EX-99.1 2 c07141exv99w1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 Exhibit 99.1
EXHIBIT 99.1
     
(LINDSAY CORPORATION LOGO)
  2222 NO. 111TH ST. OMAHA, NE 68164 TEL: 402-829-6800 FAX: 402-829-6836
For further information, contact:
     
LINDSAY CORPORATION:
  HALLIBURTON INVESTOR RELATIONS:
 
   
Dave Downing
  Jeff Elliott or Geralyn DeBusk
CFO and President — International Operations
  972-458-8000
402-827-6235
   
Lindsay Corporation Reports Fiscal 2010 Fourth Quarter, Full-Year Results
OMAHA, Neb., October 20, 2010—Lindsay Corporation (NYSE: LNN), a leading provider of irrigation systems and infrastructure products, today announced results for its fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended August 31, 2010.
Fourth Quarter Results
Fourth quarter fiscal 2010 total revenues of $87.2 million increased 19 percent from $73.4 million in the same prior year period. Net earnings were $6.0 million or $0.48 per diluted share compared with $2.1 million or $0.17 per diluted share, in the prior fiscal year’s fourth quarter.
Total irrigation equipment revenues increased 4 percent to $57.2 million from $54.8 million in the prior fiscal year’s fourth quarter. Domestic irrigation revenues of $33.9 million increased 16 percent, while international irrigation revenues of $23.3 million decreased 9 percent as compared to the same prior year period on lower export revenues. Infrastructure revenues increased 61 percent to $30.0 million primarily due to increased sales of Quick-Change Moveable Barrier (QMB) product.
Gross margin was 29.5 percent compared to 24.0 percent in the prior year’s fourth quarter. Infrastructure margins were higher primarily due to increased revenues of higher margin QMB product. Irrigation margins increased from improved factory efficiencies at our Lindsay, Nebraska facility compared to the same period last year.
Operating expenses increased $1.9 million to $16.0 million compared to the fourth quarter of the prior fiscal year. The increase is primarily due to higher research and development expenses, commissions, and incentive compensation costs. Operating expenses were 18.3 percent of sales in the fourth quarter of 2010 compared with 19.2 percent of sales in the prior year period. Operating income of $9.7 million increased $6.2 million compared to the prior year period.
Cash and cash equivalents of $83.4 million were $2.5 million lower compared with last year, while debt decreased $12.8 million over the same period. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010, the company acquired the primary supplier of technology products and controls used in the company’s irrigation systems.
Lindsay’s backlog of unshipped orders at August 31, 2010 was $38.4 million compared with $43.6 million at August 31, 2009 and $33.9 million at May 31, 2010. Included in the August 31, 2010 backlog is a $14.8 million project for our QMB system which we expect to ship in the first half of fiscal 2011. The August 31, 2009 backlog included $19.6 million for the Mexico City QMB project completed in the first half of fiscal 2010.

 

 


 

Full-Year Results
Total revenues for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2010 were $358.4 million, a 7 percent increase from $336.2 million for the prior year. Total irrigation equipment revenues of $258.6 million increased 1 percent from a year ago, while infrastructure revenues increased 24 percent to $99.8 million. The Company’s operating income for the fiscal year was $37.8 million compared to $22.4 million during the prior year period. Net earnings were $24.9 million or $1.98 per diluted share, as compared to $13.8 million, or $1.11 per diluted share for the prior year period.
Gross margin was 27.6 percent compared to 24.0 percent for the year ended August 31, 2009. Gross margin on irrigation products was favorably impacted by regional mix and improved factory efficiencies at our Lindsay, Nebraska facility. Gross margin on infrastructure products improved due to increased sales of higher margin QMB product. The Company’s operating expenses of $61.1 million increased $2.8 million as compared to fiscal 2009. The increase in operating expenses for fiscal 2010 was primarily attributable to higher research and development costs along with incentive compensation due to improved results.
On July 20, 2010, Lindsay announced that it had increased its regular quarterly cash dividend by 6 percent to $0.085 per share from $0.08 per share. The new annual indicated rate is $0.34 per share, an increase from the previous annual indicated rate of $0.32 per share.
Outlook
Rick Parod, president and chief executive officer, commented, “Strong results from our infrastructure segment, along with solid domestic irrigation performance, drove improved fourth quarter results. In the infrastructure segment we have experienced strong interest in our QMB systems which provide a cost effective method for safely managing traffic congestion. In general, the infrastructure outlook remains uncertain with a multi-year highway bill not expected until sometime next year; however global interest remains strong for our QMB systems.”
Parod continued, “In the irrigation markets farmer sentiment has improved with higher commodity prices and updated USDA estimates showing net farm income for 2010 as the fourth highest on record. Although the decision on equipment purchases for next season is a few months away for our primary irrigation markets, we expect higher equipment demand if commodity prices remain strong. I’m also very pleased with the acquisition of Digitec, the irrigation technology company acquired at the end of the quarter. I believe this acquisition will further strengthen our capability in providing strong solutions to our irrigation and transportation-safety customers.”
Parod added, “Growth drivers of expanded food production, efficient water use and improvements in transportation infrastructure remain very positive for our business, long-term.”
Fourth-Quarter Conference Call
Lindsay’s fiscal 2010 fourth quarter investor conference call is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time today. Interested investors may participate in the call by dialing (888) 748-0479 domestically, or (706) 758-9823 internationally, and referring to conference ID # 15735905. Additionally, the conference call will be simulcast live on the Internet, and can be accessed via the investor relations section of the Company’s Web site, www.lindsay.com. The Company will have a slide presentation available to augment management’s formal presentation, which will also be accessible via the Company’s Web site.

 

 


 

About the Company
Lindsay manufactures and markets irrigation equipment primarily used in agricultural markets which increase or stabilize crop production while conserving water, energy, and labor. The Company also manufactures and markets infrastructure and road safety products through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Barrier Systems Inc. and Snoline S.P.A. At August 31, 2010, Lindsay had approximately 12.5 million shares outstanding, which are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol LNN.
For more information regarding Lindsay Corporation, see Lindsay’s Web site at www.lindsay.com. For more information on the Company’s infrastructure products, visit www.barriersystemsinc.com and www.snoline.com.
Concerning Forward-looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties and which reflect management’s current beliefs and estimates of future economic circumstances, industry conditions, company performance and financial results. You can find a discussion of many of these risks and uncertainties in the annual, quarterly and current reports that the Company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements include information concerning possible or assumed future results of operations of the Company and those statements preceded by, followed by or including the words “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “intend,” “expect,” “outlook,” “could,” “may,” “should,” “will,” or similar expressions. For these statements, we claim the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this press release.

 

 


 

Lindsay Corporation and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                         
    Years ended August 31,  
(in thousands, except per share amounts)   2010     2009     2008  
 
                       
Operating revenues
  $ 358,440     $ 336,228     $ 475,087  
Cost of operating revenues
    259,540       255,597       351,255  
 
                 
Gross profit
    98,900       80,631       123,832  
 
                 
 
                       
Operating expenses:
                       
Selling expense
    23,070       22,361       25,177  
General and administrative expense
    30,196       29,816       30,010  
Engineering and research expense
    7,792       6,037       6,406  
 
                 
Total operating expenses
    61,058       58,214       61,593  
 
                 
 
                       
Operating income
    37,842       22,417       62,239  
 
                       
Other income (expense):
                       
Interest expense
    (1,557 )     (2,030 )     (3,035 )
Interest income
    352       934       1,735  
Other income (expense), net
    145       (782 )     172  
 
                 
 
                       
Earnings before income taxes
    36,782       20,539       61,111  
 
                       
Income tax provision
    11,920       6,716       21,706  
 
                 
 
                       
Net earnings
  $ 24,862     $ 13,823     $ 39,405  
 
                 
 
                       
Basic net earnings per share
  $ 2.00     $ 1.12     $ 3.30  
 
                 
 
                       
Diluted net earnings per share
  $ 1.98     $ 1.11     $ 3.20  
 
                 
 
                       
Weighted average shares outstanding
    12,451       12,294       11,936  
Diluted effect of stock equivalents
    134       167       388  
 
                 
Weighted average shares outstanding assuming dilution
    12,585       12,461       12,324  
 
                 

 

 


 

Lindsay Corporation and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                 
    August 31,     August 31,  
($ in thousands, except par values)   2010     2009  
ASSETS
               
Current Assets:
               
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 83,418     $ 85,929  
Receivables, net of allowance of $2,244, and $1,864, respectively
    63,629       42,862  
Inventories, net
    45,296       46,255  
Deferred income taxes
    6,722       6,881  
Other current assets
    8,946       7,602  
 
           
Total current assets
    208,011       189,529  
 
               
Property, plant and equipment, net
    57,646       59,641  
Other intangible assets, net
    27,715       29,100  
Goodwill, net
    27,395       24,174  
Other noncurrent assets
    4,714       5,453  
 
           
Total assets
  $ 325,481     $ 307,897  
 
           
 
               
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
               
Current Liabilities:
               
Accounts payable
  $ 26,501     $ 20,008  
Current portion of long-term debt
    4,286       6,171  
Other current liabilities
    36,295       33,008  
 
           
Total current liabilities
    67,082       59,187  
 
               
Pension benefits liabilities
    6,400       6,407  
Long-term debt
    8,571       19,454  
Deferred income taxes
    10,816       10,391  
Other noncurrent liabilities
    3,005       4,800  
 
           
Total liabilities
    95,874       100,239  
 
           
 
               
Shareholders’ equity:
               
Preferred stock, ($1 par value, 2,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding)
           
Common stock, ($1 par value, 25,000,000 shares authorized, 18,184,820 and 18,128,743 shares issued at August 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively)
    18,185       18,129  
Capital in excess of stated value
    30,756       28,944  
Retained earnings
    270,272       249,588  
Less treasury stock (at cost, 5,698,448 and 5,763,448 shares at August 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively)
    (90,961 )     (91,998 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net
    1,355       2,995  
 
           
Total shareholders’ equity
    229,607       207,658  
 
           
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 325,481     $ 307,897  
 
           

 

 


 

Lindsay Corporation and Subsidiaries
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                         
    Years Ended August 31,  
($ in thousands)   2010     2009     2008  
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
                       
Net earnings
  $ 24,862     $ 13,823     $ 39,405  
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
                       
Depreciation and amortization
    10,710       10,442       9,253  
Provision for uncollectible accounts receivable
    732       558       75  
Deferred income taxes
    (1,500 )     (1,226 )     (886 )
Stock-based compensation expense
    2,206       2,140       3,516  
(Gain) loss on disposal of fixed assets
    (519 )     55       (9 )
Other, net
    120       1,302       (3 )
Changes in assets and liabilities:
                       
Receivables
    (22,294 )     43,316       (37,267 )
Inventories
    827       7,726       (7,959 )
Other current assets
    (2,862 )     1,009       113  
Accounts payable
    6,739       (12,116 )     12,038  
Other current liabilities
    1,388       (6,965 )     10,748  
Current taxes payable
    5,287       (3,140 )     3,357  
Other noncurrent assets and liabilities
    (454 )     571       (1,868 )
 
                 
Net cash provided by operating activities
    25,242       57,495       30,513  
 
                 
 
                       
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
                       
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
    (5,784 )     (10,500 )     (14,093 )
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
    606       21       93  
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired
    (6,436 )     (3,076 )     (21,028 )
Proceeds from settlement of net investment hedge
    518       859       1,124  
Purchases of marketable securities available-for-sale
                (13,860 )
Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities available-for-sale
                41,490  
 
                 
Net cash used in investing activities
    (11,096 )     (12,696 )     (6,274 )
 
                 
 
                       
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
                       
Proceeds from issuance of common stock under stock compensation plan
    549       1,419       6,530  
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
                15,000  
Principal payments on long-term debt
    (12,769 )     (6,171 )     (21,171 )
Net borrowing (payments) on revolving line of credit
          (1,633 )     1,032  
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation
    76       344       7,263  
Dividends paid
    (4,051 )     (3,754 )     (3,419 )
 
                 
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
    (16,195 )     (9,795 )     5,235  
 
                 
 
                       
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
    (462 )     165       264  
 
                 
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
    (2,511 )     35,169       29,738  
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    85,929       50,760       21,022  
 
                 
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 83,418     $ 85,929     $ 50,760  
 
                 
 
                       
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
                       
Income taxes paid
  $ 8,368     $ 11,081     $ 12,262  
Interest paid
  $ 1,648     $ 2,146     $ 3,066