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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2024
or
☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _____________ to _____________
Commission File Number: 0-1402
LINCOLN ELECTRIC HOLDINGS, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Ohio
34-1860551
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
22801 St. Clair Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio
44117
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(216) 481-8100
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol
Name of exchange on which registered
Common Shares, without par value
LECO
The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes ⌧ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer”, “small reporting company”, and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
☒
Accelerated filer
☐
Non-accelerated filer
Smaller reporting company
Emerging growth company
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes ☐ No ⌧
The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common shares as of September 30, 2024 was 56,425,803.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Item 1. Financial Statements
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME (UNAUDITED)
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
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Item 4. Controls and Procedures
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
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Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Item 5. Other Information
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Item 6. Exhibits
Signatures
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EX-31.1
Certification of the President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
EX-31.2
Certification of the Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer) pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
EX-32.1
Certification of the Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial Officer) pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024
2023
Net sales (Note 2)
$
983,759
1,033,214
2,986,639
3,133,122
Cost of goods sold
631,681
667,584
1,882,349
2,038,707
Gross profit
352,078
365,630
1,104,290
1,094,415
Selling, general & administrative expenses
186,291
187,115
593,523
569,979
Rationalization and asset impairment charges (Note 6)
20,227
7,074
51,322
10,618
Operating income
145,560
171,441
459,445
513,818
Interest expense, net
11,974
10,809
31,414
35,708
Other (expense) income
(1,644)
801
(935)
11,727
Income before income taxes
131,942
161,433
427,096
489,837
Income taxes (Note 11)
31,186
32,090
101,217
101,232
Net income
100,756
129,343
325,879
388,605
Basic earnings per share (Note 3)
1.78
2.26
5.74
6.76
Diluted earnings per share (Note 3)
1.77
2.22
5.68
6.67
Cash dividends declared per share
0.71
0.64
2.13
1.92
See notes to these consolidated financial statements.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(In thousands)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Unrealized (loss) gain on derivatives designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges
(960)
2,665
(6)
6,908
Defined benefit pension plan activity
2,772
(15)
2,851
(821)
Currency translation adjustment
12,267
(32,297)
(8,824)
3,478
Other comprehensive income (loss):
14,079
(29,647)
(5,979)
9,565
Comprehensive income
114,835
99,696
319,900
398,170
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
(NOTE 1)
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
404,218
393,787
Accounts receivable (less allowance for doubtful accounts of $10,853 in 2024; $11,464 in 2023)
517,035
538,830
Inventories (Note 8)
612,412
562,864
Other current assets
223,436
197,630
Total Current Assets
1,757,101
1,693,111
Property, plant and equipment (less accumulated depreciation of $882,322 in 2024; $876,990 in 2023)
624,403
575,316
Goodwill
818,828
694,452
Other assets
464,213
414,418
TOTAL ASSETS
3,664,545
3,377,297
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current Liabilities
Short-term debt (Note 10)
111,993
2,435
Trade accounts payable
323,584
325,435
Accrued employee compensation and benefits
194,434
112,373
Other current liabilities
321,325
314,367
Total Current Liabilities
951,336
754,610
Long-term debt, less current portion (Note 10)
1,150,616
1,102,771
Other liabilities
223,403
211,064
Total Liabilities
2,325,355
2,068,445
Shareholders' Equity
Common Shares
9,858
Additional paid-in capital
561,148
523,357
Retained earnings
3,893,883
3,688,038
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(235,826)
(229,847)
Treasury Shares
(2,889,873)
(2,682,554)
Total Equity
1,339,190
1,308,852
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND TOTAL EQUITY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
Accumulated
Common
Additional
Other
Shares
Paid-In
Retained
Comprehensive
Treasury
Outstanding
Capital
Earnings
Income (Loss)
Total
Balance at December 31, 2023
56,977
123,415
Defined benefit pension plan activity, net of tax
73
Unrealized gain on derivatives designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges, net of tax
3,715
Currency translation adjustment, net of tax
(13,395)
Cash dividends declared - $0.71 per share
(41,273)
Stock-based compensation activity
397
34,981
3,647
38,628
Purchase of shares for treasury
(466)
(110,405)
2,101
(3,883)
(1,782)
Balance at March 31, 2024
56,908
560,439
3,766,297
(239,454)
(2,789,312)
1,307,828
101,708
Unrealized (loss) on derivatives designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges, net of tax
(2,761)
(7,696)
Cash dividends declared – $0.71 per share
(40,236)
4,646
86
4,732
(242)
(50,415)
(5,758)
5,498
(260)
Balance at June 30, 2024
56,675
559,327
3,833,267
(249,905)
(2,839,641)
1,312,906
(40,105)
17
1,863
160
2,023
(267)
(50,392)
(42)
(35)
(77)
Balance at September 30, 2024
56,425
Balance at December 31, 2022
57,624
481,857
3,306,500
(275,398)
(2,488,776)
1,034,041
121,931
560
9,131
14,818
Cash dividends declared – $0.64 per share
(36,971)
143
12,475
1,635
14,110
(194)
(32,158)
3,691
(3,917)
(226)
Balance at March 31, 2023
57,573
498,023
3,387,543
(250,889)
(2,519,299)
1,125,236
137,331
(1,366)
Unrealized loss on derivatives designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges, net of tax
(4,888)
20,957
(36,917)
152
12,818
1,697
14,515
(312)
(53,076)
4,462
(4,830)
(368)
Balance at June 30, 2023
57,413
515,303
3,483,127
(236,186)
(2,570,678)
1,201,424
(36,876)
26
6,513
285
6,798
(238)
(45,355)
(2,665)
2,560
(105)
Balance at September 30, 2023
57,201
519,151
3,578,154
(265,833)
(2,615,748)
1,225,582
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Adjustments to reconcile Net income to Net cash provided by operating activities:
Rationalization and asset impairment net charges
25,919
1,128
Depreciation and amortization
65,095
64,701
Deferred income taxes
(13,340)
3,201
Stock-based compensation
19,503
22,124
Pension settlement net charges
3,966
—
Other, net
3,321
(3,898)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions:
Decrease in accounts receivable
36,166
6,695
(Increase) decrease in inventories
(21,696)
57,781
Increase in other current assets
(19,911)
(14,729)
Decrease in trade accounts payable
(6,888)
(24,672)
Increase in other current liabilities
67,310
57,975
Net change in other assets and liabilities
17,858
(13,031)
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
503,182
545,880
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Capital expenditures
(85,117)
(66,459)
Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired
(252,746)
(32,685)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
2,506
4,596
Purchase of marketable securities
(6,561)
NET CASH USED BY INVESTING ACTIVITIES
(335,357)
(101,109)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from (payments on) short-term borrowings
5,521
(74,818)
Proceeds from long-term borrowings
550,000
Payments on long-term borrowings
(400,508)
(7,997)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
25,880
13,299
(211,212)
(130,589)
Cash dividends paid to shareholders
(121,979)
(111,277)
NET CASH USED BY FINANCING ACTIVITIES
(152,298)
(311,382)
Effect of exchange rate changes on Cash and cash equivalents
(5,096)
12,128
INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
10,431
145,517
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
197,150
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD
342,667
Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts
NOTE 1 — SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc. and its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries for which it has a controlling interest (the “Company”) after elimination of all inter-company accounts, transactions and profits.
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, these unaudited consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. However, in the opinion of management, these unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all the adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary to present fairly the financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods. Operating results for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2024.
The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2023 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the information and notes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Certain reclassifications have been made to the prior period amounts to conform to the current period presentation, none of which are material.
In March 2022, in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Company announced it was ceasing operations in Russia and implementing plans to support its Russian employees. In May 2024, the Company disposed of its Russian entity and completed its exit from the Russian market. As a result, $22,566 of cumulative translation adjustment previously recognized within Other comprehensive income (loss) was recorded to Rationalization and asset impairment charges on the Consolidated Statements of Income in the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
New Accounting Pronouncements:
This section provides a description of new accounting pronouncements (“Accounting Standards Updates” or “ASUs”) issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) that are applicable to the Company.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
The following ASUs were adopted as of January 1, 2024:
Standard
Description
ASU No. 2023-01, Leases-Common Control Arrangements (Topic 842), issued March 2023
Requires a lessee in a common-control arrangement to amortize leasehold improvements that it owns over the improvements’ useful life, regardless of the lease term. The requirements of the ASU are effective January 1, 2024 and the adoption did not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
ASU No. 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280), issued November 2023
Requires enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses, including significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”), the title and position of the CODM, an amount for other segment items by reportable segment, and disclosures about segment profit or loss and assets on an annual and interim basis. The amendments are effective for annual periods beginning January 1, 2024, and interim periods beginning January 1, 2025. Early adoption is permitted. The Company will adopt the required disclosures for the annual period.
ASU No. 2022-04, Liabilities-Supplier Finance Programs (Subtopic 405-50), issued September 2022.
Requires disclosure about a company’s supplier finance programs, including a period-over-period balance roll forward. This requirement of the ASU is effective for annual periods beginning January 1, 2024 and should be applied prospectively. The Company will adopt the required disclosures for the annual period.
The Company is currently evaluating the impact on its financial statements of the following ASUs:
ASU No. 2023-06, Disclosure Improvements, issued October 2023
Requires amending certain disclosure and presentation requirements for a variety of topics within the ASC. The effective date for each amended topic in the ASC is either the date on which the SEC’s removal of the related disclosure requirement from Regulation S-X or S-K becomes effective, or June 30, 2027, if the SEC has not removed the requirements by that date. Early adoption is prohibited.
ASU No. 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740), issued December 2023.
Requires disclosure of specific categories in rate reconciliation and additional information for reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold, additional information about income taxes paid, and disclosure of disaggregated income tax information. The amendments are effective January 1, 2025 and early adoption is permitted.
ASU No. 2024-01, Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718), issued March 2024
Requires determining whether a profits interest award should be accounted for as a share-based payment arrangement or other compensation in accordance with Topic 718. The amendments are effective for annual periods beginning January 1, 2025, and interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted.
NOTE 2 — REVENUE RECOGNITION
The following table presents the Company’s Net sales disaggregated by product line:
Consumables
514,575
543,132
1,588,734
1,690,725
Equipment
469,184
490,082
1,397,905
1,442,397
Net sales
Consumable sales consist of welding, brazing and soldering filler metals. Equipment sales consist of arc welding, welding accessories, arc welding equipment, wire feeding systems, fume control equipment, plasma and oxy-fuel cutting systems, specialty gas regulators, and education solutions; as well as a comprehensive portfolio of automated solutions
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for joining, cutting, material handling, module assembly, and end of line testing. Consumable and Equipment products are sold within each of the Company’s operating segments.
Within the Equipment product line, there are certain customer contracts related to automation products that may include multiple performance obligations. For such arrangements, the Company allocates revenue to each performance obligation based on its relative standalone selling price. The Company generally determines the standalone selling price based on the prices charged to customers or using expected cost plus margin. Approximately 10% of the Company’s Net sales are recognized over time.
At September 30, 2024, the Company recorded $33,940 related to advance customer payments and $78,331 related to billings in excess of revenue recognized. These contract liabilities are included in Other current liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. At December 31, 2023, the balances related to advance customer payments and billings in excess of revenue recognized were $40,063 and $52,422, respectively. Substantially all of the Company’s contract liabilities are recognized within twelve months based on contract duration. The Company records an asset for contracts where it has recognized revenue, but has not yet invoiced the customer for goods or services. At September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company recorded $57,481 and $41,816, respectively, related to these contract assets which are included in Other current assets in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Contract asset amounts are expected to be billed within the next twelve months.
NOTE 3 — EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:
Numerator:
Denominator (shares in 000's):
Basic weighted average shares outstanding
56,565
57,320
56,749
57,465
Effect of dilutive securities - Stock options and awards
501
816
600
812
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding
57,066
58,136
57,349
58,277
Basic earnings per share
Diluted earnings per share
For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, common shares subject to equity-based awards of 43,250 and 19,368, respectively, were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because the effect of their exercise would be anti-dilutive. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, common shares subject to equity-based awards of 38,665 and 67,549, respectively, were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings per share because the effect of their exercise would be anti-dilutive.
NOTE 4 — ACQUISITIONS
On July 30, 2024, the Company acquired 100% ownership of Vanair Manufacturing, LLC (“Vanair”), a privately held, Michigan City, Indiana-based, manufacturer for a total purchase price of $109,993, net of cash acquired and certain debt-like items. In 2023, Vanair generated sales of approximately $100,000 (unaudited). Vanair offers a comprehensive portfolio of mobile power solutions, including vehicle-mounted compressors, generators, welders, hydraulics, chargers/boosters, and electrified power equipment.
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On June 3, 2024, the Company acquired 100% ownership of Inrotech A/S (“Inrotech”), a privately held automation system integration and technology firm headquartered in Odense, Denmark. The purchase price was $42,352, net of cash acquired. Inrotech specializes in automated welding systems that are differentiated by proprietary adaptive intelligence software and computer vision which guides and optimizes the welding process without the need for programming or the use of computer aided design files. The state-of-the-art vision-based technology is used in the shipbuilding, energy, and heavy industry sectors, where welding accessibility can be challenging for traditional automated systems, but precision and quality are mission critical.
On April 1, 2024, the Company acquired 100% ownership of Superior Controls, LLC (“RedViking”), a privately held automation system integrator based in Plymouth, Michigan. The purchase price was $109,082, net of cash acquired. In 2023, RedViking generated sales of approximately $70,000 (unaudited). RedViking specializes in the development and integration of state-of-the-art autonomous guided vehicles and mobile robots, custom assembly and dynamic test systems, and proprietary manufacturing execution system software. The acquisition broadened the Company’s portfolio of automation solutions and extends the Company’s ability to serve customers in the growing aerospace and defense industries.
On May 3, 2023, the Company acquired 100% ownership of Powermig Automação e Soldagem Ltda. (“Powermig”), a privately held automation engineering firm headquartered in Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul, in Brazil. The purchase price was $29,572, net of cash acquired. Powermig specializes in designing and engineering industrial welding automation solutions for the heavy industry and transportation sectors. The acquisition broadened the Company’s automation portfolio and capabilities.
During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company recognized acquisition costs of $610 and $4,551, respectively, which are included in Selling, general & administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Income and are expensed as incurred.
The acquired companies are accounted for as business combinations and are included in the consolidated financial statements as of the date of acquisition. The acquired companies discussed above are not material individually, or in the aggregate, to the actual or pro forma Consolidated Statements of Income or Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; as such, pro forma information related to these acquisitions has not been presented.
NOTE 5 — SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company’s business units are aligned into three operating segments. The operating segments consist of Americas Welding, International Welding and The Harris Products Group. The Americas Welding segment includes welding operations in North and South America. The International Welding segment includes welding operations in Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia. The Harris Products Group includes the Company’s global oxy-fuel cutting, soldering and brazing businesses as well as its retail business in the United States.
Segment performance is measured and resources are allocated based on a number of factors, the primary measure being the adjusted earnings before interest and income taxes (“Adjusted EBIT”) profit measure. EBIT is defined as Operating income plus Other (expense) income. EBIT is adjusted for special items as determined by management such as the impact of rationalization activities, certain asset impairment charges and gains or losses on disposals of assets.
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The following table presents Adjusted EBIT by segment:
The Harris
Americas
International
Products
Corporate /
Welding
Group
Eliminations
Consolidated
Three Months Ended September 30, 2024
637,026
216,224
130,509
Inter-segment sales
30,845
7,371
3,155
(41,371)
667,871
223,595
133,664
Adjusted EBIT
125,515
20,101
21,959
4,503
172,078
Special items charge (1)
23,357
2,926
1,269
610
28,162
EBIT
102,158
17,175
20,690
3,893
143,916
Interest income
2,108
Interest expense
(14,082)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2023
665,228
242,010
125,976
28,875
4,896
2,299
(36,070)
694,103
246,906
128,275
136,476
30,239
20,405
(2,952)
184,168
Special items charge (2)
4,056
7,870
11,926
132,420
22,369
172,242
1,852
(12,661)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024
1,910,061
690,743
385,835
98,624
24,628
9,520
(132,772)
2,008,685
715,371
395,355
398,265
73,587
66,761
(11,840)
526,773
Special items charge (3)
23,711
37,230
2,666
4,656
68,263
374,554
36,357
64,095
(16,496)
458,510
7,301
(38,715)
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023
2,000,839
747,829
384,454
92,043
19,941
8,063
(120,047)
2,092,882
767,770
392,517
408,800
93,609
58,898
(14,538)
546,769
Special items charge (4)
9,798
11,426
21,224
399,002
82,183
525,545
3,520
(39,228)
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NOTE 6 — RATIONALIZATION AND ASSET IMPAIRMENTS
During 2024, the Company initiated rationalization plans within International Welding, Americas Welding and The Harris Products Group. During 2023, the Company also initiated rationalization plans within International Welding. The plans in both years impacted headcount and included the consolidation of manufacturing facilities to better align with the cost structure, economic conditions and operating needs. As a result of these plans, in the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company recorded Rationalization and asset impairment net charges of $32,030 in International Welding, of which $22,566 is associated with the disposal of the Company’s Russian entity. The Company also incurred Rationalization and asset impairment net charges of $16,521 in Americas Welding and $2,666 in The Harris Products Group in the same period. In the comparable 2023 period, the Company recorded Rationalization and asset impairment net charges of $10,210 in International Welding and $408 in Americas Welding.
At September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, liabilities of $19,046 and $15,086, respectively, were recognized in Other current liabilities in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. The Company anticipates approximately $6,000 of additional charges in the fourth quarter of 2024 related to the completion of these plans.
The Company believes the rationalization actions will positively impact future results of operations and will not have a material effect on liquidity and sources and uses of capital. The Company continues to evaluate its cost structure and additional rationalization actions may result in charges in future periods.
The following table summarizes the activity related to rationalization liabilities for the nine months ended September 30, 2024:
The Harris Products
15,086
Payments and other adjustments
(3,488)
(16,994)
(961)
(21,443)
Charged to expense
15,288
8,383
1,732
25,403
11,800
6,475
771
19,046
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NOTE 7 – ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) ("AOCI")
The following tables set forth the total changes in AOCI by component, net of taxes:
Unrealized gain
(loss) on derivatives
designated and
Defined benefit
Currency
qualifying as cash
pension plan
translation
flow hedges
activity
adjustment
17,490
(1,917)
(265,478)
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassification
(1,332)
10,935
Amounts reclassified from AOCI
372
3,144
Net current-period other comprehensive (loss) income
16,530
855
(253,211)
18,152
(2,587)
(251,751)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification
4,063
(28,234)
(1,398)
(1,413)
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss)
20,817
(2,602)
(284,048)
16,536
(1,996)
(244,387)
1,021
(7,803)
(1,027)
1,824
15
13,909
(1,781)
(287,526)
Other comprehensive income before reclassification
10,738
14,216
(3,830)
(4,651)
NOTE 8 — INVENTORIES
Inventories in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets are comprised of the following components:
Raw materials
165,058
160,809
Work-in-process
146,975
125,756
Finished goods
300,379
276,299
At September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, approximately 33% and 37%, respectively, of total inventories were valued using the last-in, first-out ("LIFO") method. The excess of current cost over LIFO cost was $125,975 and $129,946 at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
NOTE 9 — LEASES
The table below summarizes the right-of-use assets and lease liabilities in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance sheets:
Operating Leases
Balance Sheet Classification
Right-of-use assets
58,565
53,284
Current liabilities
13,794
13,104
Noncurrent liabilities
46,330
41,576
Total lease liabilities
60,124
54,680
Total lease expense, which is included in Cost of goods sold and Selling, general & administrative expenses in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income, was $5,657 and $18,390 in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and $5,322 and $11,173 in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively. Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, were $3,771 and $11,918 and are included in Net cash provided by operating activities in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, were $3,494 and $9,716 and are included in Net cash provided by operating activities in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Right-of-use assets obtained
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in exchange for operating lease liabilities were $5,426 and $16,043 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and $1,077 and $6,410 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively.
The total future minimum lease payments for noncancelable operating leases were as follows:
5,404
2025
15,311
2026
12,570
2027
10,093
2028
8,190
After 2028
17,069
Total lease payments
68,637
Less: Imputed interest
8,513
Operating lease liabilities
As of September 30, 2024 the weighted average remaining lease term is 6.5 years and the weighted average discount rate used to determine the operating lease liability is 3.7%.
NOTE 10 — DEBT
Revolving Credit Agreements
On June 20, 2024, the Company terminated its existing $500,000 revolving credit facility and entered into a new $1 billion revolving credit facility, which may be increased, subject to certain conditions including the consent of its lenders, by an additional amount up to $300,000. The new revolving credit facility matures on June 20, 2029. The new revolving credit facility will initially bear interest on outstanding borrowings at a per annum rate equal to secured overnight finance rate (“SOFR”) plus 1.10% and could fluctuate based on the Company’s total net leverage ratio at a spread ranging from SOFR plus 1.10% to SOFR plus 1.60%. The financial covenants consist of a maximum net leverage ratio of 3.5x EBITDA and a minimum interest coverage ratio of 2.5x EBITDA. The new revolving credit facility contains customary representations and warranties, as well as customary affirmative, negative and financial covenants for credit facilities of this type (subject to negotiated baskets and exceptions), including limitations on the Company and its subsidiaries with respect to liens, investments, distributions, mergers and acquisitions, dispositions of assets and transactions with affiliates. As of September 30, 2024, the Company was in compliance with all of its covenants and had no outstanding borrowings under the new revolving credit facility.
The Company has other lines of credit and debt agreements totaling $39,993. As of September 30, 2024, the Company was in compliance with all of its covenants and had outstanding debt under short-term lines of credit of $11,993.
Senior Unsecured Notes
On June 20, 2024, the Company entered into a Note Purchase Agreement (the “NPA”) pursuant to which it agreed to issue new senior unsecured notes (“2024 Notes”) in an aggregate principal amount of $550,000, at par. Pursuant to the NPA, the Company issued one series of the 2024 Notes in the aggregate principal amount of $400,000 on June 20, 2024, and two series of the 2024 Notes each in the aggregate principal amount of $75,000 on August 22, 2024.
The maturity and interest rates of the 2024 Notes are as follows:
2024 Notes
Amount
Maturity Date
Interest Rate
Series A
75,000
August 22, 2029
5.55
%
Series B
August 22, 2031
5.62
Series C
400,000
June 20, 2034
On April 1, 2015 and October 20, 2016, the Company entered into separate Note Purchase Agreements pursuant to which it issued senior unsecured notes (the "Notes") through a private placement. The 2015 Notes and 2016 Notes each have an aggregate principal amount of $350,000, comprised of four different series ranging from $50,000 to $100,000, with maturity dates ranging from August 20, 2025 through April 1, 2045, and interest rates ranging from 2.75% to 4.02%. Interest on the Notes is paid semi-annually.
The Company’s total weighted average effective interest rate and remaining weighted average tenure of the senior unsecured notes is 4.08%, including the impact from terminated swap agreements as discussed in Note 12, and 9.2 years, respectively. The senior unsecured notes contain certain affirmative and negative covenants. As of September 30, 2024, the Company was in compliance with all of its debt covenants relating to the senior unsecured notes.
Term Loan
On November 29, 2022, the Company entered into a term loan in the aggregate principal amount of $400,000 (the “Term Loan”), which was borrowed in full. On June 20, 2024, the Company used the net proceeds from the issuance of the initial series of 2024 Notes to repay the Term Loan in full.
In June 2024, the Company terminated the interest rate swaps that were associated with the Term Loan and realized a gain of $2,428, which is recorded in Other (expense) income.
Fair Value of Debt
At September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the fair value of long-term debt, including the current portion, was approximately $1,235,998 and $1,013,795, respectively, which was determined using available market information and methodologies requiring judgment. The carrying value of this debt at such dates was $1,250,620 and $1,102,771, respectively. Since judgment is required in interpreting market information, the fair value of the debt is not necessarily the amount which could be realized in a current market exchange.
NOTE 11 — INCOME TAXES
The Company recognized $101,217 of tax expense on pretax income of $427,096, resulting in an effective income tax rate of 23.7% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. The effective income tax rate was 20.7% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
The effective tax rate was higher for the nine months ended September 30, 2024, as compared with the same period in 2023, primarily due to mix of earnings and discrete tax items.
As of September 30, 2024, the Company had $13,971 of unrecognized tax benefits. If recognized, approximately $11,453 would be reflected as a component of income tax expense.
The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. and various state, local and foreign jurisdictions. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local or non-U.S. income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2019. The Company is currently subject to U.S., various state and non-U.S. income tax audits.
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Unrecognized tax benefits are reviewed on an ongoing basis and are adjusted for changing facts and circumstances, including progress of tax audits and closing of statutes of limitations. Based on information currently available, management believes that additional audit activity could be completed and/or statutes of limitations may close relating to existing unrecognized tax benefits. It is reasonably possible there could be a reduction of $2,550 in previously unrecognized tax benefits by the end of the third quarter 2025.
NOTE 12 — DERIVATIVES
The Company uses derivative instruments to manage exposures to currency exchange rates, interest rates and commodity prices arising in the normal course of business. Both at inception and on an ongoing basis, the derivative instruments that qualify for hedge accounting are assessed as to their effectiveness, when applicable. Hedge ineffectiveness was immaterial in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.
The Company is subject to the credit risk of the counterparties to derivative instruments. Counterparties include a number of major banks and financial institutions. None of the concentrations of risk with any individual counterparty was considered significant at September 30, 2024. The Company does not expect any counterparties to fail to meet their obligations.
Cash Flow Hedges
Certain foreign currency forward contracts are qualified and designated as cash flow hedges. The dollar equivalent gross notional amount of these short-term contracts was $94,030 at September 30, 2024 and $84,148 at December 31, 2023.
The Company had interest rate forward starting swap agreements that were qualified and designated as cash flow hedges that were terminated during the second quarter of 2024. At December 31, 2023, the dollar equivalent gross notional amount of the contracts was $100,000. Upon termination of the contracts in the second quarter of 2024, the Company had a gain of $25,852 recorded in AOCI that will be amortized to Interest expense, net over the life of the associated debt.
The Company has commodity contracts that are qualified and designated as cash flow hedges. The notional amount of these contracts were 25,000 pounds and 200,000 pounds at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
In March 2023, the Company entered into interest rate swap agreements, which were qualified and designated as cash flow hedges, with an aggregate notional amount of $150,000. In June 2024, the Company terminated the interest rate swaps that were associated with the Term Loan and realized a gain of $2,428, which is recorded in Other (expense) income.
Net Investment Hedges
The Company has foreign currency forward contracts that qualify and are designated as net investment hedges. The dollar equivalent gross notional amount of these contracts was $334,947 and $119,607 at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
The Company has certain foreign exchange forward contracts that are not designated as hedges. These derivatives are held as economic hedges of certain balance sheet exposures. The dollar equivalent gross notional amount of these contracts was $384,414 and $492,600 at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
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Fair values of derivative instruments in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets follow:
Current
Derivatives by hedge designation
Assets
Liabilities
Designated as hedging instruments:
Foreign exchange contracts
264
3,074
1,548
687
Interest rate swap agreements
1,460
Forward starting swap agreements
20,377
Net investment contracts
4,747
3,351
Commodity contracts
20
45
Not designated as hedging instruments:
679
2,735
623
Total derivatives
963
10,556
5,656
4,661
21,837
The effects of undesignated derivative instruments on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income consisted of the following:
Classification of (loss) gain
Not designated as hedges:
3,108
(6,705)
(3,663)
5,066
The effects of designated hedges on AOCI and the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Income consisted of the following:
Total gain (loss) recognized in AOCI, net of tax
(2,019)
721
1,085
18,534
14,696
4,120
7,136
The Company expects a loss of $2,004 related to existing contracts to be reclassified from AOCI, net of tax, to earnings over the next 12 months as the hedged transactions are realized.
Gain (loss) recognized in the
Derivative type
Consolidated Statements of Income:
Sales
(630)
1,757
657
4,847
40
159
524
187
(3)
92
194
639
706
NOTE 13 - FAIR VALUE
The following table provides a summary of assets and liabilities as of September 30, 2024, measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets or
Significant Other
Significant
Balance as of
Observable Inputs
Unobservable
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
Inputs (Level 3)
Assets:
943
Pension surplus
34,136
Total assets
35,099
Liabilities:
5,809
Deferred compensation
54,883
Total liabilities
65,439
The following table provides a summary of assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2023, measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
5,611
Pension Surplus
41,849
69,342
27,493
1,310
53,628
58,289
The fair value of the Company’s pension surplus assets are based on quoted market prices in active markets and are included in the Level 1 fair value hierarchy. The pension surplus assets are invested in money market and short-term duration bond funds at September 30, 2024.
The Company’s derivative contracts are valued at fair value using the market approach. The Company measures the fair value of foreign exchange contracts, forward starting swap agreements, net investment contracts and interest rate swap agreements using Level 2 inputs based on observable spot and forward rates in active markets.
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The deferred compensation liability is the Company’s obligation under its executive deferred compensation plan. The Company measures the fair value of the liability using the market values of the participants’ underlying investment fund elections.
The fair value of Cash and cash equivalents, Marketable securities, Accounts receivable, Short-term debt excluding the current portion of Long-term debt and Trade accounts payable approximated book value due to the short-term nature of these instruments at both September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
The Company has various financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, short and long-term debt and forward contracts. While these financial instruments are subject to concentrations of credit risk, the Company has minimized this risk by entering into arrangements with a number of major banks and financial institutions and investing in several high-quality instruments. The Company does not expect any counterparties to fail to meet their obligations.
NOTE 14 – SUPPLIER FINANCING PROGRAM
The Company’s suppliers, at the supplier’s sole discretion, are able to factor receivables due from the Company to a financial institution on terms directly negotiated with the financial institution without affecting the Company’s balance sheet classification of the corresponding payable. The Company pays the financial institution the stated amount of the confirmed invoices from its designated suppliers on the original maturity dates of the invoices. Invoices with suppliers have terms between 120 and 180 days. The Company does not provide secured legal assets or other forms of guarantees under the arrangement and has no involvement in establishing the terms or conditions of the arrangement between its suppliers and the financial institution. The amounts due to the financial institution for suppliers that participate in the supplier financing program are included in Trade accounts payable on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, and the associated payments are included in operating activities in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. At September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, Trade accounts payable included $32,760 and $29,111, respectively, payable to suppliers that have elected to participate in the supplier financing program.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations should be read together with the Company’s unaudited consolidated financial statements and other financial information included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
General
The Company is the world’s largest designer and manufacturer of arc welding and cutting products, manufacturing a broad line of arc welding equipment, consumable welding products and other welding and cutting products. Welding products include arc welding power sources, computer numerical control and plasma cutters, wire feeding systems, robotic welding packages, integrated automation systems, fume extraction equipment, consumable electrodes, fluxes, welding accessories and specialty welding consumables and fabrication. The Company’s product offering also includes oxy-fuel cutting systems and regulators and torches used in oxy-fuel welding, cutting and brazing. In addition, the Company has a leading global position in the brazing and soldering alloys market.
The Company’s products are sold in both domestic and international markets. In the Americas, products are sold principally through industrial distributors, retailers and directly to users of welding products. Outside of the Americas, the Company has an international sales organization comprised of Company employees and agents who sell products from the Company’s various manufacturing sites to distributors and product users.
Results of Operations
The following table shows the Company’s results of operations:
Favorable (Unfavorable)
2024 vs. 2023
% of Sales
(49,455)
(4.8)
35,903
5.4
35.8
35.4
(13,552)
(3.7)
18.9
18.1
824
0.4
Rationalization and asset impairment charges
2.1
0.7
(13,153)
(185.9)
14.8
16.6
(25,881)
(15.1)
(1,165)
(10.8)
(2,445)
(305.2)
13.4
15.6
(29,491)
(18.3)
Income taxes
904
2.8
Effective tax rate
23.6
19.9
10.2
12.5
(28,587)
(22.1)
(0.45)
(20.3)
(146,483)
(4.7)
156,358
7.7
37.0
34.9
9,875
0.9
18.2
(23,544)
(4.1)
1.7
0.3
(40,704)
(383.3)
15.4
16.4
(54,373)
(10.6)
4,294
12.0
(12,662)
(108.0)
14.3
(62,741)
(12.8)
0.0
23.7
20.7
(3.0)
10.9
12.4
(62,726)
(16.1)
(0.99)
(14.8)
Net Sales:
The following table summarizes the impact of volume, acquisitions, price and foreign currency exchange rates on Net sales on a consolidated basis:
Change in Net Sales due to:
Net Sales
Foreign
Volume
Acquisitions
Price
Exchange
Lincoln Electric Holdings, Inc.
(89,918)
31,276
10,054
(867)
% Change
(8.7)
3.0
1.0
(0.1)
24
(211,444)
47,917
19,872
(2,828)
(6.7)
1.5
0.6
Net sales decreased for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 primarily due to softer demand across all segments.
Gross Profit:
Gross profit as a percentage of sales increased 0.4% and 2.1%, respectively, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to the same 2023 periods, driven by the benefit of effective cost management and operational improvements. The three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 includes a last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) benefit of $1,196 and $3,971, respectively, as compared with a benefit of $1,323 and a charge of $1,179 in each of the comparable 2023 periods.
Selling, General & Administrative ("SG&A") Expenses:
SG&A expenses decreased in the three months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to the same 2023 period, primarily due to reductions in employee costs partially offset by acquisitions. SG&A expenses increased for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to the same 2023 period, primarily due to acquisitions.
Rationalization and Asset Impairment Charges:
Rationalization and asset impairment charges increased for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to the same 2023 periods, primarily due to the rationalization plans initiated during the third quarter of 2024 and the disposal of the Company’s Russian entity in the second quarter of 2024. Refer to Note 6 to the consolidated financial statements for further information on the Company’s rationalization plans.
Operating Income:
Operating income as a percentage of sales was 14.8% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to 16.6% in the prior year period. Excluding special items, Operating income as a percentage of sales was 17.3% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to 17.7% in the prior year period. Operating income as a percentage of sales was 15.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to 16.4% in the prior year period. Excluding special items, Operating income as a percentage of sales was 17.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to 17.1% in the prior year period. Refer to explanations above for additional details. Also refer to Non-GAAP Financial Measures for a reconciliation of Adjusted operating income.
Other (Expense) Income:
Other (expense) income for the three months ended September 30, 2024 primarily relates to the pension settlement charges. Other (expense) income for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 also includes the loss on asset disposal, partially offset by the gain on termination of interest rate swaps.
Income Taxes:
The effective tax rate was higher for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to the same periods in 2023, primarily due to mix of earnings and discrete tax items.
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Segment Results
Volume (1)
Operating Segments
Americas Welding
(57,292)
30,212
2,505
(3,627)
International Welding
(28,899)
1,064
(1,349)
3,398
The Harris Products Group
(3,727)
8,898
(638)
(8.6)
4.5
(0.5)
(4.2)
(11.9)
(0.6)
1.4
(10.7)
7.1
3.6
(145,610)
46,796
11,311
(3,275)
(50,728)
1,121
(8,508)
1,029
(15,106)
(582)
(7.3)
2.3
(0.2)
(4.5)
(6.8)
0.1
(1.1)
(7.6)
(3.9)
4.4
Segment performance is measured and resources are allocated based on a number of factors, the primary measure being the Adjusted EBIT profit measure. EBIT is defined as Operating income plus Other (expense) income. EBIT is adjusted for special items as determined by management such as the impact of rationalization activities, certain asset impairment charges and gains or losses on disposals of assets.
Americas Welding:
(28,202)
1,970
6.8
Total Sales
(26,232)
(3.8)
Adjusted EBIT (4)
(10,961)
(8.0)
As a percent of total sales (1)
18.8
19.7
(0.9)
International Welding:
(25,786)
2,475
50.6
(23,311)
(9.4)
Adjusted EBIT (5)
(10,138)
(33.5)
As a percent of total sales (2)
9.0
12.2
(3.2)
The Harris Products Group:
4,533
856
37.2
5,389
4.2
Adjusted EBIT (6)
1,554
7.6
As a percent of total sales (3)
15.9
0.5
Corporate / Eliminations:
(5,301)
(14.7)
Adjusted EBIT (7)
7,455
252.5
Consolidated:
As a percent of total sales
(2.3)
Adjusted EBIT (8)
(12,090)
(6.6)
As a percent of sales
17.5
17.8
(0.3)
27
(90,778)
6,581
(84,197)
(4.0)
(10,535)
(2.6)
19.8
19.5
(57,086)
4,687
23.5
(52,399)
(20,022)
(21.4)
10.3
(1.9)
1,381
1,457
2,838
7,863
16.9
15.0
1.9
(12,725)
2,698
18.6
(1.5)
(19,996)
17.6
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The Company reviews Adjusted operating income, Adjusted net income, Adjusted EBIT, Adjusted effective tax rate, Adjusted diluted earnings per share (“EPS”), Adjusted return on invested capital (“Adjusted ROIC”), Adjusted net operating profit after taxes, Cash conversion and Organic sales, all non-GAAP financial measures, in assessing and evaluating the Company’s underlying operating performance. These non-GAAP financial measures exclude the impact of special items on the Company’s reported financial results. Non-GAAP financial measures should be read in conjunction with the generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP") financial measures, as non-GAAP measures are a supplement to, and not a replacement for, GAAP financial measures.
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The following table presents the reconciliations of Operating income as reported to Adjusted operating income, Net income as reported to Adjusted net income and Adjusted EBIT, Effective tax rate as reported to Adjusted effective tax rate and Diluted earnings per share as reported to Adjusted diluted earnings per share:
Operating income as reported
Special items (pre-tax):
Rationalization and asset impairment charges (1)
Acquisition transaction costs (2)
4,551
Amortization of step up in value of acquired inventories (4)
3,359
4,852
3,474
12,252
Adjusted operating income
169,756
183,367
518,792
536,688
As a percentage of net sales
17.3
17.7
17.4
17.1
Net income as reported
Special items:
Pension settlement net gains (3)
Loss (gain) on asset disposal (5)
4,950
(1,646)
Tax effect of Special items (6)
(6,550)
(1,780)
(8,858)
(3,908)
Adjusted net income
122,368
139,489
385,284
405,921
Income taxes as reported
6,550
1,780
8,858
3,908
Effective tax rate as reported
Net special item tax impact
(0.4)
Adjusted effective tax rate
22.2
20.6
Diluted earnings per share as reported
Special items per share
0.37
0.18
1.04
0.30
Adjusted diluted earnings per share
2.14
2.40
6.72
6.97
The tax effect of Special items impacting pre-tax income was calculated as the pre-tax amount multiplied by the applicable tax rate. The applicable tax rates reflect the taxable jurisdiction and nature of each Special item.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company’s cash flow from operations can be cyclical. Operational cash flow is a key driver of liquidity, providing cash and access to capital markets. In assessing liquidity, the Company reviews working capital measurements to define areas for improvement. Management anticipates the Company will be able to satisfy cash requirements for its ongoing businesses for at least the next twelve months and the foreseeable future thereafter primarily with cash generated by operations, existing cash balances, borrowings under its existing credit facilities and raising debt in capital markets.
The Company continues to expand globally and periodically looks at transactions that would involve significant investments. The Company can fund its global expansion plans with operational cash flow, but a significant acquisition may require access to capital markets, in particular, the long-term debt market, as well as the syndicated bank loan market. The Company’s financing strategy is to fund itself at the lowest after-tax cost of funding. Where possible, the Company utilizes operational cash flows and raises capital in the most efficient market, usually the United States, and then lends funds to the specific subsidiary that requires funding. If additional acquisitions providing appropriate financial benefits become available, additional expenditures may be made.
The following table reflects changes in key cash flow measures:
$ Change
Cash provided by operating activities
(42,698)
Cash used by investing activities (1)
(234,248)
(18,658)
(220,061)
Cash used by financing activities (2)
159,084
80,339
(392,511)
(80,623)
(10,702)
Increase in Cash and cash equivalents (3)
(135,086)
In October 2024, the Company paid a cash dividend of $0.71 per share, or $40,062, to shareholders of record as of September 30, 2024.
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Working Capital Ratios
September 30, 2023
Average operating working capital to Net sales (1)
19.1
18.3
Days sales in Inventories
123.4
104.6
116.6
Days sales in Accounts receivable
51.4
50.0
50.5
Average days in Trade accounts payable
52.3
47.6
49.8
Return on Invested Capital
The Company reviews ROIC in assessing and evaluating the Company’s underlying operating performance. As discussed in the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section above, Adjusted ROIC is a non-GAAP financial measure that the Company believes is a meaningful metric to investors in evaluating the Company’s financial performance. The calculation may be different than the method used by other companies to calculate ROIC. Adjusted ROIC is defined as rolling 12 months of Adjusted net income excluding tax-effected interest income and expense divided by invested capital. Invested capital is defined as total debt, which includes Short-term debt and Long-term debt, less current portions, plus Total equity.
The following table presents the reconciliations of ROIC and Adjusted ROIC to net income:
Twelve Months Ended September 30,
482,523
497,751
Plus: Interest expense (after-tax)
37,665
36,283
Less: Interest income (after-tax)
7,845
3,104
Net operating profit after taxes
512,343
530,930
29,390
13,001
Acquisition transaction costs
4,554
2,935
Pension settlement charges
4,811
Amortization of step up in value of acquired inventories
3,471
12,253
Loss (gain) on asset disposal
Tax effect of Special items (2)
(2,413)
(5,159)
Adjusted net operating profit after taxes
557,106
552,314
Invested Capital
Short-term debt
7,700
Long-term debt, less current portion
1,102,858
Total debt
1,262,609
1,110,558
Total equity
Invested capital
2,601,799
2,336,140
Return on invested capital as reported
22.7
Adjusted return on invested capital (1)
21.4
32
New Accounting Pronouncements
Refer to Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements for a discussion of new accounting pronouncements.
Refer to Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements for a discussion of the Company’s recent acquisitions.
Debt
Revolving Credit Agreement
33
Forward-looking Statements
The Company’s expectations and beliefs concerning the future contained in this report are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements reflect management’s current expectations and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “forecast,” “guidance” or words of similar meaning. Actual results may differ materially from such statements due to a variety of factors that could adversely affect the Company’s operating results. The factors include, but are not limited to: general economic, financial and market conditions; the effectiveness of operating initiatives; completion of planned divestitures; interest rates; disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that may limit our access to capital; currency exchange rates and devaluations; adverse outcome of pending or potential litigation; actual costs of the Company’s rationalization plans; possible acquisitions, including the Company’s ability to successfully integrate acquisitions; market risks and price fluctuations related to the purchase of commodities and energy; global regulatory complexity; the effects of changes in tax law; tariff rates in the countries where the Company conducts business; and the possible effects of events beyond our control, such as the impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, political unrest, acts of terror, natural disasters and pandemics, on the Company or its customers, suppliers and the economy in general. For additional discussion, see “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
There have been no material changes in the Company’s exposure to market risk since December 31, 2023. See “Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company carried out an evaluation under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based on that evaluation, the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of September 30, 2024.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2024 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
The Company is subject, from time to time, to a variety of civil and administrative proceedings arising out of its normal operations, including, without limitation, product liability claims, regulatory claims and health, safety and environmental claims. Among such proceedings are the cases described below.
As of September 30, 2024, the Company was a co-defendant in cases alleging asbestos induced illness involving claims by approximately 1,341 plaintiffs, which is a net decrease of 8 claims from those previously reported. In each instance, the Company is one of a large number of defendants. The asbestos claimants seek compensatory and punitive damages, in most cases for unspecified sums. Since January 1, 1995, the Company has been a co-defendant in asbestos cases that have been resolved as follows: 57,036 of those claims were dismissed, 23 were tried to defense verdicts, 7 were tried to plaintiff verdicts (which were reversed or resolved after appeal), 1 was resolved by agreement for an immaterial amount and 1,017 were decided in favor of the Company following summary judgment motions.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
In addition to the other information set forth in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the reader should carefully consider the factors discussed in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, which could materially affect the Company’s business, financial condition or future results.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
Issuer purchases of its common shares during the third quarter of 2024 were as follows:
Total Number of
Maximum Number
Repurchased
of Shares that May
as Part of Publicly
Yet be Purchased
Average Price
Announced Plans or
Under the Plans or
Period
Paid Per Share
Programs
Programs (2)
July 1 - 31, 2024
80,363
(1)
196.40
79,380
7,115,173
August 1 - 31, 2024
61,375
192.08
60,922
7,054,251
September 1 - 30, 2024
124,910
182.69
124,263
6,929,988
266,648
188.98
264,565
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION
During the quarter ended September 30, 2024, none of the Company’s directors or officers adopted, modified, or terminated a “Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement” or a “non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement,” as those terms are defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K.
ITEM 6. EXHIBITS
31.1
31.2
Certification of the Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
32.1
Certification of the President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) and Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
101.INS
Inline XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.LAB
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
101.DEF
Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
104
Cover page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in the Exhibit 101 attachments)
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
/s/ Gabriel Bruno
Gabriel Bruno
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
October 31, 2024