UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 10-K
☒ | Annual Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the fiscal year ended July 31, 2016 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: 1-7891
DONALDSON COMPANY, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 41-0222640 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
1400 West 94th Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota | 55431 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (952) 887-3131
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class | Name of each exchange on which registered | |
Common Stock, $5 Par Value | New York Stock Exchange | |
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: NONE
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. ☒ Yes ☐ No
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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
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Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. ☒
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).☐ Yes ☒ No
As of January 31, 2016, the last business day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter, the aggregate market value of voting and non-voting common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant was $3,714,825,006 (based on the closing price of $28.18 as reported on the New York Stock Exchange as of that date).
As of September 21, 2016, there were approximately 132,675,711 shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding.
Documents Incorporated by Reference
Portions of the registrant’s Proxy Statement for its 2016 annual meeting of stockholders (the “2016 Proxy Statement”) are incorporated by reference in Part III, as specifically set forth in Part III.
DONALDSON COMPANY, INC.
ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I
Item 1. Business
General
Donaldson Company, Inc. (Donaldson or the Company) was founded in 1915 and organized in its present corporate form under the laws of the State of Delaware in 1936.
The Company is a worldwide manufacturer of filtration systems and replacement parts. The Company’s core strengths are leading filtration technology, strong customer relationships and its global presence. Products are manufactured at 42 plants around the world and through three joint ventures.
The Company has two reporting segments: Engine Products and Industrial Products. Products in the Engine Products segment consist of air filtration systems, exhaust and emissions systems, liquid filtration systems including hydraulics, fuel, and lube systems as well as replacement filters. The Engine Products segment sells to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the construction, mining, agriculture, aerospace, defense and truck markets, and to independent distributors, OEM dealer networks, private label accounts and large equipment fleets. Products in the Industrial Products segment consist of dust, fume and mist collectors, compressed air purification systems, air filtration systems for gas turbines, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) membrane-based products and specialized air and gas filtration systems for applications including computer hard disk drives and semi-conductor manufacturing. The Industrial Products segment sells to various industrial dealers, distributors, OEMs of gas-fired turbines and OEMs and end-users requiring clean filtration solutions and replacement filters.
The discussion below should be read in conjunction with the risk factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A, “Risk Factors” in this Annual Report on Form 10-K (Annual Report).
The table below shows the percentage of total net sales contributed by the principal classes of similar products for each of the years ended July 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014:
Year Ended July 31, | ||||||
2016 | 2015 | 2014 | ||||
Engine Products segment | ||||||
Off-Road Products | 10% | 11% | 14% | |||
On-Road Products | 6% | 6% | 5% | |||
Aftermarket Products* | 43% | 41% | 41% | |||
Aerospace and Defense Products | 4% | 5% | 4% | |||
Industrial Products segment | ||||||
Industrial Filtration Solutions Products | 23% | 22% | 23% | |||
Gas Turbine Products | 7% | 8% | 6% | |||
Special Applications Products | 7% | 7% | 7% | |||
* Includes replacement part sales to the Company’s OEM customers | ||||||
Total net sales contributed by the principal classes of similar products and financial information about segment operations and geographic regions appear in Note 18 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 of this Annual Report.
The Company makes its annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, proxy statements and other information (including amendments to those reports) available free of charge through its website at www.donaldson.com, as soon as reasonably practicable after it electronically files such material with (or furnishes such material to) the Securities and Exchange Commission. Also available on the Company’s website are corporate governance documents, including the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, Corporate Governance Guidelines, Audit Committee charter, Human Resources Committee charter and Corporate Governance Committee charter. These documents are also available in print, free of charge, to any person who requests them in writing to the attention of Investor Relations, MS 102, Donaldson Company, Inc., 1400 West 94th Street, Bloomington, Minnesota 55431. The information contained on the Company’s website is not incorporated by reference into this Annual Report and should not be considered to be part of this report.
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Seasonality
A number of the Company’s end markets are dependent on the construction, agricultural and power generation industries which are generally stronger in the second half of the Company’s fiscal year. The first two quarters of the fiscal year also contain the traditional summer and winter holiday periods which are typically characterized by more customer plant closures.
Competition
Principal methods of competition in both the Engine and Industrial Products segments are technology, innovation, price, geographic coverage, service and product performance. The Company competes in a number of highly competitive filtration markets in both segments. The Company believes it is a market leader within many of its product lines, specifically within its Off-Road Equipment and On-Road Products lines for OEMs, and is a significant participant in the aftermarket for replacement filters. The Engine Products segment’s principal competitors include several large global competitors and many regional competitors, especially in the Engine Aftermarket Products business. The Industrial Products segment’s principal competitors vary from country to country and include several large regional and global competitors and a significant number of smaller competitors who compete in a specific geographical region or in a limited number of product applications.
Raw Materials
The principal raw materials that the Company uses are steel, filter media, and petroleum-based products including plastics, rubber, and adhesives. Purchased raw materials represent approximately 60% to 65% of the Company’s cost of goods sold. Of that amount, steel, including fabricated parts, represents approximately 20%. Filter media represents approximately 20% and the remainder is primarily made up of petroleum-based products and other raw material components.
The cost the Company paid for steel during fiscal 2016 varied by grade, but in aggregate, decreased during the fiscal year. The steel costs decrease was largely related to the decline in market prices but was also affected by continuous improvement efforts. The Company’s cost of filter media also varies by type and decreased slightly year over year. The cost of petroleum-based products was also down in relation to lower costs for petrochemicals and continuous improvement efforts. The Company anticipates a moderately favorable impact from commodity prices in fiscal 2017, as compared to fiscal 2016, specifically for petroleum-based products. On an ongoing basis, the Company enters into selective supply arrangements with certain of its suppliers that allow the Company to reduce volatility in its costs. The Company strives to recover or offset all material cost increases through selective price increases to its customers and the Company’s cost reduction initiatives, which include material substitution, process improvement, and product redesigns.
Patents and Trademarks
The Company owns various patents and trademarks, which it considers in the aggregate to constitute a valuable asset, including patents and trademarks for products sold under the Ultra-Web®, PowerCore® and Donaldson® trademarks. However, the Company does not regard the validity of any one patent or trademark as being of material importance.
Major Customers
The Company had no customers that accounted for over 10% of net sales in the years ended July 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014. The Company had no customers that accounted for over 10% of gross accounts receivable at July 31, 2016 or July 31, 2015.
Backlog
At August 31, 2016, the backlog of orders expected to be delivered within 90 days was $323.0 million. The 90-day backlog at August 31, 2015, was $331.0 million. Backlog is one of many indicators of business conditions in the Company’s markets. However, it is not always indicative of future results for a number of reasons, including short lead times in the Company’s replacement parts businesses and the timing of orders in many of the Company’s Engine Products OEM and Industrial Products markets.
Research and Development
During the years ended July 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, the Company spent $55.5 million, $60.2 million and $61.8 million, respectively, on research and development activities. Research and development expenses include basic scientific research and the application of scientific advances to the development of new and improved products and their uses. Substantially all commercial research and development is performed in-house.
Environmental Matters
The Company does not anticipate any material effect on its capital expenditures, earnings or competitive position during fiscal 2017 due to compliance with government regulations regulating the discharge of materials into the environment or otherwise relating to the protection of the environment.
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Employees
The Company employed approximately 11,700 people in its worldwide operations as of July 31, 2016.
Geographic Areas
Both of the Company's segments serve customers in all geographic regions worldwide. The United States represents the largest current individual market for the Company's products. Germany is the single largest market outside the United States. Financial information by geographic areas appears in Note 18 in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 8 in this Annual Report.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
There are inherent risks and uncertainties associated with our global operations that involve the manufacturing and sale of products for highly demanding customer applications throughout the world. These risks and uncertainties could adversely affect our operating performance and financial condition. The following discussion, along with discussions elsewhere in this report, outlines the risks and uncertainties that we believe are the most material to our business at this time. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Economic Environment - the demand for our products relies on economic and industrial conditions worldwide.
Changes in economic or industrial conditions could impact our results or financial condition in any particular period as our business can be sensitive to varying conditions in all major geographies and markets.
Products - maintaining a competitive advantage requires continuing investment with uncertain returns.
We operate in highly competitive markets and have numerous competitors who may already be well-established in those markets. We expect our competitors to continue improving the design and performance of their products and to introduce new products that could be competitive in both price and performance. We believe that we have certain technological advantages over our competitors, but maintaining these advantages requires us to continually invest in research and development, sales and marketing, and customer service and support. There is no guarantee that we will be successful in maintaining these advantages. We make investments in new technologies that address increased performance and regulatory requirements around the globe. There is no guarantee that we will be successful in completing development or achieving sales of these products or that the margins on such products will be acceptable. Our financial performance may be negatively impacted if a competitor’s successful product innovation reaches the market before ours or gains broader market acceptance. In addition, we may be adversely impacted by changes in technology that could reduce or eliminate the demand for our products. These risks include wider adoption of technologies providing alternatives to diesel engines.
Competition - we participate in highly competitive markets with pricing pressure.
The businesses and product lines in which we participate are very competitive and we risk losing business based on a wide range of factors including price, technology, geographic coverage, product performance, and customer service. Our customers continue to seek productivity gains and lower prices from us and their other suppliers. If we are not able to compete effectively, our margins and results of operations could be adversely affected.
Intellectual Property - demand for our products may be affected by new entrants who copy our products and/or infringe on our intellectual property.
The ability to protect and enforce intellectual property rights varies across jurisdictions. An inability to preserve our intellectual property rights may adversely affect our financial performance.
Competitors and others may also initiate litigation to challenge the validity of our intellectual property or allege that we infringe their intellectual property. We may be required to pay substantial damages if it is determined our products infringe on their intellectual property. We may also be required to develop an alternative, non-infringing product that could be costly and time-consuming, or acquire a license on terms that are not favorable to us.
Protecting or defending against such claims could significantly increase our costs, divert management’s time and attention away from other business matters, and otherwise adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.
Global Operations - operating globally carries risks which could negatively affect our financial performance.
We have sales and manufacturing operations throughout the world, with the heaviest concentrations in the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Our stability, growth, and profitability are subject to a number of risks of doing business globally that could harm our business, including:
• | political and military events, |
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• | legal and regulatory requirements, including import, export, defense regulations, anti-corruption laws, and foreign exchange controls, |
• | tariffs, trade barriers and other trade restrictions, |
• | potential difficulties in staffing and managing local operations, |
• | credit risk of local customers and distributors, |
• | difficulties in protecting our intellectual property, and |
• | local economic, political, and social conditions, including in the Middle East, Ukraine, China, Thailand, and other emerging markets where we do business. |
Due to the international scope of our operations, we are subject to a complex system of import- and export-related laws and regulations. Any alleged or actual violations may subject us to government scrutiny, investigation, and civil and criminal penalties, and may limit our ability to import or export our products or to provide services outside the United States (U.S.).
The enforcement of bribery, corruption and trade laws and regulations is increasing in frequency and complexity on a global basis. The continued geographic expansion of our business increases our exposure to, and cost of complying with, these laws and regulations. If our compliance programs do not adequately prevent or deter our employees, agents, distributors, suppliers and other third parties with whom we do business from violating anti-corruption laws, we may incur defense costs, fines, penalties, reputational damage and business disruptions.
Customer Concentration - a number of our customers operate in similar cyclical industries. Economic conditions in these industries could have a negative impact on our financial performance.
No customer accounted for ten percent or more of our net sales in fiscal 2016, 2015 or 2014. However, a number of our customers are concentrated in similar cyclical industries (construction, agriculture, and mining), resulting in additional risk based on industrial conditions in those sectors. A decline in the economic conditions of these industries could result in reduced demand for our products and difficulty in collecting amounts due from our customers.
Supply Chain - unavailable or higher cost materials could impact our financial performance.
We obtain raw materials including steel, filter media, petroleum-based products, and other components from third-party suppliers and tend to carry limited raw material inventories. An unanticipated delay in delivery by our suppliers could result in the inability to deliver on-time and meet the expectations of our customers. An increase in commodity prices could also result in lower operating margins.
Technology Investments and Security Risks - difficulties with our information technology systems and security could adversely affect our results.
We have many information technology systems that are important to the operation of our business, some of which are managed by third parties. These systems are used to process, transmit, and store electronic information, and to manage or support a variety of business processes and activities. We could encounter difficulties in developing new systems, maintaining and upgrading our existing systems, and preventing information security breaches. There may be other risks as we finalize our multi-year implementation of an enterprise resource planning system (Global ERP Project) on a worldwide basis. Such difficulties could lead to significant additional expenses and/or disruption in business operations that could adversely affect our results.
Additionally, information technology security threats are increasing in frequency and sophistication. These threats pose a risk to the security of our systems and networks and the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of our data. Should such an attack succeed, it could lead to the compromising of confidential information, manipulation and destruction of data, defective products, production downtimes, and operations disruptions. The occurrence of any of these events could adversely affect our reputation, and could result in litigation, regulatory action, potential liability, and increased costs and operational consequences of implementing further data protection matters.
Currency - an unfavorable fluctuation in foreign currency exchange rates could adversely impact our result of operations.
We have operations in many countries, with more than one-half of our annual revenue coming from countries outside of the U.S. Each of our subsidiaries reports its results of operations and financial position in its relevant functional currency, which is then translated into U.S. dollars. This translated financial information is included in our consolidated financial statements. Strengthening of the U.S. dollar in comparison to the foreign currencies of our subsidiaries has a negative impact on our results and financial position. In addition, decreased value of local currency may make it difficult for some of our customers, distributors and end users to purchase our products.
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Legal and Regulatory - costs associated with lawsuits, investigations or complying with laws and regulations may have an adverse effect on our results of operations.
We are subject to many laws and regulations in the jurisdictions in which we operate. We routinely incur costs in order to comply with these laws and regulations. We may be adversely impacted by new or changing laws and regulations that affect both our operations and our ability to develop and sell products that meet our customers’ requirements. We are involved in various product liability, product warranty, intellectual property, environmental claims, and other legal proceedings that arise in and outside of the ordinary course of our business. It is not possible to predict the outcome of investigations and lawsuits, and we could incur judgments, fines, or penalties or enter into settlements of lawsuits and claims that could have an adverse effect on our business, results of operations, and financial condition in any particular period.
Income Tax - changes in our effective tax rate could adversely impact our net income.
We are subject to income taxes in various jurisdictions in which we operate. Our tax liabilities are dependent upon the location of earnings among these different jurisdictions. Our provision for income taxes and cash tax liability could be adversely affected by numerous factors, including income before taxes being lower than anticipated in countries with lower statutory tax rates and higher than anticipated in countries with higher statutory tax rates, changes in the valuation of deferred tax assets and liabilities, and changes in tax laws and regulations. We are also subject to the continuous examination of our income tax returns by tax authorities. The results of audits and examinations of previously filed tax returns and continuing assessments of our tax exposures may have an adverse effect on our provision for income taxes and cash tax liability.
Personnel - our success may be affected if we are not able to attract, develop and retain qualified personnel.
Our success depends in large part on our ability to identify, recruit, develop and retain qualified personnel worldwide. If we are unable to meet this challenge, it may be difficult for us to execute our strategic objectives and grow our business, which could adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition.
Liquidity - changes in the capital and credit markets may negatively affect our ability to access financing.
Disruption of the global financial and credit markets may have an effect on our long-term liquidity and financial condition. During fiscal 2016, credit in the global credit markets was accessible and market interest rates remained low. We believe that our current financial resources, together with cash generated by operations, are sufficient to continue financing our operations for the next twelve months. There can be no assurance, however, that the cost or availability of future borrowings will not be impacted by future capital market disruptions.
The majority of our cash and cash equivalents are held by our foreign subsidiaries as over half of our earnings occur outside the U.S. Most of these funds are considered permanently reinvested outside the U.S., as the cash generated from U.S. operations plus our short-term debt facilities are anticipated to be sufficient for our U.S operation’s cash needs. If additional cash is required for our operations in the U.S., it may be subject to additional U.S. taxes if funds are repatriated from certain foreign subsidiaries.
Acquisitions - the execution of our acquisition strategy may not provide the desired return on investment.
We have made and continue to pursue acquisitions, including our acquisitions of Industrias Partmo S.A. (Partmo) in August 2016, Engineered Products Company in fiscal 2016 and Northern Technical L.L.C. (Northern Technical) and IFIL USA L.L.C. (IFIL USA) in fiscal 2015. These acquisitions could negatively impact our profitability due to operating and integration inefficiencies, the incurrence of debt, contingent liabilities, and amortization expenses related to intangible assets. There are also a number of other risks involved in acquisitions including the potential loss of key customers, difficulties in assimilating the acquired operations, the loss of key employees and the diversion of management’s time and attention away from other business matters.
Impairment - if our operating units do not meet performance expectations, assets could be subject to impairment.
Our total assets reflect goodwill and identifiable intangibles from acquisitions. We test annually whether goodwill has been impaired, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate the goodwill may be impaired. If future operating performance at one or more of our operating units were to fall significantly below forecast levels or if market conditions for one or more of our acquired businesses were to decline, we could be required to incur a non-cash charge to operating income for impairment. Any impairment in the value of our goodwill or other intangibles would have an adverse non-cash impact on our results of operations and reduce our net worth.
Restructuring - if we do not successfully execute our restructuring plans and realize the expected benefits, our financial performance may be adversely affected.
From time to time we have initiated restructuring programs related to our business strategy to, among other things, reduce operating expenses and align manufacturing capacity to demand. We may not be able to realize the expected benefits and cost
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savings if we do not successfully execute these plans. If difficulties are encountered or such cost savings are otherwise not realized, it could adversely impact our results of operations.
Internal Controls - if we fail to maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting, we may not be able to accurately report our financial results and prevent material fraud, which could adversely affect the value of our common stock. Failure to maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting resulted in a material weakness during fiscal 2015.
Effective internal control over financial reporting is necessary for us to provide reliable financial reports and effectively prevent and detect material fraud. If we cannot provide reliable financial reports or prevent or detect material fraud, our operating results could be misstated. Failure to maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting resulted in a material weakness during fiscal 2015. Although we completed our remedial actions in response to this matter, there can be no assurances that we will be able to prevent future control deficiencies from occurring and which could cause us to incur unforeseen costs, negatively impact our results of operations, cause the market price of our common stock to decline, or have other potential adverse consequences.
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments
None.
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Item 2. Properties
The Company’s principal administrative office and research facilities are located in Bloomington, Minnesota. The Company’s principal European administrative and engineering offices are located in Leuven, Belgium. The Company also has extensive operations in the Asia-Pacific and Latin America regions.
The Company’s principal manufacturing and distribution activities are located throughout the world. The following is a summary of the principal plants and other materially important physical properties owned or leased by the Company as of July 31, 2016.
Americas | Europe/Africa/Middle East | |
Auburn, Alabama (E) | Kadan, Czech Republic (I) | |
Riverbank, California (I)* | Klasterec, Czech Republic | |
Valencia, California (E)* | Domjean, France (E) | |
Dixon, Illinois | Paris, France (E)* | |
Frankfort, Indiana | Dulmen, Germany (E) | |
Cresco, Iowa | Haan, Germany (I) | |
Waterloo, Iowa (E) | Ostiglia, Italy (E) | |
Nicholasville, Kentucky | Skarbimierz, Poland | |
Bloomington, Minnesota | Cape Town, South Africa | |
Chesterfield, Missouri (E)* | Johannesburg, South Africa* | |
Chillicothe, Missouri (E) | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | |
Harrisonville, Missouri (I) | Hull, United Kingdom | |
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (I) | Leicester, United Kingdom (I) | |
Greeneville, Tennessee | ||
Baldwin, Wisconsin | Asia/Pacific | |
Stevens Point, Wisconsin | Wyong, Australia | |
Sao Paulo, Brazil (E)* | Wuxi, China | |
Brockville, Canada (E)* | New Delhi, India | |
Aguascalientes, Mexico | Gunma, Japan | |
Monterrey, Mexico (I) | Rayong, Thailand (I) | |
Distribution Centers | Third-Party Logistics Providers | |
Wyong, Australia | Santiago, Chile | |
Brugge, Belgium | Wuxi, China | |
Sao Paulo, Brazil* | Bogotá, Colombia | |
Rensselaer, Indiana | Cartagena, Colombia | |
Jakarta, Indonesia | Mumbai, India | |
Aguascalientes, Mexico | Chennai, India | |
Lozorno, Slovakia | Plainfield, Indiana (I) | |
Johannesburg, South Africa | Gunma, Japan | |
Seoul, South Korea* | Auckland, New Zealand | |
Lima, Peru | ||
Singapore | ||
Greeneville, Tennessee (I) | ||
Laredo, Texas | ||
Joint Venture Facilities | ||
Most, Czech Republic | Jakarta, Indonesia | |
Champaign, Illinois (E) | Dammam, Saudi Arabia (I) | |
The Company’s properties are utilized for both the Engine and Industrial Products segments except as indicated with an (E) for Engine or (I) for Industrial. The Company leases certain of its facilities, primarily under long-term leases. The facilities denoted
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with an asterisk (*) are leased facilities. In Wuxi, China, and Bloomington, Minnesota, a portion of the activities are conducted in leased facilities. The Company uses third-party logistics providers for some of its product distribution and neither leases nor owns the facilities. The Company considers its properties to be suitable for their present purposes, well-maintained, and in good operating condition.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
The Company records provisions with respect to identified claims or lawsuits when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Claims and lawsuits are reviewed quarterly and provisions are taken or adjusted to reflect the status of a particular matter. The Company believes the recorded estimated liability in its consolidated financial statements is adequate in light of the probable and estimable outcomes. Any recorded liabilities were not material to the Company’s financial position, results of operations or liquidity and the Company does not believe that any of the currently identified claims or litigation will materially affect its financial position, results of operations or liquidity.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
Executive Officers of the Registrant
Current information as of August 31, 2016, regarding executive officers is presented below. All officers hold office until their successors are elected and qualify, or their earlier death, resignation or removal. There are no arrangements or understandings between individual officers and any other person pursuant to which the officer was selected as an executive officer.
Name | Age | Positions and Offices Held | First Fiscal Year Appointed as an Executive Officer | |||
Amy C. Becker | 51 | Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary | 2014 | |||
Tod E. Carpenter | 57 | President and Chief Executive Officer | 2008 | |||
Sheila G. Kramer | 57 | Vice President, Human Resources | 2015 | |||
Scott J. Robinson | 49 | Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | 2015 | |||
Thomas R. Scalf | 50 | Senior Vice President, Engine Products | 2014 | |||
Jeffrey E. Spethmann | 51 | Senior Vice President, Industrial Products | 2016 | |||
Wim Vermeersch | 50 | Vice President, Europe, Middle East and Africa | 2012 | |||
Ms. Becker joined the Company in 1998 as Senior Counsel and Assistant Corporate Secretary and was appointed to Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary in August 2014. Prior to joining the Company, Ms. Becker was an attorney for Dorsey and Whitney, LLP from 1991 to 1995 and was a Project Manager and Corporate Counsel for Harmon, Ltd. from 1995 to 1998.
Mr. Carpenter joined the Company in 1996 and has held various positions, including Gas Turbine Systems (GTS) General Manager from 2002 to 2004; General Manager, Industrial Filtration Systems (IFS) Sales from 2004 to 2006; General Manager, IFS Americas in 2006; Vice President, Global IFS from 2006 to 2008; Vice President, Europe and Middle East from 2008 to 2011; and Senior Vice President, Engine Products from 2011 to 2014. In April 2014, Mr. Carpenter was appointed Chief Operating Officer. On April 1, 2015, Mr. Carpenter was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer.
Ms. Kramer was appointed Vice President, Human Resources in October 2015. Prior to joining the Company, Ms. Kramer was Vice President, Human Resources for Taylor Corporation, a print and graphics media company, from 2013 until September 2015. From 1991 to 2013, Ms. Kramer was with Lifetouch, Inc., a photography company, where she held various human resources roles including Corporate Vice President, Human Resources from 2009 to 2013.
Mr. Robinson joined the Company and was appointed Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in December 2015. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Robinson was the Chief Financial Officer for Imation Corp. a global scalable storage and data security company, a position he held since August 2014. During his 11 years with Imation, he also served as the Investor Relations Officer, Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer. Prior to that, he held positions at Deluxe Corporation and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
Mr. Scalf joined the Company in 1989 and has held various positions, including Director of Global Operations from 2003 to 2006; General Manager of Exhaust & Emissions from 2006 to 2008; General Manager of Industrial Filtration Solutions from 2008 to 2012; and Vice President of Global Industrial Air Filtration from 2012 to 2014. Mr. Scalf was appointed Senior Vice President, Engine Products, in April 2014.
Mr. Spethmann joined the Company in 2013 and has held various positions, including Vice President of the Exhaust & Emissions business unit from 2013 to 2014 and Vice President, Global Industrial Air Filtration from 2014 to 2016. Mr. Spethmann
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was appointed Senior Vice President of Industrial Products in April 2016. Prior to joining the Company, from 1999 to 2012, Mr. Spethmann held positions of General Manager and President of Blow Molded Specialties, Inc., a manufacturing company focused on the extrusion of blow molded parts and assemblies.
Mr. Vermeersch joined the Company in 1992 and has held various positions, including Director, GTS, Asia Pacific from 2000 to 2005; Manager, Aftermarket and Service Industrial Filtration Solutions, Belgium from 2005 to 2006; Manager, Industrial Filtration Solutions, Belgium from 2006 to 2007; Director, GTS, Europe, Middle East and North Africa, from 2007 to 2010; and Director, Engine, Europe, Middle East and North Africa from 2010 to 2011. Mr. Vermeersch was appointed Vice President, Europe and Middle East in January 2012.
PART II
Item 5. Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
The Company's common stock, par value $5.00 per share, is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "DCI." The Company’s dividend payout ratio target is approximately 35% to 45% of the average earnings per share for the last three years. This guidance is expected to be used for future dividend payouts. As of September 21, 2016, there were 1,615 shareholders of record of common stock.
The high and low sales prices for the Company’s common stock for each quarterly period during the years ended July 31, 2016 and 2015 were as follows:
Year Ended July 31, | First Quarter | Second Quarter | Third Quarter | Fourth Quarter | ||||
2016 | $34.38 - 26.36 | $31.88 - 25.21 | $33.57 - 27.33 | $37.08 - 31.52 | ||||
2015 | $42.63 - 36.47 | $43.31 - 36.04 | $38.46 - 36.16 | $37.79 - 31.62 | ||||
The quarterly dividends paid for the years ended July 31, 2016 and 2015 were as follows:
Year Ended July 31, | First Quarter | Second Quarter | Third Quarter | Fourth Quarter | ||||||||||||
2016 | $ | 0.170 | $ | 0.170 | $ | 0.170 | $ | 0.175 | ||||||||
2015 | $ | 0.165 | $ | 0.165 | $ | 0.165 | $ | 0.170 | ||||||||
The following table summarizes information in connection with purchases made by, or on behalf of, the Company or any affiliated purchaser of the Company, of shares of the Company’s common stock during the three months ended July 31, 2016.
Period | Total Number of Shares Purchased (1) | Average Price Paid per Share | Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs | Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs | |||||||||
May 1 - May 31, 2016 | — | $ | — | — | 10,974,199 | ||||||||
June 1 - June 30, 2016 | 290,877 | $ | 35.07 | 270,000 | 10,704,199 | ||||||||
July 1 - July 31, 2016 | 200,000 | $ | 34.23 | 200,000 | 10,504,199 | ||||||||
Total | 490,877 | $ | 34.73 | 470,000 | 10,504,199 | ||||||||
(1) | On May 29, 2015, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 14.0 million shares of the Company's common stock. This repurchase authorization is effective until terminated by the Board of Directors. There were 470,000 repurchases of common stock made outside of the Company's current repurchase authorization during the three months ended July 31, 2016. However, the "Total Number of Shares Purchased" column of the table above includes 20,877 shares of previously owned shares tendered by option holders in payment of the exercise price of options during the quarter. While not considered repurchases of shares, the Company does at times withhold shares that would otherwise be issued under equity-based awards to cover the withholding of taxes due as a result of exercising stock options or payment of equity-based awards. |
The table set forth in Part III, Item 12, “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters,” of this Annual Report is also incorporated herein by reference.
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The graph below compares the cumulative total shareholder return on the Company’s common stock for the last five fiscal years with the cumulative total return of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Stock Index and the Standard & Poor’s Industrial Machinery Index. The graph and table assume the investment of $100 in each of the Company’s common stock and the specified indexes at the beginning of the applicable period and assume the reinvestment of all dividends.
COMPARISON OF 5 YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN
Among Donaldson Company, Inc., the S&P 500 Index and the S&P Industrial Machinery Index
Year Ended July 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | |||||||||||||||||||
Donaldson Company, Inc. | $ | 100.00 | $ | 124.48 | $ | 133.75 | $ | 145.16 | $ | 127.96 | $ | 140.61 | ||||||||||||
S&P 500 | 100.00 | 109.13 | 136.41 | 159.52 | 177.40 | 187.36 | ||||||||||||||||||
S&P Industrial Machinery | 100.00 | 105.26 | 147.68 | 173.36 | 184.07 | 213.16 | ||||||||||||||||||
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Item 6. Selected Financial Data
The following table summarizes selected financial data for each of the fiscal years in the five-year period ended July 31, 2016 (in millions, except per share data):
Year Ended July 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||
2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 | 2012 | ||||||||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 2,220.3 | $ | 2,371.2 | $ | 2,473.5 | $ | 2,436.9 | $ | 2,493.3 | ||||||||||
Net earnings | 190.8 | 208.1 | 260.2 | 247.4 | 264.3 | |||||||||||||||
Basic earnings per share | 1.43 | 1.51 | 1.79 | 1.67 | 1.76 | |||||||||||||||
Diluted earnings per share | 1.42 | 1.49 | 1.76 | 1.64 | 1.73 | |||||||||||||||
Total assets | 1,788.6 | 1,809.5 | 1,942.4 | 1,743.6 | 1,730.1 | |||||||||||||||
Long-term obligations | 351.8 | 389.2 | 243.7 | 102.8 | 203.5 | |||||||||||||||
Cash dividends declared per share | 0.690 | 0.670 | 0.610 | 0.450 | 0.335 | |||||||||||||||
Cash dividends paid per share | 0.685 | 0.665 | 0.575 | 0.410 | 0.320 | |||||||||||||||
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A) is intended to help the reader understand the Company's results of operations and financial condition for the three years ended July 31, 2016. The MD&A should be read in conjunction with the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes included in Item 8 of this Annual Report. This discussion contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. The Company’s actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those discussed elsewhere in this Annual Report, particularly Item 1A. Risk Factors and in the Safe Harbor Statement under the Securities Reform Act of 1995 statement below.
Throughout this MD&A, the Company refers to measures used by management to evaluate performance, including a number of financial measures that are not defined under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). Net sales and net earnings excluding foreign currency translation are not measures of financial performance under GAAP, however the Company believes they are useful in understanding its financial results and provide comparable measures for understanding the operating results of the Company between different fiscal periods. Reconciliations within this MD&A provide more details on the use and derivation of these measures.
Overview
Donaldson is a worldwide manufacturer of filtration systems and replacement parts. The Company’s core strengths are leading filtration technology, strong customer relationships and its global presence. The Company operates through two reporting segments, Engine Products and Industrial Products, and has a product mix including air filtration systems, exhaust and emission systems, liquid filtration systems for hydraulics, fuel, lube applications as well as replacement filters. As a worldwide business, the Company’s results of operations are affected by conditions in the global economic environment. Under most economic conditions, the Company’s market diversification between its OEM and replacement parts customers, its diesel engine and industrial end markets and its global end markets has helped to limit the impact of weakness in any one product line, market or geography on the consolidated operating results of the Company.
Net sales for the year ended July 31, 2016 were $2,220.3 million as compared to $2,371.2 million in the prior year, a decrease of $150.9 million or 6.4%. Net sales were negatively impacted by foreign currency translation which decreased sales by $74.2 million. On a constant currency basis, net sales for the year ended July 31, 2016 decreased 3.2% from the prior fiscal year.
Net earnings for the year ended July 31, 2016 were $190.8 million, a decrease of $17.3 million or 8.3%, from $208.1 million in fiscal 2015. The Company’s net earnings were negatively impacted by foreign currency translation, which decreased net earnings by approximately $7.9 million. Excluding the current year impact of foreign currency translation, net earnings decreased 4.5%
Diluted earnings per share were $1.42 for the year ended July 31, 2016, a 4.7% decrease from $1.49 in the prior year.
Outlook
• | The Company forecasts its fiscal 2017 diluted earnings per share to be between $1.50 and $1.66. |
• | The Company forecasts its total fiscal 2017 net sales to be between 2% decline and 2% increase compared with fiscal 2016, and the impact on total sales from foreign currency translation is expected to be immaterial. |
• | The Company’s fiscal 2017 operating margin is forecast to be 13.3% to 13.9%. |
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• | The Company’s fiscal 2017 tax rate is anticipated to be between 26.7% and 28.7%. |
• | The Company expects to repurchase between 2.0% and 3.0% of its outstanding shares in fiscal 2017. |
Consolidated Results of Operations
The following table summarizes consolidated results of operations for each of the three fiscal years ended July 31, 2016 (in millions, except per share data):
Year Ended July 31, | Percent of Net Sales | ||||||||||||||||||||
2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 2,220.3 | $ | 2,371.2 | $ | 2,473.5 | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | |||||||||
Cost of sales | 1,465.5 | 1,562.6 | 1,595.7 | 66.0 | % | 65.9 | % | 64.5 | % | ||||||||||||
Gross profit | 754.8 | 808.6 | 877.8 | 34.0 | % | 34.1 | % | 35.5 | % | ||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative | 425.1 | 460.1 | 460.3 | 19.1 | % | 19.4 | % | 18.6 | % | ||||||||||||
Research and development | 55.5 | 60.2 | 61.8 | 2.5 | % | 2.5 | % | 2.5 | % | ||||||||||||
Operating income | 274.2 | 288.3 | 355.7 | 12.3 | % | 12.2 | % | 14.4 | % | ||||||||||||
Other income, net | (3.9 | ) | (15.5 | ) | (15.2 | ) | (0.2 | )% | (0.7 | )% | (0.6 | )% | |||||||||
Interest expense | 20.7 | 15.2 | 10.2 | 0.9 | % | 0.6 | % | 0.4 | % | ||||||||||||
Earnings before income taxes | 257.4 | 288.6 | 360.7 | 11.6 | % | 12.2 | % | 14.6 | % | ||||||||||||
Income taxes | 66.6 | 80.5 | 100.5 | 3.0 | % | 3.4 | % | 4.1 | % | ||||||||||||
Net earnings | $ | 190.8 | $ | 208.1 | $ | 260.2 | 8.6 | % | 8.8 | % | 10.5 | % | |||||||||
Net earnings per share – diluted | $ | 1.42 | $ | 1.49 | $ | 1.76 | |||||||||||||||
Net Sales
Consolidated net sales for the years ended July 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 were $2,220.3 million, $2,371.2 million and $2,473.5 million, respectively. Net sales by operating segment are as follows (in millions):
Year Ended July 31, | Percent of Net Sales | ||||||||||||||||||||
2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||||||||
Engine Products | $ | 1,391.3 | $ | 1,484.1 | $ | 1,584.0 | 62.7 | % | 62.6 | % | 64.0 | % | |||||||||
Industrial Products | 829.0 | 887.1 | 889.5 | 37.3 | % | 37.4 | % | 36.0 | % | ||||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 2,220.3 | $ | 2,371.2 | $ | 2,473.5 | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | |||||||||
Consolidated net sales by geographical region for the years ended July 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 are as follows (in millions):
Year Ended July 31, | Percent of Net Sales | ||||||||||||||||||||
2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||||||||
United States | $ | 937.3 | $ | 1,007.3 | $ | 1,019.9 | 42.2 | % | 42.5 | % | 41.2 | % | |||||||||
Europe | 632.7 | 671.3 | 728.6 | 28.5 | % | 28.3 | % | 29.5 | % | ||||||||||||
Asia Pacific | 449.9 | 470.7 | 517.3 | 20.3 | % | 19.9 | % | 20.9 | % | ||||||||||||
Other | 200.4 | 221.9 | 207.7 | 9.0 | % | 9.3 | % | 8.4 | % | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 2,220.3 | $ | 2,371.2 | $ | 2,473.5 | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | |||||||||
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Although net sales excluding foreign currency translation is not a measure of financial performance under GAAP, the Company believes that it is useful in understanding its financial results and provide comparable measures for understanding the operating results of the Company between different fiscal periods. The following is a reconciliation to the most comparable GAAP financial measure of this non-GAAP financial measure for the years ended July 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 (in millions):
Year Ended July 31, | ||||||||||||
2016 | 2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||
Prior year net sales | $ | 2,371.2 | $ | 2,473.5 | $ | 2,436.9 | ||||||
Change in net sales excluding translation | (76.7 | ) | 32.5 | 48.0 | ||||||||
Impact of foreign currency translation (1) | (74.2 | ) | (134.8 | ) | (11.4 | ) | ||||||
Current year net sales | $ | 2,220.3 | $ | 2,371.2 | $ | 2,473.5 | ||||||
(1) | The impact of foreign currency translation is calculated by translating current period foreign currency revenue into U.S. dollars using the average foreign currency exchange rates for the prior fiscal year period rather than actual current period foreign currency exchange rates. |
The fiscal 2016 sales decrease of $150.9 million compared to fiscal 2015 was primarily driven by a $74.2 million impact of foreign currency translation and a decline in the Company's first-fit portions of the Engine and Industrial segments. Fiscal 2016 sales decreased $92.8 million in the Engine Products segment and $58.1 million in the Industrial Products segment. Unfavorable foreign currency exchange rates decreased sales in the Engine Products and Industrial Products segments by $43.4 million and $30.8 million, respectively. In addition to the impacts of foreign currency, the Engine Products segment experienced a decline in the Off-Road product business driven by a continued weakness in the global agricultural, mining and construction equipment markets with decreased build rates in all regions. The Industrial Products segment experienced it's most significant sales decrease in the Gas Turbine Systems business. Historically, GTS sales were driven by large systems and, as a result, the Company's shipments and revenues fluctuated from period to period. Beginning in fiscal 2016, the Company made a strategic shift in the GTS business to be more selective in bidding of large projects and shifting the strategy to grow the GTS replacement part business. In contrast to fiscal 2015, the Company experienced more typical seasonality in fiscal 2016 with sales improving the second half of the year.
Backlog
At August 31, 2016, the backlog of orders expected to be delivered within 90 days was $323.0 million. The 90-day backlog at August 31, 2015, was $331.0 million. The backlog of orders expected to be delivered within 90 was increased 3.0% for the Engine Products segment and increased 1.6% for the Industrial Products segment. Backlog is one of many indicators of business conditions in the Company’s markets. However, it is not always indicative of future results for a number of reasons, including short lead times in the Company’s replacement parts businesses and the timing of the receipt of orders in many of the Company’s Engine OEM and Industrial markets.
Cost of Sales
The principal raw materials that the Company uses are steel, filter media, and petroleum-based products including plastics, rubber, and adhesives. Purchased raw materials represent approximately 60% to 65% of the Company’s cost of goods sold. Of that amount, steel, including fabricated parts, represents approximately 20%. Filter media represents approximately 20% and the remainder is primarily made up of petroleum-based products and other raw material components.
The cost the Company paid for steel during fiscal 2016 varied by grade, but in aggregate, decreased during the fiscal year. The steel costs decrease was largely related to the decline in market prices but was also affected by continuous improvement efforts. The Company’s cost of filter media also varies by type and decreased slightly year over year. The cost of petroleum-based products were also down in relation to lower costs for petrochemicals and continuous improvement efforts. The Company anticipates a moderately favorable impact from commodity prices in fiscal 2017, as compared to fiscal 2016, specifically for petroleum-based products. On an ongoing basis, the Company enters into selective supply arrangements with certain of its suppliers that allow the Company to reduce volatility in its costs. The Company strives to recover or offset all material cost increases through selective price increases to its customers and the Company’s continuous improvement cost reduction initiatives, which include material substitution, process improvement, and product redesigns.
Gross Margin
Gross margin for the year ended July 31, 2016 was 34.0%, or a 0.1 point decrease from 34.1% in the prior year. The gross margin percentage was flat year over year with favorable impacts from restructuring actions offset by lower fixed cost absorption due to a decrease in sales.
Gross margin for fiscal 2015 was 34.1%, or a 1.4 point decrease from 35.5% in the year ended July 31, 2014. The decrease in gross margin was driven primarily by lower fixed cost absorption due to a decrease in sales and the negative mix impacts from
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more GTS and IFS project shipments. Restructuring and asset impairment charges of $8.4 million also negatively impacted gross margin in fiscal 2015.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses for the year ended July 31, 2016 were $480.6 million or 21.6% of net sales, as compared to $520.3 million or 21.9% in the prior fiscal year. The decrease in operating expenses as a percentage of sales was primarily driven by expense savings from previous restructuring actions combined with the Company's efforts to control expenses in fiscal 2016 compared to fiscal 2015. Restructuring and asset impairment charges included in operating expenses were $10.4 million in fiscal 2016.
Operating expenses for fiscal 2015 were $520.3 million or 21.9% of net sales, as compared to $522.1 million or 21.1% in the year ended July 31, 2014. The decrease in operating expenses was primarily due to a reduction in incentive compensation expense accruals. Restructuring included in operating expenses were $8.5 million and included severance costs related to a reduction in workforce of $4.6 million and the Company recorded a $3.9 million lump sum pension settlement.
Non-Operating Items
Interest expense for the year ended July 31, 2016 was $20.7 million, an increase of $5.5 million from $15.2 million in fiscal 2015. The increase was due to $150.0 million of debt issued in April 2015 that was outstanding for all of fiscal 2016. Other income, net was $3.9 million in fiscal 2016 compared to $15.5 million in the prior fiscal year. The decrease in other income, net for fiscal 2016 was primarily driven by $6.8 million of higher losses on foreign exchange compared to fiscal 2015.
Interest expense was $15.2 million for fiscal 2015, an increase of $5.0 million from $10.2 million in the prior year. The increase was due to $150.0 million debt issued in April 2015, as well as higher balances on the Company’s revolving line of credit. Other income, net totaled $15.5 million in fiscal 2015, up from $15.2 million in the prior year.
Income Taxes
The effective tax rate for fiscal 2016 was 25.9% compared to 27.9% during the year ended July 31, 2015. The effective tax rate in the current year was favorably impacted by the settlement of tax audits and the mix of earnings between tax jurisdictions.
The effective tax rate for the year ended July 31, 2015 was 27.9%, unchanged from the prior fiscal year. The effective tax rate in fiscal 2015 was favorably impacted by the reinstatement of the Research and Experimentation Credit in the U.S. for calendar year 2014, non-recurring tax costs associated with foreign dividend distributions recorded during the prior year and an increase in tax benefits from international operations. The effective tax rate in fiscal 2014 was favorably impacted by the settlement of a tax audit and the remeasurement of certain deferred tax assets due to a change in tax rates in certain foreign jurisdictions.
Net Earnings
For the year ended July 31, 2016, net earnings was $190.8 million as compared to $208.1 million in fiscal 2015, a decrease of $17.3 million or 8.3%. Diluted net earnings was $1.42 per share, a decrease of 4.7% from diluted net earnings of $1.49 for the year ended July 31, 2015.
Net earnings for the year ended July 31, 2015 was $208.1 million, a decrease of $52.1 million or 20.0%, from fiscal 2014 net earnings of $260.2 million. Diluted net earnings per share in fiscal 2015 was $1.49 compared to $1.76 for the year ended July 31, 2014, a decrease of 15.3%.
Although net earnings excluding foreign currency translation is not a measure of financial performance under GAAP, the Company believes that it is useful in understanding its financial results and provides a comparable measure for understanding the operating results of the Company between different fiscal periods. The following is a reconciliation to the most comparable GAAP financial measure of this non-GAAP financial measure for the years ended July 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 (in millions):
Year Ended July 31, | ||||||||||||
2016 | 2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||
Prior year net earnings | $ | 208.1 | $ | 260.2 | $ | 247.4 | ||||||
Change in net earnings excluding translation | (9.4 | ) | (37.8 | ) | 13.8 | |||||||
Impact of foreign currency translation | (7.9 | ) | (14.3 | ) | (1.0 | ) | ||||||
Current year net earnings | $ | 190.8 | $ | 208.1 | $ | 260.2 | ||||||
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Restructuring Activities
The Company has taken numerous actions to align its operating and manufacturing cost structure with current and projected customer and end-market demand.
Fiscal 2016 Actions
In the first quarter of fiscal 2016, the Company took actions to further align its operating and manufacturing cost structure with current and projected customer and end-market demand. These actions consisted of one-time termination benefits from restructuring the salaried and production workforce in all geographic regions and in both reportable segments. Total charges related to this action were initially expected to be $7.2 million. These actions have been completed and resulted in a total pre-tax charge of $6.2 million during the year ended July 31, 2016.
In the third quarter of fiscal 2016, the Company took additional actions consistent with the purpose of the first quarter actions discussed above. Total charges related to this action were initially expected to be $5.5 million. These actions have been completed and resulted in a total pre-tax charge of $4.1 million during the year ended July 31, 2016.
In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016, the Company took additional actions including the closure of the Company's Hong Kong location. These actions, consisting of lease termination costs and one-time termination benefits have been completed and resulted in a total pre-tax charge of $3.5 million during the year ended July 31, 2016, which was in line with expectations.
Fiscal 2015 Actions
In fiscal 2015, actions taken by the Company included: rebalancing and reducing the current salaried and production workforce globally, closing a production facility in Grinnell, Iowa and the write-off of a partially completed facility in Xuzhou, China. For these actions, the Company recorded pre-tax restructuring and impairment charges of $13.0 million for the year ended July 31, 2015. In addition, during the year ended July 31, 2015, the Company recorded a $3.9 million charge related to a lump-sum settlement of its U.S. Pension Plan. The Company recorded an additional $2.3 million related to these actions during the year ended July 31, 2016.
Restructuring charges for the above actions are summarized as follows (in millions):
Year Ended July 31, | ||||||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||||
Fiscal 2016 fourth quarter actions | $ | 3.5 | $ | — | ||||
Fiscal 2016 third quarter actions | 4.1 | — | ||||||
Fiscal 2016 first quarter actions | 6.2 | — | ||||||
Fiscal 2015 actions (1) | 2.3 | 16.9 | ||||||
Total | $ | 16.1 | $ | 16.9 | ||||
(1)Expenses span both fiscal years due to shutdown of Grinnell, Iowa facility.
Restructuring charges for the above actions by segment are summarized as follows (in millions):
Year Ended July 31, | ||||||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||||
Engine Products segment | $ | 8.8 | $ | 9.2 | ||||
Industrial Products segment | 7.3 | 3.8 | ||||||
Corporate & Unallocated | — | 3.9 | ||||||
Total | $ | 16.1 | $ | 16.9 | ||||
Restructuring charges are summarized in the table below by statement of earnings line item (in millions):
Year Ended July 31, | ||||||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||||
Cost of sales | $ | 5.7 | $ | 8.4 | ||||
Selling, general and administrative | 10.4 | 8.5 | ||||||
Total | $ | 16.1 | $ | 16.9 | ||||
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As the restructuring charges were mainly incurred and paid in the same period, there was no material liability balance as of July 31, 2016 or 2015.
Total savings from the fiscal 2016 actions are estimated to result in approximately $40 million of annual pre-tax savings. The savings are a result of reduction in workforce and therefore, the savings are expected to commence immediately and will allow the Company to address its level of profitability and also invest in other strategic initiatives.
Segment Results of Operation
Net sales and earnings before income taxes by operating segment for each of the three years ended July 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 are summarized as follows (in millions):
Year Ended July 31, | Increase (Decrease) | |||||||||||||||||||
2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2016 vs 2015 | 2015 vs 2014 | ||||||||||||||||
Net sales | ||||||||||||||||||||
Engine Products segment | $ | 1,391.3 | $ | 1,484.1 | $ | 1,584.0 | $ | (92.8 | ) | $ | (99.9 | ) | ||||||||
Industrial Products segment | 829.0 | 887.1 | 889.5 | (58.1 | ) | (2.4 | ) | |||||||||||||
Total | $ | 2,220.3 | $ | 2,371.2 | $ | 2,473.5 | $ | (150.9 | ) | $ | (102.3 | ) | ||||||||
Earnings before income taxes | ||||||||||||||||||||
Engine Products segment | $ | 163.5 | $ | 186.3 | $ | 233.9 | $ | (22.8 | ) | $ | (47.6 | ) | ||||||||
Industrial Products segment | 119.0 | 123.3 | 134.0 | (4.3 | ) | (10.7 | ) | |||||||||||||
Corporate and Unallocated (1) | (25.1 | ) | (21.0 | ) | (7.2 | ) | (4.1 | ) | (13.8 | ) | ||||||||||
Total | $ | 257.4 | $ | 288.6 | $ | 360.7 | $ | (31.2 | ) | $ | (72.1 | ) | ||||||||
(1) | Corporate and Unallocated includes corporate expenses determined to be non-allocable to the segments such as interest income and interest expense. The Corporate and Unallocated results were determined on a consistent basis for all periods presented. The change in Corporate and Unallocated from fiscal 2014 to fiscal 2016 was driven by higher interest expense and foreign exchange losses. |
Engine Products Segment
The following is a summary of net sales by product within the Company’s Engine Products segment for the years ended July 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 (in millions):
Year Ended July 31, | Increase (Decrease) | |||||||||||||||||||
2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2016 vs 2015 | 2015 vs 2014 | ||||||||||||||||
Engine Products Segment | ||||||||||||||||||||
Off-Road Products | $ | 216.6 | $ | 261.1 | $ | 342.2 | $ | (44.5 | ) | $ | (81.1 | ) | ||||||||
On-Road Products | 127.2 | 138.4 | 130.0 | (11.2 | ) | 8.4 | ||||||||||||||
Aftermarket Products* | 951.5 | 980.7 | 1,012.2 | (29.2 | ) | (31.5 | ) | |||||||||||||
Aerospace and Defense Products | 96.0 | 103.9 | 99.6 | (7.9 | ) | 4.3 | ||||||||||||||
Total Engine Products segment | $ | 1,391.3 | $ | 1,484.1 | $ | 1,584.0 | $ | (92.8 | ) | $ | (99.9 | ) | ||||||||
* Includes replacement part sales to the Company’s OEM customers | ||||||||||||||||||||
The Engine Products segment sells to OEM customers in the construction, mining, agriculture, aerospace, defense, and truck end-markets, and to independent distributors, OEM dealer networks, private label accounts, and large equipment fleets. Products include air filtration systems, exhaust and emissions systems, liquid filtration systems for hydraulics, fuel and lube application, and replacement filters.
Fiscal 2016 compared to Fiscal 2015
Net sales for the Engine Products segment for the year ended July 31, 2016 were $1,391.3 million as compared to $1,484.1 million in the prior year period, a decrease of $92.8 million or 6.3%. The decrease was driven by declines in all product groups and the impact of foreign currency translation. The impact of foreign currency translation during fiscal 2016 decreased Engine Products sales by $43.4 million, or 2.9%. In constant currency fiscal 2016 Engine Products sales decreased $49.4 million, or 3.3%.
Worldwide sales of Off-Road Products were $216.6 million, a decrease of 17.0% from fiscal 2015. In constant currency, sales decreased $37.3 million, or 14.3%. These decreases were driven by a continued weakness in the global agricultural, mining and construction equipment markets with decreased build rates in all regions and the negative impacts of foreign currency translation.
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Worldwide sales of On-Road Products were $127.2 million, a decrease of 8.1% from fiscal 2015. In constant currency, sales decreased $8.5 million, or 6.1%. Growth in APAC and continued strength of medium-duty production was not enough to offset the revenue decreases associated with the slowing production of Class 8 trucks in North America, resulting in a steeper-than-expected decline in this business.
Worldwide sales of Aftermarket Products were $951.5 million, a decrease of 3.0% from fiscal 2015. In constant currency, sales increased $2.7 million, or 0.3%. The primary driver of the sales decrease from fiscal 2015 was foreign currency with sales in local currency remaining relatively flat compared to prior year.
Worldwide sales of Aerospace and Defense Products were $96.0 million, a decrease of 7.6% from fiscal 2015. In constant currency, sales decreased $6.3 million, or 6.1%. These decreases were due to Aerospace commercial slow down while Defense ground vehicle has remained relatively flat. The decline in commercial aerospace is primarily in rotary-wing aircraft reflecting a slowdown in oil exploration resulting in fewer flight hours. Many Defense platforms have been delayed due to funding.
Fiscal 2016 Engine Product's earnings before income taxes were $163.5 million, or 11.8% of Engine Products' sales, a decrease from 12.6% of sales in fiscal 2015. The percentage earnings decrease was driven by lower cost absorption due to a decrease in production volumes and the impact of foreign currency translation.
Fiscal 2015 compared to Fiscal 2014
For the year ended July 31, 2015, net sales for the Engine Products segment were $1,484.1 million, a decrease of 6.3% from $1,584.0 million in the fiscal prior year. The impact of the changes in foreign currency decreased sales by $82.0 million, or 5.5%.
Worldwide sales of Off-Road Products were $261.1 million, a decrease of 23.7% from $342.2 million in the prior year. The sales decrease was driven by continued weakness in the mining and agricultural equipment markets. These decreases were partially offset by an improving construction equipment end-market, particularly in North America, and new program wins in Europe.
Worldwide sales of On-Road Products were $138.4 million, an increase of 6.4% from $130.0 million in the prior year. The increase overall is due to an increase in customer new Class 8 truck build rates in North America.
Worldwide sales of Aftermarket Products were $980.7 million, a decrease of 3.1% from $1,012.2 million in the prior year. The overall sales decreases were primarily driven by the impact of the change in foreign currency exchange rates, partially offset by increases in the utilization rates of equipment fleets, increased sales of the Company’s proprietary replacement filters and expansion of the Company’s product portfolio and distribution capabilities. Net of foreign currency fluctuations, Aftermarket products sales increased 2.1% with sales in the Americas increasing by 1.6%, Europe by 3.1% and Asia by 0.8%.
Worldwide sales of Aerospace and Defense Products were $103.9 million, an increase of 4.2% from $99.6 million in the prior year.
Fiscal 2015 Engine Product's earnings before income taxes were $186.3 million, or 12.6% of Engine Products' sales, a decrease from 14.8% of sales in fiscal 2014. The percentage earnings decrease was driven by lower fixed cost absorption due to a decrease in sales volumes.
Industrial Products Segment
The following is a summary of net sales by product within the Company’s Industrial Products segment for the years ended July 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 (in millions):
Year Ended July 31, | Increase (Decrease) | |||||||||||||||||||
2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2016 vs 2015 | 2015 vs 2014 | ||||||||||||||||
Industrial Products segment: | ||||||||||||||||||||
Industrial Filtration Solutions Products | $ | 517.9 | $ | 529.0 | $ | 553.4 | $ | (11.1 | ) | $ | (24.4 | ) | ||||||||
Gas Turbine Products | 149.6 | 186.9 | 156.9 | (37.3 | ) | 30.0 | ||||||||||||||
Special Applications Products | 161.5 | 171.2 | 179.2 | (9.7 | ) | (8.0 | ) | |||||||||||||
Total Industrial Products segment | $ | 829.0 | $ | 887.1 | $ | 889.5 | $ | (58.1 | ) | $ | (2.4 | ) | ||||||||
The Industrial Products segment sells to various industrial distributors, dealers, and end-users, OEM customers of gas-fired turbines and OEMs and end-users requiring clean air. Products include dust, fume, and mist collectors, compressed air purification systems, air filtration systems for gas turbines and compressors, PTFE membrane-based products, and specialized air and gas filtration systems for various applications including computer hard disk drives and other electronic equipment.
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Fiscal 2016 compared to Fiscal 2015
Net sales for the Industrial Products segment for the year ended July 31, 2016 were $829.0 million as compared to $887.1 million in the prior year period, a decrease of $58.1 million or 6.5%. This decrease was driven by a 20.0% decrease in GTS sales and the impact of foreign currency translation. The impact of foreign currency translation during fiscal 2016 decreased Industrial Products sales by $30.8 million, or 3.5%. In constant currency fiscal 2016 Industrial Products sales decreased $27.3 million, or 3.1%.
Worldwide sales of Industrial Filtration Solutions were $517.9 million, a 2.1% decrease from fiscal 2015. In constant currency, fiscal 2016 sales increased $7.7 million, or 1.5%. Sales of both aftermarket and equipment are consistent with fiscal 2015.
Worldwide sales of GTS were $149.6 million, a 20.0% decrease from fiscal 2015. In constant currency, fiscal 2016 sales decreased $33.9 million, or 18.1%. GTS sales are typically large systems and, as a result, the Company's shipments and revenues fluctuate from period to period.
Worldwide sales of Special Application Products were $161.5 million, a 5.7% decrease from fiscal 2015. In constant currency, fiscal 2016 sales decreased $1.1 million, or 0.6%. These decreases were driven by weakness in disk drive product sales as the business is in a secular decline as solid-state memory replaces traditional hard disk drives.
Fiscal 2016 Industrial Products' earnings before income taxes were $119.0 million, or 14.4% of Industrial Products' sales, an increase from 13.9% in fiscal 2015. The fiscal 2016 earnings before income taxes percentage increase was driven by the benefits from previous restructuring actions and favorable product mix partially offset by a $3.5 million increase in restructuring charges.
Fiscal 2015 compared to Fiscal 2014
Sales for the Industrial Products segment were $887.1 million, a decrease of 0.3% from $889.5 million in the prior year. This result was driven by a 4.4% decline in Industrial Filtration Solutions Products and a 4.5% decline in Special Applications Products, partially offset by a 19.2% sales increase in Gas Turbine Products. The impact of foreign currency decreased net sales by $52.1 million, or 5.9%.
Worldwide sales of Industrial Filtration Solutions Products were $529.0 million, a 4.4% decrease from $553.4 million in the prior year. The Company continued to experience soft new equipment sales due to a continued weak global capital investment environment, partially offset by strong replacement air filter sales due to improved utilization of the equipment already installed in the field.
Worldwide sales of Gas Turbine Products were $186.9 million, an increase of 19.2% from $156.9 million in the prior year. Sales of Gas Turbine Products systems were due to increased shipments of large filtration systems used in power generation as well as the benefit of the acquisition of Northern Technical, which generated sales of $16.3 million.
Worldwide sales of Special Applications Products were $171.2 million, a 4.5% decrease from $179.2 million in the prior year. The sales decline was the result of a decrease in demand for the Company’s membrane products.
Fiscal 2016 Industrial Products' earnings before income taxes were $123.3 million, or 13.9% of Industrial Products' sales, a decrease from 15.1% in fiscal 2014. The fiscal 2015 percentage earnings decrease was driven by lower fixed cost absorption due to a decrease in sales volumes and the negative mix impacts from larger projects in the Gas Turbine Systems and Industrial Filtration Solutions businesses.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Capital Structure
The Company's long-term capital structure at July 31, 2016 and July 31, 2015 is summarized as follows (in millions):
July 31, | ||||||||
2016 | 2015 | |||||||
Long-term debt | $ | 351.8 | $ | 389.2 | ||||
Shareholders' equity | 771.4 | 778.7 | ||||||
Total long-term capital | $ | 1,123.2 | $ | 1,167.9 | ||||
Ratio of long-term debt to total long-term capital | 31.3 | % | 33.3 | % | ||||
As of July 31, 2016, long-term debt represented 31.3% of total long-term capital, defined as long-term debt plus total shareholders’ equity, compared to 33.3% at July 31, 2015.
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Total long-term debt outstanding at July 31, 2016 was $351.8 million compared to $389.2 million at the prior year end, a decrease of $37.4 million.
On October 28, 2014, the Company entered into a First Amendment (Amendment) to its 5 year, multi-currency revolving credit facility with a group of banks. The Amendment increased the Company's borrowing availability up to $400.0 million. The agreement provides that loans may be made under a selection of currencies and rate formulas including Base Rate Loans or LIBOR Rate Loans, as defined in the Amendment. The interest rate on each advance is based on certain market interest rates and leverage ratios. Facility fees and other fees on the entire loan commitment are payable over the duration of this facility. There was $130.0 million outstanding at July 31, 2016, and $160.0 million outstanding at July 31, 2015 and all borrowings which were outstanding on those dates had maturities which were less than twelve months. At July 31, 2016 and 2015, $262.7 million and $232.2 million, respectively, were available for further borrowing under such facilities. The amount available for further borrowing reflects a reduction for issued standby letters of credit, as discussed in Note 6. The Company’s multi-currency revolving facility contains financial covenants specifically related to maintaining a certain interest coverage ratio and a certain leverage ratio as well as other covenants that, under certain circumstances, can restrict the Company’s ability to incur additional indebtedness, make investments and other restricted payments, create liens and sell assets.
On April 16, 2015, the Company entered into a First Supplement to Note Purchase Agreement (First Supplement) with a group of institutional investors which supplements a Note Purchase Agreement, dated March 27, 2014. Pursuant to the First Supplement, the Company issued $25.0 million of senior unsecured notes due April 16, 2025, and $125.0 million of senior unsecured notes due June 17, 2030. The debt was issued at face value and bears interest payable semi-annually at an annual rate of interest of 2.93% and 3.18%, respectively. The proceeds from the notes were primarily used to refinance existing debt and for general corporate purposes. The notes contain covenants specifically related to maintaining a certain leverage ratio and other covenants that, under certain circumstances, can restrict the Company’s ability to incur additional indebtedness, make investments and other restricted payments, create liens and sell assets.
On July 22, 2016, a Japanese Subsidiary of the Company issued a ¥1.0 billion note that was guaranteed by the Company. The debt was issued at face value of ¥1.0 billion (approximately $9.7 million at July 31, 2016) is due July 15, 2021 and bears interest payable quarterly at a variable interest rate. The interest rate was 0.25% as of July 31, 2016.
The Company has two uncommitted credit facilities in the U.S., which provide unsecured borrowings for general corporate purposes. There was $26.8 million outstanding at July 31, 2016, and $15.3 million outstanding at July 31, 2015 and all borrowings which were outstanding on those dates had maturities which were less than twelve months. The weighted average interest rate on the short-term borrowings outstanding at July 31, 2016, was 1.25%. At July 31, 2016 and 2015, there was $38.2 million and $49.7 million, respectively, available under these two credit facilities.
The Company has a €100.0 million (approximately $111.1 million at July 31, 2016) program for issuing treasury notes for raising short-, medium- and long-term financing for its European operations. There were no amounts outstanding under this program at July 31, 2016 or 2015. Additionally, the Company’s European operations have lines of credit with an available limit of €44.0 million (approximately $48.9 million at July 31, 2016). There was no amount outstanding at July 31, 2016, and there was $10.4 million outstanding on these lines at July 31, 2015, which had a maturity date of less than twelve months.
Other international subsidiaries may borrow under various credit facilities. There was approximately $8.7 million outstanding under these credit facilities as of July 31, 2016, and $1.6 million as of July 31, 2015 and all borrowings which were outstanding on those dates had maturities which were less than twelve months. At July 31, 2016 and 2015, there was approximately $45.5 million and $47.2 million available for use, respectively, under these facilities. The weighted average interest rate on these short-term borrowings outstanding at July 31, 2016 and July 31, 2015, was 0.32% and 0.41%, respectively.
At July 31, 2016 and 2015, the Company had a contingent liability for standby letters of credit totaling $7.3 million and $7.8 million, respectively, which have been issued and are outstanding. The letters of credit guarantee payment to third parties in the event the Company is in breach of insurance contract terms as detailed in each letter of credit. At July 31, 2016 and 2015, there were no amounts drawn upon these letters of credit.
During fiscal 2016, credit in the global credit markets was accessible and market interest rates remained low. The Company believes that its current financial resources, together with cash generated by operations, are sufficient to continue financing its operations for the next twelve months. There can be no assurance, however, that the cost or availability of future borrowings will not be impacted by future capital market disruptions.
Certain note agreements contain debt covenants related to working capital levels and limitations on indebtedness. As of July 31, 2016, the Company was in compliance with all such covenants.
Shareholders' equity decreased $7.3 million to $771.4 million at July 31, 2016 as purchases of treasury stock and payments of dividends paid were offset by net earnings for the year ended July 31, 2016.
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Cash Flow Summary
The Company assesses its liquidity in terms of its ability to generate cash to fund its operating, investing, and financing activities. Significant factors affecting liquidity are: cash flows generated from operating activities, capital expenditures, acquisitions, dispositions, dividends, repurchase of outstanding shares, adequacy of available bank lines of credit and the ability to attract long-term capital with satisfactory terms. The Company generates substantial cash from the operation of its businesses and remains in a strong financial position, with sufficient liquidity available for reinvestment in existing businesses and strategic acquisitions.
Cash flows for the years ended July 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 are summarized as follows (in millions):
July 31, | ||||||||||||
2016 | 2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||
Net cash provided by (used in): | ||||||||||||
Operating activities | $ | 286.1 | $ | 212.8 | $ | 317.8 | ||||||
Investing activities | (55.6 | ) | (111.7 | ) | (124.1 | ) | ||||||
Financing activities | (175.0 | ) | (179.0 | ) | (120.8 | ) | ||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | (2.2 | ) | (28.6 | ) | (0.6 | ) | ||||||
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | $ | 53.3 | $ | (106.5 | ) | $ | 72.3 | |||||
Operating Activities
Cash provided by operating activities for the year ended July 31, 2016 was $286.1 million compared to $212.8 million during the prior fiscal year, an increase of $73.3 million. The increase in cash generated by operating activities resulted from a $99.6 million higher cash inflows from working capital relative to the prior fiscal year, partially offset by lower net earnings of $17.3 million. The higher cash inflows from working capital was primarily attributable to improvements in inventories and accounts receivable of $55.3 million and $29.2 million, compared to fiscal 2015 driven by active working capital management.
Cash provided by operating activities for fiscal 2015 was $212.8 million, a decrease of $105.0 million from fiscal 2014. The decrease in cash generated from operating activities of $105.0 million was primarily attributable to a decrease in net income of $52.1 million combined with higher cash outflows from working capital relative to fiscal 2014. The higher cash outflow from working capital was primarily attributable to $76.9 million increase in cash used for trade accounts payable and accrued expenses compared to fiscal 2014.
Accounts receivable at July 31, 2016 was $452.4 million, a decrease of $7.6 million from the balance of $460.0 million at July 31, 2015. Days sales outstanding was 67.5 days as of July 31, 2016, compared to 64.1 days as of July 31, 2015. The increase in days sales outstanding reflects delayed payments and longer payment terms associated with some large GTS projects during fiscal 2016. The Company’s days sales outstanding is also impacted by the mix of foreign sales, particularly in countries where extended payment terms are customary. Days sales outstanding is calculated using the count back method, which calculates the number of days of most recent revenue that is reflected in the net accounts receivable balance.
Inventory was $234.1 million at July 31, 2016 as compared to $265.0 million at July 31, 2015. The $30.9 million decrease in inventory was the result of increased sales in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016 and an effort to reduce inventory levels in line with demand. Inventory turns were 4.0 times per year as of July 31, 2016, compared to 4.3 times per year as of July 31, 2015. Inventory turns are calculated by taking the inventoriable portion of cost of goods sold for the trailing twelve month period divided by the average gross inventory value over the prior thirteen month period.
Investing Activities
Cash utilized for investing activities for the year ended July 31, 2016 was $55.6 million, a decrease of $56.1 million from the cash used in fiscal 2015 of $111.7 million. Cash used in investing activities are cash outflows for capital expenditures and acquisitions, partially offset by proceeds from sales of short-term investments. Capital expenditures for property, plant and equipment during fiscal 2016 totaled $72.9 million compared to $93.8 million during fiscal 2015, a decrease of $20.9 million. Fiscal 2016 and fiscal 2015 expenditures primarily related to the Company’s Global ERP Project, global plant capacity additions, information and lab technology equipment, productivity-enhancing investments at manufacturing sites and tooling to manufacture new products.
Capital spending in fiscal 2017 is estimated to be between $70 and $80 million. It is anticipated that fiscal 2017 capital expenditures will be financed primarily by cash on hand, cash generated from operations, and lines of credit.
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Cash utilized for acquisitions in fiscal 2016 was $12.9 million compared to $105.6 million during the year ended July 31, 2015. The Company acquired Engineered Products Company (EPC), a leading designer and manufacturer of indicators, gauges, switches and sensors for engine air and liquid filtration systems in fiscal 2016.
Financing Activities
Cash used for financing activities was $175.0 million, $179.0 million and $120.8 million for the years ended July 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. Cash flows used in financing activities generally relate to the use of cash for repurchases of the Company's common stock and payment of dividends, offset by net borrowing activity and proceeds from the exercise of stock options.
The Company’s dividend policy is to maintain a payout ratio which allows dividends to increase with the long-term growth of earnings per share. The Company’s dividend payout ratio target is 35% to 45% of the prior three years average earnings per share. Dividends paid for the years ended July 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 were $91.2 million, $91.2 million and $83.1 million, respectively.
The Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of 14.0 million shares of common stock under the stock repurchase plan dated May 29, 2015. This repurchase authorization, which is effective until terminated by the Board of Directors, replaced the Company’s previous stock repurchase plan dated September 27, 2013 that authorized the repurchase of 15.0 million shares of common stock. The September 27, 2013 authorization replaced a March 26, 2010 authorization for the purchase of 16.0 million shares. Under the various authorizations, shares repurchased were 2.5 million, 6.7 million and 6.8 million shares for the years ended July 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014, respectively. As of July 31, 2016, the Company had remaining authorization to repurchase 10.5 million shares under the current authorization.
During the year ended July 31, 2016, the Company reduced short-term borrowings and long-term debt, including current maturities, by $15.4 million as debt repayments exceeded proceeds from long-term debt of $9.6 million. Short-term borrowings at July 31, 2016 were reduced by $23.6 million from July 31, 2015.
As of July 31, 2015, short-term borrowings and long-term debt, including current maturities, were $578.3 million, an increase of $147.6 million from the prior fiscal year end. This increase is primarily due to the issuance of $150.0 million of senior unsecured notes during in April 2015.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
At July 31, 2016 and 2015, cash and cash equivalents were $243.2 million and $189.9 million, respectively. The Company did not hold any short-term investments at July 31, 2016. Short-term investments may change year to year based on maturity dates of existing investments, the Company’s outlook for cash requirements and available access to other sources of liquidity.
The majority of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents are held by its foreign subsidiaries as nearly half of the Company’s earnings occur outside the U.S. Most of these funds are considered permanently reinvested outside the U.S., as the cash generated from U.S. operations plus the Company’s short-term debt facilities are anticipated to be sufficient for the Company's U.S operation’s cash needs. If additional cash was required for the Company’s operations in the U.S., it may be subject to additional U.S. taxes if funds were repatriated from certain foreign subsidiaries.
The Company expects that cash generated by operating activities will be between $260.0 million and $300.0 million in fiscal 2017. At July 31, 2016, the Company had cash and cash equivalents of $243.2 million and $506.4 million available under existing lines of credit. The Company believes that the combination of existing cash, available credit under existing credit facilities and the expected cash generated by operating activities will be adequate to meet cash requirements for fiscal 2017, including debt repayments, payment of anticipated dividends, possible share repurchase activity, potential acquisitions and capital expenditures.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements, with the exception of the guarantee of 50% of certain debt of its joint venture with Caterpillar, Advanced Filtration Systems Inc. (AFSI). As of July 31, 2016, the joint venture had $24.8 million of outstanding debt, of which the Company guarantees half. The Company does not believe that this guarantee will have a current or future effect on its financial condition, results of operations, liquidity, or capital resources.
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Contractual Obligations
The following table summarizes the Company’s contractual obligations as of July 31, 2016, for the years indicated (in millions):
Payments Due by Period | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total | Less than 1 year | 1 - 3 years | 3 - 5 years | More than 5 years | ||||||||||||||||
Long-term debt obligations | $ | 400.6 | $ | 50.0 | $ | 65.9 | $ | 9.7 | $ | 275.0 | ||||||||||
Capital lease obligations | 2.0 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.2 | — | |||||||||||||||
Interest on long-term debt obligations | 106.8 | 13.6 | 21.7 | 18.7 | 52.8 | |||||||||||||||
Operating lease obligations | 25.4 | 10.0 | 12.6 | 2.6 | 0.2 | |||||||||||||||
Purchase obligations (1) | 126.2 | 120.2 | 5.2 | 0.2 | 0.6 | |||||||||||||||
Pension and deferred compensation (2) | 91.3 | 15.8 | 11.9 | 11.4 | 52.2 | |||||||||||||||
Total (3) | $ | 752.3 | $ | 210.4 | $ | 118.3 | $ | 42.8 | $ | 380.8 | ||||||||||
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(1)Purchase obligations consist primarily of inventory, tooling, and capital expenditures. The Company’s purchase orders for inventory are based on expected customer demand, and as a result quantities and dollar volumes are subject to change.
(2)Pension and deferred compensation consists of long-term pension liabilities and salary and bonus deferrals elected by certain executives under the Company’s Deferred Compensation Plan. Deferred compensation balances earn interest based on a treasury bond rate as defined by the plan (10-year treasury bond STRIP rate plus two percent for deferrals prior to January 1, 2011 and 10-year treasury bond rates for deferrals after December 31, 2010) are approved by the Human Resources Committee of the Board of Directors, and are payable at the election of the participants.
(3)In addition to the above contractual obligations, the Company may be obligated for additional cash outflows of $17.5 million for potential tax obligations, including accrued interest and penalties. The payment and timing of any such payments is affected by the ultimate resolution of the tax years that are under audit or remain subject to examination by the relevant taxing authorities. Therefore, quantification of an estimated range and timing of future payments cannot be made at this time.
Critical Accounting Policies
The Company’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires the use of estimates, judgments, and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the periods presented. Management bases these estimates on historical experience and various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the recorded values of certain assets and liabilities. The Company believes its use of estimates and underlying accounting assumptions adheres to GAAP and is consistently applied. Valuations based on estimates and underlying accounting assumptions are reviewed for reasonableness on a consistent basis throughout the Company. The Company’s Critical Accounting Policies are those that require more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements and that are the most important to aid in fully understanding its financial results. The Company's Critical Accounting Policies are the following:
Revenue recognition The Company sells a wide range of filtration solutions into many industries around the globe. Revenue is recognized when both product ownership and the risk of loss have transferred to the customer, the Company has no remaining obligations, the selling price is fixed and determinable, and collectability is reasonably assured. The vast majority of the Company’s sales agreements are for standard products with product ownership and risk of loss transferring to the customer when the product has shipped, at which point revenue is recognized. Although less common, the Company does have sales agreements with customers requiring product ownership and risk of loss to transfer at the customer’s location. For these non-standard terms, the Company defers revenue on these product sales until the product has been delivered.
For the Company’s GTS sales, which typically consist of multiple shipments of components that will comprise the entire GTS project, it must carefully monitor the transfer of title related to each portion of a system sale. The Company defers revenue recognition until product ownership and risk of loss has transferred to the customer for all components and when all terms specified in the contract are met which may include requirements such as the requirement for the Company to deliver technical documentation to the customer or a quality inspection which may be required to be approved by the customer.
In limited circumstances, the Company enters into sales agreements that involve multiple elements (such as equipment, replacement filter elements, and installation services). In these instances, the Company determines if the multiple elements in the arrangement represent separate units of accounting. If separate units of accounting exist, the price of the entire arrangement is allocated to the separate units of account using the Company’s best estimate of relative selling price if the unit of account was
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sold separately. Revenue is then recognized separately for each unit of account when the criteria for revenue recognition have been met.
Additionally, the Company records estimated discounts and rebates offered to customers as a reduction of sales in the same period revenue is recognized
Goodwill Goodwill is assessed for impairment annually, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset may be impaired. The Company performed an impairment assessment during the third quarter of fiscal 2016. The results of this assessment showed that the estimated fair values of the reporting units to which goodwill is assigned continued to exceed the corresponding carrying values of the respective reporting units resulting in no goodwill impairment. Of the Company's five reporting units that contain goodwill, the estimated fair values during the Company's annual third quarter fiscal 2016 impairment tests exceeded the respective carrying values by at least 34%.
During the second quarter of fiscal 2016, the Company revised its forecast associated with its GTS reporting unit. While the previous forecast for this reporting unit called for a year-over-year decline in sales, the Company continued to face deferrals and softening demand for large-turbine projects. Given the challenges facing this business, the Company revisited its strategic focus and priorities. The Company will continue to focus on innovative products while growing the aftermarket business but will be more selective in taking on large-turbine projects, which resulted in the revised forecast associated with its GTS reporting unit.
As a result of the strategic shift and actions taken in the second quarter of fiscal 2016, the Company concluded that an interim goodwill triggering event had occurred for the GTS reporting unit. Goodwill associated with the GTS reporting unit was $60.2 million as of January 31, 2016 and is included in the Industrial Products segment. The Company completed its goodwill impairment assessment using a discounted cash flow model based on management's judgments and assumptions to determine the estimated fair value of the reporting unit. Based on the results of this assessment, the Company concluded the estimated fair value of the GTS reporting unit exceeded the respective carrying amount of the reporting unit by approximately 38%. Therefore, the second step of the impairment test was not necessary for this reporting unit.
In determining the estimated fair value of the reporting unit, the Company used the income approach, a valuation technique using an estimate of future cash flows from the reporting unit's financial forecast. A terminal growth rate of 3.0% and a discount rate of 12.0% were used reflecting the relative risk of achieving cash flows as well as any other specific risks or factors related to the GTS reporting unit. The Company believes the assumptions used in its discounted cash flow analysis are appropriate and result in reasonable estimate of the reporting unit's fair value. The Company performed a sensitivity analysis to determine how the assumptions made impact the results of the impairment test. Holding all other assumptions constant, an unfavorable change in projected cash flows of 25.0% or more would potentially result in an indication of impairment. Additionally, a decrease in the residual growth rate of 4.5 percentage points or more or an increase in the discount rate of 1.2 percentage points or more would potentially result in an indication of impairment. While these projections supported no impairment of this reporting unit as of January 31, 2016, given that the Company's second quarter 2016 results fell below expectations and the sensitivities to the assumptions used in the calculations of the estimated cash flows, it is possible that an impairment could be incurred in the future. The Company will continue to monitor results and expected cash flows in the future to assess whether goodwill impairment in the GTS reporting unit may be necessary.
Income taxes As part of the process of preparing the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements, management is required to estimate income taxes in each of the jurisdictions in which the Company operates. This process involves estimating actual current tax exposure together with assessing temporary differences resulting from differing treatment of items for tax and book accounting purposes. These differences result in deferred tax assets and liabilities, which are included within the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet. These assets and liabilities are evaluated by using estimates of future taxable income streams and the impact of tax planning strategies. Reserves are also estimated for uncertain tax positions that are currently unresolved. The Company routinely monitors the potential impact of such situations and believes that it was properly reserved at July 31, 2016. As of July 31, 2016, the liability for unrecognized tax benefits, accrued interest, and penalties was $17.5 million.
Defined Benefit Pension Plans The Company incurs expenses relating to employee benefits such as non-contributory defined benefit pension plans. In accounting for these defined benefit pension plans, management must make a variety of assumptions and estimates including mortality rates, discount rates, overall Company compensation increases, expected return on plan assets, and health care cost trend rates. The Company considers historical data as well as current facts and circumstances and uses a third-party specialist to assist management in determining these estimates.
To develop the assumption regarding the expected long-term rate of return on assets for its U.S. pension plans, the Company considered the historical returns and the future expectations for returns for each asset class, as well as the target asset allocation of the pension portfolio. The expected long-term rate of return on assets assumption for the plans outside the U.S. reflects the investment allocation and expected total portfolio returns specific to each plan and country. Reflecting the relatively long-term nature of the U.S. plans’ obligations, approximately 65% of the plans’ assets are invested in equity securities, 30% in fixed income, and 5% in real assets (investments into funds containing commodities and real estate). In fiscal 2016, the Company plans to continue investing in liability-driven investment funds, which will change the asset allocations for the U.S. plans. The Company
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selected a 6.90% long-term rate of return on assets as of July 31, 2016, which will also be used to develop the fiscal 2017 expense for the Company’s U.S. pension plans and selected a long-term rate of return on assets for its non-U.S. plans of 3.98%. A one percent change in the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets would have changed the fiscal 2016 annual pension expense by approximately $4.6 million.
The Company’s objective in selecting a discount rate for its pension plans is to select the best estimate of the rate at which the benefit obligations could be effectively settled on the measurement date, taking into account the nature and duration of the benefit obligations of the plan. In making this best estimate, the Company looks at the rates of return on high-quality fixed-income investments currently available and expected to be available during the period to maturity of the benefits. This process includes assessing the universe of bonds available on the measurement date with a quality rating of Aa or better. Similar appropriate benchmarks are used to determine the discount rate for the non-U.S. plans. This resulted in a weighted average discount rate for the U.S. plans of 3.65% down from 4.33% in the prior year and decreased the weighted average discount rate used for its non-U.S. plans from 3.14% to 2.08%. Effective August 1, 2016, the Company changed to the split/spot rate method to estimate the service and interest costs for its U.S., United Kingdom, and Belgium plans. The new method utilizes a full yield curve approach to estimate service and interests costs by applying specific spot rates along the yield curve used to determine the benefit obligation of relevant projected cash outflows.
In fiscal 2016, the Company’s global pension expense was $17.8 million. Effective August 1, 2016, participants in the U.S. salaried plan no longer continue to accrue Company contribution credits under the plan but are eligible for a 3.0% annual Company retirement contribution in addition to the Company’s match to their 401(k) accounts.
While changes to the Company’s pension assumptions would not be expected to impact its annual pension expense by a material amount, such changes could significantly impact the Company’s pension liability.
New Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted
For new accounting standards not yet adopted refer to Note 1 Summary of Significant Accounting Policies included in Item 8 of this Annual Report.
Safe Harbor Statement under the Securities Reform Act of 1995
The Company, through its management, may make forward-looking statements reflecting the Company’s current views with respect to future events and financial performance. These forward-looking statements, which may be included in reports filed under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act), in press releases and in other documents and materials as well as in written or oral statements made by or on behalf of the Company, are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, including those discussed in Item 1A Risk Factors of this Annual Report, which could cause actual results to differ materially from historical results or those anticipated. The words or phrases “will likely result,” “are expected to,” “will continue,” “will allow,” “estimate,” “project,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “forecast” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21e of the Exchange Act and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, as enacted by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (PSLRA). In particular, the Company desires to take advantage of the protections of the PSLRA in connection with the forward-looking statements made in this Annual Report, including those contained in the “Outlook” section of Item 7 Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. These statements do not guarantee future performance.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date such statements are made. In addition, the Company wishes to advise readers that the factors listed in Item 1A Risk Factors of this Annual Report, as well as other factors, could affect the Company’s performance and could cause the Company’s actual results for future periods to differ materially from any opinions or statements expressed. These factors include, but are not limited to, world economic and industrial market conditions; the Company's ability to maintain certain competitive advantages over competitors; pricing pressures; the Company's ability to protect and enforce its intellectual property rights; the Company's dependence on global operations; customer concentration in certain cyclical industries; commodity availability and pricing; the continued implementation of the Company's global ERP information technology system and other new information technology systems; information security and data breaches; foreign currency fluctuations; governmental laws and regulations; changes in tax laws, regulations and results of examinations; the Company's ability to attract and retain key personnel; changes in capital and credit markets; execution of the Company's acquisition strategy; the possibility of goodwill or intangible asset impairment; execution of restructuring plans; the Company's ability to maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting and other factors included in Item 1A Risk Factors of this Annual Report. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
The Company’s market risk includes the potential loss arising from adverse changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates. The Company manages foreign currency market risk from time to time through the use of a variety of financial and
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derivative instruments. The Company does not enter into any of these instruments for speculative trading purposes. Rather, the Company’s objective in managing these risks is to reduce fluctuations in earnings and cash flows associated with changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The Company uses forward exchange contracts and other hedging activities to hedge the U.S. dollar value resulting from existing recognized foreign currency denominated asset and liability balances and also for anticipated foreign currency transactions. The Company also naturally hedges foreign currency through its production in the countries in which it sells its products. The Company’s market risk on interest rates is the potential decrease in fair value of long-term debt resulting from a potential increase in interest rates. See further discussion of these market risks below.
Foreign Currency During fiscal 2016, the U.S. dollar was generally stronger than in fiscal 2015 compared to many of the currencies of the foreign countries in which the Company operates. The overall strength of the dollar had a negative impact on the Company’s international net sales results because the foreign denominated revenues translated into fewer U.S. dollars.
It is not possible to determine the exact impact of foreign currency translation changes. However, the direct effect on reported net sales and net earnings can be estimated. For the year ended July 31, 2016, the estimated impact of foreign currency translation resulted in an overall decrease in reported net sales of $74.2 million and a decrease in reported net earnings of approximately $7.9 million. Foreign currency translation had a negative impact in many regions around the world.
The Company maintains significant assets and operations in Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and South Africa, resulting in exposure to foreign currency gains and losses. A portion of the Company’s foreign currency exposure is naturally hedged by incurring liabilities, including bank debt, denominated in the local currency in which the Company’s foreign subsidiaries are located.
The foreign subsidiaries of the Company generally purchase the majority of their input costs and then sell to many of their customers in the same local currency. However, the Company still may be exposed to cost increases relative to local currencies in the markets to which it sells. To mitigate such adverse trends, the Company, from time to time, enters into forward exchange contracts and other hedging activities. Additionally, foreign currency positions are partially offsetting and are netted against one another to reduce exposure.
Some products made by the Company in the U.S. are sold internationally. As a result, sales of such products are affected by the value of the U.S. dollar relative to other currencies. Any long-term strengthening of the U.S. dollar could depress these sales. Also, competitive conditions in the Company’s markets may limit its ability to increase product pricing in the face of adverse currency movements.
Interest The Company’s exposure to market risks for changes in interest rates relates primarily to its short-term investments, short-term borrowings, and interest rate swap agreements, as well as the potential increase in fair value of long-term debt resulting from a potential decrease in interest rates. The Company has limited earnings or cash flow exposure due to market risks on its long-term debt obligations as a result of the majority of the debt being fixed-rate. However, interest rate changes would affect the fair market value of the debt. As of July 31, 2016, the estimated fair value of debt with fixed interest rates was $394.4 million compared to its carrying value of $375.0 million. The fair value is estimated by discounting the projected cash flows using the rate of which similar amounts of debt could currently be borrowed. As of July 31, 2016, the Company’s financial liabilities with exposure to changes in interest rates consisted mainly of $165.5 million of short-term debt outstanding and a total of ¥ 2.65 billion, or $25.7 million, of variable rate long-term debt. Assuming a hypothetical increase of one-half percent in short-term interest rates, with all other variables remaining constant, interest expense would have increased $1.3 million and interest income would have increased $1.2 million in fiscal 2016.
Pensions The Company is exposed to market return fluctuations on its qualified defined benefit pension plans. In fiscal 2016, the Company reduced its long-term rate of return from 6.99% to 6.90% on its U.S. plans and reduced its rate from 4.83% to 3.98% on its non-U.S. plans, to reflect its future expectation for returns. Consistent with published bond indices, the Company reduced its discount rate from 4.33% to 3.65% on its U.S. plans and reduced its rates from 3.14% to 2.08% for its non-U.S. plans. The plans were underfunded by $81.8 million at July 31, 2016, since the projected benefit obligation exceeded the fair value of the plan assets.
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Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f). Management of the Company has assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of July 31, 2016. In making its assessment of internal control financial reporting, management used the criteria described in Internal Control - Integrated Framework - version 2013 issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). Based on this evaluation, management concluded that the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective as of July 31, 2016 based on criteria in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the COSO. The Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, has audited the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of July 31, 2016, as stated in their report which appears herein.
/s/ Tod E. Carpenter | /s/ Scott J. Robinson | |
Tod E. Carpenter | Scott J. Robinson | |
President and Chief Executive Officer | Chief Financial Officer | |
September 23, 2016 | September 23, 2016 | |
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of Donaldson Company, Inc.
In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and the related consolidated statements of earnings, comprehensive income, changes in shareholders’ equity and cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Donaldson Company, Inc. and its subsidiaries at July 31, 2016 and July 31, 2015, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended July 31, 2016 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of July 31, 2016, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The Company's management is responsible for these financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting appearing under Item 8A. Our responsibility is to express opinions on these financial statements and on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our integrated audits. We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audits of the financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Minneapolis, Minnesota
September 23, 2016
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Donaldson Company, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Earnings
(In millions, except per share amounts)
Year ended July 31, | ||||||||||||
2016 | 2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||
Net sales | $ | 2,220.3 | $ | 2,371.2 | $ | 2,473.5 | ||||||
Cost of sales | 1,465.5 | 1,562.6 | 1,595.7 | |||||||||
Gross profit | 754.8 | 808.6 | 877.8 | |||||||||
Selling, general and administrative | 425.1 | 460.1 | 460.3 | |||||||||
Research and development | 55.5 | 60.2 | 61.8 | |||||||||
Operating income | 274.2 | 288.3 | 355.7 | |||||||||
Other income, net | (3.9 | ) | (15.5 | ) | (15.2 | ) | ||||||
Interest expense | 20.7 | 15.2 | 10.2 | |||||||||
Earnings before income taxes | 257.4 | 288.6 | 360.7 | |||||||||
Income taxes | 66.6 | 80.5 | 100.5 | |||||||||
Net earnings | $ | 190.8 | $ | 208.1 | $ | 260.2 | ||||||
Weighted average shares – basic | 133.8 | 137.8 | 145.6 | |||||||||
Weighted average shares – diluted | 134.8 | 139.4 | 147.6 | |||||||||
Net earnings per share – basic | $ | 1.43 | $ | 1.51 | $ | 1.79 | ||||||
Net earnings per share – diluted | $ | 1.42 | $ | 1.49 | $ | 1.76 | ||||||
Cash dividends declared per share | $ | 0.690 | $ | 0.670 | $ | 0.610 | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Donaldson Company, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(In millions)
Year ended July 31, | ||||||||||||
2016 | 2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||
Net earnings | $ | 190.8 | $ | 208.1 | $ | 260.2 | ||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss) | ||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation loss | (18.5 | ) | (119.1 | ) | (2.1 | ) | ||||||
Pension and postretirement liability adjustment, net of deferred taxes of $14.4, $(0.2) and $1.3, respectively | (25.2 | ) | 3.4 | (6.3 | ) | |||||||
Gain (loss) on hedging derivatives, net of deferred taxes of $(0.1), $0.4 and $(0.1), respectively | 0.1 | (0.5 | ) | 0.1 | ||||||||
Net other comprehensive loss | (43.6 | ) | (116.2 | ) | (8.3 | ) | ||||||
Total comprehensive income | $ | 147.2 | $ | 91.9 | $ | 251.9 | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Donaldson Company, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In millions, except share amounts)
As of July 31, | |||||||
2016 | 2015 | ||||||
ASSETS | |||||||
Current assets: | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 243.2 | $ | 189.9 | |||
Short-term investments | — | 27.5 | |||||
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $8.6 and $6.7 | 452.4 | 460.0 | |||||
Inventories, net | 234.1 | 265.0 | |||||
Deferred income taxes | 29.0 | 28.2 | |||||
Prepaids and other current assets | 51.0 | 60.1 | |||||
Total current assets | 1,009.7 | 1,030.7 | |||||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 469.8 | 470.6 | |||||
Goodwill | 229.3 | 223.7 | |||||
Intangible assets, net | 38.5 | 37.9 | |||||
Other long-term assets | 41.3 | 46.6 | |||||
Total assets | $ | 1,788.6 | $ | 1,809.5 | |||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||||
Current liabilities: | |||||||
Short-term borrowings | $ | 165.5 | $ | 187.3 | |||
Current maturities of long-term debt | 51.2 | 1.8 | |||||
Trade accounts payable | 143.3 | 179.2 | |||||
Accrued employee compensation and related taxes | 61.0 | 66.5 | |||||
Accrued liabilities | 37.5 | 42.9 | |||||
Other current liabilities | 85.3 | 82.9 | |||||
Total current liabilities | 543.8 | 560.6 | |||||
Long-term debt | 351.8 | 389.2 | |||||
Deferred income taxes | 3.1 | 12.5 | |||||
Other long-term liabilities | 118.5 | 68.5 | |||||
Total liabilities | 1,017.2 | 1,030.8 | |||||
Commitments and contingencies (Note 17) | |||||||
Shareholders’ equity: | |||||||
Preferred stock, $1.00 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, none issued | — | — | |||||
Common stock, $5.00 par value, 240,000,000 shares authorized, 151,643,194 shares issued | 758.2 | 758.2 | |||||
Retained earnings | 905.1 | 815.2 | |||||
Non-controlling interest | 4.0 | 3.9 | |||||
Stock compensation plans | 16.7 | 17.9 | |||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | (205.6 | ) | (162.0 | ) | |||
Treasury stock, 18,750,503 and 17,044,950 shares, at cost | (707.0 | ) | (654.5 | ) | |||
Total shareholders’ equity | 771.4 | 778.7 | |||||
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | $ | 1,788.6 | $ | 1,809.5 | |||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Donaldson Company, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In millions)
Year ended July 31, | ||||||||||||
2016 | 2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||
Operating Activities | ||||||||||||
Net earnings | $ | 190.8 | $ | 208.1 | $ | 260.2 | ||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 74.9 | 74.3 | 67.2 | |||||||||
Equity in earnings of affiliates, net of distributions | (0.3 | ) | (1.1 | ) | (3.4 | ) | ||||||
Deferred income taxes | (3.3 | ) | (5.6 | ) | (7.8 | ) | ||||||
Tax benefit of equity plans | (2.7 | ) | (6.8 | ) | (8.8 | ) | ||||||
Stock compensation plan expense | 7.3 | 10.7 | 11.6 | |||||||||
Loss on sale of business | — | — | 0.9 | |||||||||
Other, net | 11.7 | 25.1 | 10.1 | |||||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquired businesses | ||||||||||||
Accounts receivable | 8.5 | (20.7 | ) | (44.8 | ) | |||||||
Inventories | 29.1 | (26.2 | ) | (19.3 | ) | |||||||
Prepaids and other current assets | 0.8 | (27.8 | ) | (7.8 | ) | |||||||
Trade accounts payable and other accrued expenses | (30.7 | ) | (17.2 | ) | 59.7 | |||||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 286.1 | 212.8 | 317.8 | |||||||||
Investing Activities | ||||||||||||
Purchases of property, plant and equipment | (72.9 | ) | (93.8 | ) | (97.2 | ) | ||||||
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment | 2.2 | 0.2 | 0.4 | |||||||||
Purchases of short-term investments | — | (27.0 | ) | (108.8 | ) | |||||||
Proceeds from sale of short-term investments | 28.0 | 114.5 | 81.5 | |||||||||
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired | (12.9 | ) | (105.6 | ) | — | |||||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (55.6 | ) | (111.7 | ) | (124.1 | ) | ||||||
Financing Activities | ||||||||||||
Proceeds from long-term debt | 9.6 | 150.0 | 125.0 | |||||||||
Repayments of long-term debt | (1.4 | ) | (4.2 | ) | (81.9 | ) | ||||||
Change in short-term borrowings | (23.6 | ) | 2.8 | 175.4 | ||||||||
Purchase of treasury stock | (84.3 | ) | (256.3 | ) | (279.4 | ) | ||||||
Dividends paid | (91.2 | ) | (91.2 | ) | (83.1 | ) | ||||||
Tax benefit of equity plans | 2.7 | 6.8 | 8.8 | |||||||||
Exercise of stock options | 13.2 | 13.1 | 14.4 | |||||||||
Net cash used in financing activities | (175.0 | ) | (179.0 | ) | (120.8 | ) | ||||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | (2.2 | ) | (28.6 | ) | (0.6 | ) | ||||||
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 53.3 | (106.5 | ) | 72.3 | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year | 189.9 | 296.4 | 224.1 | |||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year | $ | 243.2 | $ | 189.9 | $ | 296.4 | ||||||
Supplemental Cash Flow Information | ||||||||||||
Cash paid during the year for: | ||||||||||||
Income taxes | $ | 67.8 | $ | 85.6 | $ | 93.1 | ||||||
Interest | $ | 19.7 | $ | 14.7 | $ | 11.1 | ||||||
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Donaldson Company, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity
(In millions, except per share amounts)
Common Stock | Additional Paid-in Capital | Retained Earnings | Non- Controlling Interest | Stock Compensation Plans | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Treasury Stock | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Balance July 31, 2013 | $ | 758.2 | $ | — | $ | 532.3 | $ | — | $ | 21.8 | $ | (37.5 | ) | $ | (189.6 | ) | $ | 1,085.2 | |||||||||||||
Comprehensive income | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net earnings | 260.2 | 260.2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency translation | (2.1 | ) | (2.1 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pension liability adjustment, net of deferred taxes | (6.3 | ) | (6.3 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net gain on cash flow hedging derivatives, net of deferred taxes | 0.1 | 0.1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Comprehensive income | 251.9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Treasury stock acquired | (279.4 | ) | (279.4 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock options exercised | (7.0 | ) | (10.5 | ) | 30.5 | 13.0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Deferred stock and other activity | (3.1 | ) | (1.8 | ) | (0.5 | ) | 4.9 | (0.5 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance awards | (0.4 | ) | (0.5 | ) | (1.7 | ) | 1.6 | (1.0 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Stock option expense | 9.9 | 9.9 | < | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||