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WATSCO INC - Quarter Report: 2015 September (Form 10-Q)

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

 

x Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2015

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 1-5581

I.R.S. Employer Identification Number 59-0778222

 

 

 

LOGO

WATSCO, INC.

(a Florida Corporation)

 

 

2665 South Bayshore Drive, Suite 901

Miami, Florida 33133

Telephone: (305) 714-4100

 

 

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  x    NO  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate website, 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  x    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 “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer   x    Accelerated filer   ¨
Non-accelerated filer   ¨    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  x

The number of shares of each class of our common stock outstanding as of November 2, 2015 was (i) 30,249,084 shares of Common stock, $0.50 par value per share, excluding 6,322,650 treasury shares, and (ii) 5,034,991 shares of Class B common stock, $0.50 par value per share, excluding 48,263 treasury shares.

 

 

 


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WATSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

 

 

QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q

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          Page
No.
 
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION   

Item 1.

   Condensed Consolidated Unaudited Financial Statements   
  

Condensed Consolidated Unaudited Statements of Income – Quarter and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 and 2014

     3   
  

Condensed Consolidated Unaudited Statements of Comprehensive Income – Quarter and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 and 2014

     4   
   Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - September 30, 2015 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2014      5   
  

Condensed Consolidated Unaudited Statements of Cash Flows – Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 and 2014

     6   
   Notes to Condensed Consolidated Unaudited Financial Statements      7   

Item 2.

   Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations      13   

Item 3.

   Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk      19   

Item 4.

   Controls and Procedures      19   
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION   

Item 1.

   Legal Proceedings      19   

Item 1A.

   Risk Factors      19   

Item 6.

   Exhibits      20   
SIGNATURE      21   
EXHIBITS      

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

WATSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED UNAUDITED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

     Quarter Ended
September 30,
     Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2015      2014      2015      2014  

Revenues

   $ 1,177,012       $ 1,134,999       $ 3,209,423       $ 3,067,753   

Cost of sales

     891,166         860,234         2,424,107         2,325,646   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Gross profit

     285,846         274,765         785,316         742,107   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     175,166         169,527         502,769         488,336   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Operating income

     110,680         105,238         282,547         253,771   

Interest expense, net

     1,519         1,534         4,526         3,790   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

     109,161         103,704         278,021         249,981   

Income taxes

     34,517         32,573         87,836         76,062   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income

     74,644         71,131         190,185         173,919   

Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interest

     16,676         16,670         43,746         46,604   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Watsco, Inc.

   $ 57,968       $ 54,461       $ 146,439       $ 127,315   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Earnings per share for Common and Class B common stock:

           

Basic and diluted

   $ 1.64       $ 1.56       $ 4.16       $ 3.64   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements.

 

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WATSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED UNAUDITED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(In thousands)

 

     Quarter Ended
September 30,
    Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2015     2014     2015     2014  

Net income

   $ 74,644      $ 71,131      $ 190,185      $ 173,919   

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax

        

Foreign currency translation adjustment

     (14,682     (11,996     (31,585     (12,648

Unrealized gain on cash flow hedging instruments

     946        —         2,331        —    

Reclassification of gain on cash flow hedging instruments into earnings

     (260     —         (1,394     —    

Unrealized (loss) gain on available-for-sale securities

     (15     (5     6        (13
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive loss

     (14,011     (12,001     (30,642     (12,661

Comprehensive income

     60,633        59,130        159,543        161,258   

Less: comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interest

     11,058        11,723        31,390        41,350   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive income attributable to Watsco, Inc.

   $ 49,575      $ 47,407      $ 128,153      $ 119,908   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements.

 

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WATSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

     September 30,
2015
    December 31,
2014
 
     (Unaudited)        

ASSETS

    

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 28,505      $ 24,447   

Accounts receivable, net

     510,004        434,234   

Inventories

     751,944        677,990   

Other current assets

     24,041        20,664   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     1,314,494        1,157,335   

Property and equipment, net

     63,297        53,480   

Goodwill

     379,985        387,311   

Intangible assets, net

     165,753        186,476   

Other assets

     5,930        6,465   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 1,929,459      $ 1,791,067   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    

Current liabilities:

    

Current portion of other long-term obligations

   $ 182      $ 169   

Short-term borrowings

     2,353        —    

Accounts payable

     200,641        173,360   

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

     127,861        113,493   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     331,037        287,022   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Long-term obligations:

    

Borrowings under revolving credit agreement

     304,941        303,199   

Other long-term obligations, net of current portion

     561        686   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total long-term obligations

     305,502        303,885   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Deferred income taxes and other liabilities

     71,355        68,121   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

    

Watsco, Inc. shareholders’ equity:

    

Common stock, $0.50 par value

     18,283        18,222   

Class B common stock, $0.50 par value

     2,540        2,467   

Preferred stock, $0.50 par value

     —          —     

Paid-in capital

     597,519        580,564   

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax

     (42,033     (23,747

Retained earnings

     493,478        420,879   

Treasury stock, at cost

     (114,425     (114,425
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Watsco, Inc. shareholders’ equity

     955,362        883,960   

Non-controlling interest

     266,203        248,079   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total shareholders’ equity

     1,221,565        1,132,039   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 
   $ 1,929,459      $ 1,791,067   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements.

 

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WATSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED UNAUDITED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

 

     Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2015     2014  

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net income

   $ 190,185      $ 173,919   

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     14,216        13,348   

Share-based compensation

     8,862        7,850   

Deferred income tax provision

     5,634        4,989   

Non-cash contribution to 401(k) plan

     1,963        1,759   

Provision for doubtful accounts

     1,305        1,375   

Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation

     (1,983     (1,576

Gain on sale of property and equipment

     (420     (149

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

    

Accounts receivable

     (82,792     (106,890

Inventories

     (80,165     (149,085

Accounts payable and other liabilities

     45,358        99,175   

Other, net

     (2,405     (2,996
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

     99,758        41,719   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Capital expenditures

     (20,593     (9,234

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

     686        332   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in investing activities

     (19,907     (8,902
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Dividends on Common and Class B common stock

     (73,840     (48,884

Distributions to non-controlling interest

     (13,266     (25,817

Net proceeds from other long-term obligations

     (112     276   

Purchase of additional ownership from non-controlling interest

     —          (87,735

Payment of fees related to revolving credit agreement

     —          (381

Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation

     1,983        1,576   

Proceeds from short-term borrowings

     2,353        —     

Net proceeds under revolving credit agreement

     3,327        122,943   

Net proceeds from issuances of common stock

     4,528        2,604   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in financing activities

     (75,027     (35,418
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     (766     (186
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     4,058        (2,787

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     24,447        19,478   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 28,505      $ 16,691   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements.

 

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WATSCO, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

September 30, 2015

(In thousands, except share and per share data)

 

1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Basis of Consolidation

Watsco, Inc. (collectively with its subsidiaries, “Watsco,” “we,” “us” or “our”) was incorporated in Florida in 1956 and is the largest distributor of air conditioning, heating and refrigeration equipment and related parts and supplies (“HVAC/R”) in the HVAC/R distribution industry in North America. The accompanying September 30, 2015 interim condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Certain information and note disclosures normally included in the annual financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations, but we believe the disclosures made are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. In the opinion of management, all adjustments, consisting of normal and recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation have been included in the condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements included herein. These statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements contained in this report include the accounts of Watsco, all of its wholly owned subsidiaries and the accounts of three joint ventures with Carrier Corporation (“Carrier”), in each of which Watsco maintains a controlling interest. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The results of operations for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2015. Sales of residential central air conditioners, heating equipment and parts and supplies are seasonal. Furthermore, results of operations can be impacted favorably or unfavorably based on weather patterns, primarily during the Summer and Winter selling seasons. Demand related to the residential central air conditioning replacement market is typically highest in the second and third quarters, and demand for heating equipment is usually highest in the fourth quarter. Demand related to the new construction market is fairly consistent during the year, subject to weather and economic conditions, including their effect on the number of housing completions.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications of prior year amounts have been made to conform to the 2015 presentation. These reclassifications had no effect on net income or earnings per share as previously reported.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses for the reporting period. Significant estimates include valuation reserves for accounts receivable, inventories and income taxes, reserves related to self-insurance programs and the valuation of goodwill and indefinite lived intangible assets. While we believe that these estimates are reasonable, actual results could differ from such estimates.

New Accounting Standards

Revenue Recognition

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued a standard on revenue recognition that provides a single, comprehensive revenue recognition model for all contracts with customers. The standard is principle-based and provides a five-step model to determine the measurement of revenue and timing of when it is recognized. The core principle is that a company will recognize revenue to reflect the transfer of goods or services to customers at an amount that the company expects to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. In July 2015, the FASB deferred the effective date of this standard by one year. As a result, this standard is effective for our interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. We are currently evaluating the impact on our condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements.

 

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Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs

In April 2015, the FASB issued guidance that will require debt issuance costs related to a recognized debt liability be presented on the balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying amount of that debt liability, rather than as an asset. This guidance is to be applied retrospectively and will be effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2015. We do not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on our condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements.

Measurement of Inventory

In July 2015, the FASB issued guidance that simplifies the measurement of inventory by replacing the lower of cost or market test with a lower of cost and net realizable value test. The guidance applies to all inventory that is measured using first-in, first-out or average cost methods. This guidance must be applied prospectively and will be effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016. We do not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on our condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements.

 

2. EARNINGS PER SHARE

The following table presents the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per common share for our Common and Class B common stock:

 

     Quarter Ended
September 30,
     Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2015      2014      2015      2014  

Basic Earnings per Share:

           

Net income attributable to Watsco, Inc. shareholders

   $ 57,968       $ 54,461       $ 146,439       $ 127,315   

Less: distributed and undistributed earnings allocated to non-vested restricted common stock

     4,595         4,106         11,513         9,644   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Earnings allocated to Watsco, Inc. shareholders

   $ 53,373       $ 50,355       $ 134,926       $ 117,671   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Weighted-average common shares outstanding - Basic

     32,458,906         32,330,888         32,421,350         32,292,559   

Basic earnings per share for Common and Class B common stock

   $ 1.64       $ 1.56       $ 4.16       $ 3.64   

Allocation of earnings for Basic:

           

Common stock

   $ 48,893       $ 46,138       $ 123,588       $ 107,804   

Class B common stock

     4,480         4,217         11,338         9,867   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 53,373       $ 50,355       $ 134,926       $ 117,671   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted Earnings per Share:

           

Net income attributable to Watsco, Inc. shareholders

   $ 57,968       $ 54,461       $ 146,439       $ 127,315   

Less: distributed and undistributed earnings allocated to non-vested restricted common stock

     4,592         4,103         11,505         9,635   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Earnings allocated to Watsco, Inc. shareholders

   $ 53,376       $ 50,358       $ 134,934       $ 117,680   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Weighted-average common shares outstanding - Basic

     32,458,906         32,330,888         32,421,350         32,292,559   

Effect of dilutive stock options

     39,951         45,051         47,963         52,509   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Weighted-average common shares outstanding - Diluted

     32,498,857         32,375,939         32,469,313         32,345,068   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per share for Common and Class B common stock

   $ 1.64       $ 1.56       $ 4.16       $ 3.64   

Anti-dilutive stock options not included above

     16,332         28,565         58,169         7,788   

Diluted earnings per share for our Common stock assumes the conversion of all of our Class B common stock into Common stock as of the beginning of the fiscal year; therefore, no allocation of earnings to Class B common stock is required. At September 30, 2015 and 2014, our outstanding Class B common stock was convertible into 2,724,464 and 2,707,725 shares of our Common stock, respectively.

 

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3. OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

Other comprehensive loss consists of the foreign currency translation adjustment associated with our Canadian operations’ use of the Canadian dollar as its functional currency and changes in the unrealized (losses) gains on cash flow hedging instruments and available-for-sale securities. The tax effects allocated to each component of other comprehensive loss were as follows:

 

     Quarter Ended
September 30,
     Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2015      2014      2015      2014  

Foreign currency translation adjustment

   $ (14,682    $ (11,996    $ (31,585    $ (12,648

Unrealized gain on cash flow hedging instruments

     1,294         —           3,192         —     

Income tax expense

     (348      —           (861      —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Unrealized gain on cash flow hedging instruments, net of tax

     946         —           2,331         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Reclassification of gain on cash flow hedging instruments into earnings

     (356      —           (1,910      —     

Income tax expense

     96         —           516         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Reclassification of gain on cash flow hedging instruments into earnings, net of tax

     (260      —           (1,394      —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Unrealized (loss) gain on available-for-sale securities

     (25      (9      9         (21

Income tax benefit (expense)

     10         4         (3      8   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Unrealized (loss) gain on available-for-sale securities, net of tax

     (15      (5      6         (13
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other comprehensive loss

   $ (14,011    $ (12,001    $ (30,642    $ (12,661
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The changes in each component of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, were as follows:

 

Nine Months Ended September 30,

   2015      2014  

Foreign currency translation adjustment:

     

Beginning balance

   $ (23,623    $ (11,181

Current period other comprehensive loss

     (18,853      (7,394
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

   $ (42,476    $ (18,575
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Cash flow hedging instruments:

     

Beginning balance

   $ 168         —     

Current period other comprehensive income

     1,398         —     

Less reclassification adjustment

     (837      —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

   $ 729         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Available-for-sale securities:

     

Beginning balance

   $ (292    $ (293

Current period other comprehensive income (loss)

     6         (13
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Ending balance

   $ (286    $ (306
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax

   $ (42,033    $ (18,881
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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4. DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

We enter into foreign currency forward contracts to offset the earnings impact that foreign exchange rate fluctuations would otherwise have on certain monetary liabilities that are denominated in nonfunctional currencies.

Cash Flow Hedging Instruments

We enter into foreign currency forward contracts that are designated as cash flow hedges. The settlement of these derivatives results in reclassifications from accumulated other comprehensive loss to earnings for the period in which the settlement of these instruments occur. The maximum period for which we hedge our cash flow using these instruments is 12 months, and accordingly, at September 30, 2015, all of our open foreign currency forward contracts had maturities of one year or less. The total notional value of our foreign currency exchange contracts designated as cash flow hedges at September 30, 2015 was $24,900, and such contracts have varying terms expiring through April 2016. At September 30, 2014, our foreign currency forward contracts either were not designated as cash flow hedges or did not qualify for hedge accounting.

The impact from foreign exchange derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges was as follows for the periods indicated:

 

     Quarter Ended
September 30,
     Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2015      2014      2015      2014  

Gain recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss

   $ 1,294         —        $ 3,192         —     

Gain reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings

   $ (356      —         $ (1,910      —     

At September 30, 2015, we expected an estimated $1,666 pre-tax gain to be reclassified into earnings to reflect the fixed prices obtained from foreign exchange hedging within the next 12 months.

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments

We have also entered into foreign currency forward contracts that are either not designated as hedges or do not qualify for hedge accounting. These derivative instruments were effective economic hedges for all of the periods presented. The fair value gains and losses on these contracts are recognized in earnings as a component of selling, general and administrative expenses. The total notional value of our foreign currency exchange contracts not designated as hedging instruments at September 30, 2015 was $14,600, and such contracts have varying terms expiring through November 2015.

We recognized a gain of $955 and $2,127 from foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments in our condensed consolidated unaudited statements of income for the quarters ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. We recognized a gain of $2,249 and $572 from foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments in our condensed consolidated unaudited statements of income for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

The following table summarizes the fair value of derivative instruments, which consist solely of foreign currency forward contracts, included in other current assets in our condensed consolidated unaudited balance sheets. See Note 5.

 

     Asset Derivatives  
     September 30, 2015      December 31, 2014  

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments

   $ 1,137       $ 384   

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

     268         260   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total asset derivative instruments

   $ 1,405       $ 644   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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5. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The following tables present our assets and liabilities carried at fair value that are measured on a recurring basis:

 

                 Fair Value Measurements
at September 30, 2015 Using
 
    

Balance Sheet Location

   Total      Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  

Assets:

              

Available-for-sale securities

   Other assets    $ 275       $ 275         —           —     

Derivative financial instruments

   Other current assets    $ 1,405         —         $ 1,405         —     
                 Fair Value Measurements
at December 31, 2014 Using
 
    

Balance Sheet Location

   Total      Level 1      Level 2      Level 3  

Assets:

              

Available-for-sale securities

   Other assets    $ 266       $ 266         —           —     

Derivative financial instruments

   Other current assets    $ 644         —         $ 644         —     

The following is a description of the valuation techniques used for these assets and liabilities, as well as the level of input used to measure fair value:

Available-for-sale securities – these investments are exchange-traded equity securities. Fair values for these investments are based on closing stock prices from active markets and are therefore classified within Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

Derivative financial instruments – these derivatives are foreign currency forward contracts. See Note 4. Fair value is based on observable market inputs, such as forward rates in active markets; therefore, we classify these derivatives within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy.

There were no transfers in or out of Level 1 and Level 2 during the nine months ended September 30, 2015.

 

6. PURCHASE OF OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN JOINT VENTURE

On July 1, 2014, we exercised our second option to acquire an additional 10% ownership interest in Carrier Enterprise, LLC (“Carrier Enterprise I”) for cash consideration of $87,735, following which we have an 80% controlling interest in Carrier Enterprise I. Neither we nor Carrier has any remaining options to purchase additional ownership interests in Carrier Enterprise I, or any of our other joint ventures with Carrier.

 

7. DEBT

We maintain an unsecured, syndicated revolving credit agreement that provides for borrowings of up to $600,000. Borrowings are used to fund seasonal working capital needs and for other general corporate purposes, including acquisitions, dividends (if and as declared by our Board of Directors), stock repurchases and issuances of letters of credit. The credit agreement matures on July 1, 2019. At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, $304,941 and $303,199, respectively, were outstanding under the revolving credit agreement. The revolving credit agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, including financial covenants with respect to consolidated leverage and interest coverage ratios, and other customary restrictions. We believe we were in compliance with all covenants at September 30, 2015.

At September 30, 2015, $2,353 of short-term borrowings were outstanding under a credit line established by our Mexican subsidiary. This line of credit has a one-year term, maturing on June 15, 2016, is non-committed and provides for borrowings of up to approximately $8,800 (MXN $150,000) for general corporate purposes. No short-term borrowings were outstanding under this credit line at December 31, 2014.

 

8. SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Common Stock Dividends

We paid cash dividends of $0.70, $0.60, $2.10 and $1.40 per share of Common stock and Class B common stock during the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

 

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Non-Vested Restricted Stock

During the quarters ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, we granted 17,500 and 10,700 shares of non-vested restricted stock, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, we granted 189,479 and 213,725 shares of non-vested restricted stock, respectively.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2015, 7,206 shares of Common stock with an aggregate fair market value of $889 were withheld as payment in lieu of cash to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, 21,028 shares of Common stock with an aggregate fair market value of $2,125 were withheld as payment in lieu of cash to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock. These shares were retired upon delivery.

Exercise of Stock Options

During the quarters ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, 14,250 and 17,850 stock options, respectively, were exercised for a combination of Common stock and Class B common stock. During the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, 80,450 and 41,350 stock options, respectively, were exercised for a combination of Common stock and Class B common stock. Cash received from the exercise of stock options during the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, was $999, $613, $3,681 and $1,942, respectively.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2015, 14,760 shares of Class B common stock with an aggregate fair market value of $1,837 were withheld as payment in lieu of cash for stock option exercises and related tax withholdings. During both the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2014, 5,454 shares of Class B common stock with an aggregate fair market value of $490 were withheld as payment in lieu of cash for stock option exercises and related tax withholdings. These shares were retired upon delivery.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

During the quarters ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, 2,433 and 2,741 shares of Common stock were issued under our employee stock purchase plan for which we received net proceeds of $294 and $259, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, 7,402 and 6,984 shares of Common stock were issued under our employee stock purchase plan for which we received net proceeds of $847 and $662, respectively.

401(k) Plan

During the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, we issued 18,343 and 18,309 shares of Common stock, respectively, to our profit sharing retirement plan, representing the Common stock discretionary matching contribution of $1,963 and $1,759, respectively.

Non-controlling Interest

Of our three joint ventures with Carrier, we have an 80% controlling interest in one and a 60% controlling interest in each of the other two, while Carrier has either a 20% or 40% non-controlling interest in such joint ventures, as applicable. The following table reconciles shareholders’ equity attributable to Carrier’s non-controlling interest:

 

Non-controlling interest at December 31, 2014

   $  248,079   

Net income attributable to non-controlling interest

     43,746   

Distributions to non-controlling interest

     (13,266

Foreign currency translation adjustment

     (12,732

Gain recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss

     933   

Gain reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings

     (557
  

 

 

 

Non-controlling interest at September 30, 2015

   $ 266,203   
  

 

 

 

 

9. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Litigation, Claims and Assessments

We are involved in litigation incidental to the operation of our business. We vigorously defend all matters in which we or our subsidiaries are named defendants and, for insurable losses, maintain significant levels of insurance to protect against adverse judgments, claims or assessments that may affect us. Although the adequacy of existing insurance coverage and the outcome of any legal proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty, based on the current information available, we do not believe the ultimate liability associated with any known claims or litigation will have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations.

 

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Self-Insurance

Self-insurance reserves are maintained relative to company-wide casualty insurance and health benefit programs. The level of exposure from catastrophic events is limited by the purchase of stop-loss and aggregate liability reinsurance coverage. When estimating the self-insurance liabilities and related reserves, management considers a number of factors, which include historical claims experience, demographic factors, severity factors and valuations provided by independent third-party actuaries. Management reviews its assumptions with its independent third-party actuaries to evaluate whether the self-insurance reserves are adequate. If actual claims or adverse development of loss reserves occur and exceed these estimates, additional reserves may be required. Reserves in the amounts of $3,687 and $4,630 at September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively, were established related to such programs and are included in accrued expenses and other current liabilities in our condensed consolidated unaudited balance sheets.

 

10. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Purchases from Carrier and its affiliates comprised 62% and 63% of all inventory purchases made during the quarters ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Purchases from Carrier and its affiliates comprised 62% and 61% of all inventory purchases made during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, approximately $82,000 and $61,000, respectively, was payable to Carrier and its affiliates, net of receivables. Our joint ventures with Carrier also sell HVAC products to Carrier and its affiliates. Revenues in our condensed consolidated unaudited statements of income for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 included $18,389, $11,518, $47,293 and $29,181, respectively, of sales to Carrier and its affiliates. We believe these transactions are conducted at arm’s-length in the ordinary course of business.

 

11. SUBSEQUENT EVENT

On October 23, 2015, our Board of Directors approved an increase to the quarterly cash dividend per share of Common and Class B common stock to $0.85 per share from $0.70 per share beginning with the dividend that will be paid in January 2016.

 

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

Forward-Looking Statements

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains or incorporates by reference statements that are not historical in nature and that are intended to be, and are hereby identified as, “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements which are not historical in nature, including the words “anticipate,” “estimate,” “could,” “should,” “may,” “plan,” “seek,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,” “target,” “will,” “project,” “focused,” “outlook” and variations of these words and negatives thereof and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, including statements regarding, among others, (i) economic conditions, (ii) business and acquisition strategies, (iii) potential acquisitions and/or joint ventures, (iv) financing plans and (v) industry, demographic and other trends affecting our financial condition or results of operations. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations, are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and changes in circumstances, certain of which are beyond our control. Actual results could differ materially from these forward-looking statements as a result of several factors, including, but not limited to:

 

    general economic conditions;

 

    competitive factors within the HVAC/R industry;

 

    effects of supplier concentration;

 

    fluctuations in certain commodity costs;

 

    consumer spending;

 

    consumer debt levels;

 

    new housing starts and completions;

 

    capital spending in the commercial construction market;

 

    access to liquidity needed for operations;

 

    seasonal nature of product sales;

 

    weather conditions;

 

    insurance coverage risks;

 

    federal, state and local regulations impacting our industry and products;

 

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    prevailing interest rates;

 

    foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations;

 

    international political risk;

 

    cybersecurity risk; and

 

    the continued viability of our business strategy.

We believe these forward-looking statements are reasonable; however, you should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which are based on current expectations. For additional information regarding other important factors that may affect our operations and could cause actual results to vary materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements, please see the discussion included in Item 1A “Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, as well as the other documents and reports that we file with the SEC. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statements were made. We assume no obligation to update forward-looking information or the discussion of such risks and uncertainties to reflect actual results, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting forward-looking information, except as required by applicable law. We qualify any and all of our forward-looking statements by these cautionary factors.

The following information should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements, including the notes thereto, included under Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. In addition, reference should be made to our audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto and related Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.

Company Overview

Watsco, Inc. was incorporated in Florida in 1956, and, together with its subsidiaries (collectively, “Watsco,” or “we”, “us” or “our”) is the largest distributor of air conditioning, heating and refrigeration equipment and related parts and supplies (“HVAC/R”) in the HVAC/R distribution industry in North America. At September 30, 2015, we operated from 567 locations in 37 U.S. States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico with additional market coverage on an export basis to Latin America and the Caribbean.

Revenues primarily consist of sales of air conditioning, heating and refrigeration equipment and related parts and supplies. Selling, general and administrative expenses primarily consist of selling expenses, the largest components of which are salaries, commissions and marketing expenses that are variable and correlate to changes in sales. Other significant selling, general and administrative expenses relate to the operation of warehouse facilities, including a fleet of trucks and forklifts and facility rent, which are payable mostly under non-cancelable operating leases.

Sales of residential central air conditioners, heating equipment and parts and supplies are seasonal. Furthermore, results of operations can be impacted favorably or unfavorably based on weather patterns, primarily during the Summer and Winter selling seasons. Demand related to the residential central air conditioning replacement market is typically highest in the second and third quarters, and demand for heating equipment is usually highest in the fourth quarter. Demand related to the new construction market is fairly consistent during the year, subject to weather and economic conditions, including their effect on the number of housing completions.

Joint Ventures with Carrier Corporation

In 2009, we formed a joint venture with Carrier Corporation (“Carrier”), which we refer to as Carrier Enterprise I, in which Carrier contributed 95 of its company-owned locations in 13 Sun Belt states and Puerto Rico and its export division in Miami, Florida, and we contributed 15 locations that distributed Carrier products. In July 2012, we exercised our option to acquire an additional 10% ownership interest in Carrier Enterprise I, which increased our ownership interest to 70%; and, on July 1, 2014, we exercised our last remaining option to acquire an additional 10% ownership interest in Carrier Enterprise I, which increased our controlling interest in Carrier Enterprise I to 80%. Neither Watsco nor Carrier has any remaining options to purchase additional ownership interests in Carrier Enterprise I or any of our other joint ventures with Carrier, which are described below.

In 2011, we formed a second joint venture with Carrier and completed two additional transactions. In April 2011, Carrier contributed 28 of its company-owned locations in eight Northeast U.S. States, and we contributed 14 locations in the Northeast U.S. In July 2011, we purchased Carrier’s distribution operations in Mexico, which included seven locations. Collectively, the Northeast locations and the Mexico operations are referred to as Carrier Enterprise II. We have a 60% controlling interest in Carrier Enterprise II, and Carrier has a 40% non-controlling interest.

In 2012, we formed a third joint venture, which we refer to as Carrier Enterprise III, with UTC Canada Corporation, referred to as UTC Canada, an affiliate of Carrier. Carrier contributed 35 of its company-owned locations in Canada to Carrier Enterprise III. We have a 60% controlling interest in Carrier Enterprise III, and UTC Canada has a 40% non-controlling interest.

 

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Critical Accounting Policies

Management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations is based upon the condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. The preparation of these financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements and the reported amount of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. At least quarterly, management reevaluates its judgments and estimates, which are based on historical experience, current trends and various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.

Our critical accounting policies are included in our 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the SEC on February 24, 2015. We believe that there have been no significant changes during the quarter ended September 30, 2015 to the critical accounting policies disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.

New Accounting Standards

Refer to Note 1 to our condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for a discussion of new accounting standards.

Results of Operations

The following table summarizes information derived from the condensed consolidated unaudited statements of income, expressed as a percentage of revenues, for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014.

 

     Quarter Ended
September 30,
    Nine Months
Ended September 30,
 
     2015     2014     2015     2014  

Revenues

     100.0     100.0     100.0     100.0

Cost of sales

     75.7        75.8        75.5        75.8   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross profit

     24.3        24.2        24.5        24.2   

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     14.9        14.9        15.7        15.9   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     9.4        9.3        8.8        8.3   

Interest expense, net

     0.1        0.1        0.1        0.1   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income before income taxes

     9.3        9.2        8.7        8.2   

Income taxes

     3.0        2.9        2.7        2.5   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

     6.3        6.3        6.0        5.7   

Less: net income attributable to non-controlling interest

     1.4        1.5        1.4        1.5   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Watsco, Inc.

     4.9     4.8     4.6     4.2
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The following narratives reflect our additional 10% ownership interest in Carrier Enterprise I, which became effective on July 1, 2014. We did not acquire any businesses during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 or 2014.

In the following narratives, computations and disclosure information referring to “same-store basis” exclude the effects of locations acquired or locations opened or closed during the immediately preceding 12 months unless they are within close geographical proximity to existing locations. At September 30, 2015 and 2014, 35 and 21 locations, respectively, were excluded from “same-store basis” information. The table below summarizes the changes in our locations for the 12 months ended September 30, 2015:

 

     Number of
Locations
 

September 30, 2014

     574   

Closed

     (7

Opened

     5   
  

 

 

 

December 31, 2014

     572   

Opened

     9   

Closed

     (14
  

 

 

 

September 30, 2015

     567   
  

 

 

 

 

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Third Quarter of 2015 Compared to Third Quarter of 2014

Revenues

Revenues for the third quarter of 2015 increased $42.0 million, or 4%, as compared to the third quarter of 2014, including $1.7 million from locations opened during the preceding 12 months, offset by $12.2 million from locations closed. On a same-store basis, revenues increased $52.5 million, or 5%, as compared to the same period in 2014, reflecting a 5% increase in sales of HVAC equipment (66% of sales), a 3% increase in sales of other HVAC products (29% of sales) and a 2% increase in sales of commercial refrigeration products (5% of sales). The increase in same-store revenues is primarily due to strong demand for the replacement of residential HVAC equipment. Revenues from sales of residential HVAC equipment also benefited from an improved sales mix of higher-efficiency air conditioning and heating systems, which sell at higher unit prices.

Gross Profit

Gross profit for the third quarter of 2015 increased $11.1 million, or 4%, as compared to the third quarter of 2014, primarily as a result of increased revenues. Gross profit margin for the quarter ended September 30, 2015 improved 10 basis-points to 24.3% versus 24.2%.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the third quarter of 2015 increased $5.6 million, or 3%, primarily due to increased revenues and additional headcount. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percent of revenues for both the quarters ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 was 14.9%. Selling, general and administrative expenses included $2.2 million of incremental costs for the third quarter of 2015 in excess of the third quarter of 2014 for ongoing technology initiatives. On a same-store basis, selling, general and administrative expenses increased 4% as compared to the same period in 2014.

Interest Expense, Net

Interest expense, net, for the third quarter of 2015 decreased 1% to $1.5 million, primarily as a result of a decrease in average outstanding borrowings, partially offset by a higher effective interest rate in 2015, in each case as compared to the same period in 2014.

Income Taxes

Income taxes increased to $34.5 million for the third quarter of 2015 as compared to $32.6 million for the third quarter of 2014 and are a composite of the income taxes attributable to our wholly owned operations and income taxes attributable to the Carrier joint ventures, which are primarily taxed as partnerships for income tax purposes. The effective income tax rates attributable to us were 36.7% and 36.8% for the quarters ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The decrease was primarily due to higher tax credits in 2015 versus 2014 related to income generated by our U.S. subsidiaries.

Net Income Attributable to Watsco, Inc.

Net income attributable to Watsco for the third quarter of 2015 increased $3.5 million, or 6%, as compared to the same period in 2014. The increase was primarily driven by higher revenues and expanded profit margins, as discussed above.

Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014

Revenues

Revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 increased $141.7 million, or 5%, as compared to the same period in 2014, including $4.4 million from locations opened during the preceding 12 months, offset by $23.6 million from locations closed. On a same-store basis, revenues increased $160.9 million, or 5%, as compared to the same period in 2014, reflecting a 7% increase in sales of HVAC equipment (66% of sales), a 2% increase in sales of other HVAC products (29% of sales) and a 2% increase in sales of commercial refrigeration products (5% of sales). The increase in same-store revenues is primarily due to strong demand for the replacement of residential and commercial HVAC equipment. Revenues from sales of residential HVAC equipment also benefited from an improved sales mix of higher-efficiency air conditioning and heating systems, which sell at higher unit prices.

Gross Profit

Gross profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 increased $43.2 million, or 6%, as compared to the same period in 2014, primarily as a result of increased revenues. Gross profit margin for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 improved 30 basis-points to 24.5% versus 24.2% for the same period in 2014, primarily due to higher realized gross margins for residential HVAC equipment.

 

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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 increased $14.4 million, or 3%, as compared to the same period in 2014, primarily as a result of increased revenues. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a

percent of revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 decreased to 15.7% from 15.9% for the same period in 2014. The decrease in selling, general, and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues was primarily due to improved leveraging of fixed operating costs as compared to 2014. Selling, general and administrative expenses included $5.4 million of incremental costs for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 in excess of the same period in 2014 for ongoing technology initiatives. On a same-store basis, selling, general, and administrative expenses increased 4% as compared to 2014.

Interest Expense, Net

Interest expense, net, for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 increased $0.7 million, or 19%, primarily as a result of an increase in average outstanding borrowings, partially offset by a lower effective interest rate in 2015, in each case as compared to the same period in 2014.

Income Taxes

Income taxes increased to $87.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 as compared to $76.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and are a composite of the income taxes attributable to our wholly owned operations and income taxes attributable to the Carrier joint ventures, which are primarily taxed as partnerships for income tax purposes. The effective income tax rates attributable to us were 36.9% and 36.8% for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. The increase was primarily due to higher state income taxes in 2015 versus 2014 related to income generated by our U.S. subsidiaries.

Net Income Attributable to Watsco, Inc.

Net income attributable to Watsco for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 increased $19.1 million, or 15%, as compared to the same period in 2014. The increase was primarily driven by higher revenues, expanded profit margins and reduced selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues, as discussed above, and by a reduction in the net income attributable to the non-controlling interest related to Carrier Enterprise I following our purchase of an additional 10% ownership interest in Carrier Enterprise I in July 2014.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

We assess our liquidity in terms of our ability to generate cash to execute our business strategy and fund operating and investing activities, taking into consideration the seasonal demand for HVAC/R products, which peaks in the months of May through August. Significant factors that could affect our liquidity include the following:

 

    cash needed to fund our business (primarily working capital requirements);

 

    borrowing capacity under our bank line of credit;

 

    the ability to attract long-term capital with satisfactory terms;

 

    acquisitions, including joint ventures;

 

    dividend payments;

 

    capital expenditures; and

 

    the timing and extent of common stock repurchases.

Sources and Uses of Cash

We rely on cash flows from operations and borrowing capacity under our revolving credit agreement to fund seasonal working capital needs and for other general corporate purposes, including dividend payments, if and as declared by our Board of Directors, capital expenditures, business acquisitions and development of our long-term operating strategies.

As of September 30, 2015, we had $28.5 million of cash and cash equivalents, of which, $18.6 million was held by foreign subsidiaries. We believe that our operating cash flows, cash on hand and funds available for borrowing under our line of credit will be sufficient to meet our liquidity needs in the foreseeable future. However, there can be no assurance that our current sources of available funds will be sufficient to meet our cash requirements.

Our access to funds under our line of credit depends on the ability of the syndicate banks to meet their respective funding commitments. Disruptions in the credit and capital markets could adversely affect our ability to draw on our line of credit and may also adversely affect the determination of interest rates, particularly rates based on LIBOR, which is one of the base rates under our line of credit. Disruptions in the credit and capital markets could also result in increased borrowing costs and/or reduced borrowing capacity under our line of credit.

Working Capital

Working capital increased to $983.5 million at September 30, 2015 from $870.3 million at December 31, 2014, reflecting higher levels of accounts receivable and inventories, primarily due to the seasonality of our business.

 

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Cash Flows

The following table summarizes our cash flow activity for the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 (in millions):

 

     2015      2014      Change  

Cash flows provided by operating activities

   $ 99.8       $ 41.7       $ 58.1   

Cash flows used in investing activities

   $ (19.9)       $ (8.9)       $ (11.0)   

Cash flows used in financing activities

   $ (75.0)       $ (35.4)       $ (39.6)   

The individual items contributing to cash flow changes for the periods presented are detailed in the condensed consolidated unaudited statements of cash flows contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Operating Activities

The increase in net cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to a lower increase in accounts receivable and inventory and higher net income in 2015 as compared to 2014, partially offset by the timing of payments for accrued expenses.

Investing Activities

The increase in net cash used in investing activities was due to higher capital expenditures in 2015.

Financing Activities

The increase in net cash used in financing activities was primarily attributable to lower net borrowings under our revolving credit agreement and an increase in dividends paid in 2015 as compared to 2014, partially offset by the exercise of our second option to acquire an additional 10% ownership interest in Carrier Enterprise I for $87.7 million in 2014 and a decrease in distributions to the non-controlling interest in 2015.

Revolving Credit Agreement

We maintain an unsecured, syndicated revolving credit agreement that provides for borrowings of up to $600.0 million. Borrowings are used to fund seasonal working capital needs and for other general corporate purposes, including acquisitions, dividends (if and as declared by our Board of Directors), stock repurchases and issuances of letters of credit. The credit agreement matures on July 1, 2019. At September 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014, $304.9 million and $303.2 million, respectively, were outstanding under the revolving credit agreement. The revolving credit agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants, including financial covenants with respect to consolidated leverage and interest coverage ratios, and other customary restrictions. We believe we were in compliance with all covenants at September 30, 2015.

Short-Term Debt

At September 30, 2015, $2.4 million of short-term borrowings were outstanding under a credit line established by our Mexican subsidiary. This line of credit has a one-year term maturing on June 15, 2016, is non-committed and provides for borrowings of up to approximately $8.8 million (MXN $150.0 million) for general corporate purposes. No short-term borrowings were outstanding under this credit line at December 31, 2014.

Purchase of Ownership Interest in Joint Venture

On July 1, 2014, we exercised our second option to acquire an additional 10% ownership interest in Carrier Enterprise I for cash consideration of $87.7 million, following which we have an 80% controlling interest in Carrier Enterprise I. Neither we nor Carrier has any remaining options to purchase additional ownership interests in Carrier Enterprise I, or any of our other joint ventures with Carrier.

Acquisitions

We continually evaluate potential acquisitions and/or joint ventures and routinely hold discussions with a number of acquisition candidates. Should suitable acquisition opportunities arise that would require additional financing, we believe our financial position and earnings history provide a sufficient basis for us to either obtain additional debt financing at competitive rates and on reasonable terms or raise capital through the issuance of equity securities.

Common Stock Dividends

We paid cash dividends of $2.10 per share and $1.40 per share of Common stock and Class B common stock during the nine months ended September 30, 2015 and 2014, respectively. On October 1, 2015, our Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.70 per share of Common and Class B common stock that was paid on October 30, 2015 to shareholders of record as of

 

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October 15, 2015. On October 23, 2015, our Board of Directors approved an increase to the quarterly cash dividend rate to $0.85 per share from $0.70 per share of Common and Class B common stock beginning with the dividend that will be paid in January 2016. Future dividends and/or changes in dividend rates will be at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors and will depend upon such factors as cash flow generated by operations, profitability, financial condition, cash requirements, future prospects and other factors deemed relevant by our Board of Directors.

Company Share Repurchase Program

In September 1999, our Board of Directors authorized the repurchase, at management’s discretion, of up to 7,500,000 shares of common stock in the open market or via private transactions. Shares repurchased under the program are accounted for using the cost method and result in a reduction of shareholders’ equity. No shares were repurchased during the quarters ended September 30, 2015 or 2014. In aggregate, 6,370,913 shares of Common and Class B common stock have been repurchased at a cost of $114.4 million since the inception of the program. At September 30, 2015, there were 1,129,087 shares remaining authorized for repurchase under the program.

 

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

There have been no material changes to the information regarding market risk provided in Item 7A, Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk, of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.

 

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (“the Exchange Act”) that are, among other things, designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”), Senior Vice President (“SVP”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure and appropriate SEC filings.

Our management, with the participation of our CEO, SVP and CFO, evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report, and, based on that evaluation, our CEO, SVP and CFO concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective, at a reasonable assurance level, at and as of such date.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

We are continuously seeking to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our operations and of our internal controls. This results in refinements to processes throughout the Company. However, there were no changes in internal controls over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the quarter ended September 30, 2015, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Information with respect to this item may be found in Note 9 to our condensed consolidated unaudited financial statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q under the caption “Litigation, Claims and Assessments,” which information is incorporated by reference in this Item 1 of Part II of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

 

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS

Information about risk factors for the quarter ended September 30, 2015 does not differ materially from that set forth in Part I, Item 1A, of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.

 

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

31.1 #    Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a- 15(e) and 15d-15(e) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2 #    Certification of Senior Vice President pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.3 #    Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a- 15(e) and 15d-15(e) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1 +    Certification of Chief Executive Officer, Senior Vice President and Chief 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.DEF #    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
101.LAB #    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
101.PRE #    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.

 

# filed herewith.
+ furnished herewith.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

     

WATSCO, INC.

      (Registrant)
November 5, 2015     By:  

/s/ Ana M. Menendez

      Ana M. Menendez
      Chief Financial Officer
      (on behalf of the Registrant and as Principal Financial Officer)

 

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit

  No.

  

Exhibit Description

31.1 #    Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a- 15(e) and 15d-15(e) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2 #    Certification of Senior Vice President pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.3 #    Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act Rules 13a- 15(e) and 15d-15(e) as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1 +    Certification of Chief Executive Officer, Senior Vice President and Chief 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.DEF #    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
101.LAB #    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.
101.PRE #    XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.

 

# filed herewith.
+ furnished herewith.