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9-Jan-2013
Quarterly Report
Backlog Table
(in thousands)(unaudited)
Period Ended Period Ended
Backlog 2/29/2012 $ 138,621 2/28/2011 $ 108,379
Bookings 124,666 120,697
Shipments 127,143 114,333
Backlog 5/31/2012 $ 136,144 5/31/2011 $ 114,743
Book to Ship Ratio 0.98 1.06
Bookings 151,804 123,097
Acquired Backlog 78,491 -
Shipments 153,385 114,661
Backlog 8/31/2012 $ 213,054 8/31/2011 $ 123,179
Book to Ship Ratio 0.99 1.07
Bookings 152,421 125,381
Shipments 149,675 116,493
Backlog 11/30/2012 $ 215,800 11/30/2011 $ 132,067
Book to Ship Ratio 1.02 1.08
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Segment Revenues
The following table reflects the breakdown of revenue by segment:
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
11/30/2012 11/30/2011 11/30/2012 11/30/2011
(In thousands)(unaudited)
Revenue:
Electrical and Industrial Products $ 60,421 $ 43,849 $ 171,633 $ 136,518
Galvanizing Services 89,254 72,644 258,570 208,969
Total Revenue $ 149,675 $ 116,493 $ 430,203 $ 345,487
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For the three and nine-month periods ended November 30, 2012, consolidated
revenues were $149.7 million and $430.2 million, respectively, a 29% and 25%
increase, respectively, as compared to the same periods in fiscal 2012. The
Electrical and Industrial Products Segment contributed 40% and 38%,
respectively, and the Galvanizing Services Segment accounted for 60% and 62%,
respectively, of the Company's combined revenues for the three month periods
ended November 30, 2012 and 2011. For both the nine month periods ended
November 30, 2012 and 2011, the Electrical and Industrial Products Segment
contributed 40% of the Company's revenues, and the Galvanizing Services Segment
accounted for 60%, of the combined revenues.
Revenues for the Electrical and Industrial Products Segment increased $16.6
million, or 38%, for the three-month period ended November 30, 2012, and
increased $35.1 million, or 26%, for the nine-month period ended November 30,
2012, as compared to the same periods in fiscal 2012. For the three and nine
month periods ended November 30, 2012, revenues increased due primarily to the
acquisition of NLI, as compared to prior periods. Revenues from NLI were $16.4
million and $27.8 million for the three and nine month periods, respectively,
ended November 30, 2102. Without the acquisition of NLI, revenues were flat for
the three month period and increased 5% for the nine month period ended November
30, 2012, as compared to the same periods in the prior year. Increased revenues
for the nine month period ended November 30, 2012, were a result of increased
order intake during the last two quarters of fiscal 2012, which drove revenues
higher during the first half of fiscal 2013.
Revenues in the Galvanizing Services Segment increased $16.6 million, or 23%,
for the three-month period ended November 30, 2012, as compared to the same
period in fiscal 2012 and increased $49.6 million, or 24%, for the nine-month
period ended November 30, 2012, as compared to the same period in fiscal 2012.
The increased revenues in our Galvanizing Services Segment resulted from a
continued improved demand from the renewable energy, industrial and OEM markets.
In addition to the improvements in these markets, our acquisition of Galvan
Metal Inc. in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2012, combined with Galvcast
Manufacturing Inc., which was acquired on October 1, 2012, contributed 12% and
7% or $8.6 million and $14.9 million, respectively, for the three and nine month
periods ended November 30, 2012 of the increase in
revenue. Historically, revenues for this segment have closely followed the
condition of the industrial sector of the general economy.
Segment Operating Income
The following table reflects the breakdown of total operating income by segment:
Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended
11/30/2012 11/30/2011 11/30/2012 11/30/2011
(In thousands)(Unaudited)
Segment Operating Income:
Electrical and Industrial Products $ 8,952 $ 5,719 $ 25,087 $ 18,214
Galvanizing Services 24,449 18,555 70,631 54,431
Total Segment Operating Income $ 33,401 $ 24,274 $ 95,718 $ 72,645
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Our total segment operating income increased 38% for the quarter ended
November 30, 2012 to $33.4 million as compared to $24.3 million for the same
period in fiscal 2012. For the nine-month period ended November 30, 2012, our
total segment operating income increased 32% to $95.7 million, as compared to
$72.6 million for the same period ended November 30, 2011.
Segment operating income in the Electrical and Industrial Products Segment
increased 57% and 38%, respectively, for the three and nine-month periods ended
November 30, 2012, to $9.0 million and $25.1 million, respectively, as compared
to $5.7 million and $18.2 million, respectively, for the same periods in fiscal
2012. Operating margins were 15% for both the three month and nine month periods
ended November 30, 2012, as compared to 13% for both the comparable periods in
fiscal 2012. Operating profits and margins increased for the compared periods
due to leverage obtained from increased revenues combined with improved pricing
as we continue to adhere to our strategy of not accepting orders with margins
that fall below our targeted range. NLI had operating profits of $3.0 million
and $3.5 million, respectively, for the three and nine month periods ended
November 30, 2012. Without the amortization of intangibles resulting from the
acquisition of NLI, the operating margins would have been 18% and 17% for the
three and nine month periods ended November 30, 2012. The acquisition of NLI
resulted in the amortization of intangibles of NLI was $1.7 million and $3.4
million for the three and nine month periods, respectively, ended November 30,
2012.
In the Galvanizing Services Segment, operating income increased 32% and 30% for
the three and nine-month periods ended November 30, 2012, to $24.4 million and
$70.6 million, respectively, as compared to $18.6 million and $54.4 million,
respectively, for the same periods in fiscal 2012. Operating margins were 27%
for both the three and nine-month periods ended November 30, 2012, as compared
to 26% for both the comparable periods in fiscal 2012. For the three and nine
month periods ended November 30, 2012, a loss was recorded in the amount of $1.0
million and $2.7 million, respectively, at our Joliet, Illinois location. This
resulted from the loss of production due to a fire that resulted in a total loss
of the facility. This loss is expected to be offset with insurance proceeds for
business interruption in a future quarter, once the claim is settled. Without
this loss, operating margins would have been 29% and 28% for the three and nine
month periods ended November 30, 2012. The Canadian acquisitions of Galvan Metal
and Galvcast combined contributed $2.8 million and $4.8 million, respectively in
operating profits for the three and nine month periods ended November 30, 2012.
General Corporate Expenses
General Corporate expenses, (see Note 4 to consolidated financial statements)
not specifically identifiable to a segment, for the three-month period ended
November 30, 2012, were $5.7 million compared to $4.7 million for the same
period in fiscal 2012. For the nine-month period ended November 30, 2012,
general corporate expenses were $17.8 million as compared to $15.8 million for
the comparable period in the prior year. As a percentage of sales, general
corporate expenses were 4% for both the three and nine-month periods ended
November 30, 2012, as compared to 4% and 5%, respectively, for the same periods
in fiscal 2012. Due to increased revenues for the compared periods, general
corporate expenses as a percentage of sales were lower than those reported for
the nine month period in fiscal 2012. For the first nine months of fiscal 2013,
the Company has expensed acquisition costs of $1.1 million related to the
acquisition of NLI and Galvcast, (see Note 6 to the condensed consolidated
financial statements).
Interest
Net interest expense for the three and nine-month periods ended November 30,
2012 was $3.2 million and $9.8 million, respectively, as compared to $3.5 and
$10.5 million, respectively, for the same periods in fiscal 2012. As of
November 30, 2012, we had outstanding debt of $210.7 million, compared to $225
million at the same date last year. Our long-term debt to equity ratio was .60
to 1 at November 30, 2012, as compared to .76 to 1 at November 30, 2011.
Net (Gain) On Insurance Settlement
For the nine-month period ended November 30, 2012, the Company received a
portion of the insurance recovery in the amount of $10 million for the fire that
occurred on April 29, 2012, at our galvanizing facility in Joliet, Illinois.
Based on a preliminary estimate of the damage sustained at the Joliet facility,
a pretax asset impairment charge of approximately $4 million was recorded during
the first quarter of fiscal 2013. The net gain on the insurance settlement of
property, plant and equipment of $6 million has been recorded as an item under
Net (Gain) Loss On Insurance Settlement or On Sale of Property, Plant and
Equipment. During the same period last year the amount reflected was
insignificant. We anticipate receiving additional insurance proceeds from these
claims in an amount ranging from $10 million to $15 million when all claims are
settled.
Other (Income) Expense
For the three and nine-month periods ended November 30, 2012 and 2011 the
amounts in other (income) expense not specifically identifiable with a segment
(see Note 4 to consolidated financial statements) were insignificant.
Income Taxes
The provision for income taxes reflects an effective tax rate of 36.4% for the
three-month period ended November 30, 2012, as compared to 38.0% for same period
in fiscal 2012. For the nine month period ended November 30, 2012 the tax rate
was 36.1% as compared to 37.8% for the same period in the prior year. The
decrease in the effective tax rate for the compared periods relates to the
elimination of a valuation allowance that was recorded in the previous year for
the Canadian net operating loss carry forward. The valuation allowance was not
required in the current fiscal year due to the net income results from Galvan
Metal Inc. Galvan Metal Inc. was acquired in January of 2012.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
We have historically met our cash needs through a combination of cash flows from
operating activities, unsecured notes and bank borrowings. Our cash requirements
are generally for operating activities, capital improvements, debt repayment,
possible future cash dividend payments and possible acquisitions. We believe
that working capital, funds available under our Credit Agreement (as defined
below), and funds generated from operations should be sufficient to finance
anticipated operational activities, capital improvements, payment of debt,
potential redemption of our shares, and possible future cash dividend payments
and possible future acquisitions.
Our operating activities generated cash flows of approximately $66.6 million for
the nine month period ended November 30, 2012 compared to $46.8 million for the
same period in the prior fiscal year. Cash flows from operations for the nine
month period ended November 30, 2012 included net income in the amount of $47.2
million, depreciation and amortization in the amount of $21.1 million, and other
adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash in the amount of $0.2 million.
Included in other adjustments were increases from share-based compensation
expense in the amount of $2.8 million, provisions for bad debts in the amount of
$.5 million, deferred income taxes in the amount of $2.5 million, gain or loss
on the sale of assets or insurance settlement in the amount of $(5.8) million,
and other non-cash adjustments in the amount of $0.2 million. Reductions in
other adjustments related to increased accounts receivable, inventories and
prepaid expenses in the amount of $8.3 million, $6.7 million and $1.1 million,
respectively. Positive cash flows were recognized due to increased accounts
payable and other accrued liabilities in the amount of $2.5 million and $9.5
million, respectively, and decreased revenue in excess of billings and other
assets in the amount of $2.0 million and $0.1 million, respectively. Accounts
receivable average days outstanding were 49 days for the nine month period ended
November 30, 2012, as compared to 48 days for the same period in the prior
fiscal year.
During the nine month period ended November 30, 2012, capital improvements were
made in the amount of $19.6 million.
During the nine month period ended November 30, 2012, dividends were paid in the
amount of $9.9 million.
Our working capital declined to $142.6 million at November 30, 2012, as compared
to $238.1 million at November 30, 2011, due primarily to the acquisition of NLI
and GalvCast.
On May 25, 2006, we entered into the Second Amended and Restated Credit
Agreement (as subsequently amended, the "Credit Agreement") with Bank of
America, N.A. ("Bank of America"). The Credit Agreement provides for a $125
million unsecured
revolving line of credit maturing on October 1, 2017. The Credit Agreement is
used to provide for working capital needs, capital improvements, future
acquisitions and letter of credit needs.
The Credit Agreement provides various financial covenants requiring us, among
other things, to a) maintain on a consolidated basis net worth equal to at least
the sum of $182.3 million, plus 50% of future net income, b) maintain on a
consolidated basis a Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) not to
exceed 3.25:1.0, c) maintain on a consolidated basis a Fixed Charge Coverage
Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement) of at least 1.75:1.0 and d) not to
make Capital Expenditures (as defined in the Credit Agreement) on a consolidated
basis in an amount in excess of $40 million (excluding certain Capital
Expenditures relating to the rebuilding of our Joliet facility), e) purchase
price of acquisitions in a twelve month period must not exceed the last twelve
months EBITDA (as defined in the Credit Agreement).
The Credit Agreement also provides for an applicable margin ranging from 1.00%
to 1.75% over the Eurodollar Rate and Commitment Fees ranging from .20% to .30%
depending on our Leverage Ratio.
At November 30, 2012, we had no outstanding debt borrowed under the revolving
credit agreement; we had letters of credit outstanding at that date in the
amount of $16.9 million, which left approximately $108.1 million of additional
credit available under the revolving credit facility.
On March 31, 2008, the Company entered into a Note Purchase Agreement (the "Note
Purchase Agreement") pursuant to which the Company issued $100 million aggregate
principal amount of its 6.24% unsecured Senior Notes (the "2008 Notes") due
March 31, 2018 through a private placement (the "2008 Note Offering"). Pursuant
to the Note Purchase Agreement, the Company's payment obligations with respect
to the 2008 Notes may be accelerated upon any Event of Default, as defined in
the Note Purchase Agreement. In connection with the 2008 Note Offering, the
Company obtained the consent of Bank of America to the 2008 Note Offering and
the agreement of Bank of America that the 2008 Note Offering will not constitute
a default under the Credit Agreement.
The Company entered into an additional Note Purchase Agreement on January 21,
2011 (the "2011 Agreement"), pursuant to which the Company issued $125 million
aggregate principal amount of its 5.42% unsecured Senior Notes (the "2011
Notes"), due in January of 2021, through a private placement (the "2011 Note
Offering"). Pursuant to the 2011 Agreement, the Company's payment obligations
with respect to the 2011 Notes may be accelerated under certain circumstances.
The Company anticipates using the proceeds from the 2011 Note Offering for
possible future acquisitions, working capital needs, capital improvements and
future cash dividend payments. In connection with the 2011 Note Offering, the
Company obtained the consent of Bank of America to the 2011 Note Offering and
the agreement of Bank of America that the 2011 Note Offering will not constitute
a default under the Credit Agreement.
The 2008 Notes and the 2011 Notes each provide for various financial covenants
requiring us, among other things, to a) maintain on a consolidated basis net
worth equal to at least the sum of $116.9 million plus 50% of future net income;
b) maintain a ratio of indebtedness to EBITDA (as defined in Note Purchase
Agreement) not to exceed
3.25:1.00; c) maintain on a consolidated basis a Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio (as
defined in the Note Purchase Agreement) of at least 2.0:1.0; d) not at any time
permit the aggregate amount of all Priority Indebtedness (as defined in the Note
Purchase Agreement) to exceed 10% of Consolidated Net Worth (as defined in the
Note Purchase Agreement).
As of November 30, 2012, we were in compliance with all of our debt covenants.
Our current ratio (current assets/current liabilities) was 2.3 to 1 at
November 30, 2012, as compared to 4.2 to 1 at November 30, 2011. Our ratio of
long-term debt to shareholders' equity was .60 to 1 at November 30, 2012.
Historically, we have not experienced a significant impact on our operations
from increases in general inflation other than for specific commodities. We have
exposure to commodity price increases in both segments of our business,
primarily copper, aluminum and steel in the Electrical and Industrial Products
Segment, and zinc and natural gas in the Galvanizing Services Segment. When
market conditions allow, we attempt to minimize these increases through
escalation clauses in customer contracts for copper, aluminum and steel and
through protective caps and fixed contract purchases on zinc. In addition to
these measures, we attempt to recover other cost increases through improvements
to our manufacturing process and through increases in prices where competitively
feasible. Many economists predict increased inflation in coming years due to
U.S. and international monetary policies, and there is no assurance that
inflation will not impact our business in the future.
Subsequent Events
On January 2, 2013, we acquired G3 Galvanizing, a galvanizing operation in Halifax, Nova Scotia. This acquisition is part of the stated AZZ strategy to continue the geographic expansion of its served markets that should provide a basis for continued growth of the Galvanizing Services Segment of AZZ.
OFF BALANCE SHEET TRANSACTIONS AND RELATED MATTERS
Other than operating leases discussed below, there are no off-balance sheet
transactions, arrangements, obligations (including contingent obligations), or
other relationships with unconsolidated entities or other persons that have, or
may have, a material effect on financial condition, changes in financial
condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital
expenditures or capital resources of the Company.
CONTRACTUAL COMMITMENTS
Leases
We lease various facilities under non-cancelable operating leases with an
initial term in excess of one year. The future minimum payments required under
these operating leases as of November 30, 2012 are summarized in the table below
under "Other."
Commodity pricing
The Company manages its exposures to commodity prices through the use of the
following:
In the Electrical and Industrial Products Segment, we have exposure to commodity
pricing for copper, aluminum and steel. Because the Electrical and Industrial
Products Segment does not commit contractually to minimum volumes,
increases in price for these items are normally managed through escalation
clauses in customer contracts, although during difficult market conditions these
escalation clauses may not be obtainable. In addition, we look to get firm
pricing contracts from our vendors on material at the time we receive orders
from our customers to minimize risk.
In the Galvanizing Services Segment, we utilize contracts with our zinc
suppliers that include protective caps and fixed cost contracts to guard against
rising zinc prices. We also secure firm pricing for natural gas supplies with
individual utilities when possible. Management believes these agreements ensure
adequate supplies and partially offset exposure to commodity price swings.
We have no contracted commitments for any other commodity items including steel,
aluminum, natural gas, copper, zinc or any other commodity, except for those
entered into under the normal course of business.
Other
At November 30, 2012, we had outstanding letters of credit in the amount
of $16.9 million. These letters of credit are issued, in lieu of performance and
bid bonds, to some of our customers to cover any potential warranty costs that
the customer might incur. In addition, as of November 30, 2012, a warranty
reserve in the amount of $1.3 million has been established to offset any future
warranty claims.
The following summarizes our operating leases, and long-term debt and interest
expense for the next five years and beyond.
Operating Long-Term
Leases Debt Interest Total
(In thousands)
2013 $ 1,162 $ - $ 3,387 $ 4,549
2014 4,269 14,286 11,678 30,233
2015 4,027 14,286 10,786 29,099
2016 3,734 14,286 9,895 27,915
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