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EXHIBIT 99.1
Lindsay Corporation Reports Fiscal 2007 Second Quarter, Six Month Results
     OMAHA, Neb., March 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Lindsay Corporation (NYSE: LNN), a leading provider of irrigation systems and infrastructure products, today announced results for its fiscal 2007 second quarter ended February 28, 2007.
Second Quarter Results
     Second quarter fiscal 2007 total revenues increased 16 percent to $63.7 million from $54.9 million for the year-ago period. Net earnings were $2.5 million or $0.21 per diluted share, compared with $1.7 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, in the prior year’s second quarter. The quarter includes the results from Barrier Systems Inc. (BSI), which was acquired on June 1, 2006 and Snoline S.P.A. (Snoline) which was acquired on December 27, 2006.
     Total irrigation equipment revenues increased 4 percent to $50.9 million from $49.2 million in the prior fiscal year’s second quarter. Domestic irrigation revenues increased 2 percent, while international irrigation revenues improved 8 percent from the prior year’s quarter. Infrastructure revenues were $12.7 million compared with $5.7 million in the prior year period, with all of the increase resulting from the inclusion of BSI and Snoline.
     Gross margin improved to 22.7 percent from 18.0 percent a year ago, primarily due to higher irrigation margins. Operating expenses of $10.7 million in the second quarter increased $3.0 million over the prior year period due primarily to inclusion of BSI, Snoline and higher compensation expense. Operating income during the quarter was $3.7 million compared with $2.1 million in the prior year period. Interest and other expense totaled $0.1 million, an unfavorable variance of $0.5 million compared to prior year primarily due to interest expense on debt associated with the acquisitions of BSI and Snoline.
     Lindsay’s backlog of unshipped orders at February 28, 2007, was $38.4 million compared with $23.9 million at February 28, 2006. Irrigation backlog increased $5.4 million while infrastructure backlog increased $9.1 million, primarily due to the inclusion of BSI.
     Rick Parod, president and chief executive officer, commented, “Demand for irrigation equipment has developed slightly slower than expected with the higher corn and grain prices. The wet winter weather has impacted demand somewhat, and in addition, farmers have not been able to realize the higher corn and soybean prices yet. I am very pleased with the improved irrigation margins and the strength of the backlog in both the irrigation and infrastructure segments. I am also happy to welcome the employees, distributors and suppliers of Snoline to the Lindsay Corporation family.”
Six Month Results
     Total revenues for the six months were $115.2 million, a 22 percent increase from $94.4 million for the prior year’s six-month period. Total irrigation equipment revenues of $88.9 million rose 7 percent from a year ago, while infrastructure revenues grew 137 percent, rising to $26.3 million on the inclusion of BSI and Snoline. Net earnings were $4.3 million, or $0.36 per diluted share, compared with $2.2 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, for the first six months of fiscal 2006.
     Shareholders’ equity at February 28, 2007 was $127.3 million or $10.94 per outstanding common share, compared with $111.9 million, or $9.70 per outstanding common share at February 28, 2006. Cash and marketable securities at February 28, 2007 were $32.0 million compared with $50.9 million at February 28, 2006.

 


 

Outlook
     Parod added, “Market conditions remain favorable for irrigation equipment sales. We expect that higher crop prices supported by biofuel production will strengthen demand. In addition, we continue to see increasing interest from multiple global regions in the unique road safety products that BSI and Snoline offer.”
     Parod concluded, “Our focus on improving irrigation margins has favorably impacted results in the period and we remain focused on operational efficiency as we implement lean manufacturing techniques in our factories. We continue to execute our balanced approach to creating shareholder value through organic growth opportunities, accretive acquisitions, share repurchases, and dividend payments.”
Second-Quarter Conference Call
     Lindsay’s fiscal 2007 second quarter investor conference call is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. ET today. The conference call will be simulcast live on the Internet, and can be accessed via the investor relations section of the Company’s Web site, http://www.lindsay.com. The Company will have a slide presentation available to augment management’s formal presentation, which will also be accessible via the Company’s Web site.
About the Company
     Lindsay manufactures and markets irrigation equipment including Zimmatic, Greenfield, Stettyn and Perrot center pivot, lateral move and hose reel irrigation systems and GrowSmart controls, all of which are used by farmers to increase or stabilize crop production while conserving water, energy, and labor. The Company also manufactures and markets infrastructure products including movable barriers for lane management to reduce traffic congestion and improve safety through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Barrier Systems Inc. and Snoline S.P.A. In addition, the Company produces crash cushions and specialty barriers to improve motorist and highway worker safety, large diameter steel tubing, and provides outsourced manufacturing and production services for other companies. At February 28, 2007, Lindsay had approximately 11.6 million shares outstanding, which are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol LNN.
     For more information regarding Lindsay Corporation, see Lindsay’s Web site at http://www.lindsay.com

 


 

Lindsay Corporation and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For the three-months and six-months ended February 28, 2007 and 2006
                                 
    (unaudited)     (unaudited)  
    Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended  
    February     February     February     February  
    2007     2006     2007     2006  
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
                               
 
                               
Operating revenues
  $ 63,674     $ 54,912     $ 115,206     $ 94,416  
Cost of operating revenues
    49,219       45,048       88,286       77,125  
 
                       
Gross profit
    14,455       9,864       26,920       17,291  
 
                       
 
                               
Operating expenses:
                               
Selling expense
    4,346       2,884       7,959       5,732  
General and administrative expense
    5,459       4,285       10,894       7,854  
Engineering and research expense
    939       607       1,745       1,254  
 
                       
Total operating expenses
    10,744       7,776       20,598       14,840  
 
                       
 
                               
Operating income
    3,711       2,088       6,322       2,451  
 
                               
Other income (expense):
                               
Interest expense
    (532 )     (115 )     (1,019 )     (132 )
Interest income
    426       551       1,062       995  
Other, net
    10       (20 )     (6 )     (18 )
 
                       
 
                               
Earnings before income taxes
    3,615       2,504       6,359       3,296  
 
                               
Income tax provision
    1,103       787       2,064       1,068  
 
                       
 
                               
Net earnings
  $ 2,512     $ 1,717     $ 4,295     $ 2,228  
 
                       
 
                               
Basic net earnings per share
  $ 0.22     $ 0.15     $ 0.37     $ 0.19  
 
                       
 
                               
Diluted net earnings per share
  $ 0.21     $ 0.15     $ 0.36     $ 0.19  
 
                       
 
                               
Average shares outstanding
    11,630       11,522       11,604       11,521  
Diluted effect of stock options
    305       174       297       163  
 
                       
Average shares outstanding assuming dilution
    11,935       11,696       11,901       11,684  
 
                       
 
                               
Cash dividends per share
  $ 0.065     $ 0.060     $ 0.130     $ 0.120  
 
                       


 

Lindsay Corporation and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
February 28, 2007 and 2006 and August 31, 2006
                         
    (Unaudited)     (Unaudited)        
    February     February     August  
    2007     2006     2006  
($ in thousands, except par values)
                       
 
                       
ASSETS
                       
Current Assets:
                       
Cash and cash equivalents
  $ 15,346     $ 26,907     $ 43,344  
Marketable securities
    16,147       13,104       10,179  
Receivables, net of allowances, $829, $574 and $595, respectively
    52,136       35,999       38,115  
Inventories, net
    44,800       26,292       26,818  
Deferred income taxes
    5,172       3,948        
Other current assets
    6,187       4,539       3,947  
 
                 
Total current assets
    139,788       110,789       122,403  
 
                       
Long-term marketable securities
    473       10,925       5,778  
Property, plant and equipment, net
    36,629       17,551       26,981  
Other intangible assets, net
    26,870       595       20,998  
Goodwill, net
    12,579       1,393       11,129  
Other noncurrent assets
    4,507       4,945       4,945  
 
                 
Total assets
  $ 220,846     $ 146,198     $ 192,234  
 
                 
 
                       
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
                       
Current Liabilities:
                       
Accounts payable
  $ 17,530     $ 14,215     $ 9,565  
Current portion of long-term debt
    7,285             4,286  
Other current liabilities
    21,766       14,743       23,619  
 
                 
Total current liabilities
    46,581       28,958       37,470  
 
                       
Pension benefits liabilities
    5,094       5,217       5,003  
Long-term debt
    34,881             25,714  
Other noncurrent liabilities
    8,418       169       3,147  
 
                 
Total liabilities
    94,974       34,344       71,334  
 
                 
 
                       
Shareholders’ equity:
                       
Preferred stock, ($1 par value, 2,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding)
                 
Common stock, ($1 par value, 25,000,000 shares authorized, 17,685,792, 17,573,531 and 17,600,686 shares issued and outstanding in February 2007 and 2006 and August 2006, respectively)
    17,686       17,573       17,600  
Capital in excess of stated value
    8,173       4,500       5,896  
Retained earnings
    195,102       184,290       192,319  
Less treasury stock (at cost, 6,048,448 shares)
    (96,547 )     (96,547 )     (96,547 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net
    1,458       2,038       1,632  
 
                 
Total shareholders’ equity
    125,872       111,854       120,900  
 
                 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
  $ 220,846     $ 146,198     $ 192,234  
 
                 


 

Lindsay Corporation and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the six-months ended February 28, 2007 and 2006
(unaudited)
                 
    February     February  
($ in thousands)   2007     2006  
 
               
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
               
Net earnings
  $ 4,295     $ 2,228  
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash used in operating activities:
               
Depreciation and amortization
    3,296       1,661  
Amortization of marketable securities premiums, net
    26       126  
(Gain) loss on sale of property, plant and equipment
    (23 )     30  
Provision for uncollectible accounts receivable
    (2 )     36  
Deferred income taxes
    848       (239 )
Stock-based compensation expense
    1,023       741  
Other, net
    65       (65 )
Changes in assets and liabilities:
               
Receivables, net
    (9,048 )     (6,448 )
Inventories, net
    (15,147 )     (6,824 )
Other current assets
    (2,153 )     (1,392 )
Accounts payable, trade
    3,810       7,503  
Other current liabilities
    (2,431 )     1,223  
Current taxes payable
    (2,172 )     (251 )
Other noncurrent assets and liabilities
    151       292  
 
           
Net cash used in operating activities
    (17,462 )     (1,379 )
 
           
 
               
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
               
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
    (4,446 )     (1,772 )
Acquisition of business
    (17,394 )      
Sale of equity investment
          354  
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
    31       81  
Purchases of marketable securities available-for-sale
    (60,300 )      
Proceeds from maturities or sales of marketable securities available-for-sale
    59,680       5,113  
 
           
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
    (22,429 )     3,776  
 
           
 
               
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
               
Proceeds from issuance of common stock under stock option plan
    1,451       93  
Principal payments on long-term borrowing
    (2,143 )      
Increase in borrowing
    14,309        
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation
    (197 )      
Dividends paid
    (1,512 )     (1,382 )
 
           
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
    11,908       (1,289 )
 
           
 
               
 
           
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
    (15 )     235  
 
           
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
    (27,998 )     1,343  
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
    43,344       25,564  
 
           
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
  $ 15,346     $ 26,907