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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q
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(Mark One)
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☒ | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended May 31, 2023
OR
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☐ | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
Commission File No. 1-11288
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ENERPAC TOOL GROUP CORP.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Wisconsin | | 39-0168610 |
(State of incorporation) | | (I.R.S. Employer Id. No.) |
N86 W12500 WESTBROOK CROSSING
MENOMONEE FALLS, WISCONSIN 53051
Mailing address: P. O. Box 3241, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201
(Address of principal executive offices)
(262) 293-1500
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Title of each class | Ticker Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
Class A common stock, $0.20 par value per share | EPAC | NYSE |
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 every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or emerging growth company. See definition of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
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Large Accelerated Filer | | ☒ | | Accelerated Filer | | ☐ |
Non-accelerated Filer | | ☐ | | Smaller reporting company | | ☐ |
Emerging growth company | | ☐ | | | | |
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.): Yes ¨ No ☒
The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s Class A Common Stock as of June 16, 2023 was 56,103,724.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND CAUTIONARY FACTORS
This quarterly report on Form 10-Q contains certain statements that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 that involve risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements include statements regarding expected financial results and other planned events, including, but not limited to, anticipated liquidity, anticipated restructuring costs and related savings, anticipated future charges and anticipated capital expenditures. The terms “may,” “should,” “could,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “objective,” “plan,” “project” and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual future events or results may differ materially from these statements. We disclaim any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements as a result of new information, future events or any other reason.
The following is a list of factors, among others, that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements:
•supply chain issues, including shortages of adequate component supply that increase our costs or cause delays in our ability to fulfill orders;
•failure to estimate customer demand properly may result or could have an adverse impact on our business and operating results and our relationship with customers;
•the deterioration of, or instability in, the domestic and international economy and/or in our various end markets, including as a result of geopolitical activity;
•decreases in sales and/or increases in costs or reduced availability of commodities or components used in the production of our products due to sanctions and export controls targeting Russia in connection with the Russia-Ukraine conflict;
•decreased demand from customers in the oil & gas industry, including as a result of significant volatility in oil prices resulting from disruptions in the oil markets;
•uncertainty over global tariffs or the financial impact of tariffs;
•our ability to execute on restructuring actions and on the objectives related to the ASCEND transformation program in order to achieve anticipated incremental operating profit;
•logistics challenges, including global freight capacity shortages, significant increases in freight costs or other delays in our ability to fulfill orders;
•failure to collect on accounts receivable, including in certain foreign jurisdictions where sales are concentrated to a limited number of distributors or agents;
•a significant failure in our information technology (IT) infrastructure, such as unauthorized access to financial and other sensitive data or cybersecurity threats;
•a material disruption at a significant manufacturing facility;
•competition in the markets we serve;
•currency exchange rate fluctuations, export and import restrictions, transportation disruptions or shortages, and other risks inherent in our international operations;
•regulatory and legal developments, including litigation, such as product liability and warranty claims;
•any further impact from the COVID-19 pandemic;
•failure to develop new products and the extent of market acceptance of new products;
•our ability to execute on our growth strategy;
•our ability to successfully identify, consummate and integrate acquisitions and realize anticipated benefits/results from acquired companies as part of our portfolio management process;
•the effects of divestitures and/or discontinued operations, including retained liabilities from, or indemnification obligations with respect to, disposed businesses;
•if the operating performance of our businesses were to fall significantly below normalized levels, the potential for a non-cash impairment charge of goodwill and/or other intangible assets, as they represent a substantial amount of our total assets;
•a global economic recession;
•the impact of rapidly rising interest rates;
•our ability to comply with the covenants in our debt agreements and fluctuations in interest rates;
•our ability to attract, develop, and retain qualified employees;
•inadequate intellectual property protection or infringement of the intellectual property of others; and
•other matters, including those of a political, economic, business, competitive and regulatory nature contained from time to time in our U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") filings, including, but not limited to, those factors listed in the "Risk Factors" section within Item 1A of Part I of our Form 10-K filed with the SEC on October 25, 2022.
When used herein, the terms “we,” “us,” “our” and the “Company” refer to Enerpac Tool Group Corp. and its subsidiaries. Reference to fiscal years, such as "fiscal 2023," are to the fiscal year ending on August 31 of the specified year. Enerpac Tool Group Corp. provides free-of-charge access to its Annual Report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and all amendments thereto, through its website, www.enerpactoolgroup.com, as soon as reasonably practicable after such reports are electronically filed with the SEC.
PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1—Financial Statements
ENERPAC TOOL GROUP CORP.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
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| Three Months Ended May 31, | | Nine Months Ended May 31, |
| 2023 | | 2022 | | 2023 | | 2022 |
Net sales | $ | 156,253 | | | $ | 151,894 | | | $ | 437,595 | | | $ | 419,395 | |
Cost of products sold | 78,395 | | | 79,847 | | | 221,464 | | | 227,741 | |
Gross profit | 77,858 | | | 72,047 | | | 216,131 | | | 191,654 | |
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Selling, general and administrative expenses | 48,810 | | | 63,095 | | | 154,116 | | | 162,240 | |
Amortization of intangible assets | 1,357 | | | 1,792 | | | 4,075 | | | 5,678 | |
Restructuring charges | 2,252 | | | 517 | | | 6,220 | | | 5,086 | |
Impairment & divestiture charges | — | | | — | | | — | | | 1,116 | |
Operating profit | 25,439 | | | 6,643 | | | 51,720 | | | 17,534 | |
Financing costs, net | 3,250 | | | 951 | | | 9,170 | | | 2,668 | |
Other expense, net | 525 | | | 254 | | | 1,948 | | | 1,004 | |
Earnings before income tax expense | 21,664 | | | 5,438 | | | 40,602 | | | 13,862 | |
Income tax expense | 4,688 | | | 1,377 | | | 10,058 | | | 4,495 | |
Net earnings from continuing operations | 16,976 | | | 4,061 | | | 30,544 | | | 9,367 | |
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes | (4,596) | | | (2,418) | | | (6,214) | | | (3,715) | |
Net earnings | $ | 12,380 | | | $ | 1,643 | | | $ | 24,330 | | | $ | 5,652 | |
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Earnings per share from continuing operations | | | | | | | |
Basic | $ | 0.30 | | | $ | 0.07 | | | $ | 0.54 | | | $ | 0.16 | |
Diluted | $ | 0.30 | | | $ | 0.07 | | | $ | 0.53 | | | $ | 0.15 | |
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Loss per share from discontinued operations | | | | | | | |
Basic | $ | (0.08) | | | $ | (0.04) | | | $ | (0.11) | | | $ | (0.06) | |
Diluted | $ | (0.08) | | | $ | (0.04) | | | $ | (0.11) | | | $ | (0.06) | |
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Earnings per share* | | | | | | | |
Basic | $ | 0.22 | | | $ | 0.03 | | | $ | 0.43 | | | $ | 0.09 | |
Diluted | $ | 0.22 | | | $ | 0.03 | | | $ | 0.42 | | | $ | 0.09 | |
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Weighted average common shares outstanding | | | | | | | |
Basic | 57,052 | | | 60,227 | | | 56,993 | | | 60,292 | |
Diluted | 57,432 | | | 60,610 | | | 57,417 | | | 60,640 | |
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*The total of Earnings per share from continuing operations and Loss per share from discontinued operations may not equal Earnings per share due to rounding. |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
ENERPAC TOOL GROUP CORP.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
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| Three Months Ended May 31, | | Nine Months Ended May 31, |
| 2023 | | 2022 | | 2023 | | 2022 |
Net earnings | $ | 12,380 | | | $ | 1,643 | | | $ | 24,330 | | | $ | 5,652 | |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | | | | | | | |
Foreign currency translation adjustments | 2,420 | | | (16,397) | | | 8,918 | | | (25,258) | |
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans | 115 | | | 367 | | | 337 | | | 928 | |
Cash flow hedges | (542) | | | — | | | 5 | | | — | |
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | 1,993 | | | (16,030) | | | 9,260 | | | (24,330) | |
Comprehensive income (loss) | $ | 14,373 | | | $ | (14,387) | | | $ | 33,590 | | | $ | (18,678) | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
ENERPAC TOOL GROUP CORP.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts)
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | (Unaudited) | | |
| | May 31, 2023 | | August 31, 2022 |
ASSETS | | | | |
Current assets | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 142,001 | | | $ | 120,699 | |
Accounts receivable, net | | 103,565 | | | 106,747 | |
Inventories, net | | 93,037 | | | 83,672 | |
Other current assets | | 34,838 | | | 31,262 | |
Total current assets | | 373,441 | | | 342,380 | |
Property, plant and equipment, net | | 41,783 | | | 41,372 | |
Goodwill | | 264,686 | | | 257,949 | |
Other intangible assets, net | | 39,084 | | | 41,507 | |
Other long-term assets | | 74,080 | | | 74,104 | |
Total assets | | $ | 793,074 | | | $ | 757,312 | |
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | | | |
Current liabilities | | | | |
Trade accounts payable | | $ | 47,151 | | | $ | 72,524 | |
Accrued compensation and benefits | | 28,567 | | | 21,390 | |
Current maturities of debt | | 3,125 | | | — | |
Short-term debt | | — | | | 4,000 | |
Income taxes payable | | 5,982 | | | 4,594 | |
Other current liabilities | | 55,398 | | | 50,680 | |
Total current liabilities | | 140,223 | | | 153,188 | |
Long-term debt, net | | 231,545 | | | 200,000 | |
Deferred income taxes | | 8,226 | | | 7,355 | |
Pension and postretirement benefit liabilities | | 11,492 | | | 11,941 | |
Other long-term liabilities | | 64,969 | | | 66,217 | |
Total liabilities | | 456,455 | | | 438,701 | |
Commitments and contingencies (Note 14) | | | | |
Shareholders’ equity | | | | |
Class A common stock, $0.20 par value per share, authorized 168,000,000 shares, issued 83,752,329 and 83,397,458 shares, respectively | | 16,750 | | | 16,679 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | 218,164 | | | 212,986 | |
Treasury stock, at cost, 27,402,654 and 26,558,965 shares, respectively | | (763,675) | | | (742,844) | |
Retained earnings | | 991,081 | | | 966,751 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | | (125,701) | | | (134,961) | |
Stock held in trust | | (3,405) | | | (3,209) | |
Deferred compensation liability | | 3,405 | | | 3,209 | |
Total shareholders' equity | | 336,619 | | | 318,611 | |
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | | $ | 793,074 | | | $ | 757,312 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
ENERPAC TOOL GROUP CORP.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| Nine Months Ended May 31, |
| 2023 | | 2022 |
Operating Activities | | | |
Net earnings | $ | 24,330 | | | $ | 5,652 | |
Less: Net loss from discontinued operations | (6,214) | | | (3,715) | |
Net earnings from continuing operations | 30,544 | | | 9,367 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities - continuing operations: | | | |
Impairment & divestiture charges | — | | | 1,116 | |
Depreciation and amortization | 12,503 | | | 14,983 | |
Stock-based compensation expense | 6,482 | | | 12,117 | |
Provision for deferred income taxes | 769 | | | 1,568 | |
Amortization of debt issuance costs | 756 | | | 360 | |
Receivable reserve | — | | | 13,856 | |
Other non-cash benefits (charges) | 588 | | | (466) | |
Changes in components of working capital and other, excluding acquisitions and divestitures: | | | |
Accounts receivable | 4,430 | | | (31,153) | |
Inventories | (7,073) | | | (15,913) | |
Trade accounts payable | (26,198) | | | 1,611 | |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | (5,348) | | | 5,760 | |
Income tax accounts | 4,621 | | | (3,208) | |
Accrued compensation and benefits | 6,477 | | | 396 | |
Other accrued liabilities | (3,990) | | | (2,879) | |
Cash provided by operating activities - continuing operations | 24,561 | | | 7,515 | |
Cash provided by (used in) operating activities - discontinued operations | 2,470 | | | (319) | |
Cash provided by operating activities | 27,031 | | | 7,196 | |
| | | |
Investing Activities | | | |
Capital expenditures | (8,391) | | | (6,970) | |
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment | 595 | | | 1,158 | |
Cash used in investing activities - continuing operations | (7,796) | | | (5,812) | |
Cash used in investing activities | (7,796) | | | (5,812) | |
| | | |
Financing Activities | | | |
Borrowings on revolving credit facility | 60,000 | | | 45,000 | |
Principal repayments on revolving credit facility | (24,000) | | | (15,000) | |
Principal repayments on term loan | (625) | | | — | |
Proceeds from issuance of term loan | 200,000 | | | — | |
Payment for redemption of revolver | (200,000) | | | — | |
Swingline borrowings/repayments, net | (4,000) | | | — | |
Payment of debt issuance costs | (2,486) | | | — | |
Purchase of treasury shares | (20,831) | | | (36,295) | |
Taxes paid related to the net share settlement of equity awards | (2,673) | | | (3,378) | |
Stock option exercises & other | 1,212 | | | 217 | |
Payment of cash dividend | (2,274) | | | (2,409) | |
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities - continuing operations | 4,323 | | | (11,865) | |
Cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 4,323 | | | (11,865) | |
| | | |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | (2,256) | | | (6,166) | |
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 21,302 | | | (16,647) | |
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period | 120,699 | | | 140,352 | |
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period | $ | 142,001 | | | $ | 123,705 | |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
NOTES TO THE CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1. Basis of Presentation
General
Enerpac Tool Group Corp. ("Company") is a premier industrial tools, services, technology and solutions company serving a broad and diverse set of customers in more than 100 countries. The Company has one reportable segment, the Industrial Tools & Services Segment ("IT&S"), and an Other operating segment, which does not meet the criteria to be considered a reportable segment.
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company have been prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") for interim financial reporting and with the instructions of Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. The condensed consolidated balance sheet data as of August 31, 2022 was derived from the Company’s audited financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by GAAP. For additional information, including the Company’s significant accounting policies, refer to the consolidated financial statements and related footnotes in the Company’s fiscal 2022 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair statement of financial results have been made. Such adjustments consist of only those of a normal recurring nature. Operating results for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2023 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the entire fiscal year ending August 31, 2023. The Company has historically sold products to companies located in or associated with Russia. In response to the Russia-Ukraine conflict, many countries, including the countries that are members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization ("NATO"), including the United States, have initiated sanctions and export controls targeting Russia and entities associated with Russia which significantly limits our ability to serve certain customers and collect on our outstanding receivables. The duration and extent to which the trade sanctions against Russia effect the Company's business will depend on future developments which still remain uncertain.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In October 2021, the FASB issued ASU 2021-08, Business Combinations (Topic 805): Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers, which amends ASC 805 to require an acquirer to, at the date of acquisition, recognize and measure contract assets and contract liabilities acquired in accordance with ASU 2014-9, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) as if the entity had originated the contracts. The guidance is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2022. The Company will adopt this guidance in the event of a business combination subsequent to the effective date of the guidance.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
The following is a summary of the Company's accumulated other comprehensive loss (in thousands):
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| | May 31, 2023 | | August 31, 2022 |
Foreign currency translation adjustments | | $ | 106,280 | | | $ | 116,078 | |
Pension and other postretirement benefit plans | | 19,963 | | | 18,883 | |
Cash flow hedges | | (542) | | | — | |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | | $ | 125,701 | | | $ | 134,961 | |
Property Plant and Equipment
The following is a summary of the Company's components of property, plant and equipment (in thousands):
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | May 31, 2023 | | August 31, 2022 |
Land, buildings and improvements | | $ | 14,957 | | | $ | 14,121 | |
Machinery and equipment | | 149,637 | | | 141,571 | |
Gross property, plant and equipment | | 164,594 | | | 155,692 | |
Less: Accumulated depreciation | | (122,811) | | | (114,320) | |
Property, plant and equipment, net | | $ | 41,783 | | | $ | 41,372 | |
Note 2. Revenue from Contracts with Customers
Nature of Goods and Services
The Company generates its revenue under two principal activities, which are discussed below:
Product Sales: Sales of tools, heavy-lifting solutions, and rope solutions are recorded when control is transferred to the customer (i.e., performance obligation has been satisfied). For the majority of the Company’s product sales, revenue is recognized at a point in time when control of the product is transferred to the customer, which generally occurs when the product is shipped from the Company to the customer. For certain other products that are highly customized and have a limited alternative use, and for which the Company has an enforceable right of reimbursement for performance completed to date, revenue is recognized over time. We consider the input measure (efforts-expended or cost-to-cost) or output measure as a fair measure of progress for the recognition of over-time revenue associated with these custom products. For a majority of the Company’s custom products, machine hours and labor hours (efforts-expended measurement) are used as a measure of progress.
Service & Rental Sales: Service contracts consist of providing highly trained technicians to perform bolting, technical services, machining and joint-integrity work for our customers. These revenues are recognized over time as our customers simultaneously receive and consume the benefits provided by the Company. We consider the input measure (efforts-expended or cost-to-cost) or output measure as a fair measure of progress for the recognition of over-time revenue associated with service contracts. For a majority of the Company’s service contracts, labor hours (efforts-expended measurement) is used as the measure of progress when it is determined to be a better depiction of the transfer of control to the customer due to the timing and pattern of labor hours incurred. Revenue from rental contracts (less than a year and non-customized products) is generally recognized ratably over the contract term, depicting the customer’s consumption of the benefit related to the rental equipment.
Disaggregated Revenue and Performance Obligations
The Company disaggregates revenue from contracts with customers by reportable segment and product line and by the timing of when goods and services are transferred. See Note 13, "Segment Information" for information regarding our revenue disaggregation by reportable segment and product line. The following table presents information regarding revenues disaggregated by the timing of when goods and services are transferred (in thousands):
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| | Three Months Ended May 31, | | Nine Months Ended May 31, |
| | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2023 | | 2022 |
Revenues recognized at point in time | | $ | 127,216 | | | $ | 117,155 | | | $ | 350,995 | | | $ | 322,247 | |
Revenues recognized over time | | 29,037 | | | 34,738 | | | 86,600 | | | 97,148 | |
Total | | $ | 156,253 | | | $ | 151,894 | | | $ | 437,595 | | | $ | 419,395 | |
Contract Balances
The Company's contract assets and liabilities are as follows (in thousands):
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| | May 31, 2023 | | August 31, 2022 |
Receivables, which are included in accounts receivable, net | | $ | 103,565 | | | $ | 106,747 | |
Contract assets, which are included in other current assets | | 2,995 | | | 2,397 | |
Contract liabilities, which are included in other current liabilities | | 2,795 | | | 2,804 | |
Receivables: The Company performs its obligations under a contract with a customer by transferring goods or services in exchange for consideration from the customer. The Company typically invoices its customers as soon as control of an asset is transferred and a receivable for the Company is established. Accounts receivable, net is recorded at face amount of customer receivables less an allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts for expected losses as a result of customers’ inability to make required payments. Management evaluates the aging of customer receivable balances, the financial condition of its customers, historical trends and the time outstanding of specific balances to estimate the amount of receivables that may be collected in the future and records the appropriate provision. The allowance for doubtful accounts was $17.2 million and $17.5 million at May 31, 2023 and August 31, 2022, respectively.
As indicated in the "Concentration of Credit Risk" section below, as of May 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company was exposed to a concentration of credit risk with an agent as a result of its continued payment delinquency. During the three months ended May 31, 2022, the Company recorded through bad debt expense (included in "Selling, general and administrative expenses" in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations) an additional reserve of $10.8 million based upon the consideration of the factors listed below, which fully reserves for the outstanding accounts receivable balance for this agent. As of May 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company had a total bad debt reserve of $13.2 million related to this agent. The allowance for doubtful accounts for this particular agent as of May 31,
2023 represents management's best estimate of the amount probable of collection and considers various factors with the respect to this matter, including, but not limited to, (i) the lack of payment by the agent since the fiscal quarter ended February 28, 2021, (ii) our due diligence on balances due to the agent from its end customers related to sales of our services and products and the known markup on those sales from agent to end customer, (iii) the status of ongoing negotiations with the agent to secure payments and (iv) legal recourse available to secure payment. Actual collections from the agent may differ from the Company's estimate.
Concentration of Credit Risk: The Company sells products and services through distributors and agents. In certain jurisdictions, those third parties represent a significant portion of our sales in their respective country which can pose a concentration of credit risk if these larger distributors or agents are not timely in their payments. As of May 31, 2023, the Company was exposed to a concentration of credit risk as a result of the payment delinquency of one of our agents whose accounts receivable represent 10.7% of the Company's outstanding accounts receivable. As of May 31, 2023, the Company has fully reserved for the amounts due from this agent.
Contract Assets: Contract assets relate to the Company’s rights to consideration for work completed but not billed as of the reporting date on contracts with customers. The contract assets are transferred to receivables when the rights become unconditional. The Company has contract assets on contracts that are generally long-term and have revenues that are recognized over time.
Contract Liabilities: As of May 31, 2023, the Company had certain contracts where there were unsatisfied performance obligations and the Company had received cash consideration from customers before the performance obligations were satisfied. The majority of these contracts relate to long-term customer contracts (project durations of greater than three months) and are recognized over time. The Company estimates that substantially all of the $2.8 million will be recognized in net sales from satisfying those performance obligations within the next twelve months.
Timing of Performance Obligations Satisfied at a Point in Time: The Company evaluates when the customer obtains control of the product based on shipping terms, as control will transfer, depending upon such terms, at different points between the Company's manufacturing facility or warehouse and the customer’s location. The Company considers control to have transferred upon shipment or delivery because (i) the Company has a present right to payment at that time; (ii) the legal title has been transferred to the customer; (iii) the Company has transferred physical possession of the product to the customer; and (iv) the customer has significant risks and rewards of ownership of the product.
Variable Consideration: The Company estimates whether it will be subject to variable consideration under the terms of the contract and includes its estimate of variable consideration in the transaction price based on the expected value method when it is deemed probable of being realized based on historical experience and trends. Types of variable consideration may include rebates, incentives and discounts, among others, which are recorded as a reduction to net sales at the time when control of a performance obligation is transferred to the customer.
Practical Expedients & Exemptions: The Company elected to expense the incremental cost to obtaining a contract when the amortization period for such contracts would be one year or less. The Company does not disclose the value of unperformed obligations for (i) contracts with an original expected length of one year or less and (ii) contracts for which it recognizes revenue at the amount to which it has the right to invoice for services performed.
Note 3. ASCEND Transformation Program
In March 2022, the Company announced the launch of ASCEND, a new transformation program focused on driving accelerated earnings growth and efficiency across the business with the goal of delivering an incremental $40 to $50 million of annual operating profit once fully implemented. In March 2023, the Company announced this estimate had been revised to an incremental $50 to $60 million of annual operating profit as a result of additional ASCEND initiatives and high success rate. As part of ASCEND, the Company is focusing on the following key initiatives: (i) accelerating organic growth go-to-market strategies, (ii) improving operational excellence and production efficiency by utilizing a lean approach and (iii) driving greater efficiency and productivity in SG&A by better leveraging resources to create a more efficient and agile organization.
The Company is implementing the program and originally anticipated investing approximately $60 to $65 million and in March 2023 anticipated that this investment would increase to $70 to $75 million (as disclosed in Note 4, "Restructuring Charges" approximately $10 to $15 million of these investments will be in the form of restructuring charges) over the life of the program, which is expected to be finalized as we exit fiscal 2024. Elements of these investments could include such cash costs as capital expenditures, restructuring costs, third-party support, and incentive costs (which incentives are not available for the senior management team). Total program expenses were approximately $8.2 million and $32.9 million for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2023, respectively, and $3.9 million for both the three and nine months ended May 31, 2022. Of the total ASCEND program expenses for fiscal year 2023, $5.5 million and $26.1 million were recorded within SG&A expenses for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2023, respectively, and $0.4 million and $0.6 million recorded within cost of goods sold for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2023, respectively, and $2.3 million and $6.2 million were recorded within restructuring expenses for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2023, respectively (see Note 4, "Restructuring Charges" below). Of the total ASCEND program expenses for fiscal year 2022, $3.9 million were recorded within SG&A expenses for both the three and nine months ended May 31, 2022.
Note 4. Restructuring Charges
The Company has undertaken or committed to various restructuring initiatives, including workforce reductions, leadership changes, plant consolidations to reduce manufacturing overhead, satellite office closures, the continued movement of production and product sourcing to low-cost alternatives, and the centralization and standardization of certain administrative functions. Liabilities for severance are generally to be paid within twelve months, while future lease payments related to facilities vacated as a result of restructuring are to be paid over the underlying remaining lease terms.
During fiscal 2019, the Company announced a restructuring plan focused on (i) the integration of the Enerpac and Hydratight businesses (IT&S segment), (ii) the strategic exit of certain commodity-type services in our North America Services operations (IT&S segment) and (iii) driving efficiencies within the overall corporate structure. In the third quarter of fiscal 2020, the Company announced the expansion and revision of this plan, which further simplified and flattened the corporate structure through elimination of redundancies between the segment and corporate functions, while enhancing our commercial and marketing processes to become even closer to our customers. Upon assessment of the Company's operating structure by the Company's new President and Chief Executive Officer (hired effective October 2021), the Company recorded $0.6 million and $5.2 million of charges in the three and nine months ended May 31, 2022, respectively, in order to further simplify and streamline the organizational structure. The total cumulative charges for the 2019 plan, which ended in the third quarter of fiscal year 2022, were $18.0 million.
On June 27, 2022, the Company approved a new restructuring plan in connection with the initiatives identified as part of the ASCEND transformation program (see Note 3, “ASCEND Transformation Program”) to drive greater efficiency and productivity in global selling, general and administrative resources. The total costs of this plan were then estimated at $6 to $10 million, constituting predominately severance and other employee-related costs to be incurred as cash expenditures impacting both IT&S and Corporate. On September 23, 2022, the Company approved an updated restructuring plan. The costs of this updated plan (which includes the amounts for the plan approved in June 2022) are estimated at $10 to $15 million. These costs are expected to be incurred over the expected duration of the transformation program, ending in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024. For the three and nine months ended May 31, 2023, the Company recorded $2.3 million and $6.2 million, respectively, of restructuring charges associated with the ASCEND transformation program. The following summarizes restructuring reserve activity (which for the nine months ended May 31, 2023 excludes $0.6 million of charges associated with ASCEND transformation plan, and for the nine months ended May 31, 2022 excludes $0.8 million and $0.5 million of charges associated with the 2019 Plan for IT&S and Corporate, respectively, associated with the accelerated vesting of equity awards which has no impact on the restructuring reserve) for the IT&S segment and Corporate (in thousands):
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| | Nine Months Ended May 31, 2023 |
| | 2019 Plan | | ASCEND Plan |
| | IT&S | | Corporate | | IT&S | | Corporate |
Balance as of August 31, 2022 | | $ | 212 | | | $ | 6 | | | $ | 2,008 | | | $ | 797 | |
Restructuring charges | | 56 | | | — | | | 4,570 | | | 1,038 | |
Cash payments | | (87) | | | — | | | (4,646) | | | (1,734) | |
Other non-cash uses of reserve | | (84) | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Impact of changes in foreign currency rates | | 3 | | | — | | | 122 | | | 2 | |
Balance as of May 31, 2023 | | $ | 100 | | | $ | 6 | | | $ | 2,054 | | | $ | 103 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Nine Months Ended May 31, 2022 |
| | IT&S | | Corporate |
Balance as of August 31, 2021 | | $ | 1,737 | | | $ | 26 | |
Restructuring charges | | 2,818 | | | 1,050 | |
Cash payments | | (3,385) | | | (1,069) | |
| | | | |
Impact of changes in foreign currency rates | | (79) | | | — | |
Balance as of May 31, 2022 | | $ | 1,091 | | | $ | 7 | |
Total restructuring charges (inclusive of the Other segment) were $2.3 million and $6.2 million in the three and nine months ended May 31, 2023, respectively, and $0.5 million and $5.1 million in the three and nine months ended May 31, 2022, respectively, being reported in "Restructuring charges."
Note 5. Discontinued Operations
On October 31, 2019, as part of our overall strategy to become a pure-play industrial tools and services company, the Company completed the sale of the businesses comprising its former Engineered Components & Systems ("EC&S") segment. This divestiture was considered part of our strategic shift to become a pure-play industrial tools and services company, and therefore, the results of operations are recorded as a component of "Earnings (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes" in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings for all periods presented. All discontinued operations activity included within the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings and the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the periods presented relate to impacts from certain retained liabilities.
The following represents the detail of "Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes" within the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings (in thousands):
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| | Three Months Ended May 31, | | Nine Months Ended May 31, |
| | 2023 | | 2022 | | 2023 | | 2022 |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | | $ | 5,932 | | | $ | 2,944 | | | $ | 9,373 | | | $ | 4,605 | |
Impairment & divestiture benefit | | — | | | — | | | (1,329) | | | — | |
Operating loss | | (5,932) | | | (2,944) | | | (8,044) | | | (4,605) | |
Other loss, net | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Loss before income tax benefit | | (5,932) | | | (2,944) | | | (8,044) | | | (4,605) | |
Income tax benefit | | (1,336) | | | (526) | | | (1,830) | | | (890) | |
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes | | $ | (4,596) | | | $ | (2,418) | | | $ | (6,214) | | | $ | (3,715) | |
Note 6. Goodwill, Intangible Assets and Long-Lived Assets
Changes in the gross carrying value of goodwill and intangible assets result from changes in foreign currency exchange rates, business acquisitions, divestitures and impairment charges. The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the nine months ended May 31, 2023 are as follows (in thousands):
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| IT&S | | Other | | Total |
Balance as of August 31, 2022 | $ | 246,740 | | | $ | 11,209 | | | $ | 257,949 | |
Impact of changes in foreign currency rates | 6,738 | | | — | | | 6,738 | |
Balance as of May 31, 2023 | $ | 253,478 | | | $ | 11,209 | | | $ | 264,686 | |
The gross carrying value and accumulated amortization of the Company’s intangible assets are as follows (in thousands):
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| | | May 31, 2023 | | August 31, 2022 |
| Weighted Average Amortization Period (Years) | | Gross Carrying Value | | Accumulated Amortization | | Net Book Value | | Gross Carrying Value | | Accumulated Amortization | | Net Book Value |
Amortizable intangible assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Customer relationships | 14 | | $ | 137,654 | | | $ | 122,979 | | | $ | 14,675 | | | $ | 135,101 | | | $ | 117,275 | | | $ | 17,826 | |
Patents | 11 | | 13,974 | | | 13,402 | | | 572 | | | 13,708 | | | 13,104 | | | 604 | |
Trademarks and tradenames | 12 | | 3,192 | | | 2,467 | | | 725 | | | 3,132 | | | 2,329 | | | 803 | |
Indefinite lived intangible assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Tradenames | N/A | | 23,112 | | | — | | | 23,112 | | | 22,274 | | | — | | | 22,274 | |
| | | $ | 177,932 | | | $ | 138,848 | | | $ | 39,084 | | | $ | 174,215 | | | $ | 132,708 | | | $ | 41,507 | |
The Company estimates that amortization expense will be $1.3 million for the remaining three months of fiscal 2023. Amortization expense for future years is estimated to be: $3.7 million in fiscal 2024, $3.1 million in fiscal 2025, $1.9 million in fiscal 2026, $1.8 million in fiscal 2027, $1.7 million in fiscal 2028 and $2.5 million cumulatively thereafter. The future amortization expense amounts represent estimates and may be impacted by future acquisitions, divestitures, or changes in foreign currency exchange rates, among other causes.
In the nine months ended May 31, 2022, the Company recorded "Impairment & divestiture charges" of $1.1 million; $0.8 million related to a customer relationship intangible asset whereby the Company no longer intends to operate in the country associated with said customers and $0.3 million associated with an indefinite lived tradename intangible asset on a secondary brand whereby the Company plans to sunset its use over the remainder of the fiscal year.
Note 7. Product Warranty Costs
The Company generally offers its customers an assurance warranty on products sold, although warranty periods may vary by product type and application. The reserve for future warranty claims, which is recorded within the "Other current liabilities" line in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, is based on historical claim rates and current warranty cost experience. The following summarizes the changes in product warranty reserves for the nine months ended May 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively (in thousands):
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| Nine Months Ended May 31, |
| 2023 | | 2022 |
Beginning balance | $ | 1,140 | | | $ | 1,300 | |
Provision for warranties | 546 | | | 727 | |
Warranty payments and costs incurred | (557) | | | (629) | |
Impact of changes in foreign currency rates | 23 | | | (81) | |
Ending balance | $ | 1,152 | | | $ | 1,317 | |
Note 8. Debt
The following is a summary of the Company’s long-term indebtedness (in thousands):
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| May 31, 2023 | | August 31, 2022 |
Previous Senior Credit Facility | | | |
Short-term debt | $ | — | | | $ | 4,000 | |
Revolver | — | | | 200,000 | |
New Senior Credit Facility | | | |
Revolver | 36,000 | | | — | |
Term Loan | 199,375 | | | — | |
Total Senior Indebtedness | 235,375 | | | 204,000 | |
Less: Current maturities of long-term debt | (3,125) | | | — | |
Short-term debt | — | | | (4,000) | |
Debt issuance costs | (705) | | | — | |
Total long-term debt, less current maturities | $ | 231,545 | | | $ | 200,000 | |
Senior Credit Facility
Prior to refinancing the Company's senior credit facility on September 9, 2022, the Company's previous senior credit facility matured in March 2024, and provided a $400 million revolving line of credit, a $200 million term loan and a $300 million accordion. Borrowings bore interest at a variable rate based on LIBOR or a base rate, ranging from 1.125% to 2.00% in the case of loans bearing interest at LIBOR and from 0.125% to 1.00% in the case of loans bearing interest at the base rate. In addition, a non-use fee was payable quarterly on the average unused amount of the revolving line of credit ranging from 0.15% to 0.3% per annum, based on the Company's net leverage. The previous senior credit facility contained two financial covenants, which were a maximum leverage ratio of 3.75:1 and a minimum interest coverage ratio of 3.5:1. Certain transactions resulted in adjustments to the underlying ratios, including an increase to the leverage ratio from 3.75 to 4.25 during the four fiscal quarters after a significant acquisition.
On September 9, 2022, the Company refinanced its previous senior credit facility with a new $600 million senior credit facility, comprised of a $400 million revolving line of credit and a $200 million term loan, which will mature in September 2027. The Company has the option to request up to $300 million of additional revolving commitments and/or term loans under the new facility, subject to customary conditions, including the commitment of the participating lenders. The new facility replaces LIBOR with adjusted term SOFR as the interest rate benchmark and provides for interest rate margins above adjusted term SOFR ranging from 1.125% to 1.875% per annum depending on the Company’s net leverage ratio. Borrowings under the new facility initially bear interest at adjusted term SOFR plus 1.125% per annum.
In addition, the new facility contains financial covenants requiring the Company to not permit (i) the net leverage ratio, determined as of the end of each of its fiscal quarters, to exceed 3.75 to 1.00 (or, at the Company’s election and subject to certain conditions, 4.25 to 1.00 for the covenants period during which certain material acquisitions occur and the next succeeding four testing periods) or (ii) the interest coverage ratio, determined as of the end of each of its fiscal quarters, to be less than 3.00 to 1.00. Borrowings under the new facility are secured by substantially all personal property assets of the Company and its domestic subsidiary guarantors (other than certain specified excluded assets) and certain of the equity interests of certain subsidiaries of the Company. The Company was in compliance with all financial covenants under the new facility at May 31, 2023.
At May 31, 2023, there were $36.0 million of borrowings under the revolving line of credit and $360.4 million available under the revolving line of credit facility after reduction for $3.6 million of outstanding letters of credit issued under the new facility.
Note 9. Fair Value Measurements
The Company assesses the inputs used to measure the fair value of financial assets and liabilities using a three-tier hierarchy. Level 1 inputs include unadjusted quoted prices for identical instruments and are the most observable. Level 2 inputs include quoted prices for similar assets and observable inputs such as interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, commodity rates and yield curves. Level 3 inputs are not observable in the market and include management’s own judgments about the assumptions market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability.
The fair value of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and variable rate long-term debt approximated book value at both May 31, 2023 and August 31, 2022 due to their short-term nature and/or the fact that the interest rates approximated market rates. Foreign currency exchange contracts and interest rate swaps are recorded at fair value. The fair value of the Company's foreign currency exchange contracts was a net asset of less than $0.1 million and a net liability of less than $0.1 million at May 31, 2023 and August 31, 2022, respectively. The fair value of the Company's interest rate swap (see Note 10, “Derivatives”, for further information on the Company's interest rate swap) was an asset of less than $0.1 million at May 31, 2023. The fair value of the Company's net investment hedge (see Note 10, “Derivatives” for further information on the Company's net investment hedge) was a liability of $0.8 million at May 31, 2023. The fair value of the foreign currency exchange and interest rate swap contracts were based on quoted inactive market prices and therefore classified as Level 2 within the valuation hierarchy. Note 10. Derivatives
All derivatives are recognized in the balance sheet at their estimated fair value. The Company does not enter into derivatives for speculative purposes. Changes in the fair value of derivatives (not designated as hedges) are recorded in earnings along with the gain or loss on the hedged asset or liability.
The Company is exposed to market risk for changes in foreign currency exchange rates due to the global nature of its operations. In order to manage this risk, the Company utilizes foreign currency exchange contracts to reduce the exchange rate risk associated with recognized non-functional currency balances. The effects of changes in exchange rates are reflected concurrently in earnings for both the fair value of the foreign currency exchange contracts and the related non-functional currency asset or liability. These derivative gains and losses offset foreign currency gains and losses from the related revaluation of non-functional currency assets and liabilities (amounts included in "Other expense" in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings). The U.S. dollar equivalent notional value of these short duration foreign currency exchange contracts was $19.5 million and $16.7 million at May 31, 2023 and August 31, 2022, respectively. The fair value of outstanding foreign currency exchange contracts was a net asset of less than $0.1 million and a net liability of less than $0.1 million at May 31, 2023 and August 31, 2022, respectively. Net foreign currency loss (gain) (included in "Other expense" in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings) related to these derivative instruments were as follows (in thousands):
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| Three Months Ended May 31, | | Nine Months Ended May 31, |
| 2023 | | 2022 | | 2023 | | 2022 |
Foreign currency loss (gain), net | $ | 242 | | | $ | (54) | | | $ | 862 | | | $ | 128 | |
During December 2022, the Company entered into an interest rate swap for the notional amount of $60.0 million at a fixed interest rate of 4.022% to hedge the floating interest rate of the Company's term loan with a maturity date of November 30, 2025. The interest rate swap was designated and qualified as a cash flow hedge. The Company uses the interest rate swap for the management of interest rate risk exposure, as an interest rate swap effectively converts a portion of the Company's debt from a floating to a fixed rate.
The Company records the fair value of the interest rate swap as an asset or liability on its balance sheet. The change in the fair value of the interest rate swap, a net loss of $0.5 million and a net gain of less than $0.1 million for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2023, respectively, is recorded in other comprehensive income (loss).
The Company also uses interest-rate derivatives to hedge portions of our net investments in non-U.S. subsidiaries (net investment hedge) against the effect of exchange rate fluctuations on the translation of foreign currency balances to the U.S. dollar. For derivatives that are designated and qualify as a net investment hedge in a foreign operation the net gains or losses attributable to the hedge changes are recorded in other comprehensive income (loss) where they offset gains and losses recorded on our net investments where the entity has non-U.S. dollar functional currency. As of May 31, 2023, the notional amount of cross-currency swaps designated as net investment hedges was $30.5 million. The change in the fair value of the net investment hedge, a net loss of $0.3 million and $0.6 million for the three and nine months ended May 31, 2023, respectively, is recorded in other comprehensive income (loss).
Note 11. Earnings per Share and Shareholders' Equity
The Company's Board of Directors has authorized the repurchase of shares of the Company's common stock under publicly announced share repurchase programs. Since the inception of the initial share repurchase program in fiscal 2012, the Company has repurchased 27,402,654 shares of common stock for $763.7 million. The Company suspended the initial share repurchase program in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the third quarter of fiscal 2020. In March 2022, the Company's Board of Directors rescinded its prior share repurchase authorization and approved a new share repurchase program authorizing the repurchase of a total of 10,000,000 shares of the Company's outstanding common stock. The Company repurchased 843,689 shares for $20.8 million in the three months ended May 31, 2023 and repurchased 1,755,075 shares for $36.3 million in the three months ended May 31, 2022. As of May 31, 2023, the maximum number of shares that may yet be purchased under the program is 5,396,576 shares.
The reconciliation between basic and diluted earnings per share is as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):
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| Three Months Ended May 31, | | Nine Months Ended May 31, | | |
| 2023 | | 2022 | | 2023 | | 2022 | | | | |
Numerator: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net earnings from continuing operations | $ | 16,976 | | | $ | 4,061 | | | $ | 30,544 | | | $ | 9,367 | | | | | |
Net loss from discontinued operations | (4,596) | | | (2,418) | | | (6,214) | | | (3,715) | | | | | |
Net earnings | $ | 12,380 | | | $ | 1,643 | | | $ | 24,330 | | | $ | 5,652 | | | | | |
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Denominator: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic | 57,052 | | | 60,227 | | | 56,993 | | | 60,292 | | | | | |
Net effect of dilutive securities - stock based compensation plans | 380 | | | 383 | | | 424 | | | 348 | | | | | |
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted | 57,432 | | | 60,610 | | | 57,417 | | | 60,640 | | | | | |
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Earnings per share from continuing operations: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | $ | 0.30 | | | $ | 0.07 | | | $ | 0.54 | | | $ | 0.16 | | | | | |
Diluted | $ | 0.30 | | | $ | 0.07 | | | $ | 0.53 | | | $ | 0.15 | | | | | |
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Loss per share from discontinued operations: | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | $ | (0.08) | | | $ | (0.04) | | | $ | (0.11) | | | $ | (0.06) | | | | | |
Diluted | $ | (0.08) | | | $ | (0.04) | | | $ | (0.11) | | | $ | (0.06) | | | | | |
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Earnings per share:* | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | $ | 0.22 | | | $ | 0.03 | | | $ | 0.43 | | | $ | 0.09 | | | | | |
Diluted | $ | 0.22 | | | $ | 0.03 | | | $ | 0.42 | | | $ | 0.09 | | | | | |
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Anti-dilutive securities from stock based compensation plans (excluded from earnings per share calculation) | 397 | | | 951 | | | 1,067 | | | 945 | | | | | |
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*The total of Earnings per share from continuing operations and loss per share from discontinued operations may not equal Earnings per share due to rounding. | | | | |
The following table illustrates the changes in the balances of each component of shareholders' equity for the nine months ended May 31, 2023 (in thousands):
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| Common Stock | | Additional Paid-in Capital | | Treasury Stock | | Retained Earnings | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | | Stock Held in Trust | | Deferred Compensation Liability | | Total Shareholders’ Equity |
| Issued Shares | | Amount | |
Balance at August 31, 2022 | 83,397 | | | $ | 16,679 | | | $ | 212,986 | | | $ | (742,844) | | | $ | 966,751 | | | $ | (134,961) | | | $ | (3,209) | | | $ | 3,209 | | | $ | 318,611 | |
Net earnings | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 7,453 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 7,453 | |
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 6,024 | | | — | | | — | | | 6,024 | |
Stock contribution to employee benefit plans and other | 3 | | | 1 | | | 41 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 42 | |
Vesting of equity awards | 84 | | | 17 | | | (17) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Stock based compensation expense | — | | | — | | | 2,155 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 2,155 | |
Stock option exercises | 42 | | | 8 | | | 922 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 930 | |
Tax effect related to net share settlement of equity awards | — | | | — | | | (969) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (969) | |
Stock issued to, acquired for and distributed from rabbi trust | 3 | | | 1 | | | 76 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (30) | | | 30 | | | 77 | |
Balance at November 30, 2022 | 83,529 | | | $ | 16,706 | | | $ | 215,194 | | | $ | (742,844) | | | $ | 974,204 | | | $ | (128,937) | | | $ | (3,239) | | | $ | 3,239 | | | $ | 334,323 | |
Net earnings | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 4,497 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 4,497 | |
Other comprehensive income, net of tax | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 1,243 | | | — | | | — | | | 1,243 | |
Stock contribution to employee benefit plans and other | 2 | | | — | | | 49 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 49 | |
Vesting of equity awards | 173 | | | 34 | | | (34) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Stock based compensation expense | — | | | — | | | 2,120 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 2,120 | |
Tax effect related to net share settlement of equity awards | — | | | — | | | (1,505) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (1,505) | |
Stock issued to, acquired for and distributed from rabbi trust | 28 | | | 6 | | | 55 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (81) | | | 81 | | | 61 | |
Balance at February 28, 2023 | 83,732 | | | $ | 16,746 | | | $ | 215,879 | | | $ | (742,844) | | | $ | 978,701 | | | $ | (127,694) | | | $ | (3,320) | | | $ | 3,320 | | | $ | 340,788 | |
Net earnings | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 12,380 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 12,380 | |
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 1,993 | | | — | | | — | | | 1,993 | |
Stock contribution to employee benefit plans and other | 2 | | | 1 | | | 58 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 59 | |
Vesting of equity awards | 12 | | | 2 | | | (2) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Treasury stock repurchases | — | | | — | | | — | | | (20,831) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (20,831) | |
Stock based compensation expense | — | | | — | | | 2,207 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 2,207 | |
Stock option exercises | 2 | | | — | | | 43 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 43 | |
Tax effect related to net share settlement of equity awards | — | | | — | | | (110) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (110) | |
Stock issued to, acquired for and distributed from rabbi trust | 4 | | | 1 | | | 89 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (85) | | | 85 | | | 90 | |
Balance at May 31, 2023 | 83,752 | | | $ | 16,750 | | | $ | 218,164 | | | $ | (763,675) | | | $ | 991,081 | | | $ | (125,701) | | | $ | (3,405) | | | $ | 3,405 | | | $ | 336,619 | |
The following table illustrates the changes in the balances of each component of shareholders' equity for the nine months ended May 31, 2022 (in thousands):
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| Common Stock | | Additional Paid-in Capital | | Treasury Stock | | Retained Earnings | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | | Stock Held in Trust | | Deferred Compensation Liability | | Total Shareholders’ Equity |
| Issued Shares | | Amount | |
Balance at August 31, 2021 | 83,022 | | | $ | 16,604 | | | $ | 202,971 | | | $ | (667,732) | | | $ | 953,339 | | | $ | (92,984) | | | $ | (3,067) | | | $ | 3,067 | | | $ | 412,198 | |
Net earnings | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 2,788 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 2,788 | |
Other comprehensive income, net of tax | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (10,044) | | | — | | | — | | | (10,044) | |
Stock contribution to employee benefit plans and other | 2 | | | 1 | | | 84 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 85 | |
Vesting of equity awards | 67 | | | 17 | | | (17) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Stock based compensation expense | — | | | — | | | 6,147 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 6,147 | |
Tax effect related to net share settlement of equity awards | — | | | — | | | (1,393) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (1,393) | |
Stock issued to, acquired for and distributed from rabbi trust | 1 | | | — | | | 25 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (25) | | | 25 | | | 25 | |
Balance at November 30, 2021 | 83,092 | | | $ | 16,622 | | | $ | 207,817 | | | $ | (667,732) | | | $ | 956,127 | | | $ | (103,028) | | | $ | (3,092) | | | $ | 3,092 | | | $ | 409,806 | |
Net earnings | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 1,221 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 1,221 | |
Other comprehensive income, net of tax | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 1,744 | | | — | | | — | | | 1,744 | |
Stock contribution to employee benefit plans and other | 5 | | | 1 | | | 64 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 65 | |
Vesting of equity awards | 247 | | | 46 | | | (46) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | |
Stock based compensation expense | — | | | — | | | 2,142 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 2,142 | |
Tax effect related to net share settlement of equity awards | — | | | — | | | (1,980) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (1,980) | |
Stock issued to, acquired for and distributed from rabbi trust | 1 | | | — | | | 25 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 3 | | | (3) | | | 25 | |
Balance at February 28, 2022 | 83,345 | | | $ | 16,669 | | | $ | 208,022 | | | $ | (667,732) | | | $ | 957,348 | | | $ | (101,284) | | | $ | (3,089) | | | $ | 3,089 | | | $ | 413,023 | |
Net earnings | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 1,643 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 1,643 | |
Other comprehensive income, net of tax | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (16,030) | | | — | | | — | | | (16,030) | |
Stock contribution to employee benefit plans and other | 4 | | | 1 | | | 65 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 66 | |
Treasury stock repurchases | — | | | — | | | — | | | (36,295) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (36,295) | |
Stock based compensation expense | — | | | — | | | 3,828 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | 3,828 | |
Tax effect related to net share settlement of equity awards | — | | | — | | | (3) | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (3) | |
Stock issued to, acquired for and distributed from rabbi trust | 1 | | | — | | | 40 | | | — | | | — | | | — | | | (59) | | | 59 | | | 40 | |
Balance at May 31, 2022 | 83,350 | | | $ | 16,670 | | | $ | 211,952 | | | $ | (704,027) | | | $ | 958,991 | | | $ | (117,314) | | | $ | (3,148) | | | $ | 3,148 | | | $ | 366,272 | |
Note 12. Income Taxes
The Company's global operations, acquisition activity (as applicable) and specific tax attributes provide opportunities for continuous global tax planning initiatives to maximize tax credits and deductions. Comparative earnings before income taxes, income tax expense and effective income tax rates from continuing operations are as follows (dollars in thousands):
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| Three Months Ended May 31, | | Nine Months Ended May 31, |
| 2023 | | 2022 | | 2023 | | 2022 |
Earnings from continuing operations before income tax expense | $ | 21,664 | | | $ | 5,438 | | | $ | 40,602 | | | $ | 13,862 | |
Income tax expense | 4,688 | | | 1,377 | | | 10,058 | | | 4,495 | |
Effective income tax rate | 21.6 | % | | 25.3 | % | | 24.8 | % | | 32.4 | % |
The Company’s earnings from continuing operations before income taxes include earnings from both U.S. and foreign jurisdictions. As several foreign tax rates are higher than the U.S. tax rate of 21%, the annual effective tax rate is impacted by foreign rate differentials, withholding taxes, losses in jurisdictions where no benefit can be realized, and various aspects of the U.S. Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, such as the Global Intangible Low-Taxed Income and Foreign-Derived Intangible Income provisions.
The effective tax rate for the three months ended May 31, 2023 was 21.6%, compared to 25.3% for the comparable prior-year period. The effective tax rate in each time period was significantly impacted by year-to-date losses and deductions in jurisdictions where no tax benefit can be realized. The lower effective tax rate for the three months ended May 31, 2023 was primarily due to tax benefits driven by uncertain tax position releases related to statute expirations. Both the current and prior-year effective income tax rates include the impact of non-recurring items.
Note 13. Segment Information
The Company is a global manufacturer of a broad range of industrial products and solutions. The IT&S reportable segment is primarily engaged in the design, manufacture and distribution of branded hydraulic and mechanical tools and in providing services and tool rental to the infrastructure, industrial maintenance, repair and operations, oil & gas, mining, alternative and renewable energy, civil construction and other markets. The Other segment is included for purposes of reconciliation of the respective balances below to the condensed consolidated financial statements.
The following tables summarize financial information by reportable segment and product line (in thousands):
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| Three Months Ended May 31, | | Nine Months Ended May 31, |
| 2023 | | 2022 | | 2023 | | 2022 |
Net Sales by Reportable Segment & Product Line | | | | | | | |
IT&S Segment | | | | | | | |
Product | $ | 117,868 | | | $ | 109,915 | | | $ | 320,980 | | | $ | 299,761 | |
Service & Rental | 26,258 | | | 30,480 | | | 81,346 | | | 87,886 | |
| 144,126 | | | 140,395 | | | 402,326 | | | 387,647 | |
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Other Segment | 12,127 | | | |