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Exhibit 99.1


		18135 BURKE ST. OMAHA, NE 68022 TEL: 402-829-6800 FAX: 402-829-6836

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LINDSAY CORPORATION:		THREE PART ADVISORS:

Brian Ketcham		Hala Elsherbini
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer		214-442-0016
402-827-6579

Lindsay Corporation Reports Fiscal 2021 Second Quarter Results

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Second quarter operating income increased 83 percent on a 26 percent increase in revenues

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Improved agricultural market conditions drive improved Irrigation performance

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Infrastructure results fueled by increase in Road Zipper System^® sales and leases

OMAHA, Neb., April 6, 2021—Lindsay Corporation (NYSE: LNN), a leading global manufacturer and distributor of irrigation and infrastructure equipment and technology, today announced results for its second quarter of fiscal 2021, which ended on February 28, 2021.

Second Quarter Summary

Revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2021 were $143.6 million, an increase of $29.8 million, or 26 percent, compared to revenues of $113.8 million in the prior year second quarter. Net earnings for the quarter were $11.9 million, or $1.08 per diluted share, compared with net earnings of $5.5 million, or $0.51 per diluted share, for the prior year second quarter.

“Second quarter results were aided by improved agricultural market conditions as commodity prices reached their highest level in several years. We experienced strong demand for irrigation equipment throughout the quarter in North America as well as most international markets,” said Randy Wood, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Improved results in our infrastructure business resulted from higher Road Zipper System^®sales and lease revenue,” Mr. Wood continued.

Second Quarter Segment Results

Irrigation segment revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2021 increased $25.1 million, or 27 percent, to $118.6 million compared to $93.5 million in the prior year second quarter. North America irrigation revenues increased $13.1 million, or 19 percent, to $80.2 million compared to the prior year second quarter. The increase resulted primarily from higher irrigation equipment unit sales volume and higher average selling prices. The increase was partially offset by revenue from engineering project services in the prior year that did not repeat. International irrigation revenues of $38.4 million increased $12.0 million, or 45 percent, compared to the prior year second quarter. The increase resulted from higher unit sales volumes in several international markets.

Irrigation segment operating income was $18.0 million, an increase of $7.9 million, or 79 percent, compared to the prior year second quarter. Operating margin was 15.2 percent of sales, compared to 10.8 percent of sales in the prior year second quarter. The increase resulted primarily from the impact of higher irrigation system unit volume and was partially offset by the impact of higher raw material and freight costs.

Infrastructure segment revenues for the second quarter of fiscal 2021 increased $4.7 million, or 23 percent, to $25.0 million, compared to $20.3 million in the prior year second quarter. The increase resulted primarily from higher Road Zipper System^® sales and lease revenue.

Infrastructure segment operating income was $6.3 million, an increase of $0.4 million, or 8 percent, compared to the prior year second quarter. Operating margin was 25.4 percent of sales, compared to 29.0 percent of sales in the prior year second quarter. Prior year operating income included a gain of $1.2 million on the sale of a building that had been held for sale.

The backlog of unfilled orders at February 28, 2021 was $101.4 million compared with $104.4 million at February 29, 2020. Included in these backlogs are amounts of $2.7 million and $5.5 million, respectively, that are not expected to be fulfilled within the subsequent twelve months. The decrease in backlog is due to two large infrastructure orders in the prior year totaling $38 million that did not repeat, while order backlogs in North America and international irrigation are higher compared to the prior year.

Outlook

“Solid agricultural market fundamentals set the stage for improved irrigation equipment demand for the balance of the year. Significantly higher raw material and freight costs, along with supply chain constraints, continue to present challenges but our teams have been effective in working through these issues,” said Mr. Wood. “In our infrastructure business, while our sales pipeline remains robust, we expect continued coronavirus-related delays in road construction activity and projects.

Mr. Wood continued, “Our financial position remains strong, providing support for our innovation growth strategy across our businesses that address global megatrends and provide solutions that improve customer profitability and assist in their sustainability efforts.”

Second Quarter Conference Call

Lindsay’s fiscal 2021 second quarter investor conference call is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time today. Interested investors may participate in the call by dialing (833) 535-2202 in the U.S., or (412) 902-6745 internationally, and requesting the Lindsay Corporation call. Additionally, the conference call will be simulcast live on the Internet and can be accessed via the investor relations section of the Company’s Web site, www.lindsay.com. Replays of the conference call will remain on our Web site through the next quarterly earnings release. The Company will have a slide presentation available to augment management’s formal presentation, which will also be accessible via the Company’s Web site.

About the Company

Lindsay Corporation (NYSE: LNN) is a leading global manufacturer and distributor of irrigation and infrastructure equipment and technology. Established in 1955, the company has been at the forefront of research and development of innovative solutions to meet the food, fuel, fiber and transportation needs of the world’s rapidly growing population. The Lindsay family of irrigation brands includes Zimmatic^® center pivot and lateral move agricultural irrigation systems and FieldNET^® remote irrigation management and scheduling technology, as well as irrigation consulting and design and industrial IoT solutions. Also a global leader in the transportation industry, Lindsay Transportation Solutions manufactures equipment to improve road safety and keep traffic moving on the world’s roads, bridges and tunnels, through the Barrier Systems^®, Road Zipper^® and Snoline^™ brands. For more information about Lindsay Corporation, visit www.lindsay.com.

Concerning Forward-looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties and which reflect management’s current beliefs and estimates of future economic circumstances, industry conditions, Company performance and financial results. You can find a discussion of many of these risks and uncertainties in the annual, quarterly and current reports that the Company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements include information concerning possible or assumed future results of operations and planned financing 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

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

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	Three months ended						Six months ended
(in thousands, except per share amounts)	February 28, 2021			February 29, 2020			February 28, 2021			February 29, 2020
Operating revenues	$	143,577		$	113,788		$	252,062		$	223,181
Cost of operating revenues		102,403			80,382			179,480			155,701

Gross profit		41,174			33,406			72,582			67,480

Operating expenses:
Selling expense		7,778			8,192			15,110			14,684
General and administrative expense		14,275			13,167			27,727			24,971
Engineering and research expense		3,312			3,405			6,402			6,907

Total operating expenses		25,365			24,764			49,239			46,562

Operating income		15,809			8,642			23,343			20,918

Other (expense) income:

Interest expense		(1,205	)		(1,191	)		(2,406	)		(2,377	)
Interest income		268			389			571			1,004
Other expense, net		(311	)		(973	)		(65	)		(1,423	)

Total other (expense) income		(1,248	)		(1,775	)		(1,900	)		(2,796	)

Earnings before income taxes		14,561			6,867			21,443			18,122
Income tax expense		2,685			1,351			2,472			4,261

Net earnings	$	11,876		$	5,516		$	18,971		$	13,861

Earnings per share:
Basic	$	1.09		$	0.51		$	1.75		$	1.28
Diluted	$	1.08		$	0.51		$	1.74		$	1.28

Shares used in computing earnings per share:
Basic		10,884			10,825			10,865			10,810
Diluted		10,981			10,857			10,934			10,843

Cash dividends declared per share	$	0.32		$	0.31		$	0.64		$	0.62

LINDSAY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

SUMMARY OPERATING RESULTS

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	Three months ended						Six months ended
(in thousands)	February 28, 2021			February 29, 2020			February 28, 2021			February 29, 2020
Operating revenues:
Irrigation:
North America	$	80,178		$	67,088			132,968		$	120,675
International		38,394			26,406			72,961			56,145

Irrigation segment		118,572			93,494		$	205,929		$	176,820
Infrastructure segment		25,005			20,294			46,133			46,361

Total operating revenues	$	143,577		$	113,788		$	252,062		$	223,181

Operating income (loss):
Irrigation segment	$	18,045		$	10,084		$	28,678		$	19,867
Infrastructure segment		6,341			5,888			10,597			14,630
Corporate		(8,577	)		(7,330	)		(15,932	)		(13,579	)

Total operating income	$	15,809		$	8,642		$	23,343		$	20,918

The Company manages its business activities in two reportable segments as follows:

Irrigation - This reporting segment includes the manufacture and marketing of center pivot, lateral move and hose reel irrigation systems and large diameter steel tubing as well as various innovative technology solutions such as GPS positioning and guidance, variable rate irrigation, remote irrigation management and scheduling technology, irrigation consulting and design and industrial IoT solutions.

Infrastructure – This reporting segment includes the manufacture and marketing of moveable barriers, specialty barriers, crash cushions and end terminals, and road marking and road safety equipment.

Certain immaterial reclassifications have been made to the prior year operating results to conform with current year presentation, as revenues and operating income from certain product lines previously included within the Infrastructure reporting segment are now included within the Irrigation reporting segment.

LINDSAY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

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(in thousands)	February 28, 2021			February 29, 2020			August 31, 2020
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	110,775		$	101,272		$	121,403
Marketable securities		19,555			18,740			19,511
Receivables, net		94,211			80,468			84,604
Inventories, net		121,566			105,454			104,792
Other current assets, net		29,509			19,083			17,625

Total current assets		375,616			325,017			347,935

Property, plant, and equipment, net		89,221			68,762			79,581
Intangibles, net		22,383			23,162			23,477
Goodwill		68,087			64,338			68,004
Operating lease right-of-use assets		20,173			27,257			27,457
Deferred income tax assets		10,347			10,162			9,935
Other noncurrent assets, net		10,821			15,632			14,137

Total assets	$	596,648		$	534,330		$	570,526

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	39,934		$	33,307		$	29,554
Current portion of long-term debt		215			211			195
Other current liabilities		74,687			54,303			72,646

Total current liabilities		114,836			87,821			102,395

Pension benefits liabilities		6,182			5,868			6,374
Long-term debt		115,599			115,765			115,682
Operating lease liabilities		20,174			25,919			25,862
Deferred income tax liabilities		900			839			889
Other noncurrent liabilities		19,933			20,791			20,806

Total liabilities		277,624			257,003			272,008

Shareholders’ equity:
Preferred stock		—			—			—
Common stock		18,990			18,918			18,918
Capital in excess of stated value		84,206			74,645			77,686
Retained earnings		511,728			481,890			499,724
Less treasury stock - at cost		(277,238	)		(277,238	)		(277,238	)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net		(18,662	)		(20,888	)		(20,572	)

Total shareholders’ equity		319,024			277,327			298,518

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity	$	596,648		$	534,330		$	570,526

LINDSAY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

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	Six months ended
(in thousands)	February 28, 2021			February 29, 2020
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net earnings	$	18,971		$	13,861
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization		9,878			9,418
Gain on sale of assets held-for-sale		—			(1,191	)
Provision for uncollectible accounts receivable		246			213
Deferred income taxes		206			1,806
Share-based compensation expense		4,047			2,575
Unrealized foreign currency transaction (gain) loss		(754	)		1,515
Other, net		1,804			(2,153	)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Receivables		(10,769	)		(5,716	)
Inventories		(16,245	)		(14,153	)
Other current assets		(9,492	)		(4,539	)
Accounts payable		10,962			3,540
Other current liabilities		334			(2,183	)
Other noncurrent assets and liabilities		1,940			(5,178	)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities		11,128			(2,185	)

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment		(16,556	)		(5,335	)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment held-for-sale		—			3,955
Purchases of marketable securities available-for-sale		(8,313	)		(19,978	)
Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities available-for-sale		8,043			1,250
Other investing activities, net		(860	)		1,092

Net cash used in investing activities		(17,686	)		(19,016	)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from exercise of stock options		3,814			1,545
Common stock withheld for payroll tax obligations		(1,269	)		(1,111	)
Principal payments on long-term debt		(88	)		(104	)
Dividends paid		(6,967	)		(6,711	)

Net cash used in financing activities		(4,510	)		(6,381	)

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		440			1,650
Net change in cash and cash equivalents		(10,628	)		(25,932	)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period		121,403			127,204

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$	110,775		$	101,272

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