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EXHIBIT 99.1
LINDSAY CORPORATION REPORTS FISCAL 2007 FIRST QUARTER RESULTS
OMAHA, Neb., December 20, 2006—Lindsay Corporation (NYSE: LNN), a leading manufacturer of irrigation systems and infrastructure products, today announced results for its fiscal 2007 first quarter ended November 30, 2006.
First Quarter Results
First quarter fiscal 2007 total revenues increased 30 percent to $51.5 million from $39.5 million for the year-ago period. Net earnings were $1.8 million or $0.15 per diluted share, compared with $511,000, or $0.04 per diluted share, in the prior year’s first quarter. The quarter includes the results from Barrier Systems Inc. (BSI), which was acquired on June 1, 2006.
Total irrigation equipment revenues increased 11 percent to $38.0 million from $34.1 million in the prior fiscal year’s first quarter. Domestic irrigation revenues increased 11 percent, while international irrigation revenues improved 12 percent from the prior year’s quarter. Infrastructure revenues were $13.6 million compared with $5.4 million in the prior year period, with all of the increase resulting from the inclusion of BSI.
Gross margin improved to 24.2 percent from 18.8 percent a year ago, primarily due to inclusion of BSI’s higher margin products. Operating expenses of $9.9 million in the first quarter increased $2.8 million over the prior year period due primarily to inclusion of BSI and higher medical expenses. Operating income during the quarter was $2.6 million compared with $363,000 in the prior year period.
Rick Parod, president and chief executive officer, commented, “While it is still early in the irrigation season, higher agricultural commodity prices provide solid fundamental drivers for the upcoming season. In addition, we are pleased with the strength of our infrastructure revenues with the addition of BSI.”
Lindsay’s backlog of unshipped orders at November 30, 2006, was $24.6 million compared with $20.9 million at November 30, 2005. Irrigation backlog declined $2.6 million while infrastructure backlog increased $6.3 million, with all the increase attributable to the inclusion of BSI.
Shareholders’ equity at November 30, 2006 was $123.7 million or $10.64 per outstanding common share, compared with $109.8 million, or $9.53 per outstanding common share at November 30, 2005. Cash and marketable securities at November 30, 2006 were $45.9 million compared with $49.3 million at November 30, 2005.
Outlook
Parod added, “Our first fiscal quarter precedes our typical selling season and is not traditionally a reliable indicator of fiscal year revenues. Demand for crops supporting bio fuel production however, is expected to reduce crop inventories, moving prices higher which we believe strengthens demand for our irrigation products. “
Parod concluded, “I am pleased with the results of our infrastructure segment strengthened recently with the addition of BSI, and we remain focused on our growth opportunities from additional acquisitions. We will continue to leverage our strong cash flows and financial flexibility to create shareholder value through a balance of organic growth opportunities,

 


 

accretive acquisitions, share repurchases, and dividend payments.”
First-Quarter Conference Call
Lindsay’s fiscal 2007 first quarter investor conference call is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. ET today. This call will be simulcast live on the Internet and can be accessed by logging onto www.lindsay.com or www.vcall.com. A replay of the call will be available for 30 days. Lindsay will have a slide presentation available to augment management’s formal presentation, which will be accessible via the company’s Web site. Each of the above referenced links will be available under the investor relations tab of the company’s Web site.
About the Company
Lindsay manufactures and markets irrigation equipment including Zimmatic, Greenfield, Stettyn and Perrot center pivot, lateral move and hose reel irrigation systems and GrowSmart controls, all of which are used by farmers to increase or stabilize crop production while conserving water, energy, and labor. The Company also manufactures and markets infrastructure products including movable barriers for lane management to reduce traffic congestion and improve safety through its wholly owned subsidiary, Barrier Systems Inc. In addition, the Company produces crash cushions and specialty barriers to improve motorist and highway worker safety, large diameter steel tubing, and provides outsourced manufacturing and production services for other companies. At November 30, 2006, Lindsay had approximately 11.6 million shares outstanding, which are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol LNN.
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. Forward-looking statements include the information concerning possible or assumed future results of operations of the Company and those statements preceded by, followed by or including the words “expectation,” “outlook,” “could,” “may,” “should,” 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.
For more information regarding Lindsay Corporation,
see Lindsay’s Web site at
www.lindsay.com

 


 

Lindsay Corporation and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the three-months ended November 31, 2006 and 2005
                 
    (unaudited)  
    Three Months Ended  
    November     November  
(in thousands, except per share amounts)   2006     2005  
 
               
Operating revenues
  $ 51,532     $ 39,504  
Cost of operating revenues
    39,067       32,077  
 
           
Gross profit
    12,465       7,427  
 
           
 
               
Operating expenses:
               
Selling expense
    3,613       2,848  
General and administrative expense
    5,435       3,569  
Engineering and research expense
    806       647  
 
           
Total operating expenses
    9,854       7,064  
 
           
 
               
Operating income
    2,611       363  
 
               
Other income (expense):
               
Interest expense
    (487 )     (17 )
Interest income
    636       444  
Other, net
    (16 )     2  
 
           
 
               
Earnings before income taxes
    2,744       792  
 
               
Income tax provision
    961       281  
 
           
 
               
Net earnings
  $ 1,783     $ 511  
 
           
 
               
Basic net earnings per share
  $ 0.15     $ 0.04  
 
           
 
               
Diluted net earnings per share
  $ 0.15     $ 0.04  
 
           
 
               
Average shares outstanding
    11,577       11,523  
Diluted effect of stock options
    279       143  
 
           
Average shares outstanding assuming dilution
    11,856       11,666  
 
           
 
               
Cash dividends per share
  $ 0.065     $ 0.060  
 
           

 


 

Lindsay Corporation and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
November 30, 2006 and 2005 and August 31, 2006
                         
    (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)        
    November     November     August  
($ in thousands, except par values)   2006     2005     2006  
 
                       
ASSETS
                       
Current Assets:
                       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 19,699     $ 21,991     $ 43,344  
Marketable securities
    21,792       12,570       10,179  
Receivables, net of allowances, $696, $711 and $595, respectively
    46,539       33,949       38,115  
Inventories, net
    34,656       22,707       26,818  
Deferred income taxes
          3,617        
Other current assets
    4,602       3,454       3,947  
 
                 
Total current assets
    127,288       98,288       122,403  
 
                       
Long-term marketable securities
    4,378       14,772       5,778  
Property, plant and equipment, net
    27,157       17,274       26,981  
Other intangible assets, net
    20,704       644       20,998  
Goodwill, net
    11,134       1,372       11,129  
Other noncurrent assets
    6,949       5,511       4,945  
 
                 
Total assets
  $ 197,610     $ 137,861     $ 192,234  
 
                 
 
                       
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
                       
Current Liabilities:
                       
Accounts payable
  $ 12,951     $ 8,554     $ 9,565  
Current portion of long-term debt
    4,286             4,286  
Other current liabilities
    25,931       14,130       23,619  
 
                 
Total current liabilities
    43,168       22,684       37,470  
 
                       
Pension benefits liabilities
    5,047       5,183       5,003  
Long-term debt
    24,643             25,714  
Other noncurrent liabilities
    1,042       162       3,147  
 
                 
Total liabilities
    73,900       28,029       71,334  
 
                 
 
                       
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, 17,678,151, 17,568,931 and 17,600,686 shares issued and outstanding in November 2006 and 2005 and August 2006, respectively)
    17,678       17,569       17,600  
Capital in excess of stated value
    7,667       4,037       5,896  
Retained earnings
    193,347       183,264       192,319  
Less treasury stock (at cost, 6,048,448 shares)
    (96,547 )     (96,547 )     (96,547 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net
    1,565       1,509       1,632  
 
                 
Total shareholders’ equity
    123,710       109,832       120,900  
 
                 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 197,610     $ 137,861     $ 192,234  
 
                 

 


 

Lindsay Corporation and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the three-months ended November 30, 2006 and 2005
(unaudited)
                 
    November     November  
($ in thousands)   2006     2005  
 
               
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
               
Net earnings
  $ 1,783     $ 511  
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash used in operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    1,531       831  
Amortization of marketable securities premiums, net
    18       63  
(Gain) loss on sale of property, plant and equipment
    (17 )     57  
Provision for uncollectible accounts receivable
    10       23  
Deferred income taxes
    392       (444 )
Stock-based compensation expense
    431       356  
Other, net
    78       (42 )
Changes in assets and liabilities:
               
Receivables, net
    (8,415 )     (4,182 )
Inventories, net
    (7,775 )     (3,428 )
Other current assets
    (660 )     (427 )
Accounts payable, trade
    3,311       1,896  
Other current liabilities
    (637 )     (389 )
Current taxes payable
    (1,277 )     833  
Other noncurrent assets and liabilities
    (628 )     314  
 
           
Net cash used in operating activities
    (11,855 )     (4,028 )
 
           
 
               
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
    (1,232 )     (819 )
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
    16       5  
Purchases of marketable securities available-for-sale
    (44,245 )      
Proceeds from maturities or sales of marketable securities available-for-sale
    34,060       1,805  
 
           
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
    (11,401 )     991  
 
           
 
               
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Proceeds from issuance of common stock under stock option plan
    1,247       9  
Principal payments on long-term borrowing
    (1,071 )      
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation
    93        
Dividends paid
    (755 )     (691 )
 
           
Net cash used in financing activities
    (486 )     (682 )
 
           
 
               
 
           
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
    97       146  
 
           
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
    (23,645 )     (3,573 )
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    43,344       25,564  
 
           
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 19,699     $ 21,991