e10vq
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(MARK ONE)
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended February 29, 2008
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
Commission File Number 1-13419
Lindsay Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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47-0554096 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.) |
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2707 North 108th Street, Suite 102, Omaha, Nebraska
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68164 |
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(Address of principal executive offices)
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(Zip Code) |
402-428-2131
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by
Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for
such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer,
a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of large accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in
Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
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Large accelerated filer o
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Accelerated filer þ
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Non-accelerated filer o
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Smaller reporting company o |
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act). Yes o No þ
As of March 31, 2008, 11,915,866 shares of the registrants common stock were outstanding.
Lindsay Corporation and Subsidiaries
INDEX FORM 10-Q
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Part I FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1 Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
Lindsay Corporation and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
February 29, 2008, February 28, 2007 and August 31, 2007
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(Unaudited) |
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(Unaudited) |
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February |
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February |
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August |
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($ in thousands, except par values) |
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2007 |
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2007 |
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ASSETS |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
24,328 |
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$ |
15,346 |
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$ |
21,022 |
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Marketable securities |
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496 |
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16,147 |
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27,591 |
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Receivables, net (net of allowance, $1,198, $829 and $946, respectively) |
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73,597 |
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52,136 |
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46,968 |
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Inventories, net |
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60,540 |
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44,800 |
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41,099 |
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Deferred income taxes |
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6,644 |
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5,172 |
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6,108 |
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Other current assets |
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9,590 |
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6,187 |
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6,990 |
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Total current assets |
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175,195 |
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139,788 |
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149,778 |
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Long-term marketable securities |
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473 |
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Property, plant and equipment, net |
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54,679 |
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36,629 |
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44,292 |
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Other intangible assets, net |
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32,608 |
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26,870 |
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25,830 |
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Goodwill, net |
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24,406 |
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12,579 |
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16,845 |
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Other noncurrent assets |
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5,590 |
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4,507 |
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5,460 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
292,478 |
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$ |
220,846 |
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$ |
242,205 |
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
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$ |
25,855 |
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$ |
17,530 |
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$ |
18,367 |
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Current portion of long-term debt |
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6,171 |
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6,171 |
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6,171 |
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Other current liabilities |
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38,946 |
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22,880 |
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26,964 |
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Total current liabilities |
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70,972 |
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46,581 |
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51,502 |
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Pension benefits liabilities |
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5,383 |
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5,094 |
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5,384 |
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Long-term debt |
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43,711 |
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34,881 |
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31,796 |
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Deferred income taxes |
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9,671 |
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7,504 |
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9,860 |
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Other noncurrent liabilities |
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3,546 |
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914 |
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2,635 |
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Total liabilities |
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133,283 |
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94,974 |
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101,177 |
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Shareholders equity: |
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Preferred stock, ($1 par value, 2,000,000 shares authorized, no shares
issued and outstanding) |
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Common stock, ($1 par value, 25,000,000 shares authorized: |
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17,846,114, 17,685,792 and 17,744,458 shares issued and outstanding
in February 2008 and 2007 and August 2007, respectively |
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17,846 |
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17,686 |
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17,744 |
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Capital in excess of stated value |
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15,353 |
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8,173 |
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11,734 |
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Retained earnings |
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216,312 |
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195,102 |
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204,750 |
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Less treasury stock (at cost, 5,963,448, 6,048,448 and 5,998,448 shares
in February 2008 and 2007 and August 2007, respectively) |
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(95,190 |
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(96,547 |
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(95,749 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive income, net |
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4,874 |
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1,458 |
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2,549 |
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Total shareholders equity |
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159,195 |
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125,872 |
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141,028 |
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Total liabilities and shareholders equity |
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$ |
292,478 |
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$ |
220,846 |
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$ |
242,205 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Lindsay Corporation and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the three months and six months ended February 29, 2008 and February 28, 2007
(Unaudited)
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Three Months Ended |
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Six Months Ended |
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February |
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February |
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February |
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February |
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(in thousands, except per share amounts) |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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Operating revenues |
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$ |
108,418 |
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$ |
63,674 |
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$ |
184,346 |
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$ |
115,206 |
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Cost of operating revenues |
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78,380 |
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49,219 |
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135,012 |
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88,286 |
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Gross profit |
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30,038 |
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14,455 |
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49,334 |
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26,920 |
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Operating expenses: |
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Selling expense |
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6,222 |
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4,346 |
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11,352 |
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7,959 |
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General and administrative expense |
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6,507 |
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5,459 |
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12,651 |
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10,894 |
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Engineering and research expense |
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1,456 |
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939 |
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2,962 |
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1,745 |
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Total operating expenses |
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14,185 |
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10,744 |
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26,965 |
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20,598 |
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Operating income |
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15,853 |
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3,711 |
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22,369 |
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6,322 |
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Other income (expense): |
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Interest expense |
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(821 |
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(532 |
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(1,420 |
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(1,019 |
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Interest income |
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377 |
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426 |
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853 |
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1,062 |
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Other, net |
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107 |
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10 |
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221 |
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Earnings before income taxes |
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15,516 |
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3,615 |
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22,023 |
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6,359 |
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Income tax provision |
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5,836 |
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1,103 |
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7,977 |
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2,064 |
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Net earnings |
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$ |
9,680 |
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$ |
2,512 |
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$ |
14,046 |
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$ |
4,295 |
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Basic net earnings per share |
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$ |
0.82 |
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$ |
0.22 |
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$ |
1.19 |
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$ |
0.37 |
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Diluted net earnings per share |
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$ |
0.79 |
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$ |
0.21 |
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$ |
1.15 |
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$ |
0.36 |
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Average shares outstanding |
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11,847 |
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11,630 |
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11,806 |
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11,604 |
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Diluted effect of stock equivalents |
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410 |
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305 |
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436 |
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297 |
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Average shares outstanding assuming dilution |
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12,257 |
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11,935 |
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12,242 |
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11,901 |
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Cash dividends per share |
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$ |
0.070 |
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$ |
0.065 |
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$ |
0.140 |
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$ |
0.130 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Lindsay Corporation and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the six months ended February 29, 2008 and February 28, 2007
(Unaudited)
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February |
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February |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: |
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Net earnings |
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$ |
14,046 |
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$ |
4,295 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash used in
operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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4,299 |
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3,296 |
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Amortization of marketable securities premiums (discounts), net |
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(15 |
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26 |
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Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment |
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(10 |
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(23 |
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Provision for uncollectible accounts receivable |
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(96 |
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(2 |
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Deferred income taxes |
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(52 |
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848 |
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Stock-based compensation expense |
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1,303 |
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1,023 |
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Other, net |
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(11 |
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65 |
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Changes in assets and liabilities: |
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Receivables, net |
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(22,715 |
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(9,048 |
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Inventories, net |
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(15,071 |
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(15,147 |
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Other current assets |
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(1,748 |
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(2,153 |
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Accounts payable |
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5,059 |
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3,810 |
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Other current liabilities |
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6,897 |
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(2,431 |
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Current taxes payable |
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1,582 |
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(2,172 |
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Other noncurrent assets and liabilities |
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(3,885 |
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151 |
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Net cash used in operating activities |
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(10,417 |
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(17,462 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: |
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Purchases of property, plant and equipment |
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(7,269 |
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(4,446 |
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Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment |
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22 |
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31 |
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Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired |
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(21,154 |
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(17,394 |
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Purchases of marketable securities available-for-sale |
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(13,860 |
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(60,300 |
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Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities available-for-sale |
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40,995 |
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59,680 |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
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(1,266 |
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(22,429 |
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: |
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Proceeds from issuance of common stock under stock compensation plan |
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598 |
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1,451 |
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Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt |
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15,000 |
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14,309 |
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Principal payments on long-term debt |
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(3,085 |
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(2,143 |
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Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation |
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2,357 |
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(197 |
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Dividends paid |
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(1,659 |
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(1,512 |
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Net cash provided by financing activities |
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13,211 |
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11,908 |
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash |
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1,778 |
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(15 |
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
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3,306 |
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(27,998 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period |
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21,022 |
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43,344 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period |
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$ |
24,328 |
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$ |
15,346 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Lindsay Corporation and Subsidiaries
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
(1) Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
The condensed consolidated financial statements are presented in accordance with the requirements
of Form 10-Q and do not include all of the disclosures normally required by U.S. generally accepted
accounting principles for financial statements contained in Lindsay Corporations (the Company)
annual Form 10-K filing. Accordingly, these condensed consolidated financial statements should be
read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the
Companys Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2007.
In the opinion of management, the condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company
reflect all adjustments of a normal recurring nature necessary to present a fair statement of the
financial position and the results of operations and cash flows for the respective interim periods.
The results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of trends or results expected by
the Company for a full year.
Notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements describe various elements of the
financial statements and the accounting policies, estimates, and assumptions applied by management.
While actual results could differ from those estimated by management in the preparation of the
condensed consolidated financial statements, management believes that the accounting policies,
assumptions, and estimates applied promote the representational faithfulness, verifiability,
neutrality, and transparency of the accounting information included in the condensed consolidated
financial statements. Certain reclassifications have been made to prior financial statements and
notes to conform to the current year presentation.
(2) Net Earnings per Share
Basic net earnings per share is computed using the weighted-average number of common shares
outstanding during the period. Diluted net earnings per share is computed using the
weighted-average number of common shares and dilutive potential common shares outstanding during
the period. Dilutive potential common shares consist of stock options and restricted stock units.
Performance stock units are excluded from the calculation of dilutive potential common shares until
the performance conditions have been satisfied. At February 29, 2008, the performance conditions
for the Companys outstanding performance stock units had not been satisfied.
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, Earnings per Share, requires that
employee equity share options, nonvested shares and similar equity instruments granted by the
Company be treated as potential common shares outstanding in computing diluted net earnings per
share. Diluted shares outstanding include the dilutive effect of restricted stock units and
in-the-money options, and is calculated based on the average share price for each fiscal period
using the treasury stock method. Under the treasury stock method, the amount the employee must pay
for exercising stock options, the amount of compensation cost for future service that the Company
has not yet recognized, and the amount of excess tax benefits that would be recorded in additional
paid-in capital when exercised are assumed to be used to repurchase shares.
For both the three months and six months ended February 29, 2008 and February 28, 2007, all
stock options and restricted stock units had a dilutive effect; no options or restricted stock
units were excluded from the diluted net earnings per share calculations.
(3) Acquisitions
On January 24, 2008, the Company completed the acquisition of all outstanding shares of stock of
Watertronics, Inc., (Watertronics) based in Hartland, Wisconsin. Watertronics is a leader in
designing, manufacturing, and servicing water pumping stations and controls for the golf, landscape
and municipal markets. The addition of Watertronics enhances the Companys capabilities in
providing innovative, turn-key solutions to customers through the integration of their proprietary
pump station controls with irrigation control systems. Total consideration paid to the selling
shareholders was $18.0 million. The purchase price was financed with cash on hand as well as
borrowings under a new $30 million Revolving Credit Agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.,
described in Note 8, Credit Arrangements.
On November 9, 2007, the Company completed the acquisition of certain assets of Traffic
Maintenance Attenuators, Inc. and Albert W. Unrath, Inc. (U-mad) through a wholly owned
subsidiary of Barrier Systems, Inc. (BSI). The assets acquired primarily relate to patents that
will enhance the Companys highway safety product offering globally. Total consideration was $3.5
million which was financed with cash on hand.
The total purchase price for each of these acquisitions has been preliminarily allocated to
the tangible and intangible assets and liabilities acquired based on managements estimates of
current fair values. The resulting goodwill and other
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intangible assets have been accounted for under SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,
(SFAS No. 142). The Companys preliminary allocation of purchase price for these acquisitions
consisted of current assets of $5.0 million, fixed assets of $5.3 million, patents of $4.0 million,
other intangible assets of $3.4 million, goodwill of $6.7 million, current liabilities of $2.5
million and long-term deferred tax liabilities of $0.4 million. Goodwill recorded in connection
with these acquisitions is deductible for income tax purposes. Proforma data is not presented for
either of these acquisitions, as they were considered immaterial.
(4) Comprehensive Income
The accumulated other comprehensive income, net, shown in the Companys consolidated balance sheets
includes the unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges, unrealized gain on securities, defined
benefit pension plan and the accumulated foreign currency translation adjustment. The following
table shows the difference between the Companys reported net earnings and its comprehensive
income:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the three months ended |
|
|
For the six months ended |
|
|
|
February 29, |
|
|
February 28, |
|
|
February 29, |
|
|
February 28, |
|
$ in thousands |
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
Comprehensive income: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earnings |
|
$ |
9,680 |
|
|
$ |
2,512 |
|
|
$ |
14,046 |
|
|
$ |
4,295 |
|
Other comprehensive income: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized gain on securities, net of tax |
|
|
5 |
|
|
|
15 |
|
|
|
14 |
|
|
|
43 |
|
Defined Benefit Pension Plan, net of tax |
|
|
25 |
|
|
|
(20 |
) |
|
|
51 |
|
|
|
(20 |
) |
Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges,
net of tax |
|
|
(690 |
) |
|
|
53 |
|
|
|
(1,608 |
) |
|
|
(102 |
) |
Foreign currency translation |
|
|
412 |
|
|
|
(155 |
) |
|
|
3,869 |
|
|
|
(95 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total comprehensive income |
|
$ |
9,432 |
|
|
$ |
2,405 |
|
|
$ |
16,372 |
|
|
$ |
4,121 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(5) Income Taxes
It is the Companys policy to report income tax expense for interim periods using an estimated
annual effective income tax rate. However, the tax effects of significant or unusual items are not
considered in the estimated annual effective tax rate. The tax effect of such discrete events is
recognized in the interim period in which the event occurs. The effective rate for the income tax
provision for the three months and six months ended February 29, 2008 was 37.6% and 36.2%,
respectively. The effective rate for the income tax provision for the three months and six months
ended February 28, 2007 was 30.5% and 32.5%, respectively. The Companys effective tax rates for
the three months and six months ended February 29, 2008 are lower than the statutory rate primarily
due to federal tax-exempt interest income on the investment portfolio, the Section 199 domestic
production activities deduction, and other tax credits. These factors were partially offset by
$0.6 million of income tax expense related to Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code, which
limits the deductible portion of executive compensation. This non-deductible portion of executive
compensation resulted in an increase of 3.9 percentage points and 2.8
percentage points in the effective tax rate for the
three months and six months ended February 29, 2008, respectively. The impact of this provision
was a reduction in net earnings of $0.05 per diluted share for both
the three months and six months ended February 29,
2008. This item was considered a discrete event occurring in the second quarter of the Companys
2008 fiscal year.
The Companys effective tax rates for the three months and six months ended February 28, 2007
were lower than the statutory rate primarily due to federal tax-exempt interest income on the
investment portfolio, the Section 199 domestic production activities deduction, the qualified
export activities deduction, and other tax credits. In addition to these factors, the tax rate was
also lower as a result of filing amended federal and state returns for the prior two fiscal years
for one particular deduction that had not been claimed previously.
In June 2006, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income
Taxes an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109, (FIN 48). The Company adopted FIN 48 on
September 1, 2007. The Interpretation provides a consistent recognition threshold and measurement
attribute, as well as clear criteria for recognizing, derecognizing and measuring uncertain tax
positions for financial statement purposes. Under FIN 48, tax benefits are recognized only for tax
positions that are more likely than not to be sustained upon examination by tax authorities. The
amount recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50 percent
likely to be realized upon settlement. As of September 1, 2007, the Company had $1.2 million of
unrecognized tax benefits. Upon adoption of FIN 48, the Company recorded the cumulative effect of a
change in accounting principle by recognizing a net increase in the liability for unrecognized tax
benefits of $0.9 million, of which $0.7 million relates to the Companys international
subsidiaries. This increase in the liability was offset by a reduction in beginning retained
earnings of $0.8 million and an increase in goodwill of $0.1 million. The remaining $0.3 million
had been previously accrued in current taxes payable under SFAS No. 5, Accounting for
Contingencies. At September 1, 2007, the total liability for unrecognized tax benefits recorded in
the consolidated balance sheet in other noncurrent liabilities was $1.2 million of which $1.1
million could have an impact on the Companys future effective tax rate.
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The Company recognizes interest and penalties accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in
income tax expense. The $1.2 million of unrecognized tax benefits recorded as of September 1, 2007,
included $0.5 million for interest and penalties.
The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction, and various state and
foreign jurisdictions. The U.S. Internal Revenue Service has closed examination of the Companys
income tax returns through 2004. In addition, with regard to a number of state and foreign tax
jurisdictions, the Company is no longer subject to examination by tax authorities for years prior
to 2002. During the three months and six months ended February 29, 2008, there were no material
changes to the liability for uncertain tax positions.
While it is expected that the amount of unrecognized tax benefits will change in the next
twelve months as a result of the expiration of statutes of limitations, the Company does not expect
this change to have a significant impact on its results of operations or financial position.
(6) Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined by the last-in,
first-out (LIFO) method for the Companys Lindsay, Nebraska inventory and two warehouses in Idaho
and Texas. Cost is determined by the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method for inventory at the
Companys BSI, Watertronics and non-U.S. warehouse locations. Cost is determined by the weighted
average cost method for inventory at the Companys other operating locations in Washington State,
France, Brazil, Italy and South Africa. At all locations, the Company reserves for obsolete, slow
moving, and excess inventory by estimating the net realizable value based on the potential future
use of such inventory.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
February |
|
|
February |
|
|
August |
|
$ in thousands |
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Inventory: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
FIFO inventory |
|
$ |
32,678 |
|
|
$ |
30,053 |
|
|
$ |
19,482 |
|
LIFO reserves |
|
|
(6,143 |
) |
|
|
(6,435 |
) |
|
|
(6,235 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
LIFO inventory |
|
|
26,535 |
|
|
|
23,618 |
|
|
|
13,247 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average cost inventory |
|
|
19,946 |
|
|
|
11,646 |
|
|
|
12,810 |
|
Other FIFO inventory |
|
|
15,114 |
|
|
|
10,157 |
|
|
|
15,753 |
|
Obsolescence reserve |
|
|
(1,055 |
) |
|
|
(621 |
) |
|
|
(711 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total inventories |
|
$ |
60,540 |
|
|
$ |
44,800 |
|
|
$ |
41,099 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The estimated percentage distribution between major classes of inventory before reserves is as
follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
February |
|
February |
|
August |
|
|
2008 |
|
2007 |
|
2007 |
Raw materials |
|
|
14 |
% |
|
|
18 |
% |
|
|
15 |
% |
Work in process |
|
|
10 |
% |
|
|
9 |
% |
|
|
12 |
% |
Finished goods and purchased parts |
|
|
76 |
% |
|
|
73 |
% |
|
|
73 |
% |
-8-
(7) Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization,
as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
February |
|
|
February |
|
|
August |
|
$ in thousands |
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, plant and equipment: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Land |
|
$ |
2,286 |
|
|
$ |
1,480 |
|
|
$ |
1,496 |
|
Buildings |
|
|
23,346 |
|
|
|
18,808 |
|
|
|
19,617 |
|
Equipment |
|
|
56,406 |
|
|
|
46,764 |
|
|
|
51,862 |
|
Other |
|
|
7,694 |
|
|
|
6,137 |
|
|
|
7,961 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total property, plant and equipment |
|
|
89,732 |
|
|
|
73,189 |
|
|
|
80,936 |
|
Accumulated depreciation and amortization |
|
|
(50,533 |
) |
|
|
(42,934 |
) |
|
|
(47,743 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total property, plant and equipment, net |
|
$ |
39,199 |
|
|
$ |
30,255 |
|
|
$ |
33,193 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Leased property: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Machines |
|
$ |
3,277 |
|
|
$ |
2,322 |
|
|
$ |
2,405 |
|
Barriers |
|
|
13,754 |
|
|
|
4,519 |
|
|
|
9,590 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total leased property |
|
|
17,031 |
|
|
|
6,841 |
|
|
|
11,995 |
|
Accumulated depreciation and amortization |
|
|
(1,551 |
) |
|
|
(467 |
) |
|
|
(896 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total leased property, net |
|
|
15,480 |
|
|
|
6,374 |
|
|
|
11,099 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property, plant and equipment, net |
|
$ |
54,679 |
|
|
$ |
36,629 |
|
|
$ |
44,292 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation expense was $1.5 million and $1.2 million for the three months ended February 29, 2008
and February 28, 2007 and $3.0 million and $2.2 million for the six months ended February 29, 2008
and February 28, 2007, respectively.
(8) Credit Arrangements
Euro Line of Credit
The Companys wholly-owned European subsidiary, Lindsay Europe, has an unsecured revolving
line of credit with a commercial bank under which it could borrow up to 2.3 million Euros, which
equates to approximately USD $3.5 million as of February 29, 2008, for working capital purposes
(the Euro Line of Credit). As of February 29, 2008, February 28, 2007, and August 31, 2007,
there was $2.0 million, $1.1 million and $0.7 million outstanding on the Euro Line of Credit,
respectively. Under the terms of the Euro Line of Credit, borrowings, if any, bear interest at a
variable rate in effect from time to time designated by the lending bank as Euro LIBOR plus 200
basis points (all inclusive, 5.5% at February 29, 2008). Unpaid principal and interest is due by
October 31, 2008, which is the termination date of the Euro Line of Credit.
BSI Term Note
The Company entered into an unsecured $30 million Term Note and Credit Agreement, effective
June 1, 2006, with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (the BSI Term Note) to partially finance the
acquisition of BSI. Borrowings under the BSI Term Note bear interest at a rate equal to LIBOR plus
50 basis points. The Company has fixed the rate at 6.05% through an interest rate swap as
described in Note 9, Financial Derivatives. Principal is repaid quarterly in equal payments of
$1.1 million over a seven-year period that began in September of 2006. The BSI Term Note is due in
June of 2013.
Snoline Term Note
The Company entered into an unsecured $13.2 million seven-year Term Note and Credit Agreement,
effective December 27, 2006, with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (the Snoline Term Note) to partially
finance the acquisition of Snoline. Borrowings under the Snoline Term Note are guaranteed by the
Company and bear interest at a rate equal to LIBOR plus 50 basis points. On the same day, the
Company entered into a cross currency swap transaction obligating the Company to make quarterly
payments of 0.4 million Euros per quarter over the same seven-year period and to receive payments
of $0.5 million per quarter. This is approximately equivalent to converting the $13.2 million
seven-year Term Note into a 10.0 million Euro seven-year Term Note at a fixed rate of 4.7% as
described in Note 9, Financial Derivatives. At February 29, 2008, the Euro balance of the Snoline
Term Note was 8.6 million Euros, which was then equivalent to $12.9 million using the quarter-end
spot rate of 1.5126. The Snoline Term Note is due in December of 2013.
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Revolving Credit Agreement
The Company entered into an unsecured $30.0 million Revolving Credit Note and Revolving Credit
Agreement, each effective as of January 24, 2008, with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (collectively, the
Revolving Credit Agreement). The borrowings from the Revolving Credit Agreement will primarily
be used for working capital purposes and funding acquisitions. The Company borrowed an initial
amount of $15.0 million under the Revolving Credit Agreement to partially fund the acquisition of
Watertronics, Inc. The Company had unused borrowing capacity under the Revolving Credit Agreement
of $15.0 million as of February 29, 2008.
Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Agreement bear interest at a rate equal to LIBOR plus 50
basis points (all inclusive, 3.625% at February 29, 2008). Interest is paid on a monthly to
quarterly basis depending on loan type. The Company also pays an annual commitment fee of 0.125%
of the unused portion of the Revolving Credit Agreement. Unpaid principal and interest is due by
January 23, 2010, which is the termination date of the Revolving Credit Agreement.
The BSI Term Note, the Snoline Term Note and the Revolving Credit Agreement (collectively, the
Notes) each contain the same covenants, including certain covenants relating to Lindsays
financial condition. Upon the occurrence of any event of default of these covenants specified in
the Notes, including a change in control of the Company (as defined in the Notes), all amounts due
thereunder may be declared to be immediately due and payable.
Long-term debt consists of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
($ in thousands) |
|
February 2008 |
|
|
February 2007 |
|
|
August 2007 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Term Notes |
|
$ |
34,882 |
|
|
$ |
41,052 |
|
|
$ |
37,967 |
|
Revolving Credit Agreement |
|
|
15,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Less current portion |
|
|
(6,171 |
) |
|
|
(6,171 |
) |
|
|
(6,171 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total long-term debt |
|
$ |
43,711 |
|
|
$ |
34,881 |
|
|
$ |
31,796 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest expense was $0.8 million and $0.5 million for the three months ended February 29, 2008 and
February 28, 2007 and $1.4 million and $1.0 million for the six months ended February 29, 2008 and
February 28, 2007, respectively.
Principal payments due on long-term debt are as follows:
Due within:
|
|
|
|
|
1 Year |
|
$ |
6,171 |
|
2 Years |
|
|
21,171 |
|
3 Years |
|
|
6,171 |
|
4 Years |
|
|
6,171 |
|
5 Years |
|
|
6,171 |
|
Thereafter |
|
|
4,027 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
49,882 |
|
|
|
|
|
(9) Financial Derivatives
The Company uses certain financial derivatives to mitigate its exposure to volatility in interest
rates and foreign currency exchange rates. The Company uses these derivative instruments to hedge
exposures in the ordinary course of business and does not invest in derivative instruments for
speculative purposes. As of February 29, 2008, the Company held two derivative instruments
accounted for as cash flow hedges. The Company accounts for these derivative instruments in
accordance with SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivatives Instruments and Hedging Activity (SFAS
No. 133), which requires all derivatives to be carried on the balance sheet at fair value and to
meet certain documentary and analytical requirements to qualify for hedge accounting treatment.
All of the Companys derivatives qualify for hedge accounting under SFAS No. 133 and, accordingly,
changes in the fair value are reported in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of related
income tax effects.
In order to reduce interest rate risk on the BSI Term Note, the Company entered into an
interest rate swap agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. that is designed to convert the variable
interest rate on the entire amount of this borrowing to a fixed rate of 6.05% per annum. Under the
terms of the interest rate swap, the Company receives variable interest rate payments and makes
fixed interest rate payments on an amount equal to the outstanding balance of the BSI Term Note,
thereby creating the equivalent of fixed-rate debt. Changes in the fair value of the interest rate
swap designated as a hedging instrument that effectively offset the variability of cash flows
associated with variable-rate, long-term debt obligations are
-10-
reported in accumulated other comprehensive income, net of related income tax effects. For both
the three months and six months ended February 29, 2008, less than $0.1 million was recorded in
the consolidated statement of operations related to ineffectiveness of this interest rate swap.
There was no ineffectiveness recorded for the three months and six months ended February 28, 2007.
Similarly, for the Snoline Term Note, the Company entered into a cross currency swap
transaction obligating the Company to make quarterly payments of 0.4 million Euros per quarter over
the same seven-year period as the Snoline Term Note and to receive payments of $0.5 million per
quarter. In addition, the variable interest rate was converted to a fixed rate of 4.7%. This is
approximately equivalent to converting the $13.2 million seven-year Snoline Term Note into a 10.0
million Euro seven-year Term Note at a fixed rate of 4.7%. Under the terms of the cross currency
swap, the Company receives variable interest rate payments and makes fixed interest rate payments,
thereby creating the equivalent of fixed-rate debt. Changes in the fair value of the cross
currency swap designated as a hedging instrument that effectively offset the variability of cash
flows associated with variable-rate, long-term debt obligations are reported in accumulated other
comprehensive income, net of related income tax effects. For the three months and six months ended
February 29, 2008 and February 28, 2007, there were no amounts recorded in the consolidated
statement of operations related to ineffectiveness of this cross currency swap.
(10) Commitments and Contingencies
In 1992, the Company entered into a consent decree with the Environmental Protection Agency of the
United States Government (the EPA) in which the Company committed to remediate environmental
contamination of the groundwater that was discovered in 1982 through 1990 at and adjacent to its
Lindsay, Nebraska facility (the site). The site was added to the EPAs list of priority
superfund sites in 1989. Between 1993 and 1995, remediation plans for the site were approved by
the EPA and fully implemented by the Company. Since 1998, the primary remaining contamination at
the site has been the presence of volatile organic chemicals in the groundwater. In 2003, the
Company and the EPA conducted a second five-year review of the status of the remediation of the
contamination of the site. As a result of this review, the EPA issued a letter placing the Company
on notice that additional remediation actions were required. The Company and its environmental
consultants have completed and submitted a supplemental remedial action work plan that, when
implemented, will allow the Company and the EPA to better identify the boundaries of the
contaminated groundwater and will allow the Company and the EPA to more effectively assure that the
contaminated groundwater is being contained by current and planned wells that pump and aerate it.
During fiscal 2007, the Company increased its environmental remediation accrual for expected costs
to address the additional remediation action required by the EPA and to remain in compliance with
the EPAs second five-year review. Although the Company has been able to reasonably estimate the
cost of completing the remediation actions defined in the supplemental remedial action work plan,
it is at least reasonably possible that the cost of completing the remediation actions will be
revised in the near term. Related balance sheet liabilities recognized were $0.4 million, $0.2
million and $0.7 million at February 29, 2008, February 28, 2007, and August 31, 2007,
respectively.
(11) Retirement Plan
The Company has a supplemental non-qualified, unfunded retirement plan for two current and four
former executives. Plan benefits are based on the participants average total compensation during
the three highest compensation years of employment during the ten years immediately preceding the
participants retirement or termination. This unfunded supplemental retirement plan is not subject
to the minimum funding requirements of ERISA. The Company has purchased life insurance policies on
four of the participants named in this supplemental retirement plan to provide partial funding for
this liability. Components of net periodic benefit cost for the Companys supplemental retirement
plan include:
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|
|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the three months ended |
|
|
For the six months ended |
|
|
|
February 29, |
|
|
February 28, |
|
|
February 29, |
|
|
February 28, |
|
$ in thousands |
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
Net periodic benefit cost: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Service cost |
|
$ |
10 |
|
|
$ |
8 |
|
|
$ |
21 |
|
|
$ |
16 |
|
Interest cost |
|
|
84 |
|
|
|
77 |
|
|
|
167 |
|
|
|
154 |
|
Net amortization and deferral |
|
|
40 |
|
|
|
40 |
|
|
|
81 |
|
|
|
80 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total net periodic benefit cost |
|
$ |
134 |
|
|
$ |
125 |
|
|
$ |
269 |
|
|
$ |
250 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(12) Warranties
The Company generally warrants its products against certain manufacturing and other defects. These
product warranties are provided for specific periods and/or usage of the product. The accrued
product warranty costs are for a combination of specifically identified items and other incurred,
but not identified, items based primarily on historical experience of actual warranty claims. This
reserve is classified within other current liabilities.
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The following tables provide the changes in the Companys product warranties:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the three months ended |
|
|
|
February 29, |
|
|
February 28, |
|
$ in thousands |
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
Warranties: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Product warranty accrual balance, beginning of period |
|
$ |
1,474 |
|
|
$ |
1,894 |
|
Liabilities accrued for warranties during the period |
|
|
879 |
|
|
|
(71 |
) |
Warranty claims paid during the period |
|
|
(427 |
) |
|
|
(233 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Product warranty accrual balance, end of period |
|
$ |
1,927 |
|
|
$ |
1,590 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the six months ended |
|
|
|
February 29, |
|
|
February 28, |
|
$ in thousands |
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
Warranties: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Product warranty accrual balance, beginning of period |
|
$ |
1,644 |
|
|
$ |
1,996 |
|
Liabilities accrued for warranties during the period |
|
|
1,096 |
|
|
|
304 |
|
Warranty claims paid during the period |
|
|
(813 |
) |
|
|
(710 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Product warranty accrual balance, end of period |
|
$ |
1,927 |
|
|
$ |
1,590 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(13) Industry Segment Information
The Company manages its business activities in two reportable segments:
Irrigation: This segment includes the manufacture and marketing of center pivot, lateral
move, and hose reel irrigation systems as well as various water pumping stations and controls. The
irrigation segment consists of seven operating segments that have similar economic characteristics
and meet the aggregation criteria of SFAS No. 131, Disclosures About Segments of an Enterprise and
Related Information, (SFAS No. 131).
Infrastructure: This segment includes the manufacture and marketing of movable barriers,
specialty barriers and crash cushions; providing outsource manufacturing services and the
manufacturing and selling of large diameter steel tubing. The infrastructure segment consists of
three operating segments that have similar economic characteristics and meet the aggregation
criteria of SFAS No. 131.
The accounting policies of the two reportable segments are described in the Accounting
Policies section of Note A to the consolidated financial statements contained in the Companys
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2007. The Company evaluates the performance of its
reportable segments based on segment sales, gross profit, and operating income, with operating
income for segment purposes excluding general and administrative expenses (which include corporate
expenses), interest income, interest expense, other income and expenses, and income taxes.
Operating income for segment purposes does include selling expenses, engineering and research
expenses and other overhead charges directly attributable to the segment. There are no
inter-segment sales. Because the Company had utilized many common operating assets for its
irrigation and infrastructure segments, prior to the acquisitions of BSI and Snoline, it was not
practical to separately identify assets by reportable segment prior to fiscal year 2006.
Similarly, other segment reporting proscribed by SFAS No. 131 is not shown as this information
cannot be reasonably disaggregated by segment and is not utilized by the Companys management.
The Company had no single customer representing 10% or more of its total revenues during the
six months ended February 29, 2008 or February 28, 2007, respectively.
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Summarized financial information concerning the Companys reportable segments is shown in the
following table:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
|
Six Months Ended |
|
|
|
February |
|
|
February |
|
|
February |
|
|
February |
|
($ in thousands) |
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
Operating revenues: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Irrigation |
|
$ |
82,630 |
|
|
$ |
50,937 |
|
|
$ |
139,132 |
|
|
$ |
88,909 |
|
Infrastructure |
|
|
25,788 |
|
|
|
12,737 |
|
|
|
45,214 |
|
|
|
26,297 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total operating revenues |
|
$ |
108,418 |
|
|
$ |
63,674 |
|
|
$ |
184,346 |
|
|
$ |
115,206 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating income: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Irrigation |
|
$ |
16,598 |
|
|
$ |
6,856 |
|
|
$ |
25,689 |
|
|
$ |
10,330 |
|
Infrastructure |
|
|
5,762 |
|
|
|
2,314 |
|
|
|
9,331 |
|
|
|
6,886 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Segment operating income |
|
|
22,360 |
|
|
|
9,170 |
|
|
|
35,020 |
|
|
|
17,216 |
|
Unallocated general & administrative expenses |
|
|
(6,507 |
) |
|
|
(5,459 |
) |
|
|
(12,651 |
) |
|
|
(10,894 |
) |
Interest and other income, net |
|
|
(337 |
) |
|
|
(96 |
) |
|
|
(346 |
) |
|
|
37 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Earnings before income taxes |
|
$ |
15,516 |
|
|
$ |
3,615 |
|
|
$ |
22,023 |
|
|
$ |
6,359 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Capital Expenditures: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Irrigation |
|
$ |
1,040 |
|
|
$ |
1,858 |
|
|
$ |
1,850 |
|
|
$ |
2,882 |
|
Infrastructure |
|
|
1,727 |
|
|
|
1,356 |
|
|
|
5,419 |
|
|
|
1,564 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
2,767 |
|
|
$ |
3,214 |
|
|
$ |
7,269 |
|
|
$ |
4,446 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total Depreciation & Amortization: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Irrigation |
|
$ |
876 |
|
|
$ |
989 |
|
|
$ |
1,805 |
|
|
$ |
1,834 |
|
Infrastructure |
|
|
1,292 |
|
|
|
776 |
|
|
|
2,494 |
|
|
|
1,462 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
2,168 |
|
|
$ |
1,765 |
|
|
$ |
4,299 |
|
|
$ |
3,296 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
February 29, 2008 |
|
|
February 28, 2007 |
|
|
August 31, 2007 |
|
Total Assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Irrigation |
|
$ |
188,944 |
|
|
$ |
139,910 |
|
|
$ |
143,893 |
|
Infrastructure |
|
|
103,534 |
|
|
|
80,936 |
|
|
|
98,312 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
292,478 |
|
|
$ |
220,846 |
|
|
$ |
242,205 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(14) Share Based Compensation
The Company accounts for awards of share-based compensation in accordance with Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, (revised 2004), Share-Based Payment, (SFAS No. 123(R))
which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation expense for all share-based payment
awards made to employees and directors based on estimated fair values. The Companys current
share-based compensation plan, approved by the stockholders of the Company, provides for awards of
stock options, restricted shares, restricted stock units, stock appreciation rights, performance
shares and performance stock units to employees and non-employee directors of the Company.
Share-based compensation expense was $0.7 million and $0.6 million for the three months ended
February 29, 2008 and February 28, 2007 and $1.3 million and $1.0 million for the six months ended
February 29, 2008 and February 28, 2007, respectively.
In November 2007, the Company granted restricted stock and performance stock units under its
2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan. The restricted stock units granted to employees vest over a
three-year period at approximately 33% per year. In January 2008, the Company granted restricted
stock units under its 2006 Long-Term Incentive Plan to non-employee directors of the Company. The
restricted stock units granted to non-employee directors vest on November 1, 2008. A
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specified number of shares of common stock will be awarded under the terms of the performance stock units
after a three-year vesting period, if performance measures relating to three-year average revenue
growth and a three-year average return on net assets are achieved. The restricted stock units and
performance stock units granted to employees and non-employee directors have a grant date fair
value equal to the fair market value of the underlying stock on the grant date less present value
of expected dividends. In connection with the restricted stock units and performance stock units,
the Company is accruing compensation expense based on the estimated number of shares expected to be
issued utilizing the most current information available to the Company at the date of the financial
statements.
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ITEM 2 Managements Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This quarterly report on Form 10-Q contains not only historical information, but also
forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Statements that are not historical are
forward-looking and reflect expectations for future Company conditions or performance. In
addition, forward-looking statements may be made orally or in press releases, conferences, reports,
on the Companys worldwide web site, or otherwise, in the future by or on behalf of the Company.
When used by or on behalf of the Company, the words expect, anticipate, estimate, believe,
intend, and similar expressions generally identify forward-looking statements. The entire
section entitled Market Conditions and Fiscal 2008 Outlook should be considered forward-looking
statements. For these statements, the Company claims the protection of the safe harbor for
forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including but not
limited to those discussed in the Risk Factors section in the Companys annual report on Form
10-K for the year ended August 31, 2007. Readers should not place undue reliance on any
forward-looking statement and should recognize that the statements are predictions of future
results or conditions, which may not occur as anticipated. Actual results or conditions could
differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements and from historical
results, due to the risks and uncertainties described herein, as well as others not now
anticipated. The risks and uncertainties described herein are not exclusive and further
information concerning the Company and its businesses, including factors that potentially could
materially affect the Companys financial results, may emerge from time to time. Except as
required by law, the Company assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect
actual results or changes in factors or assumptions affecting such forward-looking statements.
Accounting Policies
In preparing the Companys condensed consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S.
generally accepted accounting principles, management must make a variety of decisions, which impact
the reported amounts and the related disclosures. These decisions include the selection of the
appropriate accounting principles to be applied and the assumptions on which to base accounting
estimates. In making these decisions, management applies its judgment based on its understanding
and analysis of the relevant circumstances and the Companys historical experience.
The Companys accounting policies that are most important to the presentation of its results
of operations and financial condition, and which require the greatest use of judgments and
estimates by management, are designated as its critical accounting policies. See further
discussion of the Companys critical accounting policies under Item 7 Managements Discussion
and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in the Companys Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the Companys year ended August 31, 2007. Management periodically re-evaluates and
adjusts its critical accounting policies as circumstances change. There were no significant
changes in the Companys critical accounting policies during the six months ended February 29,
2008.
Overview
Lindsay Corporation (Lindsay or the Company) is a leading designer and manufacturer of
self-propelled center pivot and lateral move irrigation systems that are used principally in the
agricultural industry to increase or stabilize crop production while conserving water, energy, and
labor. The Company has been in continuous operation since 1955, making it one of the pioneers in
the automated irrigation industry. Through the recent acquisition of Watertronics, the Company has
enhanced its position in water pumping station controls with further opportunities for integration
with irrigation control systems. The Company also manufactures and markets various infrastructure
products, including movable barriers for traffic lane management, crash cushions, preformed
reflective pavement tapes and other road safety devices. In addition, the Companys infrastructure
segment produces large diameter steel tubing, and provides outsourced manufacturing and production
services for other companies. Industry segment information about Lindsay is included in Note 13 to
the condensed consolidated financial statements.
Lindsay, a Delaware corporation, maintains its corporate offices in Omaha, Nebraska, USA. The
Companys principal irrigation manufacturing facilities are located in Lindsay, Nebraska, USA. The
Company also has international sales and irrigation production facilities in France, Brazil, South
Africa, and China, which provide it with important bases of operations in key international
markets. Lindsay Europe SAS, located in France, was acquired in March 2001 and manufactures and
markets irrigation equipment for the European market. Lindsay America do Sul Ltda., located in
Brazil, was acquired in April 2002 and manufactures and markets irrigation equipment for the South
American market. Lindsay Manufacturing Africa, (PTY) Ltd, located in South Africa, was organized
in September 2002 and manufactures and markets
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irrigation equipment for the South African market. The Company also leases warehouse facilities in
Beijing and Dalian, China.
Watertronics, LLC, located in Hartland, Wisconsin, designs, manufactures, and services water
pumping stations and controls for the golf, landscape and municipal markets. Watertronics has been
in business since 1986 and was acquired by the Company in January 2008.
Barrier Systems, Inc. (BSI), located in Rio Vista, California, manufactures movable barrier
products, specialty barriers and crash cushions. BSI has been in business since 1984 and was
acquired by the Company in June 2006. On November 9, 2007, the Company completed the acquisition
of certain assets of Traffic Maintenance Attenuators, Inc. and Albert W. Unrath, Inc. (U-Mad)
through a wholly owned subsidiary of BSI. The assets acquired primarily relate to patents that
will enhance the Companys highway safety product offering globally.
Snoline S.P.A. (Snoline), located in Milan, Italy, was acquired in December 2006, and is
engaged in the design, manufacture and sales of road marking and safety equipment for use on
roadways.
Lindsay has two additional operating subsidiaries. Irrigation Specialists, Inc. (Irrigation
Specialists), is a retail irrigation dealership based in Washington State that operates at three
locations. Irrigation Specialists was acquired by the Company in March 2002 and provides a
strategic distribution channel in a key regional irrigation market. Lindsay Transportation, Inc.,
located in Lindsay, Nebraska primarily provides delivery of irrigation equipment in the U.S.
Results of Operations
For the Three Months ended February 29, 2008 compared to the Three Months ended February 28, 2007
The following section presents an analysis of the Companys condensed consolidated operating
results displayed in the consolidated statements of operations for the three months ended February
29, 2008 and February 28, 2007. It should be read together with the industry segment information
in Note 13 to the condensed consolidated financial statements:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the three months ended |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Percent |
|
|
February |
|
February |
|
Increase |
($ in thousands) |
|
2008 |
|
2007 |
|
(decrease) |
|
Consolidated |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating revenues |
|
$ |
108,418 |
|
|
$ |
63,674 |
|
|
|
70.3 |
% |
Cost of operating revenues |
|
|
78,380 |
|
|
|
49,219 |
|
|
|
59.2 |
|
Gross profit |
|
|
30,038 |
|
|
|
14,455 |
|
|
|
107.8 |
|
Gross margin |
|
|
27.7 |
% |
|
|
22.7 |
% |
|
|
|
|
Operating expenses |
|
|
14,185 |
|
|
|
10,744 |
|
|
|
32.0 |
|
Operating income |
|
|
15,853 |
|
|
|
3,711 |
|
|
|
327.2 |
|
Operating margin |
|
|
14.6 |
% |
|
|
5.8 |
% |
|
|
|
|
Interest expense |
|
|
(821 |
) |
|
|
(532 |
) |
|
|
54.3 |
|
Interest income |
|
|
377 |
|
|
|
426 |
|
|
|
(11.5 |
) |
Other income (expense), net |
|
|
107 |
|
|
|
10 |
|
|
|
970.0 |
|
Income tax provision |
|
|
5,836 |
|
|
|
1,103 |
|
|
|
429.1 |
|
Effective income tax rate |
|
|
37.6 |
% |
|
|
30.5 |
% |
|
|
|
|
Net earnings |
|
|
9,680 |
|
|
|
2,512 |
|
|
|
285.4 |
|
Irrigation Equipment Segment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating revenues |
|
$ |
82,630 |
|
|
$ |
50,937 |
|
|
|
62.2 |
|
Operating income (1) |
|
$ |
16,598 |
|
|
$ |
6,856 |
|
|
|
142.1 |
|
Operating margin (1) |
|
|
20.1 |
% |
|
|
13.5 |
% |
|
|
|
|
Infrastructure Products Segment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating revenues |
|
$ |
25,788 |
|
|
$ |
12,737 |
|
|
|
102.5 |
|
Operating income (1) |
|
$ |
5,762 |
|
|
$ |
2,314 |
|
|
|
149.0 |
|
Operating margin (1) |
|
|
22.3 |
% |
|
|
18.2 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Excludes unallocated general & administrative expenses. Beginning in the fourth quarter
of fiscal 2007, engineering and research expenses have been allocated to each of the Companys
reporting segments; prior year disclosures have been modified accordingly. |
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Revenues
Operating revenues for the three months ended February 29, 2008 increased by 70% to $108.4 million
compared with $63.7 million for the three months ended February 28, 2007. This increase is
attributable to a $31.7 million increase in irrigation equipment revenues and a $13.1 million
increase in infrastructure segment revenues.
Domestic irrigation equipment revenues for the three months ended February 29, 2008 of $53.5
million increased 44% compared to the same period last year. Economic conditions for U.S. farmers
remain very robust, due to higher corn, soybean, wheat and cotton prices. At the end of the
Companys second quarter of fiscal 2008, corn prices were up more than 30% over the same time last
year, soybean prices were up more than 100%, cotton prices were up
more than 40% and wheat had
increased more than 130% in price per bushel. Net Farm Income is currently projected to be up by
4.1% for the 2008 crop year, achieving a new record of $92.3 billion. Corn usage for ethanol
production for the 2008 crop year is estimated to be over 30% of production, continuing to support
strong commodity prices. In addition, the recently passed economic stimulus package provides
opportunities for farmers to accelerate depreciation on equipment purchases, which is likely to
positively affect calendar 2008 demand.
International irrigation equipment revenues for the three months ended February 29, 2008 of
$29.1 million increased 113% from $13.7 million as compared to the same prior year period. The
higher global commodity prices have improved economic conditions for growers in most international
markets, boosting demand for efficient irrigation technology. Exports were up in all regions, and
were up in total more than 130% over the same quarter last year, aided by the weaker U.S. dollar.
In addition, the Company has seen significant growth in sales from each of its international
business units.
Infrastructure products segment revenues for the three months ended February 29, 2008 of $25.8
million increased $13.1 million from the same prior year period. The increase in revenues is
attributable to strong revenues from BSI, rising more than 160% over the same quarter last year.
BSI nearly completed a significant project in Puerto Rico during the quarter and has continued to
see strong domestic and international interest in its movable barrier and crash cushion product
lines. Revenues from Snoline were also higher in the quarter due to the inclusion of one
additional month of activity when compared to the same period in the prior year, since the business
was acquired at the end of December 2006.
Gross Margin
Gross profit was $30.0 million for the three months ended February 29, 2008, an increase of $15.6
million as compared to the three months ended February 28, 2007. Gross margin was 27.7% for the
three months ended February 29, 2008 compared to 22.7% for the same prior year period. The gross
margin improvement is the result of improved efficiencies in the Companys manufacturing
operations, increased volume, increased revenues from higher margin infrastructure products, and
cost reduction initiatives.
Operating Expenses
The Companys operating expenses of $14.2 million for the three months ended February 29, 2008 were
$3.4 million higher than the same prior year period. The increase is primarily due to the
inclusion of Watertronics and higher personnel related expenses during the quarter.
Interest, Other Income (Expense), net, and Taxes
Interest expense during the three months ended February 29, 2008 increased by $0.3 million compared
to the same prior year period. The increase in interest expense was due to the increased
borrowings incurred to finance the acquisitions of Snoline and Watertronics.
Interest income of $0.4 million for the three months ended February 29, 2008 was essentially
flat as compared to the prior year period.
Other income, net during the three months ended February 29, 2008 increased by $0.1 million
when compared with the same prior year period. The increase is primarily due to gains realized on
foreign currency transactions, partially offset by other expenses.
The Companys effective tax rate of 37.6% for the three months ended February 29, 2008 is
lower than the statutory effective tax rate primarily due to federal tax-exempt interest income on
the investment portfolio, the Section 199 domestic production activities deduction, and other tax
credits. These decreases were partially offset by $0.6 million of income tax expense and
corresponding increase of 3.9 percentage points in the effective tax rate related to Section 162(m) of the
Internal Revenue Code, which limits the deductible portion of executive compensation.
Net Earnings
Net earnings were $9.7 million or $0.79 per diluted share, for the three months ended February 29,
2008 compared with $2.5 million or $0.21 per diluted share for the same prior year period.
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For the Six Months Ended February 29, 2008 compared to the Six Months Ended February 28, 2007
The following section presents an analysis of the Companys condensed consolidated operating
results displayed in the consolidated statements of operations for the six months ended February
29, 2008 and February 28, 2007. It should be read together with the industry segment information
in Note 13 to the condensed consolidated financial statements:
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For the six months ended |
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February |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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(decrease) |
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Consolidated |
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Operating revenues |
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$ |
184,346 |
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$ |
115,206 |
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60.0 |
% |
Cost of operating revenues |
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135,012 |
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88,286 |
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52.9 |
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Gross profit |
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49,334 |
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26,920 |
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83.3 |
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Gross margin |
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26.8 |
% |
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23.4 |
% |
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Operating expenses |
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26,965 |
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20,598 |
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30.9 |
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Operating income |
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22,369 |
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6,322 |
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253.8 |
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Operating margin |
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12.1 |
% |
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5.5 |
% |
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Interest expense |
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(1,420 |
) |
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(1,019 |
) |
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39.4 |
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Interest income |
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853 |
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1,062 |
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19.7 |
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Other income (expense), net |
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221 |
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(6 |
) |
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(3783.3 |
) |
Income tax provision |
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7,977 |
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2,064 |
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286.5 |
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Effective income tax rate |
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36.2 |
% |
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32.5 |
% |
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Net earnings |
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14,046 |
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4,295 |
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227.0 |
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Irrigation Equipment Segment |
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Operating revenues |
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$ |
139,132 |
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$ |
88,909 |
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56.5 |
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Operating income (1) |
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$ |
25,689 |
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$ |
10,330 |
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148.7 |
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Operating margin (1) |
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18.5 |
% |
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11.6 |
% |
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Infrastructure Products Segment |
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Operating revenues |
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$ |
45,214 |
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$ |
26,297 |
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7.1.9 |
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Operating income (1) |
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$ |
9,331 |
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$ |
6,886 |
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(21.9 |
) |
Operating margin (1) |
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20.6 |
% |
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26.2 |
% |
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Excludes unallocated general & administrative expenses. Beginning in the fourth quarter
of fiscal 2007, engineering and research expenses have been allocated to each of the Companys
reporting segments; prior year disclosures have been modified accordingly. |
Revenues
Operating revenues for the six months ended February 29, 2008 increased 60% to $184.3 million
compared with $115.2 million for the six months ended February 28, 2007. This increase is
attributable to a $50.2 million increase in irrigation equipment revenues and an $18.9 million
increase in infrastructure segment revenues.
Domestic irrigation equipment revenues for the six months ended February 29, 2008 increased
$25.1 million or 40% compared to the same period last year. Management believes that the
combination of factors described above in the discussion of the three months ended February 29,
2008 also contributed to the increase in domestic irrigation revenues for the six-month period.
International irrigation equipment revenues for the six months ended February 29, 2008
increased $25.1 million or 97% over the first six months of fiscal 2007. Management believes that
the combination of factors described above in the discussion of the three months ended February 29,
2008 also contributed to the increase in international irrigation revenues for the six-month
period.
Infrastructure products segment revenues of $45.2 million for the six months ended February
29, 2008 represented an increase of $18.9 million or 72% from the same prior year period.
Management believes that the combination of factors described above in the discussion of the three
months ended February 29, 2008 also contributed to the increase in infrastructure product segment
revenues for the six-month period.
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Gross Margin
Gross profit for the six months ended February 29, 2008 was $49.3 million, an increase of $22.4
million as compared to the same prior year period. Gross margin percentage for the six months
ended February 29, 2008 increased to 26.8% from the 23.4% achieved during the same prior year
period. Management believes that the combination of factors described above in the discussion of the three months ended February 29, 2008 also contributed to the increase in
gross margin for the six-month period.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses during the first half of fiscal 2008 rose by $6.4 million or 31% from the same
prior year period. The increase in operating expenses for the six months ended February 29, 2008
is primarily attributable to the inclusion of acquisitions as well as higher personnel related
expenses.
Interest, Other Income (Expense), net, Taxes
Interest expense during the six months ended February 29, 2008 of $1.4 million increased $0.4
million from the $1.0 million recognized during the same period of fiscal 2007. The increase in
interest expense was primarily due to an increase in borrowings incurred to finance the
acquisitions of Snoline and Watertronics.
Interest income during the six months ended February 29, 2008 decreased by $0.2 million
compared to the same prior year period. The Company had lower interest bearing deposit and bond
balances compared to the same prior year period due to working capital needs of the business.
Other income, net during the six months ended February 29, 2008 increased by $0.2 million when
compared with the same prior year period. The increase is primarily due to gains realized on
foreign currency transactions, partially offset by other expenses.
The Companys effective tax rate of 36.2% for the six months ended February 29, 2008 is lower
than the statutory effective tax rate primarily due to federal tax-exempt interest income on its
investment portfolio, the Section 199 domestic production activities deduction, and other tax
credits. These decreases were partially offset by $0.6 million of income tax expense and
corresponding increase of 2.8 percentage points in the effective tax rate related to Section 162(m) of the
Internal Revenue Code, which limits the deductible portion of executive compensation.
Net Earnings
Net earnings were $14.0 million or $1.15 per diluted share, for the six months ended February 29,
2008 compared with $4.3 million or $0.36 per diluted share for the same prior year period.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company requires cash for financing its receivables and inventories, paying operating costs and
capital expenditures, and for dividends. The Company meets its liquidity needs and finances its
capital expenditures from its available cash and funds provided by operations along with borrowings
under three primary credit arrangements that are described in Note 8 of the condensed consolidated
financial statements.
The Companys cash and cash equivalents and marketable securities totaled $24.8 million at
February 29, 2008 compared with $32.0 million at February 28, 2007. At February 29, 2008, the
Companys marketable securities consisted of a single-issue of an investment grade
tax-exempt municipal bond.
The Companys wholly-owned European subsidiary, Lindsay Europe, has an unsecured revolving
line of credit with a commercial bank under which it could borrow up to 2.3 million Euros, which
equates to approximately USD $3.5 million as of February 29, 2008, for working capital purposes.
As of February 29, 2008 and February 28, 2007, there was $2.0 million and $1.1 million outstanding
on the Euro Line of Credit, respectively. Under the terms of the Euro Line of Credit, borrowings,
if any, bear interest at a variable rate in effect from time to time designated by the commercial
banks as Euro LIBOR plus 200 basis points (all inclusive, 5.5% at February 29, 2008). Unpaid
principal and interest is due by October 31, 2008, which is the termination date of the Euro Line
of Credit.
The Company entered into an unsecured $30 million Term Note and Credit Agreement, each
effective as of June 1, 2006, with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (collectively, the BSI Term Note) to
partially finance the acquisition of BSI. Borrowings under the BSI Term Note bear interest at a
rate equal to LIBOR plus 50 basis points. However, this variable interest rate has been converted
to a fixed rate of 6.05% through an interest rate swap agreement with the lender. Principal is
repaid quarterly in equal payments of $1.1 million over a seven-year period commencing September,
2006. The BSI Term Note is due in June of 2013.
On December 27, 2006, the Company entered into an unsecured $13.2 million seven-year Term Note
and Credit Agreement (the Snoline Term Note) with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. in conjunction with the
acquisition of Snoline, S.P.A. and the holding company of Snoline, Flagship Holding Ltd.
Borrowings under the Snoline Term Note are guaranteed by the Company and bear interest at a rate
equal to LIBOR plus 50 basis points. On the same day, the Company entered into a cross currency
swap transaction obligating the Company to make quarterly payments of 0.4 million Euros per quarter
over the same seven-year period and to receive payments of $0.5 million per quarter. In addition,
the variable interest rate was converted to a fixed rate of 4.7%. This is approximately equivalent
to converting the $13.2 million seven-year Snoline Term Note into a 10.0 million Euro seven-year
Term Note at a fixed rate of 4.7%. At February 29, 2008, the Euro balance of the Snoline Term Note
was 8.6 million Euros, which was then equivalent to $12.9 million using the quarter-end spot rate
of 1.5126. The Snoline Term Note is due in December of 2013.
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The Company entered into an unsecured $30.0 million Revolving Credit Note and Revolving Credit
Agreement, each effective as of January 24, 2008, with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. (collectively, the
Revolving Credit Agreement). The borrowings from the Revolving Credit Agreement will primarily
be used for working capital purposes and funding acquisitions. The Company borrowed an initial
amount of $15.0 million under the Revolving Credit Agreement to partially fund the acquisition of
Watertronics, Inc. The Company had unused borrowing capacity of $15.0 million under the Revolving
Credit Agreement as of February 29, 2008.
Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Agreement bear interest at a rate equal to LIBOR plus 50
basis points (all inclusive, 3.625% at February 29, 2008). Interest is repaid on a monthly or
quarterly basis depending on loan type. The Company also pays a commitment fee of 0.125% of the
unused portion of the Revolving Credit Agreement. Unpaid principal and interest is due by January
23, 2010, which is the termination date of the Revolving Credit Agreement.
The BSI Term Note, the Snoline Term Note and the Revolving Credit Agreement (collectively, the
Notes) each contain the same covenants, including certain covenants relating to Lindsays
financial condition. Upon the occurrence of any event of default of these covenants specified in
the Notes, including a change in control of the Company (as defined in the Notes), all amounts due
thereunder may be declared to be immediately due and payable. At February 29, 2008, the Company
was in compliance with all loan covenants.
The Company believes its current cash resources (including cash and marketable securities
balances), projected operating cash flow, and bank lines of credit are sufficient to cover all of
its expected working capital needs, planned capital expenditures, dividends, and other cash
requirements, excluding potential acquisitions.
Cash used in operations totaled $10.4 million during the six months ended February 29, 2008
compared to $17.5 million used in operations during the same prior year period. The decrease in
cash used in operations was primarily due to a $9.8 million increase in cash provided by net
income, a $9.3 million increase in other current liabilities, a $3.8 million increase in current
taxes payable and a $1.2 million increase in accounts payable. These were partially offset by a
$13.7 million increase in receivables and $4.0 million net increase in other noncurrent assets and
liabilities.
Cash used in investing activities totaled $1.3 million during the six months ended February
29, 2008 compared to cash used in investing activities of $22.4 million during the six months ended
February 28, 2007. The decrease in cash used in investing activities was primarily due to a $46.4
million decrease in purchases of marketable securities, partially offset by a decrease of $18.7
million from proceeds from maturities of marketable securities, a $3.8 million increase in cash
used for the acquisition of businesses, and a $2.8 million increase in cash used for purchases of
property, plant and equipment.
Cash provided by financing activities totaled $13.2 million during the six months ended
February 29, 2008 compared to cash provided by financing activities of $11.9 million during the
same prior year period. The increase in cash provided by financing activities was primarily due to
a $2.5 million increase in excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation and a $0.7 million
increase in proceeds from issuance of long-term debt. These were partially offset by a $0.9
million increase in principal payments on long-term debt and a $0.9 million decrease in proceeds
from the issuance of common stock under the stock compensation plan.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company has certain off balance sheet arrangements as described in Note Q to the consolidated
financial statements in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended August 31,
2007. The Company does not believe these arrangements are reasonably likely to have a material
effect on the Companys financial condition.
Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments
In addition to the contractual obligations and commercial commitments described in the Companys
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended August 31, 2007, on January 24, 2008, the Company
entered into an unsecured $30.0 million Revolving Credit Note and Revolving Credit Agreement with
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. There have been no other material changes in the Companys contractual
obligations and commercial commitments as described in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the fiscal year ended August 31, 2007, including the effects of the adoption of FIN 48.
Market Conditions and Fiscal 2008 Outlook
Strong agricultural commodity prices and higher Net Farm Income are favorable drivers for the
Companys irrigation equipment. Globally, long-term drivers remain positive as population growth,
the need for productivity improvements and fresh water constraints drive demand for the Companys
efficient irrigation technology. In addition, the Company expects the strength of demand and
interest in road safety infrastructure products to have a favorable impact on the Company. Demand
for the Companys products may, however, be adversely affected by variable factors such as weather,
crop prices and governmental action including funding delays. The Company will continue to create
shareholder value by pursuing a balance of organic growth opportunities, strategic acquisitions,
share repurchases and dividend payments.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
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In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements, (SFAS No. 157),
which defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with U.S.
generally accepted accounting principles, and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 will be effective for the
Company beginning in the first quarter of its fiscal year 2009. Management is currently assessing
the effect of this pronouncement on the Companys consolidated financial statements.
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and
Financial Liabilities, (SFAS No. 159). This Statement, which is expected to expand fair value
measurement, permits entities to elect to measure many financial instruments and certain other
items at fair value. SFAS No. 159 will be effective for the Company beginning in the first quarter
of its fiscal year 2009. Management is currently assessing the effect of this pronouncement on the
Companys consolidated financial statements.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007), Business Combinations (SFAS
No. 141R). SFAS No. 141R establishes principles and requirements for how an acquirer recognizes
and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed,
any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree and the goodwill acquired. SFAS No. 141R also
establishes disclosure requirements to enable the evaluation of the nature and financial effects of
the business combination. SFAS No. 141R will be effective for the Company beginning in the first
quarter of its fiscal year 2010. Management is currently assessing the effect of this pronouncement
on the Companys consolidated financial statements.
ITEM 3 Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
The market value of the Companys investment securities fluctuates inversely with movements in
interest rates because all of these investment securities bear interest at fixed rates.
Accordingly, during periods of rising interest rates, the market value of these securities will
decline. However, the Company does not consider itself to be subject to material market risks
with respect to its portfolio of investment securities because the investment grade quality of the
securities and the relatively short maturities of these securities make their value less
susceptible to interest rate fluctuations. The recent volatility in the auction rate securities
and financial markets did not impact the Companys investment portfolio.
The Company has manufacturing operations in the United States, France, Brazil, Italy and South
Africa. The Company has sold products throughout the world and purchases certain of its components
from third-party international suppliers. Export sales made from the United States are principally
U.S. dollar denominated. Accordingly, these sales are not subject to significant currency
transaction risk. However, a majority of the Companys revenue generated from operations outside
the United States is denominated in local currency. The Companys most significant transactional
foreign currency exposures are the Euro, the Brazilian real, and the South African rand in relation
to the U.S. dollar. Fluctuations in the value of foreign currencies create exposures, which can
adversely affect the Companys results of operations.
The Companys translation exposure resulting from translating the financial statements of its
international subsidiaries into U.S. dollars was not hedged as of February 29, 2008.
The Company uses certain financial derivatives to mitigate its exposure to volatility in
interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates. The Company uses these derivative instruments
to hedge exposures in the ordinary course of business and does not invest in derivative instruments
for speculative purposes.
In order to reduce interest rate risk on the $30 million BSI Term Note,
the Company has entered into an interest rate swap agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. that is
designed to convert the variable interest rate on the entire amount of this borrowing to a fixed
rate of 6.05% per annum. Under the terms of the interest rate swap, the Company receives variable
interest rate payments and makes fixed interest rate payments on an amount equal to the outstanding
balance of the BSI Term Note, thereby creating the equivalent of fixed-rate debt.
Similarly, for the Snoline Term Note, the Company entered into a cross currency swap
transaction obligating the Company to make quarterly payments of 0.4 million Euros per quarter over
the same seven-year period as the Snoline Term Note and to receive payments of $0.5 million per
quarter. In addition, the variable interest rate was converted to a fixed rate of 4.7%. This is
approximately equivalent to converting the $13.2 million seven-year Snoline Term Note into a 10.0
million Euro seven-year Term Note at a fixed rate of 4.7%. Under the terms of the cross currency
swap, the Company receives variable interest rate payments and makes fixed interest rate payments,
thereby creating the equivalent of fixed-rate debt.
ITEM 4 Controls and Procedures
As of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company carried out an evaluation
under the supervision and the participation of the Companys management, including the Companys
principal executive officer (PEO) and principal financial officer (PFO), of the effectiveness of
the design and operation of the Companys disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Exchange
Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e). Based upon that evaluation, the PEO and PFO concluded that the
Companys disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of February 29, 2008.
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Additionally, the PEO and PFO determined that there have been no significant changes to the
Companys internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and
15d-15(f)) during the last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely
to materially affect, the Companys internal control over financial reporting.
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Part II OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1 Legal Proceedings
In the ordinary course of its business operations, the Company is involved, from time to time,
in commercial litigation, employment disputes, administrative proceedings, and other legal
proceedings. None of these proceedings, individually or in the aggregate, is expected to have a
material effect on the business or financial condition of the Company.
Environmental Matters
In 1992, the Company entered into a consent decree with the Environmental Protection Agency of
the United States Government (the EPA) in which the Company committed to remediate environmental
contamination of the groundwater that was discovered in 1982 through 1990 at and adjacent to its
Lindsay, Nebraska facility (the site). The site was added to the EPAs list of priority
superfund sites in 1989. Between 1993 and 1995, remediation plans for the site were approved by
the EPA and fully implemented by the Company. Since 1998, the primary remaining contamination at
the site has been the presence of volatile organic chemicals in the groundwater. In 2003, the
Company and the EPA conducted a second five-year review of the status of the remediation of the
contamination of the site. As a result of this review, the EPA issued a letter placing the Company
on notice that additional remediation actions were required. The Company and its environmental
consultants have completed and submitted a supplemental remedial action work plan that, when
implemented, will allow the Company and the EPA to better identify the boundaries of the
contaminated groundwater and will allow the Company and the EPA to more effectively assure that the
contaminated groundwater is being contained by current and planned wells that pump and aerate it.
During fiscal 2007, the Company increased its environmental remediation accrual for expected costs
to address the additional remediation action required by the EPA and to remain in compliance with
the EPAs second five-year review. Although the Company has been able to reasonably estimate the
cost of completing the remediation actions defined in the supplemental remedial action work plan,
it is at least reasonably possible that the cost of completing the remediation actions will be
revised in the near term. Related balance sheet liabilities recognized were $0.4 million, $0.2
million and $0.7 million at February 29, 2008, February 28, 2007, and August 31, 2007,
respectively.
ITEM 1A Risk Factors
There have been no material changes in our risk factors as described in our Form 10-K for the
fiscal year ended August 31, 2007.
ITEM 2 Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
The Company made no repurchases of its common stock under the Companys stock repurchase plan
during the six months ended February 29, 2008; therefore, tabular disclosure is not presented.
From time to time, the Companys Board of Directors has authorized the Company to repurchase shares
of the Companys common stock. Under this share repurchase plan, the Company has existing
authorization to purchase, without further announcement, up to 881,139 shares of the Companys
common stock in the open market or otherwise.
ITEM 3 Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None
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ITEM 4 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
The Companys annual shareholders meeting was held on January 28, 2008. The shareholders voted to
elect two directors and to ratify the appointment of KPMG LLP as independent accountants for the
fiscal year ending August 31, 2008. In addition to the election of Mr. Michael N. Christodolou,
and Mr. J. David McIntosh as directors, the following were directors at the time of the annual
meeting and will continue in office: Mr. Howard G. Buffett, Mr. Larry H. Cunningham, Mr. Michael C.
Nahl, Mr. Richard W. Parod, and Mr. William F. Welsh, II. There were 11,796,835, shares of common
stock entitled to vote at the meeting and 9,451,855 shares (80.12%) were represented at the
meeting. The voting results were as follows:
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1. Election of Directors:
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Michael N. Christodolou
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For 9,212,630
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|
Withheld 239,225 |
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J. David McIntosh
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For 9,432,930
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|
Withheld 18,925 |
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2. Auditors: Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as independent auditors for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2008. |
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For 9,403,778
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Against 44,621
|
|
Abstain 3,456
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Broker Non-Vote None |
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ITEM 5 Other Information
None
ITEM 6 Exhibits
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3(a)
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Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company, incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 3.1 to the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 14, 2006. |
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3(b)
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Restated By-Laws of the Company, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 of
the Companys Current Report on Form 8-K filed on November 6, 2007. |
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4(a)
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|
Specimen Form of Common Stock Certificate, incorporated by reference to Exhibit
4(a) of the Companys Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended
November 30, 2006. |
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10(a)
|
|
Revolving Credit Note, dated January 24, 2008, by and between the Company and
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., incorporated by reference to the Companys Current Report on
Form 8-K filed on January 30, 2008. |
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10(b)
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|
Revolving Credit Agreement, dated January 24, 2008, by and between the Company
and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., incorporated by reference to the Companys Current Report on
Form 8-K filed on January 30, 2008. |
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31(a)*
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. |
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31(b)*
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. |
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32(a)*
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 18 U.S.C. Section 1350. |
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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 on this 4th day of April 2008.
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LINDSAY CORPORATION
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By: |
/s/ TIM J. PAYMAL
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Name: |
Tim J. Paymal |
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Title: |
Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
(Principal Financial Officer) |
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