UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D. C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT 1934
For the quarterly period ended July 2, 2006
or
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934.
For the transition period from to
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Commission File Number: 0-27618
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COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
NEW YORK 16-0547600
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(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
140 JOHN JAMES AUDUBON PARKWAY, AMHERST, NY 14228-1197
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
(716) 689-5400
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(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since
last report.)
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. : [X] Yes [ ] No
Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an
accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of "accelerated
filer and large accelerated filer" in Rule 12b-2 of the Act.
Large accelerated filer [ ] Accelerated filer [X] Non-accelerated filer [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in
Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). [ ] Yes [X] No
The number of shares of common stock outstanding as of July 31, 2006 was:
18,722,172 shares.
FORM 10-Q INDEX
COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORPORATION
JULY 2, 2006
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
Condensed consolidated balance sheets -
July 2, 2006 and March 31, 2006 2
Condensed consolidated statements of operations
and retained earnings - Three months ended
July 2, 2006 and July 3, 2005 3
Condensed consolidated statements of cash flows -
Three months ended July 2, 2006 and July 3, 2005 4
Condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income -
Three months ended July 2, 2006 and July 3, 2005 5
Notes to condensed consolidated financial statements -
July 2, 2006 6
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Results of
Operations and Financial Condition 16
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 21
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 21
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings - none. 22
Item 1A. Risk Factors 22
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and
Use of Proceeds - none. 22
Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities - none. 22
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders - none. 22
Item 5. Other Information - none. 22
Item 6. Exhibits 22
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
JULY 2, MARCH 31,
2006 2006
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(UNAUDITED)
ASSETS: (IN THOUSANDS)
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 19,927 $ 45,598
Trade accounts receivable 97,701 95,726
Unbilled revenues 16,292 12,061
Inventories 81,025 74,845
Prepaid expenses 17,623 15,676
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Total current assets 232,568 243,906
Property, plant, and equipment, net 55,661 55,132
Goodwill and other intangibles, net 187,705 187,327
Marketable securities 27,342 27,596
Deferred taxes on income 43,830 46,065
Other assets 5,569 6,018
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Total assets $ 552,675 $ 566,044
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Current liabilities:
Notes payable to banks $ 6,331 $ 5,798
Trade accounts payable 43,674 39,311
Accrued liabilities 59,277 61,264
Restructuring reserve 668 793
Current portion of long-term debt 133 127
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Total current liabilities 110,083 107,293
Senior debt, less current portion 40,973 67,841
Subordinated debt 136,000 136,000
Other non-current liabilities 51,049 50,489
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Total liabilities 338,105 361,623
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Shareholders' equity
Common stock 187 185
Additional paid-in capital 172,662 170,081
Retained earnings 56,724 51,152
ESOP debt guarantee (3,851) (3,996)
Unearned restricted stock - (22)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (11,152) (12,979)
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Total shareholders' equity 214,570 204,421
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 552,675 $ 566,044
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SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND RETAINED EARNINGS
(UNAUDITED)
THREE MONTHS ENDED
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JULY 2, JULY 3,
2006 2005
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(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT
PER SHARE DATA)
Net sales $ 146,694 $ 140,877
Cost of products sold 104,411 104,334
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Gross profit 42,283 36,543
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Selling expenses 15,367 13,658
General and administrative expenses 9,089 8,175
Restructuring charges 4 26
Amortization of intangibles 43 62
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24,503 21,921
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Income from operations 17,780 14,622
Interest and debt expense 4,512 6,716
Other (income) and expense, net 3,570 (789)
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Income before income tax expense 9,698 8,695
Income tax expense 4,265 1,587
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Income from continuing operations 5,433 7,108
Income from discontinued operations (net of tax) 139 214
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Net income 5,572 7,322
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) - beginning of period 51,152 (8,644)
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Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) - end of period $ 56,724 $ (1,322)
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Basic income per share:
Income from continuing operations $ 0.29 $ 0.49
Income from discontinued operations 0.01 0.01
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Basic income per share $ 0.30 $ 0.50
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Diluted income per share:
Income from continuing operations $ 0.28 $ 0.48
Income from discontinued operations 0.01 0.01
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Diluted income per share $ 0.29 $ 0.49
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SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
THREE MONTHS ENDED
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JULY 2, JULY 3,
2006 2005
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(IN THOUSANDS)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Income from continuing operations $ 5,433 $ 7,108
Adjustments to reconcile income from
continuing operations to net cash
provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 2,105 2,332
Deferred income taxes 2,235 1,724
Gain on sale of real estate/investments (373) (481)
Loss (gain) on early retirement of bonds 3,780 (11)
Stock compensation expense 798 -
Amortization/write-off of deferred financing costs 980 320
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Trade accounts receivable and unbilled revenues (4,449) (3,919)
Inventories (5,608) (2,620)
Prepaid expenses (1,925) 130
Other assets (248) (202)
Trade accounts payable 3,570 2,095
Accrued and non-current liabilities (1,509) 4,161
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Net cash provided by operating activities 4,789 10,637
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Sale (purchase) of marketable securities, net 47 (688)
Capital expenditures (1,903) (1,674)
Proceeds from discontinued operations note receivable - revised 139 214
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Net cash used in investing activities (1,717) (2,148)
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from stock options exercised 1,725 1
Net borrowings under revolving line-of-credit agreements 11,843 4,205
Repayment of debt (42,302) (8,186)
Deferred financing costs incurred (325) (98)
Other 145 145
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Net cash used in financing activities (28,914) (3,933)
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH 171 (408)
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Net change in cash and cash equivalents (25,671) 4,148
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 45,598 9,479
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 19,927 $ 13,627
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SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORPORATION
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
THREE MONTHS ENDED
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JULY 2, JULY 3,
2006 2005
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(IN THOUSANDS)
Net income $ 5,572 $ 7,322
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Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustment 2,350 (3,145)
Unrealized loss on investments:
Unrealized holding (loss) gain arising
during the period (207) 371
Reclassification adjustment for
gain included in net income (316) (450)
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(523) (79)
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Total other comprehensive income (loss) 1,827 (3,224)
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Comprehensive income $ 7,399 $ 4,098
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SEE ACCOMPANYING NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE DATA)
JULY 2, 2006
1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been
prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for
interim financial information. In the opinion of management, all adjustments
(consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair
presentation of the financial position of Columbus McKinnon Corporation (the
Company) at July 2, 2006, and the results of its operations and its cash flows
for the three month periods ended July 2, 2006 and July 3, 2005, have been
included. Results for the period ended July 2, 2006 are not necessarily
indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ended March 31,
2007. The balance sheet at March 31, 2006 has been derived from the audited
financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the information
and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles for
complete financial statements. For further information, refer to the
consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Columbus
McKinnon Corporation annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31,
2006.
The Company is a leading manufacturer and marketer of material handling
products, systems and services which lift, secure, position and move material
ergonomically, safely, precisely and efficiently. Key products include hoists,
cranes, chain and forged attachments. The Company's material handling products
are sold, domestically and internationally, principally to third party
distributors through diverse distribution channels, and to a lesser extent
directly to manufacturers and other end-users. The Company's integrated material
handling solutions businesses deal primarily with end users and sales are
concentrated, domestically and internationally (primarily Europe), in the
consumer products, manufacturing, warehousing and, to a lesser extent, the
steel, construction, automotive and other industrial markets.
2. STOCK BASED COMPENSATION
The Company maintains two stock option plans, a Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan
(Non-Qualified Plan) and an Incentive Stock Option Plan (Incentive Plan). Under
the Non-Qualified Plan, options may be granted to officers and other key
employees of the Company as well as to non-employee directors and advisors. As
of July 2, 2006, no options have been granted to non-employees. Options granted
under the Non-Qualified and Incentive Plans become exercisable over a four-year
period at the rate of 25% per year commencing one year from the date of grant at
an exercise price of not less than 100% of the fair market value of the common
stock on the date of grant. Any option granted under the Non-Qualified Plan may
be exercised not earlier than one year from the date such option is granted. Any
option granted under the Incentive Plan may be exercised not earlier than one
year and not later than 10 years from the date such option is granted. As of
July 2, 2006, there are 169,600 options available for grant.
Effective April 1, 2006, the Company adopted SFAS 123(R), "Share-Based Payment,"
applying the modified prospective method. This Statement requires all
equity-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock options,
to be recognized in the statement of earnings based on the grant date fair value
of the award. Under the modified prospective method, the Company is required to
record equity-based compensation expense for all awards granted after the date
of adoption and for the unvested portion of previously granted awards
outstanding as of the date of adoption. The adoption of SFAS 123(R) resulted in
$798 of non-deductible incentive stock option expense in the three months ended
July 2, 2006. Stock compensation expense is included in cost of goods sold,
selling, and general and administrative expense. The Company uses a
straight-line method of attributing the value of stock-based compensation
expense, subject to minimum levels of expense, based on vesting.
The fair value of stock options granted was estimated on the date of grant using
a Black-Scholes option pricing model. The weighted-average fair value of the
options was $14.92 for options granted during the three months ended July 2,
2006. No options were granted during the three months ended July 3, 2005. The
following table provides the weighted-average assumptions used to value stock
options granted during the three months ended July 2, 2006:
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THREE MONTHS ENDED
JULY 2, 2006
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Assumptions:
Risk-free interest rate.................... 5.0 %
Dividend yield--Incentive Plan............. 0.0 %
Volatility factor.......................... 0.597
Expected life--Incentive Plan.............. 5.5 years
To determine expected volatility, the Company uses historical volatility based
on daily closing prices of its Common Stock over periods that correlate with the
expected terms of the options granted. The risk-free rate is based on the United
States Treasury yield curve at the time of grant for the appropriate term of the
options granted. Expected dividends are based on the Company's history and
expectation of dividend payouts. The expected term of stock options is based on
vesting schedules, expected exercise patterns and contractual terms.
Prior to April 1, 2006, the Company accounted for these Plans under the
recognition and measurement principles of Accounting Principles Board Opinion
No. 25, "Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees" (APB 25) and related
Interpretations. No stock-based employee compensation cost was reflected in net
income, as all options granted under these Plans had an exercise price equal to
the market value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant and the
number of options granted was fixed.
The Company's net income and earnings per share as if the fair value based
method had been applied to all outstanding and unvested awards for the three
months ended July 3, 2005 is as follows:
Net income, as reported $ 7,322
Deduct: Total stock-based employee
compensation expense determined under
fair value based method for all awards,
net of related tax effects (346)
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Net income, pro forma $ 6,976
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Basic income per share:
As reported $ 0.50
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Pro forma $ 0.48
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Diluted income per share:
As reported $ 0.49
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Pro forma $ 0.46
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The following table summarizes stock option activity related to the Company's
plans for the three months ended July 2, 2006:
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE
REMAINING
WEIGHTED-AVERAGE CONTRACTUAL LIFE AGGREGATE
SHARES EXERCISE PRICE (IN YEARS) INTRINSIC VALUE
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Outstanding at March 31, 2006 1,132,118 $ 11.28
Granted 30,000 25.74
Exercised (144,218) 11.96
Cancelled (27,500) 7.76
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Outstanding at July 2, 2006 990,400 $ 11.72 6.4 $ 10,145
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Exercisable at July 2, 2006 607,275 $ 12.70 5.2 $ 5,585
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We calculated intrinsic value for those options that had an exercise price lower
than the market price of our common shares as of July 2, 2006. The aggregate
intrinsic value of outstanding options as of July 2, 2006 is calculated as the
difference between the exercise price of the underlying options and the market
price of our common shares for the 940,300 options that were in-the-money at
that date. The aggregate intrinsic value of exercisable options as of July 2,
2006 is calculated as the difference between the exercise price of the
underlying options and the market price of our common shares for the 587,175
exercisable options that were in-the-money at that date. The Company's closing
stock price was $21.74 as of July 2, 2006. The total intrinsic value of stock
options exercised during the first quarter of fiscal 2007 was $2,206 ($201 for
fiscal 2006).
Cash received from option exercises under all share-based payment arrangements
for the quarter ended July 2, 2006 was $1,725. Proceeds from the exercise of
stock options under stock option plans are credited to common stock at par value
and the excess is credited to additional paid-in capital.
As of July 2, 2006, $1,300 of unrecognized compensation cost related to
non-vested stock options is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average
period of approximately 3 years.
In November 2005, the FASB issued FSP No. FAS 123(R)-3, Transition Election
Related to Accounting for the Tax Effects of Share-Based Payment Awards. This
FSP provides an elective alternative simplified method for calculating the pool
of excess tax benefits available to absorb tax deficiencies recognized
subsequent to the adoption of SFAS No. 123(R) and reported in the Condensed
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Companies may take up to one year from
the effective date of the FSP to evaluate the available transition alternatives
and make a one-time election as to which method to adopt. The Company is
currently in the process of evaluating the alternative methods of calculating
the pool of excess tax benefits.
3. INVENTORIES
Inventories consisted of the following:
JULY 2, MARCH 31,
2006 2006
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At cost - FIFO basis:
Raw materials.......................... $ 43,566 $ 41,134
Work-in-process........................ 13,576 12,199
Finished goods......................... 35,916 33,424
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93,058 86,757
LIFO cost less than FIFO cost.......... (12,033) (11,912)
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Net inventories........................ $ 81,025 $ 74,845
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An actual valuation of inventory under the LIFO method can be made only at the
end of each year based on the inventory levels and costs at that time.
Accordingly, interim LIFO calculations must necessarily be based on management's
estimates of expected year-end inventory levels and costs. Because these are
subject to many forces beyond management's control, interim results are subject
to the final year-end LIFO inventory valuation.
4. RESTRUCTURING CHARGES
During the first three-months of fiscal 2007, the Company recorded restructuring
costs of $4 for severance which are expensed on an as incurred basis in
accordance with SFAS No. 146 "Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or
Disposal Activities." All of these costs are related to the Products segment.
The liability as of July 2, 2006 consists primarily of environmental remediation
costs accrued in accordance with SFAS No. 143 and costs associated with the
preparation and maintenance of non-operating facilities prior to disposal which
were accrued prior to the adoption of SFAS No. 146.
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The following table provides a reconciliation of the activity related to
restructuring reserves:
EMPLOYEE FACILITY TOTAL
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Reserve at March 31, 2006 $ 59 $ 734 $ 793
Fiscal 2007 first quarter restructuring charges 4 - 4
Cash payments (51) (78) (129)
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Reserve at July 2, 2006 $ 12 $ 656 $ 668
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5. NET PERIODIC BENEFIT COST
The following table sets forth the components of net periodic pension cost for
the Company's defined benefit pension plans:
THREE MONTHS ENDED
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JULY 2, JULY 3,
2006 2005
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Service costs.......................... $ 1,049 $ 1,088
Interest cost.......................... 1,879 1,737
Expected return on plan assets......... (1,831) (1,654)
Net amortization....................... 623 508
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Net periodic pension cost.............. $ 1,720 $ 1,679
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For additional information on the Company's defined benefit pension plans, refer
to Note 11 in the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto
included in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended March
31, 2006.
The following table sets forth the components of net periodic postretirement
benefit cost for the Company's defined benefit postretirement plans:
THREE MONTHS ENDED
JULY 2, JULY 3,
2006 2005
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Service costs.......................... $ 2 $ 2
Interest cost ......................... 161 188
Amortization of plan net losses........ 100 103
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Net periodic postretirement cost....... $ 263 $ 293
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For additional information on the Company's defined benefit postretirement
benefit plans, refer to Note 13 in the consolidated financial statements and
footnotes thereto included in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the
year ended March 31, 2006.
6. INCOME TAXES
Income tax expense as a percentage of income from continuing operations before
income tax expense was 44.0% and 18.3% in the fiscal 2007 and 2006 quarters,
respectively. The fiscal 2007 percentage varies from the U.S. statutory rate due
to $798 of non-deductible stock option expense. The fiscal 2006 percentage
varies from the U.S. statutory rate due to the utilization of domestic net
operating loss carry-forwards that had been fully reserved and jurisdictional
mix. Therefore, income tax expense primarily resulted from non-U.S. taxable
income and state taxes on U.S. taxable income. During the fourth quarter of
fiscal 2006, as a result of the increased operating performance of the Company
over the past several years, the Company reevaluated the certainty as to whether
the Company's remaining net operating loss carryforwards and other deferred tax
assets may ultimately be realized. As a result of the determination that it is
more likely than not that nearly all of the remaining deferred tax assets will
be realized, a significant portion of the remaining valuation allowance was
reversed.
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7. EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per
share:
THREE MONTHS ENDED
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JULY 2, JULY 3,
2006 2005
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Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share:
Net income $ 5,572 $ 7,322
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Denominators:
Weighted-average common stock outstanding -
denominator for basic EPS 18,431 14,672
Effect of dilutive employee stock options 530 357
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Adjusted weighted-average common stock
outstanding and assumed conversions -
denominator for diluted EPS 18,961 15,029
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During the third quarter of fiscal 2006, the Company registered an additional
3,350,000 shares of its common stock which were sold at $20.00 per share. The
number of shares offered by the Company was 3,000,000 and 350,000 were offered
by a selling shareholder. The Company did not receive any proceeds from the sale
of shares by the selling shareholder.
8. BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION
As a result of the way the Company manages the business, its reportable segments
are strategic business units that offer products with different characteristics.
The most defining characteristic is the extent of customized engineering
required on a per-order basis. In addition, the segments serve different
customer bases through differing methods of distribution. The Company has two
reportable segments: Products and Solutions. The Company's Products segment
sells hoists, industrial cranes, chain, attachments, and other material handling
products principally to third party distributors through diverse distribution
channels, and to a lesser extent directly to end-users. The Solutions segment
sells engineered material handling systems such as conveyors and lift tables
primarily to end-users in the consumer products, manufacturing, warehousing,
and, to a lesser extent, the steel, construction, automotive, and other
industrial markets. Intersegment sales are not significant. The Company
evaluates performance based on operating income of the respective business
units.
Segment information as of and for the three months ended July 2, 2006 and July
3, 2005, is as follows:
THREE MONTHS ENDED JULY 2, 2006
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PRODUCTS SOLUTIONS TOTAL
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Sales to external customers............ $ 128,139 $ 18,555 $ 146,694
Income from operations................. 16,809 971 17,780
Depreciation and amortization.......... 1,889 216 2,105
Total assets........................... 514,909 37,766 552,675
THREE MONTHS ENDED JULY 3, 2005
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PRODUCTS SOLUTIONS TOTAL
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Sales to external customers............ $ 123,881 $ 16,996 $ 140,877
Income from operations................. 14,128 494 14,622
Depreciation and amortization.......... 2,035 297 2,332
Total assets........................... 452,810 33,451 486,261
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9. SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The following information sets forth the condensed consolidating summary
financial information of the parent and guarantors, which guarantee the 10%
Senior Secured Notes and the 8 7/8% Senior Subordinated Notes, and the
nonguarantors. The guarantors are wholly owned and the guarantees are full,
unconditional, joint and several.
Parent Guarantors Nonguarantors Eliminations Consolidated
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AS OF JULY 2, 2006
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ (501) $ (1,164) $ 21,592 $ - $ 19,927
Trade accounts receivable and unbilled revenues 62,869 272 50,852 - 113,993
Inventories 36,220 20,335 26,985 (2,515) 81,025
Other current assets 5,597 1,417 10,609 - 17,623
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Total current assets 104,185 20,860 110,038 (2,515) 232,568
Property, plant, and equipment, net 24,462 11,515 19,684 - 55,661
Goodwill and other intangibles, net 89,827 58,035 39,843 - 187,705
Intercompany 87,177 (88,931) (72,890) 74,644 -
Other assets 93,674 197,328 25,875 (240,136) 76,741
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Total assets $ 399,325 $ 198,807 $ 122,550 $ (168,007) $ 552,675
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Current liabilities $ 44,065 $ 18,358 $ 48,102 $ (442) $ 110,083
Long-term debt, less current portion 176,468 - 505 - 176,973
Other non-current liabilities 15,765 8,623 26,661 - 51,049
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Total liabilities 236,298 26,981 75,268 (442) 338,105
Shareholders' equity 163,027 171,826 47,282 (167,565) 214,570
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 399,325 $ 198,807 $ 122,550 $ (168,007) $ 552,675
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FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JULY 2, 2006
Net sales $ 71,491 $ 42,498 $ 45,254 $ (12,549) $ 146,694
Cost of products sold 52,145 31,521 33,144 (12,399) 104,411
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Gross profit 19,346 10,977 12,110 (150) 42,283
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Selling, general and administrative expenses 11,276 4,286 8,894 - 24,456
Restructuring charges 4 - - - 4
Amortization of intangibles 25 1 17 - 43
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11,305 4,287 8,911 - 24,503
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Income (loss) from operations 8,041 6,690 3,199 (150) 17,780
Interest and debt expense (income) 4,717 (293) 88 - 4,512
Other (income) and expense, net 4,363 (7) (786) - 3,570
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(Loss) income before income tax expense (1,039) 6,990 3,897 (150) 9,698
Income tax expense 144 2,784 1,337 - 4,265
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(Loss) income from continuing operations (1,183) 4,206 2,560 (150) 5,433
Income from discontinued operations 139 - - - 139
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Net (loss) income $ (1,044) $ 4,206 $ 2,560 $ (150) $ 5,572
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Parent Guarantors Nonguarantors Eliminations Consolidated
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FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JULY 2, 2006
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net cash provided by operating activities $ 2,021 $ 527 $ 2,241 $ - $ 4,789
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Sale of marketable securities, net - - 47 - 47
Capital expenditures (1,041) (145) (717) - (1,903)
Proceeds from discontinued operations note
receivable - revised 139 - - - 139
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Net cash used by investing activities (902) (145) (670) - (1,717)
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from stock options exercised 1,725 - - - 1,725
Net borrowings under revolving line-of-credit
agreements 11,632 - 211 - 11,843
Repayment of debt (42,328) - 26 - (42,302)
Deferred financing costs incurred (325) - - - (325)
Other 145 - - - 145
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Net cash (used) provided by financing activities (29,151) - 237 - (28,914)
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH - (85) 256 - 171
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Net change in cash and cash equivalents (28,032) 297 2,064 - (25,671)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 27,531 (1,461) 19,528 - 45,598
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ (501) $ (1,164) $ 21,592 $ - $ 19,927
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AS OF MARCH 31, 2006
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 27,531 $ (1,461) $ 19,528 $ - $ 45,598
Trade accounts receivable and unbilled revenues 60,808 157 46,822 - 107,787
Inventories 32,708 18,177 26,325 (2,365) 74,845
Other current assets 4,777 1,446 8,903 550 15,676
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Total current assets 125,824 18,319 101,578 (1,815) 243,906
Property, plant, and equipment, net 24,651 11,703 18,778 - 55,132
Goodwill and other intangibles, net 89,808 58,036 39,483 - 187,327
Intercompany 92,325 (93,637) (73,697) 75,009 -
Other assets 96,548 197,328 25,939 (240,136) 79,679
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Total assets $ 429,156 $ 191,749 $112,081 $ (166,942) $ 566,044
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Current liabilities $ 48,146 $ 15,368 $ 43,306 $ 473 $ 107,293
Long-term debt, less current portion 203,384 - 457 - 203,841
Other non-current liabilities 16,305 8,676 25,508 - 50,489
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Total liabilities 267,835 24,044 69,271 473 361,623
Shareholders' equity 161,321 167,705 42,810 (167,415) 204,421
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Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $ 429,156 $ 191,749 $112,081 $ (166,942) $ 566,044
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Parent Guarantors Nonguarantors Eliminations Consolidated
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FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JULY 2, 2005
Net sales $ 67,049 $ 37,922 $ 42,193 $ (6,287) $ 140,877
Cost of products sold 49,881 28,790 31,495 (5,832) 104,334
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Gross profit 17,168 9,132 10,698 (455) 36,543
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Selling, general and administrative expenses 10,225 3,965 7,643 - 21,833
Restructuring charges 26 - - - 26
Amortization of intangibles 44 1 17 - 62
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10,295 3,966 7,660 - 21,921
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Income (loss) from operations 6,873 5,166 3,038 (455) 14,622
Interest and debt expense 5,573 1,053 90 - 6,716
Other (income) and expense, net (181) (3) (605) - (789)
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Income (loss) before income tax expense 1,481 4,116 3,553 (455) 8,695
Income tax expense 175 309 1,103 - 1,587
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Income (loss) from continuing operations 1,306 3,807 2,450 (455) 7,108
Income from discontinued operations 214 - - - 214
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Net income (loss) $ 1,520 $ 3,807 $ 2,450 $ (455) $ 7,322
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FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JULY 2, 2005
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities $ 6,655 $ (160) $ 4,142 $ - $ 10,637
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of marketable securities, net - - (688) - (688)
Capital expenditures, net (1,283) (151) (240) - (1,674)
Proceeds from discontinued operations note
receivable - revised 214 - - - 214
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Net cash used by investing activities (1,069) (151) (928) - (2,148)
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 1 - - - 1
Net borrowings under revolving
line-of-credit agreements 4,040 - 165 - 4,205
Repayment of debt (8,109) - (77) - (8,186)
Deferred financing costs incurred (98) - - - (98)
Other 145 - - - 145
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Net cash (used) provided by financing activities (4,021) - 88 - (3,933)
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH (166) 8 (250) - (408)
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Net change in cash and cash equivalents 1,399 (303) 3,052 - 4,148
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 1,019 (697) 9,157 - 9,479
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $ 2,418 $ (1,000) $ 12,209 $ - $ 13,627
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10. LOSS CONTINGENCIES
Like many industrial manufacturers, the Company is involved in asbestos-related
litigation. In continually evaluating costs relating to its estimated
asbestos-related liability, the Company reviews, among other things, the
incidence of past and recent claims, the historical case dismissal rate, the mix
of the claimed illnesses and occupations of the plaintiffs, its recent and
historical resolution of the cases, the number of cases pending against it, the
status and results of broad-based settlement discussions, and the number of
years such activity might continue. Based on this review, the Company has
estimated its share of liability to defend and resolve probable asbestos-related
personal injury claims. This estimate is highly uncertain due to the limitations
of the available data and the difficulty of forecasting with any certainty the
numerous variables that can affect the range of the liability. The Company will
continue to study the variables in light of additional information in order to
identify trends that may become evident and to assess their impact on the range
of liability that is probable and estimable.
Based on actuarial information, the Company has estimated its asbestos-related
aggregate liability through March 31, 2031 and March 31, 2082 to range between
$5,500 and $19,000 using actuarial parameters of continued claims for a period
of 25 to 76 years. The Company's estimation of its asbestos-related aggregate
liability that is probable and estimable, in accordance with U.S. generally
accepted accounting principles, is through March 31, 2031 and ranges from $5,500
to $6,500 as of July 2, 2006. The range of probable and estimable liability
reflects uncertainty in the number of future claims that will be filed and the
cost to resolve those claims, which may be influenced by a number of factors,
including the outcome of the ongoing broad-based settlement negotiations,
defensive strategies, and the cost to resolve claims outside the broad-based
settlement program. Based on the underlying actuarial information, the Company
has reflected $6,300 as a liability in the consolidated financial statements in
accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The recorded
liability does not consider the impact of any potential favorable federal
legislation such as the "FAIR Act". Of this amount, management expects to incur
asbestos liability payments of approximately $250 over the next 12 months.
Because payment of the liability is likely to extend over many years, management
believes that the potential additional costs for claims will not have a material
after-tax effect on the financial condition of the Company or its liquidity,
although the net after-tax effect of any future liabilities recorded could be
material to earnings in a future period.
11. OTHER (INCOME) AND EXPENSE, NET
The following table sets forth the components of other (income) and expense,
net:
THREE MONTHS ENDED
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JULY 2, JULY 3,
2006 2005
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Loss (gain) on bond redemptions............ $ 4,583 $ (12)
Investment income ......................... (474) (576)
Interest income............................ (402) (157)
Other...................................... (137) (44)
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Total other (income) and expense, net...... $ 3,570 $ (789)
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12. NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB
Interpretation No. 48 (FIN 48), "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes".
FIN 48 is an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 "Accounting for Income
Taxes" and must be adopted by the Company no later than April 1, 2007. FIN 48
prescribes a comprehensive model for recognizing, measuring, presenting, and
disclosing in the financial statements uncertain tax positions that the company
has taken or expects to take in its tax returns. The Company is evaluating the
impact of adopting FIN 48.
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In May 2005, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 154, "Accounting Changes and Error
Corrections" which replaces APB Opinion No. 20, "Accounting Changes," and SFAS
No. 3, "Reporting Accounting Changes in Interim Financial Statements." SFAS No.
154 changes the requirements for and reporting of a change in accounting
principle. This Statement was effective for changes in accounting methods during
fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005 and did not have a material
impact on the Company's consolidated results of operations and financial
condition.
In November 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 151, "Inventory Costs," as an
amendment to ARB No. 43, Chapter 4, "Inventory Pricing," to clarify the
accounting for abnormal amounts of idle facility expense, freight, handling
costs and wasted materials (spoilage). This Statement requires that these items
be recognized as current-period charges and requires the allocation of fixed
production overheads to inventory based on the normal capacity of the production
facilities. This Statement was effective for inventory costs incurred during
fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2005 and did not have a material impact on
our consolidated financial statements.
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Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
(DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS)
EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW
We are a leading manufacturer and marketer of hoists, cranes, chain, conveyors,
material handling systems, lift tables and component parts serving a wide
variety of commercial and industrial end-user markets. Our products are used to
efficiently and ergonomically move, lift, position or secure objects and loads.
Our Products segment sells a wide variety of powered and manually operated wire
rope and chain hoists, industrial crane systems, chain, hooks and attachments,
actuators and rotary unions. Our Solutions segment designs, manufactures, and
installs application-specific material handling systems and solutions for
end-users to improve work station and facility-wide work flow.
Founded in 1875, we have grown to our current size and leadership position
through organic growth and the acquisition of 14 businesses between February
1994 and April 1999. We have developed our leading market position over our
131-year history by emphasizing technological innovation, manufacturing
excellence and superior after-sale service. In addition, the acquisitions
significantly broadened our product lines and services and expanded our
geographic reach, end-user markets and customer base. Integration of the
operations of the acquired businesses with our previously existing businesses is
substantially complete. Ongoing integration of these businesses includes
improving our productivity, further reducing our excess manufacturing capacity
and extending our sales activities to the European and Asian marketplaces. We
are executing those initiatives through our Lean Manufacturing efforts, facility
rationalization program, new product development and expanded sales activities.
Shareholder value will be enhanced through continued emphasis on the improvement
of the fundamentals including manufacturing efficiency, cost containment,
efficient capital investment, market expansion and renewed customer focus.
We maintain a strong domestic market share with significant leading North
American market positions in hoists, lifting and sling chain, and forged
attachments. To broaden our product offering in markets where we have a strong
competitive position as well as to facilitate penetration into new geographic
markets, we have heightened our new product development activities. This
includes development of hoist lines in accordance with international standards,
to complement our current offering of hoist products designed in accordance with
U.S. standards. To further expand our global sales, we are introducing certain
of our products that historically have been distributed only in North America
and also introducing new products through our existing European distribution
network. Furthermore, we are working to build a distribution network in China to
capture an anticipated growing demand for material handling products as that
economy continues to industrialize. These investments in international markets
and new products are part of our focus on our greatest opportunities for growth.
Our overall order growth rate of approximately 9% for the first quarter of
fiscal 2007 compared to fiscal 2006 was a combination of increasing domestic
organic sales growth and increasing global sales as a result of our expanding
presence in emerging and existing international markets. Management monitors
such indicators as U.S. Industrial Capacity Utilization, which has been
increasing since July 2003. In addition, we continue to monitor the potential
impact of global and domestic trends, including rising energy costs, steel price
fluctuations, rising interest rates and uncertainty in some end-user markets
around the globe.
Our Lean Manufacturing efforts continue to fundamentally change our
manufacturing processes to be more responsive to customer demand and improve
on-time delivery and productivity. From 2001 to 2004 under our facility
rationalization program, we closed 13 facilities and consolidated several
product lines, with potential opportunity for further rationalization. These
activities are driving our operating leverage. In furtherance of our facility
rationalization projects, we completed the sale of several excess properties
during fiscal 2006, generating $2,100 from real estate sales which has been, and
will continue to be used to repay our outstanding debt. We will continue to sell
surplus real estate resulting from our facility rationalization projects and
those sales will result in gains or losses.
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We keep a close watch on the costs for fringe benefits such as health insurance,
workers compensation insurance and pension. Combined, those benefits cost us
over $35,000 in fiscal 2006 and we work diligently to balance cost control with
the need to provide competitive employee benefits packages for our associates.
Another cost area of focus is steel. We utilize approximately $38,000 to $43,000
of steel annually in a variety of forms including rod, wire, bar, structural and
others. With increases in worldwide demand for steel and fluctuating scrap steel
prices, we experienced fluctuations in our costs that we reflected as price
increases to our customers. We will continue to monitor our costs and reevaluate
our pricing policies. We continue to operate in a highly competitive business
environment in the markets and geographies served. Our performance will be
impacted by our ability to address a variety of challenges and opportunities in
those markets and geographies, including trends towards increased utilization of
the global labor force and the expansion of market opportunities in Asia and
other emerging markets.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
THREE MONTHS ENDED JULY 2, 2006 AND JULY 3, 2005
Net sales in the fiscal 2007 quarter ended July 2, 2006 were $146,694, up $5,817
or 4.1% from the fiscal 2006 quarter ended July 3, 2005. Sales in the Products
segment increased by $4,258 or 3.4% from the previous year's quarter. These
increases are due to the continued strength of the U.S. and European industrial
markets, as well as the impact of price increases of $2,300 in the quarter ended
July 2, 2006. Translation of foreign currencies, particularly the Euro and
Canadian dollar, into U.S. dollars contributed $1,100 toward the Products
segment increase in sales for the quarter ended July 2, 2006. Sales in the
Solutions segment increased 9.2% or $1,559 for the quarter ended July 2, 2006
when compared to the same period in the prior year. The increase in this segment
for the quarter ended July 2, 2006 is primarily due to improvement in our tire
shredder business. Translation of foreign currencies into U.S. dollars reduced
sales in the Solutions segment by $200 for the quarter ended July 2, 2006. Sales
in the segments are summarized as follows:
THREE MONTHS ENDED
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JULY 2, JULY 3, CHANGE
2006 2005 AMOUNT %
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Products.......................... $ 128,139 $ 123,881 $ 4,258 3.4
Solutions......................... 18,555 16,996 1,559 9.2
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Net sales......................... $ 146,694 $ 140,877 $ 5,817 4.1
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Gross profit and gross profit margins by operating segment are summarized as
follows:
THREE MONTHS ENDED
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JULY 2, 2006 JULY 3, 2005
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$ % $ %
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Products.......................... $ 39,417 30.8 $ 34,220 27.6
Solutions......................... 2,866 15.4 2,323 13.7
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Total Gross Profit............. $ 42,283 28.8 $ 36,543 25.9
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The increase in the gross profit margin for the Products segment is the result
of product mix, the realization of operational leverage at increased sales
volumes and previous cost containment activities. The Solutions segment gross
profit margin was impacted by product mix.
Selling expenses were $15,367 and $13,658 in the fiscal 2007 and 2006 quarters,
respectively. The changes in expense dollars were impacted by increased
investment in new markets ($450), increased salaries and fringe benefits ($380),
stock based and discretionary compensation expense ($225), increased travel,
catalog, advertising and promotional expenses ($175), translation from changes
in foreign exchange rates ($200) and increased variable selling costs as a
result of higher sales volume. As a percentage of consolidated net sales,
selling expenses were 10.5% and 9.7% in the fiscal 2007 and 2006 quarters,
respectively.
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General and administrative expenses were $9,089 and $8,175 in the fiscal 2007
and 2006 quarters, respectively. The increase is primarily the result of stock
based compensation expense ($425), increased research and development ($200),
increased training, recruiting and relocation expenses ($200). As a percentage
of consolidated net sales, general and administrative expenses were 6.2% and
5.8% in the fiscal 2007 and 2006 quarters, respectively.
Restructuring charges were $4 and $26 in the fiscal 2007 and 2006 quarters,
respectively.
Amortization of intangibles was $43 and $62 in the fiscal 2007 and 2006
quarters, respectively.
Interest and debt expense was $4,512 and $6,716 in the fiscal 2007 and 2006
quarters, respectively. The decrease is the result of lower debt levels. As a
percentage of consolidated net sales, interest and debt expense was 3.1% and
4.8% in the fiscal 2007 and 2006 quarters, respectively.
Other (income) and expense, net was $3,570 and $(789) in the fiscal 2007 and
2006 quarters, respectively. The 2007 quarter expense consisted primarily of a
$4,583 loss on early extinguishment of debt, offset by $474 of realized gains
and investment income on investments within our captive insurance company
portfolio and $402 of interest income. The 2006 quarter income consisted
primarily of $576 of realized gains and investment income on investments within
our captive insurance company portfolio.
Income tax expense as a percentage of income from continuing operations before
income tax expense was 44.0% and 18.3% in the fiscal 2007 and 2006 quarters,
respectively. The fiscal 2007 percentage varies from the U.S. statutory rate due
to $798 of non-deductible stock option expense. The fiscal 2006 percentage
varies from the U.S. statutory rate due to the utilization of domestic net
operating loss carry-forwards that had been fully reserved and jurisdictional
mix. Therefore, income tax expense primarily resulted from non-U.S. taxable
income and state taxes on U.S. taxable income. During the fourth quarter of
fiscal 2006, as a result of the increased operating performance of the Company
over the past several years, the Company reevaluated the certainty as to whether
the Company's remaining net operating loss carryforwards and other deferred tax
assets may ultimately be realized. As a result of the determination that it is
more likely than not that nearly all of the remaining deferred tax assets will
be realized, a significant portion of the remaining valuation allowance was
reversed.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company's Revolving Credit Facility provides availability up to a maximum of
$75,000. Provided there is no default, the Company may request an increase in
the availability of the Revolving Credit Facility by an amount not exceeding
$50,000 if all Senior Secured 10% Notes (10% Notes) have been repaid in full or
will be repaid in full contemporaneously with such increase, or $25,000 in the
event that any 10% Notes remain outstanding. The unused portion totaled $52,632,
net of outstanding borrowings of $11,632 and outstanding letters of credit of
$10,736 as of July 2, 2006. Interest is payable at varying Eurodollar rates
based on LIBOR or prime plus spreads determined by our leverage ratio, amounting
to 100 or 0 basis points applied to each, respectively. The Revolving Credit
Facility is secured by all domestic inventory, receivables, equipment, real
property, subsidiary stock (limited to 65% for foreign subsidiaries) and
intellectual property. The corresponding credit agreement associated with the
Revolving Credit Facility places certain debt covenant restrictions on us,
including certain financial requirements and a restriction on dividend payments.
The Senior Subordinated 8 7/8% Notes (8 7/8% Notes) issued on September 2, 2005
amounted to $136,000 and are due November 1, 2013. Provisions of the 8 7/8%
Notes include, without limitation, restrictions on indebtedness, asset sales,
and dividends and other restricted payments. Until November 1, 2008, we may
redeem up to 35% of the outstanding notes at a redemption price of 108.875% with
the proceeds of equity offerings, subject to certain restrictions. On or after
November 1, 2009, the 8 7/8% Notes are redeemable at the option of the Company,
in whole or in part, at prices declining annually from the 104.438% to 100% on
and after November 1, 2011. In the event of a Change of Control (as defined in
the indenture for such notes), each holder of the 8 7/8% Notes may require us to
repurchase all or a portion of such holder's 8 7/8% Notes at a purchase price
equal to 101% of the principal amount thereof. The 8 7/8% Notes are guaranteed
by certain existing and future domestic subsidiaries and are not subject to any
sinking fund requirements.
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The 10% Notes issued on July 22, 2003 amounted to $28,836 as of July 2, 2006 and
are due August 1, 2010. Provisions of the 10% Notes include, without limitation,
restrictions on indebtedness, restricted payments, asset and subsidiary stock
sales, liens, and other restricted transactions. The remaining 10% Notes are not
entitled to redemption at our option, prior to August 1, 2007. On and after
August 1, 2007, they are redeemable at prices declining annually to 100% on and
after August 1, 2009. In the event of a Change of Control (as defined in the
indenture for such notes), each holder of the 10% Notes may require us to
repurchase all or a portion of such holder's 10% Notes at a purchase price equal
to 101% of the principal amount thereof. The 10% Notes are secured by a
second-priority interest in all domestic inventory, receivables, equipment, real
property, subsidiary stock (limited to 65% for foreign subsidiaries) and
intellectual property. The 10% Notes are guaranteed by certain existing and
future domestic subsidiaries and are not subject to any sinking fund
requirements.
We believe that our cash on hand, cash flows, and borrowing capacity under our
Revolving Credit Facility will be sufficient to fund our ongoing operations and
budgeted capital expenditures for at least the next twelve months. This belief
is dependent upon a steady economy and successful execution of our current
business plan which includes focus on cash generation for debt repayment. The
business plan includes continued implementation of new market penetration, new
product development, lean manufacturing, improving working capital utilization,
and divestiture of excess facilities.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $4,789 for the quarter ended July
2, 2006 compared to $10,637 for the quarter ended July 3, 2005. The $5,848
decrease is the result of stronger operating performance $3,966 being offset by
changes in net working capital components, primarily increased accounts
receivable, inventories, prepaid expenses and accounts payable, and decreased
accrued liabilities.
Net cash used in investing activities was $1,717 for the quarter ended July 2,
2006 compared to $2,148 for the quarter ended July 3, 2005. The $431 decrease in
cash used is the result of sales of marketable equity securities of $47 in
fiscal 2007 compared to the purchase of marketable securities of $688 in fiscal
2006. This decrease in net cash used in investing activities was offset by an
increase in capital expenditures to $1,903 in fiscal 2007 compared with $1,674
in fiscal 2006.
Net cash used in financing activities was $28,914 for the quarter ended July 2,
2006 compared to $3,993 for the quarter ended July 3, 2005. The $24,921 increase
is the result of $34,116 increase in debt repayment, offset by an increase of
$7,278 in net borrowings under revolving line of credit agreements and $1,724 of
proceeds from stock options exercised.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
In addition to keeping our current equipment and plants properly maintained, we
are committed to replacing, enhancing, and upgrading our property, plant, and
equipment to support new product development, reduce production costs, increase
flexibility to respond effectively to market fluctuations and changes, meet
environmental requirements, enhance safety, and promote ergonomically correct
work stations. Consolidated capital expenditures for the three months ended July
2, 2006 and July 3, 2005 were $1,903 and $1,674, respectively. We expect capital
spending for fiscal 2007 to be in the range of $9 to $10 million compared with
$8.4 million in fiscal 2006. Anticipated higher capital expenditures for fiscal
2007 will be primarily directed toward new product development and productivity
improvement.
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INFLATION AND OTHER MARKET CONDITIONS
Our costs are affected by inflation in the U.S. economy and, to a lesser extent,
in foreign economies including those of Europe, Canada, Mexico, and the Pacific
Rim. We do not believe that general inflation has had a material effect on
results of operations over the periods presented primarily due to overall low
inflation levels over such periods and the ability to generally pass on rising
costs through price increases. However, we have been impacted by fluctuations in
steel costs, which vary by type of steel and we continue to monitor them. In
addition, U.S. employee benefits costs such as health insurance, workers
compensation insurance, pensions as well as energy and business insurance have
exceeded general inflation levels. We generally incorporate those cost increases
into our sales price increases as well as surcharges on certain products, as
determined necessary. In the future, we may be further affected by inflation
that we may not be able to pass on as price increases or surcharges.
SEASONALITY AND QUARTERLY RESULTS
Quarterly results may be materially affected by the timing of large customer
orders, periods of high vacation and holiday concentrations, gain or loss on
early retirement of bonds, restructuring charges and other costs attributable to
our facility rationalization program, divestitures, acquisitions and the
magnitude of rationalization integration costs. Therefore, the operating results
for any particular fiscal quarter are not necessarily indicative of results for
any subsequent fiscal quarter or for the full fiscal year.
EFFECTS OF NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued FASB
Interpretation No. 48 (FIN 48), "Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes".
FIN 48 is an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 "Accounting for Income
Taxes" and must be adopted by the Company no later than April 1, 2007. FIN 48
prescribes a comprehensive model for recognizing, measuring, presenting, and
disclosing in the financial statements uncertain tax positions that the company
has taken or expects to take in its tax returns. The Company is evaluating the
impact of adopting FIN 48.
In May 2005, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of
Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 154, "Accounting Changes and Error
Corrections" which replaces APB Opinion No. 20, "Accounting Changes," and SFAS
No. 3, "Reporting Accounting Changes in Interim Financial Statements." SFAS No.
154 changes the requirements for and reporting of a change in accounting
principle. This Statement was effective for changes in accounting methods during
fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2005 and did not have a material
impact on our consolidated results of operations and financial condition.
In November 2004, the FASB issued SFAS No. 151, "Inventory Costs," as an
amendment to ARB No. 43, Chapter 4, "Inventory Pricing," to clarify the
accounting for abnormal amounts of idle facility expense, freight, handling
costs and wasted materials (spoilage). This Statement requires that these items
be recognized as current-period charges and requires the allocation of fixed
production overheads to inventory based on the normal capacity of the production
facilities. This Statement was effective for inventory costs incurred during
fiscal years beginning after June 15, 2005 and did not have a material impact on
our consolidated financial statements.
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SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995
This report may include "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the
Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements involve known
and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause our actual
results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by such
statements, including general economic and business conditions, conditions
affecting the industries served by us and our subsidiaries, conditions affecting
our customers and suppliers, competitor responses to our products and services,
the overall market acceptance of such products and services, the integration of
acquisitions and other factors disclosed in our periodic reports filed with the
Commission. Consequently such forward-looking statements should be regarded as
our current plans, estimates and beliefs. We do not undertake and specifically
decline any obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions to these
forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect any future 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
There have been no material changes in the market risks since the end of Fiscal
2006.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
As of July 2, 2006, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with
the participation of the Company's management, including the chief executive
officer and chief financial officer, of the effectiveness of the design and
operation of the Company's disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that
evaluation, the Company's management, including the chief executive officer and
chief financial officer, concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and
procedures were effective as of July 2, 2006. There were no changes in the
Company's internal controls or in other factors during our first quarter ended
July 2, 2006.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings - none.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
No material changes from risk factors as previously disclosed in the
Company's Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2006.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds - none.
Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities - none.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders - none.
Item 5. Other Information - none.
Item 6. Exhibits
(a) Exhibits:
Exhibit 31.1 Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934; as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Exhibit 31.2 Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to
Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934; as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the
Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
Exhibit 32 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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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
COLUMBUS MCKINNON CORPORATION
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(Registrant)
Date: AUGUST 11, 2006 /S/ KAREN L. HOWARD
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Karen L. Howard
Vice President and Treasurer and Chief
Financial Officer (Principal
Financial Officer)
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