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EXHIBIT 99.1
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LINDSAY CORPORATION:
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HALLIBURTON INVESTOR RELATIONS: | |
Jim Raabe
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Hala Elsherbini or Geralyn DeBusk | |
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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972-458-8000 | |
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Lindsay Corporation Reports Fiscal 2011 Fourth Quarter, Full-Year Results
OMAHA, Neb., October 13, 2011Lindsay Corporation (NYSE: LNN), a leading provider of irrigation
systems and infrastructure products, today announced results for its fourth quarter and full fiscal
year ended August 31, 2011.
Fourth Quarter Results
Fourth quarter fiscal 2011 total revenues of $116.1 million increased 33 percent from $87.2 million
in the same prior year period. Net earnings were $5.9 million or $0.46 per diluted share compared
with $6.0 million or $0.48 per diluted share, in the prior fiscal years fourth quarter. Fourth
quarter results included approximately $2.6 million of costs and expenses, or $0.13 per diluted
share on an after tax basis, relating to the fourth quarter implementation of the new enterprise
resource planning system (ERP) and an adverse administrative tax ruling in a foreign business unit.
Total irrigation equipment revenues increased 60 percent to $91.4 million from $57.2 million in the
prior fiscal years fourth quarter. Domestic irrigation revenues of $47.9 million increased 41
percent, while international irrigation revenues of $43.5 million increased 87 percent as compared
to the same prior year period. Infrastructure revenues decreased 18 percent to $24.7 million due
to lower sales of Quick-Change Moveable Barrier (QMB) product.
Gross margin was 25.9 percent compared to 29.5 percent in the prior years fourth quarter. Total
gross margins were lower primarily due to lower revenues of higher-margin QMB product as compared
to the same period last year. Irrigation gross margins declined from the same quarter last year
due to lower margins realized on international project sales, and incremental spending and factory
inefficiencies related to the ERP implementation in the Nebraska-based operations, estimated to be
approximately $1.0 million.
Operating expenses were $20.3 million in the quarter compared to $16.0 million in the fourth
quarter of the prior fiscal year. The primary elements of the expense increase included $0.6
million of consulting expenses for the ERP implementation, $1.0 million from the foreign tax
ruling, and other increases related to higher incentive compensation and inclusion of operating
expenses from acquisitions completed in 2010. Operating expenses were 17.5 percent of sales in the
fourth quarter of 2011 compared with 18.3 percent of sales in the prior year period. Operating
income of $9.8 million increased from $9.7 million in the prior year period.
Cash and cash equivalents of $108.2 million were $24.7 million higher compared with last year,
while debt decreased $4.3 million over the same period. Cash uses in the fourth quarter included
the acquisition of a company focused on engineering, design and consulting for agricultural
irrigation systems, water resource management, and monitoring technologies.
Lindsays backlog of unshipped orders at August 31, 2011 was $46.0 million compared with $38.4
million at August 31, 2010 and $43.3 million at May 31, 2011.
Full-Year Results
Total revenues for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2011 were $478.9 million, a 34 percent increase
from $358.4 million for the prior year. Total irrigation equipment revenues of $369.9 million
increased 43 percent from a year ago, while infrastructure revenues increased 9 percent to $109.0
million. The Companys operating income for the fiscal year was $56.6 million compared to $37.8
million during the prior year period. Net earnings were $36.8 million or $2.90 per diluted share,
as compared to $24.9 million, or $1.98 per diluted share for the prior year period.
Gross margin was 27.1 percent compared to 27.6 percent for the year ended August 31, 2010. Gross
margins were lower primarily due to regional sales mix, product mix, and factory inefficiencies
resulting from the ERP implementation. Operating expenses were 15.3 percent of sales in fiscal
2011 compared with 17.0 percent of sales in fiscal 2010. The increase in operating expenses for
fiscal 2011 was primarily attributable to investments in sales and marketing, higher research and
development expenses, acquisitions completed in 2010 along with increased incentive compensation.
On July 18, 2011, Lindsay announced that it had increased its regular quarterly cash dividend by 6
percent to $0.09 per share from $0.085 per share. The new annual indicated rate is $0.36 per
share, an increase from the previous annual indicated rate of $0.34 per share.
Outlook
Rick Parod, president and chief executive officer, commented, Strong sales results in the fourth
quarter completed a year in which we saw significant growth in nearly all of our irrigation
markets. Our operating margins improved to 11.8 percent for the year from 10.6 percent last year.
And while margins in the fourth quarter were lower than a year ago, we completed needed investments
in our operating systems.
Parod added, Although macro uncertainties exist in many global markets as we enter our fiscal
2012, we are encouraged by positive farmer sentiment and higher commodity prices. While commodity
prices will fluctuate, as we have seen most recently, growth drivers of expanded food production
and efficient and environmentally friendly water use remain very positive for our business,
long-term. In addition, demand for our unique offering of transportation safety products will
continue to be driven by population growth and the need for improved road safety.
Fourth-Quarter Conference Call
Lindsays fiscal 2011 fourth quarter investor conference call is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Eastern
Time today. Interested investors may participate in the call by dialing (888) 748-0479
domestically, or (706) 758-9823 internationally, and referring to conference ID #13311397.
Additionally, the conference call will be simulcast live on the Internet, and can be accessed via
the investor relations section of the Companys Web site, www.lindsay.com. The Company
will have a slide presentation available to augment managements formal presentation, which will
also be accessible via the Companys Web site.
About the Company
Lindsay manufactures and markets irrigation equipment primarily used in agricultural markets which
increase or stabilize crop production while conserving water, energy, and labor. The Company also
manufactures and markets infrastructure and road safety products through its wholly owned
subsidiaries, Barrier Systems Inc. and Snoline S.P.A. At August 31, 2011, Lindsay had
approximately 12.7 million shares outstanding, which are traded on the New York Stock Exchange
under the symbol LNN.
For more information regarding Lindsay Corporation, see Lindsays Web site at www.lindsay.com. For
more information on the Companys infrastructure products, visit www.barriersystemsinc.com
and www.snoline.com.
Concerning Forward-looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties and
which reflect managements current beliefs and estimates of future economic circumstances, industry
conditions, company performance and financial results. You can find a discussion of many of these
risks and uncertainties in the annual, quarterly and current reports that the Company files with
the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements include information concerning
possible or assumed future results of operations of the Company and those statements preceded by,
followed by or including the words anticipate, estimate, believe, intend, expect,
outlook, could, may, should, will, or similar expressions. For these statements, the
Company claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company undertakes no obligation to update
any forward-looking information contained in this press release.
Lindsay Corporation and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited) | ||||||||
August 31, | August 31, | |||||||
($ in thousands, except par values) | 2011 | 2010 | ||||||
ASSETS |
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Current Assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 108,167 | $ | 83,418 | ||||
Receivables, net of allowance of $2,340 and $2,244, respectively |
79,006 | 63,629 | ||||||
Inventories, net |
49,524 | 45,296 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes |
8,598 | 6,722 | ||||||
Other current assets |
12,398 | 8,946 | ||||||
Total current assets |
257,693 | 208,011 | ||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net |
58,465 | 57,646 | ||||||
Other intangible assets, net |
28,639 | 27,715 | ||||||
Goodwill, net |
30,943 | 27,395 | ||||||
Other noncurrent assets |
5,404 | 4,714 | ||||||
Total assets |
$ | 381,144 | $ | 325,481 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Current Liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
$ | 32,153 | $ | 26,501 | ||||
Current portion of long-term debt |
4,286 | 4,286 | ||||||
Other current liabilities |
42,880 | 36,295 | ||||||
Total current liabilities |
79,319 | 67,082 | ||||||
Pension benefits liabilities |
6,231 | 6,400 | ||||||
Long-term debt |
4,285 | 8,571 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes |
12,550 | 10,816 | ||||||
Other noncurrent liabilities |
3,094 | 3,005 | ||||||
Total liabilities |
105,479 | 95,874 | ||||||
Shareholders equity: |
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Preferred stock, ($1 par value, 2,000,000 shares authorized, no shares
issued and outstanding) |
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Common stock, ($1 par value, 25,000,000 shares authorized,
18,373,549 and 18,184,820 shares issued at August 31, 2011
and 2010, respectively) |
18,374 | 18,185 | ||||||
Capital in excess of stated value |
39,058 | 30,756 | ||||||
Retained earnings |
302,732 | 270,272 | ||||||
Less treasury stock (at cost, 5,698,448 shares at
August 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively) |
(90,961 | ) | (90,961 | ) | ||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net |
6,462 | 1,355 | ||||||
Total shareholders equity |
275,665 | 229,607 | ||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders equity |
$ | 381,144 | $ | 325,481 | ||||
Lindsay Corporation and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
Three months ended | ||||||||||||||||
August 31, | Years ended August 31, | |||||||||||||||
(in thousands, except per share amounts) | 2011 | 2010 | 2011 | 2010 | ||||||||||||
Operating revenues |
$ | 116,110 | $ | 87,201 | $ | 478,890 | $ | 358,440 | ||||||||
Cost of operating revenues |
86,056 | 61,489 | 349,105 | 259,540 | ||||||||||||
Gross profit |
30,054 | 25,712 | 129,785 | 98,900 | ||||||||||||
Operating expenses: |
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Selling expense |
6,984 | 6,387 | 27,842 | 23,070 | ||||||||||||
General and administrative expense |
11,018 | 7,233 | 34,954 | 30,196 | ||||||||||||
Engineering and research expense |
2,278 | 2,374 | 10,403 | 7,792 | ||||||||||||
Total operating expenses |
20,280 | 15,994 | 73,199 | 61,058 | ||||||||||||
Operating income |
9,774 | 9,718 | 56,586 | 37,842 | ||||||||||||
Other income (expense): |
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Interest expense |
(171 | ) | (266 | ) | (762 | ) | (1,557 | ) | ||||||||
Interest income |
165 | 137 | 315 | 352 | ||||||||||||
Other income (expense), net |
9 | 73 | 375 | 145 | ||||||||||||
Earnings before income taxes |
9,777 | 9,662 | 56,514 | 36,782 | ||||||||||||
Income tax provision |
3,875 | 3,703 | 19,712 | 11,920 | ||||||||||||
Net earnings |
$ | 5,902 | $ | 5,959 | $ | 36,802 | $ | 24,862 | ||||||||
Basic net earnings per share |
$ | 0.47 | $ | 0.48 | $ | 2.93 | $ | 2.00 | ||||||||
Diluted net earnings per share |
$ | 0.46 | $ | 0.48 | $ | 2.90 | $ | 1.98 | ||||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding |
12,624 | 12,486 | 12,560 | 12,451 | ||||||||||||
Diluted effect of stock equivalents |
113 | 125 | 132 | 134 | ||||||||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding assuming dilution |
12,737 | 12,611 | 12,692 | 12,585 | ||||||||||||
Cash dividends per share |
$ | 0.090 | $ | 0.085 | $ | 0.345 | $ | 0.325 | ||||||||
Lindsay Corporation and Subsidiaries
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
Years Ended August 31, | ||||||||
($ in thousands) | 2011 | 2010 | ||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: |
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Net earnings |
$ | 36,802 | $ | 24,862 | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by
operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
11,734 | 10,710 | ||||||
Provision for uncollectible accounts receivable |
388 | 732 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes |
(2,828 | ) | (1,500 | ) | ||||
Stock-based compensation expense |
3,474 | 2,206 | ||||||
(Gain) loss on disposal of fixed assets |
(22 | ) | (519 | ) | ||||
Other, net |
230 | 120 | ||||||
Changes in assets and liabilities: |
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Receivables |
(12,626 | ) | (22,294 | ) | ||||
Inventories |
(1,826 | ) | 827 | |||||
Other current assets |
(1,430 | ) | (2,862 | ) | ||||
Accounts payable |
4,780 | 6,739 | ||||||
Other current liabilities |
8,223 | 1,388 | ||||||
Current taxes payable |
(2,327 | ) | 5,287 | |||||
Other noncurrent assets and liabilities |
(1,517 | ) | (1,863 | ) | ||||
Net cash provided by operating activities |
43,055 | 23,833 | ||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: |
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Purchases of property, plant and equipment |
(8,405 | ) | (5,784 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment |
80 | 606 | ||||||
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired |
(6,180 | ) | (6,436 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from note receivable |
| 1,409 | ||||||
(Payment) proceeds for settlement of net investment hedge |
(1,119 | ) | 518 | |||||
Net cash used in investing activities |
(15,624 | ) | (9,687 | ) | ||||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: |
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Issuance of common stock under stock compensation plans |
2,736 | 549 | ||||||
Principal payments on long-term debt |
(4,286 | ) | (12,769 | ) | ||||
Net borrowing on revolving line of credit |
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Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation |
2,487 | 76 | ||||||
Dividends paid |
(4,342 | ) | (4,051 | ) | ||||
Net cash used in financing activities |
(3,405 | ) | (16,195 | ) | ||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash |
723 | (462 | ) | |||||
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
24,749 | (2,511 | ) | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period |
83,418 | 85,929 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period |
$ | 108,167 | $ | 83,418 | ||||
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION |
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Income taxes paid |
$ | 22,057 | $ | 8,368 | ||||
Interest paid |
$ | 860 | $ | 1,648 |