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ALAMO GROUP INC - Quarter Report: 2020 September (Form 10-Q)



UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q
☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2020
OR
☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE
ACT OF 1934
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM ____ TO ____

Commission file number 0-21220

ALAMO GROUP INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
74-1621248
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)

 1627 East Walnut, Seguin, Texas  78155
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
 
830-379-1480
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value
$.10 per share
ALGNew York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer
Accelerated filer
Non-accelerated filer
Smaller reporting company
Emerging growth company

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒

At October 23, 2020, 11,879,345 shares of common stock, $.10 par value, of the registrant were outstanding.


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Alamo Group Inc. and Subsidiaries
 
INDEX
 
                                                                                                                                                                              
PART I.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
PAGE
Item 1.
Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements  (Unaudited)
September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019
Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019
Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019
Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
PART II.
Item 1.
Legal Proceedings
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
Item 2.
Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Item 3.
Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
Item 5.
Other Information
Item 6.
Exhibits

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Alamo Group Inc. and Subsidiaries
Interim Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited) 
 
(in thousands, except share amounts)
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
$93,515 $42,311 
Accounts receivable, net
217,276 237,837 
Inventories, net
243,529 267,674 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
7,064 10,099 
Income tax receivable
5,771 12,907 
Total current assets
567,155 570,828 
Rental equipment, net
44,774 56,467 
Property, plant and equipment
307,480 302,113 
Less:  Accumulated depreciation
(152,276)(141,388)
Total property, plant and equipment, net
155,204 160,725 
Goodwill
192,976 198,022 
Intangible assets, net
195,966 206,272 
Deferred income taxes
1,675 1,078 
Other non-current assets
15,709 19,371 
Total assets
$1,173,459 $1,212,763 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Trade accounts payable
$82,071 $81,986 
Income taxes payable
3,625 2,362 
Accrued liabilities
56,916 59,686 
Current maturities of long-term debt and finance lease obligations
15,068 18,840 
Total current liabilities
157,680 162,874 
Long-term debt and finance lease obligations, net of current maturities
359,021 425,141 
Long-term tax liability
6,778 7,432 
Deferred pension liability
1,274 1,844 
Other long-term liabilities
25,817 19,254 
Deferred income taxes
17,676 26,461 
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, $0.10 par value, 20,000,000 shares authorized; 11,803,055 and 11,752,509 outstanding at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively
1,180 1,175 
Additional paid-in-capital
117,339 113,666 
Treasury stock, at cost; 82,600 shares at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively
(4,566)(4,566)
Retained earnings
544,280 500,320 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(53,020)(40,838)
Total stockholders’ equity
605,213 569,757 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$1,173,459 $1,212,763 

See accompanying notes.
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Alamo Group Inc. and Subsidiaries
Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(in thousands, except per share amounts)2020201920202019
Net sales:
Industrial
$196,241 $178,180 $608,473 $546,014 
Agricultural
95,518 93,649 266,369 272,935 
Total net sales291,759 271,829 874,842 818,949 
Cost of sales213,123 203,119 649,441 613,798 
Gross profit78,636 68,710 225,401 205,151 
Selling, general and administrative expenses44,069 43,143 136,868 125,660 
Amortization expense3,644 1,112 11,093 3,081 
Income from operations
30,923 24,455 77,440 76,410 
Interest expense(3,461)(1,837)(12,921)(5,222)
Interest income306 359 968 862 
Other income (expense), net(333)242 720 (442)
Income before income taxes
27,435 23,219 66,207 71,608 
Provision for income taxes7,402 5,801 17,657 18,270 
Net Income
$20,033 $17,418 $48,550 $53,338 
Net income per common share:
Basic
$1.70 $1.48 $4.12 $4.55 
Diluted
$1.69 $1.47 $4.10 $4.52 
Average common shares:
Basic
11,788 11,748 11,776 11,724 
Diluted
11,851 11,813 11,840 11,796 
Dividends declared$0.13 $0.12 $0.39 $0.36 
 
 See accompanying notes.
 
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Alamo Group Inc. and Subsidiaries
Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(in thousands)2020201920202019
Net income$20,033 $17,418 $48,550 $53,338 
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustment
8,606 (9,791)(6,244)(7,877)
Net gain on pension and other post-retirement benefits
245 215 737 645 
Unrealized (loss) gain on derivative instruments
(1,247)1,864 (8,106)1,852 
Other comprehensive income (loss) before income tax expense
7,604 (7,712)(13,613)(5,380)
Income tax benefit (expense) related to items of other comprehensive income (loss)210 (46)1,431 (136)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
7,814 (7,758)(12,182)(5,516)
Comprehensive income$27,847 $9,660 $36,368 $47,822 

See accompanying notes.

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Alamo Group Inc. and Subsidiaries
Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity
 (Unaudited)


For nine months ended September 30, 2020
Common Stock
Additional
Paid-in Capital
Treasury StockRetained Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive Loss
Total Stock-
holders’ Equity
(in thousands)
SharesAmount
Balance at December 31, 201911,670 $1,175 $113,666 $(4,566)$500,320 $(40,838)$569,757 
Other comprehensive income
— — — — 15,528 (24,650)(9,122)
Stock-based compensation expense
— — 933 — — — 933 
Stock-based compensation transactions
368 — — — 369 
Dividends paid ($0.13 per share)
— — — — (1,528)— (1,528)
Balance at March 31, 202011,679 $1,176 $114,967 $(4,566)$514,320 $(65,488)$560,409 
Other comprehensive income— — — — 12,989 4,654 17,643 
Stock-based compensation expense
— — 1,103 — — — 1,103 
Stock-based compensation transactions
25 (476)— — — (473)
Dividends paid ($0.13 per share)
— — — — (1,531)— (1,531)
Balance at June 30, 202011,704 $1,179 $115,594 $(4,566)$525,778 $(60,834)$577,151 
Other comprehensive income— — — — 20,033 7,814 27,847 
Stock-based compensation expense
— — 1,079 — — — 1,079 
Stock-based compensation transactions
16 666 — — — 667 
Dividends paid ($0.13 per share)
— — — — (1,531)— (1,531)
Balance at September 30, 202011,720 $1,180 $117,339 $(4,566)$544,280 $(53,020)$605,213 



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For nine months ended September 30, 2019
Common Stock
Additional Paid-in Capital
Treasury StockRetained Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive Loss
Total Stock-
holders’ Equity
(in thousands)SharesAmount
Balance at December 31, 201811,620 $1,166 $108,422 $(426)$443,040 $(44,831)$507,371 
Other comprehensive income
— — — — 15,253 890 16,143 
Stock-based compensation expense
— — 627 — — — 627 
Repurchased shares(15)— — (1,490)— — (1,490)
Stock-based compensation transactions
11 236 — — — 237 
  Dividends paid ($0.12 per share)
— — — — (1,404)— (1,404)
Balance at March 31, 201911,616 $1,167 $109,285 $(1,916)$456,889 $(43,941)$521,484 
Other comprehensive income— — — — 20,667 1,352 22,019 
Stock-based compensation expense
— — 948 — — — 948 
Repurchased shares(15)— — (1,465)— — (1,465)
Stock-based compensation transactions
64 1,243 — — — 1,250 
Dividends paid ($0.12 per share)
— — — — (1,404)— (1,404)
Balance at June 30, 201911,665 $1,174 $111,476 $(3,381)$476,152 $(42,589)$542,832 
Other comprehensive income— — — — 17,418 (7,758)9,660 
Stock-based compensation expense
— — 766 — — — 766 
Repurchased shares(10)— — (1,185)— — (1,185)
Stock-based compensation transactions
10 387 — — — 388 
Dividends paid ($0.12 per share)
— — — — (1,409)— (1,409)
Balance at September 30, 201911,665 $1,175 $112,629 $(4,566)$492,161 $(50,347)$551,052 


See accompanying notes.

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Alamo Group Inc. and Subsidiaries
Interim Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(in thousands)20202019
Operating Activities
Net income$48,550 $53,338 
Adjustment to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Provision for doubtful accounts
541 280 
Depreciation - Property, plant and equipment
14,237 10,583 
Depreciation - Rental equipment
7,504 6,770 
Amortization of intangibles
11,093 3,081 
Amortization of debt issuance
500 166 
Stock-based compensation expense
3,115 2,341 
Provision for deferred income tax (benefit)(4,548)(2,549)
Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment
(1,037)(732)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable
17,612 (11,263)
Inventories
22,893 (8,413)
Rental equipment
4,189 (18,970)
Prepaid expenses and other assets
5,765 (5,377)
Trade accounts payable and accrued liabilities
(2,422)9,481 
Income taxes payable
8,432 1,738 
Long-term tax payable(654)590 
Other assets and long-term liabilities, net
205 3,146 
Net cash provided by operating activities
135,975 44,210 
Investing Activities
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired— (58,531)
Purchase of property, plant and equipment(14,962)(19,488)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment3,433 1,987 
Net cash used in investing activities(11,529)(76,032)
Financing Activities
Borrowings on bank revolving credit facility98,000 141,000 
Repayments on bank revolving credit facility(153,000)(76,000)
Principal payments on long-term debt and finance leases(15,094)(97)
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt and finance leases— 
Dividends paid(4,590)(4,217)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options1,272 2,465 
Treasury stock repurchased— (4,140)
Common stock repurchased(710)(590)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(74,122)58,423 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents880 (365)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents51,204 26,236 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year42,311 34,043 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period$93,515 $60,279 
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest
$14,149 $5,327 
Income taxes
13,309 18,431 
See accompanying notes.
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Alamo Group Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements - (Unaudited)
September 30, 2020
 
1.  Basis of Financial Statement Presentation

General

The accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements of Alamo Group Inc. and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulations S-X.  Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements.  In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.  Operating results for the periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2020.  The balance sheet at December 31, 2019 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. GAAP for complete financial statements.  For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in the Company’s annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 (the "2019 10-K").

Accounting Pronouncements Adopted on January 1, 2020

In August 2018, the FASB issued Accounting Statement Update (ASU) No. 2018-13, “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework—Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Fair Value Measurement”, which modifies the disclosure requirements on fair value measurements. Among other things, the amendments added disclosures for changes in unrealized gains and losses on Level 3 fair value measurements and required additional disclosures on unobservable inputs associated with Level 3 assets. The guidance became effective for us on January 1, 2020. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, “Financial Instruments - Credit Losses,” to improve information on credit losses for financial instruments. The ASU replaces the previous incurred loss impairment methodology with a methodology that reflects expected credit losses. This guidance became effective for us on January 1, 2020. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

In August 2018, the FASB issued Accounting Statement Update (ASU) No. 2018-14, “Compensation, Defined Benefit Plans", which modifies the disclosure requirements for employers that sponsor defined benefit pension or other postretirement plans. The update removes certain disclosures that are no longer considered cost beneficial and adds disclosure requirements identified as relevant. The guidance will become effective for us on January 1, 2021 with early adoption permitted for any financial statements that have not been issued. The impacts that adoption of the ASU is expected to have on our financial disclosures is being evaluated.

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-12, “Income Taxes” to simplify the accounting for income taxes. The amendments in this Update simplify the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions to the general principles in Topic 740. The amendments also improve consistent application of and simplify GAAP for other areas of Topic 740 by clarifying and amending existing guidance. The guidance will become effective for us on January 1, 2021 with early adoption permitted for any financial statements that have not been issued. The impacts that adoption of the ASU is expected to have on our financial disclosures is being evaluated.


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2.  Business Combinations

Morbark, LLC.

On October 24, 2019, the Company completed the acquisition of 100% of the outstanding capital shares of Morbark, LLC. ("Morbark") a former portfolio company of Stellex Capital Management. Morbark manufacturers equipment and aftermarket parts for forestry, tree maintenance, biomass, land management and recycling markets. These products are marketed under the Morbark, Rayco, Denis Cimaf and Boxer Equipment brand names. The total consideration for the purchase was approximately $354.0 million on a debt free basis and subject to certain post-closing adjustments.

The primary reason for the acquisition was to expand and complement our range of vegetation maintenance equipment in an adjacent market along with accelerating Morbark's international growth using the Company's existing presence in Europe, Brazil and Australia.

The acquisition was accounted for in accordance with ASC Topic 805 Business Combinations ("ASC Topic 805"). The total purchase price has been allocated on a preliminary basis to assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including deferred taxes, based on their estimated fair values as of October 24, 2019. The Company will finalize goodwill and deferred tax amounts related to the completed final partnership return for Morbark.

The valuation of Morbark resulted in goodwill of $98.6 million, all of which has been assigned to the Company's Industrial reporting segment, $93.0 million of goodwill is tax deductible, the remaining balance is not. During the third quarter, the Company adjusted goodwill due to ongoing evaluation of tax balances.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, Morbark generated approximately $143.7 million of net sales and $6.0 million of net income. The Company has included the operating results of Morbark in its consolidated financial statements since the date of acquisition.

The following table reflects the estimated fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date (in thousands):

Accounts receivable$13,966 
Inventory72,972 
Prepaid and other assets5,180 
Rental Equipment1,133 
Property, plant and equipment42,969 
Intangible assets149,790 
Deferred tax liability(4,982)
Other liabilities assumed(30,056)
Net assets assumed$250,972 
Goodwill98,604 
Total Acquisition Price net cash$349,576 
Plus: Cash4,735 
Total Consideration$354,311 

Dutch Power Company B.V.

On March 4, 2019, the Company acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding equity interests of Dutch Power Company B.V. ("Dutch Power"). Dutch Power designs, manufactures and sells a variety of landscape and vegetation management machines primarily in Europe. The primary reason for the Dutch Power acquisition was to enhance the Company's platform for growth by increasing both the Company's product portfolio and capabilities in the European market. The acquisition price was approximately $53.0 million.
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The Company completed its review of the valuation of the purchase price allocation for Dutch Power during the first quarter of 2020. The Company found that no additional changes were necessary and that the values disclosed in the 2019 10-K were final.

3.  Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable is shown net of sales discounts and the allowance for credit losses.

At September 30, 2020 the Company had $13.2 million in reserves for sales discounts compared to $16.9 million at December 31, 2019 related to products shipped to our customers under various promotional programs.
The decrease was primarily due to the reduced sales within the Company's agricultural division.
 
4.  Inventories
 
Inventories valued at LIFO cost represented 43% and 42% of total inventory at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. The excess of current cost over LIFO valued inventories was approximately $10.9 million at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019. An actual valuation of inventory under the LIFO method is made only at the end of each year based on the inventory levels and costs at that time.  Accordingly, interim LIFO must be based, to some extent, on management's estimates at each quarter end. Net inventories consist of the following:
(in thousands)
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Finished goods
$207,939 $227,823 
Work in process
23,509 21,918 
Raw materials
12,081 17,933 
Inventories, net$243,529 $267,674 
 
Inventory obsolescence reserves were $10.5 million at September 30, 2020 and $8.2 million at December 31, 2019.

5. Rental Equipment

Rental equipment is shown net of accumulated depreciation of $16.9 million and $14.6 million at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. The Company recognized depreciation expense of $2.3 million and $2.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019, respectively and $7.5 million and $6.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019, respectively.

6.  Fair Value Measurements
 
The carrying values of certain financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accrued expenses, approximate their fair value because of the short-term nature of these items. The carrying value of our debt approximates the fair value as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, as the floating rates on our outstanding balances approximate current market rates. This conclusion was made based on Level 2 inputs.

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7. Goodwill and Intangible Assets

The following is the summary of changes to the Company's Goodwill for the nine months ended September 30, 2020:
IndustrialAgriculturalConsolidated
(in thousands)
Balance at December 31, 2019$183,307 $14,715 $198,022 
Translation adjustment740 (1,728)(988)
Goodwill adjustment(4,058)— (4,058)
Balance at September 30, 2020$179,989 $12,987 $192,976 

The following is a summary of the Company's definite and indefinite-lived intangible assets net of the accumulated amortization:
(in thousands)
Estimated Useful Lives
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Definite:
Trade names and trademarks
15-25 years
$67,251 $67,222 
Customer and dealer relationships
8-15 years
122,168 121,508 
Patents and drawings
3-12 years
28,520 28,485 
Favorable leasehold interests
7 years
4,200 4,200 
Total at cost222,139 221,415 
Less accumulated amortization(31,673)(20,643)
Total net190,466 200,772 
Indefinite:
Trade names and trademarks5,500 5,500 
Total Intangible Assets$195,966 $206,272 

The Company recognized amortization expense of $3.6 million and $1.1 million for the three months ending September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively, and $11.1 million and $3.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The increase in amortization is related to the intangible assets acquired in the Morbark acquisition.

As of September 30, 2020, the Company had $196.0 million of intangible assets, which represents 17% of total assets. 

8.  Leases

The Company leases office space and equipment under various operating and finance leases, which generally are expected to be renewed or replaced by other leases. The components of lease cost were as follows:
Components of Lease Cost
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(in thousands)2020201920202019
Finance lease cost:
     Amortization of right-of-use assets$22 $33 $70 $98 
     Interest on lease liabilities
Operating lease cost1,216 1,095 3,624 3,207 
Short-term lease cost150 79 608 311 
Variable lease cost120 120 364 347 
Total lease cost$1,509 $1,330 $4,671 $3,971 

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Rent expense for the three and nine months ending September 30, 2020 and 2019 was immaterial.

Maturities of lease liabilities were as follows:
Future Minimum Lease Payments
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
(in thousands)Operating LeasesFinance LeasesOperating LeasesFinance Leases
2020$1,092 (a)$46 (a)$4,305 $97 
20213,198 72 2,718 83 
20222,240 34 2,051 45 
20231,557 11 1,459 22 
20241,054 941 19 
Thereafter2,657 2,587 14 
Total minimum lease payments$11,798 $180 $14,061 $280 
Less imputed interest(926)(7)(1,100)(16)
Total lease liabilities$10,872 $173 $12,961 $264 
(a) Amounts represent remaining three months of payments due for 2019.
Future Lease Commencements

As of September 30, 2020, there are additional operating leases, primarily for buildings, that have not yet commenced in the amount of $4.3 million. These operating leases will commence in fiscal year 2020 with lease terms of 2 to 10 years.

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Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows:

Operating Leases
(in thousands)September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Other non-current assets
$10,770 $12,858 
Accrued liabilities3,309 3,972 
Other long-term liabilities7,563 8,989 
    Total operating lease liabilities$10,872 $12,961 
Finance Leases
(in thousands)September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Property, plant and equipment, gross$420 $524 
Accumulated Depreciation(283)(265)
    Property, plant and equipment, net$137 $259 
Current maturities of long-term debt and finance lease obligations$68 $90 
Long-term debt and finance lease obligations, net of current maturities105 174 
    Total finance lease liabilities$173 $264 
Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term
    Operating leases4.84 years5.10 years
    Finance leases2.72 years3.47 years
Weighted Average Discount Rate
    Operating leases3.19 %3.29 %
    Finance leases3.34 %3.39 %

Supplemental Cash Flow information related to leases was as follows:
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(in thousands)20202019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:
     Operating cash flows from finance leases$$11 
     Operating cash flows from operating leases3,362 3,146 
     Financing cash flows from finance leases69 97 

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9. Debt

The components of long-term debt are as follows:
 
(in thousands)
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Current Maturities:
    Finance lease obligations$68 $90 
    Term debt15,000 18,750 
15,068 18,840 
Long-term debt:
     Finance lease obligations
105 174 
Term debt, net268,916 279,967 
     Bank revolving credit facility90,000 145,000 
         Total Long-term debt359,021 425,141 
Total debt$374,089 $443,981 

As of September 30, 2020, $3.6 million of the revolver capacity was committed to irrevocable standby letters of credit issued in the ordinary course of business as required by vendors' contracts, resulting in $186.3 million in available borrowings.

10.  Common Stock and Dividends
 
Dividends declared and paid on a per share basis were as follows:
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2020201920202019
Dividends declared
$0.13 $0.12 $0.39 $0.36 
Dividends paid
$0.13 $0.12 $0.39 $0.36 

On October 1, 2020, the Company announced that its Board of Directors had declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.13 per share, which was paid on October 28, 2020, to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 15, 2020.
 
11.  Earnings Per Share

The following table sets forth the reconciliation from basic to diluted average common shares and the calculations of net income per common share.  Net income for basic and diluted calculations do not differ.
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(In thousands, except per share)
2020201920202019
Net Income
$20,033 $17,418 $48,550 $53,338 
Average Common Shares:
Basic (weighted-average outstanding shares)
11,788 11,748 11,776 11,724 
Dilutive potential common shares from stock options
63 65 64 72 
Diluted (weighted-average outstanding shares)
11,851 11,813 11,840 11,796 
Basic earnings per share
$1.70 $1.48 $4.12 $4.55 
Diluted earnings per share
$1.69 $1.47 $4.10 $4.52 

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12. Income Taxes

Tax Rate Methodology

The Company calculates the provision for income taxes during interim reporting periods by applying an estimate of the annual effective tax rate for the full year to income for the interim period. Given the significant uncertainty with respect to the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on our business and results of operations, we were not able to estimate our annual effective income tax rate for the first half of 2020and applied the actual effective tax rate for the year to date. For the third quarter 2020, the Company was able to calculate a reliable estimate of income taxes for the year and prepared the provision for income taxes by applying an estimate of the annual effective tax rate.

13.  Revenue and Segment Information

Revenues from Contracts with Customers

Disaggregation of revenue is presented in the tables below by product type and by geographical location. Management has determined that this level of disaggregation would be beneficial to users of the financial statements.
Revenue by Product Type
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(in thousands)2020201920202019
Net Sales
Wholegoods
$212,918 $207,461 $663,306 $644,042 
Parts
71,419 58,093 188,712 155,965 
Other
7,422 6,275 22,824 18,942 
Consolidated$291,759 $271,829 $874,842 $818,949 

Other includes rental sales, extended warranty sales and service sales as it is considered immaterial.

Revenue by Geographical Location
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(in thousands)2020201920202019
Net Sales
United States
$216,550 $187,320 $651,226 $561,285 
France
20,075 22,719 58,686 76,273 
Canada
16,392 17,700 44,789 49,005 
United Kingdom
14,127 14,327 38,135 42,207 
Netherlands5,547 6,704 19,433 19,511 
Brazil
3,937 3,924 12,200 13,899 
Australia
2,587 1,549 7,777 5,872 
Germany2,233 2,262 7,081 5,603 
Other
10,311 15,324 35,515 45,294 
Consolidated$291,759 $271,829 $874,842 $818,949 

Net sales are attributed to countries based on the location of the customer.

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Segment Information

The following includes a summary of the unaudited financial information by reporting segment at September 30, 2020:  
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
(in thousands)
2020201920202019
Net Sales
Industrial
$196,241 $178,180 $608,473 $546,014 
Agricultural
95,518 93,649 266,369 272,935 
Consolidated$291,759 $271,829 $874,842 $818,949 
Income from Operations
Industrial
$19,238 $14,583 $51,453 $53,068 
Agricultural
11,685 9,872 25,987 23,342 
Consolidated$30,923 $24,455 $77,440 $76,410 

(in thousands)
September 30, 2020December 31, 2019
Goodwill
Industrial
$179,989 $183,307 
Agricultural
12,987 14,715 
Consolidated$192,976 $198,022 
Total Identifiable Assets
       Industrial
$909,188 $922,738 
       Agricultural
264,271 290,025 
Consolidated$1,173,459 $1,212,763 

14.  Contingent Matters

The Company is subject to various legal actions which have arisen in the ordinary course of its business. The most prevalent of such actions relate to product liability, which are generally covered by insurance after various self-insured retention amounts. While amounts claimed might be substantial and the ultimate liability with respect to such litigation cannot be determined at this time, the Company believes that the final outcome of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations; however, the ultimate resolution cannot be determined at this time.

Like other manufacturers, the Company is subject to a broad range of federal, state, local and foreign laws and requirements, including those concerning air emissions, discharges into waterways, and the generation, handling, storage, transportation, treatment and disposal of hazardous substances and waste materials, as well as the remediation of contamination associated with releases of hazardous substances at the Company’s facilities and off-site disposal locations, workplace safety and equal employment opportunities. These laws and regulations are constantly changing, and it is impossible to predict with accuracy the effect that changes to such laws and regulations may have on the Company in the future. Like other industrial concerns, the Company’s manufacturing operations entail the risk of noncompliance, and there can be no assurance that the Company will not incur material costs or other liabilities as a result thereof.

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Item 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
The following tables set forth, for the periods indicated, certain financial data:
 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
As a
Percent of Net Sales
2020201920202019
Industrial67.3 %65.5 %69.6 %66.7 %
Agricultural32.7 %34.5 %30.4 %33.3 %
Total sales, net
100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %

Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Cost Trends and Profit Margin, as
Percentages of Net Sales
2020201920202019
Gross profit27.0 %25.3 %25.8 %25.1 %
Income from operations10.6 %9.0 %8.9 %9.3 %
Income before income taxes9.4 %8.5 %7.6 %8.7 %
Net income6.9 %6.4 %5.5 %6.5 %
 
Overview
 
This report contains forward-looking statements that are based on Alamo Group’s current expectations.  Actual results in future periods may differ materially from those expressed or implied because of a number of risks and uncertainties which are discussed below and in the Forward-Looking Information section. Unless the context otherwise requires, the terms the "Company", "we", "our" and "us" means Alamo Group Inc.
 
In March 2020, the World Health Organization categorized the current coronavirus disease (“COVID-19”) as a pandemic, and the President of the United States declared the COVID-19 outbreak a national emergency. The Company continues to navigate the new environment brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. While the outbreak continues, we remain focused on the ongoing health and safety of our employees while diligently engaged in meeting customer demand as efficiently as possible. Early-on at the outset of the pandemic, some of our facilities were forced to close for varying periods of time due to government orders and other pandemic related reasons. However, business activity has gradually improved over the last few months, which has allowed us to resume more regular operations. Currently, all of our manufacturing plants are operating at varying levels of production based on demand. In general, our Industrial Division has continued to experience some softness in customer demand while markets in our Agricultural Division seem to be improving. Should the pandemic worsen, we expect softness in the markets we serve with a reduction in demand for our products. We also recognize that case surges could lead to new restrictions or lockdowns, which may limit our operational capabilities in the future. All of this is dependent on future developments relating to the pandemic, which are highly uncertain and unpredictable at this time.

For the first nine months of 2020, the Company's net sales increased by 6.8%, but net income decreased by 9.0% compared to the same period in 2019. The increase in net sales was due to the acquisitions of Morbark and Dutch Power. The decrease in net income was attributable to the COVID-19 pandemic which began to materially affect our operations in March of this year and continued to negatively impact the Company's overall financial performance during the first nine months of 2020.

The Company's Industrial Division experienced an 11.4% increase in sales for the first nine months of 2020 compared to the first nine months of 2019 due to the acquisitions of Morbark and Dutch Power. Without factoring in contributions from Morbark and Dutch Power, sales across all legacy Industrial product groups (with the exception of vegetation control, which was slightly up) were down during the first nine months of 2020 compared to the same period in 2019, mostly due to the adverse impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic which included temporary plant closures in the U.S., France, and Canada during the second quarter of 2020, other operational disruptions across
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the Division and softness in customer demand. The Division has shown signs of improvement, though not evenly across product lines, as some areas, such as forestry, are increasing above average while others, such as excavators and vacuum trucks continue to be soft.

The Company's Agricultural Division sales were down in the first nine months of 2020 by 2.4% compared to the first nine months of 2019. Agricultural sales were negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, which began to hurt Agricultural sales as well as operations in late March of this year. During the second quarter of 2020, North American sales and profitability in the Agricultural Division showed some improvement and have continued to show signs of recovering during the third quarter of 2020. The Division's operations in the UK and France, which experienced temporary plant closures and operational disruptions during the months of March and April, have also shown signs of improvement during the third quarter of 2020.

Consolidated income from operations was $77.4 million in the first nine months of 2020, which included $3.5 million of non-cash inventory step-up expense related to the Morbark acquisition. This was a 1.3% increase when compared to the first nine months of 2019. The Company's backlog increased 18.2% to $254.5 million at the end of the third quarter of 2020 versus the backlog of $215.3 million at the end of the third quarter of 2019. The increase in the Company's backlog was primarily attributable to improved market conditions, specifically in the Agricultural Division, offset by adverse effects from the COVID-19 pandemic, which has hurt the Company's sales and profitability.

We believe the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to adversely impact our business for the remainder of 2020. At this time, however, it is not clear how significant these impacts will be given the current level of uncertainty. The impacts will depend on numerous evolving factors which cannot be predicted, including the duration and scope of the pandemic, the effectiveness of containment and treatment efforts, and the immediate and longer term economic consequences felt by our dealers and government customers, which could result in budgetary tightening and weaker demand for our products. In light of the current situation and outlook, we have taken various steps to contain costs, improve cash flow and reduce overall debt, which include, among other things, restricting travel, reducing inventory levels to match current demand, limiting capital expenditures, temporarily suspending the Company's share repurchase program and delaying other discretionary spending. We will continue to focus on improving our financial stability while ensuring the continued health and safety of our employees. We feel confident there will be a continuing need for products such as ours that are critical for agricultural operations and infrastructure maintenance and believe that our current focus on employee well-being and financial stability will allow us to be well positioned for long term growth after the pandemic situation eases. However, since we cannot reasonably estimate the duration and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic, we cannot predict the ultimate impact it will have on our business, results of operations, and financial condition.

While the direct and indirect consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic will certainly pose the greatest risk for the Company during 2020, the Company may also be negatively affected by several other factors such as changes in tariff regulations and the imposition of new tariffs, ongoing trade disputes, election uncertainty, changes in U.S. fiscal policy such as changes in the federal tax rate, weakness in the overall world-wide economy, significant changes in currency exchange rates, negative economic impacts resulting from geopolitical events, changes in trade policy, increased levels of government regulations, weakness in the agricultural sector, acquisition integration issues; budget constraints or revenue shortfalls in governmental entities, and other risks and uncertainties as described in “Risk Factors" section in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 (the "2019 Form 10-K").

Results of Operations
 
Three Months Ended September 30, 2020 vs. Three Months Ended September 30, 2019
 
Net sales for the third quarter of 2020 were $291.8 million, an increase of $20.0 million or 7.3% compared to $271.8 million for the third quarter of 2019.  The acquisition of Morbark contributed $43.9 million in net sales for the third quarter of 2020. Net sales during the third quarter of 2020 were negatively affected by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic which continued to impact the business since the first quarter.
 
Net Industrial sales increased by $18.0 million or 10.1% to $196.2 million for the third quarter of 2020 compared to $178.2 million during the same period in 2019. The acquisition of Morbark added $43.9 million of net sales during the third quarter of 2020. The impact from COVID-19 issues negatively affected the Division's net sales since the end of the first quarter of 2020.
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Net Agricultural sales were $95.5 million in the third quarter of 2020 compared to $93.6 million for the same period in 2019, an increase of $1.9 million or 2.0%. North American operations experienced modest growth over the prior year's third quarter and benefited from the contribution of Dixie Chopper but the division was hurt by both the U.K. and French Agricultural businesses as they experienced softness particularly early in the third quarter due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gross profit for the third quarter of 2020 was $78.6 million (27.0% of net sales) compared to $68.7 million (25.3% of net sales) during the same period in 2019, an increase of $9.9 million.  The increase in gross profit and margin percentage during the third quarter of 2020 was primarily due to the Morbark acquisition. Negatively affecting the gross margin and gross margin percentage during the third quarter of 2020 was $0.9 million of charges on sales of inventory that had been previously stepped-up related to the Morbark acquisition.

Selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) were $44.1 million (15.1% of net sales) during the third quarter of 2020 compared to $43.1 million (15.9% of net sales) during the same period of 2019, an increase of $1.0 million. The third quarter of 2020 includes $6.3 million of additional SG&A expense related to Morbark. The third quarter of 2019 included $0.8 million of acquisition expenses related to Morbark and Dutch Power. Amortization expense in the third quarter of 2020 was $3.6 million compared to $1.1 million in the same period in 2019, an increase of $2.5 million. The increased amortization expense was primarily attributable to the Morbark acquisition.
 
Interest expense was $3.5 million for the third quarter of 2020 compared to $1.8 million during the same period in 2019, an increase of $1.7 million.  The increase during the third quarter of 2020 resulted from increased borrowings due to the Morbark acquisition which was completed in October of 2019.
 
Other income (expense), net was $0.3 million of expense for the third quarter of 2020 compared to $0.2 million of income during the same period in 2019.  The expense in 2020 was primarily the result of changes in currency exchange rates. The income in 2019 was primarily due to a gain on the sale of property for $350,000.
                                         
Provision for income taxes was $7.4 million (27.0% of income before income tax) in the third quarter of 2020 compared to $5.8 million (25.0% of income before income tax) during the same period in 2019. The increase in the tax rate for 2020 was due to the reversal of a FIN 48 benefit recognized in 2019 partially offset by the benefit of the final GILTI regulations issued in July of 2020.
    
The Company’s net income after tax was $20.0 million or $1.69 per share on a diluted basis for the third quarter of 2020 compared to $17.4 million or $1.47 per share on a diluted basis for the third quarter of 2019.  The increase of $2.6 million resulted from the factors described above.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020 vs. Nine Months Ended September 30, 2019

Net sales for the first nine months of 2020 were $874.8 million, an increase of $55.9 million or 6.8% compared to $818.9 million for the first nine months of 2019. The increase was attributable to the acquisitions of Morbark and Dutch Power which together contributed net sales of $149.2 million. Negatively affecting sales during the first nine months of 2020, was the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic which began to affect the Company's operations late in the first quarter.

Net Industrial sales increased during the first nine months by $62.5 million or 11.4% to $608.5 million for 2020 compared to $546.0 million during the same period in 2019. The increase came from the acquisitions of Morbark and Dutch Power mentioned above. Impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic began to materially affect the Division late in the first quarter of 2020. This included temporary plant closures in the U.S., France and Canada along and other operational disruptions throughout the countries we sell in mainly from health concerns and governmental directives, governmental spending and customer delivery restrictions.

Net Agricultural sales were $266.4 million during the first nine months of 2020 compared to $272.9 million for the same period in 2019, a decrease of $6.5 million or 2.4%. The decrease in sales for the first nine months of 2020 compared to the first nine months of 2019 was a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Before the onset of the pandemic, sales during the first two and a half months of 2020 had begun to show signs of improvement from the soft agricultural market conditions that have negatively impacted this
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Division for the last several years. This Division's North American operations did reasonably well and benefited from the contributions of Dixie Chopper but the ongoing pandemic affected both sales and operations in the later part of the first quarter of 2020 and specifically hurt both the U.K. and French Agricultural business as they experienced temporary plant closures.

Gross profit for the first nine months of 2020 was $225.4 million (25.8% of net sales) compared to $205.2 million (25.1% of net sales) during the same period in 2019, an increase of $20.2 million. The increase in gross profit and margin percentage for the first nine months of 2020 came from the acquisitions of Morbark and Dutch Power. Negatively affecting the gross margin and gross margin percentage during the first nine months of 2020 were $3.5 million of charges on sales of inventory that had been previously stepped-up related to the Morbark acquisition.

SG&A expenses were $136.9 million (15.6% of net sales) during the first nine months of 2020 compared to $125.7 million (15.3% of net sales) during the same period of 2019, an increase of $11.2 million. Morbark and Dutch Power accounted for $21.6 million of net additional SG&A expense during the first nine months of 2020. The first nine months 2019 included $1.2 million of acquisition expenses related to the Morbark and Dutch Power. Amortization expense in the first nine months of 2020 was $11.1 million compared to $3.1 million in the same period in 2019, an increase of $8.0 million. The increased amortization expense was primarily from the acquisitions of Morbark and Dutch Power.

Interest expense was $12.9 million for the first nine months of 2020 compared to $5.2 million during the same period in 2019, an increase of $7.7 million. The increase during the first nine months of 2020 came from increased borrowings due to the Morbark acquisition in October of 2019.

Other income (expense), net was $0.7 million of income during the first nine months of 2020 compared to $0.4 million of expense in the first nine months of 2019. The income in 2020 is primarily from the gain on the sale of two properties and the expense in 2019 were primarily the result of changes in exchange rates.

Provision for income taxes was $17.7 million (26.7% of income before income taxes) in the first nine months of 2020 compared to $18.3 million (25.5% of income before income taxes) during the same period in 2019. The increase in the tax rate for 2020 was due to the reversal of a FIN 48 benefit recognized in 2019 partially offset by the benefit of the final GILTI regulations issued in July of 2020.
    
The Company's net income after tax was $48.6 million or $4.10 per share on a diluted basis for the first nine months of 2020 compared to $53.3 million or $4.52 per share on a diluted basis for the first nine months of 2019. The decrease of $4.7 million resulted from the factors described above.

Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
In addition to normal operating expenses, the Company has ongoing cash requirements which are necessary to operate the Company’s business, including inventory purchases and capital expenditures.  The Company’s inventory and accounts payable levels typically build in the first half of the year and in the fourth quarter in anticipation of the spring and fall selling seasons.  Accounts receivable historically build in the first and fourth quarters of each year as a result of fall preseason sales programs and out of season sales, particularly in our Agricultural Division.  Preseason sales, primarily in the Agricultural Division, help level the Company’s production during the off season.
 
As of September 30, 2020, the Company had working capital of $409.5 million which represents an increase of $1.5 million from working capital of $408.0 million at December 31, 2019. The increase in working capital was primarily from an increase in cash partially offset by reductions of accounts receivable and inventory levels which were made in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Capital expenditures were $15.0 million for the first nine months of 2020, compared to $19.5 million during the first nine months of 2019. The Company initially expected to continue capital expenditures at a rate consistent with the rate of spending for the entire year of 2019. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we began to limit new capital expenditures in the first quarter of 2020, however any previously approved projects and related spending have carried over. The Company will fund any future expenditures from operating cash flows or through our revolving credit facility, described below.

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Net cash used for investing activities was $11.5 million during the first nine months of 2020 compared to $76.0 million during the first nine months of 2019. The 2019 amount included in the use of funds was to acquire Dutch Power which was approximately $52.5 million.

Net cash used in financing activities was $74.1 million and net cash provided by financing activities was $58.4 million during the nine month periods ended September 30, 2020 and September 30, 2019, respectively. Net cash used in financing activities for the first nine months of 2020 relates to the increase repayments on the revolving credit facility and the principal payments on long-term debt and financing leases. The majority of the net cash provided by financing activities in 2019 was due to borrowings to finance the acquisition of Dutch Power.

The Company had $80.8 million in cash and cash equivalents held by its foreign subsidiaries as of September 30, 2020. The majority of these funds are at our European and Canadian facilities. The Company will continue to repatriate European and Canadian cash and cash equivalents in excess of amounts needed to fund operating and investing activities, but will need to monitor exchange rates to determine the appropriate timing of such repatriation given the current relative strength of the U.S. dollar. Repatriated funds will initially be used to reduce funded debt levels under the Company's current credit facility and subsequently used to fund working capital, capital investments and acquisitions company-wide.

On October 24, 2019, the Company, as Borrower, and each of its domestic subsidiaries as guarantors, entered into a Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the Credit Agreement) with Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent. The Credit Agreement provides the Company with the ability to request loans and other financial obligations in an aggregate amount of up to $650.0 million and, subject to certain conditions, the Company has the option to request an increase in aggregate commitments of up to an additional $200.0 million. Pursuant to the Credit Agreement, the Company has borrowed $300.0 million pursuant to a Term Facility repayable with interest quarterly at a percentage of the initial principal amount of the Term Facility of 5.0% per year with the remaining principal due in 5 years. Up to $350.0 million is available under the Credit Agreement pursuant to a Revolver Facility which terminates in 5 years. The Agreement requires the Company to maintain two financial covenants, a maximum consolidated leverage ratio and a minimum consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio. The Agreement also contains various covenants relating to limitations on indebtedness, limitations on investments and acquisitions, limitations on sale of properties and limitations on liens and capital expenditures. The Agreement also contains other customary covenants, representations and events of defaults. The expiration date of the Term Facility and the Revolver Facility is October 24, 2024. As of September 30, 2020, $375.0 million was outstanding under the Credit Agreement, $285.0 million on the Term Facility and $90.0 million on the Revolver Facility. On September 30, 2020, $3.6 million of the revolver capacity was committed to irrevocable standby letters of credit issued in the ordinary course of business as required by vendors' contracts resulting in $186.3 million in available borrowings. The Company is in compliance with the covenants under the Agreement as of September 30, 2020.

Management believes the Agreement and the Company’s ability to internally generate funds from operations should be sufficient to meet the Company’s cash requirements for the foreseeable future. However, future challenges affecting the banking industry and credit markets in general could potentially cause changes to credit availability, which creates a level of uncertainty.

Critical Accounting Estimates

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations are based upon our Consolidated Financial Statements, which have been prepared in accordance with GAAP.  The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities.  Management bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources.  Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions, particularly given the uncertainty created by the COVID-19 pandemic.
 
Critical Accounting Policies

An accounting policy is deemed to be critical if it requires an accounting estimate to be made based on assumptions about matters that are highly uncertain at the time the estimate is made, and if different estimates that reasonably could have been used, or changes in the accounting estimates that are reasonably likely to occur
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periodically, could materially impact the financial statements.  Management believes that of the Company's significant accounting policies, which are set forth in Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the 2019 Form 10-K, the policies relating to the business combinations, sales discounts, and goodwill and other intangible assets involved a higher degree of judgment and complexity. There have been no material changes to the nature of estimates, assumptions and levels of subjectivity and judgment related to critical accounting estimates disclosed in Item 7 "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" of the 2019 Form 10-K.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

There are no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are likely to have a current or future material effect on our financial condition.

Forward-Looking Information

Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included in Item 2 of this Quarterly Report contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  In addition, forward-looking statements may be made orally or in press releases, conferences, reports or otherwise, in the future by or on behalf of the Company.

Statements that are not historical are forward-looking.  When used by or on behalf of the Company, the words “estimate,” "anticipate," "expect," “believe,” “intend”, "will", "would", "should", "could" and similar expressions generally identify forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of the Company.

Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties.  These uncertainties include factors that affect all businesses operating in a global market, as well as matters specific to the Company and the markets it serves.  Particular risks and uncertainties facing the Company include changes in market conditions; the impact of the current COVID-19 outbreak; ongoing weakness in the industrial and agricultural sector; election uncertainty; changes in tariff regulations and the imposition of new tariffs; a strong U.S. dollar; increased competition; trade wars or other negative economic impacts resulting from geopolitical events; decreases in the prices of agricultural commodities, which could affect our customers' income levels; increase in input costs; our inability to increase profit margins through continuing production efficiencies and cost reductions; repercussions from the pending exit by the U.K. from the European Union (EU); acquisition integration issues; budget constraints or income shortfalls which could affect the purchases of our type of equipment by governmental customers; credit availability for both the Company and its customers, adverse weather conditions such as droughts, floods, snowstorms, etc. which can affect buying patterns of the Company’s customers and related contractors; the price and availability of critical raw materials, particularly steel and steel products; energy cost; increased cost of governmental regulations which effect corporations including related fines and penalties (such as the European General Data Protection Regulation and the California Consumer Privacy Act); the potential effects on the buying habits of our customers due to animal disease outbreaks and other epidemics; the Company’s ability to develop and manufacture new and existing products profitably; market acceptance of new and existing products; the Company’s ability to maintain good relations with its employees; the Company's ability to successfully complete acquisitions and operate acquired businesses or assets; the ability to hire and retain quality skilled employees; cyber security risks affecting information technology or data security breaches; and the possible effects of events beyond our control, such as political unrest, acts of terror, natural disasters and pandemics, on the Company or its customers, suppliers and the economy in general. The Company continued to experience the impacts of COVID-19 on its markets and operations including operational disruption and softening demand. The full extent to which COVID-19 will adversely impact the Company’s business depends on future developments, which are highly uncertain and unpredictable, including new information concerning the severity of the outbreak and the effectiveness of actions globally to contain or mitigate its effects. While this situation will negatively impact the Company’s results of operations, cash flows and financial position, the current level of uncertainty over the economic and operational impacts of COVID-19 means the full financial impact cannot be reasonably estimated at this time.

In addition, the Company is subject to risks and uncertainties facing the industry in general, including changes in business and political conditions and the economy in general in both domestic and international markets; weather conditions affecting demand; slower growth in the Company’s markets; financial market changes including increases in interest rates and fluctuations in foreign exchange rates; actions of competitors; the inability of the Company’s suppliers, customers, creditors, public utility providers and financial service organizations to deliver or
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provide their products or services to the Company; seasonal factors in the Company’s industry; litigation; government actions including budget levels, regulations and legislation, primarily relating to the environment, commerce, infrastructure spending, health and safety; and availability of materials.

The Company wishes to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements and to recognize that the statements are not predictions of actual future results.  Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements and from historical results, due to the risks and uncertainties described above, as well as others not now anticipated.  The foregoing statements are not exclusive and further information concerning the Company and its businesses, including factors that could potentially materially affect the Company’s financial results, may emerge from time to time.  It is not possible for management to predict all risk factors or to assess the impact of such risk factors on the Company’s businesses.
 
Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risks

The Company is exposed to various market risks.  Market risks are the potential losses arising from adverse changes in market prices and rates.  The Company does not enter into derivative or other financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes.

Foreign Currency Risk        

International Sales

A portion of the Company’s operations consists of manufacturing and sales activities in international jurisdictions. The Company primarily manufactures its products in the U.S., U.K., France, Canada, Brazil, Australia and the Netherlands.  The Company sells its products primarily in the functional currency within the markets where the products are produced, but certain sales from the Company's U.K. and Canadian operations are denominated in other foreign currencies.  As a result, the Company’s financials, specifically the value of its foreign assets, could be affected by factors such as changes in foreign currency exchange rates or weak economic conditions in the other markets in which the subsidiaries of the Company distribute their products. Foreign exchange rates and economic conditions in these foreign markets may be further impacted by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

To mitigate the short-term effect of changes in currency exchange rates on the Company’s functional currency-based sales, the Company’s U.K. subsidiaries regularly enter into foreign exchange forward contracts to hedge approximately 90% of its future net foreign currency collections over a period of nine months.  As of September 30, 2020, the Company had $1.2 million outstanding in forward exchange contracts related to accounts receivable.  A 15% fluctuation in exchange rates for these currencies would change the fair value of these contracts by approximately $0.2 million.  However, since these contracts hedge foreign currency denominated transactions, any change in the fair value of the contracts should be offset by changes in the underlying value of the transaction being hedged.

Exposure to Exchange Rates

The Company translates the assets and liabilities of foreign-owned subsidiaries at rates in effect at the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are translated at average rates in effect during the reporting period. Translation adjustments are included in accumulated other comprehensive income within the statement of stockholders’ equity. The total foreign currency translation adjustment for the current quarter increased stockholders’ equity by $8.6 million.

The Company’s earnings are affected by fluctuations in the value of the U.S. dollar as compared to foreign currencies, predominately in Europe and Canada, as a result of the sales of its products in international markets.  Forward currency contracts are used to hedge against the earnings effects of such fluctuations.  The result of a uniform 10% strengthening or 10% decrease in the value of the dollar relative to the currencies in which the Company’s sales are denominated would result in a change in gross profit of $6.2 million for the nine month period ending September 30, 2020.  This calculation assumes that each exchange rate would change in the same direction relative to the U.S. dollar.  In addition to the direct effects of changes in exchange rates, which include a changed dollar value of the resulting sales, changes in exchange rates may also affect the volume of sales or the foreign currency sales price as competitors’ products become more or less attractive.  The Company’s sensitivity analysis
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of the effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates does not factor in a potential change in sales levels or local currency prices. 

In March 2019, the Company entered into fixed-to-fixed cross-currency swaps and designated these swaps to hedge a portion of its net investment in a euro functional currency denominated subsidiary against foreign currency fluctuations. These contracts involve the exchange of fixed U.S. dollars with fixed euro interest payments periodically over the life of the contracts and an exchange of the notional amounts at maturity. The fixed-to-fixed cross-currency swaps include €40 million ($45 million) maturing December 2021.

Interest Rate Risk

The Company’s long-term debt bears interest at variable rates.  Accordingly, the Company’s net income is affected by changes in interest rates.  Assuming the current level of borrowings at variable rates and a two percentage point change for the third quarter 2020 average interest rate under these borrowings, the Company’s interest expense would have changed by approximately $1.9 million.  In the event of an adverse change in interest rates, management could take actions to mitigate its exposure.  However, due to the uncertainty of the actions that would be taken and their possible effects this analysis assumes no such actions.  Further this analysis does not consider the effects of the change in the level of overall economic activity that could exist in such an environment.

In January 2020, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement with three of its total lenders that hedge future cash flows related to its outstanding debt obligations. As of September 30, 2020, the Company had $375.0 million outstanding under the Credit Agreement of which $200.0 million was hedged in a three year interest rate swap contract with a fixed LIBOR base rate of 1.43%.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures
 
Disclosure Controls and Procedures

An evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of Alamo’s management, including our President and Chief Executive Officer, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) and Vice President, Controller and Treasurer, (Principal Accounting Officer), of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934).  Based upon the evaluation, the President and Chief Executive Officer, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) and Vice President, Controller and Treasurer, (Principal Accounting Officer) concluded that the Company’s design and operation of these disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the end of the period covered by this report.

Changes in internal control over financial reporting

There has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during our last fiscal year that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. - Legal Proceedings

For a description of legal proceedings, see Note 14 Contingent Matters to our interim condensed consolidated financial statements.

Item 1A. - Risk Factors

Our business has been and will continue to be adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

In March 2020, the World Health Organization characterized the outbreak of COVID-19 as a pandemic, and the President of the United States declared the COVID-19 outbreak a national emergency. COVID-19 continues to spread throughout the United States and other countries across the world, and the duration and severity of its effects are currently unknown. Given the ongoing and dynamic nature of the circumstances, it is difficult to predict the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, and there is no guarantee our efforts to address the adverse impacts of COVID-19 will be effective. We have experienced operational interruptions as a result of the
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pandemic, including the temporary suspension or reduced capacity of operations due to health concerns and government imposed restrictions, which have had and will have an adverse effect on the productivity and profitability of such manufacturing facilities, and in turn is expected to have an adverse effect on our business and financial results. Moreover, a prolonged pandemic, or the threat thereof, could result in continued operational and other disruptions for us and for our customers and suppliers. We may also incur significant costs to remedy damages caused by operational and supply chain disruptions, performance delays, and payment defaults or bankruptcy of our customers and suppliers, all of which could adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.

The rapid spread of COVID-19 has also created significant uncertainty and global economic disruption. The extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic impacts our business, operations, financial results, financial condition and prospects will depend on numerous evolving factors which cannot be predicted, including: the duration and scope of the pandemic; governmental, business and individual actions taken in response; the short and long term effects on the operational and financial condition of our dealers and our governmental and other customers; and the impact on the overall demand for our products. Any of the above factors could result in negative direct and indirect impacts on our business which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. In addition, the impact of COVID-19 on macroeconomic conditions may impact the proper functioning of financial and capital markets, foreign currency exchange rates, commodity and energy prices, and interest rates. Even after the COVID-19 pandemic has subsided, we may continue to experience material adverse impacts to our business as a result of any economic recession or depression that has occurred or may occur in the future. Any of these events could amplify the other risks and uncertainties described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and could otherwise materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations, prospects and/or stock price.

Other than as set forth under this Item 1A, there have not been any material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in the 2019 Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019.

Item 2. - Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

The following table provides a summary of the Company's repurchase activity for its common stock during the three months ended September 30, 2020:

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
PeriodTotal Number of Shares PurchasedAverage Price Paid Per ShareTotal Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly announced Plans or Programs
Maximum Dollar Value of Shares That May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (a)
July 1-31, 2020— — — $25,861,222
August 1-31, 2020— — — $25,861,222
September 1-30, 2020— — — $25,861,222
(a) On December 13, 2018, the Board authorized a stock repurchase program of up to $30.0 million of the Company's common stock. The program shall have a term of five (5) years, terminating on December 12, 2023.


Item 3. - Defaults Upon Senior Securities

None.

Item 4. - Mine Safety Disclosures

Not Applicable

Item 5. - Other Information

(a) Reports on Form 8-K

None.
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(b) Other Information
 
None.

Item 6. - Exhibits

(a)   Exhibits
ExhibitsExhibit Title
Incorporated by Reference From the Following Documents
31.1Filed Herewith
31.2Filed Herewith
31.3Filed Herewith
32.1Filed Herewith
32.2Filed Herewith
32.3Filed Herewith
101.INSXBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data Files because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL documentFiled Herewith
101.SCHXBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema DocumentFiled Herewith
101.CALXBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase DocumentFiled Herewith
101.DEFXBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase DocumentFiled Herewith
101.LABXBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase DocumentFiled Herewith
101.PREXBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase DocumentFiled Herewith
104Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)Filed Herewith

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Alamo Group Inc.

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.

October 28, 2020
Alamo Group Inc.
(Registrant)
 
 
/s/ Ronald A. Robinson
Ronald A. Robinson
President & Chief Executive Officer
 

/s/ Dan E. Malone
Dan E. Malone
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
 

/s/ Richard J. Wehrle
Richard J. Wehrle
Vice President, Controller & Treasurer
(Principal Accounting Officer)
 
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