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CUSTOMER-FIRST 
INNOVATION

PROVIDING REAL-WORLD SOLUTIONS

2018 Annual Report

FI N A N CI A L A N D  O PE R AT I N G  H I G H LI G H T S

REVENUE 

OPERATING INCOME

DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE

617.9

560.2

516.4

518.0

547.7

78.4

50.7

34.4

40.2

38.6

4.00

2.22

1.85

2.17

1.88

48.31

2.942

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

2018

2017

2016

OPERATING RESULTS 

Operating revenues 
Operating income1
Net earnings 2
Effective tax rate3
Diluted earnings per share 2
Cash dividends per share

FINANCIAL POSITION

Working capital

Total assets

Long-term debt, including current installments

Total shareholders' equity
Invested capital 4

FINANCIAL MEASURES

Gross margin

Operating margin
Return on invested capital 5
Return on beginning shareholders' equity 6

OTHER DATA

Diluted weighted average shares

Number of employees

547.7

38.6

20.3

40.1%

1.88

1.21

251.0

500.3

116.8

276.9

393.6

27.7%

7.0%

5.9%

7.5%

10,772

1,412

518.0

40.2

23.2

35.1%

2.17

1.17

200.9

506.0

117.0

270.1

387.1

28.0%

7.8%

6.9%

9.2%

10,694

1,410

516.4

34.4

20.3

30.8% 

1.85

1.13

204.2

487.5

117.2

251.6

368.8

28.8%

6.7%

6.1%

7.0%

10,930

1,366

1. Fiscal 2018 operating income includes costs of $9.7 million in connection with the Foundation for Growth initiative (“FFG costs”).  On an adjusted basis, operating income was $48.3 million and 

operating margin was 8.8%.

2. Fiscal 2018 net earnings and diluted earnings per share include after-tax FFG costs of $8.8 million, or $0.82 per diluted share, and income tax expense attributed to the enactment of U.S. tax 

reform of $2.5 million, or $0.23 per diluted share.  On an adjusted basis, net earnings were $31.6 million, or $2.94 per diluted share.

3. Fiscal 2018 effective income tax rate includes the impact of FFG costs and U.S. tax reform.  On an adjusted basis, the effective income tax rate was 27.4%.

4. Defined as current and long-term debt plus shareholders’ equity. 

5. Defined as operating income after-tax (using effective tax rate) divided by the average of beginning and ending invested capital.  On an adjusted basis, 2018 return on invested capital was 9.0%.

6. Defined as net earnings divided by beginning of period shareholders’ equity.  On an adjusted basis, 2018 return on beginning shareholders’ equity was 11.7%.

TO OUR SHAREHOLDERS

Fiscal 2018 was a pivotal year for Lindsay Corporation. The Company 

delivered improved financial results against a backdrop of challenging market 

conditions, as the cyclical downturn in the agriculture industry continued for 

a fifth year. At the same time, we introduced self-help initiatives to better 

position the Company for profitability in any market conditions.

In fiscal year 2018, Lindsay achieved revenue growth for the second 

consecutive year. We were pleased with our irrigation segment performance, 

posting consecutive quarters of revenue growth in a commodity market that 

remained suppressed, although conditions moderated somewhat over the 

course of the fiscal year. The infrastructure segment posted record results, 

securing two large Road Zipper System® projects. 

As I mentioned in last year’s annual report, I took my first 100 days as 

President and Chief Executive Officer of Lindsay Corporation to examine 

and evaluate the Company’s strategies, processes, operations and key 

differentiation points to determine what, if any, refinement or realignment 

might be needed. I visited all of Lindsay’s key locations around the globe  

and spoke with more than 1,000 employees, customers and suppliers. 

Some of my primary observations are that Lindsay has a long and storied 

history in the irrigation sector, with strong connections to its dealer network 

and customer base. The Company has a highly motivated and engaged 

employee base with a true passion for the industries we work in. I was 

greatly encouraged by the amount of innovation and the extent of Lindsay’s 

capabilities, both in irrigation and infrastructure. 

The Foundation for Growth strategic initiative was developed to implement 

structural and strategic changes to meet the challenges of one of the longest 

and harshest agriculture industry downturns in recent history.

It would start by sharpening Lindsay’s strategic focus, simplifying operations 

and improving business processes. The intent was to achieve greater 

efficiency and profitability even in the trough cycles of the agriculture market 

rather than merely waiting for the cycle to improve. These actions would also 

make the Company even more profitable when the industry returns to its 

peak cycles. 

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After conducting a diagnostic review of the entire Company, we identified 

five primary workstreams with opportunities to create value.

Manufacturing footprint – Improving productivity and optimizing our 
network of facilities.  

General and administrative expenses – Integrating and leveraging back 
office activities.  

Sourcing – Moving toward a “centralized” approach for our  
buying activities. 

Commercial – Creating value through channel optimization.

Strategic Choices – Setting strategic direction and conducting a  

portfolio assessment.

The overall goals are to simplify the way we conduct business and improve 

our productivity to build a Foundation for Growth. We set a target of 11 

percent to 12 percent operating margin in fiscal 2020 without any assumed 

improvement in the market.

As a concrete step in reducing our manufacturing footprint, we announced 

the closure of an infrastructure manufacturing facility to consolidate capacity 

with an existing irrigation facility.

In addition, we conducted a portfolio assessment of our existing businesses, 

focusing on operating margin and contribution to our core businesses 

of irrigation and infrastructure. Based on these criteria, we committed to 

divest four businesses: Lakos; Watertronics; SPF Engineering; and Irrigation 

Specialists. We secured a commercial agreement with the buyers of Lakos 

and Watertronics in order to maintain our strategy of providing turnkey 

irrigation solutions. These divestments allow Lindsay to eliminate the 

complexity of owning and operating these businesses and to contribute to 

improved operating margin.

In the irrigation sector, technological innovation has provided Lindsay an 

important competitive edge as it has provided growers with powerful tools 

that help achieve higher yields and reap the most benefit out of every 

drop of water used. In fiscal 2018, the Company further strengthened that 

position. FieldNET Advisor ®, our industry-leading, wireless management tool, 

was upgraded with new features and capabilities that provide growers even 

more precise control when deciding when, where and how much to irrigate. 

The FieldNET Advisor market was also greatly expanded to reach new users. 

In 2017, FieldNET Advisor was introduced in the U.S. for two crops. In fiscal 

2018, it is now covering 21 crops in 18 countries.

Foundation for Growth initiatives 

have sharpened strategic focus, 

simplified operations and 

improved business processes.

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For the first time, in fiscal 2018 Lindsay entered into strategic agreements 

with third parties to deliver greatly enhanced, value-added user experiences 

to our growers. We aligned with the John Deere Operations Center to 

make their vast agricultural database accessible to users of FieldNET 

Advisor. In addition, we are collaborating with Farmers Edge to provide our 

FieldNET Advisor customers access to their comprehensive suite of digital 

agronomic tools including exclusive daily, high-resolution satellite imagery. 

These unprecedented capabilities further solidify FieldNET Advisor as the 

intelligent, remote irrigation management tool of choice.

In yet another example of innovative leveraging of technology, our Elecsys 

subsidiary introduced Light Guard Pulse, a real-time monitoring system for 

light poles and bulbs on highways and streets. Light Guard Pulse reduces 

losses caused by theft of expensive copper wire and fiber optic cables. When 

acquired by Lindsay, Elecsys specialized in remote monitoring of oil and 

gas equipment, pipelines and facilities. That expertise was leveraged into 

irrigation applications, and we are exploring expansion opportunities within 

the infrastructure vertical channel. 

In conclusion, fiscal 2018 will be remembered as a significant time in the life 

of Lindsay Corporation. After extensive assessment and analysis, we made 

strategic changes that will affect every area of the Company, and we believe 

they will position it for greater performance in all market conditions. We have 

set aggressive goals, but I have utmost confidence in the people of Lindsay 

and their skill, dedication, creativity and enthusiasm that inform our culture. I 

would like to express my appreciation to our customers and our shareholders 

for your important roles and valued support in this exciting and rewarding 

time for your Company.

Sincerely,
Sincerely,

Tim Hassinger
Tim Hassinger 

President & Chief Executive Officer

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“The Light Guard units 
worked great and alerted 
us to two theft attempts 
during the first six months. By 
police responding quickly to the 
power loss at the site, the thieves were 
prevented from stealing any copper 
or damaging equipment.” 

GARY COVEY,  
KC SCOUT TECHNICAL  
& PROJECT MANAGEMENT  
CONSULTANT ENGINEER

Elecsys Corporation, a subsidiary 

that Lindsay originally acquired to 

leverage expertise to monitor and 

control irrigation equipment, has 

now leveraged that technology to 

provide solutions beyond irrigation 

application. The Missouri Department 

of Transportation (MoDOT) was seeking 

to curb thefts of copper wire from 

light poles along roads and highways. 

Copper theft losses in Kansas City were 

amounting to $500,000 annually, and 

thieves often stripped a road sign or 

light pole of fiber optic cable valued  

at $20,000 per cable. MoDOT 

attempted to use video cameras, but 

thieves could hide their identities, and 

animals and debris often triggered  

false alerts. Elecsys developed and  

patented Light Guard Pulse, a real- 

time monitoring system that instantly  

alerted authorities when electrical 

power to a pole was being cut. In 

addition to catching thieves in the act, 

Light Guard Pulse also sends alerts in 

the event of a power outage or burned 

out bulb. Elecsys' ability to adapt  

this technology is a great example of 

customer-first innovation. 

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FINANCIAL OVERVIEW

NOTE: Fiscal 2018 results include 
operating expenses of $9.7 million 
($8.8 million after-tax, or $0.82 
per diluted share) in connection 
with the Foundation for Growth 
initiative. Net earnings also 
includes tax expense of $2.5 
million, or $0.23 per diluted share, 
related to the enactment of U.S. 
tax reform.  

The commentary that follows  
is based on adjusted results,  
which omit the impact of the  
Foundation for Growth initiative  
as well as the impact of U.S.  
tax reform.

Although operating conditions 
remained challenging due  
to the persistent cyclical trough  
in the agriculture industry,  
Lindsay Corporation continued  
to show the ability to generate  
positive performance.

Company revenues for the fiscal 
year ended August 31, 2018 were 
$547.7 million, a 6 percent increase 
from $518.0 million in fiscal 2017. 
Total irrigation segment revenue 
was $439.9 million compared to 
$418.0 million in the prior year. 
North America irrigation revenue 
increased 16 percent to $294.6 
million compared to $254.2 
million in fiscal 2017. International 
irrigation was $145.2 million, an 
11 percent decrease from the 
prior year’s $163.8 million. Total 
irrigation operating income was 

$46.9 million in fiscal 2018, an 
increase of 10 percent from  
$42.8 million in the prior year.

Infrastructure segment revenue 
in fiscal 2018 was $107.8 million, 
an 8 percent increase from $99.9 
million in fiscal 2017. Infrastructure 
operating income rose 23 percent 
to $24.7 million from $20.1 million 
in the prior year.

Company operating income for 
fiscal 2018 was $48.3 million, an 
increase of 20 percent compared 
to $40.2 million in fiscal 2017.  
Net earnings in fiscal 2018 were 
$31.6 million, or $2.94 per diluted 
share. Net earnings in the prior 
year were $23.2 million, or $2.17 
per diluted share.

Operating margin increased to  
8.8 percent in fiscal 2018 from  
7.8 percent in the prior year. 

In fiscal 2018, Lindsay increased 
its dividend for the seventh 
consecutive year.

Lindsay continued to strengthen 
its balance sheet. As of August 31, 
2018, cash and cash equivalents 
were $160.8 million, a significant 
increase from $121.6 million 
the prior year. The strength of 
the balance sheet continues to 
position Lindsay for investments 
for organic growth, strategic and 
accretive acquisitions, and other 
initiatives to drive improved 
returns for shareholders.

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“The advantage of  
FieldNET Advisor is that  
I can look at it on a day-to-day 
basis or minute-by-minute basis 
without having to call someone or 
wait for a report to show  
up once a week.”

NICK HATCHER,  
LIBERAL, KS

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“ Lindsay is at the forefront of irrigation technology. We will continue 

to build on our long history of delivering innovative solutions that 

help growers maximize productivity and profitability.”

- RANDY WOOD, PRESIDENT IRRIGATION

IRRIGATION SEGMENT REVIEW

IRRIGATION SEGMENT 
PERFORMANCE 

Total irrigation equipment revenue 

increased to $439.9 million in fiscal 

2018 compared to $418.0 million in 

fiscal 2017. The irrigation segment 

provided 80 percent of total 

Company revenue in fiscal 2018. 

Irrigation equipment sales in North 

America generated 67 percent of 

segment revenue with international 

sales representing 33 percent. 

Irrigation segment operating 

income increased to $46.9 million 

for the fiscal year from $42.8 million 

in the prior year.

North America irrigation revenues 

generated 16 percent growth, 

reflecting an increase in irrigation 

system unit volume and higher 

average selling prices. Farmer 

sentiment improved as the trough 

cycle appeared to moderate and 

show signs of stabilization.

International irrigation sales 

retreated from the strong level 

recorded in fiscal 2017. Projects 

in many developing markets 

were slower to develop than we 

had projected. Sales in Brazil, an 

important market, were disrupted 

by political turmoil and labor 

issues, including a truckers’ strike 

that virtually shut down the entire 

country for 10 days.

Operating margins for the irrigation 

segment were 10.7 percent in fiscal 

2018 compared to 10.2 percent the 

prior year, reflecting the increase in 

North America volume. Our North 

America manufacturing costs were 

impacted by an increase in the 

price of steel that was largely the 

result of new tariffs. Lindsay has, 

for the most part, been able to 

pass the price increases on, adding 

a steel surcharge that has been 

understood and accepted by our 

dealers and growers.  In addition, 

margins were affected by higher 

freight costs in the U.S. and a lower 

margin mix from international 

project orders.

LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY  
TO GAIN MARKET SHARE

Technology has proven to provide 

a valuable competitive advantage 

for Lindsay Corporation. Lindsay 

offers complete, integrated 

irrigation solutions, including a 

comprehensive range of services 

and tools that help growers with 

field layout and system design; 

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Lindsay Corporation is one of 
the world’s leading providers of 
irrigation and water management 
systems and technologies used to 
irrigate approximately 12 million 
acres (4.8 million hectares) in more 
than 90 countries. Our product 
lines include center pivot and 
lateral move irrigation systems, 
hose reel travelers, irrigation 
controls, irrigation consulting, 
design, advanced machine-
to-machine communication, 
remote control and monitoring 
technology, and wireless 
networking solutions. Lindsay’s 
irrigation products are sold 
through more than 200 dealers 
in the U.S. and more than 140 
dealers in international markets.  

LINDSAY’S IRRIGATION 
SEGMENT GENERATES 
REVENUE FROM THREE 
PRIMARY SOURCES:

Conversion of dry land  
to irrigation 

Conversion from less efficient 
irrigation methods to 
mechanized systems 

Sales of replacement systems 
and parts

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weather and field monitoring 

anywhere, with a smart device. 

services; design and installation of 

In fiscal 2018, FieldNET Advisor 

in-field broadband communication 

was upgraded with powerful new 

infrastructure; and smart systems 

features and capabilities. When it 

that enable wireless, remote 

was launched in 2017, FieldNET 

operation and management of 

Advisor covered corn and soybean 

the entire irrigation operation, all 

crops in the U.S. and Canada only. 

working together to maximize a 

The 2018 technology enhancements 

grower’s yields and profitability.

can now help growers around the 

The FieldNET ® platform is 
the cornerstone of Lindsay’s 

technological advantage. FieldNET 

world. FieldNET Advisor now  

covers 21 crops and is available in 

18 more countries. 

remote monitoring and control 

FieldNET Advisor is a highly 

products can be incorporated 

differentiated offering in the 

into a new irrigation system or 

marketplace. It is the only 

added to a pivot system – even 

fully integrated irrigation 

a competitor’s machine – that is 

scheduling solution that provides 

already in the field. It has proven 

recommendations on when, where, 

to be an effective way for Lindsay 

and how much to irrigate. It even 

technology to gain a foothold with 

updates recommendations daily 

based on changes in weather 

conditions and soil moisture. By 

2022, FieldNET Advisor technology 

is expected to help growers around 

the world save 700 billion gallons 

of water and more than 1 billion 

kilowatt hours of energy. 

We continue to invest and 

collaborate with others to expand 

the capabilities of FieldNET 

Advisor. In fiscal 2018, Lindsay 

partnered with the John Deere 

Operations Center, which maintains 

one of the world’s largest databases 

of comprehensive agricultural 

information, to allow access by 

FieldNET Advisor users. This means 

a new customer base. 

FieldNET Advisor is the most 

advanced level of interactive tool, 

helping farmers make irrigation 

decisions and then program and 

operate their systems from virtually 

21 CROPS 
18 COUNTRIES

Backed by 40 years 
of proven crop 
science, FieldNET 
Advisor delivers the 
information growers 
need to decide 
precisely when, 
where and how 
much to irrigate.

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By 2020, FieldNET Advisor  

is expected to help growers around  

the world save 700 billion gallons  

of water and more than 1 billion 

kilowatt hours of energy.

effectiveness and simplicity than 

ever before.

Lindsay also aligned with digital 

solutions provider Farmers Edge 

to allow our FieldNET customers 

access to their comprehensive 

suite of agronomic tools including 

exclusive daily satellite imagery as 

well as data from on-farm weather 

stations, telematics devices and 

soil sampling that can bring new 

levels of data-driven detail to timely 

irrigation planning. 

These unmatched capabilities 

continue to expand the reach of 

FieldNET Advisor in the market.

IRRIGATION SEGMENT 
OUTLOOK

that with a handheld device a 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture 

grower can leverage big data to 

reports that marketing year 2017/18 

plan, manage, monitor and control 

projections suggest the end of the 

irrigation with greater precision, 

commodity price declines and the 

beginning of modest increases 

updated its projections, forecasting 

that are expected to continue 

that 2017 would set a new record 

through 2026. However, the USDA 

for annual fuel ethanol production, 

also forecasts net farm income to 

with slight increases projected for 

decrease $9.8 billion (13.0 percent) 

2018 and 2019. The government 

from 2017 to $65.7 billion in 2018, 

of China is continuing its plans 

after increasing $13.9 billion (22.5 

to require the use of ethanol in 

percent) in 2017.

Biofuel production will remain a 

major consumer of irrigated corn, 

sugar cane and soybeans, using 

30 to 40 percent of total crop 

all gasoline by 2020 as part of 

its efforts to reduce the country’s 

notorious air pollution, but there 

has so far been little effect on the 

amount of U.S. fuel stock imports.

production to produce ethanol 

There is still industry-wide 

and biodiesel. For 2018, the 

uncertainty regarding trade 

Environmental Protection Agency 

negotiations and possible tariffs 

kept its ethanol production target 

and retaliatory practices. Progress, 

levels the same as those of 2017. 

success and growth of our 

The current administration has been 

international projects also depend 

supportive of ethanol. The U.S. 

on a number of factors that are 

Energy Information Administration’s 

difficult to predict.

Short-Term Energy Outlook 

Despite uncertainty in the industry, 

biofuel production remains a major 

consumer of irrigated corn, sugar 

cane and soybeans.

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“We determined  
that without a Road Zipper  
to do the Michigan US-131 
project, you would have to do it 
over a two-year span, which would 
be two different summers. We 
knew we had to do something to 

expedite the project.”

TANYA PAWLUKIEWICZ,  
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT  
OF TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANT  
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER

Lindsay’s infrastructure segment is an international group of companies producing a wide range of products 
that aid in roadway maintenance and transportation safety. We manufacture moveable road barriers and barrier 
transfer machines, energy-absorbing crash cushions, specialty barriers for work areas or construction zones, road 
marking materials, railroad signaling structures, and other safety-related products. Lindsay’s roadway infrastructure 
products are sold through 35 dealers in the U.S. and 35 international dealers, while railroad products are sold 
directly to the major railroad companies in the U.S.  

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"The Road Zipper System is able to save lives, reduce traffic 

and our carbon footprint by people not sitting in traffic."

- SCOTT MARION, PRESIDENT INFRASTRUCTURE

INFRASTRUCTURE SEGMENT REVIEW

INFRASTRUCTURE  
SEGMENT PERFORMANCE 

The infrastructure segment 

provided 20 percent of Lindsay’s 

revenue in fiscal 2018 compared to 

19 percent in fiscal 2017. 

Infrastructure segment revenue 

increased to $107.9 million from 

$99.9 million in fiscal 2017. 

Operating income rose as well, to 

a record $24.7 million in fiscal 2018 

compared to $20.1 million in the 

prior year. Infrastructure operating 

margin increased for the fourth 

consecutive year, to 22.9 percent 

compared to 20.1 percent in fiscal 

2017. Greater revenue from Road 

Zipper System projects resulted 

in an improved margin mix and 

operating cost leverage.

Lindsay’s Road Zipper System is a 

one-of-a-kind solution to reduce 

road congestion and improve 

road safety. During fiscal 2018, the 

infrastructure segment was awarded 

two high-profile Road Zipper 

System contracts.

with North Delta in Greater 

Vancouver, British Columbia, 

Canada. The moveable barrier 

technology will replace an 

existing static concrete barrier to 

accommodate increased traffic 

flow during peak periods. With 

an average of 119,000 vehicles 

moving across the bridge every 

day, British Columbian officials are 

adding a seventh lane along with 

the new counter-flow moveable 

barrier system to improve capacity 

and help reduce traffic congestion 

during peak periods. When the 

Road Zipper project is completed, 

officials say motorists can expect to 

save six minutes on their morning 

commute and 12 to 16 minutes 

during the afternoon rush hour. 

Lindsay's revenue from this project 

is approximately $14 million.

The Richmond-San Rafael Bridge 

in San Francisco, California, will 

be adding Road Zipper moveable 

barrier technology to create a 

bicycle/pedestrian lane. The 

moveable barrier system on the 

The Alex Fraser Bridge connects 

Richmond and New Westminster 

Richmond-San Rafael Bridge will be 

unique in that the city wanted taller 

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INFRASTRUCTURE SEGMENT REVIEW

barriers to separate the bicycle/

pedestrian lane from the vehicle 

lanes. Lindsay designed custom 

barriers with a topper guard that 

increases the overall height of the 

barrier from 32 inches to 42 inches, 

while still allowing the barrier to be 

moved. Lindsay's revenue from this 

project is approximately $9 million.

INFRASTRUCTURE  
SEGMENT OUTLOOK

There is growing interest in Lindsay’s 
Road Zipper Solution, which is a 
high value, high margin product. 

High-profile Road Zipper contracts 

awarded in 2018 include the Alex Fraser 

Bridge in Vancouver, British Columbia, 

Canada and The Richmond-San Rafael 

Bridge in San Francisco, California.

The Road Zipper System 

is a one-of-a-kind solution 

that reduces road 

congestion and  

improves road safety.

We are seeking to expand our 
commercial reach with two primary 
strategies Road Zipper growth.

Currently, Road Zipper purchases 
are nearly always to relieve 
congestion on roadways that have 
exceeded their capacity. We see a 
strong opportunity to get involved 
earlier in the process, during the 
planning, design, specification and 
development of roadways, before 
there’s a problem with congestion. 
We want road planners to think of 
Road Zipper as a resource to help 
manage traffic flow.

We are also seeking to develop 
a broader lease model for Road 
Zipper. Currently, most leases 
are for short-term construction 
projects. Longer-term leases would 
moderate the lumpiness in the 
Road Zipper business.

With our road safety products,  
the five-year, $305 billion U.S. 
highway bill enacted in December 
2015 is continuing to provide 
stability in government spending. 
However, the current order flow for 
road safety products is negatively 
impacted by the ongoing transition 
to federal Manual for Assessing 
Safety Hardware (MASH) standards 
for road safety hardware. There is  
a December 2019 deadline for 
states to comply with the MASH 
standards to be eligible for 
reimbursement under the  
Federal Highway program.

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CAPITAL ALLOCATION PLAN

The Company has a balanced, comprehensive capital allocation plan that enables decisive short-term actions, assures 

long-term growth and returns cash to shareholders.

Targeted cash balance of $60-75 million, including international accounts  

To support cyclical and seasonal fluctuations in working capital and projected capital expenditures

Prioritization for cash use: 

Organic growth initiatives 

Capital expenditures in fiscal 2019 of $15-$20 million

Annual increases in dividends  

Synergistic acquisitions that leverage core capabilities

Excess cash invested in opportunistic share repurchases  

No repurchases in 2018  

$63.7 million remained available under the share repurchase authorization

LONG-TERM FINANCIAL GOALS

Lindsay’s goals of providing solid financial performance through market cycles.

REVENUE

OPERATING MARGIN

RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL

GOALS

5-10%

11-16%

10 -15%

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LONG-TERM OUTLOOK

The Foundation for Growth 
initiatives were developed to 
reshape the business for immediate 
improvements that would also have 
lasting benefits.

In addition, there are other business 
drivers that will contribute to the 
Company’s long-term growth.

Lindsay is at the forefront of 
research and development of 
innovative solutions to meet the 
food, fuel, fiber and transportation 
needs of the world's rapidly 
growing population. The United 
Nations forecasts that the world’s 
population will grow from current 
7.6 billion to approximately  

9.6 billion by 2050.

IMPACT ON IRRIGATION 

The U.N. Food and Agriculture 
Organization projects that food 
production will have to increase 
by 70 percent to feed the growing 
population. Achieving such an 
increase will require much higher 
crop yields, necessitating more 
efficient use of land and water. 
Protection of the environment and 
the adoption of biofuels will also 
continue to be global priorities.

According to the United Nations 
Educational, Scientific and Cultural 
Organization, only 20 percent 
of the world’s cultivated land 
is irrigated, yet irrigated land 
produces 40 percent of the world’s 
food supply. More land will have to 
be irrigated, and irrigation will have 
to be done much more efficiently. 
The world’s most common irrigation 
method is flood or gravity irrigation 
that consumes twice as much water 
as an efficient mechanical system.

By greatly increasing crop yields, 
while conserving precious water 
and reducing energy requirements, 
Lindsay irrigation solutions can play 
a vital role in meeting the most 
basic human needs. By continuing 
to expand our global presence, we 
will remain at the forefront of this 
essential industry.

IMPACT ON  
INFRASTRUCTURE SEGMENT

Essential transportation needs 
will continue to drive expansion 
in demand for our infrastructure 
products. On a global basis, more 
than half of total infrastructure 
spending is being made in 
emerging nations where there 
is a rapidly growing number of 
vehicles, an under-developed 
roadway infrastructure and an 
urgent emphasis on reducing traffic 
mortality rates through investment 
in highway safety products.

In more developed nations, 
infrastructure expansion and 
renovation are continual issues, 
and traffic congestion is a costly 
nuisance. According to the 2015 
Urban Mobility Report published 
by the Texas Transportation 
Institute, travel delays due to 
traffic congestion caused drivers 
to waste 3.1 billion gallons of fuel 
and kept travelers stuck in their 
cars for 6.9 billion extra hours, 
equating to 42 hours per rush-hour 
commuter. Nationwide, these direct 
and indirect costs add up to $160 
billion, or $960 per commuter.

The report predicts urban roadway 
congestion will continue to get 
worse without more assertive 
approaches on the project, 

program and policy fronts. By 2020, 
with a continued good economy: 

•  Annual delay per commuter will 
grow from 42 hours to 47 hours. 

•  Total delay nationwide will  

grow from 6.9 billion hours to  
8.3 billion hours. 

•  The total cost of congestion  
will jump from $160 billion to 
$192 billion. 

Traffic and congestion also  
have a strong negative impact on 
the environment. 

In many situations, Lindsay’s Road 
Zipper System will be the most 
cost-effective traffic mitigation 
solution available, on either a 
temporary or permanent basis.

As the world’s population grows, 
mobility increases, and traffic and 
congestion become more pressing, 
Lindsay’s infrastructure solutions will 
provide increasing value in terms 
of financial savings, environmental 
benefits and improved quality of life.

Lindsay leads the way in research and 

development of innovative solutions to 

meet the food, fuel and fiber needs of 

a growing global population.

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BUILDING FOR  
A STRONGER  
FUTURE

A review of our 2018 fiscal year shows that Lindsay is well-positioned for 2019  
and beyond.

Our Foundation for Growth is dedicated to improved performance even if 
market conditions remain sub-optimal. The changes and improvements we are 
implementing will lead to even greater results when market conditions improve.

The people of Lindsay Corporation have proven themselves to be uniquely 
capable of developing vital, effective, responsible solutions that provide lasting, 
tangible benefits to people throughout the world, from those struggling in 
developing nations to the sophisticated shareholders who continue to place  
their trust in us.

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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549  
FORM 10-K

(MARK ONE) 
(cid:3) ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended August 31, 2018  

or

(cid:4)(cid:4) TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF

1934

Commission File Number 1-13419 

Lindsay Corporation

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p

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)

2222 North 111th Street, Omaha, Nebraska
(Address of principal executive offices)

47-0554096
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

68164
(Zip Code)

402-829-6800
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Name of each exchange on which registered
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New York Stock Exchange, Inc. (Symbol LNN)

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Title of each class
Common Stock, $1.00 par value

Indicate  by  check  mark  if  the  registrant  is  a  well-known  seasoned  issuer,  (as  defined  in  Rule  405  of  the  Securities 
Act).     Yes (cid:3)  No (cid:5)
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Exchange
Act.     Yes (cid:5)  No (cid:3)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities 
Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such 
reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.     Yes (cid:3)  No (cid:5)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted
pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that 
the registrant was required to submit such files).     Yes (cid:3)  No (cid:5)
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will
not be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in
Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K  (cid:3)  
Indicate  by  check  mark  whether  the  registrant  is  a  large  accelerated  filer,  an  accelerated  filer,  a  non-accelerated  filer,  smaller 
reporting company, or an emerging growth company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller 
reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act:   
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The aggregate market value of Common Stock of the registrant, all of which is voting, held by non-affiliates based on the closing 
sales price on the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. on February 28, 2018 was $936,720,708. 
As of October 15, 2018, 10,757,318 shares of the registrant’s Common Stock were outstanding. 

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Portions of the Proxy Statement pertaining to the Registrant’s 2018 annual stockholders' meeting to be filed hereafter are 
incorporated by reference into Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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Part I

Part II

Part III

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Item 1.

Business ........................................................................................................................

Item 1A.

Risk Factors ..................................................................................................................

Item 1B. Unresolved Staff Comments..........................................................................................

Item 2.

Properties .....................................................................................................................

Item 3.

Legal Proceedings ........................................................................................................

Item 4.

Mine Safety Disclosures ...............................................................................................

Item 5.

Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer 

Purchases of Equity Securities............................................................................

Item 6. 

Selected Financial Data ...............................................................................................

Item 7. 

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of 

Operations...........................................................................................................

Item 7A.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk......................................

Item 8.

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data ...........................................................

Item 9.

Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial 

Disclosure ...........................................................................................................

Item 9A.

Controls and Procedures..............................................................................................

Item 9B. Other Information.........................................................................................................

Item 10.

Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance ..........................................

Item 11.

Executive Compensation...............................................................................................

Item 12.

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 Accounting Fees and Services ......................................................................

Item 15.

Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules......................................................................

Item 16.

Form 10-K Summary ....................................................................................................

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ITEM 1 — Business 

PART I

INTRODUCTION
Lindsay Corporation, along with its subsidiaries (collectively called “Lindsay” or the “Company”), is a global leader 
in  providing  a  variety  of  proprietary  water  management  and  road  infrastructure  products  and  services.    The
Company has been involved in the manufacture and distribution of agricultural irrigation equipment since 1955 and 
has grown from a regional company to an international water efficiency solutions and highway infrastructure firm
with worldwide sales and distribution.  Lindsay, a Delaware corporation, maintains its corporate offices in Omaha, 
Nebraska.    The  Company  has  operations  which  are  categorized  into  two  major  reporting  segments,  Irrigation  and 
Infrastructure.

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Irrigation Segment – The Company’s irrigation segment includes the manufacture and marketing of center pivot, 
lateral move, and hose reel irrigation systems which are used principally in the agricultural industry to increase or 
stabilize crop production while conserving water, energy and labor.  The irrigation segment also manufactures and 
markets repair and replacement parts for its irrigation systems and controls.  The Company continues to strengthen
irrigation product offerings through innovative technology such as Global Positioning System (“GPS”) positioning 
and  guidance,  variable  rate  irrigation,  wireless  irrigation  management,  irrigation  scheduling,  machine-to-machine 
(“M2M”)  communication  technology  solutions  and  smartphone  applications.   The  Company’s  primary  domestic
irrigation  manufacturing  facilities  are  located  in  Lindsay,  Nebraska  and  Olathe,  Kansas.    Internationally,  the
Company has production operations in Brazil, France, China, Turkey, and South Africa, as well as distribution and 
sales operations in the Netherlands, Australia, and New Zealand.  The Company also exports equipment from the 
U.S. to other international markets.

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Infrastructure  Segment  –  The  Company’s  infrastructure  segment  includes  the  manufacture  and  marketing  of 
moveable  barriers,  specialty  barriers,  crash  cushions  and  end  terminals,  road  marking  and  road  safety  equipment, 
large diameter steel tubing, and railroad signals and structures.  The infrastructure segment also provides outsourced 
manufacturing  and  production  services.    The  principal  infrastructure  manufacturing  facilities  are  located  in  Rio
Vista, California; Milan, Italy; and Lindsay, Nebraska.

PRODUCTS BY SEGMENT

IRRIGATION SEGMENT 
Products - The Company manufactures and markets its center pivot, lateral move irrigation systems, and irrigation 
controls in the U.S. and internationally under its Zimmatic® brand.  The Company also manufactures and markets 
hose  reel  travelers  under  the  Perrot™t
  and  Greenfield®  brands.    The  Company  also  produces  or  markets  chemical
injection systems, variable rate irrigation systems, flow meters, weather stations, soil moisture sensors, and remote 
monitoring  and  control  systems  which  it  sells  under  its GrowSmart®  brand.    In  addition  to  whole  systems,  the 
Company  manufactures  and  markets  repair  and  replacement  parts  for  its  irrigation  systems  and  controls. 
Furthermore,  the  Company  designs  and  manufactures  innovative  M2M  communication  technology  solutions,  data
acquisition and management systems, and custom electronic equipment for critical applications under its Elecsys™
brand.

The  Company’s  irrigation  systems  are  primarily  of  the  standard  center  pivot  type,  with  a  small  portion  of  its 
products consisting of the lateral move type.  Both are automatic move systems consisting of sprinklers mounted on
a  water  carrying  pipeline  which  is  supported  approximately  11  feet  off  the  ground  by  a  truss  system  suspended 
between moving towers.

A standard center pivot in the U.S. is typically seven spans and approximately 1,300 feet long and is designed to
circle  within  a  quarter-section  of  land,  which  comprises  160  acres,  wherein  it  irrigates  approximately  125  to  130 
acres.  A center pivot or lateral move system can also be custom designed and can irrigate from 25 to 600+ acres.

A  center  pivot  system  represents  a  significant  investment  to  a  farmer.    In  a  dry  land  conversion  to  center  pivot 
irrigation,  approximately  one-half  of  the  investment  is  for  the  pivot  itself,  and  the  remainder  is  attributable  to
installation of additional equipment such as wells, pumps, underground water pipes, electrical supply, and a concrete 
pad  upon  which  the  pivot  is  anchored.    The  Company’s  center  pivot  and  lateral  move  irrigation  systems  can  be 
enhanced with a family of integrated proprietary products such as GPS monitoring and other automated controls. 

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The Company also manufactures and distributes hose reel travelers.  Hose reel travelers are typically deployed in
smaller or irregular fields and usually are easy to operate, easy to move from field to field, and a smaller investment 
than a typical standard center pivot.   

The Company also markets proprietary remote monitoring and automation technology that works on any brand of 
electronic pivot and drip irrigation systems and is sold on a subscription basis under the FieldNET®TT  product name. 
FieldNET®TT   technology  enables  growers  to  remotely  monitor  and  operate  irrigation  equipment,  saving  time,  and 
reducing water and energy consumption.  The technology uses cellular or radio frequency communication systems
to  remotely  acquire  data  relating  to  various  conditions  in  an  irrigated  field,  including  operational  status  of  the 
irrigation system, position of the irrigation system, water usage, weather and soil conditions, and similar data.  The 
system  can  remotely  control  the  irrigation  system,  altering  the  speed  to  vary  water  application  amounts,  and 
controlling  pump  station  and  diesel  generator  operation.    Data  management  and  control  is  achieved  using
applications running on various personal computer or mobile devices connected to the internet.  

The  Company  also  markets  patented  technology  under  the  FieldNET Advisor™ product  name  which  delivers
information that helps farmers decide precisely when, where and how much to irrigate.  This technology combines 
more  than  40  years  of  crop  and  irrigation  science  with  FieldNET’s  cloud  computing  capabilities,  remote  sensing
functionality  and  machine 
irrigation
recommendations.

to  provide  farmers  with  field-specific  and  crop-specific 

learning 

Other  Types  of  Irrigation  –  Center  pivot  and  lateral  move  irrigation  systems  compete  with  three  other  types  of 
irrigation: flood, drip, and other mechanical devices such as hose reel travelers and solid set sprinklers.  The bulk of 
worldwide  irrigation  is  accomplished  by  traditional  flood  irrigation.    Flood  irrigation  is  accomplished  by  either 
flooding an entire field, or by providing a water source (ditches or a pipe) along the side of a field, which is planed 
and slopes slightly away from the water source.  The water is released to the crop rows through gates in the ditch or 
pipe, or through siphon tubes arching over the ditch wall into some of the crop rows.  It runs down through the crop
row  until  it  reaches  the  far  end  of  the  row,  at  which  time  the  water  source  is  moved  and  another  set  of  rows  are
flooded.  Disadvantages or limitations of flood irrigation include that it cannot be used to irrigate uneven, hilly, or 
rolling terrain, it can be wasteful or inefficient and coverage can become inconsistently applied.  In “drip” or “low
flow” irrigation, perforated plastic pipe or tape is installed on the ground or buried underground at the root level. 
Several other types of mechanical devices, such as hose reel travelers, irrigate the remaining irrigated acres. 

Center pivot, lateral move, and hose reel traveler irrigation offer significant advantages when compared with other 
types of irrigation.  It requires less labor and monitoring; can be used on sandy ground, which, due to poor water 
retention ability, must have water applied frequently; can be used on uneven ground, thereby allowing previously
unsuitable land to be brought into production; can be used for the application of fertilizers, insecticides, herbicides, 
or  other  chemicals  (termed  “fertigation”  or  “chemigation”);  and  conserves  water  and  chemicals  through  precise 
control of the amount and timing of the application.  

Markets  - Water  is  an  essential  and  critical  requirement  for  crop  production,  and  the  extent,  regularity,  and 
frequency  of  water  application  can  be  a  critical  factor  in  crop  quality  and  yield.    The  fundamental  factors  which
govern  the  demand  for  center  pivot  and  lateral  move  systems  are  essentially  the  same  in  both  the  U.S.  and 
international markets.  Demand for center pivot and lateral move systems is determined by whether the value of the 
increased  crop  production  and  cost  savings  attributable  to  center  pivot  or  lateral  move  irrigation  exceeds  any
increased costs associated with purchasing, installing, and operating the equipment.  Thus, the decision to purchase a
center pivot or lateral move system, in part, reflects the profitability of agricultural production, which is determined 
primarily by the prices of agricultural commodities and the costs of other farming inputs.

The current demand for center pivot systems has three sources: conversion to center pivot systems from less water-
efficient, more labor-intensive types of irrigation; replacement of older center pivot systems, which are beyond their 
useful lives or are technologically obsolete; and conversion of dry land farming to irrigated farming.  Demand for 
center  pivots  and  lateral  move  irrigation  equipment  also  depends  upon  the  need  for  the  particular  operational 
characteristics and advantages of such systems in relation to alternative types of irrigation, primarily flood.  More 
efficient use of the basic natural resources of land, water, and energy helps drive demand for center pivot and lateral 
move irrigation equipment.  An increasing global population not only increases demand for agricultural output, but 
also places additional and competing demands on land, water, and energy.  The Company expects demand for center 
pivots and lateral move systems to continue to increase relative to other irrigation methods because center pivot and 
lateral  move  systems  are  preferred  where  the  soil  is  sandy;  the  terrain  is  not  flat;  the  land  area  to  be  irrigated  is 
sizeable;  there  is  a  shortage  of  reliable  labor;  water  supply  is  restricted  and  conservation  is  preferred  or  critical; 
and/or fertigation or chemigation will be utilized. 

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United States Market – In the United States, the Company sells its branded irrigation systems, including Zimmatic®,
to  over  200  independent  dealers,  who  resell  to  their  customer,  the  farmer.    Dealers  assess  their  customers’ 
requirements, design the most efficient solution, assemble and erect the system in the field, and provide additional
system  components,  primarily  relating  to  water  supply  (wells,  pumps,  pipes)  and  electrical  supply  (on-site 
generation  or  hook-up  to  power  lines).    Lindsay  dealers  generally  are  established  local  agribusinesses,  many  of 
which  also  deal  in  related  products,  such  as  well  drilling  and  water  pump  equipment,  farm  implements,  grain 
handling and storage systems, and farm structures.  

International Market – The Company sells center pivot and lateral move irrigation systems throughout the world.  
International sales accounted for approximately 33 percent and 39 percent of the Company’s total irrigation segment 
revenues  in  fiscal  2018  and  2017,  respectively.    The  Company  sells  direct  to  consumers,  as  well  as  through  an
international dealer network, and has production and sales operations in Brazil, France, China, Turkey, and South
Africa, as well as distribution and sales operations in the Netherlands, Australia, and New Zealand serving the key
South  American,  European,  Chinese,  African,  Russian,  Ukrainian,  Middle  East,  Australian,  and  New  Zealand 
markets.  The Company also exports irrigation equipment from the U.S. to international markets.  

The  Company’s  international  markets  differ  with  respect  to  the  need  for  irrigation,  the  ability  to  pay,  demand,
customer type, government support of agriculture, marketing and sales methods, equipment requirements, and the 
difficulty  of  on-site  erection.    The  Company’s  industry  position  is  such  that  it  believes  that  it  will  likely  be
considered  as  a  potential  supplier  for  most  major  international  agricultural  development  projects  utilizing  center 
pivot or lateral move irrigation systems.   

Competition – Four manufacturers control a substantial majority of the U.S. center pivot irrigation system industry.  
The international irrigation market includes participation and competition by the leading U.S. manufacturers, as well 
as  various  regional  manufacturers.    The  Company  competes  in  certain  product  lines  with  several  manufacturers, 
some of whom may have greater financial resources than the Company.  The Company competes by continuously 
improving its products through ongoing research and development activities.  The Company continues to strengthen 
irrigation  product  offerings  through  innovative  technology  such  as  GPS  positioning  and  guidance,  variable  rate
irrigation,  wireless  irrigation  management,  and  smartphone  applications,  as  well  as  through  the  acquisition  of 
products and services that allow the Company to provide a more comprehensive solution to growers’ needs.  The 
Company’s  engineering  and  research  expenses  related  to  irrigation  totaled  approximately  $10.8  million,  $11.1 
million, and $11.6 million for fiscal 2018, 2017, and 2016, respectively.  Competition also occurs in areas of price 
and seasonal programs, product quality, durability, controls, product characteristics, retention and reputation of local
dealers, customer service, and, at certain times of the year, the availability of systems and their delivery time.  On 
balance, the Company believes it competes favorably with respect to these factors. 

INFRASTRUCTURE SEGMENT
Products  – The  Company’s Quickchange®  Moveable  Barrier™  system,  commonly  known  as  the  Road  Zipper 
System®, is composed of three parts:  1) T-shaped concrete and steel barriers that are connected to form a continuous
wall; 2) a Barrier Transfer Machine™ (“BTM™MM ”) capable of moving the barrier laterally across the pavement; and 3) 
the  variable  length  barriers  necessary  for  accommodating  curves.    A  barrier  element  is  approximately  32  inches 
high, 12-24 inches wide, 3 feet long, and weighs 1,500 pounds.  The barrier elements are interconnected by heavy 
duty steel hinges to form a continuous barrier.  The BTM™M  employs an inverted S-shaped conveyor mechanism that 
lifts the barrier, moving it laterally before setting it back on the roadway surface.

In  permanent  applications,  the  Road  Zipper  System® increases  capacity  and  reduces  congestion  by  varying  the
number  of  directional  traffic  lanes  to  match  the  traffic  demand,  and  promotes  safety  by  maintaining  the  physical 
separation of opposing lanes of traffic.  Roadways with fixed medians have a set number of lanes in each direction 
and cannot be adjusted to traffic demands that may change over the course of a day, or to capacity reductions caused 
by traffic incidents or road repair and maintenance.  Applications include high-volume highways where expansion 
may  not  be  feasible  due  to  lack  of  additional  right-of-way,  environmental  concerns,  or  insufficient  funding.    The 
Road  Zipper  System®  is  particularly  useful  in  busy  commuter  corridors  and  at  choke  points  such  as  bridges  and 
tunnels.  Road  Zipper  Systems® can  also  be  deployed  at  roadway  or  roadside  construction  sites  to  accelerate
construction, improve traffic flow, and safeguard work crews and motorists by positively separating the work area 
and  traffic.    Examples  of  types  of  work  completed  with  the  help  of  a  Road  Zipper  System®  include  highway 
reconstruction, paving and resurfacing, road widening, median and shoulder construction, and repairs to tunnels and 
bridges.

The Company offers a variety of equipment lease options for Road Zipper Systems® and BTM™M  equipment used in 
construction applications.  The leases extend for periods of one month or more for equipment already existing in the
Company’s lease fleet.  Longer lease periods may be required for specialty equipment that must be built for specific 

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projects.  Sales for a highway safety or road improvement project range from $2.0 to $20.0 million, making them
significant capital investments.

Crash Cushions and End Terminals – The Company offers a complete line of redirective and non-redirective crash
cushions which are used to enhance highway safety at locations such as toll booths, freeway off-ramps, medians and 
roadside  barrier  ends,  bridge  supports,  utility  poles,  and  other  fixed  roadway  hazards.    The  Company’s  primary 
crash  cushion  products  cover  a  full  range  of  lengths,  widths,  speed  capacities,  and  application  accessories  and 
include  the  following  brand  names:  TAU®UU ;  Universal  TAU-II®II ;  TAU-II-R™;  TAU-B_NR™;  ABSORB  350®;  and 
Walt™.    In  addition  to  these  products  the  Company  also  offers  guardrail  end  terminal  products  such  as  the  X-
Tension®  and  X-Lite® systems.    The  crash  cushions  and  end  terminal  products  compete  with  other  vendors  in  the 
world  market.    These  systems  are  generally  sold  through  a  distribution  channel  that  is  domiciled  in  particular 
geographic areas. 

Specialty  Barriers  –  The  Company  also  offers  specialty  barrier  products  such  as  the  SAB™, ArmorGuard™,
PaveGuard™,  and  DR46™  portable  barrier  and/or  barrier  gate  systems.    These  products  offer  portability  and 
flexibility in setting up and modifying barriers in work areas and provide quick-opening, high-containment gates for 
use in median or roadside barriers.  The gates are generally used to create openings in barrier walls of various types 
for both construction and incident management purposes.  The DR46™ is an energy-absorbing barrier that can help 
protect motorcyclists from impacting guardrail posts which is an area of focus by departments of transportation and 
government regulators for reducing the amount and severity of injuries. 

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Road  Marking  and  Road  Safety  Equipment  –  The  Company  also  offers  preformed  tape  and  a  line  of  road  safety 
accessory  products.    The  preformed  tape  is  used  primarily  in  temporary  applications  such  as  markings  for  work 
zones, street crossings, and road center lines or boundaries.  The road safety equipment consists of mostly plastic 
and rubber products used for delineation, slowing traffic, and signaling.  The Company also manages an ISO 17025 
certified testing  laboratory that performs full-scale impact testing of highway safety products in accordance with the
National  Cooperative  Highway  Research  Program  (“NCHRP”)  Report  350,  the  Manual  for  Assessing  Safety
Hardware  (“MASH”),  and  the  European  Norms  (“EN1317  Norms”)  for  these  types  of  products.    The  NCHRP
Report  350  and  MASH  guidelines  are  procedures  required  by  the  U.S.  Department  of  Transportation  Federal
Highway  Administration  (“FHWA”)  for  the  safety  performance  evaluation  of  highway  features.    The  EN1317
Norms are being used to qualify roadway safety products for the European markets. 

Other Products – The Company’s Diversified Manufacturing, Rail and Tubing business manufactures and markets 
railroad  signals  and  structures,  and  large  diameter  steel  tubing,  and  provides  outsourced  manufacturing  and 
production  services  for  other  companies.    The  Company’s  customer  base  includes  large  industrial  companies  and 
railroads.    Customers  benefit  from  the  Company’s  design  and  engineering  capabilities  as  well  as  the  Company’s 
ability  to  provide  a  wide  spectrum  of  manufacturing  services,  including  welding,  machining,  painting,  forming, 
galvanizing, and assembling hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical components.

Markets – The Company’s primary infrastructure market includes moveable concrete barriers, delineation systems, 
crash cushions, and similar protective equipment.  The U.S. roadway infrastructure market includes projects such as 
new  roadway  construction,  bridges,  tunnels,  maintenance  and  resurfacing,  and  development  of  technologies  for 
relief of roadway congestion.  Much of the U.S. highway infrastructure market is driven by government (federal and 
state)  spending  programs.    For  example,  the  U.S.  government  funds  highway  and  road  improvements  through  the 
Federal  Highway  Trust  Fund  Program.    This  program  provides  funding  to  improve  the  nation’s  roadway  system. 
Matching funding from the various states may be required as a condition of federal funding.  In the long term, the 
Company believes that the federal program provides a solid platform for growth in the U.S. market, as it is generally
acknowledged  that  additional  funding  will  be  required  for  infrastructure  development  and  maintenance  in  the 
future.

The global market for the Company’s infrastructure products continues to be driven by population growth and the 
need  for  improved  road  safety.    International  sales  accounted  for  approximately  59  percent  and  45  percent  of  the
Company’s total infrastructure segment revenues in fiscal 2018 and 2017, respectively.  The international market is
very different from country to country.  The standardization in performance requirements and acceptance criteria for 
highway  safety  devices  adopted  by  the  European  Committee  for  Standardization  is  expected  to  lead  to  greater 
uniformity  and  a  larger  installation  program.    Prevention  programs  put  in  place  in  various  countries  to  lower 
highway  traffic  fatalities  may  also  lead  to  greater  demand.   The  Company  distributes  infrastructure  products  in 
Europe,  South  America,  the  Middle  East,  Australia  and  Asia.    The  Company  expects  to  continue  expanding  in
international markets as populations grow and markets become more established.

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Competition – The Company competes in certain product lines with several manufacturers, some of whom may have
greater  financial  resources  than  the  Company.    The  Company  competes  by  continuously  improving  its  products
through ongoing research and development activities.  The Company’s engineering and research expenses related to 
infrastructure products totaled approximately $5.3 million, $6.0 million, and $4.3 million for fiscal 2018, 2017, and 
2016, respectively.  The Company competes with certain products and companies in its crash cushion business, but 
has  limited  competition  in  its  moveable  barrier  line,  as  there  is  not  another  moveable  barrier  product  today 
comparable  to  the Road  Zipper  System®.    However,  the  Company’s  barrier  product  does  compete  with  traditional 
“safety-shaped” concrete barriers and other safety barriers.

Distribution  Methods  and  Channels  –  The  Company  has  dedicated  production  and  sales  operations  in  the  United 
States and Italy.  Sales efforts consist of both direct sales and sales programs managed by its network of distributors 
and  third-party  representatives.    The  sales  teams  have  responsibility  for  new  business  development  and  assisting
distributors  and  dealers  in  soliciting  large  projects  and  new  customers.    The  distributor  and  dealer  networks  have 
exclusive territories and are responsible for developing sales and providing service, including product maintenance, 
repair, and installation.  The typical dealer sells an array of safety supplies, road signs, crash cushions, delineation
equipment, and other highway products.  Customers include departments of transportation, municipal transportation 
road  agencies,  roadway  contractors,  subcontractors,  distributors,  and  dealers.    Due  to  the  project  nature  of  the 
roadway  construction  and  congestion  management  markets,  the  Company’s  customer  base  changes  from  year  to 
year.  Due to the limited life of projects, it is rare that a single customer will account for a significant amount of 
revenues  in  consecutive  years.    The  customer  base  also  varies  depending  on  the  type  of  product  sold.    The
Company’s  moveable  barrier  products  are  typically  sold  to  transportation  agencies  or  the  contractors  or  suppliers 
serving those agencies.  In contrast, distributors account for a majority of crash cushion sales since those products
have lower price points and tend to have shorter lead times.

GENERAL
Certain information generally applicable to both of the Company’s reportable segments is set forth below. 

The  following  table  describes  the  Company’s  total  revenues  for  the  past  three  fiscal  years.    United  States  export 
revenue is included in International, based on the region of destination. 

($ in millions)

United States
International
Total revenues

2018

For the years ended August 31,
2017

2016

Revenues
321.7
$
226.0
547.7

$

% of
total

Revenues
59 $ 297.3
41
220.7
100 $ 518.0

% of
total

Revenues
57 $ 321.6
43
194.9
100 $ 516.4

% of
total

62
38
100

SEASONALITY
Irrigation  equipment  sales  are  seasonal  by  nature.    Farmers  generally  order  systems  to  be  delivered  and  installed 
before the growing season.  Shipments to customers located in Northern Hemisphere countries usually peak during 
the Company’s second and third fiscal quarters for the spring planting period.  Sales of infrastructure products are
traditionally  higher  during  prime  road  construction  seasons  and  lower  in  the  winter.    The  primary  construction 
season  for  Northern  Hemisphere  countries  generally  corresponds  with  the  Company’s  third  and  fourth  fiscal 
quarters.

CUSTOMERS 
The Company is not dependent upon a single customer or upon a limited number of customers for a material part of 
either segment’s business.  The loss of any one customer would not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s 
financial condition, results of operations, or cash flow. 

ORDER BACKLOG
As of August 31, 2018, the Company had an order backlog of $50.0 million compared with $51.8 million at August 
31, 2017.  The Company’s backlog can fluctuate from period to period due to the seasonality, cyclicality, timing,
and  execution  of  contracts.    Backlog  typically  represents  long-term  projects  as  well  as  short  lead-time  orders, 
therefore it is generally not a good indication of the next quarter’s revenues.

RAW MATERIALS AND COMPONENTS
Raw materials used by the Company include coil steel, angle steel, plate steel, zinc, tires, gearboxes, concrete, rebar, 
fasteners,  and  electrical  and  hydraulic  components  (motors,  switches,  cable,  valves,  hose,  and  stators).    The

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Company has, on occasion, faced shortages of certain such materials.  The Company believes it currently has ready 
access from assorted domestic and foreign suppliers to adequate supplies of raw materials and components.

CAPITAL EXPENDITURES
Capital  expenditures  for  fiscal  2018,  2017,  and  2016  were  $11.1  million,  $8.9  million,  and  $11.5  million, 
respectively.  Capital expenditures for fiscal 2019 are estimated to be approximately $15.0 million to $20.0 million, 
including  equipment  replacement,  productivity  improvements  and  new  product  development.  The  Company’s 
management  does  maintain  flexibility  to  modify  the  amount  and  timing  of  some  of  the  planned  expenditures  in
response to economic conditions.

PATENTS, TRADEMARKS, AND LICENSES
Lindsay’s Zimmatic®, Greenfield®, GrowSmart®, Perrot™t
, Road Zipper System®, Quickchange® Moveable Barrier™,
ABSORB 350®, FieldNET®TT , FieldNET Advisor™, TAU®UU , Universal TAU-II®II , TAU-II-R™, TAU-B_NR™, X-Tension®,
X-Lite®  CableGuard™dd ,  TESI™I ,  SAB™,  ArmorGuard™dd ,  PaveGuard™dd ,  DR46™66 ,  U-MAD™,  and  other  trademarks  are
registered or applied for in the major markets in which the Company sells its products.  In addition, the Company
owns multiple patents dealing with cellular communication techniques, cathodic protection measurement methods,
and  data  compression  and  transmission.    Lindsay  follows  a  policy  of  applying  for  patents  on  all  significant 
patentable inventions in markets deemed appropriate.  Although the Company believes it is important to follow a
patent protection policy, Lindsay’s business is not dependent, to any material extent, on any single patent or group 
of patents. 

EMPLOYEES
The number of persons employed by the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries at the fiscal years ended 2018,
2017, and 2016 was 1,412, 1,410, and 1,366, respectively.  None of the Company’s U.S. employees are represented 
by a union.  Certain of the Company’s non-U.S. employees are unionized due to local governmental regulations. 

ENVIRONMENTAL AND HEALTH AND SAFETY MATTERS
The Company is subject to numerous laws and regulations that govern environmental and occupational health and 
safety matters.  The Company believes that its operations are substantially in compliance with all such applicable 
laws and regulations, and that it holds all necessary permits in each jurisdiction in which its facilities are located. 
Environmental and health and safety regulations are subject to change and interpretation.  In some cases, compliance 
with  applicable  regulations  or  standards  may  require  the  Company  to  make  additional  capital  and  operational
expenditures.  The Company, however, is not currently aware of any material expenditures required to comply with 
such  regulations,  other  than  information  related  to  the  environmental  remediation  activities  described  in  Note  14,
Commitments and Contingencies, to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.  The Company accrues for 
the  anticipated  cost  of  investigation  and  remediation  when  the  obligation  is  probable  and  can  be  reasonably
estimated.  Any revisions to these estimates could be material to the operating results of any fiscal quarter or fiscal 
year, however the Company does not expect such additional expenses would have a material adverse effect on its 
liquidity or financial condition.

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FINANCIAL INFORMATION ABOUT FOREIGN AND U.S. OPERATIONS  
The Company’s primary production facilities are located in the United States.  The Company has smaller production 
and  sales  operations  in  Brazil,  France,  Italy,  China,  Turkey,  and  South  Africa,  as  well  as  distribution  and  sales 
operations in the Netherlands, Australia, and New Zealand.  Where the Company exports products from the United 
States  to  international  markets,  the  Company  generally  ships  against  prepayment,  an  irrevocable  letter  of  credit 
confirmed by a U.S. bank or another secured means of payment, or with credit insurance from a third party.  For 
sales  within  both  U.S.  and  foreign  jurisdictions,  prepayments  or  other  forms  of  security  may  be  required  before 
credit  is  granted,  however  most  local  sales  are  made  based  on  payment  terms  after  a  full  credit  review  has  been 
performed.  Most of the Company’s financial transactions are in U.S. dollars, although some export sales and sales 
from  the  Company’s  foreign  subsidiaries  are  conducted  in  other  currencies.    Approximately  23  percent  of  total 
consolidated Company sales were conducted in currencies other than the U.S. dollar in fiscal 2018 and 2017.  To 
reduce  the  uncertainty  of  foreign  currency  exchange  rate  movements  on  these  sales  and  purchase  commitments 
conducted  in  local  currencies,  the  Company  monitors  its  risk  of  foreign  currency  fluctuations  and,  at  times,  may 
enter into forward exchange or option contracts for transactions denominated in a currency other than U.S. dollars.

In  addition  to  the  transactional  foreign  currency  exposures  mentioned  above,  the  Company  also  has  translation 
exposure  resulting  from  translating  the  financial  statements  of  its  international  subsidiaries  into  U.S.  dollars.    In 
order to reduce this translation exposure, the Company, at times, utilizes foreign currency forward contracts to hedge 
its net investment exposure in its foreign operations.  For information on the Company’s foreign currency risks, see
Item 7A of Part II of this report.

INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON THE LINDSAY WEBSITE
The  Company  makes  available  free  of  charge  on  its  website  homepage,  under  the  tab  “Investor  Relations  –  SEC
Filings”, its Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, Proxy
Statements, 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 the Company electronically files such 
material  with,  or  furnishes  it  to,  the  Securities  and  Exchange  Commission.    The  Company’s  internet  address  is 
http://www.lindsay.com; however, information posted on its website is not part of this Annual Report on Form 10-
K.    The  following  documents  are  also  posted  on  the  Company’s  website  homepage,  under  the  tabs  “Investor 
Relations – Governance – Committees” and “Investor Relations – Governance – Ethics”: 

Audit Committee Charter 
Compensation Committee Charter 
Corporate Governance and Nominating Committee Charter 
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
Corporate Governance Principles 
Code of Ethical Conduct 
Employee Complaint Procedures for Accounting and Auditing Matters 
Special Toll-Free Hotline Number and E-mail Address for Making Confidential or Anonymous Complaints 

These  documents  are  also  available  in  print  to  any  stockholder  upon  request,  by  sending  a  letter  addressed  to  the
Secretary of the Company.

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY
The executive officers and significant employees of the Company, their ages, positions and business experience are
set forth below.  All executive officers of the Company are appointed by the Board of Directors annually and have 
employment agreements.  There are no family relationships between any director or executive officer.  There are no
arrangements  or  understandings  between  any  executive  officer  and  any  other  person  pursuant  to  which  they  were 
selected as an officer.

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Timothy L. Hassinger
Eric R. Arneson*
Brian L. Ketcham
J. Scott Marion
Gregory G. Oswald*
Kelly M. Staup*
Eric J. Talmadge*
Randy A. Wood
Lori L. Zarkowski*

Age
56
44
57
50
54
46
55
46
43

Position
President and Chief Executive Officer
Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
President – Infrastructure
Vice President – Global Operations
Vice President – Human Resources
Chief Information Officer
President – Irrigation
Chief Accounting Officer

*

The employee is not an executive officer of the Registrant. 

Mr. Timothy L. Hassinger is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, a position he has held since 
October  2017.  Mr.  Hassinger  has  also  been  a  director  of  the  Company  since  October  2017  and  he  is  the  only
executive officer of the Company serving on the Board of Directors. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Hassinger 
served  as  President  and  Chief  Executive  Officer  of  Dow  AgroSciences,  an  Indianapolis-based  subsidiary  of  The
Dow  Chemical  Company.  During  his  33-year  career  at  Dow  AgroSciences,  Mr.  Hassinger  held  a  series  of  senior 
leadership positions across a variety of domestic and international business units. Prior to becoming President and 
Chief  Executive  Officer  of  Dow  AgroSciences  in  May  2014,  he  served  as  its  Global  Commercial  Leader  from
February 2013 to April 2014 and as Vice President for its Crop Protection Global Business Unit from August 2009 
to  April  2014.  Previously,  he  served  as  Vice  President  for  the  Dow  AgroSciences  business  in  the  Europe,  Latin 
America,  and  Pacific  regions  from  2007  to  2009.  In  2005,  he  moved  to  Shanghai,  where  he  served  as  Regional 
Commercial Unit Leader for Greater China. Mr. Hassinger currently serves on the Board of Directors of AGDATA.

Mr. Eric R. Arneson is Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of the Company and has held such positions 
since April 2008, when he joined the Company.  Prior to that time and since January 1999, Mr. Arneson practiced 
law with the law firm of Kutak Rock LLP, and was most recently a partner of the firm.

Mr. Brian L. Ketcham is Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, and has held such positions
since April 2016. Prior to joining Lindsay and since 2001, Mr. Ketcham served in various finance roles at Valmont 
Industries,  Inc.,  most  recently  as  Vice  President  and  Group  Controller  of  the  Engineered  Support  Structures
segment. Prior to joining Valmont, Mr. Ketcham held various positions with Consolidated Container Company LLC
and KPMG LLP.

Mr. J. Scott Marion is President – Infrastructure Division, a position he has held with the Company since May 2016.
Between  April  2011  and  May  2016,  Mr.  Marion  served  as  Vice  President  and  General  Manager  –  Americas  and 
APAC  (Infrastructure).  From  January  2005  to  April  2011,  Mr.  Marion  served  in  several  management  positions  at 
Pentair.  Prior  to  2005,  Mr.  Marion  spent  14  years  with  General  Electric  in  a  variety  of  sales  and  managerial 
capacities.

Mr.  Gregory  G.  Oswald  is  Vice  President  –  Global  Operations,  a  position  he  has  held  with  the  Company  since
January  2018.  From  June  2008  to  January  2018,  Mr.  Oswald  served  as  Vice  President  –  Manufacturing.  Prior  to 
joining  the  Company,  Mr.  Oswald  served  as  the  Traction  Global  Lean  Manager  at  Dana  Corporation  from  1998 
through 2007. Mr. Oswald has obtained a Master Black Belt and is certified in Lean Manufacturing through Dana
University.

Ms. Kelly M. Staup is Vice President – Human Resources, a position she has held with the Company since January 
2018. From November 2016 to January 2018, Ms. Staup served as Director – Human Resources. From June 2011 to
November 2016, Ms. Staup served as Organization Development and Recruiting Manager. Prior to joining Lindsay, 
Ms. Staup was an Associate Vice President of SkillStorm from August 2008 to June 2011 and previously served in
managerial roles at Ajilon and Digital People.

Mr.  Eric  J.  Talmadge  is  Vice  President  and  Chief  Information  Officer  of  the  Company  and  has  served  as  Chief 
Information  Officer  since  December  2012,  when  he  joined  the  Company.  Prior  to  joining  the  Company,  Mr. 
Talmadge served as Chief Information Officer of Crete Carrier Corporation from 2008 to December 2012. Prior to
joining Crete Carrier Corporation, Mr. Talmadge served in a variety of information technology roles with SiTEL, 
Lozier Corporation, the University of Missouri, and the United States Air Force.

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Mr. Randy A. Wood is President – Agricultural Irrigation Division of the Company and has held such position since
May 2016. Between October 2013 and  May 2016, Mr. Wood served as President  – International  Irrigation of the 
Company. Between February 2012 and October 2013, Mr. Wood served as Vice President – Americas / ANZ Sales 
and Marketing. Previously he was Vice President – North America Irrigation Sales of the Company and held such 
position from March 2008, when he joined the Company. Prior to March 2008, Mr. Wood spent 11 years with Case
Corporation  /  CNH  Global  including  roles  as  the  Senior  Director  of  Marketing,  Case  IH  Tractors,  and  Senior 
Director of Sales and Marketing, Parts and Service.

Ms. Lori L. Zarkowski is Chief Accounting Officer of the Company, and has held such position since August 2011. 
Ms.  Zarkowski  joined  Lindsay  in  June  2007  as  Corporate  Reporting  Manager  and  was  promoted  to  Corporate
Controller in April 2008. Prior to joining the Company and since 1997, Ms. Zarkowski was most recently an Audit 
Senior Manager with Deloitte & Touche LLP.

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ITEM 1A — Risk Factors

The following are certain of the more significant risks that may affect the Company’s business, financial condition 
and results of operations. 

The  Company’s  irrigation  revenues  are  highly  dependent  on  the  agricultural  industry  and  weather  conditions.
The Company’s irrigation revenues are cyclical and highly dependent upon the need for irrigated agricultural crop 
production which, in turn, depends upon many factors, including total worldwide crop production, the profitability
of  agricultural  crop  production,  agricultural  commodity  prices,  net  farm  income,  availability  of  financing  for 
farmers,  governmental  policies  regarding  the  agricultural  sector,  water  and  energy  conservation  policies,  the
regularity  of  rainfall,  and  regional  climate  conditions.  As  farm  income  decreases,  farmers  may  postpone  capital 
expenditures or seek less expensive irrigation alternatives. 

Weather  conditions,  particularly  leading  up  to  the  planting  and  early  growing  season,  can  significantly  affect  the
purchasing decisions of consumers of irrigation equipment.  Natural calamities such as regional floods, hurricanes or 
other storms, and droughts can have significant effects on seasonal irrigation demand.  Drought conditions, which 
generally  affect  irrigation  equipment  demand  positively  over  the  long  term,  can  adversely  affect  demand  if  water 
sources become unavailable or if governments impose water restriction policies to reduce overall water availability.

Changing  worldwide  demand  for  food  and  different  types  of  biofuel  could  have  an  effect  on  the  price  of 
f
agricultural  commodities  and  consequently  the  demand  for  irrigation  equipment. Changing  worldwide  demand 
for farm outputs to meet the world’s growing food and biofuel demands, driven in part by government policies and 
an  expanding  global  population,  are  likely  to  result  in  fluctuating  agricultural  commodity  prices,  which  affect 
demand for irrigation equipment. The primary benefit of many of the Company’s irrigation products is to increase
grain  yields  and  the  resulting  revenue  for  farmers.    As  grain  prices  decline,  the  breakeven  point  of  incremental 
production  is  more  difficult  to  achieve,  reducing  or  eliminating  the  profit  and  return  on  investment  from  the
purchase of the Company’s products.  As a result, changes in grain prices can significantly affect the Company’s
sales levels.

A decline in oil prices or changes in government policies regarding biofuels could also negatively affect the biofuels 
market  and/or  reduce  government  revenues  of  oil-producing  countries  that  purchase  or  subsidize  the  purchase  of 
irrigation  equipment.    Biofuels  production  is  a  significant  source  of  grain  demand  in  the  U.S.  and  certain 
international markets.  While ethanol production levels are currently mandated within the U.S., potential mandate
changes  or  price  declines  for  ethanol  could  reduce  the  demand  for  grains.    In  addition,  a  number  of  ethanol
producers  in  the  U.S.  are  cooperatives  partially  owned  by  farmers.    Reduced  profit  of  ethanol  production  could 
reduce income for farmers which could, in turn, reduce the demand for irrigation equipment. 

The Company’s international sales are highly dependent on foreign market conditions and subject the Company
to  additional  risk,  restrictions,  and  compliance  obligations. International  revenues  are  primarily  generated  from
Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Europe, Mexico, the Middle East, Africa, China, Russia, Ukraine, and Central and 
South  America.   In  addition  to  risks  relating  to  general  economic  and  potential  instability  in  these  countries,  a 
number  of  countries  are  particularly  susceptible  to  disruption  from  changing  socioeconomic  conditions  as  well  as
terrorism,  sanctions,  war  and  similar  incidents.   The  collectability  of  receivables  can  also  be  difficult  to  estimate, 
particularly in areas of political instability or with governments with which the Company has limited experience or 
where there is a lack of transparency as to the current credit condition.  

The Company’s international sales efforts and profit margins are affected by international trade barriers, including
governmental policies on tariffs, taxes, import or export licensing requirements and trade sanctions.  For example, 
certain of the components required for the manufacture of the Company’s products have been or may be impacted 
by new or recently proposed tariffs.

In  addition,  the  Company’s  international  sales  efforts  must  also  comply  with  anti-corruption  laws  like  the  U.S. 
Foreign  Corrupt  Practices  Act.  These  anti-corruption  laws  generally  prohibit  companies  and  their  intermediaries 
(including, in the Company’s case, dealers and sales representatives) from making improper payments or providing
anything  of  value  to  improperly  influence  government  officials  or  certain  private  individuals  for  the  purpose  of 
obtaining or retaining a business advantage.  As part of the Company’s irrigation and infrastructure sales efforts, the
Company promotes and sells products to governmental entities and state-owned or state-backed business enterprises,
the  employees  and  representatives  of  which  may  be  considered  government  officials  for  purposes  of  the  U.S.
Foreign  Corrupt  Practices  Act.   Further,  some  of  the  countries  in  which  the  Company  does  business  lack  fully 
developed  legal  systems  and  are  perceived  to  have  elevated  levels  of  corruption.   Although  the  Company  has

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compliance  and  training  programs  in  place  designed  to  reduce  the  likelihood  of  potential  violations  of  such  laws, 
violations of these laws or other compliance requirements could occur and result in criminal or civil sanctions and 
have an adverse effect on the Company’s reputation, business, financial condition and results of operations.

The  Company’s  international  sales  and  profit  margins  are  subject  to  currency  exchange  risk.    Most  of  the
Company’s  international  sales  involve  some  level  of  export  from  the  U.S.,  either  of  components  or  completed 
products.  Policies and geopolitical events affecting exchange rates could adversely affect the international flow of 
agricultural  and  other  commodities,  which  can  cause  a  corresponding  downturn  in  the  demand  for  agricultural 
equipment  in  many  areas  of  the  world.    Further,  any  strengthening  of  the  U.S.  dollar  or  any  other  currency  of  a
country in which the Company manufactures its products (e.g. the Euro, the Brazilian real, the South African rand,
the Turkish lira, and the Chinese renminbi) and/or any weakening of local currencies can increase the cost of the 
Company’s  products  in  its  foreign  markets.    Irrespective  of  any  effect  on  the  overall  demand  for  agricultural 
equipment,  the  effect  of  these  changes  can  make  the  Company’s  products  less  competitive  relative  to  local
producing  competitors  and,  in  extreme  cases,  can  result  in  the  Company’s  products  not  being  cost-effective  for 
customers.  As a result, the Company’s international sales and profit margins could decline. 

The Company’s profitability may be negatively affected by changes in the availability and price of certain parts, 
components, and raw materials.  The Company requires access to various parts, components, and raw materials at 
competitive  prices  in  order  to  manufacture  its  products.  Changes  in  the  availability  and  price  of  these  parts, 
components, and raw materials (including steel and zinc), which have changed significantly and rapidly at times and 
are affected by factors like demand, tariffs, and freight costs, can significantly increase the costs of production.  Due 
to price competition in the market for irrigation equipment and certain infrastructure products, the Company may not 
be  able  to  recoup  increases  in  these  costs  through  price  increases  for  its  products,  which  would  result  in  reduced 
profitability.    Whether  increased  operating  costs  can  be  passed  through  to  the  customer  depends  on  a  number  of 
factors,  including  farm  income  and  the  price  of  competing  products.    Further,  the  Company  relies  on  a  limited 
number of suppliers for certain raw materials, parts and components in the manufacturing process.  Disruptions or 
delays in supply or significant price increases from these suppliers could adversely affect the Company’s operations
and profitability.  Such disruptions, terminations or cost increases could result in cost inefficiencies, delayed sales or 
reduced sales.

The Company’s infrastructure revenues are highly dependent on government funding of transportation projects and 
subject to compliance with government regulations.  The demand for the Company’s infrastructure products depends 
to  a  large  degree  on  the  amount  of  government  spending  authorized  to  improve  road  and  highway  systems.    For 
example,  the  U.S.  government  funds  highway  and  road  improvements  through  the  Federal  Highway  Trust  Fund 
Program and matching funding from states may be required as a condition of federal funding.  If highway funding is
reduced or delayed, it may reduce demand for the Company’s infrastructure products.

In addition, the Company’s infrastructure products are required to meet certain standards as outlined by the various 
governments  worldwide.    The  Federal  Highway  Administration  (“FHWA”)  continues  to  implement  Manual  for 
Assessing  Safety  Hardware  (“MASH”)  standards  which  update  and  supersede  National  Cooperative  Highway
Research Program (“NCHRP”) Report 350 standards for evaluating new road safety hardware devices.  In addition,
state  departments  of  transportation  have  the  ability  to  require  compliance  with  MASH  standards  prior  to  FHWA 
mandating such practices.  While infrastructure products previously accepted under NCHRP Report 350 criteria are
not required to be retested under MASH standards, they will no longer be eligible for federal reimbursement as the 
MASH standards are implemented by FHWA and the states.  The Company is incurring, and will continue to incur, 
research  and  development  and  testing  expense  to  comply  with  MASH  standards.  Any  reevaluation  of  the
Company’s  infrastructure  products’  compliance  with  applicable  standards,  the  implementation  of  new  standards, 
and/or  any  delay  in  the  Company’s  development  of  additional  infrastructure  products  that  comply  with  new 
standards  could  have  a  significant  adverse  effect  on  the  Company’s  competitive  position  and  on  sales  and 
profitability from its infrastructure product line. 

Compliance with applicable environmental and health and safety regulations or standards may require additional 
capital  and  operational  expenditures.    The  Company  is  subject  to  numerous  laws  and  regulations  which  govern
environmental  and  occupational  health  and  safety  matters.    The  Company  believes  that  its  operations  are 
substantially in compliance with all such applicable laws and regulations and that it holds all necessary permits in 
each jurisdiction in which its facilities are located.  Environmental and health and safety regulations are subject to 
change and interpretation.  Compliance with applicable regulations or standards may require the Company to make
additional capital and operational expenditures.   

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The Company’s Lindsay, Nebraska site was added to the list of priority superfund sites of the U.S. Environmental 
Protection  Agency  (the  “EPA”)  in  1989.    The  Company  and  its  environmental  consultants  have  developed  a 
remedial alternative work plan, under which the Company continues to work with the EPA to define and implement 
steps to better contain and remediate the remaining contamination.  Although the Company has accrued reasonably 
estimable costs associated with remediation of the site, the estimate of costs and their timing could change as a result 
of a number of factors, including (1) input from the EPA and the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality on
the  proposed  remediation  plan  and  any  changes  which  they  may  subsequently  require,  (2)  refinement  of  cost 
estimates and length of time required to complete remediation and post-remediation operations and maintenance, (3) 
effectiveness of the technology chosen in remediation of the site as well as changes in technology that may become
available in the future, and (4) unforeseen circumstances existing at the site. As a result of these factors, the actual 
amount  of  costs  incurred  by  the  Company  in  connection  with  the  remediation  of  contamination  of  its  Lindsay, 
Nebraska site could exceed the amounts accrued for this expense at the end of fiscal 2018. The Company’s ongoing 
remediation activities at its Lindsay, Nebraska facility are described in Note 14, Commitments and Contingencies, to
the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

The Company is exposed to risks from legal proceedings.  From time to time, the Company may be involved in 
various  legal  proceedings  and  other  various  claims  that  arise  in  the  ordinary  course  of  its  business,  which  may
include  commercial,  employment,  product  liability,  tort,  and  other  litigation.    Current  and  future  litigation,
governmental proceedings and investigations, audits, indemnification claims or other claims that the Company faces
may result in substantial costs and expenses and significantly divert the attention of its management regardless of the
outcome.  In addition, these matters could lead to increased costs or interruptions of its normal business operations. 
Litigation,  governmental  proceedings  and  investigations,  audits,  indemnification  claims  or  other  claims  involve
uncertainties and the eventual outcome of any such matter could adversely affect the Company’s business, results of 
operations  or  cash  flows.  For  a  summary  of  the  Company’s  infrastructure  products  litigation,  see  Note  14, 
Commitments and Contingencies, to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

The  frequency  and  magnitude  of  liability  claims  and  the  related  expenses  could  lower  profitability  and 
increase business risk. The nature of the Company’s business subjects the Company to potential liability for claims 
alleging property damage and personal injury or death arising from the use of or exposure to its products, especially
infrastructure  products  that  are  installed  along  roadways.  While  the  Company’s  liability  insurance  coverage  is 
consistent  with  commercial  norms  in  the  industries  in  which  the  Company  operates,  an  unusually  large  liability
claim or a string of claims could potentially exceed the Company’s available insurance coverage. In addition, the 
availability  of,  and  the  Company’s  ability  to  collect  on,  insurance  coverage  can  be  subject  to  factors  beyond  the 
Company’s  control.    For  example,  any  accident,  incident,  or  lawsuit  involving  the  Company,  its  products 
specifically,  or  the  industries  in  which  the  Company  operates  generally,  even  if  the  Company  is  fully  insured, 
contractually indemnified, or not held to be liable, could significantly affect the cost and availability of insurance to 
the Company in the future. 

If any of the Company’s third-party insurers fail, cancel, or refuse coverage, or otherwise are unable to provide the
Company  with  adequate  insurance  coverage,  then  the  Company’s  overall  risk  exposure  and  operational  expenses
would increase and the management of the Company’s business operations would be disrupted.

Further,  as  insurance  policies  expire,  increased  premiums  for  renewed  or  new  coverage,  if  such  coverage  can  be
secured, may increase the Company’s insurance expense and/or require that the Company increase its self-insured 
retention or deductibles. The Company maintains primary coverage and excess coverage policies. If the number of 
claims or the dollar amounts of any such claims rise in any policy year, the Company could suffer additional costs
associated  with  accessing  its  excess  coverage  policies.  Also,  an  increase  in  the  loss  amounts  attributable  to  such
claims could expose the Company to uninsured damages if the Company was unable or elected not to insure against 
certain claims because of increased premiums or other reasons.

The  Company’s  infrastructure  products  are  installed  along  roadways  in  inherently  dangerous  applications.  
Accidents involving the Company’s infrastructure products could reduce demand for such products and expose 
the  Company  to  significant  damages  and  reputational  harm.    The  Company  is  currently  defending  a  number  of 
product  liability  lawsuits  involving  the  Company’s X-Lite®  end  terminal.   While  the  Company’s  infrastructure 
products are designed to meet all applicable standards in effect in the markets in which such products are offered,
the risk of product liability claims and associated adverse publicity is inherent in the development, manufacturing,
marketing, and sale of such products, including end terminals and crash cushions that are ultimately installed along
roadways.  In addition to this inherent risk, a sizable judgment against a competitor (which was reversed on appeal) 

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brought  significant  attention  to  the  infrastructure  products  industry  and  may  be  a  factor  leading  to  additional 
lawsuits being filed against the Company and others in the industry. 

An actual or perceived issue with the Company’s infrastructure products can lead to a decline in demand for such 
products,  the  removal  of  such  products  from  qualified  products  lists  used  by  government  customers  in  their 
purchasing decisions, product recalls, adverse publicity, claims or litigation, and/or the diversion of management’s 
attention, which could materially and adversely affect the Company’s reputation, business, financial condition, and 
results  of  operations.    While  infrastructure  product  selection,  assembly,  installation,  operation,  repair,  and 
maintenance  are  the  responsibilities  of  dealers,  distributors,  customers,  and/or  state  departments  of  transportation, 
the Company may nevertheless also be subjected to claims or litigation in connection with a third party’s alleged 
failure to satisfactorily discharge such responsibilities, including but not limited to claims associated with personal
injuries, property damage, and death. Likewise, improper assembly, installation, operation, repair, or maintenance of 
the  Company’s  infrastructure  products  may  cause  such  infrastructure  products  to  fail  to  meet  certain  performance 
standards, which could lead to similar consequences as an actual or perceived issue with the infrastructure products
themselves.  Although the Company currently maintains insurance against product-related claims or litigation, the 
Company  could  be  exposed  to  significant  losses  arising  from  claims  involving  infrastructure  products  if  the 
Company’s insurance does not cover all associated liabilities or if coverage in the future becomes unobtainable on 
commercially reasonable terms.

The  Company  may  not  realize  targeted  performance  improvements  from  the  Foundation  for  Growth  initiative. 
Foundation  for  Growth  is  a  focused  performance  improvement  initiative  by  the  Company  that  includes  setting
strategic  direction,  defining  priorities,  and  improving  overall  operating  performance.    As  previously  announced,  a
key  financial  objective  is  to  achieve  operating  margin  performance  of  11  percent  to  12  percent  in  fiscal  2020 
exclusive of market changes.  While costs associated with the Foundation for Growth initiative are expected to be
recovered  through  improved  operating  income  in  fiscal  2020,  it  is  possible  the  Company  may  not  realize  these 
anticipated performance improvements.   

The  initiative  requires  a  substantial  amount  of  management  and  operational  resources.    Elements  of  this  initiative 
require the Company to modify the way that it conducts and structures its operations, such as the recent portfolio 
review  that  led  to  the  divestment  of  the  Company’s  pump  and  filtration  businesses  and  a  Company-owned  water 
resource  consulting  firm.    Management  must  successfully  implement  the  administrative  and  operational  changes
essential to achieve the targeted performance improvements of this initiative and, in limited respects, the Company’s 
tactics  to  achieve  these  improvements,  revenue  gains,  and  cost  savings  continue  to  be  in  development  and  are 
subject  to  change  as  future  circumstances  may  dictate.    These  and  related  demands  on  the  Company’s  resources 
could  divert  the  attention  of  management  from  other  business  issues,  adversely  affect  the  Company’s  existing 
business relationships with suppliers, dealers and distributors, and impact employee morale.  The Company’s future
success is partly dependent upon successfully executing, and realizing performance improvements, revenue gains,
cost  savings  and  other  benefits  from,  this  initiative.    Any  failure  to  fully  implement  the  Foundation  for  Growth
initiative  or  to  realize  the  projected  benefits  of  initiative-related  divestitures  could  have  an  adverse  effect  on  the
Company’s reputation, business, financial condition and results of operations.

Changes in interest rates could reduce demand for the Company’s products.  In a number of markets, including 
the U.S., the Company has seen interest rates rise after years of historically low rates.  It is expected that global rates
will continue to increase as the economy continues to improve. Rising interest rates could have a dampening effect 
on  overall  economic  activity  and/or  the  financial  condition  of  the  Company’s  customers,  either  or  both  of  which
could negatively affect customer demand for the Company’s products and customers’ ability to repay obligations to
the Company.  An increase in interest rates could also make it more difficult for customers to cost-effectively fund 
the purchase of new equipment, which could adversely affect the Company’s sales. 

The Company’s consolidated financial results are reported in U.S. dollars while certain assets and other reported 
items  are  denominated  in  the  currencies  of  other  countries,  creating  currency  translation  risk.   The  reporting 
currency for the Company’s consolidated financial statements is the U.S. dollar.  Certain of the Company’s assets,
liabilities, expenses and revenues are denominated in other countries’ currencies.  Those assets, liabilities, expenses 
and revenues are translated into U.S. dollars at the applicable exchange rates to prepare the Company’s consolidated 
financial statements.  Therefore, increases or decreases in exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and those other 
currencies  affect  the  value  of  those  items  as  reflected  in  the  Company’s  consolidated  financial  statements. 
Substantial fluctuations in the value of the U.S. dollar compared to other currencies could have a significant effect 
on the Company’s results.

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Security breaches and other disruptions to the Company’s information technology infrastructure could interfere
with  its  operations  and  could  compromise  the  Company’s  and  its  customers’  and  suppliers’  information, 
exposing the Company to liability that could cause its business and reputation to suffer.  In the ordinary course of 
business,  the  Company  relies  upon  information  technology  networks  and  systems  to  process,  transmit  and  store
electronic  information,  and  to  manage  or  support  a  variety  of  business  functions,  including  supply  chain, 
manufacturing,  distribution,  invoicing  and  collection  of  payments.    The  Company  uses  information  technology 
systems  to  record,  process  and  summarize  financial  information  and  results  of  operations  for  internal  reporting 
purposes and to comply with regulatory financial reporting, legal and tax requirements.  Additionally, the Company 
collects  and  stores  sensitive  data,  including  intellectual  property,  proprietary  business  information  and  the
proprietary  business  information  of  customers  and  suppliers,  as  well  as  personally  identifiable  information  of 
customers and employees, in data centers and on information technology networks.  The secure operation of these 
networks and the processing and maintenance of this information is critical to the Company’s business operations
and  strategy.    Despite  security  measures  and  business  continuity  plans,  the  Company’s  information  technology 
networks and infrastructure may be vulnerable to damage, disruptions or shutdowns due to, among other reasons, 
attacks  by  hackers  or  breaches  due  to  employee  error  or  malfeasance  or  other  disruptions  during  the  process  of 
upgrading  or  replacing  computer  software  or  hardware,  power  outages,  computer  viruses,  telecommunication  or 
utility  failures  or  natural  disasters  or  other  catastrophic  events.    The  occurrence  of  any  of  these  events  could 
compromise the Company’s networks, and the information stored there could be accessed, publicly disclosed, lost or 
stolen.  Any such access, disclosure or other loss of information could result in legal claims or proceedings, liability
or regulatory penalties under laws protecting the privacy of personal information, disrupt operations, and damage the
Company’s reputation, which could adversely affect the Company’s business.

ITEM 1B — Unresolved Staff Comments

None.

ITEM 2 — Properties

The Company’s facilities are well-maintained, in good operating condition, and suitable for present purposes.  These 
facilities,  together  with  both  short-term  and  long-term  planned  capital  expenditures,  are  expected  to  meet  the
Company’s  manufacturing  needs  in  the  foreseeable  future.    The  Company  does  not  anticipate  any  difficulty  in
retaining occupancy of any leased facilities, either by renewing leases prior to expiration or by replacing them with 
equivalent leased facilities.  The following are the Company’s significant properties.  

Geographic
location (s)
Omaha, Nebraska
Lindsay, Nebraska

Own/
lease
Lease
Own

Lease
expiration
2019
N/A

Square
feet
30,000 Corporate headquarters
300,000 Principal U.S. manufacturing plant consists of 

Property description

Segment
Corporate
Irrigation

Irrigation
Irrigation
Irrigation
Irrigation
Irrigation

Irrigation

Lease
Corlu, Turkey
Lease
Tianjin, China
Own
La Chapelle, France
Bellville, South Africa Lease
Own
Mogi Mirim, Sao
Paulo, Brazil
Olathe, Kansas

Own

Infrastructure Omaha, Nebraska (1)

Own

Infrastructure Milan, Italy

Own

Infrastructure Rio Vista, California

Own

(1)

Property is held-for-sale at August 31, 2018.

2025
2022
N/A
2024
N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

eight separate buildings located on 122 acres

283,000 Manufacturing plant for irrigation products
163,000 Manufacturing plant for irrigation products
72,000 Manufacturing plant for irrigation products
71,000 Manufacturing plant for irrigation products
67,000 Manufacturing plant for irrigation products

60,000 Manufacturing plant for machine-to-machine 

products

83,000 Manufacturing plant for infrastructure 

products

45,000 Manufacturing plant for infrastructure 

products

30,000 Manufacturing plant for infrastructure 

products

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ITEM 3 — Legal Proceedings

In  the  ordinary  course  of  its  business  operations,  the  Company  is  involved,  from  time  to  time,  in  commercial 
litigation,  product  liability  litigation,  tort  litigation,  employment  disputes,  administrative  proceedings,  business
disputes, and other legal proceedings.  No such current proceedings, individually or in the aggregate, are expected to 
have a material effect on the business or financial condition of the Company, other than the specific environmental 
remediation  matters  which  are  disclosed  as  part  of  Note  14,  Commitments  and  Contingencies,  to  the  Company’s
consolidated financial statements.  Any revisions to the estimates accrued for environmental remediation could be 
material  to  the  operating  results  of  any  fiscal  quarter  or  fiscal  year,  however  the  Company  does  not  expect  such 
additional expenses would have a material adverse effect on its liquidity or financial condition.

For a summary of the Company’s infrastructure products litigation, see Note 14, Commitments and Contingencies, 
to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

ITEM 4 — Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable. 

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PART II

ITEM 5 — Market for the Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of 
Equity Securities

Holders
Lindsay Common Stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. (“NYSE”) under the ticker symbol LNN.  As 
of October 15, 2018, there were approximately 165 stockholders of record.

Price Range of Common Stock
The following table sets forth for the periods indicated the range of the high and low stock prices and dividends paid 
per share: 

Fiscal 2018 Stock Price
Low

High

Dividends

Fiscal 2017 Stock Price
Low

High

First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Year

$ 96.22 $ 83.97 $
$ 95.49 $ 85.00 $
$ 103.03 $ 83.57 $
$ 102.77 $ 88.22 $
$ 103.03 $ 83.57 $

0.30 $ 85.68 $ 69.11 $
0.30 $ 89.98 $ 72.85 $
0.30 $ 89.57 $ 79.01 $
0.31 $ 95.04 $ 83.63 $
1.21 $ 95.04 $ 69.11 $

Dividends
0.29
0.29
0.29
0.30
1.17

Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchases
The Company’s Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to $250.0 million of common stock 
with no expiration date.  Under the program, shares may be repurchased in privately negotiated and/or open market 
transactions as well as under formalized trading plans in accordance with the guidelines specified under Rule 10b5-1
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  There were no shares repurchased during the twelve months 
ended  August  31,  2018  and  2017.    During  the  twelve  months  ended  August  31,  2016,  the  Company  repurchased 
688,790 shares of common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $48.3 million.  The remaining amount available
under the repurchase program was $63.7 million as of August 31, 2018.   

Dividends
The Company paid a total of $13.0 million and $12.5 million in dividends during fiscal 2018 and 2017, respectively.  
The Company currently expects that cash dividends comparable to those paid historically will continue to be paid in
the future, although there can be no assurance as to the payment of future dividends as such payment depends on 
results  of  operations,  financial  condition,  business  prospects,  capital  requirements,  contractual  restrictions,  any
potential indebtedness the Company may incur, restrictions imposed by applicable law, tax considerations, and other 
factors that the Board of Directors deems relevant.  

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Company Stock Performance
The  following  graph  compares  the  cumulative  five-year  total  return  attained  by  stockholders  on  the  Company’s
Common Stock relative to the cumulative total returns of the S&P SmallCap 600 Index and the S&P SmallCap 600 
Construction,  Farm  Machinery  and  Heavy  Truck  Index  for  the  five-year  period  ended  August  31,  2018.    An 
investment  of  $100  (with  the  reinvestment  of  all  dividends)  is  assumed  to  have  been  made  in  the  Company’s
Common Stock and in each of the indexes on August 31, 2013 and the graph shows its relative performance through 
August 31, 2018.

COMPARISON OF 5 YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN*
Among Lindsay Corporation, the S&P SmallCap 600 Index,
 and S&P SmallCap 600 Construction, Farm Machinery and Heavy Truck Index

$250

$200

$150

$100

$50

$0

8/13

8/14

8/15

8/16

8/17

8/18

Lindsay Corporation

S&P SmallCap 600 Index

S&P SmallCap 600 Construction, Farm Machinery and Heavy Truck Index

*$100 invested on 8/31/13 in stock or index, including reinvestment of dividends.
Fiscal year ending August 31.

Copyright© 2018 Standard & Poor's, a division of S&P Global. All rights reserved.

Lindsay Corporation
S&P SmallCap 600 Index
S&P SmallCap 600 Construction, Farm
  Machinery and Heavy Truck Index

8/13
100.00
100.00

8/14
103.45
118.70

8/15
102.72
120.84

8/16
98.54
136.86

8/17
120.25
154.80

8/18
134.80
205.05

100.00

158.87

130.61

144.67

181.74

206.99

The stock price performance included in this graph is not necessarily indicative of future stock price performance.

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ITEM 6 — Selected Financial Data

 ($ in millions and shares in thousands,
except per share and employee amounts)

For the years ended August 31,

2018 (1)

2017

2016 (2)

2015 (3)

2014

Operating data

Operating revenues
Gross profit
Gross margin
Operating expenses
Operating income
Operating margin
Effective tax rate
Net earnings
Net margin
Per share data

Diluted net earnings per share
Cash dividends per share

Financial position
Working capital
Property, plant, and equipment, net
Total assets
Long-term debt, including current installments
Total shareholders' equity
Invested capital (4)

Cash flow data

Net cash flows from operating activities
Net cash flows from investing activities
Net cash flows from financing activities

Financial measures

$
$

$
$

$

$
$

$
$
$
$
$
$

$
$
$

547.7
151.5
27.7%
112.9
38.6
7.0%
40.1%
20.3
3.7%

1.88
1.21

251.0
57.2
500.3
116.8
276.9
393.6

$
$

$
$

$

$
$

$
$
$
$
$
$

518.0
145.0
28.0%
104.8
40.2
7.8%
35.1%
23.2
4.5%

2.17
1.17

200.9
74.5
506.0
117.0
270.1
387.1

$
$

$
$

$

$
$

$
$
$
$
$
$

516.4
148.6
28.8%
114.2
34.4
6.7%
30.8%
20.3
3.9%

1.85
1.13

204.2
77.6
487.5
117.2
251.6
368.8

$
$

$
$

$

$
$

$
$
$
$
$
$

560.2
156.3
27.9%
105.6
50.7
9.0%
43.7%
26.3
4.7%

2.22
1.09

227.1
78.7
522.6
117.4
288.6
406.0

$
$

$
$

$

$
$

$
$
$
$
$
$

617.9
171.0
27.7%
92.6
78.4
12.7%
34.5%
51.5
8.3%

4.00
0.92

257.7
72.5
515.5
—
382.6
382.6

$
33.9
18.1
$
(11.3) $

$
39.4
(10.0) $
(10.3) $

$
33.1
(9.9) $
(61.4) $

$
48.7
(79.6) $
$
3.9

91.8
(18.5)
(53.6)

Return on invested capital (5)
Return on beginning shareholders' equity (6)

5.9%
7.5%

6.9%
9.2%

6.1%
7.0%

7.2%
6.9%

13.5%
13.5%

Other Data

Diluted weighted average shares
Number of employees

10,772
1,412

10,694
1,410

10,930
1,366

11,855
1,324

12,882
1,202

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

Fiscal  2018  operating  expenses  include  costs  of  $9.7  million  ($8.8  million  after-tax,  or  $0.82  per  diluted  share)  in  connection  with  the
Foundation for Growth initiative.  The amount includes a net loss from business divestitures of $4.1 million with the remainder representing 
severance  costs,  plant  closing  costs,  and  professional  consulting  fees.    Net  earnings  also  includes  tax  expense  of  $2.5  million ($0.23  per 
diluted share) related to the impact of the U.S. Tax Reform.
Fiscal 2016 operating expenses include an increase in an environmental remediation reserve of $13.0 million.
Fiscal 2015 includes operating results of Elecsys Corporation acquired in the second quarter of fiscal 2015.  Operating expenses include an
increase in bad debt expense of $5.0 million and an increase in an environmental remediation reserve of $1.5 million.
Defined as current and long-term debt plus shareholders’ equity.
Defined as operating income (after tax) divided by the average of beginning and ending invested capital.
Defined as net earnings divided by beginning-of-period shareholders' equity.

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ITEM 7 — Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Concerning Forward—Looking Statements
This Annual Report on Form 10-K, including Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and 
Results  of  Operations,  contains  not  only  historical  information,  but  also  forward-looking  statements  within  the 
meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act 
of  1934,  as  amended.    Statements  that  are  not  historical  are  forward-looking  and  reflect  expectations  for  future 
Company  performance.    In  addition,  forward-looking  statements  may  be  made  orally  or  in  press  releases, 
conferences, reports, on the Company’s web site, or otherwise, in the future by or on behalf of the Company.  When
used  by  or  on  behalf  of  the  Company,  the  words  “expect,”  “anticipate,”  “estimate,”  “believe,”  “intend,”  “will,” 
“plan,”  “predict,”  “project,”  “outlook,”  “could,”  “may,”  “should,”  and  similar  expressions  generally  identify 
forward-looking  statements.    For  these  statements  throughout  the  Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K,  the  Company 
claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation 
Reform Act of 1995.  The entire sections entitled “Financial Overview and Outlook” and “Risk Factors” should be
considered forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to those discussed 
in  the  “Risk  Factors”  section  contained  in  Item  1A.    Readers  should  not  place  undue  reliance  on  any  forward-
looking statement and should recognize that the statements are predictions of future results or conditions, which may
not occur as anticipated.  Actual results or conditions could differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-
looking statements and from historical results, due to the risks and uncertainties described herein, as well as others
not  now  anticipated.    The  risks  and  uncertainties  described  herein  are  not  exclusive  and  further  information
concerning the Company and its businesses, including factors that potentially could materially affect the Company’s
financial results, may emerge from time to time.  Except as required by law, the Company assumes no obligation to 
update  forward-looking  statements  to  reflect  actual  results  or  changes  in  factors  or  assumptions  affecting  such 
forward-looking statements.  

Company Overview
The Company manufactures and markets center pivot, lateral move, and hose reel irrigation systems.  The Company 
also  produces  and  markets  irrigation  controls,  chemical  injection  systems,  remote  monitoring  and  irrigation 
scheduling systems.  These products are used by farmers to increase or stabilize crop production while conserving 
water, energy, and labor.  Through its acquisitions and third-party commercial arrangements, the Company has been 
able to enhance its capabilities in providing innovative, turn-key solutions to customers through the integration of 
designs,  controls,  and  pump  stations.    The  Company  sells  its  irrigation  products  primarily  to  a  world-wide
independent  dealer  network,  who  resell  to  their  customers,  the  farmers.    The  Company’s  primary  production 
facilities  are  located  in  the  United  States.    The  Company  has  smaller  production  and  sales  operations  in  Brazil,
France, China, Turkey, and South Africa, as well as distribution and sales operations in the Netherlands, Australia, 
and New Zealand.  The Company also manufactures and markets, through distributors and direct sales to customers,
various infrastructure products, including moveable barriers for traffic lane management, crash cushions, preformed 
reflective pavement tapes, and other road safety devices, through its production facilities in the United States and 
Italy, and has produced road safety products in irrigation manufacturing facilities in China and Brazil.  In addition,
the Company’s infrastructure segment produces large diameter steel tubing, and railroad signals and structures, and 
provides outsourced manufacturing and production services for other companies. 

For  the  business  overall,  the  global,  long-term  drivers  of  water  conservation,  population  growth,  increasing 
importance of biofuels, and the need for safer, more efficient transportation solutions remain positive.  Key factors
which impact demand for the Company’s irrigation products include total worldwide agricultural crop production, 
the  profitability  of  agricultural  crop  production,  agricultural  commodity  prices,  net  farm  income,  availability  of 
financing  for  farmers,  governmental  policies  regarding  the  agricultural  sector,  water  and  energy  conservation
policies, the regularity of rainfall, regional climate conditions, and foreign currency exchange rates.  A key factor 
which  impacts  demand  for  the  Company’s  infrastructure  products  is  the  amount  of  spending  authorized  by 
governments to improve road and highway systems.  Much of the U.S. highway infrastructure market is driven by 
government spending programs.  For example, the U.S. government funds highway and road improvements through 
the Federal Highway Trust Fund Program.  This program provides funding to improve the nation’s roadway system. 
In December 2015, the U.S. government enacted a five-year, $305 billion highway-funding bill to fund highway and 
bridge  projects,  the  first  long-term  national  transportation  spending  bill  in  a  decade.    Matching  funding  from  the 
various states may be required as a condition of federal funding. 

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The  Company  continues  to  have  an  ongoing,  structured,  acquisition  process  that  it  expects  to  generate  additional
growth opportunities throughout the world and add to its irrigation and infrastructure capabilities.  The Company is 
committed  to  achieving  earnings  growth  by  global  market  expansion,  improvements  in  margins,  and  strategic 
acquisitions.  Since 2001, the Company has utilized acquisitions and greenfield efforts to expand its product lines 
and add to its operations in France, Italy, Brazil, South Africa, the Netherlands, Australia, New Zealand, China, and 
Turkey.    The  addition  of  those  operations  has  allowed  the  Company  to  strengthen  its  market  position  in  those
regions.

New Accounting Standards Issued But Not Yet Adopted
See Note 2, New Accounting Pronouncements, to the Company’s consolidated financial statements for information
regarding recently issued accounting pronouncements.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates 
In preparing the consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles
(“GAAP”),  management  must  make  a  variety  of  decisions  which  impact  the  reported  amounts  and  the  related 
disclosures.    Such  decisions  include  the  selection  of  the  appropriate  accounting  principles  to  be  applied  and  the
assumptions  on  which  to  base  accounting  estimates.    In  reaching  such  decisions,  management  applies  judgment 
based  on  its  understanding  and  analysis  of  the  relevant  facts  and  circumstances.    Certain  of  the  Company’s 
accounting  policies  are  critical,  as  these  policies  are  most  important  to  the  presentation  of  the  Company’s
consolidated results of operations and financial condition.  They require the greatest use of judgments and estimates 
by management based on the Company’s historical experience and management’s knowledge and understanding of 
current  facts  and  circumstances.    Management  periodically  re-evaluates  and  adjusts  the  estimates  that  are  used  as
circumstances  change.    Following  are  the  accounting  policies  management  considers  critical  to  the  Company’s
consolidated results of operations and financial condition: 

Environmental Remediation Liabilities
The Company’s accounting policy on environmental remediation is critical because it requires significant judgments
and  estimates  by  management,  involves  changing  regulations  and  approaches  to  remediation  plans,  and  any
revisions could be material to the operating results of any fiscal quarter or fiscal year.  The Company is subject to an 
array  of  environmental  laws  and  regulations  relating  to  the  protection  of  the  environment.    In  particular,  the
Company  committed  to  remediate  environmental  contamination  of  the  groundwater  at,  and  land  adjacent,  to  its
Lindsay,  Nebraska  facility  (the  “site”)  with  the  EPA.    The  Company  and  its  environmental  consultants  have 
developed a remedial alternative work plan, under which the Company continues to work with the EPA to define
and implement steps to better contain and remediate the remaining contamination.   

Environmental remediation liabilities include costs directly associated with site investigation and clean up, such as
materials, external contractor costs, and incremental internal costs directly related to the remedy.  Estimates used to
record  environmental  remediation  liabilities  are  based  on  the  Company’s  best  estimate  of  probable  future  costs 
based  on  site-specific  facts  and  circumstances.    Estimates  of  the  cost  for  the  likely  remedy  are  developed  using 
internal resources or by third-party environmental engineers or other service providers.  The Company records the
undiscounted environmental remediation liabilities that represent the points in the range of estimates that are most 
probable, or the minimum amount when no amount within the range is a better estimate than any other amount. 

During the second quarter of fiscal 2016, the Company completed its testing for a feasibility study which clarified 
the  extent  of  contamination,  including  the  identification  of  a  source  of  contamination  near  the  manufacturing 
building that was not part of the area for which reserves were previously established.  The Company, together with 
its  third-party  environmental  experts,  participated  in  a  preliminary  meeting  with  the  EPA  and  the  Nebraska 
Department of Environmental Quality (the “NDEQ”) during the third quarter of fiscal 2016 to review remediation
alternatives and proposed plans for the site and submitted its remedial alternatives evaluation report to the EPA in
August 2016.  The proposed remediation plan is preliminary and has not been approved by the EPA or the NDEQ.
Based on guidance from third-party environmental experts and the preliminary discussions held with the EPA, the 
Company anticipates that a definitive plan will not be agreed upon until fiscal 2019 or later. 

The Company accrues the anticipated cost of environmental remediation when the obligation is probable and can be
reasonably estimated.  Although the Company has accrued reasonably estimable costs associated with remediation
of the site, additional testing, environmental monitoring, and remediation could be required in the future as part of 
the Company’s ongoing discussions with the EPA regarding the development and implementation of the remedial 
action plans.  While any revisions could be material to the operating results of any fiscal quarter or fiscal year, the 
Company does not expect such additional expenses would have a material adverse effect on its liquidity or financial
condition.  

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Financial Overview and Outlook 
Operating  revenues  in  fiscal  2018  were  $547.7  million,  a  six  percent  increase  compared  to  $518.0  million  in  the 
prior year.  Irrigation segment revenues increased five percent to $439.9 million and infrastructure segment revenues
increased eight percent to $107.8 million.  Net earnings for fiscal 2018 were $20.3 million or $1.88 per diluted share 
compared with $23.2 million or $2.17 per diluted share in the prior year.  Net earnings for fiscal 2018 were reduced 
by  tax  expense  of  $2.5  million,  or  $0.23  per  diluted  share,  due  to  the  enactment  of  significant  tax  reform  in  the
United States (“U.S. Tax Reform”) and by after-tax costs of $8.8 million, or $0.82 per diluted share, related to the
Company’s Foundation for Growth initiative.  

Foundation  for  Growth  is  a  focused  performance  improvement  initiative  that  includes  setting  strategic  direction, 
defining priorities, and improving overall operating performance.  A key financial objective is to achieve operating 
margin performance of 11 percent to 12 percent in fiscal 2020 exclusive of market changes.

During fiscal 2018, in connection with a portfolio review of business investments, the Company committed to a plan
of divestiture of its pump and filtration businesses, a Company-owned irrigation dealership and a Company-owned 
water resource consulting firm, all of which are reported in the irrigation segment.  The combined revenues from
these  businesses  were  approximately  $80  million  in  fiscal  2018.    The  Company  completed  the  divestiture  of  its
pump and filtration businesses and the Company-owned water resource consulting firm during the fourth quarter of 
fiscal  2018,  recognizing  a  loss  on  disposal  of  $4.1  million.    The  investment  in  the  Company-owned  dealership  is 
classified as held-for-sale in the August 31, 2018 consolidated balance sheet.  In addition, during the fourth quarter 
of  fiscal  2018,  the  Company  closed  one  of  its  infrastructure  manufacturing  facilities  in  North  America  and 
consolidated it with an existing irrigation manufacturing facility.  

Results for fiscal 2018 include pre-tax costs of $9.7 million in connection with the Foundation for Growth initiative, 
including  the  loss  from  business  divestitures  along  with  severance  costs,  plant  closing  costs  and  professional 
consulting fees.  These costs, and additional future costs anticipated in connection with this initiative, are expected 
to be recovered through improved operating income in fiscal 2020.

The Company’s irrigation revenues are highly dependent upon the need for irrigated agricultural crop production,
which, in turn, depends upon many factors, including the following primary drivers:

•

Agricultural commodity prices - As of August 2018, corn prices have increased approximately two percent 
and soybean prices have decreased approximately eleven percent from August 2017.  Commodity prices, 
although somewhat improved over the prior year, continue to be substantially lower than the peak prices in 
2013.

• Net farm income - As of August 2018, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (the “USDA”) estimated U.S. 
2018  net  farm  income  to  be  $65.7  billion,  down  13  percent  from  the  USDA’s  final  U.S.  2017  net  farm
income of $75.5 billion.  

• Weather conditions – Demand for irrigation equipment is often positively affected by storm damage and 
prolonged  periods  of  drought  conditions  as  producers  look  for  ways  to  reduce  the  risk  of  low  crop 
production  and  crop  failures.  Conversely,  demand  for  irrigation  equipment  can  be  negatively  affected 
during periods of more predictable or excessive natural precipitation.

–

• Governmental  policies  -  A  number  of  government  laws  and  regulations  can  impact  the  Company’s 

business, including:

o The  Agricultural  Act  of  2014  provides  a  degree  of  certainty  to  growers  by  adopting  a  five-year 
farm  bill.  This  law  continued  many  of  the  existing  programs,  including  funding  for  the
Environmental  Quality  Incentives  Program,  which  provides  financial  assistance  to  farmers  to 
implement conservation practices, and is frequently used to assist in the purchase of center pivot 
irrigation systems.

o U.S. Tax Reform enacted in December 2017 increased the benefit of certain tax incentives, such as
the Section 179 income tax deduction and Section 168 bonus depreciation, which are intended to 
encourage equipment purchases.  These incentives could benefit equipment sales in the future.  

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o Biofuel  production  continues  to  be  a  major  demand  driver  for  irrigated  corn,  sugar  cane  and 
soybeans as these crops are used in high volumes to produce ethanol and biodiesel.  In July 2018, 
the EPA proposed to maintain the 2019 ethanol production target levels at the same levels as the
2018 requirements.

o Many  international  markets  are  affected  by  government  policies  such  as  subsidies  and  other 
agriculturally  related  incentives.  While  these  policies  can  have  a  significant  effect  on  individual 
markets, they typically do not have a material effect on the consolidated results of the Company.

•

Currency  –The  value  of  the  U.S.  dollar  fluctuates  in  relation  to  the  value  of  currencies  in  a  number  of 
countries to which the Company exports products and maintains local operations.  The strengthening of the
dollar increases the cost in the local currency of the products exported from the U.S. into these countries 
and, therefore, could negatively affect the Company’s international sales and margins. In addition, the U.S.
dollar value of sales made in any affected foreign currencies will decline as the value of the dollar rises in
relation to these other currencies.

After a four-year cyclical downturn in our U.S. irrigation business, the market reached a level of stabilization during 
the  first  half  of  fiscal  2018  which,  along  with  general  economic  optimism,  contributed  to  improved  grower 
sentiment  towards  investment  in  irrigation  equipment.    However,  this  improved  sentiment  was  tempered  over  the
last several months of fiscal 2018 by uncertainty regarding the outcome of U.S. steel tariffs and trade negotiations 
with other countries.  International markets remain active with opportunities for further development and expansion,
however  regional  political  and  economic  factors,  currency  conditions  and  other  factors  can  create  a  challenging 
environment.    Additionally,  international  results  are  heavily  dependent  upon  project  sales  which  tend  to  fluctuate
and can be difficult to forecast accurately.  

The  infrastructure  business  has  continued  to  generate  growth  and  profitability  improvement  in  an  environment  of 
constrained  government  spending.    In  December  2015,  the  U.S.  government  enacted  a  five-year,  $305  billion 
highway-funding bill to fund highway and bridge projects, the first long-term national transportation spending bill in 
a decade.  In addition, the FHWA has changed highway safety product certification requirements. The change has 
required additional research and development spending and could have an impact on the competitive positioning of 
the  Company’s  highway  safety  products.    In  spite  of  government  spending  uncertainty,  opportunities  exist  for 
market  expansion  in  each  of  the  infrastructure  product  lines.  Demand  for  the  Company’s  transportation  safety 
products continues to be driven by population growth and the need for improved road safety.  

As of August 31, 2018, the Company had an order backlog of $50.0 million compared with $51.8 million at August 
31, 2017.  The Company’s backlog can fluctuate from period to period due to the seasonality, cyclicality, timing,
and  execution  of  contracts.    Backlog  typically  represents  long-term  projects  as  well  as  short  lead-time  orders; 
therefore, it is generally not a good indication of the revenues to be realized in succeeding quarters.

Steel prices in the U.S. have increased dramatically over the last several months of fiscal 2018, primarily as a result 
of  tariffs  that  have  been  placed  on  imported  steel.    In  addition,  freight  costs  in  the  U.S.  have  increased  due  to  a 
general  trucking  shortage.    The  Company  has  generally  been  able  to  pass  through  raw  material  and  other  cost 
increases to its customers and intends to continue to do so, however a sustained increase in steel prices or freight 
costs could impact customer sentiment for investment or result in additional pressure on operating margins. 

The global drivers for the Company’s markets of population growth, expanded food production and efficient water 
use and infrastructure expansion support the Company’s long-term growth goals.  The most significant opportunities 
for  growth  over  the  next  several  years  are  in  international  markets,  where  irrigation  use  is  significantly  less 
developed, and demand is driven primarily by food security, water scarcity and population growth.

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Results of Operations 
The  following  “Fiscal  2018  Compared  to  Fiscal  2017”  and  the  “Fiscal  2017  Compared  to  Fiscal  2016”  sections
present  an  analysis  of  the  Company’s  consolidated  operating  results  displayed  in  the  Consolidated  Statements  of 
Earnings  and  should  be  read  together  with  the  information  in  Note  17,  Industry  Segment  Information,  to  the
consolidated financial statements.

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Fiscal 2018 Compared to Fiscal 2017
The following table provides highlights for fiscal 2018 compared with fiscal 2017:

($ in thousands)
Consolidated

Operating revenues
Cost of operating revenues
Gross profit
Gross margin
Operating expenses (1)
Operating income
Operating margin
Other (expense) income, net
Income tax expense
Effective income tax rate
Net earnings
Irrigation segment (2)

Operating revenues
Operating income
Operating margin
Infrastructure segment (2)
Operating revenues
Operating income
Operating margin

For the years ended
August 31,

2018

2017

Percent
increase
(decrease)

$
$
$

$
$

$
$

$

$
$

$
$

547,705
396,243
151,462

27.7%

112,899
38,563

7.0%
(4,710)
13,576

40.1%

20,277

439,858
41,933

9.5%

107,847
23,857

22.1%

$
$
$

$
$

$
$

$

$
$

$
$

517,985
372,973
145,012

28.0%

104,811
40,201

7.8%
(4,486)
12,536

35.1%

23,179

418,041
42,774

10.2%

99,944
20,131

20.1%

6%
6%
4%

8%
-4%

5%
8%

-13%

5%
-2%

8%
19%

(1)

(2)

Includes corporate general and administrative expenses of $27.2 million and $22.7 million for fiscal 2018 and fiscal 2017, respectively. 
See Note 17 for further details regarding segments.

Revenues
Operating  revenues  in  fiscal  2018  increased  by  $29.7  million,  or  six  percent,  to  $547.7  million  compared  with 
$518.0  million  in  fiscal  2017.    Irrigation  segment  revenues  increased  $21.8  million,  or  five  percent,  and 
infrastructure  revenues  increased  $7.9  million,  or  eight  percent,  compared  to  the  prior  fiscal  year  for  each.    The
irrigation segment provided 80 percent of Company revenue in fiscal 2018 as compared to 81 percent in fiscal 2017.

North America irrigation revenues in fiscal 2018 increased by 16 percent to $294.6 million from $254.2 million in 
fiscal 2017.  The increase resulted primarily from improved market demand increasing irrigation system unit sales 
volume as well as from higher average selling prices.     

International  irrigation  revenues  in  fiscal  2018  decreased  by  11  percent  to  $145.2  million  from  $163.8  million  in
fiscal 2017.  The decrease resulted primarily from a lower level of project activity in developing markets compared 
to the prior fiscal year, as well as from a market disruption in Brazil. Market activity in Brazil was disrupted in the 
third  and  fourth  quarters  of  fiscal  2018  due  to  a  country-wide  trucking  strike,  changes  in  government-subsidized 
equipment financing rates, and general uncertainty leading up to October federal elections.  The impact of foreign
currency translation rates compared to the prior fiscal year was insignificant.  

Infrastructure segment revenues in fiscal 2018 of $107.8 million increased $7.9 million or eight percent from $99.9 
million in fiscal 2017.  The increase resulted primarily from higher Road Zipper System® sales, driven by two large 
projects, compared to the prior fiscal year.    

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Gross Profit 
Gross  profit  was  $151.5  million  for  fiscal  2018,  an  increase  of  $6.5  million,  or  four  percent,  compared  to  $145.0
million in fiscal 2017.  The increase in gross profit resulted from higher revenues while gross margin of 27.7% was 
slightly lower than the prior fiscal year.  Improved gross margin in the infrastructure segment was offset by slightly 
lower gross margin in the irrigation segment.  Infrastructure gross margin improved due to a higher proportion of 
revenue from Road Zipper System® sales, which resulted in an improved margin mix.  In the irrigation segment, a
higher  mix  of  revenue  from  the  North  America  market,  which  produces  higher  gross  margin,  was  offset  by  the
impact of incremental LIFO inventory valuation expense and lower overhead cost absorption resulting from lower 
international sales volume.

Operating Expenses
The  Company’s  operating  expenses  of  $112.9  million  for  fiscal  2018  increased  $8.1  million,  or  eight  percent, 
compared  to  fiscal  2017  operating  expenses  of  $104.8  million.   The  increase  included  costs  of  $9.7  million  in 
connection with the Company’s Foundation for Growth initiative, of which $4.1 million represents a net loss from
business  divestitures  with  the  remainder  representing  severance  costs,  plant  closing  costs  and  professional
consulting fees.  These costs were partially offset by the net recovery of $2.5 million in previously reserved accounts 
receivable.   Operating  expenses  were  20.6  percent  of  sales  for  fiscal  2018  compared  to  20.2  percent  of  sales  for 
fiscal 2017.  

Income Taxes
The  Company  recorded  income  tax  expense  of  $13.5  million  and  $12.5  million  for  fiscal  2018  and  fiscal  2017, 
respectively.    The  effective  income  tax  rate  increased  to  40.1  percent  in  fiscal  2018  compared  to  35.1  percent  in 
fiscal 2017.  Tax expense for fiscal 2018 includes $2.5 million of incremental expense resulting from the enactment 
of U.S. Tax Reform, as more fully explained in Note 6 to the consolidated financial statements, and $1.8 million for 
tax  impacts  related  to  business  divestitures.    Excluding  the  impact  of  these  items,  the  effective  tax  rate  for  fiscal 
2018 was 27.4 percent, reflecting the lower statutory federal tax rate resulting from U.S. Tax Reform.

Net Earnings
Net earnings for fiscal 2018 were $20.3 million, or $1.88 per diluted share, compared to $23.2 million, or $2.17 per 
diluted share, for fiscal 2017.  

Fiscal 2017 Compared to Fiscal 2016
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The following table provides highlights for fiscal 2017 compared with fiscal 2016: 

($ in thousands)
Consolidated

Operating revenues
Cost of operating revenues
Gross profit
Gross margin
Operating expenses (1)
Operating income
Operating margin
Other (expense) income, net
Income tax expense
Effective income tax rate
Net earnings
Irrigation segment (2)

Operating revenues
Operating income
Operating margin
Infrastructure segment (2)
Operating revenues
Operating income
Operating margin

For the years ended
August 31,

2017

2016

Percent
increase
(decrease)

$
$
$

$
$

$
$

$

$
$

$
$

517,985
372,973
145,012

28.0%

104,811
40,201

$
$
$

$
$

7.8%
(4,486) $
$
12,536

35.1%

23,179

418,041
42,774

10.2%

99,944
20,131

20.1%

$

$
$

$
$

516,411
367,798
148,613

28.8%

114,238
34,375

6.7%
(5,087)
9,021
30.8%

20,267

421,641
49,232

11.7%

94,770
18,535

19.6%

0%
1%
(2)%

-8%
17%

-12%
39%

14%

(1)%
(13)%

5%
9%

(1)

(2)

Includes corporate general and administrative expenses of $22.7 million and $33.4 million for fiscal 2017 and fiscal 2016, respectively. 
See Note 17 for further details regarding segments.

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Revenues
Operating  revenues  in  fiscal  2017  were  $518.0  million,  a  slight  increase  compared  with  $516.4  million  in  fiscal 
2016.  The increase is attributable to a $5.1 million increase in infrastructure segment revenues and a $3.6 million 
decrease in irrigation segment revenues.  The irrigation segment provided 81 percent of Company revenue in fiscal 
2017 as compared to 82 percent in fiscal 2016.

North America irrigation revenues in fiscal 2017 of $254.2 million decreased $21.8 million or eight percent from
$276.0 million in fiscal 2016.  The decrease resulted from a decline in irrigation system unit sales volume reflecting 
lower  market  demand  as  well  as  a  decline  in  revenue  from  other  irrigation  product  lines,  including  filtration  and 
pump  systems.    The  impact  of  lower  irrigation  system  unit  sales  volume  was  partially  offset  by  higher  average 
selling prices from passing through higher raw material costs.   

International irrigation revenues in fiscal 2017 of $163.8 million increased $18.2 million or 13 percent from $145.6
million in fiscal 2016.  A notable recovery of market demand in Brazil and increased project activity in Africa and 
the  Commonwealth  of  Independent  States  region  were  partially  offset  by  lower  revenues  in  other  international
markets.    Changes  in  foreign  currency  translation  rates  compared  to  the  prior  year  resulted  in  an  increase  in
international irrigation revenues of approximately three percent for fiscal 2017. 

Infrastructure  segment  revenues  in  fiscal  2017  of  $99.9  million  increased  $5.1  million  or  five  percent  from  $94.8
million in fiscal 2016.  The increase resulted from higher Road Zipper System® sales and lease revenue and higher 
sales of road safety products in international markets.  Sales of road safety products in the U.S. declined modestly
compared to the prior year.

Gross Profit 
Gross profit was $145.0 million for fiscal 2017, a decrease of $3.6 million, or two percent, compared to fiscal 2016.  
The decrease in gross profit resulted from lower irrigation sales and a decline in gross margin to 28.0 percent for 
fiscal 2017 from 28.8 percent for fiscal 2016.  Comparable year-to-year gross margin in the infrastructure segment 
was offset by lower gross margin in the irrigation segment.  Irrigation gross margin declined primarily due to lower 
overhead  cost  absorption,  as  a  result  of  lower  domestic  unit  sales  volume,  and  a  higher  mix  of  revenue  from 
international markets which produce lower gross margins.

Operating Expenses
The  Company’s  operating  expenses  of  $104.8  million  for  fiscal  2017  decreased  $9.4  million  compared  to  fiscal
2016 operating expenses of $114.2 million.  The reduction in operating expenses in the current year is due to $13.0 
million of environmental remediation expenses in the prior year that did not repeat in fiscal 2017, offset in part by
higher product development and testing costs and professional fees in the current year.   Operating expenses were
20.2 percent of sales for fiscal 2017 compared to 22.1 percent of sales for fiscal 2016.  The Company’s operating 
income increased to $40.2 million in fiscal 2017 compared to $34.4 million during fiscal 2016.  Operating margin 
was 7.8 percent for fiscal 2017 as compared to 6.7 percent for fiscal 2016.  

Income Taxes
The  Company  recorded  income  tax  expense  of  $12.5  million  and  $9.0  million  for  fiscal  2017  and  fiscal  2016,
respectively.    The  effective  income  tax  rate  increased  to  35.1  percent  in  fiscal  2017  compared  to  30.8  percent  in 
fiscal  2016.    The  increase  in  the  annual  effective  income  tax  rate  is  primarily  due  to  the  impact  of  differences
between  book  and  tax  treatment  of  certain  items  and  proportionately  higher  earnings  from  U.S.  operations  in  the 
current year with tax rates higher than in foreign jurisdictions.

Net Earnings
Net earnings for fiscal 2017 were $23.2 million, or $2.17 per diluted share, compared to $20.3 million, or $1.85 per 
diluted share, for fiscal 2016.  

Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company’s cash and cash equivalents totaled $160.8 million at August 31, 2018 compared with $121.6 million
at  August  31,  2017.    A  portion  of  this  increase  resulted  from  the  sale  of  certain  businesses  in  fiscal  2018.    The 
Company  requires  cash  for  financing  its  receivables  and  inventories,  paying  operating  expenses  and  capital 
expenditures,  and  for  dividends  and  share  repurchases.    The  Company  meets  its  liquidity  needs  and  finances  its
capital expenditures from its available cash and funds provided by operations along with borrowings under the credit 
arrangements that are described below.  The Company believes its current cash resources, projected operating cash
flow,  and  remaining  capacity  under  its  continuing  bank  lines  of  credit  are  sufficient  to  cover  all  of  its  expected 

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working  capital  needs,  planned  capital  expenditures  and  dividends.    The  Company’s  Capital  Allocation  Plan 
outlined  below  could  require  the  Company  to  incur  additional  debt  depending  on  the  size  and  timing  of  share 
repurchases and potential acquisitions.

The Company’s total cash and cash equivalents held by foreign subsidiaries was approximately $32.6 million and 
$23.5  million  as  of  August  31,  2018  and  2017,  respectively.   The  Company  considers  earnings  of  foreign 
subsidiaries  to  be  indefinitely  reinvested,  and  would  need  to  accrue  and  pay  incremental  state,  local,  and  foreign 
taxes  if  such  earnings  were  repatriated  to  the  United  States.    These  incremental  taxes  would  be  in  addition  to  the 
one-time  deemed  repatriation  tax  of  $1.7  million  as  more  fully  explained  in  Note  6  to  the  consolidated  financial
statements.   The  Company  does  not  intend  to  repatriate  the  funds,  and  does  not  expect  these  funds  to  have  a
significant impact on the Company’s overall liquidity.

Net working capital was $251.0 million at August 31, 2018 as compared with $200.9 million at August 31, 2017.  
Cash flows provided by operations totaled $33.9 million during the year ended August 31, 2018 compared to $39.4 
million provided by operations during the same prior year period.  Cash provided by operations decreased by $5.5 
million compared to the prior year period primarily as a result of a $2.9 million decrease in net earnings and normal
fluctuations in the changes between assets and liabilities.

Cash flows provided by investing activities totaled $18.1 million during the year ended August 31, 2018 compared 
to cash flows used in investing activities of $10.0 million during the same prior year period.  Capital spending was
$11.1 million in fiscal 2018 compared to prior year capital spending of $8.9 million.  The $28.1 million increase in 
cash provided by investing activities was primarily due to the sale of certain businesses in fiscal 2018.

Cash flows used in financing activities totaled $11.3 million during the year ended August 31, 2018 compared to 
cash flows used in financing activities of $10.3 million during the same prior year period.  

Capital Allocation Plan
The  Company’s  capital  allocation  plan  is  to  continue  investing  in  revenue  and  earnings  growth,  combined  with  a 
defined process for enhancing returns to stockholders.  Priorities for the use of cash under the Company’s capital 
allocation plan include:

•

Investment in organic growth including capital expenditures and expansion of international markets,

• Dividends to stockholders, along with expectations to increase dividends on an annual basis,

•

Synergistic acquisitions that leverage core capabilities and provide attractive returns to stockholders, and

• Opportunistic share repurchases taking into account cyclical and seasonal fluctuations.  

Capital Expenditures and Expansion of International Markets
In fiscal 2019, the Company expects capital expenditures of approximately $15.0 million to $20.0 million, including 
equipment  replacement,  productivity  improvements  and  new  product  development.  The  Company’s  management 
does  maintain  flexibility  to  modify  the  amount  and  timing  of  some  of  the  planned  expenditures  in  response  to 
economic conditions.

Dividends
In  fiscal  2018,  the  Company  paid  cash  dividends  of  $1.21  per  common  share  or  $13.0  million  to  stockholders  as
compared to $1.17 per common share or $12.5 million to stockholders in fiscal 2017. 

Share Repurchases
The Company’s Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to $250.0 million of common stock 
with no expiration date.  Under the program, shares may be repurchased in privately negotiated and/or open market 
transactions as well as under formalized trading plans in accordance with the guidelines specified under Rule 10b5-1
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  There were no shares repurchased during the twelve months 
ended  August  31,  2018  and  2017.    During  the  twelve  months  ended  August  31,  2016,  the  Company  repurchased 
688,790 shares of common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $48.3 million.  The remaining amount available
under the repurchase program was $63.7 million as of August 31, 2018.   

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Long-Term Borrowing Facilities
Senior Notes.  The Company has outstanding $115.0 million in aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes, Series 
A (the “Senior Notes”).  The entire principal of the Senior Notes is due and payable on February 19, 2030.  Interest 
on the Senior Notes is payable semi-annually at a fixed annual rate of 3.82 percent and borrowings under the Senior 
Notes  are  unsecured.    The  Company  used  the  proceeds  of  the  sale  of  the  Senior  Notes  for  general  corporate 
purposes, including acquisitions and dividends.

y

g

Revolving  Credit  Facility.  The  Company  has  outstanding  a  $50.0 million  unsecured  Amended  and  Restated 
Revolving Credit Facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (“Wells
Fargo”) expiring May 31, 2020.  The Company intends to use borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility for 
working capital purposes and to fund acquisitions. At August 31, 2018 and August 31, 2017, the Company had no
outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility.  The amount of borrowings available at any time under 
the  Revolving  Credit  Facility  is  reduced  by  the  amount  of  standby  letters  of  credit  issued  by  Wells  Fargo  then
outstanding.  At August 31, 2018, the Company had the ability to borrow up to $44.6 million under the Revolving 
Credit  Facility,  after  consideration  of  outstanding  standby  letters  of  credit  of  $5.4 million.  Borrowings  under  the 
Revolving Credit Facility bear interest at a variable rate equal to LIBOR plus 90 basis points (3.01 percent at August 
31, 2018), subject to adjustment as set forth in the loan documents for the Revolving Credit Facility.  Interest is paid 
on a monthly to quarterly basis depending on loan type.  The Company also pays an annual commitment fee of 0.25 
percent on the unused portion of the Revolving Credit Facility.

Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility have equal priority with borrowings under the Company’s Senior 
Notes.    Each  of  the  credit  arrangements  described  above  include  certain  covenants  relating  primarily  to  the 
Company’s financial condition. These financial covenants include a funded debt to EBITDA leverage ratio and an
interest  coverage  ratio.    Upon  the  occurrence  of  any  event  of  default  of  these  covenants,  including  a  change  in
control of the Company, all amounts outstanding thereunder may be declared to be immediately due and payable.  
At  August  31,  2018  and  August  31,  2017,  the  Company  was  in  compliance  with  all  financial  loan  covenants
contained in its credit arrangements in place as of each of those dates.

Series 2006A Bonds.  Elecsys International Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, has outstanding
$1.8  million  in  principal  amount  of  industrial  revenue  bonds  that  were  issued  in  2006  (the  “Series  2006A  Bonds”).  
Principal and interest on the Series 2006A Bonds are payable monthly through maturity on September 1, 2026.  The
interest  rate  is  adjustable  every  five  years  based  on  the  yield  of  the  5-year  United  States  Treasury  Notes,  plus  0.45 
percent (1.92 percent as of August 31, 2018).  This rate was adjusted on September 1, 2016 in accordance with the 
terms of the bonds, and the adjusted rate will be in force until September 1, 2021.  The obligations under the Series
2006A Bonds are secured by a first priority security interest in certain real estate.

Inflation
The  Company  is  subject  to  the  effects  of  changing  prices.    During  fiscal  2018,  the  Company  realized  pricing 
volatility  for  purchases  of  certain  commodities,  in  particular  steel  and  zinc  products  used  in  the  production  of  its 
products, as well as increased freight costs.  While the cost outlook for commodities used in the production of the 
Company’s products is not certain, management believes it can manage these inflationary pressures by introducing
appropriate sales price adjustments and by actively pursuing internal cost reduction efforts, while further refining the 
Company’s  inventory  and  raw  materials  risk  management  system.    However,  competitive  market  pressures  may
affect the Company’s ability to pass price adjustments along to its customers.

Contractual Obligations, Commercial Commitments and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
In the normal course of business, the Company enters into contracts and commitments which obligate the Company 
to  make  future  payments.    The  Company  uses  off-balance  sheet  arrangements,  such  as  leases  accounted  for  as 
operating leases, standby letters of credit and performance bonds, where sound business principles warrant their use.  
The table below sets forth the Company’s significant future obligations by time period.   

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 ($ in thousands)
Contractual obligations (1)
Operating lease obligations
Pension benefit obligations
Long-term debt
Interest
Total

Total

Less than
1 year

2-3
years

4-5
years

More than
5 years

$ 39,138 $
6,404
116,775
50,665
$ 212,982 $

7,149 $ 20,059
3,964 $
3,889
518
115,710
205
4,426
28,577
9,112 $ 18,242 $ 17,393 $ 168,234

7,967 $
1,015
422
8,839

983
438
8,823

(1)

Total liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits as of August 31, 2018 were $1.4 million and are excluded from the table above. Unrecognized 
tax benefits are classified on the Company's consolidated balance sheets within other noncurrent liabilities.

The  Company  does  not  have  any  additional  off-balance  sheet  arrangements  that  have  or  are  reasonably  likely  to 
have  a  material  current  or  future  effect  on  the  Company’s  financial  condition,  changes  in  financial  condition,
revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.   

ITEM 7A — Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk

The  Company  uses  certain  financial  derivatives  to  mitigate  its  exposure  to  volatility  in  interest  rates  and  foreign
currency exchange rates.  The Company uses these derivative instruments to hedge exposures in the ordinary course 
of  business  and  does  not  invest  in  derivative  instruments  for  speculative  purposes.    The  credit  risk  under  these 
interest rate and foreign currency agreements is not considered to be significant.  The Company attempts to manage 
market  and  credit  risks  associated  with  its  derivative  instruments  by  establishing  and  monitoring  limits  as  to  the 
types  and  degree  of  risk  that  may  be  undertaken,  and  by  entering  into  transactions  with  counterparties  that  have
investment grade credit ratings.  As of August 31, 2018, the Company’s derivative counterparty had an investment 
grade credit rating. 

The  Company  has  manufacturing  operations  in  the  United  States,  Brazil,  France,  Italy,  China,  Turkey,  and  South 
Africa.  The Company has sold products throughout the world and purchases certain of its components from third-
party international suppliers.  Export sales made from the United States are principally U.S. dollar denominated.  At 
times,  export  sales  may  be  denominated  in  a  currency  other  than  the  U.S.  dollar.    A  majority  of  the  Company’s 
revenue generated from operations outside the United States is denominated in local currency.  Accordingly, these 
sales  are  not  typically  subject  to  significant  foreign  currency  transaction  risk.    The  Company’s  most  significant 
transactional foreign currency exposures are the Euro, the Brazilian real, the South African rand, the Turkish lira,
and  the  Chinese  renminbi  in  relation  to  the  U.S.  dollar.    Fluctuations  in  the  value  of  foreign  currencies  create 
exposures, which can adversely affect the Company’s results of operations.  Based on the consolidated statement of 
operations for the year ended August 31, 2018, the Company estimates the potential decrease in operating income 
from a ten percent adverse change in the underlying exchange rates, in U.S. dollar terms, would be approximately
$0.5 million. 

In  order  to  reduce  exposures  related  to  changes  in  foreign  currency  exchange  rates,  the  Company,  at  times,  may 
enter into forward exchange or option contracts for transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional
currency  for  certain  of  its  operations.    This  activity  primarily  relates  to  economically  hedging  against  foreign 
currency risk in purchasing inventory, sales of finished goods, intercompany transactions and future settlement of 
foreign  denominated  assets  and  liabilities.    The  Company  had  $5.0  million  of  U.S.  dollar  equivalent  cash  flow
forward exchange contracts and option contracts outstanding as of August 31, 2018.

In  order  to  reduce  translation  exposure  resulting  from  translating  the  financial  statements  of  its  international 
subsidiaries  into  U.S.  dollars,  the  Company,  at  times,  utilizes  Euro  foreign  currency  forward  contracts  to  hedge  a
portion  of  its  Euro  net  investment  exposure  in  its  foreign  operations.    At  August  31,  2018,  the  Company  had 
outstanding  Euro  foreign  currency  forward  contracts  to  sell  32.7  million  Euro  at  fixed  prices  expected  to  settle
during the first quarter of fiscal 2019.  At August 31, 2018, the Company also had an outstanding foreign currency 
forward  contract  to  sell  43.0  million  South  African  rand  at  fixed  prices  to  settle  during  the  first  quarter  of  fiscal
2018.  Based on the net investments contracts outstanding at August 31, 2018, the Company estimates the potential
decrease in fair value from a ten percent adverse change in the underlying exchange rates would be approximately 
$3.4 million.  This decrease in fair value would be reflected as a reduction to other comprehensive income offsetting 
the translation exposure or adjustment of the international subsidiaries.

ITEM 8 — Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Shareholders and Board of Directors
Lindsay Corporation:

Opinion on the Consolidated Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Lindsay Corporation and subsidiaries (the
Company) as of August 31, 2018 and 2017, the related consolidated statements of earnings, comprehensive income,
shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended August 31, 2018, and the 
related notes and financial statement schedule (collectively, the consolidated financial statements). In our opinion, 
the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as
of August 31, 2018 and 2017, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the years in the 
three-year period ended August 31, 2018, 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 August 31, 2018, based on criteria 
established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring
Organizations of the Treadway Commission, and our report dated October 23, 2018 expressed an unqualified 
opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

Basis for Opinion

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is
to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our 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 consolidated 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 consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing
procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the
amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting 
principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the
consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2001.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Omaha, Nebraska
October 23, 2018

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS

2018
547,705
396,243
151,462

Years ended August 31,
2017
517,985
372,973
145,012

$

$

40,885
55,962
16,052
112,899

40,705
46,959
17,147
104,811

2016
516,411
367,798
148,613

41,973
56,419
15,846
114,238

38,563

40,201

34,375

(4,687)
1,640
(1,663)

(4,757)
1,178
(907)

(4,751)
645
(981)

33,853

35,715

29,288

13,576

12,536

9,021

20,277

$

23,179

$

20,267

1.89
1.88

$
$

2.17
2.17

$
$

1.86
1.85

10,741
10,772

10,666
10,694

10,906
10,930

1.21

$

1.17

$

1.13

($ and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)
Operating revenues
Cost of operating revenues
Gross profit

Operating expenses:
Selling expense
General and administrative expense
Engineering and research expense
Total operating expenses

Operating income

Other income (expense):
Interest expense
Interest income
Other (expense) income, net

Earnings before income taxes

Income tax expense

NNet earnings

Earnings per share:

Basic
Diluted

Shares used in computing earnings per share:

Basic
Diluted

Cash dividends declared per share

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

$

$

$
$

$

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

($ in thousands)
NNet earnings
Other comprehensive income (loss):

Defined benefit pension plan adjustment, net of tax
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of
   hedging activities and tax

Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
   expense (benefit) of $267, ($582), and $79
Total comprehensive income

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

2018

Years ended August 31,
2017

2016

$

20,277

$

23,179

$

20,267

251

(6,231)

331

1,733

(5,980)
14,297

$

2,064
25,243

$

$

(258)

1,394

1,136
21,403

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Lindsay Corporation and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

August 31,
2018

August 31,
2017

$

$

$

160,787
69,107
79,233
3,883
10,837
7,204
331,051

57,248
27,376
64,671
6,645
13,265
500,256

30,530
205
2,424
46,935
80,094

5,874
116,570
1,083
19,769
223,390

121,620
73,850
86,155
4,384
—
6,925
292,934

74,498
42,808
77,131
5,311
13,350
506,032

36,717
201
—
55,119
92,037

6,295
116,775
1,191
19,679
235,977

—

—

18,841
68,465
484,886
(277,238)
(18,088)
276,866
500,256

$

18,780
63,006
477,615
(277,238)
(12,108)
270,055
506,032

$

$

$

$

($ and shares in thousands, except par values)
ASSETS
Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents
Receivables, net of allowance of $3,585 and $7,447, respectively
Inventories, net
Prepaid expenses
Assets held-for-sale
Other current assets

Total current assets

Property, plant, and equipment, net
Intangible assets, net
Goodwill
Deferred income tax assets
Other noncurrent assets
Total assets

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:

Accounts payable
Current portion of long-term debt
Liabilities held-for-sale
Other current liabilities

Total current liabilities

Pension benefits liabilities
Long-term debt
Deferred income tax liabilities
Other noncurrent liabilities
Total liabilities

Shareholders' equity:

Preferred stock of $1 par value - authorized 2,000 shares;
   no shares issued and outstanding
Common stock at $1 par value - authorized 25,000 shares;
   18,841 and 18,780 shares issued at August 31, 2018 and 2017,
   respectively
Capital in excess of stated value
Retained earnings
Less treasury stock - at cost, 8,083 shares
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net

Total shareholders' equity
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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Lindsay Corporation and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
($ and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)

Shares of
common
stock
18,684

Shares of
treasury
stock

7,394

Common
stock
18,684

$

Capital in
excess of
stated
value
55,184

$

Retained
earnings
$ 458,903

20,267

Accumulated
other
comprehensive
(loss) income,
net
(15,308) $

Total
shareholders’
equity
288,560

Treasury
stock

$ (228,903) $

689

(12,244)

(48,335)

1,136

29

29

(628)

18,713

8,083

$

18,713

$

(84)

2,866
57,338

$ 466,926

$ (277,238) $

(14,172) $

23,179

(12,490)

2,064

67

67

2,318

18,780

8,083

$

18,780

$

3,350
63,006

$ 477,615

$ (277,238) $

(12,108) $

20,277

(13,006)

(5,980)

61

61

1,894

18,841

8,083

18,841

3,565
68,465

484,886

(277,238)

(18,088)

20,267

1,136
21,403

(12,244)
(48,335)

(599)

(84)

2,866
251,567

23,179

2,064
25,243

(12,490)

2,385

3,350
270,055

20,277

(5,980)
14,297

(13,006)

1,955

3,565
276,866

Balance at August 31, 2015

Comprehensive income:

Other comprehensive
   income

Total comprehensive income
Cash dividends ($1.13) per
   share
Repurchase of common stock
Issuance of common shares
   under share compensation
   plans
Excess tax benefits from share-
   based compensation
Share-based compensation
   expense
Balance at August 31, 2016

Comprehensive income:

Other comprehensive
   income

Total comprehensive income
Cash dividends ($1.17) per
   share
Issuance of common shares
   under share compensation
   plans
Share-based compensation
   expense
Balance at August 31, 2017

Comprehensive income:

Other comprehensive
   income

Total comprehensive income
Cash dividends ($1.21) per
   share
Issuance of common shares
   under share compensation
   plans
Share-based compensation
   expense
Balance at August 31, 2018

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

($ in thousands)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

Net earnings
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by
   operating activities:

2018

Years ended August 31,
2017

2016

$

20,277

$

23,179

$

20,267

Depreciation and amortization
Loss on sale of businesses
Provision for uncollectible accounts receivable
Deferred income taxes
Share-based compensation expense
Other, net

Changes in assets and liabilities:

Receivables
Inventories
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Accounts payable
Other current liabilities
Other noncurrent assets and liabilities
Net cash provided by operating activities

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchases of property, plant, and equipment
Proceeds from sale of businesses
Proceeds from settlement of net investment hedges
Payments for settlement of net investment hedges
Other investing activities, net
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

Proceeds from exercise of stock options
Common stock withheld for payroll tax obligations
Principal payments on long-term debt
Repurchase of common shares
Dividends paid
Net cash used in financing activities

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Net change in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

Income taxes paid
Interest paid

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

$

$
$

16,514
4,056
(2,587)
(50)
3,891
2,903

(3,714)
(8,173)
(1,150)
159
3,671
(1,863)
33,934

(11,054)
29,888
2,278
(3,089)
82
18,105

2,788
(833)
(201)
—
(13,006)
(11,252)

(1,620)
39,167
121,620
160,787

11,184
4,626

$

$
$

16,678
—
(574)
(903)
3,598
626

7,959
(10,092)
4,581
4,076
(3,821)
(5,858)
39,449

(8,863)
—
2,117
(3,466)
233
(9,979)

3,020
(635)
(197)
—
(12,490)
(10,302)

1,206
20,374
101,246
121,620

16,214
4,696

$

$
$

16,881
—
(843)
(5,755)
3,060
89

(4,730)
1,330
(1,047)
(7,101)
(1,043)
12,017
33,125

(11,496)
—
3,381
(2,924)
1,141
(9,898)

113
(712)
(193)
(48,335)
(12,244)
(61,371)

297
(37,847)
139,093
101,246

18,395
4,674

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Note 1 – Description of Business and Significant Accounting Policies

Lindsay Corporation, along with its subsidiaries (collectively called “Lindsay” or the “Company”), is a global leader 
in  providing  a  variety  of  proprietary  water  management  and  road  infrastructure  products  and  services.    The
Company has been involved in the manufacture and distribution of agricultural irrigation equipment since 1955 and 
has grown from a regional company to an international water efficiency solutions and highway infrastructure firm
with worldwide sales and distribution. Lindsay, a Delaware corporation, maintains its corporate offices in Omaha, 
Nebraska.  The Company has operations which are categorized into two major reporting segments. 

Irrigation Segment 
The Company’s irrigation segment includes the manufacture and marketing of center pivot, lateral move, and hose 
reel irrigation systems which are used principally in the agricultural industry to increase or stabilize crop production 
while  conserving  water,  energy  and  labor.    The  irrigation  segment  also  manufactures  and  markets  repair  and 
replacement parts for its irrigation systems and controls.  The Company continues to strengthen irrigation product 
offerings  through  innovative  technology  such  as  Global  Positioning  System  (“GPS”)  positioning  and  guidance, 
variable rate irrigation, wireless irrigation management, machine-to-machine (“M2M”) communication technology 
solutions and smartphone applications.  The Company’s domestic irrigation manufacturing facilities are located in
Lindsay, Nebraska and Olathe, Kansas.  Internationally, the Company has production operations in Brazil, France, 
China, Turkey and South Africa as well as distribution and sales operations in the Netherlands, Australia and New
Zealand.  The Company also exports equipment from the U.S. to other international markets.

Infrastructure Segment
The  Company’s  infrastructure  segment  includes  the  manufacture  and  marketing  of  moveable  barriers,  specialty 
barriers, crash cushions and end terminals, road marking and road safety equipment, large diameter steel tubing, and 
railroad signals and structures.  The infrastructure segment also provides outsourced manufacturing and production 
services.  The principal infrastructure manufacturing facilities are located in Rio Vista, California; Milan, Italy; and 
Lindsay, Nebraska.

Notes  to  the  consolidated  financial  statements  describe  various  elements  of  the  financial  statements  and  the
accounting  policies,  estimates,  and  assumptions  applied  by  management.    While  actual  results  could  differ  from 
those  estimated  at  the  time  of  preparation  of  the  consolidated  financial  statements,  management  believes  that  the
accounting  policies,  assumptions,  and  estimates  applied  promote  the  representational  faithfulness,  verifiability,
neutrality,  and  transparency  of  the  accounting  information  included  in  the  consolidated  financial  statements.   The
significant accounting policies of the Company are as follows:

Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries.  All intercompany
balances and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.

Reclassifications
Certain reclassifications have been made to prior financial statements to conform to the current-year presentation. 

Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”)
requires  management  to  make  estimates  and  assumptions  that  affect  the  reported  amounts  of  assets  and  liabilities 
and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of 
revenues and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ from those estimates. 

Revenue Recognition
The Company’s basic criteria necessary for revenue recognition are: 1) evidence of a sales arrangement exists, 2) 
delivery  of  goods  has  occurred,  3)  the  sales  price  to  the  buyer  is  fixed  or  determinable,  and  4)  collectability  is 
reasonably assured.  The Company recognizes revenue when these criteria have been met and when title and risk of 
loss transfers to the customer.  The Company generally has no post-delivery obligations to its independent dealers 
other  than  standard  warranties. 
  Revenues  and  gross  profits  on  intercompany  sales  are  eliminated  in 
consolidation.  Revenues from the sale of the Company’s products are recognized based on the delivery terms in the
sales contract.  If an arrangement involves multiple deliverables, revenues from the arrangement are allocated to the 
separate units of accounting based on their relative selling price.

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The Company offers a subscription-based service for wireless management and recognizes subscription revenue on 
a  straight-line  basis  over  the  contract  term.   The  Company  leases  certain  infrastructure  property  held  for  lease  to 
customers such as moveable concrete barriers and Road Zipper Systems®.  Revenues for the lease of infrastructure 
property held for lease are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term. 

The  costs  related  to  revenues  are  recognized  in  the  same  period  in  which  the  specific  revenues  are  recorded.  
Shipping and handling fees billed to customers are reported in revenue.  Shipping and handling costs incurred by the 
Company are included in cost of sales.  Customer rebates, cash discounts and other sales incentives are recorded as a
reduction of revenues at the time of the original sale.  Estimates used in the recognition of operating revenues and 
cost  of  operating  revenues  include,  but  are  not  limited  to,  estimates  for  product  warranties,  product  rebates,  cash 
discounts and fair value of separate units of accounting on multiple deliverables. 

Share-Based Compensation
The  Company  recognizes  compensation  expense  for  all  share-based  payment  awards  made  to  employees  and 
directors  based  on  estimated  fair  values  on  the  date  of  grant.    The  Company  uses  the  straight-line  amortization 
method over the vesting period of the awards.  The Company has historically issued shares upon exercise of stock 
options or vesting of restricted stock units or performance stock units from new stock issuances.

The value of the portion of the award that is ultimately expected to vest is recognized as expense in the Company’s 
Consolidated Statement of Operations over the periods during which the employee or director is required to perform
a service in exchange for the award.  

The  Company  uses  the  Black-Scholes  option-pricing  model  (“Black-Scholes  model”)  as  its  valuation  method  for 
stock option awards.  Under the Black-Scholes model, the fair value of stock option awards on the date of grant is 
estimated  using  an  option-pricing  model  that  is  affected  by  the  Company’s  stock  price  as  well  as  assumptions 
regarding a number of highly complex and subjective variables.  These variables include, but are not limited to, the 
Company’s  expected  stock  price  volatility  over  the  term  of  the  awards  and  actual  and  projected  employee  stock 
option exercise behaviors.  Restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance shares and performance stock units
issued under the 2015 Long-Term Incentive Plan will have a grant-date fair value equal to the fair market value of 
the underlying stock on the grant date less present value of expected dividends.  

Warranty Costs
The Company’s provision for product warranty reflects management’s best estimate of probable liability under its
product warranties.  At the time a sale is recognized, the company records the estimated future warranty costs. The 
Company generally determines its total future warranty liability by applying historical claims rate experience to the
amount of equipment that has been sold and is still within the warranty period.  In addition, the Company records 
provisions for known warranty claims.  This provision is periodically adjusted to reflect actual experience.  

Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash equivalents consist of highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less.

Receivables and Allowances
Trade receivables are reported on the balance sheet net of any doubtful accounts.  Losses are recognized when it is 
probable  that  an  asset  has  been  impaired  and  the  amount  of  the  loss  can  be  reasonably  estimated.    In  estimating
probable losses, the Company reviews specific accounts that are significant and past due, in bankruptcy or otherwise 
identified as at risk for potential credit loss.  Collectability of these specific accounts are assessed based on facts and 
circumstances of that customer, and an allowance for credit losses is established based on the probability of default. 
In assessing the likelihood of collection of receivable, the Company considers (for example) the Company’s history 
of  collections,  the  current  status  of  discussions  and  repayment  plans,  collateral  received,  and  other  evidence  and 
information regarding collection or default risk that is available in the market place.  The allowance for credit losses 
attributable  to  the  remaining  accounts  is  established  using  probabilities  of  default  and  an  estimate  of  associated 
losses  based  upon  the  aging  of  receivable  balances,  collection  experience,  economic  condition  and  credit  risk 
quality.

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As  the  Company’s  international  business  has  grown,  the  exposure  to  potential  losses  in  international  markets  has
also  increased.    These  exposures  can  be  difficult  to  estimate,  particularly  in  areas  of  political  instability  or  with 
governments  with  which  the  Company  has  limited  experience  or  where  there  is  a  lack  of  transparency  as  to  the 
current  credit  condition  of  governmental  units.    The  Company’s  allowance  for  all  doubtful  accounts  related  to
outstanding receivables decreased to $3.6 million at August 31, 2018 from $7.4 million at August 31, 2017.  The
Company’s  evaluation  of  the  adequacy  of  the  allowance  for  credit  losses  is  based  on  facts  and  circumstances 
available to the Company at the date the consolidated financial statements are issued and considers any significant 
changes in circumstances occurring through the date that the financial statements are issued.

Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market.  Cost is determined by the last-in, first-out (“LIFO”) method,
the  first-in,  first-out  (“FIFO”)  method,  or  the  weighted  average  cost  method  for  inventory  depending  on  the
operations at each specific location.  At all locations, the Company reserves for obsolete, slow moving, and excess
inventory by estimating the net realizable value based on the potential future use of such inventory. 

Property, Plant, and Equipment
Property, plant, equipment, and capitalized assets held for lease are stated at cost.  The Company capitalizes major 
expenditures  and  charges  to  operating  expenses  the  cost  of  current  maintenance  and  repairs.    Provisions  for 
depreciation and amortization have been computed principally on the straight-line method for property, plant, and 
equipment.  Rates used for depreciation are based principally on the following expected lives: buildings -- 15 to 30 
years; equipment -- 3 to 7 years; leased barrier transfer machines -- 8 to 10 years; leased barriers -- 12 years; other -- 
2 to 20 years and leasehold improvements – shorter of the economic life or term of the lease.  All of the Company’s
long-lived asset groups are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the
carrying  amount  may  not  be  recoverable.    If  the  sum  of  the  expected  future  cash  flows  is  less  than  the  carrying 
amount of the asset group, an impairment loss is recognized based upon the difference between the fair value of the 
asset and its carrying value.  No impairments were recorded during the fiscal years ended August 31, 2018, 2017,
and 2016.  The cost and accumulated depreciation relating to assets retired or otherwise disposed of are eliminated 
from the respective accounts at the time of disposition.  The resulting gain or loss is included in operating income in 
the consolidated statements of earnings.  

Valuation of Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets
Goodwill  represents  the  excess  of  the  purchase  price  over  the  fair  value  of  net  assets  acquired  in  a  business 
combination.  Acquired intangible assets are recognized separately from goodwill.  Goodwill and intangible assets
with indefinite useful lives are tested for impairment at least annually at August 31 and whenever triggering events
or  changes  in  circumstances  indicate  its  carrying  value  may  not  be  recoverable.    Assessment  of  the  potential 
impairment  of  goodwill  and  identifiable  intangible  assets  is  an  integral  part  of  the  Company’s  normal  ongoing
review  of  operations.  Testing  for  potential  impairment  of  these  assets  is  significantly  dependent  on  numerous 
assumptions  and  reflects  management’s  best  estimates  at  a  particular  point  in  time.    The  dynamic  economic
environments  in  which  the  Company’s  businesses  operate  and  key  economic  and  business  assumptions  related  to 
projected  selling  prices,  market  growth,  inflation  rates  and  operating  expense  ratios,  can  significantly  affect  the
outcome  of  impairment  tests.  Estimates  based  on  these  assumptions  may  differ  significantly  from  actual  results. 
Changes  in  factors  and  assumptions  used  in  assessing  potential  impairments  can  have  a  significant  impact  on  the 
existence and magnitude of impairments, as well as the time in which such impairments are recognized.

In  fiscal  2018,  in  conjunction  with  the  Company’s  annual  review  for  impairment,  the  Company  performed  a 
qualitative  analysis  of  goodwill  for  each  of  the  Company’s  reporting  units,  which  are  the  same  as  its  operating 
segments, and did not identify any potential impairment. Also in fiscal 2018, the Company performed a qualitative 
analysis of other intangible assets not subject to amortization and concluded there were no indicators of impairment.

Income Taxes
Income  taxes  are  accounted  for  utilizing  the  asset  and  liability  method.   Deferred  tax  assets  and  liabilities  are 
recognized  for  the  estimated  future  tax  consequences  attributable  to  differences  between  the  financial  statement 
carrying  value  of  existing  assets  and  liabilities  and  their  respective  tax  bases.   These  expected  future  tax
consequences  are  measured  based  on  currently  enacted  tax  rates.   The  effect  of  tax  rate  changes  on  deferred  tax 
assets and liabilities is recognized in income during the period that includes the enactment date.  In assessing the 
ability to realize deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or 
all  of  the  deferred  tax  asset  will  not  be  realized.    The  Company’s  evaluation  of  the  adequacy  of  any  potential 
allowance  is  based  on  facts  and  circumstances  available  to  the  Company  at  the  date  the  consolidated  financial 
statements  are  issued  and  considers  any  significant  changes  in  circumstances  occurring  through  the  date  that  the
financial statements are issued.

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Net Earnings per Share
Basic net earnings per share is computed using the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during 
the  period.    Diluted  net  earnings  per  share  is  computed  using  the  weighted  average  number  of  common  shares 
outstanding plus dilutive potential common shares outstanding during the period.  

Employee  stock  options,  non-vested  shares  and  similar  equity  instruments  granted  by  the  Company  are  treated  as 
potential  common  share  equivalents  outstanding  in  computing  diluted  net  earnings  per  share.    The  Company’s
diluted common shares outstanding reported in each period includes the dilutive effect of restricted stock units, in-
the-money options, and performance stock units for which threshold performance conditions have been satisfied and 
is  calculated  based  on  the  average  share  price  for  each  fiscal  period  using  the  treasury  stock  method.    Under  the 
treasury  stock  method,  the  amount  the  employee  must  pay  for  exercising  stock  options,  and  the  amount  of 
compensation cost for future service that the Company has not yet recognized, are assumed to be used to repurchase
shares.

Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities 
The  Company  uses  certain  financial  derivatives  to  mitigate  its  exposure  to  volatility  in  interest  rates  and  foreign
currency exchange rates.  All derivative instruments are recorded on the balance sheet at their respective fair values.  
The Company uses these derivative instruments only to hedge exposures in the ordinary course of business and does
not invest in derivative instruments for speculative purposes.  On the date a derivative contract is entered into, the
Company  may  elect  to  designate  the  derivative  as  a  fair  value  hedge,  a  cash  flow  hedge,  or  the  hedge  of  a  net 
investment in a foreign operation. 

The Company also formally assesses, both at the hedge’s inception and on an ongoing basis, whether the derivative
that is used in the hedging transaction is effective.  For those instruments that are designated as a cash flow hedge
and meet certain documentary and analytical requirements to qualify for hedge accounting treatment, changes in the
fair value for the effective portion are reported in other comprehensive income (“OCI”), net of related income tax 
effects, and are reclassified to the income statement when the effects of the item being hedged are recognized in the 
income  statement.    Changes  in  fair  value  of  derivative  instruments  that  qualify  as  hedges  of  a  net  investment  in 
foreign  operations  are  recorded  as  a  component  of  accumulated  currency  translation  adjustment  in  accumulated 
other comprehensive income (“AOCI”), net of related income tax effects.  Changes in the fair value of undesignated 
hedges  are  recognized  currently  in  earnings.    All  changes  in  derivative  fair  values  due  to  ineffectiveness  are 
recognized currently in income.  

The  Company  discontinues  hedge  accounting  prospectively  when  it  is  determined  that  the  derivative  is  no  longer 
effective in offsetting changes in the cash flows of the hedged item, the derivative expires or is sold, terminated, or 
exercised,  or  management  determines  that  designation  of  the  derivative  as  a  hedging  instrument  is  no  longer 
appropriate.    In  situations  in  which  the  Company  does  not  elect  hedge  accounting  or  hedge  accounting  is 
discontinued and the derivative is retained, the Company carries or continues to carry the derivative at its fair value 
on  the  balance  sheet  and  recognizes  any  subsequent  changes  in  its  fair  value  through  earnings.    The  Company
manages market and credit risks associated with its derivative instruments by establishing and monitoring limits as 
to  the  types  and  degree  of  risk  that  may  be  undertaken,  and  by  entering  into  transactions  with  high-quality
counterparties.  As of August 31, 2018, the Company’s derivative counterparty had investment grade credit ratings.

Fair Value Measurements
The Company’s disclosure of the fair value of assets and liabilities is based on a three-level hierarchy for fair value 
measurements based upon the transparency of inputs to the valuation of an asset or liability as of the measurement 
date.    Inputs  refers  broadly  to  the  assumptions  that  market  participants  would  use  in  pricing  the  asset  or  liability,
including assumptions about risk.  The categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level 
of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.  Financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value will be 
classified and disclosed in one of the following three categories:  

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Level 1 – inputs to valuation techniques are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities

Level 2 – inputs to the valuation techniques are other than quoted prices but are observable for the assets or 
liabilities, either directly or indirectly

Level 3 – inputs to the valuation techniques are unobservable for the assets or liabilities

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Treasury Stock 
When  the  Company  repurchases  its  outstanding  stock,  it  records  the  repurchased  shares  at  cost  as  a  reduction  to
shareholders’ equity.  The weighted average cost method is utilized for share re-issuances.  The difference between 
the  cost  and  the  re-issuance  price  is  charged  or  credited  to  a  “capital  in  excess  of  stated  value  –  treasury  stock”
account  to  the  extent  that  there  is  a  sufficient  balance  to  absorb  the  charge.    If  the  treasury  stock  is  sold  for  an 
amount less than its cost and there is not a sufficient balance in the capital in excess of stated value – treasury stock 
account, the excess is charged to retained earnings.

Contingencies 
The Company’s accounting for contingencies covers a variety of business activities including contingencies for legal 
exposures and environmental exposures.  The Company accrues these contingencies when its assessments indicate 
that  it  is  probable  that  a  liability  has  been  incurred  and  an  amount  can  be  reasonably  estimated.    The  Company’s
estimates  are  based  on  currently  available  facts  and  its  estimates  of  the  ultimate  outcome  or  resolution.    Actual
results may differ from the Company’s estimates resulting in an impact, positive or negative, on earnings. 

Environmental Remediation Liabilities
Environmental remediation liabilities include costs directly associated with site investigation and clean up, such as
materials,  external  contractor  costs  and  incremental  internal  costs  directly  related  to  the  remedy.    The  Company
accrues  the  anticipated  cost  of  environmental  remediation  when  the  obligation  is  probable  and  can  be  reasonably 
estimated.  Estimates used to record environmental remediation liabilities are based on the Company’s best estimate
of probable future costs based on site-specific facts and circumstances.  Estimates of the cost for the likely remedy 
are  developed  using  internal  resources  or  by  third-party  environmental  engineers  or  other  service  providers.    The
Company  records  the  undiscounted  environmental  remediation  liabilities  that  represent  the  points  in  the  range  of 
estimates that are most probable or the minimum amount when no amount within the range is a better estimate than
any other amount. 

Translation of Foreign Currency
The Company’s portion of the assets and liabilities related to foreign investments are translated into U.S. dollars at 
the exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date.  Revenue and expenses are translated at the average rates of 
exchange prevailing during the year.  Unrealized gains or losses are reflected within common shareholders’ equity 
as accumulated other comprehensive income or loss.

Note 2 – New Accounting Pronouncements

Recent Accounting Guidance Not Yet Adopted
In  May  2014,  the  Financial  Accounting  Standards  Board  (the  “FASB”)  issued  Accounting  Standards  Update
(“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. In August 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-
14, Revenue from Contracts with Customers: Deferral of the Effective Date. The standard provides a single model 
for revenue arising from contracts with customers and supersedes current revenue recognition guidance. The ASU 
requires an entity to recognize the amount of revenue to which it expects to be entitled for the transfer of goods or 
services. The ASU will replace existing revenue recognition guidance in U.S. GAAP and becomes effective in the 
first  quarter  of  the  Company’s  fiscal  2019.    The  guidance  permits  companies  to  either  apply  the  requirements
retrospectively to all prior periods presented, or apply the requirements in the year of adoption, through a cumulative 
adjustment. 

During fiscal 2018, the Company performed an evaluation of the effect of the ASU on the Company’s operations, 
accounting policies, internal control over financial reporting, consolidated financial statements, and disclosures.  The 
Company has identified the key changes in the ASU that could impact the Company’s revenue recognition relate to 
contracts with terms and conditions that allow the Company to bill a customer for full compensation on a canceled 
order  for  the  performance  completed  to  date,  and  that  include  inventory  which  is  custom  engineered  to  a  single 
customer’s  specifications.    In  these  cases,  revenue  will  be  recognized  over  the  production  period  and  not  the
historical practice of upon shipment or time of delivery to the customer. Within both the Irrigation and Infrastructure
segments,  the  Company  has  certain  product  lines  with  customer  specifications  resulting  in  limited  ability  for  the 
asset  to  be  used  for  another  customer.  The  Company  estimates  that  an  immaterial  difference  in  sales  and  pre-tax 
operating  income  would  have  been  recognized  prior  to  August  31,  2018  if  the  Company  followed  the  new
accounting guidance instead of the previously applied revenue recognition guidance.

The Company will adopt the new standard using the modified retrospective approach effective the first day of fiscal 
2019.    Based  on  work  performed  to  date,  the  Company  expects  to  record  an  immaterial  adjustment  to  retained 
earnings related to the adoption of the ASU.  From a balance sheet perspective, a contract asset will be recorded for 

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the  amount  of  revenue  recognized  over  the  production  period  in  excess  of  billings  to  that  customer.  The  contract 
asset  will  be  offset  by  lower  reported  inventory,  resulting  in  an  immaterial  effect  on  the  balance  sheet.  Although
there  were  no  significant  changes  to  the  Company's  accounting  systems  or  controls  upon  adoption  of  the  ASU,
certain existing controls were modified to incorporate the revisions made to the Company’s accounting policies and 
practices.

In  February  2016,  the  FASB  issued  ASU  No. 2016-02,  Leases  (Topic  842).  The  standard  requires  a  lessee  to 
recognize  assets  and  liabilities  arising  from  an  operating  lease  on  the  balance  sheet.  Additionally,  companies  are
permitted to make an accounting policy election to not recognize lease assets and liabilities for leases with a term of 
12 months or less.  The effective date of ASU No. 2016-02 will be the first quarter of the Company’s fiscal 2020 
with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently in the assessment phase and is evaluating the effect that 
adoption of this standard will have on its consolidated financial statements.

In  March  2017,  the  FASB  issued  ASU  2017-07,  Presentation  of  Net  Periodic  Benefit  Cost  Related  to  Defined 
Benefit  Plans,  which  amends  the  income  statement  presentation  requirements  for  the  components  of  net  periodic 
benefit cost for an entity's defined benefit pension and post-retirement plans. ASU 2017-07 is effective in the first 
quarter of the Company’s fiscal 2019 with early adoption permitted.  The Company does not believe this ASU will
have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.

In  August  2017,  the  FASB  issued  ASU  2017-12, Targeted  Improvements  to  Accounting  for  Hedging  Activities,
which  modifies  the  financial  reporting  of  hedging  relationships  through  changes  to  both  the  designation  and 
measurement guidance for qualifying hedging relationships and the presentation of hedge results. ASU 2017-12 is 
effective in the first quarter of the Company’s fiscal 2020 with early adoption permitted.  The Company does not 
believe the adoption of this ASU will have a material impact on the consolidated financial statements.

In  February  2018,  the  FASB  issued  ASU  2018-02,  Income  Statement  -  Reporting  Comprehensive  Income  (Topic 
220):  Reclassification  of  Certain  Tax  Effects  from  Accumulated  Other  Comprehensive  Income,  which  provides 
entities with the option to eliminate the stranded tax effects associated with the change in tax rates under the U.S.
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“U.S. Tax Reform”) through a reclassification of the stranded tax effects from accumulated 
other comprehensive income (“AOCI”) to retained earnings.  The amount of the reclassification would be calculated 
on the basis of the difference between the historical and newly enacted tax rates for deferred tax liabilities and assets 
related to items within AOCI. ASU 2018-02 is effective in the first quarter of the Company’s fiscal 2020 with early
adoption  permitted.  Companies  should  apply  the  proposed  amendments  either  in  the  period  of  adoption  or 
retrospectively to each period (or periods) in which the effect of the change in the U.S. federal corporate income tax
rate  from  U.S.  Tax  Reform  is  recognized.    The  Company  does  not  believe  the  adoption  of  this  ASU  will  have  a 
material impact on the consolidated financial statements.

Recent Accounting Guidance Adopted
In December 2017, the SEC staff issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 118 (“SAB 118”), Income Tax Accounting 
Implications  of  the  Tax  Cuts  and  Jobs  Act,  which  provides  guidance  on  accounting  for  the  impacts  of  U.S.  Tax 
Reform.   SAB  118  directs  companies  to  consider  the  impact  of  U.S.  Tax  Reform  as  provisional  when  it  does  not 
have the necessary information available, prepared, or analyzed in reasonable detail to complete its accounting under 
Accounting  Standards  Codification  (“ASC”)  Topic  740,  Income  Taxes.    The  Company  has  not  yet  completed  its
accounting for the tax effects of the U.S. Tax Reform; however it has made a reasonable, but provisional, estimate of 
the effects as more fully explained in Note 6 to the condensed consolidated financial statements. 

Note 3 – Divestitures and Held-For-Sale

During fiscal 2018, in connection with a portfolio review of business investments, the Company committed to a plan
of divestiture of its pump and filtration businesses, a Company-owned irrigation dealership, and a Company-owned 
water resource consulting firm, all of which are reported in the Irrigation segment.  The Company determined that 
the  divestiture  of  these  businesses  does  not  meet  the  criteria  for  discontinued  operations  presentation  as  the
commitment  to  divest  these  businesses  does  not  represent  a  strategic  shift  that  will  have  a  major  effect  on  its
operations and financial results. The Company completed the divestiture of its pump and filtration businesses and 
the  Company-owned  water  resource  consulting  firm  during  the  fourth  quarter  of  fiscal  2018.  The  Company  has 
recorded  a  loss  on  sale  of  businesses  of  $4.1  million  included  in  general  and  administrative  expense  on  the 
consolidated statement of earnings in the fiscal year ended August 31, 2018. 

The Company expects the sale of the Company-owned irrigation dealership to close before the end of the current 
calendar year.  Because the divestiture does not meet the criteria for discontinued operations presentation, the assets

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and liabilities of the Company-owned irrigation dealership are separately presented within the captions “Assets held-
for-sale” and “Liabilities held-for-sale” in the consolidated balance sheet as of August 31, 2018.  

Additionally, during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018, the Company closed one of its infrastructure manufacturing
facilities in North America and consolidated its operations with an irrigation manufacturing facility.  The building 
related  to  the  closure  is  currently  listed  for  sale  and  is  included  within  the  caption  “Assets  held-for-sale”  in  the 
consolidated balance sheet as of August 31, 2018.

The carrying amounts of the major classes of assets and liabilities that were classified as held-for-sale at August 31,
2018, are as follows:

($ in thousands)
Receivables, net of allowance of $244
Inventories, net
Property, plant, and equipment, net
Intangibles, net

Total assets

Accounts payable
Other current liabilities

Total liabilities

NNet assets

Note 4 – Net Earnings Per Share 

August 31,
2018

3,473
3,676
3,637
51
10,837

1,476
948
2,424

8,413

$

$

The  following  table  shows  the  computation  of  basic  and  diluted  net  earnings  per  share  for  fiscal  2018,  2017,  and 
2016:

($ and shares in thousands, except per share amounts)
NNumerator:

Net earnings

Denominator:

For the years ended August 31,
2017

2016

2018

$

20,277

$

23,179

$

20,267

Weighted average shares outstanding
Diluted effect of stock equivalents
Weighted average shares outstanding assuming dilution

10,741
31
10,772

10,666
28
10,694

Basic net earnings per share
Diluted net earnings per share

$
$

1.89
1.88

$
$

2.17
2.17

$
$

10,906
24
10,930

1.86
1.85

Certain stock options and restricted stock units were excluded from the computation of diluted net earnings per share 
because  their  effect  would  have  been  anti-dilutive.    Performance  stock  units  are  excluded  from  the  calculation  of 
dilutive  potential  common  shares  until  the  threshold  performance  conditions  have  been  satisfied.    The  following 
table shows the securities excluded from the computation of earnings per share because their effect would have been 
anti-dilutive:

(Units and options in thousands)
Restricted stock units
Stock options

For the years ended August 31,
2017

2016

2018

19
65

10
108

5
89

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Note 5 – Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss 

Accumulated  other  comprehensive  loss  is  included  in  the  accompanying  consolidated  balance  sheets  in  the
shareholders’ equity section, and consists of the following components:

($ in thousands)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss:

August 31,

2018

2017

Defined benefit pension plan, net of tax benefit of $1,362 and $1,451
Foreign currency translation, net of hedging activities, net of tax
  expense of $2,686 and $2,508

Total accumulated other comprehensive loss

$

$

(2,199) $

(2,450)

(15,889)
(18,088) $

(9,658)
(12,108)

The following is a roll-forward of the balances in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax.

($ in thousands)
Balance at August 31, 2016
Current-period change
Balance at August 31, 2017
Current-period change
Balance at August 31, 2018

Note 6 – Income Taxes

Defined
benefit
pension plan
adjustment

Foreign
currency
translation
adjustment

$

$

(2,781) $
331
(2,450)
251
(2,199) $

(11,391) $
1,733
(9,658)
(6,231)
(15,889) $

Accumulated
other
comprehensive
loss
(14,172)
2,064
(12,108)
(5,980)
(18,088)

The United States enacted significant tax reform into law on December 22, 2017.  U.S. Tax Reform made complex 
and broad changes to the U.S. tax laws that affect our fiscal year 2018 in two primary ways.  

First, effective as of January 1, 2018, U.S. Tax Reform reduces the U.S. federal corporate income tax rate from 35
percent to 21 percent.  Since the Company’s fiscal year ends in August, Lindsay has a blended U.S. federal statutory 
income  tax  rate  for  fiscal  year  2018  of  25.7%  (four  months  at  35%  and  eight  months  at  21%).    The  U.S.  federal
statutory income tax rate is expected to be 21 percent for fiscal year 2019 and future years.

As  a  result  of  the  enactment  of  a  lower  U.S.  statutory  corporate  income  tax  rate,  the  Company  remeasured  U.S. 
deferred income tax assets and liabilities based on the rates at which they are expected to reverse in the future.  The 
Company recorded a $0.8 million expense related to this required remeasurement.  

Second,  U.S.  Tax  Reform  requires  companies  to  pay  a  one-time  deemed  repatriation  tax  on  certain  undistributed 
earnings  of  foreign  subsidiaries.  The  Company  recorded  a  $1.7  million  provisional  expense  for  the  deemed 
repatriation tax.  

U.S.  Tax  Reform  also  established  new  income  tax  provisions  that  will  affect  the  Company’s  fiscal  year  2019, 
including, but not limited to, eliminating the U.S. manufacturing deduction, and establishing a new minimum tax on
global intangible low-taxed income (“GILTI”).  The Company is allowed to make an accounting policy election to 
either treat the GILTI tax as a period expense or to provide U.S. deferred income taxes on certain foreign differences 
between the financial statement and tax basis of foreign assets and liabilities.  An analysis of the new GILTI rules
and how they may impact the Company is incomplete.  Accordingly, no policy election has been made regarding the 
treatment of the GILTI tax.  Further, we did not record a deferred tax liability for these differences.

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission issued SAB 118, which provides guidance on accounting for the tax 
effects of U.S. Tax Reform.  SAB 118 provides a measurement period that should not extend beyond one year from
the U.S. Tax Reform enactment date for companies to complete the accounting under ASC 740.  In accordance with 
SAB  118,  a  company  must  reflect  the  income  tax  effects  of  those  aspects  of  U.S.  Tax  Reform  for  which  the 
accounting under ASC 740 is complete. To the extent that a company’s accounting for certain income tax effects of 
U.S. Tax Reform is incomplete but it can determine a reasonable estimate, it must record a provisional estimate in 
the  financial  statements.  If  a  company  cannot  determine  a  provisional  estimate  to  be  included  in  the  financial 
statements, it should continue to apply ASC 740 on the basis of the provisions of the tax laws that were in effect 

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immediately  before  U.S.  Tax  Reform.    The  deemed  repatriation  tax  expense  is  provisional,  and  may  be  adjusted 
during  the  following  fiscal  year  within  the  measurement  period,  as  a  result  of  continuing  analysis  of  U.S.  Tax 
Reform,  which  may  include  additional  implementation  guidance  from  the  IRS,  state  tax  authorities,  the  SEC,  the 
FASB, or the Joint Committee on Taxation, and updated information from foreign affiliates. 

For financial reporting purposes earnings (losses) before income taxes include the following components:

($ in thousands)
United States
Foreign

Significant components of the income tax provision are as follows:

($ in thousands)
Current:

Federal
State
Foreign
Total current
Deferred:

Federal
State
Foreign
Total deferred

Total income tax provision

For the years ended August 31,
2017

2016

2018

25,116
8,737
33,853

$

$

21,969
13,746
35,715

$

$

17,805
11,483
29,288

For the years ended August 31,
2017

2016

2018

9,313
1,047
3,266
13,626

517
(47)
(520)
(50)
13,576

$

$

7,873
781
4,785
13,439

(688)
(43)
(172)
(903)
12,536

$

$

10,570
976
3,230
14,776

(5,456)
(268)
(31)
(5,755)
9,021

$

$

$

$

Total income tax provision resulted in effective tax rates differing from that of the statutory United States federal
income tax rates.  The reasons for these differences are:

($ in thousands)

U.S. statutory rate
State and local taxes, net of federal
   tax benefit
Foreign tax rate differences
U.S. tax reform
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance
Domestic production activities deduction
Other
Effective rate

2018

For the years ended August 31,
2017

2016

Amount
$ 8,700

%
Amount
25.7 $ 12,500

%
35.0

Amount
$ 10,251

743
809
2,496
758
(727)
797
$ 13,576

480
2.2
(486)
2.4
—
7.4
(21)
2.2
(700)
(2.1)
2.3
763
40.1 $ 12,536

1.3
(1.4)
—
—
(2.0)
2.2
35.1

350
(195)
—
(124)
(960)
(301)
$ 9,021

%
35.0

1.2
(0.7)
—
(0.4)
(3.3)
(1.0)
30.8

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Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets 
and  liabilities  for  financial  reporting  purposes  and  the  amounts  used  for  income  tax  purposes.    Significant 
components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows:

($ in thousands)
Deferred tax assets:

Allowance for doubtful accounts
Accrued expenses
Warranty
Defined benefit pension plan
Inventory
Share-based compensation
Vacation
Net operating loss and capital loss carry forwards
Deferred revenue
Other

Gross deferred tax assets
Valuation allowance

NNet deferred tax assets

Deferred tax liabilities:
Intangible assets
Property, plant, and equipment

Total deferred tax liabilities

Net deferred tax assets

August 31,

2018

2017

947
8,142
1,648
1,528
1,935
925
797
2,868
536
665
19,991
(3,562)
16,429

$

$

2,084
12,459
2,957
2,666
1,923
1,578
1,422
1,420
793
964
28,266
(2,804)
25,462

(6,648) $
(4,219)
(10,867) $

(15,422)
(5,920)
(21,342)

5,562

$

4,120

$

$

$

$

$

In assessing the ability to realize deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that 
some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.  The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is 
dependent  upon  the  generation  of  future  taxable  income  during  the  periods  in  which  those  temporary  differences
become deductible.  Management considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities, projected future taxable
income,  and  tax  planning  strategies  in  making  this  assessment.    Because  the  Company  has  a  recent  history  of 
generating cumulative losses in a certain foreign tax jurisdiction, management did not consider projections of future
taxable income as persuasive evidence for the recoverability of deferred tax assets in that jurisdiction.  Therefore, 
the Company recorded a valuation allowance of $2.9 million as of August 31, 2015, which has decreased to $2.4 
million as of August 31, 2018 for the certain foreign tax jurisdiction.  Additionally, in fiscal 2018 the Company sold 
its filtration business, generating a $5.1 million capital loss.  The Company believes it is more likely than not that 
the  benefit  from  the  capital  loss  will  not  be  realized.    Therefore,  the  Company  recorded  a  valuation  allowance  of 
$1.2 million as of August 31, 2018.

The Company does not intend to, and has not historically, repatriated earnings of its foreign subsidiaries.  Thus, the 
Company  has  not  provided  a  deferred  income  tax  liability  on  these  undistributed  earnings  that  are  indefinitely 
reinvested.  The Company would recognize a deferred income tax liability if the Company were to determine that 
such  earnings  were  no  longer  indefinitely  reinvested.    During  fiscal  year  2018,  U.S.  Tax  Reform  was  enacted, 
requiring  companies  to  pay  a  one-time  deemed  repatriation  tax  on  certain  unrepatriated  earnings  of  foreign
subsidiaries, and generally eliminating U.S. federal income taxes on dividends from foreign subsidiaries.  There are
other  taxes  that  may  be  incurred  if  the  Company  would  repatriate  earnings  of  its  foreign  subsidiaries.    It  is  not 
practicable to estimate the amount of income taxes that would be incurred if the Company would repatriate earnings 
of its foreign subsidiaries.

The  Company  recognizes  tax  benefits  only  for  tax  positions  that  are  more  likely  than  not  to  be  sustained  upon 
examination by tax authorities.  The amount recognized is measured as the largest amount of benefit that is greater 
than  50  percent  likely  to  be  realized  upon  settlement.    Unrecognized  tax  benefits  are  tax  benefits  claimed  in  the 
Company’s tax returns that do not meet these recognition and measurement standards.

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A reconciliation of changes in unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:

($ in thousands)
Unrecognized tax benefits at September 1

Increases for positions taken in current year
Increases for positions taken in prior years
Decreases for positions taken in prior years
Reduction resulting from lapse of applicable
   statute of limitations
Decreases for settlements with tax authorities

Unrecognized tax benefits at August 31

August 31,

2018

2017

$

$

1,498
117
43
(21)

(38)
(200)
1,399

$

$

1,260
371
129
—

(224)
(38)
1,498

The net amount of unrecognized tax benefits at both August 31, 2018 and 2017 that, if recognized, would impact the 
Company’s effective tax rate was $1.1 million.  Recognition of these tax benefits would have a favorable impact on 
the Company’s effective tax rate.  The Company recognizes accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized 
tax benefits in income tax expense.  Total accrued liabilities for interest and penalties included in the unrecognized 
tax benefits liability were $1.0 million and $0.8 million for the years ended August 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

While it is expected that the amount of unrecognized tax benefits will change in the next twelve months as a result 
of the expiration of statutes of limitations, the Company does not expect this change to have a significant impact on 
its results of operations or financial position.

The Company files income tax returns in the United States and in state, local, and foreign jurisdictions.  The U.S. 
Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) began an income tax audit for fiscal year 2016 in the fall of 2017.  At August 31,
2018, the Company does not believe the outcome of the IRS examination is likely to be material to our consolidated 
financial  statements.    Other  major  jurisdictions  where  we  conduct  business  generally  have  statutes  of  limitations
ranging from three to five years. 

Note 7 - Inventories

($ in thousands)
Raw materials and supplies
Work in process
Finished goods and purchased parts
Total inventory value before LIFO adjustment
Less adjustment to LIFO value
Inventories, net

August 31,

2018

2017

36,316
9,176
40,197
85,689
(6,456)
79,233

$

$

31,158
7,113
52,382
90,653
(4,498)
86,155

$

$

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Note 8 – Property, Plant, and Equipment

($ in thousands)
Operating property, plant, and equipment:

Land
Buildings
Machinery and equipment
Furniture and fixtures
Construction in progress

Total operating property, plant, and equipment
Accumulated depreciation
Total operating property, plant, and equipment, net
Property held for lease:

Machines
Barriers

Total property held for lease
Accumulated depreciation
Total property held for lease, net
Property, plant, and equipment, net

August 31,

2018

2017

2,799
37,220
75,635
22,727
6,733
145,114
(98,191)
46,923

8,214
18,122
26,336
(16,011)
10,325
57,248

$

$

$

$
$

4,869
49,977
80,442
24,547
3,004
162,839
(99,912)
62,927

7,833
18,468
26,301
(14,730)
11,571
74,498

$

$

$

$
$

Depreciation  expense  was  $12.5  million,  $12.2  million,  and  $12.2  million  for  fiscal  2018,  2017,  and  2016, 
respectively.

Note 9 – Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

The carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segment for the year ended August 31, 2018 and 2017 is as follows: 

 ($ in thousands)
Balance as of August 31, 2016
Foreign currency translation
Balance as of August 31, 2017
Divestiture of businesses
Foreign currency translation
Balance as of August 31, 2018

Irrigation

60,942
36
60,978
(12,294)
(93)
48,591

$

$

$

$

Infrastructure
15,861
$
292
16,153
—
(73)
16,080

$

Total

76,803
328
77,131
(12,294)
(167)
64,671

$

$

$

The components of the Company’s identifiable intangible assets at August 31, 2018 and 2017 are included in the 
table below. 

($ in thousands)
Amortizable intangible assets:

Patents and developed technology
Customer relationships
Non-compete agreements

Other

Unamortizable intangible assets:

Tradenames

Total

August 31,

Weighted
average
years

2018
Gross
carrying
amount

Accumulated
amortization

Weighted
average
years

2017
Gross

carrying Accumulated
amortization
amount

3.2 $ 26,831 $ (19,656)
(8,668)
5.2
(1,048)
0.4
(85)
1.1

16,459
1,137
110

5.1 $ 34,038 $ (21,581)
(10,419)
5.8
(1,806)
1.6
(84)
8.8

19,975
2,354
210

12,297

N/A
—
3.7 $ 56,834 $ (29,457)

20,121

N/A
—
5.1 $ 76,698 $ (33,890)

Amortization  expense  for  amortizable  intangible  assets  was  $4.0  million,  $4.4  million,  and  $4.7  million  for  fiscal
2018, 2017, and 2016, respectively. 

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Future estimated amortization of intangible assets for the next five years is as follows: 

Fiscal years
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Thereafter

$ in thousands

2,919
2,513
1,875
1,699
1,595
4,479
15,080

$

$

The  Company  updated  its  impairment  evaluation  of  goodwill  and  intangible  assets  with  indefinite  useful  lives  at 
August 31, 2018.  No impairment losses were indicated as a result of the annual impairment testing for fiscal 2018,
2017 and 2016.

Note 10 – Other Current Liabilities

($ in thousands)
Other current liabilities:

Compensation and benefits
Warranties
Deferred revenues
Dealer related liabilities
Customer deposits
Tax related liabilities
Accrued environmental liabilities
Other

Total other current liabilities

Note 11 – Credit Arrangements 

August 31,

2018

2017

$

$

17,850
7,109
6,337
3,057
2,591
1,293
1,264
7,434
46,935

$

$

18,926
8,411
6,166
3,500
4,096
2,813
2,095
9,112
55,119

Senior Notes. The Company has outstanding $115.0 million in aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes, Series 
A (the “Senior Notes”).  The entire principal of the Senior Notes is due and payable on February 19, 2030.  Interest 
on the Senior Notes is payable semi-annually at a fixed annual rate of 3.82 percent and borrowings under the Senior 
Notes  are  unsecured.    The  Company  used  the  proceeds  of  the  sale  of  the  Senior  Notes  for  general  corporate 
purposes, including acquisitions and dividends.

y

g

Revolving  Credit  Facility.   The  Company  has  outstanding  a  $50.0 million  unsecured  Amended  and  Restated 
Revolving Credit Facility (the “Revolving Credit Facility”) with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (“Wells
Fargo”) expiring May 31, 2020.  The Company intends to use borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility for 
working capital purposes and to fund acquisitions. At August 31, 2018 and August 31, 2017, the Company had no
outstanding borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility.  The amount of borrowings available at any time under 
the  Revolving  Credit  Facility  is  reduced  by  the  amount  of  standby  letters  of  credit  issued  by  Wells  Fargo  then
outstanding.  At August 31, 2018, the Company had the ability to borrow up to $44.6 million under the Revolving 
Credit  Facility,  after  consideration  of  outstanding  standby  letters  of  credit  of  $5.4 million.  Borrowings  under  the 
Revolving Credit Facility bear interest at a variable rate equal to LIBOR plus 90 basis points (3.01 percent at August 
31, 2018), subject to adjustment as set forth in the loan documents for the Revolving Credit Facility.  Interest is paid 
on a monthly to quarterly basis depending on loan type.  The Company also pays an annual commitment fee of 0.25 
percent on the unused portion of the Revolving Credit Facility.

Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility have equal priority with borrowings under the Company’s Senior 
Notes.    Each  of  the  credit  arrangements  described  above  include  certain  covenants  relating  primarily  to  the 
Company’s financial condition. These financial covenants include a funded debt to EBITDA leverage ratio and an
interest  coverage  ratio.    Upon  the  occurrence  of  any  event  of  default  of  these  covenants,  including  a  change  in
control of the Company, all amounts outstanding thereunder may be declared to be immediately due and payable.  
At  August  31,  2018  and  August  31,  2017,  the  Company  was  in  compliance  with  all  financial  loan  covenants
contained in its credit arrangements in place as of each of those dates.

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Series 2006A Bonds.  Elecsys International Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, has outstanding
$1.8  million  in  principal  amount  of  industrial  revenue  bonds  that  were  issued  in  2006  (the  “Series  2006A  Bonds”).  
Principal and interest on the Series 2006A Bonds are payable monthly through maturity on September 1, 2026.  The 
interest  rate  is  adjustable  every  five  years  based  on  the  yield  of  the  5-year  United  States  Treasury  Notes,  plus  0.45 
percent (1.92 percent as of August 31, 2018).  This rate was adjusted on September 1, 2016 in accordance with the 
terms of the bonds, and the adjusted rate will be in force until September 1, 2021.  The obligations under the Series
2006A Bonds are secured by a first priority security interest in certain real estate.

Long-term debt consists of the following:

($ in thousands)
Senior Notes
Revolving Credit Facility
Series 2006A Bonds
Total debt

Less current portion

Total long-term debt

Principal payments due on the debt are as follows:

Due within
1 year
2 years
3 years
4 years
5 years
Thereafter

August 31,

2018

2017

$

$

115,000
—
1,775
116,775
(205)
116,570

$

$

115,000
—
1,976
116,976
(201)
116,775

$ in thousands

205
209
213
217
221
115,710
116,775

$

$

Note 12 – Financial Derivatives 

Fair values of derivative instruments are as follows:

($ in thousands)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:

Foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contracts
Total derivatives designated as hedging
   instruments
Derivatives not designated as hedging
   instruments:

Foreign currency forward contracts
Foreign currency forward contracts
Total derivatives not designated as hedging
   instruments

Balance sheet location

2018

2017

August 31,

Other current assets
Other current liabilities

Other current assets
Other current liabilities

$

$

$

$

$

775
—

—
(1,633)

775

$

(1,633)

$

123
(12)

111

$

9
(114)

(105)

Accumulated  other  comprehensive  income  included  realized  and  unrealized  after-tax  gains  of  $5.0  million,  $3.9
million, and $5.6 million at August 31, 2018, 2017, and 2016, respectively, related to derivative contracts designated 
as hedging instruments.

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Net Investment Hedging Relationships
The amount of loss recognized in OCI on derivatives is as follows:

($ in thousands)

Foreign currency forward contracts, net of tax
   expense (benefit) of $498, ($927), and $52

For the years ended August 31,
2017

2016

2018

$

(1,103) $

1,710

$

(204)

During fiscal 2018, 2017, and 2016, the Company settled Euro foreign currency forward contracts resulting in an
after-tax net loss of $0.5 million and $0.9 million, and an after-tax net gain of $0.3 million, respectively, which were 
included in OCI as part of a currency translation adjustment.  There were no amounts recorded in the consolidated 
statement  of  operations  related  to  ineffectiveness  of  Euro  foreign  currency  forward  contracts  for  the  years  ended 
August 31, 2018, 2017, and 2016.

At August 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company had outstanding Euro foreign currency forward contracts to sell 32.7 
million Euro and 32.8 million Euro, respectively, at fixed prices to settle during the next fiscal quarter. At August 
31,  2018  and  2017,  the  Company  also  had  an  outstanding  foreign  currency  forward  contract  to  sell  43.0  million
South African rand at fixed prices to settle during the next fiscal quarter. The Company’s foreign currency forward 
contracts qualify as hedges of a net investment in foreign operations.

Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
In  order  to  reduce  exposures  related  to  changes  in  foreign  currency  exchange  rates,  the  Company,  at  times,  may 
enter into forward exchange or option contracts for transactions denominated in a currency other than the functional
currency for certain of the Company’s operations.  This activity primarily relates to economically hedging against 
foreign currency risk in purchasing inventory, sales of finished goods, and future settlement of foreign denominated 
assets and liabilities.  The Company may choose whether or not to designate these contracts as hedges.  For those 
contracts  not  designated,  changes  in  fair  value  are  recognized  currently  in  the  income  statement.    At  August  31, 
2018 and 2017, the Company had $5.0 million, respectively, of U.S. dollar equivalent of foreign currency forward 
contracts outstanding.

Note 13 – Fair Value Measurements

The following table presents the Company’s financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value, based upon the 
level  within  the  fair  value  hierarchy  in  which  the  fair  value  measurements  fall,  as  of  August  31,  2018  and  2017, 
respectively: 

($ in thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents
Derivative assets
Derivative liabilities

($ in thousands)
Cash and cash equivalents
Derivative assets
Derivative liabilities

$

$

Level 1
160,787
—
—

Level 1
121,620
—
—

$

$

August 31, 2018

Level 2

Level 3

— $
898
(12)

— $
— $
— $

Total
160,787
898
(12)

August 31, 2017

Level 2

Level 3

— $
9
(1,747)

— $
—
—

Total
121,620
9
(1,747)

The carrying value of long-term debt (including current portion) was $116.8 million and $117.0 million at August 
31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.  The fair value of this debt was estimated to be $107.3 million and $113.3 million
as of August 31, 2018 and 2017, based on current market rates as of the respective year-ends.

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Note 14 – Commitments and Contingencies

In  the  ordinary  course  of  its  business  operations,  the  Company  enters  into  arrangements  that  obligate  it  to  make 
future  payments  under  contracts  such  as  lease  agreements.    Additionally,  the  Company  is  involved,  from  time  to
time, in commercial litigation, employment disputes, administrative proceedings, business disputes and other legal
proceedings.  The Company has established accruals for certain proceedings based on an assessment of probability
of  loss.    The  Company  believes  that  any  such  currently-pending  proceedings  are  either  covered  by  insurance  or 
would not have a material effect on the business or its consolidated financial statements if decided in a manner that 
is  unfavorable  to  the  Company.  Such  proceedings  are  exclusive  of  environmental  remediation  matters  which  are 
discussed separately below.

Infrastructure Products Litigation
The Company is currently defending a number of product liability lawsuits involving the Company’s X-Lite® end 
terminal.   Despite  the  September  2018  reversal  of  a  sizable  judgment  against  a  competitor,  the  Company  expects
that  the  significant  attention  brought  to  the  infrastructure  products  industry  by  the  original  judgment  may  lead  to 
additional lawsuits being filed against the Company and others in the industry. 

The Company intends to vigorously defend each of these allegations.  The Company maintains insurance to mitigate
the impact of adverse judgment exposures in the current product liability cases.  Based on the information currently 
available  to  the  Company,  the  Company  does  not  believe  that  a  loss  is  probable  in  any  of  these  lawsuits;
therefore, no  accrual  has  been  included  in  the  Company’s  consolidated  financial  statements.  Because  of  the 
complexity and early stage of these lawsuits, the Company is unable to estimate a range of possible loss.

Environmental Remediation 
In 1992, the Company entered into a consent decree with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (the “EPA”) in
which the Company committed to remediate environmental contamination of the groundwater that was discovered 
from  1982  through  1990  at  and  adjacent  to  its  Lindsay,  Nebraska  facility  (the  “site”).  The  site  was  added  to  the 
EPA’s list of priority superfund sites in 1989. Between 1993 and 1995, remediation plans for the site were approved 
by the EPA and fully implemented by the Company. Since 1998, the primary remaining contamination at the site
has been the presence of volatile organic compounds in the soil and groundwater. To date, the remediation process 
has  consisted  primarily  of  drilling  wells  into  the  aquifer  and  pumping  water  to  the  surface  to  allow  these 
contaminants to be removed by aeration. 

In fiscal 2012, the Company undertook an investigation to assess further potential site remediation and containment 
actions.  In  connection  with  the  receipt  of  preliminary  results  of  this  investigation  and  other  evaluations,  the 
Company estimated that it would incur $7.2 million in remediation of source area contamination and operating costs
and accrued that undiscounted amount. In addition to this source area, the Company determined that volatile organic 
compounds also existed under one of the manufacturing buildings on the site. Due to the location, the Company had 
not  yet  determined  the  extent  of  these  compounds  or  the  extent  to  which  they  were  contributing  to  groundwater 
contamination.  Based  on  the  uncertainty  of  the  remediation  actions  that  might  be  required  with  respect  to  this 
affected  area,  the  Company  believed  that  meaningful  estimates  of  costs  or  range  of  costs  could  not  be  made  and 
accordingly were not accrued. 

In December 2014, the EPA requested that the Company prepare a feasibility study related to the site, including the 
area covered by the building, which resulted in a revision to the Company’s remediation timeline. In the first quarter 
of fiscal 2015, the Company accrued $1.5 million of incremental operating costs to reflect its updated timeline. 

The Company began soil and groundwater testing in preparation for developing this feasibility study during the first 
quarter of fiscal 2016. During the second quarter of fiscal 2016, the Company completed its testing which clarified 
the  extent  of  contamination,  including  the  identification  of  a  source  of  contamination  near  the  manufacturing
building  that  was  not  part  of  the  area  for  which  reserves  were  previously  established.  The  Company,  with  the 
assistance  of  third-party  environmental  experts,  developed  and  evaluated  remediation  alternatives,  a  proposed 
remediation  plan,  and  estimated  costs.  Based  on  these  estimates  of  future  remediation  and  operating  costs,  the 
Company accrued an additional $13.0 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2016 and included the related expenses
in general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of operations.

The  current  estimated  aggregate  accrued  cost  of  $16.6  million  is  based  on  consideration  of  several  remediation
options that would use different technologies, each of which the Company believes could be successful in meeting
the long-term regulatory requirements of the site. The Company participated in a preliminary meeting with the EPA 
and  the  Nebraska  Department  of  Environmental  Quality  (the  “NDEQ”)  during  the  third  quarter  of  fiscal  2016  to

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review  remediation  alternatives  and  proposed  plans  for  the  site  and  submitted  its  remedial  alternatives  evaluation 
report to the EPA in August 2016.  The proposed remediation plan is preliminary and has not been approved by the 
EPA or the NDEQ.  Based on guidance from third-party environmental experts and the preliminary discussions with 
the EPA, the Company anticipates that a definitive plan will not be agreed upon until fiscal 2019 or later. 

The Company accrues the anticipated cost of investigation and remediation when the obligation is probable and can 
be reasonably estimated. While the Company believes the current accrual is a good faith estimate of the long-term 
cost of remediation at this site based on preliminary analysis available at this time, the estimate of costs and their 
timing  could  change  as  a  result  of  a  number  of  factors,  including  (1) EPA  and  NDEQ  input  on  the  proposed 
remediation plan and any changes which they may subsequently require, (2) refinement of cost estimates and length 
of time required to complete remediation and post-remediation operations and maintenance, (3) effectiveness of the 
technology chosen in remediation of the site as well as changes in technology that may be available in the future, 
and (4) unforeseen circumstances existing at the site. As a result of these factors, the actual amount of costs incurred 
by the Company in connection with the remediation of contamination of its Lindsay, Nebraska site could exceed the
amounts accrued for this expense at this time.  While any revisions could be material to the operating results of any 
fiscal quarter or fiscal year, the Company does not expect such additional expenses would have a material adverse
effect on its liquidity or financial condition.

The following table summarizes the undiscounted environmental remediation liability classifications included in the
balance sheet as of August 31, 2018 and 2017:

 ($ in thousands)
Balance sheet location
Other current liabilities
Other noncurrent liabilities
Total environmental remediation liabilities

Leases

August 31,

2018

2017

$

$

1,264
15,319
16,583

$

$

2,095
15,937
18,032

The Company leases land, buildings, machinery, equipment, and computer equipment under various non-cancelable 
operating lease agreements.  At August 31, 2018, future minimum lease payments under non-cancelable operating 
leases were as follows:

Fiscal years
 2019
 2020
 2021
 2022
 2023
Thereafter

$ in thousands

3,964
3,996
3,971
3,831
3,318
20,059
39,138

$

$

Lease expense was $5.0 million, $5.1 million, and $5.0 million for fiscal 2018, 2017, and 2016, respectively.

Note 15 – Retirement Plans

The  Company  has  defined  contribution  profit-sharing  plans  covering  substantially  all  of  its  full-time  U.S.
employees.    Participants  may  voluntarily  contribute  a  percentage  of  compensation,  but  not  in  excess  of  the
maximum  allowed  under  the  Internal  Revenue  Code.    The  plans  provide  for  a  matching  contribution  by  the 
Company.  The Company’s total contributions charged to expense under the plans were $1.7 million, $1.7 million, 
and $1.5 million for the years ended August 31, 2018, 2017, and 2016, respectively. 

A  supplementary  non-qualified,  non-funded  retirement  plan  for  five  former  executives  is  also  maintained.    Plan
benefits  are  based  on  the  executive’s  average  total  compensation  during  the  three  highest  compensation  years  of 
employment.  This unfunded supplemental retirement plan is not subject to the minimum funding requirements of 
ERISA.    While  the  plan  is  unfunded,  the  Company  has  purchased  life  insurance  policies  on  certain  former 
executives named in this supplemental retirement plan to provide funding for this liability.  The cash surrender value
of these insurance policies are recorded as other noncurrent assets.

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As  of  August  31,  2018  and  2017,  the  funded  status  of  the  supplemental  retirement  plan  was  recorded  in  the 
consolidated balance sheets.  The Company utilizes an August 31 measurement date for plan obligations related to
the supplemental retirement plan.  As this is an unfunded retirement plan, the funded status is equal to the benefit 
obligation.

The funded status of the plan and the net amount recognized in the accompanying balance sheets as of August 31 is
as follows:

($ in thousands)
Change in benefit obligation:
Benefit obligation at beginning of year

Interest cost
Actuarial (gain) loss
Benefits paid

Benefit obligation at end of year

Amounts recognized in the statement of financial position consist of:

($ in thousands)
Other current liabilities
Pension benefit liabilities
NNet amount recognized

August 31,

2018

2017

6,825
243
(134)
(530)
6,404

$

$

7,426
236
(287)
(550)
6,825

August 31,

2018

2017

530
5,874
6,404

$

$

530
6,295
6,825

$

$

$

$

The before-tax amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive loss consists of:

($ in thousands)
NNet actuarial loss

August 31,

2018

2017

$

(3,561) $

(3,901)

For  the  years  ended  August  31,  2018  and  2017,  the  Company  assumed  a  discount  rate  of  4.00  percent  and  3.70
percent, respectively, for the determination of the liability.  The assumptions used to determine benefit obligations
and costs are selected based on current and expected market conditions.  The discount rate is based on a hypothetical 
portfolio of long-term corporate bonds with cash flows approximating the timing of expected benefit payments.

For the years ended August 31, 2018, 2017, and 2016, the Company assumed a discount rate of 3.70 percent, 3.30 
percent, and 4.10 percent, respectively, for the determination of the net periodic benefit cost.  The components of the 
net periodic benefit cost for the supplemental retirement plan are as follows:

($ in thousands)
Interest cost
NNet amortization and deferral
Total

For the years ended August 31,
2017

2016

2018

$

$

243
206
449

$

$

236
241
477

$

$

281
209
490

The  estimated  actuarial  loss  for  the  supplemental  retirement  plan  that  will  be  amortized,  on  a  pre-tax  basis,  from 
accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic benefit cost during fiscal 2019 will be $0.2 million.

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The Company’s future annual contributions to the supplemental retirement plan will be equal to expected net benefit 
payments since the plan is unfunded.  The following net benefit payments are expected to be paid:

Fiscal years
 2019
 2020
 2021
 2022
 2023
Thereafter

Note 16 - Warranties

$ in thousands

518
511
504
496
487
3,889
6,404

$

$

Product Warranties
The  Company  generally  warrants  its  products  against  certain  manufacturing  and  other  defects.    These  product 
warranties are provided for specific periods and/or usage of the product.  The accrued product warranty costs are for 
a  combination  of  specifically  identified  items  and  other  incurred,  but  not  identified,  items  based  primarily  on 
historical experience of actual warranty claims.  This reserve is classified within other current liabilities.   

The following tables provide the changes in the Company’s product warranties: 

($ in thousands)
Product warranty accrual balance, beginning of period
Liabilities accrued for warranties during the period
Warranty claims paid during the period
Changes in estimates
Transfers to liabilities held-for-sale and divested businesses

Product warranty accrual balance, end of period

For the years ended August 31,

2018

2017

$

$

8,411
5,228
(5,848)
141
(823)
7,109

$

$

7,443
6,914
(6,312)
366
—
8,411

Warranty costs were $5.4 million, $7.3 million, and $5.4 million for fiscal 2018, 2017, and 2016, respectively.

Note 17 – Industry Segment Information

The  Company  manages  its  business  activities  in  two  reportable  segments:  Irrigation  and  Infrastructure.    The
accounting  policies  of  the  two  reportable  segments  are  the  same  as  those  described  in  Note  1,  Description  of 
Business and Significant Accounting Policies.  The Company evaluates the performance of its reportable segments 
based on segment sales, gross profit, and operating income, with operating income for segment purposes excluding
unallocated  corporate  general  and  administrative  expenses,  interest  income,  interest  expense,  other  income  and 
expenses,  and  income  taxes.    Operating  income  for  segment  purposes  does  include  general  and  administrative
expenses,  selling  expenses,  engineering  and  research  expenses  and  other  overhead  charges  directly  attributable  to 
the segment.  There are no inter-segment sales included in the amounts disclosed.  

Irrigation
This  reporting  segment  includes  the  manufacture  and  marketing  of  center  pivot,  lateral  move,  and  hose  reel 
irrigation  systems,  as  well  as  various  innovative  technology  solutions  such  as  GPS  positioning  and  guidance, 
variable  rate  irrigation,  wireless  irrigation  management,  M2M  communication  technology,  and  smartphone 
applications.  The irrigation reporting segment consists of one operating segment.  

Infrastructure
This  reporting  segment  includes  the  manufacture  and  marketing  of  moveable  barriers,  specialty  barriers,  crash 
cushions  and  end  terminals,  and  road  marking  and  road  safety  equipment;  the  manufacturing  and  selling  of  large 
diameter  steel  tubing  and  railroad  signals  and  structures;  and  providing  outsourced  manufacturing  and  production
services.  The infrastructure reporting segment consists of one operating segment. 

The Company has no single major customer representing ten percent or more of its total revenues during fiscal 2018, 
2017, or 2016.

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Summarized financial information concerning the Company’s reportable segments is shown in the following tables:

 ($ in thousands)
Operating revenues:

Irrigation
Infrastructure

Total operating revenues

Operating income:
Irrigation
Infrastructure
Corporate

Total operating income

Interest and other income (expense), net
Earnings before income taxes

Total capital expenditures:

Irrigation
Infrastructure
Corporate

Depreciation and amortization:

Irrigation
Infrastructure
Corporate

Total assets:
Irrigation
Infrastructure
Corporate

2018

2017

2016

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

439,858
107,847
547,705

41,933
23,857
(27,227)
38,563

(4,710)
33,853

9,259
938
857
11,054

11,412
4,611
491
16,514

277,712
69,919
152,625
500,256

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

418,041
99,944
517,985

42,774
20,131
(22,704)
40,201

(4,486)
35,715

6,313
1,562
988
8,863

11,840
4,452
386
16,678

337,446
80,187
88,399
506,032

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

421,641
94,770
516,411

49,232
18,535
(33,392)
34,375

(5,087)
29,288

8,375
2,977
144
11,496

11,774
4,648
459
16,881

332,294
81,160
74,061
487,515

Summarized financial information concerning the Company’s geographical areas is shown in the following tables. 

($ in thousands)

United States
International
Total revenues

2018

For the years ended August 31,
2017

2016

Revenues
$ 321,698
226,007
$ 547,705

% of total

59
41
100

Revenues
$ 297,261
220,724
$ 517,985

% of total

57
43
100

Revenues
$ 321,554
194,857
$ 516,411

% of total

62
38
100

($ in thousands)

2018

United States
International
Total long-lived assets

Long-lived
tangible
assets

$

$

39,290
17,958
57,248

For the years ended August 31,
2017

Long-lived
tangible
assets

% of total

2016

Long-lived
tangible
assets

% of total

69
31
100

$

$

54,199
20,299
74,498

73
27
100

$

$

58,098
19,529
77,627

% of total

75
25
100

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Note 18 – Share-Based Compensation 

Share-Based Compensation Program
Share-based compensation is designed to reward employees for their long-term contributions to the Company and 
provide incentives for them to remain with the Company.  The number and frequency of share grants are based on
competitive practices, operating results of the Company, and individual performance.  As of August 31, 2018, the 
Company’s share-based compensation plan was the 2015 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the “2015 Plan”).  The 2015 
Plan was approved by the shareholders of the Company, and became effective on January 26, 2015, and replaced the 
Company’s 2010 Long Term Incentive Plan.  At August 31, 2018, the Company had share-based awards outstanding 
under its 2010 and 2015 Long-Term Incentive Plans.  

The  2015  Plan  provides  for  awards  of  stock  options,  restricted  shares,  restricted  stock  units,  stock  appreciation 
rights, performance shares and performance stock units to employees and non-employee directors of the Company.  
The maximum number of shares as to which stock awards may be granted under the 2015 Plan is 626,968 shares, 
exclusive  of  any  forfeitures  from  the  2010  Long  Term  Incentive  Plan.    At  August  31,  2018,  466,505  shares  of 
common  stock  (including  forfeitures  from  prior  plans)  remained  available  for  issuance  under  the  2015  Plan.    All
stock awards will be counted against the 2015 Plan in a 1 to 1 ratio.  If options, restricted stock units or performance 
stock  units  awarded  under  the  2010  Plan  terminate  without  being  fully  vested  or  exercised,  those  shares  will  be 
available again for grant under the 2015 Plan.  The 2015 Plan also limits the total awards that may be made to any 
individual.

Share-Based Compensation Information
The following table summarizes share-based compensation expense for fiscal 2018, 2017, and 2016:

($ in thousands)
Share-based compensation expense included in cost of
  operating revenues

Research and development
Sales and marketing
General and administrative
Share-based compensation expense included in
  operating expenses
Total share-based compensation expense
Tax benefit
Share-based compensation expense, net of tax

For the years ended August 31,
2017

2016

2018

$

113

$

231

$

207

150
461
3,169

162
397
2,807

3,780
3,893
(1,090)
2,803

$

3,366
3,597
(1,338)
2,259

$

$

140
455
2,258

2,853
3,060
(1,138)
1,922

As of August 31, 2018, there was $6.6 million pre-tax of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested 
share-based compensation arrangements which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.1
years.

Stock Options – Stock option awards have an exercise price equal to the closing price on the date of grant, expire 
no later than ten years from the date of grant and vest over a four-year period at 25 percent per year.  The fair value 
of  stock  option  awards  is  estimated  using  the  Black-Scholes  option  pricing  model.    The  table  below  shows  the
annual weighted average assumptions used for valuation purposes.

Risk-free interest rate
Dividend yield
Expected life (years)
Volatility
Weighted average grant-date fair value of options granted

Grant year

Fiscal 2018

Fiscal 2017

2.2%
1.3%
7
33.9%
30.72

$

1.5%
1.5%
7
36.5%
26.25

$

The  risk-free  rate  is  based  on  the  U.S.  Treasury  yield  curve  in  effect  at  the  time  of  grant;  the  dividend  yield  is
calculated  as  the  ratio  of  dividends  paid  per  share  of  common  stock  to  the  stock  price  on  the  date  of  grant;  the 

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expected life is based on historical and expected exercise behavior; and volatility is based on the historical volatility
of the Company’s stock price over the expected life of the option.

The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding as of and for the years ended August 
31, 2018, 2017, and 2016:

Stock options outstanding at August 31, 2016

Granted
Exercised
Forfeited / cancelled

Stock options outstanding at August 31, 2017

Granted
Exercised
Forfeited / cancelled

Stock options outstanding at August 31, 2018

Exercisable at August 31, 2016
Exercisable at August 31, 2017
Exercisable at August 31, 2018

Number of
Average
stock options
exercise price
71.24
127,286
$
78.23
$
47,223
69.33
(43,556) $
73.90
(8,434) $
74.43
122,519
$
91.52
$
46,306
74.02
(37,651) $
78.49
(54,371) $
82.06
$
76,803

57,250
36,348
25,469

$
$
$

68.57
71.37
72.70

Average
remaining
contractual
term (years)
7.4

Aggregate
intrinsic
value
(thousands)
521
$

$

$

$

$

$
$
$

7.5

7.7

6.1
5.8
5.5

681

1,487

538

1,053

362
553
587

There were 27,811, 25,285, and 23,164 outstanding stock options that vested during fiscal 2018, 2017, and 2016, 
respectively.  Additional information regarding stock option exercises is summarized in the table below.  

($ in thousands)
Intrinsic value of stock options exercised
Cash received from stock option exercises
Tax benefit realized from stock option exercises
Aggregate grant-date fair value of stock options vested

For the years ended August 31,
2017

2016

2018

$
$
$
$

538
2,788
151
31.37

$
$
$
$

681
3,020
254
35.79

$
$
$
$

181
113
67
37.70

Restricted stock units - The restricted stock units have a grant-date fair value equal to the fair market value of the 
underlying stock on the grant date less present value of expected dividends.  The restricted stock units granted to 
employees vest over a three-year period at approximately 33 percent per year.  The restricted stock units granted to 
non-employee directors generally vest over a nine-month period.

The following table summarizes information about restricted stock units as of and for the years ended August 31,
2018, 2017, and 2016:

Restricted stock units outstanding at August 31, 2016

Granted
Vested
Forfeited / Cancelled

Restricted stock units outstanding at August 31, 2017

Granted
Vested
Forfeited / Cancelled

Restricted stock units outstanding at August 31, 2018

Number of
restricted
stock units

Weighted
average grant-
date fair value

67,054
44,647
(34,312)
(8,366)
69,023
79,550
(34,857)
(23,107)
90,609

$

$

$

69.11
74.75
69.89
70.51
72.25
87.80
72.82
76.99
84.38

Restricted stock units are generally settled with the issuance of shares with the exception of certain restricted stock 
units  awarded  to  internationally-based  employees  that  are  settled  in  cash.    At  August  31,  2018,  2017,  and  2016, 
outstanding restricted stock units included 6,474, 6,709, and 6,155 units, respectively, that will be settled in cash. 

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The fair value of restricted stock units that vested during the period was $3.2 million and $2.4 million for each of the 
years ended August 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively.

Performance stock units - The performance stock units have a grant-date fair value equal to the fair market value 
of  the  underlying  stock  on  the  grant  date  less  present  value  of  expected  dividends.    The  performance  stock  units 
granted to employees cliff vest after a three-year period and a specified number of shares of common stock will be 
awarded under the terms of the performance stock units, if performance measures relating to revenue growth and a
return on net assets are achieved.

The  table  below  summarizes  the  status  of  the  Company’s  performance  stock  units  as  of  and  for  the  year  ended 
August 31, 2018, 2017, and 2016:

Performance stock units outstanding at August 31, 2016

Granted
Forfeited / cancelled

Performance stock units outstanding at August 31, 2017

Granted
Forfeited / cancelled

Performance stock units outstanding at August 31, 2018

Number of
performance
stock units

Weighted
average grant-
date fair value

$

$

38,148
15,902
(15,361)
38,689
15,524
(34,261)
19,952

72.20
74.80
74.10
72.52
88.02
74.61
80.99

In connection with the performance stock units, the performance goals are based upon revenue growth and a return 
on  net  assets  during  the  performance  period.    The  awards  actually  earned  will  range  from  zero  to  two  hundred 
percent  of  the  targeted  number  of  performance  stock  units  and  will  be  paid  in  shares  of  common  stock.    Shares 
earned  will  be  distributed  upon  vesting  on  the  first  day  of  November  following  the  end  of  the  three-year 
performance  period.    The  Company  is  accruing  compensation  expense  based  on  the  estimated  number  of  shares 
expected  to  be  issued  utilizing  the  most  current  information  available  to  the  Company  at  the  date  of  the  financial
statements.  If defined performance goals are not met, no compensation cost will be recognized and any previously
recognized compensation expense will be reversed.  In fiscal 2018 and 2017, no performance stock units vested.

Note 19 – Share Repurchases

The Company’s Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to $250.0 million of common stock 
with no expiration date.  Under the program, shares may be repurchased in privately negotiated and/or open market 
transactions as well as under formalized trading plans in accordance with the guidelines specified under Rule 10b5-1
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.  There were no shares repurchased during the twelve months 
ended  August  31,  2018  and  2017.    During  the  twelve  months  ended  August  31,  2016,  the  Company  repurchased 
688,790 shares of common stock for an aggregate purchase price of $48.3 million.  The remaining amount available
under the repurchase program was $63.7 million as of August 31, 2018.   

Note 20 – Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited)

($ in thousands, except per share amounts)
Year ended August 31, 2018
Operating revenues
Cost of operating revenues
Earnings before income taxes
Net earnings
Diluted net earnings per share

Year ended August 31, 2017
Operating revenues
Cost of operating revenues
Earnings before income taxes
Net earnings
Diluted net earnings per share

First
Quarter

Second
Quarter

Third
Quarter

Fourth
Quarter

$
$
$
$
$

$
$
$
$
$

124,526
92,129
4,792
3,185
0.30

110,390
82,016
1,335
873
0.08

$
$
$
$
$

$
$
$
$
$

130,339
95,023
5,676
1,735
0.16

124,125
91,184
7,636
5,012
0.47

$
$
$
$
$

$
$
$
$
$

169,571
118,093
17,445
10,379
0.96

151,533
105,627
16,197
10,952
1.02

$
$
$
$
$

$
$
$
$
$

123,269
90,998
5,940
4,978
0.46

131,937
94,146
10,547
6,342
0.59

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ITEM 9 — Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

Not applicable.

ITEM 9A — Controls and Procedures 

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of the end of the period covered by this report, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and 
with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief 
Financial  Officer,  of  the  effectiveness  of  the  design  and  operation  of  the  Company’s  disclosure  controls  and 
procedures, as 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).    Based  upon  that  evaluation,  the  Company’s  Chief 
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are
effective in enabling the Company to record, process, summarize and report information required to be included in 
the Company’s periodic SEC filings within the required time period. 

Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Management  is  responsible  for  establishing  and  maintaining  adequate  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  for 
the  Company.    The  Company’s  internal  control  system  was  designed  to  provide  reasonable  assurance  to  the 
Company’s  management  and  board  of  directors  regarding  the  preparation  and  fair  presentation  of  published 
financial statements.

Management has assessed the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of August 
31, 2018, based on the criteria for effective internal control described in Internal Control – Integrated Framework 
(2013)  issued  by  the  Committee  of  Sponsoring  Organizations  of  the  Treadway  Commission.    Based  on  its
assessment, management concluded that the Company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective as of 
August 31, 2018.

The Audit Committee has engaged KPMG LLP, the independent registered public accounting firm that audited the 
consolidated  financial  statements  included  in  this  Annual  Report  on  Form  10-K,  to  attest  to  and  report  on 
management’s evaluation of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.  The report of KPMG LLP is
included herein. 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Shareholders and Board of Directors
Lindsay Corporation:

Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting 

We have audited Lindsay Corporation’s (the Company) internal control over financial reporting as of August 31, 
2018, based on criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of 
Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material 
respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of August 31, 2018, based on criteria established in 
Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the 
Treadway Commission. 

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United 
States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of August 31, 2018 and 2017, the related 
consolidated statements of earnings, comprehensive income, shareholders’ equity, and cash flows for each of the 
years in the three-year period ended August 31, 2018, and the related notes and financial statement schedule 
(collectively, the consolidated financial statements), and our report dated October 23, 2018 expressed an unqualified 
opinion on those consolidated financial statements.

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 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 of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an 
understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and 
testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit 
also included 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 consolidated financial statements.

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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.

Omaha, Nebraska
October 23, 2018

/s/ KPMG LLP

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Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting 

There  were  no  changes  in  the  Company’s  internal  controls  over  financial  reporting  that  occurred  during  the  year 
ended August 31, 2018, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s 
internal control over financial reporting.

ITEM 9B — Other Information

None.

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ITEM 10 — Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

PART III

The  Company  will  file  with  the  Securities  and  Exchange  Commission  a  definitive  Proxy  Statement  for  its  2019 
Annual  Meeting  of  Stockholders  (the  “Proxy  Statement”)  not  later  than  120  days  after  the  close  of  its  fiscal  year 
ended August 31, 2018.  Information about the Board of Directors required by Items 401 and 407 of Regulation S-K 
is  incorporated  by  reference  to  the  discussion  responsive  thereto  under  the  captions  “Board  of  Directors  and 
Committees” and “Corporate Governance” in the Proxy Statement.

Please see the information concerning our executive officers contained in Item 1 of Part I herein, under the caption
“Executive Officers” as required by Item 401(b) of Regulation S-K.

Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance - Item 405 of Regulation S-K calls for disclosure of any 
known late filing or failure by an insider to file a report required by Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act. The 
information required by Item 405 is incorporated by reference to the discussion responsive thereto under the caption
“Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance” in the Proxy Statement. 

Code of Ethics – Item 406 of Regulation S-K calls for disclosure of whether the Company has adopted a code of 
ethics  applicable  to  the  principal  executive  officer,  principal  financial  officer,  principal  accounting  officer  or 
controller,  or  persons  performing  similar  functions.    The  Company  has  adopted  a  code  of  ethics  applicable  to  the 
Company’s principal executive officer and senior financial officers known as the Code of Ethical Conduct (Principal 
Executive  Officer  and  Senior  Financial  Officers).    The  Code  of  Ethical  Conduct  (Principal  Executive  Officer  and 
Senior Financial Officers) is available on the Company’s website.  In the event that the Company amends or waives
any  of  the  provisions  of  the  Code  of  Ethical  Conduct  applicable  to  the  principal  executive  officer  and  senior 
financial officers, the Company intends to disclose the same on the Company’s website at www.lindsay.com.  No
waivers were provided for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2018. 

ITEM 11 — Executive Compensation

The  information  required  by  this  Item  is  incorporated  by  reference  to  the  discussion  responsive  thereto  under  the
captions “Executive Compensation,” “Compensation Discussion and Analysis,” “Pension Benefits,” “Nonqualified 
Deferred Compensation,” “Report of the Compensation Committee on Executive Compensation,” “Compensation of 
Directors,” and “Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation” in the Proxy Statement.  

ITEM 12 — Security  Ownership  of  Certain  Beneficial  Owners  and  Management  and  Related  Stockholder 
Matters

The information required by this Item relating to security ownership of certain beneficial owners and management is 
incorporated by reference to the discussion responsive thereto under the caption “Voting Securities and Beneficial 
Ownership Thereof by Principal Stockholders, Directors and Officers” in the Proxy Statement.

Equity  Compensation  Plan  Information  -  The  following  equity  compensation  plan  information  summarizes  plans 
and  securities  approved  by  security  holders  as  of  August  31,  2018  (there  were  no  equity  compensation  plans  not 
approved by security holders as of August 31, 2018): 

(a)

(b)

Plan categoryg y

Number of securities to
be issued upon exercise
of outstanding options,
warrants, and rights

Weighted-average
exercise price of
outstanding options,
warrants, and rights

(c)
Number of securities
remaining available for
future issuance under
equity compensation plans
(excluding securities
reflected in column (a))

Equity compensation plans
  approved by security holders (1) (2)
Total

180,890
180,890

$
$

82.06
82.06

466,505
466,505

(1)

(2)

Plans  approved  by  stockholders  include  the  Company’s  2010  and  2015  Long-Term  Incentive  Plans.    While  certain  share-based  awards
remain  outstanding  under  the  Company’s  2010  Long-Term  Incentive  Plan,  no  future  equity  compensation  awards  may  be  granted  under
such plan.
Column (a) includes (i) 19,952 shares that could be issued under performance stock units (“PSU”) outstanding at August 31, 2018, and (ii)
84,135 shares that could be issued under restricted stock units (“RSU”) outstanding at August 31, 2018.  The PSUs are earned and Common

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Stock issued if certain predetermined performance criteria are met.  Actual shares issued may be equal to, less than or greater than (but not 
more than 200 percent of) the number of outstanding PSUs included in column (a), depending on actual performance.  The RSUs vest and 
are payable in Common Stock after the expiration of the time periods set forth in the related agreements.  Column (b) does not take these
PSU and RSU awards into account because they do not have an exercise price.

r

ITEM 13 — Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

The  information  required  by  this  Item  is  incorporated  by  reference  to  the  discussion  responsive  thereto  under  the
captions  “Corporate  Governance”  and  “Corporate  Governance  –  Related  Party  Transactions”  in  the  Proxy 
Statement. 

ITEM 14 — Principal Accounting Fees and Services

The  information  required  by  this  Item  is  incorporated  by  reference  to  the  discussion  responsive  thereto  under  the
caption “Ratification of Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” in the Proxy Statement. 

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ITEM 15 — Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules

(a)(1) Financial Statements. 

PART IV

The following financial statements of Lindsay Corporation and Subsidiaries are included in Part II Item 8.

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm ................................................................................
Consolidated Statements of Earnings for the years ended August 31, 2018, 2017, and 2016 ............................
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the years ended August 31, 2018, 2017, and 2016  ....
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of August 31, 2018 and 2017 ...........................................................................
Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity for the years ended August 31, 2018, 2017, and 2016..........
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended August 31, 2018, 2017, and 2016  .......................

Page

31
32
33
34
35
36

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements ........................................................................................................ 37-59

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts – Years ended August 31, 2018, 2017, and 2016.......................................

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Financial statements and schedules other than those listed are omitted for the reason that they are not required, are
not applicable or that equivalent information has been included in the financial statements or notes thereto. 

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(a)(2) Financial Statement Schedules. 

Lindsay Corporation and Subsidiaries
VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
Years ended August 31, 2018, 2017, and 2016

(in thousands)
Year ended August 31, 2018:

Deducted in the balance sheet from the
assets to which they apply:

Allowance for doubtful accounts (1)
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance (2)

Year ended August 31, 2017:

Deducted in the balance sheet from the
Valuation

Allowance for doubtful accounts (1)
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance (2)

Year ended August 31, 2016:

Deducted in the balance sheet from the
assets to which they apply:

Allowance for doubtful accounts (1)
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance (2)

Additions

Balance at
beginning
of period

Charges to
costs and
expenses

Charged to
other
accounts

Balance
at end of
period

Deductions

$

$

$

7,447 $
2,804

744 $
758

— $
—

4,606 $
—

3,585
3,562

8,312 $
2,825

483 $
—

— $
—

1,348 $
21

7,447
2,804

9,706 $
2,949

800 $
—

— $
—

2,194 $
124

8,312
2,825

(1)

(2)

Deductions consist of uncollectible items reserved, less recoveries of items previously reserved.
Additions and deductions consist of changes to deferred tax assets not expected to be realized.

 (a)(3) Exhibits.  The list of the Exhibits in the Exhibit Index is incorporated into this item by reference.

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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
Number

  2.1

  3.1

  3.2

  4.1

10.1

10.2

10.3

Description

Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated November 4, 2014, by and between Lindsay Corporation, Matterhorn Merger
r 
Sub,  Inc.  and  Elecsys  Corporation,  incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  2.1  of  the  Company’s  Current  Report  on 
Form 8-K filed on November 4, 2014.

Restated  Certificate  of  Incorporation  of  the  Company,  incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  3.1  to  the  Company’s
Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 14, 2006.  

Amended  and  Restated  By-Laws  of  the  Company,  incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  3.1  to  the  Company’s
Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 19, 2018.

Specimen Form of Common Stock Certificate incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4(a) to the Company’s Quarterly
Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended November 30, 2006.

Lindsay Corporation 2015 Long-Term Incentive Plan and forms of award agreements, incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended November 30, 2015.†

Lindsay Corporation 2010 Long-Term Incentive Plan and forms of award agreements, incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended November 30, 2011.†

Lindsay  Corporation  Management  Incentive  Umbrella  Plan,  incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.2  to  the
Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended February 28, 2014.†

10.4**

Lindsay Corporation Management Incentive Plan (MIP), 2018 Plan Year, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 
to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended November 30, 2017.†

10.5

10.6

10.7

10.8

10.9

10.10

10.11

10.12

10.13

10.14

10.15

Form of Indemnification Agreement between the Company and its Officers and Directors, incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on October 19, 2018.†

Employment  Agreement  between  the  Company  and  Richard  W.  Parod  effective  March  8,  2000,  incorporated  by
reference to Exhibit 10(a) to the Company’s Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended May 31, 2000.†

First  Amendment  to  Employment  Agreement,  dated  May  2,  2003,  between  the  Company  and  Richard  W.  Parod,
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10 (a) of Amendment No. 1 to the Company’s Report on Form 10-Q for the
fiscal quarter ended May 31, 2003.†

Second Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated December 22, 2004, between the Company and Richard W. 
Parod, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(a) to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 
27, 2004.†

Third Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated March 20, 2007, between the Company and Richard W. Parod,
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 22, 2007.†

Fourth Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated December 22, 2008, between the Company and Richard W. 
Parod, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 30, 
2009.†

Fifth  Amendment  to  Employment  Agreement,  dated  January  26,  2009,  between  the  Company  and  Richard  W.
Parod, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 30, 
2009.†

Restated  Sixth  Amendment,  effective  February  25,  2010,  by  and  between  the  Company  and  Richard  W.  Parod,
incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 of the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter 
ended February 28, 2010.†

Seventh  Amendment  to  Employment  Agreement,  dated  January  31,  2011,  between  the  Company  and  Richard  W.
Parod, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 3, 
2011.†

Eighth Amendment to Employment Agreement, dated November 29, 2012, between the Company and Richard W. 
Parod, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on December 
4, 2012. †

Ninth  Amendment  to  Employment  Agreement,  dated  January  26,  2015,  between  the  Company  and  Richard  W.
Parod, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on January 27, 
2015. †

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Exhibit
Number

10.16

10.17

10.18

10.19

10.20

10.21

10.22

10.23

10.24

10.25

21*

23*

24*

31.1*

31.2*

32*

Description

Employment  Agreement  dated  February  19,  2009,  by  and  between  the  Company  and  David  B.  Downing, 
incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.1  of  the  Company’s  Current  Report  on  Form  8-K  filed  on  February  25,
2009.†

Separation  Agreement  and  General  Release,  dated  January  10,  2018,  by  and  between  the  Company  and  David  B.
Downing, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal 
quarter ended February 28, 2018.†

Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated February 18, 2015, by and between the Company and
d 
Wells  Fargo  Bank,  National  Association,  incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.2  to  the  Company’s  Current
t 
Report on Form 8-K filed on February 20, 2015.

First Amendment to Amended and Restated Revolving Credit Agreement, dated February 28, 2017, by and between 
the  Company  and  Wells  Fargo  Bank,  National  Association,  incorporated  by  reference  to  Exhibit  10.1  to  the 
Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on March 1, 2017.

Note Purchase Agreement, dated as of February 19, 2015, by and among the Company and the purchasers named
d 
therein, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on February 
20, 2015.

Lindsay Corporation Policy on Payment of Directors Fees and Expenses, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 
to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended November 30, 2016.

Employment Agreement, dated May 9, 2016, between the Company and Randy A. Wood, incorporated by reference
to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended May 31, 2016.†

Employment  Agreement,  dated  April  5,  2016,  between  the  Company  and  Brian  L.  Ketcham,  incorporated  by 
reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on April 5, 2016.†

Employment  Agreement,  dated  July  17,  2017,  between  the  Company  and  Timothy  Hassinger,  incorporated  by
reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 21, 2017.†

Employment Agreement, dated May 25, 2018, between the Company and J. Scott Marion, incorporated by reference 
to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended May 31, 2018.†

Subsidiaries of the Company

Consent of KPMG LLP

The Power of Attorney authorizing Timothy Hassinger to sign the Annual Report on Form 10-K for fiscal 2018 on
behalf of non-management directors.  

Certification  of  Chief  Executive  Officer  pursuant  to  Section  302  of  the  Sarbanes-Oxley  Act  of  2002  18  U.S.C. 
Section 1350. 

Certification  of  Chief  Financial  Officer  pursuant  to  Section  302  of  the  Sarbanes-Oxley  Act  of  2002  18  U.S.C. 
Section 1350.

Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act  of 2002 18 U.S.C. Section 1350.

101*

Interactive Data Files.

Filed herein.

† Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement required to be filed as an exhibit hereto pursuant to Item 15(b) of Form 10-K.
*
** Certain confidential portions of this Exhibit were omitted by means of redacting a portion of the text.  This Exhibit has been filed separately 
with the Secretary of the Commission with the redacted text pursuant to the Company’s application requesting confidential treatment under 
Rule 24b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

t

ITEM 16 — Form 10-K Summary

None.

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly 
caused  this  report  to  be  signed  on  its  behalf  by  the  undersigned,  thereunto  duly  authorized  on  this  23rd  day  of 
October, 2018. 

d

LINDSAY CORPORATION

 /s/ BRIAN L. KETCHAM

By:
Name: Brian L. Ketcham
Title:  Vice President and Chief Financial 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 indicated on this 23rd day of October, 2018.

d

/s/ TIMOTHY L. HASSINGER
Timothy L. Hassinger

Director, President and Chief Executive Officer 
(Principal Executive Officer)

/s/ BRIAN L. KETCHAM
Brian L. Ketcham

/s/ MICHAEL C. NAHL
Michael C. Nahl 

Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 
(Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)

(1)

Chairman of the Board of Directors 

/s/ ROBERT E. BRUNNER
Robert E. Brunner 

(1)

Director 

/s/ MICHAEL N CHRISTODOLOU
Michael N. Christodolou

(1)

Director 

/s/ W. THOMAS JAGODINSKI
W. Thomas Jagodinski

(1)

Director 

/s/ CONSUELO E. MADERE
Consuelo E. Madere

/s/ DAVID B. RAYBURN
David B. Rayburn

/s/ MICHAEL D.WALTER
Michael D. Walter 

/s/ WILLIAM F. WELSH II
William F. Welsh II 

(1)

Director 

(1)

Director 

(1)

Director 

(1)

Director 

(1) By: /s/ TIMOTHY L. HASSINGER
      Timothy L. Hassinger, Attorney-In-Fact 

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L I N D S AY CO R P O R AT I O N

DIRECTORS 

Michael C. Nahl
Director since 2003
Chairman of the Board since 2015
Retired Executive Vice President 
and Chief Financial Officer, 
Albany International Corp.
Director: Trans World Entertainment Corporation

Robert E. Brunner
Director since 2013
Retired Executive Vice President,
Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
Director: Leggett & Platt, Inc. and NN, Inc.

OFFICERS 

Timothy L. Hassinger
Director since 2017
President and Chief Executive Officer
Joined Lindsay in 2017

Eric R. Arneson
Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Joined Lindsay in 2008

Brian L. Ketcham
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Joined Lindsay in 2016 

Michael N. Christodolou
Director since 1999
Founder and Manager, Inwood Capital
Management, LLC

W. Thomas Jagodinski
Director since 2008
Retired President, Chief Executive Officer 
of Delta and Pine Land Company
Director: Centrus Energy Corp. 

David B. Rayburn
Director since 2014
Retired President, Chief Executive Officer, 
Modine Manufacturing Company
Director: Twin Disc, Inc.

Michael D. Walter
Director since 2009
President of Mike Walter & Associates
Director: Richardson International

Consuelo E. Madere
Director since 2018
President of Proven Leader Advisory, LLC
Director: Nutrien and S&W Seed Company 

William F. Welsh II
Director since 2001
Retired Chairman of Election
Systems & Software

J. Scott Marion
President – Infrastructure 
Joined Lindsay in 2011

Gregory G. Oswald
Vice President – Global Operations
Joined Lindsay in 2008

Kelly M. Staup
Vice President – Human Resources
Joined Lindsay in 2011

Eric J. Talmadge
Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Joined Lindsay in 2012

Randy A. Wood
President – Irrigation
Joined Lindsay in 2008

Lori L. Zarkowski
Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer
Joined Lindsay in 2007

Annual Meeting
All shareholders are invited to attend our annual meeting, which will be
held on December 18, 2018, at 8:30 a.m. All shareholders are invited to attend
the annual meeting online and submit your questions during the meeting by
visiting www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/LNN2018. Any shareholder who
will be unable to attend is encouraged to send questions and comments to 
Eric Arneson, Secretary at Lindsay Corporate Office.

Quarterly Calendar
The Company operates on a fiscal year ending August 31. Fiscal 2018 
quarter-end dates are November 30, 2017, February 28, 2018, May 31, 2018
and August 31, 2018. Quarterly earnings are announced approximately 
four weeks after the end of each quarter and audited results are announced 
approximately six weeks after year end. Quarterly earnings releases are 
posted to Lindsay’s Web site at www.lindsay.com.

Transfer Agent and Registrar
EQ Shareowner Services
Post Office Box 64874
St. Paul, Minnesota 55164-0874
Phone: (800) 468-9716
FAX: (866) 729-7680

Research Coverage Provided By
Boenning & Scattergood, Inc.
Monness, Crespi, Hardt & Co., Inc. 
Kansas City Capital Associates

Sidoti & Company
Stifel Nicolaus
William Blair & Co., LLC

Stock Market Information
Lindsay’s common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange, Inc.
(NYSE) under the ticker symbol LNN.

Certifications
The Company has filed certifications under Section 302 and Section 906 of 
the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 as exhibits to its Form 10-K for fiscal year 
2018. These exhibits are signed by the Principal Executive Officer and the
Principal Financial Officer, respectively. Additionally, on February 28, 2018,
the Company’s Chief Executive Officer provided his annual certification
regarding the Company’s compliance with the New York Stock Exchange
corporate governance listing standards.

Independent Auditors
KPMG LLP
Omaha, Nebraska

For Further Information
Shareholders and prospective investors are welcome to call or write Lindsay
Corporation with questions or requests for additional information. Please
direct inquiries to:

Brian L. Ketcham
Chief Financial Officer 
2222 North 111th Street
Omaha, Nebraska 68164
(402) 827-6579

Web site
www.lindsay.com

Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This Annual Report and Form 10-K, including the President’s letter, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, contains not only historical information, but also
forward-looking statements. Statements that are not historical are forward-looking and reflect expectations for future Company performance. The words “expect,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “intend,” 
“will,” “plan,” “predict,” “project,” “outlook,” “could,” “may,” “should,” and similar expressions generally identify forward-looking statements. For these statements throughout the Annual Report and Form
10-K, the Company claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Forward-looking statements involve a number
of risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to those discussed in the “Risk Factors” section contained in the Form 10-K. Readers should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statement
and should recognize that the statements are predictions of future results or conditions, which may not occur as anticipated. Actual results or conditions could differ materially from those anticipated in the
forward-looking statements and from historical results, due to the risks and uncertainties described herein, as well as others not now anticipated. The risks and uncertainties described herein are not exclusive
and further information concerning the Company and its businesses, including factors that potentially could materially affect the Company’s financial results, may emerge from time to time. Except as required
by law, the Company assumes no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect actual results or changes in factors or assumptions affecting such forward-looking statements.

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L I N D SAY  U SA

Lindsay Corporation
Corporate Headquarters
2222 North 111th Street 
Omaha, Nebraska 68164 U.S.A.
Ph: 1-402-829-6800
Toll-free: 1-866-404-5049
www.lindsay.com

Lindsay Transportation Solutions, Inc.
180 River Road
Rio Vista, California 94571 U.S.A.
Ph: 1-707-374-6800
Toll-free: 1-888-800-3691
www.lindsaytransportationsolutions.com

IRZ Consulting, LLC
500 North First Street
Hermiston, Oregon 97838 U.S.A.
Ph: 1-541-567-0252
www.irzconsulting.com

Elecsys Corporation
846 North Mart-Way Court
Olathe, Kansas 66061 U.S.A.
Ph: 1-913-647-0158
www.elecsyscorp.com

L I N D SAY  I N T E R N AT I O N A L

Lindsay Europe SAS

72300 La Chapelle 
D’Aligne, France
Ph: 33-2-4348-0202
www.lindsayeurope.com

Lindsay Africa Pty. Ltd.

6 Talana Close
Sacks Circle
Bellville South
South Africa
Ph: +27 (21) 986 8900
www.lindsayafrica.com

Lindsay América Do Sul, Ltda.

Rodovia Adhemar Pereira de Barros
SP 340 – KM 153.5
CEP 13804-830 Mogi-Mirim
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Ph: 55-19-3814-1100
www.lindsaybrazil.com

Lindsay Sulama (Turkey)

Lindsay International B.V.

Karamehmet Mahallesi  
Avrupa Serbest Bölgesi AdnanArısoy 
Bulvarı NO : 11 / Z13
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Adres No : 3402119204
Turkey

Weena 278
Tower B, 7th Floor
3012 NJ Rotterdam
The Netherlands
Ph: +31 (10) 870-1340

Snoline S.P.A.

Via F. Baracca 19/23
20056 Trezzo sull’Adda
Milan, Italy
Ph: 39 02 909961
www.snoline.com

Lindsay International (ANZ) Pty. Ltd.

19 Spencer Street
Toowoomba
Queensland 4350
Australia
Ph: +61 (7) 4613 5000

Lindsay International (ANZ) Pty. Ltd.

Lindsay (Tianjin) Industry Co., Ltd.

169 Huanhenan Road
Tianjin Airport Economic Area (TAEA)
Tianjin 300308
China
Ph: +86 22 5867 9198
www.lindsaychina.com

581 Taonui Road
RD 5
Feilding, 4775
New Zealand
Ph: +64 6 212 0550
www.lindsaynz.com

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