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LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS INC - Quarter Report: 2012 September (Form 10-Q)

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

R QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2012

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:  0-1402

 

 

LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Ohio

 

34-1860551

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

 

 

22801 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio

 

44117

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

(216) 481-8100

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Not applicable

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 

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

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted 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 and post such files).

Yes R  No £

 

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

 

Large accelerated filer R

 

Accelerated filer £

Non-accelerated filer   £ (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

 

Smaller reporting company £

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).

Yes £  No R

 

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common shares as of September 30, 2012 was 83,069,386.

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

3

Item 1. Financial Statements

3

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)

3

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)

4

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

5

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)

6

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

7

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

21

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

31

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

31

 

 

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

31

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

31

Item 1A. Risk Factors

32

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

32

Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures

32

Item 6. Exhibits

33

 

 

Signature

34

 

 

EX-31.1

Certification of the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

EX-31.2

Certification of the Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer) pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

EX-32.1

Certification of the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer) pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

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EX-101

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(UNAUDITED)

(In thousands, except per share amounts)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2012

 

2011

 

2012

 

2011

 

Net sales

 

$

697,552

 

$

701,624

 

$

2,168,719

 

$

2,000,096

 

Cost of goods sold

 

484,190

 

516,172

 

1,515,095

 

1,457,702

 

Gross profit

 

213,362

 

185,452

 

653,624

 

542,394

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Selling, general & administrative expenses

 

121,602

 

110,629

 

372,931

 

327,794

 

Rationalization and asset impairment charges (gains)

 

3,059

 

 

4,317

 

282

 

Operating income

 

88,701

 

74,823

 

276,376

 

214,318

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income (expense):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income

 

916

 

1,167

 

2,648

 

2,436

 

Equity earnings in affiliates

 

1,566

 

1,488

 

4,264

 

4,033

 

Other income

 

746

 

147

 

2,015

 

2,154

 

Interest expense

 

(1,040

)

(1,752

)

(3,338

)

(5,037

)

Total other income (expense)

 

2,188

 

1,050

 

5,589

 

3,586

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

 

90,889

 

75,873

 

281,965

 

217,904

 

Income taxes

 

26,153

 

20,515

 

86,715

 

58,582

 

Net income including noncontrolling interests

 

64,736

 

55,358

 

195,250

 

159,322

 

Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries’ loss

 

(29

)

(172

)

(77

)

(131

)

Net income

 

$

64,765

 

$

55,530

 

$

195,327

 

$

159,453

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic earnings per share

 

$

0.78

 

$

0.66

 

$

2.35

 

$

1.90

 

Diluted earnings per share

 

$

0.77

 

$

0.66

 

$

2.32

 

$

1.88

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash dividends declared per share

 

$

0.17

 

$

0.155

 

$

0.51

 

$

0.465

 

 

See notes to these consolidated financial statements.

 

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LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(UNAUDITED)

(In thousands)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2012

 

2011

 

2012

 

2011

 

Net income including noncontrolling interests

 

$

64,736

 

$

55,358

 

$

195,250

 

$

159,322

 

Other comprehensive income, net of tax:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized (loss) gain on derivatives designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges, net of tax

 

(5

)

1,516

 

(564

)

1,412

 

Defined benefit pension plan activity, net of tax

 

4,794

 

3,388

 

14,009

 

10,104

 

Currency translation adjustment

 

16,928

 

(59,045

)

11,958

 

(23,978

)

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

 

21,717

 

(54,141

)

25,403

 

(12,462

)

Comprehensive income

 

86,453

 

1,217

 

220,653

 

146,860

 

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

179

 

(684

)

(389

)

99

 

Comprehensive income attributable to shareholders

 

$

86,274

 

$

1,901

 

$

221,042

 

$

146,761

 

 

See notes to these consolidated financial statements.

 

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LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands)

 

 

 

September 30, 2012

 

December 31, 2011

 

 

 

(UNAUDITED)

 

(NOTE 1)

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

Current Assets

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

340,675

 

$

361,101

 

Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $7,425 in 2012; $7,079 in 2011)

 

391,360

 

386,197

 

Inventories:

 

 

 

 

 

Raw materials

 

119,007

 

117,194

 

Work-in-process

 

44,302

 

42,103

 

Finished goods

 

227,639

 

213,941

 

Total inventory

 

390,948

 

373,238

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other current assets

 

116,648

 

98,734

 

Total Current Assets

 

1,239,631

 

1,219,270

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property, Plant and Equipment

 

 

 

 

 

Land

 

43,690

 

42,891

 

Buildings

 

338,521

 

322,626

 

Machinery and equipment

 

730,993

 

724,801

 

 

 

1,113,204

 

1,090,318

 

Less accumulated depreciation

 

634,180

 

619,867

 

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net

 

479,024

 

470,451

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-current assets

 

372,867

 

287,055

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL ASSETS

 

$

2,091,522

 

$

1,976,776

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

Amounts due banks

 

$

18,988

 

$

19,922

 

Trade accounts payable

 

186,545

 

176,312

 

Other current liabilities

 

286,663

 

193,312

 

Current portion of long-term debt

 

506

 

81,496

 

Total Current Liabilities

 

492,702

 

471,042

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-Term Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term debt, less current portion

 

1,680

 

1,960

 

Accrued pensions

 

178,238

 

232,175

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

82,711

 

78,357

 

Total Long-Term Liabilities

 

262,629

 

312,492

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders’ Equity

 

 

 

 

 

Common shares

 

9,858

 

9,858

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

197,734

 

179,104

 

Retained earnings

 

1,637,169

 

1,484,393

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(222,166

)

(247,881

)

Treasury shares

 

(302,311

)

(248,528

)

Total Shareholders’ Equity

 

1,320,284

 

1,176,946

 

Noncontrolling interests

 

15,907

 

16,296

 

Total Equity

 

1,336,191

 

1,193,242

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

 

$

2,091,522

 

$

1,976,776

 

 

See notes to these consolidated financial statements.

 

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LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

(In thousands)

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2012

 

2011

 

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

195,327

 

$

159,453

 

Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries’ loss

 

(77

)

(131

)

Net income including noncontrolling interests

 

195,250

 

159,322

 

Adjustments to reconcile Net income including noncontrolling interests to Net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Rationalization and asset impairment charges

 

357

 

23

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

48,220

 

47,089

 

Equity earnings in affiliates, net

 

(1,449

)

(1,316

)

Deferred income taxes

 

(288

)

4,992

 

Stock-based compensation

 

6,711

 

4,723

 

Amortization of terminated interest rate swaps

 

(430

)

(1,396

)

Amortization of pension actuarial losses and prior service cost

 

23,248

 

16,345

 

Other non-cash items, net

 

(82

)

3,392

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions:

 

 

 

 

 

Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable

 

13,750

 

(72,287

)

Increase in inventories

 

(6,832

)

(98,727

)

Increase in other current assets

 

(12,180

)

(8,539

)

(Decrease) increase in trade accounts payable

 

(1,182

)

34,988

 

Increase in other current liabilities

 

85,593

 

75,623

 

Decrease in accrued pensions

 

(54,472

)

(30,490

)

Net change in other long-term assets and liabilities

 

(52,873

)

(3,364

)

NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES

 

243,341

 

130,378

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

 

(39,307

)

(50,750

)

Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired

 

(52,851

)

(62,340

)

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

 

538

 

1,003

 

Other investing activities

 

(1,541

)

 

NET CASH USED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES

 

(93,161

)

(112,087

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from short-term borrowings

 

2,291

 

8,736

 

Payments on short-term borrowings

 

(3,813

)

(8,412

)

Amounts due banks, net

 

(1,858

)

(1,604

)

Proceeds from long-term borrowings

 

914

 

 

Payments on long-term borrowings

 

(85,535

)

(1,598

)

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

 

12,695

 

7,211

 

Tax benefit from exercise of stock options

 

5,594

 

2,327

 

Purchase of shares for treasury

 

(60,155

)

(27,630

)

Cash dividends paid to shareholders

 

(42,510

)

(39,001

)

NET CASH USED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 

(172,377

)

(59,971

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on Cash and cash equivalents

 

1,771

 

(3,053

)

DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

 

(20,426

)

(44,733

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

361,101

 

366,193

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD

 

$

340,675

 

$

321,460

 

 

See notes to these consolidated financial statements.

 

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LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS, INC.

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts

 

NOTE 1 — BASIS OF PRESENTATION

 

As used in this report, the term “Company,” except as otherwise indicated by the context, means Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. and its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries for which it has a controlling interest.  The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X.  Accordingly, these unaudited consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for complete financial statements.  However, in the opinion of management, these unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all the adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods.  Operating results for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2012.

 

The accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2011 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for complete financial statements.  For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

 

Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior year financial statements to conform to current year classifications.

 

Translation of Foreign Currencies

 

The translation of assets and liabilities originally denominated in foreign currencies into U.S. dollars is for consolidation purposes, and does not necessarily indicate that the Company could realize or settle the reported value of those assets and liabilities in U.S. dollars.  Additionally, such a translation does not necessarily indicate that the Company could return or distribute the reported U.S. dollar value of the net equity of its foreign operations to its shareholders.

 

Venezuela — Highly Inflationary Economy

 

Venezuela is a highly inflationary economy under GAAP.  As a result, the financial statements of the Company’s Venezuelan operation are reported under highly inflationary accounting rules as of January 1, 2010.  Under highly inflationary accounting, the financial statements of the Company’s Venezuelan operation have been remeasured into the Company’s reporting currency and exchange gains and losses from the remeasurement of monetary assets and liabilities are reflected in current earnings.  In remeasuring the financial statements, the official exchange rate for non-essential goods of 4.3 is used as this is the rate expected to be applicable to dividend repatriations.

 

Future impacts to earnings of applying highly inflationary accounting for Venezuela on the Company’s consolidated financial statements will be dependent upon movements in the applicable exchange rates between the bolivar and the U.S. dollar and the amount of monetary assets and liabilities included in the Company’s Venezuelan operation’s balance sheet.  The bolivar-denominated monetary net asset position was $21,898 at September 30, 2012 and $6,826 at December 31, 2011.  The increased exposure was due to the limited opportunities to convert bolivars into U.S. dollars.

 

NOTE 2 — EARNINGS PER SHARE

 

The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2012

 

2011

 

2012

 

2011

 

Numerator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

64,765

 

$

55,530

 

$

195,327

 

$

159,453

 

Denominator:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic weighted average shares outstanding

 

82,918

 

83,613

 

83,233

 

83,781

 

Effect of dilutive securities - Stock options and awards

 

998

 

936

 

1,093

 

1,045

 

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding

 

83,916

 

84,549

 

84,326

 

84,826

 

Basic earnings per share

 

$

0.78

 

$

0.66

 

$

2.35

 

$

1.90

 

Diluted earnings per share

 

$

0.77

 

$

0.66

 

$

2.32

 

$

1.88

 

 

For the three months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, common shares subject to equity-based awards of 461,093 and 923,308, respectively, were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because the effect of their exercise would be anti-dilutive.  For the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, common shares subject to equity-based

 

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LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS, INC.

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts

 

awards of 46,678 and 492,166, respectively, were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because the effect of their exercise would be anti-dilutive.

 

NOTE 3 — NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

 

New Accounting Standards Adopted:

 

In September 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2011-08, “Intangibles — Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Testing Goodwill for Impairment.”  ASU 2011-08 provides an entity the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstance leads to the determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount.  If the entity determines it is not more likely than not that the fair value is less than the carrying amount, then performing the two-step impairment test is unnecessary.  However, if the entity concludes otherwise, it is required to perform the first step of the two-step impairment test.  The amendments are effective for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011.  ASU 2011-08 was adopted by the Company on January 1, 2012 and will not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.

 

In June 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-05, “Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Presentation of Comprehensive Income.”  This update provides amendments to Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 220, Comprehensive Income.  ASU 2011-05 provides an entity the option to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements.  Under both options, an entity is required to present each component of net income along with total net income, each component of other comprehensive income along with a total for other comprehensive income and a total amount for comprehensive income.  Further, ASU 2011-05 requires the presentation on the face of the financial statements items that are reclassified from other comprehensive income to net income in the statement(s) where the components of net income and the components of other comprehensive income are presented.  The amendment to present reclassification adjustments was deferred when the FASB issued ASU 2011-12.  ASU 2011-05 should be applied retrospectively and is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011.  The Company adopted ASU 2011-05, excluding deferred portions, on January 1, 2012.  Refer to the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income herein.

 

In May 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-04, “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRS’s.”  ASU 2011-04 amends ASC Topic 820, resulting in common fair value measurement and disclosure requirements in GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”).  Consequently, the amendments change the wording used to describe many of the requirements in GAAP for measuring fair value and for disclosing information about fair value measurements.  These amendments are to be applied prospectively and are effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011.  ASU 2011-04 was adopted by the Company on January 1, 2012 and did not have a significant impact on the Company’s financial statements.

 

New Accounting Standards to be Adopted:

 

In July 2012, the FASB issued ASU No. 2012-02, “Intangibles — Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Testing Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets for Impairment.”  ASU 2012-02 permits an entity first to assess qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that an indefinite-lived intangible asset is impaired as a basis for determining whether it is necessary to perform the quantitative impairment test in accordance with Subtopic 350-30, Intangibles — Goodwill and Other — General Intangibles Other than Goodwill.  The more-likely-than-not threshold is defined as having a likelihood of more than 50 percent.  In accordance with this update, an entity will have an option not to calculate annually the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset if the entity determines that it is not more likely than not that the asset is impaired.  The amendments are effective for annual and interim impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after September 15, 2012.  Early adoption is permitted.  The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2012-02 on the Company’s financial statements.

 

In December 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-11, “Balance Sheet (Topic 210): Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities.”  ASU 2011-11 requires an entity to disclose information about financial instruments and derivative instruments that are subject to offsetting, master netting or other similar arrangements, to illustrate the effect or potential effect of those arrangements on the Company’s financial position.  The amendments are effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, 2013, and interim periods within those annual periods.  The amendments should be applied retrospectively for all prior periods presented.  The Company is currently evaluating the impact of the adoption of ASU 2011-11 on the Company’s financial statements.

 

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LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS, INC.

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts

 

NOTE 4 — ACQUISITIONS

 

On May 17, 2012, the Company completed the acquisition of Wayne Trail Technologies, Inc. (“Wayne Trail”) for approximately $30,393 in cash, net of acquired cash, and assumed debt.  The preliminary fair value of net assets acquired was $15,323, resulting in goodwill of $15,070.  These values are preliminary and subject to final opening balance sheet adjustments.  Wayne Trail, based in Ft. Loramie, Ohio, is a manufacturer of automated systems and tooling, serving a wide range of applications in the metal processing market.  The acquisition added to the Company’s welding and automated solutions portfolio.  Annual sales for Wayne Trail at the date of acquisition were approximately $50,000.

 

On March 6, 2012, the Company completed the acquisition of Weartech International, Inc. (“Weartech”) for approximately $29,995 in cash and assumed debt.  The preliminary fair value of net assets acquired was $19,256, resulting in goodwill of $10,739.  These values are preliminary and subject to final opening balance sheet adjustments.  Weartech, based in Anaheim, California, is a producer of cobalt-based hard facing and wear-resistant welding consumables.  The acquisition added to the Company’s consumables portfolio.  Sales for Weartech during 2011 were approximately $40,000.

 

On July 29, 2011, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of Techalloy Company, Inc. and certain assets of its parent company, Central Wire Industries Ltd. (collectively, “Techalloy”), for approximately $36,900 in cash and assumed debt.  The fair value of net assets acquired was $32,814, resulting in goodwill of $4,086.  Techalloy, based in Baltimore, Maryland, is a manufacturer of nickel alloy and stainless steel welding consumables.  The acquisition added to the Company’s consumables portfolio.  Annual sales for Techalloy at the date of acquisition were approximately $70,000.

 

On July 29, 2011, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of Applied Robotics, Inc. (d/b/a Torchmate) (“Torchmate”) for approximately $8,280 in cash.  The fair value of net assets acquired was $2,361, resulting in goodwill of $5,919.  Torchmate, based in Reno, Nevada, provides a wide selection of computer numeric controlled plasma cutter and oxy-fuel cutting systems.  The acquisition added to the Company’s plasma and oxy-fuel cutting product offering.  Annual sales for Torchmate at the date of acquisition were approximately $13,000.

 

On March 11, 2011, the Company completed the acquisition of OOO Severstal-metiz: welding consumables (“Severstal”) for approximately $16,861 in cash and assumed debt.  The fair value of net assets acquired was $8,049, resulting in goodwill of $8,812.  Severstal is a leading manufacturer of welding consumables in Russia and was a subsidiary of OAO Severstal, one of the world’s leading vertically integrated steel and mining companies.  This acquisition expanded the Company’s capacity and distribution channels in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States.  Sales for Severstal during 2010 were approximately $40,000.

 

On January 31, 2011, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of SSCO Manufacturing, Inc. (d/b/a Arc Products) (“Arc Products”) for approximately $3,280 in cash and a contingent consideration liability fair valued at $3,806.  The contingent consideration is based upon estimated sales for the five-year period ending December 31, 2015 and will be paid in 2016 based on actual sales during the five-year period.  The fair value of net assets acquired was $3,613, resulting in goodwill of $3,473.  Arc Products is a manufacturer of orbital welding systems and welding automation components based in Southern California.  Orbital welding systems are designed to automatically weld pipe and tube in difficult to access locations and for mission-critical applications requiring high weld integrity and sophisticated quality monitoring capabilities.  The acquisition will complement the Company’s ability to serve global customers in the nuclear, power generation and process industries worldwide.  Sales for Arc Products during 2010 were not significant.

 

Pro forma information related to these acquisitions has not been presented because the impact on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income is not material.  Acquired companies are included in the Company’s consolidated financial statements as of the date of acquisition.

 

NOTE 5 — SEGMENT INFORMATION

 

The Company’s primary business is the design and manufacture of arc welding and cutting products, manufacturing a broad line of arc welding equipment, consumable welding products and other welding and cutting products.  The Company also has a leading global position in the brazing and soldering alloys market.  The Company has aligned its business units into five operating segments to enhance the utilization of the Company’s worldwide resources and global sourcing initiatives.  The operating segments consist of North America Welding, Europe Welding, Asia Pacific Welding, South America Welding and The Harris Products Group.  The North America Welding segment includes welding operations in the United States, Canada and Mexico.  The Europe Welding segment includes welding operations in Europe, Russia and Africa.  The other two welding segments include welding operations in Asia Pacific and South America, respectively.  The fifth segment, The Harris Products Group, includes the Company’s global cutting, soldering and brazing businesses as well as the retail business in the United States.

 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts

 

Segment performance is measured and resources are allocated based on a number of factors, the primary profit measure being earnings before interest and income taxes (“EBIT”), as adjusted.  Segment EBIT is adjusted for special items as determined by management, such as the impact of rationalization activities, certain asset impairment charges and gains or losses on disposals of assets.

 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts

 

Financial information for the reportable segments follows:

 

 

 

North
America
Welding

 

Europe
Welding

 

Asia
Pacific
Welding

 

South
America
Welding

 

The Harris
Products
Group

 

Corporate /
Eliminations

 

Consolidated

 

Three months ended September 30, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

390,327

 

$

104,480

 

$

76,263

 

$

44,545

 

$

81,937

 

$

 

$

697,552

 

Inter-segment sales

 

28,186

 

3,261

 

2,748

 

27

 

1,869

 

(36,091

)

 

Total

 

$

418,513

 

$

107,741

 

$

79,011

 

$

44,572

 

$

83,806

 

$

(36,091

)

$

697,552

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EBIT, as adjusted

 

$

70,797

 

$

8,515

 

$

2,054

 

$

7,587

 

$

7,739

 

$

(2,620

)

$

94,072

 

Special items charge (gain)

 

477

 

1,874

 

708

 

 

 

 

3,059

 

EBIT

 

$

70,320

 

$

6,641

 

$

1,346

 

$

7,587

 

$

7,739

 

$

(2,620

)

$

91,013

 

Interest income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

916

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,040

)

Income before income taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

90,889

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three months ended September 30, 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

345,182

 

$

128,294

 

$

97,790

 

$

44,169

 

$

86,189

 

$

 

$

701,624

 

Inter-segment sales

 

33,070

 

3,238

 

4,111

 

254

 

2,485

 

(43,158

)

 

Total

 

$

378,252

 

$

131,532

 

$

101,901

 

$

44,423

 

$

88,674

 

$

(43,158

)

$

701,624

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EBIT, as adjusted

 

$

53,436

 

$

10,282

 

$

1,899

 

$

4,025

 

$

5,010

 

$

1,806

 

$

76,458

 

Special items charge (gain)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EBIT

 

$

53,436

 

$

10,282

 

$

1,899

 

$

4,025

 

$

5,010

 

$

1,806

 

$

76,458

 

Interest income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,167

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1,752

)

Income before income taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

75,873

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine months ended September 30, 2012

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

1,187,879

 

$

344,720

 

$

254,259

 

$

121,552

 

$

260,309

 

$

 

$

2,168,719

 

Inter-segment sales

 

101,386

 

12,178

 

11,641

 

38

 

6,605

 

(131,848

)

 

Total

 

$

1,289,265

 

$

356,898

 

$

265,900

 

$

121,590

 

$

266,914

 

$

(131,848

)

$

2,168,719

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EBIT, as adjusted

 

$

216,872

 

$

32,317

 

$

8,641

 

$

13,472

 

$

23,933

 

$

(6,882

)

$

288,353

 

Special items charge (gain)

 

554

 

2,466

 

1,297

 

1,381

 

 

 

5,698

 

EBIT

 

$

216,318

 

$

29,851

 

$

7,344

 

$

12,091

 

$

23,933

 

$

(6,882

)

$

282,655

 

Interest income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,648

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3,338

)

Income before income taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

281,965

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

$

909,827

 

$

460,586

 

$

358,626

 

$

128,658

 

$

203,536

 

$

30,289

 

$

2,091,522

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nine months ended September 30, 2011

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

947,594

 

$

381,750

 

$

288,072

 

$

116,011

 

$

266,669

 

$

 

$

2,000,096

 

Inter-segment sales

 

105,419

 

13,375

 

10,721

 

374

 

6,735

 

(136,624

)

 

Total

 

$

1,053,013

 

$

395,125

 

$

298,793

 

$

116,385

 

$

273,404

 

$

(136,624

)

$

2,000,096

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EBIT, as adjusted

 

$

158,192

 

$

27,267

 

$

3,281

 

$

9,600

 

$

20,750

 

$

1,697

 

$

220,787

 

Special items charge (gain)

 

 

392

 

(110

)

 

 

 

282

 

EBIT

 

$

158,192

 

$

26,875

 

$

3,391

 

$

9,600

 

$

20,750

 

$

1,697

 

$

220,505

 

Interest income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,436

 

Interest expense

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(5,037

)

Income before income taxes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

217,904

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

$

737,538

 

$

453,012

 

$

372,017

 

$

115,638

 

$

210,074

 

$

74,598

 

$

1,962,877

 

 

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Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts

 

In the third quarter of 2012, special items include net charges of $477, $1,914 and $311 for rationalization actions in the North America Welding, Europe Welding and Asia Pacific Welding segments, respectively, primarily related to employee severance and other costs associated with the consolidation of manufacturing operations.  The Asia Pacific Welding segment special items also include a charge of $397 related to asset impairments.

 

In the nine months ended September 30, 2012, special items include net charges of $554, $2,506 and $900 for rationalization actions in the North America Welding, Europe Welding and Asia Pacific Welding segments, respectively, primarily related to employee severance and other costs associated with the consolidation of manufacturing operations.  The Asia Pacific Welding segment special items also include a charge of $397 related to asset impairments.  The South America Welding segment special item represents a charge of $1,381, relating to a change in Venezuelan labor law, which provides for increased employee severance obligations.

 

In the nine months ended September 30, 2011, special items include net charges of $188 and $93 for rationalization actions in the Europe Welding and Asia Pacific Welding segments, respectively, primarily related to employee severance and other costs associated with the consolidation of manufacturing operations.  The Europe Welding and Asia Pacific Welding segments special items also include a loss of $204 and a gain of $203, respectively, on the sale of assets at rationalized operations.

 

NOTE 6 — RATIONALIZATION AND ASSET IMPAIRMENTS

 

The Company recorded rationalization charges of $4,317 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 resulting from rationalization plans initiated in 2012.  A description of each plan and the related costs follows:

 

Italy Plan:

 

During September 2012, the Company initiated a plan to relocate its Italian machine manufacturing operations.  This action is expected to impact 44 employees within the Europe Welding segment.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, the Company recorded charges of $1,195 related to these activities.  Charges represent the initial estimate of employee severance and other related costs.  At September 30, 2012, a liability relating to these actions of $1,134 was recognized in Other current liabilities, which will be substantially paid over the next 12 months.  The Company expects additional charges up to $980 to be recorded related to the completion of these activities.

 

Australia Plan:

 

During June 2012, the Company initiated a plan to rationalize its Australian manufacturing operations.  This action is expected to impact 50 employees within the Asia Pacific Welding segment.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, the Company recorded charges of $1,297 related to these activities.  Activities represent charges of $900 related to employee severance and other related costs and $397 related to asset impairments.  At September 30, 2012, a liability relating to these actions of $696 was recognized in Other current liabilities, which will be substantially paid over the next 12 months.  The Company expects additional charges in the range of $100 to $1,000 to be recorded related to the completion of these activities.

 

Oceanside-Reno Plan:

 

During May 2012, the Company initiated a plan to consolidate its Oceanside, California operations and its Reno, Nevada operations to another facility in Reno, Nevada.  This action is expected to impact 22 employees within the North America Welding segment.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, the Company recorded charges of $554 related to these activities.  Charges represent employee severance and other related costs.  At September 30, 2012, a liability relating to these actions of $16 was recognized in Other current liabilities, which will be substantially paid over the next 12 months.  The Company expects additional charges in the range of $440 to $900 to be recorded related to the completion of these activities.

 

Russia Plan:

 

During April 2012, the Company initiated a plan to rationalize and consolidate manufacturing facilities in Russia.  This action is expected to impact 225 employees within the Europe Welding segment.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, the Company recorded net charges of $1,271 related to these activities.  Activities represent charges of $1,311 related to employee severance and other related costs partially offset by gains of $40 from sale of assets at rationalized operations.  At September 30, 2012, a liability relating to these actions of $798 was recognized in Other current liabilities, which will be substantially paid over the next 12 months.  The Company expects additional charges in the range of $200 to $600 to be recorded related to the completion of these activities.

 

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Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts

 

2009 Plans:

 

During 2009, the Company initiated rationalization actions including the consolidation of certain manufacturing operations in the Europe Welding, Asia Pacific Welding and The Harris Products Group segments.  At September 30, 2012, a liability relating to these actions of $172 was recognized in Other current liabilities.  The Company does not expect any further costs associated with these actions in 2012 as they were substantially completed in 2010 and are expected to be paid by the end of 2012.

 

The Company continues to evaluate its cost structure, which may result in additional rationalization actions and charges in future periods.  The following table summarizes the activity related to the rationalization liabilities by segment:

 

 

 

North
America
Welding

 

Europe
Welding

 

Asia Pacific
Welding

 

The Harris
Products
Group

 

Consolidated

 

Balance at December 31, 2011

 

$

 

$

173

 

$

 

$

82

 

$

255

 

Payments and other adjustments

 

(538

)

(575

)

(204

)

(82

)

(1,399

)

Charged to expense

 

554

 

2,506

 

900

 

 

3,960

 

Balance at September 30, 2012

 

$

16

 

$

2,104

 

$

696

 

$

 

$

2,816

 

 

NOTE 7 — COMMON SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM

 

The Company has a share repurchase program for up to 30 million of the Company’s common shares.  At management’s discretion, the Company repurchases its common shares from time to time in the open market, depending on market conditions, stock price and other factors.  During the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2012, the Company purchased an aggregate of 481,300 and 1,341,984 common shares, respectively, in the open market under this program.  As of September 30, 2012, there remained 3,779,773 common shares available for repurchase under this program.  The repurchased common shares remain in treasury and have not been retired.

 

NOTE 8 — COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

 

The amounts and tax effects allocated to each component of other comprehensive income are as follows:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended Sept. 30, 2012

 

Three Months Ended Sept. 30, 2011

 

 

 

Gross of
Tax
Amount

 

Tax
(Expense)
Benefit

 

Net of Tax
Amount

 

Gross of
Tax
Amount

 

Tax
(Expense)
Benefit

 

Net of Tax
Amount

 

Other comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized (loss) gain on derivatives designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges

 

$

(152

)

$

147

 

$

(5

)

$

1,963

 

$

(447

)

$

1,516

 

Defined benefit pension plan activity

 

7,549

 

(2,755

)

4,794

 

5,634

 

(2,246

)

3,388

 

Currency translation adjustment

 

16,928

 

 

16,928

 

(59,045

)

 

(59,045

)

Total other comprehensive income (loss)

 

$

24,325

 

$

(2,608

)

$

21,717

 

$

(51,448

)

$

(2,693

)

$

(54,141

)

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended Sept. 30, 2012

 

Nine Months Ended Sept. 30, 2011

 

 

 

Gross of
Tax
Amount

 

Tax
(Expense)
Benefit

 

Net of Tax
Amount

 

Gross of
Tax
Amount

 

Tax
(Expense)
Benefit

 

Net of Tax
Amount

 

Other comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unrealized (loss) gain on derivatives designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges

 

$

(712

)

$

148

 

$

(564

)

$

1,889

 

$

(477

)

$

1,412

 

Defined benefit pension plan activity

 

22,602

 

(8,593

)

14,009

 

16,782

 

(6,678

)

10,104

 

Currency translation adjustment

 

11,958

 

 

11,958

 

(23,978

)

 

(23,978

)

Total other comprehensive income (loss)

 

$

33,848

 

$

(8,445

)

$

25,403

 

$

(5,307

)

$

(7,155

)

$

(12,462

)

 

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NOTE 9 - EQUITY

 

Changes in equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 are as follows:

 

 

 

Shareholders’
Equity

 

Noncontrolling
Interests

 

Total Equity

 

Balance at December 31, 2011

 

$

1,176,946

 

$

16,296

 

$

1,193,242

 

Comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

195,327

 

(77

)

195,250

 

Other comprehensive income (loss)

 

25,715

 

(312

)

25,403

 

Total comprehensive income (loss)

 

221,042

 

(389

)

220,653

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash dividends declared - $0.51 per share

 

(42,551

)

 

(42,551

)

Issuance of shares under benefit plans

 

25,002

 

 

25,002

 

Purchase of shares for treasury

 

(60,155

)

 

(60,155

)

Balance at September 30, 2012

 

$

1,320,284

 

$

15,907

 

$

1,336,191

 

 

Changes in equity for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 are as follows:

 

 

 

Shareholders’
Equity

 

Noncontrolling
Interests

 

Total Equity

 

Balance at December 31, 2010

 

$

1,133,497

 

$

15,981

 

$

1,149,478

 

Comprehensive income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

159,453

 

(131

)

159,322

 

Other comprehensive (loss) income

 

(12,692

)

230

 

(12,462

)

Total comprehensive income

 

146,761

 

99

 

146,860

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash dividends declared - $0.465 per share

 

(39,109

)

 

(39,109

)

Issuance of shares under benefit plans

 

15,471

 

 

15,471

 

Purchase of shares for treasury

 

(27,630

)

 

(27,630

)

Balance at September 30, 2011

 

$

1,228,990

 

$

16,080

 

$

1,245,070

 

 

NOTE 10 — INVENTORY VALUATION

 

Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market.  Fixed manufacturing overhead costs are allocated to inventory based on normal production capacity and abnormal manufacturing costs are recognized as period costs.  For most domestic inventories, cost is determined principally by the last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) method, and for non-U.S. inventories, cost is determined by the first-in, first-out (“FIFO”) method.  The valuation of LIFO inventories is made at the end of each year based on inventory levels and costs at that time.  Accordingly, interim LIFO calculations are based on management’s estimates of expected year-end inventory levels and costs.  Actual year-end costs and inventory levels may differ from interim LIFO inventory valuations.  The excess of current cost over LIFO cost was $75,867 and $78,292 at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.

 

NOTE 11 — ACCRUED EMPLOYEE BONUS

 

“Other current liabilities” at September 30, 2012 and 2011 include accruals for year-end bonuses and related payroll taxes of $105,685 and $85,134, respectively, related to the Company’s employees worldwide.  The payment of bonuses is discretionary and subject to approval by the Board of Directors.  A majority of annual bonuses are paid in December, resulting in an increasing bonus accrual during the Company’s fiscal year.  The increase in the accrual from September 30, 2011 to September 30, 2012 is due to the increase in profitability of the Company.

 

NOTE 12 — CONTINGENCIES

 

The Company, like other manufacturers, is subject from time to time to a variety of civil and administrative proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business.  Such claims and litigation include, without limitation, product liability claims and

 

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Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts

 

health, safety and environmental claims, some of which relate to cases alleging asbestos and manganese induced illnesses.  The claimants in the asbestos and manganese cases seek compensatory and punitive damages, in most cases for unspecified amounts.  The Company believes it has meritorious defenses to these claims and intends to contest such suits vigorously.

 

The Company’s accrual for contingent liabilities, primarily for product liability claims, was $4,793 as of September 30, 2012 and $11,312 as of December 31, 2011.  The accrual is included in “Other current liabilities.”  The Company also recognized an asset for recoveries from insurance carriers related to the insured claims outstanding of $3,516 as of September 30, 2012 and $4,516 as of December 31, 2011.  The asset is included in “Other current assets.”  The decrease in the accrual for contingent liabilities is primarily due to a payment made in conjunction with the agreement entered into in January 2012 that provides for the dismissal with prejudice of substantially all of the pending manganese claims.  The decrease in the asset for recoveries from insurance carriers reflects the payment of insurance receivables.

 

Based on the Company’s historical experience in litigating product liability claims, including a significant number of dismissals, summary judgments and defense verdicts in many cases and immaterial settlement amounts, as well as the Company’s current assessment of the underlying merits of the claims and applicable insurance, the Company believes resolution of these claims and proceedings, individually or in the aggregate, will not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

NOTE 13 — PRODUCT WARRANTY COSTS

 

The Company accrues for product warranty claims based on historical experience and the expected material and labor costs to provide warranty service.  Warranty services are generally provided for periods up to three years from the date of sale.  The accrual for product warranty claims is included in “Other current liabilities.”

 

The changes in the carrying amount of product warranty accruals for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 are as follows:

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2012

 

2011

 

Balance at beginning of period

 

$

15,781

 

$

16,879

 

Accruals for warranties

 

7,847

 

7,243

 

Settlements

 

(8,283

)

(7,909

)

Foreign currency translation

 

52

 

(184

)

Balance at end of period

 

$

15,397

 

$

16,029

 

 

NOTE 14 DEBT

 

The Company’s $80,000 Series C Note (the “Note”) was repaid on March 12, 2012 at maturity.  The Company has a line of credit totaling $300,000 through the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”), which was entered into on July 26, 2012.  The Credit Agreement contains customary affirmative, negative and financial covenants for credit facilities of this type, including limitations on the Company and its subsidiaries with respect to liens, investments, distributions, mergers and acquisitions, dispositions of assets, transactions with affiliates and a fixed charges coverage ratio and total leverage ratio.  As of September 30, 2012, the Company was in compliance with all of its covenants and had no outstanding borrowings under the Credit Agreement.  The Credit Agreement has a five-year term and may be increased, subject to certain conditions, by an additional amount up to $100,000.  The interest rate on borrowings is based on either LIBOR or the prime rate, plus a spread based on the Company’s leverage ratio, at the Company’s election.

 

The Company historically utilized interest rate swaps to manage interest rate risks.  The Company terminated its remaining interest rate swaps in 2009 and had no interest rate swaps outstanding as of September 30, 2012.  The termination of interest rate swaps in 2009 resulted in a realized gain of $5,079.  This gain was deferred and amortized over the remaining life of the Note.  The amortization of this gain reduced “Interest expense” by $328 and $1,243 in the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.  At September 30, 2012, the deferred gain was fully amortized.

 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts

 

NOTE 15 RETIREMENT AND POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT PLANS

 

The components of total pension cost were as follows:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2012

 

2011

 

2012

 

2011

 

Service cost

 

$

5,426

 

$

4,544

 

$

16,275

 

$

13,205

 

Interest cost

 

10,368

 

11,127

 

31,097

 

33,067

 

Expected return on plan assets

 

(14,688

)

(14,323

)

(44,059

)

(43,061

)

Amortization of prior service cost

 

(23

)

(16

)

(68

)

(47

)

Amortization of net loss

 

7,773

 

5,444

 

23,316

 

16,392

 

Defined benefit plans

 

8,856

 

6,776

 

26,561

 

19,556

 

Multi-employer plans

 

223

 

241

 

690

 

717

 

Defined contribution plans

 

2,435

 

2,137

 

7,032

 

6,327

 

Total pension cost

 

$

11,514

 

$

9,154

 

$

34,283

 

$

26,600

 

 

The Company voluntarily contributed $53,277 to its defined benefit plans in the United States during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and expects to contribute up to $60,000 to its defined benefit plans in the United States during 2012.  The amortization of net loss increased due to greater actuarial losses during 2011, attributable to a lower discount rate and lower actual return on plan assets compared with the expected return on assets.

 

NOTE 16 — INCOME TAXES

 

The Company recognized $86,715 of tax expense on pre-tax income of $281,965, resulting in an effective income tax rate of 30.8% for the nine months ended September 30, 2012.  The effective income tax rate is lower than the Company’s statutory rate primarily due to income earned in lower tax rate jurisdictions and the utilization of foreign tax loss carry-forwards for which valuation allowances had been previously provided.

 

The effective income tax rate of 26.9% for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 was lower than the Company’s statutory rate primarily due to income earned in lower tax rate jurisdictions and a tax benefit of $4,844 for tax audit settlements.

 

The anticipated effective income tax rate for 2012 depends on the amount of earnings in various tax jurisdictions and the level of related tax deductions achieved during the year.

 

As of September 30, 2012, the Company had $25,720 of unrecognized tax benefits.  If recognized, approximately $15,544 would be reflected as a component of income tax expense.

 

The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. and various state, local and foreign jurisdictions.  With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local or non-U.S. income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2008.  The Company is currently subject to various U.S. state audits, a Canadian tax audit for 2003-2010, an Indonesian tax audit for 2003-2007, an Indian tax audit for 2008-2011 and a Venezuelan tax audit for 2011-2012.  Except as discussed below, the Company does not expect the results of these examinations to have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

 

Unrecognized tax benefits are reviewed on an ongoing basis and are adjusted for changing facts and circumstances, including progress of tax audits and closing of statutes of limitations.  Based on information currently available, management believes that additional audit activity could be completed and/or statutes of limitations may close relating to existing unrecognized tax benefits.  It is reasonably possible there could be a reduction of $5,603 in prior years’ unrecognized tax benefits by the end of the third quarter 2013.

 

In July 2012, the Company received a Notice of Reassessment from the Canada Revenue Agency (the “CRA”) for 2004 to 2011, which would disallow the deductibility of intercompany dividends.  These adjustments would increase Canadian federal and provincial tax due by $60,085 plus approximately $16,584 of interest, net of tax, through September 30, 2012.  The Company disagrees with the position taken by the CRA and believes it is without merit.  The Company will vigorously contest the assessment through the Tax Court of Canada.  A trial date has not yet been scheduled.

 

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LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS, INC.

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts

 

In connection with the litigation process, the Company is required to deposit a pre-determined amount of the tax and interest assessed by the CRA.  In September 2012, a deposit was made and is recorded as a Non-current asset in the amount of $56,181 as of September 30, 2012.  Payment of the balance of the tax and interest assessment is expected to be made in the quarter ending December 31, 2012.  The Company has elected to deposit the entire amount of the dispute in order to suspend the continuing accrual of a 5% interest charge.  Additionally, deposited amounts will earn interest of approximately 1% due upon a favorable outcome.  Any Canadian tax ultimately due will be creditable in the parent company’s U.S. federal tax return.  The Company expects to be able to utilize the full amount of foreign tax credits generated in the statutorily allowed carryback and carryforward periods.  Accordingly, should the Company not prevail in this dispute, the income statement charge will approximate the deficiency interest, net of tax.

 

The Company believes it will prevail on the merits of the tax position.  In accordance with prescribed recognition and measurement thresholds, no income tax accrual has been made for any uncertain tax positions related to the CRA reassessment.  An unfavorable resolution of this matter could have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements in the quarter in which a judgment is reached.

 

NOTE 17 — DERIVATIVES

 

The Company uses derivatives to manage exposures to currency exchange rates, interest rates and commodity prices arising in the normal course of business.  Derivative contracts to hedge currency and commodity exposures are generally written on a short-term basis but may cover exposures for up to two years while interest rate contracts may cover longer periods consistent with the terms of the underlying debt.  The Company does not enter into derivatives for trading or speculative purposes.

 

All derivatives are recognized at fair value on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.  The accounting for gains and losses resulting from changes in fair value depends on the use of the derivative and whether it is designated and qualifies for hedge accounting.  The Company formally documents the relationship of the hedge with the hedged item as well as the risk-management strategy for all designated hedges.  Both at inception and on an ongoing basis, the hedging instrument is assessed as to its effectiveness, when applicable.  If and when a derivative is determined not to be highly effective as a hedge, the underlying hedged transaction is no longer likely to occur, or the derivative is terminated, hedge accounting is discontinued.  The cash flows from settled derivative contracts are recognized in operating activities in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.  Hedge ineffectiveness was immaterial in the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011.

 

The Company is subject to the credit risk of the counterparties to derivative instruments.  Counterparties include a number of major banks and financial institutions.  The Company manages individual counterparty exposure by monitoring the credit rating of the counterparty and the size of financial commitments and exposures between the Company and the counterparty.  None of the concentrations of risk with any individual counterparty was considered significant at September 30, 2012.  The Company does not expect any counterparties to fail to meet their obligations.

 

Cash Flow Hedges

 

Certain foreign currency forward contracts were qualified and designated as cash flow hedges.  The dollar equivalent gross notional amount of these short-term contracts was $44,203 and $65,721 at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.  The effective portions of the fair value gains or losses on these cash flow hedges are recognized in “Accumulated other comprehensive income” (“AOCI”) and subsequently reclassified to “Cost of goods sold” or “Sales” for hedges of purchases and sales, respectively, as the underlying hedged transactions affect earnings.

 

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments

 

The Company has certain foreign exchange forward contracts that are not designated as hedges.  These derivatives are held as economic hedges of certain balance sheet exposures.  The dollar equivalent gross notional amount of these contracts was $169,063 and $161,026 at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, respectively.  The fair value gains or losses from these contracts are recognized in “Selling, general and administrative expenses,” offsetting the losses or gains on the exposures being hedged.

 

The Company has short-term silver and copper forward contracts with notional amounts of 320,000 troy ounces and 375,000 pounds, respectively, at September 30, 2012.  The notional amount of short-term silver contracts was 340,000 troy ounces at December 31, 2011.  Realized and unrealized gains and losses on these contracts are recognized in earnings.

 

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LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS, INC.

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts

 

Fair values of derivative instruments in the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets follow:

 

 

 

September 30, 2012

 

December 31, 2011

 

 

 

Other

 

Other

 

Other

 

Other

 

 

 

Current

 

Current

 

Current

 

Current

 

Derivatives by hedge designation 

 

Assets

 

Liabilities

 

Assets

 

Liabilities

 

Designated as hedging instruments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign exchange contracts

 

$

521

 

$

379

 

$

801

 

$

531

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Not designated as hedging instruments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign exchange contracts

 

384

 

167

 

726

 

1,026

 

Commodity contracts

 

5

 

1,010

 

1,559

 

 

Total derivatives

 

$

910

 

$

1,556

 

$

3,086

 

$

1,557

 

 

The effects of undesignated derivative instruments on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income for the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2012 and 2011 consisted of the following:

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

September 30,

 

September 30,

 

Derivatives by hedge designation

 

Classification of gain (loss)

 

2012

 

2011

 

2012

 

2011

 

Not designated as hedges:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign exchange contracts

 

Selling, general & administrative expenses

 

$

1,547

 

$

5,645

 

$

2,308

 

$

(243

)

Commodity contracts

 

Cost of goods sold

 

(2,410

)

1,984

 

(2,504

)

347

 

Commodity contracts

 

Other income

 

 

 

 

(12

)

 

The effects of designated cash flow hedges on AOCI and the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income consisted of the following:

 

Total gain (loss) recognized in AOCI, net of tax

 

September 30, 2012

 

December 31, 2011

 

Foreign exchange contracts

 

$

348

 

$

912

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

September 30,

 

September 30,

 

Derivative type

 

Gain (loss) reclassified from AOCI to:

 

2012

 

2011

 

2012

 

2011

 

Foreign exchange contracts

 

Sales

 

$

127

 

$

(113

)

$

591

 

$

(3

)

 

 

Cost of goods sold

 

35

 

(407

)

88

 

(1,610

)

 

The Company expects a gain of $348 related to existing contracts to be reclassified from AOCI, net of tax, to earnings over the next 12 months as the hedged transactions are realized.

 

NOTE 18 - FAIR VALUE

 

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (exit price).  The following hierarchy is used to classify the inputs used to measure fair value:

 

Level 1                    Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.

 

Level 2                    Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, or unadjusted quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability.

 

Level 3                    Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability.

 

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LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS, INC.

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts

 

The following table provides a summary of assets and liabilities as of September 30, 2012 measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

 

 

 

Balance as of

 

Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
or Liabilities

 

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs

 

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

 

Description

 

September 30, 2012

 

(Level 1)

 

(Level 2)

 

(Level 3)

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign exchange contracts

 

$

905

 

$

 

$

905

 

$

 

Commodity contracts

 

5

 

 

5

 

 

Total assets

 

$

910

 

$

 

$

910

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign exchange contracts

 

$

546

 

$

 

$

546

 

$

 

Commodity contracts

 

1,010

 

 

1,010

 

 

Contingent consideration

 

4,739

 

 

 

4,739

 

Deferred compensation

 

16,610

 

 

16,610

 

 

Total liabilities

 

$

22,905

 

$

 

$

18,166

 

$

4,739

 

 

The following table provides a summary of assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2011 measured at fair value on a recurring basis:

 

 

 

Balance as of

 

Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
or Liabilities

 

Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs

 

Significant
Unobservable
Inputs

 

Description

 

December 31, 2011

 

(Level 1)

 

(Level 2)

 

(Level 3)

 

Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign exchange contracts

 

$

1,527

 

$

 

$

1,527

 

$

 

Commodity contracts

 

1,559

 

 

1,559

 

 

Total assets

 

$

3,086

 

$

 

$

3,086

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign exchange contracts

 

$

1,557

 

$

 

$

1,557

 

$

 

Contingent consideration

 

4,297

 

 

 

4,297

 

Deferred compensation

 

14,936

 

 

14,936

 

 

Total liabilities

 

$

20,790

 

$

 

$

16,493

 

$

4,297

 

 

The Company’s derivative contracts are valued at fair value using the market approach.  The Company measures the fair value of foreign exchange contracts using Level 2 inputs based on observable spot and forward rates in active markets.  The Company measures the fair value of commodity contracts using Level 2 inputs through observable market transactions in active markets provided by financial institutions.  During the nine months ended September 30, 2012, there were no transfers between Levels 1, 2 or 3.

 

In connection with an acquisition, the Company recorded a contingent consideration fair valued at $4,739 as of September 30, 2012, which reflects a $442 increase in the liability from December 31, 2011.  The contingent consideration is based upon

 

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LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS, INC.

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts

 

estimated sales for the five-year period ending December 31, 2015 and will be paid in 2016 based on actual sales during the five-year period.  The fair value of the contingent consideration is a Level 3 valuation and fair valued using a probability weighted discounted cash flow analysis.  The discounted cash flow utilized weighted average inputs, including a risk based discount rate of 9.8% and a compounded annual revenue growth rate of 32.0%.  The discount rate was determined using discount rates of 3.5% reflective of the Company’s cost of debt and 14.1% as a risk adjusted cost of capital and the compounded annual revenue growth rate was determined using various scenarios with growth ranging from remaining relatively flat to growth rates of up to 61.4%.

 

The deferred compensation liability is the Company’s obligation under its executive deferred compensation plan.  The Company measures the fair value of the liability using the market values of the participants’ underlying investment fund elections.

 

The fair value of “Cash and cash equivalents,” “Accounts receivable,” “Amounts due banks” and “Trade accounts payable” approximated book value due to the short-term nature of these instruments at both September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.  The fair value of long-term debt at September 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011, including the current portion, was approximately $2,079 and $84,110, respectively, which was determined using available market information and methodologies requiring judgment.  The carrying value of this debt at such dates was $2,186 and $83,456, respectively.  Since considerable judgment is required in interpreting market information, the fair value of the debt is not necessarily the amount that could be realized in a current market exchange.

 

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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations should be read together with the Company’s unaudited consolidated financial statements and other financial information included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

 

General

 

The Company is the world’s largest designer and manufacturer of arc welding and cutting products, manufacturing a broad line of arc welding equipment, consumable welding products and other welding and cutting products.  Welding products include arc welding power sources, wire feeding systems, robotic welding packages, fume extraction equipment, consumable electrodes and fluxes.  The Company’s product offering also includes computer numeric controlled plasma and oxy-fuel cutting systems and regulators and torches used in oxy-fuel welding, cutting and brazing.  In addition, the Company has a leading global position in the brazing and soldering alloys market.

 

The Company’s products are sold in both domestic and international markets.  In North America, products are sold principally through industrial distributors, retailers and also directly to users of welding products.  Outside of North America, the Company has an international sales organization comprised of Company employees and agents who sell products from the Company’s various manufacturing sites to distributors and product users.

 

Results of Operations

 

Three Months Ended September 30, 2012 Compared with Three Months Ended September 30, 2011

 

 

 

Three Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2012

 

2011

 

Change

 

 

 

Amount

 

% of Sales

 

Amount

 

% of Sales

 

Amount

 

%

 

Net sales

 

$

697,552

 

100.0%

 

$

701,624

 

100.0%

 

$

(4,072

)

(0.6%

)

Cost of goods sold

 

484,190

 

69.4%

 

516,172

 

73.6%

 

(31,982

)

(6.2%

)

Gross profit

 

213,362

 

30.6%

 

185,452

 

26.4%

 

27,910

 

15.0%

 

Selling, general & administrative expenses

 

121,602

 

17.4%

 

110,629

 

15.8%

 

10,973

 

9.9%

 

Rationalization and asset impairment charges

 

3,059

 

0.4%

 

 

 

3,059

 

100.0%

 

Operating income

 

88,701

 

12.7%

 

74,823

 

10.7%

 

13,878

 

18.5%

 

Interest income

 

916

 

0.1%

 

1,167

 

0.2%

 

(251

)

(21.5%

)

Equity earnings in affiliates

 

1,566

 

0.2%

 

1,488

 

0.2%

 

78

 

5.2%

 

Other income

 

746

 

0.1%

 

147

 

 

599

 

407.5%

 

Interest expense

 

(1,040

)

(0.1%

)

(1,752

)

(0.2%

)

712

 

40.6%

 

Income before income taxes

 

90,889

 

13.0%

 

75,873

 

10.8%

 

15,016

 

19.8%

 

Income taxes

 

26,153

 

3.7%

 

20,515

 

2.9%

 

5,638

 

27.5%

 

Net income including noncontrolling interests

 

64,736

 

9.3%

 

55,358

 

7.9%

 

9,378

 

16.9%

 

Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries’ loss

 

(29

)

 

(172

)

 

143

 

83.1%

 

Net income

 

$

64,765

 

9.3%

 

$

55,530

 

7.9%

 

$

9,235

 

16.6%

 

 

Net Sales:  Net sales for the third quarter of 2012 decreased 0.6% from the third quarter 2011.  The sales decrease reflects volume decreases of 2.2%, price increases of 0.8%, increases from acquisitions of 3.8% and unfavorable impacts from foreign exchange of 3.0%.  Sales volumes decreased as a result of softening demand in the international markets offset by growth in the U.S. markets.  Product pricing increased from prior year levels due to the realization of price increases implemented in response to increases in raw material costs.

 

Gross Profit:  Gross profit increased 15.0% to $213,362 for the third quarter 2012 compared with $185,452 in the third quarter 2011.  As a percentage of Net sales, Gross profit increased to 30.6% in the third quarter 2012 from 26.4% in the third quarter 2011.  The increase was the result of increased product pricing and favorable regional mix partially offset by lower margins from recent acquisitions.  Foreign currency exchange rates had a $4,832 unfavorable translation impact in the third quarter 2012.

 

Selling, General & Administrative (“SG&A”) Expenses:  SG&A expenses were higher by $10,973, or 9.9%, in the third quarter 2012 compared with the third quarter of 2011.  As a percentage of Net sales, SG&A expenses were 17.4% and 15.8% in the third quarter 2012 and 2011, respectively.  The increase in SG&A expenses was predominantly due to higher bonus expense of $5,004, higher general and administrative spending primarily related to additional employee compensation costs of $4,680, increased SG&A expenses from acquisitions of $3,647 and increased U.S. retirement costs of $946 partially offset by foreign currency translations of $3,076 and foreign currency transaction gains of $2,156.

 

Interest Income:  Interest income decreased to $916 in the third quarter 2012 from $1,167 in the third quarter of 2011.  The decrease was largely due to less favorable interest rates globally offset by higher average cash balances.

 

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Equity Earnings in Affiliates:  Equity earnings in affiliates were $1,566 in the third quarter 2012 compared with earnings of $1,488 in the third quarter of 2011.  The increase was due to an increase in earnings of $111 in Turkey partially offset by a decrease in earnings of $33 in Chile.

 

Interest Expense:  Interest expense decreased to $1,040 in the third quarter 2012 from $1,752 in the third quarter of 2011 as a result of lower levels of debt in the current period.

 

Income Taxes:  The Company recognized $26,153 of tax expense on pre-tax income of $90,889, resulting in an effective income tax rate of 28.8% for the three months ended September 30, 2012.  The effective income tax rate is lower than the Company’s statutory rate primarily due to income earned in lower tax rate jurisdictions and the utilization of foreign tax loss carryforwards for which valuation allowances had been previously provided.

 

The effective income tax rate of 27.0% for the three months ended September 30, 2011 was lower than the Company’s statutory rate primarily due to income earned in lower tax rate jurisdictions.

 

Net Income:  Net income for the third quarter 2012 was $64,765 compared with Net income of $55,530 in the third quarter of 2011.  Diluted earnings per share for the third quarter 2012 were $0.77 compared with $0.66 in the third quarter of 2011.  Foreign currency exchange rate movements had an unfavorable translation effect of $1,183 on Net income for the third quarter of 2012.

 

Segment Results

 

Net Sales:  The table below summarizes the impacts of volume, acquisitions, price and foreign currency exchange rates on Net sales for the three months ended September 30, 2012:

 

 

 

 

 

Change in Net Sales due to:

 

 

 

 

 

Net Sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign

 

Net Sales

 

 

 

2011

 

Volume

 

Acquisitions

 

Price

 

Exchange

 

2012

 

Operating Segments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

North America Welding

 

$

345,182

 

$

9,479

 

26,804

 

$

9,267

 

$

(405

)

$

390,327

 

Europe Welding

 

128,294

 

(11,366

)

 

(630

)

(11,818

)

104,480

 

Asia Pacific Welding

 

97,790

 

(18,989

)

 

(1,035

)

(1,503

)

76,263

 

South America Welding

 

44,169

 

(1,237

)

 

5,114

 

(3,501

)

44,545

 

The Harris Products Group

 

86,189

 

6,440

 

 

(7,220

)

(3,472

)

81,937

 

Consolidated

 

$

701,624

 

$

(15,673)

 

$

26,804

 

$

5,496

 

$

(20,699

)

$

697,552

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

% Change

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

North America Welding

 

 

 

2.7%

 

7.8%

 

2.7%

 

(0.1%

)

13.1%

 

Europe Welding

 

 

 

(8.9%

)

 

(0.5%

)

(9.2%

)

(18.6%

)

Asia Pacific Welding

 

 

 

(19.4%

)

 

(1.1%

)

(1.5%

)

(22.0%

)

South America Welding

 

 

 

(2.8%

)

 

11.6%

 

(7.9%

)

0.9%

 

The Harris Products Group

 

 

 

7.5%

 

 

(8.4%

)

(4.0%

)

(4.9%

)

Consolidated

 

 

 

(2.2%

)

3.8%

 

0.8%

 

(3.0%

)

(0.6%

)

 

Net Sales:  Net sales volumes for the third quarter of 2012 increased for the North America Welding and The Harris Products Group segments because of growth within the domestic markets.  Volume decreases for the Europe Welding, Asia Pacific Welding and South America Welding segments is the result of softening demand in international markets.  Product pricing increased for the North America Welding and South America Welding segments due to the realization of price increases implemented in response to increases in raw material costs.  Product pricing increase for the South America Welding segment also reflects a higher inflationary environment, particularly in Venezuela.  Product pricing decreased for the Europe Welding and Asia Pacific Welding segments due to declining raw material costs within those regions.  Product pricing decreased for The Harris Products Group segment because of significant decreases in the costs of silver and copper as compared to the prior year period.  With respect to changes in Net sales due to foreign exchange, all segments decreased due to a stronger U.S. dollar.

 

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Earnings Before Interest and Income Taxes (“EBIT”), as Adjusted:  Segment performance is measured and resources are allocated based on a number of factors, the primary profit measure being EBIT, as adjusted.  The following table presents EBIT, as adjusted for the three months ended September 30, 2012 by segment compared with the comparable period in 2011:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2012

 

2011

 

$ Change

 

% Change

 

North America Welding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

390,327

 

$

345,182

 

45,145

 

13.1%

 

Inter-segment sales

 

28,186

 

33,070

 

(4,884

)

(14.8%

)

Total Sales

 

$

418,513

 

$

378,252

 

40,261

 

10.6%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EBIT, as adjusted

 

$

70,797

 

$

53,436

 

17,361

 

32.5%

 

As a percent of total sales

 

16.9%

 

14.1%

 

 

 

2.8%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Europe Welding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

104,480

 

$

128,294

 

(23,814

)

(18.6%

)

Inter-segment sales

 

3,261

 

3,238

 

23

 

0.7%

 

Total Sales

 

$

107,741

 

$

131,532

 

(23,791

)

(18.1%

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EBIT, as adjusted

 

$

8,515

 

$

10,282

 

(1,767

)

(17.2%

)

As a percent of total sales

 

7.9%

 

7.8%

 

 

 

0.1%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Asia Pacific Welding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

76,263

 

$

97,790

 

(21,527

)

(22.0%

)

Inter-segment sales

 

2,748

 

4,111

 

(1,363

)

(33.2%

)

Total Sales

 

$

79,011

 

$

101,901

 

(22,890

)

(22.5%

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EBIT, as adjusted

 

$

2,054

 

$

1,899

 

155

 

8.2%

 

As a percent of total sales

 

2.6%

 

1.9%

 

 

 

0.7%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

South America Welding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

44,545

 

$

44,169

 

376

 

0.9%

 

Inter-segment sales

 

27

 

254

 

(227

)

(89.4%

)

Total Sales

 

$

44,572

 

$

44,423

 

149

 

0.3%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EBIT, as adjusted

 

$

7,587

 

$

4,025

 

3,562

 

88.5%

 

As a percent of total sales

 

17.0%

 

9.1%

 

 

 

7.9%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Harris Products Group:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

81,937

 

$

86,189

 

(4,252

)

(4.9%

)

Inter-segment sales

 

1,869

 

2,485

 

(616

)

(24.8%

)

Total Sales

 

$

83,806

 

$

88,674

 

(4,868

)

(5.5%

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EBIT, as adjusted

 

$

7,739

 

$

5,010

 

2,729

 

54.5%

 

As a percent of total sales

 

9.2%

 

5.6%

 

 

 

3.6%

 

 

EBIT, as adjusted, as a percent of total sales increased for all segments in the three months ended September 30, 2012 as compared with the comparable period in the prior year.  The North America Welding segment growth is primarily due to improved leverage on a 2.7% increase in volumes and price increases of 2.7%.  The increase at the Europe Welding segment is primarily due to improved product mix and the decrease in raw material costs exceeding the 0.5% decrease in product pricing.  The Asia Pacific Welding segment increase represents improved profitability in Australia from stronger sales volumes and lower operating costs.  The South America Welding segment increase is a result of an 11.6% increase in product pricing exceeding inflation and rising material costs.  The Harris Products Group segment growth is primarily a result of improved leverage on a 7.5% increase in volumes and improved product mix on machine sales volume.

 

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In the three months ended September 30, 2012, EBIT, as adjusted, for the North America Welding, Europe Welding and Asia Pacific Welding segments excluded net special item charges of $477, $1,874 and $708, respectively, primarily related to employee severance and other costs associated with the consolidation of manufacturing operations.

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 Compared with Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2012

 

2011

 

Change

 

 

 

Amount

 

% of Sales

 

Amount

 

% of Sales

 

Amount

 

%

 

Net sales

 

$

2,168,719

 

100.0%

 

$

2,000,096

 

100.0%

 

$

168,623

 

8.4%

 

Cost of goods sold

 

1,515,095

 

69.9%

 

1,457,702

 

72.9%

 

57,393

 

3.9%

 

Gross profit

 

653,624

 

30.1%

 

542,394

 

27.1%

 

111,230

 

20.5%

 

Selling, general & administrative expenses

 

372,931

 

17.2%

 

327,794

 

16.4%

 

45,137

 

13.8%

 

Rationalization and asset impairment charges

 

4,317

 

0.2%

 

282

 

 

4,035

 

1430.9%

 

Operating income

 

276,376

 

12.7%

 

214,318

 

10.7%

 

62,058

 

29.0%

 

Interest income

 

2,648

 

0.1%

 

2,436

 

0.1%

 

212

 

8.7%

 

Equity earnings in affiliates

 

4,264

 

0.2%

 

4,033

 

0.2%

 

231

 

5.7%

 

Other income

 

2,015

 

0.1%

 

2,154

 

0.1%

 

(139

)

(6.5%

)

Interest expense

 

(3,338

)

(0.2%

)

(5,037

)

(0.3%

)

1,699

 

33.7%

 

Income before income taxes

 

281,965

 

13.0%

 

217,904

 

10.9%

 

64,061

 

29.4%

 

Income taxes

 

86,715

 

4.0%

 

58,582

 

2.9%

 

28,133

 

48.0%

 

Net income including noncontrolling interests

 

195,250

 

9.0%

 

159,322

 

8.0%

 

35,928

 

22.6%

 

Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries’ loss

 

(77

)

 

(131

)

 

54

 

41.2%

 

Net income

 

$

195,327

 

9.0%

 

$

159,453

 

8.0%

 

$

35,874

 

22.5%

 

 

Net Sales:  Net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 increased 8.4% from the comparable period in 2011.  The sales increase reflects volume increases of 3.8%, price increases of 1.9%, increases from acquisitions of 5.3% and unfavorable impacts from foreign exchange of 2.6%.  Sales volumes increased because of growth in the U.S. market offset by lower demand in the international markets.  Product pricing increased from prior year levels due to the realization of price increases implemented in response to increases in raw material costs.

 

Gross Profit:  Gross profit increased 20.5% to $653,624 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared with $542,394 in the comparable period in 2011.  As a percentage of Net sales, Gross profit increased to 30.1% in the nine months ended September 30, 2012 from 27.1% in the comparable period in 2011.  In the current period, the Company recorded charges of $1,439 related to the initial accounting for recent acquisitions and charges of $1,039 due to a change in Venezuelan labor law, which provides for increased employee severance obligations.  Foreign currency exchange rates had a $12,623 unfavorable translation impact in the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

 

Selling, General & Administrative (“SG&A”) Expenses:  SG&A expenses were higher by $45,137, or 13.8%, in the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared with the comparable period in 2011.  As a percentage of Net sales, SG&A expenses were 17.2% and 16.4% in the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.  The increase in SG&A expenses was predominantly due to higher bonus expense of $19,812, higher general and administrative spending primarily related to additional employee compensation costs of $10,700, increased SG&A expenses from acquisitions of $10,582 and increased U.S. retirement costs of $2,875 partially offset by foreign currency translations of $8,136.

 

Interest Income:  Interest income increased to $2,648 in the nine months ended September 30, 2012 from $2,436 in the comparable period in 2011.  The increase was largely due to international entities earning more favorable interest rates.

 

Equity Earnings in Affiliates:  Equity earnings in affiliates were $4,264 in the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared with earnings of $4,033 in the comparable period in 2011.  The increase was due to an increase in earnings of $520 in Turkey partially offset by a decrease in earnings of $289 in Chile.

 

Interest Expense:  Interest expense decreased to $3,338 in the nine months ended September 30, 2012 from $5,037 in the comparable period in 2011 as a result of lower levels of debt in the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

 

Income Taxes:  The Company recognized $86,715 of tax expense on pre-tax income of $281,965, resulting in an effective income tax rate of 30.8% for the nine months ended September 30, 2012.  The effective income tax rate is lower than the Company’s statutory rate primarily due to income earned in lower tax rate jurisdictions and the utilization of foreign tax loss carryforwards for which valuation allowances had been previously provided.

 

The effective income tax rate of 26.9% for the nine months ended September 30, 2011 was lower than the Company’s statutory rate primarily due to income earned in lower tax rate jurisdictions and a $4,844 favorable adjustment for tax audit settlements.

 

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Net Income:  Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 was $195,327 compared with Net income of $159,453 in the nine months ended September 30, 2011.  Diluted earnings per share for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 was $2.32 compared with $1.88 in the comparable period in 2011.  Foreign currency exchange rate movements had an unfavorable translation effect of $2,934 on Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2012.

 

Segment Results

 

Net Sales:  The table below summarizes the impacts of volume, acquisitions, price and foreign currency exchange rates on Net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2012:

 

 

 

 

 

Change in Net Sales due to:

 

 

 

 

 

Net Sales

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign

 

Net Sales

 

 

 

2011

 

Volume

 

Acquisitions

 

Price

 

Exchange

 

2012

 

Operating Segments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

North America Welding

 

$

947,594

 

$

115,620

 

98,361

 

$

31,052

 

$

(4,748

)

$

1,187,879

 

Europe Welding

 

381,750

 

(20,247

)

8,322

 

7,126

 

(32,231

)

344,720

 

Asia Pacific Welding

 

288,072

 

(36,151

)

 

2,075

 

263

 

254,259

 

South America Welding

 

116,011

 

416

 

 

12,690

 

(7,565

)

121,552

 

The Harris Products Group

 

266,669

 

15,741

 

 

(14,131

)

(7,970

)

260,309

 

Consolidated

 

$

2,000,096

 

$

75,379

 

$

106,683

 

$

38,812

 

$

(52,251

)

$

2,168,719

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

% Change

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

North America Welding

 

 

 

12.2%

 

10.4%

 

3.3%

 

(0.5%

)

25.4%

 

Europe Welding

 

 

 

(5.3%

)

2.2%

 

1.9%

 

(8.4%

)

(9.7%

)

Asia Pacific Welding

 

 

 

(12.5%

)

 

0.7%

 

0.1%

 

(11.7%

)

South America Welding

 

 

 

0.4%

 

 

10.9%

 

(6.5%

)

4.8%

 

The Harris Products Group

 

 

 

5.9%

 

 

(5.3%

)

(3.0%

)

(2.4%

)

Consolidated

 

 

 

3.8%

 

5.3%

 

1.9%

 

(2.6%

)

8.4%

 

 

Net Sales:  Net sales volumes for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 increased for the North America Welding, South America Welding and The Harris Products Group segments because of growth within the domestic and South American markets.  Volume decreases for the Europe Welding and Asia Pacific Welding segments are the result of softening demand in those international markets.  Product pricing increased for all operating segments from prior year levels, except for The Harris Products Group segment, due to the realization of price increases implemented in response to increases in raw material costs.  Product pricing in the South America Welding segment reflects a higher inflationary environment, particularly in Venezuela.  Product pricing decreased for The Harris Products Group segment because of significant decreases in the costs of silver and copper as compared to the prior year period.  With respect to changes in Net sales due to foreign exchange, all segments, except for the Asia Pacific Welding segment, decreased due to a stronger U.S. dollar.

 

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Earnings Before Interest and Income Taxes (“EBIT”), as Adjusted:  Segment performance is measured and resources are allocated based on a number of factors, the primary profit measure being EBIT, as adjusted.  The following table presents EBIT, as adjusted for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 by segment compared with the comparable period in 2011:

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

September 30,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2012

 

2011

 

$ Change

 

% Change

 

North America Welding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

1,187,879

 

$

947,594

 

240,285

 

25.4%

 

Inter-segment sales

 

101,386

 

105,419

 

(4,033

)

(3.8%

)

Total Sales

 

$

1,289,265

 

$

1,053,013

 

236,252

 

22.4%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EBIT, as adjusted

 

$

216,872

 

$

158,192

 

58,680

 

37.1%

 

As a percent of total sales

 

16.8%

 

15.0%

 

 

 

1.8%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Europe Welding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

344,720

 

$

381,750

 

(37,030

)

(9.7%

)

Inter-segment sales

 

12,178

 

13,375

 

(1,197

)

(8.9%

)

Total Sales

 

$

356,898

 

$

395,125

 

(38,227

)

(9.7%

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EBIT, as adjusted

 

$

32,317

 

$

27,267

 

5,050

 

18.5%

 

As a percent of total sales

 

9.1%

 

6.9%

 

 

 

2.2%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Asia Pacific Welding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

254,259

 

$

288,072

 

(33,813

)

(11.7%

)

Inter-segment sales

 

11,641

 

10,721

 

920

 

8.6%

 

Total Sales

 

$

265,900

 

$

298,793

 

(32,893

)

(11.0%

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EBIT, as adjusted

 

$

8,641

 

$

3,281

 

5,360

 

163.4%

 

As a percent of total sales

 

3.2%

 

1.1%

 

 

 

2.2%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

South America Welding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

121,552

 

$

116,011

 

5,541

 

4.8%

 

Inter-segment sales

 

38

 

374

 

(336

)

(89.8%

)

Total Sales

 

$

121,590

 

$

116,385

 

5,205

 

4.5%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EBIT, as adjusted

 

$

13,472

 

$

9,600

 

3,872

 

40.3%

 

As a percent of total sales

 

11.1%

 

8.2%

 

 

 

2.9%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Harris Products Group:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net sales

 

$

260,309

 

$

266,669

 

(6,360

)

(2.4%

)

Inter-segment sales

 

6,605

 

6,735

 

(130

)

(1.9%

)

Total Sales

 

$

266,914

 

$

273,404

 

(6,490

)

(2.4%

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EBIT, as adjusted

 

$

23,933

 

$

20,750

 

3,183

 

15.3%

 

As a percent of total sales

 

9.0%

 

7.6%

 

 

 

1.4%

 

 

EBIT, as adjusted and as a percent of total sales increased for all segments in the nine months ended September 30, 2012 as compared with the same period of the prior year.  The North America Welding segment growth is primarily due to improved leverage on a 12.2% increase in volumes and price increases of 3.3%.  The increase at the Europe Welding segment is primarily due to improved product mix.  The Asia Pacific Welding segment increase is due to improved profitability resulting from prior rationalization actions in Australia and improved product mix.  The South America Welding segment increase is a result of product pricing increases of 10.9% exceeding increasing inflationary costs.  The Harris Products Group segment growth is primarily a result of improved product mix on machine sales volume.

 

In the nine months ended September 30, 2012, EBIT, as adjusted, for the North America Welding, Europe Welding and Asia Pacific Welding segments excluded special item charges of $554, $2,466 and $1,297, respectively, primarily related to employee severance and other costs associated with the consolidation of manufacturing operations.  The South America

 

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Welding segment EBIT, as adjusted, excluded a special item charge of $1,381, which relates to a change in Venezuelan labor law, which provides for increased employee severance obligations.

 

In the nine months ended September 30, 2011, EBIT, as adjusted, for the Europe Welding and Asia Pacific Welding segments excluded special items net charges of $392 and net gains of $110, respectively.  The Europe Welding segment special items include net charges of $188 for rationalization actions primarily related to employee severance and other costs associated with the consolidation of manufacturing operations and a charge of $204 on the sale of assets at a rationalized operation.  The Asia Pacific Welding segment special items include net charges of $93 for rationalization actions primarily related to employee severance and other costs associated with the consolidation of manufacturing operations and a gain of $203 on the sale of assets at a rationalized operation.

 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

The Company reviews Adjusted operating income, Adjusted net income and Adjusted diluted earnings per share, all non-GAAP financial measures, in assessing and evaluating the Company’s underlying operating performance.  These non-GAAP financial measures exclude the impact of special items on the Company’s reported financial results.  Non-GAAP financial measures should be read in conjunction with the GAAP financial measures, as non-GAAP measures are a supplement to, and not a replacement for, GAAP financial measures.

 

The following table presents a reconciliation of Operating income as reported to Adjusted operating income:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended Sept. 30,

 

Nine Months Ended Sept. 30,

 

 

 

2012

 

2011

 

2012

 

2011

 

Operating income as reported

 

$

88,701

 

$

74,823

 

$

276,376

 

$

214,318

 

Special items (pre-tax):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rationalization and asset impairment charges (gains)

 

3,059

 

 

4,317

 

282

 

Venezuelan statutory severance obligation

 

 

 

1,381

 

 

Adjusted operating income

 

$

91,760

 

$

74,823

 

$

282,074

 

$

214,600

 

 

Special items included in Operating income during the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2012 include net rationalization and asset impairment charges of $3,059 and $4,317, respectively, primarily related to employee severance and other costs associated with the consolidation of manufacturing operations in the North America Welding, Europe Welding and Asia Pacific Welding segments resulting from actions initiated in 2012.  Special items included in Operating income during the nine month period ended September 30, 2012 also include a charge of $1,381, relating to a change in Venezuelan labor law, which provides for increased employee severance obligations in the South America Welding segment.

 

Special items included in Operating income during the nine month period ended September 30, 2011 include net rationalization and asset impairment charges of $282, primarily related to employee severance and other costs associated with the consolidation of manufacturing operations in the Europe Welding and Asia Pacific Welding segments resulting from actions initiated in 2009.

 

The following table presents reconciliations of Net income and Diluted earnings per share as reported to Adjusted net income and Adjusted diluted earnings per share:

 

 

 

Three Months Ended Sept. 30,

 

Nine Months Ended Sept. 30,

 

 

 

2012

 

2011

 

2012

 

2011

 

Net income as reported

 

$

64,765

 

$

55,530

 

$

195,327

 

$

159,453

 

Special items (after-tax):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rationalization and asset impairment charges (gains)

 

2,704

 

 

3,619

 

237

 

Venezuelan statutory severance obligation

 

 

 

906

 

 

Adjustment for tax audit settlements

 

 

 

 

(4,844

)

Adjusted net income

 

$

67,469

 

$

55,530

 

$

199,852

 

$

154,846

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per share as reported

 

$

0.77

 

$

0.66

 

$

2.32

 

$

1.88

 

Special items

 

0.03

 

 

0.05

 

(0.05

)

Adjusted diluted earnings per share

 

$

0.80

 

$

0.66

 

$

2.37

 

$

1.83

 

 

Special items included in Net income during the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2012 include net rationalization and asset impairment charges of $2,704 and $3,619, respectively, primarily related to employee severance and other costs associated with the consolidation of manufacturing operations in the North America Welding, Europe Welding and Asia Pacific Welding segments resulting from actions initiated in 2012.  Special items included in Net income during the nine month period ended September 30, 2012 also include a charge of $906, relating to a change in Venezuelan labor law, which provides for increased employee severance obligations in the South America Welding segment.

 

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Special items included in Net income for the nine month period ended September 30, 2011 include net rationalization and asset impairment charges of $237 primarily related to employee severance and other costs associated with the consolidation of manufacturing operations in the Europe Welding and Asia Pacific Welding segments resulting from actions initiated in 2009.  Special items for 2011 also include a gain of $4,844 related to a favorable adjustment for tax audit settlements at the North America Welding segment.

 

Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

The Company’s cash flow from operations can be cyclical.  Operational cash flow is a key driver of liquidity, providing cash and access to capital markets.  In assessing liquidity, the Company reviews working capital measurements to define areas for improvement.  Management anticipates the Company will be able to satisfy cash requirements for its ongoing businesses for the foreseeable future primarily with cash generated by operations, existing cash balances and, if necessary, borrowings under its existing credit facilities.

 

The Company continues to expand globally and periodically looks at transactions that would involve significant investments.  The Company can fund its global expansion plans with operational cash flow, but a significant acquisition may require access to capital markets, in particular, the long-term debt market, as well as the syndicated bank loan market.  The Company’s financing strategy is to fund itself at the lowest after-tax cost of funding.  Where possible, the Company utilizes operational cash flows and raises capital in the most efficient market, usually the United States, and then lends funds to the specific subsidiary that requires funding.  If additional acquisitions providing appropriate financial benefits become available, additional expenditures may be made.

 

The following table reflects changes in key cash flow measures: 

 

 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

 

 

 

2012

 

2011

 

Change

 

Cash provided by operating activities

 

$

243,341

 

$

130,378

 

$

112,963

 

Cash used by investing activities

 

(93,161

)

(112,087

)

18,926

 

Capital expenditures

 

(39,307

)

(50,750

)

11,443

 

Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired

 

(52,851

)

(62,340

)

9,489

 

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

 

538

 

1,003

 

(465

)

Other investing activities

 

(1,541

)

 

(1,541

)

Cash used by financing activities

 

(172,377

)

(59,971

)

(112,406

)

Payments on short-term borrowings, net

 

(3,380

)

(1,280

)

(2,100

)

Payments on long-term borrowings, net

 

(84,621

)

(1,598

)

(83,023

)

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

 

12,695

 

7,211

 

5,484

 

Tax benefit from exercise of stock options

 

5,594

 

2,327

 

3,267

 

Purchase of shares for treasury

 

(60,155

)

(27,630

)

(32,525

)

Cash dividends paid to shareholders

 

(42,510

)

(39,001

)

(3,509

)

Decrease in Cash and cash equivalents

 

(20,426

)

(44,733

)

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents decreased 5.7% or $20,426 during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 to $340,675 from $361,101 as of December 31, 2011.  This decrease was predominantly due to the Company’s repayment of the $80,000 senior unsecured note at maturity, cash used in the acquisition of businesses of $52,851, purchases of common shares for treasury of $60,155 and a $56,016 deposit for tax and interest assessed by the Canada Revenue Agency (“CRA”) offset by favorable cash provided by operating activities.  The decrease in Cash and cash equivalents during the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compares to a decrease of 12.2% or $44,733 to $321,460 during the nine months ended September 30, 2011.

 

Cash provided by operating activities increased by $112,963 for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, compared with the nine months ended September 30, 2011.  The increase was predominantly due to lower net operating working capital requirements and increased Net income in the nine months ended September 30, 2012, compared with the nine months ended September 30, 2011, offset by the $56,016 deposit for tax and interest assessed by the CRA.  Net operating working capital is defined as the sum of Accounts receivable and Total inventory less Trade accounts payable.  Net operating working capital to sales, defined as net operating working capital divided by annualized rolling three months of Net sales, increased to 21.4% at September 30, 2012 compared with 21.0% at December 31, 2011 and decreased compared with 21.8% at September 30, 2011.  Days sales in inventory increased to 97.3 days at September 30, 2012 from 92.5 days at December 31, 2011 and decreased from 99.1 days at September 30, 2011.  Accounts receivable days increased to 54.1 days at September 30, 2012 from 53.5 days at both December 31, 2011 and September 30, 2011.  Average days in accounts payable increased to 37.7 days at September 30, 2012 from 35.1 days at December 31, 2011 and decreased from 39.3 days at September 30, 2011.

 

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Cash used by investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared with the nine months ended September 30, 2011 decreased by $18,926.  This reflects decreases in capital expenditures of $11,443 and cash used in the acquisition of businesses of $9,489.  The Company anticipates capital expenditures in 2012 to be in the range of $50,000 to $55,000.  Anticipated capital expenditures reflect investments for capital maintenance to improve operational effectiveness and the Company’s continuing international expansion.  Management critically evaluates all proposed capital expenditures and requires each project to increase efficiency, reduce costs, promote business growth, or improve the overall safety and environmental conditions of the Company’s facilities.

 

Cash used by financing activities increased by $112,406 to $172,377 in the nine months ended September 30, 2012 compared with the comparable period in 2011.  The increase was predominantly due to higher net payments of long-term borrowings of $83,023, due primarily to the Company’s repayment of the $80,000 senior unsecured note and higher purchases of common shares for treasury of $32,525.

 

The Company’s debt levels decreased from $103,378 at December 31, 2011 to $21,174 at September 30, 2012.  Debt to total invested capital decreased to 1.6% at September 30, 2012 from 8.0% at December 31, 2011.  The decrease was predominantly due to the repayment of the Company’s $80,000 senior unsecured note on March 12, 2012.

 

The Company paid $42,510 in cash dividends to its shareholders in the nine months ended September 30, 2012.  In October 2012, the Company paid a cash dividend of $0.17 per share, or $14,069, to shareholders of record on September 28, 2012.

 

Canada — Notice of Reassessment

 

As discussed in Note 16 to the consolidated financial statements, in July 2012, the Company received a Notice of Reassessment from the Canada Revenue Agency (the “CRA”) for 2004 to 2011, which would disallow the deductibility of intercompany dividends.  These adjustments would increase Canadian federal and provincial tax due by $60,085 plus approximately $16,584 of interest, net of tax, through September 30, 2012.  The Company disagrees with the position taken by the CRA and believes it is without merit.  The Company will vigorously contest the assessment through the Tax Court of Canada.  A trial date has not yet been scheduled.  In connection with the litigation process, the Company is required to deposit a pre-determined amount of the tax and interest assessed by the CRA.  In September 2012, a deposit was made and is recorded as a Non-current asset in the amount of $56,181 as of September 30, 2012.  Payment of the balance of the tax and interest assessment is expected to be made in the quarter ending December 31, 2012.  The Company has elected to deposit the entire amount of the dispute in order to suspend the continuing accrual of a 5% interest charge.  Additionally, deposited amounts will earn interest of approximately 1% due upon a favorable outcome.  Although the Company believes it will prevail on the merits of the tax position, the ultimate outcome of the assessment remains uncertain.

 

Venezuela — Highly Inflationary Economy

 

Venezuela is a highly inflationary economy under GAAP.  As a result, the financial statements of the Company’s Venezuelan operation are reported under highly inflationary accounting rules as of January 1, 2010.  Under highly inflationary accounting, the financial statements of the Company’s Venezuelan operation have been remeasured into the Company’s reporting currency and exchange gains and losses from the remeasurement of monetary assets and liabilities are reflected in current earnings.  In remeasuring the financial statements the official exchange rate for non-essential goods of 4.3 is used as this is the rate expected to be applicable to dividend repatriations.

 

Future impacts to earnings of applying highly inflationary accounting for Venezuela on the Company’s consolidated financial statements will be dependent upon movements in the applicable exchange rates between the bolivar and the U.S. dollar and the amount of monetary assets and liabilities included in the Company’s Venezuelan operation’s balance sheet.  The bolivar-denominated monetary net asset position was $21,898 at September 30, 2012 and $6,826 at December 31, 2011.  The increased exposure was due to the limited opportunities to convert bolivars into U.S. dollars.

 

The Company’s ability to effectively manage sales and profit levels in Venezuela will be impacted by several factors.  These include but are not limited to the Company’s ability to mitigate the effect of any potential future devaluation and Venezuelan government price or exchange controls.  If in the future the Company were to convert bolivars at a rate other than the official exchange rate or the official exchange rate is revised, the Company may realize a loss to earnings.  For example, a future devaluation in the Venezuelan currency to a rate of 6.4 would result in the Company realizing additional charges of approximately $4,500 to Cost of goods sold based on current inventory levels and $7,200 to Selling, general and administrative expenses based upon the current bolivar-denominated monetary net asset position.

 

New Accounting Pronouncements

 

Refer to Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements for a discussion of accounting standards recently adopted or required to be adopted in the future.

 

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Acquisitions

 

On May 17, 2012, the Company completed the acquisition of Wayne Trail Technologies, Inc. (“Wayne Trail”) for approximately $30,393 in cash, net of acquired cash, and assumed debt.  The preliminary fair value of net assets acquired was $15,323, resulting in goodwill of $15,070.  These values are preliminary and subject to final opening balance sheet adjustments.  Wayne Trail, based in Ft. Loramie, Ohio, is a manufacturer of automated systems and tooling, serving a wide range of applications in the metal processing market.  The acquisition added to the Company’s welding and automated solutions portfolio.  Annual sales for Wayne Trail at the date of acquisition were approximately $50,000.

 

On March 6, 2012, the Company completed the acquisition of Weartech International, Inc. (“Weartech”) for approximately $29,995 in cash and assumed debt.  The preliminary fair value of net assets acquired was $19,256, resulting in goodwill of $10,739.  These values are preliminary and subject to final opening balance sheet adjustments.  Weartech, based in Anaheim, California, is a producer of cobalt-based hard facing and wear-resistant welding consumables.  The acquisition added to the Company’s consumables portfolio.  Sales for Weartech during 2011 were approximately $40,000.

 

On July 29, 2011, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of Techalloy Company, Inc. and certain assets of its parent company, Central Wire Industries Ltd. (collectively, “Techalloy”), for approximately $36,900 in cash and assumed debt.  The fair value of net assets acquired was $32,814, resulting in goodwill of $4,086.  Techalloy, based in Baltimore, Maryland, is a manufacturer of nickel alloy and stainless steel welding consumables.  The acquisition added to the Company’s consumables portfolio.  Annual sales for Techalloy at the date of acquisition were approximately $70,000.

 

On July 29, 2011, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of Applied Robotics, Inc. (d/b/a Torchmate) (“Torchmate”) for approximately $8,280 in cash.  The fair value of net assets acquired was $2,361, resulting in goodwill of $5,919.  Torchmate, based in Reno, Nevada, provides a wide selection of computer numeric controlled plasma cutter and oxy-fuel cutting systems.  The acquisition added to the Company’s plasma and oxy-fuel cutting product offering.  Annual sales for Torchmate at the date of acquisition were approximately $13,000.

 

On March 11, 2011, the Company completed the acquisition of OOO Severstal-metiz: welding consumables (“Severstal”) for approximately $16,861 in cash and assumed debt.  The fair value of net assets acquired was $8,049, resulting in goodwill of $8,812.  Severstal is a leading manufacturer of welding consumables in Russia and was a subsidiary of OAO Severstal, one of the world’s leading vertically integrated steel and mining companies.  This acquisition expanded the Company’s capacity and distribution channels in Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States.  Sales for Severstal during 2010 were approximately $40,000.

 

On January 31, 2011, the Company acquired substantially all of the assets of SSCO Manufacturing, Inc. (d/b/a Arc Products) (“Arc Products”) for approximately $3,280 in cash and a contingent consideration liability fair valued at $3,806.  The contingent consideration is based upon estimated sales for the five-year period ending December 31, 2015 and will be paid in 2016 based on actual sales during the five-year period.  The fair value of net assets acquired was $3,613, resulting in goodwill of $3,473.  Arc Products is a manufacturer of orbital welding systems and welding automation components based in Southern California.  Orbital welding systems are designed to automatically weld pipe and tube in difficult to access locations and for mission-critical applications requiring high weld integrity and sophisticated quality monitoring capabilities.  The acquisition will complement the Company’s ability to serve global customers in the nuclear, power generation and process industries worldwide.  Sales for Arc Products during 2010 were not significant.

 

Debt

 

The Company’s $80,000 Series C Note (the “Note”) was repaid on March 12, 2012 at maturity.  The Company has a line of credit totaling $300,000 through the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”), which was entered into on July 26, 2012.  The Credit Agreement contains customary affirmative, negative and financial covenants for credit facilities of this type, including limitations on the Company and its subsidiaries with respect to liens, investments, distributions, mergers and acquisitions, dispositions of assets, transactions with affiliates and a fixed charges coverage ratio and total leverage ratio.  As of September 30, 2012, the Company was in compliance with all of its covenants and had no outstanding borrowings under the Credit Agreement.  The Credit Agreement has a five-year term and may be increased, subject to certain conditions, by an additional amount up to $100,000.  The interest rate on borrowings is based on either LIBOR or the prime rate, plus a spread based on the Company’s leverage ratio, at the Company’s election.

 

The Company historically utilized interest rate swaps to manage interest rate risks.  The Company terminated its remaining interest rate swaps in 2009 and had no interest rate swaps outstanding as of September 30, 2012.  The termination of interest rate swaps in 2009 resulted in a realized gain of $5,079.  This gain was deferred and amortized over the remaining life of the Note.  The amortization of this gain reduced “Interest expense” by $328 and $1,243 in the nine months ended September 30, 2012 and 2011, respectively.  At September 30, 2012, the deferred gain was fully amortized.

 

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Pensions

 

In March 2012, the Company announced a plan to amend a defined benefit plan in the United States to allow participants, including those with deferred vested pension benefits, the option to receive a one-time lump sum payment of their pension benefits.  Approximately 621 deferred vested participants have elected to receive lump sum payment options.  The Company expects to make related lump sum benefit payments of $38,352 in the fourth quarter 2012.  Payments will be made from plan assets and are not expected to exceed the threshold to require settlement accounting.

 

Forward-looking Statements

 

The Company’s expectations and beliefs concerning the future contained in this report are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  These statements reflect management’s current expectations and involve a number of risks and uncertainties.  Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “forecast,” “guidance” or words of similar meaning.  Actual results may differ materially from such statements due to a variety of factors that could adversely affect the Company’s operating results.  The factors include, but are not limited to: general economic and market conditions; the effectiveness of operating initiatives; currency exchange and interest rates; adverse outcome of pending or potential litigation; actual costs of the Company’s rationalization plans; possible acquisitions; market risks and price fluctuations related to the purchase of commodities and energy; global regulatory complexity; and the possible effects of events beyond our control, such as political unrest, acts of terror and natural disasters, on the Company or its customers, suppliers and the economy in general.  For additional discussion, see “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

ITEM 3.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

 

There have been no material changes in the Company’s exposure to market risk since December 31, 2011.  See “Item 7A.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011.

 

ITEM 4.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

 

The Company carried out an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.  Based on that evaluation, the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2012.

 

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

 

There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended September 30, 2012 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

PART II.  OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

The Company is subject, from time to time, to a variety of civil and administrative proceedings arising out of its normal operations, including, without limitation, product liability claims, regulatory claims and health, safety and environmental claims.  Among such proceedings are the cases described below.

 

At September 30, 2012, the Company was a co-defendant in cases alleging asbestos induced illness involving claims by approximately 15,047  plaintiffs, which is a net decrease of 93 claims from those previously reported.  In each instance, the Company is one of a large number of defendants.  The asbestos claimants seek compensatory and punitive damages, in most cases for unspecified sums.  Since January 1, 1995, the Company has been a co-defendant in other similar cases that have been resolved as follows: 41,117 of those claims were dismissed, 20 were tried to defense verdicts, seven were tried to plaintiff verdicts (two of which are being appealed), one was resolved by agreement for an immaterial amount and 610 were decided in favor of the Company following summary judgment motions.

 

At September 30, 2012, the Company was a co-defendant in cases alleging manganese induced illness involving claims by approximately 123 plaintiffs, which is a net decrease of 159 claims from those previously reported.  In each instance, the Company is one of a large number of defendants.  The claimants in cases alleging manganese induced illness seek compensatory and punitive damages, in most cases for unspecified sums.  The claimants allege that exposure to manganese contained in welding consumables caused the plaintiffs to develop adverse neurological conditions, including a condition

 

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known as manganism.  At September 30, 2012, cases involving 2 claimants were pending in federal court in the Northern District of Ohio (where Multi-district Litigation had been managed).  Since January 1, 1995, the Company has been a co-defendant in similar cases that have been resolved as follows: 16,716 of those claims were dismissed, 23 were tried to defense verdicts in favor of the Company and five were tried to plaintiff verdicts (three of which were reversed on appeal).  In addition, 13 claims were resolved by agreement for immaterial amounts and one claim was decided in favor of the Company following a summary judgment motion.  On January 18, 2012, the Company and 17 co-defendants entered into an agreement with plaintiffs’ counsel that provides for the dismissal with prejudice of substantially all of the pending manganese claims provided certain conditions precedent are satisfied.  On April 27, 2012, those conditions precedent were satisfied and the Company fulfilled its obligations under the foregoing agreement.  As a result, dismissals are being entered in substantially all of the manganese cases.

 

In July 2012, the Company received a Notice of Reassessment from the Canada Revenue Agency (the “CRA”) for 2004 to 2011, which would disallow the deductibility of intercompany dividends.  These adjustments would increase Canadian federal and provincial tax due.  The Company disagrees with the position taken by the CRA and believes it is without merit.  The Company will vigorously contest the assessment through the Tax Court of Canada.  A trial date has not yet been scheduled.  In connection with the litigation process, the Company is required to deposit a pre-determined amount of the tax and interest assessed by the CRA, of which a payment was made in September 2012 and the balance of the tax and interest assessment is expected to be made in the quarter ending December 31, 2012.  Any Canadian tax ultimately due will be creditable in the parent company’s U.S. federal tax return.  The Company expects to be able to utilize the full amount of foreign tax credits generated in the statutorily allowed carryback and carryforward periods.  Accordingly, should the Company not prevail in this dispute, the income statement charge will approximate the deficiency interest, net of tax.  The Company believes it will prevail on the merits of the tax position.  In accordance with prescribed recognition and measurement thresholds, no income tax accrual has been made for any uncertain tax positions related to the CRA reassessment.  An unfavorable resolution of this matter could have a material effect on the Company’s financial statements in the quarter in which a judgment is reached.

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

 

In addition to the other information set forth in this report, the reader should carefully consider the factors discussed in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 and on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2012, which could materially affect the Company’s business, financial condition or future results.

 

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

Issuer purchases of its common shares during the third quarter of 2012 were as follows:

 

Period

 

Total Number of
Shares Repurchased

 

Average Price
Paid Per Share

 

Total Number of
Shares Repurchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced Plans or
Programs

 

Maximum Number of
Shares that May Yet be
Purchased Under the
Plans or Programs (1)

 

July 1 - 31, 2012

 

 

$

 

 

4,261,073

 

August 1 - 31, 2012

 

481,300

 

41.59

 

481,300

 

3,779,773

 

September 1 - 30, 2012

 

 

 

 

3,779,773

 

 


(1)         In October 2003, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program for up to 30 million shares of the Company’s common shares.  Total shares purchased through the share repurchase programs were 26,220,227 shares at a total cost of $410.1 million for a weighted average cost of $15.64 per share through September 30, 2012.

 

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

 

Not applicable.

 

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ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS

 

(a) Exhibits

 

10.1        Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of July 26, 2012, by and among Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc., The Lincoln Electric Company, Lincoln Electric International Holding Company, J.W. Harris Co., Inc., Techalloy, Inc., Wayne Trail Technologies, Inc., Lincoln Global, Inc., the Lenders and KeyBank National Association, as Letter of Credit Issuer and Administrative Agent (filed as Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K of Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. filed on July 31, 2012, SEC File No. 0-1402 and incorporated herein by reference and made a part hereof).

 

31.1        Certification of the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

31.2        Certification of the Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer) pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

 

32.1        Certification of the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer) pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

101.INS               XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH          XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

101.CAL          XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

101.LAB          XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

101.PRE            XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

101.DEF            XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

 

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SIGNATURE

 

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.

 

 

 

LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS, INC.

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Vincent K. Petrella

 

 

Vincent K. Petrella

 

 

Senior Vice President, Chief Financial

 

 

Officer and Treasurer

 

 

(principal financial and accounting officer)

 

 

November 2, 2012

 

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