES, INC.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Lufkin Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (CONTINUED)
Net revenues from trailer products for 1999 decreased 15% to $104.2 million
from $123.0 million for 1998. Revenues from trailer products were $100.7 million
for 1997. The decrease in trailer revenues partially reflects the tightening
independent trailer market associated with the higher fuel costs as experienced
in the last half of 1999. The 1999 backlog for trailer products decreased to
$42.2 million from $44.7 million at year end 1998. The backlog for trailer
products was $62.8 million in 1997. The decrease in backlog is due primarily to
the tightening trailer market as noted above.
Gross profit margins declined to 13% for 1999 compared to 17% for 1998 and
1997. The reduced profitability reflected the reduced volumes and their impacts
on absorption of fixed overhead costs along with reduced manufacturing
efficiencies which resulted in manufacturing variances. Reduced oil field
volumes also impacted the profitability of the captive portion of the Company's
foundry operation resulting in under absorption of fixed overheads and reduced
manufacturing efficiencies.
Selling, General and Administrative expenses (S. G. & A.) were $32.8 million
and 14% of revenues for 1999, increasing from 1998 when S. G. & A. expenses were
$28.2 million and 10% of revenues. S. G. & A. expenses were $27.9 million and
10% of revenues for 1997. The $4.6 million year-on-year increase of the
Company's S. G. & A. expenses between 1999 and 1998 reflected the full year
impact of S. G. & A. expenses associated with its power transmission division's
French acquisition - Comelor and its oil field division's purchase of Houston,
Texas based Delta-X Corporation. Also contributing to this increase was the
full year impact of the installation of the Company's information systems
completed in August of 1998.
The net operating loss for 1999 was $0.2 million, down from operating income
of $20.4 million in 1998 and $21.0 million in 1997. Results for the year ended
December 31, 1999, include a first quarter non-recurring charge of $1.4 million
after-tax, or $0.21 per share (diluted), related to relocation of facilities,
staffing level reductions and legal and warranty expenses. Net earnings for
1998 were increased by $1.4 million or $0.21 per share (diluted) resulting from
non-recurring gains related primarily to the sale of certain assets and lower
than expected costs on certain employee benefits and manufacturing items. The
Company plans to continue to proactively match production with activity while
focusing on long-term growth through synergistic acquisitions, exploring new
markets and developing additional products.
Investment income decreased to $29,000 in 1999 as compared to $1.3 million in
1998 due to a decrease in investment balances caused by the use of invested
funds in 1998 for acquisition activities. Interest expense increased $0.5
million to $1.2 million in 1999 from $0.7 million in 1998. The increase is
primarily due to the increase in long-term debt related to the Company's
acquisition activities. Other income decreased $1.4 million to expense of $0.7
in 1999 compared to income of $0.7 million in 1998 due primarily to losses on
asset retirements in 1999 associated with the relocation of facilities discussed
above. Other income for 1997 was $0.6 million.
The net loss for 1999 was $1.3 million or $(0.20) diluted earnings per share
compared to net income of $13.6 million in 1998 or $2.08 diluted earnings per
share. Net earnings for 1997 were $14.8 million or $2.22 diluted earnings per
share.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company has historically relied on cash flows from operations and third
party borrowings to finance its operations, including acquisition activity,
dividend payments and stock purchases.
The Company's cash balance totaled $1.1 million at December 31, 1999, a
decrease of $0.5 million from December 31, 1998. For the year ended December
31, 1999, net cash flows provided by operating activities were $21.8 million,
cash used in investing activities totaled $9.2 million and cash used in
financing activities amounted to $13.1 million. Significant components of cash
flows from operating activities include the net loss adjusted for non-cash items
along with a $15.1 million reduction in inventory levels from the prior year end
as a result of reduced activity and management actions in 1999. Cash used in
investing activities includes capital expenditures totaling approximately $7.2
million for, among other things, ongoing additions and modifications to certain
of the Company's production facilities along with purchases and replacements of
production equipment and operating vehicles. Significant components of cash
used in financing activities include (i) a net reduction of approximately $4.4
million of short- and long-term debt; (ii) dividend payments totaling
approximately $4.7 million or $0.72 per share; and (iii) purchases of treasury
stock totaling approximately $4.1 million.
LUFKIN INDUSTRIES, INC.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Lufkin Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES (CONTINUED)
Total debt balances, including current maturities of long-term debt, at
December 31, 1999 include $5.2 million outstanding under the Company's short-
term demand facility (the "Credit Facility") and approximately $11.9 million of
notes payable to various banks and individuals. Total debt, including the
Credit Facility, declined to $17.1 million at December 31, 1999 compared to
$22.7 million at December 31, 1998. This decrease was attributable to a net
reduction of $3.3 million of amounts outstanding under the Credit Facility and
principal payments on long-term notes payable during 1999 of approximately $2.2
million, offset in part by an additional $1.1 million of long-term debt issued.
Contributing to the overall decrease in the long-term debt balance was an
approximately $0.7 million decline in the Company's Euro-denominated note
balance due to changes in the Euro exchange rate. The Company has designated
this note as a hedge against the Company's net investment in its French
operations.
The Credit Facility provides for up to $13.0 million of borrowings outstanding
at any one time, at the bank's discretion, and is unsecured. Borrowings under
the Credit Facility bear interest at the bank's borrowing rate plus an
applicable margin. Weighted average interest rates on amounts borrowed under
the Credit Facility were 5.9% and 6.0% at December 31, 1999 and 1998,
respectively. As of December 31, 1999, approximately $7.8 million remained
available for borrowings, at the bank's discretion, under the terms of the
Credit Facility.
The Company has a stock repurchase plan under which the Company is authorized
to spend up to $17.1 million for purchases of its common stock. Pursuant to
this plan, the Company repurchased 259,800 shares of its common stock at an
aggregate cost of approximately $4.1 million in 1999. Repurchased shares are
added to treasury stock and are available for general corporate purposes
including the funding of the Company's stock option plans. As of December 31,
1999, the Company held 571,880 shares of treasury stock at an aggregate cost of
approximately $12.0 million. Authorizations of approximately $2.2 million
remained at December 31, 1999.
The Company is currently negotiating an agreement with a domestic bank for a
revolving line of credit which will provide for up to $20.0 million of
borrowings outstanding at any one time expiring September 1, 2002 along with an
additional $5.0 million demand facility. Borrowings under the revolving line of
credit will bear interest, at the Company's option, at either (i) the prime rate
or (ii) the London Interbank Offered Rate plus an applicable margin, depending
on certain ratios as defined in the agreement. The Company expects to have this
line of credit in place in the first quarter of 2000. The Company plans to
reduce the borrowing capacity under the Credit Facility from $13.0 million to
$5.0 million once this new agreement is in place.
The Company believes that its cash flows from operations and its available
borrowing capacity under the Credit Facility should be sufficient to fund its
operations, including planned capital expenditures, dividend payments and stock
repurchases, through December 31, 2000.
MARKET RISK
The Company does not utilize financial instruments for trading purposes and
holds no derivative financial instruments that could expose the Company to
significant market risk. The Company's financial instruments include cash,
accounts receivable, accounts payable and debt obligations. The book value of
accounts receivable, short-term debt and accounts payable are considered to be
representative of their fair value because of the short maturity of these
instruments. The Company believes the carrying value of its long-term debt
approximates fair value because the interest rates of this debt are comparable
to what the Company believes it could currently obtain for debt with similar
terms and maturities. The Company's accounts receivable are not concentrated in
one customer or one industry and are not viewed as an unusual credit risk.
IMPACT OF THE YEAR 2000
Prior to 1998, the Company completed a comprehensive evaluation of its
information technology systems to determine which systems would be affected by
the Year 2000 ("Y2K") issue. Following this evaluation, the Company determined
that the purchase of new Y2K compliant software applications would provide
increased commercial and financial functionality when compared to its existing
mature software. Installation of this new information system was completed in
the third quarter of 1998 and the Company did not experience any adverse effects
on its operations as a result of the Y2K issue.
The Company has capitalized approximately $9.5 million of costs related to the
purchase and installation of these new software applications as of December 31,
1999. The new information system is being depreciated over a seven-year useful
life. Non-information technology systems found to be non-compliant were
immaterial in nature and of minimal cost to repair or replace.
LUFKIN INDUSTRIES, INC.
MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
Lufkin Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
A class action complaint was filed in the United States District Court for the
Eastern District of Texas on March 7, 1997 by an employee and a former employee
which alleged race discrimination in employment. Certification hearings were
conducted in Beaumont, Texas in February of 1998 and in Lufkin, Texas in August
of 1998. The District Court in April of 1999 issued a decision that certified a
class for this case which includes all persons of a certain minority employed by
the Company from March 6, 1994 to the present. The Company appealed this class
certification decision by the District Court to the 5th Circuit United States
Court of Appeals in New Orleans, Louisiana. This appeal was denied on June 23,
1999.
The Company is defending this action vigorously. Furthermore, the Company
believes that the facts and the law in this action support its position and is
confident that it will prevail if this case is tried on the merits.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND ASSUMPTIONS
This Annual Report contains forward-looking statements and information that
are based on management's beliefs as well as assumptions made by and information
currently available to management. When used in this report, the words
"anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect" and similar expressions are
intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the
Company's current views with respect to certain events and are subject to
certain assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside the
control of the Company, including but not limited to: (i) oil prices, (ii)
capital spending levels of oil producers, (iii) availability and prices for raw
materials and, (iv) general industry and economic conditions. Should one or more
of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions
prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those anticipated,
believed, estimated or expected. The Company does not intend to update these
forward-looking statements and information.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Lufkin Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries
December 31, 1999 and 1998
(Thousands of dollars, except share and per share data)
ASSETS 1999 1998
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Current assets:
Cash $ 1,065 $ 1,617
Invested funds 584 691
Receivables, net 34,526 38,904
Income taxes receivable 2,564 3,566
Inventories 32,761 48,344
Deferred income tax assets 1,228 2,616
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Total current assets 72,728 95,738
Property, plant and equipment, net 89,959 95,159
Prepaid pension costs 37,105 31,614
Invested funds 5,281 5,456
Goodwill, net 8,951 7,807
Other assets, net 7,342 7,021
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Total assets $221,366 $242,795
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
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Current liabilities:
Short term debt $ 5,200 $ 8,500
Current portion of long-term notes payable 2,750 2,687
Accounts payable 9,895 12,017
Accrued liabilities:
Payroll and benefits 4,731 6,687
Accrued warranty expenses 1,493 2,213
Taxes payable 3,189 2,561
Commissions and other 4,685 5,551
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Total current liabilities 31,943 40,216
Deferred income tax liabilities 16,795 16,774
Postretirement benefits 11,116 11,381
Long-term notes payable, net of current portion 9,103 11,528
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock, no par value,
2,000,000 shares authorized, none issued or outstanding - -
Common stock, par $1 per share; 60,000,000 shares
authorized; 6,892,381 shares issued 6,892 6,892
Capital in excess of par 18,066 18,080
Retained earnings 141,491 147,413
Treasury stock, 571,880 shares and 315,330 shares,
respectively, at cost (12,019) (8,014)
Accumulated other comprehensive income:
Cumulative translation adjustment (2,021) (1,475)
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Total shareholders' equity 152,409 162,896
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $221,366 $242,795
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
Lufkin Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997
(Thousands of dollars, except per share data)
1999 1998 1997
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Net sales $242,519 $283,705 $287,562
Cost of sales 209,877 235,129 238,657
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Gross profit 32,642 48,576 48,905
Selling, general and administrative expenses 32,825 28,203 27,886
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Operating income (loss) (183) 20,373 21,019
Investment income 29 1,307 1,531
Interest expense (1,176) (730) (259)
Other income (expense), net (683) 677 553
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Earnings (loss) before income taxes (2,013) 21,627 22,844
Income tax provision (benefit) (745) 8,001 7,995
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Net earnings (loss) $ (1,268) $ 13,626 $ 14,849
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Net earnings (loss) per share:
Basic $ (0.20) $ 2.11 $ 2.26
Diluted $ (0.20) $ 2.08 $ 2.22
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Lufkin Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997
(Thousands of dollars, except share and per share data)
Compre-
Common Stock Capital Cumulative hensive
---------------- In Excess Retained Treasury Translation Income
Shares Amount Of Par Earnings Stock Adjustment (Loss)
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Balance, December 31, 1996 6,792,381 $6,792 $15,367 $128,150 $ (4,754) $ (948)
Comprehensive income:
Net earnings 14,849 $14,849
Other comprehensive income,
net of tax
Foreign currency
translation
adjustment (215) (215)
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Comprehensive income 14,634
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Cash dividends,
$.68 per share (4,460)
Purchases of treasury stock
(20,383 shares) (532)
Exercise of stock options
(54,982 shares) 14 1,042
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Balance, December 31, 1997 6,792,381 6,792 15,381 138,539 (4,244) (1,163)
Comprehensive income:
Net earnings 13,626 13,626
Other comprehensive
income, net of tax
Foreign currency
translation
adjustment (312) (312)
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Comprehensive income 13,314
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Common stock issued for
acquisitions 100,000 100 2,170
Cash dividends,
$.72 per share (4,752)
Purchases of treasury stock
(199,726 shares) (5,554)
Exercise of stock options
(83,795 shares) 529 1,784
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Balance, December 31, 1998 6,892,381 6,892 18,080 147,413 (8,014) (1,475)
Comprehensive income (loss):
Net earnings (loss) (1,268) (1,268)
Other comprehensive
income, net of tax
Foreign currency
translation
adjustment (546) (546)
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Comprehensive income (loss) $(1,814)
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Cash dividends,
$.72 per share (4,654)
Purchases of treasury stock
(259,800 shares) (4,072)
Exercise of stock options
(3,250 shares) (14) 67
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Balance, December 31, 1999 6,892,381 $6,892 $18,066 $141,491 $(12,019) $(2,021)
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Lufkin Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Years ended December 31, 1999, 1998 and 1997
(Thousands of dollars)
1999 1998 1997
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings (loss) $ (1,268) $ 13,626 $ 14,849
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings (loss) to net
cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 10,746 9,213 7,888
Deferred income tax provision 1,409 2,481 3,332
Pension income (5,491) (3,925) (3,220)
Postretirement benefits (265) (917) 106
(Gain) loss on disposition of property,
plant and equipment 1,032 (199) 136
Increase (decrease) in cash flows from
changes in working capital excluding
effects of acquisitions:
Receivables, net 4,259 5,504 (5,696)
Income taxes receivable 1,006 (3,566) -
Inventories 15,083 (10,843) (8,253)
Accounts payable (2,299) 2,237 (414)
Accrued liabilities (2,439) (2,256) 2,140
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Net cash provided by operating activities 21,773 11,355 10,868
Cash flows from investing activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment (7,172) (19,830) (17,637)
Acquisitions of other companies, net of cash acquired - (9,979) (8,908)
Proceeds from (cash used for) disposition of property,
plant and equipment (146) 604 1,253
Decrease in invested funds 282 - -
(Increase) decrease in other assets (2,129) 1,843 22
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Net cash used in investing activities (9,165) (27,362) (25,270)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from (payments of) short term debt, net (3,300) 14,500 -
Long-term notes payable issued 1,079 - -
Payments of long-term notes payable (2,166) (742) (143)
Dividends paid (4,654) (4,752) (4,460)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 53 2,314 1,056
Purchases of treasury stock (4,072) (5,554) (532)
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities (13,060) 5,766 (4,079)
Effect of translation on cash and
cash equivalents (100) (312) (215)
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents (552) (10,553) (18,696)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 1,617 12,170 30,866
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of year $ 1,065 $ 1,617 $ 12,170
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See notes to consolidated financial statements.
LUFKIN INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Lufkin Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries
(1) CORPORATE ORGANIZATION AND SUMMARY OF MAJOR ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Lufkin Industries, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries (collectively, the
"Company") manufactures and sells oil field pumping units, power transmission
products, foundry castings and highway trailers throughout the world.
PRINCIPLES OF CONSOLIDATION: The consolidated financial statements include
the accounts of Lufkin Industries, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries after
elimination of all significant intercompany accounts and transactions.
USE OF ESTIMATES: The preparation of financial statements in conformity with
generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and
disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities of the date of the financial
statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
TRANSLATION OF FOREIGN CURRENCIES: Assets and liabilities of foreign
operations are translated into U. S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect at
the end of each accounting period and income statement accounts are translated
at the average exchange rates prevailing during the period.
CASH EQUIVALENTS: The Company considers all highly liquid investments with
maturities of three months or less when purchased to be cash equivalents.
INVESTED FUNDS: The Company's invested funds, consisting of government
securities, are classified as held-to-maturity securities, which are carried at
cost, net of accumulated amortization. Substantially all of the Company's
invested funds at December 31, 1999 and 1998 were restricted for payment of
certain of the Company's long-term notes payable.
RECEIVABLES: The following is a summary of the Company's receivable balances:
(Thousands of dollars) 1999 1998
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Accounts receivable $34,568 $38,772
Notes receivable 563 732
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35,131 39,504
Allowance for doubtful accounts (605) (600)
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Net receivables $34,526 $38,904
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INVENTORIES: The Company reports its inventories by using the last-in, first-
out (LIFO) and the first-in, first-out (FIFO) methods less reserves necessary to
report inventories at the lower of cost or estimated market. Inventory costs
include material, labor and factory overhead. In July, 1998, the Company began
capitalizing certain maintenance and supplies inventories to better match the
estimated cost of such inventories with the related equipment produced. Such
inventories were capitalized and will be amortized over the three years of their
estimated use and had the effect of increasing net earnings by $1.2 million
($0.19 per diluted share) and $0.8 million ($0.13 per diluted share) in 1999 and
1998, respectively.
PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT: The Company records investments in these
assets at cost. Improvements are capitalized, while repair and maintenance
costs are charged to operations as incurred. Gains or losses realized on the
sale or retirement of these assets are reflected in income. The Company
periodically reviews its properties for possible impairment whenever events or
changes in circumstance might indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may
not be recoverable. Depreciation for financial reporting purposes is provided
on a straight-line method based upon the estimated useful lives of the assets.
Accelerated depreciation methods are used for tax purposes. The following is a
summary of the Company's property, plant and equipment (P. P. & E.) balances and
useful lives:
Useful
Life
(Thousands of dollars) (in Years) 1999 1998
- ----------------------------------------------- ---------- ---------- ----------
Land - $ 2,264 $ 2,592
Land improvements 10-25 5,093 6,056
Buildings 12.5-40 58,776 58,678
Machinery and equipment 3-12.5 165,482 160,266
Furniture and fixtures 5-12.5 5,408 5,268
Computer equipment 3-7 17,804 20,138
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Total property, plant and equipment 254,827 252,998
Less accumulated depreciation (164,868) (157,839)
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Total property, plant and equipment, net $ 89,959 $ 95,159
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LUFKIN INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Lufkin Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries
(1) SUMMARY OF MAJOR ACCOUNTING POLICIES (CONTINUED)
GOODWILL AND OTHER ASSETS: The cost over fair value of net tangible assets of
acquired businesses ("Goodwill") is amortized on a straight-line method over
forty years. Management periodically evaluates recorded Goodwill balances, net
of accumulated amortization, for impairment based on the undiscounted cash flows
associated with the asset compared to the carrying amount of that asset.
Management believes that there have been no events or circumstances that warrant
revision to the remaining useful life or affect the recoverability of Goodwill
in any of its business units. Other assets, which include covenants not to
compete, are amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated
lives. Amortization expense related to Goodwill and other assets was $277,000,
$290,000 and $184,000 in 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
EARNINGS PER SHARE: Earnings per share amounts are based on the weighted
average number of shares of common stock and common stock equivalents
outstanding during the period. The weighted average number of shares used to
compute basic and diluted earnings per share for 1999, 1998 and 1997 is
illustrated below:
(Thousands of dollars, except share and per share data) 1999 1998 1997
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Numerator:
Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share--
net earnings (loss) $ (1,268) $ 13,626 $ 14,849
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Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per share--
weighted-average shares 6,462,890 6,464,680 6,558,536
Effect of dilutive securities: Employee stock options - 100,080 131,423
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Denominator for diluted earnings per share--adjusted
weighted-average shares and assumed conversions 6,462,890 6,564,760 6,689,959
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Basic earnings (loss) per share $ (0.20) $ 2.11 $ 2.26
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Diluted earnings (loss) per share $ (0.20) $ 2.08 $ 2.22
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Options to purchase a total of 916,793, 182,701 and 153,325 shares of the
Company's common stock were excluded from the calculation of fully diluted
earnings per share for 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively, because their effect
on fully diluted earnings per share for the period was antidilutive.
INCOME TAXES: The Company follows Statement of Financial Accounting Standards
("SFAS") No. 109, "Accounting for Income Taxes." Under SFAS No. 109, deferred
income tax assets or liabilities are recorded based on the difference between
the financial statement and income tax bases of assets and liabilities using
enacted tax rates.
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS: The Company's financial instruments
include cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable and debt obligations. The
book value of accounts receivable, short-term debt and accounts payable are
considered to be representative of their fair value because of the short
maturity of these instruments. The Company believes the carrying value of its
long-term debt approximates fair value because the interest rates of this debt
are comparable to what the Company believes it could currently obtain for debt
with similar terms and maturities.
RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS: In June 1998 the Financial
Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued SFAS No. 133 - "Accounting for
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities." In June 1999, the FASB issued
SFAS 137, which amended the effective adoption date of SFAS 133. This statement
establishes accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments,
including derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, and for hedging
activities. The statement, as amended and which is to be applied prospectively,
is effective for the Company's quarter ending March 31, 2001. The Company is
currently evaluating the impact of SFAS No. 133 on its future results of
operations and financial position.
On December 3, 1999 the United States Securities and Exchange Commission
("SEC") staff released Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB) No. 101, "Revenue
Recognition", to provide guidance on the recognition, presentation and
disclosure of revenue in financial statements. The Company reviewed its
revenue recognition procedures and is satisfied that it is in compliance with
this SAB.
OTHER: Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform with the
current year presentation.
LUFKIN INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Lufkin Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries
(2) INCOME TAXES
Net deferred income tax assets and liabilities are comprised of the following:
(Thousands of dollars) 1999 1998
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Current deferred income tax assets
Gross assets $ 1,228 $ 2,616
Gross liabilities - -
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Total, net 1,228 2,616
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Noncurrent deferred income tax liabilities
Gross assets 6,469 7,382
Gross liabilities (23,264) (24,156)
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Total, net (16,795) (16,774)
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Net deferred income tax liabilities $(15,567) $(14,158)
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The tax effects of significant temporary differences representing deferred
income tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
(Thousands of dollars) 1999 1998
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Inventories $ 213 $ 859
Prepaid pension costs (12,954) (11,065)
Payroll and benefits 789 1,264
Accrued warranty expenses 560 275
Postretirement benefits 4,113 3,984
Tax credit carryforwards 258 136
Depreciation (9,626) (9,373)
Restructuring/relocation reserve 431 -
Other, net 649 (238)
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Net deferred income tax liabilities $(15,567) $(14,158)
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The income tax provision for 1999, 1998, and 1997 consisted of the following:
(Thousands of dollars) 1999 1998 1997
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Current $(2,154) $ 5,520 $ 4,663
Deferred 1,409 2,481 3,332
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Total $ (745) $ 8,001 $ 7,995
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A reconciliation of the income tax provision as computed at the statutory U.S.
income tax rate and the income tax provision presented in the consolidated
financial statements is as follows:
(Thousands of dollars) 1999 1998 1997
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Tax provision computed at statutory rate $(704) $7,570 $7,995
Tax effect of:
Expenses for which no benefit was realized 158 206 166
Tax-exempt interest and dividend
income exclusion - - (11)
Other, net (199) 225 (155)
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Provision for income taxes $(745) $8,001 $7,995
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Cash payments for income taxes totaled $2,164,000, $9,615,000 and $3,075,000
for 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
For income tax reporting purposes at December 31, 1999, the Company has
foreign tax credit carryforwards of $258,000 which expire in 2003.
LUFKIN INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Lufkin Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries
(3) INVENTORIES
Inventories used in determining cost of sales were as follows:
(Thousands of dollars) 1999 1998
- ---------------------------------------------
Finished goods $ 3,193 $ 5,331
Work in process 8,285 14,805
Raw materials 21,283 28,208
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Total $32,761 $48,344
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Inventories accounted for on a LIFO basis were $22,036,000 and $32,394,000 and
on a FIFO basis were $10,725,000 and $15,950,000 at December 31, 1999 and 1998,
respectively. Had the FIFO method been used in determining all inventory
values, inventories would have been $20,419,000 and $18,656,000 higher at
December 31, 1999 and 1998, respectively.
During 1999, LIFO inventories were reduced and these reductions resulted in a
liquidation of LIFO inventory quantities carried at lower costs prevailing in
prior years. The impact of these reductions decreased the net loss in 1999 by
approximately $283,000, net of taxes ($.04 per diluted share).
(4) BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
In April 1998, the Company completed the acquisition of the assets of Lone
Star Machine Shop, an oil field service company, for a cash purchase price of
$2,300,000. Goodwill recorded as a result of this purchase was $1,080,000.
In November 1998, the Company completed the acquisition of the French company
Comelor, a manufacturer of industrial gears, for a total purchase price of
$7,615,000 consisting of cash and 100,000 shares of the Company's common stock.
The fair value of the net assets acquired exceeded the purchase price, therefore
net assets were recorded based on the purchase price.
In December 1998, the Company completed the acquisition of the Delta-X
Corporation, a software and hardware manufacturer for the oil field service
industry. Total cash payments were $4,087,000 and Goodwill was $2,323,000.
All acquisitions have been accounted for under the purchase method. Goodwill,
if any, resulting from each acquisition is being amortized over a forty year
life. As the Company finalized its purchase price allocations during 1999,
adjustments were made to increase Goodwill resulting from revisions of previous
purchase price allocation estimates. The results of acquired companies'
operations are included in the Company's Consolidated Statement of Earnings from
their respective acquisition dates forward.
The following unaudited pro forma information presents the results of the
Company's consolidated results of operations for 1998 had the acquisitions taken
place on January 1, 1998:
1998
(Thousands of dollars, except per share amounts) (Unaudited)
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Pro forma revenues $300,409
Pro forma net earnings 14,375
Pro forma earnings per common share:
Basic 2.22
Diluted 2.19
These pro forma results are presented for information purposes only and do not
purport to show the actual results which would have occurred had the business
combinations been consummated on the first day of the year being reported, nor
should they be viewed as indicative of future results of operations.
LUFKIN INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Lufkin Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries
(5) DEBT OBLIGATIONS
The Company's short term debt obligations at December 31, 1999 and 1998 consist
of the following:
(Thousands of dollars) 1999 1998
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Discretionary line of credit with a domestic bank,
payable daily, floating interest rate agreed to by
Company and bank, currently 5.90%, unsecured $5,200 $ 9,500
Less-Discretionary line of credit, classified as long
term notes payable and current portion of long
term notes payable, discussed below - (6,000)
Note payable to domestic bank, due January 4,
1999, interest at 6.87%, unsecured - 5,000
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$5,200 $ 8,500
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Subsequent to December 31, 1998 and prior to the issuance of the 1998
financial statements, the Company refinanced $6,000,000 of the discretionary
line of credit into a long-term note denominated in Euros, with interest equal
to the current Euro currency rate plus 1.75% per annum. This unsecured note is
payable in sixteen quarterly installments of Euros (approximately US $328,000)
plus interest beginning in March 1999 and maturing on the last business day of
December, 2002. As a result, $4,500,000 was classified as long-term notes
payable as of December 31, 1998 and $1,500,000 was classified as the current
portion of long-term notes payable. The Company has designated this note as a
hedge against its investment in its French operations.
LUFKIN INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Lufkin Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries
(5) DEBT OBLIGATIONS (CONTINUED)
The Company's long-term notes payable at December 31, 1999 and 1998 consist of
the following:
(Thousands of dollars, except payment amounts) 1999 1998
- ------------------------------------------------------------- -------- --------
Notes payable to individuals, interest ranging from 6.50%
to 6.65%, due in quarterly installments ranging from
$9,000 to $55,000 with balloon payments at maturity
ranging from $996,000 to $2,162,000 maturing
August 2000 to July 2002, unsecured $ 5,756 $ 6,332
Notes payable to individuals, stated interest rate of 0%
with an imputed interest rate of 6.50%, due in annual
installments totaling $167,000, maturing August 2000,
unsecured 167 333
Notes payable to banks denominated in French francs,
Interest ranging from 3.58% to 4.9%, due in quarterly
installments ranging from $7,000 to $40,853
secured by certain assets 1,662 1,550
Note payable to bank denominated in Euros, discussed above 4,268 6,000
Less-current maturities of long-term notes payable (2,750) (2,687)
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Total $ 9,103 $11,528
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Under the terms of certain notes payable, invested funds in the amount of
$5,456,000 are restricted for the payment of these notes.
Related party notes payable included in long-term notes payable at December 31,
1999 and 1998 consist of the following:
(Thousands of dollars) 1999 1998
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Note payable to current employee, interest at 6.50% with
principal and interest payable quarterly $ 135 $ 315
Note payable to current employee, stated interest rate of 0%
with an imputed interest rate of 6.50%, with principal and
interest payable annually 83 167
Less current maturities of long-term, related party notes payable (218) (263)
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Total $ - $ 219
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Principal payments of long-term notes payable as of December 31, 1999 are as
follows:
(Thousands of dollars)
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Year ending December 31,
2000 $ 2,750
2001 1,980
2002 6,820
2003 185
2004 118
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Total $11,853
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Cash payments for interest totaled $1,279,000, $347,000 and $125,000 in 1999,
1998 and 1997, respectively.
LUFKIN INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Lufkin Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries
(6) STOCK OPTION PLANS
The Company has stock option plans that provide for the granting of options to
outside directors and key employees to purchase an aggregate of not more than
1,250,000 shares of the Company's common stock at fair market value on the date
of grant. One third to one fourth of granted options generally become
exercisable after one year and each year thereafter. The options may not be
exercised after ten years from the date of grant. Outstanding options may be
canceled and reissued under terms specified in the plans.
The following table summarizes activity under the Company's stock option plans:
1999 1998 1997
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Options outstanding, beginning of year 745,510 671,766 600,990
Granted (per share)
1997 ($21.625 to $39.875) 136,583
1998 ($21.750 to $35.250) 164,726
1999 ($14.000 to $18.125) 230,833
Exercised (per share)
1997 ($15.312 to $30.00) (54,982)
1998 ($15.875 to $30.00) (83,795)
1999 ($15.875) (3,250)
Forfeited (per share)
1997 ($15.875 to $22.75) (10,825)
1998 ($15.875 to $38.00) (7,187)
1999 ($15.875 to $38.00) (56,300)
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Options outstanding, end of year 916,793 745,510 671,766
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The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding at
December 31, 1999:
Options Outstanding Options Exercisable
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Wgtd. Avg.
Range of Number Remaining Wgtd. Avg. Number Wgtd. Avg.
Exercise Outstanding Contractual Exercise Exercisable Exercise
Prices at 12/31/99 Life Price at 12/31/99 Price
- ----------------- ----------- ----------- ---------- ----------- -------------------
$14.00-$18.625 376,504 7.5 years $15.72 169,448 $17.11
$19.00-$21.750 350,888 7.0 years $21.20 237,163 $20.95
$22.75-$33.375 102,053 4.4 years $29.14 88,222 $28.95
$35.25-$39.875 87,348 7.8 years $37.73 48,674 $37.48
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$14.00-$39.875 916,793 7.0 years $21.42 543,507 $22.53
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The Company accounts for its stock option plans under APB Opinion No. 25 under
which no compensation cost has been recognized. Had compensation cost for these
plans been accounted for consistent with SFAS Statement No. 123, "Accounting for
Stock-Based Compensation", the Company's net earnings and earnings per share
would have been reduced to the following pro forma amounts, (in thousands except
per share data):
1999 1998 1997
------ ------ ------
Net earnings (loss) As reported $(1,268) $13,626 $14,849
Pro forma $(2,007) $12,994 $14,519
Basic earnings (loss) per share As reported $ (0.20) $ 2.11 $ 2.26
Pro forma $ (0.31) $ 2.01 $ 2.18
Diluted earnings (loss) per share As reported $ (0.20) $ 2.08 $ 2.22
Pro forma $ (0.31) $ 1.98 $ 2.14
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LUFKIN INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Lufkin Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries
(6) STOCK OPTION PLANS (CONTINUED)
The effects of applying SFAS No. 123 to the pro forma disclosure amounts may
not be indicative of future amounts. SFAS No. 123 does not apply to options
awarded prior to 1995, and additional awards in future years are anticipated.
The fair value of each option grant is estimated on the date of grant using the
Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions:
Expected dividend yield 2.00% - 5.10%
Expected stock price volatility 30.03% - 34.57%
Risk free interest rate 4.59% - 6.78%
Expected life of options 5 - 10 years
Options granted during 1999 had a weighted average fair value of $4.15 per
option and a weighted average exercise price of $14.84 per option. At December
31, 1999, 333,207 options authorized remained available to be granted.
(7) STOCK REPURCHASE PLAN
The Company began a stock repurchase plan under which the Company has been
authorized to spend up to $17,100,000 for purchases of its common stock. The
Company repurchased 259,800 shares at an aggregate cost of $4,072,000 in 1999,
199,726 shares at an aggregate cost of $5,554,000 in 1998 and 20,383 shares at
an aggregate cost of $532,000 in 1997. Repurchased shares are added to treasury
stock and are available for general corporate purposes including the funding of
the Company's stock option plans. Authorizations of approximately $2,153,000
remained at December 31, 1999.
(8) CAPITAL STOCK
The Board of Directors adopted a "Shareholder Rights Plan" (the "Plan")
designed to protect against unsolicited attempts to acquire control of the
Company that the Board believes are not in the best interest of the
shareholders. The Plan provides for the possible issuance of a dividend of one
common stock purchase right for each outstanding share of common stock. Under
certain conditions, each right may be exercised to purchase one share of common
stock at an exercise price of $75, subject to adjustment. Under certain
circumstances, the rights entitle holders to purchase the common stock of the
Company or an acquiring company having a value of twice the exercise price of
the rights. The rights would become exercisable, or transferable apart from the
common stock, ten days after a person or group acquired 20% or more, or
announced or made a tender offer for 30% or more, of the outstanding common
stock. Under certain circumstances, all rights owned by an acquiring person
would be null and void. The rights expire on May 31, 2006, and may be redeemed
by the Company at any time prior to the occurrence of certain events at $.05 per
right.
In May 1999, the shareholders of the Company approved an amendment to the
Company's Articles of Incorporation to increase the authorized shares of the
Company's Common Stock, $1.00 par value from 20,000,000 shares to 60,000,000
shares.
The Company is also authorized to issue 2,000,000 shares of preferred stock,
the terms and conditions to be determined by the Board of Directors in creating
any particular series.
LUFKIN INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Lufkin Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries
(9) RETIREMENT BENEFITS
The Company has noncontributory pension plans covering substantially all
employees. The benefits provided by these plans are measured by length of
service, compensation and other factors, and are currently funded by trusts
established under the plans. Funding of retirement costs for these plans
complies with the minimum funding requirements specified by the Employee
Retirement Income Security Act, as amended. Plan investment assets are invested
primarily in equity securities, United States government securities and cash
equivalents.
The following tables illustrate the change in benefit obligation, change in
plan assets and funded status of the pension plans:
(Thousands of dollars) 1999 1998 1997
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Change in projected benefit obligation:
Projected benefit obligation, beginning of year $118,045 $108,266 $ 93,745
Service cost 3,772 3,391 2,692
Interest cost 7,733 7,430 7,096
Amendments - - 2,602
Actuarial (gain) loss (10,481) 4,541 7,400
Benefits paid (6,009) (5,583) (5,269)
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Projected benefit obligation, end of year $113,060 $118,045 $108,266
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Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets, beginning of year $179,426 $156,421 $137,039
Actual return on plan assets 8,021 28,588 24,651
Benefits paid (6,009) (5,583) (5,269)
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Fair value of plan assets, end of year $181,438 $179,426 $156,421
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Funded status:
Excess of fair value of plan assets over projected
benefit obligation $ 68,378 $ 61,381 $ 48,155
Unrecognized net actuarial gain (24,152) (21,735) (11,523)
Unrecognized prior service cost 929 945 960
Unrecognized net transition asset (8,050) (8,977) (9,903)
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Prepaid pension costs $ 37,105 $ 31,614 $ 27,689
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Components of net periodic pension cost (income):
Service cost $ 3,772 $ 3,391 $ 2,692
Interest cost 7,733 7,430 7,096
Expected return on plan assets (15,845) (13,796) (12,070)
Amortization of unrecognized (gain) loss (1,151) (950) (938)
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Net periodic pension cost (income) $ (5,491) $ (3,925) $ (3,220)
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Weighted-average assumptions at year end:
Discount rate 7.5% 6.75% 7.0%
Expected return on plan assets 9.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Rate of compensation increase 5.0% 5.0% 5.0%
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The Company also has defined contribution retirement plans covering
substantially all of its employees. During the year, the Company made
contributions of 75% of employee contributions up to a maximum employee
contribution of 6% of employee earnings. Employees may contribute up to an
additional 6% (in 1% increments) which is not subject to match by the Company.
All obligations of the Company are funded through December 31, 1999. The
Company's expense for these plans totaled $1,817,000, $1,994,000 and $1,747,000
in 1999, 1998 and 1997, respectively.
The Company sponsors two defined benefit postretirement plans that cover both
salaried and hourly employees. One plan provides medical benefits, and the other
plan provides life insurance benefits. Both plans are contributory, with
retiree contributions adjusted periodically. Under SFAS No. 106 "Employers'
Accounting for Post retirement Benefits Other than Pensions," the Company
accrues the estimated costs of the plans over the employee's service periods.
LUFKIN INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Lufkin Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries
(9) RETIREMENT BENEFITS (CONTINUED)
The following tables illustrate the change in benefit obligation, change in
plan assets and funded status of the postretirement plans:
(Thousands of dollars) 1999 1998 1997
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Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation:
Retirees $ 5,921 $ 7,295 $ 7,048
Fully eligible active plan participants 1,351 1,647 1,295
Other active plan participants not yet eligible 2,777 3,522 2,977
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Total accumulated postretirement benefit obligation $10,049 $12,464 $11,320
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Change in accumulated postretirement benefit obligation:
Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation,
beginning of year $12,464 $11,320 $11,124
Service cost 214 247 162
Interest cost 701 817 788
Participant contributions 1,067 859 839
Actuarial (gain) loss (2,436) 1,472 965
Benefits paid (1,961) (2,251) (2,558)
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Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation,
end of year $10,049 $12,464 $11,320
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Fair value of plan assets $ - $ - $ -
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Funded status:
Excess of total accumulated postretirement
benefit obligation over fair value of plan assets $10,049 $12,464 $11,320
Unrecognized net actuarial (gain) loss 1,067 (1,083) 978
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Accrued postretirement benefit cost $11,116 $11,381 $12,298
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Components of net periodic postretirement benefit cost:
Service cost $ 214 $ 247 $ 162
Interest cost 701 817 788
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Net periodic postretirement benefits cost $ 915 $ 1,064 $ 950
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Weighted average assumptions at year end:
Discount rate 7.50% 6.75% 7.00%
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The Company's postretirement health care plan is unfunded. For measurement
purposes, the submitted claims medical trend was assumed to be 9.25% in 1997.
Thereafter, the Company's obligation is fixed at the amount of the Company's
contribution for 1997.
(10) COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS: A class action complaint was filed in the United States
District Court for the Eastern District of Texas on March 7, 1997 by an employee
and a former employee which alleged race discrimination in employment.
Certification hearings were conducted in Beaumont, Texas in February of 1998 and
in Lufkin, Texas in August of 1998. The District Court in April of 1999 issued
a decision that certified a class for this case, which includes all persons of a
certain minority employed by the Company from March 6, 1994 to the present. The
Company appealed this class certification decision by the District Court to the
5th Circuit United States Court of Appeals in New Orleans, Louisiana. This
appeal was denied on June 23, 1999.
The Company is defending this action vigorously. Furthermore, the Company
believes that the facts and the law in this action support its position and is
confident that it will prevail if this case is tried on the merits.
There are various other claims and legal proceedings arising in the ordinary
course of business pending against or involving the Company wherein monetary
damages are sought. It is management's opinion that the Company's liability, if
any, under such claims or proceedings would not materially affect its financial
position or results of operations.
LUFKIN INDUSTRIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Lufkin Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries
(11) BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company operates with four business segments--oil field, power
transmission, foundry and trailer. In keeping with the Company's strategic
objective of vertical integration, the Company's foundry segment also provides
its oil field and power transmission segments with commercial castings. The
four operating segments are supported by a common corporate group. The
accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the
summary of significant accounting policies. Corporate expenses and assets are
allocated to the operating segments primarily based upon third party revenues.
The following is a summary of key business segment and product group
information:
(Thousands of dollars) 1999 1998 1997
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SALES:
Oil field $ 44,681 $ 57,523 $ 81,571
Power transmission 70,800 72,882 70,786
Foundry 22,796 30,302 34,512
Trailer 104,242 122,998 100,693
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Total sales $242,519 $283,705 $287,562
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SALES BY GEOGRAPHIC REGION:
United States $201,696 $243,262 $234,334
Europe 15,695 7,004 3,714
Canada 6,371 10,940 19,012
Latin America 7,485 11,045 19,316
Other 11,272 11,454 11,186
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Total sales $242,519 $283,705 $287,562
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EARNINGS (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES:
Oil field $ (4,855) $ 2,467 $ 11,625
Power transmission (1,388) 7,105 833
Foundry (1,606) 1,072 1,445
Trailer 6,543 9,764 7,116
Corporate (707) 1,219 1,825
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Total earnings (loss) before income taxes $ (2,013) $ 21,627 $ 22,844
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ASSETS:
Oil field $ 55,960 51,318 46,902
Power transmission 57,977 70,950 54,095
Foundry 22,751 24,958 19,062
Trailer 23,608 31,108 23,761
Corporate 61,070 64,461 65,932
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Total assets $221,366 $242,795 $209,752
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CAPITAL EXPENDITURES:
Oil field $ 3,836 $ 5,485 $ 2,061
Power transmission 963 2,368 4,514
Foundry 1,352 4,657 5,879
Trailer 682 755 703
Corporate 339 5,214 4,480
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Total capital expenditures $ 7,172 $ 18,479 $ 17,637
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DEPRECIATION/AMORTIZATION:
Oil field $ 2,263 $ 2,140 $ 1,596
Power transmission 4,681 4,014 3,845
Foundry 1,355 1,213 1,184
Trailer 809 823 820
Corporate 1,638 1,023 443
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Total depreciation/amortization $ 10,746 $ 9,213 $ 7,888
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LUFKIN INDUSTRIES, INC.
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
Lufkin Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries
To the Shareholders of Lufkin Industries, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Lufkin
Industries, Inc. (a Texas corporation) and subsidiaries (collectively, the
Company) as of December 31, 1999 and 1998, and the related consolidated
statements of earnings, shareholders' equity and cash flows for each of the
three years in the period ended December 31, 1999. These consolidated financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our
responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial
statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally
accepted in the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform
the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated
financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes
examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in
the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting
principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as
evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our
audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above
present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of
Lufkin Industries, Inc., and subsidiaries as of December 31, 1999 and 1998, and
the consolidated results of their operations and their cash flows for each of
the three years in the period ended December 31, 1999, in conformity with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.
ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
/s/ ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
Houston, Texas
February 15, 2000