Lindsay Corporation Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2024 Results
Lindsay reported its Q3 fiscal 2024 results, revealing significant financial details and strategic developments. The company achieved diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $1.85, a 21% increase from $1.53 in the prior year. A notable income tax credit in Brazil contributed $4.8 million to net earnings. Despite achieving a multi-year international irrigation supply agreement worth over $100 million, the firm's total revenues declined by 15% to $139.2 million due to softness in the global irrigation market, particularly in North America and Brazil.
The irrigation segment experienced a revenue drop of 19% to $114.8 million, while the infrastructure segment saw an 11% rise to $24.4 million. Operating income fell by 26% to $19.9 million, mainly due to lower irrigation segment revenues. Nevertheless, net earnings rose to $20.4 million, reflecting a 21% increase from the previous year. Lindsay completed $17.9 million in share repurchases and reported a backlog of $246.9 million in orders. The company expects continued growth in its infrastructure segment, driven by increased U.S. infrastructure spending and international projects.
- Diluted EPS increased by 21% to $1.85.
- Income tax credit in Brazil added $4.8 million to net earnings.
- Secured a multi-year international irrigation supply agreement valued at over $100 million.
- Completed $17.9 million in share repurchases.
- Infrastructure segment revenue increased by 11% to $24.4 million.
- Operating margin in the infrastructure segment increased to 25.8%.
- Backlog of unfilled orders increased to $246.9 million.
- Total revenues decreased by 15% to $139.2 million.
- Irrigation segment revenues dropped 19% to $114.8 million.
- North America irrigation revenues fell by 9% to $68.2 million.
- International irrigation revenues decreased by 31% to $46.6 million.
- Operating income declined by 26% to $19.9 million.
- Operating margin decreased to 14.3%.
Insights
The third quarter fiscal results for Lindsay Corporation present a mixed picture for investors. The company reported diluted earnings per share of $1.85, a notable increase from $1.53 in the same period last year. This includes a
Total revenues declined from
A key takeaway for investors is the large multi-year irrigation supply agreement valued at over
Overall, while the infrastructure segment's robust performance and the new large-scale project are positive, the significant downturn in the irrigation segment and dependency on future project commencements bring an element of risk. Investors should weigh these factors when considering Lindsay Corporation's future performance.
From a market perspective, Lindsay Corporation's performance in the third quarter reflects sector-specific challenges and opportunities. The irrigation segment faced headwinds due to weather conditions in North America and economic issues in Brazil, leading to a
Conversely, the infrastructure segment's performance is encouraging, with a
The company's backlog of unfilled orders has increased significantly to
For retail investors, it's important to consider the varying performance across segments. The infrastructure segment shows promising growth, while the irrigation segment's issues may persist in the near term. The strategic move towards international projects and ongoing share repurchases reflect confidence in long-term growth, yet short-term volatility remains a possibility.
Infrastructure results support consolidated margin performance, partially offsetting global irrigation market softness
Key Highlights
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Diluted earnings per share of
compared to$1.85 in the prior year quarter$1.53 -
Recognition of an income tax credit in
Brazil adds to net earnings$4.8 million -
Secured large multi-year international irrigation supply agreement valued at more than
$100 million -
Completed
in share repurchases during the quarter$17.9 million
“Market conditions in our irrigation segment continue to weigh on farmer sentiment, resulting in demand softness. In
"Earlier this month we announced that we had entered into a multi-year supply agreement to provide Zimmatic™ irrigation systems and FieldNET™ remote management and scheduling technology to a significant customer in the
"During the third quarter we also completed share repurchases totaling
Third Quarter Summary
Consolidated Financial Summary |
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Operating margin |
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Net earnings |
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Diluted earnings per share |
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Revenues for the quarter were
Operating income for the quarter was
Net earnings for the quarter were
Third Quarter Segment Results
Irrigation Segment |
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Revenues: |
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International |
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Total revenues |
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Operating income |
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Operating margin |
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Irrigation segment revenues for the quarter were
International irrigation revenues of
Irrigation segment operating income for the quarter was
Infrastructure Segment |
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FY2024 |
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FY2023 |
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Total revenues |
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Operating income |
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Operating margin |
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Infrastructure segment revenues for the quarter were
Infrastructure segment operating income for the quarter was
The backlog of unfilled orders as of May 31, 2024, was
Outlook
Mr. Wood concluded, “We are now in the growing season in
“Supported by increased
Third Quarter Conference Call
Lindsay’s fiscal 2024 third quarter investor conference call is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time today. Interested investors may participate in the call by dialing (833) 535-2202 in the
About the Company
Lindsay Corporation (NYSE: LNN) is a leading global manufacturer and distributor of irrigation and infrastructure equipment and technology. Established in 1955, the company has been at the forefront of research and development of innovative solutions to meet the food, fuel, fiber and transportation needs of the world’s rapidly growing population. The
Concerning Forward-looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and which reflect management’s current beliefs and estimates of future economic circumstances, industry conditions, Company performance and financial results. You can find a discussion of many of these risks and uncertainties in the annual, quarterly and current reports that the Company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Forward-looking statements include information concerning possible or assumed future results of operations and planned financing of the Company and those statements preceded by, followed by or including the words “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “intend,” "expect," "outlook," "could," "may," "should," “will,” or similar expressions. For these statements, the Company claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking information contained in this press release.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS |
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(Unaudited) |
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(in thousands, except per share amounts) |
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May 31,
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May 31,
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May 31,
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May 31,
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Operating revenues |
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$ |
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139,199 |
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$ |
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164,553 |
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$ |
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452,076 |
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$ |
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506,953 |
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Cost of operating revenues |
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92,702 |
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111,332 |
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306,720 |
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346,454 |
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Gross profit |
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46,497 |
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53,221 |
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145,356 |
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160,499 |
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Operating expenses: |
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Selling expense |
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9,579 |
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8,681 |
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28,894 |
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27,092 |
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General and administrative expense |
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12,695 |
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13,061 |
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40,823 |
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41,237 |
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Engineering and research expense |
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4,287 |
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4,522 |
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12,531 |
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13,350 |
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Total operating expenses |
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26,561 |
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26,264 |
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82,248 |
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81,679 |
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Operating income |
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19,936 |
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26,957 |
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63,108 |
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78,820 |
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Other income (expense): |
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Interest expense |
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(767 |
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(948 |
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(2,474 |
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(2,895 |
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Interest income |
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961 |
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680 |
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3,324 |
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1,545 |
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Other income (expense), net |
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43 |
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(957 |
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(93 |
) |
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(2,000 |
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Total other income (expense) |
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237 |
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(1,225 |
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757 |
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(3,350 |
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Earnings before income taxes |
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20,173 |
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25,732 |
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63,865 |
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75,470 |
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Income tax (benefit) expense |
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(206 |
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8,851 |
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10,344 |
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22,320 |
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Net earnings |
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$ |
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20,379 |
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$ |
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16,881 |
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$ |
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53,521 |
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$ |
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53,150 |
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Earnings per share: |
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Basic |
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$ |
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1.85 |
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$ |
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1.53 |
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$ |
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4.86 |
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$ |
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4.83 |
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Diluted |
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$ |
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1.85 |
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$ |
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1.53 |
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$ |
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4.84 |
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$ |
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4.80 |
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Shares used in computing earnings per share: |
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Basic |
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10,996 |
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11,008 |
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11,016 |
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11,001 |
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Diluted |
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11,030 |
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11,052 |
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11,055 |
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11,063 |
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Cash dividends declared per share |
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$ |
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0.35 |
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$ |
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0.34 |
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$ |
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1.05 |
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$ |
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1.02 |
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SUMMARY OPERATING RESULTS |
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(Unaudited) |
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Three months ended |
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Nine months ended |
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(in thousands) |
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May 31,
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May 31,
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May 31,
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May 31,
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Operating revenues: |
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Irrigation: |
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$ |
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68,235 |
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$ |
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75,027 |
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$ |
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240,457 |
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$ |
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249,315 |
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International |
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46,605 |
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67,544 |
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147,569 |
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193,115 |
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Irrigation segment |
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114,840 |
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142,571 |
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388,026 |
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442,430 |
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Infrastructure segment |
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24,359 |
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21,982 |
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64,050 |
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64,523 |
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Total operating revenues |
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$ |
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139,199 |
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$ |
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164,553 |
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$ |
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452,076 |
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$ |
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506,953 |
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Operating income: |
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Irrigation segment |
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$ |
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19,524 |
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$ |
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30,727 |
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$ |
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70,480 |
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$ |
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92,188 |
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Infrastructure segment |
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6,276 |
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3,556 |
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13,401 |
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8,947 |
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Corporate |
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(5,864 |
) |
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(7,326 |
) |
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(20,773 |
) |
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(22,315 |
) |
Total operating income |
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$ |
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19,936 |
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$ |
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26,957 |
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$ |
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63,108 |
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$ |
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78,820 |
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The Company manages its business activities in two reportable segments as follows:
Irrigation – This reporting segment includes the manufacture and marketing of center pivot, lateral move, and hose reel irrigation systems and large diameter steel tubing, as well as various innovative technology solutions such as GPS positioning and guidance, variable rate irrigation, remote irrigation management and scheduling technology, irrigation consulting and design and industrial IoT solutions.
Infrastructure – This reporting segment includes the manufacture and marketing of movable barriers, specialty barriers, crash cushions and end terminals, and road marking and road safety equipment.
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS |
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(in thousands) |
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May 31,
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May 31,
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August 31,
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ASSETS |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
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140,221 |
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$ |
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131,577 |
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$ |
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160,755 |
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Marketable securities |
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12,497 |
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12,806 |
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5,556 |
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Receivables, net |
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134,461 |
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154,167 |
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144,774 |
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Inventories, net |
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171,522 |
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166,759 |
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155,932 |
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Other current assets |
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30,017 |
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25,943 |
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20,467 |
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Total current assets |
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488,718 |
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491,252 |
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487,484 |
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Property, plant, and equipment, net |
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111,629 |
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96,992 |
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99,681 |
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Intangibles, net |
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25,644 |
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16,860 |
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27,719 |
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Goodwill |
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84,102 |
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67,441 |
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83,121 |
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Operating lease right-of-use assets |
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16,308 |
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17,378 |
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17,036 |
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Deferred income tax assets |
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13,367 |
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11,518 |
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10,885 |
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Other noncurrent assets |
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18,333 |
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|
22,177 |
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|
19,734 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
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758,101 |
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$ |
|
723,618 |
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$ |
|
745,660 |
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
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$ |
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35,062 |
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$ |
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42,207 |
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$ |
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44,278 |
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Current portion of long-term debt |
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229 |
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|
225 |
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|
226 |
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Other current liabilities |
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88,446 |
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90,616 |
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91,604 |
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Total current liabilities |
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123,737 |
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133,048 |
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136,108 |
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Pension benefits liabilities |
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4,159 |
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4,653 |
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4,382 |
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Long-term debt |
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115,029 |
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115,209 |
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115,164 |
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Operating lease liabilities |
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16,134 |
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|
18,119 |
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|
17,689 |
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Deferred income tax liabilities |
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|
682 |
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|
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|
689 |
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|
689 |
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Other noncurrent liabilities |
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18,364 |
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|
15,104 |
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|
15,977 |
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Total liabilities |
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278,105 |
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286,822 |
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290,009 |
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Shareholders' equity: |
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Preferred stock |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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Common stock |
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19,123 |
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|
|
|
19,092 |
|
|
|
|
19,094 |
|
Capital in excess of stated value |
|
|
|
102,752 |
|
|
|
|
96,627 |
|
|
|
|
98,508 |
|
Retained earnings |
|
|
|
678,261 |
|
|
|
|
620,922 |
|
|
|
|
636,297 |
|
Less treasury stock - at cost |
|
|
|
(295,138 |
) |
|
|
|
(277,238 |
) |
|
|
|
(277,238 |
) |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net |
|
|
|
(25,002 |
) |
|
|
|
(22,607 |
) |
|
|
|
(21,010 |
) |
Total shareholders' equity |
|
|
|
479,996 |
|
|
|
|
436,796 |
|
|
|
|
455,651 |
|
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity |
|
$ |
|
758,101 |
|
|
$ |
|
723,618 |
|
|
$ |
|
745,660 |
|
|
|
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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS |
|
||||||||
(Unaudited) |
|
||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
|
Nine months ended |
|
|||||||
(in thousands) |
|
May 31, 2024 |
|
|
|
May 31, 2023 |
|
||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Net earnings |
$ |
|
53,521 |
|
|
$ |
|
53,150 |
|
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
15,847 |
|
|
|
|
14,466 |
|
Provision for uncollectible accounts receivable |
|
|
321 |
|
|
|
|
985 |
|
Deferred income taxes |
|
|
(2,504 |
) |
|
|
|
(1,548 |
) |
Share-based compensation expense |
|
|
4,887 |
|
|
|
|
4,775 |
|
Unrealized foreign currency transaction loss |
|
|
58 |
|
|
|
|
2,045 |
|
Other, net |
|
|
237 |
|
|
|
|
574 |
|
Changes in assets and liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Receivables |
|
|
8,107 |
|
|
|
|
(15,842 |
) |
Inventories |
|
|
(17,118 |
) |
|
|
|
25,289 |
|
Other current assets |
|
|
(9,768 |
) |
|
|
|
4,401 |
|
Accounts payable |
|
|
(8,592 |
) |
|
|
|
(17,953 |
) |
Other current liabilities |
|
|
(5,539 |
) |
|
|
|
(11,865 |
) |
Other noncurrent assets and liabilities |
|
|
3,193 |
|
|
|
|
691 |
|
Net cash provided by operating activities |
|
|
42,650 |
|
|
|
|
59,168 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment |
|
|
(23,527 |
) |
|
|
|
(13,283 |
) |
Purchases of marketable securities |
|
|
(15,042 |
) |
|
|
|
(4,932 |
) |
Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities |
|
|
8,320 |
|
|
|
|
3,675 |
|
Other investing activities, net |
|
|
(2,140 |
) |
|
|
|
(4,399 |
) |
Net cash used in investing activities |
|
|
(32,389 |
) |
|
|
|
(18,939 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Repurchase of common stock |
|
|
(17,900 |
) |
|
|
|
— |
|
Dividends paid |
|
|
(11,557 |
) |
|
|
|
(11,228 |
) |
Common stock withheld for payroll tax obligations |
|
|
(1,575 |
) |
|
|
|
(2,471 |
) |
Proceeds from exercise of stock options |
|
|
479 |
|
|
|
|
— |
|
Other financing activities, net |
|
|
313 |
|
|
|
|
180 |
|
Net cash used in financing activities |
|
|
(30,240 |
) |
|
|
|
(13,519 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
(555 |
) |
|
|
|
(181 |
) |
Net change in cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
(20,534 |
) |
|
|
|
26,529 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period |
|
|
160,755 |
|
|
|
|
105,048 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period |
$ |
|
140,221 |
|
|
$ |
|
131,577 |
|
View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240627357040/en/
LINDSAY CORPORATION:
Alicia Pfeifer
Vice President, Investor Relations & Treasury
402-933-6429
Alicia.Pfeifer@lindsay.com
Alpha IR:
Joe Caminiti or Stephen Poe
312-445-2870
LNN@alpha-ir.com
Source: Lindsay Corporation
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