John Bean Technologies CORP - Quarter Report: 2014 June (Form 10-Q)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2014

or

For the transition period from              to             

Commission File Number 1-34036

John Bean Technologies Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

(312) 861-5900

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION

JOHN BEAN TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

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JOHN BEAN TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

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

JOHN BEAN TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

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

JOHN BEAN TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

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

JOHN BEAN TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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NOTE 1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Description of Business

John Bean Technologies Corporation and its majority-owned consolidated subsidiaries (“JBT” or “we”) provide global technology solutions for the food processing and air transportation industries. We design, manufacture, test and service technologically sophisticated systems and products for customers through our JBT FoodTech and JBT AeroTech segments. We have manufacturing operations worldwide and are strategically located to facilitate delivery of our products and services to our customers.

Basis of Presentation

The preceding condensed consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2013, which has been derived from audited financial statements, and unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements, together with the notes thereto (the “statements”), of JBT have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. As permitted under those rules, certain notes and other financial information that are normally required by accounting principles generally accepted in the U. S. have been condensed or omitted. Therefore, these statements should be read in conjunction with the audited annual consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

In the opinion of management, the statements reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of our financial condition and operating results as of and for the periods presented. Revenue, expenses, assets and liabilities can vary during each quarter of the year. Therefore, the results and trends in these statements may not be representative of those for the full year or any future period.

Use of estimates

Preparation of financial statements that follow accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and notes. Actual amounts could differ from these estimates.

NOTE 2. INVENTORIES

Inventories consisted of the following:

NOTE 3. PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS

Components of net periodic benefit cost were as follows:

We expect to contribute $18 million to our U.S. qualified pension plan as well as other pension and postretirement benefit plans in 2014 and contributed approximately $4 million during the six months ended June 30, 2014.

NOTE 4. ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

Accumulated other comprehensive income or loss (“AOCI”) represents the cumulative balance of other comprehensive income, net of tax, as of the balance sheet date. For JBT, AOCI is primarily composed of adjustments related to pension and other postretirement benefit plans and foreign currency translation adjustments. Changes in the AOCI balances for the three months ended June 30, 2014 by component are shown in the following table:

Reclassification adjustments from AOCI into earnings for pension and other postretirement benefit plans for the three months ended June 30, 2014, which includes current period settlements, were $0.7 million in selling, general and administrative expense net of $0.3 million in provision for income taxes.

Changes in the AOCI balances for the six months ended June 30, 2014 by component are shown in the following table:

Reclassification adjustments from AOCI into earnings for pension and other postretirement benefit plans for the six months ended June 30, 2014, which includes current period settlements, were $1.6 million in selling, general and administrative expense net of $0.6 million in provision for income taxes.

NOTE 5. EARNINGS PER SHARE

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations for the respective periods and our basic and diluted shares outstanding:

NOTE 6. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS AND RISK MANAGEMENT

Derivative Financial Instruments

We hold derivative financial instruments for the purpose of hedging foreign currency risks for certain identifiable and anticipated transactions.

We manufacture and sell our products in a number of countries throughout the world and, as a result, are exposed to movements in foreign currency exchange rates. Our major foreign currency exposures involve the markets in Western Europe, South America and Asia. Many of our sales and purchase contracts are written contemplating this risk and therefore contain embedded derivatives, which we take into consideration as part of our risk management policy. The purpose of our foreign currency hedging activities is to manage the economic impact of exchange rate volatility associated with anticipated foreign currency purchases and sales made in the normal course of business. We primarily utilize forward foreign exchange contracts with maturities of less than 2 years. We do not apply hedge accounting for these forward foreign exchange contracts. As of June 30, 2014, we held forward foreign exchange contracts with an aggregate notional value of $385.4 million.

The following table presents the fair value of foreign currency derivatives included within the condensed consolidated balance sheets:

Refer to Note 7. Fair Value of Financial Instruments, for a description of how the values of the above financial instruments are determined.

A master netting arrangement allows counterparties to net settle amounts owed to each other as a result of separate offsetting derivative transactions. We enter into master netting arrangements with our counterparties when possible in order to mitigate credit risk in derivative transactions by permitting us to net settle for transactions with the same counterparty. However, we do not net settle with such counterparties. As a result, we present our derivatives at gross fair values in the condensed consolidated balance sheets. As of June 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, information related to these offsetting arrangements was as follows:

The following table presents the location and amount of gain (loss) from derivatives and the remeasurement of assets and liabilities in foreign currencies, as well as the net impact recognized in the condensed consolidated statements of income:

Credit Risk

By their nature, financial instruments involve risk including credit risk for non-performance by counterparties. Financial instruments that potentially subject us to credit risk primarily consist of trade receivables and derivative contracts. We manage the credit risk on financial instruments by transacting only with financially secure counterparties, requiring credit approvals and credit limits, and monitoring counterparties’ financial condition. Our maximum exposure to credit loss in the event of non-performance by the counterparty is limited to the amount drawn and outstanding on the financial instrument. Allowances for the losses are established based on collectability assessments.

NOTE 7. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The fair value framework requires the categorization of assets and liabilities measured at fair value into three levels based upon the assumptions (inputs) used to price the assets or liabilities. Level 1 provides the most reliable measure of fair value, whereas Level 3 generally requires significant management judgment. The three levels are defined as follows:

Financial assets and financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis are as follows:

Investments represent securities held in a trust for the non-qualified deferred compensation plan. Investments are classified as trading securities and are valued based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets that we have the ability to access. Investments are reported in other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Investments include an unrealized gain of $0.3 million as of June 30, 2014 and an unrealized gain of $0.5 million as of December 31, 2013.

We use the income approach to measure the fair value of derivative instruments on a recurring basis. This approach calculates the present value of the future cash flow by measuring the change between the derivative contract rate and the published market indicative currency rate, multiplied by the contract notional values, and applying an appropriate discount rate as well as a factor of credit risk.

The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, trade receivables and payables, as well as financial instruments included in other current assets and other current liabilities, approximate fair values because of their short-term maturities.

The carrying values and the estimated fair values of our debt financial instruments are summarized in the table below:

There is no active or observable market for our fixed rate borrowings, which include our senior unsecured notes and our Brazilian loans. Therefore, the estimated fair values of the notes and the Brazilian loans are based on discounted cash flows using current interest rates available for debt with similar terms and remaining maturities. The estimates of the all-in interest rate for discounting the notes and the loans are based on a broker quote for notes and loans with similar terms. We do not have a rate adjustment for risk profile changes, covenant issues or credit rating changes, therefore the broker quote is deemed to be the closest approximation of current market rates. The carrying values of the remaining borrowings approximate their fair values due to their variable interest rates.

NOTE 8. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

We are involved in legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. Although the results of litigation cannot be predicted with certainty, we do not believe that the resolution of the proceedings that we are involved in, either individually or taken as a whole, will have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition.

We have assumed liabilities related to specified legal proceedings arising from our business prior to our 2008 spin-off from FMC Technologies, Inc. As a result, although FMC Technologies, Inc. will in many cases remain the named defendant, we will manage the litigation and indemnify FMC Technologies, Inc. for costs, expenses and judgments arising from such litigation. We do not believe that any existing litigation we have assumed will have a material effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition.

Guarantees and Product Warranties

In the ordinary course of business with customers, vendors and others, we issue standby letters of credit, performance bonds, surety bonds and other guarantees. These financial instruments, which totaled approximately $91.7 million at June 30, 2014, represent guarantees of our future performance. We also have provided approximately $6.2 million of bank guarantees and letters of credit to secure a portion of our existing financial obligations. The majority of these financial instruments expire within two years; we expect to replace them through the issuance of new or the extension of existing letters of credit and surety bonds.

In some instances, we guarantee our customers’ financing arrangements. We are responsible for payment of any unpaid amounts but will receive indemnification from third parties for between sixty and ninety-five percent of the contract values. As of June 30, 2014, the gross value of such arrangements was $15.4 million, of which our net exposure under such guarantees is $2.2 million. However, we generally retain recourse to the equipment sold.

We provide warranties of various lengths and terms to certain of our customers based on standard terms and conditions and negotiated agreements. We provide for the estimated cost of warranties at the time revenue is recognized for products where reliable, historical experience of warranty claims and costs exists. We also provide a warranty liability when additional specific obligations are identified. The warranty obligation reflected in other current liabilities in the condensed consolidated balance sheets is based on historical experience by product and considers failure rates and the related costs in correcting a product failure. Warranty cost and accrual information is as follows:

NOTE 9. BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION

Segment operating profit is defined as total segment revenue less segment operating expenses. Business segment information was as follows:

NOTE 10. RESTRUCTURING

Restructuring costs primarily consist of employee separation benefits under our existing severance programs, foreign statutory termination benefits, certain one-time termination benefits, contract termination costs, asset impairment charges and other costs that are associated with restructuring actions. Restructuring charges are determined based on estimates prepared at the time the restructuring actions were approved by the management and also include amounts recognized as incurred.

During the fourth quarter of 2013, we implemented a restructuring plan that included management changes both in the U.S. and in non-U.S. subsidiaries. We incurred severance costs of $1.6 million in connection with this plan in the fourth quarter of 2013. We expect to complete the plan within 2014.

In the first quarter of 2014, we implemented a plan to optimize the overall JBT cost structure on a global basis. The initiatives under this plan include streamlining operations, consolidating certain facilities and enhancing the Company’s general and administrative infrastructure. The total estimated cost in connection with this plan is in the range of $12 million to $13 million. Payments required under this plan are expected to be made during the remainder of 2014 and 2015.

Additional information regarding the restructuring activities is presented in the tables below:

While restructuring charges are excluded from our calculation of segment operating profit, the table below presents the restructuring charges associated with each segment and with corporate activities:

Liability balances for restructuring activities are included in other current liabilities in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. The table below details the activities in 2014:

NOTE 11. SUBSEQUENT EVENT

In July 2014, we acquired the stock of ICS Solutions, a subdivision of Stork Food & Dairy Systems. ICS Solutions, located in Amsterdam, The Netherlands and Gainesville, GA (U.S.A.), is a worldwide leader in the engineering, installation and servicing of high-capacity food preservation equipment. This acquisition will enable us to provide a complete range of high-capacity, in-container sterilization solutions to our customers in the growing global beverage, dairy and canning industries.

The purchase price was €25.8 million (approximately $35 million) before customary post-closing adjustments. We funded this acquisition with cash on hand as well as borrowings against our revolving line of credit. On June 30, 2014, we deposited €35 million (approximately $48 million) in a notary account as required by the purchase agreement. This notary account was for the funding of the acquisition which includes payment for the purchase price, customary post-closing working capital adjustments and cash acquired. The acquisition will be accounted for as a business combination in accordance with U.S. GAAP. We will record assets acquired (both tangible and intangible) and liabilities assumed at their respective fair value. We are in the process of completing the fair value assessment and accounting for this acquisition. 

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

Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This Form 10-Q, our Annual Report on Form 10-K and other materials filed or to be filed by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as information in oral statements or other written statements made or to be made by us, contain statements that are, or may be considered to be, forward-looking statements. All statements that are not historical facts, including statements about our beliefs or expectations, are forward-looking statements. You can identify these forward-looking statements by the use of forward-looking words such as “outlook,” “believes,” “expects,” “potential,” “continues,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “seeks,” “approximately,” “predicts,” “intends,” “plans,” “estimates,” “anticipates,” “foresees” or the negative version of those words or other comparable words and phrases. Any forward-looking statements contained in this Form 10-Q are based upon our historical performance and on current plans, estimates and expectations. The inclusion of this forward-looking information should not be regarded as a representation by us or any other person that the future plans, estimates or expectations contemplated by us will be achieved. These forward-looking statements include, among others, statements relating to our restructuring and optimization plans, our covenant compliance and our outlook.

We believe that the factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from expectations include but are not limited to the factors we described in our Form 10-K under “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.” If one or more of those or other risks or uncertainties materialize, or if our underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect, actual results may vary materially from what we projected. Consequently, actual events and results may vary significantly from those included in or contemplated or implied by our forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements included in this Form 10-Q are made only as of the date hereof, and we undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement made by us or on our behalf, whether as a result of new information, future developments, subsequent events or changes in circumstances or otherwise.

Executive Overview

We are a global technology solutions provider for the food processing and air transportation industries. We design, manufacture, test and service technologically sophisticated systems and products for customers. We have established a large installed base of food processing equipment as well as airport equipment and have built a strong global presence with manufacturing, sourcing, sales and service organizations located on six continents to support our equipment that has been delivered to more than 100 countries.

Non-GAAP Financial Measure

The results for three and six months ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 include several items that affect the comparability of our results. These include significant expenses that are not indicative of our on-going operations as detailed in the table below: 

The above table contains non-GAAP financial measures, including adjusted income from continuing operations and adjusted diluted earnings per share. The non-GAAP measures exclude certain amounts for the purpose of determining adjusted income from continuing operations and adjusted diluted earnings per share. Adjusted income from continuing operations and adjusted diluted earnings per share are intended to provide an indication of our underlying operating results and to enhance investors’ overall understanding of our financial performance by eliminating the effects of certain items that are not comparable from one period to the next. In addition, this information is used as a basis for evaluating company performance and for the planning and forecasting of future periods. This information is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.

CONSOLIDATED RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2014 AND 2013

* Not meaningful

Total revenue increased $20.7 million in the second quarter of 2014 compared to the same period in 2013. Equipment revenue increased $26.4 million, which was attributable to higher equipment sales in both FoodTech and AeroTech.

Operating income increased by $3.7 million, or 25%, compared to the same period in 2013 as a result of the following items:

Interest income remained relatively flat in the second quarter of 2014 compared to the same period in 2013. Interest expense decreased slightly due to lower borrowing costs in the second quarter of 2014 compared to the same period in 2013.

Income tax expense in the second quarter of 2014 reflected an expected effective income tax rate for the full year of 32.8%, which is consistent with our 2013 full year rate. As of the second quarter of 2014, the effective tax rate does not reflect a tax benefit related to the U.S. research and development tax credit, which expired as of December 31, 2013 and has not been reenacted into law.

OPERATING RESULTS OF BUSINESS SEGMENTS

THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2014 AND 2013

* Not meaningful

Segment operating profit is defined as total segment revenue less segment operating expenses. The following items have been excluded in computing segment operating profit: corporate staff expense, foreign currency-related gains and losses, LIFO provisions, restructuring costs, certain employee benefit expenses, interest income and expense and income taxes.

JBT FoodTech

JBT FoodTech’s revenue increased by $11.4 million in the second quarter of 2014 compared to the same period in 2013. The increase was driven by $15.6 million in higher equipment sales in the Freezing and Cooking product lines in Asia Pacific, North America and Europe. The increase was partly offset by decreased aftermarket revenue which was mainly due to timing of the completion of certain projects. Aftermarket revenue for three months ended June 30, 2014 increased 12% sequentially from the first quarter of 2014.

JBT FoodTech’s operating profit increased by $2.2 million in the second quarter of 2014 compared to the same period in 2013 resulting in an increase in operating margin from 13.1% to 13.5%. Higher sales volume contributed $3.6 million of higher profit. Margin expansion resulted in $1.7 million of higher profit. This was driven by higher equipment margins, which were mainly attributable to favorable project mix, and strategic pricing initiatives that resulted in higher parts margins as well as favorable cost performance. These increases were partly offset by higher general business spending and increased selling costs consistent with higher revenue.

JBT AeroTech

JBT AeroTech’s revenue increased by $8.2 million in the second quarter of 2014 compared to the same period in 2013. The increase was driven by $13.8 million in higher gate equipment sales primarily as a result of converting higher backlog of Jetway® passenger boarding bridges and pre-conditioned air equipment. These increases were partly reduced by $4.1 million in lower sales of ground support equipment to air carrier customers. The remaining sales decline is mainly due to lower revenue from Airport Service maintenance contracts.

JBT AeroTech’s operating profit increased by $2.8 million in the second quarter of 2014 compared to the same period in 2013 resulting in an increase in operating margins from 3.6% to 7.0%. Higher sales volume accounted for $1.3 million of the improvement. Gross profit margins increased by 270 basis points, primarily as the result of favorable product mix and the benefit of leveraging fixed costs, which accounted for the majority of the remaining of profit improvement. 

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