FISCAL YEAR 2019 ANNUAL REPORT
Nasdaq: CMCO
Material Handling - Easily and Safely
Columbus McKinnon (Nasdaq: CMCO) is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of
motion control products, technologies, systems and services that efficiently and ergonomically move, lift,
position and secure materials.
Headquartered in Buffalo, New York, our key products include hoists, rigging tools, actuators, light rail
work stations, and digital power and motion control systems. We are focused on commercial and industrial
applications that require the safety and productivity in moving material provided by our superior design
and engineering know-how.
Financial Summary
(in thousands, except per share, margin and ratio data)Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 20192018201720162015Income Statement DataNet sales $876,282$839,419$637,123$597,103$579,643Gross profit 304,997285,061192,885185,610181,053Gross margin34.8%34.0%30.3%31.1%31.2%Income from operations69,44268,33123,72537,45354,125Operating margin 7.9%8.1%3.7%6.3%9.3%Net income 42,57722,0658,98419,57927,190Net income per diluted share $1.80$0.95$0.43$0.96$1.34Non-GAAP adjusted net income per diluted share1$2.74$2.01$1.47$1.72$1.81Balance Sheet DataTotal assets $1,061,571$1,142,446$1,113,843$772,851$566,324Total liabilities 630,412734,217772,493486,542297,605Total debt 300,320363,318421,319267,632126,712Total debt, net of cash 229,227300,297343,728216,02963,656Total shareholders’ equity $431,159$408,229$341,350$286,309$268,719Total debt/capitalization41.1%47.1%55.2%48.3%32.0%Total debt, net of cash/net total capitalization34.7%42.4%50.2%43.0%19.2%Other DataOperating cash flow $79,499$69,661$60,450$52,645$38,254Depreciation and amortization32,67536,13625,16220,53114,562Capital expenditures$(12,288)$(14,515)$(14,368)$(22,320)$(17,243)Working capital (excl. cash and debt)/sales 2 317.2%17.9%18.6%21.5%20.8%Days sales outstanding 2 355.554.346.249.249.2Inventory turns 2 33.73.64.13.64.0Employees3,1283,3283,3802,8962,7471 The Company believes that non-GAAP adjusted net income per diluted share is a meaningful measure of financial performance in comparing period-to-period results. Please see the table at the back of this report for a reconciliation of GAAP net income per diluted share to non-GAAP adjusted net income per diluted share. This information should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for, other measures of financial performance reported in accordance with GAAP.2 FY2017 working capital/sales, days sales outstanding and inventory turns exclude the impact of the STAHL acquisition, which closed on January 31, 2017.3 FY2019 working capital/sales, days sales outstanding and inventory turns exclude the Tire Shredder business, which was divested on December 28, 2018, and Crane Equipment & Service, Inc. and Stahlhammer Bommern GmbH, each of which were divested on February 28, 2019.
FY 2019 Sales by:
Geographic Market
Product Category
Canada
Latin America
.
Asia Pacific
Engineered
Products
Europe,
Middle East
& Africa
U.S.
FY2019 Sales: $876.3 million
Industrial
Products
Crane
Solutions
Industrial Products
• Manual Chain Hoist
• Electric Chain Hoist
• Rigging / Clamps
• Industrial Winches
Crane Solutions
• Cranes, Wire Rope Hoists
• Drives and Controls
• Crane Kits & Components
• Jibs, Workstations
Engineered Products
• Linear & Mechanical Actuators
• Lifting Tables
• Rail & Road Lifting Systems
• Actuation Systems
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Backlog
(in millions)
Cash Flow
from Operations
(in millions)
Total Debt,
Net of Cash
(in millions)
Dear Shareholders,
We delivered another year of strong results in fiscal 2019, as we advanced into Phase II of our
Blueprint for Growth strategy. For fiscal 2019, organic revenue grew 6%, after adjusting for divestitures and
foreign currency exchange, and we achieved record gross margin of 34.8%. In addition, adjusted operating
margini expanded 200 basis points to 11.4%, and earnings per diluted share grew to $1.80, up from $0.95 in
the prior year. On an adjusted basis, earnings per diluted share was up 36% to $2.74ii.
Margin expansion led to continued strong cash generation. We generated nearly $80 million in cash from
operations. We used our cash to invest in our strategy, strengthen our balance sheet and provide financial
flexibility for growth. We repaid $65 million of debt during the year and ended the year with a net leverage
ratioiii of 1.7x, measurably improved from the end of fiscal 2017, which reflected the STAHL acquisition in
January 2017.
Since implementing the Blueprint for Growth strategy two years ago in early fiscal 2018, adjusted operating
margin has improved 400 basis points, adjusted net income has more than doubled to nearly $65 million and
return on invested capital (ROIC) improved 480 basis points to 11.2%.
Outstanding Progress in Fiscal 2019
We are executing better because of our business operating system, E-PAS™, which stands for Earnings Power
Acceleration System. E-PAS is comprised of a growing number of tools that provide the discipline, process and
accountability required to improve our performance. We established the initial tools in Phase I of the Blueprint for
Growth strategy and added to the toolkit as we advanced into Phase II. This phase is about Simplification,
Operational Excellence and Ramping the Growth Engine.
To simplify our business, we employed the 80/20 Process as part of our operating system and generated
$8.5 million of savings in fiscal 2019, better than our anticipated $7 million. Through the process, we identified
the products and customers that provide the best returns for profitable growth and divested three businesses that
were non-core to our operations. We sold those businesses for approximately $14.2 million in net proceeds. By
streamlining our product offerings using the 80/20 Process, we also identified $2 million in potential savings by
consolidating our Ohio facilities. We expect the consolidation will provide less than a one-year payback on the
cost of restructuring, while eliminating 49,000 square feet. Between this consolidation, completed in April 2019,
and the sale of the non-core businesses, we reduced the number of factories we have by four to 18.
Our Operational Excellence initiative has been led by our new head of manufacturing. By prioritizing activities
and focusing on reducing overhead costs, we improved productivity. This contributed another $8.5 million in
savings in fiscal 2019. Combined with our success with product line Simplification, Operational Excellence
helped to increase our responsiveness to customers ensuring availability of our professional-grade solutions
and products with on-time deliveries. As a result, we captured greater market share and grew sales.
To Ramp our Growth Engine, we evaluated the use of our product development resources with the help of our
new head of product development. We redeployed resources to prioritize efforts on solving high-value problems
for our customers, measurably reducing the number of projects in process while incrementally improving return on
investment. Our product development effort is now positioned to increase output and speed to market while
scaling up our value engineering effort. Another important aspect of ramping the growth engine is our investment
in our digital platform, Compass™, which provides a convenient crane and hoist solutions configurator for our
customers. We made excellent progress with the platform in fiscal 2019, as the number of orders and total sales
value through the system increased.
Furthering Phase II of the Blueprint for Growth Strategy:
Raising Expectations
We still have much to accomplish in Phase II and believe the successes
of fiscal 2019 will drive continued strong performance in fiscal 2020. In
fact, the effectiveness of the Blueprint for Growth Strategy empowered
us to raise our goals for EBITDA margin and return on invested capital.
Our new goal is to achieve adjusted EBTIDA margin of 19% in fiscal
2022, expanding 400 basis points over our previously stated goal and
representing top-tier performance amongst our industrial peers. We also
expect to achieve returns on invested capital in the mid-teens, up from
our current level of 11.2%.
To reach the higher hurdles, we will continue our Phase II priorities into
fiscal 2020.
Simplify the business: We expect savings from the 80/20 Process to
increase as we further drive this tool throughout our businesses. We
are still in the early innings of implementing the process and expect an
incremental $10 million in savings in year two of the process, greater
than what we achieved in fiscal 2019.
Operational Excellence: We will focus on our top-tier factories in fiscal
2020 to drive productivity. Our plan is to reduce indirect costs, improve
process flow and reduce waste. We will also be improving material
productivity as we simplify our product lines and revamp our supply
chains.
Ramp the Growth Engine: We plan on investing in higher growth rate
vertical markets with smart solutions that drive safety and productivity for
our customers. We will also be focused on continued simplification of
our product lines to better serve our customers and value engineering to
improve margins. We will further build out our digital platform to support
our efforts to take market share by making it easier for our customers to
do business with us.
Safety and Productivity: Solving High-Value Problems for our
Customers
Our vision is to become the leading industrial technology company in
safe and productive motion control. We develop solutions that provide
safety in our customers’ workplace by aiding their employees with the
lifting, moving and positioning of equipment and materials. Our solutions
improve productivity through automation, reducing resource
consumption and accelerating production processes. Ultimately, we
help drive our customers’ profitability.
Recently, we opened our Center of Excellence in Charlotte, North
Carolina, which is now a hub for product development, marketing,
information systems and operations. Close in proximity to three of our
larger manufacturing facilities and key customers, and in a thriving area
OUR CORE VALUES
Be easy
to do business with.
Focus on the customer.
Listen. Simplify.
Deliver on your
commitments.
Aim for greatness. Do your
best. Hold yourself
accountable.
Think differently.
Be proactive with new ideas.
Ask questions. Be part of the
solution.
Win as a team.
Work together. Respect each
other. Celebrate success.
Act with integrity.
Do the right thing. Extend
trust. Appreciate differences.
of growth, the location has been instrumental in attracting new talent. We believe that new thinking from recent
additions at several levels will help to drive our strategy.
Financial Strength and Solid Governance
Our financial strength and confidence in our future were central to the Board’s recent decision to increase our
dividend 20%. The Board also authorized a $20 million share repurchase plan. While we are committed to
continuing to reduce debt, we believe the new share repurchase plan is also an important element of a disciplined
capital allocation strategy, providing us another means to return capital to shareholders when prudent.
With an eye on our future, the Board has continued its succession plan and focus on strategy. We rotated the
Chairman and Governance Chair positions during fiscal 2019 and successfully completed the on-boarding of two
new directors. Importantly, the Board works closely with management regarding the execution of the Blueprint for
Growth strategy and believes that its processes are working to keep its members informed of progress, risks and
opportunities.
The Columbus McKinnon team and structure has changed significantly in a short period of time. Our team is
embracing our new direction, working together to achieve outstanding results, and is committed to make this
Company world-class. Collectively, we are living our core values. We appreciate the hard work, commitment
and professionalism of all of our employees.
We hope you share in our excitement about the performance and future of Columbus McKinnon.
Sincerely,
Mark D. Morelli
President and
Chief Executive Officer
Richard H. Fleming
Chairman of the Board of Directors
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i See the reconciliation of non-GAAP operating income and margin to GAAP operating income and margin in the tables
included in this annual report.
ii See the reconciliation of non-GAAP adjusted earnings per diluted share to GAAP earnings per diluted share in the tables
included in this annual report.
iii Net leverage ratio is the ratio of net debt to adjusted EBITDA.
SEC FORM 10-K
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 (FEE
REQUIRED)
For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2019
Commission file number 0-27618
COLUMBUS McKINNON CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
New York
(State of Incorporation)
16-0547600
(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
205 Crosspoint Parkway
Getzville, New York 14068
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(716) 689-5400
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities pursuant to section 12(b) of the Act:
NONE
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:
Common Stock, $0.01 Par Value (and rights attached thereto)
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Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject
to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No □
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registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ☒ No □
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K (§229.405 of this chapter) is not contained
herein, and will not be contained, to the best of Registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in
Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. ☒
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The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the Registrant as of September 30, 2018 (the second fiscal quarter in
which this Form 10-K relates) was approximately $919 million, based upon the closing price of the Company’s common shares as quoted on the
Nasdaq Stock Market on such date. The number of shares of the Registrant’s common stock outstanding as of May 17, 2019 was 23,403,782 shares.
Portions of the Registrant’s proxy statement for its 2019 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A not later than 120 days after the end of the Registrant’s fiscal year ended March 31, 2019 are incorporated
by reference into Part III of this report.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
COLUMBUS McKINNON CORPORATION
2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K
This annual report contains ‘‘forward-looking statements’’ within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could
cause our actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by such statements, including
general economic and business conditions, conditions affecting the industries served by us and our subsidiaries,
conditions affecting our customers and suppliers, competitor responses to our products and services, the overall
market acceptance of such products and services, the integration of acquisitions and other factors set forth herein
under ‘‘Risk Factors.’’ We use words like ‘‘will,’’ ‘‘may,’’ ‘‘should,’’ ‘‘plan,’’ ‘‘believe,’’ ‘‘expect,’’ ‘‘anticipate,’’
‘‘intend,’’ ‘‘future’’ and other similar expressions to identify forward looking statements. These forward looking
statements speak only as of their respective dates and we do not undertake and specifically decline any obligation
to publicly release the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect any
future events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or
unanticipated changes. Our actual operating results could differ materially from those predicted in these
forward-looking statements, and any other events anticipated in the forward-looking statements may not actually
occur.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part I
Business
Item 1.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments
Item 2.
Item 3.
Item 4.
Properties
Legal Proceedings
Mine Safety Disclosures
Part II
Item 5.
Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of
Equity Securities
Selected Financial Data
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Item 6.
Item 7.
Item 7A Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Item 8.
Item 9.
Item 9A. Controls and Procedures
Item 9B. Other Information
Financial Statements and Supplemental Data
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosures
Part III.
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of Registrant
Item 11.
Item 12.
Executive Compensation
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder
Matters
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
Item 14.
Principal Accountant Fees and Services
Part IV
Item 15
Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
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Business
General
PART I
Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of motion control products,
technologies, systems and services that efficiently and ergonomically move, lift, position and secure materials. Key
products include hoists, rigging tools, digital power control systems, and actuators. The Company is focused on
commercial and industrial applications that require safety and productivity in moving material provided by our
superior design and engineering know-how. Our products are used for mission critical industrial applications where
we have established trusted brands with significant customer retention. Our targeted market verticals include general
industrial, construction and infrastructure, mining, oil & gas, energy, aerospace, transportation, automotive, heavy
equipment manufacturing and entertainment.
In the U.S., we are the market leader for hoists and material handling digital power control systems, our principal
line of products, as well as certain chain, forged fittings, and actuator products. We have achieved this leadership
position through strategic acquisitions, our extensive, diverse, and well-established distribution channels and our
commitment to product innovation and quality. We believe the breadth of our product offering and expansive
distribution channels provide us a strategic advantage in our markets. Additionally, we believe we are the market
leader for manual hoist and actuator products in Europe. Our market leadership and strong brands enable us to sell
more products than our competition through our extensive distribution channels in the U.S. and Europe. The
acquisition of STAHL CraneSystems (‘‘STAHL’’) in fiscal 2017, which is well renowned for its custom engineering
lifting solutions and hoisting technology, advanced our position as a global
leader in the production of
explosion-protected hoists. STAHL serves independent crane builders and Engineering Procurement and
Construction (‘‘EPC’’) firms, providing products to a variety of end markets including automotive, general
manufacturing, oil and gas, steel and concrete, power generation, as well as process industries such as chemical and
pharmaceuticals.
Our Blueprint for Growth Strategy is a three-phased strategy to increase the earnings power of the Company and
transform us into a growth-oriented industrial technology company. The goal of our strategy is to increase our
earnings power and expand EBITDA margins, as well as improve our Return on Invested Capital. Phase I, which
began early in fiscal 2018, was focused on attaining operational control and instilling a performance based culture
to drive results.
We completed Phase I during fiscal 2018. In doing so, we believe we grew market share in the U.S. and achieved
$6 million of synergies related to the STAHL acquisition. In addition, we introduced several new products
incorporating smart hoist technologies and repaid $60 million of our long-term debt.
We began Phase II of the strategy in November 2017. This phase is about simplifying the business utilizing our 80/20
process, improving our operational excellence, and ramping the growth engine by investing in new product
development and a digital platform to grow profitably. Investment in R&D will advance our smart hoist technology
and enhance our customers’ digital experience so we can capitalize on the automation megatrend. We expect to
double R&D expenditures by fiscal 2021 from fiscal 2017 levels, including approximately $5 million related to
STAHL. Research and development costs were $13,491,000, $13,617,000, and $10,482,000 in fiscal years 2019,
2018, and 2017, respectively.
In addition to restructuring our organization to simplify how we do business, we have divested three businesses,
which were not a fit with our product offerings and strategy. In March 2019, the Company announced that it had
completed the divestiture of these three businesses that it had identified as not being core to its growth strategy
through its simplification process. The Tire Shredder business was sold in December 2018. The remaining two
businesses, which were sold in February 2019, included Crane Equipment and Service, Inc. and Stahlhammer
Bommern GmbH.
Phase III of the strategy is centered on evolving the business model including optimizing our current product portfolio
as well as pursuing acquisitions to advance our transformation into a leading industrial technology company. Our
acquisitions of Magnetek, Inc. and STAHL and our efforts to leverage their technology are well aligned with our
transformation efforts. We have demonstrated our ability to acquire companies and achieve significant synergies and
growth. We will look for acquisitions in the material handling and motion control markets. We believe the automation
megatrend will provide a deep pipeline of attractive, high margin companies that will continue to transform us.
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Our business is cyclical in nature and sensitive to changes in general economic conditions, including changes in
industrial capacity utilization, industrial production, and general economic activity indicators, like GDP growth. Both
U.S. and Eurozone capacity utilization are leading market indicators for our Company.
Business Description
ASC Topic 280 ‘‘Segment Reporting’’ establishes the standards for reporting information about operating segments
in financial statements. We provide our products and services through one operating and reportable segment.
We design, manufacture, and distribute a broad range of material handling products for various applications. Products
include a wide variety of electric, air-powered, lever, and hand hoists, hoist trolleys, explosion-protected hoists,
winches, and aluminum work stations; alloy and carbon steel chain; forged attachments, such as hooks, shackles,
textile slings, clamps, and load binders; mechanical and electromechanical actuators and rotary unions; and
below-the-hook special purpose lifters; power and motion control systems, such as AC and DC drive systems, radio
remote controls, push button pendant stations, brakes, and collision avoidance and power delivery subsystems. These
products are typically manufactured for stock or assembled to order from standard components and are sold primarily
through a variety of commercial distributors and to a lesser extent, directly to end-users. The acquisition of STAHL
brings market leadership with independent crane builders and EPC firms. The diverse end-users of our products are
in a variety of industries including manufacturing, power generation and distribution, utilities, wind power,
warehouses, commercial construction, oil and gas exploration and refining, petrochemical, marine, ship building,
transportation and heavy duty trucking, agriculture, logging and mining. We also serve a niche market for the
entertainment industry including permanent and traveling concerts, live theater, and sporting venues.
Products
Of our fiscal 2019 sales, $473,809,000, or 54%, were U.S. and $402,473,000 or 46% were non-U.S. The following
table sets forth certain sales data for our products, expressed as a percentage of net sales for fiscal 2019 and 2018:
Hoists
Chain and rigging tools
Digital power control and delivery systems
Actuators and rotary unions
Industrial cranes
Elevator application drive systems
Other
Fiscal Years Ended March 31,
2019
2018
62%
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11
9
4
3
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63%
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10
9
4
3
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100%
100%
Hoists - We manufacture a wide variety of electric chain hoists, electric wire rope hoists, hand-operated hoists,
winches, lever tools, and air-powered hoists. Load capacities for our hoist product lines range from one-eighth of a
ton to nearly 140 tons with the acquisition of STAHL. These products are sold under our Budgit, Chester, CM,
Coffing, Little Mule, Pfaff, Shaw-Box, Yale, STAHL, and other recognized brands. Our hoists are sold for use in
numerous general industrial applications, as well as for use in the construction, energy, mining, food services,
entertainment, and other markets. We also supply hoist trolleys, driven manually or by electric motors, that are used
in conjunction with hoists.
We also offer several lines of standard and custom-designed, below-the-hook tooling, clamps, and textile strappings.
Below-the-hook tooling, textile, and chain slings and associated forgings, and clamps are specialized lifting apparatus
used in a variety of lifting activities performed in conjunction with hoisting or lifting applications.
STAHL primarily manufactures explosion-protected hoists and custom engineered hoists, including wire rope and
manual and electric chain hoists. STAHL products are sold to a variety of end markets including automotive, general
manufacturing, oil and gas, steel and concrete, power generation as well as process industries such as chemical and
pharmaceuticals.
Chain and Rigging Tools- We manufacture alloy and carbon steel chain for various industrial and consumer
applications. U.S. federal regulations require the use of alloy chain, which we first developed, for overhead lifting
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applications because of its strength and wear characteristics. A line of our alloy chain is sold under the Herc-Alloy TM
brand name for use in overhead lifting, pulling, and restraining applications. In addition, we also sell specialized load
chain for use in hoists, as well as three grades and multiple sizes of carbon steel welded-link chain for various load
securing and other non-overhead lifting applications.
We produce a broad line of alloy and carbon steel closed-die forged chain attachments, including hooks, shackles,
HammerloksTM, and master links. These forged attachments are used in chain, wire rope, and textile rigging
applications in a variety of industries, including transportation, mining, construction, marine, logging, petrochemical,
and agriculture.
In addition, we manufacture carbon steel forged and stamped products, such as load binders, logging tools, and other
securing devices, for sale to the industrial and logging markets through industrial distributors, hardware distributors,
mass merchandiser outlets, and Original Equipment Manufacturers (‘‘OEMs’’).
Digital Power Control and Delivery Systems - Through our Magnetek brand, we are a leading provider of innovative
power control and delivery systems and solutions for overhead material handling applications used in a number of
diverse industries, including aerospace, automotive, steel, aluminum, paper, logging, mining, ship loading, nuclear
power plants, and heavy movable structures. We are a major supplier in North America of power and motion control
systems, which include AC and DC drive systems, radio remote controls, push button pendant stations, brakes, and
collision avoidance and power delivery subsystems. While we sell primarily to OEMs of overhead cranes and hoists,
we spend a great deal of effort understanding the needs of end users to gain specification. We can combine our
products with engineered services to provide complete customer-specific systems solutions.
We are also a leading independent supplier of AC and DC digital motion control systems for underground coal mining
equipment. Our systems are used in coal hauling vehicles, shuttle cars, scoops, and other heavy mining equipment.
Actuators and Rotary Unions - Through our Duff-Norton and Pfaff brands, we design and manufacture industrial
components such as mechanical and electromechanical actuators and rotary unions. Actuators are linear motion
devices used in a variety of industries, including the transportation, paper, steel, energy, aerospace, and many other
commercial industries. Rotary unions are devices that transfer a liquid or gas from a fixed pipe or hose to a rotating
drum, cylinder or other device. Rotary unions are used in a variety of industries including pulp and paper, printing,
textile and fabric manufacturing, rubber, and plastic.
Elevator Application Drive Systems - Through our Magnetek brand we also design, build, sell, and support elevator
application-specific drive products that efficiently deliver power used to control motion, primarily in high-rise,
high-speed elevator applications. We are recognized as an industry leader for DC high-performance elevator drives,
as well as for AC drives used with low- and high-performance traction elevators, due to our extensive application
expertise and product reliability. Our elevator product offerings are comprised of highly integrated subsystems and
drives, sold mainly to elevator OEMs. In addition, our product options include a number of regenerative controls for
both new building installations and elevator modernization projects that help building owners save energy.
Distribution and Markets
Our distribution channels include a variety of commercial distributors. In addition, we sell aluminum light rail
systems as well as certain motion technology products directly to end-users. The following describes our global
distribution channels:
General Distribution Channels - Our global general distribution channels consist of:
— Industrial distributors that serve local or regional industrial markets and sell a variety of products for
maintenance repair, operating, and production, or MROP, applications through their own direct sales force.
— Rigging shops that are distributors with expertise in rigging, lifting, positioning, and load securing. Most
rigging shops assemble and distribute chain, wire rope and synthetic slings, and distribute manual hoists
and attachments, chain slings, and other products.
— Independent crane builders that design, build, install, and service overhead crane and light-rail systems for
general industry and also distribute a wide variety of hoists and crane components. We sell electric wire
rope hoists and chain hoists as well as crane components, such as end trucks, trolleys, drives, and
electrification systems to crane builders.
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Specialty Distribution Channels - Our global specialty distribution channels consist of:
— National and regional distributors that market a variety of MROP supplies, including material handling
products, either exclusively through large, nationally distributed catalogs, or through a combination of
catalog, internet, and branch sales and a field sales force.
— Material handling specialists and integrators that design and assemble systems incorporating hoists,
overhead rail systems, trolleys, scissor lift tables, manipulators, air balancers, jib arms, and other material
handling products to provide end-users with solutions to their material handling problems.
— Entertainment equipment distributors that design, supply, and install a variety of material handling and
rigging equipment for concerts, theaters, ice shows, sporting events, convention centers, and night clubs.
Pfaff International Direct - Our German-based Pfaff business markets and sells most of its actuators directly to
end-users, providing an additional method to market for us in the European region.
Service-After-Sale Distribution Channel - Service-after-sale distributors include our authorized network of 23 chain
repair service stations and over 221 certified hoist service and repair stations globally. This service network is
designed for easy parts and service access for our large installed base of hoists and related equipment in that region.
OEM/Government Distribution Channels - This channel consists of:
— OEMs that supply various component parts directly to other industrial manufacturers as well as private
branding and packaging of our traditional products for material handling, lifting, positioning, and special
purpose applications.
— Government agencies, including the U.S. and Canadian Navies and Coast Guards, that primarily purchase
load securing chain and forged attachments. We also provide our products to the U.S. and other
governments for a variety of military applications.
Independent Crane Builders and Engineering Procurement and Construction (‘‘EPC’’) firms - In addition to the
Distribution channels mentioned above, STAHL sells explosion-protected hoists and custom engineered non-standard
hoists to independent crane builders and EPC firms. Independent crane builders are lifting solution developers and
final crane assemblers that source hoists as components. EPC firms are responsible for project management or
construction management of production facilities that purchase lifting solutions from crane and hoist builders.
Backlog
Our backlog of orders at March 31, 2019 was approximately $161,456,000 compared to approximately $177,387,000
at March 31, 2018. The decrease is largely a result of divestitures and changing foreign currency rates. Our orders
for standard products are generally shipped within one week. Orders for products that are manufactured to customer
specifications are generally shipped within four to twelve weeks. Given the short product lead times, we do not
believe that the amount of our backlog of orders is a reliable indication of our future sales. Fluctuations in backlog
can reflect the project oriented nature of certain aspects of our business.
Competitive Conditions
The material handling industry remains fragmented. We face competition from a wide range of regional, national, and
international manufacturers globally. In addition, we often compete with individual operating units of larger, highly
diversified companies.
The principal competitive factors affecting our business include customer service and support as well as product
availability, performance, functionality, brand reputation, reliability, and price. Other important factors include
distributor relationships and territory coverage.
We believe we have leading U.S. market share in various products categories including: hoists, trolleys and
components, AC and DC material handling drives, screw jacks, and elevator DC drives. These product categories
represent 65% of our U.S. net sales.
Major competitors for hoists are Konecranes, which acquired Terex’s Material Handling and Part Solutions business
segment, and Kito (and its U.S. subsidiary Harrington); for chain are Campbell Chain, Peerless Chain Company
(acquired by Kito), and American Chain and Cable Company; for digital power control systems are Konecranes,
Power Electronics International, Inc., Cattron Group International (a division of Laird Technologies), Conductix-
Wampfler (a division of Delachaux Group), Control Techniques (a division of Emerson Electric), OMRON
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Corporation, KEB GmbH, and Fujitec; for forged attachments are The Crosby Group and Brewer Tichner Company;
for cranes are Konecranes and a variety of independent crane builders; and for actuators and rotary unions are
Deublin, Joyce-Dayton, and Nook Industries.
Employees
At March 31, 2019, we had 3,128 employees globally. Approximately 10% of our employees are represented under
three separate U.S. collective bargaining agreements which terminate at various times between May 2020 and
September 2021. We also have various labor agreements with our non-U.S. employees which we negotiate from time
to time. We have good relationships with our employees and positive, productive relationships with our unions. The
risk of employee or union led disruption in production is remote.
Raw Materials and Components
Our principal raw materials and components are steel, consisting of rod, wire, bar, structural, and other forms of steel;
electric motors; bearings; gear reducers; castings; steel and aluminum enclosures and wire harnesses; electro-
mechanical components and standard variable drives. These commodities are all available from multiple sources. We
purchase most of these raw materials and components from a limited number of strategic and preferred suppliers
under long-term agreements which are negotiated on a company-wide basis through our global purchasing group to
take advantage of volume discounts. Generally, as we experience fluctuations in our costs, we reflect them as price
increases to our customers with the goal of being margin neutral. In addition, as a result of the recent trade tariff
actions with China, the Company determined its fiscal 2019 exposure for tariffs to be approximately $1,700,000
which resulted in increased cost of products sold. The Company is monitoring the impact of tariffs and is actively
working to mitigate this impact through material productivity actions and pricing strategies. For all other raw
materials and components, our ability to pass on these increases is determined by market conditions. Although raw
materials and some components (such as motors, bearings, gear reducers, steel and aluminum enclosures and wire
harnesses, castings, electro-mechanical components, and standard variable drives) are purchased, our vertical
integration enables us to produce many of the components used in the manufacturing of our products.
Environmental and Other Governmental Regulation
Like most manufacturing companies, we are subject to various federal, state, and local laws relating to the protection
of the environment. To address the requirements of such laws, we have adopted a corporate environmental protection
policy which provides that all of our owned or leased facilities shall comply, and all of our employees have the duty
to comply with all applicable environmental regulatory standards, and we have initiated an environmental auditing
program for our facilities to ensure compliance with such regulatory standards. We have also established managerial
responsibilities and internal communication channels for dealing with environmental compliance issues that may
arise in the course of our business. We have made and could be required to continue to make significant expenditures
to comply with environmental requirements. Because of the complexity and changing nature of environmental
regulatory standards, it is possible that situations will arise from time to time requiring us to incur additional
expenditures to ensure environmental regulatory compliance. However, we are not aware of any environmental
condition or any operation at any of our facilities, either individually or in the aggregate, which would cause
expenditures having a material adverse effect on our results of operations, financial condition or cash flows.
We have been a part of the Pendleton Site PRP Group since about 1993. Many years ago, we sent pickle liquor wastes
from Tonawanda, NY to the Pendleton Site for treatment and disposal. The Pendleton Site PRP Group signed an
Order on Consent with the NYS DEC in 1996 and the cleanup was concluded in the early 2000s. The Order on
Consent required a post-construction operation and maintenance period of 30 years and we are required to pay our
share of the costs associated with the operation and maintenance period. Our share of these costs is 13.4% and
reserves on the books are sufficient to cover these costs for the remainder of the operations and maintenance period.
In 1986, Magnetek acquired the stock of Universal Manufacturing Corporation (‘‘Universal’’) from a predecessor of
Fruit of the Loom (‘‘FOL’’), and the predecessor agreed to indemnify Magnetek against certain environmental
liabilities arising from pre-acquisition activities at a facility in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Environmental liabilities
covered by the indemnification agreement included completion of additional cleanup activities, if any, at the
Bridgeport facility and defense and indemnification against liability for potential response costs related to offsite
disposal locations. Magnetek’s leasehold interest in the Bridgeport facility was assigned to the buyer in connection
with the sale of Magnetek’s transformer business in June 2001. FOL, the successor to the indemnification obligation,
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filed a petition for Reorganization under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in 1999 and Magnetek filed a proof of
claim in the proceeding for obligations related to the environmental indemnification agreement. Magnetek believes
that FOL had substantially completed the clean-up obligations required by the indemnification agreement prior to the
bankruptcy filing. In November 2001, Magnetek and FOL entered into an agreement involving the allocation of
certain potential tax benefits and Magnetek withdrew its claims in the bankruptcy proceeding. FOL’s obligation to
the state of Connecticut was not discharged in the reorganization proceeding.
In January 2007, the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (‘‘DEP’’) requested parties, including
Magnetek, to submit reports summarizing the investigations and remediation performed to date at the site and the
proposed additional investigations and remediation necessary to complete those actions at the site. The DEP then
requested additional information relating to site investigations and remediation. Magnetek and the DEP agreed to the
scope of the work plan in November 2010. The Company has implemented the work plan and has recorded a liability
of $456,000 as of March 31, 2019 related to the Bridgeport facility, representing the best estimate of future site
investigation costs and remediation costs which are expected to be incurred in the future.
For all of the currently known environmental matters, we have accrued as of March 31, 2019 a total of $1,075,000
which, in our opinion, is sufficient to deal with such matters. Further, we believe that the environmental matters
known to, or anticipated by us should not, individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect on our
operating results or financial condition. However, there can be no assurance that potential liabilities and expenditures
associated with unknown environmental matters, unanticipated events, or future compliance with environmental laws
and regulations will not have a material adverse effect on us.
In September of 2017, Magnetek received a request for defense and indemnification from Monsanto Company,
Pharmacia, LLC, and Solutia, Inc. (collectively, ‘‘Monsanto’’) with respect to: (1) lawsuits brought by plaintiffs
claiming that Monsanto manufactured polychlorinated biphenyls (‘‘PCBs’’), exposure to which allegedly caused
injury to plaintiffs; (2) lawsuits brought by municipalities and municipal entities claiming that Monsanto should be
responsible for a variety of damages due to the presence of PCBs in bodies of water in those municipalities and/or
in water treated by those municipal entities. Monsanto claims to be entitled to defense and indemnification from
Magnetek under a so-called ‘‘Special Undertaking’’ apparently executed by Universal in January of 1972, which
purportedly required Universal to defend and indemnify Monsanto from liabilities ‘‘arising out of or in connection
with the receipt, purchase, possession, handling, use, sale or disposition of’’ PCBs by Universal.
Magnetek has declined Monsanto’s tender, and believes that it has meritorious legal and factual defenses to the
demands made by Monsanto. Magnetek is vigorously defending against those demands and has commenced litigation
to, among other things, declare the Special Undertaking void and unenforceable. Monsanto has, in turn, commenced
an action to enforce the Special Undertaking. Magnetek intends to continue to vigorously prosecute its declaratory
judgment action and to defend against Monsanto’s action against it. As of March 31, 2019 the Company has recorded
$100,000 for legal costs related to this matter. We cannot reasonably estimate a potential range of loss with respect
to Monsanto’s tender because there is insufficient information regarding the underlying matters. Management
believes, however, that the potential additional costs related to such matters, if any, will not have a material effect
on the financial condition of the Company or its liquidity, although the effect of any future liabilities recorded could
be material to earnings in a future period.
Our operations are also governed by many other laws and regulations, including those relating to workplace safety
and worker health, principally OSHA in the U.S. and others outside the U.S. and regulations thereunder. We believe
that we are in substantial compliance with these laws and regulations and do not believe that future compliance with
such laws and regulations will have a material adverse effect on our operating results, financial condition, or liquidity.
Available Information
Our internet address is www.cmworks.com. We make available free of charge through our website our Annual
Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K and amendments to those
reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, as
soon as reasonably practicable after such documents are electronically filed with, or furnished to, the Securities and
Exchange Commission.
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Item 1A. Risk Factors
Columbus McKinnon is subject to a number of risk factors that could negatively affect our results from business
operations or cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or indicated in any forward looking
statement. Such factors include, but are not limited to, the following:
Adverse changes in global economic conditions may negatively affect our industry, business, and results of
operations.
Our industry is affected by changes in economic conditions outside our control, which can result in a general decrease
in product demand from our customers. Such economic developments, like Brexit or the China trade wars, may affect
our business in a number of ways. Reduced demand may drive us and our competitors to offer products at
promotional prices, which would have a negative impact on our profitability. In addition, the tightening of credit in
financial markets may adversely affect the ability of our customers and suppliers to obtain financing for significant
purchases and operations and could result in a decrease in, or cancellation of, orders for our products. If demand for
our products slows down or decreases, we will not be able to maintain our revenue and we may run the risk of failing
to satisfy the financial and other restrictive covenants to which we are subject under our existing indebtedness.
Reduced revenue as a result of decreased demand may also reduce our planned growth and otherwise hinder our
ability to improve our performance in connection with our long term strategy.
Our business is cyclical and is affected by industrial economic conditions.
Many of the end-users of our products are in highly cyclical industries, such as manufacturing, power generation and
distribution, commercial construction, oil and gas exploration and refining, transportation, agriculture, logging, and
mining that are sensitive to changes in general economic conditions. Their demand for our products, and thus our
results of operations, is directly related to the level of production in their facilities, which changes as a result of
changes in general economic conditions and other factors beyond our control. If there is deterioration in the general
economy or in the industries we serve, our business, results of operations, and financial condition could be materially
adversely affected. In addition, the cyclical nature of our business could at times also adversely affect our liquidity
and ability to borrow under our revolving credit facility.
Our business is highly competitive and subject to consolidation of competitors. Increased competition could
reduce our sales, earnings, and profitability.
The principal markets that we serve within the material handling industry are fragmented and highly competitive.
Competition is based primarily on customer service and support as well as product availability, performance,
functionality, brand reputation, reliability, and price. Our competition in the markets in which we participate comes
from companies of various sizes, some of which have greater financial and other resources than we do. Increased
competition could force us to lower our prices or to offer additional services at a higher cost to us, which could reduce
our gross margins and net income.
The greater financial resources or the lower amount of debt of certain of our competitors may enable them to commit
larger amounts of capital in response to changing market conditions. Certain competitors may also have the ability
to develop product or service innovations that could put us at a disadvantage. In addition, through consolidation,
some of our competitors have achieved substantially more market penetration in certain of the markets in which we
operate. If we are unable to compete successfully against other manufacturers of material handling equipment, we
could lose customers and our revenues may decline. There can also be no assurance that customers will continue to
regard our products favorably, that we will be able to develop new products that appeal to customers, that we will
be able to improve or maintain our profit margins on sales to our customers or that we will be able to continue to
compete successfully in our core markets.
The acquisition of STAHL on January 31, 2017 resulted in a significant increase to the Company’s long term
borrowings.
The increased amount of long term borrowings required the Company to dedicate a large portion of its cash flow to
the servicing and repayment of its outstanding indebtedness. While the indebtedness has significantly declined, we
continue to pay down debt with free cash flow thereby reducing funds available for other operating activities, which
could adversely affect our investments in our business
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In connection with the acquisition of STAHL, we assumed an unfunded pension obligation which will further
require cash flow to pay benefit obligations as they become due.
The STAHL pension obligation assumed in the acquisition is an unfunded pension plan valued at $80,877,000 at
March 31, 2019. Therefore, the Company will be required to make current and future benefit payment obligations
in addition to payments required to pay down other long term borrowings.
Our operations outside the U.S. pose certain risks that may adversely impact sales and earnings.
We have operations and assets located outside of the United States, primarily in China, Mexico, Germany, the United
Kingdom, France, and Hungary. In addition, we import a portion of our hoist product line from Asia, and sell our
products to distributors located in approximately 50 countries. In our fiscal year ended March 31, 2019,
approximately 46% of our net sales were derived from non-U.S. markets. These non-U.S. operations are subject to
a number of special risks, in addition to the risks of our U.S. business, differing protections of intellectual property,
trade barriers, labor unrest, exchange controls, regional economic uncertainty, differing (and possibly more stringent)
labor regulation, risk of governmental expropriation, U.S. and foreign customs and tariffs, current and changing
regulatory environments, difficulty in obtaining distribution support, difficulty in staffing and managing widespread
operations, differences in the availability, and terms of financing, political instability and risks of increases in taxes.
Also, in some foreign jurisdictions we may be subject to laws limiting the right and ability of entities organized or
operating therein to pay dividends or remit earnings to affiliated companies unless specified conditions are met. These
factors may adversely affect our future profits.
Part of our strategy is to expand our worldwide market share and reduce costs by strengthening our international
distribution capabilities and sourcing components in lower cost countries, in particular in China, Mexico, and
Hungary. Implementation of this strategy may increase the impact of the risks described above, and we cannot assure
you that such risks will not have an adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition.
Other risks of doing business in international markets include the increased risks and burdens of complying with
different legal and regulatory standards, difficulties in managing and staffing foreign operations, recruiting and
retaining talented direct sales personnel, limitations on the repatriation of funds and fluctuations of foreign exchange
rates, varying levels of internet technology adoption and infrastructure and our ability to enforce contracts and our
intellectual property rights in foreign jurisdictions. Additionally there are risks associated with fundamental changes
to international markets, such as those that may occur as a result of the United Kingdom’s potential withdrawal from
the European Union (‘‘Brexit’’). Brexit may adversely affect global economic and market conditions and could
contribute to volatility in the foreign exchange markets, which we may be unable to effectively manage.
In addition, our success in international expansion could be limited by barriers to international expansion such as
adverse tax consequences and export controls. If we cannot manage these risks effectively, the costs of doing business
in some international markets may be prohibitive or our costs may increase disproportionately to our revenue.
Our strategy depends on successful integration of acquisitions.
Acquisitions are a key part of our growth strategy. Our historical growth has depended, and our future growth is likely
to depend on our ability to successfully implement our acquisition strategy, and the successful integration of acquired
businesses into our existing business. We intend to continue to seek additional acquisition opportunities in accordance
with our acquisition strategy, both to expand into new markets and to enhance our position in existing markets
throughout the world. If we are unable to successfully integrate acquired businesses into our existing business or
expand into new markets, our sales and earnings growth could be reduced.
Our products involve risks of personal injury and property damage, which exposes us to potential liability.
Our business exposes us to possible claims for personal injury or death and property damage resulting from the
products that we sell. We maintain insurance through a combination of self-insurance retentions and excess insurance
coverage. We monitor claims and potential claims of which we become aware and establish accrued liability reserves
for the self-insurance amounts based on our liability estimates for such claims. We cannot give any assurance that
existing or future claims will not exceed our estimates for self-insurance or the amount of our excess insurance
coverage. In addition, we cannot give any assurance that insurance will continue to be available to us on economically
reasonable terms or that our insurers would not require us to increase our self-insurance amounts. Claims brought
against us that are not covered by insurance or that are in excess of insurance coverage could have a material adverse
effect on our results, financial condition, or liquidity.
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In addition, like many industrial manufacturers, we are also involved in asbestos-related litigation. In continually
evaluating costs relating to our estimated asbestos-related liability, we review, among other things, the incidence of
past and recent claims, the historical case dismissal rate, the mix of the claimed illnesses and occupations of the
plaintiffs, our recent and historical resolution of the cases, the number of cases pending against us, the status and
results of broad-based settlement discussions, and the number of years such activity might continue. Based on this
review, we estimate our share of liability to defend and resolve probable asbestos related personal injury claims. This
estimate is highly uncertain due to the limitations of the available data and the difficulty of forecasting with any
certainty the numerous variables that can affect the range of the liability. We continue to study the variables in light
of additional information in order to identify trends that may become evident and to assess their impact on the range
of liability that is probable and estimable. We believe that the potential additional costs for claims will not have a
material effect on the financial condition of the Company or its liquidity, although the effect of any future liabilities
recorded could be material to earnings in a future period. See Note 16 to our March 31, 2019 consolidated financial
statements included in Item 8 of this form 10K.
As indicated above, our self-insurance coverage is effected through our captive insurance subsidiary. The reserves of
our captive insurance subsidiary are subject to periodic adjustments based upon actuarial evaluations, which
adjustments impact our overall results of operations. These periodic adjustments can be favorable or unfavorable.
We are subject to currency fluctuations from our sales outside the U.S.
Our products are sold in many countries around the world. Thus, a portion of our revenues (approximately
$402,473,000 in our fiscal year ended March 31, 2019) are generated in foreign currencies, including principally the
Euro, the British Pound, the Canadian Dollar, the South African Rand, the Brazilian Real, the Mexican Peso, and the
Chinese Yuan, and while much of the costs incurred to generate those revenues are incurred in the same currency,
a portion is incurred in other currencies. Since our financial statements are denominated in U.S. dollars, changes in
currency exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and other currencies have had, and will continue to have, a currency
translation impact on our earnings. Currency fluctuations may impact our financial performance in the future.
Our future operating results may be affected by price fluctuations and trade tariffs on steel, aluminum, and other
raw materials purchased to manufacture our products. We may not be able to pass on increases in raw material
costs to our customers.
The primary raw materials used in our chain, forging and crane building operations are steel, aluminum, and other
raw materials such as motors, electrical and electronic components, castings and machined parts and components.
These industries are highly cyclical and at times pricing and availability can be volatile due to a number of factors
beyond our control, including general economic conditions, labor costs, competition, import duties, tariffs, and
currency exchange rates. This volatility can significantly affect our raw material costs. In an environment of
increasing raw material prices and new trade tariffs, competitive conditions will determine how much of the price
increases we can pass on to our customers. In the future, to the extent we are unable to pass on any steel, aluminum,
or other raw material price increases to our customers, our profitability could be adversely affected.
We rely in large part on independent distributors for sales of our products.
For the most part, we depend on independent distributors to sell our products and provide service and aftermarket
support to our end-user customers. Distributors play a significant role in determining which of our products are
stocked at their locations, and hence are most readily accessible to aftermarket buyers, and the price at which these
products are sold. Almost all of the distributors with whom we transact business offer competitive products and
services to our end-user customers. For the most part, we do not have written agreements with our distributors. The
loss of a substantial number of these distributors or an increase in the distributors’ sales of our competitors’ products
to our ultimate customers could materially reduce our sales and profits.
We are subject to various environmental laws which may require us to expend significant capital and incur
substantial cost.
Our operations and facilities are subject to various federal, state, local, and foreign requirements relating to the
protection of the environment, including those governing the discharges of pollutants in the air and water, the
generation, management and disposal of hazardous substances and wastes, and the cleanup of contaminated sites. We
have made, and will continue to make, expenditures to comply with such requirements. Violations of, or liabilities
under, environmental laws and regulations, or changes in such laws and regulations (such as the imposition of more
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stringent standards for discharges into the environment), could result in substantial costs to us, including operating
costs and capital expenditures, fines and civil and criminal sanctions, third party claims for property damage or
personal injury, clean-up costs, or costs relating to the temporary or permanent discontinuance of operations. Certain
of our facilities have been in operation for many years, and we have remediated contamination at some of our
facilities. Over time, we and other predecessor operators of such facilities have generated, used, handled, and
disposed of hazardous and other regulated wastes. Additional environmental liabilities could exist, including clean-up
obligations at these locations or other sites at which materials from our operations were disposed, which could result
in substantial future expenditures that cannot be currently quantified and which could reduce our profits or have an
adverse effect on our financial condition, operations, or liquidity.
We may face claims of infringement on the intellectual property of others, or others may infringe upon our
intellectual property.
Our future success depends in part on our ability to prevent others from infringing on our proprietary rights, as well
as our ability to operate without infringing upon the proprietary rights of others. We may be required at times to take
legal action to protect our proprietary rights and, despite our best efforts, we may be sued for infringing on the patent
rights of others. Patent litigation is costly and, even if we prevail, the cost of such litigation could adversely affect
our financial condition. In addition, we could be adversely affected financially should we be judged to have infringed
upon the intellectual property of others.
We rely on subcontractors or suppliers to perform their contractual obligations.
Some of our contracts involve subcontracts with other companies upon which we rely to perform a portion of the
services we must provide to our customers. There is a risk that we may have disputes with our subcontractors,
including disputes regarding the quality and timeliness of work performed by our subcontractor or customer concerns
about the subcontractor. Failure by our subcontractors to satisfactorily provide on a timely basis the agreed-upon
supplies or perform the agreed upon services may materially and adversely impact our ability to perform our
obligations as the prime contractor. A delay in our ability to obtain components and equipment parts from our
suppliers may affect our ability to meet our customers’ needs and may have an adverse effect upon our profitability.
We are subject to debt covenant restrictions.
Our revolving credit facility and Term Loan contain a financial leverage covenant and other restrictive covenants. A
significant decline in our operating income or cash generating ability could cause us to violate our leverage ratio in
our bank credit facility. Other material adverse changes in our business could cause us to be in default of our debt
covenants. This could result in our being unable to borrow under our bank credit facility or being obliged to refinance
and renegotiate the terms of our indebtedness.
Our business operations may be adversely affected by information systems interruptions or intrusion.
We depend on various information technologies throughout our company to administer, store, and support multiple
business activities. If these systems are damaged, cease to function properly, or are subject to cyber-security attacks,
such as those involving unauthorized access, malicious software and/or other intrusions, we could experience
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, destruction or
corruption of data, security breaches, other manipulation or improper use of our systems or networks, financial losses
from remedial actions, loss of business or potential liability, and/or damage to our reputation. While we attempt to
mitigate these risks by employing a number of measures, including employee training, technical security controls,
and maintenance of backup and protective systems, our systems, networks, products, and services remain potentially
vulnerable to known or unknown threats, any of which could have a material adverse affect on our business, financial
condition or results of operations.
We depend on our senior management team and the loss of any member could adversely affect our operations.
Our success is dependent on the management and leadership skills of our senior management team. 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. We cannot assure you that we will be able to retain our existing senior
management personnel or to attract additional qualified personnel when needed.
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We continually evaluate and assess our personnel and may make additional changes to the members or assignments
of our senior management team in the future.
We have entered into employment agreements with the following senior management personnel: Werner Wagner (our
STAHL Managing Director) and Mark D. Morelli (our President and CEO).
Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments
None.
Item 2.
Properties
We maintain our corporate headquarters in Getzville, New York (an owned property) and, as of March 31, 2019,
conducted our principal manufacturing at the following facilities:
Location
Products/Operations
Square Footage
Owned or Leased
Kunzelsau, Germany
1
2 Wadesboro, NC
Lexington, TN
3
Asia operation:
Hangzhou, China
Hangzhou, China
Charlotte, NC
4
5
6
7 Menomonee Falls, WI
Tennessee forging operation:
Chattanooga, TN
8
9
Chattanooga, TN
10 Wuppertal, Germany
11 Kissing, Germany
12 Damascus, VA
13 Brighton, MI
14
Lisbon, OH
15 Chester, England
16
17
18 Romeny-sur-Marne, France
Santiago Tianguistenco, Mexico
Szekesfehervar, Hungary
Hoists
Hoists
Chain
Hoists
Hoists
Actuators and Rotary Unions
Power control systems
Forged attachments
Forged attachments
Hoists
Hoists, winches, and actuators
Hoists
Overhead light rail workstations
Hoists
Plate clamps
Hoists
Textiles and textile strappings
Rotary unions
345,000
180,000
164,000
70,000
82,000
146,000
144,000
81,000
59,000
124,000
107,000
97,000
71,000
37,000
56,000
54,000
24,000
22,000
Leased
Owned
Owned
Owned
Owned
Leased
Leased
Owned
Owned
Leased
Leased
Owned
Leased
Owned
Owned
Owned
Leased
Owned
In addition, we have a total of 49 sales offices, distribution centers, and warehouses. We believe that our properties
have been adequately maintained, are in generally good condition and are suitable for our business as presently
conducted. We also believe our existing facilities provide sufficient production capacity for our present needs and for
our anticipated needs in the foreseeable future. Upon the expiration of our current leases, we believe that either we
will be able to secure renewal terms or enter into leases for alternative locations at market terms.
Item 3.
Legal Proceedings
From time to time, we are named a defendant in legal actions arising out of the normal course of business. We are
not a party to any pending legal proceeding other than ordinary, routine litigation incidental to our business. We do
not believe that any of our pending litigation will have a material impact on our business. We maintain comprehensive
general product liability insurance against risks arising out of the use of our products sold to customers through our
wholly-owned New York State captive insurance subsidiary of which we are the sole policy holder. The per
occurrence limits on the self-insurance for general and product liability coverage were $2,000,000 from inception
through fiscal 2003 and $3,000,000 for fiscal 2004 and thereafter. In addition to the per occurrence limits, our
coverage is also subject to an annual aggregate limit, applicable to losses only. These limits range from $2,000,000
to $6,000,000 for each policy year from inception through fiscal 2019. We obtain additional insurance coverage from
independent insurers to cover potential losses in excess of these limits.
Like many industrial manufacturers, we are also involved in asbestos-related litigation. In continually evaluating
costs relating to our estimated asbestos-related liability, we review, among other things, the incidence of past and
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recent claims, the historical case dismissal rate, the mix of the claimed illnesses and occupations of the plaintiffs, our
recent and historical resolution of the cases, the number of cases pending against us, the status and results of
broad-based settlement discussions, and the number of years such activity might continue. Because this liability is
likely to extend over many years, management believes that the potential additional costs for claims will not have
a material effect on the financial condition of the Company or its liquidity, although the effect of any future liabilities
recorded could be material to earnings in a future period.
The Company believes that a share of its previously incurred asbestos-related expenses and future asbestos-related
expenses are covered by pre-existing insurance policies. The Company has engaged in a legal action against the
insurance carriers for those policies to recover these expenses and future costs incurred. When the Company resolves
this legal action, it is expected that a gain will be recorded for previously expensed cost that is recovered. During
fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2018, the Company received settlement payments $484,000 and $2,362,000, respectively, net
of legal fees, from its insurance carriers as partial reimbursement for asbestos-related expenses. These partial
payments have been recorded as gains in cost of products sold. The Company is continuing its actions to recover
further past costs and to cover future costs.
See Note 16 to our March 31, 2019 consolidated financial statements for more information on our matters involving
litigation.
Item 4.
Mine Safety Disclosures.
Not Applicable.
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PART II
Item 5.
Market for the Company’s Common Stock and Related Security Holder Matters
Our common stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market under the symbol ‘‘CMCO.’’ As of April 30, 2019,
there were 407 holders of record of our common stock.
During fiscal 2019, the Company declared quarterly cash dividends totaling $4,903,000. On March 26, 2019, the
Company’s Board of Directors declared regular quarterly dividends of $0.06 per common share. The dividend was
paid on May 13, 2019 to shareholders of record on May 3, 2019 and totaled approximately $1,405,000.
Our current credit agreement allows, but limits our ability to pay dividends.
PERFORMANCE GRAPH
The Performance Graph shown below compares the cumulative total shareholder return on our common stock based
on its market price, with the total return of the S&P SmallCap 600 Index, and the Dow Jones U.S. Diversified
Industrials. The comparison of total return assumes that a fixed investment of $100 was invested on March 31, 2014
in our common stock and in each of the foregoing indices and further assumes the reinvestment of dividends. The
stock price performance shown on the graph is not necessarily indicative of future price performance.
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Item 6.
Selected Financial Data
The consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2019 and 2018, and the related statements of operations, cash flows,
and shareholders’ equity for each of the three years ended March 31, 2019 and notes thereto appear elsewhere in this
annual report. The selected consolidated financial data presented below should be read in conjunction with, and are
qualified in their entirety by ‘‘Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial
Condition,’’ our consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto and other financial information included
elsewhere in this annual report.
Statements of Operations Data:
Net sales
Cost of products sold(1)
Gross profit
Selling expenses
General and administrative expenses(1)(2)
Research and development expenses(2)
Impairment of intangible asset
Net loss on sales of businesses
Amortization of intangibles
Income (loss) from operations
Interest and debt expense
Cost of debt refinancing
Other (income) and expense, net(1)
Income (loss) before income taxes
Income tax expense (benefit)
Net income (loss)
2019
$ 876.3
571.3
305.0
97.9
83.6
13.5
—
25.7
14.9
69.4
17.1
—
(0.6)
52.9
10.3
42.6
$
Basic earnings (loss) per share
Diluted earnings (loss) per share
Weighted average shares outstanding – basic
Weighted average shares outstanding – assuming
$
$
1.83
1.80
23.3
23.7
(In million’s, except per share data)
2017(4)
2016
2018
$ 839.4
554.4
285.0
102.0
85.6
13.6
—
—
15.6
68.2
19.7
—
(1.2)
49.7
27.6
22.1
$
$
$
0.97
0.95
22.8
23.3
$ 637.1
444.2
192.9
77.3
72.1
10.5
1.1
—
8.1
23.8
11.0
1.3
(1.5)
13.0
4.0
9.0
$
$
$
0.44
0.43
20.6
20.9
$ 597.1
411.5
185.6
72.9
62.9
7.4
—
—
5.0
37.4
7.9
—
(2.1)
31.6
12.0
$ 19.6
$ 0.98
$ 0.96
20.1
2015
$579.6
398.5
181.1
69.8
49.7
5.2
—
—
2.3
54.1
12.4
8.6
(2.9)
36.0
8.8
$ 27.2
$ 1.36
$ 1.34
19.9
dilution
Balance Sheet Data (at end of period):
Total assets
Total debt(3)
Total debt, net of cash and cash equivalents
Total shareholders’ equity
Other Data:
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net cash provided by (used in) investing
activities
Net cash provided by (used in) financing
activities
Capital expenditures
20.3
20.2
$1,061.6
300.3
229.2
431.2
$1,142.4
363.3
300.3
408.2
$1,113.8
421.3
343.7
341.4
$ 772.9
267.6
216.0
286.3
$566.1
126.5
63.5
268.7
79.5
2.5
(67.8)
(12.3)
69.7
60.5
52.6
38.3
(32.6)
(224.0)
(203.2)
(34.1)
(59.5)
(14.5)
190.7
(14.4)
137.0
(22.3)
(48.4)
(17.2)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
The Company adopted ASU 2017-07 in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. The service cost component of net periodic benefit cost above is
recorded in Cost of products sold, Selling expense, and General and administrative expenses while the remaining components are recorded
to Other (income) expense, net. The prior year amounts have been reclassified to provide comparable presentation in line with the guidance
in ASU 2017-07 based on amounts previously disclosed for the various components of net periodic pension cost (benefit).
Beginning in fiscal 2018, the Company reclassified research and development expenses previously recorded in general and administrative
expense into a separate line item on the consolidated statements of operations. All prior periods presented above have been revised to reflect
this presentation. Please refer to Note 2 of the Company’s financial statements for additional information regarding research and
development expenses.
Total debt includes all debt, including the current portion, notes payable, term loan, and subordinated debt.
The Company acquired STAHL in fiscal 2017 which was deemed to be a significant acquisition.
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Item 7.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations and Financial Condition
This section should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this
annual report.
EXECUTIVE OVERVIEW
We are a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer, and marketer of material handling products, systems and services
which efficiently and safely move, lift, position, and secure materials. Key products include hoists, rigging tools,
digital power control systems, and actuators. We are focused on serving commercial and industrial applications that
require safety and productivity in moving material provided by our superior design and engineering know-how.
Founded in 1875, we have grown to our current size and leadership position through organic growth and acquisitions.
We developed our leading market position over our 144-year history by emphasizing technological innovation,
manufacturing excellence and superior customer service. In addition, acquisitions significantly broadened our
product lines and services and expanded our geographic reach, end-user markets and customer base. In accordance
with our Blueprint for Growth Strategy, we are simplifying the business utilizing our 80/20 process, improving our
operational excellence, and ramping the growth engine by investing in new product development and a digital
platform to grow profitably. Shareholder value will be enhanced by expanding EBITDA margins and return on
invested capital (‘‘ROIC’’).
Our revenue base is geographically diverse with approximately 46% derived from customers outside the U.S. for the
year ended March 31, 2019. Our expansion within the European market with the acquisition of STAHL further
expands our geographic diversity. We believe this will help balance the impact of changes that will occur in local
economies, as well as benefit the Company from growth in emerging markets. We monitor both U.S. and Eurozone
Industrial Capacity Utilization statistics as indicators of anticipated demand for our products. In addition, we continue
to monitor the potential impact of other global and U.S. trends including, industrial production, trade tariffs, raw
material cost inflation, interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates, and activity of end-user markets around the
globe.
From a strategic perspective, we are leveraging our recent acquisitions and investing in new products as we focus on
our greatest opportunities for growth. We maintain a strong North American market share with significant leading
market positions in hoists, lifting and sling chain, forged attachments, actuators, and digital power and motion control
systems for the material handling industry. We seek to maintain and enhance our market share by focusing our sales
and marketing activities toward select North American and global market sectors including general industrial, energy,
automotive, heavy OEM, entertainment, and construction and infrastructure.
Regardless of the economic climate and point in the economic cycle, we constantly explore ways to increase
operating margins as well as further improve our productivity and competitiveness. We have specific initiatives to
reduce quote lead-times, improve on-time deliveries, reduce warranty costs, and improve material and factory
productivity. The initiatives are being driven by the implementation of our business operating system E-PAS™. We
are working to achieve these strategic initiatives through business simplification, operational excellence, and
profitable growth initiatives. We believe these initiatives will enhance future operating margins.
We continuously monitor market prices of steel. We purchase approximately $25,000,000 to $30,000,000 of steel
annually in a variety of forms including rod, wire, bar, structural, and other forms of steel. Generally, as we
experience fluctuations in our costs, we reflect them as price increases to our customers with the goal of being margin
neutral. However, as a result of the recent trade tariff actions with China, the Company determined its fiscal 2019
exposure for tariffs to be approximately $1,700,000 which resulted in increased cost of products sold. The Company
is monitoring the impact of tariffs and is actively working to mitigate this impact through material productivity
actions and pricing strategies.
We operate in a highly competitive and global business environment. We face a variety of opportunities in those
markets and geographies, including trends toward increasing productivity of the global labor force and the expansion
of market opportunities in Asia and other emerging markets. While we execute our long-term growth strategy, we are
supported by our strong free cash flow as well as our liquidity position and flexible debt structure.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Fiscal 2019 Compared to 2018
Fiscal 2019 sales were $876,282,000, an increase of 4.4%, or $36,863,000 compared with fiscal 2018 sales of
$839,419,000. Sales for the year were positively impacted by $39,761,000 due to increased sales volume and
$10,628,000 by price increases, offset by $5,957,000 in prior year sales from sold businesses. Unfavorable foreign
currency translation decreased sales by $7,569,000.
Our gross profit was $304,997,000 and $285,061,000 or 34.8% and 34.0% of net sales in fiscal 2019 and 2018,
respectively. The fiscal 2019 increase in gross profit of $19,936,000 or 7.0% is the result of $12,986,000 in increased
volume, $8,573,000 in increased productivity and favorable manufacturing costs, $6,476,000 of price increases net
of material inflation, and $1,078,000 in decreased product liability costs. These increases were offset by a prior year
insurance settlement for $2,362,000 which did not reoccur in the current year, $1,717,000 in increased tariffs,
$1,473,000 in costs incurred to consolidate the Salem, Ohio facility, and $1,223,000 in gross profit from sold
businesses. The translation of foreign currencies had a $2,423,000 unfavorable impact on gross profit for the year
ended March 31, 2019.
Selling expenses were $97,925,000 and $101,956,000, or 11.2% and 12.1% of net sales in fiscal years 2019 and 2018.
Selling expenses from sold businesses decreased selling expenses by $346,000 in fiscal 2019. Additionally, foreign
currency translation had a $1,016,000 favorable impact on selling expenses. The remaining decrease is largely due
to lower warehouse and personnel costs.
General and administrative expenses were $83,567,000 and $85,605,000 or 9.5% and 10.2% of net sales in fiscal
2019 and 2018, respectively. The fiscal 2019 decrease was due to a $7,031,000 net reduction of STAHL integration
costs that are classified as general and administrative expense, a $1,666,000 net decrease in legal costs for an
insurance recovery legal action, a $300,000 net reduction in legal costs for a former subsidiary of Magnetek involved
in a litigation matter, and $619,000 in debt repricing fees incurred in the prior year. These decreases were offset by
higher incentive compensation and stock compensation expense of $1,347,000, $2,317,000 in costs incurred to
execute the Company’s Blueprint for Growth Strategy, and increased environmental remediation accruals of
$585,000. The remaining increases in general and administrative expense relates to investments in various initiatives
and general inflation. Foreign currency translation had a $495,000 favorable impact on general and administrative
expenses.
Research and development expenses were $13,491,000 and $13,617,000 in fiscal 2019 and 2018, respectively. As a
percentage of consolidated net sales, research and development expenses were 1.5% and 1.6% in fiscal 2019 and
2018. The decrease is attributable to prior year expenses incurred by the sold business in the amount of $119,000.
A Net loss on sales of businesses in the amount of $25,672,000 was recorded in the year ended March 31, 2019.
Included in the Net loss on sales of businesses is a loss on Crane Equipment and Service Inc. and Stahlhammer
Bommern GmbH in the amount of $26,731,000, offset by a gain on the sale of the Tire Shredder business in the
amount of $1,059,000 during the twelve months ended March 31, 2019. Included in the Net loss on sales of
businesses were impairment charges of $27,753,000 recorded in fiscal 2019.
Amortization of intangibles remained relatively consistent at $14,900,000 and $15,552,000 in fiscal 2019 and 2018,
respectively. The decrease is primarily related to foreign currency translation.
Interest and debt expense was $17,144,000 and $19,733,000 in fiscal 2019 and 2018, respectively, and primarily
related to a decrease in interest and debt expense on the Company’s Term Loan due to lower average borrowings
outstanding during the fiscal 2019 period.
Investment income of $727,000 and $157,000, in fiscal 2019 and 2018, respectively, related to earnings on
marketable securities held in the Company’s wholly owned captive insurance subsidiary and the Company’s equity
method investment in EMC, described in Note 7. In accordance with ASU 2016-01, investment income for fiscal
2019 included net unrealized gains of marketable securities of $183,000.
Foreign currency exchange loss was $843,000 and $1,539,000 in fiscal 2019 and 2018, respectively, as a result of
foreign currency volatility related to foreign currency denominated sales and purchases and intercompany debt.
Other income, net, was $716,000 and $2,469,000 in fiscal 2019 and 2018, respectively. This includes components of
pension expense (all except service costs, described in Note 13) and various non-operating income and expense
related activities.
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Income tax expense as a percentage of income from continuing operations before income tax expense was 19.5% and
55.6% in fiscal 2019 and 2018, respectively. These percentages vary from the U.S. statutory rate primarily due to
varying effective tax rates at the Company’s foreign subsidiaries, and the jurisdictional mix of taxable income for
these subsidiaries. The effective tax rate for fiscal 2019 was affected favorably by 6.2 percentage points by certain
favorable permanent adjustments, including generation and utilization of certain foreign tax credits, and by 2.8
percentage points by the reduction of the Company’s one-time transition tax on earnings of certain foreign
subsidiaries to zero. These favorable effects were offset unfavorably by 7.6 percentage points related to certain
non-deductible losses on the sale of businesses.
Fiscal 2018 Compared to 2017
Fiscal 2018 sales were $839,419,000, an increase of 31.8%, or $202,296,000 compared with fiscal 2017 sales of
$637,123,000. Sales for the year were positively impacted by $144,670,000 due to our acquisition of STAHL,
$40,993,000 due to an increase in sales volume, and $2,529,000 by price increases. Favorable foreign currency
translation increased sales by $14,104,000.
Our gross profit was $285,061,000 and $192,885,000 or 34.0% and 30.3% of net sales in fiscal 2018 and 2017,
respectively. The fiscal 2018 increase in gross profit of $92,176,000 or 47.8% is the result of $53,794,000 from the
acquisition of STAHL, $5,362,000 in increased productivity and favorable manufacturing costs, $1,361,000 of price
increases net of material inflation, $13,227,000 in increased volume, $2,964,000 in decreased product liability costs,
$8,852,000 in STAHL inventory amortization related to purchase accounting adjustments incurred in fiscal 2017 that
did not reoccur in fiscal 2018, a $2,362,000 increase due to an insurance settlement, offset by $307,000 in STAHL
integration costs that are classified as cost of products sold. The translation of foreign currencies had a $4,561,000
favorable impact on gross profit for the year ended March 31, 2018.
Selling expenses were $101,956,000 and $77,319,000 or 12.1% of net sales in fiscal years 2018 and 2017. STAHL
contributed an additional $18,396,000 in selling expense and $616,000 of integration costs were incurred related to
the acquisition of STAHL that are classified as selling expense, offset by $247,000 in expense that did not reoccur
related to the Canadian lump sum pension settlement in the year ended March 31, 2018. The remainder of the increase
is largely due to the increase in sales volume, additional marketing expenses, and the transition to a new warehouse
in North America. Additionally, foreign currency translation had a $2,151,000 unfavorable impact on selling
expenses.
General and administrative expenses were $85,605,000 and $72,129,000 or 10.2% and 11.3% of net sales in fiscal
2018 and 2017, respectively. The fiscal 2018 increase was primarily the result of the STAHL acquisition which added
$9,477,000 in recurring general and administrated expenses and $7,840,000 of integration costs were incurred related
to the acquisition of STAHL that are classified as general and administrative expense, offset by $8,815,000 in STAHL
related acquisition and integration costs incurred in the year ended March 31, 2017. Additionally, $1,589,000 in net
legal costs were incurred for a legal action against our product liability insurance carriers, $400,000 in expected
litigation costs for a former subsidiary of Magnetek, $619,000 in debt repricing fees, offset by CEO retirement and
search costs of $3,085,000 that did not reoccur in fiscal 2018. The remainder of the increase is largely due to higher
annual incentive plan costs expected in fiscal 2018 compared to fiscal 2017. Foreign currency translation had a
$1,178,000 unfavorable impact on general and administrative expenses.
Research and development expenses were $13,617,000 and $10,482,000 in fiscal 2018 and 2017, respectively. As a
percentage of consolidated net sales, research and development expenses were 1.6% in fiscal 2018 and 2017. STAHL
contributed an additional $1,683,000 to research and development expenses in the year ended March 31, 2018. The
remainder of the increase relates to global initiatives to develop new products.
Impairment of intangible assets of $1,125,000 in fiscal 2017 relates to the impairment of the indefinite-lived
trademark of STB. After performing our annual indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment test, the Company
determined that the indefinite-lived STB intangible trademark asset was fully impaired due to lower revenue and
resulting cash flows than projected at the time of the acquisition. No impairment was recorded in fiscal 2018.
Amortization of intangibles was $15,552,000 and $8,105,000 in fiscal 2018 and 2017, respectively. The increase
relates to additional amortization of intangibles related to the STAHL acquisition.
Interest and debt expense was $19,733,000 and $10,966,000 in fiscal 2018 and 2017, respectively. The increase in
interest and debt expense relates to additional debt to fund the STAHL acquisition.
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The fiscal 2017 debt extinguishment costs of $1,303,000 relates to the write off of unamortized deferred financing
costs associated with our previous term loan and revolving credit facility refinanced as part of the STAHL acquisition.
This transaction is discussed in more detail in the Liquidity and Capital Resources section. There were no debt
extinguishment costs recorded in fiscal 2018.
Investment income of $157,000 and $462,000 in fiscal 2018 and 2017, respectively, related to earnings on marketable
securities held in the Company’s wholly owned captive insurance subsidiary.
Foreign currency exchange loss was $1,539,000 and $1,232,000 in fiscal 2018 and 2017, respectively, as a result of
foreign currency volatility related to foreign currency denominated purchases and intercompany debt.
Other income, net, includes components of pension expense (all except service costs, described in Note 13) and
various non-operating income and expense related activities. The balance was $2,469,000 and $2,341,000 in fiscal
2018 and 2017, respectively.
Income tax expense as a percentage of income from continuing operations before income tax expense was 55.6% and
31.0% in fiscal 2018 and 2017, respectively. These percentages vary from the U.S. statutory rate primarily due to
varying effective tax rates at the Company’s foreign subsidiaries, and the jurisdictional mix of taxable income for
these subsidiaries. Income tax expense as a percentage of income from continuing operations for fiscal 2018
increased by $17,602,000 or 35 percentage points as a result of accounting for the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs
Act (‘‘the Act’’).
The Company revised its annual effective rate to reflect a change in the U.S. federal statutory rate from 35% to 21%,
resulting from the enactment of the Act on December 22, 2017. The rate change is administratively effective upon
enactment, resulting in a blended rate for fiscal year 2018. As a result, the U.S. blended statutory tax rate for fiscal
2018 is 31.55%.
The Act requires companies to remeasure certain deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the rates at which they
are expected to reverse in the future, pay a one-time transition tax on earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries that were
previously tax deferred, and creates new taxes on certain foreign sourced earnings. The Company recognized a
provisional amount of $17,602,000, which is included as a component of income tax expense on the Company’s
statement of operations for fiscal 2018. See Note 17 for additional information regarding how the provisional amount
was calculated.
Included within the provisional amount, as described above, is a one-time transition tax on the Company’s total
foreign post-1986 earnings and profits (‘‘E&P’’) that it previously deferred from U.S. income taxes. The Company
recorded a provisional amount for its one-time transition tax liability for its foreign subsidiaries, resulting in an
increase in income tax expense of $1,500,000. The one-time transition tax is payable over an 8-year period (8% in
each of the first five years, 15% in year six, 20% in year seven, and 25% in year 8). The difference between the
provisional amount, as noted above, and the one-time transition tax relates to remeasuring the Company’s deferred
tax assets and liabilities at the new U.S. Federal statutory tax rate. The one-time transition tax was subsequently
reversed in fiscal 2019 when our provisional accounting under the Act was finalized.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash totaled $71,343,000, $63,565,000, and $78,429,000 at March 31, 2019,
2018, and 2017, respectively.
Cash flow from operating activities
Net cash provided by operating activities was $79,499,000, $69,661,000, and $60,450,000 in fiscal 2019, 2018, and
2017, respectively. In fiscal 2019, net income of $42,577,000 and non-cash adjustments to net income of $66,436,000
contributed the most to cash provided by operating activities as well as an increase in trade accounts payable of
$3,881,000. The increase in cash was offset by an increase in inventory of $15,411,000, an increase in trade accounts
receivable of $11,328,000, and a decrease in accrued expenses and non-current liabilities of $6,759,000. The increase
in inventory is due to the Company’s initiatives to improve inventory availability. The net decrease in non-current
liabilities is largely due to U.S. pension plan contributions of $11,018,000.
In addition to net income and non-cash adjustments to net income in fiscal 2018, net cash provided by operating
activities increased from fiscal 2017 as a result of an increase in accrued liabilities of $11,918,000 (of which
approximately $7,900,000 is due to additional incentive plan accruals), offset by an increase in inventories and
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decrease in non-current liabilities of $12,249,000 and $16,700,000, respectively. The decrease in non-current
liabilities was primarily due to $11,211,000 in contributions made to our pension plans, excluding the effects of
acquisitions.
Cash flow from investing activities
Net cash provided (used) by investing activities was $2,486,000, $(32,592,000), and $(224,039,000) in fiscal 2019,
2018, and 2017, respectively. In fiscal 2019, the most significant source of cash used by investing activities was
$14,230,000 in cash received from the Sold Businesses, offset by $12,288,000 in capital expenditures. The Company
also received $662,000 in net cash proceeds from the sale of marketable equity securities.
The most significant uses of cash for investing activities in fiscal 2018 related to $14,750,000 in cash paid to the
former owner of STAHL related to a profit sharing agreement, net of a purchase price working capital refund, and
capital expenditures of $14,515,000. Further, the Company paid cash for an investment accounted for under the
equity method in the amount of $3,359,000. Offsetting these uses of cash is $326,000 in net cash proceeds from the
sale of marketable equity securities.
Cash flow from by financing activities
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities was $(67,778,000), $(59,502,000), and $190,709,000 in fiscal 2019,
2018, and 2017, respectively. In fiscal 2019, the most significant uses of cash were $65,088,000 in repayments on
our Term Loan and dividends paid in the amount $4,652,000, offset by $1,962,000 in net inflows from stock related
transactions, which includes proceeds of $4,152,000 from stock options exercised.
The most significant use of cash in fiscal 2018 were repayments on debt of $60,144,000, of which $57,037,000 was
principal payments on our Term Loan, and $619,000 in fees paid for the debt repricing. The remaining cash used for
financing activities related to dividends paid of $3,658,000, offset by $4,919,000 in net inflows from stock related
transactions, which included proceeds of $6,332,000 from stock options exercised.
We believe that our cash on hand, cash flows, and borrowing capacity under our New Revolving Credit Facility will
be sufficient to fund our ongoing operations and budgeted capital expenditures for at least the next twelve months.
This belief is dependent upon successful execution of our current business plan and effective working capital
utilization. No material restriction exists in accessing cash held by our non-U.S. subsidiaries. As of March 31, 2019,
$46,322,000 of cash and cash equivalents were held by foreign subsidiaries.
On January 31, 2017 the Company entered into a Credit Agreement (‘‘Credit Agreement’’) and $545,000,000 of debt
facilities (‘‘Facilities’’) in connection with the STAHL acquisition. The Facilities consist of a Revolving Facility
(‘‘Revolver’’) in the amount of $100,000,000 and a $445,000,000 1st Lien Term Loan (‘‘Term Loan’’). The Term
Loan has a seven-year term maturing in 2024 and the Revolver has a five-year term maturing in 2022. At March 31,
2019 the Company has not drawn from the Revolver.
The key terms of the agreement are as follows:
•
•
•
Term Loan: An aggregate $445,000,000 1st Lien Term Loan which requires quarterly principal
amortization of 0.25% with the remaining principal due at maturity date. In addition, if the Company has
Excess Cash Flow (‘‘ECF’’) as defined in the Credit Agreement, the ECF Percentage of the Excess Cash
Flow for such fiscal year minus optional prepayment of the Loans (except prepayments of Revolving Loans
that are not accompanied by a corresponding permanent reduction of Revolving Commitments) pursuant
to Section 2.10(a) of the Credit Agreement other than to the extent that any such prepayment is funded with
the proceeds of Funded Debt, shall be applied toward the prepayment of the Term Loan. The ECF
Percentage is defined as 50% stepping down to 25% or 0% based on the Secured Leverage Ratio as of the
last day of the fiscal year.
Revolver: An aggregate $100,000,000 secured revolving facility which includes sublimits for the issuance
of standby letters of credit, swingline loans and multi-currency borrowings in certain specified foreign
currencies.
Fees and Interest Rates: Commitment fees and interest rates are determined on the basis of either a
Eurocurrency rate or a Base rate plus an applicable margin based upon the Company’s Total Leverage Ratio
(as defined in the Credit Agreement).
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•
•
Prepayments: Provisions permitting a Borrower to voluntarily prepay either the Term Loan or Revolver in
whole or in part at any time, and provisions requiring certain mandatory prepayments of the Term Loan or
Revolver on the occurrence of certain events which will permanently reduce the commitments under the
Credit Agreement, each without premium or penalty, subject to reimbursement of certain costs of the
Lenders. A prepayment premium of 1% of the principal amount of the First Lien Term Loans is required
if the prepayment is associated with a Repricing Transaction and it were to occur within the first twelve
months.
Covenants: Provisions containing covenants required of the Corporation and its subsidiaries including
various affirmative and negative financial and operational covenants. The key financial covenant is
triggered only on any date when any Extension of Credit under the Revolving Facility is outstanding
(excluding any Letters of Credit) (the ‘‘Covenant Trigger’’), and permits the Total Leverage Ratio for the
Reference Period ended on such date to not exceed (i) 4.50:1.00 as of any date of determination prior to
December 31, 2017, (ii) 4.00:1.00 as of any date of determination on December 31, 2017 and thereafter but
prior to December 31, 2018, (iii) 3.50:1.00 as of any date of determination on December 31, 2018 and
thereafter but prior to December 31, 2019 and (iv) 3.00:1.00 as of any date of determination on
December 31, 2019 and thereafter. As there is no amount drawn on the Revolver as of March 31, 2019 the
requirement to comply with the covenant is not triggered. Had we been required to determine the covenant
ratio we would have been in compliance with the covenant provisions as of March 31, 2019 and 2018.
The Facility is secured by all U.S. inventory, receivables, equipment, real property, certain subsidiary stock (limited
to 65% of non-U.S. subsidiaries) and intellectual property. The Credit Agreement allows, but limits our ability to pay
dividends.
On February 26, 2018, the Company amended the Credit Agreement (known as the ‘‘Amended Credit Agreement’’).
The Amended Credit Agreement has the same terms mentioned above except for a reduction in interest rates. The
applicable rate for the repriced term loan was reduced from 3.00% to 2.50%. The Company accounted for the
Amended Credit Agreement as a debt modification, therefore, debt repricing fees incurred in fiscal 2018 were
expensed as General and Administrative expenses and the deferred financing fees incurred as part of the Credit
Agreement (discussed below) remain unchanged.
The outstanding balance of the Term Loan was $310,463,000 and $375,463,000 as of March 31, 2019 and 2018,
respectively. The Company made $65,000,000 of principal payment on the Term Loan during fiscal 2019 and
$57,037,000 of principal payment on the Term Loan during fiscal 2018. The Company is obligated to make
$4,450,000 of principal payments over the next 12 months, however, plans to pay down $65,000,000 in total. This
amount has been recorded within the current portion of long-term debt on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet
with the remaining balance recorded as long-term debt.
There was $0 outstanding on the Revolving Credit Facility and $17,329,000 outstanding letters of credit as of
March 31, 2019. The outstanding letters of credit at March 31, 2019 consisted of $1,236,000 in commercial letters
of credit and $16,093,000 of standby letters of credit.
The gross balance of deferred financing costs on the term loan was $14,690,000 as of March 31, 2019 and 2018. The
accumulated amortization balances were $4,547,000 and $2,447,000 as of March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
The gross balance of deferred financing costs associated with the Revolving Credit Facility is included in other assets
is $2,789,000 as of March 31, 2019 and March 31, 2018. The accumulated amortization balance is $1,209,000 and
$651,000 as of March 31, 2019 and March 31, 2018 respectively. These balances are classified in Other assets since
no funds were drawn on the Revolving Credit Facility in fiscal 2019 and 2018.
Unsecured and uncommitted lines of credit are available to meet short-term working capital needs for certain of our
subsidiaries operating outside of the U.S. The lines of credit are available on an offering basis, meaning that
transactions under the line of credit will be on such terms and conditions, including interest rate, maturity,
representations, covenants, and events of default, as mutually agreed between our subsidiaries and the local bank at
the time of each specific transaction. As of March 31, 2019, unsecured credit lines totaled approximately $2,468,000,
of which $0 was drawn. In addition, unsecured lines of $16,437,000 were available for bank guarantees issued in the
normal course of business of which $10,275,000 was utilized.
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CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS
The following table reflects a summary of our contractual obligations in millions of dollars as of March 31, 2019,
by period of estimated payments due:
Long-term debt obligations(a)
Operating lease obligations(b)
Purchase obligations(c)
Interest obligations(d)
Letter of credit obligations
Bank guarantees
Uncertain tax positions
Other long-term liabilities reflected on the
Company’s balance sheet under GAAP
Total
Total
$310.5
43.5
—
70.3
17.3
10.3
1.0
Fiscal
2020
$ 4.5
11.4
—
15.9
14.6
10.3
1.0
183.8
—
$636.7
$57.7
Fiscal
2021-
Fiscal 2022
Fiscal
2023-
Fiscal 2024
More
Than
Five Years
$ 8.9
13.2
—
31.4
2.7
—
—
32.4
$88.6
$297.1
8.6
—
23.0
—
—
—
14.9
$343.6
$ —
10.3
—
—
—
—
—
136.5
$146.8
(a) As described in Note 12 to consolidated financial statements.
(b) As described in Note 18 to consolidated financial statements.
(c) We have no purchase obligations specifying fixed or minimum quantities to be purchased. We estimate that, at any given point in time, our
cancelable open purchase orders to be executed in the normal course of business approximate $83 million.
(d)
Estimated for our Term Loan and Revolving Credit Facility and interest rate swaps as described in Note 10 and Note 12 to our consolidated
financial statements. Calculated using a Eurocurrency rate of 2.60% plus an applicable margin of 2.50%.
We have no additional off-balance sheet obligations that are not reflected above.
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
In addition to keeping our current equipment and plants properly maintained, we are committed to replacing,
enhancing, and upgrading our property, plant and equipment to support new product development, improve
productivity and customer responsiveness, reduce production costs, increase flexibility to respond effectively to
market fluctuations and changes, meet environmental requirements, and enhance safety. Our capital expenditures for
fiscal 2019, 2018, and 2017 were $12,288,000, $14,515,000, and $14,368,000 respectively. Excluded from fiscal
2019 capital expenditures is $227,000, $0, and $0 in property, plant and equipment purchases included in accounts
payable at March 31, 2019, 2018, and 2017, respectively. We expect capital expenditure spending in fiscal 2020 of
approximately $20,000,000, excluding acquisitions and strategic alliances.
INFLATION AND OTHER MARKET CONDITIONS
Our costs are affected by inflation in the U.S. economy and, to a lesser extent, in non-U.S. economies including those
of Europe, Canada, Mexico, South America, and Asia-Pacific. We do not believe that general inflation has had a
material effect on our results of operations over the periods presented primarily due to overall low inflation levels
over such periods and our ability to generally pass on rising costs through annual price increases. However, increases
in U.S. employee benefits costs such as health insurance and workers compensation insurance have exceeded general
inflation levels. In the future, we may be further affected by inflation that we may not be able to pass on as price
increases. With changes in worldwide demand for steel and fluctuating scrap steel prices over the past several years,
we experienced fluctuations in our costs that we have reflected as price increases to our customers. We believe we
have been successful in instituting price increases to pass on these material cost increases. We will continue to
monitor our costs and reevaluate our pricing policies.
SEASONALITY AND QUARTERLY RESULTS
Our quarterly results may be materially affected by the timing of large customer orders, periods of high vacation and
holiday concentrations, restructuring charges, and other costs attributable to plan closures as well as divestitures and
acquisitions. Therefore, our operating results for any particular fiscal quarter are not necessarily indicative of results
for any subsequent fiscal quarter or for the full fiscal year.
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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires us
to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in our consolidated financial statements and
accompanying notes. We continually evaluate the estimates and their underlying assumptions, which form the basis
for making judgments about the carrying value of our assets and liabilities. Actual results inevitably will differ from
those estimates. If interpreted differently under different conditions or circumstances, changes in our estimates could
result in material changes to our reported results. We have identified below the accounting policies involving
estimates that are critical to our financial statements. Other accounting policies are more fully described in Note 2
of our consolidated financial statements.
Insurance Reserves. Our accrued general and product liability reserves as described in Note 16 to consolidated
financial statements involve actuarial techniques including the methods selected to estimate ultimate claims, and
assumptions including emergence patterns, payment patterns, initial expected losses, and increased limit factors.
These actuarial estimates are subject to a high degree of uncertainty due to a variety of factors, including extended
lag time in the reporting and resolution of claims, trends or changes in claim settlement patterns, insurance industry
practices, and legal interpretations. Changes to these estimates could result in material changes to the amount of
expense and liabilities recorded in our financial statements. Further, actual costs could differ significantly from the
estimated amounts. Adjustments to estimated reserves are recorded in the period in which the change in estimate
occurs. Other insurance reserves such as workers compensation and group health insurance are based on actual
historical and current claim data provided by third party administrators or internally maintained.
Goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment testing. Our goodwill balance of $322,816,000 as of
March 31, 2019 is subject to impairment testing. We test goodwill for impairment at least annually, as of the end of
February, and more frequently whenever events occur or circumstances change that
indicate there may be
impairment. These events or circumstances could include a significant long-term adverse change in the business
climate, poor indicators of operating performance, or a sale or disposition of a significant portion of a reporting unit.
We test goodwill at the reporting unit level, which is one level below our operating segment. We identify our
reporting units by assessing whether the components of our operating segment constitute businesses for which
discrete financial information is available and segment management regularly reviews the operating results of those
components. We also aggregate components that have similar economic characteristics into single reporting units (for
example, similar products and / or services, similar long-term financial results, product processes, classes of
customers, or in circumstances where the components share assets or other resources and have other economic
interdependencies). We have four reporting units, only two of which have goodwill. Duff-Norton and Rest of
Products reporting units have goodwill totaling $9,611,000, and $313,205,000, respectively, at March 31, 2019.
Interim Goodwill Impairment Test
During fiscal 2019 we classified the assets and liabilities of certain businesses as held for sale during fiscal 2019.
These businesses were sold prior to the end of fiscal 2019. As a result of this interim classification, we determined
an indicator of impairment existed and was required to perform an interim goodwill impairment test on the Rest of
forgings, digital power, motion control,
Products goodwill
manufacturing, and distribution businesses). The net assets of the Rest of Products reporting unit were measured on
a non-recurring basis as of May 31, 2018 in order to perform the interim quantitative goodwill impairment test.
(representing the hoist, chain,
reporting unit
The interim quantitative goodwill impairment test consisted of determining the fair value of the Rest of Products
reporting units on a quantitative basis. To estimate the fair value of the Rest of Products reporting unit, we used
significant estimates and judgmental factors. The key estimates and factors used in the discounted cash flow valuation
include revenue growth rates and profit margins based on internal forecasts, terminal value, and the weighted-average
cost of capital used to discount future cash flows.
The compound annual growth rate for revenue during the first five years of the projections was approximately 3.75%.
The terminal value was calculated assuming a projected growth rate of 3.0% after five years. The estimated
weighted-average cost of capital for the Rest of Products reporting unit was determined to be 11.1% based upon an
analysis of similar companies and their debt to equity mix, their related volatility and the size of their market
capitalization. The interim quantitative goodwill impairment test for the Rest of Products reporting unit did not
indicate that goodwill was impaired. Future changes in these estimates and assumptions could materially affect the
results of our goodwill impairment tests. For example, a decline in the terminal growth rate by 50 basis points would
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decrease fair market value by $16,000,000 and an increase in the weighted-average cost of capital by 100 basis points
would result in a decrease in fair market value by $45,000,000 for the Rest of Products reporting unit. Even with such
changes the fair value of the reporting unit would be greater than its net book value, therefore indicating no
impairment.
Annual Goodwill Impairment Test
When we evaluate the potential for goodwill impairment, we assess a range of qualitative factors including, but not
limited to, macroeconomic conditions, industry conditions, the competitive environment, changes in the market for
our products and services, regulatory and political developments, entity specific factors such as strategy, and changes
in key personnel and overall financial performance. If, after completing this assessment, it is determined that it is
more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, we proceed to a quantitative
impairment test. We also proceed to the quantitative model when economic or other business factors indicate that the
fair value of our reporting units may have declined since our last quantitative test. We performed the qualitative
assessment as of February 28, 2019 and determined that it was not more likely than not that the fair value of our Rest
of Products unit was less than that its applicable carrying value. Accordingly, we did not perform the quantitative
goodwill impairment test for the fiscal 2019 Rest of Products unit as a result of the annual impairment analysis. For
our Duff-Norton unit, we decided to perform the quantitative goodwill impairment test due to increases in its net book
value since the last time the quantitative test was performed.
In order to perform the quantitative impairment test for the Duff-Norton unit, we use the discounted cash flow method
and comparable market method to estimate fair value. The discounted cash flow method incorporates various
assumptions, the most significant being projected revenue growth rates, operating profit margins and cash flows, the
terminal growth rate and the discount rate. Management projects revenue growth rates, operating margins and cash
flows based on each reporting unit’s current business, expected developments and operational strategies over a
five-year period. In estimating the terminal growth rate, we consider our historical and projected results, as well as
the economic environment in which the reporting unit operates. The discount rates utilized for each reporting unit
reflect management’s assumptions of marketplace participants’ cost of capital and risk assumptions, both specific to
the reporting unit and overall in the economy. The comparable market method estimates fair value based on prices
obtained in actual transactions. The method consists of examining selling prices for comparable assets. After studying
the selling prices, value adjustments are made for any dissimilarities.
Testing goodwill for impairment under the quantitative method described above requires us to estimate fair value of
the reporting unit using significant estimates and judgmental factors. The compound annual growth rate for revenue
during the first five years of our projections was approximately 5.83% for the Duff-Norton reporting unit. The
terminal value was calculated assuming a projected growth rate of 3.5% after five years for both reporting units.
These rates reflect our estimate of long-term growth into perpetuity and approximate the long-term gross domestic
product growth expected on a global basis as well as our normal annual price increases. The estimated
weighted-average cost of capital for the reporting units was determined to be 12.3% for the Duff-Norton reporting
unit. This was estimated initially based on the Company’s consolidated weighted-average cost of capital and
increased for additional market risk. We also consider any additional risk of the Duff-Norton reporting unit achieving
its forecast, and adjust the weighted-average cost of capital applied when determining the reporting unit’s estimated
fair value. Future changes in these estimates and assumptions could materially affect the results of our goodwill
impairment tests. For example, a decline in the terminal growth rate by 50 basis points would decrease fair market
value by $2,415,000 and an increase in the weighted-average cost of capital by 100 basis points would result in a
decrease in fair market value by $6,877,000 for the Duff-Norton reporting unit. Even with such changes the fair value
of the reporting unit would be greater than its net book value as of February 28, 2019, therefore indicating no
impairment.
We further test our indefinite-lived intangible asset balance of $46,981,000 consisting of trademarks on our recent
acquisitions on an annual basis for impairment. Similar to goodwill, we first assess various qualitative factors in the
analysis. If, after completing this assessment, it is determined that it is more likely than not that the fair value of an
indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying value, we proceed to a quantitative impairment test which
includes an assessment using the relief from royalty method. We performed the qualitative assessment as of
February 28, 2019 and determined that it was not more likely than not that the fair value of each of our
indefinite-lived intangible assets was less than that its applicable carrying value.
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Effects of New Accounting Pronouncements
Information regarding the effects of new accounting pronouncements is included in Note 22 to the accompanying
consolidated financial statements included in this March 31, 2019 10-K report.
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
This report may include ‘‘forward-looking statements’’ within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could
cause our actual results to differ materially from the results expressed or implied by such statements, including
general economic and business conditions, conditions affecting the industries served by us and our subsidiaries,
conditions affecting our customers and suppliers, competitor responses to our products and services, the overall
market acceptance of such products and services, facility consolidations and other restructurings, our asbestos-related
liability, the integration of acquisitions, and other factors disclosed in our periodic reports filed with the Commission.
Consequently such forward-looking statements should be regarded as our current plans, estimates and beliefs. We do
not undertake and specifically decline any obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions to these
forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect any future events or circumstances after the date of such
statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Market risk is the potential loss arising from adverse changes in market rates and prices, such as interest rates. We
are exposed to various market risks, including commodity prices for raw materials, foreign currency exchange rates,
and changes in interest rates. We may enter into financial instrument transactions, which attempt to manage and
reduce the impact of such changes. We do not enter into derivatives or other financial instruments for trading or
speculative purposes.
Our costs are affected by inflation in the U.S. economy and, to a lesser extent, in non-U.S. economies including those
of Europe, Canada, Mexico, South America, and Asia-Pacific. We do not believe that general inflation has had a
material effect on our results of operations over the periods presented primarily due to overall low inflation levels
over such periods and our ability to generally pass on rising costs through annual price increases. However, increases
in U.S. employee benefits costs such as health insurance and workers compensation insurance have exceeded general
inflation levels. In the future, we may be further affected by inflation that we may not be able to pass on as price
increases. With changes in worldwide demand for steel and fluctuating scrap steel prices over the past several years,
we experienced fluctuations in our costs that we have reflected as price increases to our customers. We believe we
have been successful in instituting price increases to pass on these material cost increases. Further, recent trade tariffs
with China are expected to increase our material costs at a rate greater than recent historical inflation.
The Company has estimated its exposure related to these tariffs to be approximately $1,700,000, which will result
in increased cost of products sold based on today’s regulations. The Company is monitoring the impact of tariffs and
is actively working to mitigate this impact through material productivity actions and pricing strategies. We will
continue to monitor our costs and reevaluate our pricing policies.
In fiscal 2019, 46% of our net sales were from manufacturing plants and sales offices in foreign jurisdictions. We
manufacture our products in the United States, China, Germany, United Kingdom, Hungary, Mexico, and France and
sell our products in approximately 50 countries. Our results of operations could be affected by factors such as changes
in foreign currency rates or weak economic conditions in foreign markets. With our fiscal year 2017 acquisition of
STAHL, we have an increased presence in the United Arab Emirates, with total assets of approximately $10,000,000.
Our operating results are exposed to fluctuations between the U.S. Dollar and the Canadian Dollar, European
currencies, the South African Rand, the Mexican Peso, the Brazilian Real, and the Chinese Yuan. For example, when
the U.S. dollar weakens against the Euro, the value of our net sales and net income denominated in Euros increases
when translated into U.S. dollars for inclusion in our consolidated results. We are also exposed to foreign currency
fluctuations in relation to purchases denominated in foreign currencies. Our foreign currency risk is mitigated since
the majority of our foreign operations’ net sales and the related expense transactions are denominated in the same
currency so therefore a significant change in foreign exchange rates would likely have a very minor impact on net
income. For example, excluding the impairment on the held for sale business, a 10% change in the value of the U.S.
dollar in relation to our most significant foreign currency exposures would have had an impact of approximately
$4,500,000 on our income from operations. In addition, the majority of our export sale transactions are denominated
in U.S. dollars.
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The Company has cross currency swap agreements that are designated as cash flow hedges to hedge changes in the
value of intercompany loans to a foreign subsidiary due to changes in foreign exchange rates. These intercompany
loans are related to the acquisition of STAHL. The notional amount of these derivatives is $198,260,000, and all of
the contracts mature by January 31, 2022. From its March 31, 2019 balance of AOCL, the Company expects to
reclassify approximately $1,276,000 out of AOCL, and into foreign currency exchange loss (gain), during the next
12 months based on the contractual payments due under these intercompany loans.
The Company has foreign currency forward agreements in place to offset changes in the value of other intercompany
loans to foreign subsidiaries due to changes in foreign exchange rates. The notional amount of these derivatives is
$3,461,000 and all of the contracts mature by June 30, 2019. These contracts are marked to market each balance sheet
date and are not designated as hedges.
The Company has foreign currency forward agreements that are designated as cash flow hedges to hedge a portion
of forecasted inventory purchases denominated in foreign currencies. The notional amount of those derivatives is
$11,185,000 and all contracts mature by March 31, 2020. From its March 31, 2019 balance of AOCL, the Company
expects to reclassify approximately $1,000 out of AOCL during the next 12 months based on the underlying
transactions of the sales of the goods purchased.
The Company’s policy is to maintain a capital structure that is comprised of 50-70% of fixed rate long-term debt and
30-50% of variable rate long-term debt. The Company has two interest rate swap agreements in which the Company
receives interest at a variable rate and pays interest at a fixed rate. These interest rate swap agreements are designated
as cash flow hedges to hedge changes in interest expense due to changes in the variable interest rate of the senior
secured term loan. The amortizing interest rate swaps mature by December 31, 2023 and have a total notional amount
of $197,160,000 as of March 31, 2019. The effective portion of the changes in fair values of the interest rate swaps
is reported in AOCL and will be reclassified to interest expense over the life of the swap agreements. The ineffective
portion was not material and was recognized in the current period interest expense. From its March 31, 2019 balance
of AOCL, the Company expects to reclassify approximately $565,000 out of AOCL, and into interest expense, during
the next 12 months.
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Item 8.
Financial Statements and Supplemental Data.
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Columbus McKinnon Corporation
Audited Consolidated Financial Statements as of March 31, 2019:
Description of Business
Accounting Principles and Practices
Acquisitions
Revenue Recognition
Fair Value Measurements
Inventories
Marketable Securities and Other Investments
Property, Plant, and Equipment
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Consolidated Statements of Operations
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 Derivative Instruments
11 Accrued Liabilities and Other Non-current Liabilities
12 Debt
13
14
15
16
17
18 Rental Expense and Lease Commitments
19 Business Segment Information
20
21 Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
22
Effects of New Accounting Pronouncements
Schedule II – Valuation and Qualifying Accounts.
Pensions and Other Benefit Plans
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (‘‘ESOP’’)
Earnings per Share and Stock Plans
Loss Contingencies
Income Taxes
Selected Quarterly Financial Data (unaudited)
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
33
33
37
38
42
45
45
47
47
50
52
52
54
61
61
66
70
75
75
76
77
79
83
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To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors of Columbus McKinnon Corporation
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Columbus McKinnon Corporation (the Company)
the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income,
as of March 31, 2019 and 2018,
shareholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended March 31, 2019, and the related
notes and financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15(2) (collectively referred to as the ‘‘consolidated
financial statements’’). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the
financial position of the Company at March 31, 2019 and 2018, and the results of its operations and its cash flows
for each of the three years in the period ended March 31, 2019, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting
principles.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United
States) (PCAOB), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of March 31, 2019, based on criteria
established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the
Treadway Commission (2013 framework), and our report dated May 29, 2019, expressed an unqualified opinion
thereon.
Adoption of ASU No. 2014-09
As discussed in Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company changed its method for recognizing
revenue as a result of the adoption of Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts
with Customers (Topic 606), and the amendments in ASUs 2015-14, 2016-08, 2016-10 and 2016-12 effective April 1,
2018.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an
opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with
the 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 audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material
misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material
misstatement of the 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 financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates
made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our
audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
We have served as the Company’s auditor since at least 1917, but we are unable to determine the specific year.
Buffalo, New York
May 29, 2019
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COLUMBUS McKINNON CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
Current assets:
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents
Trade accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts ($3,264 and
$
71,093
$
63,021
March 31,
2019
2018
(In thousands, except share data)
$3,520, respectively)
Inventories
Prepaid expenses and other
Total current assets
Net property, plant, and equipment
Goodwill
Other intangibles, net
Marketable securities
Deferred taxes on income
Other assets
Total assets
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Trade accounts payable
Accrued liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt
Total current liabilities
Senior debt, less current portion
Term loan and revolving credit facility
Other non-current liabilities
Total liabilities
Shareholders’ equity:
Voting common stock: 50,000,000 shares authorized; 23,391,101 and
23,045,479 shares issued and outstanding
Additional paid-in capital
Retained earnings
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Total shareholders’ equity
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity
129,157
146,263
16,075
362,588
87,303
322,816
232,940
7,028
27,707
21,189
127,806
152,886
16,582
360,295
113,079
347,434
263,764
7,673
32,442
17,759
$1,061,571
$1,142,446
$
46,974
99,304
65,000
211,278
—
235,320
183,814
630,412
$
46,970
99,963
60,064
206,997
33
303,221
223,966
734,217
234
277,518
236,459
(83,052)
431,159
230
269,360
197,897
(59,258)
408,229
$1,061,571
$1,142,446
See accompanying notes.
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COLUMBUS McKINNON CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
Year Ended March 31,
2018
(In thousands, except per share data)
2017
2019
Net sales
Cost of products sold
Gross profit
Selling expenses
General and administrative expenses
Research and development expenses
Impairment of intangible asset
Net loss on sales of businesses
Amortization of intangibles
Income from operations
Interest and debt expense
Cost of debt refinancing
Investment (income) loss, net
Foreign currency exchange loss (gain), net
Other (income) expense, net
Income from continuing operations before income tax expense
Income tax expense
Net income
Average basic shares outstanding
Average diluted shares outstanding
Basic income per share
Diluted income per share
Dividends declared per common share
$876,282
571,285
$839,419
554,358
$637,123
444,238
304,997
97,925
83,567
13,491
—
25,672
14,900
69,442
17,144
—
(727)
843
(716)
52,898
10,321
285,061
101,956
85,605
13,617
—
—
15,552
68,331
19,733
—
(157)
1,539
(2,469)
49,685
27,620
192,885
77,319
72,129
10,482
1,125
—
8,105
23,725
10,966
1,303
(462)
1,232
(2,341)
13,027
4,043
$ 42,577
$ 22,065
$
8,984
23,276
23,660
1.83
1.80
0.21
$
$
$
22,841
23,335
0.97
0.95
0.17
$
$
$
20,591
20,888
0.44
0.43
0.16
$
$
$
See accompanying notes.
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COLUMBUS McKINNON CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Net income
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Pension liability adjustments, net of taxes of $2,242, $(4,981), and $(6,043)
Other post retirement obligations adjustments, net of taxes of $(126), $(153),
and $(317)
Split-dollar life insurance arrangement adjustments, net of taxes of $(18),
$(70), and $(82)
Change in derivatives qualifying as hedges, net of taxes of $469, $(1,519),
and $900
Change in investments:
Unrealized holding (loss) gain arising during the period, net of taxes of
$0, $(124), and $(93)
Reclassification adjustment for gain included in net income, net of taxes of $0,
$0, and $56
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
Comprehensive income
2019
March 31,
2018
(In thousands)
2017
$ 42,577 $22,065 $ 8,984
(16,708)
(5,711)
21,717
12,047
(9,379)
9,453
475
69
484
206
524
131
(1,037)
3,563
(3,514)
—
—
—
189
—
189
173
(105)
68
(22,912)
38,206
(2,717)
$ 19,665 $60,271 $ 6,267
See accompanying notes.
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COLUMBUS McKINNON CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(In thousands, except share data)
Common
Stock
($0.01 par
value)
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
Total
Shareholders’
Equity
Balance at April 1, 2016
$201
$206,682 $174,173
$(94,747)
$286,309
Net income 2017
Dividends declared
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment
Change in net unrealized gain on investments, net of tax
of $(37)
Change in derivatives qualifying as hedges, net of tax of $900
Change in pension liability and postretirement obligations, net
of tax of $(6,442)
Stock compensation - directors
Stock options exercised, 27,848 shares
Stock compensation expense
Tax effect of exercise of stock options
Issuance of 2,273,000 shares of common stock in January
2017 offering at $22.00 per share, net of issuance costs of
$2,700
Restricted stock units released, 154,897 shares, net of shares
withheld for minimum statutory tax obligation
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
2
—
—
23
—
—
8,984
— (3,422)
—
—
—
—
—
440
439
5,474
(197)
47,283
(1,268)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(9,379)
68
(3,514)
10,108
—
—
—
—
—
—
8,984
(3,422)
(9,379)
68
(3,514)
10,108
440
441
5,474
(197)
47,306
(1,268)
Balance at March 31, 2017
$226
$258,853 $179,735
$(97,464)
$341,350
Net income 2018
Dividends declared
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment
Change in net unrealized gain on investments, net of tax of
$(124)
Change in derivatives qualifying as hedges, net of tax of
$(1,519)
Change in pension liability and postretirement obligations, net
of tax of $(5,205)
Stock compensation - directors
Stock options exercised, 363,091 shares
Stock compensation expense
Restricted stock units released, 116,775 shares, net of shares
withheld for minimum statutory tax obligation
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
4
—
—
— 22,065
— (3,903)
—
—
—
—
—
430
6,328
5,156
(1,407)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
21,717
189
3,563
12,737
—
—
—
22,065
(3,903)
21,717
189
3,563
12,737
430
6,332
5,156
—
(1,407)
Balance at March 31, 2018
$230
$269,360 $197,897
$(59,258)
$408,229
Net income 2019
Dividends declared
Change in accounting principle
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment
Change in net unrealized gain on investments
Change in derivatives qualifying as hedges, net of tax of $469
Change in pension liability and postretirement obligations, net
of tax of $2,097
Stock compensation - directors
Stock options exercised, 187,907 shares
Stock compensation expense
Restricted stock units released, 157,715 shares, net of shares
withheld for minimum statutory tax obligation
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
4
—
—
— 42,577
— (4,903)
888
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
430
4,148
5,768
(2,188)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(16,708)
(883)
(1,037)
(5,166)
42,577
(4,903)
888
(16,708)
(883)
(1,037)
(5,166)
430
4,152
5,768
(2,188)
Balance at March 31, 2019
$234
$277,518 $236,459
$(83,052)
$431,159
See accompanying notes.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Operating activities:
Net income
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
Deferred income taxes
Loss on sale of real estate/investments and other
Cost of debt repricing/refinancing
Loss on sales of businesses
Amortization/write-off of deferred financing costs
Stock-based compensation
Write-off of inventory step-up from purchase of business
Net loss on foreign exchange option
Write-off of trademark
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of business acquisitions and
divestitures:
Trade accounts receivable
Inventories
Prepaid expenses and other
Other assets
Trade accounts payable
Accrued liabilities
Non-current liabilities
Net cash provided by operating activities
Investing activities:
Proceeds from sale of marketable securities
Purchases of marketable securities
Capital expenditures
Proceeds from sale of real estate
Net proceeds from the sales of businesses
Purchases of businesses, net of cash
Net payment to former STAHL owner
Payment of restricted cash to former owner (see note 2)
Cash paid for equity investment
Foreign currency option
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities
Financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
Payment of dividends
Net borrowings under line-of-credit agreements
Repayment of debt
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
Fees related to debt repricing/refinancing and equity offerings
Other
Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at beginning of year
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of year
Supplementary cash flows data:
2019
Year ended March 31,
2018
(In thousands)
2017
$ 42,577
$ 22,065
$
8,984
32,675
(958)
194
—
25,672
2,655
6,198
—
—
—
36,136
19,968
47
619
—
2,681
5,586
—
—
—
(11,328)
(15,411)
(128)
231
3,881
6,397
(13,156)
(9,308)
(12,249)
1,727
3,338
3,833
11,918
(16,700)
25,162
489
14
1,303
—
1,015
5,914
8,852
1,590
1,125
(785)
8,173
6,121
(3,044)
1,002
(2,380)
(3,085)
79,499
69,661
60,450
3,266
(2,604)
(12,288)
176
14,230
—
— (14,750)
(294)
(3,359)
—
653
12,336
(327)
(1,571)
(14,515)
(14,368)
—
—
—
—
— (218,846)
—
—
—
(1,590)
(294)
—
—
2,486
(32,592)
(224,039)
4,152
(4,652)
—
(65,088)
—
—
(2,190)
(67,778)
(6,429)
7,778
63,565
6,332
(3,658)
(60,144)
50,439
(3,326)
— (155,000)
(125,730)
— 445,000
(19,409)
(1,265)
(619)
(1,413)
(59,502)
7,569
(14,864)
78,429
190,709
(544)
26,576
51,853
$ 71,343
$ 63,565
$ 78,429
Interest paid
Income taxes paid, net of refunds
Property, plant and equipment purchases included in trade accounts payable
$ 14,411
$ 4,840
227
$
$ 10,633
$ 18,914
1,893
$
$
706
—
$ — $
See accompanying notes.
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COLUMBUS McKINNON CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(tabular amounts in thousands, except share data)
1. Description of Business
Columbus McKinnon Corporation (″the Company″) is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer, and marketer of
hoists, actuators, rigging tools, digital power control systems, motion control products, and other technologies,
systems, and services that efficiently and ergonomically move, lift, position, and secure materials. Key products
include hoists, rigging tools, digital power control systems, actuators, elevator application drive systems, and
explosion-protected hoists. The Company is focused on commercial and industrial applications that require safety and
productivity in moving material. The Company’s targeted market verticals include general industrial, construction
and infrastructure, mining, oil & gas, energy, aerospace, transportation, automotive, heavy equipment manufacturing,
and entertainment.
The Company’s material handling products are sold globally, principally to third party distributors through diverse
distribution channels and, to a lesser extent, directly to end-users. During fiscal 2019, approximately 54% of sales
were to customers in the United States.
2. Accounting Principles and Practices
Advertising
Costs associated with advertising are expensed as incurred and are included in Selling expense in the Consolidated
Statements of Operations. Advertising expenses were $2,452,000, $2,683,000, and $1,748,000 in fiscal 2019, 2018,
and 2017, respectively.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers as cash equivalents all highly liquid investments with an original maturity of three months
or less.
Concentrations of Labor
Approximately 10% of the Company’s employees are represented by three separate U.S. collective bargaining
agreements which expire May 2020, April 2021, and September 2021.
Consolidation
These consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its global subsidiaries; all
significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
Equity Method Investment
The Company has an investment in Eastern Morris Cranes Company Limited (″EMC″) whose principal activity is
to manufacture various electrical overhead traveling cranes. This investment represents a minority ownership interest
that is accounted for under the equity method of accounting since the Company has significant influence over the
investee. As a result, the Company records its portion of the gains and losses incurred by this entity in Investment
(income) loss in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Foreign Currency Translations
The Company translates foreign currency financial statements as described in Financial Accounting Standards Board
(″FASB″) Accounting Standards Codification (″ASC″) Topic 830, ‘‘Foreign Currency Matters.’’ Under this method,
all items of income and expense are translated to U.S. dollars at average exchange rates during the year. All assets
and liabilities are translated to U.S. dollars at the year-end exchange rate. Gains or losses on translations are recorded
in accumulated other comprehensive loss in the shareholders’ equity section of the balance sheet. The functional
currency is the foreign currency in which the foreign subsidiaries conduct their business. Gains and losses from
foreign currency transactions are reported in foreign currency exchange loss (gain).
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
(tabular amounts in thousands, except share data)
Goodwill
Goodwill is not amortized but is tested for impairment at least annually, or more frequently if indicators of
impairment exist, in accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 350-20-35-1. Goodwill impairment is deemed to
exist if the net book value of a reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value. The fair value of a reporting unit is
determined using a discounted cash flow methodology. The Company’s reporting units are determined based upon
whether discrete financial information is available and reviewed regularly, whether those units constitute a business,
and the extent of economic similarities and interdependencies between those reporting units for purposes of
aggregation. The Company’s reporting units identified under ASC Topic 350-20-35-33 are at the component level,
or one level below the reporting segment level as defined under ASC Topic 280-10-50-10 ‘‘Segment Reporting –
Disclosure.’’ As of March 31, 2019, the Company’s one segment is subdivided into two reporting units. Further, the
Company adopted ASU No. 2017-04, ″Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment (Topic 350),″ in fiscal 2018,
therefore, is no longer required to compare the implied fair value of goodwill with its carrying value amount as part
of step two of the goodwill test. An impairment charge is the amount by which the carrying value is greater than the
reporting unit’s fair value (step one).
When the Company evaluates the potential for goodwill impairment, it assesses a range of qualitative factors
including, but not limited to, macroeconomic conditions, industry conditions, the competitive environment, changes
in the market for its products and services, regulatory and political developments, entity specific factors such as
strategy and changes in key personnel, and overall financial performance. If, after completing this assessment, it is
determined that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value or if
economic or other business factors indicate that the fair value of our reporting units may have declined since our last
quantitative test, the Company performs a quantitative test.
To perform the quantitative impairment test, the Company uses the discounted cash flow method to estimate the fair
value of the reporting units. The discounted cash flow method incorporates various assumptions, the most significant
being projected revenue growth rates, operating profit margins and cash flows, the terminal growth rate, and the
discount rate. The Company projects revenue growth rates, operating margins and cash flows based on each reporting
unit’s current business, expected developments and operational strategies over a five-year period. In estimating the
terminal growth rate, the Company considers its historical and projected results, as well as the economic environment
in which its reporting units operate. The discount rates utilized for each reporting unit reflect the Company’s
assumptions of marketplace participants’ cost of capital and risk assumptions, both specific to the reporting unit and
overall in the economy.
The Company performed its qualitative assessment as of February 28, 2019 and determined that the quantitative
goodwill impairment test was not required for the Rest of Products reporting unit. Based on various conditions in the
current fiscal year, such as financial performance, macroeconomic conditions, and other company specific events, the
Rest of Products reporting unit’s fair value was likely not less than its applicable carrying value. The qualitative
assessment for the Duff-Norton reporting unit indicated that a quantitative test should be performed. Based on results
of the quantitative impairment test for the Duff-Norton reporting unit, the Company determined the fair value was
not less than its carrying value. See Note 9 for further discussion of goodwill and intangible assets.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
The Company assesses impairment of its long-lived assets in accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 360
‘‘Property, Plant, and Equipment.’’ This statement requires long-lived assets, such as property and equipment and
purchased intangibles subject to amortization, to be reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in
circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset group may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets
to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset group to estimated undiscounted
future cash flows expected to be generated by the asset group over its remaining useful life. If the carrying amount
of an asset group exceeds its estimated future cash flows, an impairment charge is recognized equal to the amount
by which the carrying amount of the asset group exceeds the fair value of the asset group. The fair values are
determined in accordance with ASC 820.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
(tabular amounts in thousands, except share data)
In assessing long-lived assets for an impairment loss, assets are grouped with other assets and liabilities at the lowest
level for which identifiable cash flows are largely independent of the cash flows of other assets and liabilities. Asset
grouping requires a significant amount of judgment. Accordingly, facts and circumstances will influence how asset
groups are determined for impairment testing. In assessing long-lived assets for impairment, management considered
the Company’s product line portfolio, customers and related commercial agreements, labor agreements and other
factors in grouping assets and liabilities at the lowest level for which identifiable cash flows are independent. The
Company considers projected future undiscounted cash flows, trends and other factors in its assessment of whether
impairment conditions exist. While the Company believes that its estimates of future cash flows are reasonable,
different assumptions regarding such factors as future production volumes, customer pricing, economics, and
productivity and cost initiatives, could significantly affect its estimates. In determining fair value of long-lived assets,
management uses management estimates, discounted cash flow calculations, and appraisals where necessary. Other
than the impairment on Held for Sale Businesses, discussed in Note 3, no impairment was recorded related to
long-lived assets in the current year.
Intangible Assets
At acquisition, the Company estimates and records the fair value of purchased intangible assets which primarily
consist of trade names, customer relationships, and technology. The fair values are estimated based on management’s
assessment as well as independent third party appraisals. Such valuations may include a discounted cash flow of
anticipated revenues resulting from the acquired intangible asset.
Amortization of intangible assets with finite lives is recognized over their estimated useful lives using an amortization
method that reflects the pattern in which the economic benefits of the intangible assets are consumed or otherwise
realized. The straight line method is used for customer relationships. As a result of the negligible attrition rate in our
customer base, the difference between the straight line method and attrition method is not considered significant. The
estimated useful lives for our intangible assets range from 1 to 25 years.
Similar to goodwill, indefinite-lived intangible assets (including trademarks on our acquisitions) are tested for
impairment on an annual basis. When the Company evaluates the potential for impairment of intangible assets, it
assesses a range of qualitative factors including, but not limited to, macroeconomic conditions, industry conditions,
the competitive environment, changes in the market for its products and services, regulatory and political
developments, entity specific factors such as strategy and changes in key personnel, and overall financial
performance. If, after completing this assessment, it is determined that it is more likely than not that the fair value
of an indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying value or if economic or other business factors indicate
that the fair value of our indefinite-lived intangible assets may have declined since our last quantitative test, the
Company performs a new quantitative test. The methodology used to value trademarks is the relief from royalty
method. The recorded book value of these trademarks in excess of the calculated fair value triggers an impairment.
The key estimate used in this calculation consists of an overall royalty rate applied to the sales covered by the
trademark. After performing a qualitative assessment as of February 28, 2019, it was determined that the trademarks
were not impaired.
Inventories
Inventories are valued at the lower of cost and net realizable value. Cost of approximately 36% and 30% of
inventories at March 31, 2019 and March 31, 2018, respectively, have been determined using the LIFO (last-in,
first-out) method. Costs of other inventories have been determined using the FIFO (first-in, first-out) or average cost
method. FIFO cost approximates replacement cost. Costs in inventory include components for direct labor and
overhead costs.
Marketable Securities
The Company’s marketable securities, which consist of equity and fixed income securities, are recorded at fair value.
As described in Note 7, in the first quarter of fiscal 2019 the Company adopted ASU 2016-01 whereas all equity
investments (including certain fixed income securities) in unconsolidated entities are measured at fair value through
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
(tabular amounts in thousands, except share data)
earnings. Therefore, gains and losses on marketable securities are no longer recorded in Shareholders’ equity on the
Consolidated Balance Sheets, rather, are realized within Investment (income) loss on the Consolidated Statements of
Operations. Estimated fair value is based on published trading values at the balance sheet dates. The cost of securities
sold is based on the specific identification method. Interest and dividend income are also included in Investment
(income) loss on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
The marketable securities are carried as long-term assets since they are held for the settlement of the Company’s
general and products liability insurance claims filed through CM Insurance Company, Inc., a wholly owned captive
insurance subsidiary. The marketable securities are not available for general working capital purposes.
Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property, plant, and equipment are stated at cost and depreciated principally using the straight-line method over their
respective estimated useful lives (buildings and building equipment—15 to 40 years; machinery and equipment—3
to 18 years). When depreciable assets are retired, or otherwise disposed of, the cost and related accumulated
depreciation are removed from the accounts and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in operating results.
Research and Development
With the acquisitions of Magnetek in September 2015 and STAHL CraneSystems (‘‘STAHL’’) in January 2017, the
Company expects research and development (″R&D″) costs to factor more prominently into its cost structure.
Therefore, R&D costs are presented on the Consolidated Statement of Operations in order to provide transparency
into these costs. Consistent with prior periods, the Company continues to account for R&D expenses in accordance
with the provisions of ASC 730 and are expensed as incurred.
Revenue Recognition, Accounts Receivable, and Concentration of Credit Risk
As described in Note 4, the Company adopted ASC 606, ″Revenue from Contracts with Customers,″ in fiscal 2019.
Revenue from contracts with customers for standard products is recognized when legal title and significant risk and
rewards has transferred to the customer, which is generally at the time of shipment. This is the point in time when
control is deemed to transfer to the customer. The Company also sells custom engineered products and services which
are contracts that are typically completed within one quarter but can extend beyond one year in duration. The
Company generally recognizes revenue for customer engineered products upon satisfaction of its performance
obligation under the contract which typically coincides with project completion which is when the products and
services are controlled by the customer. Control is typically achieved at the later of when legal title and significant
risk and rewards have transferred to the customer or the customer has accepted the asset. For both standard products
and custom engineered products, the transaction price is based upon the price stated in either the purchase order or
contract. Refer to Note 4 for further details.
Additionally, the Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of its customers’ financial condition, but generally
does not require collateral to support customer receivables. The credit risk is controlled through credit approvals,
limits, and monitoring procedures. Accounts receivable are reported at net realizable value and do not accrue interest.
The Company establishes an allowance for doubtful accounts based upon factors surrounding the credit risk of
specific customers, historical trends, and other factors. Accounts receivable are charged against the allowance for
doubtful accounts once all collection efforts have been exhausted. The Company does not routinely permit customers
to return product. However, sales returns are permitted in specific situations and typically include a restocking charge
or the purchase of additional product.
Shipping and Handling Costs
Shipping and handling costs are a component of cost of products sold.
Stock-Based Compensation
The Company records stock-based compensation in accordance with ASC Topic 718, ‘‘Compensation – Stock
Compensation.’’ This standard requires all equity-based payments to employees, including grants of employee stock
options, to be recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations based on the grant date fair value of the
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
(tabular amounts in thousands, except share data)
award. Stock compensation expense is included in Cost of products sold, Selling, and General and administrative
expense depending on the nature of the service of the employee receiving the award. The Company uses a
straight-line method of attributing the value of stock compensation expense, subject to minimum levels of expense,
based on vesting. See Note 15 for further discussion of stock-based compensation.
Leases
All leases are reviewed for capital or operating classification at their inception. Rent expense for leases that contain
scheduled rent increases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. As a result of ASC 842, ″Leases,″
which is discussed in Note 22 and effective in fiscal 2020, the Company is currently updating existing lease policies
to comply with the new standard. In the current year, the Company implemented a policy requiring leases to be
centralized and tracked in the Company’s leasing software.
The existing policy requiring a classification test prior to commencement in order to determine if the lease is
operating or capital is not significantly impacted by the adoption of ASC 842, however, capital leases will be known
as finance leases.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and
accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Warranties
The Company offers warranties for certain products it sells. The specific terms and conditions of those warranties
vary depending upon the product sold and the country in which the Company sold the product. As noted in the
Revenue Recognition note (Note 4), the Company offers standard warranties which are typically 12 months in
duration for standard products and 24 to 36 months for custom engineered products. These are assurance-type
warranties that do not qualify as separate performance obligations under ASC 606. The Company estimates the costs
that may be incurred under its standard warranties, based largely upon actual warranty repair costs history, and
records a liability in the amount of such costs in the month that revenue is recognized. The resulting accrual balance
is reviewed during the year. Factors that affect the Company’s warranty liability include the number of units sold,
historical and anticipated rate of warranty claims, and cost per claim. Changes in the Company’s product warranty
accrual are as follows:
Balance at beginning of year
Accrual for warranties issued
Warranties settled
Warranties on Sold Businesses (Note 3)
Foreign currency translation
Balance at end of year
3. Acquisitions and Disposals
March 31,
2019
2018
$ 3,791
3,405
(3,625)
(66)
129
$ 4,081
2,716
(3,006)
—
—
$ 3,634
$ 3,791
As part of our business strategy, Blueprint for Growth, in the first quarter of fiscal 2019 the Company started the
process to sell its Tire Shredder business, its crane builder business, Crane Equipment and Service Inc., and
Stahlhammer Bommern GmbH, its European forging business acquired in 2014 (the ″Sold Businesses″) as they were
no longer considered part of the core business or a strategic fit with the Company’s long-term growth and operational
objectives. On December 28, 2018, the Company sold its Tire Shredder business and recognized a gain.
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COLUMBUS McKINNON CORPORATION
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
(tabular amounts in thousands, except share data)
On February 28, 2019, the Company sold the remaining two businesses, Crane Equipment and Service Inc. and
Stahlhammer Bommern GmbH, and recognized a loss. As such, there are no remaining businesses which meet the
criteria as being held for sale as of March 31, 2019 in accordance with ASC 360-10-45-9, ″Property, Plant, and
Equipment.″ The businesses were not deemed a strategic shift or significant to be considered discontinued operations.
When businesses or asset groups meet the criteria as held for sale, they are recorded at the lesser of their carrying
value or fair value less cost to sell. The Company recognized a gain on the sale of its Tire Shredder business in the
amount of $1,059,000 during the twelve months ending March 31, 2019, a $44,000 decrease from the third quarter
as a result of a final working capital adjustment. The Company recognized a loss on Crane Equipment and Service
Inc., and Stahlhammer Bommern GmbH in the amount of $26,731,000 during the twelve months ended March 31,
2019, which is $1,022,000 less than the third quarter estimate primarily as a result of an increase in the previously
estimated selling price for one of the businesses. The recognized loss of $26,731,000 recognized during fiscal 2019
includes an impairment loss on the Sold Businesses in the amount of $27,753,000 which was recorded through
December 31, 2018. The impairment loss included a $6,174,000 reduction to goodwill, a $1,872,000 reduction to
other intangible assets, a $12,830,000 reduction to property, plant, and equipment, and a $6,877,000 reduction to
inventory. Both the gain and loss on sale of business were recorded in Net loss on sales of businesses on the
Consolidated Statements of Operations and was determined based on the selling price less carrying value, described
further in Note 5. Additionally, net sales and pre-tax income (loss) before recognized gain or loss on sales for the three
Sold Businesses was $34,195,000 and $3,623,000 for the twelve months ended March 31, 2019, $38,299,000 and
$1,373,000 for the twelve months ended March 31, 2018, and $36,055,000 and $(1,212,000) for the twelve months
ended March 31, 2017, respectively.
Additionally as part of the business strategy, the Company announced on October 26, 2018 that it plans to consolidate
its hoist manufacturing facility in Salem, Ohio into the Lisbon, Ohio and Wadesboro, NC facilities early in fiscal
2020. Consolidation costs of $1,473,000 are included in Cost of Products sold on the Consolidated Statements of
Operations during the twelve months ended March 31, 2019, of which $1,007,000 is accrued as of March 31, 2019.
Costs incurred include accelerated depreciation, accelerated lease costs, severance and other payroll related costs, and
a potential refund of a previously recorded tax credit which may need to be refunded to the state. See Note 5 for
further details.
On July 15, 2016, the Company purchased 100% of the assets of Ergomatic Products LLC (″Ergomatic″), a designer
and manufacturer of ergonomic lift assists, articulating arms, torque tubes, and pneumatic control systems for
material handling and tool suspension applications. In connection with the acquisition of Ergomatic, the Company
withheld $588,000 to be paid to the seller upon satisfaction of certain conditions. The amounts withheld were
classified as restricted cash at that time. Of this amount,$294,000 was paid to the seller in July 2017 and the
remaining $294,000 was paid in July 2018.
4. Revenue Recognition
Transition
In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, ″Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) (‘‘ASC
606’’). ASC 606 outlines a new, single comprehensive model for entities to use in accounting for revenue arising from
contracts with customers. ASC 606 requires the recognition of revenue when control transfers under the terms of the
contract to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled to in
exchange for those goods or services. The standard became effective for the Company on April 1, 2018. As part of
the adoption of ASC 606, the Company applied the new standard using the modified retrospective method to
contracts not completed at the date of adoption and prior period results have not been retrospectively adjusted to give
effect to the adoption of ASC 606. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the timing or
amount of revenue or costs recognized by the Company, therefore no cumulative effect or catch up adjustment to the
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opening balance of retained earnings was recorded. Further, disclosures of what our revenues and costs would have
been during fiscal 2019 under legacy U.S. GAAP have not been disclosed as there are no material differences
between the reported results under the new standard and those that would have been reported under legacy U.S.
GAAP.
The core principle under ASC 606 is for revenue to be recognized when a customer obtains control of promised goods
or services in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to receive in exchange for those goods or services.
To achieve this core principle, the Company applies the following five steps:
1) Identifying contracts with customers
A contract with a customer exists when (i) the Company enters into an enforceable contract with a customer that
defines each party’s rights regarding the goods or services to be transferred and identifies the related payment terms,
(ii) the contract has commercial substance, and (iii) the Company determines that collection of substantially all
consideration for goods and services that are transferred is probable based on the customer’s intent and ability to pay
the promised consideration.
2) Identify the performance obligations in the contract
Performance obligations promised in a contract are identified based on the products and services that will be
transferred to the customer that are both capable of being distinct, whereby the customer can benefit from the good
or service either on its own or together with other available resources, and are distinct in the context of the contract,
whereby the transfer of the good or service is separately identifiable from other promises in the contract. To the extent
a contract includes multiple promised goods and services, the Company must apply judgment to determine whether
promised goods and services are capable of being distinct and distinct in the context of the contract. If these criteria
are not met, the promised goods and services are accounted for as a combined performance obligation.
3) Determine the transaction price
The transaction price is determined based on the consideration to which the Company will be entitled in exchange
for transferring products and services to the customer. To the extent the transaction price includes variable
consideration, the Company estimates the amount of variable consideration that should be included in the transaction
price utilizing either the expected value method or the most likely amount method depending on the nature of the
variable consideration. Variable consideration is included in the transaction price if, in the Company’s judgment, it
is probable that a significant future reversal of cumulative revenue under the contract will not occur. Any estimates,
including the effect of the constraint on variable consideration, are evaluated at each reporting period for any changes.
In applying this guidance, the Company also considers whether any significant financing components exist.
4) Allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract
If the contract contains a single performance obligation, the entire transaction price is allocated to the single
performance obligation. Contracts that contain multiple performance obligations require an allocation of the
transaction price to each performance obligation on a relative standalone selling price basis unless the transaction
price is variable and meets the criteria to be allocated entirely to a performance obligation or to a distinct service that
forms part of a single performance obligation.
5) Recognize revenue when or as the Company satisfies a performance obligation
The Company determines whether it satisfies performance obligations either over time or at a point in time. Revenue
is recognized over time if either 1) the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefits provided by the
entity’s performance, 2) the entity’s performance creates or enhances an asset that the customer controls as the asset
is created or enhanced, or 3) the entity’s performance does not create an asset with an alternative use to the entity
and the entity has an enforceable right to payment for performance completed to date. If the entity does not satisfy
a performance obligation over time, the related performance obligation is satisfied at a point in time by transferring
the control of a promised good or service to a customer. Examples of control are using the asset to produce goods
or services, enhancing the value of other assets, settling liabilities, and holding or selling the asset. For over time
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recognition, ASC 606 requires the Company to select a single revenue recognition method for the performance
obligation that faithfully depicts the Company’s performance in transferring control of the goods and services. The
guidance allows entities to choose between either an input method or an output method to measure progress toward
complete satisfaction of a performance obligation.
Performance obligations
The Company has contracts with customers for standard products and custom engineered products and determines
when and how to recognize revenue for each performance obligation based on the nature and type of contract
following the five steps above.
Revenue from contracts with customers for standard products is recognized when legal title and significant risk and
rewards has transferred to the customer, which is generally at the time of shipment. This is the point in time when
control is deemed to transfer to the customer. The Company sells standard products to customers utilizing purchase
orders. Payment terms for these types of contracts generally require payment within 30-60 days. Each standard
product is deemed to be a single performance obligation and the amount of revenue recognized is based on the
negotiated price. The transaction price for standard products is based on the price reflected in each purchase order.
Sales incentives are offered to customers who purchase standard products and include offers such as volume-based
discounts, rebates for priority customers, and discounts for early cash payments. These sales incentives are accounted
for as variable consideration included in the transaction price. Accordingly, the Company reduces revenue for these
incentives in the period which the sale occurs and is based on the most likely amount method for estimating the
amount of consideration the Company expects to receive. These sales incentive estimates are updated each reporting
period as additional information becomes available.
The Company also sells custom engineered products and services which are contracts that are typically completed
within one quarter but can extend beyond one year in duration. For custom engineered products, the transaction price
is based upon the price stated in the contract. The Company generally recognizes revenue for custom engineered
products upon satisfaction of its performance obligation under the contract which typically coincides with project
completion which is when the products and services are controlled by the customer. Control is typically achieved at
the later of when legal title and significant risk and rewards have transferred to the customer or the customer has
accepted the asset. These contracts often require either up front or installment payments. These types of contracts are
generally accounted for as one performance obligation as the products and services are not separately identifiable.
The promised services (such as inspection, commissioning, and installation) are essential in order for the delivered
product to operate as intended on the customer’s site and the services are therefore highly interrelated with product
functionality. Further, while there is no alternative use for most custom engineered products, the Company typically
does not have an enforceable right to payment (which must include a reasonable profit margin) for performance
completed to date in order to meet the over time revenue recognition criteria. Therefore, under these circumstances
the total contract price is recognized at a point in time (when the contract is complete). Variable consideration has
not been identified as a significant component of transaction price for custom engineered products and services.
Sales and other taxes collected with revenue are excluded from revenue, consistent with the previous revenue
standard. Shipping and handling costs incurred prior to shipment are considered activities required to fulfill the
Company’s promise to transfer goods, and do not qualify as a separate performance obligation. Additionally, the
Company offers standard warranties which are typically 12 months in duration for standard products and 24 to 36
months for custom engineered products. These types of warranties are included in the purchase price of the product
and are deemed to be assurance-type warranties which are not accounted for as a separate performance obligation.
Other performance obligations included in a contract (such as drawings, owner’s manuals, and training services) are
immaterial in the context of the contract and are not recognized as a separate performance obligation.
Reconciliation of contract balances
The Company records a contract liability when cash is received prior to recording revenue. Some standard contracts
require a down payment while most custom engineered contracts require installment payments. Installment payments
for the custom engineered contracts typically require a portion due at inception while the remaining payments are due
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upon completion of certain performance milestones. For both types of contracts, these contract liabilities, referred to
as customer advances, are recorded at the time payment is received and are included in Accrued liabilities on the
Consolidated Balance Sheets. When the related performance obligation is satisfied, the contract liability is released
into revenue.
The following table illustrates the balance and related activity for customer advances in fiscal 2019 (in thousands):
Customer advances (contract liabilities)
March 31, 2018, beginning balance
Additional customer advances received
Revenue recognized from customer advances included in the beginning balance
Other revenue recognized from customer advances
Customer deposits on Sold Businesses (Note 3)
Other(1)
March 31, 2019, ending balance
$ 15,909
39,868
(15,909)
(27,247)
(139)
(981)
$ 11,501
(1) Other includes the impact of foreign currency translation
As of March 31, 2019, recognized revenue prior to the right to invoice the customer in accordance with the contract
terms was not material. As such, there are no material contract asset balances, which represent revenue in excess of
billings, as of the date of adoption of ASC 606 or as of March 31, 2019.
Disaggregated revenue
In accordance with ASC 606, the Company is required to disaggregate revenue into categories that depict how
economic factors affect the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows. The following table
illustrates the disaggregation of revenue by product grouping for the year ending March 31, 2019 (in thousands):
Net Sales by Product Grouping
Industrial Products
Crane Solutions
Engineered Products
All other
Total
Twelve Months Ended
March 31, 2019
$379,845
379,836
82,406
34,195
$876,282
Industrial products include: manual chain hoists, electrical chain hoists, rigging/ clamps, industrial winches, hooks,
shackles, and other forged attachments. Crane solutions products include: wire rope hoists, drives and controls, crane
kits and components, and workstations. Engineered products include: linear and mechanical actuators, lifting tables,
rail projects, and actuations systems. The All other product grouping includes the Sold Businesses.
Practical expedients
Incremental costs to obtain a contract incurred by the Company primarily relate to sales commissions for contracts
with a duration of one year or less. Therefore, these costs are expensed as incurred and are recorded in Selling
Expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Unsatisfied performance obligations for contracts with an expected length of one year or less are not disclosed.
Further, revenue from contracts with customers do not include a significant financing component as payment is
generally expected within one year from when the performance obligation is controlled by the customer.
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5. Fair Value Measurements
ASC Topic 820 ‘‘Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures’’ establishes the standards for reporting financial assets
and liabilities and nonfinancial assets and liabilities that are recognized or disclosed at fair value on a recurring basis
(at least annually). Under these standards, fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset
or paid to transfer a liability (i.e. the ″exit price″) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the
measurement date.
ASC Topic 820-10-35-37 establishes a hierarchy for inputs used in measuring fair value that maximizes the use of
observable inputs and minimizes the use of unobservable inputs by requiring that the most observable inputs be used
when available. Observable inputs are inputs that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability
developed based on market data obtained from sources independent of the Company. Unobservable inputs are inputs
that reflect the Company’s assumptions about the valuation techniques that market participants would use in pricing
the asset or liability developed based on the best information available in the circumstances. The hierarchy is
separated into three levels based on the reliability of inputs as follows:
Level 1 - Valuations based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Company
has the ability to access. Since valuations are based on quoted prices that are readily and regularly available in
an active market, valuation of these products does not entail a significant degree of judgment.
Level 2 - Valuations based on quoted prices in markets that are not active or for which all significant inputs are
observable, either directly or indirectly, involving some degree of judgment.
Level 3 - Valuations based on inputs that are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement.
The degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in Level 3.
The availability of observable inputs can vary and is affected by a wide variety of factors, including the type of
asset/liability, whether the asset/liability is established in the marketplace, and other characteristics particular to the
transaction. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the
market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value
may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes the level in the fair
value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement in its entirety falls is determined based on the lowest level
input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety.
Fair value is a market-based measure considered from the perspective of a market participant rather than an
entity-specific measure. Therefore, even when market assumptions are not readily available, assumptions are required
to reflect those that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability at the measurement date.
The Company primarily uses readily observable market data in conjunction with internally developed discounted
cash flow valuation models when valuing its derivative portfolio and, consequently, the fair value of the Company’s
derivatives is based on Level 2 inputs. The carrying amount of the Company’s annuity contract is recorded at net asset
value of the contract and, consequently, its fair value is based on Level 2 inputs and is included in other assets on
the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet. The Company uses quoted prices in an inactive market when valuing
its term loan and, consequently, the fair value is based on Level 2 inputs. The carrying value of the Company’s senior
debt approximates fair value based on current market interest rates for debt instruments of similar credit standing and,
consequently, its fair value is based on Level 2 inputs.
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The following table provides information regarding financial assets and liabilities measured or disclosed at fair value
on a recurring basis:
Description
Assets/(Liabilities)
Measured at fair value:
Marketable securities
Annuity contract
Derivative assets (liabilities):
Foreign exchange contracts
Interest rate swap asset
Cross currency swap liability
Cross currency swap asset
Disclosed at fair value:
Term loan
Description
Assets/(Liabilities)
Measured at fair value:
Marketable securities
Annuity contract
Derivative assets (liabilities):
Foreign exchange contracts
Interest rate swap asset
Cross currency swap liability
Cross currency swap asset
Disclosed at fair value:
Term loan
Senior debt
Fair value measurements at reporting date using
Significant
other observable
inputs
Quoted prices in
active markets for
identical assets
Significant
unobservable inputs
At March 31,
2019
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
$
7,028
2,285
$7,028
—
$
—
2,285
$
(70)
1,213
(16,184)
2,476
—
—
—
—
(70)
1,213
(16,184)
2,476
$(310,463)
$ —
$(310,463)
$
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
Fair value measurements at reporting date using
Significant
other observable
inputs
Quoted prices in
active markets for
identical assets
Significant
unobservable inputs
At March 31,
2018
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
$
7,673
2,575
$7,673
—
$
—
2,575
107
3,961
(40,237)
2,204
—
—
—
—
107
3,961
(40,237)
2,204
$(378,504)
(98)
$ —
—
$(378,504)
(98)
$
$
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
The Company did not have any non-financial assets and liabilities that are recognized at fair value on a recurring
basis.
At March 31, 2019, the term loan and revolving credit facility have been recorded at carrying value which
approximates fair value.
Market gains, interest, and dividend income on marketable securities are recorded in investment (income) loss.
Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recorded in foreign currency exchange (gain) loss or other comprehensive
income (loss), to the extent that the derivative qualifies as a hedge under the provisions of ASC Topic 815. Interest
and dividend income on marketable securities are measured based upon amounts earned on their respective
declaration dates.
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(tabular amounts in thousands, except share data)
Fiscal 2019 Non-Recurring Measurements
Interim goodwill impairment test:
As described in Note 9, the Company classified the assets and liabilities of certain businesses as held for sale during
fiscal 2019. These businesses were sold prior to the end of fiscal 2019. As a result of this interim classification, the
Company determined an indicator of impairment existed and was required to perform an interim goodwill impairment
test on the Rest of Products goodwill reporting unit (representing the hoist, chain, forgings, digital power, motion
control, manufacturing, and distribution businesses). The net assets of the Rest of Products reporting unit were
measured on a non-recurring basis as of May 31, 2018 in order to perform the interim quantitative goodwill
impairment test.
The interim quantitative goodwill impairment test consisted of determining the fair value of the Rest of Products
reporting units on a quantitative basis. The fair value for the Company’s Rest of Products reporting unit cannot be
determined using readily available quoted Level 1 inputs or Level 2 inputs that are observable in active markets.
Therefore, the Company used a blended discounted cash flow and market-based valuation model to estimate the fair
value using Level 3 inputs. To estimate the fair value of the Rest of Products reporting unit, the Company used
significant estimates and judgmental factors. The key estimates and factors used in the discounted cash flow valuation
include revenue growth rates and profit margins based on internal forecasts, terminal value, and the weighted-average
cost of capital used to discount future cash flows.
The compound annual growth rate for revenue during the first five years of the projections was approximately 3.75%.
The terminal value was calculated assuming a projected growth rate of 3.0% after five years. The estimated
weighted-average cost of capital for the Rest of Products reporting unit was determined to be 11.1% based upon an
analysis of similar companies and their debt to equity mix, their related volatility and the size of their market
capitalization. The interim quantitative goodwill impairment test for the Rest of Products reporting unit did not
indicate that goodwill was impaired.
Annual goodwill impairment test:
During fiscal 2019 the Company performed a qualitative analysis of the fair value of its Rest of Products and
Duff-Norton reporting units for its annual goodwill impairment testing. The qualitative analysis did not require the
use of non-recurring fair value measurements. A similar qualitative analysis was also performed for the Company’s
STAHL, Magnetek, and Unified Industries indefinite-lived intangible assets. After performing the qualitative
analysis, the Company determined that a quantitative analysis was not required for its goodwill and indefinite-lived
intangible assets other than for the goodwill of the Duff-Norton reporting unit.
The quantitative goodwill impairment test for the Duff-Norton reporting unit required determining the fair value of
the unit. The fair value for the Company’s Duff-Norton reporting unit cannot be determined using readily available
quoted Level 1 inputs or Level 2 inputs that are observable in active markets. Therefore, the Company used a blended
discounted cash flow and market-based valuation model to estimate the fair value of the Duff-Norton reporting unit,
using Level 3 inputs. To estimate the fair value of the Duff-Norton reporting unit, the Company used significant
estimates and judgmental factors. The key estimates and factors used in the discounted cash flow valuation include
revenue growth rates and profit margins based on internal forecasts, terminal value, and the weighted-average cost
of capital used to discount future cash flows.
In performing the above analysis, the compound annual growth rate for revenue during the first five years of the
projections was approximately 5.83%. The terminal value was calculated assuming a projected growth rate of 3.5%
after five years. The estimated weighted-average cost of capital for the reporting units was determined to be 12.3%
based upon an analysis of similar companies and their debt to equity mix, their related volatility, and the size of their
market capitalization. After performing the quantitative analysis, the Company concluded that the goodwill of the
Duff-Norton reporting unit was not impaired.
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Other non-recurring measurements:
During fiscal 2019, the Company initiated the process to close its Salem, Ohio facility and moved its operations to
other facilities. In doing so the Company incurred $1,473,000 in costs, of which $436,000 relate to severance and
other employee termination costs. The costs incurred were calculated at fair value on a non-recurring basis using
Level 3 inputs which included expected payments.
Fiscal 2018 Non-Recurring Measurements
During fiscal 2019 and 2018, the Company terminated certain employees in connection with its overall STAHL
integration plan. The Company incurred $5,765,000 in severance and other employee termination costs. The costs
incurred were calculated at fair value on a non-recurring basis using Level 3 inputs which included expected
payments. Of this, $1,809,000 was unpaid and included within accrued liabilities on the Company’s consolidated
balance sheets at March 31, 2018. As of March 31, 2019, this has nearly all been paid.
During fiscal 2018 the Company performed a qualitative analysis of the fair value of its Rest of Products and
Duff-Norton reporting units for its goodwill impairment testing. The qualitative analysis did not require the use of
non-recurring fair value measurements. A similar qualitative analysis was also performed for the Company’s STAHL
and Unified Industries indefinite-lived intangible assets.
The Company performed a quantitative analysis to evaluate whether the indefinite-lived intangible assets of
Magnetek were impaired. In performing this analysis, a royalty rate of 2.7% and a discount rate of 10.0% was used.
See Note 9 for additional discussion on the Company’s goodwill impairment assessment and the conclusions reached.
6.
Inventories
Inventories consisted of the following:
At cost—FIFO basis:
Raw materials
Work-in-process
Finished goods
LIFO cost less than FIFO cost
Net inventories
March 31,
2019
2018
$ 88,786
32,547
40,523
161,856
(15,593)
$ 84,492
43,140
40,321
167,953
(15,067)
$146,263
$152,886
There were LIFO liquidations resulting in $109,000 and $547,000 of additional income in fiscal 2019 and 2017
income, respectively. LIFO liquidations were not material during fiscal 2018.
During fiscal year 2019, the Company divested three of its businesses. Net inventories for the three Sold Businesses
were $11,534,000 at March 31, 2018.
7. Marketable Securities and Other Investments
In accordance with ASU 2016-01 ″Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825-10): Recognition and Measurement
of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities,″ adopted by the Company on April 1, 2018, all equity investments in
unconsolidated entities (other than those accounted for using the equity method of accounts) are measured at fair
value through earnings. There is no longer an available-for-sale classification for equity securities or certain mutual
funds (such as bond funds and fixed-income funds) with readily determinable fair values. As such, the Company’s
marketable securities (both equity and fixed-income securities) are no longer classified as available-for-sale
securities. The Company’s marketable securities are still recorded at their fair values, however, gains and losses are
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realized within Investment (income) loss on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company adopted this
standard on a modified retrospective basis. A cumulative effect adjustments of $888,000 was recorded on April 1,
2018 to the beginning balance of Retained Earnings with an offset to Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss. The
impact on earnings was an unrealized loss of $183,000 in the year ended March 31, 2019.
Marketable securities are carried as long-term assets since they are held for the settlement of the Company’s general
and products liability insurance claims filed through CM Insurance Company, Inc. (″CMIC″), a wholly owned captive
insurance subsidiary. The marketable securities are not available for general working capital purposes.
Net realized gains related to sales of marketable securities were $201,000, $0, and $161,000 in fiscal years 2019,
2018, and 2017, respectively, and are included in Investment (income) loss in the Consolidated Statements of
Operations.
The following is a summary of available-for-sale securities at March 31, 2018 (in thousands, prior to the adoption
of ASU 2016-01):
Marketable securities
Amortized Cost
$7,149
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
$588
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
$64
Estimated
Fair Value
$7,673
The aggregate fair value of investments and unrealized losses on available-for-sale securities in an unrealized loss
position at March 31, 2018 are as follows (in thousands, prior to the adoption of ASU 2016-01):
Securities in a continuous loss position for less than 12 months
Securities in a continuous loss position for more than 12 months
Aggregate
Fair Value
Unrealized
Losses
$1,859
1,285
$3,144
$26
38
$64
Net unrealized gains included in the balance sheet amounted to $524,000 at March 31, 2018. The amounts, net of
related deferred tax liabilities of $110,000 at March 31, 2018, are reflected as a component of accumulated other
comprehensive loss within shareholders’ equity.
On December 21, 2017, the Company purchased a 49% ownership interest in Eastern Morris Cranes Company
Limited (″EMC″), a limited liability company organized and existing under the laws and regulations of the Kingdom
of Saudi Arabia, for $3,359,000. This represents an equity investment in a strategic customer of STAHL serving the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The investment value was increased for the Company’s ownership percentage of income
earned by EMC during the fiscal year, offset by changes in foreign currency revaluation. Investment income for the
Company’s ownership interest in EMC was $449,000 in the twelve months ended March 31, 2019 and was not
material for the twelve months ended March 31, 2018. The investment’s carrying value as of March 31, 2019 is
$3,602,000 and has been accounted for as an equity method investment. It is presented in other assets in the
Consolidated Balance Sheets. The March 31, 2019 trade accounts receivable balance due from EMC is $2,986,000
and is comprised of amounts due for the sale of goods and services in the ordinary course of business.
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8. Property, Plant, and Equipment
Consolidated property, plant, and equipment of the Company consisted of the following:
Land and land improvements
Buildings
Machinery, equipment, and leasehold improvements
Construction in progress
Less accumulated depreciation
Net property, plant, and equipment
March 31,
2019
$
5,105
39,121
230,754
12,242
287,222
199,919
2018
$
7,031
42,330
275,685
13,461
338,507
225,428
$ 87,303
$113,079
The Company no longer has assets recorded under capital leases as of March 31, 2019. Buildings include assets
recorded under capital leases amounting to $4,838,000 as of March 31, 2018. Machinery, equipment, and leasehold
improvements include assets recorded under capital leases amounting to $1,434,000 as of March 31, 2018,
respectively. Accumulated depreciation includes accumulated amortization of the assets recorded under capital leases
amounting to $4,329,000 at March 31, 2018.
Depreciation expense, including amortization of assets recorded under capital leases, was $17,775,000, $20,584,000,
and $17,057,000 for the years ended March 31, 2019, 2018, and 2017, respectively.
Gross property, plant, and equipment includes capitalized software costs of $37,832,000 and $38,937,000 at
March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Accumulated depreciation includes accumulated amortization on capitalized
software costs of $20,225,000 and $17,754,000 at March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. Amortization expense on
capitalized software costs was $3,045,000, $3,151,000, and $4,357,000 during the years ended March 31, 2019, 2018,
and 2017, respectively.
During fiscal year 2019, the Company divested three of its businesses. The net property, plant, and equipment of these
Sold Businesses totaled $15,363,000 at March 31, 2018.
9. Goodwill and Intangible Assets
As discussed in Note 2, goodwill is not amortized but is tested for impairment at least annually, in accordance with
the provisions of ASC Topic 350-20-35-1. Goodwill impairment is deemed to exist if the net book value of a reporting
unit exceeds its estimated fair value. The fair value of a reporting unit is determined using a discounted cash flow
methodology. The Company’s reporting units are determined based upon whether discrete financial information is
available and reviewed regularly, whether those units constitute a business, and the extent of economic similarities
and interdependencies between those reporting units for purposes of aggregation. The Company’s reporting units
identified under ASC Topic 350-20-35-33 are at the component level, or one level below the operating segment level
as defined under ASC Topic 280-10-50-10 ‘‘Segment Reporting – Disclosure.’’ At March 31, 2018, the Company had
four reporting units. Two of these reporting units were sold in connection with the Sold Businesses described in Note
3. As such, the Company has two reporting units as of March 31, 2019, both of which have goodwill. The
Duff-Norton reporting unit (which designs, manufactures, and sources mechanical and electromechanical actuators
and rotary unions) had goodwill of $9,611,000 and $9,721,000 at March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and the Rest
of Products reporting unit (representing the hoist, chain, and forgings, digital power control systems, and distribution
businesses) had goodwill of $313,205,000 and $337,713,000 at March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
Fiscal 2019 Interim Impairment Test
During the first quarter of fiscal 2019, the Company classified the assets and liabilities of certain businesses as held
for sale. These businesses were sold later in the year which is described in Note 3. As a result of this classification,
the Company determined an indicator of impairment existed and was required to perform an interim goodwill
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(tabular amounts in thousands, except share data)
impairment test on the Rest of Products goodwill reporting unit. The net assets of the Rest of Products reporting unit
were measured on a non-recurring basis in order to perform a quantitative goodwill impairment test. The interim
quantitative goodwill impairment test for Rest of Products did not indicate that goodwill was impaired.
The held for sale classification described above further required the Company to assign a portion of goodwill to the
business that was a part of the Rest of Products reporting unit based on its relative fair value and to record the assets
and liabilities of the businesses held for sale at the lower of their carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell. Based
on this analysis, the Company recorded a $6,174,000 goodwill impairment charge at the time the businesses were
classified as held for sale.
Fiscal 2019 Annual Goodwill and Intangible Asset Impairment Test
When we evaluate the potential for goodwill impairment, we assess a range of qualitative factors including, but not
limited to, macroeconomic conditions, industry conditions, the competitive environment, changes in the market for
our products and services, regulatory and political developments, entity specific factors such as strategy and changes
in key personnel, and overall financial performance. If, after completing this assessment, it is determined that it is
more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value or if economic or other
business factors indicate that the fair value of our reporting units may have declined since our last quantitative test,
we proceed to a quantitative impairment test. To perform the quantitative impairment test, the Company uses the
discounted cash flow method to estimate the fair value of the reporting units. The discounted cash flow method
incorporates various assumptions, the most significant being projected revenue growth rates, operating profit margins
and cash flows, the terminal growth rate, and the discount rate. The Company projects revenue growth rates,
operating margins and cash flows based on each reporting unit’s current business, expected developments, and
operational strategies over a five-year period. In estimating the terminal growth rates, the Company considers its
historical and projected results, as well as the economic environment in which its reporting units operate. The
discount rates utilized for each reporting unit reflect the Company’s assumptions of marketplace participants’ cost
of capital and risk assumptions, both specific to the reporting unit and overall in the economy.
We performed the qualitative assessment as of February 28, 2019 and determined that the quantitative goodwill
impairment test was not required for the Rest of Products reporting unit. The qualitative assessment for the
Duff-Norton reporting unit indicated that a quantitative test should be performed. Based on results of the quantitative
impairment test for the Duff-Norton reporting unit, the Company determined the fair value was not less than its
carrying value.
In accordance with ASC Topic 350-30-35, indefinite-lived intangible assets that are not subject to amortization shall
be tested for impairment annually or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate that it is more likely than
not that an asset is impaired. Similar to goodwill, we first assess various qualitative factors in the analysis. If, after
completing this assessment, it is determined that it is more likely than not that the fair value of an indefinite-lived
intangible asset is greater than its carrying value, we conclude that the indefinite-lived intangible asset is not
impaired. If, after completing this assessment, it is determined that it is more likely than not that the fair value of an
indefinite-lived intangible asset is less than its carrying value or if economic or other business factors indicate that
the fair value of our indefinite-lived intangible assets may have declined since our last quantitative test, the Company
performs a new quantitative test. The methodology used to value trademarks is the relief from royalty method. The
recorded book value of these trademarks in excess of the calculated fair value triggers an impairment. The key
estimate used in this calculation consists of an overall royalty rate applied to the sales covered by the trademark. After
performing a qualitative assessment as of February 28, 2019, it was determined that the trademarks were not
impaired.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
(tabular amounts in thousands, except share data)
A summary of changes in goodwill during the years ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 is as follows:
Balance at April 1, 2017
STAHL measurement period adjustment
Currency translation
Balance at March 31, 2018
Interim Goodwill Impairment
Currency translation
Balance at March 31, 2019
$319,299
64
$
28,071
$347,434
(6,174)
(18,444)
$322,816
Goodwill is recognized net of accumulated impairment losses of $113,174,000 and $107,000,000 as of March 31,
2019 and 2018, respectively. There was $6,174,000 of goodwill impairment losses recorded in fiscal 2019 related to
the interim goodwill impairment test described above and none recorded in 2018 and 2017.
Identifiable intangible assets at March 31, 2019 are summarized as follows (in thousands):
Trademark
Indefinite-lived trademark
Customer relationships
Acquired technology
Other
Balance at March 31, 2019
Gross
Carrying
Amount
$
6,212
46,981
182,328
46,715
3,254
Accumulated
Amortization
$ (4,138)
—
(35,344)
(10,412)
(2,656)
Net
$
2,074
46,981
146,984
36,303
598
$285,490
$(52,550)
$232,940
Identifiable intangible assets at March 31, 2018 were as follows (in thousands):
Trademark
Indefinite-lived trademark
Customer relationships
Acquired technology
Other
Balance at March 31, 2018
Gross
Carrying
Amount
$
5,875
48,874
199,045
46,898
3,936
Accumulated
Amortization
$ (3,299)
—
(27,887)
(7,436)
(2,242)
Net
$
2,576
48,874
171,158
39,462
1,694
$304,628
$(40,864)
$263,764
Customer relationships with a gross carrying amount of $2,815,000 and accumulated amortization of $957,000 were
written off during fiscal 2019, in connection with the loss on the Sold Businesses discussed in Note 3. Further, other
intangible assets with a gross carrying amount of $226,000 and accumulated amortization of $211,000 were also
written off during fiscal 2019 as a result of the loss on the Sold Businesses.
The Company’s intangible assets that are considered to have finite lives are amortized over the period in which the
assets are expected to generate future cash flows. Identifiable intangible assets acquired in a business combination
are amortized over their estimated useful lives. The weighted-average amortization periods are 14 years for
trademarks, 18 years for customer relationships, 18 years for acquired technology, 6 years for other, and 18 years in
total. Trademarks with a book value of $46,981,000 have an indefinite useful life and are therefore not being
amortized.
Total amortization expense was $14,900,000, $15,552,000, and $8,105,000 for fiscal 2019, 2018, and 2017,
respectively. Based on the current amount of intangible assets, the estimated amortization expense for each of the
succeeding five years is expected to be approximately $13,500,000.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
(tabular amounts in thousands, except share data)
10. Derivative Instruments
The Company uses derivative instruments to manage selected foreign currency and interest rate exposures. The
Company does not use derivative instruments for speculative trading purposes. All derivative instruments must be
recorded on the balance sheet at fair value. For derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of
changes in the fair value of the derivative is recorded as accumulated other comprehensive gain (loss), or ‘‘AOCL,’’
and is reclassified to earnings when the underlying transaction has an impact on earnings. The ineffective portion of
changes in the fair value of the foreign currency forward agreements is reported in foreign currency exchange loss
(gain) in the Company’s consolidated statement of operations. The ineffective portion of changes in the fair value of
the interest rate swap agreements is reported in interest expense. For derivatives not designated as cash flow hedges,
all changes in market value are recorded as a foreign currency exchange (gain) loss in the Company’s consolidated
statements of operations. The cash flow effects of derivatives are reported within net cash provided by operating
activities.
The Company is exposed to credit losses in the event of non-performance by the counterparties on its financial
these
instruments. The counterparties have investment grade credit ratings. The Company anticipates that
counterparties will be able to fully satisfy their obligations under the contracts. The Company has derivative contracts
with four counterparties as of March 31, 2019.
The Company’s agreements with its counterparties contain provisions pursuant to which the Company could be
declared in default of its derivative obligations. As of March 31, 2019, the Company had not posted any collateral
related to these agreements. If the Company had breached any of these provisions as of March 31, 2019, it could have
been required to settle its obligations under these agreements at amounts which approximate the March 31, 2019 fair
values reflected in the table below. During the year ended March 31, 2019, the Company was not in default of any
of its derivative obligations.
As of March 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company had no derivatives designated as net investments or fair value hedges
in accordance with ASC Topic 815, ‘‘Derivatives and Hedging.’’
The Company has cross currency swap agreements that are designated as cash flow hedges to hedge changes in the
value of intercompany loans to a foreign subsidiary due to changes in foreign exchange rates. These intercompany
loans are related to the acquisition of STAHL. The notional amount of these derivatives is $198,260,000, and all of
the contracts mature by January 31, 2022. From its March 31, 2019 balance of AOCL, the Company expects to
reclassify approximately $1,276,000 out of AOCL, and into foreign currency exchange loss (gain), during the next
12 months based on the contractual payments due under these intercompany loans.
The Company has foreign currency forward agreements in place to offset changes in the value of other intercompany
loans to foreign subsidiaries due to changes in foreign exchange rates. The notional amount of these derivatives is
$3,461,000 and all of the contracts mature by June 30, 2019. These contracts are marked to market each balance sheet
date and are not designated as hedges.
The Company has foreign currency forward agreements that are designated as cash flow hedges to hedge a portion
of forecasted inventory purchases denominated in foreign currencies. The notional amount of those derivatives is
$11,185,000 and all contracts mature by March 31, 2020. From its March 31, 2019 balance of AOCL, the Company
expects to reclassify approximately $1,000 out of AOCL during the next 12 months based on the underlying
transactions of the sales of the goods purchased.
The Company’s policy is to maintain a capital structure that is comprised of 50-70% of fixed rate long-term debt and
30-50% of variable rate long-term debt. The Company has two interest rate swap agreements in which the Company
receives interest at a variable rate and pays interest at a fixed rate. These interest rate swap agreements are designated
as cash flow hedges to hedge changes in interest expense due to changes in the variable interest rate of the senior
secured term loan. The amortizing interest rate swaps mature by December 31, 2023 and have a total notional amount
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
(tabular amounts in thousands, except share data)
of $197,160,000 as of March 31, 2019. The effective portion of the changes in fair values of the interest rate swaps
is reported in AOCL and will be reclassified to interest expense over the life of the swap agreements. From its
March 31, 2019 balance of AOCL, the Company expects to reclassify approximately $565,000 out of AOCL, and into
interest expense, during the next 12 months.
The following is the effect of derivative instruments on the consolidated statements of operations for the years ended
March 31, 2019, 2018, and 2017 (in thousands):
Derivatives
Designated as
Cash Flow
Hedges
March 31,
2019
2019
2019
2018
2018
2018
2017
2017
2017
Type of Instrument
Foreign exchange
contracts
Interest rate swap
Cross currency swap
Foreign exchange
contracts
Interest rate swap
Cross currency swap
Foreign exchange
contracts
Interest rate swap
Cross currency swap
Amount of Gain or (Loss)
Recognized in Other
Comprehensive Income
(Loss) on Derivatives
(Effective Portion)
Location of Gain or
(Loss) Recognized
in Income on
Derivatives
Amount of Gain or
(Loss) Reclassified from
AOCL into Income
(Effective Portion)
$
(24)
Cost of products sold
$
(16)
$ (1,275)
$ 18,242
$
(219)
$ 1,339
$(24,838)
$
200
$
281
$ (3,686)
Interest expense
Foreign currency
exchange loss (gain)
Cost of products sold
Interest expense
Foreign currency
exchange loss (gain)
Cost of products sold
Interest expense
Foreign currency
exchange loss (gain)
765
$
$ 17,231
$
(196)
$ (1,879)
$(25,206)
$
(40)
$
(819)
$ 1,168
Derivatives Not Designated as
Hedging Instruments (Foreign
Exchange Contracts)
March 31,
2019
2018
2017
Location of Gain or (Loss)
Recognized in
Income on Derivatives
Amount of
Gain or (Loss)
Recognized in
Income on
Derivatives
Foreign currency exchange loss (gain)
Foreign currency exchange loss (gain)
Foreign currency exchange loss (gain)
$ 13
$ (11)
$(110)
The following is information relative to the Company’s derivative instruments in the consolidated balance sheets as
of March 31, 2019 and 2018 (in thousands):
Derivatives Designated as
Hedging Instruments
Foreign exchange contracts
Foreign exchange contracts
Interest rate swap
Interest rate swap
Cross currency swap
Cross currency swap
Cross currency swap
Fair Value of Asset (Liability) March 31,
Balance Sheet Location
Prepaid expenses and other
Accrued Liabilities
Prepaid expenses and other
Other Assets
Prepaid expenses and other
Accrued liabilities
Other non current liabilities
2019
$
43
(96)
743
470
2,476
(774)
(15,410)
2018
$
213
(75)
662
3,299
2,204
(2,028)
(38,209)
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
(tabular amounts in thousands, except share data)
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging
Instruments
Foreign exchange contracts
Balance Sheet Location
AccruedLiabilities
2019
(17)
2018
(31)
Fair Value of Asset (Liability) March 31,
11. Accrued Liabilities and Other Non-current Liabilities
Consolidated accrued liabilities of the Company consisted of the following:
Accrued payroll
Accrued income taxes payable
Accrued health insurance
Accrued general and product liability costs
Customer advances, deposits, and rebates
Other accrued liabilities
Consolidated other non-current liabilities of the Company consisted of the following:
Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation
Accrued general and product liability costs
Accrued pension cost
Cross currency swap
Deferred income tax
Other non-current liabilities
12. Debt
Consolidated long-term debt of the Company consisted of the following:
Capital lease obligations
Total senior debt
Term loan
Unamortized deferred financing costs, net
Total debt
Less: current portion
Total debt, less current portion
March 31,
2019
2018
$36,946
12,864
2,806
3,500
14,922
28,266
$99,304
$37,391
5,568
1,606
3,500
18,911
32,987
$99,963
March 31,
2019
2018
$
2,022
9,186
127,373
15,410
20,082
9,741
$
2,835
10,082
131,725
38,209
30,262
10,853
$183,814
$223,966
March 31,
2019
2018
$
— $
98
—
310,463
(10,143)
98
375,463
(12,243)
300,320
363,318
65,000
60,064
$235,320
$303,254
On January 31, 2017 the Company entered into a Credit Agreement (″Credit Agreement″) and $545,000,000 of debt
facilities (″Facilities″) in connection with the STAHL acquisition. The Facilities consist of a Revolving Facility
(″Revolver″) in the amount of $100,000,000 and a $445,000,000 1st Lien Term Loan (″Term Loan″). The Term Loan
has a seven-year term maturing in 2024 and the Revolver has a five-year term maturing in 2022. At March 31, 2019
the Company has not drawn from the Revolver.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
(tabular amounts in thousands, except share data)
The key terms of the agreement are as follows:
•
•
•
•
•
Term Loan: An aggregate $445,000,000 1st Lien Term Loan which requires quarterly principal
amortization of 0.25% with the remaining principal due at maturity date. In addition, if the Company has
Excess Cash Flow (″ECF″) as defined in the Credit Agreement, the ECF Percentage of the Excess Cash
Flow for such fiscal year minus optional prepayment of the Loans (except prepayments of Revolving Loans
that are not accompanied by a corresponding permanent reduction of Revolving Commitments) pursuant
to Section 2.10(a) of the Credit Agreement other than to the extent that any such prepayment is funded with
the proceeds of Funded Debt, shall be applied toward the prepayment of the Term Loan. The ECF
Percentage is defined as 50% stepping down to 25% or 0% based on the Secured Leverage Ratio as of the
last day of the fiscal year.
Revolver: An aggregate $100,000,000 secured revolving facility which includes sublimits for the issuance
of standby letters of credit, swingline loans and multi-currency borrowings in certain specified foreign
currencies.
Fees and Interest Rates: Commitment fees and interest rates are determined on the basis of either a
Eurocurrency rate or a Base rate plus an applicable margin based upon the Company’s Total Leverage Ratio
(as defined in the Credit Agreement).
Prepayments: Provisions permitting a Borrower to voluntarily prepay either the Term Loan or Revolver in
whole or in part at any time, and provisions requiring certain mandatory prepayments of the Term Loan or
Revolver on the occurrence of certain events which will permanently reduce the commitments under the
Credit Agreement, each without premium or penalty, subject to reimbursement of certain costs of the
Lenders. A prepayment premium of 1% of the principal amount of the First Lien Term Loans is required
if the prepayment is associated with a Repricing Transaction and it were to occur within the first twelve
months.
Covenants: Provisions containing covenants required of the Corporation and its subsidiaries including
various affirmative and negative financial and operational covenants. The key financial covenant is
triggered only on any date when any Extension of Credit under the Revolving Facility is outstanding
(excluding any Letters of Credit) (the ‘‘Covenant Trigger’’), and permits the Total Leverage Ratio for the
Reference Period ended on such date to not exceed (i) 4.50:1.00 as of any date of determination prior to
December 31, 2017, (ii) 4.00:1.00 as of any date of determination on December 31, 2017 and thereafter but
prior to December 31, 2018, (iii) 3.50:1.00 as of any date of determination on December 31, 2018 and
thereafter but prior to December 31, 2019 and (iv) 3.00:1.00 as of any date of determination on
December 31, 2019 and thereafter. As there is no amount drawn on the Revolver as of March 31, 2019 the
requirement to comply with the covenant is not triggered. Had we been required to determine the covenant
ratio we would have been in compliance with the covenant provisions as of March 31, 2019 and 2018.
The Facility is secured by all U.S. inventory, receivables, equipment, real property, certain subsidiary stock (limited
to 65% of non-U.S. subsidiaries) and intellectual property. The Credit Agreement allows, but limits our ability to pay
dividends.
On February 26, 2018, the Company amended the Credit Agreement (known as the ″Amended Credit Agreement″).
The Amended Credit Agreement has the same terms mentioned above except for a reduction in interest rates. The
applicable rate for the repriced term loan was reduced from 3.00% to 2.50%. The Company accounted for the
Amended Credit Agreement as a debt modification, therefore, debt repricing fees incurred in fiscal 2018 were
expensed as General and Administrative expenses and the deferred financing fees incurred as part of the Credit
Agreement (discussed below) remain unchanged.
The outstanding balance of the Term Loan was $310,463,000 and $375,463,000 as of March 31, 2019 and 2018,
respectively. The Company made $65,000,000 of principal payment on the Term Loan during fiscal 2019 and
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
(tabular amounts in thousands, except share data)
$57,037,000 of principal payment on the Term Loan during fiscal 2018. The Company is obligated to make
$4,450,000 of principal payments over the next 12 months, however, plans to pay down $65,000,000 in total. This
amount has been recorded within the current portion of long-term debt on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet
with the remaining balance recorded as long-term debt.
There was $0 outstanding on the Revolving Credit Facility and $17,329,000 outstanding letters of credit as of
March 31, 2019. The outstanding letters of credit at March 31, 2019 consisted of $1,236,000 in commercial letters
of credit and $16,093,000 of standby letters of credit.
The gross balance of deferred financing costs on the term loan was $14,690,000 as of March 31, 2019 and 2018. The
accumulated amortization balances were $4,547,000 and $2,447,000 as of March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
The gross balance of deferred financing costs associated with the Revolving Credit Facility is included in Other assets
is $2,789,000 as of March 31, 2019 and March 31, 2018. The accumulated amortization balance is $1,209,000 and
$651,000 as of March 31, 2019 and March 31, 2018 respectively. These balances are classified in Other assets since
no funds were drawn on the Revolving Credit Facility in fiscal 2019 and 2018.
The principal payments obligated to be made as of March 31, 2019 on the Term Loan are as follows:
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Thereafter
4,450
4,450
4,450
4,450
292,663
—
$310,463
Non-U.S. Lines of Credit and Loans
Unsecured and uncommitted lines of credit are available to meet short-term working capital needs for certain of our
subsidiaries operating outside of the U.S. The lines of credit are available on an offering basis, meaning that
transactions under the line of credit will be on such terms and conditions, including interest rate, maturity,
representations, covenants, and events of default, as mutually agreed between our subsidiaries and the local bank at
the time of each specific transaction. As of March 31, 2019, unsecured credit lines totaled approximately $2,468,000,
of which $0 was drawn. In addition, unsecured lines of $16,437,000 were available for bank guarantees issued in the
normal course of business of which $10,275,000 was utilized.
13. Pensions and Other Benefit Plans
The Company provides retirement plans, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans, and other
postretirement benefit plans to certain employees. The Company applies ASC Topic 715 ‘‘Compensation –
Retirement Benefits,’’ which required the recognition in pension and other postretirement benefits obligations and
accumulated other comprehensive income of actuarial gains or losses, prior service costs or credits and transition
assets or obligations that had previously been deferred. This statement also requires an entity to measure a defined
benefit postretirement plan’s assets and obligations that determine its funded status as of the end of the fiscal year.
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
(tabular amounts in thousands, except share data)
Pension Plans
The Company provides defined benefit pension plans to certain employees. The Company uses March 31 as the
measurement date. The following provides a reconciliation of benefit obligation, plan assets, and funded status of the
plans:
Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at beginning of year
Service cost
Interest cost
Actuarial (gain) loss
Benefits paid
Settlement
Curtailment
Foreign exchange rate changes
Benefit obligation at end of year
Change in plan assets:
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year
Actual gain (loss) on plan assets
Employer contribution
Benefits paid
Settlement
Foreign exchange rate changes
Fair value of plan assets at end of year
Funded status
Unrecognized actuarial loss
Net amount recognized
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets are as follows:
Other assets
Accrued liabilities
Other non-current liabilities
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, before tax
Net amount recognized
March 31,
2019
2018
$ 462,284
1,078
15,526
4,074
(27,068)
—
—
(9,497)
$ 471,871
2,580
16,488
(2,467)
(35,888)
(65)
(4,082)
13,847
$ 446,397
$ 462,284
$ 326,745
11,333
11,018
(27,068)
—
(126)
$ 321,440
29,930
11,211
(35,888)
(65)
117
$ 321,902
$ 326,745
$(124,495) $(135,539)
65,832
73,836
$ (50,659) $ (69,707)
March 31,
2019
2018
$
6,424
(3,546)
(127,373)
73,836
$
—
(3,814)
(131,725)
65,832
$ (50,659) $ (69,707)
Other assets are presented separately in fiscal 2019 as one of the Company’s U.S. plans is now overfunded, therefore,
it is no longer presented as a liability.
In fiscal 2020, an estimated net loss of $2,275,000 and no prior service costs for the defined benefit pension plans
will be amortized from accumulated other comprehensive loss to net periodic benefit cost.
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Net periodic pension cost included the following components:
(tabular amounts in thousands, except share data)
Service costs—benefits earned during the period
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation
Expected return on plan assets
Net amortization
Curtailment
Settlement
Other
Net periodic pension cost (benefit)
2019
2018
2017
$ 1,078
15,526
(18,454)
2,339
—
—
—
$ 2,580
16,488
(21,483)
3,083
5
—
17
$ 1,779
16,648
(22,428)
3,190
—
247
(57)
$
489
$
690
$
(621)
The Company adopted ASU 2017-07 in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. The service cost component of net periodic
benefit cost above is recorded in Cost of products sold, Selling expense, and General and administrative expenses
within the Consolidated Statements of Operations, while the remaining components are recorded to Other (income)
expense, net. The prior year amounts have been reclassified to provide comparable presentation in line with the
guidance in ASU 2017-07 based on amounts previously disclosed for the various components of net periodic pension
cost (benefit).
Information for pension plans with a projected benefit obligation in excess of plan assets is as follows:
Projected benefit obligation
Fair value of plan assets
March 31,
2019
2018
$395,202
264,211
$462,284
326,745
Information for pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets is as follows:
Accumulated benefit obligation
Fair value of plan assets
March 31,
2019
2018
$389,509
264,211
$457,323
326,745
Unrecognized gains and losses are amortized through March 31, 2019 on a straight-line basis over the average
remaining service period of active participants. Starting in fiscal 2016, the Company changed the amortization period
of its largest plan to the average remaining lifetime of inactive participants, as a significant portion of the plan
population is now inactive. This change increases the amortization period of the unrecognized gains and losses.
The weighted-average assumptions in the following table represent the rates used to develop the actuarial present
value of the projected benefit obligation for the year listed and also net periodic pension cost for the following year:
Discount rate
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets
Rate of compensation increase on active plans
2019
2018
2017
3.42% 3.49% 3.65%
5.77% 6.77% 7.23%
0.61% 0.39% 0.39%
The expected rates of return on plan asset assumptions are determined considering long-term historical averages and
real returns on each asset class.
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The Company’s retirement plan target and actual asset allocations are as follows:
(tabular amounts in thousands, except share data)
Equity securities
Fixed income
Total plan assets
Target
2020
40% - 35%
60% - 65%
Actual
2019
2018
35%
65%
46%
54%
100%
100% 100%
The Company has an investment objective for domestic pension plans to adequately provide for both the growth and
liquidity needed to support all current and future benefit payment obligations. The Company’s policy is to de-risk the
portfolio by increasing liability-hedging investments as the pension liability funded status increases, which is known
as the glide path method. Within the table above, cash equivalents are categorized as fixed income as they earn lower
returns than equity securities which includes alternative real estate funds (shown in the fair value tables below).
The Company’s funding policy with respect to the defined benefit pension plans is to contribute annually at least the
minimum amount required by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA). Additional
contributions may be made to minimize PBGC premiums. The Company expects to contribute approximately
$11,094,000 to its pension plans in fiscal 2020.
Information about the expected benefit payments for the Company’s defined benefit plans is as follows:
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025-2029
$ 27,018
26,970
27,268
27,622
27,568
134,589
Postretirement Benefit Plans
The Company sponsors a defined benefit other postretirement health care plan that provide medical and life insurance
coverage to certain U.S. retirees and their dependents of one of its subsidiaries. Prior to the acquisition of this
subsidiary, the Company did not sponsor any postretirement benefit plans. The Company pays the majority of the
medical costs for certain retirees and their spouses who are under age 65. For retirees and dependents of retirees who
retired prior to January 1, 1989, and are age 65 or over, the Company contributes 100% toward the American
Association of Retired Persons (‘‘AARP’’) premium frozen at the 1992 level. For retirees and dependents of retirees
who retired after January 1, 1989, the Company contributes $35 per month toward the AARP premium. The life
insurance plan is noncontributory.
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(tabular amounts in thousands, except share data)
The Company’s postretirement health benefit plans are not funded. The following sets forth a reconciliation of benefit
obligation and the funded status of the plan:
Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at beginning of year
Interest cost
Actuarial gain
Benefits paid
Benefit obligation at end of year
Funded status
Unrecognized actuarial gain
Net amount recognized
Amounts recognized in the consolidated balance sheets are as follows:
Accrued liabilities
Other non-current liabilities
Accumulated other comprehensive gain, before tax
Net amount recognized
March 31,
2019
2018
$ 3,284
92
(778)
(250)
$ 4,111
126
(642)
(311)
$ 2,348
$ 3,284
$(2,348)
(1,282)
$(3,284)
(660)
$(3,630)
$(3,944)
March 31,
2019
2018
$ (326)
(2,022)
(1,282)
$ (449)
(2,835)
(660)
$(3,630)
$(3,944)
In fiscal 2020, an estimated gain of $161,000 for the defined benefit postretirement health care plans will be
amortized from accumulated other comprehensive loss to net periodic benefit cost. In fiscal 2019, net periodic
postretirement benefit cost included the following:
Year Ended March 31,
2018
2019
2017
Interest cost
Net amortization
Net periodic postretirement benefit cost
$ 92
(156)
$ (64)
$126
(5)
$121
$152
—
$152
For measurement purposes, healthcare costs are assumed to increase 6.00% in fiscal 2020, grading down over time
to 5.0% in five years. The discount rate used in determining the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation was
3.63% and 3.75% as of March 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.
Information about the expected benefit payments for the Company’s postretirement health benefit plans is as follows:
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025-2029
$326
302
273
252
233
829
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(tabular amounts in thousands, except share data)
Assumed medical claims cost trend rates have an effect on the amounts reported for the health care plans. A
one-percentage point change in assumed health care cost trend rates would have the following effects
Effect on total of service and interest cost components
Effect on postretirement obligation
One Percentage
Point Increase
One Percentage
Point Decrease
$
4
103
$ (3)
(94)
The Company has collateralized split-dollar life insurance arrangements with two of its former officers. Under these
arrangements, the Company pays certain premium costs on life insurance policies for the former officers. Upon the
later of the death of the former officer and their spouse, the Company will receive all of the premiums paid to-date.
The net periodic pension cost for fiscal 2019 was $178,000 and the liability at March 31, 2019 is $4,543,000 with
$4,406,000 included in other non-current liabilities and $137,000 included in accrued liabilities in the consolidated
balance sheet. The cash surrender value of the policies is $3,207,000 and $3,060,000 at March 31, 2019 and 2018,
respectively. The balance is included in other assets in the consolidated balance sheet.
Other Benefit Plans
The Company also sponsors defined contribution plans covering substantially all domestic employees and certain
international employees. Participants may elect to contribute basic contributions. These plans provide for employer
contributions based on employee eligibility and participation. The Company recorded a charge for such contributions
of approximately $5,260,000, $4,198,000, and $3,543,000 for the years ended March 31, 2019, 2018, and 2017,
respectively which are included in Cost of Products Sold, Selling Expenses, and General and Administrative
Expenses within the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company expects its contributions for the defined
contribution plans in future years to remain comparable to its fiscal 2019 contributions.
Fair Values of Plan Assets
The Company classified its investments within the categories of equity securities, fixed income securities, alternative
real estate, and cash equivalents, as the Company’s management bases its investment objectives and decisions from
these four categories. The Company’s investment policy is to use its glide-path method to de-risk the portfolio by
increasing liability-hedging investments as the pension liability funded status increases.
The fair values of the Company’s defined benefit plans’ consolidated assets by asset category as of March 31 were
as follows:
Asset categories:
Equity securities
Fixed income securities
Alternative real estate
Cash equivalents
Total
March 31,
2019
2018
$103,017
205,957
9,978
2,950
$136,777
174,359
13,230
2,379
$321,902
$326,745
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(tabular amounts in thousands, except share data)
The fair values of our defined benefit plans’ consolidated assets were determined using the fair value hierarchy of
inputs described in Note 5. The fair values by category of inputs as of March 31, 2019 and March 31, 2018 were as
follows:
As of March 31, 2019:
Asset categories:
Equity securities
Fixed income securities
Alternative real estate
Cash equivalents
Total
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Measured at
NAV(1)
Significant other
observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Total
$43,314
45,713
7,161
—
$96,188
$59,703
602
2,817
2,950
$66,072
$
—
153,941
—
—
$153,941
$ — $103,017
205,957
9,978
2,950
5,701
—
—
$5,701
$321,902
(1)
Reflects the net asset value (NAV) practical expedient used to approximate fair value.
As of March 31, 2018:
Asset categories:
Equity securities
Fixed income securities
Alternative real estate
Cash equivalents
Total
Quoted Prices
in Active
Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
Measured at
NAV
Significant other
observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Total
$ 58,433
34,620
8,945
—
$101,998
$78,344
—
4,285
2,379
$85,008
$
—
121,271
—
—
$121,271
$ — $136,777
174,359
13,230
2,379
18,468
—
—
$18,468
$326,745
During fiscal 2019, the Company liquidated a portion of fixed income securities categorized as level 3 in the prior
year. These funds were reinvested in fixed income securities categorized as level 1 and level 2 as of March 31, 2019.
A portion of these funds are valued using the NAV practical expedient as the fair value is not publicly available. The
Company also sold a portion of equity securities categorized as level 1 in the prior year. These funds were reinvested
in fixed income funds categorized as level 2 as of March 31, 2019.
Level 1 securities consist of mutual funds with quoted market prices.
The Level 2 fixed income securities are investments in a combination of funds whose underlying investments are in
a variety of fixed income securities including foreign and domestic corporate bonds, securities issued by the U.S.
government, U.S. and foreign government obligations, and other similar fixed income investments. The fair values
of the underlying investments in these funds are generally based on independent broker dealer bids, or by comparison
to other debt securities having similar durations, yields, and credit ratings. The fair values of these funds are
determined based on their net asset values which are published daily. We are not aware of any significant restrictions
on the issuances or redemption of shares of these funds
Fair value of Level 3 fixed income securities at the beginning of the year was $18,468,000. During fiscal 2019 fixed
income securities earned investment return of $198,000 and had disbursements of $12,965,000, which includes
liquidations, resulting in an ending balance of $5,701,000. These fixed income securities consist primarily of
insurance contracts which are carried at their liquidation value based on actuarial calculations and the terms of the
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(tabular amounts in thousands, except share data)
contracts. Significant inputs in determining the fair value for these contracts include company contributions, contract
disbursements, and stated interest rates. Gains and losses on these contracts are recognized as part of net periodic
pension cost and recorded as part of cost of sales, selling, or general and administrative expense.
14. Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Effective January 1, 2012 the ESOP was closed to new hires. Prior to this date, substantially all of the Company’s
U.S. non-union employees were participants in the ESOP. Additionally, during the year ended March 31, 2015 the
final loan payment was made by the ESOP to the Company and there was no compensation expense recorded in fiscal
years 2019, 2018, or 2017.
At March 31, 2019 and 2018, 280,000 and 308,000 of ESOP shares, respectively, were allocated or available to be
allocated to participants’ accounts. There are no shares of collateralized common stock related to the ESOP loan
outstanding at March 31, 2019 and no ESOP shares were pledged as collateral to guarantee the ESOP term loans.
15. Earnings per Share and Stock Plans
Earnings per Share
The Company calculates earnings per share in accordance with ASC Topic 260, ‘‘Earnings per Share.’’ Basic earnings
per share exclude any dilutive effects of options, warrants, and convertible securities. Diluted earnings per share
include any dilutive effects of stock options, unvested restricted stock units, unvested performance shares, and
unvested restricted stock. Stock options and performance shares with respect to 128,000 and 340,000 common shares
were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share for fiscal 2019 and 2018, respectively, because
they were antidilutive. For the years ended March 31, 2019 and 2018, an additional 153,000 and 127,000,
respectively, in contingently issuable shares were not included in the computation of diluted earnings per share
because a performance condition had not yet been met.
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (share data presented in
thousands):
Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share:
Net income
Denominators:
Weighted-average common stock outstanding— denominator for basic EPS
Effect of dilutive employee stock options, RSU’s and performance shares
Adjusted weighted-average common stock outstanding and assumed
Year Ended March 31,
2018
2017
2019
$42,577
$22,065
$ 8,984
23,276
384
22,841
494
20,591
297
conversions— denominator for diluted EPS
23,660
23,335
20,888
The weighted-average common stock outstanding shown above is net of unallocated ESOP shares (see Note 14).
During fiscal 2018, the Company adopted ASU No. 2016-09, ″Compensation—Stock Compensation (Topic 718):
Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting″ (ASU No. 2016-09). Among other modifications to
accounting for stock based compensation, this ASU requires that assumed proceeds from excess tax benefits and
deficiencies are no longer included in the calculation of weighted-average diluted common stock outstanding and are
recorded as income tax expense or benefit in the statement of operations. Refer to Note 17 for the impact the adoption
had on the Company’s financial statements.
During fiscal 2017, the Company entered into an agreement to sell in aggregate 2,273,000 shares of Common Shares
to the following purchasers: Adage Capital Management, LP; Heights Capital Management, Inc.; and UBS O’Connor
LLC. The sale of the shares closed on January 30, 2017 at a price per Common Share of $22.00, generating gross
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(tabular amounts in thousands, except share data)
proceeds of approximately $50,000,000. The purchase agreement for the shares requires the Company to file an initial
registration statement registering the common shares issued to the purchasers for resale. The filing of the registration
statement was completed and declared effective on April 28, 2017.
Stock Plans
The Company records stock-based compensation in accordance with ASC Topic 718, ‘‘Compensation – Stock
Compensation,’’ applying the modified prospective method. This Statement requires all equity-based payments to
employees, including grants of employee stock options, to be recognized in the statement of earnings based on the
grant date fair value of the award. Under the modified prospective method, the Company is required to record
equity-based compensation expense for all awards granted after the date of adoption and for the unvested portion of
previously granted awards outstanding as of the date of adoption.
Prior to the adoptions of the 2010 Long Term Incentive Plan, the Company maintained several different stock plans,
specifically: 1995 Incentive Stock Option Plan, Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan, Restricted Stock Plan and 2006
Long Term Incentive Plan, collectively referred to as the ‘‘Prior Stock Plans.’’ The specifics of each of these plans
are discussed below.
Stock based compensation expense was $6,198,000, $5,586,000, and $5,914,000 for fiscal 2019, 2018, and 2017,
respectively.
Stock compensation expense is included in cost of products sold, selling, and general and administrative expenses
depending on the nature of the service of the employee receiving the award. The Company recognizes expense for
all share–based awards over the service period, which is the shorter of the period until the employees’ retirement
eligibility dates or the service period for the award, for awards expected to vest. Accordingly, expense is generally
reduced for estimated forfeitures. ASC Topic 718 requires forfeitures to be estimated at the time of grant and revised
if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates.
The Company recognized compensation expense for stock option awards and unvested restricted share awards that
vest based on time or market parameters straight-line over the requisite service period for vesting of the award.
Long Term Incentive Plan
On July 18, 2016, the shareholders of the Company approved the 2016 Long Term Incentive Plan (‘‘LTIP’’ or the
″Plan″) which replaced the 2010 Long Term Incentive Plan. The Company grants share based compensation to
eligible participants under the 2016 LTIP. The total number of shares of common stock with respect to which awards
may be granted under the plan is 2,000,000 including shares not previously authorized for issuance under any of the
prior stock plans and any shares not issued or subject to outstanding awards under the prior stock plans. As of
March 31, 2019, 526,213 shares remain for future grants. The LTIP was designed as an omnibus plan and awards may
consist of non-qualified stock options, incentive stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted
stock units, or stock bonuses.
Under the Plan, the granting of awards to employees may take the form of options, restricted shares, and performance
shares. The Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors determines the number of shares, the term, the
frequency and date, the type, the exercise periods, any performance criteria pursuant to which awards may be granted,
and the restriction and other terms and conditions of each grant in accordance with terms of the Plan.
In connection with the acquisition of Magnetek, the Company agreed to continue the 2014 Stock Incentive Plan of
Magnetek, Inc. (the ″Magnetek Stock Plan″). In doing so, the Company has available under the Magnetek Stock Plan
164,461 of the Company’s shares which can be granted to certain employees as stock based compensation.
Stock Option Plans
Existing prior to the adoption of the LTIP, the Company maintained two stock option plans, a Non-Qualified Stock
Option Plan (″Non-Qualified Plan″) and an Incentive Stock Option Plan (″Incentive Plan″). Effective with adoption
of the LTIP no new grants can be made from the Non-Qualified Plan or the Incentive Stock Plan. Options outstanding
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(tabular amounts in thousands, except share data)
under the Non-Qualified Plan or the Incentive Stock Plan generally become exercisable over a four-year period at a
rate of 25% per year commencing one year from the date of grant and have an exercise price of not less than 100%
of the fair market value of the common stock on the date of grant. Options granted under the Non-Qualified Plan or
the Incentive Stock Plan are exercisable not earlier than one year and not later than ten years from the date such
option was granted.
A summary of option transactions during each of the three fiscal years in the period ended March 31, 2019 is as
follows:
Outstanding at April 1, 2016
Granted
Exercised
Cancelled
Outstanding at March 31, 2017
Granted
Exercised
Cancelled
Outstanding at March 31, 2018
Granted
Exercised
Cancelled
Outstanding at March 31, 2019
Exercisable at March 31, 2019
Weighted-
average
Exercise Price per
share
20.13
17.00
15.76
19.06
19.10
24.33
17.43
19.83
21.04
38.70
22.09
23.94
23.52
$20.71
Shares
718,801
398,945
(27,848)
(26,004)
1,063,894
227,783
(363,091)
(6,136)
922,450
133,743
(187,907)
(33,509)
834,777
342,921
Weighted-
average
Remaining
Contractual
Life (in years)
6.64
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
$
465
6.98
$ 6,477
7.56
$13,654
7.04
5.74
$ 9,602
$ 4,686
The Company calculated intrinsic value for those options that had an exercise price lower than the market price of
our common shares as of March 31, 2019. The aggregate intrinsic value of outstanding options as of March 31, 2019
is calculated as the difference between the exercise price of the underlying options and the market price of our
common shares for the 706,752 options that were in-the-money at that date. The aggregate intrinsic value of
exercisable options as of March 31, 2019 is calculated as the difference between the exercise price of the underlying
options and the market price of our common shares for the 341,420 exercisable options that were in-the-money at
that date. The Company’s closing stock price was $34.35 as of March 31, 2019. The total intrinsic value of stock
options exercised was $3,577,000, $5,851,000, and $252,000 during fiscal 2019, 2018, and 2017, respectively.
The grant date fair value of options that vested was $7.36, $7.42, and $8.56 during fiscal 2019, 2018, and 2017,
respectively.
As of March 31, 2019, $2,727,000 of unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options is expected
to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 2.5 years.
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(tabular amounts in thousands, except share data)
Exercise prices for options outstanding as of March 31, 2019, ranged from $13.27 to $38.70. The following table
provides certain information with respect to stock options outstanding at March 31, 2019:
Range of Exercise Prices
$10.01 to 20.00
$20.01 to 30.00
$30.01 to $40.00
Stock Options
Outstanding
Weighted-average
Exercise Price
Weighted-average
Remaining
Contractual Life
317,938
388,814
128,025
834,777
$15.56
25.02
38.70
$23.52
5.88
7.33
9.04
7.04
The following table provides certain information with respect to stock options exercisable at March 31, 2019:
Range of Exercise Prices
$10.01 to $20.00
$20.01 to $30.00
$30.01 to $40.00
Stock Options
Exercisable
Weighted- average
Exercise Price per
share
172,842
168,578
1,501
342,921
$15.90
25.47
38.70
$20.71
The fair value of stock options granted was estimated on the date of grant using a Black-Scholes option pricing
model. The Black-Scholes option valuation model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options
which have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. In addition, option valuation models require the input
of subjective assumptions including the expected stock price volatility. Because the Company’s employee stock
options have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options, and because changes in the subjective
input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, in management’s opinion, the existing models do not
necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of its employee stock options. The weighted-average
grant date fair value of the options was $13.56, $7.66, and $5.59 for options granted during fiscal 2019, 2018, and
2017, respectively. The following table provides the weighted-average assumptions used to value stock options
granted during fiscal 2019, 2018, and 2017:
Assumptions:
Risk-free interest rate
Dividend yield
Volatility factor
Expected life
Year Ended
March 31,
2019
Year Ended
March 31,
2018
Year Ended
March 31,
2017
2.64%
0.52%
0.352
5.5 years
1.42%
0.66%
0.343
5.5 years
1.07%
0.98%
0.379
5.5 years
To determine expected volatility, the Company uses historical volatility based on daily closing prices of its Common
Stock over periods that correlate with the expected terms of the options granted. The risk-free rate is based on the
United States Treasury yield curve at the time of grant for the appropriate term of the options granted. Expected
dividends are based on the Company’s history and expectation of dividend payouts. The expected term of stock
options is based on vesting schedules, expected exercise patterns and contractual terms.
Restricted Stock Units
The Company granted restricted stock units under the LTIP during fiscal 2019, 2018, and 2017 to employees as well
as to the Company’s non-executive directors as part of their annual compensation. Restricted stock units for
employees vest ratably based on service one-quarter after each of years one, two, three, and four.
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(tabular amounts in thousands, except share data)
A summary of the restricted stock unit awards granted under the Company’s LTIP plan as of March 31, 2019 is as follows:
Unvested at April 1, 2016
Granted
Vested
Forfeited
Unvested at March 31, 2017
Granted
Vested
Forfeited
Unvested at March 31, 2018
Granted
Vested
Forfeited
Unvested at March 31, 2019
Weighted-average
Grant Date
Fair Value per share
$20.26
18.06
19.93
22.81
$19.32
29.38
20.39
17.99
$22.62
37.90
22.66
25.18
$30.22
Shares
371,502
171,407
(162,502)
(10,151)
370,256
136,935
(157,448)
(12,954)
336,789
116,942
(211,932)
(11,602)
230,197
Total unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested restricted stock units as of March 31, 2019 is $4,564,000
and is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.6 years. The fair value of restricted stock units
that vested during the year ended March 31, 2019 and 2018 was $4,802,000 and $3,210,000, respectively.
Performance Shares
The Company granted performance shares under the LTIP during fiscal 2019, 2018, and 2017. Performance based
shares are recognized as compensation expense based upon their grant date fair value and to the extent it is probable
that the performance conditions will be met. This expense is recognized ratably over the three year period that these
shares are restricted. Fiscal 2017 performance shares granted vest pursuant to a performance condition based upon
the Company’s Consolidated Net Sales. During fiscal 2019, the Company determined that the fiscal year 2017
performance shares would not vest due to the performance condition not being met. Fiscal 2018 performance shares
granted vest pursuant to a performance condition based upon the Company’s Consolidated Net Sales. During fiscal
2019, the Company determined that the fiscal year 2018 performance shares were earned based on the performance
condition being met. Fiscal 2019 performance shares granted vest pursuant to a performance condition based upon
the Company’s Consolidated EBITDA margin for the twelve months ended March 31, 2020. At this time we believe
it is probable that the March 31, 2020 performance condition will be met.
A summary of the performance shares transactions during each of the three fiscal years in the period ended March 31,
2019 is as follows:
Unvested at April 1, 2016
Granted
Vested
Forfeited
Unvested at March 31, 2017
Granted
Forfeited
Unvested at March 31, 2018
Granted
Forfeited
Unvested at March 31, 2019
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Weighted-average
Grant Date
Fair Value per share
$26.15
15.69
26.79
27.12
$18.92
25.28
24.94
$19.42
36.43
22.40
$23.11
Shares
101,653
77,349
(25,148)
(35,001)
118,853
49,221
(41,504)
126,570
34,695
(7,879)
153,386
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
(tabular amounts in thousands, except share data)
The Company had $2,051,000 in unrecognized compensation costs related to the unvested performance share awards
as of March 31, 2019 as the performance criteria is not expected to be met.
Directors Stock
During fiscal 2019, 2018, and 2017, a total of 10,031, 16,667, and 27,960 shares of stock, respectively, were granted
under the LTIP to the Company’s non-executive directors as part of their annual compensation. The weighted average
fair value grant price of those shares was $41.88, $25.80, and $15.74 for fiscal 2019, 2018, and 2017, respectively.
The expense related to the shares for fiscal 2019, 2018, and 2017 was $430,000 for each of the three years.
Shareholder Rights Plan
On March 29, 2018 the Company announced that its Board of Directors had amended the Company’s Shareholder
Rights Plan, which accelerated the expiration of the Company’s preferred share purchase rights to March 31, 2018.
Prior to its expiration, preferred share purchase right holders could exercise their rights if a person or group acquired
20% or more of the Company’s common shares or announced a tender offer for 20% or more of the common shares.
Dividends
On March 26, 2019 the Company’s Board of Directors approved payment of a quarterly dividend of $0.06 per
common share, representing an annual dividend rate of $0.24 per share. The dividend was paid on May 13, 2019 to
shareholders of record on May 3, 2019 and totaled approximately $1,405,000.
Stock Repurchase Plan
On March 26, 2019, the Board of Directors approved a new stock repurchase program authorizing the repurchase of
up to $20 million of the Company’s common stock. No repurchases were made during the year ended March 31,
2019.
16. Loss Contingencies
From time to time, the Company is named a defendant in legal actions arising out of the normal course of business.
The Company is not a party to any pending legal proceeding other than ordinary, routine litigation incidental to our
business. The Company does not believe that any of our pending litigation will have a material impact on its business.
Accrued general and product liability costs are actuarially estimated reserves based on amounts determined from loss
reports, individual cases filed with the Company, and an amount for losses incurred but not reported. The aggregate
amounts of reserves were $12,686,000 and $13,582,000 of which $9,185,000 and $10,082,000 are included in Other
non current liabilities and $3,500,000 in Accrued liabilities for both years as of March 31, 2019 and 2018,
respectively. The liability for accrued general and product liability costs are funded by investments in marketable
securities (see Notes 2 and 7).
The following table provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for accrued general and product
liability:
Year Ended March 31,
2018
2017
2019
Accrued general and product liability, beginning of year
Add provision for claims
Deduct payments for claims
Accrued general and product liability, end of year
$13,582 $13,335 $14,535
7,223
3,965
(8,423)
(3,718)
2,887
(3,783)
$12,686 $13,582 $13,335
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(tabular amounts in thousands, except share data)
The per occurrence limits on the self-insurance for general and product liability coverage to Columbus McKinnon
through its wholly-owned captive insurance company were $2,000,000 from inception through fiscal 2003 and
$3,000,000 for fiscal 2004 and thereafter. In addition to the per occurrence limits, the Company’s coverage is also
subject to an annual aggregate limit, applicable to losses only. These limits range from $2,000,000 to $6,000,000 for
each policy year from inception through fiscal 2019.
Along with other manufacturing companies, the Company is subject to various federal, state, and local laws relating
to the protection of the environment. To address the requirements of such laws, the Company has adopted a corporate
environmental protection policy which provides that all of its owned or leased facilities shall, and all of its employees
have the duty to, comply with all applicable environmental regulatory standards, and the Company utilizes an
environmental auditing program for its facilities to ensure compliance with such regulatory standards. The Company
has also established managerial responsibilities and internal communication channels for dealing with environmental
compliance issues that may arise in the course of its business. Because of the complexity and changing nature of
environmental regulatory standards, it is possible that situations will arise from time to time requiring the Company
to incur expenditures in order to ensure environmental regulatory compliance. However, the Company is not aware
of any environmental condition or any operation at any of its facilities, either individually or in the aggregate, which
would cause expenditures having a material adverse effect on its results of operations, financial condition or cash
flows and, accordingly, has not budgeted any material capital expenditures for environmental compliance for fiscal
2020.
We have entered a voluntary environmental cleanup program in certain states where we operate and believe that our
current reserves are sufficient to remediate these locations. For all of the currently known environmental matters, we
have accrued as of March 31, 2019, a total of $1,075,000 which, in our opinion, is sufficient to deal with such matters.
The Company is not aware of any environmental condition or any operation at any of its facilities, either individually
or in the aggregate, which would cause expenditures to have a material adverse effect on its results of operations,
financial condition or cash flows and, accordingly, has not budgeted any material capital expenditures for
environmental compliance for fiscal 2019.
Like many industrial manufacturers, the Company is involved in asbestos-related litigation. In continually evaluating
costs relating to its estimated asbestos-related liability, the Company reviews, among other things, the incidence of
past and recent claims, the historical case dismissal rate, the mix of the claimed illnesses and occupations of the
plaintiffs, its recent and historical resolution of the cases, the number of cases pending against it, the status and results
of broad-based settlement discussions, and the number of years such activity might continue. Based on this review,
the Company has estimated its share of liability to defend and resolve probable asbestos-related personal injury
claims. This estimate is highly uncertain due to the limitations of the available data and the difficulty of forecasting
with any certainty the numerous variables that can affect the range of the liability. The Company will continue to
study the variables in light of additional information in order to identify trends that may become evident and to assess
their impact on the range of liability that is probable and estimable.
Based on actuarial information, the Company has estimated its asbestos-related aggregate liability including related
legal costs to range between $4,100,000 and $8,000,000 using actuarial parameters of continued claims for a period
of 37 years from March 31, 2019. The Company’s estimation of its asbestos-related aggregate liability that is
probable and estimable, in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles approximates $5,697,000,
which has been reflected as a liability in the consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2019. The recorded
liability does not consider the impact of any potential favorable federal legislation. This liability will fluctuate based
on the uncertainty in the number of future claims that will be filed and the cost to resolve those claims, which may
be influenced by a number of factors, including the outcome of the ongoing broad-based settlement negotiations,
defensive strategies, and the cost to resolve claims outside the broad-based settlement program. Of this amount,
management expects to incur asbestos liability payments of approximately $2,000,000 over the next 12 months.
Because payment of the liability is likely to extend over many years, management believes that the potential
additional costs for claims will not have a material effect on the financial condition of the Company or its liquidity,
although the effect of any future liabilities recorded could be material to earnings in a future period.
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(tabular amounts in thousands, except share data)
The Company believes that a share of its previously incurred asbestos-related expenses and future asbestos-related
expenses are covered by pre-existing insurance policies. The Company has engaged in a legal action against the
insurance carriers for those policies to recover these expenses and future costs incurred. When the Company resolves
this legal action, it is expected that a gain will be recorded for previously expensed cost that is recovered. During
fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2018, the Company received settlement payments $484,000 and $2,362,000, respectively, net
of legal fees, from its insurance carriers as partial reimbursement for asbestos-related expenses. These partial
payments have been recorded as gains in cost of products sold. The Company is continuing its actions to recover
further past costs and to cover future costs.
The Company is also involved in other unresolved legal actions that arise in the normal course of business. The most
prevalent of these unresolved actions involve disputes related to product design, manufacture and performance
liability. The Company’s estimation of its product-related aggregate liability that is probable and estimable, in
accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles approximates $6,100,000, which has been reflected
as a liability in the consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2019. In some cases, we cannot reasonably
estimate a range of loss because there is insufficient information regarding the matter. Management believes that the
potential additional costs for claims will not have a material effect on the financial condition of the Company or its
liquidity, although the effect of any future liabilities recorded could be material to earnings in a future period.
The following loss contingencies relate to the Company’s Magnetek subsidiary:
Product Liability
Magnetek has been named, along with multiple other defendants, in asbestos-related lawsuits associated with
business operations previously acquired but which are no longer owned. During Magnetek’s ownership, none of the
businesses produced or sold asbestos-containing products. For such claims, Magnetek is uninsured and either
contractually indemnified against liability, or contractually obligated to defend and indemnify the purchaser of these
former business operations. The Company aggressively seeks dismissal from these proceedings. Based on actuarial
information, the asbestos related liability including legal costs is estimated to be approximately $889,000 which has
been reflected as a liability in the consolidated financial statements at March 31, 2019.
Litigation-Other
In October 2010, Magnetek received a request for indemnification from Power-One, Inc. (″Power-One″) for an Italian
tax matter arising out of the sale of Magnetek’s power electronics business to Power-One in October 2006. With a
reservation of rights, Magnetek affirmed its obligation to indemnify Power-One for certain pre-closing taxes. The sale
included an Italian company, Magnetek, S.p.A., and its wholly owned subsidiary, Magnetek Electronics (Shenzhen)
Co. Ltd. (the ‘‘Power-One China Subsidiary’’). The tax authority in Arezzo, Italy, issued a notice of audit report in
September 2010 wherein it asserted that the Power-One China Subsidiary had its administrative headquarters in Italy
with fiscal residence in Italy and, therefore, is subject to taxation in Italy. In November 2010, the tax authority issued
a notice of tax assessment for the period of July 2003 to June 2004, alleging that taxes of approximately $2,100,000
(Euro 1,900,000) were due in Italy on taxable income earned by the Power-One China Subsidiary during this period.
In addition, the assessment alleges potential penalties together with interest in the amount of approximately
$2,900,000 (Euro 2,600,000) for the alleged failure of the Power-One China Subsidiary to file its Italian tax return.
The Power-One China Subsidiary filed its response with the provincial tax commission of Arezzo, Italy in January
2011. The tax authority in Arezzo, Italy issued a tax inspection report in January 2011 for the periods July 2002 to
June 2003 and July 2004 to December 2006 claiming that the Power-One China Subsidiary failed to file Italian tax
returns for the reported periods. A hearing before the Tax Court was held in July 2012 on the tax assessment for the
period of July 2003 to June 2004. In September 2012, the Tax Court ruled in favor of the Power-One China
Subsidiary dismissing the tax assessment for the period of July 2003 to June 2004. In February 2013, the tax authority
filed an appeal of the Tax Court’s September 2012 ruling. The Regional Tax Commission of Florence heard the
appeal of the tax assessment dismissal for the period of July 2003 to June 2004 and thereafter issued its ruling finding
in favor of the tax authority. Magnetek believes the court’s decision was based upon erroneous interpretations of the
applicable law and appealed the ruling to the Italian Supreme Court in April 2015.
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(tabular amounts in thousands, except share data)
In August 2012, the tax authority in Arezzo, Italy issued notices of tax assessment for the periods July 2002 to June
2003 and July 2004 to December 2006, alleging that taxes of approximately $7,500,000 (Euro 6,700,000) were due
in Italy on taxable income earned by the Power-One China Subsidiary together with an allegation of potential
penalties in the amount of approximately $3,100,000 (Euro 2,800,000) for the alleged failure of the Power-One China
Subsidiary to file its Italian tax returns. On June 3, 2015, the Tax Court ruled in favor of the Power-One China
Subsidiary dismissing the tax assessments for the periods of July 2002 to June 2003 and July 2004 to December 2006.
On July 27, 2015, the tax authority filed an appeal of the Tax Court’s ruling of June 3, 2015. In May 2016, the
Regional Tax Court of Florence rejected the appeal of the tax authority and at the same time canceled the notices of
assessment for the fiscal years of 2004/2005 and 2005/2006. The tax authority had up to six months to appeal the
decision. In December 2016, Magnetek was served by the Italian Revenue Service with two appeals to the Italian
Supreme Court regarding the two positive judgments on the tax assessments for the fiscal periods 2004/2005 and
2005/2006. In March 2017, the tax authority rejected the appeal of the assessment for 2005/2006 fiscal year. The tax
authority had until October 2017 to appeal this decision. In October 2017, Magnetek was served by the Italian
Revenue Service with an appeal to the Italian Supreme Court against the positive judgment on the tax assessment for
fiscal year 2005/2006. In November 2017 Magnetek filed a memorandum with the Italian Revenue Service and the
Italian Supreme Court in response to the appeal made by the tax authority. In February 2018 an appeal hearing was
held at the Regional Tax Court of Florence regarding the Italian tax authority’s claim for taxes due for fiscal
2002/2003. In October 2018 Magnetek was served by the Italian Revenue Service with an appeal to the Italian
Supreme Court against the positive judgment on the tax assessment for fiscal year 2002/2003. In November 2018
Magnetek filed a memorandum with the Italian Supreme Court in response to the appeal made by the tax authority.
The Company believes it will be successful and does not expect to incur a liability related to these assessments.
Environmental Matters
From time to time, Magnetek has taken action to bring certain facilities associated with previously owned businesses
into compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations. Upon the subsequent sale of certain businesses,
Magnetek agreed to indemnify the buyers against environmental claims associated with the divested operations,
subject to certain conditions and limitations. Remediation activities, including those related to indemnification
obligations, did not involve material expenditures during fiscal year 2019.
Magnetek has also been identified by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and certain state agencies
as a potentially responsible party for cleanup costs associated with alleged past waste disposal practices at several
previously utilized, owned or leased facilities and offsite locations. Its remediation activities as a potentially
responsible party were not material in fiscal year 2019. Although the materiality of future expenditures for
environmental activities may be affected by the level and type of contamination, the extent and nature of cleanup
activities required by governmental authorities, the nature of Magnetek’s alleged connection to the contaminated
sites, the number and financial resources of other potentially responsible parties, the availability of indemnification
rights against third parties, and the identification of additional contaminated sites, Magnetek’s estimated share of
liability, if any, for environmental remediation, including its indemnification obligations, is not expected to be
material.
In 1986, Magnetek acquired the stock of Universal Manufacturing Corporation (‘‘Universal’’) from a predecessor of
Fruit of the Loom (‘‘FOL’’), and the predecessor agreed to indemnify Magnetek against certain environmental
liabilities arising from pre-acquisition activities at a facility in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Environmental liabilities
covered by the indemnification agreement included completion of additional cleanup activities, if any, at the
Bridgeport facility and defense and indemnification against liability for potential response costs related to offsite
disposal locations. Magnetek’s leasehold interest in the Bridgeport facility was assigned to the buyer in connection
with the sale of Magnetek’s transformer business in June 2001. FOL, the successor to the indemnification obligation,
filed a petition for Reorganization under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code in 1999 and Magnetek filed a proof of
claim in the proceeding for obligations related to the environmental indemnification agreement. Magnetek believes
that FOL had substantially completed the clean-up obligations required by the indemnification agreement prior to the
bankruptcy filing. In November 2001, Magnetek and FOL entered into an agreement involving the allocation of
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(tabular amounts in thousands, except share data)
certain potential tax benefits and Magnetek withdrew its claims in the bankruptcy proceeding. Magnetek further
believes that FOL’s obligation to the state of Connecticut was not discharged in the reorganization proceeding.
In January 2007, the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection (‘‘DEP’’) requested parties, including
Magnetek, to submit reports summarizing the investigations and remediation performed to date at the site and the
proposed additional investigations and remediation necessary to complete those actions at the site. DEP requested
additional information relating to site investigations and remediation. Magnetek and the DEP agreed to the scope of
the work plan in November 2010. The Company has recorded a liability of $456,000, included in the amount
specified above, related to the Bridgeport facility, representing the best estimate of future site investigation costs and
remediation costs which are expected to be incurred in the future.
The Company has recorded total liabilities of $595,000 for all environmental matters related to Magnetek in the
consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2019 on an undiscounted basis.
In September of 2017, Magnetek received a request for defense and indemnification from Monsanto Company,
Pharmacia, LLC, and Solutia, Inc. (collectively, ‘‘Monsanto’’) with respect to: (1) lawsuits brought by plaintiffs
claiming that Monsanto manufactured polychlorinated biphenyls (″PCBs″), exposure to which allegedly caused
injury to plaintiffs; and (2) lawsuits brought by municipalities and municipal entities claiming that Monsanto should
be responsible for a variety of damages due to the presence of PCBs in bodies of water in those municipalities and/or
in water treated by those municipal entities. Monsanto claims to be entitled to defense and indemnification from
Magnetek under a so-called ‘‘Special Undertaking’’ apparently executed by Universal in January of 1972, which
purportedly required Universal to defend and indemnify Monsanto from liabilities ‘‘arising out of or in connection
with the receipt, purchase, possession, handling, use, sale or disposition of’’ PCBs by Universal.
Magnetek has declined Monsanto’s tender, and believes that it has meritorious legal and factual defenses to the
demands made by Monsanto. Magnetek is vigorously defending against those demands and has commenced litigation
to, among other things, declare the Special Undertaking void and unenforceable. Monsanto has, in turn, commenced
an action to enforce the Special Undertaking. Magnetek intends to continue to vigorously prosecute its declaratory
judgment action and to defend against Monsanto’s action against it. We cannot reasonably estimate a potential range
of loss with respect to Monsanto’s tender because there is insufficient information regarding the underlying matters.
Management believes, however, that the potential additional legal costs related to such matters will not have a
material effect on the financial condition of the Company or its liquidity, although the effect of any future liabilities
recorded could be material to earnings in a future period.
As of March 31, 2019 the Company has recorded a reserve of $100,000 for legal costs incurred to date and expected
to be incurred related to this matter.
17.
Income Taxes
On December 22, 2017, the President of the United States signed into law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (‘‘Tax Reform
Act’’ or ‘‘the Act’’). The legislation significantly changed U.S. tax law by, among other things, lowering corporate
income tax rates, assessing a one-time transition tax on a deemed repatriation of non-previously taxed earnings of
foreign subsidiaries, and implementing a territorial tax system.
While the Tax Reform Act provides for a territorial tax system, beginning in 2018, it includes two new U.S. tax base
erosion provisions, the global intangible low-taxed income (‘‘GILTI’’) provisions and the base-erosion and anti-abuse
tax (‘‘BEAT’’) provisions. The Act also provides for the foreign-derived intangible income (‘‘FDII’’) deduction for
corporations that derive gross income from export activities
The GILTI provisions require the Company to include in its U.S. income tax return any foreign subsidiary earnings
in excess of an allowable return on the foreign subsidiary’s tangible assets. The Company recorded no additional
income tax expense as a result of GILTI for the year ended March 31, 2019. This was primarily the result of the
impact of the loss on sale of a foreign subsidiary during the current year. The Company has elected to account for
GILTI tax in the period in which it is incurred, and therefore has not provided any deferred tax impacts of GILTI in
its consolidated financial statements for the years ended March 31, 2019 and 2018.
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(tabular amounts in thousands, except share data)
The BEAT provisions in the Tax Reform Act eliminate the deduction of certain base-erosion payments made to
related foreign corporations, and impose a minimum tax if greater than regular tax. The BEAT tax had no impact on
the Company’s consolidated financial statements for the years ended March 31, 2019 and 2018.
The FDII provisions of the Act provide an incentive to domestic corporations in the form of a lower tax rate on
income derived from tangible and intangible products and services in foreign markets. This lower tax rate is
accomplished via an additional tax deduction based on a percentage of qualifying sales. The FDII deduction provided
the Company an additional tax benefit of $945,000 in the year ended March 31, 2019.
SAB 118 measurement period adjustments
On December 22, 2017, the SEC staff issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 (‘‘SAB 118’’) to address the
application of U.S. GAAP in situations when a registrant does not have the necessary information available, prepared,
or analyzed (including computations) in reasonable detail to complete the accounting for certain income tax effects
of the Tax Reform Act.
We applied the guidance in SAB 118 when accounting for the enactment-date effects of the Act in 2017 and
throughout 2018. At December 31, 2017, we had not completed our accounting for all of the enactment-date income
tax effects of the Act under ASC 740, Income Taxes, for the following aspects: remeasurement of deferred tax assets
and liabilities and one-time transition tax. As of December 31, 2018, we completed our accounting for all of the
enactment-date income tax effects of the Act, the impacts of which are summarized below.
One-time transition tax
The one-time transition tax is based on our total post-1986 earnings and profits (″E&P″), the tax on which we
previously substantially deferred from U.S. income taxes under U.S. law. We recorded a provisional amount for our
one-time transition tax liability for each of our foreign subsidiaries, resulting in a transition tax liability of $1,500,000
at March 31, 2018.
Upon further analysis of the Act, Notices and regulations issued and proposed by the U.S. Department of the Treasury
and the Internal Revenue Service, we finalized our calculations of the transition tax liability during the quarter ended
December 31, 2018. We decreased our March 31, 2018 provisional amount of $1,500,000 to zero, the effect of which
is included as a component of income tax expense in fiscal 2019.
Deferred tax assets and liabilities
As of December 31, 2017 we remeasured certain deferred tax assets and liabilities based on the rates at which they
were expected to reverse in the future (which was generally 21%), by recording a provisional amount of $16,128,000.
Based upon further analysis completed during the measurement period, we reduced this estimate by $26,000 during
the year ended March 31, 2018. No further adjustments were made to this provisional amount during the
measurement period.
Global intangible low-taxed income
The Company has elected to account for Global Intangible Low Taxed Income (″GILTI″) tax in the period in which
it is incurred, and therefore has not recorded any deferred tax impacts of GILTI in its consolidated financial
statements for the year ended March 31, 2019 or 2018. As noted above, the current year GILTI tax had no effect on
our annual effective tax rate.
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(tabular amounts in thousands, except share data)
The provision for income taxes differs from the amount computed by applying the statutory federal income tax rate
to income from continuing operations before income tax expense. The sources and tax effects of the differences were
as follows:
Statutory federal income tax rate(1)
Expected tax at statutory rate
Effect of Tax Reform Act(2), (3)
State income taxes net of federal benefit
Foreign taxes at rates other than statutory federal rate
Net loss on sale of businesses(5)
Permanent items
Valuation allowance(4)
Foreign tax credits(4)
Research and development credits
Other
Actual tax provision expense
Year Ended March 31,
2018
31.55%
2019
21.00%
2017
35.00%
$ 11,108
(1,500)
1,728
(145)
4,041
(1,694)
13,190
(15,371)
(1,411)
375
$ 10,321
$15,676
17,602
(37)
(2,667)
—
(2,220)
(104)
—
(612)
(18)
$27,620
$ 4,560
—
893
(1,921)
—
2,521
(829)
—
(643)
(538)
$ 4,043
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
For fiscal 2018, represents the blended rate of 35 percent for the first three quarters of the fiscal year and 21 percent for the fourth quarter.
For fiscal 2018, represents the discrete expense of the one-time transition tax ($1,500,000) and the remeasurement of our net U.S. deferred
tax assets at the new lower U.S. corporate income tax rate ($16,102,000).
For fiscal 2019, represents the discrete benefit of the reduction of the one-time transition tax of $1,500,000 recorded in fiscal 2018 to zero.
For fiscal 2019, primarily represents foreign tax credits generated by the one-time transition tax calculation and valuation allowance as the
Company believes their utilization is uncertain.
(5)
For fiscal 2019, represents losses on sales of businesses that are not deductible for income tax purposes.
The provision for income tax expense (benefit) consisted of the following:
Current income tax expense (benefit):
United States Federal
State taxes
Foreign
Deferred income tax expense (benefit):
United States
Foreign
Year Ended March 31,
2018
2019
2017
$ (1,663)
394
12,548
5,873
(6,831)
$10,321
$ 1,109
402
6,141
21,177
(1,209)
$27,620
$
41
217
3,296
5,797
(5,308)
$ 4,043
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
(tabular amounts in thousands, except share data)
The Company applies the liability method of accounting for income taxes as required by ASC Topic 740, ‘‘Income
Taxes.’’ The tax effects of temporary differences that give rise to significant portions of the deferred tax assets and
deferred tax liabilities are as follows:
Deferred tax assets:
Federal net operating loss carryforwards
State and foreign net operating loss carryforwards
Employee benefit plans
Insurance reserves
Accrued vacation and incentive costs
Federal tax credit carryforwards
Equity compensation
Other
Valuation allowance
Deferred tax assets after valuation allowance
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property, plant, and equipment
Intangible assets
Total deferred tax liabilities
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)
March 31,
2019
2018
$ 21,990
8,069
27,955
3,204
4,766
17,685
2,285
4,449
(16,881)
73,522
(2,429)
(63,468)
(65,897)
$ 26,450
10,376
28,390
3,578
4,625
2,476
2,285
3,666
(4,671)
77,175
(2,785)
(72,210)
(74,995)
$ 7,625
$ 2,180
The net deferred tax asset increased in fiscal 2019 primarily as a result of the amortization of certain intangible assets,
offset by the utilization of federal and state net operating losses and the net increase to foreign tax credits after
valuation allowance.
The gross amount of the Company’s deferred tax assets were $90,403,000 and $81,846,000 at March 31, 2019 and
2018, respectively.
The valuation allowance includes $$2,372,000, $3,837,000, and $4,370,000 related to foreign net operating losses at
March 31, 2019, 2018, and 2017, respectively. The increase in the domestic valuation allowance is primarily due to
uncertainty related to the utilization of certain foreign tax credits generated by the one-time transition tax. The
decrease in the foreign valuation allowance is primarily due to the use of net operating losses which had valuation
them for certain foreign subsidiaries of the Company. The Company’s foreign
allowances recorded against
subsidiaries have net operating loss carryforwards that expire in periods ranging from five years to indefinite.
The federal net operating losses arose from the acquisition of Magnetek and have expiration dates ranging from 2020
through 2035. The state net operating losses have expiration dates ranging from 2019 through 2038. The federal tax
credits have expiration dates ranging from 2032 to indefinite.
Deferred income taxes are classified within the consolidated balance sheets based on the following breakdown:
Net non-current deferred tax assets
Net non-current deferred tax liabilities
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)
Net non-current deferred tax liabilities are included in other non-current liabilities.
March 31,
2019
2018
$ 27,707
(20,082)
$ 32,442
(30,262)
$ 7,625
$ 2,180
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(tabular amounts in thousands, except share data)
Income from continuing operations before income tax expense includes foreign subsidiary income of $14,362,000,
$25,144,000, and $3,071,000 for the years ended March 31, 2019, 2018, and 2017, respectively. As of March 31,
2019, the Company had approximately $114,000,000 of undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries. These
earnings are considered to be permanently invested in operations outside the U.S. with the exception of the current
earnings from two foreign subsidiaries. Any repatriation of these amounts would not be expected to result in a
material increase to income tax expense due to the one-time transition tax and the new U.S. territorial tax system.
Determination of the amount of unrecognized deferred U.S. income tax liability with respect to such earnings is not
practicable.
During fiscal 2018, the Company adopted ASU No. 2016-09. There were shares of common stock issued through
restricted stock units, the exercise of non-qualified stock options, or through the disqualifying disposition of incentive
stock options in the years ended March 31, 2019 and 2018. The tax effect to the Company from these share
transactions during fiscal 2019 and 2018 was a reduction to income tax expense of ($1,129,000) and ($1,230,000),
respectively.
Changes in the Company’s uncertain income tax positions, excluding the related accrual for interest and penalties,
are as follows:
Beginning balance
Additions for tax positions of the current year
Reductions for prior year tax positions
Settlements
Foreign currency translation
Lapses in statutes of limitation
Ending balance
2019
2018
2017
$ 592 $ 975 $1,092
—
550
444
—
(141) —
—
—
—
(9)
20
(65)
(108)
— (847)
$ 936 $ 592 $ 975
The Company had $38,000 and $33,000 accrued for the payment of interest and penalties at March 31, 2019 and
2018, respectively. The Company recognizes interest expense or penalties related to uncertain tax positions as a part
of income tax expense in its consolidated statements of operations.
All of the unrecognized tax benefits as of March 31, 2019 would impact the effective tax rate if recognized.
The Company and its subsidiaries file income tax returns in the U.S., various state, local, and foreign jurisdictions.
The Internal Revenue Service has completed an examination of the Company’s U.S. income tax returns for fiscal
2015 resulting in no adjustments. The Company has no current U.S. income tax examinations or audits.
The Company’s major tax jurisdictions are the United States and Germany. With few exceptions, the Company is no
longer subject to tax examinations by tax authorities in the United States for tax years prior to March 31, 2016 and
in Germany for tax years prior to March 31, 2011. The Company has a current tax examination in Germany for fiscal
years 2012 to 2014.
The Company anticipates that total unrecognized tax benefits will change due to the expiration of statutes and the
enactment of legislation in certain foreign jurisdictions prior to March 31, 2020.
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(tabular amounts in thousands, except share data)
18. Rental Expense and Lease Commitments
Rental expense for the years ended March 31, 2019, 2018, and 2017 was $12,248,000, $13,020,000, and $9,216,000,
respectively. The following amounts represent future minimum payment commitments as of March 31, 2019 under
non-cancelable operating leases extending beyond one year:
Year Ended March 31,
Real Property Vehicles/Equipment
Total
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Thereafter
Total
$10,018
7,283
5,430
4,806
3,570
10,185
$41,292
$1,373
318
185
138
52
87
$2,153
$11,391
7,601
5,615
4,944
3,622
10,272
$43,445
19. Business Segment Information
ASC Topic 280, ‘‘Segment Reporting,’’ establishes the standards for reporting information about operating segments
in financial statements. The Company has one operating and reportable segment for both internal and external
reporting purposes.
Financial information relating to the Company’s operations by geographic area is as follows:
Net sales:
United States
Europe, Middle East, and Africa
Canada
Asia Pacific
Latin America
Total
Year Ended March 31,
2018
2017
2019
$485,969
323,508
22,206
17,749
26,850
$876,282
$455,483
316,694
20,672
19,082
27,488
$839,419
$408,911
169,074
19,718
13,857
25,563
$637,123
Note: Net sales to external customers are attributed to geographic areas based upon the location from which the
product was shipped from the Company to the customer.
Total assets:
United States
Europe, Middle East, and Africa
Canada
Asia Pacific
Latin America
Total
Year Ended March 31,
2018
2019
2017
$ 496,580
515,539
8,688
22,129
18,635
$ 477,712
613,842
7,469
23,630
19,793
$ 474,440
581,981
9,825
23,260
24,337
$1,061,571
$1,142,446
$1,113,843
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(tabular amounts in thousands, except share data)
Long-lived assets:
United States
Europe, Middle East, and Africa
Canada
Asia Pacific
Latin America
Total
Year Ended March 31,
2018
2017
2019
$282,456
352,313
1,319
5,781
1,190
$643,059
$293,576
421,183
1,172
6,847
1,499
$724,277
$301,715
377,285
1,156
6,853
1,501
$688,510
Note: Long-lived assets include net property, plant, and equipment, goodwill, and other intangibles, net.
Sales by major product group are as follows:
Hoists
Chain and rigging tools
Industrial cranes
Actuators and rotary unions
Digital power control and delivery systems
Elevator application drive systems
Other
Total
20. Selected Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited)
Below is selected quarterly financial data for fiscal 2019 and 2018:
2019
$546,924
89,215
30,967
77,719
98,187
25,548
7,722
$876,282
Year Ended March 31,
2018
$532,925
79,884
35,071
71,525
84,565
24,423
11,026
$839,419
2017
$357,447
71,832
29,151
67,468
78,660
21,998
10,567
$637,123
Net sales
Gross profit
Income from operations
Net income (loss)
Net income (loss) per share – basic
Net income (loss) per share – diluted
Net sales
Gross profit
Income from operations
Net income (loss)
Net income (loss) per share – basic
Net income (loss) per share – diluted
June 30, 2018
September 30, 2018 December 31, 2018 March 31, 2019
Three Months Ended
$224,992
79,647
13,503
7,706
$
$
$
0.33
0.33
$217,142
75,900
24,825
$ 15,912
$
$
0.68
0.67
$217,415
73,405
6,646
(782)
$
$
$
(0.03)
(0.03)
$216,733
76,045
24,468
$ 19,741
$
$
0.84
0.83
June 30, 2017
September 30, 2017 December 31, 2017 March 31, 2018
Three Months Ended
$212,828
71,778
19,219
$ 12,508
$
$
0.55
0.54
$208,725
69,137
13,710
$ (10,565)
$
$
(0.46)
(0.46)
$214,140
74,716
15,807
8,466
$
$
$
0.37
0.36
$203,726
69,430
19,595
$ 11,656
$
$
0.52
0.51
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(tabular amounts in thousands, except share data)
21. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss is as follows:
Foreign currency translation adjustment – net of tax
Pension liability – net of tax
Postretirement obligations – net of tax
Split-dollar life insurance arrangements – net of tax
Derivatives qualifying as hedges – net of tax
Net unrealized investment gain – net of tax
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
March 31,
2019
2018
$(25,355)
(55,601)
1,847
(1,391)
(2,552)
—
$(83,052)
$ (8,647)
(49,889)
1,372
(1,462)
(1,515)
883
$(59,258)
The deferred taxes related to the adjustments associated with the items included in accumulated other comprehensive
loss, net of deferred tax asset valuation allowances, were $2,566,000, $(6,848,000), and $(5,579,000) for fiscal 2019,
2018, and 2017 respectively. Refer to Note 17 for discussion of the deferred tax asset valuation allowance. In the
period subsequent to our initial recording of the valuation allowance in fiscal 2011, increases and decreases to both
the deferred tax assets associated with items in accumulated other comprehensive loss, and the valuation allowance,
have been recorded as offsets to comprehensive income.
As a result of the Act as described in Note 17, the Company recorded as an offsetting entry a $(9,477,000) stranded
tax effect in the minimum pension liability component and a $(194,000) stranded tax effect in the split dollar life
insurance arrangement component of other comprehensive income in fiscal 2018. The stranded tax effect related to
the other post retirement obligations component was not material.
As a result of the recording of a deferred tax asset valuation allowance in fiscal 2011, the Company recorded as an
offsetting entry a $10,006,000 stranded tax effect in the minimum pension liability component, $935,000 stranded tax
effect in the other post retirement obligations component and a $747,000 stranded tax effect in the split dollar life
insurance arrangement component of other comprehensive income. With the reversal of that valuation allowance in
fiscal 2013, the Company recorded the reversal of the valuation allowance as a reduction of income taxes in the
consolidated statement of operations.
As a result of the recording of a deferred tax asset valuation allowance in fiscal 2005, the Company recorded as an
offsetting entry a $534,000 stranded tax effect in the minimum pension liability component of other comprehensive
income. With the reversal of that valuation allowance in fiscal 2006, the Company recorded the reversal of the
valuation allowance as a reduction of income taxes in the consolidated statement of operations.
The stranded tax effects described above are in accordance with ASC Topic 740, ‘‘Income Taxes’’ even though the
impact of the act and the deferred tax asset valuation allowance described above were initially established as an
adjustment to comprehensive income. This amount will remain indefinitely as a component of accumulated other
comprehensive loss. As described in Note 22, the Company is evaluating the impact ASU 2018-02 will have
accumulated other comprehensive income. Refer to Note 22 for additional information.
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(tabular amounts in thousands, except share data)
The activity by year related to investments, including reclassification adjustments for activity included in earnings
are as follows (all items shown net of tax):
Net unrealized investment gain (loss) at beginning of year
Unrealized holdings gain (loss) arising during the period
Reclassification adjustments for gain included in earnings
Adoption of ASU 2016-01
Net change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments
Net unrealized investment gain at end of year
Year Ended March 31,
2018
2017
2019
$ 888
—
—
(888)
(888)
$ —
$699
189
—
—
189
$888
$ 631
173
(105)
—
68
$ 699
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income by component for the year ended March 31, 2019 are as
follows (in thousands):
Beginning balance net of tax
Other comprehensive income (loss) before
reclassification
Amounts reclassified from other comprehensive loss
to net income
Adoption of ASU 2016-01
Net current period other comprehensive (loss)
income
Ending balance net of tax
March 31, 2019
Unrealized
Investment Gain
Retirement
Obligations
Foreign
Currency
Change in
Derivatives
Qualifying as
Hedges
Total
$ 888
$(49,984) $ (8,647) $ (1,515)
(59,258)
—
(6,720)
(16,708)
16,943
(6,485)
—
(888)
(888)
$ —
1,559
—
(17,980)
—
(16,421)
(888)
—
(5,161)
(16,708)
(1,037)
(23,794)
$(55,145) $(25,355) $ (2,552) $(83,052)
Details of amounts reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive loss for the year ended March 31, 2019 are
as follows (in thousands):
Details of AOCL Components
Net pension amount unrecognized
Change in derivatives qualifying as hedges
Amount
reclassified from
AOCL
Affected line item on
consolidated statement of
operations
$ 2,189
(1)
2,189
(630)
Total before tax
Tax benefit
$ 1,559
Net of tax
$
23
(1,111)
(25,024)
(26,112)
8,132
Cost of products sold
Interest expense
Foreign currency
Total before tax
Tax benefit
$(17,980)
Net of tax
(1)
These accumulated other comprehensive loss components are included in the computation of net periodic pension cost. (See Note 13 —
Pensions and Other Benefit Plans for additional details.)
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(tabular amounts in thousands, except share data)
22. Effects of New Accounting Pronouncements
In March 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-01, ‘‘Codification Improvements: Leases (Topic 842).’’ The ASU
clarifies transition disclosure requirements, specifically that entities are not subject to the transition disclosure
requirements in ASC 250 related to the effect on income of an accounting change on certain interim period
information. The ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within
those years, with early adoption permitted no earlier than when the entity adopts ASC 842.
In December 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-20, ‘‘Narrow-Scope Improvements for Lessors (Topic 842).’’ The
ASU gives lessors elections to account for the following under the new lease standard: sales taxes and other similar
taxes collected from lessees, lessor costs paid directly by a lessee, and recognition of variable payments for contracts
with lease and nonlease components. The ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, and
interim periods within those years, with early adoption permitted no earlier than when the entity adopts ASC 842.
In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-11, ‘‘Leases (Topic 842): Targeted Improvements.’’ Under the ASU,
entities may elect not to recast the comparative periods presented when transitioning to ASC 842 and lessors may
elect not to separate lease and nonlease components when certain conditions are met. The ASU is effective for fiscal
years beginning after December 15, 2018, and interim periods within those years, with early adoption permitted no
earlier than when the entity adopts ASC 842.
In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-10, ‘‘Codification Improvements to Topic 842.’’ Under the ASU,
various aspects within ASC 842 were improved, such as the rate implicit in the lease, lessee’s reassessment of lease
classification, lease term and purchase option, as well as many others aspects of the guidance. The ASU is effective
when the entity adopts ASC 842.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, ‘‘Leases (Topic 842).’’ This standard will require all leases
with durations greater than twelve months to be recognized on the balance sheet as right-of-use (‘‘ROU’’) assets and
leases liabilities. This ASU is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018,
although early adoption is permitted. The Company will adopt ASC 842 in fiscal 2020 using the modified
retrospective transition approach whereas prior periods will not be restated, therefore, presented in accordance with
the previous lease standard (ASC 840). The Company intends to utilize the transition practical expedients that are
permitted with the new standard when elected as a package, which allows the Company to not reassess the lease
classification of existing leases. The Company will also elect the practical expedient to not separate lease and
nonlease components from the ROU asset and leases liability as well as the practical expedient to not record leases
with an initial term of 12 months or less (short-term leases) on the balance sheet. We are currently updating existing
lease policies and developing new controls and business processes to comply with the new standard. The Company
expects the ROU assets and lease liabilities to be less than 5% of total assets. During the first quarter of fiscal 2020
the Company will finalize its accounting assessment and quantification of the impact on the Company’s financial
statements and corresponding disclosures.
In November 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-19, ‘‘Codification Improvements to Topic 326: Financial
Instruments - Credit Losses.’’ The ASU changes the effective date of ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit
Losses, to fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019, including interim periods within those fiscal years. We
are currently evaluating the impact the standard will have on our consolidated financial statements.
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, ‘‘Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement
of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments’’ (‘‘ASU 2016-13’’). The standard changes the methodology for measuring
credit losses on financial instruments and the timing of when such losses are recorded. ASU 2016-13 is effective for
fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted
for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2018. We are currently
evaluating the impact the standard will have on our consolidated financial statements.
In August 2018, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (‘‘SEC’’) issued its rule Disclosure Update and
Simplification (‘‘DUSTR’’) to eliminate, modify, or integrate into other SEC requirements certain disclosure rules.
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(tabular amounts in thousands, except share data)
The DUSTR is part of the SEC’s overall project to improve disclosure effectiveness and is intended to simplify
compliance without significantly altering the total mix of information provided to investors. In a limited number of
situations, the DUSTR expanded the disclosure requirements. For example, an analysis of changes in stockholders’
equity will now be required for the current and comparative quarter and year-to-date interim periods. The DUSTR
rules became effective on November 5, 2018 and must be applied to any filings after that date. The Company adopted
this rule during the quarter ended December 31, 2018.
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-15, ‘‘Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in
a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract (Topic 350).’’ The ASU amends ASC 350 to include in
its scope implementation costs of a Cloud Computing Arrangement (‘‘CCA’’) that is a service contract and clarifies
that a customer should apply ASC 350-40 to determine which implementation costs should be capitalized in a CCA
that is considered a service contract. The ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019 with
early adoption permitted. The Company adopted the standard on a prospective basis effective July 1, 2018. The
standard did not have a material impact on the financial statements for the twelve months ended as of March 31, 2019.
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-14, ‘‘Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure
Requirements for Defined Benefit Plan (Topic 715).’’ The ASU amends ASC 715 to add, remove, and clarify
disclosure requirements related to defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans such as a narrative
description describing the reasons for significant gains and losses affecting the benefit obligation for the period and
the removal of disclosing amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income expected to be recognized as part of
net periodic benefit cost over the next year. The ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020
with early adoption permitted. We anticipate this standard will change the disclosures in the Net Periodic Benefit Cost
footnote in the Company’s Form 10-K upon adoption.
In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-13, ‘‘Disclosure Framework - Changes to the Disclosure
Requirements for Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820).’’ The ASU changes the fair value measurement disclosure
requirements including new, eliminated, and modified disclosure requirements of ASC 820. For instance, the ASU
requires the addition of disclosures for Level 3 fair value measurements with unrealized gains and losses included
in other comprehensive income and disclosure of the range of the weighted average used to develop significant
unobservable inputs for Level 3 measurements. The ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15,
2019, and interim periods within those years, with early adoption permitted for any eliminated or modified
disclosures. We anticipate this standard will modify the disclosures in the Derivative Instruments footnote upon
adoption.
In July 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-09, ‘‘Codification Improvements.’’ The ASU amendments represent
changes to clarify, correct errors in, or make minor improvements to the Accounting Standards Codification
(‘‘Codification’’). The amendments make the Codification easier to understand and easier to apply by eliminating
inconsistencies and providing clarifications. The transition and effective date guidance is based on the facts and
circumstances of each amendment, however, many of the amendments in the ASU have transition guidance with
effective dates for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018 for public business entities. The standard did not
have a material impact on the financial statements for the twelve months ended as of March 31, 2019.
In June 2018,
the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-07, ‘‘Improvements to Nonemployee Share-Based Payment
Accounting (Topic 550 and 718).’’ The standard simplifies the accounting for share-based payments granted to
nonemployees for goods and services. Under the ASU, most of the guidance on such payments to nonemployees
(accounted for under ASC 550) would be aligned with the requirements for share-based payments granted to
employees (accounted for under ASC 718). The ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018,
and interim periods within those years, with early adoption permitted no earlier than when the entity adopts ASC 606.
We do not anticipate that this standard will have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.
In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-02, ‘‘Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income
(Topic 220): Reclassification of Certain Tax Effects from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income.’’ This ASU
amends ASC 220, Income Statement — Reporting Comprehensive Income, to allow a reclassification from
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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
(tabular amounts in thousands, except share data)
accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings for stranded tax effects resulting from the Tax Cuts
and Jobs Act. In addition, under the ASU, an entity will be required to provide certain disclosures regarding stranded
tax effects. The ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after
December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact the standard will have on
our consolidated financial statements.
In August 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-12, ‘‘Targeted Improvements to Accounting for Hedging Activities
(Topic 815).’’ The standard better aligns an entity’s financial reporting for hedging relationships with risk
management activities and reduces the complexity for the application of hedge accounting. Changes include the
ability to elect to perform subsequent effectiveness assessments qualitatively and the elimination of the concept of
recognizing periodic hedge ineffectiveness for cash flow hedges. The ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 2018, with early adoption permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact the standard will have on
our consolidated financial statements.
In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-09, ‘‘Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718).’’ The standard
provides guidance on the types of changes to the terms or conditions of share-based payment awards to which an
entity would be required to apply modification accounting under ASC 718. Specifically, an entity would not apply
modification accounting if the fair value, vesting conditions, and classification of the awards are the same
immediately before and after the modification. The ASU is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15,
2017 and interim periods within the fiscal year, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted this standard
effective April 1, 2018 and the standard did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial
statements.
On April 1, 2018, the Company adopted ASU No. 2017-07, ‘‘Improving the Presentation of Net Periodic Pension
Cost and Net Periodic Postretirement Benefit Cost (Topic 715).’’ The standard requires the current-service-cost
component be disaggregated from the other components of net benefit cost. The current service cost is now presented
with current compensation costs for related employees and the other components of net benefit cost is presented in
Other (income) expense, net. In accordance with the ASU, the Company adopted the standard on a retrospective basis
to all periods presented. As a result, the Company reclassified other components of net periodic benefit cost from Cost
of products sold and General and administrative expenses to Other (income) expense, net in the amount of $1,768,000
and $2,248,000 on the Consolidated Statements of Operations for the twelve months ended March 31, 2018 and 2017,
respectively. As a basis for the retrospective application of the ASU, the practical expedient was applied which
permits the use of amounts disclosed for the various components of net periodic benefit cost in Note 13.
In February 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-05, ‘‘Clarifying the Scope of Asset Derecognition Guidance and
Accounting for Partial Sales of Nonfinancial Assets (Topic 606).’’ The standard clarifies the scope of nonfinancial
asset derecognition to include in-substance nonfinancial assets thereby requiring the nonfinancial asset to be
derecognized in a partial sale transactions when the company no longer has a controlling financial interest in a
subsidiary and control of the asset is transferred in accordance with ASC 606. The ASU amends industry specific
guidance to align with the new revenue standard (ASC 606). The effective date is aligned with the new revenue
standard, which is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. As described in Note 4, the Company
adopted this standard effective April 1, 2018 and the standard did not have a significant impact on the Company’s
consolidated financial statements.
In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-01, ‘‘Clarifying the Definition of a Business (Topic 805).’’ The
amendment narrows the definition of a business as the guidance requires that when substantially all of the fair value
of the gross assets acquired or disposed of is concentrated in a single identifiable asset or group of similar identifiable
assets, the asset is not a business. The ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years,
beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company adopted this standard effective April 1, 2018 and the standard did
not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In November 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-18, ‘‘Restricted Cash (Topic 230).’’ The standard clarifies the
classification and presentation of restricted cash in the statement of cash flows. The standard requires that restricted
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(tabular amounts in thousands, except share data)
cash and restricted cash equivalents be included in the cash and cash equivalent balance in the statement of cash
flows. Further, a reconciliation between the balance sheet and statement of cash flows is required when the balance
sheet includes more than one line item for cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, and restricted cash equivalents.
Therefore, transfers between these balances should no longer be presented as a cash flow activity.
The Company adopted this standard effective April 1, 2018. The following table provides a reconciliation of Cash
and cash equivalents and Restricted Cash reported within the Consolidated Balance Sheets that agree to the total of
the amount presented in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in thousands):
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period, shown in the
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Restricted cash within Prepaid expenses and other
Restricted cash within Other assets
Total Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash at end of
March 31, 2019 March 31, 2018 March 31, 2017
$71,093
—
250
$63,021
294
250
$77,591
588
250
period, shown in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
$71,343
$63,565
$78,429
In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-16, ‘‘Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory (Topic
740).’’ The standard requires immediate recognition of the current and deferred income tax effects of intra-entity
transfers of assets other than inventory. The ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal
years, beginning after December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted this standard
effective April 1, 2018 and the standard did not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial
statements.
In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, ‘‘Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments
(Topic 230).’’ The standard clarifies the classification of certain cash receipts and cash payments in the statement of
cash flows. The ASU is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after
December 15, 2017, with early adoption permitted. The Company adopted this standard effective April 1, 2018 and
the standard did not have a significant impact on the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
In January 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-01, ‘‘Financial Instruments - Overall (Subtopic 825-10):
Recognition and Measurement of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities.’’ The update addresses certain aspects
of recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure of financial instruments, including the Company’s
marketable securities. Under the new guidance, all equity investments in unconsolidated entities (other than those
accounted for using the equity method of accounting) will generally be measured at fair value through earnings. There
will no longer be an available-for-sale classification for equity securities with readily determinable fair values. The
Company adopted this standard effective April 1, 2018 and was applied on a modified retrospective basis through a
cumulative effect adjustment of $888,000 to the beginning balance of retained earnings. Refer to Note 7 for additional
information.
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SCHEDULE II—Valuation and qualifying accounts
March 31, 2019, 2018, and 2017
Dollars in thousands
Description
Year ended March 31, 2019:
Deducted from asset accounts:
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance
Total
Reserves on balance sheet:
Accrued general and product liability
costs
Year ended March 31, 2018:
Deducted from asset accounts:
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance
Total
Reserves on balance sheet:
Accrued general and product liability
costs
Year ended March 31, 2017:
Deducted from asset accounts:
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance
Total
Reserves on balance sheet:
Accrued general and product liability
costs
Additions
Balance at
Beginning
of Period
Charged
to Costs
and
Expenses
Charged
to Other
Accounts Acquisition/Divestiture Deductions
Balance
at End of
Period
$ 3,520
4,671
$
784
13,190
$ (112)
(848)
$ 8,191
$13,974
$ (960)
$ (26)
(132)
$(158)
$ 902(1) $ 3,264
— 16,881
$ 902
$20,145
$13,582
$ 2,887
$ —
$ —
$3,783(2) $12,686
$ 2,676
4,585
$ 1,184
(104)
$ 153
190
$ 7,261
$ 1,080
$ 343
$ —
—
$ —
$ 493(1) $ 3,520
4,671
—
$ 493
$ 8,191
$13,335
$ 3,965
$ —
$ —
$3,718(2) $13,582
$ 2,177
4,131
$
484
(829)
$1,368
547
$ 6,308
$ (345) $1,915
$ —
736
$ 736
$1,353(1) $ 2,676
4,585
—
$1,353
$ 7,261
$14,535
$ 7,223
$ —
$ —
$8,423(2) $13,335
(1) Uncollectible accounts written off, net of recoveries
(2)
Insurance claims and expenses paid
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Item 9.
Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosures
None.
Item 9A. Controls and Procedures
Management’s Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of March 31, 2019, an evaluation was performed under the supervision and with the participation of our
management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design
and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures. Based on that evaluation, our management, including the
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were
effective as of March 31, 2019.
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 Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f). Under the supervision and with the
participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we conducted
an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the framework in Internal
Control--Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission
(2013 framework) (COSO). Based on that evaluation, our management concluded that our internal control over
financial reporting was effective as of March 31, 2019.
The effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of March 31, 2019 has been audited
by Ernst & Young LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which is included
herein.
Our management, including the CEO and CFO, does not expect that our disclosure controls or our internal control
over financial reporting will prevent or detect all error and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well designed
and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the control system’s objectives will be met.
The design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls
must be considered relative to their costs. Further, because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no
evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that misstatements due to error or fraud will not occur or that
all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities
that judgments in decision-making can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake.
Controls can also be circumvented by the individual acts of some persons, by collusion of two or more people, or
by management override of the controls. The design of any system of controls is based in part on certain assumptions
about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated
goals under all potential future conditions. Projections of any evaluation of controls effectiveness to future periods
are subject to risks. Over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or deterioration
in the degree of compliance with policies or procedures.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in internal control over financial reporting during the three months ended March 31,
2019 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial
reporting.
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To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors of Columbus McKinnon Corporation
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Opinion on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
We have audited Columbus McKinnon Corporation’s internal control over financial reporting as of March 31, 2019,
based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring
Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework) (the COSO criteria). In our opinion, Columbus
McKinnon Corporation (the Company) maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial
reporting as of March 31, 2019, based on the COSO criteria.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United
States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets as of March 31, 2019 and 2018, the related consolidated statements
of operations, comprehensive income, shareholders’ equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period
ended March 31, 2019, and the related notes and financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15(2) and
our report dated May 29, 2019 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
Basis for Opinion
The Company’s management is responsible 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
the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered
with the 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 effective internal control over financial reporting was
maintained in all material respects.
Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a
material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on
the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe
that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
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.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Buffalo, New York
May 29, 2019
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Item 9B. Other Information
None.
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PART III
Item 10. Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant
The information regarding Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant will be included in a Proxy Statement
to be filed with the Commission prior to July 31, 2019 and upon the filing of such Proxy Statement, is incorporated
by reference herein.
The charters of our Audit Committee, Compensation and Succession Committee, and Governance and Nomination
Committee are available on our website at www.cmworks.com and are available to any shareholder upon request to
the Corporate Secretary. The information on the Company’s website is not incorporated by reference into this Annual
Report on Form 10-K.
We have adopted a code of ethics that applies to all of our employees, including our principal executive officer,
principal financial officer and principal accounting officer, as well as our directors. Our code of ethics, the Columbus
McKinnon Corporation Legal Compliance & Business Ethics Manual,
is available on our website at
www.cmworks.com. We intend to disclose any amendment to, or waiver from, the code of ethics that applies to our
principal executive officer, principal financial officer or principal accounting officer otherwise required to be
disclosed under Item 10 of Form 8-K by posting such amendment or waiver, as applicable, on our website.
Item 11.
Executive Compensation
The information regarding Executive Compensation will be included in a Proxy Statement to be filed with the
Commission prior to July 31, 2019 and upon the filing of such Proxy Statement, is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 12.
Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder
Matters
The information regarding Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and regarding equity
compensation plan incorporation will be included in a Proxy Statement to be filed with the Commission prior to
July 31, 2019 and upon the filing of such Proxy Statement, is incorporated by reference herein.
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
The information regarding Certain Relationships and Related Transactions will be included in a Proxy Statement to
be filed with the Commission prior to July 31, 2019 and upon the filing of such Proxy Statement, is incorporated by
reference herein.
Item 14.
Principal Accountant Fees and Services
The information regarding Principal Accountant Fees and Services will be included in a Proxy Statement to be filed
with the Commission prior to July 31, 2019 and upon the filing of such Proxy Statement, is incorporated by reference
herein.
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PART IV
Item 15.
Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
(1) Financial Statements:
The following consolidated financial statements of Columbus McKinnon Corporation are included in Item 8:
Reference
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Consolidated Balance Sheets - March 31, 2019 and 2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Consolidated Statements of Operations – Years ended March 31, 2019, 2018, and 2017 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income – Years ended March 31, 2019, 2018, and 2017 . .
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders’ Equity – Years ended March 31, 2019, 2018, and 2017 . . . .
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – Years ended March 31, 2019, 2018, and 2017. . . . . . . . . . . .
Notes to consolidated financial statements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(2) Financial Statement Schedule:
Page No.
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
Page No.
Schedule II - Valuation and qualifying accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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All other schedules for which provision is made in the applicable accounting regulation of the Securities and
Exchange Commission are not required under the related instructions or are inapplicable and therefore have been
omitted.
(3) Exhibits:
Exhibit
Number
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
4.1
4.2
#10.1
#10.2
Exhibit
Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the
Company’s Registration Statement No. 33-80687 on Form S-1 dated December 21, 1995).
Amended By-Laws of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s
Current Report on Form 8-K dated March 28, 2013).
Certificate of Amendment to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Columbus McKinnon
Corporation, dated as of May 18, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s
Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 18, 2009).
Amended and Restated By-Laws of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.5 to the
Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated March 29, 2018).
Specimen common share certificate (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s
Registration Statement No. 33-80687 on Form S-1 dated December 21, 1995.)
Rights Agreement, dated as of May 18, 2009, between Columbus McKinnon Corporation and
American Stock Transfer & Trust Company, LLC, which includes the form of Right Certificate as
Exhibit B and the Summary of Rights to Purchase Preferred Stock as Exhibit C (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K dated May 18, 2009).
Agreement by and among Columbus McKinnon Corporation Employee Stock Ownership Trust,
Columbus McKinnon Corporation and Marine Midland Bank, dated November 2, 1995 (incorporated
by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Company’s Registration Statement No. 33-80687 on Form S-1
dated December 21, 1995).
Columbus McKinnon Corporation Employee Stock Ownership Plan Restatement Effective April 1,
1989 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 to the Company’s Registration Statement No.
33-80687 on Form S-1 dated December 21, 1995).
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Exhibit
Number
#10.3
#10.4
#10.5
#10.6
#10.7
#10.8
#10.9
#10.10
#10.11
#10.12
#10.13
#10.14
Exhibit
Amendment No. 1 to the Columbus McKinnon Corporation Employee Stock Ownership Plan as
Amended and Restated as of April 1, 1989, dated March 2, 1995 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.24 to the Company’s Registration Statement No. 33-80687 on Form S-1 dated December 21, 1995).
Amendment No. 2 to the Columbus McKinnon Corporation Employee Stock Ownership Plan, dated
October 17, 1995 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.38 to the Company’s Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1997).
Amendment No. 3 to the Columbus McKinnon Corporation Employee Stock Ownership Plan, dated
March 27, 1996 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.39 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1997).
Amendment No. 4 of the Columbus McKinnon Corporation Employee Stock Ownership Plan as
Amended and Restated as of April 1, 1989, dated September 30, 1996 (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended
September 30, 1996).
Amendment No. 5 to the Columbus McKinnon Corporation Employee Stock Ownership Plan as
Amended and Restated as of April 1, 1989, dated August 28, 1997 (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.37 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31,
1998).
Amendment No. 6 to the Columbus McKinnon Corporation Employee Stock Ownership Plan as
Amended and Restated as of April 1, 1989, dated June 24, 1998 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.38 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1998).
Amendment No. 7 to the Columbus McKinnon Corporation Employee Stock Ownership Plan as
Amended and Restated as of April 1, 1989, dated April 30, 2000 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit
10.24 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000).
Amendment No. 8 to the Columbus McKinnon Corporation Employee Stock Ownership Plan as
Amended and Restated as of April 1, 1989, dated March 26, 2002 (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.30 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31,
2002).
Amendment No. 9 to the Columbus McKinnon Corporation Employee Stock Ownership Plan as
Amended and Restated as of April 1, 1989, dated March 27, 2003 (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.32 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31,
2003).
Amendment No. 10 to the Columbus McKinnon Corporation Employee Stock Ownership Plan as
Amended and Restated as of April 1, 1989, dated February 28, 2004 (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.12 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31,
2004).
Amendment No. 11 to the Columbus McKinnon Corporation Employee Stock Ownership Plan as
Amended and Restated as of April 1, 1989, dated December 19, 2003 (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended
December 28, 2003).
Amendment No. 12 to the Columbus McKinnon Corporation Employee Stock Ownership Plan as
Amended and Restated as of April 1, 1989, dated March 17, 2005 (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.14 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31,
2005).
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Exhibit
Number
#10.15
#10.16
#10.17
#10.18
#10.19
#10.20
#10.21
#10.22
#10.23
#10.24
#10.25
#10.26
#10.27
#10.28
Exhibit
Amendment No. 13 to the Columbus McKinnon Corporation Employee Stock Ownership Plan as
Amended and Restated as of April 1, 1989, dated December 19, 2008 (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended
December 28, 2008).
Columbus McKinnon Corporation Personal Retirement Account Plan Trust Agreement, dated April 1,
1987 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.25 to the Company’s Registration Statement No.
33-80687 on Form S-1 dated December 21, 1995).
Second Amendment to the Columbus McKinnon Corporation Restricted Stock Plan (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period
ended September 29, 2002).
Columbus McKinnon Corporation Thrift [401(k)] Plan 1989 Restatement Effective January 1, 1998
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the
quarterly period ended December 27, 1998).
Amendment No. 1 to the 1998 Plan Restatement of the Columbus McKinnon Corporation Thrift
[401(k)] Plan, dated December 10, 1998 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.29 to the Company’s
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1999).
Amendment No. 2 to the 1998 Plan Restatement of the Columbus McKinnon Corporation Thrift [401
(k)] Plan, dated June 1, 2000 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33 to the Company’s Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2000).
Amendment No. 3 to the 1998 Plan Restatement of the Columbus McKinnon Corporation Thrift [401
(k)] Plan, dated March 26, 2002 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.39 to the Company’s Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2002).
Amendment No. 4 to the 1998 Plan Restatement of the Columbus McKinnon Corporation Thrift
[401(k)] Plan, dated May 10, 2002 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended September 29, 2002).
Amendment No. 5 to the 1998 Plan Restatement of the Columbus McKinnon Corporation Thrift
[401(k)] Plan, dated December 20, 2002 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended December 29, 2002).
Amendment No. 6 to the 1998 Plan Restatement of the Columbus McKinnon Corporation Thrift
[401(k)] Plan, dated May 22, 2003 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.46 to the Company’s
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2003).
Amendment No. 7 to the 1998 Plan Restatement of the Columbus McKinnon Corporation Thrift
[401(k)] Plan, dated April 14, 2004 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.28 to the Company’s
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2004).
Amendment No. 8 to the 1998 Plan Restatement of the Columbus McKinnon Corporation Thrift
[401(k)] Plan, dated December 19, 2003 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended December 28, 2003).
Amendment No. 9 to the 1998 Plan Restatement of the Columbus McKinnon Corporation Thrift
[401(k)] Plan, dated March 16, 2004 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.30 to the Company’s
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2004).
Amendment No. 10 to the 1998 Plan Restatement of the Columbus McKinnon Corporation Thrift
[401(k)] Plan, dated July 12, 2004 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended July 4, 2004).
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Exhibit
Number
#10.29
#10.30
#10.31
#10.32
#10.33
#10.34
#10.35
#10.36
#10.37
#10.38
#10.39
#10.40
#10.41
#10.42
Exhibit
Amendment No. 11 to the 1998 Plan Restatement of the Columbus McKinnon Corporation Thrift
[401(k)] Plan, dated March 31, 2005 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33 to the Company’s
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005).
Amendment No. 12 to the 1998 Plan Restatement of the Columbus McKinnon Corporation Thrift
[401(k)] Plan, dated December 27, 2005 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.34 to the Company’s
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006).
Amendment No. 13 to the 1998 Plan Restatement of the Columbus McKinnon Corporation Thrift
[401(k)] Plan, dated December 21, 2006 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.35 to the Company’s
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March, 31, 2007).
Amendment No. 14 to the 1998 Plan Restatement of the Columbus McKinnon Corporation Thrift
[401(k)] Plan, dated December 21, 2007 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.36 to the Company’s
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008).
Amendment No. 15 to the 1998 Plan Restatement of the Columbus McKinnon Corporation Thrift
[401(k)] Plan, dated January 29, 2009 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company’s
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended December 28, 2008).
Columbus McKinnon Corporation Thrift 401(k) Plan Trust Agreement Restatement Effective
August 9, 1994 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.32 to the Company’s Registration Statement
No. 33-80687 on Form S-1 dated December 21, 1995).
Columbus McKinnon Corporation Monthly Retirement Benefit Plan Restatement Effective April 1,
1998 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for
the quarterly period ended December 27, 1998).
Amendment No. 1 to the 1998 Plan Restatement of the Columbus McKinnon Corporation Monthly
Retirement Benefit Plan, dated December 10, 1998 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.32 to the
Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1999).
Amendment No. 2 to the 1998 Plan Restatement of the Columbus McKinnon Corporation Monthly
Retirement Benefit Plan, dated May 26, 1999 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33 to the
Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1999).
Amendment No. 3 to the 1998 Plan Restatement of the Columbus McKinnon Corporation Monthly
Retirement Benefit Plan, dated March 26, 2002 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.44 to the
Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2002).
Amendment No. 4 to the 1998 Plan Restatement of the Columbus McKinnon Corporation Monthly
Retirement Benefit Plan, dated December 20, 2002 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the
Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended December 29, 2002).
Amendment No. 5 to the 1998 Plan Restatement of the Columbus McKinnon Corporation Monthly
Retirement Benefit Plan, dated February 28, 2004 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.37 to the
Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2004).
Amendment No. 6 to the 1998 Plan Restatement of the Columbus McKinnon Corporation Monthly
Retirement Benefit Plan, dated March 17, 2005 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.41 to the
Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2005).
Amendment No. 7 to the 1998 Plan Restatement of the Columbus McKinnon Corporation Monthly
Retirement Benefit Plan, dated December 28, 2005 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.43 to the
Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2006).
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Exhibit
Number
#10.43
#10.44
#10.45
#10.46
#10.47
#10.48
#10.49
#10.50
#10.51
#10.52
#10.53
#10.54
#10.55
#10.56
#10.57
Exhibit
Amendment No. 8 to the 1998 Plan Restatement of the Columbus McKinnon Corporation Monthly
Retirement Benefit Plan, dated December 28, 2005 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the
Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended December 31, 2006).
Amendment No. 9 to the 1998 Plan Restatement of the Columbus McKinnon Corporation Monthly
Retirement Benefit Plan, dated April 21, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.47 to the
Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2008).
Amendment No. 10 to the 1998 Plan Restatement of the Columbus McKinnon Corporation Monthly
Retirement Benefit Plan, dated December 19, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the
Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended December 28, 2008).
Columbus McKinnon Corporation Monthly Retirement Benefit Plan Trust Agreement Effective as of
April 1, 1987 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.34 to the Company’s Registration Statement
No. 33-80687 on Form S-1 dated December 21, 1995).
Columbus McKinnon Corporation 2006 Long Term Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to
Appendix A to the definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Columbus
McKinnon Corporation held on July 31, 2006).
Amendment No. 1 to the Columbus McKinnon Corporation 2006 Long Term Incentive Plan, dated
December 30, 2008 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended December 28, 2008).
Form of Change in Control Agreement as entered into between Columbus McKinnon Corporation and
certain of its executive officers. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.33 to the Company’s Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1998).
Form of Omnibus Code Section 409A Compliance Policy as entered into between Columbus
McKinnon Corporation and certain of its executive officers. (incorporated by reference to Appendix
to the definitive Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Columbus McKinnon
Corporation held on July 31, 2006).
2010 Long Term Incentive Plan effective July 26, 2010 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of
the Company’s S-8 filed on August 12, 2010.
Amendment to the Company’s non-qualified deferred compensation plan, effective January 1, 2013
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 5.02 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on
July 19, 2012).
Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated July 26, 2015 and completed on September 2, 2015
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 and 2.2 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed
on September 2, 2015).
2016 Long Term Incentive Plan effective August 3, 2016 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of
the Company’s S-8 filed on August 3, 2016.
Share Purchase Agreement, dated November 30, 2016 and completed on January 31, 2017
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on
January 26, 2017).
Credit agreement dated January 31, 2017 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s
Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 31, 2017).
Share Purchase Agreement dated December 18, 2016 and completed on January 30, 2017
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on
December 19, 2016.
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Exhibit
Number
#10.58
*21.1
*23.1
*31.1
*31.2
*32.1
Exhibit
Registration Rights Agreement dated December 18, 2016 and completed on January 30, 2017
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on
December 19, 2016.
Subsidiaries of the Registrant.
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
Certification of the principal executive officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended.
Certification of the principal financial officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934, as amended.
Certification of the principal executive officer and the principal financial officer pursuant to Rule
13a-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted
by pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. The information contained in this
exhibit shall not be deemed filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission nor incorporated by
reference in any registration statement foiled by the Registrant under the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended.
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Filed herewith
Indicates a Management contract or compensation plan or arrangement
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Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has
duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
SIGNATURES
Date: May 29, 2019
COLUMBUS McKINNON CORPORATION
By:
/s/ Mark D. Morelli
Mark D. Morelli
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal 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.
94
Signature
Title
Date
/s/ Mark D. Morelli
Mark D. Morelli
/s/ Gregory P. Rustowicz
Gregory P. Rustowicz
/s/ Richard H. Fleming
Richard H. Fleming
/s/ Aziz S. Aghili
Aziz S. Aghili
/s/ Liam G. McCarthy
Liam G. McCarthy
/s/ Heath A. Mitts
Heath A. Mitts
/s/ Nicholas T. Pinchuk
Nicholas T. Pinchuk
/s/ Kathryn V. Roedel
Kathryn V. Roedel
/s/ R. Scott Trumbull
R. Scott Trumbull
/s/ Ernest R. Verebelyi
Ernest R. Verebelyi
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)
May 29, 2019
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
May 29, 2019
Chairman of the Board of Directors
May 29, 2019
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
Director
May 29, 2019
May 29, 2019
May 29, 2019
May 29, 2019
May 29, 2019
May 29, 2019
Chairman Emeritus
May 29, 2019
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COLUMBUS McKINNON CORPORATION
SUBSIDIARIES
(as of March 31, 2019)
Exhibit 21.1
CM Insurance Company, Inc. (US-NY)
Unified Industries Inc. (US-MI)
Magnetek, Inc. (US-DE)
Magnetek National Electric Coil, Inc. (US-DE)
Yale Industrial Products, Inc. (US-DE)
Yale Industrial Products Ltd. (England)
Columbus McKinnon Dutch Holdings 1 B.V. (The Netherlands)
Columbus McKinnon Dutch Holdings 2 B.V. (The Netherlands)
Columbus McKinnon Dutch Holdings 3 B.V. (The Netherlands)
Morris Middle East, Ltd. (Cayman Islands)
Eastern Morris Cranes Company Limited (49% Investment) (Saudi Arabia)
Columbus McKinnon Limited (Canada)
Columbus McKinnon Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. (Singapore)
Columbus McKinnon (Shanghai) International Trading Co. LTD (China)
Columbus McKinnon Asia Pacific Ltd. (Hong Kong)
Columbus McKinnon Industrial Products Co. Ltd. (China)
Columbus McKinnon (Hangzhou) Industries Co. Ltd. (China)
Yale Industrial Products Asia Co. Ltd. (Thailand)
Columbus McKinnon Singapore Pte. Ltd. (Singapore)
STAHL Cranesystems Shanghai Co. Ltd. (China)
STAHL Cranesystems India Private Ltd. (India)
Columbus McKinnon EMEA GmbH (Germany)
Columbus McKinnon Industrial Products GmbH (Germany)
Columbus McKinnon Corporation Ltd. (England)
Magnetek (UK) Limited (England)
Stahl Cranesystems Ltd. (England)
Columbus McKinnon France S.a.r.l. (France)
Columbus McKinnon Maghreb S.a.r.l AAU (Morocco)
Société d’Exploitation des Raccords Gautier (France)
Columbus McKinnon Italia S.r.l. (Italy)
Columbus McKinnon Ibérica S.L.U. (Spain)
Columbus McKinnon Benelux, B.V. (The Netherlands)
CMCO Material Handling (Pty), Ltd. (South Africa)
Yale Engineering Products (Pty.) Ltd. (South Africa)
Yale Lifting Solutions (Pty.) Ltd. (South Africa)
Yale Lifting Solutions Industrial (Pty.) Ltd. (South Africa)
Columbus McKinnon Austria GmbH (Austria)
Hebetechnik Gesellschaft GmbH (Austria)
Columbus McKinnon Hungary Kft. (Hungary)
Columbus McKinnon Russia LLC (Russia)
Columbus McKinnon Kaldirma ESVT, Ltd. (Turkey)
Columbus McKinnon Polska Sp.z.o.o (Poland)
Columbus McKinnon Switzerland AG (Switzerland)
Columbus McKinnon Ireland, Ltd. (Ireland)
Ferromet al Limitada (Portugal)
Stahl Cranesystems GmbH (Germany)
STAHL Cranesystems FZE (UAE)
Columbus McKinnon Engineered Products GmbH (Germany)
Pfaff Silberblau Utilaje de Ridicat si Transportat S.R.L. (Romania)
Verkehrstechnik Gmbh (Germany)
Columbus McKinnon Latin America B.V. (The Netherlands)
Columbus McKinnon de Mexico, S.A. de C.V. (Mexico)
Columbus McKinnon de Uruguay, S.A. (Uruguay)
Columbus McKinnon do Brazil Ltda. (Brazil)
Columbus McKinnon de Panama S.A. (Panama)
Exhibit 23.1
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the following Registration Statements:
(1) Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-3212) pertaining to the Columbus McKinnon Corporation
1995 Incentive Stock Option Plan, the Columbus McKinnon Corporation Non-Qualified Stock Option Plan, the
Columbus McKinnon Corporation Restricted Stock Plan and the Columbus McKinnon Corporation Employee
Stock Ownership Plan Restatement Effective April 1, 1989 of Columbus McKinnon Corporation,
(2) Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-137212) pertaining to the Columbus McKinnon Corporation
2006 Long Term Incentive Plan,
(3) Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-168777) pertaining to the Columbus McKinnon Corporation
2010 Long Term Incentive Plan,
(4) Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-207165) pertaining to the 2014 Incentive Plan of Magnetek, Inc.,
(5) Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-212865) pertaining to the Columbus McKinnon Corporation
2016 Long Term Incentive Plan,
(6) Registration Statement (Form S-3 No. 333-212862) and related Prospectus of Columbus McKinnon Corporation
for the registration of common stock, preferred stock, warrants, rights, stock purchase contracts, debt securities,
units and guarantees of debt securities of Columbus McKinnon Corporation, and
(7) Registration Statement (Form S-3 No. 333-217382) and related Prospectus of Columbus McKinnon Corporation
for the registration of 2,273,000 shares of common stock of Columbus McKinnon Corporation;
of our reports dated May 29, 2019, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and schedule of Columbus
McKinnon Corporation and the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting of Columbus McKinnon
Corporation included in this Annual Report (Form 10-K) of Columbus McKinnon Corporation for the year ended
March 31, 2019.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
Buffalo, New York
May 29, 2019
EXHIBIT 31.1
I, Mark D. Morelli, certify that:
CERTIFICATION
1.
I have reviewed this report on Form 10-K of Columbus McKinnon Corporation;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a
material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements
were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly
present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as
of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.
The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls
and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial
reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a.
b.
c.
d.
designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be
designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its
consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period
in which this report is being prepared;
designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial
reporting to be designed under our supervision, 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;
evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this
report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of
the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred
during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter, the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an
annual report, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s
internal control over financial reporting; and
5.
The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal
control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of
directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a.
b.
all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over
financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process,
summarize and report financial information; and
any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant
role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date: May 29, 2019
/s/ MARK D. MORELLI
Mark D. Morelli
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
Exhibit 31.2
I, Gregory P. Rustowicz, certify that:
1.
I have reviewed this report on Form 10-K of Columbus McKinnon Corporation;
CERTIFICATION
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a
material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements
were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly
present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as
of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4.
The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls
and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial
reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a.
b.
c
d.
designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be
designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its
consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period
in which this report is being prepared;
designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial
reporting to be designed under our supervision, 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;
.evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this
report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of
the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred
during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter, the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an
annual report, that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s
internal control over financial reporting; and
5.
The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal
control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of
directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
a.
b.
all significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over
financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process,
summarize and report financial information; and
any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant
role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date: May 29, 2019
/s/ GREGORY P. RUSTOWICZ
Gregory P. Rustowicz
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
Exhibit 32.1
CERTIFICATION
Each of the undersigned hereby certifies, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section
906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002,
the Annual Report of Columbus McKinnon Corporation (the
‘‘Company’’) on Form 10-K for the year ended March 31, 2019, fully complies with the requirements of Section
13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that information contained in the such Annual Report on
Form 10-K fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and result of operations of the Company.
that
A signed original of this written statement required by Section 906 has been provided to the Company and will
be retained by the Company and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.
Dated: May 29, 2019
/s/ MARK D. MORELLI
Mark D. Morelli
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
/s/ GREGORY P. RUSTOWICZ
Gregory P. Rustowicz
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
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Executive Officers
Board of Directors
Mark D. Morelli
President and Chief Executive Officer
Richard H. Fleming, Chairman
USG Corporation (NYSE: USG) (retired)
Gregory P. Rustowicz
Vice President-Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Mark D. Morelli
Columbus McKinnon Corporation
Bert A Brant
Vice President-Global Manufacturing
Appal Chintapalli
Vice President-Engineered Products
Alan S. Korman
Vice President-Corporate Development, General
Counsel and Chief Human Resources Officer
Peter M. McCormick
Vice President-Crane Solutions Group
Mark R. Paradowski
Vice President-Information Services
Mario Ramos
Vice President-Global Product Development
Kurt F. Wozniak
Vice President-Industrial Products
Aziz S. Aghili 2,3
Dana Incorporated
Liam G. McCarthy 1,3*
Molex Inc. (retired)
Heath A. Mitts 1*,3
TE Connectivity Ltd. (NYSE: TEL)
Nicholas T. Pinchuk 1,2
Snap-on Inc. (NYSE: SNA)
Kathryn V. Roedel 1,2
Sleep Number Corporation (NASDAQ: SCSS) (retired)
R. Scott Trumbull 1,2*
Franklin Electric Company (NASDAQ: FELE) (retired)
Ernest R. Verebelyi, 2,3 Chairman Emeritus
Terex Corporation (NYSE: TEX) (retired)
1 Audit
2 Compensation and Succession
3 Corporate Governance and Nomination
* Chairperson
20192018201720162015Net Income42,577$ 22,065$ 8,984$ 19,579$ 27,190$ Add back (deduct):Loss on sales of businesses25,672 - - - - Acquisition deal, integration and severance costs1,906 8,763 8,815 8,046 - Ohio plant closure1,473 - - - - Insurance recovery legal costs1,282 2,948 1,359 - - Debt repricing fees- 619 - - - Magnatek litigation- 400 - - - Insurance settlement- (2,362) - - - Acquisition inventory step-up expense & real estate transfer taxes- - 8,852 1,446 659 CEO retirement pay and search costs- - 3,085 - - Loss on foreign exchange option for acquisition- - 1,590 - - Cost of debt refinancing- - 1,303 - 8,567 Impairment of intangible asset- - 1,125 - - Canadian pension lump sum settlements- - 247 - - Facility consolidation costs- - - 1,444 1,726 Product liability costs for legal settlement- - - 1,100 - Acquisition amortization of backlog- - - 581 - Building held for sale impairment charge- - - 429 - Normalize tax rate to 22% *(7,990) 14,408 (4,626) 2,218 (1,508) Non-GAAP adjusted net income64,920$ 46,841$ 30,734$ 34,843$ 36,634$ Average diluted shares outstanding23,660 23,335 20,888 20,315 20,224 Net income per diluted share - GAAP1.80 0.95 0.43 0.96 1.34 Net income per diluted share - Non-GAAP2.74 2.01 1.47 1.72 1.81 * Applies a normalized tax rate of 22% to GAAP pre-tax income and non-GAAP adjustments above, pre-tax.Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income & EPS to Non-GAAP Net Income & EPSYear Ended March 31,
Shareholder and Corporate Information
Common Stock
Columbus McKinnon’s common stock is traded
on Nasdaq under the symbol CMCO. As of
June 3, 2019, there were 362 shareholders
of record and 23,438,624 total shares of common
stock outstanding. According to SEC filings, as
of March 31, 2019, there were 202 institutional
and mutual fund investors who own approximately
96.4% of Columbus McKinnon’s outstanding
common shares.
Annual Meeting of Shareholders
July 22, 2019
10:00 a.m. Central Time
Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
120 East Delaware Place
Chicago, Illinois 60611
Transfer Agent
Corporate Headquarters
Columbus McKinnon Corporation
205 Crosspoint Parkway
Buffalo, New York 14068
716-689-5400
www.cmworks.com
Investor Relations
Gregory P. Rustowicz
Vice President-Finance and
Chief Financial Officer
Columbus McKinnon Corporation
716-689-5442
greg.rustowicz@cmworks.com
Deborah K. Pawlowski
Kei Advisors LLC
716-843-3908
dpawlowski@keiadvisors.com
Please direct questions about lost certificates,
change of address and consolidation of accounts
to the Company’s transfer agent and registrar:
American Stock Transfer & Trust Company
620 15th Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11219
800-937-5449
718-921-8124
www.amstock.com
Investor information is available on the
Company’s website: www.cmworks.com
Independent Auditors
Ernst & Young LLP
1500 Key Tower
50 Fountain Plaza
Buffalo, New York 14202-2297
TO BE UPDATED
The Columbus McKinnon annual report contains
“forward-looking statements” within the meaning
of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of
1995. Such statements include, but are not
limited to, statements concerning future revenue
and earnings, involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors that could cause
the actual results of the Company to differ
materially from the results expressed or implied
by such statements, including general economic
and business conditions, conditions affecting the
industries served by the Company and its
subsidiaries, conditions affecting the Company’s
customers and suppliers, competitor responses to
the Company’s products and services, the overall
market acceptance of such products and services
and other factors disclosed in the Company’s
periodic reports filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission. The Company assumes
no obligation to update the forward-looking
information contained in this report.
20192018Income from operations69,442$ 68,331$ Add back (deduct):Loss on sales of businesses25,672 - Acquisition deal, integration and severance costs1,906 8,763 Ohio plant closure1,473 - Insurance recovery legal costs1,282 2,948 Debt repricing fees- 619 Magnatek litigation- 400 Insurance settlement- (2,362) Non-GAAP income from operations99,775$ 78,699$ Adjusted operating margin11.4%9.4%Reconciliation of GAAP Income from Operations & Margin toNon-GAAP Income from Operations & MarginYear Ended March 31,
Nasdaq: CMCO
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