10-Q 1 j1527_10q.htm 10-Q Prepared by MerrillDirect


UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

ý QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Quarterly Period Ended June 30, 2001

o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
   
Commission file number 1-11625

 

 

Pentair, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Minnesota

41-0907434

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification number)
   
1500 County Road B2 West, Suite 400, St. Paul, Minnesota

55113

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
   
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (651) 636-7920

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 ý  No o

On July 27, 2001, 49,080,234 shares of the Registrant's common stock were outstanding.



 

Pentair, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Part I Financial Information
   
Item 1. Financial Statements
   
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2001 and July 1, 2000
   
  Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2001, December 31, 2000, and July 1, 2000
   
  Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six months ended June 30, 2001 and July 1, 2000
   
  Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
   
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
   
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
   
   
Part II Other Information
   
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
   
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
   
Signatures  

 

PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.            FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Pentair, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)

  Three months ended   Six months ended  
 

 

 
  June 30   July 1   June 30   July 1  
In thousands, except per-share data 2001   2000   2001   2000  
 

 

 

 

 
Net sales $ 702,076   $ 733,761   $ 1,373,459   $ 1,381,452  
Cost of goods sold 531,294   541,614   1,038,690   1,009,403  
 
 
 
 
 
Gross profit 170,782   192,147   334,769   372,049  
Selling, general and administrative 103,183   105,182   206,575   206,182  
Research and development 7,250   7,528   14,989   16,146  
Restructuring charge (income)       (2,468 )
 
 
 
 
 
Operating income 60,349   79,437   113,205   152,189  
Net interest expense 16,241   18,579   33,957   37,527  
Other expense     2,500    
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations before income taxes 44,108   60,858   76,748   114,662  
Provision for income taxes 15,552   22,185   27,629   42,348  
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations 28,556   38,673   49,119   72,314  
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax   (1,440 )   (2,415 )
Cumulative effect of accounting change, net of tax       (1,222 )
 
 
 
 
 
Net income $ 28,556   $ 37,233   $ 49,119   $ 68,677  
 
 
 
 
 
                 
Earnings per common share                
  Basic                
  Continuing operations $ 0.58   $ 0.80   $ 1.00   $ 1.49  
  Loss from discontinued operations   (0.03 )   (0.05 )
  Cumulative effect of accounting change       (0.02 )
   
 
 
 
 
                 
  Basic earnings per common share $ 0.58   $ 0.77   $ 1.00   $ 1.42  
   
 
 
 
 
  Diluted                
  Continuing operations $ 0.58   $ 0.79   $ 1.00   $ 1.48  
  Loss from discontinued operations   (0.03 )   (0.05 )
  Cumulative effect of accounting change       (0.02 )
   
 
 
 
 
                 
  Diluted earnings per common share $ 0.58   $ 0.76   $ 1.00   $ 1.41  
   
 
 
 
 
                 
Weighted average common shares outstanding                
  Basic 49,032   48,517   49,019   48,485  
  Diluted 49,274   48,742   49,200   48,658  
                 
Cash dividends declared per common share $ 0.17   $ 0.16   $ 0.34   $ 0.32  
                 
                 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

Pentair, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

             
  June 30
2001
  December 31
2000
  July 1
2000
 
In thousands, except per-share data (Unaudited)       (Unaudited)  
 

 

 

 
Assets            
Current assets            
Cash and cash equivalents $ 27,689   $ 34,944   $ 45,188  
Accounts and notes receivable, net 475,813   468,081   527,128  
Inventories 345,097   392,495   421,586  
Deferred income taxes 72,585   72,577   50,073  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 23,745   22,442   23,506  
Net assets of discontinued operations 109,060   101,263   153,397  
 
 
 
 
  Total current assets 1,053,989   1,091,802   1,220,878  
             
Property, plant and equipment, net 341,037   352,984   355,637  
             
Other assets            
Goodwill, net 1,114,115   1,141,102   1,135,810  
Other 91,275   58,137   59,380  
 
 
 
 
   Total other assets 1,205,390   1,199,239   1,195,190  
 
 
 
 
   Total assets $ 2,600,416   $ 2,644,025   $ 2,771,705  
 
 
 
 
             
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity            
Current liabilities            
Short-term borrowings $ 98,828   $ 108,141   $ 195,964  
Current maturities of long-term debt 4,463   23,999   21,341  
Accounts and notes payable 230,286   250,088   248,639  
Employee compensation and benefits 66,259   84,197   87,048  
Accrued product claims and warranties 41,441   42,189   44,963  
Income taxes 11,867   5,487   39,487  
Other current liabilities 125,164   134,691   88,177  
 
 
 
 
   Total current liabilities 578,308   648,792   725,619  
             
Long-term debt 780,888   781,834   839,003  
Pension and other retirement compensation 60,799   59,313   55,582  
Postretirement medical and other benefits 33,653   34,213   33,507  
Deferred income taxes 36,930   37,133   5,265  
Other noncurrent liabilities 67,961   72,149   76,105  
 
 
 
 
   Total liabilities 1,558,539   1,633,434   1,735,081  
             
Commitments and contingencies            
             
Shareholders' equity            
Common shares — par value $0.16 2/3; 49,065,155, 48,711,955 and 48,529,635 shares issued and outstanding, respectively 8,178   8,119   8,089  
Additional paid-in capital 476,880   468,425   462,452  
Retained earnings 600,540   568,084   597,397  
Unearned restricted stock compensation (11,838 ) (7,285 ) (5,511 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (31,883 ) (26,752 ) (25,803 )
 
 
 
 
   Total shareholders' equity 1,041,877   1,010,591   1,036,624  
 
 
 
 
   Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 2,600,416   $ 2,644,025   $ 2,771,705  
 
 
 
 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

Pentair, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

  Six months ended  
 

 
  June 30   July 1  
In thousands 2001   2000  
 

 

 
Operating activities        
Net income $ 49,119   $ 68,677  
Depreciation 32,830   32,366  
Amortization 20,565   19,893  
Deferred income taxes 264   335  
Restructuring charge (income)   (2,468 )
Other expense, write-off of investment 2,500    
Cumulative effect of accounting change   1,222  
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of business acquisitions        
  Accounts and notes receivable (16,233 ) (40,088 )
  Inventories 42,753   (67,222 )
  Prepaid expenses and other current assets (7,462 ) (11,309 )
  Accounts payable (15,222 ) 31,070  
  Employee compensation and benefits (16,600 ) (8,017 )
  Accrued product claims and warranties (563 ) (1,394 )
  Income taxes 7,000   24,492  
  Other current liabilities (5,754 ) (33,250 )
  Pension and post-retirement benefits 3,499   193  
  Other assets and liabilities (5,784 ) (12,705 )
   
 
 
  Net cash provided by continuing operations 90,912   1,795  
  Net cash used for discontinued operations (12,387 ) (8,697 )
   
 
 
  Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities 78,525   (6,902 )
         
Investing activities        
Capital expenditures (25,131 ) (28,449 )
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired (1,937 )  
Equity investments (16,698 )  
 
 
 
  Net cash used for investing activities (43,766 ) (28,449 )
         
Financing activities        
Net short-term borrowings (repayments) (8,586 ) 45,352  
Proceeds from long-term debt 2,413   4,968  
Repayment of long-term debt (21,683 ) (26,036 )
Proceeds from exercise of stock options 1,648   1,558  
Dividends paid (16,665 ) (15,517 )
 
 
 
  Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities (42,873 ) 10,325  
         
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 859   7,199  
 
 
 
Change in cash and cash equivalents (7,255 ) (17,827 )
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 34,944   63,015  
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 27,689   $ 45,188  
 

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

Pentair, Inc. and subsidiaries
Notes to condensed consolidated financial statements (unaudited)

1. Basis of Presentation and Responsibility for Interim Financial Statements
   
  We prepared the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements following the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for interim reporting.  As permitted under those rules, certain footnotes or other financial information that are normally required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States can be condensed or omitted.  We made certain reclassifications to the 2000 condensed consolidated financial statements to conform to the 2001 presentation.
   
  We are responsible for the unaudited financial statements included in this document.  The financial statements include all normal recurring adjustments that are considered necessary for the fair presentation of our financial position and operating results.  As these are condensed financial statements, one should also read our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto which are included in our 2000 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
   
  Revenues, expenses, cash flows, assets and liabilities can and do vary during each quarter of the year.  Therefore, the results and trends in these interim financial statements may not be the same as those for the full year.
   
2. Cumulative Effects of Changes in Accounting Principles
   
  Effective January 1, 2001, we adopted the provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (SFAS 133), as amended.  These standards require us to recognize all derivatives as either assets or liabilities at fair value in our balance sheet.  If the derivative is designated as a fair-value hedge, the changes in the fair value of the derivative and the hedged item is recognized in earnings.  If the derivative is designated and is effective as a cash-flow hedge, changes in the fair value of the derivative is recorded in other comprehensive income (OCI) and is recognized in the consolidated statements of income when the hedged item affects earnings.  SFAS 133 defines new requirements for designation and documentation of hedging relationships as well as ongoing effectiveness assessments in order to use hedge accounting.  For a derivative that is not designated as or does not qualify as a hedge, changes in fair value are reported in earnings immediately.
   
  The adoption of SFAS 133 on January 1, 2001, resulted in an increase to other assets and other noncurrent liabilities of $7.5 million and $0.8 million, respectively, and a cumulative transition adjustment of $6.7 million in OCI.  The transition adjustment relates to our hedging activities through December 31, 2000.  Prior to the adoption of SFAS 133, financial instruments designated as cash-flow hedges were not recorded in the financial statements, but cash flows from such contracts were recorded as adjustments to earnings as the hedged items effected earnings.
   
  In December 1999, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staff issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 101, Revenue Recognition in Financial Statements (SAB 101), which among other guidance, clarified the Staff’s views on various revenue recognition and reporting matters.
   
  In the fourth quarter of 2000, we changed our method of accounting for certain sales transactions to comply with SAB 101.  As a result of this change, we reported a change in accounting principle in accordance with APB Opinion No. 20 (APB 20), Accounting Changes, by a cumulative effect adjustment.  Because we are a calendar year entity that adopted SAB 101 in the fourth quarter of 2000, the cumulative effect of the change was included in the first quarter of 2000 pursuant to APB 20, which requires that the change be made as of the beginning of the year (January 1, 2000) and that the financial information for pre-change interim periods be restated by applying SAB 101 to those periods.  Accordingly, quarterly results for 2000 were restated pursuant to the adoption of SAB 101.
   
3. Comprehensive Income
   
  Comprehensive income and its components, net of tax, are as follows:

 

  Three months ended   Six months ended  
 

 

 
  June 30   July 1   June 30   July 1  
In thousands 2001   2000   2001   2000  
 

 

 

 

 
Net income $ 28,556   $ 37,233   $ 49,119   $ 68,677  
Changes in cumulative translation adjustment (7,693 ) (4,841 ) (15,212 ) (10,204 )
Changes in market value of derivative financial instrumentsclassified as cash flow hedges 3,098     3,815    
Unrealized loss from marketable securities classified as
available for sale
(25 )   (473 )  
Cumulative effect of accounting change — SFAS 133     6,739    
 
 
 
 
 
Comprehensive income $ 23,936   $ 32,392   $ 43,988   $ 58,473  
 
 
 
 
 

 

4. Earnings Per Common Share
   
  Basic and diluted earnings per share were calculated using the following:

 

x Three months ended   Six months ended  
 

 

 
  June 30   July 1   June 30   July 1  
In thousands, except per-share data 2001   2000   2001   2000  
 

 

 

 

 
Earnings per common share — basic                
Income from continuing operations $ 28,556   $ 38,673   $ 49,119   $ 72,314  
Loss from discontinued operations   (1,440 )   (2,415 )
Cumulative effect of accounting change       (1,222 )
 
 
 
 
 
Income available to common shareholders $ 28,556   $ 37,233   $ 49,119   $ 68,677  
 
 
 
 
 
                 
Continuing operations $ 0.58   $ 0.80   $ 1.00   $ 1.49  
Loss from discontinued operations   (0.03 )   (0.05 )
Cumulative effect of accounting change       (0.02 )
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per common share $ 0.58   $ 0.77   $ 1.00   $ 1.42  
 
 
 
 
 
                 
Earnings per common share — diluted                
Income from continuing operations $ 28,556   $ 38,673   $ 49,119   $ 72,314  
Loss from discontinued operations   (1,440 )   (2,415 )
Cumulative effect of accounting change       (1,222 )
 
 
 
 
 
Income available to common shareholders $ 28,556   $ 37,233   $ 49,119   $ 68,677  
 
 
 
 
 
                 
Continuing operations $ 0.58   $ 0.79   $ 1.00   $ 1.48  
Loss from discontinued operations   (0.03 )   (0.05 )
Cumulative effect of accounting change       (0.02 )
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per common share $ 0.58   $ 0.76   $ 1.00   $ 1.41  
 
 
 
 
 
                 
Weighted average common shares outstanding — basic 49,032   48,517   49,019   48,485  
Dilutive impact of stock options and restricted stock 242   225   181   173  
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding — diluted 49,274   48,742   49,200   48,658  
 
 
 
 
 

 

  The computations of diluted earnings per share do not include 1.5 million and 0.6 million of anti-dilution stock options with exercise prices greater than the average market price of our common stock in the second quarter of 2001 and 2000, respectively, and 1.6 million and 0.5 million for the year-to-date periods, respectively.
   
5. Inventories
  Inventories were comprised  of:

 

  June 30   December 31   July 1  
  2001   2000   2000  
In thousands (Unaudited )     (Unaudited )
 

 

 

 
Raw materials and supplies $ 107,096   $ 110,935   $ 106,727  
Work-in-process 42,542   48,392   47,118  
Finished goods 195,459   233,168   267,741  
 
 
 
 
Total inventories $ 345,097   $ 392,495   $ 421,586  
 
 
 
 

 

6. Restructuring Charge
   
  In the fourth quarter of 2000, we initiated a restructuring program to decentralize certain corporate service functions and reorganize our Tools segment infrastructure.  As a result, we recorded a restructuring charge of $26.8 million.  Cash outlays associated with the charge were $11.8 million in the first half of 2001.
   
           
    Utilization      
   

     
            Six months ended   Balance  
    Initial   Year   June 30   June 30  
  In thousands accrual   2000   2001   2001  
   

 

 

 

 
  Employee termination benefits $ 7,888   $   $ (6,474 ) $ 1,414  
  Non-cash asset disposals 10,518   (10,518 )    
  Exit costs 8,394   (87 ) (5,308 ) 2,999  
   
 
 
 
 
    $ 26,800   $ (10,605 ) $ (11,782 ) $ 4,413  
   
 
 
 
 
     
  Included in other current liabilities in the June 30, 2001 condensed consolidated balance sheet is the unused portion of the restructuring charge of $4.4 million.  We expect to complete restructuring activities and utilize the majority of the remaining charge by the end of 2001.  
     
  Workforce reductions related to the restructuring charge is for approximately 225 employees, most of which have been terminated as of the end of the second quarter of 2001.  Employee termination benefits are primarily for severance related costs and outplacement counseling fees.  Non-cash asset disposals related to the restructuring charge consisted of the abandonment of leasehold improvements and the abandonment of internal use software under development.  Exit costs are primarily related to contract and lease termination costs.  
     
7. Business Segments  
     
  Financial information by reportable business segment is included in the following summary:  
             
    Three months ended (1)   Six months ended (1) (2)    
   

 

   
    June 30   July 1   June 30   July 1    
  In thousands 2001   2000   2001   2000    
   

 

 

 

   
                     
  Net sales to external customers                  
  Tools $ 285,905   $ 275,375   $ 526,297   $ 506,985    
  Water 241,017   261,727   461,869   493,694    
  Enclosures 175,154   196,659   385,293   380,773    
   
 
 
 
   
  Consolidated $ 702,076   $ 733,761   $ 1,373,459   $ 1,381,452    
   
 
 
 
   
                     
  Operating income (loss                  
  Tools $ 18,218   $ 17,235   $ 26,081   $ 40,411    
  Water 35,650   41,448   63,843   72,197    
  Enclosures 9,834   24,542   31,071   48,988    
  Corporate/other (3,353 ) (3,788 ) (7,790 ) (9,407 )  
   
 
 
 
   
  Consolidated $ 60,349   $ 79,437   $ 113,205   $ 152,189    
   
 
 
 
   
                     
  (1) Tools segment operating income reflects a one-time pre-tax cost to establish an additional $5.0 million in accounts receivable reserves in the second quarter of 2000.  
       
  (2) Tools and Enclosures segment operating income includes restructuring charge income of $1,171 and $1,297, respectively, recorded in the first quarter of 2000 due to a change in estimate of 1999 restructuring liabilities.  
       
  Corporate/other operating income is primarily composed of unallocated corporate expenses, and expenses of our insurance subsidiary, intermediate finance companies, as well as intercompany eliminations.  

 

8. Acquisitions
   
  In February 2001, we acquired Taunus, a Brazilian enclosures manufacturer, for approximately $6.9 million cash plus debt assumed of $1.7 million.  Goodwill recorded as part of the purchase was $5.4 million and is being amortized over 20 years.
   
  In the second quarter of 2001, we received $5.0 million for the settlement of a purchase price dispute related to an earlier acquisition. The amount received was accounted for as a reduction in goodwill.
   
9. Equity Investments
   
  In the second quarter of 2001, we invested $3.0 million to take a minority equity interest in a privately-held developer and manufacturer of laser leveling and measuring devices.  This investment is accounted for under the cost method and is included in Other assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
   
  We are investing approximately $23.0 million to take a 40 percent interest in certain joint venture operations of an Asian supplier for bench and portable tools, of which $13.7 million has been paid.  We hold an option to increase our ownership interest in these joint ventures to as much as 100 percent.  These investments are accounted for under the equity method and are included in Other assets in the condensed consolidated balance sheet.  Our equity in the earnings of these joint ventures is included in cost of goods sold.
   
10. New Accounting Standards
   
  In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board approved Statements of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141, Business Combinations (SFAS 141), and No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (SFAS 142).  SFAS 141 requires that all Business combinations subsequent to June 30, 2001 be accounted for under the purchase method of accounting.  SFAS 142 eliminates the amortization of goodwill and requires periodic evaluation of the goodwill carrying value.  The provisions of SFAS142 are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2001.  We are currently in the process of assessing the impact of adopting these new standards.
   

 

ITEM 2.            MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Our disclosure and analysis in this report may contain some forward-looking statements.  Forward-looking statements give our current expectations or forecasts of future events.  Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “may,” “will,” “expected,” “intend,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “project,” or “continue,” or the negative thereof or similar words.  From time to time, we also may provide oral or written forward-looking statements in other materials we release to the public.  Any or all of our forward-looking statements in this report and in any public statements we make could be materially different from actual results.  They can be affected by assumptions we might make or by known or unknown risks or uncertainties.  Consequently, no forward-looking statements can be guaranteed.  Actual results may vary materially.  Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements.  Investors should also understand that it is not possible to predict or identify all such factors and should not consider the following list to be a complete statement of all-potential risks and uncertainties.

Any change in the following factors may impact the achievement of results:

  changes in industry conditions, such as:
     
  the strength of product demand;
     
  the intensity of competition;
     
  pricing pressures;
     
  market acceptance of new product introductions;
     
  the introduction of new products by competitors;
     
  our ability to source components from third parties without interruption and at reasonable prices; and
     
  the financial condition of our customers.
     
  changes in our business strategies;
     
  general economic conditions, such as the rate of economic growth in our principal geographic or product markets or fluctuations in exchange rates;
     
  changes in operating factors, such as continued improvement in manufacturing activities and the achievement of related efficiencies and inventory risks due to shifts in market demand; and
     
  our ability to accurately evaluate the effects of contingent liabilities such as taxes, product liability, environmental, and other liabilities.

The foregoing factors are not exhaustive, and new factors may emerge or changes to the foregoing factors may occur that would impact our business.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth information from our condensed consolidated statements of income.

  Three months ended   Six months ended
 

 

 
In thousands June 30
2001
  July 1
2000
  % change   June 30
2001
  July 1
2000
  % change  
 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Net sales $ 702,076   $  733,761   (4.3 )% $ 1,373,459   $ 1,381,452   (0.6 )%
Cost of goods sold 531,294   541,614   (1.9 )% 1,038,690   1,009,403   2.9 %
 
 
 

 
 
 

 
Gross profit 170,782   192,147   (11.1 )% 334,769   372,049   (10.0 )%
  % of net sales 24.3 % 26.2 %     24.4 % 26.9 %    
SG&A and R&D 110,433   112,710   (2.0 )% 221,564   222,328   (0.3 )%
  % of net sales 15.7 % 15.4 %     16.1 % 16.1 %    
Restructuring charge (income)     nm     (2,468 ) nm  
  % of net sales nm   nm       nm   (0.2 )%    
   

 

 

 
 
 
 
Operating income 60,349   79,437   (24.0 )% 113,205   152,189   (25.6 )%
  % of net sales 8.6 % 10.8 %     8.2 % 11.0 %    
Net interest expense 16,241   18,579   (12.6 )% 33,957   37,527   (9.5 )%
  % of net sales 2.3 % 2.5 %     2.5 % 2.7 %    
Other expense     nm   2,500     nm  
  % of net sales nm   nm       0.2 % nm      
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations
   before income taxes
44,108   60,858   (27.5 )% 76,748   114,662   (33.1 )%
  % of net sales 6.3 % 8.3 %     5.6 % 8.3 %    
Provision for income taxes 15,552   22,185   (29.9 )% 27,629   42,348   (34.8 )%
  Effective tax rate 35.3 % 36.5 %     36.0 % 36.9 %    
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations 28,556   38,673   (26.2 )% 49,119   72,314   (32.1 )%
  % of net sales 4.1 % 5.3 %     3.6 % 5.2 %    
Loss from discontinued operations,
   net of tax
  (1,440 ) nm     (2,415 ) nm  
Cumulative effect of accounting
   change, net of tax
    nm     (1,222 ) nm  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income $  28,556   $  37,233   (23.3 )% $  49,119   $  68,677   (28.5 )%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Percentages may reflect rounding adjustments.
SG&A and R&D — Selling, general and administrative; and Research and development.
nm — not measured

Net sales
The components of the net sales decreases were as follows:

  % change from 2000  
  Second quarter   Six months  
 

 

 
Volume (3.7 )% 0.3 %
Price 0.1 % (0.1 )%
Currency (0.7 )% (0.8 )%
 
 
 
Total net sales decrease (4.3 )% (0.6 )%
 
 
 

Net sales in the second quarter and first half of 2001 totaled $702.1 million and $1,373.5 million, compared with $733.8 million and $1,381.5 million for the same periods in 2000.  The second quarter decrease of $31.7 million or 4.3 percent was primarily due to volume declines in our Enclosures and Water segments, partially offset by volume growth in our Tools segment.  The first half decrease of $8.0 million or 0.6 percent was primarily due to a volume decline in our Water segment as the weaker economy slowed demand for our industrial pumps and sales of pool equipment.  This was partially offset by volume growth in our Tools and Enclosures segments in the first half of 2001.  The negative currency impact on second quarter and first half of 2001 sales reflects the year-over-year decline primarily in the value of certain European currencies relative to the U.S. dollar.

Sales by segment and the change from the prior year periods were as follows:

  Three months ended   Six months ended  
 

 

 
  June 30   July 1   Favorable (Unfavorable)   June 30   July 1   Favorable (Unfavorable)  
In thousands 2001   2000   $ change   % change   2001   2000   $ change   % change  
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Tools $ 285,905   $ 275,375   $ 10,530   3.8 % $ 526,297   $ 506,985   $ 19,312   3.8 %
Water 241,017   261,727   (20,710 ) (7.9 )% 461,869   493,694   (31,825 ) (6.4 )%
Enclosures 175,154   196,659   (21,505 ) (10.9 )% 385,293   380,773   4,520   1.2 %
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
Total $ 702,076   $ 733,761   $ (31,685 ) (4.3 )% $ 1,373,459   $ 1,381,452   $ (7,993 ) (0.6 )%
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 

Tools

The 3.8 percent increases in Tools segment sales in both the second quarter and first half of 2001 from 2000 was primarily driven by:
  Ø increased pressure washer and air compressor sales in the second quarter of 2001; and  
  Ø higher sales volume in our Porter-Cable/Delta business in the first half of 2001.  
       
  These increases were partially offset by:  
  Ø lower selling prices due to last summer’s price discounting, which was done to recover market share in our Porter-Cable/Delta business, and has subsequently resulted in difficulties in reestablishing appropriate price levels.  
       
  We are successfully implementing our turnaround strategies to return the Tools segment to more historical profitability levels.  Some of the initiatives we are undertaking include:  
  Ø cost reduction through supply chain management and the introduction of lean manufacturing processes;  
  Ø overhauling our pricing practices by creating a more-robust pricing process and reducing price discounting activities;  
  Ø intensifying our focus on addressing the needs of previously under-served channels and geographies and aggressively positioning the businesses to regain brand preference in the markets we serve through channel management;  
  Ø increasing innovation through new product development; and  
  Ø improved leadership that is now driving change throughout the organization.  
       
  Water  
  The 7.9 percent and 6.4 percent declines in Water segment sales in the second quarter and first half of 2001 from 2000 was primarily due to:  
  Ø lower volume as a weaker economy slowed demand for our industrial pumps and sales of pool equipment, and the timing of shipments for several large pump projects; and  
  Ø unfavorable foreign currency translation resulting from the stronger U.S. dollar.  
       
  These decreases were partially offset by:  
  Ø slight increases in average selling prices.  
       
  Enclosures  
  The 10.9 percent decrease in Enclosures segment sales in the second quarter of 2001 from 2000 was primarily due to:  
  Ø lower sales volume resulting from reduced capital spending in the industrial market reflecting a weaker economy, coupled with the downturn in the datacom and telecom markets; and  
  Ø unfavorable foreign currency translation resulting from the stronger U.S. dollar.  
       
  These decreases were partially offset by:  
  Ø slight price increases; and  
  Ø the February 2001 acquisition of Taunus, a Brazilian enclosures manufacturer.  
       
  The 1.2 percent increase in Enclosures segment sales in the first half of 2001 from 2000 was primarily due to:  
  Ø higher first quarter 2001 sales volume to customers in the datacom and telecom markets versus a decrease in the second quarter;  
  Ø slight price increases; and  
  Ø the Taunus acquisition.  
       
  These increases were partially offset by:  
  Ø unfavorable foreign currency translation resulting from the stronger U.S. dollar.  

 

Gross margin
Gross margin was 24.3 percent and 24.4 percent in the second quarter and first half of 2001, compared with 26.2 percent and 26.9 percent for the same periods last year.
 
The 1.9 percentage point and 2.5 percentage point declines in the second quarter and first half of 2001 from 2000 was primarily the result of:
Ø lower sales volume resulting in unabsorbed overhead;
Ø unfavorable product mix; and
Ø higher energy costs resulting from an increase in oil and gas prices.

SG&A and R&D
SG&A and R&D expenses were 15.7 percent of sales and 16.1 percent of sales in the second quarter and first half of 2001, up 0.3 percentage points and flat for the same periods in 2000.  The slight increase in the second quarter of 2001 is the result of additional spending to redefine and streamline business processes primarily in the areas of supply chain management and lean manufacturing to improve our overall cost structure.

Operating income
Operating income by segment and the change from the prior year periods were as follows:

  Three months ended (1)   Six months ended (1) (2)  
 

 

 
  June 30   July 1   Favorable (Unfavorable)   June 30   July 1   Favorable (Unfavorable)  
In thousands 2001   2000   $ change   % change   2001   2000   $ change   % change  
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
Tools $ 18,218   $ 17,235   $ 983   5.7 % $ 26,081   $ 40,411   $ (14,330 ) (35.5 )%
  % of net sales 6.4 % 6.3 %         5.0 % 8.0 %        
Water 35,650   41,448   (5,798 ) (14.0 )% 63,843   72,197   (8,354 ) (11.6 )%
  % of net sales 14.8 % 15.8 %         13.8 % 14.6 %        
Enclosures 9,834   24,542   (14,708 ) (59.9 )% 31,071   48,988   (17,917 ) (36.6 )%
  % of net sales 5.6 % 12.5 %         8.1 % 12.9 %        
Corporate/other (3,353 ) (3,788 ) 435   11.5 % (7,790 ) (9,407 ) 1,617   17.2 %
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

 
Total $ 60,349   $ 79,437   (19,088 ) (24.0 )% $ 113,205   $ 152,189   $ (38,984 ) (25.6 )%
 

 

 

 
 

 

 
 
 
  % of net sales 8.6 % 10.8 %         8.2 % 11.0 %        
                                   
(1)

Tools segment operating income reflects a one-time pre-tax cost to establish an additional $5.0 million in accounts receivable reserves in the second quarter of 2000.
   
(2) Tools and Enclosures segment operating income includes restructuring charge income of $1,171 and $1,297, respectively, recorded in the first quarter of 2000 due to a change in estimate of 1999 restructuring liabilities.
   
Tools
The 5.7 percent increase in Tools segment operating income in the second quarter of 2001 from 2000 was primarily due to:
Ø higher sales volume, primarily for pressure washers and air compressors;
Ø favorable product mix; and
Ø lower bad debt expense due to the establishment of $5.0 million in accounts receivable reserves in the second quarter of 2000.
   
These increases were partially offset by:
Ø lower selling prices due to last summer’s price discounting;
Ø additional spending in 2001 to redefine and streamline business processes; and
Ø higher pension costs due to lower return on pension assets.
   
The 35.5 percent decrease in Tools segment operating income in the first half of 2001 from 2000 was primarily due to:
Ø lower selling prices due to last summer’s price discounting;
Ø unfavorable product mix, primarily in our Porter-Cable/Delta business;
Ø additional spending in 2001 to redefine and streamline business processes;
Ø higher pension costs due to lower return on pension assets; and
Ø restructuring charge income recorded in the first quarter of 2000.
   
These decreases were partially offset by:
Ø higher sales volume in our Porter-Cable/Delta business in the first half of 2001; and
Ø lower bad debt expense due to the establishment of $5.0 million in accounts receivable reserves in the second quarter of 2000.

 

Water
The 14 percent and 11.6 percent declines in Water segment operating income in the second quarter and first half of 2001 from 2000 was primarily due to:
Ø lower volume as a weaker economy slowed demand for our industrial pumps and sales of pool equipment;
Ø unfavorable product mix; and
Ø higher energy costs resulting from an increase in oil and gas prices.
 
These decreases were partially offset by:
Ø slight increases in average selling prices.
   
Enclosures
The 59.9 percent and 36.6 percent decreases in Enclosures segment operating income in the second quarter and first half of 2001 from 2000 was primarily due to:
Ø lower sales volume resulting from reduced capital spending in the industrial market, coupled with the downturn in the datacom and telecom markets;
Ø unfavorable product mix;
Ø higher energy and higher pension costs;
Ø unfavorable foreign currency translation resulting from the stronger U.S. dollar; and
Ø restructuring charge income recorded in the first quarter of 2000 (only affects first half comparison).
   
These decreases were partially offset by:
Ø increases in average selling prices.

Net interest expense
Net interest expense decreased 12.6 percent and 9.5 percent in the second quarter and first half of 2001, compared with the same periods last year.  The decline primarily reflects lower average borrowings driven by our strong cash flow performance in the first half of 2001 and lower interest rates on our variable debt.

Other expense
In the first quarter of 2001, we incurred a non-cash charge of $2.5 million for the write-off of our business-to-business e-commerce equity investment that we made in early 2000.

Discontinued operations
In December 2000, we adopted a plan to sell our Equipment segment businesses, Century/Lincoln Automotive and Lincoln Industrial.  In June 2001, we signed a letter of intent with K&K Jump Start-Chargers and a Kansas City, Missouri equity investment group to sell our wholly owned Century Mfg. Co. automotive service equipment business.   In July 2001, we signed a definitive purchase agreement to sell our wholly owned Lincoln Industrial automated lubrication and materials dispensing business to a company newly formed by The Jordan Company LLC of New York, NY.  We expect to complete these transactions in the third quarter of this year, subject to completion of financing arrangements.  The proceeds from these sales will be used to reduce our debt.

We have accounted for the Equipment segment as discontinued operations in these financial statements.  The disposition, net of estimated operating losses during the disposal period, are expected to result in a net gain.  Accordingly, recognition of such gain will be deferred until the disposition is completed.  In the second quarter and first half of 2001, we had a net loss from discontinued operations of $1.8 million and $2.2, respectively, which was deferred and is included as part of the net assets of discontinued operations in the condensed consolidated balance sheets.  The loss from discontinued operations includes an allocation of Pentair’s interest expense.  Net assets of discontinued operations at June 30, 2001, consisted of net current assets of $63.3 million, net property, plant and equipment of $26.1 million, and net noncurrent assets of $19.7 million.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
To fund investing and financing activities, committed revolving credit facilities are used to complement operating cash flows.  In maintaining this financial flexibility, levels of debt will vary depending on operating results.  Because of the seasonality of some of our businesses, particularly the pool and spa equipment business and a portion of the tools business, we generally experience negative cash flows from operations in the first half of any given year.  However, due to our emphasis on working capital management in 2001, we generated $78.5 million of cash from operating activities in the first half of the year, which net of $25.1 million of capital expenditures, resulted in a positive free cash flow of $ 53.4 million.

The following table presents selected quarterly measures of our liquidity calculated from our monthly operating results:

  June 30   July 1  
  2001   2000  
 

 

 
Days of sales in accounts receivable 64   70  
Days inventory on hand 70   75  
Days in accounts payable 56   55  
Cash conversion cycle 78   90  

Operating activities
Operating activities provided $78.5 million in the first half of 2001, compared with a use of $6.9 million for the same period in 2000.  The $85.4 million increase in the first half of 2001 over 2000 was primarily due to better management of accounts receivable and inventories.  We reduced days of sales in accounts receivable and days inventory on hand by 6 days and 5 days, respectively.

Investing activities
Capital expenditures in the first half of 2001 were $25.1 million, compared with $28.4 million for the same period in 2000.  We anticipate capital expenditures in 2001 to be between $75 million and $80 million.  The anticipated expenditures are expected to be in the areas of tooling for new product development, factory expansion, and additional machinery and equipment for cost reductions and capacity expansion.  We are reviewing all capital projects in light of current economic conditions and are making adjustments to plans as appropriate.

In the first quarter of 2001, we acquired Taunus, a Brazilian enclosures manufacturer for $6.9 million cash plus debt assumed of $1.7 million.  The acquisition was financed through borrowings under our credit facilities.  In the second quarter of 2001, we received $5.0 million for the settlement of a purchase price dispute related to an earlier acquisition.

In the second quarter of 2001, we invested $3.0 million to take a minority equity interest in a privately-held developer and manufacturer of laser leveling and measuring devices.  We are investing approximately $23.0 million to take a 40 percent interest in certain joint venture operations of an Asian supplier for bench and portable tools, of which $13.7 million has been paid.  We hold an option to increase our ownership interest in these joint ventures to as much as 100 percent.

Financing activities
As of the end of the second quarter of 2001, our capital structure was comprised of $98.8 million in short-term borrowings, $785.4 million in long-term debt (including current maturities), and $1,041.9 million in shareholders’ equity.  The ratio of debt-to-total capital as of the end of the second quarter of 2001 was 45.9 percent, compared with 47.5 percent as of the end of 2000 and 50.5 percent as of the end of the second quarter of 2000.  Our targeted debt-to-total capital ratio is 40 percent.  The 1.6 percentage point decrease from the end of 2000, reflects a decrease in our total debt resulting from strong cash flow from operations.

Dividends paid in the first half of 2001 were $16.7 million, or $0.34 per common share, compared with $15.5 million, or $0.32 per common share for the same period in 2000.

In addition to measuring our cash flow generation or usage based upon operating, investing, and financing classifications included in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows, we also measure our free cash flow.  We define free cash flow as cash flow from operating activities less capital expenditures, including both continuing and discontinued operations.  We had positive free cash flow of $53.4 million in the first half of 2001, compared with a negative $35.4 million for the same period in 2000.  We intend to increase our free cash flow by continuing to reduce inventories and improve collection of accounts receivable.  We also have changed our management incentive targets to include more emphasis on improving free cash flow.

We believe cash generated from operating activities, together with credit available under committed credit facilities and our current cash position, will provide adequate short-term and long-term liquidity.

ITEM 3.            QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

There have been no material changes in our market risk during the six months ended June 30, 2001.  For additional information, refer to Item 7A on page 19 of our 2000 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

PART II OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings
   
  Horizon Litigation
  There have been no further material developments regarding the Horizon litigation from that contained in our 2000 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
   
  Other
  We are occasionally a party to litigation arising in the normal course of business.  We regularly analyze current information and, as necessary, provide accruals for probable liabilities based on the expected eventual disposition of these matters.  We believe the effect on our consolidated results of operations and financial position, if any, for the disposition of all currently pending matters will not be material.
   
ITEM 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
   
  (a) Exhibits
  10.30 Form of Pentair, Inc. Omnibus Stock Incentive Plan as Amended and Restated, dated February 14, 2001 as approved by shareholders on April 25, 2001.
     
     
  (b) Reports on Form 8-K
  None.  

 

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, on August 14, 2001.

  PENTAIR, INC.
  Registrant
   
   
  By /s/ David D. Harrison
  David D. Harrison
  Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
  (Chief Accounting Officer)