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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

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

 

For the quarterly period ended June 28, 2003

 

Commission File Number  0-16960

 


 

THE GENLYTE GROUP INCORPORATED

 

10350 ORMSBY PARK PLACE

SUITE 601

LOUISVILLE, KY  40223

(502) 420-9500

 

Incorporated in Delaware

 

I.R.S. Employer
Identification No. 22-2584333

 

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.                                                                ý Yes  o No

 

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).         ý Yes  o No

 

The number of shares outstanding of the issuer’s common stock as of July 25, 2003 was 13,487,172.

 

 



 

THE GENLYTE GROUP INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

FORM 10-Q

FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 28, 2003

 

CONTENTS

 

PART I.

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

 

 

 

 
ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
 

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and
six months ended June 28, 2003 and June 29, 2002

1

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of
June 28, 2003 and December 31, 2002

2

 

 

 

 

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the six
months ended June 28, 2003 and June 29, 2002

3

 

 

 

 

Notes to Consolidated Interim Financial Statements

4

 

 

 

 

ITEM 2.

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

11

 

 

 

 

 

ITEM 3.

QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

20

 

 

 

 

 

ITEM 4.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

21

 

 

 

 

PART II.
OTHER INFORMATION
22
 
 
 

 

ITEM 1.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

22

 

 

 

 

 

ITEM 4.

SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

23

 

 

 

 

 

ITEM 6.

EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

23

 

 

 

 

Signatures

24

 

 

 

 

Exhibit Index

25

 



 

PART I.  FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

THE GENLYTE GROUP INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
FOR THE THREE MONTHS AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 28, 2003 AND JUNE 29, 2002

(Amounts in thousands, except earnings per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
June 28 and 29

 

Six Months Ended
June 28 and 29

 

 

 

2003

 

2002

 

2003

 

2002

 

Net sales

 

$

254,113

 

$

247,767

 

$

492,026

 

$

479,793

 

Cost of sales

 

165,384

 

160,198

 

321,467

 

312,004

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross profit

 

88,729

 

87,569

 

170,559

 

167,789

 

Selling and administrative expenses

 

65,444

 

62,317

 

126,268

 

121,861

 

Amortization of intangible assets

 

230

 

203

 

457

 

425

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating profit

 

23,055

 

25,049

 

43,834

 

45,503

 

Interest expense, net of interest income

 

35

 

43

 

63

 

262

 

Minority interest, net of income taxes

 

6,946

 

7,619

 

13,211

 

13,657

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

 

16,074

 

17,387

 

30,560

 

31,584

 

Income tax provision

 

6,240

 

6,709

 

11,918

 

12,188

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

9,834

 

$

10,678

 

$

18,642

 

$

19,396

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.73

 

$

0.79

 

$

1.38

 

$

1.44

 

Diluted

 

$

0.72

 

$

0.78

 

$

1.37

 

$

1.42

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average number of shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

13,477

 

13,581

 

13,467

 

13,491

 

Diluted

 

13,590

 

13,725

 

13,558

 

13,614

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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THE GENLYTE GROUP INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF JUNE 28, 2003 AND DECEMBER 31, 2002

(Amounts in thousands)

 

 

 

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

6/28/2003

 

12/31/2002

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Current Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

78,489

 

$

111,906

 

Accounts receivable, less allowances for doubtful accounts of $10,820 and $10,616, respectively

 

171,509

 

148,279

 

Inventories:

 

 

 

 

 

Raw materials

 

57,694

 

53,428

 

Work in process

 

17,267

 

15,104

 

Finished goods

 

70,364

 

67,938

 

Total inventories

 

145,325

 

136,470

 

Deferred income taxes and other current assets

 

28,375

 

27,915

 

Total current assets

 

423,698

 

424,570

 

Property, plant and equipment, at cost

 

378,920

 

365,811

 

Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization

 

264,555

 

258,235

 

Net property, plant and equipment

 

114,365

 

107,576

 

Goodwill

 

145,906

 

134,231

 

Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization

 

21,887

 

22,195

 

Other assets

 

3,346

 

3,841

 

Total Assets

 

$

709,202

 

$

692,413

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities & Stockholders’ Equity:

 

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Current maturities of long-term debt

 

$

327

 

$

4,100

 

Accounts payable

 

89,231

 

87,568

 

Accrued expenses

 

63,701

 

73,133

 

Total current liabilities

 

153,259

 

164,801

 

Long-term debt

 

15,770

 

33,028

 

Deferred income taxes

 

33,372

 

32,935

 

Minority interest

 

148,726

 

133,789

 

Accrued pension and other long-term liabilities

 

34,485

 

33,875

 

Total liabilities

 

385,612

 

398,428

 

Commitments and contingencies  (Note 4)

 

 

 

 

 

Stockholders’ Equity:

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock

 

135

 

135

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

10,314

 

9,451

 

Retained earnings

 

286,713

 

268,071

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

26,428

 

16,328

 

Total stockholders’ equity

 

323,590

 

293,985

 

Total Liabilities & Stockholders’ Equity

 

$

709,202

 

$

692,413

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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THE GENLYTE GROUP INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 28, 2003 AND JUNE 29, 2002

(Amounts in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

 

2003

 

2002

 

Cash Flows From Operating Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

18,642

 

$

19,396

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

12,714

 

11,702

 

Net (gain) loss from disposals of property, plant and equipment

 

(3

)

12

 

Provision for doubtful accounts receivable

 

1,059

 

1,500

 

Changes in assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

(Increase) decrease in:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

(16,393

)

(25,194

)

Inventories

 

(2,619

)

(250

)

Deferred income taxes and other current assets

 

(142

)

(6

)

Intangible and other assets

 

938

 

(597

)

Increase (decrease) in:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

(1,949

)

4,246

 

Accrued expenses

 

(11,372

)

(3,465

)

Deferred income taxes, long-term

 

 

521

 

Minority interest

 

14,787

 

12,603

 

Accrued pension and other long-term liabilities

 

294

 

(1,458

)

All other, net

 

221

 

(394

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

16,177

 

18,616

 

Cash Flows From Investing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition of business

 

(19,000

)

 

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

 

(9,424

)

(8,725

)

Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment

 

91

 

1,677

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(28,333

)

(7,048

)

Cash Flows From Financing Activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Increase in short-term debt

 

 

49

 

Proceeds from long-term debt

 

 

831

 

Reductions of long-term debt

 

(22,174

)

(200

)

Purchases of treasury stock

 

 

(87

)

Exercise of stock options

 

763

 

3,756

 

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

(21,411

)

4,349

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

 

150

 

2,336

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

(33,417

)

18,253

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

111,906

 

59,789

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$

78,489

 

$

78,042

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid during the period for:

 

 

 

 

 

Interest, net of interest received

 

$

201

 

$

234

 

Income taxes, net of refunds of $26 in 2003 and $145 in 2002

 

$

14,422

 

$

11,004

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

 

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THE GENLYTE GROUP INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AS OF JUNE 28, 2003

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

1.                                      Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation: Throughout this Form 10-Q, “Company” as used herein refers to The Genlyte Group Incorporated, including the consolidation of The Genlyte Group Incorporated and all majority-owned subsidiaries.  “Genlyte” as used herein refers only to The Genlyte Group Incorporated.  “GTG” as used herein refers to the Genlyte Thomas Group LLC, which is owned 68% by Genlyte and 32% by Thomas Industries Inc. (“Thomas”).

 

The financial information presented is unaudited (except that as of December 31, 2002), however, such information reflects all adjustments, consisting solely of normal recurring adjustments, which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of results for the interim periods.  The financial information has been prepared in accordance with rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission for Form 10-Q.  Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the Unites States have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations.  For further information refer to the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002.  The results of operations for the six-month period ended June 28, 2003 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year.

 

Use of Estimates: Management of the Company has made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the Unites States.  Actual results could differ from these estimates.

 

Stock-Based Compensation Costs: As of June 28, 2003, the Company had three stock-based compensation (stock option) plans. The Company accounts for those plans using the intrinsic value method of APB Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees” (“APB 25”), as permitted under Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation” and SFAS No. 148, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation – Transition and Disclosure – an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 123.”  Because all options granted under those plans had an exercise price equal to the market value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant, no stock-based compensation cost has been recognized in the consolidated statements of income. Had stock-based compensation cost for the plans been determined using the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS No. 123, the effect on the Company’s net income and earnings per share for the three and six months ended June 28, 2003 and June 29, 2002 would have been as follows.  Genlyte normally grants substantially all of its stock options in the first quarter each year, and because the stock options are granted for prior service, all of the compensation cost under the fair value method would be recorded when the stock options are granted.  Therefore, the stock-based compensation cost normally is immaterial during the last three quarters of the year.

 

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Stock-based compensation costs for the three months ended June 28, 2003 and June 29, 2002 follow:

 

 

 

2003

 

2002

 

Net income, as reported

 

$

9,834

 

$

10,678

 

Stock-based compensation cost using fair value method, net of related tax effects

 

61

 

38

 

Net income, pro forma

 

$

9,773

 

$

10,640

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

Basic, as reported

 

$

.73

 

$

.79

 

Basic, pro forma

 

$

.73

 

$

.78

 

Diluted, as reported

 

$

.72

 

$

.78

 

Diluted, pro forma

 

$

.72

 

$

.78

 

 

Stock-based compensation costs for the six months ended June 28, 2003 and June 29, 2002 follow:

 

 

 

2003

 

2002

 

Net income, as reported

 

$

18,642

 

$

19,396

 

Stock-based compensation cost using fair value method, net of related tax effects

 

1,790

 

2,237

 

Net income, pro forma

 

$

16,852

 

$

17,159

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

Basic, as reported

 

$

1.38

 

$

1.44

 

Basic, pro forma

 

$

1.25

 

$

1.27

 

Diluted, as reported

 

$

1.37

 

$

1.42

 

Diluted, pro forma

 

$

1.24

 

$

1.26

 

 

Adoption of New FASB Interpretation Regarding Accounting and Disclosure by Guarantors:  Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Interpretation No. 45, “Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others” (“FIN 45”) was issued in November 2002.  FIN 45 contains recognition and measurement provisions that require certain guarantees to be recorded as a liability, at the inception of the guarantee, at fair value.  Previous accounting practice was to record a liability only when a loss is probable and reasonably estimable.  FIN 45 also requires a guarantor to make new disclosures.  The recognition and measurement provisions are effective for guarantees issued after December 31, 2002.  Adoption of FIN 45 did not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial condition or results of operations during the first six months of 2003.

 

The disclosure requirements of the Interpretation became effective on December 31, 2002.  For the Company, the required disclosures relate only to product warranties.  The Company offers a limited warranty that its products are free of defects in workmanship and materials.  The specific terms and conditions vary somewhat by product line, but generally cover defects returned within one, two, three, or five years from date of shipment.  The Company records warranty liabilities to cover repair or replacement of defective returned products.  The Company periodically assesses the adequacy of its recorded warranty liabilities and adjusts the amounts as necessary.

 

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Changes in the Company’s warranty liabilities during the six months ended June 28, 2003 and June 29, 2002 were as follows:

 

 

 

2003

 

2002

 

Balance, beginning of period

 

$

1,883

 

$

1,247

 

Addition from company acquired

 

300

 

 

Additions charged to expense

 

4,195

 

3,321

 

Deductions for repairs and replacements

 

4,287

 

3,502

 

Balance, end of period

 

$

2,091

 

$

1,066

 

 

Adoption of Other New Accounting Standards:

In November 2002, the Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) issued sections of EITF Issue No. 02-16, “Accounting by a Customer (Including a Reseller) for Certain Consideration Received from a Vendor” (“EITF 02-16”) which is effective for new arrangements, including modifications to existing arrangements, entered into after December 31, 2002.  The released sections of EITF 02-16 address circumstances when a reseller should account for cash consideration received from a vendor as an adjustment of cost of sales, revenue, or as a reduction to a cost incurred by the reseller.  EITF 02-16 gives further consideration to rebates or refunds of a specified amount of cash consideration that is payable when a customer completes a specified cumulative level of purchases or remains a customer for a specified time period, which should be recognized as a reduction of the cost of sales, provided that the amounts are reasonably estimable.  The Company adopted EITF 02-16 in the second quarter of 2003 and it had an immaterial effect on the Company’s financial position and no effect on results of operations.

 

In January 2003, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 46 “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities” (“FIN 46”).  FIN 46 provides guidance on how to identify a variable interest entity (“VIE”) and determine when the assets, liabilities, non-controlling interest, and results of operations of a VIE need to be included in a company’s consolidated financial statements.  FIN 46 also requires additional disclosures by primary beneficiaries and other significant variable interest holders.  FIN 46 is effective for all new VIEs created or acquired after January 31, 2003 and as of the beginning of the Company’s third quarter for VIEs existing as of January 31, 2003.  The Company currently does not have any VIEs.

 

In April 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 149, “Amendment of Statement 133 on Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.”  SFAS No. 149 amends and clarifies the accounting and reporting for derivative instruments, including certain derivative instruments embedded in other contracts, and for hedging activities under SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.”  SFAS No. 149 is generally effective for contracts entered into or modified after June 30, 2003 and for hedging relationships designated after June 30, 2003.  The Company does not currently participate in any hedging activities, nor does it use any derivative instruments.

 

In May 2003, the FASB issued SFAS No. 150, “Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity.”  SFAS No. 150 requires that certain financial instruments, which under previous guidance were accounted for as equity, must now be accounted for as liabilities.  The financial instruments affected include mandatorily redeemable stock, certain financial instruments that require or may require the issuer to buy back some of its shares in exchange for cash or other assets, and certain obligations that can be

 

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settled with shares of stock.  SFAS No. 150 is effective for financial instruments entered into or modified after May 31, 2003 and must be applied to the Company’s existing financial instruments effective June 30, 2003, the beginning of the first interim period after June 15, 2003. The Company currently does not have any of the financial instruments to which SFAS No. 150 applies.

 

2.                                      Comprehensive Income

Comprehensive income for the three months ended June 28, 2003 and June 29, 2002 follows:

 

 

 

2003

 

2002

 

Net income

 

$

9,834

 

$

10,678

 

Gain on foreign currency translation

 

5,987

 

2,318

 

Total comprehensive income

 

$

15,821

 

$

12,996

 

 

Comprehensive income for the six months ended June 28, 2003 and June 29, 2002 follows:

 

 

 

2003

 

2002

 

Net income

 

$

18,642

 

$

19,396

 

Gain on foreign currency translation

 

10,100

 

2,336

 

Total comprehensive income

 

$

28,742

 

$

21,732

 

 

3.                                      Earnings Per Share

The calculation of the average common shares outstanding assuming dilution for the three months ended June 28, 2003 and June 29, 2002 follows:

 

 

 

2003

 

2002

 

 

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Average common shares outstanding

 

13,477

 

13,581

 

Incremental common shares issuable:

 

 

 

 

 

Stock option plans

 

113

 

144

 

Average common shares outstanding assuming dilution

 

13,590

 

13,725

 

 

The calculation of the average common shares outstanding assuming dilution for the six months ended June 28, 2003 and June 29, 2002 follows:

 

 

 

2003

 

2002

 

 

 

(Amounts in thousands)

 

Average common shares outstanding

 

13,467

 

13,491

 

Incremental common shares issuable:

 

 

 

 

 

Stock option plans

 

91

 

123

 

Average common shares outstanding assuming dilution

 

13,558

 

13,614

 

 

4.                                      Contingencies

Genlyte was named as one of a number of corporate and individual defendants in an adversary proceeding filed on June 8, 1995, arising out of the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing of Keene Corporation (“Keene”).  The complaint is being prosecuted by the Creditors Trust created for the benefit of Keene’s creditors (the “Trust”), seeking from the defendants, collectively, damages in excess of $700 million, rescission of certain asset sale and stock transactions, and other relief.  With respect to Genlyte, the complaint principally maintains that certain lighting assets of Keene were sold to a predecessor of Genlyte in 1984 at less than fair value, while both Keene and

 

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Genlyte were wholly-owned subsidiaries of Bairnco Corporation (“Bairnco”).  The complaint also challenges Bairnco’s spin-off of Genlyte in August 1988.  Other allegations are that Genlyte, as well as other corporate defendants, are liable as corporate successors to Keene.  The complaint fails to specify the amount of damages sought against Genlyte.

 

Following confirmation of the Keene reorganization plan, the parties moved to withdraw the case from bankruptcy court to the Southern District of New York Federal District Court.  On January 5 and 6, 1999, the Court rendered rulings restricting the claims by the Trust against Genlyte and other corporate defendants, and dismissing the claims against all remaining individual defendants except one.  The primary effect of the rulings with respect to claims against Genlyte was to require the Trust to prove that the 1984 sale of certain lighting assets of Keene was made with actual intent to defraud present and future creditors of Genlyte’s predecessor.

 

On March 17, 2003, the Court entered a summary judgment in favor of all defendants in the case. As a result, the case against all defendants, including Genlyte, was dismissed in its entirety. On April 14, 2003, the Trust filed a Notice of Appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit from the final judgment entered on March 17, 2003.  The Notice claims to bring up for review all orders, opinions, and decisions previously entered in the action.

 

In the normal course of business, the Company is a party to legal proceedings and claims. When costs can be reasonably estimated, appropriate liabilities or reserves for such matters are recorded. While management currently believes the amount of ultimate liability, if any, with respect to these actions will not materially affect the financial condition, results of operations, or liquidity of the Company, the ultimate outcome of any litigation is uncertain.  Were an unfavorable outcome to occur, the impact could be material to the Company.

 

Additionally, the Company is a defendant and/or potentially responsible party, with other companies, in actions and proceedings under state and Federal environmental laws, including the Federal Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act, as amended.

 

Management does not believe that the disposition of any lawsuits, actions, and/or proceedings will have a material effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, or liquidity.

 

5.                                      Segment Reporting

The Company’s reportable operating segments include the Commercial Segment, the Residential Segment, and the Industrial and Other Segment.  Inter-segment sales are eliminated in consolidation and therefore not presented in the table below.  Corporate expenses are allocated to the segments.  Segment data for the three months ended June 28, 2003 and June 29, 2002 follows:

 

 
 
Commercial
 
Residential
 
Industrial
and Other
 
Total
 

2003

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

191,298

 

$

32,417

 

$

30,398

 

$

254,113

 

Operating profit

 

$

15,892

 

$

4,129

 

$

3,034

 

$

23,055

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2002

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

182,800

 

$

32,588

 

$

32,379

 

$

247,767

 

Operating profit

 

$

17,569

 

$

3,906

 

$

3,574

 

$

25,049

 

 

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Segment data for the six months ended June 28, 2003 and June 29, 2002 follows:

 

 
 
Commercial
 
Residential
 
Industrial
and Other
 
Total
 

2003

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

362,204

 

$

64,964

 

$

64,858

 

$

492,026

 

Operating profit

 

$

29,966

 

$

7,904

 

$

5,964

 

$

43,834

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2002

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

348,577

 

$

65,474

 

$

65,742

 

$

479,793

 

Operating profit

 

$

31,874

 

$

7,303

 

$

6,326

 

$

45,503

 

 

The Company has operations throughout North America.  Information about the Company’s operations by geographical area for the three months ended June 28, 2003 and June 29, 2002 follows.  Foreign balances represent activity in Canadian operations.

 

 
 
United States
 
Foreign
 
Total
 

2003

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

213,325

 

$

40,788

 

$

254,113

 

Operating profit

 

$

19,451

 

$

3,604

 

$

23,055

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2002

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

209,865

 

$

37,902

 

$

247,767

 

Operating profit

 

$

20,229

 

$

4,820

 

$

25,049

 

 

Information about the Company’s operations by geographical area for the six months ended June 28, 2003 and June 29, 2002 follows:

 

 
 
United States
 
Foreign
 
Total
 

2003

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

412,569

 

$

79,457

 

$

492,026

 

Operating profit

 

$

36,167

 

$

7,667

 

$

43,834

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2002

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

407,648

 

$

72,145

 

$

479,793

 

Operating profit

 

$

36,977

 

$

8,526

 

$

45,503

 

 

No material changes have occurred in total assets since December 31, 2002.

 

6.                                      Acquisition of Shakespeare

On May 27, 2003, the Company acquired certain light pole assets of the Shakespeare Industrial Group with locations in Newberry, South Carolina and Largo, Florida (Shakespeare), a subsidiary of K2 Inc. based in Carlsbad, California.  Shakespeare manufactures composite decorative, commercial and utility light poles, transmission and distribution poles, crossarms, and other composite products.  The purchase price of $19,000, plus the assumption of $1,752 of liabilities, was funded from cash on hand.

 

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The Shakespeare acquisition was accounted for using the purchase method of accounting.  The preliminary determination of the excess of the purchase price over the fair market value of net assets acquired (goodwill) is $7,174.  This is based on a preliminary purchase price allocation. The Company is gathering additional information about the fair value of intangible assets and property, plant, and equipment.  Accordingly, the amounts recorded will change as the purchase price allocation is finalized.  The operating results of Shakespeare have been included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements since the date of acquisition.  The pro forma results and other disclosures required by SFAS No. 141, “Business Combinations,” have not been presented because Shakespeare is not considered a material acquisition.

 

7.                                      Subsequent Event

 

On July 29, 2003, GTG entered into a $130,000 U.S. revolving credit facility and a $20,000 Canadian revolving credit facility with a syndicate of nine banks.  These credit facilities, which mature on July 29, 2006, replaced a $150,000 revolving credit facility that matures on August 30, 2003.  Both facilities are unsecured.  The U.S. revolving credit facility bears interest at the election of GTG based upon either (1) the higher of the National City Bank prime rate and the federal funds rate plus 0.50%, or (2) the Eurodollar Rate (LIBOR) plus the Eurodollar Margin (a margin as determined by GTG’s Leverage Ratio (total debt to EBITDA)). The Canadian revolving credit facility bears interest at the cost of funds determined by Bank One plus the Eurodollar Margin. Based upon GTG’s Leverage Ratio as of June 28, 2003, the Eurodollar Margin would be 0.40% and the commitment fee on the unused portion of the facility would be 0.10%.  Both facilities contain affirmative and negative covenants that are usual and customary for facilities of this nature, including limitations on the aggregate amount of additional indebtedness outstanding, a maximum Leverage Ratio, and a minimum interest coverage ratio.

 

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

 

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

Comparison of Second Quarter 2003 to Second Quarter 2002

Net sales for the second quarter of 2003 were $254.1 million, an increase of 2.6% compared to 2002 second quarter net sales of $247.8 million. The 2003 net sales include $10.3 million relating to Vari-Lite, acquired in November 2002, and Shakespeare, acquired in May 2003.  Second quarter net sales for comparable operations, excluding these acquisitions, decreased 1.6%. The commercial and industrial construction markets in which the Company operates remain very weak, particularly office construction.  Retail and hospitality construction also remain weak.  Residential construction is more firm but flattening.

 

Net sales for the Commercial segment increased by 4.6%; net sales for the Residential segment decreased by 0.5%; and net sales for the Industrial and Other segment decreased by 6.1%.  The 2003 Commercial segment net sales included $10.3 million from Vari-Lite and Shakespeare.  Without these sales, Commercial segment net sales would have decreased 1.0%.

 

Net sales for the Canadian operations increased by 7.6% compared to last year, while net sales for the U.S. operations increased by only 1.6%.  Without Vari-Lite and Shakespeare, net sales for the U.S. operations would have decreased by 3.3%.  The strengthening of the Canadian dollar during the second quarter of 2003 compared to the second quarter of 2002 increased U.S. dollar sales of Canadian operations by $3.8 million.  If the exchange rate had remained constant, net sales of Canadian operations would have decreased 2.3%.

 

The Company has received minimal benefit from its price increase announced early in the first quarter. Because of the continued soft conditions in the construction markets and the excess capacity in the lighting industry, pricing has remained very competitive.

 

Net income for the second quarter of 2003 was $9.8 million ($0.72 per diluted share), a decrease of 7.9% from the second quarter 2002 net income of $10.7 million ($0.78 per diluted share).  After thirty-three consecutive quarters of increasing net income and earnings per share over prior years, the Company had decreases in both.  Net income in the second quarter of 2003 was impacted by the following three significant items:

 

The Company recorded a $1.7 million net charge to selling and administrative expenses, or $707 thousand after minority interest and taxes, related to Canadian division sales and purchases recorded in Canadian dollars, but settled in U.S. dollars.  In a period of a strengthening Canadian dollar, sales from the Canadian divisions that are recorded in Canadian dollars and subsequently settled in U.S. dollars result in a loss; conversely purchases result in a gain.  The opposite would occur in a period of a weakening Canadian dollar.  In the second quarter of 2003, because such sales exceeded purchases and the Canadian dollar strengthened, the Company incurred a net charge.  In recent years, any such gains or losses have been insignificant.  The Company does not hedge this activity with derivative financial instruments and therefore is exposed to future gains or losses based on levels of sales and purchases and the strengthening or weakening of the Canadian dollar versus the U.S. dollar.

 

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The Company’s combined legal, pension, and insurance costs increased $0.9 million, or $375 thousand after minority interest and taxes, compared to the second quarter of 2002.  While management is working to reduce these costs where possible, it is concerned that these costs will remain near the current level for the remainder of the year.  In addition, the Company wrote off $0.6 million, or $250 thousand after minority interest and taxes, of due diligence costs related to a potential acquisition that management decided not to pursue.

 

Although the Company suffered a $1.7 million net charge because of the strengthening Canadian dollar versus the U.S. dollar, this situation also resulted in a $0.4 million pre-tax benefit from translating Canadian operating income at a higher rate.  More significantly, the strengthening Canadian dollar also resulted in a $6.0 million gain on foreign currency translation, which increased accumulated other comprehensive income during the second quarter of 2003.  Other comprehensive income is only reflected as an increase in stockholders’ equity in the balance sheet and is not reflected in results of operations in the statement of income.

 

Cost of sales for the second quarter of 2003 was 65.1% of net sales, compared to 64.7% in the second quarter of 2002.  An increase in warranty expense accounts for approximately half of this increase. Selling and administrative expenses for the second quarter of 2003 were 25.8% of net sales, compared to 25.2% in the second quarter of 2002.  This reflects the $1.7 million net charge related to foreign currency translation losses of Canadian operations as well as the increased legal, pension, insurance and acquisition due diligence costs mentioned above.

 

Minority interest primarily represents the 32% ownership share of GTG by Thomas.  It also includes the 49.5% ownership share of Lumec-Schreder by a Belgian holding corporation of the Schreder Group.

 

The effective tax rate was 38.8% for the second quarter of 2003 compared to 38.6% for the second quarter of 2002.

 

Comparison of First Six Months of 2003 to First Six Months of 2002

Net sales for the first six months of 2003 were $492.0 million, an increase of 2.5% compared to 2002 first six months net sales of $479.8 million. The 2003 net sales include $15.1 million relating to Vari-Lite, acquired in November 2002, and Shakespeare, acquired in May 2003.  Year-to-date net sales for comparable operations, excluding these acquisitions, decreased 0.6%. The commercial and industrial construction markets in which the Company operates remain very weak, and the residential market has begun to weaken also, although it is still at a relatively high level, so the Company has done reasonably well in maintaining flat sales.

 

Net sales for the Commercial segment increased by 3.9%; net sales for the Residential segment decreased by 0.8%; and net sales for the Industrial and Other segment decreased by 1.3%.  The 2003 Commercial segment net sales included $15.1 million from Vari-Lite, acquired in November 2002, and Shakespeare, acquired in May 2003.  Without the Vari-Lite and Shakespeare sales, Commercial segment net sales would have decreased 0.4%.

 

Net sales for the Canadian operations increased by 10.1% compared to last year, while net sales for the U.S. operations increased by only 1.2%.  Without Vari-Lite and Shakespeare, net sales for the U.S. operations would have decreased by 2.5%.  The strengthening of the Canadian dollar during the first six months of 2003 compared to the first six months of 2002 increased U.S. dollar sales of Canadian

 

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operations by $5.7 million.  If the exchange rate had remained constant, net sales of Canadian operations would have increased only 2.3%.

 

The Company received a minimal benefit from its price increase announced early in the first quarter. Because of the continued soft conditions in the construction markets, and the excess capacity in the lighting industry, pricing has remained very competitive.

 

Although Vari-Lite contributed $12.2 million to net sales in the first half of 2003, shipment delays of the new VL3000 fixture, primarily during the first quarter, prevented a larger contribution.  The Company moved the Vari-Lite operation to a newly purchased building in Dallas, Texas and consolidated it with the Controls division.  Because of the move, Vari-Lite has not yet reached full production and efficiency.

 

Net income for the first six months of 2003 was $18.6 million ($1.37 per diluted share), a decrease of 3.9% over the first six months’ 2002 net income of $19.4 million ($1.42 per diluted share).  Net income during the first six months of 2003 was impacted by the following four significant items:

 

The Company recorded a $2.7 million net charge to selling and administrative expenses, or $1.1 million after minority interest and taxes, related to Canadian division sales and purchases recorded in Canadian dollars, but settled in U.S. dollars.  In a period of a strengthening Canadian dollar, sales from the Canadian divisions that are recorded in Canadian dollars and subsequently settled in U.S. dollars result in a loss; conversely purchases result in a gain.  The opposite would occur in a period of a weakening Canadian dollar.  In the first six months of 2003, because such sales exceeded purchases and the Canadian dollar strengthened, the Company incurred a net charge.  In recent years, any such gains or losses have been insignificant.  The Company does not hedge this activity with derivative financial instruments and therefore is exposed to future gains or losses based on levels of sales and purchases and the strengthening or weakening of the Canadian dollar versus the U.S. dollar.

 

The Vari-Lite move to a newly purchased building resulted in Vari-Lite showing a pre-tax loss of $665 thousand, or $276 thousand after minority interest and taxes.  Management expects Vari-Lite to report a profit during the second half of the year.  The Company’s legal expenses increased $1.3 million, or $540 thousand after minority interest and taxes, compared to the first six months of 2002. In addition, the Company wrote off $0.6 million, or $250 thousand after minority interest and taxes, of due diligence costs related to a potential acquisition that management decided not to pursue.

 

Although the Company suffered a $2.7 million net charge because of the strengthening Canadian dollar versus the U.S. dollar, this situation also resulted in a $0.6 million pre-tax benefit from translating Canadian operating income at a higher rate.  More significantly, the strengthening Canadian dollar also resulted in a $10.1 million gain on foreign currency translation, which increased accumulated other comprehensive income during the first six months of 2003.  Other comprehensive income is only reflected as an increase in stockholders’ equity in the balance sheet and is not reflected in results of operations in the statement of income.

 

Cost of sales for the first six months of 2003 was 65.3% of net sales, compared to 65.0% in the first six months of 2002.  An increase in warranty expense accounts for approximately half of this increase. Selling and administrative expenses for the first six months of 2003 were 25.7% of net sales, compared to 25.4% in the first six months of 2002.  This reflects the $2.7 million net charge related to foreign currency translation losses of Canadian operations as well as the increased legal and acquisition due diligence

 

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costs mentioned above.  Offsetting these increases in the first six months of 2003 was a decrease in commissions to sales representatives.

 

Minority interest primarily represents the 32% ownership share of GTG by Thomas.  It also includes the 49.5% ownership share of Lumec-Schreder by a Belgian holding corporation of the Schreder Group.  The effective tax rate was 39.0% for the first six months of 2003 compared to 38.6% for the first six months of 2002.

 

Outlook for the Future

Management does not expect the primary construction markets that the Company serves to improve much in the third quarter or for the remainder of 2003.  The commercial and industrial construction markets will likely remain soft.  The residential construction market is weakening somewhat, but remains relatively healthy.  Management believes there is some risk that if the residential construction market drops significantly, small commercial projects could decline as well and the commercial business could get even softer.  Although the Company has realized some benefit from the price increase announced in January, it has been minimal, and management believes it will remain minimal as long as construction market conditions remain weak.  In response to the weak market conditions, management is continuing with the following plans: ongoing industry leadership in product development and new product introductions; refocusing the sales force on the more active markets of schools, healthcare, and other institutional facilities; and continuing cost reductions.

 

Although foreign currency rates are unpredictable, management does not expect the Canadian dollar to continue to strengthen versus the U.S. dollar as much as it did during the first six months of 2003.  If the Canadian dollar exchange rate stabilizes, the Company will not continue to realize the foreign currency translation losses of Canadian operations.  If the Canadian dollar weakens, the Company should realize some gain. However, high insurance expenses and legal costs experienced during the first six months of 2003 are expected to continue.

 

Management expects Vari-Lite’s operating results to improve significantly from the loss shown during the first six months.  Vari-Lite’s operating results improved in the second quarter over the first quarter, and management believes Vari-Lite will be profitable in the second half of 2003.

 

In May 2003 the Company acquired certain light pole assets of the Shakespeare Industrial Group of K2 Inc., including the decorative, commercial and utility light poles, transmission and distribution poles, crossarms, and certain other composite operations located in Newberry, South Carolina and Largo, Florida.  This acquisition enables the Company to provide a full line of composite lighting poles for its customers and enhances its overall product offering in the outdoor lighting markets.  The transaction is expected to be slightly accretive to earnings in the second half of 2003.

 

After passing the House of Representatives, the Energy Policy Act of 2003 has reached the Senate.  This bill includes goals for federal energy efficiency including federal building requirements and requirements for the federal government to purchase new energy efficient products, including lighting fixtures.  In addition, it includes incentives for businesses to install new energy efficient products, including lighting.  Management believes passage of this bill would have a major impact on retrofit lighting business in the U.S., and provide significant additional business opportunity for the Company.

 

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FINANCIAL CONDITION

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Company focuses on its net cash or debt (cash and cash equivalents minus total debt), working capital, and current ratio as its most important measures of short-term liquidity.  For long-term liquidity, the Company considers its ratio of total debt to total capital employed (total debt plus total stockholders’ equity) and trends in net cash and cash provided by operating activities to be the most important measures.  From both a short-term and a long-term perspective, the Company’s liquidity is very strong.

 

As of June 28, 2003, the Company was in a net cash position of $62.4 million, compared to a net cash position of $74.8 million as of December 31, 2002 and a net cash position of $37.0 million as of June 29, 2002.  Total debt of $16.1 million as of June 28, 2003 was down $21.0 million compared to December 31, 2002, while cash and cash equivalents decreased to $78.5 million at June 28, 2003, compared to $111.9 million at December 31, 2002.  The decrease in debt was due to repayment of approximately $13.3 million in Canadian dollar notes obtained to finance the Ledalite acquisition and repayment of the $7.6 million industrial revenue bond obtained to finance a plant expansion and paint line at the plant in Littlestown, Pennsylvania.  This project was canceled without using the proceeds.

 

Working capital at June 28, 2003 was $270.4 million, compared to $259.8 million at December 31, 2002. This increase was primarily due to a $23.2 million increase in accounts receivable, an $8.9 million increase in inventory, a $9.4 million decrease in accrued expenses, and a $3.8 million decrease in current maturities of long-term debt, offset partially by a $33.4 million decrease in cash.  The accounts receivable increase reflects $4.0 million added from the Shakespeare acquisition, $3.7 million attributed to translation of Canadian accounts receivable at a higher exchange rate, and higher sales during the month of June 2003 compared to December 2002.  The inventory increase reflects $3.4 million added from the Shakespeare acquisition, $2.8 million attributed to translation of Canadian inventory at a higher exchange rate, and a normal increase to accommodate higher seasonal sales levels.  Accrued expenses decreased as expected due to payments of accrued liabilities for employee bonuses, profit sharing, and customer rebates, which always build during the previous year and are paid out in the first quarter.  The decrease in current maturities of long-term debt relates to the payment of the Canadian dollar notes mentioned above. The current ratio was 2.8 at June 28, 2003, compared to 2.6 at December 31, 2002.

 

The ratio of total debt to total capital employed at June 28, 2003 was reduced to the lowest level in the Company’s history at 4.7%, compared to 11.2% at December 31, 2002.  The Company is in an excellent position to add debt if needed.

 

During the first six months of 2003, the Company provided $16.2 million cash from operating activities, compared to $18.6 million during the first six months of 2002.  Both amounts are healthy for the first half of a year.  Management expects operating activities to provide more cash during the second half of the year than were provided in the first six months.

 

Cash used in investing activities is comprised of acquisition of business, purchases of property, plant and equipment, less proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment.  In May 2003, the Company paid $19.0 million in cash to purchase certain light pole assets of the Shakespeare Industrial Group of K2 Inc. Purchases of property, plant and equipment in the first six months of 2003 were $9.4 million compared to $8.7 million in the first six months of 2002.  Proceeds from sales in 2003 were negligible.  Proceeds from sales in 2002 were supplied primarily from the second quarter sale of the plant in Milan, Illinois.

 

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Cash used in financing activities during the first six months of 2003 was $21.4 million, with $22.2 million in payments on long-term debt (primarily the Canadian dollar notes obtained to finance the Ledalite acquisition and the industrial revenue bond for the Littlestown plant expansion project mentioned above) offset by stock options exercised of $0.8 million.  The $22.2 million figure for payments on long-term debt does not agree with the decrease in long-term debt of $21.0 million mentioned above, because the Canadian dollar notes were translated at a higher exchange rate on the date they were paid off than the exchange rate in effect on December 31, when the balance sheet comparison was made.  The Company repurchased no treasury stock during the first six months of 2003.  However, in April 2003 the Board of Directors’ authorization to allow Genlyte to purchase up to 5%, or approximately 673,000 shares, of its outstanding common stock was extended for an additional twelve months. Cash provided by financing activities during the first six months of 2002 was $4.3 million, primarily from the exercise of stock options.

 

The Company’s debt at June 28, 2003 consisted of $15.5 million in industrial revenue bonds, and $0.6 million in capital leases and other.  The Company is in compliance with all of its debt covenants. GTG has a $150 million revolving credit facility with eight banks that matures in August 2003. At June 28, 2003, GTG had no borrowings and $24.3 million in outstanding letters of credit under this facility.  The letters of credit serve to guarantee the industrial revenue bonds as well as insurance reserves.  On July 29, 2003, GTG entered into a new $150 million revolving credit facility to replace the previous facility.

 

Management is confident that currently available cash and borrowing facilities, combined with internally generated funds, will be sufficient to fund capital expenditures as well as any increase in working capital required to accommodate business needs in the foreseeable future.  The Company continues to seek opportunities to acquire businesses that fit its strategic growth plan.  Management is confident that adequate funds for any such investments will be available through current cash holdings, future borrowings, or equity offerings.

 

Other

Under the terms of the Genlyte Thomas Group LLC Agreement (the “LLC Agreement”), Thomas currently has the right (a “Put Right”), but not the obligation, to require GTG to purchase all, but not less than all, of Thomas’s 32% interest in GTG at the appraised value (as defined in the LLC Agreement) of such interest.  If GTG cannot secure the necessary financing with respect to Thomas’s exercise of its Put Right, then Thomas has the right to cause GTG to be sold.

 

At any time after Thomas exercises its Put Right, Genlyte has the right, in its sole discretion and without the need of approval of Thomas, to cause GTG to be sold by giving notice to the GTG Management Board, and the Management Board must then proceed to sell GTG subject to a fairness opinion from a recognized investment banking firm.  Genlyte also has the right to cause GTG to assign the rights to purchase Thomas’s interest to Genlyte.  Genlyte also has the right to cause GTG to incur indebtedness or to undertake an initial public offering to finance or effect financing of the payment of the purchase price. If Thomas were to exercise its Put Right, causing GTG or Genlyte to purchase Thomas’s interest, Genlyte’s liquidity and capital resources would be affected.

 

Also under the terms of the LLC Agreement, on or after the later to occur of (1) the final settlement or disposition of the Keene adversary proceeding described in Part II, Item 1 “Legal Proceedings,” or (2) January 31, 2002, either Genlyte or Thomas has the right, but not the obligation, to offer to buy the other’s interest (the “Offer Right”).  If Genlyte and Thomas cannot agree on the terms, then GTG shall be sold to the highest bidder.  Either Genlyte or Thomas may participate in the bidding for the purchase

 

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of GTG.  As of June 28, 2003, neither Genlyte nor Thomas has the ability to exercise the Offer Right, because there is no final settlement or disposition of the Keene adversary proceeding.

 

For the first six months of 2003 and 2002, 16.1% and 15.0%, respectively, of the Company’s net sales were generated from operations in Canada.  In addition, the Company has a production facility in Mexico. International operations are subject to fluctuations in currency exchange rates.  The Company monitors its currency exposure in each country, but does not actively hedge or use derivative financial instruments to manage exchange rate risk.  Management cannot predict future foreign currency fluctuations, which will continue to affect the Company’s balance sheet and results of operations.  The cumulative effect of foreign currency translation adjustments, included in accumulated other comprehensive income, a component of stockholders’ equity, was a $4.0 million gain as of June 28, 2003. Such adjustments were a $10.1 million gain for the first six months of 2003 and a $2.3 million gain for the first six months of 2002.  Pre-tax gains and losses from foreign currency transactions, which are recorded in selling and administrative expenses, were a loss of $2.7 million for the first six months of 2003 and a loss of $321 thousand for the first six months of 2002.

 

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

“Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” is based on the Company’s unaudited consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the Unites States.  The preparation of these unaudited consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods.

 

On an on-going basis, the Company evaluates its estimates and assumptions, including those related to sales returns and allowances, doubtful accounts receivable, slow moving and obsolete inventory, income taxes, impairment of long-lived assets including goodwill and other intangible assets, medical and casualty insurance reserves, warranty reserves, pensions and other post-retirement benefits, contingencies, environmental matters, and litigation.  Management bases its estimates and assumptions on its substantial historical experience and other relevant factors that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Reported results would differ under different assumptions or conditions.  Actual results will inevitably differ from management’s estimates, and such differences could be material to the financial statements.

 

Management believes the following critical accounting policies affect its more significant estimates and assumptions used in the preparation of the Company’s unaudited consolidated financial statements:

 

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable

The Company maintains allowances for doubtful accounts receivable for estimated uncollectible invoices resulting from the customer’s inability to pay (bankruptcy, out of business, etc.) as well the customer’s refusal to pay (returned products, billing errors, disputed amounts, etc.).  Management’s estimated allowances are based on the aging of the invoices, historical collections, amounts disputed by customers, and the customers’ financial status.  In the opinion of management, these allowances are conservatively established and sufficient to cover future collection problems.  However, should

 

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business conditions deteriorate and more customers have financial problems, these allowances may need to be increased, which would have a negative impact on the Company’s results of operations.

 

Reserve for Slow Moving and Obsolete Inventory

The Company records inventory at the lower of cost (generally LIFO) or market.  While market prices of inventory rarely result in the Company’s inventory cost exceeding market, the Company does reserve for excess quantities of slow moving or obsolete inventory.  These reserves are primarily based upon management’s assessment of the salability of the inventory, historical usage of raw materials and historical demand for finished goods, and estimated future usage and demand.  An improper assessment of salability or improper estimate of future usage or demand, or significant changes in usage or demand could result in significant changes in the reserves and a positive or a negative impact on the Company’s results of operations in the period the change occurs.

 

Impairment of Goodwill

Goodwill is now subject to an assessment for impairment on a reporting unit basis by applying a fair-value-based test annually, and more frequently if circumstances indicate a possible impairment.  If a reporting unit’s net book value is more than its fair value, and the reporting unit’s net book value of its goodwill exceeds the fair value of that goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to the excess goodwill net book value.

 

The evaluation of goodwill for impairment requires management to use significant estimates and assumptions including, but not limited to, projecting future revenue, operating results, and cash flow of each of the Company’s reporting units.  Although management believes the estimates and assumptions used in the evaluation of goodwill are reasonable, differences between actual and projected revenue, operating results, and cash flow could cause some of the Company’s goodwill to be deemed impaired.  If this were to occur, the Company would be required to write down the goodwill, which could have a material negative impact on the Company’s results of operations and financial condition.

 

Retirement Plans and Post-Retirement Benefit Plans

Assets and liabilities of the Company’s defined benefit plans are determined on an actuarial basis and are affected by the estimated market value of plan assets, estimates of the expected return on plan assets, and discount rates.  Actual changes in the fair market value of plan assets and differences between the actual return on plan assets and the expected return on plan assets, as well as changes in the discount rate, will affect the amount of pension expense ultimately recognized, impacting the Company’s results of operations.  The liability for post-retirement medical and life insurance benefits is also determined on an actuarial basis and is affected by assumptions including the discount rate and expected trends in health care costs.  Changes in the discount rate and differences between actual and expected health care costs will affect the recorded amount of post-retirement benefits expense, impacting the Company’s results of operations.

 

Self-Insurance for Workers’ Compensation and Medical Claims

The Company is insured for workers’ compensation, but the deductible per claim, $250,000 prior to August 2002 and $500,000 afterwards, exceeds the vast majority of claims.  The insurance agent and administrator, Travelers, provides the Company with estimated losses and reserve requirements for each open claim, as well as estimated losses for claims incurred but not reported, based on its expertise and experience.  The Company records provisions for workers’ compensation claims based on the information received from Travelers.  Travelers uses significant judgment and assumptions to estimate the losses and reserve requirements, and although management believes the current estimates are reasonable, significant

 

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differences related to the factors used in making those estimates could materially affect the Company’s workers’ compensation liabilities and expense, impacting financial condition and results of operations.

 

The Company is self-insured for the medical benefit plans covering most of its employees, with reinsurance for individual claims in excess of $275,000.  The Company estimates its liability for claims incurred by applying a lag factor to the Company’s historical claims and administrative cost experience.  The validity of the lag factor is evaluated periodically and revised if necessary.  Although management believes the current estimated liabilities for medical claims are reasonable, changes in the lag in reporting claims, changes in claims experience, unusually large claims, and other factors could materially affect the recorded liabilities and expense, impacting financial condition and results of operations.

 

Stock-Based Compensation Costs

Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation,” (“SFAS No. 123”) gives companies the choice to account for stock-based compensation using either the fair value method or the intrinsic value method of APB Opinion No. 25, “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees.”  The Company has elected to account for its stock option plans using the intrinsic value method.  Because all options granted under those plans have had an exercise price equal to the market value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant, no stock-based compensation cost has been recognized in the consolidated statements of income.  Had the Company elected to account for its stock option plans using the fair value method of SFAS No. 123, or if accounting rules change to require accounting different than the intrinsic value method, the Company’s results of operations could be materially affected.

 

Note (1) “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies – Stock-Based Compensation Costs” in the Notes to Consolidated Interim Financial Statements includes supplemental information, including pro forma net income and earnings per share, as if stock-based compensation cost for the stock option plans had been determined using the fair value method of SFAS No. 123.  The fair value of these options was estimated at the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option pricing model with assumptions about the risk-free interest rate, expected option life, and expected stock price volatility.  These assumptions can be highly subjective.  Because Genlyte’s stock options have characteristics different from those of traded options, and changes in the subjective assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, in management’s opinion, the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable single measurement of the fair value of Genlyte’s stock options.  Using different assumptions, the supplemental information provided in note (1) could be materially different.

 

Income Taxes

Significant management judgment is required in developing the Company’s income tax provision, including the determination of deferred tax assets and liabilities and any valuation allowances that might be required against deferred tax assets.  Management has determined that no valuation allowances are required based in part on sufficient historical and projected future earnings to fully realize the deferred tax assets.

 

The Company operates in multiple taxing jurisdictions and is subject to audit in those jurisdictions.  Because of the complex issues involved, any assessments can take an extended period of time to be resolved.  In management’s opinion, adequate income tax provisions have been made and adequate tax reserves exist to cover potential risks.

 

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Contingencies and Litigation

Genlyte was named as a party to legal proceedings discussed in Part II, Item 1. “Legal Proceedings.” The Company would accrue the estimated cost of an adverse outcome if, in management’s judgment, the adverse outcome was probable and the cost could be reasonably estimated.  The Company made no such accrual as of June 28, 2003, because management believed a favorable outcome was probable.  On March 17, 2003, the court entered a summary judgment in favor of all defendants.  As a result, the case against all defendants, including Genlyte, was dismissed in its entirety.  However, on April 14, 2003, the plaintiff filed a Notice of Appeal.  Management continues to believe the ultimate disposition will be favorable to the Company.

 

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

Certain statements in this Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, including without limitation expectations as to future sales and operating results, constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “Reform Act”).  Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “plans,” “intends,” “estimates,” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements.  The statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to, the following: the highly competitive nature of the lighting business; the overall strength or weakness of the economy, construction activity, and the commercial, residential, and industrial lighting markets; the ability to maintain or increase prices; acceptance of new product offerings; ability to sell to targeted markets of schools and health care facilities; the performance of recent acquisitions Vari-Lite and Shakespeare; availability and cost of steel and other raw materials; workers’ compensation, casualty and group health insurance cost increases; cost savings realized from plant consolidations, specifically the newly renovated Sparta plant; the costs and outcomes of the Keene and various other legal proceedings; future acquisitions; foreign exchange rates, and the status of the Energy Policy Act of 2003.  The Company could also be affected by changes in tax rates or laws and changes in interest rates. The Company will not undertake and specifically declines any obligation to update or correct any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.

 

ITEM 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

The Company is exposed to market risk for interest rates, prices of raw materials and component parts, and foreign currency exchange rates in the operation of its business.  There have been no material changes in the Company’s risk exposure during the first six months of 2003 related to interest rates or prices of raw materials and component parts.  The Company’s financial condition and operating results were materially affected by changes in Canadian dollar exchange rates during the first six months of 2003. Management does not actively hedge or use derivative instruments to manage risk in this area.  Foreign currency translation adjustments, which are recorded in the accumulated other comprehensive income component of stockholders’ equity and do not affect net income, were a gain of $10.1 million for the first six months of 2003, and a gain of $2.3 million for the first six months of 2002. Pre-tax gains and (losses) resulting from Canadian division sales and purchases recorded in Canadian dollars, but settled in U.S. dollars, which do affect net income, were ($2.7 million) for the first six months of 2003 and ($321 thousand) for the first six months of 2002.

 

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ITEM 4.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

The Company maintains a system of disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a -15(e) and 15d -15(e)) designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and to ensure that material information relating to the Company is made known to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) by others within the Company.  The Company evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of its disclosure controls and procedures under the supervision and with participation of management, including the CEO and CFO, as of the end of the period covered by this report on Form 10-Q.  Based on that evaluation, the Company’s management, including the CEO and the CFO, concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

 

The Company also maintains a system of internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a -15(f) and 15d -15(f)) designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S.  There were no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the second quarter of 2003 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II.           OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

Genlyte was named as one of a number of corporate and individual defendants in an adversary proceeding filed on June 8, 1995, arising out of the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing of Keene Corporation (“Keene”).  The complaint is being prosecuted by the Creditors Trust created for the benefit of Keene’s creditors (the “Trust”), seeking from the defendants, collectively, damages in excess of $700 million, rescission of certain asset sale and stock transactions, and other relief.  With respect to Genlyte, the complaint principally maintains that certain lighting assets of Keene were sold to a predecessor of Genlyte in 1984 at less than fair value, while both Keene and Genlyte were wholly-owned subsidiaries of Bairnco Corporation (“Bairnco”).  The complaint also challenges Bairnco’s spin-off of Genlyte in August 1988.  Other allegations are that Genlyte, as well as other corporate defendants, are liable as corporate successors to Keene.  The complaint fails to specify the amount of damages sought against Genlyte.

 

Following confirmation of the Keene reorganization plan, the parties moved to withdraw the case from bankruptcy court to the Southern District of New York Federal District Court.  On January 5 and 6, 1999, the Court rendered rulings restricting the claims by the Trust against Genlyte and other corporate defendants, and dismissing the claims against all remaining individual defendants except one.  The primary effect of the rulings with respect to claims against Genlyte was to require the Trust to prove that the 1984 sale of certain lighting assets of Keene was made with actual intent to defraud present and future creditors of Genlyte’s predecessor.

 

On March 17, 2003, the Court entered a summary judgement in favor of all defendants in the case.  As a result, the case against all defendants, including Genlyte, was dismissed in its entirety.  On April 14, 2003, the Trust filed a Notice of Appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit from the final judgment entered on March 17, 2003.  The Notice claims to bring up for review all orders, opinions, and decisions previously entered in the action.

 

In the normal course of business, the Company is a party to legal proceedings and claims. When costs can be reasonably estimated, appropriate liabilities or reserves for such matters are recorded.  While management currently believes the amount of ultimate liability, if any, with respect to these actions will not materially affect the financial condition, results of operations, or liquidity of the Company, the ultimate outcome of any litigation is uncertain.  Were an unfavorable outcome to occur, the impact could be material to the Company.

 

Additionally, the Company is a defendant and/or potentially responsible party, with other companies, in actions and proceedings under state and Federal environmental laws, including the Federal Comprehensive Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act, as amended.

 

Management does not believe that the disposition of any lawsuits, actions, and/or proceedings will have a material effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations, or liquidity.

 

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ITEM 4.  SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

 

At Genlyte’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders held April 24, 2003, the following actions were taken by the stockholders:

 

Re-elected David M. Engelman to the Board of Directors.  Mr. Engelman had 12,436,834 shares voted for and 228,816 shares withheld.

 

Elected John T. Baldwin to the Board of Directors.  Mr. Baldwin had 12,396,396 shares voted for and 269,254 shares withheld.

 

Adopted the Genlyte 2003 Stock Option Plan as described in Annex A to Genlyte’s Proxy Statement (Form DEF 14A) for the 2003 Annual Meeting of Stockholders as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 24, 2003.

 

ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

 

(a)          Exhibit 10 - Credit Agreement dated as of July 29, 2003 Among Genlyte Thomas Group LLC and Genlyte Thomas Group Nova Scotia ULC and the Lending Institutions Named Therein

 

Exhibit 31.1 - CEO Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

Exhibit 31.2 - CFO Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

Exhibit 32.1 - CEO Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

Exhibit 32.2 - CFO Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

(b)         Reports on Form 8-K:

 

The following Reports on Form 8-K were filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission during the second quarter of 2003:

 

A Form 8-K was filed on April 16, 2003 announcing that the Creditors Trust filed a Notice of Appeal from the final judgment entered on March 17, 2003 dismissing the Keene case adversary proceeding, providing a Company news release titled “Genlyte Announces First Quarter Earnings of $.65 Per Share, Up 1.6%,” and providing a preliminary release of the Company’s consolidated financial statements as of and for the quarters ended March 29, 2003 and March 30, 2002, without footnotes.

 

A Form 8-K was filed on June 11, 2003, attaching a news release titled “Genlyte Announces Outlook for Second Quarter of 2003.”

 

A Form 8-K was filed on July 22, 2003, attaching a news release titled “Genlyte Announces Second Quarter Earnings of $0.72.”

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Genlyte has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf as of August 8, 2003 by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

THE GENLYTE GROUP INCORPORATED

 

(Registrant)

 

 

 

/s/ Larry K. Powers

 

Larry K. Powers

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

 

 

/s/ William G. Ferko

 

William G. Ferko

Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit 10 - Credit Agreement dated as of July 29, 2003 Among Genlyte Thomas Group LLC and Genlyte Thomas Group Nova Scotia ULC and the Lending Institutions Named Therein

 

Exhibit 31.1                CEO Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

Exhibit 31.2                CFO Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

Exhibit 32.1                CEO Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

Exhibit 32.2                CFO Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

 

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