UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

(Mark One)

For the quarterly period ended February 28, 2019

or

For the transition period from ___________ to ___________

Commission file number 001-08399

WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  Yes ☒    No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).  Yes ☒    No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes ☐    No ☒ 

APPLICABLE ONLY TO ISSUERS INVOLVED IN BANKRUPTCY PROCEEDINGS DURING THE PRECEDING FIVE YEARS:

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Sections 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court.  Yes ☐    No ☐

 

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.  On April 1, 2019, the number of Common Shares, without par value, issued and outstanding was 57,312,254.

 

 

 

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Safe Harbor Statement

Selected statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including, without limitation, in “PART I – Item 2. – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” constitute “forward-looking statements” as that term is used in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “Act”).  Forward-looking statements reflect our current expectations, estimates or projections concerning future results or events.  These statements are often identified by the use of forward-looking words or phrases such as “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “may,” “could,” “intend,” “estimate,” “plan,” “foresee,” “likely,” “will,” “should” or other similar words or phrases.  These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements relating to:

Because they are based on beliefs, estimates and assumptions, forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected.  Any number of factors could affect actual results, including, without limitation, those that follow:

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We note these factors for investors as contemplated by the Act.  It is impossible to predict or identify all potential risk factors.  Consequently, you should not consider the foregoing list to be a complete set of all potential risks and uncertainties.  Any forward-looking statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are based on current information as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and we assume no obligation to correct or update any such statements in the future, except as required by applicable law.

 

 

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PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. – Financial Statements

WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

 

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WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

 

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WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

 

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WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

 

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

 

 

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WORTHINGTON INDUSTRIES, INC.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

(Unaudited)

 

 

NOTE A – Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Worthington Industries, Inc. and consolidated subsidiaries (collectively, “we,” “our,” “Worthington,” or the “Company”).  Investments in unconsolidated affiliates are accounted for using the equity method.  Significant intercompany accounts and transactions are eliminated.

The Company owns controlling interests in the following three joint ventures: Spartan Steel Coating, LLC (“Spartan”) (52%), TWB Company, L.L.C. (“TWB”) (55%), and Worthington Specialty Processing (“WSP”) (51%).  These joint ventures are consolidated with the equity owned by the other joint venture members shown as noncontrolling interests in our consolidated balance sheets, and their portions of net earnings and other comprehensive income (“OCI”) shown as net earnings or comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests in our consolidated statements of earnings and consolidated statements of comprehensive income, respectively.  

These unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).  Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and notes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments, which are of a normal and recurring nature except those which have been disclosed elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements for these interim periods, have been included.  Operating results for the three and nine months ended February 28, 2019 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending May 31, 2019 (“fiscal 2019”). For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2018 (“fiscal 2018”) of Worthington Industries, Inc. (the “2018 Form 10-K”).

The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes.  Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

On June 1, 2018, the Company adopted new accounting guidance that replaces most existing revenue recognition guidance under U.S. GAAP.  See “NOTE B – Revenue Recognition” for further explanation related to this adoption, including newly-required disclosures. 

In August 2018, the SEC adopted the final rule under SEC Release No. 33-10532; 34-83875, “Disclosure Update and Simplification,” adopting amendments to certain disclosure requirements that were redundant, duplicative, overlapping, outdated or superseded, in light of other SEC disclosure requirements, GAAP or changes in the information environment.  In addition, the amendments expanded the disclosure requirements relating to the analysis of shareholders’ equity for interim financial statements.  Under the amendments, an analysis of the changes in each caption of shareholders’ equity and noncontrolling interests presented in the balance sheet must be provided in a note or separate statement.  The analysis must present a reconciliation of the beginning balance to the ending balance of each period for which a statement of earnings is required to be filed.  The final rule was effective on November 5, 2018.  The Company adopted the final rule effective for the second quarter of fiscal 2019.  The adoption of the final rule did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations.  See “NOTE J – Changes in Equity” for the newly-required disclosures related to this adoption.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In February 2016, new accounting guidance was issued that replaces most existing lease accounting guidance under U.S. GAAP.  Among other changes, the new accounting guidance requires that leased assets and liabilities be recognized on the balance sheet by lessees for those leases classified as operating leases under previous accounting guidance.  The new accounting guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years.  Early adoption is permitted, and the change is to be applied using a modified retrospective approach as of the beginning of the earliest period presented.  In July 2018, the FASB issued additional accounting standard updates clarifying certain provisions, as well as providing for a second transition method allowing entities to initially apply the standard at the adoption date and recognize a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance sheet of retained earnings.  The scoping and diagnostic phases of the implementation of this new accounting guidance have been completed.  We are continuing to evaluate the components and criteria of existing leases and reviewing contracts

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and agreements to identify items that may meet the definition of a lease under the new accounting guidance.  We have procured a third-party software to track and manage our leases and are getting ready to start the process of importing lease data into the software.  While we are in the process of evaluating the effect this new accounting guidance will have on the presentation of our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures, the adoption is anticipated to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets with the addition of right-of-use assets, offset by the associated liabilities; however, we do not expect it to have a material impact on the consolidated statements of earnings.

In June 2016, amended accounting guidance was issued related to the measurement of credit losses on financial instruments. The amended accounting guidance changes the impairment model for most financial assets to require measurement and recognition of expected credit losses for financial assets held.  The amended accounting guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years.  We are in the process of evaluating the effect this amended accounting guidance will have on our consolidated financial position and results of operations; however, we do not expect the amended accounting guidance to have a material impact on our ongoing financial reporting.

In August 2017, amended accounting guidance was issued that modifies hedge accounting by making more hedge strategies eligible for hedge accounting, amending presentation and disclosure requirements, and changing how companies assess effectiveness.  The intent is to simplify application of hedge accounting and increase transparency of information about an entity’s risk management activities.  The amended accounting guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years.  It is to be applied using a modified retrospective transition approach for cash flow and net investment hedges existing at the date of adoption. The presentation and disclosure guidance is only required prospectively.  Early adoption is permitted.  We are in the process of evaluating the effect this amended accounting guidance will have on our consolidated financial position and results of operations; however, we do not expect the amended accounting guidance to have a material impact on our ongoing financial reporting.

NOTE B – Revenue Recognition

Through fiscal 2018, in accordance with our historical accounting policies for revenue recognition, we recognized revenue upon transfer of title and risk of loss, or in the case of toll processing revenue, upon delivery of the goods, provided persuasive evidence of an arrangement existed, pricing was fixed or determinable and collectability was reasonably assured.  Through charges to net sales, provisions were made for returns & allowances, customer rebates and sales discounts based on past experience, specific agreements, and anticipated levels of customer activity.

On June 1, 2018, we adopted new accounting guidance that replaces most existing revenue recognition accounting guidance under U.S. GAAP, Accounting Standards Update 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) (“Topic 606”).  The new accounting guidance was adopted using the modified retrospective approach as applied to customer contracts that were not complete at the date of adoption, with the cumulative effect recognized in retained earnings.  Comparative financial information for reporting periods beginning prior to June 1, 2018, has not been restated and continues to be reported under the previous accounting guidance.   The cumulative effect adjustment resulted from a change in the pattern of recognition for our toll processing revenue stream and certain contracts within the oil & gas equipment revenue stream, which previously were accounted for as point in time and now will be accounted for over time.  

The following table outlines the cumulative effect of adopting the new revenue recognition guidance:

 

Under the new accounting guidance, we recognize revenue upon transfer of control of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to receive for those goods or services, including any variable consideration.

Shipping and handling costs charged to customers are treated as fulfillment activities and are recorded in both net sales and cost of goods sold at the time control is transferred to the customer.  Due to the short-term nature of our contracts with customers, we have

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elected to apply the practical expedients under Topic 606 to: (1) expense as incurred, incremental costs of obtaining a contract; and (2) not adjust the consideration for the effects of a significant financing component for contracts with an original expected duration of one year or less.  When we satisfy (or partially satisfy) a performance obligation, prior to being able to invoice the customer, we recognize an unbilled receivable when the right to consideration is unconditional and a contract asset when the right to consideration is conditional.  Unbilled receivables and contract assets are included in receivables and prepaid and other current assets, respectively, on the consolidated balance sheets.  Additionally, we do not maintain contract liability balances, as performance obligations are satisfied prior to customer payment for product.  Payments from customers are generally due within 30 to 60 days of invoicing, which generally occurs upon shipment or delivery of the goods.

Taxes assessed by a governmental authority that are both imposed on and concurrent with a specific revenue-producing transaction, that we collect from a customer, are excluded from revenue.

Certain contracts with customers include warranties associated with the delivered goods or services.  These warranties are not considered to be separate performance obligations, and accordingly, we record an estimated liability for potential warranty costs as the goods or services are transferred.

With the exception of the toll processing revenue stream and certain contracts within the oil & gas equipment revenue stream, we recognize revenue at the point in time the performance obligation is satisfied and control of the product is transferred to the customer upon shipment or delivery.  Generally, we receive and acknowledge purchase orders from our customers, which define the quantity, pricing, payment and other applicable terms and conditions.  In some cases, we receive a blanket purchase order from our customers, which includes pricing, payment and other terms and conditions, with quantities defined at the time each customer subsequently issues periodic releases against the blanket purchase order.

For the toll processing revenue stream and certain contracts within the oil & gas equipment revenue stream, we recognize revenue over time.  Revenue is primarily measured using the cost-to-cost method, which we believe best depicts the transfer of control to the customer.  Under the cost-to-cost method, the extent of progress towards completion is measured based on the ratio of actual costs incurred to the total estimated costs expected upon satisfying the identified performance obligation. Revenues are recorded proportionally as costs are incurred. We have elected to not disclose the value of unsatisfied performance obligations for contracts with an original expected duration of one year or less.

Certain contracts contain variable consideration, which is not constrained, and primarily include estimated sales returns, customer rebates, and sales discounts which are recorded on an expected value basis.  These estimates are based on historical returns, analysis of credit memo data and other known factors.  We account for rebates by recording reductions to revenue for rebates in the same period the related revenue is recorded.  The amount of these reductions is based upon the terms agreed to with the customer.  We do not exercise significant judgments in determining the timing of satisfaction of performance obligations or the transaction price.  

The following tables summarize net sales by product class and by timing of revenue recognition for the three month and nine month periods ended February 28, 2019:

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The following tables show the adjustments that would be required to be made to our fiscal 2019 consolidated financial statements to reflect the balances that would have been recorded if we continued to follow our accounting policies under the previous revenue recognition guidance.

 

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NOTE C – Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates

Investments in affiliated companies that we do not control, either through majority ownership or otherwise, are accounted for using the equity method.  These include ArtiFlex Manufacturing, LLC (“ArtiFlex”) (50%), Clarkwestern Dietrich Building Systems LLC (“ClarkDietrich”) (25%), Samuel Steel Pickling Company (31.25%), Serviacero Planos, S. de R. L. de C.V. (“Serviacero Worthington”) (50%), Worthington Armstrong Venture (“WAVE”) (50%), and Zhejiang Nisshin Worthington Precision Specialty Steel Co., Ltd. (10%).  

We received distributions from unconsolidated affiliates totaling $131,888,000 during the nine months ended February 28, 2019, including $60,000,000 of one-time special distributions from WAVE, comprised of $35,000,000 related to the pending sale of the international operations and $25,000,000 in connection with a financing transaction.  We have received cumulative distributions from WAVE in excess of our investment balance, which resulted in an amount recorded within other liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets of $124,198,000 at February 28, 2019.  In accordance with the applicable accounting guidance, we reclassified the negative investment balance to the liabilities section of our consolidated balance sheet.  We will continue to record our equity in the net income of WAVE as a debit to the investment account, and if the investment balance becomes positive, it will again be shown as an asset on our consolidated balance sheet.  If it becomes probable that any excess distribution may not be returned (upon joint venture liquidation or otherwise), we will recognize any negative investment balance classified as a liability as income immediately.

We use the “cumulative earnings” approach for determining cash flow presentation of distributions from our unconsolidated joint ventures.  Distributions received are included in our consolidated statements of cash flows as operating activities, unless the cumulative distributions received, less distributions received in prior periods that were determined to be returns of investment, exceed our portion of the cumulative equity in the net earnings of the joint venture, in which case the excess distributions are deemed to be returns of the investment and are classified as investing activities in our consolidated statements of cash flows.  We received excess distributions from WAVE of $56,693,000 during the nine months ended February 28, 2019.

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The following tables summarize combined financial information for our unconsolidated affiliates as of the dates, and for the periods presented:  

 

 

The amounts presented within the discontinued operations captions in the tables above reflect the international operations of our WAVE joint venture, which are being sold as part of a broader transaction between the joint venture partner, Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (“AWI”), and Knauf Group, a family-owned manufacturer of building materials headquartered in Germany.  WAVE’s portion of the total sales proceeds is expected to be approximately $90,000,000 ($45,000,000 attributed to Worthington).  The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.  During the first quarter of fiscal 2019, the parties agreed to extend the date by which certain competition clearance conditions were to be satisfied per the original purchase agreement.  In exchange, Knauf Group irrevocably agreed to fund the purchase price which was received by AWI in two distributions, the first on August 1, 2018, and the balance on September 15, 2018.  In September 2018, we received a cash distribution of $35,000,000 from WAVE related to the pending sale of the international operations.  We will receive the remaining proceeds at closing, subject to certain adjustments as provided in the purchase agreement, including those related to the economic impact of any required regulatory remedies and a working capital adjustment.  Despite receiving a portion of the sales proceeds, there has been no change in control of the international operations of WAVE; therefore, the gain to be realized from this transaction has not been reflected in WAVE’s statement of earnings.  The closing is expected to occur by June 30, 2019.       

 

NOTE D – Impairment of Goodwill and Long-Lived Assets

During the first quarter of fiscal 2019, changes in the facts and circumstances related to the planned sale of our cryogenics business in Turkey, Worthington Aritas, resulted in our lowering the estimate of fair value less cost to sell to $7,000,000 which generated an impairment charge of $2,381,000.  Fair value was determined using observable (Level 2) inputs.  

During the second quarter of fiscal 2018, the Company determined that indicators of impairment were present with regard to the goodwill and intangible assets of the WEI reporting unit.  As a result, these assets were written down to their estimated fair value resulting in an impairment charge of $7,325,000.  During the second quarter of fiscal 2018, the Company also identified the presence of impairment indicators with regard to vacant land at the oil & gas equipment facility in Bremen, Ohio, resulting in an impairment charge of $964,000 to write the vacant land down to its estimated fair market value.

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NOTE E – Restructuring and Other Income, Net

We consider restructuring activities to be programs whereby we fundamentally change our operations, such as closing and consolidating manufacturing facilities or moving manufacturing of a product to another location.  Restructuring activities may also involve substantial realignment of the management structure of a business unit in response to changing market conditions.

A progression of the liabilities associated with our restructuring activities, combined with a reconciliation to the restructuring and other income, net financial statement caption, in our consolidated statement of earnings is summarized below for the period presented:

 

 

During the nine months ended February 28, 2019, the following actions were taken related to the Company’s restructuring activities:

 

 

The total liability associated with our restructuring activities as of February 28, 2019 is expected to be paid in the next twelve months.

 

NOTE F – Contingent Liabilities and Commitments

Legal Proceedings

We are defendants in certain legal actions.  In the opinion of management, the outcome of these actions, which is not clearly determinable at the present time, would not significantly affect our consolidated financial position or future results of operations.  We also believe that environmental issues will not have a material effect on our capital expenditures, consolidated financial position or future results of operations.

Voluntary Tank Replacement Program

In February 2019, our Structural Composites Industries, LLC subsidiary (“SCI”) agreed to participate in a tank replacement program for specific design sizes of its composite hydrogen fuel tanks, which are integrated into a customer’s hydrogen fuel cells used to fuel material handling equipment, primarily rider pallet jacks in warehouses.  The tanks being replaced were sold mainly between 2012 and 2015, and were designed to meet specified ISO-standards.  These tanks successfully passed a number of ISO-certification tests; however, because it was mistakenly determined these tanks would qualify as a “child” of a similar fully-tested tank, not all tests for full standalone ISO-certification were completed.  Since the identical carbon fiber used to manufacture most of these tanks is no longer commercially available, SCI cannot manufacture new units to retroactively complete this testing.  The tanks were supplied to a single customer.  The replacement program is underway and is expected to take approximately six months to complete.  In connection with this matter, we recorded a $13,000,000 charge to costs of goods sold during the third quarter of fiscal 2019 to reflect our estimated costs of replacing these tanks.  The actual cost incurred by the Company related to this matter may vary from the initial estimate.

A progression of the liabilities recorded in connection with this matter during fiscal 2019 is summarized in the following table:

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We believe these liabilities are sufficient to absorb our remaining direct costs related to the replacement program, which are expected to be paid in the next six months.

 

NOTE G – Guarantees

We do not have guarantees that we believe are reasonably likely to have a material current or future effect on our consolidated financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.  However, as of February 28, 2019, we were party to an operating lease for an aircraft in which we have guaranteed a residual value at the termination of the lease. The maximum obligation under the terms of this guarantee was approximately $7,642,000 at February 28, 2019.  Based on current facts and circumstances, we have estimated the likelihood of payment pursuant to this guarantee is not probable and, therefore, no amount has been recognized in our consolidated financial statements.

We also had in place $15,366,000 of outstanding stand-by letters of credit issued to third-party service providers at February 28, 2019.  No amounts were drawn against them at February 28, 2019.

 

NOTE H – Debt and Receivables Securitization

We maintain a $500,000,000 multi-year revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) with a group of lenders which matures in February 2023.  Borrowings under the Credit Facility have maturities of up to one year.  We have the option to borrow at rates equal to an applicable margin over the LIBOR, Prime Rate or Overnight Bank Funding Rate.  The applicable margin is determined by our credit rating.  There were no borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility at February 28, 2019.  As discussed in “NOTE G – Guarantees,” we provided $15,366,000 in letters of credit for third-party beneficiaries as of February 28, 2019.  While not drawn against at February 28, 2019, $1,950,000 of these letters of credit were issued against availability under the Credit Facility, leaving $498,050,000 available at February 28, 2019.

We also maintain a $50,000,000 revolving trade accounts receivable securitization facility (the “AR Facility”).  On January 15, 2019, the Company extended the maturity of the AR Facility by one year to January 2020.  Pursuant to the terms of the AR Facility, certain of our subsidiaries sell their accounts receivable without recourse, on a revolving basis, to Worthington Receivables Corporation (“WRC”), a wholly-owned, consolidated, bankruptcy-remote subsidiary.  In turn, WRC may sell without recourse, on a revolving basis, up to $50,000,000 of undivided ownership interests in this pool of accounts receivable to a third-party bank.  We retain an undivided interest in this pool and are subject to risk of loss based on the collectability of the receivables from this retained interest.  Because the amount eligible to be sold excludes receivables more than 90 days past due, receivables offset by an allowance for doubtful accounts due to bankruptcy or other cause, concentrations over certain limits with specific customers and certain reserve amounts, we believe additional risk of loss is minimal.  As of February 28, 2019, no undivided ownership interests in this pool of accounts receivable had been sold.

NOTE I – Other Comprehensive Income

The following table summarizes the tax effects on each component of OCI for the periods presented:

 

 

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NOTE J – Changes in Equity

The following tables summarize the changes in equity by component and in total for the periods presented:

 

 

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The following table summarizes the changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss for the period presented:

 

 

NOTE K – Stock-Based Compensation

Non-Qualified Stock Options

During the nine months ended February 28, 2019, we granted non-qualified stock options covering a total of 95,600 common shares under our stock-based compensation plans.  The weighted average option price of $42.86 per share was equal to the market price of the underlying common shares at the grant date.  The fair value of these stock options, based on the Black-Scholes option-

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pricing model, calculated at the grant date, was $12.55 per share.  The calculated pre-tax stock-based compensation expense for these stock options is $1,200,000 and will be recognized on a straight-line basis over the three-year vesting period, net of any forfeitures.  The following assumptions were used to value these stock options:

 

 

Expected volatility is based on the historical volatility of our common shares and the risk-free interest rate is based on the U.S. Treasury strip rate for the expected term of the stock options.  The expected term was developed using historical exercise experience.

Service-Based Restricted Common Shares

During the nine months ended February 28, 2019, we granted an aggregate of 360,175 service-based restricted common shares under our stock-based compensation plans.  The fair value of these restricted common shares was equal to the weighted average closing market price of the underlying common shares on the respective dates of grant, or $41.10 per share. The calculated pre-tax stock-based compensation expense for these restricted common shares is $14,802,000 and will be recognized on a straight-line basis over the three-year service-based vesting period, net of any forfeitures.

Market-Based Restricted Common Shares

 

On September 28, 2018, we granted an aggregate of 225,000 restricted common shares to two key employees under our stock-based compensation plans.  Vesting of these restricted common share awards is contingent upon the price of our common shares reaching $65.00 per share and remaining at or above that price for 90 consecutive days during the five-year period following the date of grant and the completion of a five-year service vesting period.  The grant-date fair value of these restricted common shares, as determined by a Monte Carlo simulation model, was $23.38 per share.  The following assumptions were used to determine the grant-date fair value and the derived service period for these restricted common shares:

 

 

The calculated pre-tax stock-based compensation expense for these restricted common shares is $5,261,000 and will be recognized on a straight-line basis over the five-year service vesting period, net of any forfeitures.

Performance Share Awards

We have awarded performance shares to certain key employees under our stock-based compensation plans.  These performance shares are earned based on the level of achievement with respect to corporate targets for cumulative corporate economic value added, earnings per share growth and, in the case of business unit executives, business unit operating income targets for the three-year periods ending May 31, 2019, 2020 and 2021.  These performance share awards will be paid, to the extent earned, in common shares of the Company in the fiscal quarter following the end of the applicable three-year performance period.  The fair values of our performance shares are determined by the closing market prices of the underlying common shares at the respective grant dates of the performance shares and the pre-tax stock-based compensation expense is based on our periodic assessment of the probability of the targets being achieved and our estimate of the number of common shares that will ultimately be issued.  During the nine months ended February 28, 2019, we granted performance share awards covering an aggregate of 58,200 common shares (at target levels).  The calculated pre-tax stock-based compensation expense for these performance shares is $2,494,000. The ultimate pre-tax stock-based compensation expense to be recognized over the three-year performance period will vary based on our periodic assessment of the probability of the targets being achieved.

 

NOTE L – Income Taxes

Income tax expense for the nine months ended February 28, 2019 and 2018 reflected estimated annual effective income tax rates of 23.3% and 10.3%, respectively. The annual effective income tax rates exclude any impact from the inclusion of net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests in our consolidated statements of earnings. Net earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests are primarily a result of our WSP, Spartan, and TWB consolidated joint ventures. The earnings attributable to the noncontrolling interests in WSP, Spartan and TWB’s U.S. operations do not generate tax expense to Worthington since the investors in WSP, Spartan and TWB’s U.S. operations are taxed directly based on the earnings attributable to them. The tax expense of TWB’s wholly-owned foreign corporations is reported in our consolidated tax expense.  Management is required to estimate the annual effective income tax

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rate based upon its forecast of annual pre-tax income for domestic and foreign operations. Our actual effective income tax rate for fiscal 2019 could be materially different from the forecasted rate as of February 28, 2019.  

On December 22, 2017, the U.S. government enacted tax reform, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “TCJA”), which made comprehensive changes to U.S. federal income tax laws by moving from a global to a modified territorial tax regime.  The TCJA lowered the U.S. corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21% in calendar year 2018 along with the elimination of certain deductions and credits, and a one-time “deemed repatriation” of accumulated foreign earnings. We recognized a provisional income tax benefit of $38,200,000 related to the re-measurement of deferred tax assets and liabilities and a provisional income tax expense of $6,900,000 for the one-time mandatory deemed repatriation tax during fiscal 2018.  During the second quarter of fiscal 2019, we finalized the accounting for the TCJA and we made no material adjustments to these provisional amounts.

NOTE M – Earnings per Share

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to controlling interest for the periods presented:

 

 

Stock options covering 309,133 and 91,933 common shares for the three months ended February 28, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and 316,079 and 81,087 common shares for the nine months ended February 28, 2019 and 2018, respectively, have been excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because the effect of their inclusion would have been “anti-dilutive” for those periods.

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NOTE N – Segment Operations

The following table presents summarized financial information for our reportable segments as of the dates, and for the periods presented:

 

 

 

 

NOTE O – Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities

We utilize derivative financial instruments to manage exposure to certain risks related to our ongoing operations.  The primary risks managed through the use of derivative instruments include interest rate risk, foreign currency exchange rate risk and commodity price risk.  While certain of our derivative instruments are designated as hedging instruments, we also enter into derivative instruments that are designed to hedge a risk, but are not designated as hedging instruments and, therefore, do not qualify for hedge accounting.  These derivative instruments are adjusted to current fair value through earnings at the end of each period.

Interest Rate Risk Management – We are exposed to the impact of interest rate changes.  Our objective is to manage the impact of interest rate changes on cash flows and the market value of our borrowings.  We utilize a mix of debt maturities along with both fixed-

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rate and variable-rate debt to manage changes in interest rates.  In addition, we enter into interest rate swaps and treasury locks to further manage our exposure to interest rate variations related to our borrowings and to lower our overall borrowing costs.

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk Management – We conduct business in several major international currencies and are, therefore, subject to risks associated with changing foreign currency exchange rates.  We enter into various contracts that change in value as foreign currency exchange rates change to manage this exposure.  Such contracts limit exposure to both favorable and unfavorable currency exchange rate fluctuations.  The translation of foreign currencies into U.S. dollars also subjects us to exposure related to fluctuating currency exchange rates; however, derivative instruments are not used to manage this risk.

Commodity Price Risk Management – We are exposed to changes in the price of certain commodities, including steel, natural gas, zinc and other raw materials, and our utility requirements.  Our objective is to reduce earnings and cash flow volatility associated with forecasted purchases and sales of these commodities to allow management to focus its attention on business operations.  Accordingly, we enter into derivative contracts to manage the associated price risk.

We are exposed to counterparty credit risk on all of our derivative instruments.  Accordingly, we have established and maintain strict counterparty credit guidelines. We have credit support agreements in place with certain counterparties to limit our credit exposure.  These agreements require either party to post cash collateral if its cumulative market position exceeds a predefined liability threshold.  Amounts posted to the margin accounts accrue interest at market rates and are required to be refunded in the period in which the cumulative market position falls below the required threshold.  We do not have significant exposure to any one counterparty, and management believes the risk of loss is remote and, in any event, would not be material.

Refer to "NOTE P – Fair Value" for additional information regarding the accounting treatment for our derivative instruments, as well as how fair value is determined.

The following table summarizes the fair value of our derivative instruments and the respective lines in which they were recorded in the consolidated balance sheet at February 28, 2019:

 

 

The amounts in the table above reflect the fair value of the Company’s derivative instruments on a net basis. Had these amounts been recognized on a gross basis, the impact would have been a $938,000 increase in receivables with a corresponding increase in accounts payable.

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The following table summarizes the fair value of our derivative instruments and the respective lines in which they were recorded in the consolidated balance sheet at May 31, 2018:

 

 

The amounts in the table above reflect the fair value of the Company’s derivative instruments on a net basis. Had these amounts been recognized on a gross basis, the impact would have been a $351,000 increase in receivables with a corresponding increase in accounts payable.

Cash Flow Hedges

We enter into derivative instruments to hedge our exposure to changes in cash flows attributable to commodity price fluctuations associated with certain forecasted transactions.  These derivative instruments are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges.  Accordingly, the effective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative instrument is reported as a component of AOCI and reclassified into earnings in the same line associated with the forecasted transaction and in the same period during which the hedged transaction affects earnings.  The ineffective portion of the gain or loss on the derivative instrument is recognized in earnings immediately.

The following table summarizes our cash flow hedges outstanding at February 28, 2019:

 

 

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The following table summarizes the gain (loss) recognized in OCI and the gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI into earnings for derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges for the periods presented:

 

 

The estimated net amount of the losses recognized in AOCI at February 28, 2019 expected to be reclassified into net earnings within the succeeding twelve months is $1,486,000 (net of tax of $484,000).  This amount was computed using the fair value of the cash flow hedges at February 28, 2019, and will change before actual reclassification from OCI to net earnings during the fiscal years ending May 31, 2019 and May 31, 2020.

Economic (Non-designated) Hedges

We enter into foreign currency exchange contracts to manage our foreign currency exchange rate exposure related to inter-company and financing transactions that do not meet the requirements for hedge accounting treatment.  We also enter into certain commodity contracts that do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment.  Accordingly, these derivative instruments are adjusted to current market value at the end of each period through earnings.

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The following table summarizes our economic (non-designated) derivative instruments outstanding at February 28, 2019:

 

 

The following table summarizes the gain (loss) recognized in earnings for economic (non-designated) derivative financial instruments for the periods presented:

 

 

 

The gain (loss) on the foreign currency exchange contract derivatives significantly offsets the gain (loss) on the hedged item.

NOTE P – Fair Value

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.  Fair value is an exit price concept that assumes an orderly transaction between willing market participants and is required to be based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or a liability.  Current accounting guidance establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy as a basis for considering such assumptions and for classifying the inputs used in the valuation methodologies.  This hierarchy requires entities to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs.  The three levels of inputs used to measure fair values are as follows:

Level 1 – Observable prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.

Level 2 – Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the assets and liabilities, either directly or indirectly.

Level 3 – Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets and liabilities.

 

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Recurring Fair Value Measurements

At February 28, 2019, our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis were as follows:

 

 

At May 31, 2018, our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis were as follows:

 

 

Non-Recurring Fair Value Measurements

At February 28, 2019, there were no assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis on our consolidated balance sheet.

 

At May 31, 2018, our assets measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis were as follows:

 

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During the first quarter of fiscal 2019, the Company completed the sale of the oil & gas equipment assets described above.  In addition, the Company lowered its estimate of the fair value of Worthington Aritas to $7,000,000, resulting in an impairment charge of $2,381,000.

The fair value of non-derivative financial instruments included in the carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, receivables, notes receivable, income taxes receivable, other assets, accounts payable, accrued compensation, contributions to employee benefit plans and related taxes, other accrued items, income taxes payable and other liabilities approximate carrying value due to their short-term nature. The fair value of long-term debt, including current maturities, based upon models utilizing market observable (Level 2) inputs and credit risk, was $751,354,000 and $757,069,000 at February 28, 2019 and May 31, 2018, respectively. The carrying amount of long-term debt, including current maturities, was $749,486,000 and $750,368,000 at February 28, 2019 and May 31, 2018, respectively.

 

NOTE Q – Subsequent Events

On March 20, 2019, the Board of Directors of Worthington Industries, Inc. authorized the repurchase of up to an additional 6,600,000 of the Company’s common shares, increasing the total number of shares available for repurchase to 10,000,000.

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Item 2. – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Selected statements contained in this “Item 2. – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” constitute “forward-looking statements” as that term is used in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are based, in whole or in part, on management’s beliefs, estimates, assumptions and currently available information. For a more detailed discussion of what constitutes a forward-looking statement and of some of the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements, please refer to the “Safe Harbor Statement” in the beginning of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, “Part I – Item 1A. – Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2018 and “PART II – Item 1A. – Risk Factors” of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Introduction

The following discussion and analysis of market and industry trends, business developments, and the results of operations and financial position of Worthington Industries, Inc., together with its subsidiaries (collectively, “we,” “our,” “Worthington,” or the “Company”), should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in “Item 1. – Financial Statements” of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.  Our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2018 (“fiscal 2018”) includes additional information about Worthington, our operations and our consolidated financial position and should be read in conjunction with this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

As of February 28, 2019, excluding our joint ventures, we operated 32 manufacturing facilities worldwide, principally in three operating segments, which correspond with our reportable business segments: Steel Processing, Pressure Cylinders and Engineered Cabs.

As of February 28, 2019, we held equity positions in nine joint ventures, which operated 49 manufacturing facilities worldwide.  Three of these joint ventures are consolidated with the equity owned by the other joint venture member(s) shown as noncontrolling interests in our consolidated balance sheets, and their portions of net earnings and other comprehensive income shown as net earnings or comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests in our consolidated statements of earnings and consolidated statements of comprehensive income, respectively.  The remaining six of these joint ventures are accounted for using the equity method.

Overview

Operating income for the current quarter was down $16.7 million, or 39% from the comparable prior year quarter, despite benefitting from a 4% increase in net sales and a net restructuring gain of $11.2 million.  The Company’s results continued to be impacted by fluctuating steel prices that have resulted from the ongoing steel tariffs, which have increased selling prices in Steel Processing but have created short-term margin pressure across most of our businesses.  The run-up in steel prices that began during the latter part of fiscal 2018 continued into the first quarter of fiscal 2019, reaching a peak of $918 per ton in July 2018, but have since receded to more normal levels.  The recent decline in steel prices led to significant inventory holding losses in the current quarter and also contributed to lower direct volume as customers delayed orders.  The steel tariffs have also resulted in lower scrap prices relative to the cost of steel, which also had a negative impact on direct spreads.

Higher material prices have also put pressure on margins in our Pressure Cylinders businesses as costs for both steel and helium increased during the quarter.  However, margins have begun to improve as the result of recent increase to selling prices and other cost mitigation efforts undertaken by the Company.  Pressure Cylinders results were also negatively impacted by a $13.0 million charge associated with a tank replacement program for certain composite hydrogen fuel tanks produced primarily between 2012 and 2015, as described further under Recent Business Developments.     

Equity in net income of unconsolidated affiliates (“equity income”) for the current quarter increased $1.1 million over the comparable prior year quarter due primarily to higher contributions from WAVE, up $2.3 million, partially offset by declines at Serviacero Worthington and ArtiFlex.  We received cash distributions from unconsolidated joint ventures of $21.4 million during the third quarter of fiscal 2019.

Recent Business Developments

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Market & Industry Overview

We sell our products and services to a diverse customer base and a broad range of end markets.  The breakdown of net sales by end market for the third quarter of each of fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2018 is illustrated in the following chart:

The automotive industry is one of the largest consumers of flat-rolled steel, and thus the largest end market for our Steel Processing operating segment.  Approximately 61% of Steel Processing’s net sales are to the automotive market.  North American vehicle production, primarily by Ford, General Motors and FCA US (the “Detroit Three automakers”), has a considerable impact on the activity within this operating segment.  The majority of the net sales of three of our unconsolidated joint ventures are also to the automotive market.

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Approximately 11% of the net sales of our Steel Processing operating segment and 33% of the net sales of our Engineered Cabs operating segment are to the construction market.  The construction market is also the predominant end market for two of our unconsolidated joint ventures: WAVE and ClarkDietrich.  While the market price of steel significantly impacts these businesses, there are other key indicators that are meaningful in analyzing construction market demand, including U.S. gross domestic product (“GDP”), the Dodge Index of construction contracts and, in the case of ClarkDietrich, trends in the relative price of framing lumber and steel.

Substantially all of the net sales of our Pressure Cylinders operating segment, and approximately 28% and 67% of the net sales of our Steel Processing and Engineered Cabs operating segments, respectively, are to other markets such as consumer products, industrial products, lawn and garden, agriculture, oil & gas equipment, heavy truck, mining, forestry and appliance.  Given the many different products that make up these net sales and the wide variety of end markets, it is very difficult to detail the key market indicators that drive these portions of our business.  However, we believe that the trend in U.S. GDP growth is a good economic indicator for analyzing these businesses.

We use the following information to monitor costs and assess demand in our major end markets:

 

 

U.S. GDP growth rate trends are generally indicative of the strength in demand and, in many cases, pricing for our products.  A year-over-year increase in U.S. GDP growth rates is indicative of a stronger economy, which generally increases demand and pricing for our products.  Conversely, decreasing U.S. GDP growth rates generally indicate a weaker economy.  Changes in U.S. GDP growth rates can also signal changes in conversion costs related to production and in SG&A expense.

The market price of hot-rolled steel is one of the most significant factors impacting our selling prices and operating results.  When steel prices fall, we typically have higher-priced material flowing through cost of goods sold, while selling prices compress to what the market will bear, negatively impacting our results.  On the other hand, in a rising price environment, our results are generally favorably impacted, as lower-priced material purchased in previous periods flows through cost of goods sold, while our selling prices increase at a faster pace to cover current replacement costs.  

The following table presents the average quarterly market price per ton of hot-rolled steel during fiscal 2019 (first, second, and third quarters), fiscal 2018 and fiscal 2017:

 

 

No single customer contributed more than 10% of our consolidated net sales during the third quarter of fiscal 2019 or fiscal 2018.  While our automotive business is largely driven by the production schedules of the Detroit Three automakers, our customer base is much broader and includes other domestic manufacturers and many of their suppliers.  During the third quarter of fiscal 2019, vehicle production for the Detroit Three automakers was down 4%, while North American vehicle production as a whole was essentially flat relative to the comparable period in the prior year.

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Certain other commodities, such as zinc, natural gas and diesel fuel, represent a significant portion of our cost of goods sold, both directly through our manufacturing operations and indirectly through transportation and freight expense.

Results of Operations

Third Quarter – Fiscal 2019 Compared to Fiscal 2018

Consolidated Operations

The following table presents consolidated operating results for the periods presented:

 

 

Net earnings attributable to controlling interest for the three months ended February 28, 2019 decreased $52.3 million from the comparable period in the prior year.  Net sales and operating highlights for the third quarter of fiscal 2019 were as follows:

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Segment Operations

Steel Processing

The following table presents a summary of operating results for our Steel Processing operating segment for the periods presented:

 

 

Net sales and operating highlights for the third quarter of fiscal 2019 were as follows:

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Pressure Cylinders

The following table presents a summary of operating results for our Pressure Cylinders operating segment for the periods presented:

 

 

Net sales and operating highlights for the third quarter of fiscal 2019 were as follows:

Engineered Cabs

The following table presents a summary of operating results for our Engineered Cabs operating segment for the periods presented:

 

 

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Net sales and operating highlights for the third quarter of fiscal 2019 were as follows:

Other

The Other category includes certain income and expense items not allocated to our operating segments, including costs associated with our captive insurance company.  The Other category also includes the results of our former Worthington Energy Innovations, LLC (“WEI”) operating segment, on a historical basis, through March 31, 2018.  The following table presents a summary of operating results for the Other Category for the periods indicated:

 

Operating highlights for the third quarter of fiscal 2019 were as follows:

 

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Nine Months Year-to-Date – Fiscal 2019 Compared to Fiscal 2018

Consolidated Operations

The following table presents consolidated operating results for the periods indicated:

 

Net earnings attributable to controlling interest for the nine months ended February 28, 2019 decreased $48.3 million from the comparable period in the prior year.  Net sales and operating highlights for the nine months ended February 28, 2019 were as follows:

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Segment Operations

Steel Processing

The following table presents a summary of operating results for our Steel Processing operating segment for the periods indicated:

 

Net sales and operating highlights for the nine months ended February 28, 2019 were as follows:

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Pressure Cylinders

The following table presents a summary of operating results for our Pressure Cylinders operating segment for the periods indicated:

 

Net sales and operating highlights for the nine months ended February 28, 2019 were as follows:

Engineered Cabs

The following table presents a summary of operating results for our Engineered Cabs operating segment for the periods indicated:

 

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Net sales and operating highlights for the nine months ended February 28, 2019 were as follows:

Other

The Other category includes certain income and expense items not allocated to our operating segments, including costs associated with our captive insurance company.  The Other category also includes the results of our former WEI operating segment, on a historical basis, through March 31, 2018.  The following table presents a summary of operating results for the Other Category for the periods indicated:

 

Operating highlights for the nine months ended February 28, 2019 were as follows:

Liquidity and Capital Resources

During the nine months ended February 28, 2019, we generated $127.2 million of cash from operating activities, received $48.3 million in proceeds from asset sales, net of selling costs, invested $60.6 million in property, plant and equipment, received $56.7 million in excess distributions from WAVE, and paid dividends of $39.4 million on our common shares.  Additionally, we paid $129.0 million to repurchase 3,100,000 of our common shares.  The following table summarizes our consolidated cash flows for the periods presented:

 

 

We believe we have access to adequate resources to meet the needs of our existing businesses for normal operating costs, mandatory capital expenditures, debt redemptions, dividend payments, and working capital.  These resources include cash and cash equivalents, cash provided by operating activities and unused lines of credit.  We also believe that we have adequate access to the financial markets to allow us to be in a position to sell long-term debt or equity securities.  However, uncertainty and volatility in the financial markets may impact our ability to access capital and the terms under which we can do so.

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Operating Activities

Our business is cyclical and cash flows from operating activities may fluctuate during the year and from year to year due to economic conditions.  We rely on cash and short-term borrowings to meet cyclical increases in working capital needs.  These needs generally rise during periods of increased economic activity or increasing raw material prices due to higher levels of inventory and accounts receivable.  During economic slowdowns, or periods of decreasing raw material costs, working capital needs generally decrease as a result of the reduction of inventories and accounts receivable.

Net cash provided by operating activities was $127.2 million during the nine months ended February 28, 2019 compared to $202.6 million in the comparable period of fiscal 2018. The decrease was driven primarily by changes in working capital and the impact of lower earnings.

Investing Activities

Net cash provided by investing activities was $44.4 million during the nine months ended February 28, 2019 compared to a net cash outflow of $323.6 million in the comparable prior year period.  The change from the prior year period was driven primarily by the acquisition of AMTROL on June 2, 2017, which reduced cash by $285.0 million, net of cash acquired.  We received $48.3 million in proceeds from asset sales, net of selling costs, primarily from the sale of two oil & gas equipment manufacturing facilities and the solder business and certain brazing assets compared to $16.7 million in proceeds from asset sales, net of selling costs, in the comparable period in the prior year.  We also received $56.7 million of excess distributions from WAVE during the first nine months of fiscal 2019 driven by a $35.0 million special distribution related to the pending sale of the international operations and a $25.0 million special distribution in connection with a financing transaction.

Investment activities are largely discretionary, and future investment activities could be reduced significantly, or eliminated, as economic conditions warrant.  We assess acquisition opportunities as they arise, and such opportunities may require additional financing.  There can be no assurance, however, that any such opportunities will arise, that any such acquisitions will be consummated, or that any needed additional financing will be available on satisfactory terms when required.

Financing Activities

Net cash used by financing activities was $180.5 million during the nine months ended February 28, 2019 compared to $9.7 million in the comparable prior year period.  The change from the prior year period was driven primarily by the issuance of $200.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes on July 28, 2017, partially offset by lower share repurchases in the current year.  

Long-term debt and short-term borrowings – As of February 28, 2019, we were in compliance with our short-term and long-term financial debt covenants.  Our debt agreements do not include credit rating triggers or material adverse change provisions.  Our credit ratings at February 28, 2019 were unchanged from those reported as of May 31, 2018.

Common shares – The Worthington Industries Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.23 per common share for the third quarter of fiscal 2019 compared to $0.21 per common share for the third quarter of fiscal 2018.  Dividends paid on our common shares totaled $39.4 million and $38.8 million during the nine months ended February 28, 2019 and 2018, respectively.  On March 20, 2019, the Worthington Industries Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.23 per share payable on June 28, 2019, to shareholders of record on June 14, 2019.

On September 27, 2017, the Worthington Industries Board authorized the repurchase of up to 6,828,855 of the outstanding common shares of Worthington Industries, Inc.  These shares may be repurchased from time to time with consideration given to the market price of the common shares, the nature of other investment opportunities, cash flows from operations, general economic conditions and other relevant considerations.  Repurchases may be made on the open market or through privately negotiated transactions.  As of February 28, 2019, 3,400,000 shares remained available for repurchase.  On March 20, 2019, the Worthington Industries Board authorized the repurchase of up to an additional 6,600,000 of the Company’s common shares, increasing the total number of shares available for repurchase to 10,000,000.

Dividend Policy

We currently have no material contractual or regulatory restrictions on the payment of dividends.  Dividends are declared at the discretion of the Worthington Industries Board.  The Worthington Industries Board reviews the dividend quarterly and establishes the dividend rate based upon our consolidated financial condition, results of operations, capital requirements, current and projected cash flows, business prospects, and other relevant factors.  While we have paid a dividend every quarter since becoming a public company in 1968, there is no guarantee that payments will continue in the future.

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Contractual Cash Obligations and Other Commercial Commitments

Our contractual cash obligations and other commercial commitments have not changed significantly from those disclosed in “Part II – Item 7. – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Contractual Cash Obligations and Other Commercial Commitments” of our 2018 Form 10-K.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have guarantees or other off-balance sheet financing arrangements that we believe are reasonably likely to have a material current or future effect on our consolidated financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.  However, as of February 28, 2019, we were party to an operating lease for an aircraft in which we have guaranteed a residual value at the termination of the lease.  The maximum obligation under the terms of this guarantee was approximately $7.6 million at February 28, 2019.  Based on current facts and circumstances, we have estimated the likelihood of payment pursuant to this guarantee is not probable and, therefore, no amounts have been recognized in our consolidated financial statements.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

In February 2016, new accounting guidance was issued that replaces most existing lease accounting guidance under U.S. GAAP.  Among other changes, the new accounting guidance requires that leased assets and liabilities be recognized on the balance sheet by lessees for those leases classified as operating leases under previous accounting guidance.  The new accounting guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years.  Early adoption is permitted, and the change is to be applied using a modified retrospective approach as of the beginning of the earliest period presented.  In July 2018, the FASB issued additional accounting standard updates clarifying certain provisions, as well as providing for a second transition method allowing entities to initially apply the standard at the adoption date and recognize a cumulative-effect adjustment to the opening balance sheet of retained earnings.  The scoping and diagnostic phases of the implementation of this new accounting guidance have been completed.  We are continuing to evaluate the components and criteria of existing leases and reviewing contracts and agreements to identify items that may meet the definition of a lease under the new accounting guidance.  We have procured a third-party software to track and manage our leases and are getting ready to start the process of importing lease data into the software.  While we are in the process of evaluating the effect this new accounting guidance will have on the presentation of our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures, the adoption is anticipated to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets with the addition of right-of-use assets, offset by the associated liabilities; however, we do not expect it to have a material impact on the consolidated statements of earnings..

In June 2016, amended accounting guidance was issued related to the measurement of credit losses on financial instruments. The amended accounting guidance changes the impairment model for most financial assets to require measurement and recognition of expected credit losses for financial assets held.  The amended accounting guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years.  We are in the process of evaluating the effect this amended accounting guidance will have on our consolidated financial position and results of operations; however, we do not expect the amended accounting guidance to have a material impact on our ongoing financial reporting.

In August 2017, amended accounting guidance was issued that modifies hedge accounting by making more hedge strategies eligible for hedge accounting, amending presentation and disclosure requirements, and changing how companies assess effectiveness.  The intent is to simplify application of hedge accounting and increase transparency of information about an entity’s risk management activities.  The amended accounting guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years.  It is to be applied using a modified retrospective transition approach for cash flow and net investment hedges existing at the date of adoption.  The presentation and disclosure guidance is only required prospectively.  Early adoption is permitted.  We are in the process of evaluating the effect this amended accounting guidance will have on our consolidated financial position and results of operations; however, we do not expect the amended accounting guidance to have a material impact on our ongoing financial reporting.

Critical Accounting Policies

The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. We continually evaluate our estimates, including those related to our valuation of receivables, inventories, intangible assets, accrued liabilities, income and other tax accruals, and contingencies and litigation. We base our estimates on historical experience and various other assumptions that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. These results form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Critical

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accounting policies are defined as those that reflect our significant judgments and uncertainties that could potentially result in materially different results under different assumptions and conditions. Although actual results historically have not deviated significantly from those determined using our estimates, our consolidated financial position or results of operations could be materially different if we were to report under different conditions or to use different assumptions in the application of such policies.  Except for the accounting policy for revenue recognition that was updated as a result of adopting Topic 606, our critical accounting policies have not significantly changed from those discussed in “Part II – Item 7. – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations – Critical Accounting Policies” of our 2018 Form 10-K.  For additional information on the adoption and impact of Topic 606 refer to “Item 1. – Financial Statements – Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – NOTE B – Revenue Recognition” of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

As a result of changes in the facts and circumstances related to the planned sale of the Company’s cryogenics business in Turkey, Worthington Aritas, the Company lowered its estimate of fair value less cost to sell, to $7.0 million, resulting in an impairment charge of $2.4 million during the first quarter of fiscal 2019.   

Item 3. – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Market risks have not changed significantly from those disclosed in “Part II – Item 7A. – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” of our 2018 Form 10-K.

Item 4. – Controls and Procedures

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures [as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)] that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Management, with the participation of our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer, performed an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (the quarterly period ended February 28, 2019).  Based on that evaluation, our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer have concluded that such disclosure controls and procedures were effective at a reasonable assurance level as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

There were no changes that occurred during the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (the quarterly period ended February 28, 2019) in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. – Legal Proceedings

Various legal actions, which generally have arisen in the ordinary course of business, are pending against the Company.  None of this pending litigation, individually or collectively, is expected to have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Item 1A. – Risk Factors

There are certain risks and uncertainties in our business that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those anticipated.  In “PART I – Item 1A. – Risk Factors” of our 2018 Form 10-K, as filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on July 30, 2018, and available at www.sec.gov or at www.worthingtonindustries.com, we included a detailed discussion of our risk factors.  Other than as noted below, our risk factors have not changed significantly from those disclosed in our 2018 Form 10-K. These risk factors should be read carefully in connection with evaluating our business and in connection with the forward-looking statements and other information contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.  Any of the risks described in our 2018 Form 10-K could materially affect our business, consolidated financial condition or future results and the actual outcome of matters as to which forward-looking statements are made. The risk factors described in our 2018 Form 10-K are not the only risks we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us, or that we currently deem to be immaterial, also may materially adversely affect our business, consolidated financial condition and/or future results.

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Risks related to actions with respect to international trade by the U.S. government and foreign governments.   The U.S. government altered its approach to international trade policy and in some cases has renegotiated or is attempting to renegotiate, or potentially terminate, certain existing bilateral or multi-lateral trade agreements and treaties with foreign countries, including the North American Free Trade Agreement (“NAFTA”).  In addition, the U.S. government has initiated or is considering imposing tariffs on certain foreign goods, including steel.  Related to this action, certain foreign governments, including Canada, China, the European Union and Mexico have initiated or are considering imposing tariffs on certain U.S. goods.  It remains unclear what additional actions the U.S. government or foreign governments will or will not take with respect to tariffs, NAFTA or other international trade agreements and policies.  A trade war or other governmental action related to tariffs or international trade agreements or policies has the potential to adversely impact demand for our products, our costs, customers, suppliers and/or the U.S. economy or certain sectors thereof and, thus, to adversely impact our businesses.

Item 2. – Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

The following table provides information about purchases made by, or on behalf of, Worthington Industries, Inc. or any “affiliated purchaser” (as defined in Rule 10b-18(a) (3) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended) of common shares of Worthington Industries, Inc. during each month of the quarterly period ended February 28, 2019:

 

Item 3. – Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Not applicable.

Item 4. – Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.

Item 5. – Other Information

Not applicable.

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Item 6. – Exhibits

 

 

 

 

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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.

 

 

 

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