UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended January 2, 2000
or
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934.
For the transition period from to
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Commission File Number: 0-27618
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COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
NEW YORK 16-0547600
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
140 JOHN JAMES AUDUBON PARKWAY, AMHERST, NY 14228-1197
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
(716) 689-5400
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last
report.)
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. : [X] Yes [ ] No
The number of shares of common stock outstanding as of January 30, 2000
was: 14,877,405 shares.
FORM 10-Q INDEX
COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORPORATION
JANUARY 2, 2000
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Condensed consolidated balance sheets -
January 2, 2000 and March 31, 1999 2
Condensed consolidated statements of income and retained earnings -
Three months and nine months ended January 2, 2000
and December 27, 1998 3
Condensed consolidated statements of cash flows -
Nine months ended January 2, 2000 and December 27, 1998 4
Condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income -
Three months and nine months ended January 2, 2000
and December 27, 1998 5
Notes to condensed consolidated financial statements -
January 2, 2000 6
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations
and Financial Condition 15
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings - none. 21
Item 2. Changes in Securities - none. 21
Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities - none. 21
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders - none. 21
Item 5. Other Information - none. 21
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 21
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
JANUARY 2, MARCH 31,
2000 1999
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ASSETS: (IN THOUSANDS)
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents ....................... $ 14,128 $ 6,867
Trade accounts receivable ....................... 134,818 136,988
Unbilled revenues ............................... 17,620 9,821
Inventories ..................................... 115,020 115,979
Net assets held for sale ........................ 9,270 8,214
Prepaid expenses ................................ 8,852 8,160
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Total current assets .................................. 299,708 286,029
Net property, plant, and equipment .................... 87,736 90,004
Goodwill and other intangibles, net ................... 349,208 357,727
Marketable securities ................................. 22,078 19,355
Deferred taxes on income .............................. 5,131 5,627
Other assets .......................................... 7,871 8,169
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Total assets .......................................... $ 771,732 $ 766,911
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Current liabilities:
Notes payable to banks .......................... $ 2,212 $ 4,590
Trade accounts payable .......................... 50,557 54,651
Excess billings ................................. 6,247 5,058
Accrued liabilities ............................. 44,707 54,331
Current portion of long-term debt ............... 1,712 1,926
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Total current liabilities ............................. 105,435 120,556
Senior debt, less current portion ..................... 229,871 222,165
Subordinated debt ..................................... 199,561 199,521
Other non-current liabilities ......................... 37,515 35,995
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Total liabilities ..................................... 572,382 578,237
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock .................................... 149 146
Additional paid-in capital ...................... 107,271 102,313
Retained earnings ............................... 107,642 100,455
ESOP debt guarantee ............................. (9,240) (9,865)
Unearned restricted stock ....................... (3,613) (1,009)
Total accumulated other comprehensive income loss (2,859) (3,366)
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Total shareholders' equity ............................ 199,350 188,674
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity ............ $ 771,732 $ 766,911
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SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND RETAINED EARNINGS
(UNAUDITED)
THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
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JANUARY 2, DECEMBER 27, JANUARY 2, DECEMBER 27,
2000 1998 2000 1998
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(In thousands, except per share data)
Net sales ............................... $ 174,173 $ 186,994 $ 537,782 $ 556,968
Cost of products sold ................... 130,768 139,599 407,532 415,217
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Gross profit ............................ 43,405 47,395 130,250 141,751
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Selling expenses ........................ 13,405 12,838 38,575 38,529
General and administrative expenses ..... 9,762 9,477 30,031 28,696
Proxy contest related expenses .......... - - 965 -
Amortization of intangibles ............. 4,062 3,680 12,064 11,323
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27,229 25,995 81,635 78,548
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Income from operations .................. 16,176 21,400 48,615 63,203
Interest and debt expense ............... 8,937 9,253 25,510 27,503
Interest and other income ............... 638 233 1,191 867
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Income before income taxes .............. 7,877 12,380 24,296 36,567
Income tax expense ...................... 4,623 5,936 14,136 17,824
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Net income .............................. 3,254 6,444 10,160 18,743
Retained earnings - beginning of period . 105,383 87,160 100,455 76,744
Cash dividends of $0.07, $0.07, $0.21 and
$0.21 per share ...................... (995) (944) (2,973) (2,827)
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Retained earnings - end of period ...... $107,642 $92,660 $ 107,642 $ 92,660
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Earnings per share data, basic: ......... $ 0.23 $ 0.46 $ 0.72 $ 1.32
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Earnings per share data, diluted: ....... $ 0.23 $ 0.46 $ 0.71 $ 1.30
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SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
NINE MONTHS ENDED
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JANUARY 2, DECEMBER 27,
2000 1998
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(IN THOUSANDS)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income ..................................................... $ 10,160 $ 18,743
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization ............................ 21,650 20,166
Deferred income taxes ..................................... 561 920
Other .................................................... 689 438
Changes in operating assets and liabilities net of effects
from businesses purchased:
Trade accounts receivable ........................... 3,898 (22,725)
Unbilled revenues and excess billings ............... (6,610) 2,209
Inventories ......................................... 1,930 (1,078)
Prepaid expenses .................................... (690) (229)
Other assets ........................................ (99) (434)
Trade accounts payable .............................. (5,393) (7,248)
Accrued and non-current liabilities ................. (5,993) 1,293
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Net cash provided by operating activities ...................... 20,103 12,055
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of marketable securities, net ......................... (2,519) (834)
Capital expenditures ........................................... (5,983) (10,156)
Proceeds from sale of businesses ............................... - 9,301
Purchases of businesses, net of cash ........................... (6,382) (7,323)
Net assets held for sale ....................................... (1,056) 3,104
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Net cash used in investing activities .......................... (15,940) (5,908)
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from issuance of common stock ......................... 3 -
Net borrowings under revolving line-of-credit agreements ....... 6,422 1,514
Repayment of debt .............................................. (1,308) (7,065)
Dividends paid ................................................. (2,973) (2,827)
Reduction of ESOP debt guarantee ............................... 625 (7,032)
Other .......................................................... (916) (985)
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities ............ 1,853 (16,395)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash ........................ 1,245 (1,491)
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents ........... 7,261 (11,739)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period ............... 6,867 22,861
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period ..................... $ 14,128 $ 11,122
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COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
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JANUARY 2, DECEMBER 27, JANUARY 2, DECEMBER 27,
2000 1998 2000 1998
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(IN THOUSANDS)
Net income ..................................... $ 3,254 $ 6,444 $ 10,160 $ 18,743
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Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments ..... (740) (555) 303 (617)
Unrealized gains on investments:
Unrealized holding gains arising during
the period ............................... 878 899 476 678
Less: reclassification adjustment for gains
included in net income ................... (208) 22 (272) (4)
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670 921 204 674
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Total other comprehensive income (loss) ........ (70) 366 507 57
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Comprehensive income ........................... $ 3,184 $ 6,810 $ 10,667 $ 18,800
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SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
JANUARY 2, 2000
1. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have
been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
for interim financial information. In the opinion of management, all
adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary
for a fair presentation of the financial position of the Company at January
2, 2000, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the three
and nine month periods ended January 2, 2000 and December 27, 1998, have
been included. Results for the period ended January 2, 2000 are not
necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year
ended March 31, 2000. For further information, refer to the consolidated
financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Columbus
McKinnon Corporation annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended March
31, 1999.
Columbus McKinnon Corporation (the Company) is a leading broad-line
designer, manufacturer and supplier of sophisticated material handling
products that are widely distributed to industrial, automotive, and
consumer markets worldwide; integrated material handling solutions for the
automotive markets; and integrated material handling solutions for
industrial markets. The Company's material handling products are sold,
domestically and internationally, principally to third party distributors
in commercial and consumer distribution channels, and to a lesser extent
directly to manufacturers and other end-users. The Company's integrated
material handling solutions automotive business primarily deals with end
users and sales are concentrated domestically and internationally
(primarily North America) in the automotive industry. The Company's
integrated material handling solutions industrial businesses also deal
primarily with end users and sales are concentrated, domestically and
internationally (primarily Europe), in the consumer products,
manufacturing, warehousing and, to a lesser extent, the steel,
construction, automotive and other industrial markets.
2. Inventories consisted of the following:
JANUARY 2, MARCH 31,
2000 1999
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(IN THOUSANDS)
At cost - FIFO basis:
Raw materials $ 61,076 $ 54,648
Work-in-process 19,251 21,663
Finished goods 41,065 45,042
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121,392 121,353
LIFO cost less than FIFO cost (6,372) (5,374)
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$ 115,020 $ 115,979
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An actual valuation of inventory under the LIFO method can be made only at
the end of each year based on the inventory levels and costs at that time.
Accordingly, interim LIFO calculations must necessarily be based on
management's estimates of expected year-end inventory levels and costs.
Because these are subject to many forces beyond management's control,
interim results are subject to the final year-end LIFO inventory valuation.
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3. Property, plant, and equipment is net of $51,634,000 and $42,048,000 of
accumulated depreciation at January 2, 2000 and March 31, 1999,
respectively.
4. Goodwill and other intangibles, net includes $41,928,000 and $29,864,000 of
accumulated amortization at January 2, 2000 and March 31, 1999,
respectively.
5. General and Product Liability - The accrued general and product liability
costs, which are included in other non-current liabilities, are the
actuarial present value of estimated expenditures based on amounts
determined from loss reports and individual cases filed with the Company,
and an amount, based on past experience, for losses incurred but not
reported. The accrual in these condensed consolidated financial statements
was determined by applying a discount factor based on interest rates
customarily used in the insurance industry.
6. To manage its exposure to interest rate fluctuations, the Company has an
interest rate swap with a notional value of $3.5 million from January 2,
1999 through July 2, 2000, based on LIBOR at 5.9025%. Net payments or
receipts under the swap agreement are recorded as adjustments to interest
expense. The carrying amount of the Company's senior debt instruments
approximates the fair value. The Company's subordinated debt has an
approximate fair market value of $177,000,000 which is less than its
carrying amount of $199,561,000.
7. The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted
earnings per share:
THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
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JANUARY 2, DECEMBER 27, JANUARY 2, DECEMBER 27,
2000 1998 2000 1998
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Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share:
Net income ................................ $ 3,254,000 $ 6,444,000 $10,160,000 $18,743,000
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Denominators:
Weighted-average common stock outstanding -
denominator for basic EPS ............. 14,209,000 13,951,000 14,109,000 14,210,000
Effect of dilutive employee stock options . 12,000 112,000 105,000 160,000
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Adjusted weighted-average common stock
outstanding and assumed conversions -
denominator for diluted EPS ............ 14,221,000 14,063,000 14,214,000 14,370,000
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8. Income tax expense for the three month periods ended January 2, 2000 and
December 27, 1998 and also for the nine month periods then ended exceeds
the customary relationship between income tax expense and income before
income taxes due to nondeductible amortization of goodwill of $4,062,000,
$3,680,000, $12,064,000, and $11,323,000, respectively.
9. On April 29, 1999, the Company acquired all of the outstanding stock of
Washington Equipment Company ("WECO"), a regional manufacturer and servicer
of overhead cranes. The total cost of the acquisition, which was accounted
for as a purchase, was approximately $6.4 million of cash and was financed
by proceeds from the Company's revolving debt facility.
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On March 1, 1999, GL International, Inc. ("GL"), was merged with and into
the Company through the issuance of 897,114 shares of newly issued Company
stock and options to purchase 154,848 shares of Company stock for all
issued and outstanding stock and options of GL. GL is a full-service
designer and builder of industrial overhead bridge and jib cranes and
related components. The merger was accounted for as a pooling of interests
and, accordingly, the fiscal 1999 consolidated financial statements have
been restated to include the accounts of GL from the date of GL's
formation, April 1, 1997. The fair market value of the stock and options
exchanged was approximately $20.6 million.
Net sales and net income of the separate companies were as follows:
THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
DECEMBER 27, 1998 DECEMBER 27, 1998
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(IN THOUSANDS) (IN THOUSANDS)
Net sales:
Columbus McKinnon, as reported .. $ 171,727 $ 510,865
GL International, Inc. .......... 17,085 51,558
Intercompany eliminations ....... (1,818) (5,455)
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Combined ........................ $ 186,994 $ 556,968
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Net income:
Columbus McKinnon, as reported .. $ 5,698 $ 16,865
GL International, Inc. .......... 700 1,736
Intercompany eliminations ....... 46 142
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Combined ........................ $ 6,444 $ 18,743
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On January 29, 1999, the Company acquired all of the outstanding stock of
Camlok Lifting Clamps Limited ("Camlok") and the net assets of the Tigrip
product line ("Tigrip") for $10.6 million in cash. The acquisition was
accounted for as a purchase and was financed through cash, a revolving
credit facility, and a $4 million term note. Camlok manufactures plate
clamps, crane weighers and related products and is based in Chester,
England, while the Tigrip line of standard and specialized plate clamps is
produced in Germany.
On December 4, 1998, the Company acquired all of the outstanding stock of
Societe D'Exploitation des Raccords Gautier ("Gautier"), a French-based
manufacturer of industrial components. The total cost of the acquisition,
which was accounted for as a purchase, was approximately $3 million in
cash, consisting of $2.4 million financed by proceeds from the Company's
revolving debt facility and the assumption of certain debt.
On August 21, 1998 the Company acquired the net assets of Abell-Howe Crane
division ("Abell-Howe") of Abell-Howe Company, a regional manufacturer of
jib, gantry, and bridge cranes. The total cost of the acquisition, which
was accounted for as a purchase, was approximately $7 million of cash,
which was financed by proceeds from the Company's revolving debt facility.
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On August 7, 1998 the Company sold its Mechanical Products division, a
producer of circuit controls and protection devices, for $11.5 million,
consisting of $9.1 million in cash and a $2.4 million note receivable, to
Mechanical Products' senior management team. The selling price approximated
the net book value of the division.
The following table presents pro forma summary information for the nine
month period ended December 27, 1998 as if the fiscal 1999 and 2000
acquisitions and related borrowings and the sale of Mechanical Products had
occurred as of April 1, 1998, which is the beginning of fiscal 1999. The
pro forma information is provided for informational purposes only. It is
based on historical information and does not necessarily reflect the actual
results that would have occurred nor is it necessarily indicative of future
results of operations of the combined enterprise:
NINE MONTHS ENDED
DECEMBER 27, 1998
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(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
Pro forma:
Net sales $ 558,393
Income from operations 63,419
Net income 18,865
Earnings per share, basic 1.33
Earnings per share, diluted 1.31
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10. As a result of the way the Company manages the business, its reportable
segments are strategic business units that offer products and services with
different characteristics. The most defining characteristic is the extent
of customized engineering required on a per-order basis. In addition, the
segments serve different customer bases through differing methods of
distribution. The Company has three reportable segments: material handling
products, integrated material handling solutions - industrial, and
integrated material handling solutions - automotive. The Company's material
handling products segment sells hoists, chain, attachments, and other
material handling products principally to third party distributors in
commercial and consumer distribution channels. The material handling
solutions automotive segment sells engineered material handling systems
such as conveyors primarily to end-users in the automotive segment. The
material handling solutions segment sells engineered material handling
systems such as conveyors, manipulators, and lift tables primarily to
end-users in the automotive segment, general manufacturing, warehousing,
and consumer products manufacturing industries. The accounting policies of
the segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant
accounting policies. Intersegment sales are not significant. The Company
evaluates performance based on operating earnings of the respective
business units prior to the effects of amortization.
Segment information as of and for the nine months ended January 2, 2000 and
December 27, 1998, is as follows:
NINE MONTHS ENDED JANUARY 2, 2000
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SOLUTIONS - SOLUTIONS - ELIMINATIONS/
PRODUCTS INDUSTRIAL AUTOMOTIVE OTHER TOTAL
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(IN THOUSANDS)
Sales to external customers....... $400,205 $ 42,309 $ 111,509 $ (16,241) $537,782
Operating income before
amortization................... 58,561 4,498 (970) (1,410) 60,679
Depreciation and amortization..... 15,093 2,340 4,217 - 21,650
Total assets...................... 508,544 68,429 194,759 - 771,732
Capital expenditures.............. 5,605 225 153 - 5,983
NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 27, 1998
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SOLUTIONS - SOLUTIONS - ELIMINATIONS/
PRODUCTS INDUSTRIAL AUTOMOTIVE OTHER TOTAL
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(IN THOUSANDS)
Sales to external customers....... $391,315 $ 42,262 $131,792 $(8,401) $556,968
Operating income before
amortization................... 56,000 3,929 14,474 123 74,526
Depreciation and amortization..... 13,270 2,338 4,237 321 20,166
Total assets...................... 508,775 69,125 201,761 - 779,661
Capital expenditures.............. 8,563 1,359 232 2 10,156
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The following schedule provides a reconciliation of operating income before
amortization with consolidated income before income taxes:
NINE MONTHS ENDED
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JANUARY 2, 2000 DECEMBER 27, 1998
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(IN THOUSANDS)
Operating income before amortization...................... $ 60,679 $ 74,526
Amortization of intangibles............................... (12,064) (11,323)
Interest and debt expense................................. (25,510) (27,503)
Interest and other income................................. 1,191 867
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Income before income taxes................................ $24,296 $36,567
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11. The summary financial information of the parent, domestic subsidiaries
(guarantors) and foreign subsidiaries (nonguarantors of the 8.5% senior
subordinated notes) follows:
Domestic Foreign Elimina- Consoli-
(In thousands) Parent Subsidiaries Subsidiaries tions dated
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AS OF JANUARY 2, 2000
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents ................................. $ 3,877 $ 5,988 $ 4,263 $ - $ 14,128
Trade accounts receivable ................................. 54,886 54,801 25,131 - 134,818
Unbilled revenues ......................................... - 17,620 - - 17,620
Inventories ............................................... 49,468 38,986 27,602 (1,036) 115,020
Other current assets ...................................... 3,126 11,308 3,688 - 18,122
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Total current assets ..................................... 111,357 128,703 60,684 (1,036) 299,708
Net property, plant, and equipment ......................... 35,713 32,339 19,684 - 87,736
Goodwill and other intangibles, net ........................ 41,929 255,806 51,473 - 349,208
Intercompany ............................................... 207,974 (371,172) (65,302) 228,500 -
Other assets ............................................... 224,892 162,309 (1,442) (350,679) 35,080
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Total assets ............................................. $ 621,865 $ 207,985 $ 65,097 $ (123,215 $ 771,732
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Current liabilities ........................................ $ 34,693 $ 50,301 $ 21,951 $ (1,510) $ 105,435
Long-term debt, less current portion ....................... 423,138 - 6,294 - 429,432
Other non-current liabilities .............................. 13,057 21,433 3,025 - 37,515
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Total liabilities ........................................ 470,888 71,734 31,270 (1,510) 572,382
Shareholders' equity ....................................... 150,977 136,251 33,827 (121,705) 199,350
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity ............... $ 621,865 $ 207,985 $ 65,097 $(123,215) $ 771,732
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Net sales .................................................. $ 194,112 $ 265,648 $ 94,263 $ (16,241) $ 537,782
Cost of products sold ...................................... 133,505 222,127 68,102 (16,202) 407,532
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Gross profit ............................................... 60,607 43,521 26,161 (39) 130,250
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Selling, general and administrative expenses ............... 29,323 23,054 17,194 - 69,571
Amortization of intangibles ................................ 1,543 8,600 1,921 - 12,064
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30,866 31,654 19,115 - 81,635
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Income from operations ..................................... 29,741 11,867 7,046 (39) 48,615
Interest and debt expense .................................. 24,960 5 545 - 25,510
Interest and other income .................................. 686 234 271 - 1,191
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Income before income taxes ................................. 5,467 12,096 6,772 (39) 24,296
Income tax expense ......................................... 2,720 8,209 3,222 (15) 14,136
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Net income ................................................. $ 2,747 $ 3,887 $ 3,550 $ (24) $ 10,160
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FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED JANUARY 2, 2000
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net cash provided by operating activities .................. $ 2,409 $ 14,277 $ 4,823 $ (1,406) $ 20,103
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of marketable securities, net ..................... (2,519) - - - (2,519)
Capital expenditures ....................................... (3,501) (1,439) (1,043) - (5,983)
Purchases of businesses, net of cash ....................... - (6,333) - (49) (6,382)
Other ...................................................... - (1,056) - - (1,056)
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Net cash used in investing activities ...................... (6,020) (8,828) (1,043) (49) (15,940)
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from issuance of common stock ..................... 3 136 - (136) 3
Net borrowings (payments) under revolving
line-of-credit agreements ................................ 8,800 - (2,378) - 6,422
Repayment of debt .......................................... (1,164) - (144) - (1,308)
Dividends paid ............................................. (2,969) (5) (1,579) 1,580 (2,973)
Other ...................................................... (291) - - - (291)
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing ................... 4,379 131 (4,101) 1,444 1,853
activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash .................... - - 1,234 11 1,245
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Net change in cash and cash equivalents .................... 768 5,580 913 - 7,261
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period ........... 3,109 408 3,350 - 6,867
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period ................. $ 3,877 $ 5,988 $ 4,263 $ - $ 14,128
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Domestic Foreign Elimina- Consoli-
(In thousands) Parent Subsidiaries Subididiaries tions dated
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AS OF DECEMBER 27, 1998
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents ................................. $ 6,627 $ (1,462) $ 5,957 $ - $ 11,122
Trade accounts receivable ................................. 55,583 70,649 21,283 - 147,515
Unbilled revenues ......................................... - 17,986 - - 17,986
Inventories ............................................... 46,218 43,556 25,356 (1,056) 114,074
Other current assets ...................................... 1,696 8,630 4,277 - 14,603
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Total current assets ..................................... 110,124 139,359 56,873 (1,056) 305,300
Net property, plant, and equipment ......................... 36,257 33,368 18,430 - 88,055
Goodwill and other intangibles, net ........................ 42,967 262,051 47,959 - 352,977
Intercompany ............................................... 208,358 (373,211) (65,684) 230,537 -
Other assets ............................................... 218,002 163,582 (2,122) (346,133) 33,329
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Total assets ............................................. $ 615,708 $ 225,149 $ 55,456 $(116,652) $ 779,661
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Current liabilities ........................................ $ 18,230 $ 71,625 $ 21,361 $ 738 $ 111,954
Long-term debt, less current portion ....................... 440,843 2,753 3,230 - 446,826
Other non-current liabilities .............................. 11,909 24,888 3,114 - 39,911
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Total liabilities ........................................ 470,982 99,266 27,705 738 598,691
Shareholders' equity ....................................... 144,726 125,883 27,751 (117,390) 180,970
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity ............... $ 615,708 $ 225,149 $ 55,456 $(116,652) $ 779,661
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FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 27, 1998
Net sales .................................................. $ 196,972 $ 288,401 $ 87,578 $ (15,983) $ 556,968
Cost of products sold ...................................... 139,632 228,483 63,161 (16,059) 415,217
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Gross profit ............................................... 57,340 59,918 24,417 76 141,751
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Selling, general and administrative expenses ............... 25,447 26,057 15,721 - 67,225
Amortization of intangibles ................................ 1,467 8,269 1,587 - 11,323
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26,914 34,326 17,308 - 78,548
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Income from operations ..................................... 30,426 25,592 7,109 76 63,203
Interest and debt expense .................................. 26,144 919 440 - 27,503
Interest and other income .................................. 934 144 (211) - 867
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Income before income taxes ................................. 5,216 24,817 6,458 76 36,567
Income tax expense ......................................... 2,625 12,181 2,990 28 17,824
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Net income ................................................. $ 2,591 $ 12,636 $ 3,468 $ 48 $ 18,743
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FOR THE NINE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 27, 1998
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities......... $ 8,102 $ (2,421) $ 6,342 $ 32 $ 12,055
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of marketable securities, net ..................... (834) - - - (834)
Capital expenditures ....................................... (6,755) (2,074) (1,327) - (10,156)
Proceeds from sale of businesses ........................... 9,390 (89) - - 9,301
Purchases of businesses, net of cash ....................... (7,000) (323) - - (7,323)
Other ...................................................... - 3,104 - - 3,104
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Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities......... (5,199) 618 (1,327) - (5,908)
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net borrowings (payments) under revolving
line-of-credit agreements ................................ (2,600) 5,898 (1,784) - 1,514
Repayment of debt .......................................... (822) (6,345) 102 - (7,065)
Dividends paid ............................................. (2,827) - - - (2,827)
Other ...................................................... (8,017) - - - (8,017)
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Net cash used in financing activities ...................... (14,266) (447) (1,682) - (16,395)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash .................... (1) - (1,458) (32) (1,491)
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Net change in cash and cash equivalents .................... (11,364) (2,250) 1,875 - (11,739)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period ........... 17,991 788 4,082 - 22,861
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period ................. $ 6,627 $ (1,462) $ 5,957 $ - $ 11,122
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12. In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued
Statement No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities" (SFAS 133). In June 1999, the FASB issued SFAS 137, which
defers the effective date of SFAS 133 to fiscal years beginning after June
15, 2000. SFAS133 establishes accounting and reporting standards for
derivative instruments and hedging activities. It requires that entities
recognize all derivatives as either assets or liabilities in the statement
of financial position and measure those instruments at fair value. The
intended use of the derivative and its designation as either (1) a hedge of
the exposure to changes in the fair value of a recognized asset or
liability or a firm commitment (a fair value hedge) (2) a hedge of the
exposure to variable cash flows of a forecasted transaction (a cash flow
hedge), or (3) a hedge of the foreign currency exposure of a net investment
in a foreign operation (a foreign currency hedge), will determine when the
gains and losses on the derivatives are reported in earnings and when they
are to be reported as a component of other comprehensive income. The
adoption of SFAS 133 is not expected to have a material impact on the
financial position or results of operations of the Company.
13. In a January 11, 2000 press release, the Company announced that it has
retained Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. to advise it on strategic alternatives to
maximize shareholder value, including a sale or merger of the Company.
The Company had previously announced in its October 26, 1999 second quarter
earnings release, its plan to engage an advisor to explore strategic
alternatives for the Company's Solutions-Automotive segment made up of
Automatic Systems, Inc. ("ASI"). The strategic alternatives to be evaluated
include the sale of ASI, restructuring of its operational focus, and
diversification of the markets it serves. The strategic evaluation is in
process.
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Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
OVERVIEW
The Company is a broad-line designer, manufacturer, and supplier of
sophisticated material handling products that are widely distributed to
industrial, automotive and consumer markets worldwide; integrated material
handling solutions for the automotive markets; and integrated material handling
solutions for industrial markets worldwide. The Company's material handling
products are sold, domestically and internationally, principally to third party
distributors in commercial and consumer distribution channels, and to a lesser
extent directly to manufacturers and other end-users. Commercial distribution
channels include general distributors, specialty distributors,
service-after-sale distributors, original equipment manufacturers ("OEMs"), and
the U.S. and Canadian governments. The general distributors are comprised of
industrial distributors, rigging shops and crane builders. Specialty
distributors include catalog houses, material handling specialists and
entertainment equipment riggers. The service-after-sale network includes repair
parts distribution centers, chain service centers, and hoist repair centers.
Consumer distribution channels include mass merchandisers, hardware
distributors, trucking and transportation distributors, farm hardware
distributors and rental outlets. The Company's integrated material handling
solutions automotive business primarily deals with end-users and sales are
concentrated, domestically and internationally (primarily North America) in the
automotive industry. The Company's integrated material handling solutions
industrial businesses also deal primarily with end-users and sales are
concentrated, domestically and internationally (primarily Europe), in consumer
products manufacturing, warehousing and, to a lesser extent, the steel,
construction, automotive, and other industrial markets.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
THREE MONTHS AND NINE MONTHS ENDED JANUARY 2, 2000 AND DECEMBER 27, 1998
Net sales in the fiscal 2000 quarter ended January 2, 2000 were $174,173,000, a
decrease of $12,821,000 or 6.9% from the fiscal 1999 quarter ended December 27,
1998. Net sales for the nine months ended January 2, 2000 were $537,782,000, a
decrease of $19,186,000 or 3.4% from the nine months ended December 27, 1998.
Sales in the Products segment were consistent with the previous year's quarter
as a result of continued softness in most industrial markets. Products segment
sales were up $8,890,000 or 2.3% for the nine months ended January 2, 2000 over
the prior year period, primarily as a result of the additions of WECO and
Abell-Howe offset by softness in most industrial markets. Sales in the
Solutions-Industrial segment rose 5.8% or $829,000 for the three months ended
January 2, 2000 as a result of strength in the Scandinavian markets. Sales for
the nine months ended January 2, 2000 are consistent with the previous
year-to-date period as strength in most markets was offset by continued
sluggishness in the scissor lift market. The Solutions-Automotive segment had a
sales decrease of 27.0% or $13,034,000 for the quarter and 15.4% or $20,283,000
for the nine months ended January 2, 2000. The decreases are the result of the
impact of lagging business from a major customer due to a shift in capital
spending from small car to truck and Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) plants. The
decrease in the Eliminations/Other segment for the nine months ended January 2,
2000 is a result of the sale of Mechanical Products in August of 1998.
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Sales in the individual segments were as follows, in thousands of dollars and
with percentage changes for each group:
THREE MONTHS ENDED NINE MONTHS ENDED
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JAN. 2, DEC. 27, CHANGE JAN. 2, DEC. 27, CHANGE
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2000 1998 AMOUNT % 2000 1998 AMOUNT %
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(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PERCENTAGES)
Products ........... $ 129,653 $ 130,501 $ (848) (0.6) $ 400,205 $ 391,315 $ 8,890 2.3
Solutions-Industrial 15,059 14,230 829 5.8 42,309 42,262 47 0.1
Solutions-Automotive 35,188 48,222 (13,034) (27.0) 111,509 131,792 (20,283) (15.4)
Eliminations/Other . (5,727) (5,959) 232 3.9 (16,241) (8,401) (7,840) (93.3)
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Net sales ...... $ 174,173 $ 186,994 $(12,821) (6.9) $ 537,782 $ 556,968 $ (19,186) (3.4)
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The Company's gross profit margins were approximately 24.9% and 25.3% for the
fiscal 2000 and 1999 quarters, respectively, and 24.2% and 25.5% for the nine
months ended January 2, 2000 and December 27, 1998, respectively. The decrease
in the current quarter and nine month period margin relative to the respective
periods in the prior year is the result of varying effects among the company's
segments. The gross profit margin in the Products segment for the quarter was
down slightly from the previous year's quarter due to a lower number of shipping
days in the current fiscal quarter and the lower margin attributed to crane
builder sales which are now a larger part of the Products segment. For the nine
month period ended January 2, 2000 for the Products segment, the gross profit
margin showed continued improvement over the respective period in the prior year
as a result of the continued integration of acquisitions, particularly
consolidated purchasing efforts. The Solutions-Industrial segment experienced a
slight increase in margins for the current quarter and nine month periods when
compared to the prior year as a result of increased sales volume. Gross margin
in the Solutions-Automotive segment decreased significantly for the quarter and
nine month period ended January 2, 2000 as a result of reduced volume created by
a major customer's delay in capital expenditures due to a shift in its spending
from small car to truck and SUV plants and cost overruns on several foreign jobs
during the second quarter of fiscal 2000.
Selling expenses were $13,405,000 and $12,838,000 for the fiscal 2000 and 1999
quarters, respectively, and $38,575,000 and $38,529,000 for the nine months
ended January 2, 2000 and December 27, 1998, respectively. As a percentage of
consolidated net sales, selling expenses were 7.7% and 6.9% for the fiscal 2000
and 1999 quarters, respectively, and 7.2% and 6.9% for the nine months ended
January 2, 2000 and December 27, 1998, respectively. Increased percentages in
the current year periods resulted from the relationship of expenses to soft
revenues.
General and administrative expenses were $9,762,000 and $9,477,000 000 for the
fiscal 2000 and 1999 quarters, respectively, and $30,031,000, and $28,696,000
for the nine months ended January 2, 2000 and December 27, 1998, respectively.
The fiscal 2000 expenses were impacted by the additions of WECO and Abell-Howe.
As a percentage of consolidated net sales, general and administrative expenses
were 5.6% and 5.1% for the fiscal 2000 and 1999 quarters, respectively, and 5.6%
and 5.2% for the nine months ended January 2, 2000 and December 27, 1998,
respectively. Increased percentages in the current year periods resulted from
the relationship of expenses to soft revenues.
The Company incurred proxy contest related expenses amounting to $965,000 for
the nine months ended January 2, 2000 relative to the August 16, 1999 annual
shareholders meeting and annual director elections.
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Amortization of intangibles was $4,062,000 and $3,680,000 for the fiscal 2000
and 1999 quarters, respectively, and $12,064,000 and $11,323,000 for the nine
months ended January 2, 2000 and December 27, 1998, respectively. The fiscal
2000 increase is due to the amortization of goodwill resulting from the
acquisitions of Abell-Howe, Gautier, Camlok-Tigrip, and WECO.
As a result of the above, income from operations decreased $5,224,000 or 24.4%
for the fiscal 2000 quarter and decreased $14,588,000 or 23.1% for the fiscal
2000 nine month period compared to the respective periods in fiscal 1999. This
is based on income from operations of $16,176,000 and $21,400,000 for the fiscal
2000 and 1999 quarters, respectively, and $48,615,000, and $63,203,000 for the
nine months ended January 2, 2000 and December 27, 1998, respectively.
Interest and debt expense was $8,937,000 and $9,253,000 for the fiscal 2000 and
1999 quarters, respectively, and $25,510,000 and $27,503,000 for the nine months
ended January 2, 2000 and December 27, 1998, respectively. The fiscal 2000
decrease is primarily due to the payment of debt based on strong operating cash
flow over the last 12 months less funds used to finance acquisitions. As a
percentage of consolidated net sales, interest and debt expense was 5.1% and
4.9% for the fiscal 2000 and 1999 quarters, respectively, and 4.7% and 4.9% for
the nine months ended January 2, 2000 and December 27, 1998, respectively.
Interest and other income was $638,000 and $233,000 for the fiscal 2000 and 1999
quarters, respectively, and $1,191,000 and $867,000 for the nine months ended
January 2, 2000 and December 27, 1998, respectively.
Income taxes as a percentage of income before income taxes were 58.7% and 47.9%
for the fiscal 2000 and 1999 quarters, respectively, and 58.2% and 48.7% for the
nine months ended January 2, 2000 and December 27, 1998, respectively. The
percentages reflect the effect of nondeductible amortization of goodwill
resulting from acquisitions.
Net income, therefore, decreased $3,190,000 or 49.5% for the quarter ended
January 2, 2000 and decreased $8,583,000 or 45.8% for the nine months then
ended. This is based on net income of $3,254,000, and $6,444,000 for the fiscal
2000 and 1999 quarters, respectively, and $10,160,000 and $18,743,000 for the
nine months ended January 2, 2000 and December 27, 1998, respectively.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
On April 29, 1999, the Company acquired all of the outstanding stock of
Washington Equipment Company (WECO) for $6.4 million in cash, financed by the
Company's revolving credit facility.
On March 1, 1999, GL was merged with and into the Company through the issuance
of 897,114 shares of newly issued Company stock and options to purchase 154,848
shares of Company stock for all issued and outstanding stock and options of GL.
The fair market value of the stock and options exchanged was approximately $20.6
million.
On January 29, 1999, the Company acquired all of the outstanding stock of Camlok
and the net assets of the Tigrip product line for $10.6 million in cash,
financed by a German subsidiary revolving credit facility and term note.
On December 4, 1998, the Company acquired all of the outstanding stock of
Gautier for $3 million in cash, financed by the Company's revolving credit
facility.
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During October 1998, the Company's ESOP borrowed $7,682,000 from the Company and
purchased 479,900 shares of Company common stock on the open market at an
average cost of $16 per share.
On August 21, 1998, the Company acquired the net assets of Abell-Howe for $7
million in cash, financed by the Company's revolving credit facility.
On August 7, 1998, the Company sold its Mechanical Products division for $11.5
million, consisting of $9.1 million in cash and a $2.4 million note receivable.
The 1998 Revolving Credit Facility provides availability up to $300 million, due
March 31, 2003, against which $221.2 million was outstanding at January 2, 2000.
Interest is payable at varying Eurodollar rates based on LIBOR plus a spread
determined by the Company's leverage ratio, amounting to 200.0 basis points at
February 16, 2000. The 1998 Revolving Credit Facility is secured by all
equipment, inventory, receivables, subsidiary stock (limited to 65% for foreign
subsidiaries) and intellectual property. To manage its exposure to interest rate
fluctuations, the Company has an interest rate swap.
The senior subordinated 8 1/2% Notes issued on March 31, 1998 amounted to
$199,468,000, net of original issue discount of $532,000 and are due March 31,
2008. Interest is payable semi-annually based on an effective rate of 8.45%,
considering $1,902,000 of proceeds from rate hedging in advance of the
placement. Provisions of the 8 1/2% Notes include, without limitation,
restrictions of liens, indebtedness, asset sales, and dividends and other
restricted payments. Prior to April 1, 2003, the 8 1/2% Notes are redeemable at
the option of the Company, in whole or in part, at the Make-Whole Price (as
defined). On or after April 1, 2003, they are redeemable at prices declining
annually from 108.5% to 100% on and after April 1, 2006. In addition, on or
prior to April 1, 2001, the Company may redeem up to 35% of the outstanding
notes with the proceeds of equity offerings at a redemption price of 108.5%,
subject to certain restrictions. In the event of a Change of Control (as
defined), each holder of the 8 1/2% Notes may require the Company to repurchase
all or a portion of such holder's 8 1/2% Notes at a purchase price equal to 101%
of the principal amount thereof. The 8 1/2% Notes are not subject to any sinking
fund requirements.
The Company believes that its cash on hand, cash flows, and borrowing capacity
under its revolving credit facility will be sufficient to fund its ongoing
operations, budgeted capital expenditures, and business acquisitions for the
next twelve months.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $20,103,000 for the nine months
ended January 2, 2000, an increase of $8,048,000 over the net cash provided by
operating activities for the nine months ended December 27, 1998 of $12,055,000.
The significant increase is primarily due to changes in the working capital
needs of Automatic Systems Inc., formerly LICO, Inc.
Net cash used in investing activities increased to $15,940,000 for the nine
months ended January 2, 2000 from $5,908,000 for the nine months ended December
27, 1998. The $10,032,000 difference is due primarily to proceeds received as a
result of the sale of Mechanical Products in the prior year.
Net cash provided by financing activities was $1,853,000 for the nine months
ended January 2, 2000 while net cash used in financing activities was
$16,395,000 for the nine months ended December 27, 1998. The $18,248,000 change
is due to several factors including the following: borrowings used to acquire
WECO in the current year, the repurchase of common stock on behalf of the
Company's ESOP in the prior year, and the net repayment of debt in the prior
year.
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CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
In addition to keeping its current equipment and plants properly maintained, the
Company is committed to replacing, enhancing, and upgrading its property, plant,
and equipment to reduce production costs, increase flexibility to respond
effectively to market fluctuations and changes, meet environmental requirements,
enhance safety, and promote ergonomically correct work stations. Consolidated
capital expenditures for the nine months ended January 2, 2000 and December 27,
1998 were $5,983,000 and $10,156,000, respectively. The lower spending in the
current year reflects a deferral of certain projects due to soft market
conditions.
INFLATION AND OTHER MARKET CONDITIONS
The Company's costs are affected by inflation in the U.S. economy, and to a
lesser extent, in foreign economies including those of Europe, Canada, Mexico,
and the Pacific Rim. The Company does not believe that inflation has had a
material effect on results of operations over the periods presented because of
low inflation levels over the periods and because the Company has generally been
able to pass on rising costs through price increases. However, in the future
there can be no assurance that the Company's business will not be affected by
inflation or that it will be able to pass on cost increases.
SEASONALITY AND QUARTERLY RESULTS
Quarterly results may be materially affected by the timing of large customer
orders, by periods of high vacation concentrations, and by acquisitions and the
magnitude of acquisition costs. Therefore, the operating results for any
particular fiscal quarter are not necessarily indicative of results for any
subsequent fiscal quarter or for the full fiscal year.
YEAR 2000 CONVERSIONS
The Company successfully transitioned into the Year 2000. During the millennium
weekend, a corporate-wide team of internal and external resources performed an
on-site assessment of business systems, infrastructure, telecommunications
components and facilities. No significant issues were identified, nor have any
arisen to date.
The Company completed its Y2K assessment in 1999. By year-end, at least 98% of
all computer-controlled equipment and software were Y2K ready. The components
that were not Y2K ready did not pose significant operational concerns for the
Company. The remaining modifications are scheduled for completion by February
2000. All areas are operating as designed, however the Company is continuing to
monitor the Y2K status of all business units.
Additionally, the Company surveyed critical suppliers to assess their level of
readiness. To date, none of our suppliers have informed us of any Year 2000
issues impacting their ability to provide us with product or service.
The cost of the Year 2000 initiatives is not material to the Company's results
of operations or financial position.
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The forward looking statements contained in "YEAR 2000 CONVERSIONS" should
be read in conjunction with the Company's disclosures under the heading "Safe
Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995".
EFFECTS OF NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In June 1998, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement
No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities" (SFAS
133). In June 1999, the FASB issued SFAS 137, which defers the effective date of
SFAS 133 to fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2000. SFAS133 establishes
accounting and reporting standards for derivative instruments and hedging
activities. It requires that entities recognize all derivatives as either assets
or liabilities in the statement of financial position and measure those
instruments at fair value. The intended use of the derivative and its
designation as either (1) a hedge of the exposure to changes in the fair value
of a recognized asset or liability or a firm commitment (a fair value hedge),
(2) a hedge of the exposure to variable cash flows of a forecasted transaction
(a cash flow hedge), or (3) a hedge of the foreign currency exposure of a net
investment in a foreign operation (a foreign currency hedge), will determine
when the gains and losses on the derivatives are reported in earnings and when
they are to be reported as a component of other comprehensive income. The
adoption of SFAS 133 is not expected to have a material impact on the financial
position or results of operations of the Company.
SUBSEQUENT EVENT
In a January 11, 2000 press release, the Company announced that it has retained
Bear, Stearns & Co. Inc. to advise it on strategic alternatives to maximize
shareholder value, including a sale or merger of the Company.
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995
This report may include "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements involve known
and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause the actual
results of the Company to differ materially from the results expressed or
implied by such statements, including general economic and business conditions,
conditions affecting the industries served by the Company and its subsidiaries,
conditions affecting the Company's customers and suppliers, competitor responses
to the Company's products and services, the overall market acceptance of such
products and services, the integration of acquisitions and other factors
disclosed in the Company's periodic reports filed with the Commission.
Consequently such forward-looking statements should be regarded as the Company's
current plans, estimates and beliefs. The Company does not undertake and
specifically declines any obligation to publicly release the results of any
revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect any
future events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect
the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings - none.
Item 2. Changes in Securities - none.
Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities - none.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders - none.
Item 5. Other Information - none.
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
Exhibit 10.1 Fourth Amendment and Waiver, dated as of February 15,
2000, to the Credit Agreement, dated as of March 31,
1998, among Columbus McKinnon Corporation, as the
Borrower, the banks, financial institutions and other
institutional lenders named therein, as Initial Lenders,
Fleet National Bank, as the Initial Issuing Bank, Fleet
National Bank, as the Swing Line Bank and Fleet National
Bank, as the Administrative Agent.
There are no reports on Form 8-K.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORPORATION
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(Registrant)
Date: FEBRUARY 16, 2000 /S/ ROBERT L. MONTGOMERY, JR.
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Robert L. Montgomery, Jr.
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer (Principal
Financial Officer)