1 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, DC 20549 FORM 10-K [X] ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996. [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934. Commission File No. 1-2958 HUBBELL INCORPORATED (Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) CONNECTICUT 06-0397030 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number) 584 Derby Milford Road, Orange, Connecticut 06477-4024 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (203) 799-4100 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: <TABLE> <CAPTION> Title of each Class Name of Exchange on which Registered <S> <C> Class A Common - $.01 par value (20 votes per share) New York Stock Exchange Class B Common - $.01 par value (1 vote per share) New York Stock Exchange Class A Common Stock Purchase Rights New York Stock Exchange Class B Common Stock Purchase Rights New York Stock Exchange </TABLE> Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None 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 report), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes / X / No / / Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of Registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. / X / The approximate aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the Registrant as of March 14, 1997 was $2,660,405,500*. The number of shares outstanding of the Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock as of March 14, 1997 was 11,384,710 and 55,827,223, respectively. Documents Incorporated by Reference The definitive proxy statement for the proposed annual meeting of stockholders to be held on May 5, 1997, filed with the Commission on March 27, 1997 - Part III. - --------------- *Calculated by excluding all shares held by executive Officers and Directors of Registrant and the Roche Trust, the Hubbell Trust and the Harvey Hubbell Foundation, without conceding that all such persons are "affiliates" of registrant for purpose of the Federal Securities Laws.
2 Page 2 PART I Item 1. Business Hubbell Incorporated (herein referred to as "Hubbell", the "Company" or the "registrant", which references shall include its divisions and subsidiaries as the context may require) was founded as a proprietorship in 1888, and was incorporated in Connecticut in 1905. Hubbell manufactures and sells high quality electrical and electronic products for a broad range of commercial, industrial, telecommunications, and utility applications. Hubbell products are now manufactured or assembled by twenty-one divisions and subsidiaries at thirty-two locations in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the United Kingdom and Singapore. Hubbell also participates in joint ventures with partners in South America, Germany and Taiwan, and maintains sales offices in Malaysia, Mexico, Hong Kong, South Korea, and the Middle East. Hubbell is primarily engaged in the engineering, manufacture and sale of electrical and electronic products. These products can be divided into three general segments: products primarily used in low-voltage applications, products primarily used in high-voltage applications and products that either are not directly related to the electrical business, or, if related, cannot be clearly classified on a voltage application basis. Hubbell defines "low-voltage" as being 600 volts and less and "high-voltage" as greater than 600 volts. Reference is made to page 39 for information relative to Industry Segment and Geographic Area Information for 1996, 1995 and 1994. On February 14, 1997, Hubbell acquired the stock of Fargo Mfg. Company, Inc. ("Fargo"). Fargo, with a facility in Poughkeepsie, New York, is a manufacturer of distribution and transmission products, principally for the utility industry. Fargo's distribution products include electrical connectors, line splices, dead ends, hot line taps, formed wire products, wildlife protectors, and various associated products, and its transmission products include splices, sleeves, connectors, dead ends, spacers and dampers. Fargo's products also consist of original equipment and resale products including substation fittings for cable, tube and bus as well as underground enclosures, wrenches, hydraulic pumps and presses, and coatings. PRODUCTS USED IN LOW-VOLTAGE APPLICATIONS Electrical Wiring Devices The Wiring Device Division of Hubbell specializes in the manufacture and sale of highly durable and reliable wiring devices which are supplied principally to industrial and commercial customers. These products, comprising several thousand catalog items, include plugs, receptacles (including surge suppressor units), wall outlets, connectors, adapters, floor boxes and switches (including passive infrared motion sensing switches). The Wiring Device Division's pin-and-sleeve devices built to IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) standards have incorporated improved water and dust-tight construction and impact resistance. Switch and receptacle wall plates feature proprietary thermoplastic materials offering high impact resistance and durability, and are available in a variety of colors. Delivery systems, including the system PDC (under carpet cable systems for power, data and communications distribution), provide efficiency and flexibility in both initial installation and remodeling application. Hubbell also sells wiring devices for use in certain environments requiring specialized products, such as multi-pin connectors and cable assemblies for connection of sensors in processing lines and electric cord reels and modular cable protection systems. The Wiring Device Division also sells ground fault circuit interrupter units for commercial and industrial applications.
3 Page 3 Some of these units contain a number of outlets to which electrically-powered equipment may be simultaneously connected for ground fault protection. Ground fault units interrupt the circuit to which they are connected when a fault to ground is detected to protect the user from potentially lethal shock. Bryant Electric, Inc. manufactures and sells electrical wiring devices, including plugs, connectors, receptacles, switches (including motion sensing switches), lampholders, control switches, pendants, weatherproof enclosures, and wall plates, to a separate market segment of industrial and commercial customers, utilizing its own sales and marketing organization. Hubbell maintains operations in the United Kingdom, Singapore, Canada and Mexico which sell a variety of wiring device products similar to those produced in the United States. Most of the wiring device products sold by these operations are manufactured in the United States and Puerto Rico. Lighting Fixtures Hubbell Lighting, Inc. manufactures and sells lighting fixtures and accessories for both indoor and outdoor applications in the United States, Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, Singapore and elsewhere internationally. Hubbell Lighting has three basic classifications of products: Outdoor, Industrial and Commercial. The Outdoor products include floodlights, landscape lights, roadway lights and poles, which are used to illuminate athletic and recreational fields, service stations, outdoor display signs, parking lots, roadways and streets, security areas, shopping centers and similar areas. In addition, a line of decorative outdoor fixtures is sold for use in residences, parking lots, gardens and walkways. The Industrial products include fixtures used to illuminate factories, work spaces, and similar areas, including specialty requirements such as paint rooms, clean rooms and warehouses. The Commercial products include fluorescent, emergency and exit, and recessed and track fixtures which are used for offices, schools, hospitals, retail stores, and similar applications. The fixtures use high-intensity discharge lamps, such as mercury-vapor, high-pressure sodium-vapor, and metal-halide lamps, as well as quartz, fluorescent and incandescent lamps, all of which are purchased from other sources. Hubbell Lighting also manufactures a broad range of track and down lighting fixtures and accessories sold under the Marco trademark. These products supplemented existing track and down lighting product lines developed internally by Hubbell Lighting. Hubbell Lighting also has a line of Life Safety products, fixtures and related components which are used in specialized safety applications. Industrial Controls Hubbell Industrial Controls, Inc. manufactures and sells a variety of heavy-duty electrical and radio control products which have broad application in the control of industrial equipment and processes. These products range from standard and specialized industrial control components to combinations of components that control industrial manufacturing processes. Standard products include motor speed controls, pendant-type push-button stations, power and grounding resistors and overhead crane controls. Hubbell Industrial Controls, Inc. also manufactures and sells a line of transfer switches used to direct electrical supply from alternate sources and a line of fire pump control products used in fire control systems. Industrial controls are also manufactured and sold in the United Kingdom by Hubbell, Ltd. Products sold by this subsidiary are used in motor control applications and include fuse switches, contactors and solid state timers. Gleason Reel Corp. ("Gleason") manufactures and sells industrial-quality cable management products including electric cable and hose reels, protective steel and nylon cable tracks (cable and hose carriers) and cable festooning hardware, highly engineered container crane reels and festoons for the
4 Page 4 international market, slip rings, and a line of ergonomic tool support systems (workstation accessories and components such as balancers, retractors, torque reels and column, tool support, boom and jib kits). Special Application Products In addition to its other products, Killark Electric Manufacturing Company manufactures and sells weather proof and hazardous location products suitable for standard, explosion proof and other hostile area applications. These products consist of fittings, enclosures, lighting fixtures, distribution equipment, motor controls, plugs and receptacles. Hazardous locations are those areas where a potential for explosion and fire exists due to the presence of flammable gasses, vapors, dust or easily ignitable fibers and include such places as refineries, petro-chemical plants, grain elevators and processing areas. Sales and Distribution of Low-Voltage Products A majority of Hubbell's low-voltage products are stock items and are sold through distributors, home centers and lighting showrooms. A portion of these products, primarily industrial controls, are sold directly to the customer. Special application products are sold primarily through wholesale distributors to contractors, industrial customers and original equipment manufacturers. Hubbell maintains a sales organization to assist potential users with the application of certain products to their specific requirements. Hubbell also maintains regional offices in the United States which work with architects, engineers, industrial designers, original equipment manufacturers and electrical contractors for the design of electrical systems to meet the specific requirements of industrial and commercial users. Hubbell is also represented by sales representatives for its lighting fixtures, electrical wiring devices, and industrial controls product lines. The sales of low-voltage products accounted for approximately 41% of Hubbell's total revenue in 1996, 44% in 1995 and 45% in 1994. PRODUCTS USED IN HIGH-VOLTAGE APPLICATIONS Insulated Wire and Cable The Kerite Company manufactures and sells premium quality, high performance, insulated power cable for application in critical circuits of electric utilities and major industrials. This product line utilizes proprietary insulation systems and unique designs to meet the increasingly demanding specifications of its customers. Applications include generating plants, underground and underwater transmission and distribution systems, petrochemical and pharmaceutical plants and mines. Kerite produces specially-designed cable for supplying power to submersible pumps in oil wells. This cable is designed to offer increased service life in the extreme temperature and corrosive conditions encountered in these adverse environments. The Kerite Company also manufactures accessories for splicing and terminating cable ends. Electrical Transmission and Distribution Products The Ohio Brass Company manufactures a complete line of polymer insulators and high-voltage surge arresters used in the construction of electrical transmission and distribution lines and substations. The Ohio Brass Company's primary focus in this product area is its Hi*LiteXL and Veri*Lite polymer insulator lines and its polymer based surge arrester lines. Electrical transmission products, primarily suspension insulators, are used in the expansion and upgrading of electrical transmission capability.
5 Page 5 A. B. Chance Company manufactures and sells products used in the electrical transmission, distribution and telecommunications industries, including overhead and underground electrical apparatus such as (a) distribution switches (to control and route the flow of power through electrical lines); (b) cutouts, sectionalizers, and fuses (to protect against faults and over-current conditions on power distribution systems); and (c) Epoxirod(R) insulator systems (pole framing and conductor accessories). Anderson Electrical Products, Inc. ("Anderson") manufactures and sells electrical connectors and associated hardware including pole line, line and tower hardware, compression crimping tools and accessories, mechanical and compression connectors, suspension clamps, terminals, supports, couplers, and tees for utility distribution and transmission systems and substations, and industry. High Voltage Test and Measurement Equipment Hipotronics, Inc. manufactures and sells a broad line of high voltage test and measurement systems to test materials and equipment used in the generation, transmission and distribution of electricity. In addition, Hipotronics manufactures test equipment and high voltage power supplies for use in electrical and electronic industries. Principal products include AC/DC hipot testers and megohmmeters, cable fault location systems, oil testers and DC hipots, impulse generators and digital measurement systems, AC series resonant and corona detection systems, DC test sets and power supplies, variable transformers, voltage regulators, and motor and transformer test sets. Sales and Distribution of High-Voltage Products Sales of high-voltage products are made through distributors and directly to users such as electric utilities, mining operations, industrial firms, and engineering and construction firms engaged in electric transmission projects. Hipotronics' products are sold primarily by direct sales to its customers in the United States and in foreign countries through its sales engineers and independent sales representatives. While Hubbell believes its sales in this area are not materially dependent upon any customer or group of customers, a decrease in purchases by public utilities does affect this category. The sale of high-voltage products accounted for approximately 23% of Hubbell's total revenue in 1996 and 20% in 1995 and 1994. PRODUCTS NOT CLASSIFIED ON A VOLTAGE BASIS Outlet Boxes, Enclosures and Fittings Raco Inc. is a leading manufacturer of steel and plastic boxes used at outlets, switch locations and junction points as well as a broad line of fittings for the electrical industry, including rigid conduit fittings, EMT (thinwall) fittings and other metal conduit fittings. Raco also has a complete electrical nonmetallic family of products including conduit tubing, fittings and outlet boxes. Raco also manufactures a variety of electrical box products under the Bell trademark, with an emphasis on weather-resistant types suitable for outdoor application. The weatherproof lines include a full assortment of boxes, covers, combination devices, lampholders, and lever switches. The major markets for Raco Inc.'s products include industrial, commercial and residential construction, the do-it-yourself market, the export market, and the original equipment manufacturer market. Raco Inc.'s products are sold primarily through distributors and in some retail and hardware outlets.
6 Page 6 E. M. Wiegmann & Co., Inc. manufactures a full-line of fabricated steel enclosures such as rainproof and dust-tight panels, consoles and cabinets, wireway and electronic enclosures. These products are used to enclose and protect electrical conductors, terminations, instruments, distribution equipment and controls. Wiegmann's products are primarily sold through distributors to industrial customers and original equipment manufacturers. In addition to its other products, Hubbell Canada Inc. manufactures a line of quality nonmetallic plastic switch and outlet boxes configured for the Canadian residential construction market. Killark Electric Manufacturing Company is a leading manufacturer of quality standard and special application enclosures and fittings including hazardous location products for use in installations such as chemical plants, pipelines, grain elevators, coal handling facilities and refineries. These products include conduit raceway fittings, junction boxes, enclosures, lighting fixtures and standard and custom controls. Killark also is a major participant in the maintenance and repair, commercial and industrial construction segments of the domestic electrical construction materials market. Killark's products are sold primarily through electrical distributors to contractors, industrial customers and original equipment manufacturers. Voice and Data Signal Processing Equipment Pulse Communications, Inc. designs and manufactures a line of voice and data signal processing equipment primarily for use by the telephone and telecommunications industry. Customers of this product line include various telecommunications companies, the Regional Bell Operating Companies, independent telephone companies and specialized common carriers and companies with private networks. Pulse Communications, Inc. also manufactures electronic systems which monitor various conditions, such as telephone traffic levels or the occurrence of certain events at one or more remote locations. The information obtained is processed and appropriate corrective or alarm signals are generated and transmitted back to a central station. These products are sold primarily by direct sales to its customers in the United States and in foreign countries through Pulse Communications, Inc.'s sales personnel and sales representatives under the Pulsecom trademark. Hubbell Premise Wiring Division manufactures or sells components used in telecommunications applications for power, voice and data signals. Products include adapters and outlets, quick connect jacks, high density jacks, connectorized cables, patch panels, baluns, flush plates, surface boxes, racks, enclosures, modular furniture plates, undercarpet cable and other components and systems used in the processing, distribution, and termination functions for local area networks (LANS) in commercial and industrial buildings. These products are sold through a direct sales organization and by selected, independent telecommunications representatives. Holding Devices The Kellems Division manufactures a line of Kellems(R) grips used to pull, support and relieve stress in elongated items such as cables, electrical cords, hoses and conduits. The grips are made of wire mesh in a range of sizes and strengths to accommodate differing needs. The mesh part of the grip is designed to tighten around the surface of the items under tension. Kellems also makes a line of cord connectors designed to prevent electrical conductors from pulling away from electrical terminals to which the conductors are attached, and wire management products including flexible, non-metallic conduit and fittings and non-metallic surface raceway products used in wiring and cable harness installations. These products are sold primarily through distributors.
7 Page 7 Construction Materials/Tools Chance manufactures and sells (a) line construction materials, including anchors used to hold overhead power and communications lines erect, for tower, streetlight pole, pipeline, and apparatus foundation support, and a variety of farm, home and construction anchoring, tie-back and holding applications; (b) pole line hardware, including galvanized steel fixtures and extruded plastic materials used in overhead and underground line construction and connectors, and other accessories for making high voltage connections and linkages; (c) construction tools and accessories for building overhead and underground power and telephone lines; and (d) hot-line tools (all types of tools mounted on insulated poles used to maintain energized high voltage lines) and other safety equipment. These products are sold through distributors and directly to electric utilities. The sale of products not classified on a voltage basis accounted for approximately 36% of Hubbell's total revenue in 1996, 36% in 1995, and 35% in 1994. INFORMATION APPLICABLE TO ALL GENERAL CATEGORIES International Operations Hubbell Ltd. in the United Kingdom manufactures and/or sells fuse switches, contactors, solid state timers, selected wiring device products, premise wiring products, specialized control gear, and chart recording products. Hubbell Canada Inc. and Hubbell de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. currently manufacture and/or market wiring devices, lighting fixtures, grips, fittings, plastic outlet boxes, hazardous location products and electrical transmission and distribution products. Industrial controls products are sold in Canada through an independent sales agent. Harvey Hubbell S.E. Asia Pte. Ltd. assembles and/or markets wiring devices, lighting fixtures, hazardous location products, electrical transmission and distribution products and cable. Hubbell also manufactures lighting products, weatherproof outlet boxes, and fittings in Juarez, Mexico. Hubbell also has interests in various other international operations such as joint ventures in South America, India, Germany and Taiwan. Hubbell also has sales offices in Malaysia, Hong Kong, South Korea and the Middle East. As a percentage of total sales, international shipments from foreign subsidiaries were 6% in 1996, and 6% in 1995 and 1994, with the Canadian market representing approximately 60% of the total. Raw Materials Principal raw materials used in the manufacture of Hubbell products include steel, brass, copper, aluminum, bronze, plastics, phenolics, elastomers and petrochemicals. Hubbell also purchases certain electrical and electronic components, including solenoids, lighting ballasts, printed circuit boards, integrated circuit chips and cord sets, from a number of suppliers. Hubbell is not materially dependent upon any one supplier for raw materials used in the manufacture of its products and equipment and, at the present time, raw materials and components essential to its operation are in adequate supply.
8 Page 8 Patents Hubbell has approximately 835 active United States and foreign patents covering many of its products, which expire at various times. While Hubbell deems these patents to be of value, it does not consider its business to be dependent upon patent protection. Hubbell licenses under patents owned by others, as may be needed, and grants licenses under certain of its patents. Working Capital Hubbell maintains sufficient inventory to enable it to provide a high level of service to its customers. The inventory levels, payment terms and return policies are in accord with the general practices of the electrical products industry and standard business procedures. Backlog Backlog of orders believed to be firm at December 31, 1996 and 1995 were approximately $93,300,000 and $90,100,000, respectively. Most of the backlog is expected to be shipped in the current year. Although this backlog is important, the majority of Hubbell's revenues result from sales of inventoried products or products that have short periods of manufacture. Competition Hubbell experiences substantial competition in all categories of its business, but does not compete with the same companies in all its product categories. The number and size of competitors vary considerably depending on the product line. Hubbell cannot specify with exactitude the number of competitors in each product category or their relative market position. However, some of its competitors are larger companies with substantial financial and other resources. Hubbell considers product performance, reliability, quality and technological innovation as important factors relevant to all areas of its business and considers its reputation as a manufacturer of quality products to be an important factor in its business. In addition, product price and other factors can affect Hubbell's ability to compete. Environment Compliance with Federal, State and local provisions regulating the discharge of materials into the environment, or otherwise relating to the protection of the environment, is not believed to have any material effect upon the financial or competitive position of Hubbell. Employees As of December 31, 1996, Hubbell had approximately 8,178 full-time employees, including salaried and hourly personnel. Approximately 2,836 of Hubbell's United States employees are represented by 10 labor unions. Hubbell considers its labor relations to be satisfactory. Item 2. Properties A list of Hubbell's material manufacturing facilities, classified by segment is included on Page 40 hereof under Industry Segment and Geographical Area Information.
9 Page 9 Item 3. Legal Proceedings There are no material pending legal proceedings to which Hubbell or any of its subsidiaries is a party or of which any of their property is the subject, other than ordinary and routine litigation incident to their business. Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders No matters were submitted to a vote of security holders during the fourth quarter of 1996.
10 Page 10 PART II Item 5. Market for the Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters The Company's Class A and Class B common stocks are principally traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols "HUBA" and "HUBB". The following tables provide information on market prices, dividends declared and number of common shareholders. Market prices and dividends declared have been restated for the 2-for-1 common stock split in 1996. <TABLE> <CAPTION> Market Prices (Dollars Per Share) Common A Common B - --------------------------------- -------- -------- Years Ended December 31, High Low High Low - ------------------------ ---- --- ---- --- <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> 1996-First quarter 32 1/2 30 3/8 35 1/8 31 3/4 1996-Second quarter 33 1/4 30 1/8 36 31 3/4 1996-Third quarter 33 7/8 30 7/8 37 7/8 33 1/4 1996-Fourth quarter 39 1/8 32 3/4 43 3/4 36 3/8 1995-First quarter 26 24 1/2 27 25 1/4 1995-Second quarter 27 7/8 25 1/8 29 26 1/2 1995-Third quarter 28 1/8 27 30 28 1/4 1995-Fourth quarter 31 27 7/8 33 29 1/8 </TABLE> <TABLE> <CAPTION> Dividends Declared (Cents Per Share) Common A Common B - ------------------------------------ -------- -------- Years Ended December 31, 1996 1995 1996 1995 - ------------------------ ---- ---- ---- ----- <S> <C> <C> <C> <C> First quarter 24 20 24 20 Second quarter 26 24 26 24 Third quarter 26 24 26 24 Fourth quarter 26 24 26 24 </TABLE> <TABLE> <CAPTION> Number of Common Shareholders - ----------------------------- At December 31, 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 - --------------- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- <S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> Class A 1,285 1,308 1,327 1,405 1,464 Class B 5,359 5,521 5,354 5,628 5,555 </TABLE>
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12 Page 12 Item 6. Selected Financial Data The following summary should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes and Exhibit 11 contained herein (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts). <TABLE> <CAPTION> OPERATIONS, YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 - ------------------------------------ ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- <S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> Net sales $1,297,381 1,143,126 1,013,700 832,423 786,078 Gross profit $ 392,351 339,948 305,020 262,931 257,800 Restructuring charge $ -- -- -- (50,000)(2) -- Operating income $ 197,536 164,960 140,583 70,241 117,926 Provision for income taxes $ 57,809 45,099 39,402 15,188 36,588 Income before cumulative effect of change in accounting principles $ 141,532 121,934 106,533 66,306(2) 94,090 Return on sales 10.9% 10.7% 10.5% 8.0% 12.0% Return on common shareholders' average equity 20.1% 19.1% 18.3% 12.1% 17.7% Return on average total capital 18.4% 18.5% 18.2% 12.0% 17.6% Cumulative effect of change in accounting principles $ -- -- -- -- (16,506)(3) Net Income $ 141,532 121,934 106,533 66,306(2) 77,584 Earnings Per Share (1) Income before cumulative effect of change in accounting principles $ 2.10 1.83 1.60 1.00(2) 1.42 Cumulative effect of change in accounting principles $ -- -- -- -- (0.25)(3) Net Income $ 2.10 1.83 1.60 1.00(2) 1.17 Cash dividends declared per common share $ 1.02 .92 .81 .78 .76 Additions to property, plant, and equipment $ 39,132 38,228 53,178 25,123 22,894 Depreciation and amortization $ 39,253 36,240 34,011 30,098 26,813 FINANCIAL POSITION, AT YEAR-END Working capital $ 335,758 305,168 112,833 131,875 129,401 Current ratio 2.3 to 1 2.6 to 1 1.3 to 1 1.6 to 1 1.6 to 1 Property, plant and equipment (net) $ 217,913 204,190 201,968 154,621 153,339 Total assets $1,185,440 1,057,245 1,041,569 874,298 806,688 Long-term debt $ 99,458 102,096 2,700 2,700 2,700 Common shareholders' equity: Total $ 743,146 667,338 608,996 557,660 541,327 Per share $ 11.05 10.00 9.24 8.50 8.27 NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES, AT YEAR END 8,178 7,410 7,405 5,885 5,759 - -------------------------------- </TABLE> (1) Share data have been restated for the 2-for-1 common stock split in 1996. (2) In the fourth quarter of 1993, Hubbell recorded a restructuring charge for consolidation of manufacturing and distribution operations and other productivity programs which reduced net income by $31,000,000, $0.46 per share. Excluding the restructuring charge, net earnings from operations would have been $97,306,000, $1.46 per share. (3) In 1992, Hubbell adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (FAS) No. 106 Employers' Accounting for Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions, No. 109 -- Accounting for Income Taxes and No. 112 -- Employers' Accounting for Postemployment Benefits. As part of adopting the new accounting standards as of January 1, 1992, a one-time non-cash charge of $16,506,000 net of tax or $0.25 per share was recorded.
13 Page 13 Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES Management views liquidity on the basis of the Company's ability to meet operational needs, fund additional investments, including acquisitions, and make dividend payments to shareholders. At December 31, 1996, the Company's financial condition remained strong with working capital of $335.8 million and a current ratio of 2.3 to 1. Net cash provided by operations increased reflecting higher net income and continued emphasis on management of working capital. The increase in depreciation and amortization is due to a higher level of depreciable assets and the acquisition of businesses in 1996 and 1994. With the Company's continuing emphasis on working capital management, the level of accounts receivable increased at approximately half the rate of increase in sales volume. Inventories were slightly reduced while maintaining appropriate levels of customer service. The increase in current liabilities is principally due to the higher level of business activity, increased income taxes and accrual of interest for the ten year notes. On January 2, 1996, the Company acquired the Anderson Electrical Products business ("Anderson"). Anderson manufacturers electrical connectors and associated hardware and tools for the electric utility industry. On January 31, 1996, the Company purchased the Gleason Reel Corporation ("Gleason"). Gleason manufactures cable management products and a line of ergonomic tool support systems. The purchase prices, consisting of cash and notes with a one year maturity, were immaterial to the Company's financial position at December 31, 1996. Cash utilized in other investing activities was in line with the Company's historic patterns. In 1994, investing activities were impacted by the purchase of A.B. Chance and the high level of capital expenditures for plant and equipment associated with the restructuring program. While no significant commitments had been made at December 31, 1996, the Company anticipates that capital expenditures will be between $50.0 million and $60.0 million annually during the next three years. This level of expenditure reflects the historical capital investment pattern plus the normal capital requirements of acquired businesses. Financing activities in 1996 reflect the thirty-sixth consecutive annual increase in the dividend rate and repayment of industrial development bonds when they became redeemable. During 1995, the Company realigned its financial structure with the issuance of ten-year notes. The proceeds from the note offering along with internal funds were used to pay down the Company's outstanding commercial paper. At December 31, 1996, total borrowings of $118.1 million (including $18.6 of short-term notes issued for the acquisition of Gleason) were 15.9% of shareholder's equity compared to 15.3% in 1995. The Company believes that currently available cash, available borrowing facilities, and its ability to increase its credit lines if needed, combined with internally generated funds should be more than sufficient to fund capital expenditures as well as any increase in working capital that would be required to accommodate a higher level of business activity. The Company actively seeks to expand by acquisition as well as through the growth of its present businesses. While a significant acquisition may require additional borrowings, the Company believes it would be able to obtain financing based on its favorable historical earnings performance and strong financial position.
14 Page 14 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS 1996 Compared to 1995 consolidated net sales increased more than 13% due to higher shipments by Pulse Communications, Industrial Controls, Ohio Brass and Premise Wiring combined with the acquisition of Anderson Electric Products, Inc., and Gleason Reel Corporation in January 1996. The acquisitions contributed approximately six points of the increase. Operating income increased by more than 18% on higher sales volume, improved operating efficiencies from the Company's restructuring program and the impact of the acquired businesses. The improvement in operating efficiencies is reflected in the increase in net operating margins in 1996 to 15.2% from 14.4% in 1995 and 13.8% in 1994. Low Voltage segment sales increased 7% as a result of higher shipments of industrial controls, wiring device products and inclusion of Gleason Reel. Operating income increased 13% on higher sales volume, improved operating efficiencies and inclusion of Gleason Reel since its acquisition, which represented four points of the increase. High Voltage segment sales increased 28% on higher sales of test and measurement equipment, electrical transmission and distribution products combined with the sales of Anderson products. The inclusion of Anderson contributed approximately twenty-one points of the increase. The segment's operating income increased in line with sales. The Other industry segment sales increased 13% as most units reported higher sales with particularly strong increases for telecommunication and wire management products. Operating income increased 23% over last year due to the growth in sales which included an increased proportion of higher margin telecommunication products combined with operating efficiencies. Direct sales to customers by the Company's International subsidiaries were 11% higher than 1995 while operating income increased 25% reflecting the improved profitability of the restructured Canadian and European operations. Additionally, export sales directly to customers or through electric wholesalers from United States operations increased 32%. Total sales into the international market represented 14% of sales in 1996 and 13% in 1995. The Canadian market represents approximately 60% of total international sales followed by Europe, Latin America and Asia, respectively. International operations expose the Company to fluctuation in foreign currency exchange rates. To manage this exposure, the Company closely monitors the working capital requirements of the international units and may enter into currency hedges for specific transactions. The Company does not engage in speculation. The gains and losses on hedges are classified consistent with the transactions being hedged. At December 31, 1996, there were no currency hedges in place. Corporate expenses increased 8%, a rate below the rate of revenue growth and consisted primarily of normal salary and benefit increases. Investment income increased 2% as the average level of investment funds were lower than in 1995 due to the purchase of Anderson and Gleason while investment yields were higher. Interest expense was essentially even with last year as the average level of borrowings was lower which offsets the increase in interest rates. The increase in other expenses net is primarily due to charges for the corporate owned life insurance program. The effective tax rate was 29% in 1996 and 27% in 1995 and 1994. The increase in the tax rate reflects a higher portion of domestic source income which is due in part to the acquisitions combined with changes in tax regulations with regards to investment income earned in Puerto Rico. The Company's tax rate benefits from lower taxes on earnings in its Puerto Rico operations, utilization of corporate owned life
15 Page 15 insurance and continued emphasis on generating tax-exempt income. Net income increased 16% while earnings per share increased 15% due to a higher average number of shares outstanding. 1995 Compared to 1994 Consolidated net sales for 1995 increased by 13% as substantially all operating units reported increases with particularly strong growth for the Lighting, Industrial Controls, Ohio Brass, Pulse Communications and Premise Wiring businesses. The sales growth primarily reflects the improved economic conditions in the United States and Canadian markets and the inclusion for the full year of 1995 of A.B. Chance, which was acquired in April 1994. The inclusion of A.B. Chance was approximately three percentage points of the increase. Total segment operating income increased by 16% on the higher sales volume and the benefit of improved operating efficiencies from the Company's restructuring program. Low Voltage segment sales increased 9% reflecting the improved market conditions in the United States and Canada. While all product lines in the segment showed improvement, fluorescent lighting and industrial controls were particularly strong. Segment operating income increased 9% on the higher sales volume which included a higher mix of lower margin products. Sales of the High Voltage segment increased 14% on higher sales of power cables, surge arresters and insulators and inclusion of A.B. Chance high voltage products since its acquisition in April 1994. Sales of test and measurement equipment were essentially even with last year. Operating income increased 17% on higher operating volumes, benefits from the realignment of administration and sales functions and improved manufacturing efficiencies in power cables. The Other industry segment sales increased 17% on improved shipments in all product lines with especially strong improvements in telecommunications and wire management products. Operating income for the segment increased 30% on the improved volume of higher margin telecommunications products and improved operating efficiencies. Sales of products through the Company's international based subsidiaries increased 27% on the strong performance of the Canadian business and inclusion of A.B. Chance foreign operations. Sales in Europe were slightly ahead of last year, and Asia was essentially even. Mexican shipments declined due to the economic recession brought on by the devaluation of the peso. Operating income increased by more than 50% on higher sales volume and continued operational improvements in Canada. As a percentage of total sales, International shipments from foreign subsidiaries were 6% in 1995, 6% in 1994 and 5% in 1993 with the Canadian market representing approximately 60% of the total. International operations expose the Company to fluctuation in foreign currency exchange rates. To manage this exposure, the Company closely monitors the working capital requirements of the international units and may enter into currency hedges for specific transactions. The Company does not engage in speculation. The gains and losses on hedges are classified consistent with the transactions being hedged. At December 31, 1995, there were no currency hedges in place. General corporate expenses increased 3%. Investment income increased 13% as the average level of investment funds were higher than 1994 combined with higher interest rates. As the average level of borrowings were approximately the same year-over-year, the increase in interest expense is due to higher interest rates. The increase in other expenses reflects the impact of the second full year of charges for a corporate owned life insurance program. The effective tax rate was 27% in 1995, 27%
16 Page 16 in 1994 and 19% in 1993. The tax rate in 1993 was impacted by the recording of the restructuring charge in that year. The Company's tax rate benefits from the lower taxes on earnings in its Puerto Rico operations, utilization of corporate owned life insurance and continued emphasis on generating tax-exempt income. Net income and earnings per share increased 14% over the 1994 results on the improvement in operating activity. Restructuring Program The Company's restructuring program initiated in the fourth quarter of 1993 for the consolidation of all or a portion of ten manufacturing plants, a labor force reduction of approximately 6%, (which will affect approximately one thousand employees with a net reduction of approximately three hundred), the reorganization of certain operations' management and structure, and a realignment of warehousing and product distribution capabilities is proceeding according to plan. - - Construction of a modern manufacturing facility at the Seymour, Connecticut, location of The Kerite Company subsidiary was completed in September 1994. Production in the new plant began in the first quarter of 1995. The last production line has been moved and became operational in September 1996. The consolidation of sales and marketing activities for the Ohio Brass and Kerite subsidiaries was completed in June 1995. - - A manufacturing site in Denver, Colorado was closed and production was transferred to another Hubbell location. - - Downsizing and consolidation of operations in the United Kingdom should be completed during 1997. - - Two satellite plants in Los Angeles, California of the Lighting operation were closed and production was transferred to other facilities including Christiansburg, Virginia; Martin, Tennessee; and Juarez, Mexico. - - Operations serving Canadian customers with marketing, distribution, and sales based in Ontario at Hubbell Canada Inc. have been reconfigured and production relocated to other Hubbell operations with available capacity. - - Construction of a new plant in Juarez, Mexico was completed in September 1994. Transfer of equipment and production started during 1995 and was completed in 1996. - - Expansion of manufacturing capacity in Puerto Rico is continuing on schedule and should be completed in 1997. - - A 425,000 square foot warehousing and manufacturing facility in Asheville, North Carolina, was purchased. Consolidation of warehousing and manufacturing activity progressed throughout 1996 and should be completed in 1997. - - Warehousing and distribution operations for the Bryant Electric subsidiary in Allentown, Pennsylvania and Chicago, Illinois were closed.
17 Page 17 - - The regional warehouse in Irving, Texas, which serviced the Wiring Device Division, Killark Electric Manufacturing Company and the Lighting Division, was closed in November 1995 and sold. - - The manufacturing facility in Allentown, Pennsylvania was closed in November 1995 and sold. - - Consolidation and realignment of Wiring Device Operations in Stonington, Bridgeport, and Newtown, Connecticut is continuing on schedule. At December 31, 1996, the restructuring accrual balance was $8,734,000 and is classified as a current liability. Through December 31, 1996, cumulative costs charged to the restructuring accrual were $41,266,000 since inception as follows (in thousands): <TABLE> <CAPTION> PLANT & EQUIPMENT COSTS PERSONNEL COSTS RELOCATION DISPOSAL TOTAL --------------- ---------- -------- ----- <S> <C> <C> <C> <C> 1993 $ 4,456 $ 2,794 $ -- $ 7,250 1994 7,550 2,036 5,225 14,811 1995 3,017 5,048 1,461 9,526 1996 2,223 6,642 814 9,679 ------- ------- ------ ------- CUMULATIVE $17,246 $16,520 $7,500 $41,266 ======= ======= ====== ======= </TABLE> Personnel costs include non-cash charges of $6,203,000 for early retirement programs which have been reclassified to the Company's pension liability. With regards to plant and equipment disposals, idled assets are adjusted to estimated fair value and are classified as property held as investment. At December 31, 1996, the balance of idled assets to be sold was $405,000. Cumulative proceeds from asset disposals were $9,300,000 through December 31, 1996, which approximated carrying value. Cost avoidance, savings-to-date and net cash flows are in-line with the projected results for the project. Inflation In times of inflationary cost increases, the Company has historically been able to maintain its profitability by improvements in operating methods and cost recovery through price increases. In large measure the reported operating results have absorbed the effects of inflation since the Company's predominant use of the LIFO method of inventory accounting generally has the effect of charging operating results with costs (except for depreciation) that reflect current price levels.
18 Page 18 Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Hubbell Incorporated In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements listed in the index on page 49 present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Hubbell Incorporated and its subsidiaries at December 31, 1996 and 1995, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 1996, in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company's management; our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards which require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for the opinion expressed above. Price Waterhouse LLP Stamford, Connecticut January 22, 1997, except as to the subsequent event note on page 42 which is as of February 14, 1997
19 Page 19 Hubbell Incorporated and Subsidiaries CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET At December 31, (Dollars in thousands) <TABLE> <CAPTION> ASSETS 1996 1995 - ------ ---- ---- <S> <C> <C> CURRENT ASSETS Cash and temporary cash investments $ 134,397 $ 86,984 Accounts receivable less allowances of $4,866 in 1996 and $4,334 in 1995 172,351 140,765 Inventories 244,565 236,384 Prepaid taxes 30,162 30,958 Other 9,713 5,015 ---------- ---------- Total current assets 591,188 500,106 ---------- ---------- PROPERTY, PLANT, AND EQUIPMENT, AT COST Land 13,342 13,426 Buildings 122,646 120,160 Machinery and equipment 308,249 284,761 ---------- ---------- 444,237 418,347 Less-Accumulated depreciation 226,324 214,157 ---------- ---------- 217,913 204,190 OTHER ASSETS Investments 170,372 175,656 Purchase price in excess of net assets of companies acquired, less accumulated amortization of $19,433 in 1996 and $14,864 in 1995 162,180 137,941 Property held as investment 7,970 8,329 Other 35,817 31,023 ---------- ---------- 376,339 352,949 ---------- ---------- $1,185,440 $1,057,245 ========== ========== </TABLE> See notes to consolidated financial statements.
20 Page 20 Hubbell Incorporated and Subsidiaries CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET At December 31, (Dollars in thousands) <TABLE> <CAPTION> LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY 1996 1995 - ------------------------------------ ---- ---- <S> <C> <C> CURRENT LIABILITIES Commercial paper and other borrowings $ 18,635 $ -- Accounts payable 52,485 34,272 Accrued salaries, wages and employee benefits 26,486 26,079 Accrued income taxes 44,039 30,711 Dividends payable 17,177 15,475 Accrued restructuring charge 8,734 10,000 Other accrued liabilities 87,874 78,401 ----------- ----------- Total current liabilities 255,430 194,938 ----------- ----------- LONG-TERM DEBT 99,458 102,096 ----------- ----------- OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES 74,736 76,766 ----------- ----------- DEFERRED INCOME TAXES 12,670 16,107 ----------- ----------- COMMON SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Common Stock, par value $.01 Class A - authorized 50,000,000 shares, outstanding 115 58 11,446,120 and 5,786,315 shares Class B - authorized 150,000,000 shares, outstanding 546 271 54,612,590 and 27,139,225 shares Additional paid-in capital 438,285 437,908 Retained earnings 312,534 238,303 Cumulative translation adjustments (8,546) (9,276) Unrealized gain (loss) on investments 212 74 ----------- ----------- Total common shareholders' equity 743,146 667,338 ----------- ----------- $ 1,185,440 $ 1,057,245 =========== =========== </TABLE> See notes to consolidated financial statements.
21 Page 21 Hubbell Incorporated and Subsidiaries CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF INCOME (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) <TABLE> <CAPTION> Years Ended December 31, 1996 1995 1994 - ------------------------ ---- ---- ---- <S> <C> <C> <C> NET SALES $ 1,297,381 $ 1,143,126 $ 1,013,700 Cost of goods sold 905,030 803,178 708,680 ----------- ----------- ----------- GROSS PROFIT 392,351 339,948 305,020 Selling & administrative expenses 194,815 174,988 164,437 ----------- ----------- ----------- OPERATING INCOME 197,536 164,960 140,583 ----------- ----------- ----------- OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE): Investment income 16,852 16,485 14,626 Interest expense (8,416) (8,499) (6,074) Other income (expense), net (6,631) (5,913) (3,200) ----------- ----------- ----------- TOTAL OTHER INCOME, NET 1,805 2,073 5,352 ----------- ----------- ----------- INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 199,341 167,033 145,935 Provision for income taxes 57,809 45,099 39,402 ----------- ----------- ----------- NET INCOME $ 141,532 $ 121,934 $ 106,533 =========== =========== =========== EARNINGS PER SHARE: $ 2.10 $ 1.83 $ 1.60 </TABLE> See notes to consolidated financial statements.
22 Page 22 Hubbell Incorporated and Subsidiaries CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS (Dollars in thousands) <TABLE> <CAPTION> Years Ended December 31, 1996 1995 1994 - ------------------------ ---- ---- ---- <S> <C> <C> <C> CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net income $ 141,532 $ 121,934 $ 106,533 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 39,253 36,240 34,011 Deferred income taxes (1,406) 2,592 6,269 Changes in assets and liabilities, net of the effects of business acquisitions: (Increase) Decrease in accounts receivable (20,701) 3,097 (12,332) (Increase) Decrease in inventories 1,269 (12,296) (17,250) (Increase) Decrease in other current assets (4,747) 1,410 4,311 Increase (Decrease) in current liabilities (excluding dividends payable and short-term borrowing) 36,893 6,088 10,451 Increase (Decrease) in restructuring accruals (9,679) (9,526) (14,811) (Increase) Decrease in other, net 6,788 3,047 4,655 --------- --------- --------- Net cash provided by operating activities 189,202 152,586 121,837 --------- --------- --------- CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Purchase of non-current investments (9,765) (13,602) (11,464) Sale and maturity of non-current investments 15,246 47,401 47,206 Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired (32,470) -- (110,000) Additions to property, plant and equipment (39,132) (38,228) (53,178) Other, net (8,075) 2,121 1,364 --------- --------- --------- Net cash used in investing activities (74,196) (2,308) (126,072) --------- --------- --------- CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Short-term borrowing (repayment) -- (139,350) 48,250 Long-term borrowing (repayment) (2,700) 99,396 -- Payment of dividends (65,269) (58,644) (52,621) Acquisition of treasury shares (5,573) (6,642) (215) Exercise of stock options 5,949 3,081 3,455 Other, net -- -- -- --------- --------- --------- Net cash used in financing activities (67,593) (102,159) (1,131) --------- --------- --------- INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS 47,413 48,119 (5,366) CASH AND TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS Beginning of period 86,984 38,865 44,231 --------- --------- --------- End of period $ 134,397 $ 86,984 $ 38,865 ========= ========= ========= </TABLE> See notes to consolidated financial statements.
23 Page 23 Hubbell Incorporated and Subsidiaries CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) <TABLE> <CAPTION> Class A Class B Additional Cumulative Unrealized For the three years ended Common Common Paid-In Retained Translation Gain (Loss) December 31, 1996 Stock Stock Capital Earnings Adjustments on Investments - ----------------- ------- ------- --------- -------- ----------- --------------- <S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 1993 $ 59 $254 $ 358,219 $ 203,787 $(4,659) $ -- Net income 106,533 Exercise of stock options 1 6,170 Acquisition of treasury shares (2,930) Cash dividends declared ($.81 per share) (53,300) Translation adjustments (2,991) Stock dividend declared 16 80,010 (80,026) Unrealized loss on investments (2,147) ----- ---- --------- --------- ------- ------- BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 1994 $ 59 $271 $ 441,469 $ 176,994 $(7,650) $(2,147) Net income 121,934 Exercise of stock options 3,729 Acquisition of treasury shares (1) (7,290) Cash dividends declared ($.92 per share) (60,625) Translation adjustments (1,626) Unrealized gain on investments 2,221 ----- ---- --------- --------- ------- ------- BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 1995 $ 58 $271 $ 437,908 $ 238,303 $(9,276) $ 74 Net income 141,532 Exercise of stock options 2 14,286 Acquisition of treasury shares (13,909) Cash dividends declared ($1.02 per share) (66,971) Translation adjustments 730 Stock split 2-for-1 57 273 (330) Unrealized gain on investments 138 ----- ---- --------- --------- ------- ------- BALANCE AT DECEMBER 31, 1996 $ 115 $546 $ 438,285 $ 312,534 $(8,546) $ 212 ===== ==== ========= ========= ======= ======= </TABLE> See notes to consolidated financial statements
24 Page 24 Hubbell Incorporated and Subsidiaries STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTING POLICIES Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include all subsidiaries; all significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated. Investments in joint ventures are accounted for by using the equity method. Certain reclassifications, which were not significant, have been made in prior period financial statements to conform to the 1996 presentation. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities and disclosures, if any, of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. Similarly, estimates and assumptions are required for the reporting of revenues and expenses. Actual results could differ from the estimates that were used. Foreign Currency Translation The assets and liabilities of international subsidiaries are translated to U.S. dollars at exchange rates in effect at the end of the year, and income and expense items are translated at average rates of exchange in effect during the year. The effects of exchange rate fluctuations on the translated amounts of foreign currency assets and liabilities are included as translation adjustments in shareholders' equity. Gains and losses from foreign currency transactions are included in income of the period. Cash and Temporary Cash Investments Temporary cash investments consist of liquid investments with maturities of three months or less when purchased. The carrying value of cash and temporary cash investments approximates fair value because of their short maturities. Inventories Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. The cost of substantially all domestic inventories, 76% of total inventory value, is determined on the basis of the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method of inventory accounting. The cost of foreign inventories and certain domestic inventories is determined on the basis of the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method of inventory accounting. Property, Plant, and Equipment Property, plant, and equipment are depreciated over their estimated useful lives, principally using accelerated methods. Purchase Price in Excess of Net Assets of Companies Acquired The cost of companies acquired in excess of the amount assigned to net assets is being amortized on a straight-line basis over a 40 year period.
25 Page 25 Deferred Income Taxes Deferred income taxes are recognized for the tax consequence of differences between the financial statement carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and liabilities by applying the currently enacted statutory tax rates. The effect of a change in statutory tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. Federal income taxes have not been provided on the undistributed earnings of the Company's international subsidiaries as the Company has reinvested all of these earnings indefinitely. Retirement Benefits The Company's policy is to fund pension costs within the ranges prescribed by applicable regulations. In addition to providing pension benefits, in some circumstances the Company provides health care and life insurance benefits for retired employees. The Company's policy is to fund these benefits through insurance premiums or as actual expenditures are made. Earnings Per Share Earnings per share is based on reported income and the weighted average number of shares of common stock and equivalents outstanding. Change In Accounting Principles In March 1995, Statement of Financial Accounting Standards FAS No. 121 - "Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of" was issued. The statement sets forth guidance as to when to recognize an impairment of long-lived assets, including goodwill and how to measure such an impairment. The statement also requires that long-lived assets to be disposed of be reported at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell. The methodology set forth in FAS No. 121 is not significantly different from the Company's existing policies, and, therefore, the adoption of the statement retroactive to January 1, 1995, had no impact on the consolidated financial statements of the Company. In October 1995, FAS No. 123 - "Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation" was issued and is effective for the Company on January 1, 1996. FAS No. 123 permits, but does not require, a fair value based method of accounting for employee stock option plans which results in compensation expense being recognized in the results of operations when stock options are granted. The Company plans to continue to use the current intrinsic value based method of accounting for such plans where no compensation expense is recognized. However, as required by FAS No. 123, the Company will provide pro forma disclosure of net income and earnings per share in the notes to the consolidated financial statements as if the fair value based method of accounting has been applied. Effective January 1, 1994, the Company adopted FAS No. 115 - "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities". This statement requires investment securities to be classified individually into one of three separate categories: trading, available-for-sale or held-to-maturity and provides guidelines for valuing investments based on their classifications. Trading investments are bought and held principally for the purpose of selling them in the near term and are carried at fair market value. Adjustments to the carrying value of trading investments are included in current earnings. Investments which the Company has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are classified as held-to-maturity and carried at amortized cost.
26 Page 26 Investments not classified as trading or held-to-maturity are classified as available-for-sale. They are intended to be held for an indefinite period but may be sold in response to events reasonably expected in the future. These investments are carried at fair value with adjustments recorded in shareholders' equity, net of income tax. Prior accounting standards required non-current marketable equity securities to be carried at the lower of cost or market with adjustments reflected in shareholders' equity, while all debt securities were carried at amortized cost. The cumulative effect of adopting FAS No. 115 on shareholders' equity as of January 1, 1994 was immaterial.
27 Page 27 Hubbell Incorporated and Subsidiaries NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Restructuring Charge In the fourth quarter of 1993, the Company recorded a $50,000,000 pretax charge ($31,000,000 net of tax benefits, or $.46 per share) for the estimated costs of a restructuring program. The program entails the consolidation of manufacturing facilities, reduction in labor force and the realignment of warehousing and distribution activities. The restructuring charge includes personnel costs (severance and postemployment benefits), plant and equipment relocation, and costs associated with disposal of plant and equipment. At December 31, 1996, the restructuring accrual was $8,734,000 and is classified as a current liability. Costs charged to the restructuring accrual were $9,679,000 in 1996, $9,526,000 in 1995, $14,811,000 in 1994 and $7,250,000 in 1993. These cumulative expenditures represent personnel costs of $17,246,000, plant and equipment relocation of $16,520,000 and asset disposals of $7,500,000. Personnel costs include non-cash charges of $6,203,000 for early retirement programs which have been reclassified to the Company's pension liability. With regards to plant and equipment disposals, idled assets are adjusted to estimated fair value and are classified as property held as investment. At December 31, 1996, the balance of idled assets to be sold was $405,000. Cumulative proceeds from asset disposals through December 31, 1996 were $9,300,000 which approximated carrying value. Acquisitions On January 2, 1996, the Company acquired the Anderson Electrical Products business ("Anderson"). Anderson manufactures electrical connectors and associated hardware and tools for the electric utility industry with manufacturing facilities in Alabama and Tennessee. On January 31, 1996, the Company acquired all the outstanding stock of Gleason Reel Corp. ("Gleason") based in Mayville, Wisconsin. Gleason manufactures cable management products (including electric cable and hose reels, protective steel and nylon cable tracks and cable festooning hardware) and a line of ergonomic tool support systems. Additionally, during 1996, the Company completed two minor acquisitions which broadened its product lines -- a Canadian manufacturer of power poles for commercial applications and a manufacturer of fault detection systems for power cables. The businesses were acquired for cash of $32,470,000 and notes of $18,635,000 that mature in one year and were recorded under the purchase method of accounting. The costs of the acquired businesses have been allocated to assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on fair values with the residual amount assigned to goodwill, which is being amortized over forty years. The businesses have been included in the financial statements as of their respective acquisition date and represented approximately 5% of total year net sales with no material effect on the Company's reported earnings. On April 19, 1994, the Company completed its acquisition of A.B. Chance Industries, Inc., a manufacturer of electrical apparatus, anchors, hardware, insulators, hot-line tools, and other safety equipment. The acquisition was for $110,000,000 in cash and was recorded under the purchase method of accounting. The cost of the acquired business has been allocated to assets acquired and liabilities assumed based on their fair values with the residual amount of $78,000,000 assigned to goodwill, which is being amortized over forty years.
28 Page 28 Presented below is the unaudited pro forma combined summary of operations for the year ended December 31, 1994, as if the transaction had occurred as of the beginning of 1994 (in thousands, except per share): <TABLE> <S> <C> Net Sales $1,055,350 Income Before Income Taxes $ 148,134 Net Income $ 107,592 Earnings Per Share $ 1.62 </TABLE> In preparing the unaudited pro forma combined summary of operations, adjustments were made to the historical financial statements to reflect the reduction in the securities portfolio and investment income; increase in short-term borrowing and interest expense; amortization of goodwill; the repayment of existing debt of A.B. Chance Industries, Inc.; and other estimated purchase accounting entries. The pro forma results are not necessarily indicative of what would have been obtained if the operations had been combined during 1994, nor are they necessarily indicative of the results that may occur in the future. In connection with the above acquisitions, liabilities were assumed as follows (in thousands): <TABLE> <CAPTION> 1996 1994 ---- ---- <S> <C> <C> Fair value of assets acquired including goodwill $ 59,812 $ 166,824 Issuance of short term notes (18,635) -- Cash paid for businesses, net of cash acquired (32,470) (110,000) -------- --------- Liabilities assumed $ 8,707 $ 56,824 ======== ========= </TABLE>
29 Page 29 INVESTMENTS Investments consist primarily of mortgage-backed securities, U.S. Treasury Notes, common and preferred stocks. Investments which are available-for-sale are stated at market values based on current quotes while investments which are being held-to-maturity are stated at amortized cost. There were no securities during 1996 and 1995 that were classified as trading investments. Certain portfolio securities that are affected by changes in interest rates may be hedged with futures contracts for U.S. Treasury notes and bonds. Market value gains and losses on the futures contracts are recognized in income when the effects of the related price changes in the value of the hedged securities are recognized. At December 31, 1996 there were no open futures contracts. The following tables set forth selected data with respect to the Company's long-term investments at December 31, (in thousands): <TABLE> <CAPTION> 1996 1995 -------------------------------------------------------------- --------- Gross Gross Amortized Unrealized Unrealized Fair Carrying Amortized Cost Gains Losses Value Value Cost -------- ------ ------- -------- -------- -------- <S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE INVESTMENTS Common & Preferred Stocks $ 395 $ 147 $ (161) $ 381 $ 381 $ 822 Federal National Mortgage Assoc. Securities (FNMA) -- -- -- -- -- -- Mortgage-backed Securities 1,031 287 -- 1,318 1,318 911 U.S. Treasury Notes & Municipal Bonds 11,484 65 (24) 11,525 11,525 10,901 -------- ------ ------- -------- -------- -------- Total Available-For-Sale Investments $ 12,910 $ 499 $ (185) $ 13,224 $ 13,224 $ 12,634 ======== ====== ======= ======== ======== ======== HELD-TO-MATURITY INVESTMENTS Federal National Mortgage Assoc. Securities (FNMA) $ 94,599 $1,833 $(4,419) $ 92,013 $ 94,599 $104,399 Gov't. National Mortgage Assoc. Securities (GNMA) 30,181 1,752 (638) 31,295 30,181 35,095 Mortgage-backed securities 17,021 293 (25) 17,289 17,021 16,921 U.S. Treasury Notes & Municipal Bonds 15,347 20 (9) 15,358 15,347 6,487 -------- ------ ------- -------- -------- -------- Total Held-To-Maturity Investments $157,148 $3,898 $(5,091) $155,955 $157,148 $162,902 ======== ====== ======= ======== ======== ======== </TABLE> <TABLE> <CAPTION> 1995 ------------------------------------------------- Gross Gross Unrealized Unrealized Fair Carrying Gains Losses Value Value ------ ------- -------- -------- <S> <C> <C> <C> <C> AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE INVESTMENTS Common & Preferred Stocks $ 236 $ (474) $ 584 $ 584 Federal National Mortgage Assoc. Securities (FNMA) -- -- -- -- Mortgage-backed Securities 241 -- 1,152 1,152 U.S. Treasury Notes & Municipal Bonds 122 (5) 11,018 11,018 ------ ------- -------- -------- Total Available-For-Sale Investments $ 599 $ (479) $ 12,754 $ 12,754 ====== ======= ======== ======== HELD-TO-MATURITY INVESTMENTS Federal National Mortgage Assoc. Securities (FNMA $3,194 $(2,389) $105,204 $104,399 Gov't. National Mortgage Assoc. Securities (GNMA) 2,174 (361) 36,908 35,095 Mortgage-backed securities 220 -- 17,141 16,921 U.S. Treasury Notes & Municipal Bonds 43 (14) 6,516 6,487 ------ ------- -------- -------- Total Held-To-Maturity Investments $5,631 $(2,764) $165,769 $162,902 ====== ======= ======== ======== </TABLE>
30 Page 30 INVESTMENTS CONT'D. Contractual maturities of investments in debt securities available-for-sale and held-to-maturity at December 31, 1996 were as follow (in thousands): <TABLE> <CAPTION> U.S. Treasury Mortgage Backed Notes & FNMA GNMA Securities Municipal Bonds ---- ---- ---------- --------------- Amortized Fair Amortized Fair Amortized Fair Amortized Fair Cost Value Cost Value Cost Value Cost Value ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- ---- ----- <S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE INVESTMENTS Due within 1 year $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ 1,172 $ 1,163 After 1 but within 5 years -- -- -- -- -- -- 7,796 7,840 After 5 but within 10 years -- -- -- -- -- -- 1,316 1,319 After 10 years -- -- -- -- 1,031 1,318 1,200 1,203 ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- TOTAL $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ 1,031 $ 1,318 $11,484 $11,525 ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= HELD-TO-MATURITY INVESTMENTS Due within 1 year $ -- $ -- $ -- $ -- $ 9,921 $10,189 $ 1,747 $ 1,751 After 1 but within 5 years -- -- 101 124 -- -- 13,600 13,607 After 5 but within 10 years -- -- 6,821 7,020 7,100 7,100 -- -- After 10 years 94,599 92,013 23,259 24,151 -- -- -- -- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- ------- TOTAL $94,599 $92,013 $30,181 $31,295 $17,021 $17,289 $15,347 $15,358 ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= ======= </TABLE>
31 Page 31 Inventories Inventories are classified as follows at December 31, (in thousands): <TABLE> <CAPTION> 1996 1995 ---- ---- <S> <C> <C> Raw material $ 81,321 $ 81,253 Work-in-process 71,388 64,117 Finished goods 134,931 140,428 -------- -------- 287,640 285,798 Excess of current production costs over LIFO cost basis 43,075 49,414 -------- -------- Total $244,565 $236,384 ======== ======== </TABLE> The financial accounting basis for the LIFO inventories of acquired companies exceeds the tax basis by approximately $29,600,000 at December 31, 1996. Income Taxes The following table sets forth selected data with respect to the Company's income tax provisions for the years ended December 31, (in thousands): <TABLE> <CAPTION> 1996 1995 1994 ---- ---- ---- <S> <C> <C> <C> Income before income taxes and cumulative effect of change in accounting principles: United States $ 192,931 $163,093 $ 146,609 International 6,410 3,940 (674) --------- -------- --------- Total $ 199,341 $167,033 $ 145,935 ========= ======== ========= Provisions for income taxes: Federal $ 49,071 $ 35,306 $ 28,350 State 7,040 5,492 4,612 International 3,104 1,709 171 Deferred (1,406) 2,592 6,269 --------- -------- --------- Total $ 57,809 $ 45,099 $ 39,402 ========= ======== ========= </TABLE> The principal items making up the deferred tax provisions are set forth in the following table for the years ended December 31, (in thousands): <TABLE> <CAPTION> 1996 1995 1994 ---- ---- ---- <S> <C> <C> <C> Transactions of leasing subsidiary $(1,383) $(1,016) $ (912) Restructuring reserve 3,678 3,620 5,628 Depreciation (1,221) 1,478 (219) Other, net (2,480) (1,490) 1,772 ------- ------- ------- Total $(1,406) $ 2,592 $ 6,269 ======= ======= ======= </TABLE>
32 Page 32 The components of the net deferred tax (asset) liability at December 31, (in thousands) were as follows: <TABLE> <CAPTION> 1996 1995 ---- ---- <S> <C> <C> Deferred tax assets: Inventory $ 3,257 $ 3,200 Pensions 11,321 10,908 Postretirement and postemployment benefits 11,143 10,324 Accrued restructuring charge 3,319 6,997 Accrued liabilities 42,912 40,917 Miscellaneous other 5,047 5,635 -------- -------- Total deferred tax asset 76,999 77,981 -------- -------- Deferred tax liabilities: Property, plant, and equipment 24,024 25,245 Leasing subsidiary 16,785 18,168 LIFO inventories of acquired businesses 11,250 11,250 Miscellaneous other 7,448 8,467 -------- -------- Total deferred tax liability 59,507 63,130 -------- -------- Net deferred tax (asset) liability $(17,492) $(14,851) ======== ======== </TABLE> Deferred taxes are classified in the financial statements as a net short-term deferred tax asset of $30,162,000 and a net long-term deferred tax liability of $12,670,000. At December 31, 1996, United States income taxes had not been provided on approximately $8,900,000 of undistributed international earnings. Payments of income taxes were $45,706,000 in 1996, $39,836,000 in 1995 and $37,362,000 in 1994. The consolidated effective income tax rates varied from the United States federal statutory income tax rate for the years ended December 31, as follows: <TABLE> <CAPTION> 1996 1995 1994 ---- ---- ---- <S> <C> <C> <C> Federal statutory income tax rate 35.0% 35.0% 35.0% State income taxes, net of federal benefit 2.3 2.3 2.2 Partially tax-exempt income (2.5) (5.2) (4.4) Non-taxable income from Puerto Rico operations (6.6) (6.5) (5.4) Other, net .8 1.4 (0.4) ---- ---- ---- Consolidated effective income tax rate 29.0% 27.0% 27.0% ==== ==== ==== </TABLE>
33 Page 33 Other Non-Current Liabilities Other Non-Current Liabilities consists of the following at December 31, (in thousands): <TABLE> <CAPTION> 1996 1995 ---- ---- <S> <C> <C> Pensions $33,045 $27,573 Other postretirement benefits 21,074 20,166 Accrued restructuring charge -- 8,413 Other, net 20,617 20,614 ------- ------- Total $74,736 $76,766 ======= ======= </TABLE> Pension Benefits The Company and its subsidiaries have a number of non-contributory defined benefit pension plans and defined contribution plans covering substantially all employees. The pension plans provide pension benefits that are based on a combination of years of service and either compensation levels or specified dollar amounts. The following table sets forth the components of pension cost for the years ended December 31, (in thousands): <TABLE> <CAPTION> 1996 1995 1994 ---- ---- ---- <S> <C> <C> <C> Benefits earned $ 8,222 $ 6,634 $ 7,194 Increase in present value of benefits earned in prior years 14,096 13,181 11,411 Actual return on plan assets (20,408) (34,970) 3,202 Deferred gain or (loss) 7,501 21,520 (14,847) Amortization of actuarial gains and losses and prior service cost 43 (2,808) (200) -------- -------- -------- Net Pension Cost $ 9,454 $ 3,557 $ 6,760 ======== ======== ======== ASSUMPTIONS USED IN DETERMINING PENSION COST: Discount rate 7.25% 8.5% 7.5% Long-term rate of compensation increase 4.0% 5.0% 5.0% Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets 8.25% 9.5% 8.5% </TABLE> Pension expense as a percent of payroll was 4.1% in 1996, 1.9% in 1995 and 3.2% in 1994.
34 Page 34 The following table sets forth the retirement plans' status and the pension liability recognized in the Company's balance sheet at December 31, (in thousands): <TABLE> <CAPTION> Plans Where Assets Exceed Plans Where Accumulated Accumulated Benefits Benefits Exceed Assets -------------------- ---------------------- 1996 1995 1996 1995 ---- ---- ---- ---- <S> <C> <C> <C> <C> ESTIMATED FUNDS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE FOR FUTURE PAYMENT OF: Benefits based on service to date and present pay levels: Vested $ 146,249 $ 140,745 $ 21,955 $ 17,386 Non-vested 8,801 11,635 1,815 1,099 --------- --------- -------- -------- Accumulated benefit obligation 155,050 152,380 23,770 18,485 Additional amounts related to Projected pay increases 20,560 19,069 7,424 8,151 --------- --------- -------- -------- Projected benefit obligation 175,610 171,449 31,194 26,636 --------- --------- -------- -------- ASSETS AVAILABLE FOR BENEFITS: Plan assets (market value) 190,732 175,660 5,775 4,667 Company assets (recorded liability) 12,814 12,933 23,106 17,123 --------- --------- -------- -------- Total Assets 203,546 188,593 28,881 21,790 --------- --------- -------- -------- ASSETS IN EXCESS OF (LESS THAN) PROJECTED BENEFIT OBLIGATION $ 27,936 $ 17,144 $ (2,313) $ (4,846) ========= ========= ======== ======== Consisting of: Unrecognized net asset (obligation) at transition $ 3,711 $ 4,406 $ 0 $ (2) Unrecognized actuarial gain (loss) since transition $ 25,395 $ 13,517 $ (2,100) $ (4,476) Unrecognized prior service costs incurred since transition $ (1,170) $ (779) $ (213) $ (368) </TABLE> The projected benefit obligations were determined using discount rates of 7.5% for 1996 and 7.25% for 1995 and assumed average long-term rate of compensation increase of 4.0% for 1996 and 4.0% for 1995. At December 31, 1996, approximately $110,719,700 of plan assets were invested in common stocks, including Hubbell Incorporated common stock with a market value of $13,728,000. The balance of plan assets are invested in short term money market accounts, government and corporate bonds. Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions The Company and its subsidiaries have a number of health care and life insurance benefit plans covering eligible employees who reached retirement age while working for the Company, providing they retired prior to 1992. These benefits were discontinued in 1991 for substantially all future retirees, with the exception of the A.B. Chance Company which was acquired in 1994 and Anderson Electrical Products, Inc. which was acquired in 1996. For retirees prior to 1992, some of the plans provide for retiree contributions, which are periodically increased. The plans anticipate future cost-sharing changes that are consistent with the Company's past practices. The plans are funded either on a monthly premium basis or as benefits become due. At December 31, 1996, the recorded liability for providing these postretirement benefits was based on a 7.25% discount rate and assumed health care cost trend rate of 10% declining to 5.5% over ten years. The costs recognized for providing these benefits in 1996, 1995 and 1994 were $1,600,000, $1,300,000 and $1,400,000 respectively.
35 Page 35 Commercial Paper, Other Borrowings and Long-Term Debt The following table sets forth the components of the Company's debt structure at December 31, (in thousands): <TABLE> <CAPTION> 1996 1995 ----------------------------------- ------------------------------------------ COMMERCIAL COMMERCIAL PAPER AND PAPER AND OTHER LONG-TERM OTHER LONG-TERM BORROWINGS DEBT TOTAL BORROWINGS DEBT TOTAL ---------- ---- ----- ---------- ---- ----- <S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> Balance at year end $ 18,635 $ 99,458 $ 118,093 $ 0 $ 102,096 $ 102,096 Highest aggregate month end balance $ 135,151 $ 149,752 Average borrowings during the year $ 22,920 $100,546 $ 123,466 $103,331 $ 27,752 $ 131,083 Weighted average interest rate: At year end 6.00% 6.72% 6.61% N/A 6.86% 6.86% Paid during the year 5.76% 6.78% 6.59% 6.03% 7.14% 6.26% </TABLE> Interest paid for commercial paper, bank borrowings, and long-term debt totaled $8,072,000 in 1996, $7,181,000 in 1995 and $4,890,000 in 1994. The Company maintains various bank credit agreements primarily to support commercial paper borrowings. At December 31, 1996, the Company had total unused bank credit agreements of $50 million. The expiration date for the bank credit agreement is September, 1999. Borrowings under credit agreements generally are available at the prime rate or at a surcharge over the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR). Annual commitment fee requirements to support availability of credit agreements at December 31, 1996 total approximately $30,000. In January, 1996, short term notes of $18,635,000 with an interest rate of 6%, were issued as part of the purchase price for Gleason Reel Corp. In October, 1995, the Company issued ten year non-callable notes due in 2005 at a face value of $100,000,000 and a fixed interest rate of 6 5/8%. The net proceeds of the offering were $99,380,000 and were used to pay down commercial paper. Additionally, the Company had Industrial Development Bonds of $2,700,000 due in 2001 with an interest rate of 11 1/4% until these bonds were redeemed by the Company in June, 1996.
36 Page 36 Leases Total rental expense under operating leases was $6,800,000 in 1996, $6,600,000 in 1995 and $6,900,000 in 1994. The minimum annual rentals on non-cancelable, long-term, operating leases in effect at December 31, 1996 will approximate $2,300,000 in 1997, $1,830,000 in 1998, and will decline thereafter. Research, Development and Engineering Expenses for new product development and ongoing improvement of existing products were $14,200,000 in 1996, $12,400,000 in 1995 and $12,500,000 in 1994. Financial Instruments Concentration of Credit Risks: Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to concentration of credit risks consist of trade receivables and temporary cash investments. The Company grants credit terms in the normal course of business to its customers. Due to the diversity of its product segments, the Company has a diverse customer base including electrical distributors and wholesalers, electric utilities, equipment manufacturers, electrical contractors, telephone operating companies and retail and hardware outlets. As part of its ongoing procedures, the Company monitors the credit worthiness of its customers. Bad debt write-offs have historically been minimal. The Company places its temporary cash investments with financial institutions and limits the amount of exposure to any one institution. Fair Value: The carrying amounts reported in the consolidated balance sheets for cash and temporary cash investments, receivables, commercial paper and bank borrowings, accounts payable and accruals approximate their fair values given the immediate or short-term maturity of these financial investments. The fair value of investment securities and long term debt are as follows (in thousands): <TABLE> <CAPTION> 1996 1995 ---- ---- Carrying Fair Carrying Fair Value Value Value Value -------- -------- --------- --------- <S> <C> <C> <C> <C> Investments Available-for-sale $ 13,224 $ 13,224 $ 12,754 $ 12,754 Held-to-maturity $157,148 $155,955 $ 162,902 $ 165,769 Long-Term Debt $(99,458) $(97,710) $(102,096) $(106,324) </TABLE> Fair value is based on quoted market prices for the same or similar securities.
37 Page 37 Capital Stock Share activity in the Company's preferred and common stocks is set forth below for the three years ended December 31, 1996: <TABLE> <CAPTION> Preferred Stock Common Stock --------------- ------------ Class A Class B ------- ------- <S> <C> <C> <C> OUTSTANDING AT DECEMBER 31, 1993 -- 5,875,748 25,382,793 Exercise of stock options 37,223 139,337 Acquisition/Issuance of treasury shares (17,874) (34,330) Stock dividend declared -- 1,569,145 ------- ----------- ----------- OUTSTANDING AT DECEMBER 31, 1994 -- 5,895,097 27,056,945 Exercise of stock options 15,596 101,089 Acquisition/Issuance of treasury shares (124,378) (18,809) ------- ----------- ----------- OUTSTANDING AT DECEMBER 31, 1995 -- 5,786,315 27,139,225 Exercise of stock options 53,314 528,370 Acquisition/Issuance of treasury shares (141,864) (285,307) 2-for-1 stock split 5,748,355 27,230,302 ------- ----------- ----------- OUTSTANDING AT DECEMBER 31, 1996 -- 11,446,120 54,612,590 </TABLE> Shares held in Treasury at December 31, 1996: Class A Common - 3,810,264; Class B Common - 4,121,374. For accounting purposes, the Company treats treasury shares as being constructively retired and accordingly charges the purchase price against par value and additional paid-in capital. Voting rights per share: Class A Common - twenty; Class B Common - one. In addition, the Company has 5,891,097 authorized shares of preferred stock; none are outstanding. On June 13, 1996, the Board of Directors declared a 2-for-1 split of the Company's Class A and Class B common stock which was effected in the form of a 100% stock distribution to shareholders on August 9, 1996. In the accompanying financial statements all per share amounts have been restated to reflect the stock split. The Company has a Shareholder Rights Plan under which holders of Class A Common Stock have Class A Rights and holders of Class B Common Stock have Class B Rights. These Rights become exercisable after a specified period of time only if a person or group of affiliated persons acquires beneficial ownership of 20 percent or more of the outstanding Class A Common Stock of the Company or announces or commences a tender or exchange offer that would result in the offeror acquiring beneficial ownership of 30 percent or more of the outstanding Class A Common Stock of the Company. Once exercisable, the Rights would entitle their registered holders to purchase, for each common share held, one share of the Company's Class A Common Stock or Class B Common Stock, as the case may be, at a price of $49.362 per share, subject to adjustment to prevent dilution. Upon the occurrence of certain events or transactions specified in the Rights Agreement, a holder of Rights applicable to one share is entitled to receive for an exercise price of $49.362 per share owned, a number of shares of the Company's Class A Common Stock or Class B Common Stock, as the case may be, or an acquiring corporation's common stock, having a market value equal to twice the exercise price. The Rights may be redeemed by the Company for one cent per Right prior to the tenth day after a person or group of affiliated persons has acquired 20 percent or more of the outstanding Class A Common Stock of the Company. The Rights expire on December 31, 1998, unless earlier redeemed by the Company.
38 Page 38 Shares of common stock were reserved at December 31, 1996 as follows: Exercise of stock purchase rights 66,058,710 Exercise of outstanding stock options 4,681,100 Future grant of stock options 1,570,148 ---------- Total (Class A, 12,549,880; Class B, 59,760,078) 72,309,958 Stock Options The Company has granted to officers and key employees options to purchase the Company's Class A and Class B Common Stock and the Company may grant to officers and key employees options to purchase the Company's Class B Common Stock at not less than 85% of market prices on the date of grant with a ten year term and a three year vesting period. Stock option activity (restated for the 2-for-1 common stock split in 1996) for the three years ended December 31, 1996 is set forth below: <TABLE> <CAPTION> Number Option price per Weighted of shares share range Average --------- ----------- ------- <S> <C> <C> <C> OUTSTANDING AT DECEMBER 31, 1993 3,667,784 $ 6.66 - $27.00 $19.73 Granted 742,770 $ - $25.72 $25.72 Exercised (370,776) $ 6.66 - $27.00 $16.64 Canceled or expired (28,014) $25.15 - $27.00 $25.99 ------------ OUTSTANDING AT DECEMBER 31, 1994 4,011,764 $ 9.54 - $27.00 $22.00 Granted 759,800 $ - $32.06 $32.06 Exercised (233,370) $ 9.54 - $27.00 $15.98 Canceled or expired (34,310) $25.15 - $27.00 $25.93 ------------ OUTSTANDING AT DECEMBER 31, 1995 4,503,884 $10.95 - $32.06 $22.48 Granted 796,000 $ - $41.69 $41.69 Exercised (581,684) $10.95 - $32.06 $24.50 Canceled or expired (37,100) $25.15 - $32.06 $27.93 ------------ OUTSTANDING AT DECEMBER 31, 1996 4,681,100 $10.95 - $41.69 $23.59 </TABLE> At December 31, 1996, outstanding options were comprised of 855,957 shares exercisable with an average remaining life of three years and an average price of $16.67 (range $10.95 - $19.33); 2,292,131 shares exercisable with an average remaining life of seven years and an average price of $26.17 (range $23.39 - $32.06); and 1,533,012 shares not vested with an average remaining life of nine years and an average price of $36.07 (range $25.71 - $41.69). All outstanding options were granted at 100% of the market price on their respective grant date. The pro forma effect on net income, if compensation expense had been recognized, for stock options granted after 1994 and weighted average fair value of the grants have been estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following assumptions: dividend yield of 2.5%, expected volatility of 13%, risk free interest rate of 6.4% and an expected term of seven years. Using this model pro forma net income for 1996 would be reduced by $1.2 million and for 1995 by $0.1 million from reported amounts. The pro forma effect on earnings per share would be immaterial. The weighted average fair value of options granted in 1996 and 1995 was $9.38 and $7.22, respectively. These pro forma disclosures may not be representative of the effects on reported net income for future years since options vest over several years and options granted prior to 1995 are not considered.
39 Page 39 Industry Segment and Geographic Area Information Nature of Operations Hubbell Incorporated was founded as a proprietorship in 1888, and was incorporated in Connecticut in 1905. For over a century, Hubbell has manufactured and sold high quality electrical and electronic products for a broad range of commercial, industrial, telecommunications and utility applications. Since 1961, Hubbell has expanded its operations into other areas of the electrical industry and related fields. Hubbell products are now manufactured or assembled by twenty-one divisions and subsidiaries at thirty-two locations in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico, United Kingdom and Singapore. Hubbell also participates in joint ventures with partners in South America, Germany and Taiwan, and maintains sales offices in Malaysia, Mexico, Hong Kong, South Korea and the Middle East. The Company is primarily engaged in the engineering, manufacture and sale of electrical and electronic products. These products can be divided into three general segments: products primarily used in low-voltage applications, products primarily used in high-voltage applications and products that either are not directly related to the electrical business, or, if related, cannot be clearly classified on a voltage application basis. At December 31, 1996, these segments were comprised as follows: Low Voltage products are in the range of 600 volts or less, are sold principally to distributors and represent stock items of standard and special application wiring device products, lighting fixtures, low voltage industrial controls and cable management products. High Voltage products are in the more than 600 volt range, are sold through distributors, independent sales representatives and directly to customers by sales engineers. Segment products are comprised of test and measurement equipment, wire and cable, electrical transmission and distribution products such as insulators, surge arresters, switches, cutouts, sectionalizers, fuses connectors and related hardware. The Other segment consists of products not classified on a voltage basis. This segment includes standard and special application cabinets and enclosures, fittings, switch and outlet boxes, wire management components and systems, construction materials and tools for building and maintenance of overhead and underground power and telephone lines, data transmission and telecommunications equipment and components for voice and data signals. Segment products are sold to customers in a wide range of markets including industrial, commercial and residential construction; hardware and home center outlets; original equipment manufacturers; electric and telephone utilities. On a geographic basis, the Company defines "international" as operations and subsidiaries based outside of the United States and its possessions. Sales of international units were 6% of total sales in 1996, 1995 and 1994 with the Canadian market representing approximately 60% of the total. Net assets of international subsidiaries were 5% of the consolidated total in 1996, 4% in 1995 and 4% in 1994. Export sales directly to customers or through electric wholesalers from the United States operations were $98,900,000 in 1996, $75,000,000 in 1995 and $62,600,000 in 1994.
40 Page 40 The Company's principal manufacturing facilities are located in the following areas, classified by segment: <TABLE> <CAPTION> Approximate Floor Segment Location No. of Facilities Area in Square Feet ------- -------- ----------------- ------------------- <S> <C> <C> <C> Low Voltage Segment Connecticut 1 140,000 Ohio 1 76,900 Puerto Rico 3* 248,500(1) Tennessee 1 250,000 Virginia 1 321,300 North Carolina 1 22,000(2) Georgia 1 130,000 Mexico 1 40,000(2) High Voltage Segment Connecticut 1 503,000 New York 2 171,000 Ohio 1 92,000 South Carolina 1 197,000 Missouri 1* 795,000 Other Segments Connecticut 1 67,400 Illinois 1 207,100 Indiana 1 320,000 Missouri 1** 234,400 Virginia 1 138,000 Mexico 1 161,500 North Carolina 1 81,000(3) Alabama 2 286,000 Tennessee 1 77,000(2) Wisconsin 1 74,000 </TABLE> - ---------------------------------- (1) 96,500 square feet leased (2) Leased (3) 35,000 square feet leased * Some products are classified in the Other Segment ** Some products are classified in the Low Voltage Segment Additionally, the Company owns or leases warehouses and distribution centers containing approximately 760,850 square feet. The Company believes its manufacturing and warehousing facilities are adequate to carry on its business activities. As of December 31, 1996, the Company has approximately 8,178 full-time employees, including salaried and hourly personnel. Approximately 35% of the total employees are represented by labor unions. During the next twelve months there are five union contracts due for renegotiation. Financial Information Financial information by industry segment and geographic area for the three years ended December 31, 1996, is summarized below (in thousands). When reading the data the following items should be noted: - - Net sales comprise sales to unaffiliated customers - intersegment and inter-area sales are immaterial.
41 Page 41 - - Segment operating income consists of net sales less operating expenses. General corporate expenses, interest expense, and other income, have not been allocated to segments. - - General corporate assets not allocated to segments are principally cash and investments. <TABLE> <CAPTION> INDUSTRY SEGMENT 1996 1995 1994 ---- ---- ---- <S> <C> <C> <C> NET SALES: Low Voltage $ 532,664 $ 497,428 $ 456,287 High Voltage 299,320 234,052 205,721 Other 465,397 411,646 351,692 ----------- ----------- ----------- Total $ 1,297,381 $ 1,143,126 $ 1,013,700 =========== =========== =========== OPERATING INCOME: Low Voltage $ 109,897 $ 96,965 $ 89,148 High Voltage 32,581 25,040 21,314 Other 70,921 57,630 44,368 ----------- ----------- ----------- Segment Total $ 213,399 $ 179,635 $ 154,830 General corporate expenses (15,863) (14,675) (14,247) Interest expense (8,416) (8,499) (6,074) Investment and other income, net 10,221 10,572 11,426 ----------- ----------- ----------- Income before income taxes $ 199,341 $ 167,033 $ 145,935 =========== =========== =========== ASSETS: Low Voltage $ 286,485 $ 262,399 $ 261,789 High Voltage 246,808 204,821 204,159 Other 264,234 248,336 241,835 General Corporate 387,913 341,689 333,786 ----------- ----------- ----------- Total $ 1,185,440 $ 1,057,245 $ 1,041,569 =========== =========== =========== CAPITAL EXPENDITURES: Low Voltage $ 13,980 $ 16,845 $ 22,655 High Voltage 12,424 8,546 16,377 Other 11,988 12,349 13,791 General Corporate 740 488 355 ----------- ----------- ----------- Total $ 39,132 $ 38,228 $ 53,178 =========== =========== =========== DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION: Low Voltage $ 14,541 $ 14,407 $ 14,521 High Voltage 11,210 9,148 7,497 Other 12,577 11,753 10,746 General Corporate 925 932 1,247 ----------- ----------- ----------- Total $ 39,253 $ 36,240 $ 34,011 =========== =========== =========== </TABLE>
42 Page 42 <TABLE> <CAPTION> GEOGRAPHIC AREA 1996 1995 1994 ---- ---- ---- <S> <C> <C> <C> NET SALES: United States $1,218,333 $1,072,267 $ 957,740 International 79,048 70,859 55,960 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total $1,297,381 $1,143,126 $1,013,700 ========== ========== ========== OPERATING INCOME: United States $ 201,219 $ 169,890 $ 148,470 International 12,180 9,745 6,360 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total $ 213,399 $ 179,635 $ 154,830 ========== ========== ========== ASSETS: United States $1,125,137 $1,007,276 $ 999,567 International 60,303 49,969 42,002 ---------- ---------- ---------- Total $1,185,440 $1,057,245 $1,041,569 ========== ========== ========== </TABLE> Subsequent Event On February 14, 1997, Hubbell acquired Fargo Manufacturing Company, Inc. ("Fargo") based in Poughkeepsie, New York. Fargo manufactures distribution and transmission line products primarily for the electric utility market. Each share of Fargo was converted into a right to receive shares or fractions thereof of Hubbell's Class B Common Stock with an approximate market value of $45.0 million plus or minus an adjustment based on Fargo's net worth target of $9.8 million. The acquisition of Fargo will not have a significant effect on earnings or the Company's financial position at December 31, 1996. Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) The table below sets forth summarized quarterly financial data for the years ended December 31, 1996 and 1995 (in thousands, except per share amounts). Share data has been restated for the 2-for-1 common stock split in 1996: <TABLE> <CAPTION> First Second Third Fourth 1996 Quarter Quarter Quarter Quarter - ---- ------- ------- ------- ------- <S> <C> <C> <C> <C> Net Sales $304,600 $328,927 $332,770 $331,084 Gross Profit $ 90,160 $ 99,046 $ 99,786 $103,359 Net Income $ 31,669 $ 35,746 $ 36,979 $ 37,138 Earnings Per Share $ 0.47 $ 0.53 $ 0.55 $ 0.55 1995 - ---- Net Sales $278,434 $295,006 $286,968 $282,718 Gross Profit $ 80,500 $ 83,982 $ 86,395 $ 89,071 Net Income $ 28,409 $ 30,077 $ 31,700 $ 31,748 Earnings Per Share $ 0.43 $ 0.45 $ 0.47 $ 0.48 </TABLE>
43 Page 43 Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure Not applicable. PART III Information relative to Executive Officers appears on Page 46 of this report. Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant(1) Item 11. Executive Compensation (1) Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management (1) Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions (1) PART IV Item 14. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules, and Reports on Form 8-K 1. Financial Statements and Schedules Financial statements and schedules listed in the Index to Financial Statements and Schedules appearing on Page 49 are filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 2. Exhibits <TABLE> <CAPTION> Number Description ------ ----------- <S> <C> 3a Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended effective through May 13, 1996. Exhibit A of the registrant's proxy statement, dated March 22, 1996 and filed on March 27, 1996, is incorporated by reference. 3b* By-Laws, Hubbell Incorporated, as amended on March 11, 1997. 3c Rights Agreement, dated as of December 13, 1988, between Hubbell Incorporated and Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company (now known as Chase Mellon Shareholder Services, L.L.C.) as Rights Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 6 to the registrant's Registration Statement on Form 8-A, dated March 3, 1992, and filed on March 4, 1992). </TABLE> - -------- 1) The definitive proxy statement for the annual meeting of shareholders to be held on May 5, 1997, filed with the Commission on March 27, 1997, pursuant to Regulation 14A, is incorporated herein by reference. * Filed hereunder.
44 Page 44 2. Exhibits - Continued Number Description 4a Instruments with respect to the 1996 issue of long-term debt have not been filed as exhibits to this Annual Report on Form 10-K as the authorized principal amount on such issue does not exceed 10% of the total assets of the registrant and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis; registrant agrees to furnish a copy of each such instruments to the Commission upon request. 10a+* Hubbell Incorporated Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, as amended and restated effective January 1, 1997. 10b(1)+ Hubbell Incorporated 1973 Stock Option Plan for Key Employees, as amended and restated effective May 2, 1994. Exhibit 10b(1) of the registrant's report on Form 10-Q for the first quarter, 1994, filed on May 9, 1994, is incorporated by reference. 10c+ Description of the Hubbell Incorporated, Post Retirement Death Benefit Plan for Participants in the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, as amended effective May 1, 1993. Exhibit 10c of the registrant's report on Form 10-Q for the second quarter, 1993, filed on August 12, 1993, is incorporated herein by reference. 10f Hubbell Incorporated Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors, as amended and restated effective June 20, 1991. Exhibit 10f of the registrant's report on Form 10-Q for the second quarter, 1991, filed on August 7, 1991, is incorporated by reference. 10g+ Hubbell Incorporated Incentive Compensation Plan, as amended effective January 1, 1996. Exhibit B of the registrant's proxy statement, dated March 22, 1996 and filed on March 27, 1996, is incorporated by reference. 10h Hubbell Incorporated Key Man Supplemental Medical Insurance, as amended and restated effective December 9, 1986. Exhibit 10h of the registrant's report on Form 10-K for the year 1987, filed on March 25, 1988, is incorporated by reference. 10i Hubbell Incorporated Retirement Plan for Directors, as amended and restated effective March 13, 1990. Exhibit 10i of the registrant's report on Form 10-K for the year 1989, filed on March 26, 1990, is incorporated by reference. 10l+ Employment Agreement, dated March 28, 1989 (effective January 1, 1989), between Hubbell Incorporated and G. Jackson Ratcliffe, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer. Exhibit 10l of the registrant's report on Form 10-K for the year 1988, filed on March 29, 1989, is incorporated by reference. - -------- + This exhibit constitutes a management contract, compensatory plan, or arrangement * Filed hereunder
45 Page 45 2. Exhibits - Continued Number Description ------ ----------- 10m+ Employment Agreement, dated March 28, 1989 (effective January 1, 1989), between Hubbell Incorporated and Vincent R. Petrecca, Executive Vice President. Exhibit 10m of the registrant's report on Form 10-K for the year 1988, filed on March 29, 1989, is incorporated by reference. 10n+ Employment Agreement, dated March 28, 1989 (effective January 1, 1989), between Hubbell Incorporated and Harry B. Rowell, Jr., Executive Vice President. Exhibit 10n of the registrant's report on Form 10-K for the year 1988, filed on March 29, 1989, is incorporated by reference. 10o+ Hubbell Incorporated Policy for Providing Severance Payments to Key Managers, as amended and restated effective September 9, 1993. Exhibit 10o of the registrant's report on Form 10-Q for the third quarter, 1993, filed on November 10, 1993, is incorporated by reference. 10p+ Hubbell Incorporated Senior Executive Incentive Compensation Plan, effective January 1, 1996. Exhibit C of the registrant's proxy statement, dated March 22, 1996 and filed on March 27, 1996, is incorporated by reference. 11 Computation of earnings per share. 21 Listing of significant subsidiaries. 27 Exhibit 27 Financial Data Schedule (Electronic filings only) 3. Reports on Form 8-K There were no reports on Form 8-K filed for the three months ended December 31, 1996. - -------- + This exhibit constitutes a management contract, compensatory plan, or arrangement
46 Page 46 <TABLE> <CAPTION> Executive Officers of the Registrant Name Age(1) Present Position Business Experience ---- ------ ---------------- ------------------- <S> <C> <C> <C> G. Jackson Ratcliffe 60 Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer since January 1, 1988; President and Chief Executive Chairman of the Board since 1987; Executive Vice President - Officer Administration 1983-1987; Senior Vice President-Finance and Law 1980-1983; Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary 1974-1980. Vincent R. Petrecca 56 Executive Vice President Present position since January 1, 1988; Group Vice President 1984-1987; Vice President and General Manager of the Wiring Device Division 1981-1984; Vice President and General Manager of the Lighting Division 1976-1981. Harry B. Rowell, Jr. 55 Executive Vice President Present position since January 1, 1988; Group Vice President 1985-1987; Vice President Corporate Development and Planning 1979-1985. Thomas H. Pluff 49 Group Vice President Present position since March 1989. Richard W. Davies 50 Vice President, General Counsel Present position since January 1, 1996; General Counsel since 1987; and Secretary Secretary since 1982; Assistant Secretary 1980-1982; Assistant General Counsel 1974-1987. James H. Biggart, Jr. 44 Vice President and Treasurer Present position since January 1, 1996; Treasurer since 1987; Assistant Treasurer 1986-1987; Director of Taxes 1984-1986. </TABLE> There is no family relationship between any of the above-named executive officers. - -------------------------- (1) As of March 14, 1997
47 Page 47 Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. HUBBELL INCORPORATED By 3/11/97 ------------------------------------------- --------- G. J. Ratcliffe Date Chairman of the Board, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated. By 3/11/97 ------------------------------------------- --------- G. J. Ratcliffe Date Chairman of the Board, President, Chief Executive Officer and Director By 3/11/97 ------------------------------------------- --------- H. B. Rowell, Jr. Date Executive Vice President (Chief Financial and Accounting Officer) By 3/11/97 ------------------------------------------- --------- E. R. Brooks Date Director By 3/11/97 ------------------------------------------- --------- G. W. Edwards, Jr. Date Director By 3/11/97 ------------------------------------------- --------- J. S. Hoffman Date Director
48 Page 48 By 3/11/97 ------------------------------------------- --------- H. G. McDonell Date Director By 3/11/97 ------------------------------------------- --------- A. McNally IV Date Director By 3/11/97 ------------------------------------------- --------- D. J. Meyer Date Director By 3/11/97 ------------------------------------------- --------- J. A. Urquhart Date Director By 3/11/97 ------------------------------------------- --------- M. Wallop Date Director
49 Page 49 INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SCHEDULE <TABLE> <CAPTION> Form 10-K for Financial Statements 1996, Page: - -------------------- --------------- <S> <C> Report of Independent Accountants....................................................18 Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 1996 and 1995.............................19 Consolidated Statement of Income for the three years ended December 31, 1996..............................................................21 Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows for the three years ended December 31, 1996..............................................................22 Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity for the three years ended December 31, 1996..........................................23 Statement of Accounting Policies.....................................................24 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements...........................................27 Financial Statement Schedule Report of Independent Accountants on Financial Statement Schedule......................................................50 Valuation and Qualifying Accounts and Reserves (Schedule VIII)......................................................................51 </TABLE> All other schedules are omitted because they are not applicable or the required information is shown in the consolidated financial statements or notes thereto.
50 Page 50 REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS ON FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE To the Board of Directors of Hubbell Incorporated Our audits of the consolidated financial statements referred to in our report dated January 22, 1997, except for the subsequent event note which is as of February 14, 1997, appearing on page 42 of this Form 10-K also included an audit of the Financial Statement Schedule listed in the index on page . In our opinion, the Financial Statement Schedule presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein when read in conjunction with the related consolidated financial statements. Price Waterhouse LLP Stamford, Connecticut January 22, 1997
51 Page 51 HUBBELL INCORPORATED Schedule VIII AND SUBSIDIARIES VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS AND RESERVES FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1994, 1995 AND 1996 (In thousands) Reserves deducted in the balance sheet from the assets to which they apply: <TABLE> <CAPTION> Additions Deductions - Balance at charged Acquisition uncollectible Balance beginning to costs of accounts at end of period and expenses businesses written off of period --------- ------------ ---------- ----------- --------- Allowances for doubtful accounts receivable: <S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> Year 1994 $3,768 $ 1,676 $ 77 $ (761) $4,760 Year 1995 $4,760 $ 693 $ 0 $ (1,119) $4,334 Year 1996 $4,334 $ 1,157 $126 $ (751) $4,866 </TABLE>
52 Page 52 Exhibit 11 HUBBELL INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES COMPUTATION OF EARNINGS PER SHARE FIVE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996 (In thousands except per share data) <TABLE> <CAPTION> 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 -------- -------- -------- -------- -------- <S> <C> <C> <C> <C> <C> Income before cumulative effect of change in accounting principles $141,532 $121,934 $106,533 $66,306 $ 94,090 Cumulative effect of change in accounting principles -- -- -- -- (16,506) -------- -------- -------- ------- -------- Net Income after cumulative effect of change in accounting principles $141,532 $121,934 $106,533 $66,306 $ 77,584 ======== ======== ======== ======= ======== Weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the year 65,938 65,852 65,814 65,566 65,470 Common equivalent shares 1,314 892 768 834 980 -------- -------- -------- ------- -------- Average number of shares outstanding 67,252 66,744 66,582 66,400 66,450 ======== ======== ======== ======= ======== Earnings per share: Income before cumulative effect of change in accounting principles $ 2.10 $ 1.83 $ 1.60 $ 1.00 $ 1.42 Cumulative effect of change in accounting principles -- -- -- -- (0.25) -------- -------- -------- ------- -------- Net income $ 2.10 $ 1.83 $ 1.60 $ 1.00 $ 1.17 ======== ======== ======== ======= ======== </TABLE> Share data has been restated for the 2-for-1 stock split in 1996.
53 Page 53 Exhibit 21 HUBBELL INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES LISTING OF SIGNIFICANT SUBSIDIARIES <TABLE> <CAPTION> State or Other Percentage Jurisdiction of Owned By Incorporation Registrant ------------- ---------- <S> <C> <C> Anderson Electrical Products, Inc. Delaware 100% The Kerite Company Connecticut 100% Hubbell, Ltd. England 100% Hubbell Canada Inc. Canada 100% Killark Electric Manufacturing Company Missouri 100% The Ohio Brass Company Delaware 100% Raco Inc. Delaware 100% Hubbell Industrial Controls, Inc. Delaware 100% Gleason Reel Corp. Delaware 100% Harvey Hubbell Caribe, Inc. Delaware 100% Hubbell Lighting, Inc. Connecticut 100% Pulse Communications, Inc. Virginia 100% Bryant Electric, Inc. Delaware 100% Hipotronics, Inc. Delaware 100% E. M. Wiegmann & Company, Inc. Missouri 100% A. B. Chance Industries, Inc. Delaware 100% </TABLE>
54 EXHIBIT INDEX EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION - ----------- ----------- 3a Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended effective through May 13, 1996. Exhibit A of the registrant's proxy statement, dated March 22, 1996 and filed on March 27, 1996, is incorporated by reference. 3b* By-Laws, Hubbell Incorporated, as amended on March 11, 1997. 3c Rights Agreement, dated as of December 13, 1988, between Hubbell Incorporated and Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company (now known as Chase Mellon Shareholder Services, L.L.C.) as Rights Agent (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 6 to the registrant's Registration Statement on Form 8-A, dated March 3, 1992, and filed on March 4, 1992). 4a Instruments with respect to the 1996 issue of long-term debt have not been filed as exhibits to this Annual Report on Form 10-K as the authorized principal amount on such issue does not exceed 10% of the total assets of the registrant and its subsidiaries on a consolidated basis; registrant agrees to furnish a copy of each such instruments to the Commission upon request. 10a+* Hubbell Incorporated Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, as amended and restated effective January 1, 1997. 10b(1)+ Hubbell Incorporated 1973 Stock Option Plan for Key Employees, as amended and restated effective May 2, 1994. Exhibit 10b(1) of the registrant's report on Form 10-Q for the first quarter, 1994, filed on May 9, 1994, is incorporated by reference. 10c+ Description of the Hubbell Incorporated, Post Retirement Death Benefit Plan for Participants in the Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan, as amended effective May 1, 1993. Exhibit 10c of the registrant's report on Form 10-Q for the second quarter, 1993, filed on August 12, 1993, is incorporated herein by reference. 10f Hubbell Incorporated Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors, as amended and restated effective June 20, 1991. Exhibit 10f of the registrant's report on Form 10-Q for the second quarter, 1991, filed on August 7, 1991, is incorporated by reference. 10g+ Hubbell Incorporated Incentive Compensation Plan, as amended effective January 1, 1996. Exhibit B of the registrant's proxy statement, dated March 22, 1996 and filed on March 27, 1996, is incorporated by reference. 10h Hubbell Incorporated Key Man Supplemental Medical Insurance, as amended and restated effective December 9, 1986. Exhibit 10h of the registrant's report on Form 10-K for the year 1987, filed on March 25, 1988, is incorporated by reference. 10i Hubbell Incorporated Retirement Plan for Directors, as amended and restated effective March 13, 1990. Exhibit 10i of the registrant's report on Form 10-K for the year 1989, filed on March 26, 1990, is incorporated by reference. 10l+ Employment Agreement, dated March 28, 1989 (effective January 1, 1989), between Hubbell Incorporated and G. Jackson Ratcliffe, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer. Exhibit 10l of the registrant's report on Form 10-K for the year 1988, filed on March 29, 1989, is incorporated by reference. - -------- + This exhibit constitutes a management contract, compensatory plan, or arrangement * Filed hereunder
55 EXHIBITS - CONTINUED EXHIBIT NO. DESCRIPTION - ----------- ----------- 10m+ Employment Agreement, dated March 28, 1989 (effective January 1, 1989), between Hubbell Incorporated and Vincent R. Petrecca, Executive Vice President. Exhibit 10m of the registrant's report on Form 10-K for the year 1988, filed on March 29, 1989, is incorporated by reference. 10n+ Employment Agreement, dated March 28, 1989 (effective January 1, 1989), between Hubbell Incorporated and Harry B. Rowell, Jr., Executive Vice President. Exhibit 10n of the registrant's report on Form 10-K for the year 1988, filed on March 29, 1989, is incorporated by reference. 10o+ Hubbell Incorporated Policy for Providing Severance Payments to Key Managers, as amended and restated effective September 9, 1993. Exhibit 10o of the registrant's report on Form 10-Q for the third quarter, 1993, filed on November 10, 1993, is incorporated by reference. 10p+ Hubbell Incorporated Senior Executive Incentive Compensation Plan, effective January 1, 1996. Exhibit C of the registrant's proxy statement, dated March 22, 1996 and filed on March 27, 1996, is incorporated by reference. 11 Computation of earnings per share. 21 Listing of significant subsidiaries. 27 Exhibit 27 Financial Data Schedule (Electronic filings only) - -------- + This exhibit constitutes a management contract, compensatory plan, or arrangement