UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
[x] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 29, 2001
Commission file number 0-5971
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO
SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
WOODHEAD INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 36-1982580
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(State of other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
incorporation or organization)
Three Parkway North, Suite 550, Deerfield, IL. 60015
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(847) 236-9300
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Registrants Telephone Number, including area code
SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12 (g) OF THE ACT
Common Stock, Par Value $1.00 NASDAQ
Preferred Stock Purchase Rights NASDAQ
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(Title of Class) (Exchange on which registered)
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 _X_. No___.
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405
of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the
best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements
incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this
Form 10-K. [ ]
The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the
Registrant as of December 5, 2001 was $191,650,589. The number of common shares
outstanding as of December 5, 2001 was 11,580,096
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the Registrant's Proxy Statement for the 2002 Annual Meeting of
Stockholders and portions of the 2001 Annual Report to Stockholders are
incorporated by reference in Parts I, II, III, and IV.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I.........................................................................2
ITEM 1. BUSINESS...............................................................2
GENERAL.....................................................................2
BUSINESS SEGMENTS...........................................................2
PRODUCTS....................................................................2
DISTRIBUTION................................................................2
RAW MATERIALS...............................................................3
PATENTS AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS....................................3
CUSTOMERS...................................................................3
BACKLOG.....................................................................3
COMPETITION.................................................................3
INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS....................................................3
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT......................................................3
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS.......................................................3
EMPLOYEES...................................................................4
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS..................................................4
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES.............................................................5
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS......................................................6
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS....................6
PART II........................................................................6
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE COMPANY'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER
MATTERS........................................................................6
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA................................................6
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS..........................................................6
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK............6
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA............................7
ITEM 9. CHANGE IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND
FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE...........................................................7
PART III.......................................................................7
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT....................7
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION................................................8
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT........8
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS........................9
PART IV........................................................................9
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.......9
14 (A) (1) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.............................................9
14 (A) (2) FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES....................................9
14 (A) (3) EXHIBITS.........................................................9
14 (B) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.................................................11
CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS.....................................12
SIGNATURES....................................................................13
EXHIBIT 10(i): MATERIAL CONTRACTS
EXHIBIT 13: 2001 ANNUAL REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS
EXHIBIT 21: SUBSIDIARIES OF THE REGISTRANT
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PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
GENERAL
Woodhead Industries, Inc. (the Company, which may be referred to as "we", "us",
or "our") is an integrated group of companies in two business segments serving a
diverse group of customers and industries worldwide. We develop, manufacture,
and market electronic and industrial communications products, primarily serving
the global automation and control market with connectivity solutions and
specialty electrical products.
Note that throughout this 2001 10-K report, we "incorporate by reference"
certain information in parts of other documents filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission (SEC). The SEC allows us to disclose important information
by referring to it in that manner. Please refer to such information.
BUSINESS SEGMENTS
See Note 12: SEGMENT INFORMATION AND GEOGRAPHIC DATA on pages 33 and 34 of our
2001 Annual Report. This discussion is incorporated by reference.
PRODUCTS
We develop, manufacture and market electronic and industrial communications
products, primarily serving the global automation and control markets with
connectivity solutions and specialty electrical products. Through our Industrial
Communications and Connectivity Segment (Connectivity Segment, or Connectivity)
we provide the industrial automation industry with a single, worldwide source
for industrial communications and connectivity solutions. Our product lines,
comprising six industry-leading brands, SST(TM), Brad Harrison(R), mPm(TM),
RJ-Lnxx(R), applicom(R), and NetAlert(TM) make us the premier supplier of
application-specific connectivity solutions.
Our Electrical Safety & Specialty Segment (Electrical Segment, or Electrical)
manufactures highly customized products to support enhanced safety and
productivity on the factory floor.
Our homepage on the Internet is at www.Woodhead.com. You can learn more about us
by visiting that site.
DISTRIBUTION
We sell our products to stocking distributors, original equipment manufacturers
(OEM) and system integrators. Our direct sales force, as well as manufacturers'
agencies, service our customers and promote our products to end-customers.
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RAW MATERIALS
Most parts and materials for our products are readily available from a variety
of suppliers. It is our practice to develop more than one source of supply for
critical items.
PATENTS AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS
We hold patents, trademarks and licensing agreements on certain of our products.
We believe these trademarks and patents are valuable but not essential to the
maintenance or future growth of our businesses.
CUSTOMERS
We sell our products to a broad customer base. No single customer or industry
accounted for a significant portion of our business.
BACKLOG
The backlog of unfilled orders stood at $13.8 million, $19.2 million, and $12.4
million at the end of 2001, 2000, and 1999, respectively. The decline in
telecom/datacom markets in the second half of 2001 and the generally slow
worldwide economic conditions were the causes for the lower backlog.
Connectivity products accounted for the decrease as well as the majority of the
absolute level of backlog. Applicom's backlog was not material.
COMPETITION
Similar products of the type sold by us are also available from competitors. We
believe delivery time, as well as quality and customer service are important to
our success. Our ability to manufacture high-quality products, that serve
specialized needs, as well as our multiple channels of distribution
differentiate us from the competition.
INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS
A significant portion of our business is from outside the United States. The
international operations are conducted through our subsidiaries who sell and
manufacture products from both of our business segments. Fluctuations in foreign
currency exchange rates can impact our results of operations and financial
condition. Since much of our international manufacturing costs and operating
expenses are also incurred in local currencies, the impact of exchange rates on
reported net income is partially mitigated. See Note 12: SEGMENT INFORMATION AND
GEOGRAPHIC DATA on pages 33 and 34 of our 2001 Annual Report. This discussion is
incorporated by reference.
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
See Note 11: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT on page 33 of our 2001 Annual Report. This
discussion is incorporated by reference.
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS
Our operations are subject to international, federal, state and local
environmental laws and regulations. We are party to an environmental matter,
which obligates us to investigate, remediate, or mitigate the effects on the
environment of the release of certain substances at one of our manufacturing
facilities. It is possible that this matter could affect cash flows and results
of operations. For additional details on the environmental exposure, see Note
15: CONTINGENT LIABILITIES on pages 37 and 38 of our 2001 Annual Report. This
discussion is incorporated by reference.
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EMPLOYEES
At the end of fiscal year 2001, we had 1,534 full-time employees.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
The Securities and Exchange Commission encourages companies to disclose
forward-looking information, so that investors can better understand a company's
future prospects, and make informed investment decisions. This annual report,
and other written and oral statements that we make from time to time, contain
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements set out anticipated results based
on management's plans and assumptions. We have tried, wherever possible, to
identify such statements by using words such as "anticipate", "estimate",
"expect", "plan", "believe", and words and terms of similar substance, in
connection with any discussion of future operating or financial performance.
We cannot guarantee that any forward-looking statement will be realized,
although we believe we have been prudent in our plans and assumptions.
Achievement of future results is subject to risks, uncertainties, and inaccurate
assumptions.
In particular, such risks include statements relating to future actions,
prospective products, future performance or results of current or anticipated
products, sales efforts, expenses, the outcome of contingencies such as legal
proceedings, general economic and business conditions, and competition.
International-based revenues and substantial international assets result in our
exposure to currency exchange rate fluctuations. A new European currency, the
Euro, was introduced in January 1999 to replace the separate currencies of
eleven individual countries. We continue to evaluate the economic and
operational impact of the Euro, including its impact on competition, pricing,
and foreign currency exchange risks. There is no guarantee, however, that all
problems have been foreseen and corrected, or that no material disruption will
occur in our businesses.
Growth in costs and expenses, changes in product mix, and the impact of
acquisitions, restructuring, divestitures and other unusual items, that could
result from evolving business strategies, could affect future results. Changes
in the U.S. tax code and the tax laws in other countries can affect our net
earnings. Claims have been brought against us and our subsidiaries for various
legal, environmental, and tax matters, and additional claims arise from time to
time. It is possible that our cash flows and results of operations could be
affected by the resolution of these matters.
Should known or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying
assumptions prove inaccurate, actual results could vary materially from those
anticipated, estimated or projected. Investors should bear this in mind as they
consider forward-looking statements.
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This discussion of potential risks and uncertainties is by no means complete but
is designed to highlight important factors that may impact our outlook. We
undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether
as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
We own facilities in the following locations:
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Location Land owned Floor Area Business Segment
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Northbrook, Illinois 4.7 acres 125,000 sq. ft. Connectivity and Electrical
Kalamazoo, Michigan 39.1 acres 116,000 sq. ft. Electrical
Juarez, Mexico 16.5 acres 109,000 sq. ft. Connectivity and Electrical
Franklin, Massachusetts 6.6 acres 60,000 sq. ft. Connectivity
El Paso, Texas 5.0 acres 50,000 sq. ft. Connectivity and Electrical
Ebbw Vale, UK 4.5 acres 42,000 sq. ft. Connectivity
Belvidere, Illinois 3.5 acres 36,000 sq. ft. Electrical
Barneveld, Holland 1.3 acres 30,000 sq. ft. Electrical
Bretten, Germany 1.4 acres 27,000 sq. ft. Connectivity
Cusano Milano, Italy 0.1 acres 18,000 sq. ft. Connectivity
Caudebec-les-Elbeuf, France 0.2 acres 6,000 sq. ft. Connectivity
We own all of the above properties in fee, except the land in Ebbw Vale, UK,
which is held under a lease expiring in 2105, and the land in Bretten, Germany,
which is held under a lease expiring in 2046.
We lease the following properties for use in our operations. In addition to
rent, the leases require us to pay directly for taxes, insurance, maintenance
and other operating expenses or to pay higher rent when operating expenses
increase.
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Location Floor Area Business Segment
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Waterloo, Canada 60,000 sq. ft. Connectivity
Mississauga, Canada 20,000 sq. ft. Connectivity
Paderno, Italy 18,300 sq. ft. Connectivity
Deerfield, Illinois 11,600 sq. ft. Corporate Headquarters
Grand Rapids, Michigan 10,500 sq. ft. Electrical
Lagny-Sur-Marne, France 6,500 sq. ft. Connectivity
Jurong Town, Singapore 5,900 sq. ft. Electrical
Caudebec-les-Elbeuf, France 2,000 sq. ft. Connectivity
Genova, Italy 3,300 sq. ft. Connectivity
Leinfelden, Germany 1,000 sq. ft. Connectivity
Yokohama, Japan 900 sq. ft. Connectivity
All plants are well equipped and maintained. They are of masonry or steel
construction. On October 10, 2000, we announced a plan to build a second
manufacturing plant in Juarez, Mexico (120,000 sq. ft.) to migrate U.S.
production to a lower cost labor market. The current and new Juarez plants are
manufacturing resources for all of our North American subsidiaries. With the
addition of this new facility, we believe there is sufficient capacity available
to cover our needs through at least fiscal year 2002.
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ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
See Note 15: CONTINGENT LIABILITIES on pages 37 and 38 of our 2001 Annual
Report. This discussion is incorporated by reference.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
During the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2001, which ended on September 29,
2001, there were no matters submitted to a vote of security holders either
through solicitation of proxies or otherwise.
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR THE COMPANY'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
See Note 17: SUMMARY OF QUARTERLY DATA on page 39 of our 2001 Annual Report.
This discussion is incorporated by reference.
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
Historical financial information is incorporated by reference to the "FINANCIAL
PROFILE" on page 18 of our 2001 Annual Report.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
Information required by this item is incorporated by reference to "Management's
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" on
pages 19 through 22 of our 2001 Annual Report.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
See Note 2: FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS on pages 29 and 30 of our 2001 Annual Report.
This discussion is incorporated by reference.
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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
Information required by this item is incorporated by reference to the "Report of
Independent Public Accountants" on page 17, and to the consolidated financial
statements and notes to financial statements on pages 23 through 39 of our 2001
Annual Report.
ITEM 9. CHANGE IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL
DISCLOSURE
We had no disagreements with our public accountants and did not change our
public accountants.
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
Information about our Directors is incorporated by reference to the discussion
under Item 1, "Nominees and Continuing Directors" in our Proxy Statement for the
2002 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Our Executive Officers are:
Name Age Position Position held since
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Philippe Lemaitre 52 President and Chief Executive Officer January 2001
Charles P. Andersen 48 Vice President, President Woodhead Connectivity, North January 1999
America
Robert H. Fisher 53 Vice President of Finance, Chief Financial Officer December 2000
Robert A. Moulton 52 Vice President, Human Resources May 1987
Joseph P. Nogal 46 Vice President, Treasurer/Controller and Assistant January 1999
Secretary
W. Arewl Rees 45 Vice President, President Woodhead Connectivity, Europe January 1999
Robert J. Tortorello 52 Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary January 1991
All officers are elected each year at the Annual Meeting of the Board of
Directors, which is held immediately following the Annual Meeting of
Stockholders. The next annual Meeting of Stockholders will be held on January
25, 2002.
Information concerning Mr. Lemaitre is incorporated by reference to the
discussion under Item 1, "Nominees and Continuing Directors" in our Proxy
Statement for the 2002 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
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Mr. Charles P. Andersen became President of our Aero-Motive Company subsidiary
in June 1994. He was appointed President of Woodhead Connectivity, North America
in October 1998, and elected Corporate Vice President in January 1999. He
previously served as Vice President, General Manager of Blue M Electric, a unit
of General Signal Corp., from 1992 to 1994.
Mr. Robert H. Fisher joined Woodhead in December 2000 as Vice President, Finance
and Chief Financial Officer. He previously served as Executive Vice President of
Finance for Rockwell International's Electronic Commerce group from 1998 to
2000. Before that he was Vice President of Finance for US Robotics/3 Com's
Personal Communication business, and Vice President/Controller for Zenith
Electronics Corporation.
Mr. Robert A. Moulton joined Woodhead in October 1986 as Manager, Human
Resources and was elected Vice President in May 1987. He previously served as
Director, Personnel at G.D. Searle and Company from 1981 to 1986.
Mr. Joseph P. Nogal became Woodhead's Treasurer/Controller in January 1991. He
was elected Assistant Secretary in July 1993, and was elected Vice President,
Treasurer/Controller in January 1999. He previously served as Controller at
Woodhead Canada Limited.
Mr. W. Arwel Rees became Managing Director of our Aero-Motive U.K. Ltd.
subsidiary in June 1990. He was appointed President of Woodhead Connectivity,
Europe in October 1998, and was elected Corporate Vice President in January
1999.
Mr. Robert J. Tortorello became our General Counsel and Secretary in June 1987.
He was elected Corporate Vice President in January 1991. He previously served as
Assistant Vice President and Assistant to the Chairman at Beatrice Companies,
Inc. from 1986 to 1987.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Information about executive compensation is incorporated by reference to the
discussion under the heading "Executive Compensation" on pages 9 and 10 of our
Proxy Statement for the 2002 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT
Information about security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management
is incorporated by reference to the discussion under the heading "Stock
Ownership of Management and Certain Beneficial Owners" on pages 6 through 8 of
our Proxy Statement for the 2002 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
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ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS
Information about certain relationships and related transactions is incorporated
by reference to the discussion under the heading "Certain Relationships and
Related Transactions" on page 8 of our Proxy Statement for the 2002 Annual
Meeting of Stockholders.
PART IV
ITEM 14. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
14 (A) (1) FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The following consolidated financial statements, related notes, and Report of
Independent Public Accountants from the 2001 Annual Report to Stockholders are
incorporated by reference into this report:
Page(s) in our
2001 Annual Report
Report of Independent Public Accountants...................................17
Segment Information........................................................33-34
Geographic Data............................................................34
Consolidated Balance Sheets................................................23
Consolidated Statements of Income..........................................24
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows......................................25
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income............................26
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Investment........................26
Notes to Financial Statements..............................................27-39
14 (A) (2) FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
Schedules are omitted because they are not required or the information is given
elsewhere in the financial statements or related notes.
14 (A) (3) EXHIBITS
These exhibits are available upon request. Requests should be directed to Mr.
Robert J. Tortorello, Secretary, Woodhead Industries, Inc., Three Parkway North,
Suite 550, Deerfield, Illinois, 60015.
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3 (i) Articles of Incorporation
Our Certificate of Incorporation including amendments through
January 22, 1993 is incorporated by reference to EXHIBIT (4) A of
our Form S-8 report filed on April 22, 1994, as Registration
#33-77968.
3 (ii) By-laws
Our By-laws, as amended, are incorporated by reference to EXHIBIT
(3) B of our Form 10-K report for the year ended September 27, 1997.
4 Instruments defining the rights of security holders, including
indentures
a Our Preferred Stock Purchase Rights Plan adopted April 24, 1996, is
incorporated by reference to EXHIBIT 4 of our Form 10-Q report for
the period ended March 30, 1996.
b A Credit Agreement between the Registrant and Harris Trust and
Savings Bank dated October 29, 1993, and amended on October 3, 1998,
and amended on January 26, 2001 providing for a revolving credit
line not to exceed $25,000,000.
c The 6.81% Note Purchase Agreement between the Registrant and private
investors dated September 28, 1998 in the amount of $15,000,000,
maturing in 2013.
d The 6.64% Note Purchase Agreement between the Registrant's
consolidated subsidiary, Woodhead Finance Company, and private
investors dated September 28, 1998 in the amount of $30,000,000
maturing in 2008.
10 Material Contracts
a The 1990 Stock Awards Plan, as amended, is incorporated by reference
to EXHIBIT (10) (C) of our Form 10-K report for the year ended
October 2, 1999.
b The 1993 Stock Awards Plan, as amended, is incorporated by reference
to EXHIBIT (10) (D) of our Form 10-K report for the year ended
October 2, 1999.
c The 1996 Stock Awards Plan, as amended, is incorporated by reference
to EXHIBIT (10) (E) of our Form 10-K report for the year ended
October 2, 1999.
d The 1999 Stock Awards Plan is incorporated by reference to EXHIBIT A
of our Proxy Statement for the 2000 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
e The 2001 Stock Awards Plan is incorporated by reference to EXHIBIT A
of our Proxy Statement for the 2002 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
f The Management Incentive Plan effective for fiscal 2001, is
incorporated by reference to page 18 of our Proxy Statement for the
2002 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
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g The Plan of Compensation for Outside Directors, is incorporated by
reference to EXHIBIT (10) of our Form 10-K report for the year ended
September 28, 1985.
h The 1990 Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan is incorporated by
reference to page 15 of our Proxy Statement for the 1996 Annual
Meeting of Stockholders.
i The Severance Agreement between Mr. Philippe Lemaitre and Woodhead
is attached to this Form 10-K report for the year ended September
29, 2001. All other executive officers have substantially identical
contracts.
11 The statement regarding per share earnings is incorporated by
reference to Note 10: EARNINGS PER SHARE on page 33 of our 2001
Annual Report to Stockholders.
13 The following information is included in our 2001 Annual Report to
Stockholders:
a) Report of Independent Public Accountants on page 17
b) Segment Information on page 33-34
c) Geographic Data on page 34
d) Consolidated Financial Statements on pages 23 through 26
e) Notes to Financial Statements on pages 27 through 39
f) Financial Profile on page 18
g) Management's Discussion of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations on pages 19 through 22
21 Subsidiaries of the Company are on page 14 of this report.
23 Consent of Arthur Andersen LLP is on page 12 of this report.
14 (B) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
On December 19, 2001 we filed a report on Form 8-K. We reported a write-off of
our investment in Symphony Systems in the amount of $1.9 million.
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CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation of our
report dated December 18, 2001 incorporated by reference in this Form 10-K, into
Woodhead Industries, Inc.'s previously filed Registration Statement File No.
333-26379.
Arthur Andersen LLP
Chicago, Illinois
December 21, 2001
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SIGNATURES
Under the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act
of 1934, this report was signed on behalf of the Registrant by the authorized
persons below.
WOODHEAD INDUSTRIES, INC.
Date: December 21, 2001
BY: /s/ Robert H. Fisher BY: /s/ Joseph P. Nogal
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Robert H. Fisher Joseph P. Nogal
Vice President, Finance and C.F.O. Vice President,
(Principal Financial Officer) Treasurer/Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)
Under the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, this report
was signed by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the
capacities and on the dates indicated:
Signature Title Date
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/s/ Charles W. Denny Chairman of the Board 12-19-01
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Charles W. Denny
/s/ Philippe Lemaitre President and C.E.O. 12-19-01
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Philippe Lemaitre
/s/ Ann F. Hackett Director 12-19-01
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Ann F. Hackett
/s/ Linda Y. C. Lim Director 12-19-01
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Linda Y. C. Lim, Ph.D.
/s/ Eugene P. Nesbeda Director 12-19-01
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Eugene P. Nesbeda
/s/ Sarilee K. Norton Director 12-19-01
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Sarilee K. Norton
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