ASPHALT • CONCRETE • INDUSTRIAL HEATING SYSTEMS • MATERIAL HANDLING • ROAD CONSTRUCTION
FORESTRY AND ENVIRONMENTAL RECYCLING • MOBILE CRUSHING AND SCREENING • ROCK BREAKER TECHNOLOGY
CRUSHING •SCREENS AND FEEDERS • WASHING AND CLASSIFYING • ASTEC DIGITAL • TRAINING • PARTS
About the Company
Astec is a leading manufacturer of equipment
for asphalt road building, aggregate
processing, concrete production and
environmental recycling. Products include
rock crushing and screening plants, hot mix
asphalt facilities, concrete plants, milling
machines, asphalt pavers, material transfer
vehicles and horizontal grinding equipment.
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OUR VISION
To build industry changing solutions that
provide life-changing opportunities.
Rock to Road™
Value Chain
MATERIALS
SOLUTIONS
INFRASTRUCTURE
SOLUTIONS
Crushing and Screening
for Raw Materials
Asphalt and Concrete
Plants, Industrial Heating,
Construction Machinery
Astec offers a full line of high-quality products to facilitate
construction from Rock to Road. This allows customers to choose
the equipment and parts they need from one trusted source.
OneAstec makes the purchasing process easier while providing
greater value to the customer.
SAFETY
INTEGRITY
DEVOTION
RESPECT
INNOVATION
Core Values
Market-cap
~$706 Million
Employees
~4,148
Headquarters
Chattanooga, TN, USA
Stock Symbol
NASDAQ: ASTE
At A Glance
*As of February 21, 2025
We are committed to pushing boundaries and redefining what’s
possible for our team members, customers, and communities. In 2023,
we launched a new vision statement that reflects this renewed focus
on innovation with impact.
At Astec, we strive to be a company where vision becomes reality,
and every solution is a pathway to change lives.
Performance at a Glance Data
(in millions, except amounts per share)
2024
2023
2022
CONSOLIDATED NET SALES
$1,305.1
$1,338.2
$1,274.5
SEGMENT NET SALES:
Infrastructure Solutions
$837.4
$800.4
$764.2
Materials Solutions
$467.7
$537.8
$510.3
TOTAL CONSOLIDATED NET SALES
$1,305.1
$1,338.2
$1,274.5
SALES BY GEOGRAPHIC REGION:
United States
$1,015.4
$1,083.4
$1,014.3
Canada
$67.4
$58.5
$63.0
Australia and Oceania
$52.3
$55.7
$46.7
Africa
$40.5
$36.6
$36.1
Brazil
$32.9
$27.0
$24.8
Europe
$30.9
$28.7
$31.0
Mexico
$23.8
$8.4
$10.7
South America (Excluding Brazil)
$17.8
$19.8
$20.0
Asia
$12.9
$8.6
$13.6
Central America (Excluding Mexico)
$5.6
$4.1
$10.7
Other
$5.6
$7.4
$3.6
TOTAL FOREIGN
$289.7
$254.8
$260.2
TOTAL CONSOLIDATED NET SALES
$1,305.1
$1,338.2
$1,274.5
DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE
$0.19
$1.47
-
DIVIDEND PAID PER SHARE
Q1
$0.13
$0.13
$0.12
Q2
$0.13
$0.13
$0.12
Q3
$0.13
$0.13
$0.12
Q4
$0.13
$0.13
$0.13
TOTAL
$0.52
$0.52
$0.49
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A Message from the CEO
Throughout the past year at Astec, we were guided by our
strategy and purpose, Built to Connect. Our Infrastructure
Solutions and Materials Solutions groups were committed
to further enhancing our consistency, continuing a culture
of execution, and driving growth.
We went into 2024 with a renewed vision statement – To
build industry changing solutions that create life-changing
opportunities. This vision propelled us forward, inspiring
us to push the boundaries of innovation, and drive positive
change for our employees, customers, and communities.
Dear Fellow Shareholders
JACO VAN DER MERWE PRESIDENT AND CEO
ASTEC INDUSTRIES, INC.
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ENGAGED EMPLOYEES
We continued creating a workplace where everyone
feels valued, supported, and inspired to do their best
work. Our Voice of OneASTEC survey validated an
increase in overall employee engagement compared
to the prior survey results. This benchmark reflects how
energized, enabled, and engaged our employees feel,
and showcases our collective efforts toward creating a
dynamic work environment.
Astec engaged as civic leaders in our local communities
by participating in a variety of events including the
Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ Express Tour.
We also hosted the Women of Asphalt seminar at
our headquarters, where we celebrated our talented
employees and their inspiring contributions to
our industry.
CUSTOMER FOCUSED
Our customer-focused mindset guided our
accomplishments this year. We focused on further
strengthening our customer relationships. We enhanced
our Astec University training platform, designed to
educate and empower our customers to use, service,
and sell our products effectively.
We also participated in a variety of trade shows across
industries, including World of Concrete, World of
Asphalt, and Hillhead, all of which expanded our reach
and cemented our reputation as an industry leader.
INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS
This year, we launched new products and Astec Digital
initiatives to stay at the forefront of the industry. Our
new innovative products included ReMix Cold In Place
Recycling (CCPR) System, IntelliPac™ Moisture System,
Intelliflex Burner Controls, and Multi-Frequency Screen,
which reinforced our commitment to customer-focused
innovation and expansion.
By integrating advanced digital solutions, we enhanced
our capabilities and offered cutting-edge services to our
customers. Additionally, we became an Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR partner,
furthering our commitment to environmental stewardship
by formalizing the delivery of energy performance
improvements and financial value to our customers.
THE ROAD AHEAD
In 2025, we will continue working together to execute
our strategy to enhance consistency, boost profitability ,
and drive growth. This strategy focuses our efforts on key
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CONSOLIDATED NET SALES
(IN BILLIONS)
2021
2023
1.31
1.34
1.27
2024
2022
1.10
areas to achieve our goals and deliver superior products
and services.
Consistency in operations, communications, and
customer interactions build trust and strengthen our
market position. We will grow by continuing to increase
our scale, reach, and further building a strong parts
and service business. Additionally, we will continue to
leverage our new product development pipeline and
foster a robust culture.
Thank you to our hard-working OneASTEC team and
partners who help make Astec an industry leader. Let’s
keep the momentum going.
With gratitude,
Jaco van der Merwe, Astec CEO
36%
Materials
Solutions
64%
Infrastructure
Solutions
2024
NET SALES
BY SEGMENT
22%
International
78%
Domestic
2024
NET SALES
BY GEOGRAPHY
EXTENDED REALITY
ASTEC INDUSTRIES, INC.
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Astec’s Strategic Investments
Promise Exceptional Returns
Astec is making strategic investments to boost operational efficiency, improve
employee welfare, and ensure strong financial returns.
TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS
Astec has showcased its commitment to technology
with investments in laser automation and the Bystronic®
Brake Press. These advancements speed up part cutting,
automate steel loading, and reduce deburring. Key
benefits include cutting speeds of up to 2500 inches
per minute, automated loading with 14,000-pound
capacity, reduced nitrogen use, and improved precision.
FACILITY UPGRADES
Our facility improvements, including upgrading waterlines, welding plugs, task LED lighting, implementing a Dok-
Lok® system in our shipping and receiving bays, and adding additional security cameras, are designed to enhance
efficiency, safety, and security. These strategic upgrades significantly contribute to Astec’s future growth and
innovation, leading to better operational efficiency.
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EMPLOYEE AMENITIES
We recognize that our employees are our greatest
asset, and have invested in renovating breakrooms and
bathrooms, creating a more comfortable and welcoming
environment for our staff. In addition, the installation of
overhead fans in manufacturing bays has significantly
enhanced employee comfort, providing a more
productive workspace.
STORAGE AND EXPANSION
To accommodate our growing operations, we have converted unused Astec land into additional storage space
and added a 210,000 sq. ft. parts warehouse to enhance parts availability and logistics. Constant process
reviews evidence our commitment to exceptional customer service. Additional facility investments will boost
manufacturing capacity over the next three to five years, including expanding facility entrances and completing
external surfacing work. These strategic moves drive Astec’s growth and innovation, improving efficiency and
ensuring exceptional returns for investors.
These strategic investments are designed to propel Astec into a future of sustained growth and innovation.
By enhancing our facilities, embracing cutting-edge technology, and prioritizing employee welfare, we
are not only improving our operational efficiency but also ensuring returns.
ASTEC INDUSTRIES, INC.
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New Products and Features
in our Rock to Road™ Value Chain
Innovation is the lifeblood of Astec. In 2024, our new product development
process yielded groundbreaking products poised to change the industry.
These innovations are not born by chance; they are the result of a focused,
strategic approach. We are proud to share that this process translates into
tangible results for our customers and the industries we serve.
also presents an opportunity to engage existing
customers with an upgrade option. As a first-to-
market technology among major competitors, the
Astec Vari-Frequency Screen has the potential to
be a market disruptor. Prototype 1 is scheduled for
launch in Q1 2025, marking an important step in
our ongoing commitment to innovation and
performance-driven solutions.
VARI-FREQUENCY SCREEN
In 2025, the introduction of the Astec Vari-Frequency
Screen previewed in 2024 at World of Asphalt/AGG1
is expected to drive new revenue opportunities and
strengthen our position in the market. This innovative
multi-frequency bottom deck option for 6203 and 8203
LP horizontal screens is designed to reduce or eliminate
blinding, addressing a key industry challenge with a
cost-effective solution. With a significant number of
6203 screens already in operation, this development
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INTELLIPAC™ MOISTURE SYSTEM
Astec paves the way for sustainable,
innovative asphalt plants. The new IntelliPac
Moisture System is a revolutionary solution
that integrates seamlessly with Astec control
systems. This provides unparalleled, real-
time visibility into virgin aggregate moisture
content. IntelliPac empowers operators
to optimize mix design, minimize energy
consumption, and reduce environmental
impact. With Astec, you get superior asphalt
production – better for the environment,
better for your business.
INTELLIFLEX™ BURNER CONTROL SYSTEM
The Astec Intelliflex Burner Control System offers a new intuitive user interface that allows a system to be configured
for the future. The system can control a wide range of performance and safety operations for an asphalt or other
drying combustion system from start-up to shut-down.
USER-FRIENDLY
INTERFACE WITH
TOUCHSCREEN
FLEXIBILITY FOR
BURNER INSTALLATION
CLEAR, LOGICAL
NOTIFICATIONS
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SIGNAL PLATFORM
The Signal Platform is Astec Digital’s flagship
connectivity suite, bringing together telematics, plant
connectivity, production data, and real-time operational
insights across the entire job cycle—from the quarry
to the road. It integrates data from Peterson+, Orion,
Guardian, and the MINDS data suite, creating a single,
powerful view of fleet, plant, and job site performance.
With real-time plant connectivity, producers can track
material flow, monitor production rates, optimize mix
quality, and improve energy efficiency. Fleet and
paving crews get better alignment with plant schedules,
reducing downtime and making just-in-time paving a
reality. Customers see more accurate delivery timelines
and consistent mix quality, and for Astec, this unlocks
smarter, more proactive support—helping users predict
maintenance needs, minimize unexpected failures, and
improve overall reliability.
The industry is shifting quickly toward automation,
AI-driven insights, and real-time visibility, driven by the
need to improve efficiency, meet sustainability goals,
and stay ahead of regulations. At the same time, an
aging workforce means companies need tools that
simplify operations and make training easier. Signal isn’t
just about collecting data—it’s about turning that data
into better decisions, stronger operations, and more
profitable outcomes.
C O N N E C T I V I T Y S U I T E - P OW E R E D BY A ST E C
BENEFITS
Reduce Burner Setpoint
Signal has determined current thermal requirements allow
for a 10°F temperature reduction
Recommended Action:
Lower burner temp from 320° to 310°F
Impact: Save in energy costs and decrease power
consumption. Improve energy scorecard.
ANOMALIES Flagged
AI monitoring is active
REDUCED CARBON EMISSIONS
ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE
Based on power usage and production
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Aletheia Silcott
Chief Human Resource Officer
Executive Leadership Team
Ben Snyman
Group President
Infrastructure Solutions Group
Jaco van der Merwe
President and Chief Executive Officer
Brian Harris
Chief Financial Officer
Michael Norris
Group President
Materials Solutions Group
Steve Anderson
Senior Vice President of Administration
and Investor Relations
Terrell Gilbert
General Counsel, Chief Compliance
Officer & Corporate Secretary
ASTEC INDUSTRIES, INC.
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Board of Directors
Mark J. Gliebe
Former Chairman and CEO,
Regal Beloit Corporation (1,2)
William D. Gehl
Chairman of the Board, Astec Ind.
Chairman of Freightcar America,
Chairman of IBD Southeast Wisconsin (3)
Tracey H. Cook
SVP, Strategic Human Resources
Business Partner, Fluor Corporation
(1#,2)
(1) Audit Committee • (2) Compensation Committee • (3) Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee • (#) Chairperson Position
Linda I. Knoll
Former Senior Executive for
Fiat Chrysler Automotive
and CNH Industrial (2#,3)
Nalin Jain
President, Digital Intelligence,
Wabtec Corporation (1,3)
Jeffrey T. Jackson
CEO Cabinetworks Group, Inc.
Former President and CEO, PGT
Innovations, Inc. (2)
Mary L. Howell
Founder and CEO, Howell Strategy Group
(3#)
Jaco van der Merwe
President and Chief Executive Officer,
Astec Industries, Inc.
Patrick S. Shannon
Former Chief Financial
Officer, Allegion plc (1)
James Winford
President of Prairie Contractors, LLC (3)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
☒
ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024
or
☐
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from _____ to _____
Commission File Number: 001-11595
Astec Industries, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Tennessee
62-0873631
State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
1725 Shepherd Road
Chattanooga, TN
37421
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)
(423) 899-5898
Registrant's telephone number, including area code
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Trading Symbol(s)
Name of each exchange on which
registered
Common Stock
ASTE
The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
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 ☐
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes ☐
No ☒
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such
reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted
pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period
that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller
reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer," "smaller
reporting company," and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large Accelerated Filer ☒
Accelerated Filer ☐
Non-accelerated filer ☐
Smaller Reporting Company ☐
Emerging Growth Company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for
complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management's assessment of the
effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b))
by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report. ☒
If securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, indicate by check mark whether the financial statements of the
registrant included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements. ☐
Indicate by checkmark whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-
based compensation received by any of the registrant's executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to
§240.10D-1(b). ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
As of June 30, 2024, the aggregate market value of the registrant's voting and non-voting common stock held by non-affiliates of
the registrant was approximately $673.4 million based upon the closing sales price as reported on the Nasdaq National Market
System.
As of February 21, 2025, there were 22,803,976 shares of Common Stock outstanding.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
Portions of the registrant's definitive Proxy Statement to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days
after the end of the registrant's fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Annual
Report on Form 10-K where indicated.
ASTEC INDUSTRIES, INC.
Index to Annual Report on Form 10-K
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024
Page
PART I
Item 1.
Business
2
Item 1A.
Risk Factors
10
Item 1B.
Unresolved Staff Comments
18
Item 1C.
Cybersecurity
19
Item 2.
Properties
20
Item 3.
Legal Proceedings
21
Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures
21
PART II
Item 5.
Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of
Equity Securities
22
Item 6.
[Reserved]
23
Item 7.
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
23
Item 7A.
Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
33
Item 8.
Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
34
Item 9.
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
77
Item 9A.
Controls and Procedures
77
Item 9B.
Other Information
77
Item 9C.
Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections
78
PART III
Item 10.
Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
79
Item 11.
Executive Compensation
79
Item 12.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Shareholder
Matters
79
Item 13.
Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
79
Item 14.
Principal Accountant Fees and Services
79
PART IV
Item 15.
Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
80
Item 16.
Form 10-K Summary
81
SIGNATURES
82
GENERAL
Unless otherwise indicated by the context, all references in this Annual Report on Form 10-K to "we," "us," "our," or the
"Company" refer to Astec Industries, Inc. and our subsidiaries. References to "Parent Company" in this Annual Report on Form
10-K refer to Astec Industries, Inc. only.
TRADEMARKS AND TRADE NAMES
Except when discussing competitors and their products herein, the trademarks and trade names used in this Annual Report on
Form 10-K are the property of Astec Industries, Inc. or its subsidiaries, as the case may be.
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENTS UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995
This Annual Report on Form 10-K, particularly "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations," contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements relate to, among
other things, income, earnings, cash flows, changes in operations, operating improvements, businesses in which we operate and
the United States and global economies. Statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K that are not historical are hereby
identified as "forward-looking statements" and may be indicated by words or phrases such as "anticipates," "supports," "plans,"
"projects," "expects," "believes," "should," "would," "could," "forecast," "management is of the opinion," use of the future tense
and similar words or phrases.
These forward-looking statements are based largely on management's expectations, which are subject to a number of known
and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors discussed in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, including those risks
described in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors hereof, and in other documents filed by us with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, which may cause actual results, financial or otherwise, to be materially different from those anticipated, expressed
or implied by the forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements included in this document are based on information
available to us on the date hereof, and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements to reflect future
events or circumstances, except as required by law.
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PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS
Our Company
We design, engineer, manufacture, market and service equipment and components used primarily in asphalt and concrete road
building and related construction activities, as well as other products discussed below. Our products are used in each phase of
road building, from quarrying and crushing the aggregate to application of the road surface. We also offer industrial automation
controls and telematics platforms as well as manufacturing certain equipment and components unrelated to road construction,
including equipment for the mining, quarrying, construction, demolition, land clearing and recycling industries and port and rail
yard operators; industrial heat transfer equipment; commercial whole-tree pulpwood chippers; horizontal grinders; blower trucks;
commercial and industrial burners; and combustion control systems.
Our products are marketed both domestically and internationally primarily to asphalt and concrete producers; highway and heavy
equipment contractors; utility contractors; sand and gravel producers; construction, demolition, recycling and crushing
contractors; forestry and environmental recycling contractors; mine and quarry operators; port and inland terminal authorities;
power stations and domestic and foreign government agencies. In addition to equipment sales, we manufacture and sell
replacement parts for equipment in each of our product lines and replacement parts for some competitors' equipment. The
distribution and sale of replacement parts is an integral part of our business.
Corporate Strategic Objectives
Our OneASTEC Vision is: To build industry changing solutions that create life-changing opportunities. Our strategic pillars are
aligned to support our Vision and are focused on our employees, our customers and our innovation.
Empowered, Enabled and Engaged Employees
We strive to develop empowered, enabled and engaged employees by providing competitive compensation and benefits, offering
professional and technical skills development opportunities and maintaining a focus on safety. In addition, we leverage the
following initiatives, among others, to enhance our employee experience:
•
Reinforcing our OneASTEC business model through development of common platforms to unite and strengthen the
integration of our global business.
•
Establishing a performance culture through consistent execution with a focus on our OneASTEC operating model.
•
Streamlining operational excellence processes that embed continuous improvement into our manufacturing processes.
•
Providing life changing learning and development opportunities.
Customer Focused
We believe that a strong focus on customers across the Astec organization drives our Vision. Specific actions we are taking to
strengthen and maintain our focus on our customers include:
•
Strengthening our capabilities to deliver an enhanced aftermarket experience that best meets our customers' needs
while creating scalable growth.
•
Driving commercial and operational excellence and providing innovative solutions to strengthen our relationships with
customers and dealers while maintaining our market leadership positions.
•
Simplifying our product offerings and production processes through the development of a rationalized global product
portfolio executed through manufacturing centers of excellence.
•
Identifying opportunities to strengthen our global presence in attractive new markets, supplement our current product
offerings or accelerate technologies or other enhancements that leverage our existing product portfolio to better meet
our customers' needs either through strategic acquisition, partnerships or organic growth.
•
Enhancing quality, parts availability and customer connectivity.
Industry Changing Innovation
We have a legacy of industry changing innovation that has been instrumental to our success for over 50 years. We are
continuing to build on that legacy by:
•
Focusing on innovation with a new product development approach that increases our market competitiveness over time.
•
Leveraging technology and digital connectivity to enhance the customer experience through controls and automation
and other technologies.
•
Developing the Astec Digital Ecosystem to enable customers to leverage our entire product portfolio and associated
data.
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Strategic Transformation Program
Our strategic transformation program includes the ongoing multi-year phased implementation of a standardized enterprise
resource planning ("ERP") system, which is replacing much of our existing disparate core financial systems. During 2024, we
modified the pace of deployment of future site conversions to improve efficiencies and reduce business disruptions at our
manufacturing sites, which will reduce the scope of the program to exclude sites outside North America. To date, we have
launched the human capital resources module in our U.S. locations and converted the operations of three manufacturing sites
along with Corporate, two of which occurred during the second quarter of 2024.
Business Segments
We operate manufacturing sites and sites that operate as sales and service offices for our manufacturing locations. Our two
reportable business segments, Infrastructure Solutions and Materials Solutions, comprise sites based upon the nature of the
products produced or services provided, the type of customer for the products, the similarity of economic characteristics, the
manner in which management reviews results and the nature of the production process, among other considerations.
The Corporate and Other category consists primarily of our parent company and Astec Insurance Company ("Astec Insurance"
or the "captive"), our captive insurance company, which do not meet the requirements as an operating segment or inclusion in
one of the other reporting segments.
We evaluate performance and allocate resources to our operating segments based on Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA.
Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income or loss before the impact of interest income or expense, income
taxes, depreciation and amortization and certain other adjustments that are not considered in the evaluation of ongoing operating
performance. The Company's presentation of Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similar measures
used by other companies and is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that would have occurred had each
reportable segment been an independent, stand-alone entity during the periods presented.
Infrastructure Solutions Segment
Overview
The Infrastructure Solutions segment designs, engineers, manufactures and markets a complete line of asphalt plants, concrete
plants and their related components and ancillary equipment, including industrial automation controls and telematics platforms,
as well as asphalt road construction equipment, industrial thermal systems, land clearing, recycling and other heavy equipment.
Infrastructure Solutions manufacturing operations are primarily located in the United States and Canada. Our India site services
and installs equipment and provides parts in the region in which it operates for many of the products produced by all of the
Company's manufacturing sites.
Astec Digital, which is included in the Infrastructure Solutions segment, is responsible for the development and delivery of the
Astec Digital Ecosystem which enables customers to leverage our product portfolio and associated data to provide insight into
their operations. Our focus is to connect all Astec products to the Astec Digital Ecosystem and leverage this data to create a
competitive advantage for our customers that can allow them to be more efficient, productive and sustainable. Astec Digital has
locations in Belgium, Canada, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Beginning January 1, 2024, Astec Digital, which was previously included in the Corporate and Other category, is reported in the
Infrastructure Solutions segment while the Australia and Chile ("LatAm") sites, which were previously included in the
Infrastructure Solutions segment, are reported in the Materials Solutions segment.
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Products and Services
The primary products produced and services provided by the Infrastructure Solutions segment include:
Asphalt plants and related components
Heaters
Concrete dust control systems
Asphalt pavers
Vaporizers
Concrete material handling systems
Screeds
Heat recovery units
Paste back-fill plants
Asphalt storage tanks
Hot oil heaters
Bagging plants
Fuel storage tanks
Industrial and asphalt burners and
systems
Blower trucks and trailers
Material transfer vehicles
Soil stabilizing/reclaiming machinery
Wood chippers and grinders
Milling machines
Soil remediation plants
Control systems
Pump trailers
Concrete batch plants
Service, construction and retrofits
Liquid terminals
Storage equipment and related parts
Engineering and environmental
permitting services
Polymer plants
Concrete mixers
Cold central plant recycle systems
Industrial automation controls
Telematics platforms
As the backbone of road infrastructure development, asphalt and concrete mixing plants play a crucial role in the construction
industry. We have been at the forefront of introducing groundbreaking innovations that have reshaped the landscape of asphalt
and concrete production since our inception. A typical asphalt mixing plant comprises various components, including heating and
storage equipment for liquid asphalt, cold feed bins for aggregate blending, a counter-flow continuous dryer drum, an emissions
control baghouse, hot storage bins and a control house. In 1979, we introduced the concept of high plant portability,
revolutionizing asphalt plants. The current generation features six or more portable components designed for easy transportation
between construction sites. This innovation can serve to significantly reduce relocation expenses and operational interruptions.
Our Portable Self-Erect Cement Bins for the concrete industry provide low-profile mobile cement storage and ship pre-wired and
pre-plumbed for quick setup. Customized concrete plants are engineered to fit within job site constraints across a wide range of
concrete production applications.
Our patented water injection warm mix asphalt system stands out as a revolutionary advancement. This system allows the
preparation and placement of asphalt mix at lower temperatures, resulting in substantial emissions reduction during paving and
load-out. Unlike previous technologies, our multi-nozzle device eliminates the need for costly additives by creating microscopic
bubbles through the mixing of water and asphalt cement.
Our burner products find applications across various industries, emphasizing customization for specific applications. From
chemical plants to oil-and-gas refineries, offshore platforms, power generation plants and more, our burner products are known
for their versatility and adaptability. Certain of our asphalt burner platforms are developed for retrofit applications and offer
compatibility with most drum designs. Our investment in combustion technology aims to help customers achieve carbon footprint
reduction goals. We offer burners that can use alternative fuels such as renewable natural gas, hydrogen blended natural gas
and biomass as opposed to traditional liquid fuels. Our burner portfolio has the ability to achieve the most stringent emissions
and efficiency requirements for a variety of projects.
Our mixing plants boast fully automated components, incorporating microprocessor-based and programmable logic control
systems for optimal efficiency. As part of our commitment to environmental responsibility, these plants are manufactured to meet
or exceed federal and state clean air standards. We offer many products with advanced control technology, including low-
emission burners and emissions-control devices like dust collectors, charcoal fume scrubbers and blue smoke systems.
Our horizontal wood grinders, disc and drum chippers, as well as blower trucks and trailers have been diverting green waste
from landfills for over 40 years. Horizontal grinders are used to create mulch from green waste for water retention, erosion
control and compost for soil amendments. Our horizontal grinders allow the diversion of low value material away from landfills
and conversion to high value saleable product for our customers. Drum chippers create biomass wood chips from un-
merchantable wood for energy production, erosion control, playground chips or landscaping. Blower trucks are used for erosion
control, landscaping, green roofs and the application of playground chips.
Our pavers are designed for minimal maintenance costs while exceeding road surface smoothness requirements. Our F-Series
pavers also feature a significant noise reduction over previous models, efficiency improvements in the cooling and hydraulic
systems and an articulating track frame that, in addition to operator comfort, will also further improve the high quality road
smoothness reputation of our pavers. The mobile, self-propelled material transfer vehicle, known as the "Shuttle Buggy," allows
for continuous paving, reducing time and haul trucks required while keeping asphalt mix temperatures consistent to create a
smooth, durable finished product.
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While our large asphalt plants excel in the North American market, we have designed single-load and single-chassis portable
plants tailored for international markets. Our portable asphalt plants offer high production capacity, reclaimed asphalt pavement
("RAP") mixing capabilities and compact, highly mobile designs. The BG-Series is a line of batch plants specifically designed for
the global market. The plant features a containerized design which simplifies shipping and transporting the plant. The BG-Series
is offered in a variety of production rates to accommodate the smallest jobs to large projects. The BG-Series is capable of
utilizing high percentages of RAP and offers the versatility of a batch plant. A number of these plants are operating in various
countries around the world.
Our product lines extend beyond asphalt production, encompassing full milling machines, soil stabilizers, patented screeds and
concrete production equipment. Our concrete plants, known for quick setup, tear-down and reliability, cater to both portable and
stationary needs, providing custom-engineered design flexibility.
Focus on Sustainability
We recognize the significance of RAP in new paving applications. Our asphalt plants include a broad spectrum of technologies to
reduce the carbon footprint of asphalt production, including dryers and mixers which accommodate production of asphalt mixes
with up to 70% recycled material, warm mix systems to reduce emissions and fuel consumption by minimizing production
temperatures, electrified liquid storage tanks and heating systems and burners compatible with a variety of alternative fuels.
In 2022, we joined The Road Forward, an initiative by the National Asphalt Pavement Association, with a goal to achieve net zero
carbon emissions during asphalt production and construction by 2050. Additionally, our participation in the U.S. Department of
Energy's Better Plants program reflects our commitment to reducing energy consumption through technical advice, energy-
efficient training and data analysis.
Marketing
We market our products domestically and internationally through direct and dealer support sales staff, domestic and international
independent distributors and our international distribution sites in each of our reportable segments.
Asphalt and concrete plants and their related equipment are sold to asphalt or concrete producers, respectively, or domestic and
foreign government agencies. Asphalt paving and road building equipment are sold to highway and heavy equipment
contractors, utility contractors, commercial and residential paving contractors and governmental agencies, both domestically and
internationally. Wood chippers, horizontal grinders and blower trucks are primarily sold to clearing, right of way, forestry and
environmental recycling contractors.
Competition
This industry segment faces strong competition in price, service and product performance. The Infrastructure Solutions
segment's primary competitors include the following as well as smaller manufacturers, both domestic and international:
Product Categories
Primary Competitors
Asphalt plants and related components
• Asphalt Drum Mixers Inc
• Asphalt Equipment Company Inc. dba
ALmix
• Ammann Group
• Gencor Industries, Inc
• Benninghoven (part of Wirtgen Group,
a John Deere Company)
Concrete equipment
• ERIE Strayer Company
• Stephens Manufacturing
• Vince Hagan Co.
Paving and related equipment
• Bomag (part of Fayat Group)
• Caterpillar Paving Products (part of
Caterpillar, Inc.)
• Dynapac (part of Fayat Group)
• LeeBoy
• Vogele (part of Wirtgen Group, a John
Deere Company)
• Weiler Inc.
Milling equipment
• Bomag (part of Fayat Group)
• Caterpillar Paving Products (part of
Caterpillar, Inc.)
• CMI Roadbuilding
• Dynapac (part of Fayat Group)
• Wirtgen Group (a John Deere
Company)
Forestry and recycling equipment
• Bandit Industries, Inc.
• Diamond Z
• Doppstadt
• EDGE Innovate
• Tigercat
• Morbark (part of Alamo Group)
Backlog
The backlog for the Infrastructure Solutions segment as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 was approximately $305.5 million and
$364.7 million, respectively.
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Materials Solutions Segment
Overview
The Materials Solutions segment designs and manufactures heavy rock processing equipment, in addition to servicing and
supplying parts for the aggregate, mining, recycling, ports and bulk handling markets. Materials Solutions manufacturing
operations are primarily located in the United States, Brazil, Canada, South Africa and the United Kingdom. Locations in
Australia, Chile and Thailand function to market, service and install equipment and provide parts in the regions in which they
operate for many of the products produced by all of our manufacturing sites. In addition to manufacturing core Materials
Solutions products and asphalt plants, Belo Horizonte, our Brazilian site, markets all our products to the Brazilian market.
As of December 31, 2024, we had an ownership interest of approximately 93% in Belo Horizonte. During the first quarter of
2022, we executed an agreement with the noncontrolling interest holder to acquire their outstanding interest in full. Completion of
the transaction is subject to resolution of certain disputes between the parties.
Beginning January 1, 2024, the Australia and LatAm sites, which were previously included in the Infrastructure Solutions
segment, are reported in the Materials Solutions segment.
Products and Services
The primary products produced and services provided by the Materials Solutions segment include:
Crushing equipment
Mobile plants
Bulk material handling solutions
Vibrating equipment
Screening equipment
Electrical control centers
Modular plants and systems
Conveying equipment
Plant automation products
Portable plants
Mineral processing equipment
Consulting and engineering services
We manufacture comprehensive lines of crushing, screening, washing and classifying, material and bulk handling and rock
breaking equipment in a variety of configurations including stationary, portable (wheeled) and mobile (track). In conjunction with
the Materials Solutions products, we offer consulting and engineering services to provide complete "turnkey" processing
systems, which often include electrical control centers and plant automation products that we produce.
Our complete line of primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary crushers includes jaw crushers, horizontal shaft impactors,
vertical shaft impactors, cone crushers and heavy-duty, mining-application crushers. These machines are used to crush large,
over-sized material in mining, quarrying, sand and gravel and asphalt/concrete recycling applications. Once the material is
crushed to size, it is utilized in a variety of products from road base to golf course sand. We offer cone crushers with both roller-
bearing and bushing style cones to fit any customer’s needs. Our industry-leading hydraulic-relief jaw crushers offer enhanced
safety and easy maintenance. Our crushers are available as individual components, portable wheeled plants and mobile track
plants.
We offer a wide variety of vibrating screens including incline, horizontal, high frequency, multi-frequency, combo and dewatering
screens. Our high frequency screens utilize a high-speed vibration directly induced into the screen media to improve screening
efficiency and production rates. The screens' unique rotary tensioning system allows for quick media changes. Our screens are
available in multiple sizes with up to four decks and in a variety of configurations including stationary, portable and mobile.
Our washing and classifying equipment is well-suited for a wide range of applications and production goals. Our expertly
engineered components and plants help producers meet the most stringent material specifications and get the most out of their
material, while significantly decreasing water usage. With complete lines of washing, classifying, fines recovery and water
clarification plants and systems, we offer solutions for any operation in portable and stationary configurations.
We design and manufacture a broad range of material and bulk handling products for all production goals. Our material handling
products cover many applications and are designed for efficiency and high-capacity material transferring, moving and mixing.
Our innovative line of material handling solutions includes radial and telescoping conveyors, truck unloaders, hopper feeders,
mobile conveyors, pugmills, ship loaders and unloaders, bulk receptions feeders and stationary conveying systems. Our mobile
bulk material handling solutions are designed to handle all free-flowing bulk materials, including but not limited to ores, coal,
aggregates, fertilizers, grains, woodchips and pellets. Our conveying equipment is designed to move or store aggregate and
other bulk materials in radial cone-shaped or windrow stockpiles. Additionally, high-capacity rail and barge loading/unloading
material handling systems are an important part of our product lines.
We have created our rock breaking equipment line for aggregate, mining, construction and demolition applications, including the
demolition and recycling of buildings, bridges and roads. Our comprehensive range of rock breaker boom systems are designed
to break oversized material at large gyratories, grizzlies and primary/secondary crushing application sites. These systems
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include boom-mounted configurations, automatic greasing packages, motor starter panels, joystick controls and easy plant
integration.
Focus on Sustainability
We manufacture certain equipment with engines that meet the Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") Tier 4 Final and the
European Stage V emissions standards that are compatible with hydrotreated vegetable oil ("HVO") fuels, a direct drop-in
alternative to conventional diesel fuel. While the energy content produced by HVO fuels is less than conventional diesel, HVO
fuels offer reduced net carbon emissions with no need for upfront equipment modifications.
Marketing
The principal purchasers of aggregate processing equipment include distributors, highway and heavy equipment contractors,
sand and gravel producers, demolition, recycling and crushing contractors, open mine operators, quarry operators, port and
inland terminal authorities, power stations and both domestic and foreign governmental agencies.
Materials Solutions equipment and aftermarket sales and service programs are primarily marketed through an extensive network
of dealers via dealer support sales employees, domestic and international independent distributors and our international
distribution sites in each of our reportable segments.
Competition
The Materials Solutions segment faces strong competition in price, service and product performance. The Materials Solutions
segment's primary competitors include the following as well as smaller manufacturers, both domestic and international:
CDE Group
McCloskey International (part of Metso
Outotec Corporation)
Terex Corporation
Deister Machine Company, Inc
McLanahan Corporation
Thor Manufacturing Ltd.
Epiroc
Metso Outotec Corporation
Weir Group
EDGE Innovate
Sandvik Group
Wirtgen Group (a John Deere Company)
Masaba, Inc.
Superior Industries, Inc.
Backlog
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the backlog for the Materials Solutions segment was approximately $114.1 million and
$205.1 million, respectively.
Corporate and Other
The Corporate and Other category consists primarily of the parent company and the captive, which do not meet the requirements
as an operating segment or inclusion in one of the other reporting segments. The parent company and the captive provide
support and corporate oversight for our other sites.
Common to Both Reporting Segments
The following information applies to both the Infrastructure Solutions and the Materials Solutions reporting segments.
Manufacturing
We manufacture our equipment and related component parts for our products at both our domestic and international facilities. In
many cases, we design, engineer and manufacture equipment and component parts to meet the particular needs of individual
customers. Our manufacturing operations consist primarily of fabricating steel components and the integration of supplier
purchased components, including the assembly and testing of our finished products to ensure that we achieve high quality
standards.
Raw Materials
We purchase raw materials, manufactured components and replacement parts for our products from leading suppliers both
domestically and internationally. Raw materials used in the manufacture of our products include carbon steel in flat rolled, long
products and pipe as well as various types of alloy steel. Our steel suppliers include mills, distributors and other sources. To
effectively manage inventory at our manufacturing facilities, we purchase a substantial portion of carbon steel products on a just
in time basis. When market dynamics warrant, we strategically and selectively order inventory items beyond a just in time basis.
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Although raw materials for manufacturing are normally readily available, certain highly customized components may require
longer than normal lead times such as engines, gearboxes, and hydraulic and electronic systems.
Government Regulations
We are subject to various laws and regulations concerning environmental affairs and employee safety and health in each country
that we operate. The EPA, the Occupational Safety & Health Administration ("OSHA") and other local, state and federal agencies
have the authority to promulgate regulations that can impact our operations. Local, state and federal regulating agencies have
the potential to impose fines and penalties for violations of laws and regulations.
None of our operations are within highly regulated industries. However, the air pollution control equipment we manufacture,
principally for hot-mix asphalt plants, must comply with certain performance standards promulgated by the EPA under the Clean
Air Act applicable to "new sources" or new plants. We believe our products meet all material requirements of such regulations,
applicable state pollution standards and environmental protection laws.
Due to the size and weight of certain equipment we manufacture, we and our customers may encounter various state regulations
on maximum weights transportable on highways. Additionally, some states have regulations governing the operation of asphalt
mixing plants, and most states have regulations relating to the accuracy of weights and measures, which affect some of the
control systems we manufacture.
Compliance with these government regulations has not had a material effect on our capital expenditures, earnings or competitive
position within the market to date.
Patents and Trademarks
We seek to obtain patents to protect the novel features of our products and processes. Our subsidiaries hold 113 United States
patents and 129 foreign patents. Our subsidiaries have 10 United States and 23 foreign patent applications pending.
We have 77 trademarks registered in the United States, including logos for Astec, Carlson Paving, Heatec, KPI-JCI, Peterson
Pacific, Power Flame, Roadtec and Telsmith, and the names ASTEC, CARLSON, HEATEC, JCI, KOLBERG, PETERSON,
POWER FLAME, ROADTEC and TELSMITH, as well as a number of other product names. We also have 124 trademarks
registered in foreign jurisdictions, including Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, the European Union, France,
Germany, India, Italy, Kazakhstan, Mexico, New Zealand, Paraguay, Peru, Russia, South Africa, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand,
the United Kingdom, Ukraine, Uruguay and Vietnam. We have 12 United States and 3 foreign trademark registration applications
pending.
Engineering and Product Development
We conduct research and development activities to develop new products and to enhance the functionality, effectiveness, ease
of use and reliability of our existing products. We believe that our engineering and research and development efforts are key
drivers of our success in the marketplace and dedicate substantial resources to engineering and product development activities
including establishing an Innovation Services team. Our Innovation Services team has experts in advanced fields, such as
simulation and digital twin creation, who support our development initiatives.
Seasonality and Backlog
Revenues have historically been strongest during the first, second and fourth quarters with the third quarter typically generating
weaker results.
Backlog represents the dollar value of firm orders for equipment, parts and related installation which are expected to be
recognized in net sales in the future. Firm orders are signed commitments from customers to complete a purchase for machinery,
equipment or parts that is expected to be noncancellable and are included in backlog when we are in receipt of an executed
contract and any required deposits or security and the orders have not yet been recognized into net sales. Certain orders for
which we have received binding letters of intent or contracts will not be included in backlog until all required contractual
documents and deposits are received.
As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, we had a backlog for delivery of products at certain dates in the future of approximately
$419.6 million and $569.8 million, respectively. Approximately $112.2 million of the decline in backlog between periods relates to
orders from domestic customers.
Competition
Each business segment operates in domestic markets that are highly competitive with respect to price, service and product
quality. While specific competitors are named within each business segment discussion above, imports do not generally
constitute significant competition for us in the United States, except for milling machines and track-mounted crushers. In
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international sales, however, we often compete with foreign manufacturers that may have a local presence in the market we are
attempting to penetrate.
In addition, asphalt and concrete are generally considered competitive products as a surface choice for new roads and highways.
A portion of the interstate highway system is surfaced in concrete, but the significant majority of surfaced roads in the U.S. are
paved with asphalt. Although concrete is used for some new road surfaces, asphalt is used for most resurfacing. Our customers
generally offer both asphalt and concrete surfacing options, and our product portfolio enables us to be a singular provider to our
customers for both asphalt and concrete equipment.
Human Capital Resources and Management
Our employees around the world are each guided by our Purpose: Built to Connect, and our Vision: To build industry changing
solutions that create life-changing opportunities. Every employee is also guided by our values and our code of business conduct.
In everyday work, our employees embody our core values of Safety, Devotion, Integrity, Respect and Innovation. They do so by
living our winning behaviors of Open and Honest Communications, Collaboration, Customer Driven Innovation and OneASTEC
in all they do. We strive to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining top talent committed to creating a diverse, equitable
and inclusive workplace where individuals are respected and valued for their diverse backgrounds and experiences. Through
comprehensive compensation and benefits and a focus on safety, we strive to support our employees' overall well-being. Our
sites have programs designed to upskill manufacturing employees in the areas specifically required for local production needs. In
addition, we partner with national vendors specialized in skilled labor recruitment and many of our sites have relationships with
local trade schools and community colleges to attract talent.
We engaged our employees through the Voice of OneASTEC survey in 2024, with 83% of our workforce responding and
providing us with valuable feedback. Astec's overall engagement score improved by 5% since the last survey completed in 2022.
The 2024 survey also showed improvements in our previously identified focus areas of opportunity: communication, performance
management and change management.
Employee Profile
As of December 31, 2024, we employed 4,148 individuals, including 3,419 employees in the U.S. and Canada. We also retain
consultants, independent contractors and temporary and part-time workers. As of December 31, 2024, the functional
representation of our employees was as follows: 2,626 were engaged in manufacturing, 431 in engineering, including support
staff, and 1,091 in selling, administrative and management functions.
Unions are certified as bargaining agents for approximately two percent of our U.S. direct employees. From time to time, our
collective bargaining agreements expire and come up for renegotiation. Approximately 73 of our active U.S. employees are
covered by a collective bargaining agreement with the United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied
Industrial and Service Workers International Union, AFL-CIO-CLC on behalf of its local affiliate Local Union No. 11-508-03, with
an expiration date of December 11, 2025. Unions also represent approximately 12 percent of our employees at our facilities
outside the U.S. We consider our employee relations to be good.
Compensation and Benefits
As an employer of choice, we provide competitive and robust compensation and benefits. We achieve this by regularly
conducting market reviews and adjusting as needed. In addition to salaries, we provide regional programs, which can include
annual bonuses, share-based compensation awards, a 401(k) plan with employee matching opportunities, healthcare and
insurance benefits, health savings and flexible spending accounts, paid time off, family and parental leave, family care resources,
flexible work arrangements, employee assistance programs, tuition assistance and on-site services.
Health and Safety
Our commitment to safety is integral to our operations, it underscores our dedication to the well-being of our employees,
stakeholders and the communities in which we operate. We hold safety paramount and prioritize a culture of safety that
permeates every aspect of our business. Rigorous safety protocols and comprehensive training programs are implemented
across all levels of the organization to mitigate risks and promote a safe and healthy environment for our employees.
We continually invest in state-of-the-art safety technologies and regularly review and update our safety procedures to align with
industry best practices and regulatory standards. Our Safety Committees, comprised of cross-functional experts, meet regularly
to assess and address emerging safety challenges. This collaborative approach ensures that we are proactive in identifying
potential hazards and implementing effective preventative measures. Through transparent communication, regular safety audits
and the integration of feedback from employees and regulatory agencies, we strive to maintain the highest standards of safety
performance. Our commitment to safety extends beyond our facilities to encompass the entire supply chain, fostering a holistic
approach to risk management. We believe that by prioritizing safety, we not only safeguard our workforce but also contribute to
the long-term sustainability and success of our business.
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We believe in following a proactive approach to identify and mitigate safety issues. As such, our focus is monitoring, assessing
and abating leading safety indicators through our Unsafe Work Observation Program, thus preventing accidents before they
happen or reducing the impact if they do occur. Abatement of safety issues in a timely manner is incentivized through our annual
incentive program, which is partially focused on this leading safety metric.
We aspire to reduce recordable injuries and lost time each year and have added safety resources at all our sites and within our
corporate structure to improve our overall safety program. During the year ended December 31, 2024, we had zero recordable
injuries at three of our manufacturing sites. However, we experienced a 31% increase in our OSHA Recordable Incident Rate for
the year ended December 31, 2024, to 1.66 compared to 1.27 for the year ended December 31, 2023. Although we have seen
an increase in the recordable incident rate, the incidents are concentrated in a limited number of sites. We have taken action to
address these localized safety issues by increasing the number of corporate safety audits, providing thorough training at the site,
realigning site safety focus, providing standardized safety policies and procedures and focusing on proactive injury prevention.
We are focused on improving our safety training and communications by being proactive and transparent and persistently
delivering our safety messaging to all Astec employees.
Talent Development
Talent and Diversity are key components of our OneASTEC business model. We strive to create an environment that attracts top
talent and where high performance is fostered and thrives, continuous learning is engrained, diverse experience is leveraged as
a competitive advantage and careers are propelled forward.
We utilize our High Performance Framework process to ensure company-wide alignment to achieve company goals and targets.
This model includes values, professional development and cascaded common performance goals.
We provide all employees a wide range of professional development experiences, both formal and informal, at various stages in
their careers. Specifically, we offer leadership training to all employees at the supervisor and manager level worldwide. This
training focuses on building key leadership competencies including leading diverse and inclusive teams. In addition, talent
development and succession planning for critical roles is a cornerstone of our talent program. Development plans are created
and monitored for critical roles to ensure progress is made along the established timelines.
One of our core values - Respect - reflects the behavior we strive to include in every aspect of the way we conduct business. We
recognize that our best performance comes when our teams are diverse and inclusive. These efforts touch all levels of our
organization including our Board of Directors.
Corporate and Available Information
Astec Industries, Inc. is a Tennessee corporation which was incorporated in 1972. We make available, free of charge on or
through our website (www.astecindustries.com), access to our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q,
Current Reports on Form 8-K, Proxy Statements on Schedule 14A, Section 16 reports, amendments to those reports and other
documents filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Exchange Act as soon as reasonably practicable after
such material is filed with, or furnished to, the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Information contained in our
website is not part of, and is not incorporated into, this Annual Report on Form 10-K or any other report we file with or furnish to
the SEC.
The SEC also maintains electronic versions of our reports, proxy and information statements and other information regarding
issuers that file electronically with the SEC on its website at www.sec.gov.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
The following risks are considered material to our business, operating results and financial condition based upon current
knowledge, information and assumptions. This discussion of risk factors should be considered closely in conjunction with Part II,
Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and the Consolidated Financial
Statements and the accompanying notes thereto included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The risks and
uncertainties described below are not the only ones we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us, or that
we presently deem less significant, may also impair our business, operating results and financial condition. If any of the following
risks actually occur, our business, operating results and financial condition could be materially adversely affected. The order of
these risk factors does not reflect their relative importance or likelihood of occurrence. Some of these risks and uncertainties
could affect particular lines of business, while others could affect all of our businesses. We, except as required by law, undertake
no obligation to update or revise this risk factors discussion, whether as a result of new developments or otherwise.
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Economic and Industry Risks
Downturns in the general economy or decreases in government infrastructure spending or commercial and residential
construction spending may adversely affect our revenues and operating results.
General economic downturns, including downturns in government infrastructure spending and the commercial and residential
construction industries, could result in a material decrease in our revenues and operating results. Sales of our products are
sensitive to the specific locations and regional economies in which they are sold in general, and in particular, changes in
commercial construction spending and government infrastructure spending. In addition, many of our costs are fixed and cannot
be quickly reduced in response to decreased demand. Several factors, including the following, could cause a downturn in the
commercial and residential construction industries in which we operate:
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a decrease in the availability of funds for construction;
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declining economy domestically and internationally;
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labor disputes in the construction industry causing work stoppages;
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rising gas and oil prices;
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rising steel prices and steel surcharges, including as a result of tariffs or other trade policies;
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rising interest rates;
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energy or building materials shortages;
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natural disasters and inclement weather;
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changes in regulations;
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availability of credit for customers;
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geopolitical conflicts; and
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general economic and political uncertainty.
A decrease or delay in government funding of highway construction and maintenance may cause our revenues and
profits to decrease.
Many of our customers depend on government funding of highway construction and maintenance and other infrastructure
projects. Historically, much of the U.S. highway infrastructure market has been driven by government spending programs, and
federal government funding of infrastructure projects has typically been accomplished through bills that establish funding over a
multi-year period. For example, the U.S. government funds highway and road improvements through the Federal Highway Trust
Fund Program. This program provides funding to improve the nation's roadway system. In November 2021, the U.S. government
enacted the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act ("IIJA"). The IIJA allocates $548 billion in government spending to new
infrastructure over the five-year period concluding in 2026, with certain amounts specifically allocated to fund highway and bridge
projects.
Governmental funding that is committed or earmarked for federal highway projects is always subject to political decision making
that may result in repeal or reduction. Congress could pass legislation in future sessions that would allow for the diversion of
previously appropriated highway funds for other national purposes, or it could restrict funding of infrastructure projects unless
states comply with certain federal policies. Furthermore, the 2024 U.S. presidential and congressional election results could alter
legislative priorities and have a material impact on government funding of infrastructure projects.
The cyclical nature of our industry and the product mix of the equipment we sell may cause adverse fluctuations to our
revenues and operating results.
We sell equipment primarily to contractors whose demand for equipment depends greatly upon the volume of road or utility
construction projects underway or to be scheduled by both government and private entities. The volume and frequency of road
and utility construction projects are cyclical; therefore, demand for many of our products is cyclical. The equipment we sell is
durable and typically lasts for several years, which also contributes to the cyclical nature of the demand for our products. As a
result, we may experience cyclical fluctuations to our revenues and operating results. Any difficulty in managing our
manufacturing workflow during downturns in demand could adversely affect our financial results.
Changes in interest rates and the lack of credit and third-party financing arrangements for our customers could reduce
demand for our products.
Continued periods of higher interest rates, compared to historic low levels, could have a dampening effect on overall economic
activity and/or the financial condition of our customers, either or both of which could negatively affect customer demand for our
products, make it more difficult for customers to cost-effectively secure financing to fund the purchase of new equipment or our
customers' ability to repay obligations to us. Our customers’ inability to secure financing for projects on attractive terms could
result in the delay, cancellation or downsizing of new purchases which could adversely affect our sales.
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Market Condition Risks
Competition could reduce revenue from our products and services and cause us to lose market share, and our ability to
compete in international jurisdictions is dependent upon trade policies, which are subject to change.
We currently face strong competition in product performance, price and service. Some of our domestic and international
competitors have greater financial, product development and marketing resources than we have. If competition in our industry
intensifies or if our current competitors enhance their products or lower their prices for competing products, we may lose sales or
be required to lower the prices we charge for our products. This may reduce revenue from our products and services, lower our
gross margins or cause us to lose market share. In addition to the general competitive challenges we face, international trade
policies could negatively affect the demand for our products and services and reduce our competitive position in such markets.
The 2024 U.S. presidential and congressional election results may have a significant impact on U.S. domestic and global trade
policies. The implementation of more restrictive trade policies, such as higher tariffs, duties or charges, in countries where we
operate could negatively impact our business, results of operations and financial condition. In addition, unfavorable currency
fluctuations could result in our products and services being more expensive than local competitors.
Our operations in foreign countries, and continued expansion into additional international markets, could expose us to
risks inherent in doing business outside of the United States.
In 2024, international sales represented approximately 22.2% of our total sales as compared to 19.0% in 2023. We plan to
continue increasing our already significant sales and production efforts in international markets. Both the sales from international
operations and export sales are subject in varying degrees to risks inherent in doing business outside of the United States. Such
risks include the possibility of unfavorable circumstances arising from host country laws or regulations and general economic and
political conditions in the countries we do business, which are typically more volatile than the U.S. and more vulnerable to
geopolitical conditions. In addition, the U.S. Government has established and, from time to time, revises sanctions that restrict or
prohibit U.S. companies and their subsidiaries from doing business with certain foreign countries, entities and individuals. Doing
business internationally also subjects us to numerous U.S. and foreign laws and regulations, including regulations relating to
anti-bribery, privacy regulations and anti-boycott provisions. We incur meaningful costs complying with these laws and
regulations. The continued expansion of our international operations could increase the risk of violations of these laws in the
future. Significant violations of these laws, or allegations of such violations, could harm our reputation, disrupt our business and
result in significant fines and penalties that could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial
condition.
Our ability to understand our customers' specific preferences and requirements, and to develop, manufacture and
market products that meet customer demand as we expand into additional international markets, could significantly
affect our business results.
Our ability to match new product offerings to diverse global customers' anticipated preferences for different types and sizes of
equipment and various equipment features and functionality, at affordable prices, is critical to our success. This requires a
thorough understanding of our existing and potential customers on a global basis, particularly in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle
East and Latin America. Failure to deliver quality products that meet customer needs at competitive prices ahead of competitors
could have a significant adverse effect on our business.
Our international sales and associated operating results are subject to currency exchange risk.
We are exposed to risk as a result of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates from transactions involving foreign
operations and currencies. We derive significant revenue, earnings and cash flow from operations outside of the U.S., where
business operations are transacted in local currencies. Our exposure to currency exchange rate fluctuations results primarily
from the translation exposure associated with the preparation of our consolidated financial statements, as well as from
transaction exposure associated with transactions and assets and liabilities denominated in currencies other than the respective
subsidiaries' functional currencies. While our consolidated financial statements are reported in U.S. dollars, the financial
statements of our international subsidiaries are prepared using their respective functional currency and translated into U.S.
dollars by applying appropriate exchange rates. As a result, fluctuations in the exchange rate of the U.S. dollar relative to the
local currencies could cause significant fluctuations in the value of our assets and liabilities, equity and operating results.
Additionally, our international sales involve some level of export from the U.S., either of components or completed products.
Policies and geopolitical events affecting exchange rates could adversely affect the demand for construction equipment in many
areas of the world. Further, any strengthening of the U.S. dollar or any other currency of a country in which we manufacture our
products and/or any weakening of local currencies can increase the cost of our products in foreign markets. Irrespective of any
effect on the overall demand for construction equipment, the effect of these changes can make our products less competitive
relative to local producing competitors or other non-U.S. competitors and, in extreme cases, can result in our products not being
cost-effective for customers. As a result, our international sales and profit margins could decline.
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Manufacturing and Operations Risks
Our profitability may be negatively affected by changes in the availability and price of certain parts, components and
raw materials.
We require access to various parts, components and raw materials at competitive prices in order to manufacture our products.
Changes in the availability and price of these parts, components and raw materials (including steel) have changed significantly
and rapidly at times. The availability and price of such items are affected by factors like demand, changes to international trade
policies that may result in additional tariffs, duties or other charges, freight costs, global pandemics, shipping and container
constraints and labor shortages and costs, each of which can significantly increase the costs of production. Increased production
costs could become particularly significant if the U.S. or foreign governments impose additional tariffs, including on steel. The
Trump administration recently imposed a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports, which may result in meaningfully higher
steel costs and, as a result, increased production costs that we may not be able to pass onto our customers.
Due to price competition in the market for construction equipment and certain infrastructure products which have longer contract
to completion cycles, we may not be able to recoup increases in these costs through price increases for our products, which
would result in reduced profitability. Whether increased operating costs can be passed through to the customer depends on a
number of factors, including the price of competing products, the nature of our customers' orders and overall demand for our
products. Further, we rely on a limited number of suppliers for steel and certain other raw materials, parts and components in the
manufacturing process. Disruptions or delays in supply or significant price increases from these suppliers could adversely affect
our operations and profitability, including our ability to convert our backlog and net sales. Such disruptions, terminations or cost
increases could result in cost inefficiencies, delayed sales or reduced sales.
We may be adversely affected by any natural or man-made disruptions to our distribution and manufacturing facilities,
as well as disruptions and equipment-related issues.
We currently maintain a broad network of distribution and manufacturing facilities throughout the U.S. as well as internationally.
Any widespread disruption to our facilities resulting from fire, earthquake, weather-related events (such as tornadoes, hurricanes,
flooding and other storms), an act of terrorism, geopolitical conflicts or any other cause could damage a significant portion of our
inventory and could materially impair our ability to distribute our products to customers. Additionally, the equipment and
management systems necessary for our manufacturing operations may break down, perform poorly or fail, resulting in
fluctuations in manufacturing efficiencies. Moreover, we could incur significantly higher costs and longer lead times associated
with distributing our products to our customers during the time that it takes for us to reopen or replace a damaged facility.
Although we carry property and business interruption insurance, our coverage may not be adequate to compensate us for all
losses that may occur. Any of these events individually or in the aggregate could have a material adverse effect on our business,
financial condition and operating results.
In addition, general weather patterns affect our operating results throughout the year, with adverse weather historically reducing
construction activity in the first and fourth quarters in the U.S., our largest market. An increase of adverse weather events,
including as a result of climate change, could generally reduce or delay construction activity, which could adversely impact our
revenues.
Strategic Performance Risks
We may not fully sustain targeted performance improvements and other benefits realized from our OneASTEC business
model.
The OneASTEC business model was designed to better set strategic direction, define priorities and improve overall operating
performance. Coupled with our strategic pillars that are aligned to focus on our employees, our customers and our innovation,
the OneASTEC business model is centered around continuous improvement. Our future success is partly dependent upon
successfully executing and realizing performance improvements, revenue gains, cost savings and other benefits from our
initiatives. It is possible that we may not fully realize, or sustain, the expected benefits from the OneASTEC business model.
Furthermore, the implementation of the OneASTEC initiatives will result in an increase in near-term expenses and may
negatively impact operational effectiveness and employee morale.
As an innovative leader in the industries in which we operate, we occasionally undertake the engineering, design,
manufacturing, construction and installation of equipment systems and technologies that are new to the market, which
could result in our realization of significantly reduced or negative margins and/or a responsibility to reimburse the
customer for financial losses, including, but not limited to, the possible refund of the purchase price.
Designing and developing innovative equipment and technologies to function as expected is inherently difficult and significant
design phase, field testing and redesign costs are often incurred in connection with such design and development activities. The
design and development phase requires meaningful lead time before a product is ready for market, which often requires a
significant investment in potentially new technologies and manufacturing techniques to evolve our existing products and
introduce new products prior to realizing any revenues associated with such improved or new products. This also requires us to
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anticipate changing customer demands. Our success depends on our ability to invest in new technologies and manufacturing
techniques to continue to meet those changing demands. If we are unable to accurately anticipate such customer demands, we
will likely incur losses associated with such product development.
Furthermore, many of our competitors are larger than us and have more financial resources to invest in new technologies and
manufacturing techniques. If we are unable to keep pace with these competitors in terms of new technology and innovation we
may lose market share and our results of operations may be adversely affected.
In addition, any number of unforeseen circumstances can impact actual project costs. Production delays, design changes,
adverse weather conditions and other factors can also result in construction and testing delays, which can cause significant cost
overruns or failure to meet required completion dates. In certain circumstances, we may incur contractual penalties as a result of
such delays to bring a product to market or be unable to satisfy minimum production levels, and we may be liable to customers
for other losses they incur in connection with such delays, including possible refund of the purchase price. At various times, we
have experienced negative margins on certain large projects. These large projects have included both existing and innovative
equipment designs, on-site construction and promised minimum production levels. We may not be able to sufficiently predict the
extent of such unforeseen cost overruns and may experience significant losses on specialized projects in the future.
Failure to successfully complete restructuring activities could negatively affect our operations.
From time to time, we may divest of or wind down certain business activities, product lines and/or perform other organizational
restructuring projects in an effort to reduce costs and streamline operations. Such activities involve risks as they may divert
management's attention from our core businesses, increase expenses on a short-term basis and lead to potential issues with
employees, customers or suppliers. If these activities are not completed in a timely manner, anticipated cost savings, synergies
and efficiencies are not realized, business disruption occurs during the pendency of or following such activities or unanticipated
charges are incurred, particularly if material, there may be a negative effect on our business, results of operations and financial
condition.
As part of our growth strategy, we may pursue acquisitions in the future and may not be successful in completing such
acquisitions on favorable terms or be able to realize the anticipated benefits from such acquisitions.
As part of our growth strategy, we may pursue attractive acquisition opportunities if and when they become available. Failure to
identify and acquire suitable acquisition candidates on appropriate terms could adversely impact our growth strategy. In addition,
we may not be able to fully integrate the operations of any future acquired businesses with our own operations in an efficient and
cost-effective manner or without significant disruption to our or the acquired companies’ existing operations. Moreover,
acquisitions involve significant risks and uncertainties, including uncertainties as to the future financial performance of the
acquired business, the achievement of expected synergies, difficulties integrating acquired personnel and corporate cultures into
our business, the potential loss of key employees, customers or suppliers, difficulties in integrating different computer and
accounting systems, exposure to unforeseen liabilities of acquired companies and the diversion of management attention and
resources from existing operations. We may be unable to successfully complete potential acquisitions due to multiple factors,
such as issues related to regulatory review of the proposed transactions or obtaining favorable financing or losing out on
attractive acquisition opportunities to competing bidders that may have greater financial resources than us. We may also be
required to incur additional debt or issue additional shares of our common stock in order to consummate acquisitions in the
future. Potential new indebtedness may be substantial and may limit our flexibility in using our cash flow from operations. The
issuance of new shares of our common stock could dilute the equity value of our existing shareholders. Our failure to fully
integrate future acquired businesses effectively or to manage other consequences of our acquisitions, including increased
indebtedness, could prevent us from remaining competitive and, ultimately, could adversely affect our financial condition,
operating results and cash flows.
Financial Risks
We may be unsuccessful in complying with the financial ratio covenants or other provisions of our credit agreement.
As of December 31, 2024, we were in compliance with the financial covenants contained in our credit agreement. However, in
the future we may be unable to comply with the financial covenants in our credit facility or to obtain waivers with respect to such
financial covenants. If such violations occur, our creditors could elect to pursue their contractual remedies under the credit facility,
including requiring immediate repayment in full of all amounts then outstanding and requiring cash collateral to support
outstanding letters of credit. As of December 31, 2024, we had outstanding borrowings of $105.0 million and an additional $5.2
million in letters of credit outstanding under the credit agreement. We may also borrow additional amounts under the credit
agreement in the future. Certain of our international subsidiaries in Australia, Brazil, Canada, South Africa and the United
Kingdom have entered into their own independent loan agreements with the same lenders to our credit agreement as well as
with other lending institutions.
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We are subject to income taxes in the United States and certain foreign jurisdictions, and changes to the tax codes,
effective tax rates and accounting principles related thereto could negatively impact our results of operations.
We are subject to income taxes in the United States and other jurisdictions. Our results of operations could be adversely affected
by, among other things, changes in the effective tax rates in the U.S. and foreign jurisdictions, a change in the mix of earnings
between U.S. and non-U.S. jurisdictions or among jurisdictions with differing tax rates, changes in tax laws or treaties and related
changes in generally accepted accounting principles.
Additionally, we typically incur substantial research and development costs each year and have historically received significant
research and development tax credits due to these expenditures. Congress could reduce or eliminate such tax credits in future
years, which could have a material adverse effect on our operating results.
We may not be able to adequately manage the risks associated with our products and systems, including increased
warranty costs.
The success of our products depends on our ability to manage the risks that our products may have quality or other defects or
deficiencies that result in their failure to satisfy performance or reliability requirements, including costs associated with design,
manufacturing and warranties. Managing these risks can be costly and technologically challenging and we cannot determine the
ultimate effect they may have. Warranty liabilities and the related reserve estimation process is highly judgmental as a result of
the complex nature of these exposures and the unique circumstances of each claim. Furthermore, once claims are asserted for
an alleged product defect by customers, it can be difficult to determine the level of potential exposure or liability related to such
allegation or the extent to which the assertion of these claims may expand geographically. Although we maintain insurance for
certain product related claims, such policies may not be available to us or adequately cover the liability for damages, the cost of
repairs or the expense of litigation. Current and future claims may arise out of events or circumstances not covered by insurance
and not subject to effective indemnification agreements with our subcontractors. Failure to successfully manage these
challenges could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and harm our reputation.
Goodwill and other intangible assets comprise a material portion of our total assets. We must test our goodwill for
impairment at least annually and other intangible assets if events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of
the asset may not be recoverable, which could result in a material, non-cash write-down of goodwill or intangible assets
and could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations and shareholders' equity.
We have completed a number of acquisitions and expect to continue to complete selected acquisitions in the future as a
component of our growth strategy. In connection with acquisitions, applicable accounting standards generally require the net
tangible and intangible assets of the acquired business to be recorded in the balance sheet of the acquiring company at their fair
values as of the date of acquisition. As a result, any excess in the purchase price paid by us over the fair value of net tangible
and intangible assets of any acquired business is recorded as goodwill. Definite lived-intangible assets are required to be
amortized over their estimated useful lives, and this amortization expense may be significant. If it is later determined that the
anticipated future cash flows from the acquired business may be less than the carrying values of the assets and goodwill of the
acquired business, the assets, including both definite-lived and indefinite-lived intangible assets, or goodwill may be deemed to
be impaired. If this occurs, we may be required under applicable accounting rules to write down the value of the assets or
goodwill on our balance sheet to reflect the extent of any such impairment. Any such write-down of assets or goodwill would
generally be recognized as a non-cash expense in our results of operations for the accounting period during which any such
write down occurs.
Goodwill is subject to impairment assessments at least annually (or more frequently when events or changes in circumstances
indicate that impairment may have occurred). Other intangible assets are subject to impairment assessments if conditions exist
that indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable.
During the second quarter of 2024, we identified that indicators of goodwill impairment were present due to macroeconomic
conditions, including declines in our publicly quoted share price and increased interest rates, as well as lower than expected
operating results. These factors indicated that one or more of our reporting units may have fallen below their carrying amounts.
We performed a qualitative assessment on all reporting units and concluded that a further quantitative analysis was required for
the Materials Solutions reporting unit. Based on the quantitative impairment test, we determined that the carrying value of the
Materials Solutions reporting unit exceeded its fair value as of June 30, 2024. As a result, we recognized a pretax non-cash
goodwill impairment charge of $20.2 million in "Goodwill impairment" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations to fully impair
the goodwill allocated to the Materials Solutions reporting unit.
At October 1, 2024, we performed a subsequent qualitative assessment of goodwill impairment, and our testing indicated no
additional impairment had occurred at any of our reporting units. A decrease in our market capitalization, profitability or negative
or declining cash flows increases the risk of goodwill or other intangible asset impairments. Future impairment charges could
have a material adverse impact on our results of operations and shareholders' equity.
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Human Capital Risks
Our performance could suffer if we cannot maintain our culture as well as attract, retain and engage our employees.
We believe our culture, focused on safety, devotion, integrity, respect and innovation, is one of our strongest assets. Our strong
culture positions us to recruit and retain top-level talent across our organization. We believe our employees and experienced
leadership group are competitive advantages, as the best people, over time, produce the best results. Our ability to attract and
retain qualified engineers, skilled manufacturing personnel and other professionals, either through direct hiring or acquisition of
other businesses employing such professionals, will also be an important factor in determining our future success. The shrinking
availability of qualified talent in these areas is a significant challenge in retaining and attracting sufficiently qualified personnel to
enable us to meet customer demand efficiently, resulting in longer lead times to convert backlog to revenue and materially and
adversely impacting our margins. If we are unable to attract the most talented candidates, and cannot retain and engage
additional highly qualified managerial, technical, manufacturing and sales and marketing personnel by investing in their talent
and personal development, our operational and financial performances could continue to suffer.
In addition, disputes with labor unions could potentially affect our ability to operate our facilities as well as our financial results.
Any strike, work stoppage or other dispute with a labor union could materially adversely affect our business, results of operations
and financial condition.
Failure to retain our key personnel or attract additional key personnel as required and the impact of our recent
leadership changes may adversely impact our ability to implement our business plan and our results of operations
could be materially and adversely affected.
We depend to a large extent on the abilities and continued participation of our executive officers and other key employees.
Competition for such personnel is intense, and we cannot assure that they will be available when required, or that we will have
the ability to attract and retain them. The loss of any of these individuals or an inability to attract, retain and maintain additional
personnel could prevent us from implementing our business strategy. There is no assurance that we will be able to retain our
existing management personnel or to attract additional qualified personnel when needed.
Furthermore, changes in leadership that occur from time to time can be inherently difficult to manage, and an inadequate
transition may cause disruption to our business, including to our relationships with our customers, suppliers, vendors and
employees. It may also make it more difficult for us to hire and retain key employees. In addition, any failure to ensure the
effective transfer of knowledge and a smooth transition could hinder our strategic planning, execution and future performance.
Legal, Regulatory and Compliance Risks
We are subject to an ongoing risk of product liability claims and other litigation arising in the ordinary course of
business.
We manufacture heavy machinery, which is used by our customers at excavation and construction sites, ports and inland
terminals and on high-traffic roads. Any defect in or improper operation of our equipment can result in personal injury, death or
damage to or destruction of property, any of which could cause product liability claims to be filed against us. The amount and
scope of our insurance coverage may not be adequate to cover all losses or liabilities we may incur in the event of a product
liability claim. We may not be able to maintain insurance of the types or at the levels we deem necessary or adequate or at rates
we consider reasonable. A successful claim brought against us in excess of available insurance coverage or a requirement to
participate in a product recall may have a material adverse effect on our business. In addition, insurance coverage is increasingly
expensive, contains more stringent terms and may be difficult to obtain in the future.
We are subject to significant governmental regulation and if we fail to comply with such regulation or if we become
subject to increased regulation, we may incur significant costs related to penalties, remedial measures or increased
compliance requirements.
We are subject to various risks related to conducting business domestically and internationally which encompass a wide range of
government regulations including but not limited to: the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, other anti-corruption laws, regulations
administered by U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security, the
U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control and various non-U.S. government entities, including applicable
import and export control regulations and customs requirements, imposition by the U.S. and foreign governments of additional
taxes, tariffs, economic sanctions on countries, entities or persons, embargoes or other restrictions on trade, currency exchange
regulations and transfer pricing regulations. We are also subject to potential adverse changes or increased uncertainty relating to
the political, social, religious and economic stability of the countries in which we do business or transact with and their diplomatic
relations with the U.S. Accordingly, we are at risk to comply with complex international laws and regulations that may change
unexpectedly, differ or conflict with laws in other countries in which we conduct business. While we maintain compliance
programs to help ensure compliance with such regulations, there is no assurance that we will be effective in complying with all
such regulations. Failure to comply with such regulations could subject us to criminal and civil penalties, disgorgement and other
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sanctions, remedial measures, legal expenses and reputational damage, all of which could have an adverse impact on our
business, financial condition, results of operations and liquidity.
In addition, certain of our equipment is subject to rules limiting emissions and other climate related rules and regulation. Several
of our products contain components that must comply with environmental, health and safety laws or regulations, including
performance standards, promulgated by the EPA and other state regulatory agencies. These performance standards may
change or become more stringent in the future. In addition, we may become subject to additional legislation, regulations or
accords regarding climate change, and compliance with any new rules could be difficult and costly as a result of increased
energy, environmental and other costs and capital expenditures to comply with any such legislation, regulation or accord.
Changes in these requirements could also cause us to undertake costly measures to redesign or modify our equipment or
otherwise adversely affect the manufacturing processes of our products. Such changes could also impact operations of our
suppliers and customers. In addition, we may incur material costs or liabilities in connection with other regulatory requirements
applicable to our business, including, for example, state regulation of our component equipment, the accuracy of weights and
measures and the maximum weight transportable on highways and roads.
We are subject to a variety of legal proceedings, the outcome of which may be unfavorable to us.
From time to time, we may be involved in various legal proceedings and subject to government investigations. We are unable to
predict when claims or matters will arise and the extent to which they will affect our business, and the international nature of our
business exposes us to legal and regulatory matters that arise in foreign jurisdictions as well. We could incur significant
expenses to administer and defend such matters, and any judgments or fines imposed on us could significantly impact our
financial condition. Our business may be adversely impacted by the outcome of legal proceedings and other contingencies that
cannot be predicted with certainty. We estimate loss contingencies and establish reserves based on our assessment where
liability is deemed probable and reasonably estimable given the facts and circumstances known to us at a particular point in time.
Subsequent developments may affect our assessment and estimates of the loss contingencies recognized as liabilities. These
matters could also significantly divert the attention of our management.
Environmental, Social and Governance risks could adversely affect our reputation and shareholder, employee,
customer and third party relationships and may negatively affect our stock price.
As a public company, we face public and investor scrutiny related to Environmental, Social and Governance ('ESG") activities.
We risk damage to our brand and reputation if we fail to act responsibly or meet any commitments that we may set in a number
of areas, such as diversity, equity and inclusion, environmental stewardship, including with respect to climate change, human
capital management, support for our local communities, corporate governance and transparency, or fail to consider ESG factors
in our business operations. Moreover, compliance with applicable laws and regulations and the pursuit of other ESG-related
objectives may require us to make additional capital and operational expenditures that may have a material adverse effect on our
earnings, liquidity, financial condition or competitive position.
If we are unable to protect our proprietary technology from infringement or if our technology infringes technology
owned by others, then the demand for our products may decrease or we may be forced to modify our products, which
could increase our costs.
We hold numerous patents covering technology and applications related to many of our products and systems, as well as
numerous trademarks and trade names registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and in foreign countries. Our
existing or future patents or trademarks may not adequately protect us against infringements, and pending patent or trademark
applications may not result in issued patents or trademarks. Our patents, registered trademarks and patent applications, if any,
may not be upheld if challenged, and competitors may develop similar or superior methods or products outside the protection of
our patents. This could reduce demand for our products and materially decrease our revenues. We may need to spend
significant resources monitoring and enforcing our intellectual property rights, and we may not be aware of or able to detect or
prove infringement by third parties. Our ability to enforce our intellectual property rights is subject to litigation risks, as well as
uncertainty as to the protection and enforceability of those rights in some countries. If we seek to enforce our intellectual property
rights, we may be subject to claims that those rights are invalid or unenforceable, and others may seek counterclaims against us,
which could have a negative impact on our business. In addition, changes in intellectual property laws or their interpretation may
impact our ability to protect and assert our intellectual property rights, increase costs and uncertainties in the prosecution of
patent applications and enforcement or defense of issued patents and diminish the value of our intellectual property. If we do not
protect and enforce our intellectual property rights successfully, or if they are circumvented, invalidated or rendered obsolete by
the rapid pace of technological change, it could have an adverse impact on our competitive position and our operating results.
Additionally, if our products are deemed to infringe upon the patents or proprietary rights of others, we could be required to
modify the design of our products, change the name of our products or obtain a license for the use of some of the technologies
used in our products.
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Information Technology and Cybersecurity Risks
Our operations may be adversely affected by any disruption in our information technology systems.
Our operations are dependent upon our information technology systems, which encompass all of our major business functions.
We rely upon our information technology systems to run critical functions, including accounting and financial information
systems, process receivables, manage and replenish inventory, fill and ship customer orders on a timely basis and coordinate
our sales activities across all products and services. A substantial disruption in our information technology systems for any
prolonged time period could result in problems and delays in generating critical financial and operational information, processing
receivables, receiving inventory and supplies and filling customer orders. These disruptions could adversely affect our operations
as well as our customer service and relationships. Our systems, or those of our significant customers or suppliers, might be
damaged or interrupted by natural or man-made events or by computer viruses, physical or electronic break-ins or similar
disruptions affecting the global Internet. In addition, we rely on a number of third-party service providers to execute certain
business processes and maintain certain information technology systems and infrastructure, and any breach of security or
disruption in their systems could impair our ability to operate effectively. Such disruptions, delays, problems or associated costs
relating to our systems or those of our significant customers, suppliers or third-party providers could have a material adverse
effect on our operations, operating results and financial condition.
Security breaches and other disruptions to our information technology infrastructure amid a general worldwide
increase in threats and more sophisticated and targeted cybercrime could compromise our and our customers' and
suppliers' information, which could expose us to liability and damage our reputation.
In the ordinary course of business, we rely upon information technology networks and systems to process, transmit and store
electronic information and to manage or support a variety of business functions, including supply chain, manufacturing,
distribution, invoicing and collection of payments. We use information technology systems to record, process and summarize
financial information and results of operations for internal reporting purposes and to comply with regulatory financial reporting,
legal and tax requirements. Additionally, we collect and store sensitive data, including intellectual property, proprietary business
information and the proprietary business information of customers and suppliers, as well as personally identifiable information of
customers and employees, in data centers and on information technology networks. The secure operation of these networks and
the processing and maintenance of this information is critical to our business operations and strategy. We have experienced
cybercrime in the past and, while we believe that we have adopted appropriate measures and procedures to mitigate potential
risks to our systems from information technology-related disruptions, it is possible that a cybersecurity attack could be successful
in breaching the measures and procedures designed to protect our systems. In such an event, we could potentially be subject to
production downtimes, operational delays, other detrimental impacts on our operations or ability to provide products and services
to our customers, the compromising of confidential or otherwise protected information, misappropriation, destruction or corruption
of data, security breaches, misappropriation of corporate funds, other manipulation or improper use of our systems or networks,
legal claims or proceedings, liability or regulatory penalties under laws protecting the privacy of personal information, financial
losses from remedial actions, loss of business or potential liability and/or damage to our reputation, any of which could have a
material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows. While we have not experienced
any material losses relating to cybercrime or other information security breaches to date, there can be no assurance that we will
not suffer such significant losses in the future. Moreover, as the cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve, the costs
associated with our cybersecurity measures and procedures may increase significantly. While we maintain cyber risk insurance,
in the event of a significant security or data breach, this insurance may not cover all of the losses that we may suffer and may
result in increased cost or impact the future availability of coverage.
We may not be able to successfully implement our new enterprise resource planning system.
We are undergoing a multi-year phased implementation of a standardized ERP system, which is replacing much of our existing
disparate core financial systems. The upgraded ERP will convert our internal operations, manufacturing, finance, human capital
resources management and customer relationship systems to cloud-based platforms. This new ERP system will provide for
standardized processes and integrated technology solutions that enable us to better leverage automation and process efficiency,
transforming how we connect people, products and processes. An implementation of this scale is a major financial undertaking
and has, and will continue to, require substantial time and attention of management and key employees. We may not be able to
successfully implement our ERP system without delays related to resource constraints or challenges with the critical design
phases of the implementation. Inefficiencies in our financial reporting processes due to the conversion to our new ERP could
adversely affect our ability to produce accurate financial statements on a timely basis until the new ERP and processes have
matured. Furthermore, we may incur higher than anticipated costs in connection with our ERP implementation, which could
adversely impact our results of operations and financial condition. Additionally, the effectiveness of our internal control over
financial reporting could be adversely affected if the new ERP is not successfully implemented.
ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
None.
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ITEM 1C. CYBERSECURITY
Risk Management and Strategy
We have developed and implemented a comprehensive cybersecurity strategy and risk management program that is informed by
the following key elements:
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Periodic cybersecurity program maturity assessments to evaluate the overall controls, processes, skills and platforms
leveraged to assess, identify and manage material risks from cybersecurity threats.
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Periodic business impact assessments of key business processes and services that enable us to identify sensitive and
critical aspects of the business, the impact of operational disruptions to those processes and services and the sensitivity
of the data leveraged in those processes and services.
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An external assessment of the cybersecurity risks associated with our operations.
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Periodic penetration testing of our internal and external IT environment to validate the real-world efficacy of our
cybersecurity program and mitigate the risks of new cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
We utilize internal information technology resources for the primary aspects of our cybersecurity program. Our internal team is
supported by external service providers and consultants as needed.
We utilize third-party service providers to manage portions of our business operations. We have established processes to review,
identify and manage cybersecurity risks associated with the use of service providers. Prior to engaging these providers, we
review the providers' SOC 2 Type II or other relevant security audit reports to ensure proper security controls are in place. We
evaluate the service providers' controls for incident response strategy to identify any significant risks and adapt accordingly. We
systematically review these assessments for any significant change throughout the relationship. Our risk management program
consistently monitors for risk to our systems and services presented by these service providers and promotes strategies to
address any threats identified.
To reduce the risk that we are materially impacted by a cybersecurity incident, we employ a multi-layered defense approach to
cybersecurity leveraging our people, external resources, controls, tools and automated/monitored platforms to support the
detection and response to cybersecurity incidents. We also have a cybersecurity incident response plan that outlines the steps
we will take to respond to a cybersecurity incident, which is tested on a periodic basis. Additionally, we have a retainer for
external forensics support if required for a material incident.
Finally, we conduct cybersecurity training and awareness programs for relevant employees, periodically conduct tabletop
exercises leveraging actual scenarios to validate and improve our cybersecurity incident response plan and ensure that our
management has a thorough understanding of and experience executing their roles and responsibilities if a cybersecurity
incident were to occur.
Our cybersecurity strategy and risk management program is a component of our overarching enterprise risk management
program and interfaces with other functional areas within the Company, including our business segments, legal, risk, human
resources and internal audit departments.
While we have experienced cybersecurity incidents in the past, we do not believe that any risks from cybersecurity threats have
materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our business or financial condition. However, there can be no
assurance that we will not suffer a significant event in the future that could materially affect our business, financial position,
results of operations or cash flows. For more information on how cybersecurity risk may materially affect our business, financial
positions, results of operations or cash flows, please refer to Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors hereof.
Governance
Our Board of Directors has primary responsibility for evaluating cybersecurity risk management, overseeing our major
cybersecurity risk exposures and the steps management has taken to monitor and control these exposures, including policies
and procedures for assessing and managing risk, as well as oversight of compliance related to legal and regulatory exposure.
The management positions responsible for assessing and managing cybersecurity risks include our Director of Cybersecurity
and our Chief Information Officer ("CIO"), who reports directly to our Chief Executive Officer ("CEO"). Our CIO is responsible for
ensuring that we have a cybersecurity risk management program in place that is fully aligned with business requirements and
strategy. Our CIO and Director of Cybersecurity both have over 20 years of cybersecurity oversight experience. Our CIO
previously served as CIO for a New York Stock Exchange listed manufacturing company prior to joining the Company.
Additionally, our Director of Cybersecurity has experience developing and implementing cybersecurity programs for multiple
manufacturing firms.
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As part of our defined cybersecurity policies and cybersecurity incident response plan, management is regularly updated on the
status of the execution of our cybersecurity strategy and daily operations of the program. This includes regular reporting and
evaluation of all cybersecurity incidents, not only those that may be deemed material.
Our CIO, supported by our Director of Cybersecurity, provides quarterly reports to the Board, which, generally includes:
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Our cybersecurity risk profile;
•
Any changes to our cybersecurity strategy;
•
Status of the execution of the cybersecurity strategy; and
•
Summary of any material cybersecurity incidents that have occurred over the past quarter, including the nature, impact
and resolution of incidents.
In the event of a material cybersecurity incident, communication to the Board is provided pursuant to our cybersecurity incident
response plan.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
As of December 31, 2024, our manufacturing, warehouse and office facilities total approximately 3.3 million square feet of space
globally. We believe all properties to be well maintained and adequate for present use, with sufficient capacities for current needs
as our business is presently conducted. As we continue to optimize our global footprint, we may identify properties or expansion
opportunities at existing locations that provide growth opportunity or determine that certain of our current properties no longer
meet our requirements. Such new properties may be leased or purchased, and current properties may be modified, sold, leased
or utilized in another manner.
Our corporate headquarters are in owned offices located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Additional administrative offices are
located inside and outside the United States.
The following table lists the principal locations (defined as greater than 20,000 square feet) that are owned or leased by us, as
denoted, and which are utilized in our continuing business operations:
Location
Segment
Facility Type/Use
Approximate
Square Feet
United States
Chattanooga, Tennessee (1)
Infrastructure Solutions
Manufacturing/rebuild, offices, training
center, warehouse and storage
1,352,384
Yankton, South Dakota
Materials Solutions
Manufacturing, warehouse and offices
344,995
Eugene, Oregon
Materials Solutions
Manufacturing and offices
140,300
Eugene, Oregon
Infrastructure Solutions
Manufacturing and offices
135,920
Blair, Nebraska
Infrastructure Solutions
Manufacturing and offices
114,831
Burlington, Wisconsin
Infrastructure Solutions
Manufacturing and offices
112,100
Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin
Infrastructure Solutions
Manufacturing
100,336
Parsons, Kansas
Infrastructure Solutions
Manufacturing and offices
91,600
Sterling, Illinois (1)
Materials Solutions
Manufacturing and offices
67,500
Rossville, Georgia
Infrastructure Solutions
Manufacturing
40,500
Chattanooga, Tennessee (1)
Corporate and Other
Offices and hangar
37,006
West Columbia, South Carolina (1)
Infrastructure Solutions
Distribution center
20,400
International
Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Materials Solutions
Manufacturing and offices
229,000
Omagh, County Tyrone, United Kingdom
Materials Solutions
Manufacturing and offices
205,000
Vespasiano, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Materials Solutions
Manufacturing and offices
132,400
Thornbury, Ontario, Canada
Materials Solutions
Manufacturing and offices
60,500
Acacia Ridge, Queensland, Australia
Infrastructure Solutions
Offices, service, light fabrication,
warehouse and storage
36,000
Marieville, Quebec, Canada (1)
Infrastructure Solutions
Manufacturing, warehouse, offices and
storage
27,495
St-Bruno, Quebec, Canada (1)
Infrastructure Solutions
Warehouse and offices
21,800
(1) These facilities are partially or fully leased.
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ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We are involved in a number of legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of our business. For a discussion of
contingencies related to legal proceedings, see Note 16, Commitments and Contingencies of the Notes to the Consolidated
Financial Statements included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
None.
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PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER
PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Common Stock
Our common stock is traded on the Nasdaq National Market under the ticker symbol "ASTE". As of February 21, 2025, there
were 232 holders of record of our common stock.
Dividend Policy
We paid quarterly dividends of $0.13 per common share to shareholders in all four quarters of both 2024 and 2023, totaling cash
paid of $11.9 million and $11.8 million for dividends in 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Dividends are paid when, as and if declared at the discretion of our Board from funds legally available for that purpose. While our
Board currently expects to continue regular quarterly cash dividends, any future determination relating to our dividend policy will
be made at the Board's discretion and will depend on a number of factors including our earnings, financial condition, liquidity
needs, capital requirements, regulatory and contractual restrictions, business plans and opportunities and other factors deemed
relevant by our Board. In addition, our payment of dividends may be limited by restrictive covenants in our revolving credit facility
agreement.
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Performance Graph
The stock performance graph below is intended to show our stock performance compared with that of comparable companies.
The stock performance graph compares the cumulative five-year total return provided to shareholders of Astec Industries, Inc.'s
common stock relative to the cumulative total returns of the Russell 2000 index, our broad equity market comparative index, and
the S&P 600 SmallCap Industrials index.
The graph assumes that the value of an investment in our common stock, in the Russell 2000 index and in the S&P 600
SmallCap Industrials index was $100 on December 31, 2019 and assumes reinvestment of all dividends as well as the relative
performance of each through December 31, 2024.
Dollars
Astec Industries, Inc.
Russell 2000
S&P 600 SmallCap Industrials
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
60.00
80.00
100.00
120.00
140.00
160.00
180.00
200.00
220.00
December 31,
(in dollars)
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Astec Industries, Inc.
100.00
139.28
167.78
99.58
92.30
84.57
Russell 2000
100.00
119.93
137.66
109.49
127.97
142.73
S&P 600 SmallCap Industrials
100.00
111.94
140.80
127.39
167.57
196.11
ITEM 6. [RESERVED]
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the
consolidated financial statements and the related notes included in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2024. The results of operations and other information included herein are not necessarily indicative of the financial
condition, results of operations and cash flows that may be expected in future periods. This Annual Report on Form 10-K,
including matters discussed in this Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations contains forward-looking statements relating to our plans, estimates and beliefs that involve important risks and
uncertainties. See "Safe Harbor Statements Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act" and Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors
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for a discussion of uncertainties and assumptions that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or
implied in the forward-looking statements.
This section of this Annual Report on Form 10-K generally discusses 2024 and 2023 items and year-to-year comparisons
between 2024 and 2023. A similar discussion of 2022 items and year-to-year comparisons between 2023 and 2022 can be found
in Part II, Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of our Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
The financial condition and results of operations discussed in this Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations are those of Astec Industries, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, collectively, the "Company,"
"Astec," "we," "our" or "us."
Business Overview
We design, engineer, manufacture, market and service equipment and components used primarily in asphalt and concrete road
building and related construction activities, as well as certain other products. Our products are used in each phase of road
building, from quarrying and crushing the aggregate to application of the road surface. We also offer industrial automation
controls and telematics platforms as well as manufacture certain equipment and components unrelated to road construction,
including equipment for the mining, quarrying, construction, demolition, land clearing and recycling industries and port and rail
yard operators; industrial heat transfer equipment; commercial whole-tree pulpwood chippers; horizontal grinders; blower trucks;
commercial and industrial burners; and combustion control systems.
Our products are marketed both domestically and internationally primarily to asphalt and concrete producers; highway and heavy
equipment contractors; utility contractors; sand and gravel producers; construction, demolition, recycling and crushing
contractors; forestry and environmental recycling contractors; mine and quarry operators; port and inland terminal authorities;
power stations and domestic and foreign government agencies. In addition to equipment sales, we manufacture and sell
replacement parts for equipment in each of our product lines and replacement parts for some competitors' equipment. The
distribution and sale of replacement parts is an integral part of our business.
Executive Summary
Highlights of our financial results as of and for the year ended December 31, 2024 as compared to the prior year include the
following:
•
Net sales were $1,305.1 million, a decrease of 2.5%
•
Gross profit was $327.9 million, a decrease of 0.9%
•
Income from operations was $23.2 million, a decrease of 52.3%
•
Net income attributable to Astec was $4.3 million, a decrease of 87.2%
•
Diluted income per share was $0.19, a decrease of 87.1%
•
Backlog was $419.6 million, a decrease of 26.4%
Significant Items Impacting Financial Results in 2024
Strategic Transformation Program
Our strategic transformation program includes the ongoing multi-year phased implementation of a standardized enterprise
resource planning ("ERP") system, which is replacing much of our existing disparate core financial systems. During 2024, we
modified the pace of deployment of future site conversions to improve efficiencies and reduce business disruptions at our
manufacturing sites, which will reduce the scope of the program to exclude sites outside North America. To date, we have
launched the human capital resources module in our U.S. locations and converted the operations of three manufacturing sites
along with Corporate, two of which occurred during the second quarter of 2024. We expect the project to conclude in 2028 or
2029 with total approximate implementation costs anticipated to range from $180 to $200 million. Through the year ended
December 31, 2024, we have incurred total implementation costs of approximately $133 million.
In addition, a lean manufacturing initiative at one of our largest sites was largely completed during 2023 with certain capital
investments finalized in early 2024. These investments, along with the other elements of the initiative, are expected to drive
improvement in gross margin at that site in the second half of 2025.
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See Note 21, Strategic Transformation and Restructuring, Impairment and Other Asset Charges, net of the Notes to the
Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional discussion of the
costs related to these strategic initiatives.
Goodwill Impairment
During the second quarter of 2024, we identified that indicators of goodwill impairment were present due to macroeconomic
conditions, including declines in our publicly quoted share price and increased interest rates, as well as lower than expected
operating results. These factors indicated that one or more of our reporting units may have fallen below their carrying amounts.
We performed a qualitative assessment on all reporting units and concluded that a further quantitative analysis was required for
the Materials Solutions reporting unit. Based on the quantitative impairment test, we determined that the carrying value of the
Materials Solutions reporting unit exceeded its fair value as of June 30, 2024. As a result, we recognized a pretax non-cash
goodwill impairment charge of $20.2 million in "Goodwill impairment" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations to fully impair
the goodwill allocated to the Materials Solutions reporting unit.
VenVer Litigation
In October 2024, we reached an agreement to resolve the action styled VenVer S.A. and Americas Coil Tubing LLP v. GEFCO,
Inc. for $8.4 million, which was paid in the fourth quarter of 2024. In connection with the settlement, we recorded a loss of $8.4
million in "Restructuring, impairment and other asset charges, net" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. See Note 16,
Commitments and Contingencies of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual
Report on Form 10-K for further discussion of this matter.
37 BP Litigation
In September 2024, we reached an agreement to resolve the matter styled 37 Building Products, Ltd. v. Telsmith, Inc., et al. for
$6.3 million, which we paid in September 2024 (the "37 BP Litigation"). Upon settlement, the full loss contingency of $8.2 million,
inclusive of post-judgment interest, that was recorded as of June 30, 2024 was released. The $1.9 million net impact of the loss
contingency release and the final settlement amount was recorded in "Selling, general and administrative expenses" in the
Consolidated Statements of Operations during the third quarter of 2024. See Note 16, Commitments and Contingencies of the
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for further
discussion of this matter.
Segment Changes
Our two reportable segments are comprised of sites based upon the nature of the products or services produced, the type of
customer for the products, the similarity of economic characteristics, the manner in which management reviews results and the
nature of the production process, among other considerations. Based on a review of these factors, our Australia and Chile
("LatAm") sites and Astec Digital have changed reportable segments beginning January 1, 2024. The Australia and LatAm sites
were previously reported in the Infrastructure Solutions segment and have moved to the Materials Solutions segment. Astec
Digital was previously included in the Corporate and Other category and has moved to the Infrastructure Solutions segment.
Prior periods have been revised to reflect the changes to the segment composition for comparability.
Industry and Business Condition
Our financial performance is affected by a number of factors, including the cyclical nature and varying conditions of the markets
we serve. Demand in these markets fluctuates in response to overall economic conditions and is particularly sensitive to the
amount of public sector spending on infrastructure development, privately funded infrastructure development and changes in the
prices of liquid asphalt, oil, natural gas and steel. In addition, many of our markets are highly competitive, and our products
compete worldwide with similar products produced and sold by a number of other manufacturers and dealers.
Federal funding provides a significant portion of all highway, street, roadway and parking construction in the United States. As
federal highway funding programs have consistently been in place for several decades, we believe that these funding programs
provide stability in the purchasing decisions of our customers by allowing them to plan and execute longer-term projects with
federal legislation in place over a multi-year period. The U.S. government enacted the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
("IIJA") in November 2021 as a replacement for the prior program. The IIJA allocates $548 billion in government spending to new
infrastructure over the five-year period concluding in 2026, with certain amounts specifically allocated to fund highway and bridge
projects. We believe that multi-year highway programs (such as the IIJA) have a positive impact on the domestic road
construction industry.
Significant portions of our revenues from the Infrastructure Solutions segment relate to the sale of equipment involved in the
production, handling, recycling or application of asphalt mix and, to a lesser extent, concrete as surface choices for roads and
highways. Liquid asphalt is a by-product of oil refining. An increase or decrease in the price of oil impacts the cost of asphalt,
which is likely to alter demand for asphalt and therefore affect demand for certain of our products. While increasing oil prices may
have a negative financial impact on many of our customers, our equipment can use a significant amount of reclaimed asphalt
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pavement, thereby partially mitigating the effect of increased oil prices on the final cost of asphalt for the customer. We continue
to develop products and initiatives to reduce the amount of oil and related products required to produce asphalt. While oil prices
had declined from the peak prices in 2022, throughout 2024 they remained relatively stable. Price volatility continues to make it
difficult to predict the costs of oil-based products used in road construction such as liquid asphalt and gasoline. Oil prices have
routinely fluctuated in recent years and are expected to continue to fluctuate in the future. Based on the current macroeconomic
environment, we anticipate that oil prices will experience moderate fluctuation throughout 2025.
Steel is a major component of our equipment. Throughout 2024, steel prices eased from the historically high levels experienced
in 2022 and 2023. We anticipate that steel prices will increase during 2025, including as a result of the tariffs on all steel imports
recently imposed by the Trump administration and other trade policies implemented by the U.S. and foreign governments. We
anticipate that steel demand will increase in 2025 driven by a global focus on construction projects. We continue to employ
flexible strategies to ensure supply and minimize the impact of price volatility. Potential ongoing constraints in the supply of
certain steel products may continue pressuring the availability of other components used in our manufacturing process.
Furthermore, given the volatility of steel prices and the nature of our customers' orders, we may not be able to pass through all
increases in steel costs to our customers, which negatively impacts our gross profit and margins.
New or ongoing geopolitical conflicts may cause a downturn in the construction industries in which we operate, cause an
increase in oil prices, damage a significant portion of our inventory or materially impair our ability to distribute our products to
customers. We monitor, adjust and potentially cease our operations in affected jurisdictions to ensure compliance with any
governmental actions made in response to such conflicts.
Whenever possible, we attempt to cover increased costs of production by adjusting the prices of our products. The markets we
serve are competitive in nature, and competition limits our ability to pass through cost increases in many cases.
Results of Operations: 2024 vs. 2023
Net Sales
Net sales decreased $33.1 million, or 2.5%, to $1,305.1 million in 2024 from $1,338.2 million in 2023. The decrease in net sales
was primarily driven by net unfavorable volume and mix partially offset by favorable pricing that generated decreases in
equipment sales of $21.8 million and service and equipment installation revenue of $21.1 million. These decreases were partially
offset by increased parts and component sales of $7.5 million and increased other revenue of $4.0 million. Sales reported by our
foreign subsidiaries in U.S. dollars for 2024 would have been $2.8 million higher had foreign exchange rates been the same as
the 2023 rates.
Domestic sales for 2024 were $1,015.4 million, or 77.8% of net sales, compared to $1,083.4 million, or 81.0% of net sales, for
2023, a decrease of $68.0 million, or 6.3%. Domestic sales decreased primarily due to decreases in equipment sales of $52.5
million and service and equipment installation revenue of $20.0 million. These decreases were partially offset by increased other
revenue of $4.5 million.
International sales for 2024 were $289.7 million, or 22.2% of net sales, compared to $254.8 million, or 19.0% of net sales, for
2023, an increase of $34.9 million, or 13.7%. International sales increased primarily due to higher equipment sales of $30.7
million and parts and component sales of $6.0 million.
Gross Profit
Consolidated gross profit for 2024 was $327.9 million, or 25.1% of net sales, as compared to $330.8 million, or 24.7% of net
sales, in 2023, a decrease of $2.9 million, or 0.9%. The decrease was primarily driven by (i) manufacturing inefficiencies of $22.0
million, (ii) the impact of inflation on materials, labor and overhead of $10.0 million and (iii) increased net scrap expenses of $2.6
million. These decreases were partially offset by favorable pricing net of unfavorable volume and mix that generated $32.6 million
higher gross profit.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses for 2024 were $276.1 million, or 21.2% of net sales, compared to $276.4 million, or
20.7% of net sales, for 2023, a decrease of $0.3 million, or 0.1%, primarily due to (i) the loss contingency related to the 37 BP
Litigation, of which $7.9 million was recorded in 2023 as compared to the $1.9 million benefit derived from the loss contingency
release offset by the final settlement amount recorded during 2024, (ii) decreased employee incentive compensation costs of
$5.0 million, (iii) decreased exhibit and promotional costs of $1.4 million, (iv) decreased depreciation and amortization expense of
$1.4 million and (v) decreased bad debt expense of $1.0 million. These decreases were partially offset by (i) increased
personnel-related costs of $9.4 million, which includes the recovery of share-based compensation expense in the prior year that
did not recur for awards that were forfeited or modified in conjunction with the termination of our previous Chief Executive Officer
("CEO") and the limited overhead restructuring action implemented in February 2023 of $2.6 million, (ii) higher technology
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support costs and certain professional services of $7.7 million and (iii) increased costs related to our strategic transformation
program of $3.6 million.
Goodwill Impairment
We determined that the carrying value of the Materials Solutions reporting unit exceeded its fair value as of June 30, 2024. As a
result, we recognized a pretax non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $20.2 million in "Goodwill impairment" in the
Consolidated Statements of Operations to fully impair the goodwill allocated to the Materials Solutions reporting unit during the
second quarter of 2024. No net goodwill related to Materials Solutions is reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheet as of
December 31, 2024. See Note 7, Goodwill of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part II, Item 8 of
this Annual Report on Form 10-K for discussion of the pretax non-cash goodwill impairment charge.
Restructuring, Impairment and Other Asset Charges, Net
Restructuring, impairment and other asset charges, net for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are presented below:
Years Ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
Restructuring charges:
Costs associated with exited operations – Enid
$
8.6
$
0.4
Workforce reductions
0.9
—
Costs associated with leadership change and overhead restructuring
—
7.3
Total restructuring related charges
9.5
7.7
Asset impairment charges:
Other impairment charges
—
1.2
Total asset impairment charges
—
1.2
Gain on sale of property and equipment, net:
Gain on sale of property and equipment, net
(1.1)
(3.1)
Total gain on sale of property and equipment, net
(1.1)
(3.1)
Restructuring, impairment and other asset charges, net
$
8.4
$
5.8
See Note 21, Strategic Transformation and Restructuring, Impairment and Other Asset Charges, net, of the Notes to the
Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for discussion of the individual
restructuring actions taken and the impairment charges recorded.
Interest Expense
Interest expense of $10.7 million was incurred for the year ended December 31, 2024 as compared to $8.9 million for the year
ended December 31, 2023, an increase of $1.8 million, primarily related to higher average outstanding borrowings on our
revolving credit facility.
Income Tax Provision
Income tax expense for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $9.8 million, reflecting a 70.5% effective tax rate, compared to
$9.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, reflecting a 21.3% effective tax rate. Our effective tax rates are affected by
recurring items which are generally consistent from period to period, as well as discrete items that may occur but are not
consistent from period to period.
The items having the most significant impact on the effective tax rate for 2024 are the out-of-period expense associated with the
correction of under-accruals of state income tax expenses recorded in the fourth quarter of 2024 and a net nondeductible
goodwill impairment of $2.9 million partially offset by a net benefit of $3.3 million for research and development tax credits. The
item having the most significant impact on the effective tax rate for 2023 is a net benefit of $1.8 million for research and
development tax credits. Future utilization of our NOLs and state tax credit carryforwards is evaluated on a periodic basis, and
the valuation allowance is adjusted accordingly. There is no guarantee that we will not incur additional valuation allowances to
our NOLs.
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Backlog
Backlog represents the dollar value of firm orders for equipment, parts and related installation which are expected to be
recognized in net sales in the future. Firm orders are signed commitments from customers to complete a purchase for machinery,
equipment or parts that is expected to be noncancellable and are included in backlog when we are in receipt of an executed
contract and any required deposits or security and the orders have not yet been recognized into net sales. Certain orders for
which we have received binding letters of intent or contracts will not be included in backlog until all required contractual
documents and deposits are received. Backlog is not a measure defined by accounting principles generally accepted in the
United States of America ("U.S. GAAP"), and our methodology for determining backlog may vary from the methodology used by
other companies in determining their backlog amounts. In addition, our backlog should not necessarily be viewed as an accurate
indicator of revenue for any particular period, and there is no guarantee that our backlog will be converted to net sales.
Backlog levels provide management and investors additional details of committed orders that are expected to convert to future
net sales. Management uses backlog information for capacity and resource planning as well as to monitor inventory levels in our
facilities relative to expected future net sales.
Years Ended December 31,
(in millions, except percentage data)
2024
2023
$ Change
% Change
Infrastructure Solutions
$
305.5
$
364.7
$
(59.2)
(16.2) %
Materials Solutions
114.1
205.1
(91.0)
(44.4) %
Domestic Backlog
337.9
450.1
(112.2)
(24.9) %
International Backlog
81.7
119.7
(38.0)
(31.7) %
The backlog of orders as of December 31, 2024 was $419.6 million compared to $569.8 million as of December 31, 2023, a
decrease of $150.2 million, or 26.4%.
Our shorter production lead times and parts fill rates have allowed for customers to place orders closer to the desired delivery
date. Additionally, we have experienced variability in the ordering patterns from our dealer customers, most notably in the
Materials Solutions segment, as a result of macroeconomic factors such as higher inflation and elevated interest rates, among
other factors. These factors have influenced customer ordering patterns and are expected to continue, albeit in a less impactful
manner.
Net Sales by Segment
Years Ended December 31,
(in millions, except percentage data)
2024
2023
$ Change
% Change
Infrastructure Solutions
$
837.4
$
800.4
$
37.0
4.6 %
Materials Solutions
467.7
537.8
(70.1)
(13.0) %
Infrastructure Solutions
Sales in this segment were $837.4 million for 2024 compared to $800.4 million for 2023, an increase of $37.0 million, or 4.6%.
The increase was primarily driven by favorable pricing coupled with net favorable volume and mix that generated increased new
equipment sales and parts and component sales of $51.9 million and $5.4 million, respectively. These increases were partially
offset by lower service and equipment installation revenue of $20.4 million.
Domestic sales for the Infrastructure Solutions segment increased by $34.4 million, or 4.6%, for 2024 compared to 2023 primarily
due to increases in equipment and parts and components sales of $49.7 million and $4.4 million, respectively. These increases
were partially offset by lower service and equipment installation revenue of 20.0 million.
International sales for the Infrastructure Solutions segment increased $2.6 million, or 5.0%, for 2024 compared to 2023 primarily
due to increased equipment sales of $2.2 million.
Materials Solutions
Sales in this segment were $467.7 million for 2024 compared to $537.8 million for 2023, a decrease of $70.1 million, or 13.0%.
The decrease was primarily driven by net unfavorable volume and mix partially offset by favorable pricing that generated
decreased equipment sales of $73.7 million. These decreases were partially offset by increased other revenue of $3.7 million.
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Domestic sales for the Materials Solutions segment decreased $102.4 million, or 30.6%, for 2024 compared to 2023 primarily
due to decreased equipment and parts and component sales of $102.2 million and $2.9 million, respectively. These decreases
were partially offset by increased other revenue of $4.1 million.
International sales for the Materials Solutions segment increased $32.3 million, or 15.9%, for 2024 compared to 2023 primarily
due to increased equipment sales and parts and component sales of $28.5 million and $5.0 million, respectively.
Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA
Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA is the measure of segment profit or loss used by our CEO, who is the chief operating
decision maker ("CODM"), to evaluate performance and allocate resources to the reportable segments. Segment Operating
Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income or loss before the impact of interest income or expense, income taxes, depreciation
and amortization and certain other adjustments that are not considered by the CODM in the evaluation of ongoing operating
performance. Our presentation of Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to similar measures used by
other companies and is not necessarily indicative of the results of operations that would have occurred had each reportable
segment been an independent, stand-alone entity during the periods presented. See Note 19, Operations by Industry Segment
and Geographic Area, of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on
Form 10-K for a reconciliation of Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA to total consolidated net income attributable to controlling
interest.
Years Ended December 31,
(in millions, except percentage data)
2024
2023
$ Change
% Change
Infrastructure Solutions
$
121.5
$
102.4
$
19.1
18.7 %
Materials Solutions
37.2
50.7
(13.5)
(26.6) %
Infrastructure Solutions
Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA for the Infrastructure Solutions segment was $121.5 million for 2024 compared to $102.4
million for 2023, an increase of $19.1 million, or 18.7%. The increase in Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA resulted primarily
from (i) the impact of favorable pricing coupled with net favorable volume and mix that generated $38.9 million higher gross
profit, (ii) decreases in annual incentive compensation costs of $1.8 million, (iii) the net franchise tax expense of $1.7 million and
(iv) decreases in property maintenance costs of $1.1 million. These increases to Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA were
partially offset by (i) manufacturing inefficiencies of $12.5 million, (ii) the impact of higher inflation on materials, labor and
overhead costs of $6.9 million, (iii) increased IT and professional services costs of $5.1 million and (iv) increased selling, general
and administrative personnel-related costs of $2.6 million.
Materials Solutions
Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA for the Materials Solutions segment was $37.2 million for 2024 compared to $50.7 million
for 2023, a decrease of $13.5 million, or 26.6%. The decrease in Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA resulted primarily from (i)
the impact of manufacturing inefficiencies of $10.9 million, (ii) unfavorable volume and mix partially offset by favorable pricing
that generated $4.6 million lower gross profit, (iii) the impact of higher inflation on materials, labor and overhead costs of $3.1
million, (iv) increases in net scrap expenses of $1.7 million and (v) the net unfavorable impact of inventory adjustments of $1.4
million. These Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA decreases were partially offset by the impact of the loss contingency related
to the 37BP litigation, of which $7.9 million was recorded in 2023 as compared to the $1.9 million benefit derived from the loss
contingency release offset by the final settlement recorded during 2024.
Corporate and Other Operations
Corporate and Other operations had net expenses of $46.9 million for 2024 compared to $43.1 million for 2023, an increase of
$3.8 million or 8.8%. The increase in expenses was primarily driven by higher general and administrative expenses, primarily
associated with personnel-related costs of $5.7 million, which includes the recovery of share-based compensation expense in the
prior year that did not recur for awards that were forfeited or modified in conjunction with the termination of our previous CEO
and the limited overhead restructuring action implemented in February 2023 of $2.6 million, and increased technology and
support costs of $2.8 million. These increases were partially offset by decreased employee incentive compensation costs of $2.1
million.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our primary sources of liquidity and capital resources are cash and cash equivalents on hand, borrowing capacity under a
$250.0 million revolving credit facility and cash flows from operations. As of December 31, 2024, our total liquidity was $228.1
million, consisting of $88.3 million of cash and cash equivalents available for operating purposes and $139.8 million available for
additional borrowings under our revolving credit facility, to the extent our compliance with financial covenants permits such
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borrowings. Our foreign subsidiaries held $31.6 million of cash and cash equivalents available for operating purposes which is
considered to be indefinitely invested in those jurisdictions.
Our future cash requirements primarily include working capital needs, debt service obligations, capital expenditures, vendor
hosted software arrangements including the related implementation costs, unrecognized tax benefits and operating lease
payments. In addition, our variable cash uses may include the payment of our quarterly cash dividend, financing other strategic
initiatives of our business, including, but not limited to, our strategic transformation initiatives, strategic acquisitions and share
repurchases under our share repurchase authorization. We believe that our current working capital, cash flows generated from
future operations and available capacity under our revolving credit facility will be sufficient to meet working capital and capital
expenditure requirements for our existing business for at least the next 12 months.
On December 19, 2022, we entered into a new credit agreement (the "Credit Agreement") with Wells Fargo Bank, National
Association, as administrative agent, and the lenders party thereto, which replaced the previously existing credit facility with a
borrowing capacity of $150.0 million and a maturity date of December 29, 2023. The Credit Agreement provides for (i) a revolving
credit facility (consisting of revolving credit loans and swingline loans) and a letter of credit facility, in an aggregate amount of up
to $250.0 million, (ii) an incremental credit facility in an aggregate amount not to exceed $125.0 million (the "Credit Facilities")
and (iii) a maturity date of December 19, 2027.
We had $105.0 million and $72.0 million in outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facilities as of December 31, 2024 and
2023, respectively. Our outstanding letters of credit totaling $5.2 million decreased borrowing availability to $139.8 million under
the revolving credit facility as of December 31, 2024. We anticipate continuing to utilize the Credit Facilities with more frequency
in the near-term to support our working capital needs. The Credit Agreement contains certain financial covenants, including
requirements related to our Consolidated Total Net Leverage Ratio and Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio, each as defined in
the agreement. Failure to satisfy these covenants could result in the accelerated repayment of our indebtedness. We were in
compliance with all covenants of the Credit Facilities as of December 31, 2024. Due to the increased borrowings under our
Credit Facilities and higher interest rates, we expect our interest expense in the near-term to remain at elevated levels.
Certain of our international subsidiaries in Australia, Brazil, Canada, South Africa and the United Kingdom each have separate
credit facilities with local financial institutions primarily to finance short-term working capital needs, as well as to cover foreign
exchange contracts, performance letters of credit, advance payment and retention guarantees. In addition, the Brazilian
subsidiary also enters into order anticipation agreements on a periodic basis. Both the outstanding borrowings under the credit
facilities of the international subsidiaries and the order anticipation agreements are recorded in "Short-term debt" in our
Consolidated Balance Sheets. Each of the credit facilities are generally guaranteed by Astec Industries, Inc. and/or secured with
certain assets of the local subsidiary.
We regularly enter into agreements primarily to purchase inventory in the ordinary course of business. As of December 31, 2024,
open purchase obligations totaled $122.0 million, of which $120.6 million are expected to be fulfilled within one year.
We estimate that our capital expenditures will be between $35 and $45 million for the year ending December 31, 2025, which
may be impacted by general economic, financial or operational changes and competitive, legislative and regulatory factors,
among other considerations.
Cash Flows
The following table summarizes cash flows during the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively:
Years Ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
23.0
$
27.8
Net cash used in investing activities
(18.0)
(12.9)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
24.4
(18.3)
Effect of exchange rates on cash
(1.8)
0.6
Increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
27.6
(2.8)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period
$
90.8
$
63.2
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net cash provided by operating activities decreased to $23.0 million during 2024 as compared to $27.8 million during 2023. This
decrease is primarily due to decreased cash inflows from net income reduced by non-cash charges of $6.9 million partially offset
by decreased net cash usages from our operating assets and liabilities of $1.4 million. The decreased net cash usages for our
operating assets and liabilities were primarily driven by the timing of inventory purchases in 2024 of $90.4 million and reduced
other assets of $11.9 million. These decreases were partially offset by (i) the timing of payments on trade accounts payables of
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$43.6 million, (ii) the timing of collections on trade accounts receivables of $41.1 million and (iii) higher employee-related
payments of $14.1 million.
Net cash used in investing activities
Net cash used in investing activities increased by $5.1 million during 2024 as compared to 2023 primarily due to the cash inflows
from the sale of the Tacoma facility's land, building and certain equipment assets for $19.9 million in the first quarter of 2023 that
did not recur. This was partially offset by decreased capital expenditures of $13.6 million during 2024 as compared to 2023.
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Our financing activities provided net cash of $24.4 million during 2024 as opposed to net cash usage of $18.3 million during 2023
primarily due to increased borrowings net of repayments of $41.6 million.
Financial Condition
Our current assets increased to $722.8 million as of December 31, 2024 from $719.5 million as of December 31, 2023, an
increase of $3.3 million, or 0.5%, due primarily to increased cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash and trade and other net
receivables and contract assets of $27.6 million and $14.5 million, respectively. These increases were partially offset by
decreased inventories and prepaid and refundable income taxes of $32.9 million and $5.3 million, respectively. Accounts
receivable days outstanding decreased from 40.7 in 2023 to 40.3 in 2024.
Our current liabilities decreased to $271.7 million as of December 31, 2024 from $299.0 million as of December 31, 2023, a
decrease of $27.3 million, or 9.1%, primarily due to decreased accounts payable and accrued employee related liabilities of
$37.7 million and $5.9 million, respectively. These decreases were partially offset by increased other liabilities and customer
deposits of $8.4 million and $7.1 million, respectively.
Critical Accounting Estimates
Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Application of these principles requires us to
make estimates and judgments that affect the amounts as reported in the consolidated financial statements. Accounting policies
involving estimates that are critical to our financial statements are described below. These and other accounting policies are
more fully described in Note 2, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial
Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Inventory Valuation - Inventories are valued at the lower of first-in, first-out cost or net realizable value. The most significant
component of our inventories is steel. Open market prices are subject to volatility and determine our cost of steel. During periods
when open market prices decline, we may need to reduce the carrying value of the inventory. In addition, certain items in
inventory become obsolete over time, and we reduce the carrying value of these items to their net realizable value. These
reductions are determined based on estimates, assumptions and judgments made from the information available at that time. We
do not believe it is reasonably likely that the inventory values will materially change in the near future.
Product Warranty Reserves - We accrue for the estimated cost of product warranties at the time revenue is recognized.
Warranty obligations by product line or model are evaluated based on historical warranty claims experience. Estimated warranty
obligations are based upon warranty terms, product failure rates, repair costs and current period machine shipments. If actual
product failure rates, repair costs, service delivery costs or post-sales support costs differ from our estimates, revisions to the
estimated warranty liability may be required.
Capitalized Implementation Costs - We capitalize certain software implementation costs during the application development
stage, including those associated with our multi-year phased ERP implementation. These costs include personnel expenses for
employees and costs for third-party consulting services which are directly associated with the implementation. Capitalization for
each phase ends once the implementation for that phase is substantially complete, at which point the capitalized costs are
amortized ratably over the remaining contract term plus any reasonably certain renewal periods. There is judgment involved in
estimating the stage of development and the internal costs allocated to the implementation. A change in these estimates could
materially impact the amount capitalized, the associated amortization expense in subsequent periods and the amount of
expenses recognized in current periods that do not qualify for capitalization.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Impairment - Goodwill is tested for impairment annually on October 1, or more
frequently, if events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the asset may not be recoverable. Goodwill is
allocated to, and evaluated for impairment at, two identified reporting units.
Goodwill is tested for impairment by either performing a qualitative evaluation or a quantitative test. The qualitative evaluation is
an assessment of factors that includes, but is not limited to, the macroeconomic conditions, industry and competitive
environment conditions, overall financial performance, business specific events and market considerations to determine whether
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it is more likely than not that a reporting unit's fair value is less than its carrying amount. We may elect not to perform the
qualitative assessment for some or all reporting units and instead perform the quantitative impairment test.
The quantitative goodwill impairment test requires us to compare the carrying value of the reporting unit's net assets to the fair
value of the reporting unit. We determine fair values of each reporting unit using an equally weighted combination of the
discounted cash flow method, a form of the income approach, and the guideline public company method, a form of the market
approach. This analysis requires significant assumptions, including projected net sales, projected earnings before interest, tax,
depreciation and amortization, terminal growth rates, the cost of capital, the selection of appropriate guideline companies and
related valuation multiples. Our estimates are subject to change given the inherent uncertainty in predicting future results.
Additionally, the discount rate and the terminal growth rate are based on our judgment of the rates that would be utilized by a
hypothetical market participant.
During the second quarter of 2024, we identified that indicators of goodwill impairment were present due to macroeconomic
conditions, including declines in our publicly quoted share price and increased interest rates, as well as lower than expected
operating results. These factors indicated that one or more of our reporting units may have fallen below their carrying amounts.
We performed a qualitative assessment on all reporting units and concluded that a further quantitative analysis was required for
the Materials Solutions reporting unit. Based on the quantitative impairment test, we determined that the carrying value of the
Materials Solutions reporting unit exceeded its fair value as of June 30, 2024. As a result, we recognized a pretax non-cash
goodwill impairment charge of $20.2 million in "Goodwill impairment" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations to fully impair
the goodwill allocated to the Materials Solutions reporting unit.
We performed a subsequent qualitative analysis as of October 1, 2024 on our reporting units whereby the fair values of each
reporting unit exceeded its carrying value and therefore no indicators of additional impairment existed. As of December 31, 2024
and 2023 the net carrying amount of goodwill was $25.0 million and $46.3 million, respectively. No goodwill impairment charges
were recognized in 2023 or 2022.
Intangible assets with definite lives are tested for impairment if conditions exist that indicate the carrying value may not be
recoverable. Risk factors that may be considered include an economic downturn in the general economy, a geographic market or
the commercial and residential construction industries, a change in the assessment of future operations as well as the cyclical
nature of our industry and the customization of the equipment we sell, each of which may cause adverse fluctuations in operating
results. Other risk factors considered would be an increase in the price or a decrease in the availability of oil that could reduce
the demand for our products in addition to the significant fluctuations in the purchase price of raw materials not recoverable
through selling price increases that could have a negative impact on the cost of production and gross profit as well as others
more fully described in the Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors section of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. Some of the inputs used in
the impairment testing are highly subjective and are affected by changes in business factors and other conditions. Changes in
any of the inputs could have an effect on future tests and result in impairment charges.
Income Taxes - Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences
between financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss
and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to
taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. We periodically
assess the need to establish valuation allowances against our deferred tax assets to the extent we no longer believe it is more
likely than not that the tax assets will be fully utilized. Judgment is required in determining the provision for income taxes,
deferred tax assets and liabilities and the valuation allowance recorded against net deferred tax assets. Liabilities for uncertain
income tax positions are based on a two-step process. The first step is to evaluate the tax position for recognition by determining
if the weight of available evidence indicates that it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained on audit, including
resolution of related appeals or litigation processes, if any. The second step requires an estimate and measurement of the tax
benefit as the largest amount that is more than 50% likely to be realized upon ultimate settlement. It is inherently difficult and
subjective to estimate such amounts, as we must determine the probability of various possible outcomes. We reevaluate these
uncertain tax positions on a quarterly basis or when new information becomes available. These reevaluations are based on
factors including, but not limited to, changes in facts or circumstances, changes in tax law, successfully settled issues under
audit, expirations due to statutes and new audit activity. Such a change in recognition or measurement could result in the
recognition of a tax benefit or an increase to accrued taxes.
Recent Accounting Changes and Pronouncements
See Note 2, Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
included in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for discussion of recently issued accounting pronouncements
applicable to us and the impact of those standards on our consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.
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ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Market Risk and Risk Management Policies
Interest Rate Risk
We are exposed to changes in interest rates, primarily from our Credit Facilities and our international credit facilities and term
loan. Our Credit Facilities include a $250.0 million revolving credit facility, which bears interest based on market rates plus an
applicable margin as defined in the Credit Agreement. Based on the outstanding balance on our domestic Credit Facilities of
$105.0 million as of December 31, 2024, a hypothetical 100 basis point increase in the interest rates would have a $1.1 million
impact on our annualized interest expense. We had outstanding Credit Facilities of $72.0 million as of December 31, 2023, a
hypothetical 100 basis point increase in the interest rates would have had a $0.7 million impact on our annualized interest
expense in 2023. We currently do not hedge variable interest.
Foreign Exchange Risk
We are subject to foreign exchange risk at our foreign subsidiaries that have operations denominated in currencies other than
the U.S. dollar. These foreign operations represent 26.9% and 28.8% of total assets as of December 31, 2024 and 2023,
respectively, and 13.5% and 13.4% of total net sales for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Each
period, the balance sheets and related results of operations of our subsidiaries that are denominated in non-U.S. dollar
currencies are translated from their functional foreign currency into U.S. dollars for reporting purposes. As the U.S. dollar
strengthens against those foreign currencies, the foreign denominated net assets and operating results become less valuable in
our reporting currency. When the U.S. dollar weakens against those currencies, the foreign denominated net assets and
operating results become more valuable in our reporting currency. At each reporting date, the fluctuation in the value of the net
assets and operating results due to foreign exchange rate changes is recorded as an adjustment to "Accumulated other
comprehensive loss" in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. We view our investments in foreign subsidiaries as long-term and do
not hedge the net investments in foreign subsidiaries.
From time to time, our foreign subsidiaries enter into transactions not denominated in their functional currency. In these
situations, we evaluate the need to hedge those transactions against foreign currency rate fluctuations. When we determine a
need to hedge a transaction, the subsidiary enters into a foreign currency exchange contract. We do not apply hedge accounting
to these contracts and, therefore, recognize the fair value of these contracts in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and the change
in the fair value of the contracts in current earnings.
A 10% fluctuation in foreign exchange rates throughout 2024 would have resulted in an impact of $17.7 million and $2.0 million to
"Net sales" and "Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest", respectively, in our Consolidated Statements of Operations
for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Commodity Risk
We purchase raw materials and some manufactured components and replacement parts for our products from leading suppliers
both domestically and internationally. Raw materials used in the manufacture of our products include carbon steel, pipe and
various types of alloy steel, which are normally purchased from distributors and other sources. The majority of steel is scheduled
on a just in time arrangement from suppliers to better manage inventory requirements at our manufacturing facilities. Based on
market dynamics, we strategically and selectively order and inventory certain items beyond a just in time basis.
The most significant component of our inventory is steel. We anticipate that steel prices will increase during 2025, including as a
result of the tariffs on all steel imports recently imposed by the Trump administration and other trade policies implemented by the
U.S. and foreign governments. Significant increases in the market price of steel can negatively impact our gross profit as we are
often unable to pass along all of these price increases to our customers. A significant decline in the market price of steel could
result in a decline in the market value of our equipment or parts. We utilize strategies that include forward-looking contracts and
advanced steel purchases to ensure supply and minimize the impact of price volatility.
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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
Index to the Financial Statements and Supplementary Data:
Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firms
35
Consolidated Balance Sheets
38
Consolidated Statements of Operations
39
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income
40
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
41
Consolidated Statements of Equity
43
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
44
Note 1. Business and Organization
44
Note 2. Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
44
Note 3. Acquisition
52
Note 4. Inventories
53
Note 5. Fair Value Measurements
53
Note 6. Investments
55
Note 7. Goodwill
55
Note 8. Intangible Assets
56
Note 9. Property and Equipment
57
Note 10. Leases
57
Note 11. Debt
58
Note 12. Product Warranty Reserves
59
Note 13. Accrued Loss Reserves
59
Note 14. Employee Benefit Plans
60
Note 15. Income Taxes
61
Note 16. Commitments and Contingencies
63
Note 17. Share-Based Compensation
64
Note 18. Revenue Recognition
66
Note 19. Operations by Industry Segment and Geographic Area
67
Note 20. Other Expenses and Income, net
73
Note 21. Strategic Transformation and Restructuring, Impairment and Other Asset Charges, net
73
All schedules are omitted because they are not applicable, or the required information is shown in the financial statements or
notes thereto.
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Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firms
To the shareholders and the Board of Directors of Astec Industries, Inc.
Opinions on the Financial Statements and Internal Control over Financial Reporting
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Astec Industries, Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") as of
December 31, 2024 and 2023, the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, shareholders' equity,
and cash flows, for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2024, and the related notes (collectively referred to
as the "financial statements"). We also have audited the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31,
2024, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring
Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the
Company as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the two years in the
period ended December 31, 2024, 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
December 31, 2024, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by COSO.
Basis for Opinions
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 the accompanying
Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial
statements and an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audits. We are a public
accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be
independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the
audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to
error or fraud, and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.
Our audits of the financial statements included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the
financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures to respond to those risks. Such procedures
included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audit also
included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the
overall presentation of the financial statements. 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.
Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting
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
(1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions
of the assets of the company; (2) 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 (3) 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.
Critical Audit Matter
The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current-period audit of the financial statements that was
communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that are
material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The
communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and
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we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the
accounts or disclosures to which it relates.
Revenue Recognition – Certain Contracts with Customers – Refer to Note 2 to the financial statements
Critical Audit Matter Description
Certain contracts include terms and conditions pursuant to which the Company recognizes revenue upon the completion of
production and, at the request of the customer, stores the equipment at the Company's facilities. Under the terms of such
contracts, revenue is recorded upon the customer's assumption of title and risk of ownership and when the Company has a
present right to payment. In addition, the equipment is segregated from the Company's inventory, specifically identified as
belonging to the customer and is ready for physical transfer to the customer, and the equipment cannot be used or redirected to
another customer. The Company has not retained any specific performance obligations such that the earnings process is not
complete prior to revenue recognition.
We identified the evaluation of terms and conditions in these contracts for the timing of revenue recognition to be a critical audit
matter because of the judgment management makes in evaluating such contracts and the impact of such judgment on the
amount of revenue recognized in a given period. This required a high degree of auditor judgment and an increased extent of
audit effort in performing procedures and evaluating whether terms and conditions in certain contracts and timing of revenue
recognition were appropriately identified and evaluated by the Company.
How the Critical Audit Matter Was Addressed in the Audit
Our audit procedures related to the timing of recording of revenue from contracts with customers where the equipment is stored
at the Company’s facilities included the following, among others:
•
We tested the effectiveness of internal controls over management's review to determine whether revenue should be
recognized.
•
We tested the accuracy and completeness of the completed orders recognized in revenue through physical observation
of a selected sample of the equipment stored at the Company’s facilities.
•
We selected a sample of completed contracts with customers where the equipment was stored at the Company’s
facilities and performed the following procedures for each selection:
◦
Sent confirmations to customers regarding key contractual terms, including that the customer has requested
the arrangement.
◦
Obtained and read the customer contract and correspondence to determine whether the Company has a
present right to payment.
◦
Tested management’s determination that the equipment is ready for physical transfer to the customer and
management’s identification of the equipment as belonging to the customer.
◦
Evaluated management’s identification of significant contract terms and the associated timing of revenue
recognized in the consolidated financial statements.
/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP
Nashville, Tennessee
February 26, 2025
We have served as the Company's auditor since 2023.
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To the Stockholders and Board of Directors
Astec Industries, Inc.:
Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying statements of operations, comprehensive (loss) income, equity, and cash flows of Astec
Industries, Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) for the year ended December 31, 2022, and the related notes (collectively, the
consolidated financial statements). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the
results of operations of the Company and its cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2022, in conformity with U.S. generally
accepted accounting principles.
Basis for Opinion
These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public
Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the
Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and
Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the
audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement,
whether due to error or fraud. Our audit included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the
consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such
procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial
statements. Our audit also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management,
as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audit provides a
reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ KPMG LLP
We served as the Company's auditor from 2015 to 2022.
Atlanta, Georgia
March 1, 2023, except for Note 19, as to which the date is February 26, 2025
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ASTEC INDUSTRIES, INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In millions, except share and per share data)
December 31,
2024
2023
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
$
90.8
$
63.2
Investments
3.0
5.7
Trade receivables, contract assets and other receivables, net
167.2
152.7
Inventories
422.7
455.6
Prepaid and refundable income taxes
9.3
14.6
Prepaid expenses and other assets
29.8
27.7
Total current assets
722.8
719.5
Property and equipment, net
181.9
187.6
Investments
18.9
13.8
Goodwill
25.0
46.3
Intangible assets, net
11.2
16.4
Deferred income tax assets
45.8
37.5
Other long-term assets
38.0
38.2
Total assets
$
1,043.6
$
1,059.3
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt
$
—
$
0.1
Short-term debt
13.3
11.0
Accounts payable
79.2
116.9
Customer deposits
77.3
70.2
Accrued product warranty
16.1
16.5
Accrued employee related liabilities
38.2
44.1
Accrued loss reserves
1.7
2.7
Other current liabilities
45.9
37.5
Total current liabilities
271.7
299.0
Long-term debt
105.0
72.0
Deferred income tax liabilities
2.4
1.1
Other long-term liabilities
26.9
33.5
Total liabilities
406.0
405.6
Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock – authorized 2,000,000 shares of $1.00 par value; none issued
—
—
Common stock – authorized 40,000,000 shares of $0.20 par value; issued and outstanding –
22,803,976 in 2024 and 22,740,635 in 2023
4.6
4.5
Additional paid-in capital
142.9
138.4
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(51.1)
(38.1)
Company stock held by deferred compensation programs, at cost
(0.3)
(0.8)
Retained earnings
541.7
549.4
Shareholders' equity
637.8
653.4
Noncontrolling interest
(0.2)
0.3
Total equity
637.6
653.7
Total liabilities and equity
$
1,043.6
$
1,059.3
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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ASTEC INDUSTRIES, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In millions, except share and per share data)
Years Ended December 31,
2024
2023
2022
Net sales
$
1,305.1
$
1,338.2
$
1,274.5
Cost of sales
977.2
1,007.4
1,010.4
Gross profit
327.9
330.8
264.1
Selling, general and administrative expenses
276.1
276.4
247.6
Goodwill impairment
20.2
—
—
Restructuring, impairment and other asset charges, net
8.4
5.8
9.0
Income from operations
23.2
48.6
7.5
Other expenses, net:
Interest expense
(10.7)
(8.9)
(2.5)
Interest income
2.0
2.1
1.0
Other (expenses) income, net
(0.6)
1.0
(1.6)
Income before income taxes
13.9
42.8
4.4
Income tax provision
9.8
9.1
5.0
Net income (loss)
4.1
33.7
(0.6)
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interest
0.2
(0.2)
0.5
Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest
$
4.3
$
33.5
$
(0.1)
Per share data:
Earnings per common share - Basic
$
0.19
$
1.47
$
—
Earnings per common share - Diluted
$
0.19
$
1.47
$
—
Weighted average shares outstanding - Basic
22,799,071
22,719,900
22,790,717
Weighted average shares outstanding - Diluted
22,853,451
22,781,369
22,790,717
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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ASTEC INDUSTRIES, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income
(In millions)
Years Ended December 31,
2024
2023
2022
Net income (loss)
$
4.1
$
33.7
$
(0.6)
Other comprehensive (loss) income:
Foreign currency translation adjustments
(13.3)
2.1
(7.7)
Other comprehensive (loss) income
(13.3)
2.1
(7.7)
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interest
0.5
(0.3)
0.5
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to controlling interest
$
(8.7) $
35.5
$
(7.8)
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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ASTEC INDUSTRIES, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In millions)
Years Ended December 31,
2024
2023
2022
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income (loss)
$
4.1
$
33.7
$
(0.6)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by (used in) operating
activities:
Depreciation and amortization
26.8
25.6
27.9
Provision for credit losses
0.6
1.6
1.2
Provision for warranties
18.6
17.6
12.6
Deferred compensation benefit
(0.1)
(0.1)
(0.9)
Share-based compensation
5.0
4.1
6.8
Deferred tax benefit
(6.8)
(6.4)
(17.1)
Gain on disposition of property and equipment, net
(1.1)
(3.1)
(0.7)
Goodwill impairment
20.2
—
—
Other impairment charges
—
1.2
3.5
Amortization of debt issuance costs
0.3
0.3
—
Distributions to deferred compensation programs' participants
(1.1)
(1.8)
(1.0)
Change in operating assets and liabilities, excluding the effects of acquisitions:
(Purchase) sale of trading securities, net
(1.5)
(0.3)
0.7
Receivables and other contract assets
(20.6)
20.5
(28.0)
Inventories
27.4
(63.0)
(96.4)
Prepaid expenses
(3.5)
2.2
(2.8)
Other assets
(0.9)
(12.8)
(16.2)
Accounts payable
(35.9)
7.7
25.5
Accrued loss reserves
(0.9)
1.4
(0.1)
Accrued employee related liabilities
(5.4)
8.7
4.3
Other accrued liabilities
(2.0)
(0.8)
2.6
Accrued product warranty
(18.9)
(13.1)
(11.1)
Customer deposits
7.6
1.0
9.9
Income taxes payable/prepaid
11.1
3.6
6.0
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
23.0
27.8
(73.9)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisitions, net of cash acquired
—
—
(17.8)
Expenditures for property and equipment
(20.5)
(34.1)
(40.7)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment
2.3
20.3
5.7
Proceeds from insurance
0.4
—
—
Purchase of investments
(1.1)
(1.0)
(1.0)
Sale of investments
0.9
1.9
0.6
Net cash used in investing activities
(18.0)
(12.9)
(53.2)
(Continued)
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ASTEC INDUSTRIES, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Continued)
(In millions)
Years Ended December 31,
2024
2023
2022
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payment of dividends
(11.9)
(11.8)
(11.2)
Proceeds from borrowings on credit facilities and bank loans
215.6
240.6
223.0
Repayments of borrowings on credit facilities and bank loans
(179.2) (245.8) (138.5)
Payment of debt issuance costs
—
—
(1.5)
Sale of Company stock by deferred compensation programs, net
0.4
0.3
0.2
Withholding tax paid upon vesting of share-based compensation awards
(0.5)
(1.6)
(1.8)
Repurchase of Company stock
—
—
(10.1)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
24.4
(18.3)
60.1
Effect of exchange rates on cash
(1.8)
0.6
(1.4)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash
27.6
(2.8)
(68.4)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period
63.2
66.0
134.4
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period
$
90.8
$
63.2
$
66.0
Supplemental Cash Flow Information
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest
$
8.5
$
7.0
$
1.1
Income taxes paid, net
$
8.2
$
13.8
$
17.7
Supplemental disclosures of non-cash items
Non-cash investing activities:
Capital expenditures in accounts payable
$
1.0
$
1.5
$
1.5
Non-cash financing activities:
Additions to right-of-use assets and lease liabilities
$
2.4
$
0.8
$
7.3
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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ASTEC INDUSTRIES, INC.
Consolidated Statements of Equity
(In millions, except share and per share data)
Common
Stock
Shares
Common
Stock
Amount
Additional
Paid-in-
Capital
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Company
Shares Held by
DCP, at Cost
Retained
Earnings
Noncontro
lling
Interest
Total
Equity
Balance, December 31, 2021
22,767,052
$
4.5
$
130.6
$
(32.4) $
(1.2) $
549.3
$
0.5
$ 651.3
Net loss
—
—
—
—
—
(0.1)
(0.5)
(0.6)
Other comprehensive loss
—
—
—
(7.7)
—
—
—
(7.7)
Dividends ($0.49 per share)
—
—
0.2
—
—
(11.4)
—
(11.2)
Share-based compensation
—
—
6.8
—
—
—
—
6.8
Issuance of common stock under
incentive plan
108,066
0.1
(0.1)
—
—
—
—
—
Withholding tax paid upon equity
award vesting
—
—
(1.8)
—
—
—
—
(1.8)
Deferred compensation programs'
transactions, net
—
—
0.1
—
0.1
—
—
0.2
Share repurchases
(251,087)
(0.1)
—
—
—
(10.0)
—
(10.1)
Balance, December 31, 2022
22,624,031
$
4.5
$
135.8
$
(40.1) $
(1.1) $
527.8
$
—
$ 626.9
Net income
—
—
—
—
—
33.5
0.2
33.7
Other comprehensive income
—
—
—
2.0
—
—
0.1
2.1
Dividends ($0.52 per share)
—
—
0.1
—
—
(11.9)
—
(11.8)
Share-based compensation
—
—
4.1
—
—
—
—
4.1
Issuance of common stock under
incentive plan
116,604
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Withholding tax paid upon equity
award vesting
—
—
(1.6)
—
—
—
—
(1.6)
Deferred compensation programs'
transactions, net
—
—
—
—
0.3
—
—
0.3
Balance, December 31, 2023
22,740,635
$
4.5
$
138.4
$
(38.1) $
(0.8) $
549.4
$
0.3
$ 653.7
Net income
—
—
—
—
—
4.3
(0.2)
4.1
Other comprehensive loss
—
—
—
(13.0)
—
—
(0.3)
(13.3)
Dividends ($0.52 per share)
—
—
0.1
—
—
(12.0)
—
(11.9)
Share-based compensation
—
—
5.0
—
—
—
—
5.0
Issuance of common stock under
incentive plan
63,341
0.1
—
—
—
—
—
0.1
Withholding tax paid upon equity
award vesting
—
—
(0.5)
—
—
—
—
(0.5)
Deferred compensation programs'
transactions, net
—
—
(0.1)
—
0.5
—
—
0.4
Balance, December 31, 2024
22,803,976
$
4.6
$
142.9
$
(51.1) $
(0.3) $
541.7
$
(0.2) $ 637.6
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.
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ASTEC INDUSTRIES, INC.
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
1. Business and Organization
Description of Business
Astec Industries, Inc. ("Astec" or the "Company") is a Tennessee corporation which was incorporated in 1972. The Company
designs, engineers, manufactures, markets and services equipment and components used primarily in asphalt and concrete road
building and related construction activities, as well as other products discussed below. The Company's products are used in each
phase of road building, from quarrying and crushing the aggregate to application of the road surface. The Company's product
portfolio includes both asphalt and concrete equipment. The Company also manufactures certain equipment and components
unrelated to road construction, including equipment for the mining, quarrying, construction, demolition, land clearing and
recycling industries and port and rail yard operators; industrial heat transfer equipment; commercial whole-tree pulpwood
chippers; horizontal grinders; blower trucks; commercial and industrial burners; and combustion control systems.
The Company's products are marketed both domestically and internationally primarily to asphalt and concrete producers;
highway and heavy equipment contractors; utility contractors; sand and gravel producers; construction, demolition, recycling and
crushing contractors; forestry and environmental recycling contractors; mine and quarry operators; port and inland terminal
authorities; power stations and domestic and foreign government agencies. In addition to equipment sales, the Company
manufactures and sells replacement parts for equipment in each of its product lines and replacement parts for some competitors'
equipment. The distribution and sale of replacement parts is an integral part of the Company's business.
The Company operates in two reportable segments - Infrastructure Solutions and Materials Solutions. The Company's two
reportable business segments comprise sites based upon the nature of the products produced or services provided, the type of
customer for the products, the similarity of economic characteristics, the manner in which management reviews results and the
nature of the production process, among other considerations.
The Corporate and Other category consists primarily of the parent company and Astec Insurance Company ("Astec Insurance" or
the "captive"), a captive insurance company, which do not meet the requirements as an operating segment or inclusion in one of
the other reporting segments.
2. Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Astec Industries, Inc. and its subsidiaries and have
been prepared by the Company, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC").
The Company prepares its consolidated financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the
United States of America ("U.S. GAAP"). All intercompany balances and transactions between the Company and its affiliates
have been eliminated in consolidation.
Noncontrolling interest in the Company's consolidated financial statements represents the 7% interest in a consolidated
subsidiary which is not owned by the Company. Since the Company controls this subsidiary, the subsidiary's financial statements
are consolidated with those of the Company, and the noncontrolling owner's 7% share of the subsidiary's net assets and results
of operations is deducted and reported as "Noncontrolling interest" in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and as "Net loss
(income) attributable to noncontrolling interest" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company executed an
agreement in February 2022 with the noncontrolling interest holder to acquire their outstanding interest in full for R$10.0M
(approximately $2.0 million, subject to the effect of exchange rates). Completion of the transaction is subject to resolution of
certain disputes between the parties.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions
that affect the amounts reported and disclosed in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Significant
items subject to such estimates and assumptions include excess and obsolete inventory, inventory net realizable value, product
warranty obligations, capitalized implementation costs, goodwill and other intangible assets impairment and the measurement of
income tax assets and liabilities. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions
that the Company believes to be reasonable under the circumstances. On an ongoing basis, the Company evaluates these
assumptions, judgments and estimates. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
All dollar amounts, except per share amounts, are in millions of dollars unless otherwise indicated.
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Significant Accounting Policies
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash - All highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months or less
when purchased are considered to be cash equivalents. The Company maintains cash balances with high credit quality
institutions, the balances of which may exceed federally insured limits.
The Company had cash of $2.5 million and $3.4 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, that is restricted as to
withdrawal or use primarily related to retention guarantees mainly held by its foreign subsidiaries, which is included in "Cash,
cash equivalents and restricted cash" in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Investments - Investments consist primarily of investment-grade marketable securities. All investments held as of December 31,
2024 are classified as trading securities and are carried at fair value, with unrealized holding gains and losses included in "Other
(expenses) income, net" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Realized gains and losses are accounted for on the
specific identification method. Purchases and sales are recorded on a trade-date basis. Management determines the appropriate
classification of its investments at the time of acquisition and reevaluates such determination at each balance sheet date.
Accounts Receivable - The Company sells products to a wide variety of customers. Accounts receivable are carried at their
outstanding principal amounts, less an allowance for credit losses. The Company extends credit to its customers based on an
evaluation of the customers' financial condition generally without requiring collateral, although the Company normally requires
advance payments or letters of credit on large equipment orders. A portion of the Company's credit risk is limited through credit
insurance in certain international jurisdictions.
The Company held notes and other receivables, net totaling $3.3 million and $3.4 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023,
respectively in "Trade receivables, contract assets and other receivables, net" in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Allowance for Credit Losses - The Company measures its credit losses on receivables using an expected loss model. The
Company currently monitors credit levels and financial conditions of customers on a continuing basis, considering historical
trends for uncollectible accounts, current economic conditions and specific customer recent payment history and financial
stability. An allowance for credit losses is maintained in "Trade receivables, contract assets and other receivables, net" in the
Consolidated Balance Sheets at a level which management believes is sufficient to cover all probable future credit losses as of
the balance sheet date based on a rolling twelve-month "look-back", specific reserves and an expectation of future economic
conditions that might impact customers. The corresponding provision for credit losses is recorded in "Selling, general and
administrative expenses" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Amounts are deemed past due when they exceed the payment terms agreed to by the customer in the sales contract. Past due
amounts are charged off when reasonable collection efforts have been exhausted and the amounts are deemed uncollectible by
management. The majority of the Company’s receivables are related to equipment that requires significant down payment with
other terms allowing for payment shortly after shipment, typically 30 days, which the Company believes is short-term in nature.
The following table represents a rollforward of the allowance for credit losses related to trade receivables for the years ended
December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022:
Years Ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Allowance balance, beginning of year
$
3.3
$
2.3
$
2.3
Provision
0.9
1.6
1.2
Write offs
(1.8)
(0.6)
(1.2)
Recoveries and other
(0.1)
—
—
Allowance balance, end of year
$
2.3
$
3.3
$
2.3
In addition, an allowance for credit losses related to outstanding notes receivables of $0.7 million is included in "Trade
receivables, contract assets and other receivables, net" in the Consolidated Balance Sheets for the year ended December 31,
2023.
Inventories - The Company's inventory is comprised of raw materials and parts, work-in-process, finished goods and used
equipment.
Raw material and parts inventory comprises purchased steel and other purchased items for use in the manufacturing process or
held for sale for the after-market parts business. The category also includes the manufacturing cost of completed equipment sub-
assemblies produced for either integration into equipment manufactured at a later date or for sale in the Company's after-market
parts business.
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Work-in-process inventory consists of the value of materials, labor and overhead incurred to date in the manufacturing of
incomplete equipment or incomplete equipment sub-assemblies being produced.
Finished goods inventory consists of completed equipment manufactured for sale to customers.
Used equipment inventory consists of equipment accepted in trade or purchased on the open market. This category also
includes equipment rented to prospective customers on a short-term or month-to-month basis. Used equipment is valued at the
lower of acquired or trade-in cost or net realizable value determined on each separate unit. Each unit of rental equipment is
valued at the lower of original manufacturing, acquired or trade-in cost or net realizable value.
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost (first-in, first-out) or net realizable value, which requires the Company to make specific
estimates, assumptions and judgments in determining the amount, if any, of reductions in the valuation of inventories to their net
realizable values. The net realizable values of the Company's products are impacted by a number of factors, including changes
in the price of steel, competitive sales pricing, quantities of inventories on hand, the age of the individual inventory items, market
acceptance of the Company's products, the Company's normal gross margins, actions by the Company or its competitors, the
condition of its used and rental equipment inventory and general economic factors. Once an inventory item's value has been
deemed to be less than cost, a net realizable value allowance is calculated and a new cost basis for that item is effectively
established. This new cost is retained for that item until such time as the item is disposed of or the Company determines that an
additional write-down is necessary. Additional write-downs may be required in the future based upon changes in assumptions
due to general economic downturns in the markets in which the Company operates, changes in competitor pricing, new product
design or other technological advances introduced by the Company or its competitors and other factors unique to individual
inventory items.
One of the most significant components of the Company's inventory is steel. A significant decline in the market price of steel
could result in a decline in the market value of the Company's equipment or parts. During periods of significant declining steel
prices, the Company reviews the valuation of its inventories to determine if reductions are needed in the recorded value of
inventory on hand to its net realizable value.
The Company reviews the individual items included in its finished goods, used equipment and rental equipment inventory on a
model-by-model or unit-by-unit basis to determine if any item's net realizable value is below its carrying value. This analysis is
expanded to include items in work-in-process and raw material inventory if factors indicate those items may also be impacted. In
performing this review, judgments are made and, in addition to the factors discussed above, additional consideration is given to
the age of the specific items of used or rental equipment inventory, prior sales offers or lack thereof, the physical condition of the
specific items and general market conditions for the specific items. Additionally, an analysis of raw material inventory is
performed to calculate reserves needed for slow-moving or obsolete inventory based upon quantities of items on hand, the age
of those items and their recent and expected future usage or sale.
When the Company determines that the value of inventory has become impaired through damage, deterioration, obsolescence,
changes in price levels, excessive levels of inventory or other causes, the Company reduces the carrying value to the net
realizable value based on estimates, assumptions and judgments made from the information available at that time. Abnormal
amounts of idle facility expense, freight, handling cost and wasted materials are recognized as current period charges.
Assets Held for Sale - Assets are classified as held for sale when any ongoing operations have ceased, and the Company has
committed to a plan to sell the assets in their current condition at a price that is reasonable in relation to the current fair value of
the assets. Assets held for sale are generally expected to be sold within one year of meeting the designation criteria. Upon
designation as held for sale, the assets are recorded at the lower of their carrying value or fair value less costs to sell, and
related depreciation and amortization is ceased. The held for sale designation and carrying value of assets held for sale is
periodically reviewed and adjusted as facts and circumstances indicate that a change may be necessary.
Property and Equipment - Property and equipment is stated at cost. Expenditures for maintenance, repairs and minor renewals
are charged against earnings as incurred. Expenditures for major renewals and improvements that substantially extend the
capacity or useful life of an asset are capitalized and are then depreciated. The cost and accumulated depreciation for property
and equipment sold, retired or otherwise disposed of are relieved from the accounts and resulting gains or losses are reflected in
earnings.
Property and equipment are depreciated over the estimated useful lives of the assets using the straight-line depreciation method
for financial reporting and on accelerated methods for income tax purposes. Land is recorded at historical cost and is not
depreciated. The useful lives are estimated based on historical experience with similar assets, considering anticipated
technological or other changes. The Company periodically reviews these lives relative to physical factors and industry trends. If
there are changes in the planned use of property or equipment or if technological changes were to occur more rapidly than
anticipated, the useful lives assigned to these assets may need to be shortened, resulting in the recognition of accelerated
depreciation expense in future periods.
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Property and equipment are primarily depreciated over the following useful lives:
Years
Buildings and improvements
5 - 40
Airplanes and aviation equipment
5 - 20
Machinery, equipment and tooling
3 - 10
Furniture and fixtures
5 - 10
Computer hardware and software
3 - 5
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets - In the event that facts and circumstances indicate the carrying amounts of long-lived
assets may be impaired, an evaluation of recoverability is performed. If an evaluation is required, the estimated future
undiscounted cash flows associated with the asset are compared to the carrying amount for each asset (or group of assets) to
determine if a write-down is required. If this review indicates that the assets will not be recoverable, the carrying values of the
impaired assets are reduced to their estimated fair value. Fair value is estimated using discounted cash flows, prices for similar
assets or other valuation techniques.
Leases - The Company leases certain real estate, material handling equipment, automobiles and other equipment. The
Company determines if a contract is a lease (or contains an embedded lease) at the inception of the agreement. For a contract
to be determined to be a lease or contain a lease, it must include explicitly or implicitly identified assets where the Company has
the right to substantially all of the economic benefits of the assets and has the ability to direct how and for what purpose the
assets are used during the lease term. Leases are classified as either operating or finance. For operating leases, the Company
recognizes a lease liability equal to the present value of the remaining lease payments and a right-of-use ("ROU") asset equal to
the lease liability, subject to certain adjustments, such as prepaid rent. ROU assets represent the right to use an underlying asset
for the lease term, and lease liabilities represent the Company's obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. As of
December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company did not have any finance leases.
The Company uses its incremental borrowing rate to determine the present value of the lease payments. The Company's
incremental borrowing rate is the rate of interest that it would incur to borrow on a collateralized basis over a similar term an
amount equal to the lease payments in a similar economic environment. The Company determines the incremental borrowing
rates based upon secured borrowing rates quoted by the Company's banks for loans of a corresponding length to the lease.
The lease term at the lease commencement date is determined based on the non-cancellable period for which the Company has
the right to use the underlying asset, together with any periods covered by an option to extend the lease if the Company is
reasonably certain to exercise that option, periods covered by an option to terminate the lease if the Company is reasonably
certain not to exercise that option and periods covered by an option to extend (or not to terminate) the lease in which the
exercise of the option is controlled by the lessor. The Company considers a number of factors when evaluating whether the
options in its lease contracts are reasonably certain of exercise, such as length of time before an option exercise, expected value
of the leased asset at the end of the initial lease term, importance of the lease to the Company's operations, costs to negotiate a
new lease and any contractual or economic penalties.
The Company does not recognize ROU assets or lease liabilities for leases with a term of 12 months or less.
Capitalization of Implementation Costs and Internal Use Software - Software development activities generally consist of
three stages: (i) the preliminary project stage, (ii) the application development stage and (iii) the post implementation and
operation stage. The Company capitalizes certain software development costs during the application development stage. These
costs may include vendor hosted software costs, personnel expenses for employees and costs for third-party consulting services
which are directly associated with the software development. Capitalization ends once the implementation is substantially
complete, at which point the capitalized costs are amortized ratably over the remaining contract term plus any reasonably certain
renewal periods. Software development costs that do not meet the qualification for capitalization are expensed as incurred and
recorded in "Selling, general and administrative expenses" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of identifiable
net assets of businesses acquired. Goodwill is not amortized but is tested at the reporting unit level for impairment annually on
October 1, or more frequently, as events dictate. A reporting unit is an operating segment or, under certain circumstances, a
component of an operating segment that constitutes a business, has available discrete financial information and whose operating
results are regularly reviewed by management. Components of an operating segment are combined and aggregated as a single
reporting unit if the components have similar economic characteristics.
Goodwill is tested for impairment by either performing a qualitative evaluation or a quantitative test. The qualitative evaluation is
an assessment of factors that includes, but is not limited to, the macroeconomic conditions, industry and competitive
environment conditions, overall financial performance, business specific events and market considerations. The Company may
elect not to perform the qualitative assessment for some or all reporting units and perform the quantitative impairment test. If a
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qualitative assessment indicates that it is more likely than not that a reporting unit's fair value is less than its carrying amount, the
Company will perform a quantitative test.
The quantitative goodwill impairment test requires the comparison of the carrying value of the reporting unit's net assets to the
fair value of the reporting unit. The Company determines fair values of each reporting unit using an equally weighted combination
of the discounted cash flow method, a form of the income approach, and the guideline public company method, a form of the
market approach. This analysis requires significant assumptions, including projected net sales, projected earnings before
interest, tax, depreciation and amortization, terminal growth rates, the cost of capital, the selection of appropriate guideline
companies and related valuation multiples. Management's estimates are subject to change given the inherent uncertainty in
predicting future results. Additionally, the discount rate and the terminal growth rate are based on management's judgment of the
rates that would be utilized by a hypothetical market participant. If a quantitative assessment indicates that it is more likely than
not that a reporting unit's fair value is less than its carrying amount, a goodwill impairment charge would be recorded.
The Company's intangible assets have definite lives and are subject to amortization. Intangible assets are tested for impairment
whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that their carrying values may not be recoverable. The Company
determines the useful lives of identifiable intangible assets after considering the specific facts and circumstances related to each
intangible asset. Factors considered when determining useful lives include the contractual terms of agreements, the history of
the asset, the Company's long-term strategy for the use of the asset, any laws or other local regulations which could impact the
useful life of the asset and other economic factors, including competition and specific market conditions.
The Company tests intangible assets with definite lives for impairment if conditions exist that indicate the carrying value may not
be recoverable. Such conditions may include an economic downturn in a geographic market or a change in the assessment of
future operations. An impairment charge is recorded when the carrying value of the definite lived intangible asset is not
recoverable by the future undiscounted cash flows expected to be generated from the use of the asset, which are evaluated at
the asset group level.
Intangible assets with definite lives are amortized on a straight-line basis over the following estimated useful lives:
Years
Dealer network and customer relationships
8 - 18
Trade names
3
Other
3 - 12
Product Warranty Reserve - The Company accrues for the estimated cost of product warranties at the time revenue is
recognized. Warranty obligations by product line or model are evaluated based on historical warranty claims experience. For
equipment, the Company's standard product warranty terms generally include post-sales support and repairs of products at no
additional charge for periods ranging from three months to two years or up to a specified number of hours of operation. For parts
from component suppliers, the Company relies on the original manufacturer's warranty that accompanies those parts. Generally,
Company fabricated parts are not covered by specific warranty terms. Although failure of fabricated parts due to material or
workmanship is rare, if it occurs, the Company's policy is to replace fabricated parts at no additional charge.
Estimated warranty obligations are based upon warranty terms, product failure rates, repair costs and current period machine
shipments. If actual product failure rates, repair costs, service delivery costs or post-sales support costs differ from the
Company's estimates, these estimates will be re-evaluated and adjustments to the estimated warranty liability will be made, if
required.
Income Taxes - Income taxes are based on pretax financial accounting income. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are
recognized for the expected tax consequences of temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their
reported amounts. The Company periodically assesses the need to establish valuation allowances against its deferred tax assets
to the extent the Company no longer believes it is more likely than not that the tax assets will be fully utilized.
The Company evaluates a tax position to determine whether it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained upon
examination, based upon the technical merits of the position. A tax position that meets the more likely than not recognition
threshold is subject to a measurement assessment to determine the amount of benefit to recognize and the appropriate reserve
to establish, if any. If a tax position does not meet the more likely than not recognition threshold, no benefit is recognized. The
Company is periodically audited by U.S. federal and state as well as foreign tax authorities. While it is often difficult to predict a
final outcome or timing of resolution of any particular tax matter, the Company believes its reserve for uncertain tax positions is
adequate to reduce the uncertain positions to the greatest amount of benefit that is more likely than not realizable.
Self-Insurance Reserves - The Company retains the risk for a portion of its workers' compensation claims and general liability
claims by way of a captive insurance company, Astec Insurance. The objectives of Astec Insurance are to improve control over
and reduce the cost of claims; to improve focus on risk reduction with the development of a program structure which rewards
proactive loss control; and to ensure management participation in the defense and settlement process for claims.
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For general liability claims, the captive is liable for the first $1.0 million per occurrence. The Company carries general liability,
excess liability and umbrella policies for claims in excess of amounts covered by the captive.
For workers' compensation claims, the captive is liable for the first $0.35 million per occurrence. The Company utilizes a large
national insurance company as third-party administrator for workers' compensation claims and carries insurance coverage for
claims liabilities in excess of amounts covered by the captive.
The financial statements of the captive are included in the consolidated financial statements of the Company. The short-term and
long-term reserves for claims and potential claims related to general liability and workers' compensation under the captive are
included in "Accrued loss reserves" or "Other long-term liabilities" in the Consolidated Balance Sheets depending on the
expected timing of future payments. The undiscounted reserves are actuarially determined to cover the ultimate cost of each
claim based on the Company's evaluation of the type and severity of individual claims and historical information, primarily its own
claims experience, along with assumptions about future events. Changes in assumptions, as well as changes in actual
experience, could cause these estimates to change in the future. However, the Company does not believe it is reasonably likely
that the reserve level will materially change in the foreseeable future.
The Company is self-insured for health and prescription claims under its Group Health Insurance Plan for all of the Company's
domestic employees. The Company carries reinsurance coverage to limit its exposure for individual health claims above certain
limits. Third parties administer health claims and prescription medication claims. The Company maintains a reserve for the self-
insured health plan which is included in "Accrued loss reserves" in the Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets. This reserve
includes both unpaid claims and an estimate of claims incurred but not reported, based on historical claims and payment
experience. Historically, the reserves have been sufficient to provide for claims payments. Changes in actual claims experience
or payment patterns could cause the reserve to change, but the Company does not believe it is reasonably likely that the reserve
level will materially change in the near future.
Employees of the Company's foreign subsidiaries are insured under separate health plans. No reserves are necessary for these
fully-insured health plans.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss - Accumulated other comprehensive loss is comprised of foreign currency
translation adjustments of $51.1 million and $38.1 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Revenue Recognition - Revenue is generally recognized when the Company satisfies a performance obligation by transferring
control of goods or providing services. Revenue is measured as the amount of consideration the Company expects to receive in
exchange for transferring goods or providing services. The Company generally obtains purchase authorizations from its
customers for a specified amount of products at a specified price with specific delivery terms. A significant portion of the
Company's equipment sales represents equipment produced in the Company's manufacturing facilities under short-term
contracts for a customer's project or equipment designed to meet a customer’s requirements. Most of the equipment sold by the
Company is based on standard configurations, some of which are modified to meet customer's needs or specifications. The
Company provides customers with technical design and performance specifications and typically performs pre-shipment testing,
when feasible, to ensure the equipment performs according to the customer's need, regardless of whether the Company
provides installation services in addition to selling the equipment. Significant down payments are required on many equipment
orders with other terms allowing for payment shortly after shipment, typically 30 days. Taxes assessed by a governmental
authority that are directly imposed on revenue-producing transactions between the Company and its customers, such as sales,
use, value-added and some excise taxes, are excluded from revenue. The Company offers extended warranties for sale on
certain equipment sold to its customers. Costs of obtaining sales contracts with an expected duration of one year or less are
expensed as incurred. As contracts are typically paid within one year from the date of the contract fulfillment, revenue
adjustments for a potential financing component or the costs to obtain the contract are not made.
Depending on the terms of the arrangement with the customer, recognition of a portion of the consideration received may be
deferred and recorded as a contract liability if the Company has to satisfy a future obligation, such as to provide installation
assistance, service work to be performed in the future without charge, floor plan interest to be reimbursed to the Company's
dealer customers, payments for extended warranties or for obligations for future estimated returns to be allowed based upon
historical trends. Other contract assets and liabilities are typically not material as a percentage of total assets or total liabilities,
respectively.
When sales contain multiple performance obligations, revenue attributable to the sale of a product is recognized when the
product is shipped, and the revenue attributable to services provided with respect to the product (such as installation services) is
recognized when the service is performed. Consideration is allocated to deliverables using observable market prices from stand-
alone performance obligations or a cost plus margin approach when one is not available. Otherwise, the Company uses third-
party evidence of selling price or an estimate of the selling price for the deliverables. Sales with multiple performance obligations
are evaluated to determine whether revenue related to individual elements should be recognized separately or as a combined
unit.
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The Company had orders totaling approximately $24.5 million, $16.0 million and $20.7 million in 2024, 2023 and 2022,
respectively, on which revenue was recorded over time based upon the ratio of costs incurred to estimated total costs.
Certain contracts include terms and conditions pursuant to which the Company recognizes revenues upon the completion of
production and, at the request of the customer, stores the equipment at the Company's facilities. Under the terms of such
contracts, revenue is recorded upon the customer's assumption of title and risk of ownership and when the Company has a
present right to payment. In addition, the equipment is segregated from the Company's inventory, specifically identified as
belonging to the customer, ready for physical transfer to the customer and cannot be used by the Company or redirected to
another customer. The Company has not retained any specific performance obligations such that the earnings process is not
complete prior to revenue recognition.
Service and Equipment Installation Revenue - Purchasers of certain of the Company's equipment often contract with the
Company to provide installation services. Installation is typically separately priced in the contract based upon observable market
prices for stand-alone performance obligations or a cost plus margin approach when one is not available. The Company may
also provide future services on equipment sold at the customer's request, which may be for equipment repairs after the warranty
period expires. Service is billed on a cost plus margin approach or at a standard rate per hour.
Used Equipment Sales - Used equipment is typically obtained by trade-in on new equipment sales or as a separate purchase in
the open market. Revenues from the sale of used equipment are recognized upon transfer of control to the customer at agreed
upon pricing.
Freight Revenue - The Company records revenues earned for shipping and handling as revenue at the time of shipment,
regardless of whether or not it is identified as a separate performance obligation. The cost of shipping and handling is classified
as cost of goods sold concurrently.
Other Revenues - Miscellaneous revenues and offsets not associated with one of the above classifications primarily include floor
plan interest reimbursements, extended warranty revenues and rental revenues.
Advertising Expense - The cost of advertising is expensed as incurred. The Company incurred $2.1 million, $1.8 million and
$2.1 million in advertising costs during 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively, which are included in "Selling, general and
administrative expenses" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Research and Development - Research and development costs primarily include employee compensation and prototype
materials costs related to the development of new products and significant improvements to existing product lines. These costs
are expensed as incurred. The Company incurred $23.8 million, $22.0 million and $31.5 million in research and development
costs during 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively, which are included in "Selling, general and administrative expenses" in the
Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Share-Based Compensation - The grant date fair value of share-based compensation awards is based upon the closing market
price of the Company's common stock on the day prior to the grant date, except for performance stock awards with a total
shareholder return ("TSR") market metric for which the Company estimates fair value using a Monte-Carlo simulation model. The
Company recognizes compensation expense for all awards over the requisite service period. Forfeitures are recognized as they
occur. Compensation expense is based on the grant date fair value as described above, except for performance stock awards
with a return on invested capital ("ROIC") performance metric. For these awards, compensation expense is based on the
probable outcome of achieving the specified performance conditions. The Company reassesses whether achievement of the
ROIC performance metric is probable at each reporting date. The Company's equity awards are further described in Note 17,
Share-Based Compensation.
Restructuring - The Company continually reviews its organizational structure and operations to ensure they are optimized and
aligned with achieving near-term and long-term operational and profitability targets. In connection with this review, significant
restructuring actions may be implemented. These actions can include personnel terminations, reorganization efforts to simplify
and consolidate the Company's operations or the divestiture of underperforming manufacturing sites or product lines. Employee
severance and related termination benefits are primarily based on the Company's employment policies and substantive
severance plans. The Company records liabilities related to severance programs when the actions are probable and the amounts
are reasonably estimable, which typically is when a restructuring plan has been approved. Additional liabilities may be recorded if
a restructuring plan is extended or additional benefits are provided. In the event that affected employees are required to render
additional service in order to receive severance benefits at their termination dates, severance costs are measured at the date
that benefits are communicated to the applicable employees and recognized as expense over the employees’ remaining service
periods. Any incremental or recovery of expense related to stock compensation programs are recognized at the end of the
employees' service periods. Restructuring costs include any ongoing costs related to exited businesses as such costs are
incurred. Contract termination costs, if applicable, are recorded when contracts are terminated. See Note 21, Strategic
Transformation and Restructuring, Impairment and Other Asset Charges, net for additional discussion of the most recent
restructuring actions taken.
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Acquisitions - The Company accounts for business combinations using the acquisition method. Accordingly, intangible assets
are recorded apart from goodwill if they arise from contractual or legal rights or if they are separable from goodwill. Acquisition
costs are expensed as incurred and contingent consideration, if applicable, is booked at its fair value as part of the purchase
price. See Note 3, Acquisition for additional information on the Company's most recent acquisition.
Derivatives and Hedging Activities - The Company recognizes all derivatives in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at their fair
value. Derivatives that are not hedges are adjusted to fair value through income. If the derivative is a hedge, depending on the
nature of the hedge, changes in the fair value of derivatives are either offset against the change in fair value of assets, liabilities
or firm commitments through income or recognized in other comprehensive (loss) income until the hedged item is recognized in
income. The ineffective portion of a derivative's change in fair value is immediately recognized in income. From time to time, the
Company's foreign subsidiaries enter into foreign currency exchange contracts to mitigate exposure to fluctuation in currency
exchange rates.
The Company is exposed to certain risks relating to its ongoing business operations. The primary risk managed by using
derivative instruments is foreign currency risk. The fair value of the derivative financial instrument is recorded in the Consolidated
Balance Sheets and is adjusted to fair value at each measurement date. The changes in fair value are recognized in the
Consolidated Statements of Operations in the current period. The Company does not engage in speculative transactions, nor
does it hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading purposes. The weighted average U.S. dollar equivalent notional
amount of outstanding foreign currency exchange contracts was $14.1 million during the year ended December 31, 2024. The
Company reported no derivative assets as of December 31, 2024 or 2023. The Company held no derivative liabilities as of
December 31, 2024 and $0.1 million derivative liabilities in "Other current liabilities" as of December 31, 2023.
The Company recognized, as a component of "Other (expenses) income, net", net losses on the change in fair value of
derivative instruments of $0.2 million, $0.4 million and $0.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022,
respectively. There were no derivatives that were designated as hedges as of December 31, 2024 or 2023.
Foreign Currency - Subsidiaries located in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, France, India, South Africa and the United
Kingdom operate primarily using local functional currencies. Accordingly, assets and liabilities of these subsidiaries are translated
using exchange rates in effect at the end of the period, and revenues and costs are translated using average exchange rates in
effect during the period. The resulting adjustments are presented as a separate component of "Accumulated other
comprehensive loss". Foreign currency transaction gains and losses, net are included in "Other (expenses) income, net" and
amounted to a loss of $1.0 million, a gain of $1.1 million and a loss of $0.4 million in 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Earnings Per Share - Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing "Net income (loss) attributable to controlling interest" by
the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the reported period. Deferred stock units are fully vested and, as
such, are included in basic earnings per share. Diluted earnings per share includes the dilutive effect of common stock
equivalents consisting of restricted stock units, performance stock units, related dividend equivalents and stock held in the
Company's deferred compensation programs, using the treasury stock method. Potential common shares that have an
antidilutive effect (i.e., those that increase income per share or decrease loss per share) are excluded from the calculation of
diluted earnings per share. Performance stock units, which are considered contingently issuable, are considered dilutive when
the related performance criterion has been met.
The following table sets forth a reconciliation of the number of shares used in the computation of basic and diluted earnings per
share:
Years Ended December 31,
2024
2023
2022
Denominator:
Denominator for basic earnings per share
22,799,071
22,719,900
22,790,717
Effect of dilutive securities:
Restricted stock units
24,644
31,847
—
Unvested performance share units
13,743
3,144
—
Deferred compensation programs
15,993
26,478
—
Denominator for diluted earnings per share
22,853,451
22,781,369
22,790,717
Antidilutive securities excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share
26,710
7,495
255,738
Related Party Transactions - The Company had no material related party transactions during the years ended December 31,
2024, 2023 and 2022.
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Adjustments - During the first quarter of 2023, the Company identified immaterial errors associated with over-accruals of
inventory-related expenses in its historical financial statements. The cumulative effect of the errors generated in 2021 and 2022
was corrected during the first quarter of 2023, resulting in a decrease in "Cost of sales" of $1.9 million.
During the fourth quarter of 2024, the Company identified immaterial errors associated with the calculation of its income tax
provisions in its historical financial statements. The cumulative effect of the errors generated in prior years was corrected during
the fourth quarter of 2024, resulting in an increase in "Income tax provision" of $2.7 million.
These adjustments were not considered material to the Company's consolidated financial statements for the previously filed
annual periods.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements
In October 2021, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2021-08,
"Business Combinations (Topic 805): Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers",
which requires entities to recognize and measure contract assets and contract liabilities acquired in a business combination in
accordance with ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). The update will generally result in an entity
recognizing contract assets and contract liabilities at amounts consistent with those recorded by the acquiree immediately before
the acquisition date rather than at fair value. The new standard is effective on a prospective basis for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 2022, with early adoption permitted. The Company elected to early adopt this guidance on April 1, 2022. The
adoption of this new standard did not have a material impact on its financial position, results of operations, cash flows or
disclosures.
In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, "Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvement to Reportable Segment
Disclosures", which requires entities to disclose significant segment expenses, other segment items, the title and position of the
chief operating decision maker ("CODM") and information related to how the CODM assesses segment performance and
allocates resources, among certain other required disclosures. Additionally, current annual disclosures will be required in interim
periods. The new standard is effective, on a retrospective basis, for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim
periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted this
guidance beginning with the form 10-K filing herein for the year ended December 31, 2024. See Note 19, Operations by Industry
Segment and Geographic Area for additional information on the Company's reportable segments.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, "Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures," which
requires entities to disclose specific categories in the income tax rate reconciliation and provide additional information for
reconciling items that meet a specified quantitative threshold. In addition, the new standard requires disclosure of the amount of
income taxes paid disaggregated by federal, state and foreign taxes and by jurisdiction for exceeding a specified quantitative
threshold. Additionally, income or loss from continuing operations before income tax will be required to be disaggregated
between domestic and foreign classifications and income tax expense will be required to be disaggregated between federal,
state and foreign classifications. The new standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024 on a
prospective basis, with retrospective application permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this ASU will have on
its financial statement disclosures, but this standard will not impact the Company's results of operations, financial position or
cash flows.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, "Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense
Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses", which requires entities to
disclose specific types of expenses included in the expense captions presented on the face of the income statement, among
other disclosures. The new guidance is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026 and interim
reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027 on a prospective basis, with retrospective application permitted. The
Company is currently evaluating the impact this ASU will have on its financial statement disclosures, but this standard will not
impact the Company's results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
Recent accounting guidance not discussed above is not applicable, did not have or is not expected to have a material impact on
the Company.
3. Acquisition
The Company entered into a Share Purchase Agreement, dated as of March 22, 2022, by and between MINDS Automation
Group, Inc. ("MINDS"), a leader in plant automation control systems and cloud-based data management in the asphalt industry in
Canada. The purchase price was $19.3 million, which was paid in cash. The acquisition provides the Company with a broader
line of controls and automation products designed to deliver enhanced productivity through improved equipment performance.
Results of operations have been consolidated from the date of acquisition.
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4. Inventories
Inventories consist of the following:
December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
Raw materials and parts
$
275.4
$
298.6
Work-in-process
60.9
87.1
Finished goods
83.5
68.3
Used equipment
2.9
1.6
Total
$
422.7
$
455.6
5. Fair Value Measurements
The Company has various financial instruments that must be measured at fair value on a recurring basis, including marketable
debt and equity securities held by Astec Insurance and marketable equity securities held in the Company's deferred
compensation programs. The Company's deferred compensation programs ("DCP") include a non-qualified Supplemental
Executive Retirement Plan ("SERP") and a separate non-qualified Deferred Compensation Plan. Although the DCP investments
are allocated to individual participants, and investment decisions are made solely by those participants, they are non-qualified
plans. Consequently, the Company owns the assets and the related offsetting liability for disbursement until such time as a
participant makes a qualifying withdrawal. The DCP assets and related offsetting liabilities are recorded in non-current
"Investments" and "Other long-term liabilities", respectively, in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company's subsidiaries
also occasionally enter into foreign currency exchange contracts to mitigate exposure to fluctuations in currency exchange rates.
The carrying amount of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, trade receivables and contract assets, other receivables,
accounts payable, short-term debt and long-term debt approximates their fair value because of their short-term nature and/or
interest rates associated with the instruments. Investments are carried at their fair value based on quoted market prices for
identical or similar assets or, where no quoted prices exist, other observable inputs for the asset. The fair values of foreign
currency exchange contracts are based on quotations from various banks for similar instruments using models with market-
based inputs.
Financial assets and liabilities are categorized based on the level of judgment associated with the inputs used to measure their
fair value. The inputs used to measure the fair value are identified in the following hierarchy:
Level 1 -
Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
Level 2 -
Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities; or unadjusted quoted prices for
identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; or inputs other than quoted prices that
are observable for the asset or liability.
Level 3 -
Unobservable inputs that reflect management’s best estimate of what market participants would use in pricing
the asset or liability at the measurement date.
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As indicated in the tables below, the Company has determined that all of its financial assets and liabilities as of December 31,
2024 and 2023 are Level 1 and Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy as defined above:
December 31, 2024
(in millions)
Level 1
Level 2
Total
Financial assets:
Trading equity securities:
Deferred compensation programs' mutual funds
$
5.1
$
—
$
5.1
Preferred stocks
0.3
—
0.3
Equity funds
0.6
—
0.6
Trading debt securities:
Corporate bonds
3.2
—
3.2
Agency bonds
—
1.5
1.5
U.S. government securities
2.4
—
2.4
Asset-backed securities
—
7.1
7.1
Exchange traded funds
0.8
—
0.8
Mortgage backed securities
—
0.4
0.4
Other
0.2
0.3
0.5
Total financial assets
$
12.6
$
9.3
$
21.9
Financial liabilities:
Deferred compensation programs' liabilities
$
—
$
6.1
$
6.1
Total financial liabilities
$
—
$
6.1
$
6.1
December 31, 2023
(in millions)
Level 1
Level 2
Total
Financial assets:
Trading equity securities:
Deferred compensation programs' mutual funds
$
4.2
$
—
$
4.2
Preferred stocks
0.3
—
0.3
Equity funds
0.7
—
0.7
Trading debt securities:
Corporate bonds
3.4
—
3.4
Agency bonds
—
2.5
2.5
U.S. government securities
1.9
—
1.9
Asset-backed securities
—
4.0
4.0
Exchange traded funds
1.3
—
1.3
Mortgage backed securities
—
0.5
0.5
Other
0.2
0.5
0.7
Total financial assets
$
12.0
$
7.5
$
19.5
Financial liabilities:
Derivative financial instruments
$
—
$
0.1
$
0.1
Deferred compensation programs' liabilities
—
5.5
5.5
Total financial liabilities
$
—
$
5.6
$
5.6
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6. Investments
The Company's trading securities consist of the following:
December 31, 2024
(in millions)
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair Value
(Net
Carrying
Amount)
Trading equity securities
$
5.5
$
0.5
$
—
$
6.0
Trading debt securities
16.3
—
0.4
15.9
Total
$
21.8
$
0.5
$
0.4
$
21.9
December 31, 2023
(in millions)
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair Value
(Net
Carrying
Amount)
Trading equity securities
$
5.1
$
0.2
$
0.1
$
5.2
Trading debt securities
14.6
—
0.3
14.3
Total
$
19.7
$
0.2
$
0.4
$
19.5
Trading equity investments are valued at their estimated fair value based on their quoted market prices, and trading debt
securities are valued based upon a mix of observable market prices and model driven prices derived from a matrix of observable
market prices for assets with similar characteristics obtained from a nationally recognized third-party pricing service. Additionally,
a significant portion of the trading equity securities are in mutual funds and also comprise a portion of the Company's liability
under its DCP. See Note 14, Employee Benefit Plans, for additional information on these investments and the DCP.
Trading debt securities are comprised of marketable debt securities held by Astec Insurance. Astec Insurance has an investment
strategy that focuses on providing regular and predictable interest income from a diversified portfolio of high-quality fixed income
securities.
7. Goodwill
The Company tests goodwill for impairment annually on October 1, or more frequently should circumstances change or events
occur that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value between annual impairment
tests.
Beginning January 1, 2024, Astec Digital, which was previously included in the Corporate and Other category, has been moved
to the Infrastructure Solutions segment. As a result of this change in segment composition, the goodwill related to Astec Digital
was allocated to another reporting unit within the Infrastructure Solutions segment.
During the second quarter of 2024, the Company identified that indicators of goodwill impairment were present due to current
macroeconomic conditions, including declines in the Company's publicly quoted share price and increased interest rates, as well
as lower than expected operating results. These factors indicated that one or more of the Company's reporting units may have
fallen below their carrying amounts. Management elected to perform a qualitative assessment on all reporting units, and the
Company concluded that a further quantitative analysis was required for the Materials Solutions reporting unit.
The Company determined the fair value of the Materials Solutions reporting unit using an equally weighted combination of the
discounted cash flow method, a form of the income approach, and the guideline public company method, a form of the market
approach. The significant assumptions used under the discounted cash flow method are projected net sales, projected earnings
before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA"), terminal growth rates and the cost of capital. Projected net sales,
projected EBITDA and terminal growth rates were determined to be significant assumptions because they are primary drivers of
the projected cash flows in the discounted cash flow fair value model. Cost of capital was also determined to be a significant
assumption as it is the discount rate used to calculate the current fair value of those projected cash flows. The Company
calculates the discount rate based on a market-participant, risk-adjusted weighted average cost of capital, which considers
industry specific rates of return on debt and equity capital for a target industry capital structure, adjusted for risks associated with
business size, geography and other factors specific to the reporting unit. A change in the discount rate, as a result of a change in
economic conditions or otherwise, could result in the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeding its fair value. For the guideline
public company method, significant assumptions relate to the selection of appropriate guideline companies and related valuation
multiples used in the market analysis.
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Based on the quantitative impairment test, the Company determined that the carrying value of the Materials Solutions reporting
unit exceeded its fair value as of June 30, 2024. As a result, the Company recognized a pretax non-cash goodwill impairment
charge of $20.2 million in "Goodwill impairment" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations to fully impair the goodwill
allocated to the Materials Solutions reporting unit.
After the change to the segment composition and the impairment of the Materials Solutions reporting unit noted above, the
Company's goodwill is allocated to two remaining reporting units. Management elected to perform a subsequent qualitative
assessment for the October 1, 2024 annual impairment analysis, which indicated no additional impairment at its remaining
reporting units. This review included the Company's evaluation of relevant events and circumstances in totality that affect the fair
value of the reporting units. These events and circumstances include, but are not limited to, macroeconomic conditions, industry
and competitive environment conditions, overall financial performance, business specific events and market considerations. The
majority of the Company's goodwill was generated on a legacy basis and as a result have fair values that sufficiently exceed their
underlying carrying values.
Management performed a qualitative and a quantitative assessment for the annual tests of goodwill impairment performed on
October 1, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and concluded that there was no impairment of goodwill.
Prior periods have been revised to reflect the segment composition change for comparability. The changes in the carrying
amount of goodwill and accumulated impairment losses by reporting segment during the years ended December 31, 2024 and
2023 are as follows:
(in millions)
Infrastructure
Solutions
Materials
Solutions
Total
Balance, December 31, 2022:
Goodwill
$
47.6
$
31.6
$
79.2
Accumulated impairment losses
(21.8)
(12.2)
(34.0)
Net
$
25.8
$
19.4
$
45.2
2023 Activity:
Foreign currency translation
$
0.4
$
0.7
$
1.1
Total 2023 activity
$
0.4
$
0.7
$
1.1
Balance, December 31, 2023:
Goodwill
$
48.0
$
32.3
$
80.3
Accumulated impairment
(21.8)
(12.2)
(34.0)
Net
$
26.2
$
20.1
$
46.3
2024 Activity:
Foreign currency translation
$
(1.2) $
0.1
$
(1.1)
Impairment
—
(20.2)
(20.2)
Total 2024 activity
$
(1.2) $
(20.1) $
(21.3)
Balance, December 31, 2024:
Goodwill
$
46.8
$
32.2
$
79.0
Accumulated impairment
(21.8)
(32.2)
(54.0)
Net
$
25.0
$
—
$
25.0
8. Intangible Assets
Intangible assets consisted of the following as of December 31, 2024 and 2023:
2024
2023
(in millions)
Gross
Carrying
Value
Accumulated
Amortization
Net Carrying
Value
Gross
Carrying
Value
Accumulated
Amortization
Net Carrying
Value
Dealer network and
customer relationships
$
41.4
$
32.0
$
9.4
$
42.3
$
29.8
$
12.5
Trade names
10.3
10.3
—
10.3
10.2
0.1
Other
14.8
13.0
1.8
15.1
11.3
3.8
Total
$
66.5
$
55.3
$
11.2
$
67.7
$
51.3
$
16.4
Amortization expense on intangible assets was $4.8 million, $5.5 million and $8.5 million for 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
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Future annual expected amortization expense on intangible assets as of December 31, 2024 are as follows (in millions):
2025
$
2.7
2026
2.2
2027
1.9
2028
1.7
2029
1.0
2030 and thereafter
1.7
9. Property and Equipment
Property and equipment at cost, less accumulated depreciation, is as follows:
December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
Land
$
12.3
$
12.7
Building and land improvements
158.8
149.1
Construction in progress
3.9
20.3
Manufacturing and office equipment
266.7
249.0
Aviation equipment
4.6
4.6
Less accumulated depreciation
(264.4)
(248.1)
Total
$
181.9
$
187.6
Depreciation expense was $22.0 million, $20.1 million and $19.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and
2022, respectively.
10. Leases
The Company records its operating lease ROU assets in "Other long-term assets" and its operating lease liabilities in "Other
current liabilities" and "Other long-term liabilities". As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company did not have any finance
leases.
Additional information related to the Company’s operating leases is reflected in the tables below:
Years Ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Operating lease expense
$
3.2
$
3.6
$
2.8
Short-term lease expense
3.1
2.5
2.9
Cash paid for operating leases included in operating cash flows
3.2
3.6
2.5
December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
Operating lease right-of-use asset
$
7.8
$
8.5
Operating lease short-term liability
2.6
2.3
Operating lease long-term liability
5.5
6.5
Weighted average remaining lease term (in years)
3.61
4.45
Weighted average discount rate used in calculating right-of-use asset
5.04 %
4.75 %
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Future annual minimum lease payments as of December 31, 2024 are as follows (in millions):
2025
$
2.9
2026
2.5
2027
2.0
2028
0.6
2029
0.4
2030 and thereafter
0.4
Total lease payments
$
8.8
Less: Interest
(0.7)
Operating lease liabilities
$
8.1
11. Debt
On December 19, 2022, the Company and certain of its subsidiaries entered into a new credit agreement (the "Credit
Agreement") with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent, and the lenders party thereto. The Credit
Agreement provides for (i) a revolving credit facility (consisting of revolving credit loans and swingline loans) and a letter of credit
facility, in an aggregate amount of up to $250.0 million, (ii) an incremental credit facility in an aggregate amount not to exceed
$125.0 million (the “Credit Facilities”) and (iii) a maturity date of December 19, 2027. Loans under the incremental credit facility
shall have a maturity date as specified in the relevant incremental credit facility documentation. In connection with the entry into
the Credit Facilities, the Company repaid all outstanding borrowings under the previously existing credit facility. Unamortized
debt issuance costs for the Credit Facilities total $0.9 million as of December 31, 2024, of which $0.3 million are included in
"Prepaid expenses and other assets" and $0.6 million are included in "Other long-term assets" in the Company's Consolidated
Balance Sheets. Debt issuance costs are amortized on a straight-line basis to "Interest expense" over the term of the Credit
Facilities.
At the Company’s election, revolving credit loans and incremental term loans advanced under the Credit Agreement shall bear
interest at (i) adjusted term Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") for one-, three- or six-month periods, as selected by the
Company, plus an applicable margin ranging between 1.175% and 2.175% per annum, or (ii) the highest of the Wells Fargo
Bank, National Association prime rate, the Federal Funds rate plus 0.50%, and an adjusted term SOFR for a one month tenor in
effect on such day plus 1.00%, plus an applicable margin ranging between 0.175% and 1.175% per annum. Swingline loans
shall bear interest at the highest of the Wells Fargo Bank, National Association prime rate, the Federal Funds rate plus 0.50%,
and an adjusted term SOFR for a one-month tenor in effect on such day plus 1.00%, plus an applicable margin ranging between
0.175% and 1.175% per annum.
The Company also pays a commitment fee ranging from 0.150% to 0.250% per annum to the lenders under the revolving credit
facility on the average amount by which the aggregate commitments of the lenders exceed utilization of the revolving credit
facility. The applicable margins and the commitment fee are determined based on the Company's Consolidated Total Net
Leverage Ratio, as defined by the Credit Agreement, at the relevant time.
The obligations of the Company in respect of the Credit Facilities are secured and guaranteed by the U.S. domestic subsidiaries
of the Company, subject to customary exceptions.
The Credit Agreement includes certain affirmative and negative covenants that impose restrictions on the Company's financial
and business operations, including limitations on liens, indebtedness, investments, dispositions of assets, dividends, distributions
and other restricted payments, fundamental changes or changes in the nature of the Company's business. These limitations are
subject to customary exceptions. The Company is also required to maintain a (i) Consolidated Total Net Leverage Ratio of not
more than 3.50 to 1.00 as of the last day of any fiscal quarter which may be increased to 4.00 to 1.00 in connection with a
permitted acquisition and subject to the terms of the Credit Agreement and (ii) Consolidated Interest Coverage Ratio of at least
2.50 to 1.00 as of the last day of any fiscal quarter. The Company was in compliance with the financial covenants as of
December 31, 2024.
The Credit Agreement contains events of default customary for this type of financing, including a cross default and cross
acceleration provision to certain other material indebtedness of the Company and its subsidiaries. Upon the occurrence of an
event of default, the outstanding obligations under the Credit Agreement may be accelerated and become due and payable
immediately. In addition, if certain change of control events occur with respect to the Company, the Company is required to repay
the loans outstanding under the Credit Facilities.
The Company's Brazilian subsidiary maintained a separate term loan for working capital purposes with a bank in Brazil, which
was secured by its manufacturing facility. This term loan was fully repaid at maturity on April 15, 2024 and bore interest at
10.37%. The current maturities related to this term loan were $0.1 million as of December 31, 2023.
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Certain of the Company's international subsidiaries in Australia, Brazil, Canada, South Africa and the United Kingdom each have
separate credit facilities with local financial institutions primarily to finance short-term working capital needs, as well as to cover
foreign exchange contracts, performance letters of credit, advance payment and retention guarantees. In addition, the Brazilian
subsidiary also enters into order anticipation agreements on a periodic basis. Both the outstanding borrowings under the credit
facilities of the international subsidiaries and the order anticipation agreements are recorded in "Short-term debt" in the
Company's Consolidated Balance Sheets. Each of the credit facilities are generally guaranteed by Astec Industries, Inc. and/or
secured with certain assets of the local subsidiary.
Additional details for the Company's Credit Facilities and international credit facilities are summarized in total below:
(in millions, except maturity dates and interest rates)
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Credit Facilities
Line of credit - maximum
$
250.0
$
250.0
Letters of credit - maximum
30.0
30.0
Borrowings outstanding
105.0
72.0
Amount of letters of credit outstanding
5.2
3.3
Line of credit, additional borrowing capacity
139.8
174.7
International credit facilities and short-term debt
Total credit line
$
23.4
$
21.7
Available credit line
9.5
9.9
Letters of credit - maximum
12.7
9.7
Amount of letters of credit outstanding
2.9
2.7
Short-term debt
13.3
11.0
Weighted average interest rate
9.02%
11.35%
Debt maturities for the Company's long-term debt are expected to be as follows:
(in millions)
Maturity Amounts
2025
$
—
2026
—
2027
105.0
12. Product Warranty Reserves
The Company warrants its products against manufacturing defects and performance to specified standards. The warranty period
and performance standards vary by product but generally range from three months to two years or up to a specified number of
hours of operation. The Company estimates the costs that may be incurred under its warranties and records a liability at the time
product sales are recorded. The warranty liability is primarily based on historical claim rates, nature of claims and the associated
costs.
Changes in the Company's product warranty liability during 2024, 2023 and 2022 are as follows:
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Reserve balance, January 1
$
16.5
$
11.9
$
10.5
Warranty liabilities accrued
18.6
17.6
12.6
Warranty liabilities settled
(18.9)
(13.1)
(11.1)
Other
(0.1)
0.1
(0.1)
Reserve balance, December 31
$
16.1
$
16.5
$
11.9
13. Accrued Loss Reserves
The Company accrues reserves for losses related to known workers' compensation and general liability claims that have been
incurred but not yet paid or are estimated to have been incurred but not yet reported to the Company. The undiscounted reserves
are actuarially determined based on the Company's evaluation of the type and severity of individual claims and historical
information, primarily its own claims experience, along with assumptions about future events. Changes in assumptions, as well
as changes in actual experience, could cause these estimates to change in the future. Total accrued loss reserves were $6.3
million and $7.2 million as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, of which $4.6 million and $4.5 million
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were included in "Other long-term liabilities" in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2024 and 2023,
respectively.
14. Employee Benefit Plans
Deferred Compensation Programs
The Company's DCP includes a non-qualified SERP and a separate non-qualified Deferred Compensation Plan.
Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan
The Company maintains a SERP for certain of its executive management. The SERP has been closed to new entrants since
December 2020. This plan is a non-qualified deferred compensation plan administered by the Board of Directors of the
Company, pursuant to which the Company makes quarterly cash contributions of a certain percentage of participants'
compensation. Investments are self-directed by participants and can include Company stock. Upon retirement or termination,
participants receive their apportioned share of the plan assets in the form of cash based on a pre-determined schedule of
distributions.
Deferred Compensation Plan
The Company maintains a Deferred Compensation Plan for certain of its executive and senior management. This plan is a non-
qualified deferred compensation plan administered by the Board of Directors of the Company, pursuant to which eligible
employees can defer the receipt of base and bonus compensation to a future date. Investments are self-directed by participants
and can include Company stock. Upon retirement or termination, participants receive their apportioned share of the plan assets
in the form of cash based on a pre-determined schedule of distributions.
Assets of the Deferred Compensation Programs consist of the following:
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
(in millions)
Cost
Market
Cost
Market
Money market fund
$
0.7
$
0.7
$
0.5
$
0.5
Company stock
0.3
0.3
0.8
0.8
Equity securities
4.6
5.1
4.1
4.2
Total
$
5.6
$
6.1
$
5.4
$
5.5
The Company records an adjustment to the deferred compensation liability related to the DCP such that the balance of the
liability equals the total fair market value of all assets held by the trusts established under the programs each period. Such
liabilities are included in "Other long-term liabilities" in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The money market fund is included in
"Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash" in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The equity securities are included in
"Investments" in the Consolidated Balance Sheets and classified as trading equity securities. See Note 6, Investments, for
additional information. The cost of the Company stock held by the plan is included in "Company stock held by deferred
compensation programs, at cost" in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The change in the fair market value of Company stock held in the programs results in a charge or credit to "Selling, general and
administrative expenses" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations because the acquisition cost of the Company stock in
the programs is recorded in "Company stock held by deferred compensation programs, at cost" and is not adjusted to fair market
value; however, the related liability is adjusted to the fair market value of the stock as of each period end. The Company
recognized income of $0.1 million in both 2024 and 2023 and $0.9 million in 2022 in related to the change in the fair value of the
Company stock held in the DCP.
401(k) Plan
The Company sponsors a 401(k) defined contribution plan to provide eligible employees with additional income upon retirement.
The Company's contributions to the plan are based on employee contributions. The Company's contributions totaled $10.1
million, $8.1 million and $7.7 million in 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
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15. Income Taxes
For financial reporting purposes, income before income taxes includes the following components:
Years Ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
United States
$
25.9
$
36.4
$
8.5
Foreign
(12.0)
6.4
(4.1)
Income before income taxes
$
13.9
$
42.8
$
4.4
The provision for income taxes consists of the following:
Years Ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Current provision:
Federal
$
13.3
$
8.2
$
17.4
State
0.9
4.5
2.4
Foreign
2.6
2.8
2.3
Total current provision
16.8
15.5
22.1
Deferred benefit:
Federal
(8.2)
(3.6)
(18.3)
State
0.8
(2.8)
(1.0)
Foreign
0.4
—
2.2
Total deferred benefit
(7.0)
(6.4)
(17.1)
Total provision:
Federal
5.1
4.6
(0.9)
State
1.7
1.7
1.4
Foreign
3.0
2.8
4.5
Total income tax provision
$
9.8
$
9.1
$
5.0
The Company's "Income tax provision" is computed based on the domestic and foreign federal statutory rates and the average
state statutory rates, net of related federal benefit.
The provision for income taxes differs from the amount computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate to income
before income taxes. A reconciliation of the provision for income taxes at the statutory federal income tax rate to the amount
provided is as follows:
Years Ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Tax expense at the statutory federal income tax rate
$
2.9
$
8.9
$
0.9
State income tax, net of federal income tax
3.9
0.4
0.6
Research and development tax credits
(2.8)
(2.8)
(3.3)
Impact of uncertain tax positions
(0.5)
1.0
1.2
Valuation allowance impact
1.7
0.3
6.0
Changes in tax rates
0.7
0.8
0.2
Share-based compensation
0.1
0.6
0.4
Foreign-derived intangible income deduction
(0.4)
(0.7)
(0.9)
Foreign tax credit
(0.4)
(0.5)
(0.2)
Goodwill impairment
2.9
—
—
Other items
1.7
1.1
0.1
Total income tax provision
$
9.8
$
9.1
$
5.0
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Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities
for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes. Significant components of the Company's
deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:
December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
Deferred tax assets:
Amortization of research and experimental expenditures
$
30.7
$
24.7
Inventory reserves
7.6
5.8
Warranty reserves
3.7
3.7
Credit loss reserves
0.5
0.8
State tax loss carryforwards
11.5
11.5
Accrued vacation
1.4
1.2
Deferred compensation
1.0
1.1
Share-based compensation
1.3
2.6
Goodwill
2.8
1.7
Foreign net operating loss
8.3
7.9
Lease obligation
1.6
1.3
Employee & insurance accruals
3.1
1.0
Domestic credit carryforwards
1.5
1.5
Uncertain tax provision reserve
1.1
0.2
Deferred revenue
0.9
2.2
Valuation allowances
(12.4)
(12.5)
Total deferred tax assets
64.6
54.7
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property and equipment
15.8
14.0
Intangibles
0.9
1.8
Right-of-use assets
1.5
1.3
Post-retirement benefits
0.8
0.5
Other
2.2
0.7
Total deferred tax liabilities
21.2
18.3
Total net deferred assets
$
43.4
$
36.4
As of December 31, 2024, the Company had gross state net operating losses ("NOL") carryforwards of $235.9 million and gross
foreign NOL carryforwards of approximately $28.3 million, which are available to offset future taxable income. If not used, these
carryforwards will expire between 2025 and 2035. The Company does not have a federal net operating loss carryforward.
A significant portion of the valuation allowance for deferred tax assets relates to the future utilization of state and foreign NOL
and state tax credit carryforwards. Future utilization of these NOL and state tax credit carryforwards is evaluated by the Company
on a periodic basis, and the valuation allowance is adjusted accordingly. In 2024, the valuation allowance on these carryforwards
decreased by $0.1 million, driven by the release of the valuation allowance on the deferred tax assets related to NOLs generated
by the Company's Chilean ("LatAm") subsidiary of $1.5 million, partially offset by a $1.0 million increase related to the Company's
Brazilian subsidiary.
The following table represents a rollforward of the deferred tax asset valuation allowance for the years ended December 31,
2024, 2023 and 2022:
Years Ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Allowance balance, beginning of year
$
12.5
$
11.9
$
5.9
Provision
1.3
1.8
6.0
Reversals
(1.5)
(1.6)
—
Other
0.1
0.4
—
Allowance balance, end of year
$
12.4
$
12.5
$
11.9
Undistributed foreign earnings are considered to be indefinitely reinvested outside the U.S. as of December 31, 2024. Because
those earnings are considered to be indefinitely reinvested, no deferred income taxes have been provided thereon. If the
Company were to make a distribution of any portion of those earnings in the form of dividends or otherwise, any such amounts
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would be subject to withholding taxes payable to various foreign jurisdictions; however, the amounts would not be subject to any
additional U.S. income tax. As of December 31, 2024, the cumulative amount of undistributed U.S. GAAP earnings for the
Company's foreign subsidiaries was $68.5 million.
The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and in various state and foreign jurisdictions. The Company
is currently under examination for the years 2013, 2014, 2016, 2018 and 2019 with taxing authorities in the United States. The
Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal income tax examinations by authorities for years prior to 2013. With few
exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to state and local or non-U.S. income tax examinations by authorities for years
prior to 2020.
The Company has a liability for unrecognized tax benefits of $16.8 million and $13.0 million (excluding accrued interest and
penalties) as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The Company recognizes interest and penalties accrued related to
unrecognized tax benefits in "Interest expense" and "Selling, general and administrative expenses", respectively, in the
Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company did not recognize any tax benefits for interest and penalties related to
amounts that were settled for less than previously accrued in 2024 or 2023. The net amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if
recognized, would affect the Company’s effective tax rate was $15.1 million as of December 31, 2024, of which $10.7 million and
$9.5 million were included in "Other current liabilities" and "Other long-term liabilities", respectively, partially offset by $5.1 million
included in "Deferred income tax assets" in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. The net amount of these unrecognized tax
benefits was $15.7 million as of December 31, 2023 included in "Other long-term liabilities" in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
A reconciliation of the beginning and ending unrecognized tax benefits excluding interest and penalties is as follows:
Years Ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Balance, beginning of year
$
13.0
$
12.0
$
10.8
Additions for tax positions taken in current year
5.2
0.9
1.2
Additions for tax positions taken in prior period
—
0.1
—
Reductions due to lapse of statutes of limitations
(1.4)
—
—
Balance, end of year
$
16.8
$
13.0
$
12.0
The tax positions in the December 31, 2024 balance of unrecognized tax benefits are expected to reverse through income in
future years.
In 2024, additional jurisdictions in which the Company operates enacted local legislation formally adopting the Global Anti-Base
Erosion Model Rules ("Pillar Two"), which generally provides for a global minimum corporate tax rate of 15%, as established by
the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development ("OECD") Pillar Two Framework. The effective dates are
generally January 1, 2024, and January 1, 2025, for different aspects of the rules and vary by jurisdiction. Pillar Two has not had
a material impact on the Company's effective tax rate, consolidated results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
Additional jurisdictions are expected to implement the model rules under local law in the future, with varying effective dates. The
Company is continuing to evaluate the potential effect on future periods of the Pillar Two implementation, pending legislative
adoption by additional individual countries and the ongoing issuance of additional administrative guidance by the OECD.
16. Commitments and Contingencies
Certain customers have financed purchases of Company products through arrangements with third-party financing institutions in
which the Company is contingently liable for customer debt of $1.4 million and $1.1 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023,
respectively. These arrangements expire at various dates through November 2026. Additionally, the Company is also
contingently liable for 1.75% of the unpaid balance, determined as of December 31 of the prior year (or approximately $0.1
million for 2024), on certain past customer equipment purchases that were financed by an outside finance company. The
agreements provide that the Company will receive the lender's full security interest in the equipment financed if the Company is
required to fulfill its contingent liability under these arrangements. The Company has recorded a liability of $0.3 million and $0.6
million related to these guarantees, which were included in "Other current liabilities" in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of
December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
The Company reviews off-balance sheet guarantees individually and at the loss pool level based on one agreement. Prior history
is considered with respect to the Company having to perform on any off-balance sheet guarantees, as well as future projections
of individual customer credit worthiness with respect to assessing credit losses related to off-balance sheet guarantees.
In addition, the Company is contingently liable under letters of credit issued under its Credit Facilities totaling $5.2 million as of
December 31, 2024. The outstanding letters of credit expire at various dates through November 2025. Unused letters of credit
under the Credit Facilities are $24.8 million as of December 31, 2024. The Company is additionally contingently liable for a total
of $5.4 million in performance letters of credit and retention guarantees primarily held by its foreign subsidiaries, of which $3.7
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million are secured by separate credit facilities with various financial institutions as of December 31, 2024. Unused letters of
credit under these separate credit facilities are $12.4 million as of December 31, 2024.
The Company and certain of its former executive officers were previously named as defendants in a putative shareholder class
action lawsuit filed in 2019 alleging that the defendants violated the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the
"Exchange Act"), and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by making allegedly false and misleading statements. On September
10, 2024, the court formally approved the parties' agreement to settle the action for $13.7 million, which was funded entirely by
the Company's insurance carriers, and the settlement agreement was entered into between the parties. The court dismissed the
case with prejudice the same day.
The Company's GEFCO, Inc. ("GEFCO" or "Enid") subsidiary was named a defendant in a lawsuit filed in 2018 alleging
breaches of warranty and other similar claims regarding equipment sold by GEFCO in 2013. On October 8, 2024, the parties
reached an agreement to resolve this action for $8.4 million, which was paid in the fourth quarter of 2024. In connection with this
settlement, management recorded a loss in "Restructuring, impairment and other asset charges, net" in the Consolidated
Statements of Operations during the third quarter of 2024.
The Company's Telsmith, Inc. (“Telsmith”) subsidiary was named as a defendant in a lawsuit filed in 2019 alleging breaches of
warranty and negligent misrepresentation regarding equipment manufactured by Telsmith and purchased by 37 Building
Products, Ltd. in 2017 through one of the Company's dealers. In October 2023, a jury rendered a verdict against Telsmith, and a
judgment was issued in the amount of $7.9 million (the "Judgment"). In March 2024, Telsmith filed a notice of appeal with the
Texas Court of Appeals to appeal the Judgment by the district court. As of June 30, 2024, the total loss contingency recorded
inclusive of post-judgment interest was $8.2 million. In September 2024, the parties reached an agreement to resolve this action
for $6.3 million, which the Company paid in September 2024 whereby the full loss contingency was released. The $1.9 million
net impact of the loss contingency release and the final settlement amount was recorded in "Selling, general and administrative
expenses" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations during the third quarter of 2024.
In addition to the matters noted above, the Company is currently a party, and may become a party, to various other claims and
legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business. If management believes that a loss arising from any claims and legal
proceedings is probable and can reasonably be estimated, the Company records the amount of the loss (excluding estimated
legal fees) or, when the loss is estimated using a range and no point within the range is more probable than another, the
minimum estimated liability. As management becomes aware of additional information concerning such contingencies, any
potential liability related to these matters is assessed and the estimates are revised, if necessary. If management believes that a
loss arising from such claims and legal proceedings is either (i) probable but cannot be reasonably estimated or (ii) reasonably
estimable but not probable, the Company does not record the amount of the loss but does make specific disclosure of such
matter.
Based upon currently available information and with the advice of counsel, management believes that the ultimate outcome of its
current claims and legal proceedings, individually and in the aggregate, will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's
financial position, cash flows or results of operations. However, claims and legal proceedings are subject to inherent
uncertainties and rulings unfavorable to the Company could occur. If an unfavorable ruling were to occur, there exists the
possibility of a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position, cash flows or results of operations.
17. Share-Based Compensation
On April 27, 2021 ("Plan Effective Date"), the Company's shareholders approved the 2021 Equity Incentive Plan ("2021 Plan"),
which is administered by the Company's Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors (the "Compensation Committee").
The 2021 Plan provides for a total of 1,280,000 shares to be reserved and available for issuance pursuant to the grant of new
awards under the 2021 Plan. To the extent that all or a portion of an award is canceled, terminates, expires, is forfeited or lapses
for any reason (including by reason of failure to meet time-based and/or performance-based vesting requirements), any unissued
or forfeited shares originally subject to the award will be added back to the 2021 Plan share reserve and again be available for
issuance pursuant to awards granted under the 2021 Plan. The 2021 Plan authorizes the grant of options, share appreciation
rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, deferred stock units, performance awards, dividend equivalents and other share-
based and cash awards. Awards granted under the 2021 Plan provide for dividend equivalents, which are subject to the same
forfeiture, transfer restrictions and deferral terms as apply to the award to which they relate.
Share-based compensation expense of $5.0 million, $4.1 million and $6.8 million was recorded in the years ended December 31,
2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and recognized in "Selling, general and administrative expenses" in the Consolidated
Statements of Operations.
Restricted Stock Units ("RSUs")
Key members of management are awarded with RSUs each year based on a predetermined award value of the base salary of
eligible employees aligned to a total compensation program. RSUs awards generally vest ratably, at the end of each 12-month
period, over a three-year service period. A participant generally must be employed by the Company on the vesting date of each
award; however, awards will vest if employment terminates earlier on account of a qualifying employment termination event such
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as death, disability or retirement at age 65. Additional RSUs are granted on an annual basis to the Company's outside directors
under the 2021 Plan generally with a one-year vesting period.
Changes in restricted stock units during the year ended December 31, 2024 are as follows:
(in thousands, except weighted average grant date fair value)
Restricted
Stock Units
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Unvested as of January 1, 2024
128
$
47.34
Granted
142
$
36.76
Vested
(70) $
47.99
Forfeited
(30) $
39.76
Unvested as of December 31, 2024
170
$
39.58
The following additional activity occurred for the Company's restricted stock units:
Years Ended December 31,
(in millions, except weighted average grant date fair value per award
granted)
2024
2023
2022
Weighted average grant date fair value per award
$
36.76
$
43.50
$
47.11
Fair value of awards vested and issued
2.9
4.8
4.7
Tax expense for restricted stock compensation expense
(0.7)
(0.4)
(0.1)
As of December 31, 2024, the Company had $3.7 million of unrecognized compensation expense before tax related to RSUs,
which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.7 years.
Performance Stock Units ("PSUs")
PSUs are granted to officers and other key employees. Vesting is subject to both the continued employment of the participant
with the Company and the achievement of certain performance metrics established by the Compensation Committee. A
participant generally must be employed by the Company on the vesting date of each award; however, a portion of a participant's
awards will vest if employment terminates earlier on account of a qualifying employment termination event such as death,
disability or retirement at age 65.
Awards granted generally cliff vest three years from the date of grant. The number of PSUs that vest may range from zero to
200% of the target shares granted and is determined for each award based on the achievement of two equally weighted
performance criteria: ROIC and TSR. The PSUs are settled in common stock of the Company, with holders receiving one
common share for each PSU that vests.
Changes in PSUs during the year ended December 31, 2024 are as follows:
(in thousands, except weighted average grant date fair value)
Performance
Stock Units
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Unvested as of January 1, 2024
106
$
56.72
Granted
104
$
36.62
Vested (1)
(20) $
92.98
Forfeited
(39) $
42.94
Unvested as of December 31, 2024
151
$
41.56
(1) The vested PSUs presented are based on the target amount of the award. In accordance with the terms of the underlying award
agreements, no shares were earned and distributed for the performance period ended during 2024.
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The following additional activity occurred for the Company's performance stock units:
Years Ended December 31,
(in millions, except weighted average grant date fair value per award
granted)
2024
2023
2022
Weighted average grant date fair value per award
$
36.62
$
43.19
$
51.56
Fair value of awards vested and issued (2)
—
1.6
1.7
Tax (expense) benefit for performance stock compensation expense
—
(1.0)
0.2
(2) As noted above, in accordance with the terms of the underlying PSU award agreements, no shares were earned and distributed for the
performance period ended during 2024.
As of December 31, 2024, the Company had $3.1 million of unrecognized compensation expense before tax related to PSUs,
which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.9 years.
Deferred Stock Units ("DSUs")
The Non-Employee Directors Compensation Plan allows for deferred delivery of shares granted as payment of directors' annual
retainer. As of December 31, 2024, there were 22,693 fully vested deferred stock units, which were excluded from the tables
above. The aggregate fair value of these units as of December 31, 2024 was $0.8 million.
The 2021 Plan and the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan allow for certain participants to elect to receive vested units on a deferred
basis. As of December 31, 2024, there were 3,851 fully vested deferred stock units, which are excluded from the unvested
balances as of December 31, 2024 in the tables above. The aggregate fair value of these units as of December 31, 2024 was
$0.1 million.
18. Revenue Recognition
The following tables disaggregate the Company's revenue by major source for the periods ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and
2022 (excluding intercompany sales):
For the Year Ended December 31, 2024
(in millions)
Infrastructure
Solutions
Materials
Solutions
Total
Net Sales-Domestic:
Equipment sales
$
510.9
$
150.3
$
661.2
Parts and component sales
220.3
80.8
301.1
Service and equipment installation revenue
23.5
0.8
24.3
Used equipment sales
3.4
—
3.4
Freight revenue
22.7
6.6
29.3
Other
2.3
(6.2)
(3.9)
Total domestic revenue
783.1
232.3
1,015.4
Net Sales-International:
Equipment sales
32.7
154.2
186.9
Parts and component sales
19.7
67.4
87.1
Service and equipment installation revenue
0.9
11.2
12.1
Used equipment sales
—
0.4
0.4
Freight revenue
0.9
2.5
3.4
Other
0.1
(0.3)
(0.2)
Total international revenue
54.3
235.4
289.7
Total net sales
$
837.4
$
467.7
$
1,305.1
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For the Year Ended December 31, 2023
(in millions)
Infrastructure
Solutions
Materials
Solutions
Total
Net Sales-Domestic:
Equipment sales
$
461.2
$
252.5
$
713.7
Parts and component sales
215.9
83.7
299.6
Service and equipment installation revenue
43.5
0.8
44.3
Used equipment sales
3.6
—
3.6
Freight revenue
22.6
8.0
30.6
Other
1.9
(10.3)
(8.4)
Total domestic revenue
748.7
334.7
1,083.4
Net Sales-International:
Equipment sales
30.5
125.7
156.2
Parts and component sales
18.7
62.4
81.1
Service and equipment installation revenue
1.3
11.9
13.2
Used equipment sales
—
0.2
0.2
Freight revenue
1.0
2.8
3.8
Other
0.2
0.1
0.3
Total international revenue
51.7
203.1
254.8
Total net sales
$
800.4
$
537.8
$
1,338.2
For the Year Ended December 31, 2022
(in millions)
Infrastructure
Solutions
Materials
Solutions
Total
Net Sales-Domestic:
Equipment sales
$
457.0
$
219.7
$
676.7
Parts and component sales
198.4
85.1
283.5
Service and equipment installation revenue
21.5
0.7
22.2
Used equipment sales
6.7
—
6.7
Freight revenue
23.5
8.0
31.5
Other
0.3
(6.6)
(6.3)
Total domestic revenue
707.4
306.9
1,014.3
Net Sales-International:
Equipment sales
37.5
125.8
163.3
Parts and component sales
16.5
66.2
82.7
Service and equipment installation revenue
1.2
6.2
7.4
Used equipment sales
0.3
2.4
2.7
Freight revenue
1.2
2.5
3.7
Other
0.1
0.3
0.4
Total international revenue
56.8
203.4
260.2
Total net sales
$
764.2
$
510.3
$
1,274.5
As of December 31, 2024, the Company had contract assets of $6.6 million and contract liabilities, excluding customer deposits,
of $5.8 million, of which $1.3 million was deferred revenue related to extended warranties. As of December 31, 2023, the
Company had contract assets of $3.7 million and contract liabilities, excluding customer deposits, of $5.6 million, of which $0.8
million was deferred revenue related to extended warranties. Total extended warranty sales were $1.3 million, $1.1 million and
$1.1 million in 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
19. Operations by Industry Segment and Geographic Area
The Company has two operating and reportable segments, each of which comprise sites based upon the nature of the products
produced or services provided, the type of customer for the products, the similarity of economic characteristics, the manner in
which management reviews results and the nature of the production process, among other considerations. Based on a review of
these factors, the Company's Australia and LatAm sites and Astec Digital have changed reportable segments beginning January
1, 2024. The Australia and LatAm sites were previously reported in the Infrastructure Solutions segment and have moved to the
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Materials Solutions segment. Astec Digital was previously included in the Corporate and Other category and has moved to the
Infrastructure Solutions segment.
Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA is the measure of segment profit or loss used by the Company's Chief Executive Officer
("CEO"), who is the CODM, to evaluate performance and allocate resources to the reportable segments. The CODM uses this
measure to allocate resources, including headcount, financial resources and capital resources, for each segment, predominantly
in the annual budgeting process. Additionally, Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA is believed to strongly correlate with
shareholder returns and is, therefore, included as a key component in the compensation of certain employees. This metric is
used to monitor actual results versus budget and forecast on a monthly basis to assess segment performance as compared to
expectations. Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income or loss before the impact of interest income or
expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization and certain other adjustments that are not considered by the CODM in the
evaluation of ongoing operating performance. Beginning January 1, 2024, the Company's presentation of Segment Operating
Adjusted EBITDA has been modified to exclude the net income or loss attributable to the noncontrolling interest and include
intersegment profit.
Prior periods have been revised to reflect the changes for both the segment composition and the segment profit or loss metric
calculation for comparability.
A brief description of each segment is as follows:
Infrastructure Solutions - Sites within the Infrastructure Solutions segment design, engineer, manufacture and market a
complete line of asphalt plants, concrete plants and their related components and ancillary equipment, including industrial
automation controls and telematics platforms, as well as supply asphalt road construction equipment, industrial thermal systems,
land clearing, recycling and other heavy equipment. The sites based in North America within the Infrastructure Solutions segment
are primarily manufacturing operations, while those located outside of North America generally service and install equipment and
provide parts in the regions in which they operate for many of the products produced by all of the Company's manufacturing
sites. The primary purchasers of the products produced by this segment are asphalt and concrete producers, highway and heavy
equipment contractors, commercial and residential paving contractors, utility contractors, forestry and environmental recycling
contractors and domestic and foreign governmental agencies.
Materials Solutions - Sites within the Materials Solutions segment design and manufacture heavy rock processing equipment,
in addition to servicing and supplying parts for the aggregate, mining, recycling, ports and bulk handling markets. The sites within
the Materials Solutions segment are primarily manufacturing operations, with the AME, Australia and LatAm sites functioning to
market, service and install equipment and provide parts in the regions in which they operate for many of the products produced
by all of the Company's manufacturing sites. Additionally, the Materials Solutions segment offers consulting and engineering
services to provide complete "turnkey" processing systems. The principal purchasers of aggregate processing equipment include
distributors, highway and heavy equipment contractors, sand and gravel producers, demolition, recycling and crushing
contractors, open mine operators, quarry operators, port and inland terminal authorities, power stations and foreign and domestic
governmental agencies.
Segment Information: The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as those described in Note 2, Basis of
Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies. Intersegment sales and transfers between foreign subsidiaries are valued at
prices comparable to those for unrelated parties.
The Company has revised its presentation for the prior periods below to remove the presentation of Corporate and Other in
conjunction with the reportable segment results and reconcile the total of the reportable segments’ revenues from external
customers and measure of profit or loss to "Net sales" and "Income before income taxes", respectively, whereby Corporate and
Other costs, net of eliminations, have been removed from total reportable segments’ revenues from external customers and
Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA and included in the reconciliations to "Net sales" and "Income before income taxes",
respectively.
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Information for the Company's reportable segments are set forth below:
Year Ended December 31, 2024
(in millions)
Infrastructure
Solutions
Materials
Solutions
Total
Reportable segment revenues:
Revenues from external customers
$
837.4
$
467.7
$
1,305.1
Intersegment revenues
48.3
7.0
55.3
Total revenues - reportable segments
$
885.7
$
474.7
$
1,360.4
Significant reportable segment expenses:
Manufacturing operation costs:
Equipment
$
397.8
$
231.0
$
628.8
Parts
121.5
80.7
202.2
Other
104.8
41.0
145.8
General and administrative
52.4
28.0
80.4
Sales and marketing
44.3
28.1
72.4
Quality costs (1)
17.3
12.3
29.6
Research and development
16.1
7.7
23.8
Inventory period costs (2)
10.3
7.8
18.1
Other segment items (3)
(0.3)
0.9
0.6
Reportable Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA
$
121.5
$
37.2
$
158.7
Reportable segment assets and capital expenditures:
Assets
$
1,095.8
$
772.3
$
1,868.1
Capital expenditures
15.0
5.2
20.2
(1) Quality costs related to repair or other remediation expenses incurred for corrective action on product failures covered by warranties or
voluntarily for certain warranty-type expenses occurring after the normal warranty period expires to help protect the reputation of the
Company's products and maintain the goodwill of customers.
(2) Inventory period costs primarily relate to inventory reserves and adjustments and net scrap sales.
(3) Other segment items consists of foreign exchange gains and losses, investment income and loss and other income and expense amounts
that are included in Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA that are not considered to be significant segment expenses.
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Year Ended December 31, 2023
(in millions)
Infrastructure
Solutions
Materials
Solutions
Total
Reportable segment revenues:
Revenues from external customers
$
800.4
$
537.8
$
1,338.2
Intersegment revenues
37.8
1.0
38.8
Total revenues - reportable segments
$
838.2
$
538.8
$
1,377.0
Significant reportable segment expenses:
Manufacturing operation costs:
Equipment
$
408.5
$
274.4
$
682.9
Parts
121.9
82.1
204.0
Other
65.8
41.8
107.6
General and administrative
53.5
39.2
92.7
Sales and marketing
44.6
27.6
72.2
Quality costs (1)
15.1
12.1
27.2
Research and development
15.1
6.7
21.8
Inventory period costs (2)
11.3
4.9
16.2
Other segment items (3)
—
(0.7)
(0.7)
Reportable Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA
$
102.4
$
50.7
$
153.1
Reportable segment assets and capital expenditures:
Assets
$
1,041.5
$
800.2
$
1,841.7
Capital expenditures
24.8
8.9
33.7
(1) Quality costs related to repair or other remediation expenses incurred for corrective action on product failures covered by warranties or
voluntarily for certain warranty-type expenses occurring after the normal warranty period expires to help protect the reputation of the
Company's products and maintain the goodwill of customers.
(2) Inventory period costs primarily relate to inventory reserves and adjustments and net scrap sales.
(3) Other segment items consists of foreign exchange gains and losses, investment income and loss and other income and expense amounts
that are included in Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA that are not considered to be significant segment expenses.
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Year Ended December 31, 2022
(in millions)
Infrastructure
Solutions
Materials
Solutions
Total
Reportable segment revenues:
Revenues from external customers
$
764.2
$
510.3
$
1,274.5
Intersegment revenues
36.1
2.4
38.5
Total revenues - reportable segments
$
800.3
$
512.7
$
1,313.0
Significant reportable segment expenses:
Manufacturing operation costs:
Equipment
$
404.0
$
242.3
$
646.3
Parts
108.7
96.3
205.0
Other
99.6
58.8
158.4
General and administrative
39.6
27.9
67.5
Sales and marketing
37.7
22.5
60.2
Quality costs (1)
12.9
6.6
19.5
Research and development
15.7
10.4
26.1
Inventory period costs (2)
12.8
(0.8)
12.0
Other segment items (3)
0.1
0.7
0.8
Reportable Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA
$
69.2
$
48.0
$
117.2
Reportable segment assets and capital expenditures:
Assets
$
965.2
$
734.6
$
1,699.8
Capital expenditures
31.1
9.0
40.1
(1) Quality costs related to repair or other remediation expenses incurred for corrective action on product failures covered by warranties or
voluntarily for certain warranty-type expenses occurring after the normal warranty period expires to help protect the reputation of the
Company's products and maintain the goodwill of customers.
(2) Inventory period costs primarily relate to inventory reserves and adjustments and net scrap sales.
(3) Other segment items consists of foreign exchange gains and losses, investment income and loss and other income and expense amounts
that are included in Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA that are not considered to be significant segment expenses.
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Reconciliations for the Company's reportable segment information are set forth below:
Years Ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Reconciliation of reportable segment revenues to "Net sales"
Total revenues - reportable segments
$
1,360.4
$
1,377.0
$
1,313.0
Elimination of intersegment revenues
(55.3)
(38.8)
(38.5)
Net sales
$
1,305.1
$
1,338.2
$
1,274.5
Reconciliation of Reportable Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA to
"Income before income taxes"
Segment Operating Adjusted EBITDA - reportable segments
$
158.7
$
153.1
$
117.2
Corporate and Other expenses
(46.9)
(43.1)
(46.4)
Transformation program
(32.8)
(29.2)
(25.5)
Restructuring and other related charges
(9.5)
(7.7)
(6.2)
Goodwill impairment
(20.2)
—
—
Asset impairment
—
(1.2)
(3.5)
Gain on sale of property, equipment and business, net
1.1
3.1
0.7
Transaction costs
(0.8)
—
(2.0)
Interest expense, net
(8.7)
(6.8)
(1.5)
Depreciation and amortization
(26.8)
(25.6)
(27.9)
Net (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest
(0.2)
0.2
(0.5)
Income before income taxes
$
13.9
$
42.8
$
4.4
Reconciliation of reportable segment assets to "Total assets"
Total assets - reportable segments
$
1,868.1
$
1,841.7
$
1,699.8
Corporate and Other
864.4
770.9
645.3
Elimination of intercompany receivables
(1,121.1)
(999.4)
(842.2)
Elimination of investment in subsidiaries
(522.9)
(521.5)
(465.8)
Other
(44.9)
(32.4)
(22.7)
Total assets
$
1,043.6
$
1,059.3
$
1,014.4
Reconciliation of reportable segment capital expenditures to
"Expenditures for property and equipment"
Total capital expenditures - reportable segments
$
20.2
$
33.7
$
40.1
Corporate and Other
0.3
0.4
0.6
Total capital expenditures
$
20.5
$
34.1
$
40.7
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"Net sales" into major geographic regions, attributable to the shipping location or the location where service was performed, were
as follows:
Years Ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
United States
$
1,015.4
$
1,083.4
$
1,014.3
Canada
67.4
58.5
63.0
Australia and Oceania
52.3
55.7
46.7
Africa
40.5
36.6
36.1
Brazil
32.9
27.0
24.8
Mexico
23.8
8.4
10.7
Other European Countries
23.7
26.2
28.0
South America (excluding Brazil)
17.8
19.8
20.0
Other Asian Countries
12.3
7.7
10.3
Post-Soviet States (excluding Russia)
7.2
2.5
2.7
Central America (excluding Mexico)
5.6
4.1
10.7
West Indies
3.8
2.5
0.4
Middle East
1.8
4.9
3.1
India
0.6
0.6
2.9
Japan and Korea
—
0.3
0.4
Russia
—
—
0.3
Other
—
—
0.1
Total foreign
289.7
254.8
260.2
Total consolidated sales
$
1,305.1
$
1,338.2
$
1,274.5
"Property and equipment, net" by major geographic region is as follows:
December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
United States
$
148.2
$
151.7
United Kingdom
16.5
15.2
Brazil
4.9
7.4
South Africa
4.1
3.6
Australia
4.0
4.4
Canada
3.9
5.0
France
0.1
0.2
Chile
0.1
0.1
Other
0.1
—
Total foreign
33.7
35.9
Total property and equipment, net
$
181.9
$
187.6
20. Other Expenses and Income, net
Other (expenses) income, net, consists of the following:
Years Ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Foreign exchange (losses) gains, net
$
(1.2) $
0.7
$
(0.9)
Investment income (loss), net
—
0.2
(0.9)
Other, net
0.6
0.1
0.2
Total
$
(0.6) $
1.0
$
(1.6)
21. Strategic Transformation and Restructuring, Impairment and Other Asset Charges, net
The Company's strategic transformation program includes the ongoing multi-year phased implementation of a standardized
enterprise resource planning ("ERP"), which is replacing much of the existing disparate core financial systems. The upgraded
ERP will initially convert internal operations, manufacturing, finance, human capital resources management and customer
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relationship systems to cloud-based platforms. An implementation of this scale is a major financial undertaking and requires
substantial time and attention of management and key employees.
In addition, a lean manufacturing initiative at one of the Company's largest sites was largely completed during 2023 with certain
capital investments finalized in early 2024.
Net capitalized implementation costs associated with the ERP implementation totaled $31.9 million, of which $3.7 million and
$28.2 million were included in "Prepaid expenses and other assets" and "Other long-term assets", respectively, in the
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2024. Net capitalized implementation costs totaled $30.6 million, of which
$3.3 million and $27.3 million were included in "Prepaid expenses and other assets" and "Other long-term assets", respectively,
in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2023. Accumulated amortization associated with these capitalized
implementation costs totaled $5.5 million and $1.9 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Costs associated with these strategic transformation programs are presented below:
Years Ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Strategic transformation programs
Selling, general and administrative expenses
$
33.0
$
29.4
$
25.5
Cost of sales
0.5
0.3
—
Total costs related to strategic transformation initiatives
$
33.5
$
29.7
$
25.5
Amortization of capitalized implementation costs (1)
$
3.6
$
1.9
$
—
(1) Amortization of capitalized implementation costs is recorded in "Selling, general and administrative expenses" in the Consolidated
Statements of Operations.
In addition, the Company periodically sells or disposes of its assets in the normal course of its business operations as they are
no longer needed or used and may incur gains or losses on these disposals. Certain of the costs associated with these decisions
are separately identified as restructuring. The Company reports asset impairment charges and gains or losses on the sales of
property and equipment collectively, with restructuring charges in "Restructuring, impairment and other asset charges, net" in the
Consolidated Statements of Operations to the extent they are experienced.
Restructuring, impairment and other asset charges, net incurred in 2024, 2023 and 2022 are as follows:
Years Ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Restructuring related charges:
Costs associated with exited operations – Enid
$
8.6
$
0.4
$
1.0
Workforce reductions
0.9
—
—
Costs associated with leadership change and overhead restructuring
—
7.3
4.4
Costs associated with closing Tacoma
—
—
0.8
Total restructuring related charges
9.5
7.7
6.2
Asset impairment charges:
Other impairment charges
—
1.2
3.5
Total asset impairment charges
—
1.2
3.5
Gain on sale of property and equipment, net:
Gain on sale of property and equipment, net
(1.1)
(3.1)
(0.7)
Total gain on sale of property and equipment, net
(1.1)
(3.1)
(0.7)
Restructuring, impairment and other asset charges, net
$
8.4
$
5.8
$
9.0
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Restructuring charges by reportable segment and the Corporate and Other category are as follows:
Years Ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Infrastructure Solutions
$
9.0
$
0.5
$
1.8
Materials Solutions
0.3
—
—
Corporate and Other
0.2
7.2
4.4
Total restructuring related charges
$
9.5
$
7.7
$
6.2
Impairment charges by reportable segment and the Corporate and Other category are as follows:
Years Ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Infrastructure Solutions
$
—
$
0.4
$
2.5
Corporate and Other
—
0.8
1.0
Total impairment charges
$
—
$
1.2
$
3.5
The net gain on sale of property and equipment by reportable segment are as follows:
Years Ended December 31,
(in millions)
2024
2023
2022
Infrastructure Solutions
$
(0.3) $
(3.1) $
(0.7)
Materials Solutions
(0.8)
—
—
Total gain on sale of property and equipment, net
$
(1.1) $
(3.1) $
(0.7)
In late 2019, the oil and gas drilling product lines produced at the Company's Enid, Oklahoma location formally included in the
Company's Infrastructure Solutions segment, were impaired and discontinued. The sale of the land and building assets was
completed in the fourth quarter of 2022 for approximately $4.7 million.
On October 8, 2024, the Company reached an agreement to resolve the action styled VenVer S.A. and Americas Coil Tubing
LLP v. GEFCO, Inc., related to Enid for $8.4 million. In connection with the settlement, management recorded a loss of $8.4
million in "Restructuring, impairment and other asset charges, net" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations and "Other
current liabilities" in the Consolidated Balance Sheets during the third quarter of 2024. See Note 16, Commitments and
Contingencies for further discussion of this matter.
In January 2021, the Company announced plans to close the Tacoma facility in order to simplify and consolidate operations. The
transfer of the manufacturing and marketing of Tacoma product lines to other facilities within the Infrastructure Solutions segment
was completed during the first quarter of 2022. In conjunction with this action, the Company recorded $0.8 million of restructuring
related charges during 2022, in "Restructuring, other impairment and asset charges, net" in the Consolidated Statements of
Operations. The Company completed the sale of the Tacoma facility's land, building and certain equipment assets in the first
quarter of 2023 for $19.9 million. The Company recorded a gain on the sale of $3.4 million, which was recorded in
"Restructuring, impairment and other asset charges, net" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
During the second quarter of 2022, the Company determined that certain manufacturing equipment contracted to be constructed
by a third-party vendor for a site within the Infrastructure Solutions segment, which had been prepaid, would not be recovered.
As such, impairment charges of $2.1 million were recorded in "Restructuring, other impairment and asset charges, net" in the
Consolidated Statements of Operations during 2022.
Effective January 6, 2023, Mr. Barry A. Ruffalo's employment as President and Chief Executive Officer was terminated. In
connection with his separation, the Company entered into an agreement with Mr. Ruffalo (the "Separation Agreement") pursuant
to which, Mr. Ruffalo was entitled to certain severance payments and benefits. There were $4.4 million of restructuring costs
incurred related to Mr. Ruffalo's separation during the year ended December 21, 2022, with an additional $1.8 million of
restructuring costs, related to the modification of Mr. Ruffalo's equity awards and other third-party transition support costs
incurred in the year ended December 31, 2023, which were recorded in "Restructuring, other impairment and asset charges, net"
in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The related recovery of $1.6 million of previously incurred share-based
compensation expense was recorded in "Selling, general and administrative expenses" in the Consolidated Statements of
Operations during the first quarter of 2023. The Separation Agreement also includes a release and waiver by Mr. Ruffalo and
other customary provisions.
Management continually reviews the Company's organizational structure and operations to ensure they are optimized and
aligned with achieving near-term and long-term operational and profitability targets. In connection with this review, the Company
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effected workforce reductions during the second quarter of 2024, whereby charges of $0.9 million were incurred during the three
months ended June 30, 2024 and recorded in "Restructuring, other impairment and asset charges, net" in the Consolidated
Statements of Operations. In February 2023, the Company implemented a limited restructuring plan to right-size and reduce the
fixed cost structure of certain overhead departments. Total charges of $5.5 million for employee termination costs, including
equity award modifications, were recorded in "Restructuring, other impairment and asset charges, net" in the Consolidated
Statements of Operations. The related recovery of $1.0 million of previously incurred share-based compensation expense was
recorded in "Selling, general and administrative expenses" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management has established and maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that the
information required to be disclosed by us in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act, is recorded, processed,
summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms, and
that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Management carried out an evaluation,
under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of
our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of
the end of the period covered by this report. Based on such evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
have concluded that as of December 31, 2024, the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Our 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) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act). The Company's internal control over financial
reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of
financial statements for external purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. 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.
Under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, management carried
out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2024, based
on the framework set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in Internal Control—
Integrated Framework (2013). Based on that evaluation, management concluded that the Company's internal control over
financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2024.
The effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2024 has been audited by Deloitte & Touche
LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report, which is set forth in Part II, Item 8 of this Annual
Report on Form 10-K.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
We are currently undertaking a significant multi-year ERP implementation to upgrade our information technology platforms and
business processes. The implementation is occurring in phases over several years, which began in 2023. During 2023, we
implemented the human capital resources management module, including the payroll application for all locations within the
United States, the ERP at Corporate and one manufacturing site and the consolidations and reporting module. During the
second quarter of 2024, we implemented the ERP at two additional manufacturing sites.
As a result of this multi-year implementation, we expect certain changes to our processes and procedures, which, in turn, will
result in changes to our internal control over financial reporting. While we expect this implementation to strengthen our internal
control over financial reporting by automating certain manual processes and standardizing business processes and reporting
across our organization, we will continue to evaluate and monitor our internal control over financial reporting as processes and
procedures in the affected areas evolve.
With the exception of the implementations described above, there have been no changes in our internal control over financial
reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the three month period ended December
31, 2024 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company's internal control over financial
reporting.
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
Disclosure provided pursuant to Item 5.02 of Form 8-K. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors;
Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On February 26, 2025, the Company announced that Robert G. Putney has been appointed as Vice President, Chief Accounting
Officer and Business Development and principal accounting officer of the Company, effective February 21, 2025 (the "Effective
Date"). In connection with Mr. Putney's appointment, as of the Effective Date, Mr. Brian Harris will step down from his role as the
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Company's principal accounting officer and will continue to serve as the Company's Chief Financial Officer and principal financial
officer.
Mr. Putney, age 36, has served as the Company's Vice President, Business Development since September 2024 and previously
served as the Company's Senior Director, Assistant Corporate Controller from November 2022 to August 2024 and Director,
Assistant Corporate Controller from September 2020 to October 2022. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Putney held a variety of
roles with increasing responsibility at The Hertz Corporation, a publicly traded worldwide vehicle rental company, from 2015 to
2020, including most recently Corporate Accounting and Global Consolidations Manager. Prior to joining The Hertz Corporation,
Mr. Putney held positions in various capacities at Unum Group, a publicly traded international provider of workplace benefits and
services.
Mr. Putney does not have any family relationships with any of the Company's directors or executive officers and is not party to
any transactions with the Company that are reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. There are no arrangements or
understandings between Mr. Putney and any other persons pursuant to which he was selected as an officer.
Mr. Putney will receive an annual base salary of $245,000, subject to annual review by the Compensation Committee of the
Board of Directors of the Company, and will be eligible to earn an annual cash bonus with a target award equal to 40% of his
base salary (prorated for 2025), with an opportunity to earn up to 200% of the target award, based on achievement of company
goals. In addition, in connection with his appointment, Mr. Putney will receive an annual long-term incentive award with an
aggregate grant date value equal to approximately $49,000, prorated for 2025 service, consisting of time-based restricted stock
units (RSUs) and performance stock units (PSUs).
ITEM 9C. DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS
Not applicable.
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PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The information required by this Item 10, other than the information regarding the Code of Conduct and Ethics and Insider
Trading Policy set forth below, is incorporated by reference to the sections entitled "Board of Directors," "Executive Officers,"
"Corporate Governance, the Board and its Committees," "Delinquent Section 16(a) Reports" and "Report of the Audit Committee"
in our Proxy Statement for the 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Proxy Statement").
Our Board of Directors has approved a Code of Conduct and Ethics that applies to our employees, directors and officers
(including our principal executive officer, principal financial officer and principal accounting officer). The Code of Conduct and
Ethics is available on our website at https://ir.astecindustries.com/esg/governance-documents/ and will be made available in print
without charge to any shareholder who requests it. We intend to satisfy any disclosure requirements under Item 5.05 of Form 8-K
regarding an amendment to, or waiver from, a provision of this Code of Conduct and Ethics by posting such information on our
website at the address specified above.
We have an Insider Trading Policy (the "Policy") governing the purchase, sale and other dispositions of our securities that applies
to all of our personnel, including directors, officers and employees and other covered persons, as well as the Company itself. The
Policy is reasonably designed to promote compliance with insider trading laws, rules and regulations, as well as applicable listing
standards. A copy of the Policy is filed as Exhibit 19 to this report.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information required by this Item 11 is incorporated by reference to the sections entitled "Compensation Discussion and
Analysis," "Executive Compensation," "Director Compensation" and "Compensation Committee Report" in our Proxy Statement.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED
SHAREHOLDER MATTERS
The information required by this Item 12 is incorporated by reference to the sections entitled "Stock Ownership of Certain
Beneficial Owners and Management" and "Equity Compensation Plan Information" in our Proxy Statement.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
The information required by this Item 13 is incorporated by reference to the section entitled "Corporate Governance, the Board
and its Committees" in our Proxy Statement.
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
The information required by this Item 14 is incorporated by reference to the section entitled "Audit Matters" in our Proxy
Statement.
Our independent registered public accounting firm is Deloitte & Touche LLP, Nashville, Tennessee, PCAOB Auditor Firm ID: 34
Deloitte & Touche LLP was appointed on March 2, 2023 as our independent registered public accounting firm for the 2023 and
2024 financial statements. Our predecessor auditor was KPMG LLP, Atlanta, Georgia, PCAOB Auditor Firm ID: 185.
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PART IV
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES
(a)(1)
The following financial statements and the other information listed below appear in Part II, Item 8. Financial Statements
and Supplementary Data to this Report and are filed as a part hereof:
•
Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firms
•
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2024 and 2023
•
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Years Ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022
•
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022
•
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022
•
Consolidated Statements of Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022
•
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(a)(2)
Financial Statement Schedules are not filed with this Report because the Schedules are either inapplicable or the
required information is presented in the Consolidated Financial Statements or Notes thereto.
(a)(3)
The following Exhibits are incorporated by reference into or are filed with this Report:
Incorporated by Reference
Exhibit
Number
Exhibit Description
Filed
Herewith
Form
Period
Ended
Filing
Date
3.1
Amended and Restated Charter of the Company
10-Q
9/30/2011
11/9/2011
3.2
Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Company
8-K
12/21/2022
12/27/2022
4.1
Description of the Registrant's securities registered pursuant to
Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
10-K
12/31/2022
3/1/2023
10.1
Credit Agreement, dated as of December 19, 2022, between
Astec Industries, Inc. and Certain of its Subsidiaries and Wells
Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent, and
the lenders party thereto
8-K
12/19/2022
12/20/2022
10.2
Astec Industries, Inc. 2011 Incentive Plan*
DEF 14A
3/4/2011
10.3
Astec Industries, Inc. 2021 Equity Incentive Plan*
DEF 14A
3/18/2021
10.4
Astec Industries, Inc. Executive and Key Employee Severance
Plan, effective January 1, 2025*
8-K
12/18/2024
12/19/2024
10.5
Trust under Astec Industries, Inc. Supplemental Retirement
Plan, dated January 1, 1996*
10-K
12/31/1995
3/15/1996
10.6
Astec Industries, Inc. Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan,
as amended and restated through January 1, 2009*
10-K
12/31/2008
2/27/2009
10.7
Astec Industries, Inc. Amended and Restated Non-Employee
Directors Compensation Plan, original effective April 23, 1998
with amended and restated provisions effective April 29, 2016*
10-K
12/31/2016
3/1/2017
10.8
Astec Industries, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan effective
January 1, 2021*
10-Q
3/31/2021
5/6/2021
10.9
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Certificate under the
Astec Industries, Inc. 2021 Equity Incentive Plan*
10-Q
3/31/2021
5/6/2021
10.10
Form of Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit Award
Certificate under the Astec Industries, Inc. 2021 Equity
Incentive Plan*
10-Q
3/31/2021
5/6/2021
10.11
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Certificate under the
Astec Industries, Inc. 2021 Equity Incentive Plan - Director
Awards*
10-K
12/31/2023
2/28/24
19
Insider Trading Policy*
X
21
Subsidiaries of the Registrant
X
23.1
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
X
23.2
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
X
31.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer of Astec Industries, Inc.
pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to
Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act Of 2002
X
31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer of Astec Industries, Inc.
pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a), as adopted pursuant to
Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act Of 2002
X
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32.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer of Astec Industries, Inc.
pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
X
32.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer of Astec Industries, Inc.
pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to
Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act Of 2002
X
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Compensation Recoupment Policy*
10-K
12/31/2023
2/28/24
101.INS
XBRL Instance Document
X
101.SCH
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
X
101.CAL
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
X
101.DEF
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
X
101.LAB
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
X
101.PRE
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
X
104
Cover page from the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 2024, formatted in iXBRL
(included in Exhibit 101).
X
*Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement
ITEM 16. FORM 10-K SUMMARY
None.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Astec Industries, Inc. has duly
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Date: February 26, 2025
ASTEC INDUSTRIES, INC.
(Registrant)
/s/ Jaco van der Merwe
Jaco van der Merwe, President and Chief Executive Officer
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons
on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated:
SIGNATURE
TITLE
DATE
/s/ Jaco van der Merwe
President and Chief Executive Officer and Director
February 26, 2025
Jaco van der Merwe
(Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ Brian J. Harris
Chief Financial Officer
February 26, 2025
Brian J. Harris
(Principal Financial Officer)
/s/ Robert G. Putney
Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer and Business Development
February 26, 2025
Robert G. Putney
(Principal Accounting Officer)
/s/ William D. Gehl
Director and Chairman of the Board
February 26, 2025
William D. Gehl
/s/ Tracey H. Cook
Director
February 26, 2025
Tracey H. Cook
/s/ Mark J. Gliebe
Director
February 26, 2025
Mark J. Gliebe
/s/ Mary L. Howell
Director
February 26, 2025
Mary L. Howell
/s/ Jeffrey T. Jackson
Director
February 26, 2025
Jeffrey T. Jackson
/s/ Nalin Jain
Director
February 26, 2025
Nalin Jain
/s/ Linda I. Knoll
Director
February 26, 2025
Linda I. Knoll
/s/ Patrick S. Shannon
Director
February 26, 2025
Patrick S. Shannon
/s/ James Winford
Director
February 26, 2025
James Winford
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Transfer Agent
Computershare
250 Royall Street, Canton, MA 02021
800.617.6437
www.computershare.com/investor
Stock Exchange
NASDAQ, National Market—ASTE
Investor Relations
Stephen C. Anderson
423.553.5934
Corporate Office
Astec Industries, Inc.
1725 Shepherd Road
Chattanooga, TN 37421
Ph 423.899.5898 Fax 423.899.4456
www.astecindustries.com
The Form 10-K, as filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission,
may be obtained at no cost by any
shareholder upon written request to
Astec Industries, Inc.,
Attention: Investor Relations.
ASTEC INDUSTRIES, INC.
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